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		<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com. Originating on Pacifica Radio's KPFK 90.7FM in Los Angeles and syndicated coast-to-coast and around the globe! NOW FIVE DAYS A WEEK!</description>
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		<itunes:summary>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com. Originating on Pacifica Radio's KPFK 90.7FM in Los Angeles and syndicated coast-to-coast and around the globe! NOW FIVE DAYS A WEEK!</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
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		<itunes:name>Brad Friedman</itunes:name>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/13/2026 (Encore: Why Are We In Iran and How Do We Get Out, with Middle East expert, Prof. Juan Cole)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 3-4-2026. On today's 'BradCast': The crucial 2026 midterm elections are underway in earnest with the first primaries in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas. Notable results include longtime GOP Senator John Cornyn forced into a runoff with corrupt Republican sleazeball, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, for the US Senate. Popular Texas Democratic state Rep. James Talarico narrowly defeated the progressive firebrand, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, for US Senate amid election night chicanery from AG Paxton. Univ. of Michigan historian and Middle East expert, Prof. Juan Cole, discusses Trump's ill-advised War on Iran that is spreading throughout the Persian Gulf region; the history of how we got here; the administration's obvious lack of planning and clear objectives for the conflict; rising risks to the global economy; how the war could ultimately accelerate the transition to renewable energy; and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-primaryresults-tx-nc-ar_juancole-iranwar_031326.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, elections, war, Iran, Middle East, Juan Cole, James Talarico, Jasmine Crockett, John Cornyn, Ken Paxton, gerrymandering, economy, fossil fuels, renewable energy, North Carolina,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:47:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/12/2026 ('Disaster in the Making': Pretend Drones Off California's Coast are the Least of Our Worries)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Corporate media is failing to cover Donald Trump's disastrous War on Iran as the generational calamity that it is. Extreme heat and storms are pummeling the US. Iran's new Supreme Leader vowed to avenge the deaths of Iranians in Trump's war. The FBI irresponsibly reported an 'unverified' alert of potential Iranian drone strikes from off the coast of California.  Senate Republicans blocked Democrats' legislation to fund agencies in DHS except ICE and CBP, choosing instead to keep the Coast Guard shut down. Republicans also refused to fund CISA, the nation's cybersecurity watchdog, even as an Iranian-linked hacker group carried out an attack on a US company. Terrorism expert Robert Page warns of a 'disaster in the making,' and that Trump's bombing of Iran has likely dispersed Iran's nuclear materials. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-extremeweather-iranwar-ayatollahthreat-dronesca-strykerattack-losturanium_0312261.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-extremeweather-iranwar-ayatollahthreat-dronesca-strykerattack-losturanium_0312261.mp3" length="56109794" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:27</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, war, Iran, environment, climate change, California, FBI, drones, nuclear weapons, extreme weather, cybersecurity, hacking, DHS, CISA, Coast Guard, ICE, CPB, Robert Pape,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:56:02 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/12/2026 ('Disaster in the Making': Pretend Drones Off California's Coast are the Least of Our Worries)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Corporate media is failing to cover Donald Trump's disastrous War on Iran as the generational calamity that it is. Extreme heat and storms are pummeling the US. Iran's new Supreme Leader vowed to avenge the deaths of Iranians in Trump's war. The FBI irresponsibly reported an 'unverified' alert of potential Iranian drone strikes from off the coast of California.  Senate Republicans blocked Democrats' legislation to fund agencies in DHS except ICE and CBP, choosing instead to keep the Coast Guard shut down. Republicans also refused to fund CISA, the nation's cybersecurity watchdog, even as an Iranian-linked hacker group carried out an attack on a US company. Terrorism expert Robert Page warns of a 'disaster in the making,' and that Trump's bombing of Iran has likely dispersed Iran's nuclear materials. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-extremeweather-iranwar-ayatollahthreat-dronesca-strykerattack-losturanium_031226.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-extremeweather-iranwar-ayatollahthreat-dronesca-strykerattack-losturanium_031226.mp3" length="56109794" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:27</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, war, Iran, environment, climate change, California, FBI, drones, nuclear weapons, extreme weather, cybersecurity, hacking, DHS, CISA, Coast Guard, ICE, CPB, Robert Pape,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:50:12 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/11/2026 ('Short-Term Pain for Long-Term Gain' in Iran? With David Faris of Roosevelt Univ.)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In Tuesday's primary and special elections, Democrats continued to outperform their 2024 election results by significant margins, flipping a state assembly seat in New Hampshire and forcing a runoff in a Georgia special election to replace retired GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene. Fort Worth, Texas pollworkers express serious concerns about unverifiable electronic voting machines causing long voting delays in recent elections. Donald Trump's disastrous War on Iran continues to wreak global havoc with no end in sight, as the White House tries to convince struggling Americans that 'short-term pain is necessary for long-term gain.' Roosevelt University political scientist and Middle East expert DAVID FARIS discusses the foreign and domestic implications of Trump's war and potential impacts on the critical 2026 midterm elections. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-specialresults-ga-nh_davidfaris-iranwardisaster_031126.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, war, Iran, oil, Epstein Files, 2026 elections, gas prices, voting machines, elections, Marjorie Taylor-Greene, Georgia, New Hampshire, Middle East, David Faris, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:29:23 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>BradCast' 3/10/2026 (Trump's Never-Ending, Very-Soon-Ending War on Iran)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump knows his War on Iran is a disaster, and is both claiming that his war is 'going to be ended soon' but also will 'go further.' US history suggests high oil prices are very bad news for the party in power in the White House in midterm elections. Trump's War has distracted the media from covering the Epstein Files; a new investigation corroborates key details of a woman's allegations that Trump sexually assaulted her when she was 13. Trump's FBI subpoenaed Arizona election records regarding his loss in the 2020 election. China is benefiting from Trump's war on electric vehicles, announcing a breakthrough EV battery that charges in six minutes, has a 620-mile range, and is surprisingly inexpensive.  Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-twistedmessagingoniran-2020subpoenaaz-evbatteriesbyd_031026.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-twistedmessagingoniran-2020subpoenaaz-evbatteriesbyd_031026.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, war, Iran, oil, environment, climate change, Epstein Files, 2026 elections, gas prices, 2020 election, election denial, China, electric vehicles, BYD, Middle East, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:35:07 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/9/2026 (There's Plenty of Money for War, But Not Enough for You)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Happy Beginning of Daylight Saving Time Day to those who celebrate. A Reagan-appointed judge ruled that Kari Lake, who led Donald Trump's effort to dismantle Voice of America, was illegally appointed, and reversed her mass layoffs. In Trump's War on Iran, new evidence indicates the U.S. military is responsible for a deadly missile strike on a girls' elementary school. Iran chose Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his assassinated father as Supreme Leader. Global oil prices soar as production grinds to a standstill in the Middle East. President Dwight Eisenhower in 1953 called skyrocketing defense spending a type of theft from a nation's citizens. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) notes there's always plenty of money for war, but never enough for you or your needs. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-karilakevoa-iranwarupdate-neverenoughmoney-callers_030926.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-karilakevoa-iranwarupdate-neverenoughmoney-callers_030926.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, free press, Voice of America, Kari Lake, war, Iran, oil, desalination, Dwight Eisenhower, Sen. Brian Schatz, Middle East, Daylight Savings Time, defense spending, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:25:06 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/6/2026 (Encore: Antisemitism Rising Inside MAGA, with investigative journalist Art Levine)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 2-18-2026. On today's 'BradCast':  After Trump FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened to rewrite Equal Time rules for late-night talk shows, the venerable CBS television network, now owned by rightwing billionaires, immediately surrendered, barring 'Late Show' host Stephen Colbert from broadcasting his interview with U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico (D-TX). The move backfired, with the interview on Youtube garnering many millions more views than it might have otherwise. Journalist Art Levine discusses his deep dive documenting the rise in blatant, public antisemitism in the Republican MAGA movement that is causing a slow-motion implosion. Levine also covers nutty MAGA conspiracy theories about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, how the Trump Administration weaponized campus protests against Israel's war on Gaza to extort universities and other organizations, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-colbertcbs-fcc_artlevine-gopantisemitismrising_030626.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-colbertcbs-fcc_artlevine-gopantisemitismrising_030626.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, free press, free speech, FCC, Brendan Carr, Stephen Colbert, James Talarioco, censorship, antisemitism, campus protests, Gaza, zionism, CBS, MAGA, Charlie Kirk, Israel, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:25:33 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/5/2026 (Noem ICEd at DHS)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Dept. of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was fired by Donald Trump today for unclear reasons. Noem was justifiably excoriated in blistering House and Senate hearings this week that delved into her blatant corruption, lack of oversight of out-of-control federal ICE and CBP agencies, the murders of US citizens in Minneapolis by her federal immigration thugs, and much, much more. A federal judge denounced the Trump Administration's 'abhorrent and illegal' immigration enforcement practices in a scathing ruling denouncing the Kafka-esque treatment of a legal U.S. resident. Sleazy Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) withdrew his re-election bid just minutes before the legal deadline and endorsed his hand-picked successor in a corrupt scheme to block other candidates from filing in time. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-noemfireddhs-dainesdropsoutmt_030526.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, elections, war, Kristi Noem, corruption, accountability, ICE, DHS, CPB, immigration, Steve Daines, courts, Minneapolis, environment, climate change, fossil fuels, Minneapolis, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:26:32 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/4/2026 (Why Are We In Iran and How Do We Get Out, with Middle East expert, Prof. Juan Cole)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The crucial 2026 midterm elections are underway in earnest with the first primaries in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas. Notable results include longtime GOP Senator John Cornyn forced into a runoff with corrupt Republican sleazeball, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, for the US Senate. Popular Texas Democratic state Rep. James Talarico narrowly defeated the progressive firebrand, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, for US Senate amid election night chicanery from AG Paxton. Univ. of Michigan historian and Middle East expert, Prof. Juan Cole, discusses Trump's ill-advised War on Iran that is spreading throughout the Persian Gulf region; the history of how we got here; the administration's obvious lack of planning and clear objectives for the conflict; rising risks to the global economy; how the war could ultimately accelerate the transition to renewable energy; and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-primaryresults-tx-nc-ar_juancole-iranwar_030426.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, elections, war, Iran, Middle East, Juan Cole, James Talarico, Jasmine Crockett, John Cornyn, Ken Paxton, gerrymandering, economy, North Carolina, Virginia, clean energy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:35:38 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/3/2026 (Trump's Iran War Already an Expanding, Chaotic, Deadly Disaster)v</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump's ridiculously ill-considered War on Iran is already a disaster on many fronts, and has spread to at least eleven additional nations. Global oil and natural gas prices are soaring; Trump has no idea who will take over leadership of Iran after assassinating so many potential successors. The Trump State Department directed Americans to evacuate from several Middle Eastern countries but left them stranded without any assistance. Most Americans oppose Trump's war, including some MAGA leaders. Court rules that Virginia's plan to counter Republicans' mid-decade gerrymandering may proceed. But the corrupt US Supreme Court ominously blocked a New York redistricting effort in the middle of litigation in state court, violating their own precedent. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_waroniranexpands-gerrymanderwars-va-ny_gnr17_030326.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_waroniranexpands-gerrymanderwars-va-ny_gnr17_030326.mp3" length="56049979" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:23</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, elections, war, Iran, State Department, elections, environment, climate change, Middle East, war of choice, Epstein Files, gerrymandering, US Supreme Court, Virgina, New York, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:12:33 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/2/2026 (Trump Attacks Iran in 'Operation Epstein Fury'; Also: Callers ring in)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump has launched another foreign regime change war, illegally under both U.S. and international law, and he and his administration are offering up a shifting array of justifications for their new war of choice. Trump ran for office while lying repeatedly that he was against such wars, with Vice President JD Vance, cabinet members, top staffers and congressional Republicans similarly falsely claiming he would not launch new wars. Trump has failed to negotiate a new Iran nuclear deal to replace the agreement he tore up, and is choosing to spend billions of taxpayer dollars on another foreign interventionist war instead of funding roads, bridges, schools, etc. in the US. Is it a gambit to disrupt attention on new allegations in the Epstein Files, or his dreadful approval ratings? Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpattacksiranagain_callers_030226.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, elections, war, Iran, Israel, JD Vance, Stephen Miller, Tulsi Gabbard, nuclear weapons, Middle East, war of choice, Jeffrey Epstein, Epstein Files, War Powers Act,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:24:46 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/27/2026 (Encore: 'SAVE America Act' Designed to Disenfranchise Voters, Undermine Democracy, with election integrity advocate Jennifer Cohn)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 2-17-2026. On today's 'BradCast':  The critical 2026 midterm elections are now underway with early voting for primaries in Arkansas, North Carolina and Texas. Civil rights leader and voting rights advocate Rev. Jesse Jackson passed today at 84. Polls show Donald Trump sinking to new lows in public opinion. Congressional Republicans' voter suppression law, the deceptively named 'SAVE America Act', would make it much harder to register to vote and much easier to purge legal voters from the rolls, using a notoriously inaccurate database. Election integrity advocate JENNIFER COHEN explains what's really in the GOP's voter suppression law, the 'sneaky' ways it ensnares legal voters and erects new barriers to the ballot box, how voters can act to protect their voting rights, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-jessejacksonrip-trumppolls_jennycohn-saveact_022726.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:25</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, elections, environment, climate change, Jesse Jackson, voting rights, voter suppression, voter ID, SAVE act, election integrity, election security, DOGE, Social Security, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:37:23 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/26/2026 (Loser Trump's Unlawful Tariffs, Failed Media Co., Corrupt SCOTUS)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  New reporting from mainstream corporate media outlets confirms that multiple FBI interviews and documents are missing from the Epstein Files released so far by the Justice Department, for unexplained reasons. Don't be fooled by the US Supreme Court striking down Donald Trump's chaotic, worldwide tariff taxes on imports to the US -- the lawsuit was backed by far-right billionaire Leonard Leo. Despite Trump's false claims, American consumers are paying 90 percent of the cost of Trump's illegal tariff taxes and the global trade deficit with the US has actually increased. Trump's DJT stock has fallen to single digits. Utah Republicans lose another legal battle to stop fair voting maps. Georgia's State Election Board finds billionaire Elon Musk's America PAC committed voter fraud. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpepstein-tariffs-scotus-redistut-elonfraudga_022626.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, accountability, Supreme Court, SOTU, economy, tariffs, environment, climate change, Jeffrey Epstein, Epstein Files, accountability,  elections, gerrymandering, trade deficit, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:46:10 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/25/2026 (The State of the Union is Insane: Special coverage with Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump's State of the Union Address on Tuesday night was an angry, racist, ugly, hate-filled speech, the longest in U.S. history, and included astonishingly little of substance and even less that resembled truth or reality. OG bloggers HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and the notorious 'DRIFTGLASS' of the 'Professional Left Podcast' bring insight, context, history and hilarity as we delve into the bizarre and frequently lurid speech. In special state legislature elections in Pennsylvania and Maine, Democratic candidates outperformed 2024 election results by significant margins. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-sotu_022526.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-sotu_022526.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, State of the Union, SOTU, economy, tariffs, racism, immigration, Jeffrey Epstein, Epstein Files, accountability,  Minnesota, political violence</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:46:10 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/24/2026 (Trump FCC Chair's New 'Threat' to Broadcasters, with guest Harold Feld of Public Knowledge)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  New reporting confirms that FBI documents from the Epstein Files are missing from the trove released by the Justice Department under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which detail serious allegations against Donald Trump. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee confirm that the DOJ 'appears to have illegally withheld FBI interviews,' and announced a new parallel investigation, calling it 'the single largest cover-up in modern American history.'  HAROLD FELD of the non-profit group Public Knowledge explains new authoritarian actions by Trump's FCC Chair Brendan Carr, instructing broadcasters to air 'pro-America' programming; threats that have intimidated major networks into changing their programming; why he feels 'this is a critically dangerous moment for our First Amendment freedoms'; and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-missingtrumprapedocsnpr_haroldfeld-brendancarrfccthreats_022426.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-missingtrumprapedocsnpr_haroldfeld-brendancarrfccthreats_022426.mp3" length="55424380" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:44</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, public health, environment, climate change, FCC, press freedom, Brendan Carr, Jeffrey Epstein, Epstein Files, Congress, Justice Department, Stephen Colbert, broadcast media,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:57:02 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/23/2026 (Trump's Criminal Cover-Ups Continue to Continue)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A record-setting, climate fueled winter 'bomb cyclone' has all but shut down the Northeast, just days after Donald Trump destroyed the EPA's ability to regulate climate-warming emissions. Trump's FCC Chair Brendan Carr told broadcasters to boost 'patriotic' programming in advance of America's 250th anniversary. Top official in the UK arrested over his relationship with sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Corrupt, Trump-appointed Judge Aileen Cannon permanently barred the release of the taxpayer funded report by Special Counsel Jack Smith, which details the probe of Trump's theft of thousands of national security documents when he left office after his first term. Are missing Epstein Files documents included in those stolen documents? Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-noreaster-carr250pledge-cannontrumpstolendocsreport-epstein_callers_022326.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-noreaster-carr250pledge-cannontrumpstolendocsreport-epstein_callers_022326.mp3" length="55229728" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:32</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>ountability, Aileen Cannon, Jack Smith, corruption, UK, classified documents, Supreme Court</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:42:13 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/20/2026 (Encore: Trump to Reverse EPA's Landmark 'Endangerment Finding', with Dan Becker, Center for Biological Diversity)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 2-11-2026. On today's 'BradCast':  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) suddenly shut down the air space above the El Paso, Texas airport, and the Trump Administration's shifting explanations don't add up. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi embarrassed the nation (and herself) again during U.S. House testimony on the DOJ's unlawful cover-up of the Epstein Files. In a victory for the fossil fuel industry, the corrupt Trump Environmental Protection Agency is poised to demolish the legal foundation for all US climate regulations by overturning the landmark 'Endangerment Finding,' the scientific determination that greenhouse gas emissions endanger public health by causing catastrophic climate change. DAN BECKER of the Center For Biological Diversity explains the history and context of the Endangerment Finding, what overturning it will mean for public health and climate action, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-elpasoairclosure-bondihouse_danbecker-endangermentfinding_022026.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-elpasoairclosure-bondihouse_danbecker-endangermentfinding_022026.mp3" length="55989206" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-elpasoairclosure-bondihouse_danbecker-endangermentfinding_022026.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, environment, climate change, EPA, Pam Bondi, Epstein Files, endangerment finding, pollution, public health, FAA, DHS, Border Patrol, El Paso, drones, fossil fuels, Supreme Court</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:04:37 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/19/2026 (Accountability Everywhere But Here)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol has been found guilty of an attempted coup in December of 2024 and sentenced to life in prison. Former Prince Andrew, younger brother of King Charles III, was arrested on allegations he shared sensitive trade information with the late child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Top government officials in Great Britain, Norway, France and elsewhere have faced accountability related to information revealed in the Epstein Files. Accountability everywhere but in the US, where Donald Trump's Justice Department is blatantly covering up for him, violating the law. New reporting indicates that FBI documents detailing credible Epstein-related allegations against Trump have disappeared, and examines potential links to Trump's theft of classified documents after his first term. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-prezsentencedsk-andrewarresteduk-trumpepsteinrapeallegations_021926.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-prezsentencedsk-andrewarresteduk-trumpepsteinrapeallegations_021926.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, public health, environment, climate change, Jeffrey Epstein, Epstein Files, Justice Department, Prince Andrew, South Korea, accountability, coup, United Kingdom, Rep. Ted Lieu, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:58:33 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/18/2026 (Antisemitism Rising Inside MAGA, with investigative journalist Art Levine)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  After Trump FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened to rewrite Equal Time rules for late-night talk shows, the venerable CBS television network, now owned by rightwing billionaires, immediately surrendered, barring 'Late Show' host Stephen Colbert from broadcasting his interview with U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico (D-TX). The move backfired, with the interview on Youtube garnering many millions more views than it might have otherwise. Journalist Art Levine discusses his deep dive documenting the rise in blatant, public antisemitism in the Republican MAGA movement that is causing a slow-motion implosion. Levine also covers nutty MAGA conspiracy theories about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, how the Trump Administration weaponized campus protests against Israel's war on Gaza to extort universities and other organizations, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-colbertcbs-fcc_artlevine-gopantisemitismrising_021826.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-colbertcbs-fcc_artlevine-gopantisemitismrising_021826.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, free press, free speech, FCC, Brendan Carr, Stephen Colbert, James Talarioco, censorship, antisemitism, campus protests, Gaza, zionism, CBS, MAGA, Charlie Kirk, Art Levine</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:53:48 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/17/2026 ('SAVE America Act' Designed to Disenfranchise Voters, Undermine Democracy, with election integrity advocate Jennifer Cohn)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The critical 2026 midterm elections are now underway with early voting for primaries in Arkansas, North Carolina and Texas. Civil rights leader and voting rights advocate Rev. Jesse Jackson passed today at 84. Polls show Donald Trump sinking to new lows in public opinion. Congressional Republicans' voter suppression law, the deceptively named 'SAVE America Act', would make it much harder to register to vote and much easier to purge legal voters from the rolls, using a notoriously inaccurate database. Election integrity advocate JENNIFER COHEN explains what's really in the GOP's voter suppression law, the 'sneaky' ways it ensnares legal voters and erects new barriers to the ballot box, how voters can act to protect their voting rights, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-jessejacksonrip-trumppolls_jennycohn-saveact_021726.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, elections, environment, climate change, Jesse Jackson, voting rights, voter suppression, voter ID, SAVE act, election integrity, election security, DOGE, Social Security, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:42:56 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/16/2026 (Encore: End of 'New START' Nuclear Treaty, with nuclear weapons analyst Stephen Schwartz)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 2-5-2026. On today's 'BradCast':  Following the Trump FBI raid on the Fulton County, Georgia elections warehouse in service of Donald Trump's ongoing delusions about losing the 2020 election, his top Administration officials had promised to 'confront' the bipartisan National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) - - but they all cancelled their appearances at the last minute. At midnight on Feb. 4, Donald Trump allowed the last remaining nuclear arms treaty between the U.S. and Russia to expire. The New START nuclear agreement capped the numbers of ballistic missiles and nuclear warheads and included an extensive verification regime. Nuclear weapons policy analyst STEPHEN SCHWARTZ delves into the history, context and specifics of the agreement; what its expiration means; Trump's ill-advised 'Golden Dome' missile defense concept; and much, much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_stephenschwartz-newstartexpires_021626.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_stephenschwartz-newstartexpires_021626.mp3" length="55856179" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_stephenschwartz-newstartexpires_021626.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, elections, environment, climate change, nuclear weapons, nuclear weapons treaty, New START Treaty, Russia, China, Golden Dome, 2020 election, Stephen Schwartz, election denial, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:08:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/13/2026 (Encore: Josh Kovensky of TPM on Trump turning 'War on Terror' against domestic foes)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 2-4-2026. On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Administration claims it is 'drawing down' the deployment of ICE and CBP goons in Minneapolis, but is still leaving 2,000 thugs on the streets. So many Trump Justice Department attorneys have resigned from the Minneapolis federal field office, refusing to participate in the administration's violent immigration tactics, that it has caused severe staffing shortages. Talking Points Memo's investigative reporter JOSH KOVENSKY explains the Trump Administration's new effort to revive the nutty 'ItalyGate' conspiracy theory that Donald Trump believes cost him the 2020 election. Kovensky also covers a very disturbing series of Justice Department memos that repurpose a post-9/11 federal terrorism statute to turn it against peaceful protesters and those regarded as political opponents of Trump with 'domestic terrorism' charges, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-lawyersoverwhelmedmn_joshkovensky-italygate-terrorismstatutesexpanded_021326.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-lawyersoverwhelmedmn_joshkovensky-italygate-terrorismstatutesexpanded_021326.mp3" length="55207056" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-lawyersoverwhelmedmn_joshkovensky-italygate-terrorismstatutesexpanded_021326.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, elections, accountability, courts, Minneapolis, ItalyGate, immigration, election fraud, 2020 election, Justice Department, CPB, ICE, Josh Kovensky, domestic terrorism,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:39:40 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/12/2026 (Harpy Tantrums, Legal Losses, Election Fails, Retreating ICE and Hopeful Signs, with Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Administration continues to lose in the courts and in special elections. Some MAGA folks are calling for US Attorney General Pam Bondi to resign following her ridiculous performance in a congressional hearing, ICE claims to be leaving Minnesota altogether, and new polls show voters now think Joe Biden was a better president than Donald Trump. Longtime OG bloggers, HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo and 'DRIFTGLASS' of the 'Pro Left Podcast', bring insight, context, history and hilarity as they delve into the Trump Administration's growing list of failures, the Epstein Files, the rising resistance and resilience of the American people, and much, much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-news-iceoutmpls_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-trumpbondiepsteinmidterms_021226.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-news-iceoutmpls_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-trumpbondiepsteinmidterms_021226.mp3" length="55924997" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Minneapolis, ICE, Pam Bondi, courts, Congress, elections, environment, climate change, EPA, Pam Bondi, Epstein Files, endangerment finding, pollution, public health, corruption</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:19:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/11/2026 (Trump to Reverse EPA's Landmark 'Endangerment Finding', with Dan Becker, Center for Biological Diversity)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) suddenly shut down the air space above the El Paso, Texas airport, and the Trump Administration's shifting explanations don't add up. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi embarrassed the nation (and herself) again during U.S. House testimony on the DOJ's unlawful cover-up of the Epstein Files. In a victory for the fossil fuel industry, the corrupt Trump Environmental Protection Agency is poised to demolish the legal foundation for all US climate regulations by overturning the landmark 'Endangerment Finding,' the scientific determination that greenhouse gas emissions endanger public health by causing catastrophic climate change. DAN BECKER of the Center For Biological Diversity explains the history and context of the Endangerment Finding, what overturning it will mean for public health and climate action, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-elpasoairclosure-bondihouse_danbecker-endangermentfinding_021126.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, environment, climate change, EPA, Pam Bondi, Epstein Files, endangerment finding, pollution, public health, FAA, DHS, Border Patrol, El Paso, drones, fossil fuels, Supreme Court</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:30:13 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/10/2026 (Trump Presidency Now Little More Than Racism, Corruption, Culture War Nonsense)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Republicans love the 'culture wars' because they keep their voters perpetually outraged and divert attention from solving real problems. Some of Donald Trump's MAGA followers are ignoring his edict to hate Puerto Rican U.S. citizen Bad Bunny's spectacular Super Bowl Halftime show. CBS News' ratings plummet after rightwing takeover. Internal DHS documents expose the Trump Administration's lies, revealing that less than 14 percent of detained immigrants have been charged or convicted of violent crime. Trump's 'Religious Liberty Commission' sued for religious discrimination. Trump threatened to block a vital new border bridge with Canada for corrupt reasons. Unsealed affidavit in the FBI's seizure of Fulton County 2020 election records is based on long-debunked allegations. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-cbsfails-badbunny-icearrests-religiousliberty-howebridge-fultoncountyfbiaffidavit_021026.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-cbsfails-badbunny-icearrests-religiousliberty-howebridge-fultoncountyfbiaffidavit_021026.mp3" length="55854830" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-cbsfails-badbunny-icearrests-religiousliberty-howebridge-fultoncountyfbiaffidavit_021026.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Bad Bunny, Super Bowl, Congress, elections, environment, climate change, Canada, ICE immigration, CBS News, Fulton County, Georgia, religion, news media, media bias, 2020 election, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:23:38 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/9/2026 (About that FBI Raid of the Fulton County, GA Elections Warehouse, with elections expert Marilyn Marks)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The joyous, rollicking Super Bowl Halftime show with music superstar Bad Bunny drove Donald Trump into another tantrum. Yet another special election showed a major shift to Democrats, this time in a state legislative race in Louisiana. MARILYN MARKS, election integrity and security expert at the Coalition for Good Governance, explains the rising alarm among election officials over the Trump FBI's unprecedented confiscation of 2020 election materials, including ballots and voter rolls, in Fulton County, Georgia. Marks explains the details of what we know so far about the raid; how genuine problems with Georgia's unverifiable touchscreen elections are ripe for cherry-picking by bad faith actors, and could be used to interfere with the 2026 midterm elections; actions voters can take to help secure elections in their own communities; and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-badbunny-specialelecla_marilynmarks-fultoncntygaraidfbi_020926.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-badbunny-specialelecla_marilynmarks-fultoncntygaraidfbi_020926.mp3" length="55828892" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords> politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Bad Bunny, Super Bowl, Congress, elections, Fulton County, Georgia, 2020 election, 2026 election, voter suppression, FBI, election denial, Jon Ossoff, Marilyn Marks, voting machines </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:42:45 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/6/2026 (Encore: Bad and Good Bunnies, and an Electoral Shockwave Deep in the 'Red' Heart of TX)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 2-2-2026. On today's 'BradCast': The federal government is in a partial shutdown, as Congressional Democrats insist on new guardrails for Donald Trump's ICE and CBP goons and their violent immigration crackdowns. Grammy-winner Bad Bunny spoke movingly against the horrors of the Trump regime. A judge ordered 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father released from a Texas detention center that now reportedly has a measles outbreak. In Texas special elections, a Democrat won a long-delayed open U.S. House seat, further eroding the razor-thin Republican majority. In a race for state senate, the Democratic candidate stunningly flipped a deep red seat by a substantial margin, prompting Trump to lie that he knew nothing about the race or Republican candidate he had endorsed. Trump also lied about why he is shutting down the Kennedy Center. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-badbunnygrammys-liamramoshome-runoffstx-trumpclosingkennedycenter_callers_020626.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-badbunnygrammys-liamramoshome-runoffstx-trumpclosingkennedycenter_callers_020626.mp3" length="55549184" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-badbunnygrammys-liamramoshome-runoffstx-trumpclosingkennedycenter_callers_020626.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:52</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, elections, Bad Bunny, Grammy Awards, CPB, ICE, Fourth Amendment, Liam Conejo Ramos, Kennedy Center, accountability, measles, Texas,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:26:46 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/5/2026 (End of 'New START' Nuclear Treaty, with nuclear weapons analyst Stephen Schwartz)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Following the Trump FBI raid on the Fulton County, Georgia elections warehouse in service of Donald Trump's ongoing delusions about losing the 2020 election, his top Administration officials had promised to 'confront' the bipartisan National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) - - but they all cancelled their appearances at the last minute. At midnight on Feb. 4, Donald Trump allowed the last remaining nuclear arms treaty between the U.S. and Russia to expire. The New START nuclear agreement capped the numbers of ballistic missiles and nuclear warheads each country could have, and included an extensive verification regime. Nuclear weapons policy analyst STEPHEN SCHWARTZ delves into the history, context and specifics of the agreement; what its expiration means; Trump's ill-advised 'Golden Dome' missile defense concept; and much, much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_stephenschwartz-newstartexpires_020526.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_stephenschwartz-newstartexpires_020526.mp3" length="55755407" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, elections, environment, climate change, nuclear weapons, nucelar weapons treaty, New START Treaty, Russia, China, Golden Dome, 2020 election, Stephen Schwartz, election denial, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:02:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/4/2026 (Guest: Josh Kovensky of TPM on Trump turning 'War on Terror' against domestic foes)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Administration claimed it is 'drawing down' the deployment of ICE and CBP goons in Minneapolis, but is still leaving 2,000 thugs on the streets. So many Trump Justice Department attorneys have resigned from the Minneapolis federal field office, refusing to participate in the administration's violent immigration tactics, that it has caused severe staffing shortages. Talking Points Memo's investigative reporter JOSH KOVENSKY explains the Trump Administration's new effort to revive the nutty 'ItalyGate' conspiracy theory that Donald Trump believes cost him the 2020 election. Kovensky also covers a very disturbing series of  Justice Department memos that repurpose a post-9/11 federal terrorism statute to turn it against peaceful protesters and those regarded as political opponents of Trump with 'domestic terrorism' charges, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-lawyersoverwhelmedmn_joshkovensky-italygate-terrorismstatutesexpanded_020426.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-lawyersoverwhelmedmn_joshkovensky-italygate-terrorismstatutesexpanded_020426.mp3" length="55206996" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-lawyersoverwhelmedmn_joshkovensky-italygate-terrorismstatutesexpanded_020426.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, elections, accountability, courts, Minneapolis, ItalyGate, conspiracy theory, immigration, election fraud, 2020 election, Justice Department, antifa, CPB, ICE, Josh Kovensky, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:56:36 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/3/2026 (Losing At Legal and Political Trench Warfare, Trump Threatens to 'Nationalize' Elections)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The Trump Administration is losing in the lower courts and earning scathing rulings from judges. A federal judge blocked the administration's cancellation of legal protected status for 350,000 Haitian refugees in the U.S. and excoriated DHS Sec. Kristi Noem's thinly-disguised racist rhetoric. Donald Trump's threats are escalating as his attempted fascist takeover of America stalls; while he has no authority to interfere with or 'nationalize' our elections, he is likely to try. Trump demanded the release of former MAGA Colorado election official Tina Peters, imprisoned over her criminal efforts to defraud the 2020 election and illicitly breach voting system software. 'Saturday Night Live' brilliantly satirized how some MAGA supporters are finding their way back to sanity, or at least away from Trump, and how to help them get back safely. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-haititps-trumpcourtlosses-nationalizedelections-supportersleaving_020326.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-haititps-trumpcourtlosses-nationalizedelections-supportersleaving_020326.mp3" length="55686861" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-haititps-trumpcourtlosses-nationalizedelections-supportersleaving_020326.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, elections, accountability, environment, climate change, Kristi Noem, courts, Temporary Protected Status, immigration, Tina Peters, 2020 election, Saturday Night Live</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:08:26 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/2/2026 (Bad and Good Bunnies, and an Electoral Shockwave Deep in the 'Red' Heart of TX)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The federal government is in a partial shutdown, as Congressional Democrats insist on new guardrails for Donald Trump's ICE and CBP goons and their violent immigration crackdowns. Grammy-winner Bad Bunny spoke movingly against the horrors of the Trump regime. A judge ordered 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father released from a Texas detention center that now reportedly has a measles outbreak. In Texas special elections, a Democrat won a long-delayed open U.S. House seat, further eroding the razor-thin Republican majority. In a race for state senate, the Democratic candidate stunningly flipped a deep red seat by a substantial margin, prompting Trump to lie that he knew nothing about the race or Republican candidate he had endorsed.  Trump also lied about why he is shutting down the Kennedy Center. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-badbunnygrammys-liamramoshome-runoffstx-trumpclosingkennedycenter_callers_020226.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-badbunnygrammys-liamramoshome-runoffstx-trumpclosingkennedycenter_callers_020226.mp3" length="55498088" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-badbunnygrammys-liamramoshome-runoffstx-trumpclosingkennedycenter_callers_020226.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:48</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, elections, Bad Bunny, Grammy Awards, CPB, ICE, Fourth Amendment, Liam Conejo Ramos, Kennedy Center, accountability, measles, Texas,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:28:51 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/30/2026 (Encore: Jack Smith's public testimony in the House, new secret ICE memo, with legal expert Keith Barber)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 1-22-2026. On today's 'BradCast:  For the first time, former Special Counsel Jack Smith testified in a public hearing before the House Judiciary Committee on the two criminal investigations and indictments of Donald Trump's efforts to steal the 2020 election and his theft of thousands of classified national security documents after he left office. Attorney (and former Republican) KEITH BARBER offers both legal and political insight on Smith's testimony, and dismantles House Republicans' specious false claims in their attempts to attack Smith and the integrity of his investigations. Barber also weighs in on the disturbing new secret whistleblower memo that instructs federal ICE agents to enter private residences without a judicial warrant, violating the Fourth Amendment, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_keithbarber-jacksmithjudiciaryhearing-secreticememo_013026.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_keithbarber-jacksmithjudiciaryhearing-secreticememo_013026.mp3" length="55861661" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_keithbarber-jacksmithjudiciaryhearing-secreticememo_013026.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, elections, 2020 elections, January 6, insurrection, classified documents, Jack Smith, environment, climate change, ICE, Fourth Amendment, accountability, Judiciary Committee, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:19:19 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/29/2026 (It's About Elections: MN, ICE, GA and more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Nation magazine nominated the City of Minneapolis for the Nobel Prize. Little has changed after Donald Trump's substitution of Tom Homan to lead the federal government's assault on Minneapolis. US Senate strikes a deal to temporarily fund the government. ICE reportedly ended its surge into the state of Maine, where Republican Sen. Susan Collins is facing a very tough re-election campaign. The new artistic director of the Kennedy Center quit after only two weeks on the job. The US trade deficit grew sharply in spite of  Trump's tariff scheme. Trump's obsession with his 2020 election loss is likely behind the FBI's unprecedented raid on the Fulton County, GA elections warehouse and his surge of immigration officers into Minneapolis. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-nobelmpls-homanin-shutdowndhs-maineice-fultoncountyraid-trumpmn_012926.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-nobelmpls-homanin-shutdowndhs-maineice-fultoncountyraid-trumpmn_012926.mp3" length="55782449" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-nobelmpls-homanin-shutdowndhs-maineice-fultoncountyraid-trumpmn_012926.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, environment, climate change, Nobel Prize, Minneapolis, government shutdown, 2020 election, Susan Collins, ICE, CPB, DHS, elections, Minnesota, public safety, FBI, Georgia, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:14:06 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/28/2026 (No Way Out: Shutdown Over ICE Funding Almost Certain, with guest Bobby Kogan, former OMB official)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Dept. of Homeland Security declared that 16 shooting incidents since July 2025 were all 'justified' before investigations were completed, including the killings of two US citizens in Minneapolis. Another government shutdown is likely as Senate Democrats demand serious restrictions on funding for DHS's immigration goon squads. Former Biden budget official Bobby Kogan, now at the Center for American Progress, details the stakes of the looming shutdown and why it is critical for the American people and history that Democrats to do all they can to rein in the lawless Trump administration. Trump's FBI raided a Georgia election facility, seeking evidence to bolster his baseless claims about the 2020 election. Democrat wins by a landslide in Minnesota statehouse special election. Rock legend Bruce Springsteen released a new song dedicated to 'The Streets of Minneapolis'. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_specialelectionsmn-fultoncntyraidfbi_bobbykogan-govtshutdowndhs_012826.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_specialelectionsmn-fultoncntyraidfbi_bobbykogan-govtshutdowndhs_012826.mp3" length="55433126" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_specialelectionsmn-fultoncntyraidfbi_bobbykogan-govtshutdowndhs_012826.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:44</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, Doomsday Clock, Minneapolis, government shutdown, 2020 election, Bruce Springsteen, ICE, CPB, DHS, government shutdown, elections, Minnesota, public safety, Bobby Kogan, Georgia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:28:33 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/27/2026 (Trump Blinks, Bovino Out, MN ICE Op Falters but Continues as Midterm Accountability Looms)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists moved up the metaphorical 'Doomsday Clock' to 85 seconds to midnight, citing rising risks of nuclear warfare, human-caused climate change and threats from  misuse of biotechnology and artificial intelligence. Nazi-ish Customs and Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino was demoted following the latest killing of a U.S. citizen in Donald Trump's violent crackdown in Minneapolis. Minnesota's Sec. of State rejects Trump Justice Department's 'ransom letter' suggesting violent ICE invasion will stop if the state hands over sensitive voter roll data. Democratic state lawmakers in Maryland take next steps to redraw U.S. House district maps. Democratic state lawmakers in Virginia vow to appeal judge's ruling blocking their plan to redistrict the state's U.S. House maps. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-doomsdayclock-bovinoutmn-voterrollsuitor-gerrymandermd-or_012726.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-doomsdayclock-bovinoutmn-voterrollsuitor-gerrymandermd-or_012726.mp3" length="55949736" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-doomsdayclock-bovinoutmn-voterrollsuitor-gerrymandermd-or_012726.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, Doomsday Clock, Minneapolis, public safety, Greg Bovino, ICE, Alex Pretti, ICE, CPB, DHS, government shutdown, elections, environment, climate change, voting, gerrymandering, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:20:37 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/26/2026 (The ICE Murder of ICU Nurse Alex Pretti, and Other Heroes of Minneapolis)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Apparently, the Trump Administration's murder of U.S. citizens will continue until morale improves. Federal agents murdered ICU nurse Alex Pretti in the streets of Minneapolis as he peacefully filmed their actions. The Trump Administration immediately began smearing Pretti with blatant, easily disproven lies that were directly contradicted by witness cellphone videos. Senate Democrats say they will vote against any government funding bill that doesn't include serious restraints on ICE's unlawful behavior. Giant Minnesota-based corporations offered a tepid response to the latest ICE killing in streets. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_alexprettikilledwi-minneapolisheroes_callers_012626.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:46</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, press freedom, Minneapolis, public safety, free speech, protest, Alex Pretti, Renee Good, ICE, CPB, DHS, government shutdown,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:37:12 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/23/2026 (Encore: 'Mad King Trump in Venezuela (and Beyond) with Nicholas Grossman, U. of Illinois)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 1-14-2026. On today's BradCast:  In a significant escalation in tactics against constitutionally-protected press freedoms, Donald Trump's FBI raided a Washington Post reporter's home, claiming it was part of a 'leak investigation'. The Trump Administration advised personnel at a U.S. airbase in Qatar to evacuate amid growing unrest in Iran and Trump's threats against Iranian leaders. Less than two weeks ago, Donald Trump invaded Venezuela and deposed its leader, and now claims he 'runs' the country and controls its natural resources. Prof. NICHOLAS GROSSMAN, expert in international relations at the University of Illinois, discusses the ominous signs of destabilization in Venezuela after Trump's attack, the risks to US national security and international relations, Trump's senseless saber-rattling and threats of new imperial conquests of Greenland and other countries, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-wapojournoraidfbi-qatarevaciran_nicholasgrossman-venezuela_012326.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-wapojournoraidfbi-qatarevaciran_nicholasgrossman-venezuela_012326.mp3" length="55816975" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-wapojournoraidfbi-qatarevaciran_nicholasgrossman-venezuela_012326.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, press freedom, Minneapolis, Venezuela, war, War Powers Act, Greenland, national security, foreign relations, coup, imperialism, Qatar, Iran, US military, oil, NATO, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:14:57 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/22/2026 (Jack Smith's public testimony in the House, new secret ICE memo, with legal expert Keith Barber)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast:  For the first time, former Special Counsel Jack Smith testified in a public hearing before the House Judiciary Committee on the two criminal investigations and indictments of Donald Trump's efforts to steal the 2020 election and his theft of thousands of classified national security documents after he left office. Attorney (and former Republican) KEITH BARBER offers both legal and political insight on Smith's testimony, and dismantles House Republicans' specious false claims in their attempts to attack Smith and the integrity of his investigations. Barber also weighs in on the disturbing new secret whistleblower memo that instructs federal ICE agents to enter private residences without a judicial warrant, violating the Fourth Amendment, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_keithbarber-jacksmithjudiciaryhearing-secreticememo_012226.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_keithbarber-jacksmithjudiciaryhearing-secreticememo_012226.mp3" length="55787938" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_keithbarber-jacksmithjudiciaryhearing-secreticememo_012226.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, elections, 2020 elections, January 6, insurrection, classified documents, Jack Smith, environment, climate change, ICE, Fourth Amendment, accountability, Judiciary Committee,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:52:24 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/21/2026 (World Turning Against Self-Destructing U.S. Under Trump; Guest: Ryan Cooper of 'The Prospect')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Republicans are hilariously furious at Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) scheduling a special US House election on the latest possible date, but approved GOP Texas Gov. Greg Abbott holding a seat vacant for nearly a year. In special elections, Democrats are outperforming their 2024 election results. Donald Trump's vow to take over Greenland triggered a stock market selloff and upended relations with NATO allies. Far-right EU parties are distancing themselves from Trump. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney laid out plans to forge new alliances without the US.  Trump now says he won't use military force to take over Greenland. RYAN COOPER of The American Prospect explains a number of ways that Europe can and should stand up to 'Mad King' Trump. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-specialhouseelectionca-carneydavos_ryancooper-trumpgreenlandnato-eu_012126.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-specialhouseelectionca-carneydavos_ryancooper-trumpgreenlandnato-eu_012126.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, elections, voter suppression, voting rights, gerrymandering, NATO, Greenland, Ryan Cooper, geopolitics, war, Davos, Mark Carney, foreign policy, tariffs, sanctions</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:56:27 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/20/2026 (Trump Admin's Endless Waste, Fraud, Abuse in Elections)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  One year into his final term, Donald Trump's 'golden age for America' is a complete, predictable failure. Trump's approval ratings have cratered amid his paramilitary ICE/CPB goons terrorizing Minneapolis, his efforts to collapse NATO and steal a defiant Greenland, and a crashing stock market. Despite his escalating threats, Trump has no power to cancel the 2026 midterm elections in the states. A federal court blocked the Trump Justice Department from obtaining sensitive voter data to block legal voters from voting. DOJ has been unable to find any evidence of widespread non-citizen voting. DOJ admitted that DOGE employees misused sensitive Social Security data. Federal judge rules that Trump US Attorney Lindsey Halligan was unlawfully appointed. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpvoterfraudfraud-halliganout_012026.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpvoterfraudfraud-halliganout_012026.mp3" length="55774530" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpvoterfraudfraud-halliganout_012026.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, courts, ICE, Minneapolis, elections, voter suppression, voting rights, voter fraud,  environment, climate change, Lindsay Halligan, Justice Department, Social Security, NATO,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:14:53 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/19/2026 (Encore: Trump to U.N., Rule of Law, World: DROP DEAD. Guest Jean Su, Center for Biological Diversity)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 1-8-2026. On today's 'BradCast':  With Donald Trump's federal immigration thugs killing Americans in the streets, it's clear that the rule of law at the federal level no longer exists.  The White House announced Trump is withdrawing the United States from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the bedrock international treaty that provides the legal underpinning for international cooperation on numerous climate, environment and conservation agreements since 1992. JEAN SU of the Center for Biological Diversity explains the broad national and international impacts of Trump's withdrawal, why it's unlawful, how it harms Americans' long term interests, and much more. Lower-court judges are pushing back against the Justice Department's disrespect for the Constitution and unlawfully appointed U.S. Attorneys.  Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_jeansu-trumpwithdrawunfccc_unlawfulusas_011926.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_jeansu-trumpwithdrawunfccc_unlawfulusas_011926.mp3" length="56277051" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_jeansu-trumpwithdrawunfccc_unlawfulusas_011926.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:37</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, courts, ICE, state violence, UNFCCC, environment, climate change, Paris Agreement, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Justice Department, oil, Venezuela, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:32:39 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/16/2026 (Encore: Election expert Marilyn Marks on 'nonsense' claims about GA 2020 election)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 1-7-2026.  On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump appears to be pushing the world into a collapse of the post-WW2 order after deposing the president of Venezuela and threatening several countries, including NATO ally Greenland. Trump also seems to recognize rising public disapproval of his policies in polls and recent special elections.  January 7 marks the fifth anniversary of the notorious, unlawful breach of Georgia's electronic voting system by MAGA operatives attempting to help Trump steal the 2020 election. Election security expert MARILYN MARKS of the Coalition for Good Governance debunks absurd new claims being circulated by rightwing outlets attempting to again cast doubt on Georgia's 2020 election, and explains her real concerns about election security as we barrel toward the critical 2026 midterms, with control of Congress hanging in the balance. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-venezoil-electionresultia_marilynmarks-315kvotesga-coffeecnty5yrs-2026worries_011625.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-venezoil-electionresultia_marilynmarks-315kvotesga-coffeecnty5yrs-2026worries_011625.mp3" length="55686850" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-venezoil-electionresultia_marilynmarks-315kvotesga-coffeecnty5yrs-2026worries_011625.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, courts, Venezuela, elections, Coffee County breach, Georgia, voting machines, election security, cybersecurity, January 6, Marilyn Marks, Greenland, oil, accountability</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:57:04 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/15/2026 ('A Cornered Rat is a Dangerous Rat': Trump threatens MN, NATO, World, with Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': We're joined today for our first horrifying and occasionally hilarious roundtable of the year with old-school bloggers HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Digby's Hullabaloo, and 'DRIFTGLASS' of the Professional Left Podcast.  We try to make sense of Donald Trump's dangerous efforts to use ICE thugs to beat Minneapolis into submission; his tyrannical menacing of NATO ally Greenland and NATO itself; Trump's capricious approach to major protests in Iran; and his corrupt, show-of-power invasion and takeover of Venezuela. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-mn-greenland-iran-venez-shutdown_011526.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-mn-greenland-iran-venez-shutdown_011526.mp3" length="55686610" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-mn-greenland-iran-venez-shutdown_011526.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, civil liberties, protest, environment, climate change, Minneapolis, Venezuela, war, Greenland, Tim Walz, ICE, Minneapolis, Iran, US military, oil, NATO, Digby, Driftglass</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:29:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/14/2026 ('Mad King Trump in Venezuela (and Beyond) with Nicholas Grossman, U. of Illinois)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's BradCast:  In a significant escalation in tactics against constitutionally-protected press freedoms, Donald Trump's FBI raided a Washington Post reporter's home, claiming it was part of a 'leak investigation'. The Trump Administration advised personnel at a U.S. airbase in Qatar to evacuate amid growing unrest in Iran and Trump's threats against Iranian leaders. Less than two weeks ago, Donald Trump invaded Venezuela and deposed its leader, and now claims he 'runs' the country and controls its natural resources. Prof. NICHOLAS GROSSMAN, expert in international relations at the University of Illinois, discusses the ominous signs of destabilization in Venezuela after Trump's attack, the risks to US national security and international relations, Trump's senseless saber-rattling and threats of new imperial conquests of Greenland and other countries, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-wapojournoraidfbi-qatarevaciran_nicholasgrossman-venezuela_011426.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-wapojournoraidfbi-qatarevaciran_nicholasgrossman-venezuela_011426.mp3" length="55743928" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-wapojournoraidfbi-qatarevaciran_nicholasgrossman-venezuela_011426.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, press freedom, Venezuela, war, War Powers Act, Greenland, national security, foreign relations, coup, imperialism, Qatar, Iran, US military, oil, NATO, Nicholas Grossman</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:01:35 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/13/2026 (Things are Getting Weirder as Trump Keeps Losing)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump is a full-blown loser, and seems to be getting weirder. Trump warned 'a day of retribution is coming' for Minnesota. Since Trump took office, grocery prices have spiked. Federal court rejected Trump's illegal halt of renewable energy grants to 'blue' states. Trump vetoed vital water projects supported by Colorado Republicans. Senate Budget proposal restores almost all science research funding cut by Trump. Five Senate Republicans joined Democrats to block military action in Venezuela. Seventeen House Republicans joined Democrats to restore ACA healthcare subsidies. Finance sector pushes against Trump Justice Department's unprecedented criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Top DOJ prosecutors resigned in protest after DOJ refused to investigate the ICE killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis. Six MN prosecutors resigned over the DOJ's attempt to investigate Good's wife. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-prices-grants-sciencebudget-warpowers-waterco-goodresignationsdoj-bessentpowell_011326.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-prices-grants-sciencebudget-warpowers-waterco-goodresignationsdoj-bessentpowell_011326.mp3" length="55755447" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, courts, ICE, Renee Good, Minneapolis, environment, climate change, budget, science, research, clean energy, Venezuela, War Powers Act, civil rights, Justice Department, Boebert</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:05:40 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/12/2026 (Guest: Former Police Chief Jim Bueermann of Future Policing Inst. on the ICE killing of Renee Good)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Trump Administration officials have blatantly lied about last Wednesday's killing of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis by ICE agent Jonathan Ross, defaming the victim and threatening additional violence, blaming 'hateful rhetoric.' Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal excoriated the actions of ICE agents that defy standard policing and public safety procedures. Former Redlands, CA Police Chief JIM BUEERMANN, founder of the Future Policing Institute, explains the stark differences in training and procedures between municipal law enforcement and the unsafe tactics carried out by ICE officials across the country. Bueermann also shares his concerns about federal officials blocking Minnesota state officials from the investigation of Good's killing, and the Trump Administration's apparent effort to crack down on free speech and peaceful protest. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-jimbueerman-iceshootingpolicingmn_callers_011226.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-jimbueerman-iceshootingpolicingmn_callers_011226.mp3" length="55257333" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-jimbueerman-iceshootingpolicingmn_callers_011226.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:33</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, courts, ICE, DHS, Renee Good, Minneapolis, police brutality, police prodecures, public safety, James Bueermann, protest, free speech</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:44:11 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/9/2026 (Encore: Trump War on Venezuela is About Ego, Power, Creation of 'Alien Enemies')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original airdate 1-5-2026. On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump launched an unlawful, stupid and senseless attack on Venezuela over the weekend, deposing and kidnapping Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro and his wife. We cover what happened; why it is illegal; the lies told by Trump and his administration before, during and after; how clueless Trump is about what happens next; his threats to attack other countries; and the many reasons why Trump decided to attack Venezuela. Yes, it's about oil and distracting from the Epstein Files and the Jack Smith testimony, but it's also about at least two other reasons. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_trumpattacksvenezuela-kidnapsmaduro_callers_010926.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_trumpattacksvenezuela-kidnapsmaduro_callers_010926.mp3" length="55508956" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_trumpattacksvenezuela-kidnapsmaduro_callers_010926.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:49</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, courts, Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, oil, quagmire, elections, war, United Nations, Epstein Files, Jack Smith, January 6, Alien Enemies Act, Delcy Rodriguez, Maria Machado</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:21:04 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/8/2026 (Trump to U.N., Rule of Law, World: DROP DEAD. Guest Jean Su, Center for Biological Diversity)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  With Donald Trump's federal immigration thugs killing Americans in the streets, it's clear that the rule of law at the federal level no longer exists.  The White House announced Trump is withdrawing the United States from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the bedrock international treaty that provides the legal underpinning for international cooperation on numerous climate, environment and conservation agreements since 1992. JEAN SU of the Center for Biological Diversity explains the broad national and international impacts of Trump's withdrawal, why it's unlawful, how it harms Americans' long term interests, and much more. Lower-court judges are pushing back against the Justice Department's disrespect for the Constitution and unlawfully appointed U.S. Attorneys.  Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_jeansu-trumpwithdrawunfccc_unlawfulusas_010826.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, courts, ICE, state violence, UNFCCC, environment, climate change, Paris Agreement, Justice Department, rule of law, Constitution, Lindsay Halligan, oil, Jean Su, Venezuela </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:01:41 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/7/2026 (Guest: Election expert Marilyn Marks on 'nonsense' new claims about GA's 2020 election)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump appears to be pushing the world into a collapse of the post-WW2 order after deposing the president of Venezuela and threatening several countries, including NATO ally Greenland. Trump also seems to recognize rising public disapproval of his policies in polls and recent special elections.  January 7 marks the fifth anniversary of the notorious, unlawful breach of Georgia's electronic voting system by MAGA operatives attempting to help Trump steal the 2020 election. Election security expert MARILYN MARKS of the Coalition for Good Governance debunks absurd new claims being circulated by rightwing outlets attempting to again cast doubt on Georgia's 2020 election, and explains her real concerns about election security as we barrel toward the critical 2026 midterms, with control of Congress hanging in the balance. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-venezoil-electionresultia_marilynmarks-315kvotesga-coffeecnty5yrs-2026worries_010725.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-venezoil-electionresultia_marilynmarks-315kvotesga-coffeecnty5yrs-2026worries_010725.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, courts, Venezuela, elections, Coffee County breach, Georgia, voting systems, voting machines, election security, cybersecurity, January 6, Marilyn Marks, Greenland</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:12:46 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/6/2026 (Jack Smith's Testimony on Trump's Jan 6 Crimes)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Today marks the fifth anniversary of the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, when then-President Donald Trump got away with one of the most audacious crimes ever attempted in America: his failed effort to incite his supporters to steal the 2020 election and overthrow the U.S. Government. We share audio and notable revelations from Special Prosecutor Jack Smith's closed-door testimony to the House Judiciary Committee on Dec. 17, 2025, detailing his two federal grand jury criminal indictments against Trump for inciting the insurrection, his theft of highly classified national security documents, and for obstruction of justice in both investigations. The death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) imperils the razor-thin GOP House majority. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_venezuela-lamalfarip_jacksmith-housejudiciarytestimony_010626.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_venezuela-lamalfarip_jacksmith-housejudiciarytestimony_010626.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, courts, Venezuela, elections, Jack Smith, January 6, environment, climate change, Doug LaMalfa, insurrection, Justice Department, classified documents, accountability</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:59:16 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/5/2026 (Trump War on Venezuela is About Ego, Power, Creation of 'Alien Enemies')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump launched an unlawful, stupid and senseless attack on Venezuela over the weekend, kidnapping Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro, and his wife. We cover what happened; why it is illegal; the lies told by Trump and his administration before, during and after; how clueless Trump is about what happens next; his threats to attack other countries; and the many reasons why Trump decided to attack Venezuela in the first place. Yes, it's about oil and distracting from the Epstein Files and the Jack Smith testimony, but also at least two other reasons. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpattacksvenezuela-kidnapsmaduro_callers_010526.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:45</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, courts, Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, oil, quagmire, elections, war, United Nations, Epstein Files, Jack Smith, January 6, Alien Enemies Act, Delcy Rodriguez, Maria Machado</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:39:14 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/2/2026 (Encore: Old Man Shouts At People, and Other End of Year Observations, with Heather Digby Parton and 'Driftglass')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 12-18-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  In a primetime speech on Wednesday, Donald Trump yelled at Americans for 20 minutes, touting his record with lies and made-up numbers while blaming Joe Biden for his own failures. In a special state senate election in Kentucky, voters shifted to the winning Democratic candidate by 42 points. Polls show Trump's approval ratings continue to fall. OG bloggers HEATHER DIGBY PARTON, of Salon and 'Digby's Hullabaloo', and 'DRIFTGLASS' of the 'Professional Left Podcast' try to make sense of Trump's weird, lie-filled tirade; the growing cracks in his MAGA base; House Republicans' disarray; the looming economic impacts of expiring Obamacare subsidies; the imminent release of the Epstein Files; and much more as we close out this tumultuous, dark year in America. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-trumpeconspeech-aca-repubs-yearend2025_010226.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-trumpeconspeech-aca-repubs-yearend2025_010226.mp3" length="55750811" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-trumpeconspeech-aca-repubs-yearend2025_010226.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, environment, climate change, Obamacare, ACA, healthcare, economy, Epstein Files, MAGA, Venezuela, Iraq War, gerrymandering, Digby, Driftglass</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:04:48 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/1/2026 (Encore: 'Supreme Arrogance' - John Roberts and His Stacked, Packed and Captured Supreme Court, with former DOJ official Lisa Graves)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 10-7-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  The corrupted US Supreme Court began its new term this week after a long summer of largely granting Trump's wishes, allowing him to get away with nearly everything, no matter how radical, unlawful or unconstitutional. Former Justice Department Deputy Asst. Attorney General and author, LISA GRAVES, delves into the history of how Chief Justice John Roberts and his rightwing supermajority 'rewrote the Constitution and dismantled our rights,' and much more. Graves argues that 'we are in the midst of an unprecedented set of constitutional crises,' how the Roberts Court has subverted longstanding precedent and justice, exposed its rank hypocrisy, and the long but viable path toward court restoration and reform, which she calls a 'moral imperative.' US Attorney General Pam Bondi demonstrated her deep unfitness for the job in a contentious Senate hearing. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_lisagraves-robertscourt_bondisenate_010126.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_lisagraves-robertscourt_bondisenate_010126.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, US Supreme Court, Justice John Roberts, Justice Department, Pam Bondi, money in politics, voting rights, rule of law, corruption, Lisa Graves, Constitution, Citizens United,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:53:45 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/31/2025 (Encore: Trump Is Losing One Battle After Another)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 12-11-2025. On today's 'BradCast': A grand jury again rejected the corrupt Trump Justice Department's revenge indictment of NY Attorney General Letitia James. Indiana Senate Republicans reject new gerrymandered congressional maps in defiance of Donald Trump's demands. A federal judge ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be released from ICE custody 'immediately.' DHS Sec. Kristi Noem and a top FBI official embarrassed themselves at a U.S. House hearing on the Trump administration's immigration and domestic terrorism policies. U.S. Senate Republicans rejected a Democratic bill to extend premium subsidies, ensuring health care costs will spike for millions of Americans. Washington State pummeled by relentless, 'catastrophic' rains and flooding. Real estate app Zillow removed a feature informing home buyers of individual properties' exposure to climate risks. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_garciareleased-noemhousetestimony-senateocaresubsidies-zillowclimatedata_123125.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, courts, global warming, environment, climate change, elections, redistricting, gerrymandering, accountability, Zillow, Letitia James, Kristi Noem, Abrego Garcia, healthcare</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:13:42 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/30/2025 (Encore: Dan Becker of the Center for Biological Diversity on Trump's rollback of U.S. fuel efficiency standards)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 12-8-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  Don't let our ridiculous, sociopathic President's absurd, unspeakable actions distract from the relentless, damaging effects of his terrible policies, and the increasingly high costs Americans (and the world) are paying for them. Donald Trump announced another billion-dollar taxpayer bailout for US farmers who have been harmed by his tariffs. Even Fox News reported that Trump's policies will raise healthcare costs for everyone, including those on Medicare. DAN BECKER of the Center for Biological Diversity delves into how Trump's rollbacks of fuel efficiency standards will cost Americans dearly - - by increasing demand for oil and fuel costs, harming American health by worsening pollution and global warming, all while handing global market dominance to China. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-socsecuritymedicarecuts-farmerbailout_danbecker-guttingcafestandards_123025.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, courts, environment, climate change, pollution, CAFE standards, mileage standards, electric cars, healthcare, economy, Social Security, Medicare, farm bailout, Dan Becker</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:44:53 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/29/2025 (Encore: Legal expert Jay Willis on SCOTUS roadmap for illegal gerrymandering; Trump dismantles climate science 'crown jewel')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 12-17-2025. On today's 'BradCast': Donald Trump has ordered the dismantling of the world-leading National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Colorado, due to what the fossil-fueled Administration ridiculously described as &quot;federal climate alarmism'; the non-partisan center's critical weather and climate research benefits Americans and the economy. Law expert JAY WILLIS of the legal website Balls and Strikes explains the fast-tracked 'shadow docket' ruling issued by the Republican Supreme Court supermajority allowing Texas to use its unlawfully racially-gerrymandered U.S. House maps in the crucial November 2026 midterm elections. Willis explains the Purcell Principle, the invented legal doctrine that the court majority is abusing to justify interceding on behalf of Republicans in the Trump-instigated Gerrymander Wars; how the ruling permits states to illegally gerrymander at will; and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumpshuttingncar_jaywillis-scotusgerrymanderpurcelltx_122925.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumpshuttingncar_jaywillis-scotusgerrymanderpurcelltx_122925.mp3" length="55926849" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, environment, climate change, NCAR, Supreme Court, gerrymandering, redistricting, Purcell Principle, voting rights, Voting Rights Act, Texas, weather, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:57:18 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/26/2025 (Encore: Rightwing SCOTUS Majority May Gut Last of Voting Rights Act, with Joshua A. Douglas, Univ. of KY, and David Daley of FairVote)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 10-16-2025. On today's 'BradCast': The corrupted rightwing supermajority on the US Supreme Court appears poised to kill off Section 2 of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965, which barred racially discriminatory election practices. Election law expert JOSHUA A. DOUGLAS, of the University of Kentucky, and FairVote's redistricting expert DAVID DALEY explain the twisted history of a case heard by the court in October, Louisiana v. Callais, in which White voters in the state allege that a voting map allowing for a second Black-majority voting district - reflecting the state's Black population – amounts to unconstitutional racial discrimination against Whites. Douglas and Daley discuss the stakes, why Sec. 2 is still necessary, what happens next, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_joshuadouglas-daviddaley-scotussection2vra_122625.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_joshuadouglas-daviddaley-scotussection2vra_122625.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:34</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, US House, elections, voting rights, voter suppression, gerrymandering, redistricting, racism, racial discrimination, environment, climate change, US Supreme Court, Constitution,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 06:18:46 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/25/2025 (Encore: 'Superman is the Story of America,' with Prof. Nicholas Grossman, Univ. of IL)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 7-16-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  MAGA and Fox 'News' are attacking the new Superman movie as 'woke', apparently angered by the film's traditional portrayal of the iconic character as pro-kindness, pro-immigrant, pro-justice, anti-Nazi, and more. NICHOLAS GROSSMAN of the University of Illinois discusses his new article, 'Why MAGA Hates Superman,' his cultural significance as a symbol of American values, rightwing efforts to rewrite American history, and much more. Donald Trump and his supporters are falling out over the 'Epstein Files.' The rightwing supermajority on the US Supreme Court allowed the Trump Administration to fire tens of thousands of federal workers, gutting vital agencies. In Arizona, Adelita Grijalva, daughter of the late Rep. Raul Grivalva, won the Democratic primary in a special US House election to fill her father's seat. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-primaryresultsaz7_nicholasgrossman-foxwokesuperman_122525.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-primaryresultsaz7_nicholasgrossman-foxwokesuperman_122525.mp3" length="55928336" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-primaryresultsaz7_nicholasgrossman-foxwokesuperman_122525.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, US Supreme Court, Dept. of Education, mass layoffs, Superman, culture wars, Fox News, Republicans, elections, Arizona, Raul Grijalva, Congress, woke, Jeffrey Epstein, MAGA, immigration, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 11:26:43 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/23/2025 (Encore: Military law expert Carrie A. Lee, PhD, on Pentagon politicization and unlawful boat strikes)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 12-2-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Administration cited their supposed 'war on drugs' as legal justification for blowing up small boats carrying civilians in international waters near Venezuela.  Trump Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth reportedly issued orders to conduct a second strike to kill shipwrecked survivors of one such attack, which military experts say is wildly illegal. Hegseth threatened veteran U.S. congressmembers for reminding military personnel that they must reject illegal orders. CARRIE A. LEE, PhD, an expert on civil-military relations, discusses the politicization of the U.S. military and Trump's attempts to weaponize the military justice system to punish political opponents. Relatedly, Donald Trump pardoned the former President of Honduras, a drug kingpin convicted by a U.S. jury for his role in trafficking some 400 tons of cocaine to the U.S. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_carriealee-trumpdodpoliticization-hegsethboatstrikes_122325.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_carriealee-trumpdodpoliticization-hegsethboatstrikes_122325.mp3" length="55410559" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:43</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, courts, unlawful orders, boat strikes, rule of law, Carrie A. Lee, military law, Universal Code Of Military Justice, Venezuela, Honduras, pardons, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:54:17 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/24/2025 ('BradCast Very Special Holiday Special')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ It's the 'BradCast' Very Special Holiday Special!Featuring the BradCast Radio Theatre Players from the 1930s and 40s!Call in the family, curl up around the fire and return to radio yesteryear with Our Very Special (and Somewhat Subversive) BradCast Holiday Special!Don't miss this award-wanting holiday tradition in the making! And Merry Christmas, world! ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_veryspecialholidayspecial_donotdelete_updated2023.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_veryspecialholidayspecial_donotdelete_updated2023.mp3" length="55683116" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Radio arts, radio play, environment, labor rights, unions, renewable energy, AFL-CIO, science, solar energy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:31:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/22/2025 (Encore: Dr. Michael E. Mann on COP30 failure and authoritarian petro-states undermining climate science)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 12-9-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  Another court victory for New York Attorney General Letitia James, after a federal judge struck down Donald Trump's executive order halting virtually all wind energy projects on federal lands/waters. Europe's climate service announced 2025 will be either the second or third hottest year ever recorded globally. Renowned climate scientist DR. MICHAEL E. MANN of the Univ. of Pennsylvania explains what has gone wrong at the UN climate talks, most recently in Brazil, where authoritarian petro-states succeeded in blocking substantive action on climate change.  Dr. Mann also covers what remains of the 'carbon budget'; billionaire Bill Gates spreading climate disinformation at an alarming rate; why he remains optimistic about the fight to address climate change; and his new book, 'Science Under Siege: the Five Most Powerful Forces That Threaten Our World'. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-tishjameswindpowerruling_michaelmann-cop30-climateclock_from120925.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-tishjameswindpowerruling_michaelmann-cop30-climateclock_from120925.mp3" length="55970277" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-tishjameswindpowerruling_michaelmann-cop30-climateclock_from120925.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, courts, environment, climate change, pollution, Dr. Michael E. Mann, wind energy, anti-science, disinformation, misinformation, global warming, United Nations, Brazil, COP30, Paris Accord</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:01:35 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/19/2025 (Encore: Dems Continue Stunning 2025 Election Streak)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 12-10-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  Voters across the country are continuing their remarkable shift toward Democrats in elections throughout 2025. On Tuesday, voters elected Democrat Eileen Higgins as Miami, Florida's first female mayor, flipping a seat held by Republicans for nearly 30 years. In Florida, Iowa, and Georgia, voters shifted further to Democrats in special state legislative races, in some cases flipping long-held Republican seats. In Missouri, voters have gathered enough signatures for a state ballot initiative to stop GOP state lawmakers from further gerrymandering the state. But in a tiny town in New York State, thanks to the tenacious efforts of supporters, a hand recount uncovered that computer tabulators had seriously mis-tallied two local elections. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-electionresults-miami-ga-redistbattlemo-mistalliesny_121925.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-electionresults-miami-ga-redistbattlemo-mistalliesny_121925.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, courts, global warming, environment, climate change, elections, redistricting, gerrymandering, election integrity, recount, Eileen Higgins, voting machines, electronic voting, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:20:24 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/18/2025 (Old Man Shouts At People, and Other End of Year Observations, with Heather Digby Parton and 'Driftglass')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In a primetime speech on Wednesday, Donald Trump yelled at Americans for 20 minutes, touting his record with lies and made-up numbers while blaming Joe Biden for his own failures. In a special state senate election in Kentucky, voters shifted to the winning Democratic candidate by 42 points. Polls show Trump's approval ratings continue to fall. OG bloggers HEATHER DIGBY PARTON, of Salon and 'Digby's Hullabaloo', and 'DRIFTGLASS' of the 'Professional Left Podcast' try to make sense of Trump's weird, lie-filled tirade; the growing cracks in his MAGA base; House Republicans' disarray; the looming economic impacts of expiring Obamacare subsidies; the imminent release of the Epstein Files; and much more as we close out this tumultuous, dark year in America. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-trumpeconspeech-aca-repubs-yearend2025_121825.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-trumpeconspeech-aca-repubs-yearend2025_121825.mp3" length="55686820" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-trumpeconspeech-aca-repubs-yearend2025_121825.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, environment, climate change, Obamacare, ACA, healthcare, economy, Epstein Files, MAGA, Heather Digby Parton, Driftglass, gerrymander, Venezuela, Iraq </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:47:04 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/17/2025 (Guest: Legal expert Jay Willis on SCOTUS road map for illegal gerrymandering; Trump to dismantle 'crown jewel' of climate science)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Donald Trump has ordered the dismantling of the world-leading National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Colorado, due to what the fossil-fueled Administration ridiculously described as &quot;federal climate alarmism'; the non-partisan center's critical weather and climate research benefits Americans and the economy. Law expert JAY WILLIS of the legal website Balls and Strikes explains the fast-tracked 'shadow docket' ruling issued by the Republican Supreme Court supermajority to allow Texas to use its unlawfully racially-gerrymandered U.S. House maps in the crucial November 2026 midterm elections. Willis explains the Purcell Principle, the invented legal doctrine that the court majority is abusing to justify interceding on behalf of Republicans in the Trump-instigated Gerrymander Wars; how the ruling permits states to illegally gerrymander at will; and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpshuttingncar_jaywillis-scotusgerrymanderpurcelltx_121725.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpshuttingncar_jaywillis-scotusgerrymanderpurcelltx_121725.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, environment, climate change, NCAR, Supreme Court, gerrymandering, redistricting, Purcell Principle, Voting Rights Act, Texas, science, Tina Peters, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:25:16 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/16/2025 (Bricks in the Wall: ACA subsidies; Boat strikes; Susie Wiles; Fentanyl as 'WMD')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  House Speaker Mike Johnson and Congressional Republicans refused to pass an easy fix to temporarily extend expiring Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) premium subsidies, all but ensuring that healthcare costs for millions of Americans will skyrocket on January 1. Donald Trump declared fentanyl to be a 'weapon of mass destruction,' manufacturing legal justification for his illegal boat strikes that have murdered nearly 100 civilians in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific. Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth refused to release video documenting an unlawful second boat strike that killed shipwrecked survivors. Trump White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles went off-script in an eye-popping interview. Some Republicans and MAGA loyalists gently criticize Trump's repulsive comments about the death of Hollywood legend Rob Reiner. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-acafundingfail-boatstrikes-wilesremarks-goptrumppushbackreiner_121625.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-acafundingfail-boatstrikes-wilesremarks-goptrumppushbackreiner_121625.mp3" length="55775017" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-acafundingfail-boatstrikes-wilesremarks-goptrumppushbackreiner_121625.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, fentanyl, boat strikes, Pete Hegseth, environment, climate change, healthcare, Susie Wiles, MAGA, Rob Reiner, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Venezuela</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:52:23 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/15/2025 ('This One Goes to 11': A Weekend of Horrific Violence and the Tragic Murder of Rob Reiner)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The weekend brought gut-wrenching violence around the world and in America. At Brown University in Rhode Island, two were killed and nine wounded by a gunman still at large; shamefully, for several students, it was not the first school shooting they had survived. In Australia, at least 15 were killed, more than 40 wounded, in an antisemitic gun massacre by two men during a celebration of the first night of Chanukah; Australia's political leaders moved quickly to enact tougher gun laws. In Syria, two U.S. service members and a translator were killed allegedly by a member of ISIS. In Los Angeles, iconic actor, director, and political activist ROB REINER and his wife were killed at their home. Callers weigh in on Reiner's legacy in American culture and politics. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-syriaattack-brownunivshooting-bondibeachmassacre-reinermurders_121525.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-syriaattack-brownunivshooting-bondibeachmassacre-reinermurders_121525.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, courts, elections, mass shootings, Rob Reiner, gun violence, guns, school shooting, Spinal Tap, Brown University, Australia, Syria, anti-semitism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:20:05 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/12/2025 (Encore: Politico's Alice Ollstein on the health care cliff on Jan. 1)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 12-4-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  A Defense Dept. Inspector General report on 'Signalgate' found that Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth endangered U.S. military personnel when he shared sensitive military information on an unsecured app. Congressional Democrats were 'deeply disturbed' after viewing video of lethal boat strikes in the Caribbean that experts say violated US military and international law. Justice Department charged a suspect in the case of pipe bombs planted near the Capitol before the Jan. 6 insurrection. Grand jury declined to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James. The rightwing Supreme Court majority allowed Texas to use new Trump-backed gerrymandered map in the midterm elections. Global child mortality is rising after the Trump Administration dismantled US AID. Politico's Alice Miranda Ollstein lays out the political and policy landscape as the nation heads towards a Republican health care crisis cliff as of January 1. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-j6bomber-hegsethsignalgateig-_doddoubletap_aliceollstein-acasubsidycliff_121225.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, courts, gerrymandering, Supreme Court, child mortality, environment, climate change, US AID, Pete Hegseth, war crimes, healthcare, Letitia James, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:55:28 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/11/2025 (Trump's Losing One Battle After Another)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': A grand jury again rejected the corrupt Trump Justice Department's revenge indictment of NY Attorney General Letitia James. Indiana Senate Republicans reject new gerrymandered congressional maps in defiance of Donald Trump's demands. A federal judge ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be released from ICE custody 'immediately.' DHS Sec. Kristi Noem and a top FBI official embarrassed themselves at a U.S. House hearing on the Trump administration's immigration and domestic terrorism policies. U.S. Senate Republicans rejected a Democratic bill to extend premium subsidies, ensuring health care costs will spike for millions of Americans. Washington State pummeled by relentless, 'catastrophic' rains and flooding. Real estate app Zillow removed a feature informing home buyers of individual properties' exposure to climate risks. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_garciareleased-noemhousetestimony-senateocaresubsidies-zillowclimatedata_121125.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, courts, global warming, environment, climate change, redistricting, gerrymandering, accountability, Zillow, courts, Indiana, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Kristis Noem, healthcare,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:44:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/10/2025 (Dems Continue Stunning 2025 Election Streak)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Voters across the country are continuing their remarkable shift toward Democrats in elections throughout 2025. On Tuesday, voters elected Democrat Eileen Higgins as Miami, Florida's first female mayor, flipping a seat held by Republicans for nearly 30 years. In Florida, Iowa, and Georgia, voters shifted further to Democrats in special state legislative races, in some cases flipping long-held Republican seats. In Missouri, voters have gathered enough signatures for a state ballot initiative to stop GOP state lawmakers from further gerrymandering the state. But in a tiny town in New York State, thanks to the tenacious efforts of supporters, a hand recount uncovered that computer tabulators had seriously mis-tallied two local elections. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionresults-miami-ga-redistbattlemo-mistalliesny_121025.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionresults-miami-ga-redistbattlemo-mistalliesny_121025.mp3" length="55706421" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, courts, global warming, environment, climate change, elections, redistricting, gerrymandering, election integrity, recount, Eileen Higgins, voting machines, electronic voting,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:53:50 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/9/2025 (Guest: Dr. Michael E. Mann on COP30 failure and authoritarian petro-states undermining climate science)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Another court victory for New York Attorney General Letitia James, after a federal judge struck down Donald Trump's executive order halting virtually all wind energy projects on federal lands/waters. Europe's climate service announced 2025 will be either the second or third hottest year ever recorded globally. Renowned climate scientist DR. MICHAEL E. MANN of the Univ. of Pennsylvania explains what has gone wrong at the UN climate talks, most recently in Brazil, where authoritarian petro-states succeeded in blocking substantive action on climate change.  Dr. Mann also covers what remains of the 'carbon budget'; billionaire Bill Gates spreading climate disinformation at an alarming rate; why he remains optimistic about the fight to address climate change; and his new book, 'Science Under Siege: the Five Most Powerful Forces That Threaten Our World'. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-tishjameswindpowerruling_michaelmann-cop30-climateclock_120925.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-tishjameswindpowerruling_michaelmann-cop30-climateclock_120925.mp3" length="55793827" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-tishjameswindpowerruling_michaelmann-cop30-climateclock_120925.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, courts, environment, climate change, Dr. Michael E. Mann, wind energy, anti-science, disinformation, misinformation, global warming, Paris Agreement, Bill Gates, COP30, carbon budget</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:38:18 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/8/2025 (Guest: Dan Becker of the Center for Biological Diversity on Trump's rollback of U.S. fuel efficiency standards)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Don't let our ridiculous, sociopathic President's absurd, unspeakable actions distract from the relentless, damaging effects of his terrible policies, and the increasingly high costs Americans (and the world) are paying for them. Donald Trump announced another billion-dollar taxpayer bailout for US farmers who have been harmed by his tariffs. Even Fox News reported that Trump's policies will raise healthcare costs for everyone, including those on Medicare. DAN BECKER of the Center for Biological Diversity delves into how Trump's rollbacks of fuel efficiency standards will cost Americans dearly - - by increasing demand for oil and fuel costs, harming American health by worsening pollution and global warming, all while handing global market dominance to China. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-socsecuritymedicarecuts-farmerbailout_danbecker-guttingcafestandards_120825.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, courts, environment, climate change, pollution, CAFE standards, mileage standards, electric cars, healthcare, economy, Social Security, Medicare, farm bailout, Dan Becker</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:03:42 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/5/2025 (Encore: Follow the Voting: Elections, accountability, callers and more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 12-1-2025. On today's 'BradCast': We catch up on a number of important developments that unfolded over the Thanksgiving holiday week. Donald Trump lost again in court: a federal appeals panel ruled Trump's appointment of Alina Habba as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey was unlawful, and a different court upheld a $1 million judgement against Trump over his frivolous lawsuit against Hillary Clinton. Following former(?) MAGA Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-GA) resignation announcement, new reporting suggests more Republicans plan to leave Congress. Democrat Aftyn Behn is shockingly close to winning a special U.S. House election in deep red Tennessee. Democrats expanded their wins across most local and county races in New York State in the November elections. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-habbaunlawful-gerrymanderupdates-housespecialtn7-bluewaveny_callers_120525.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-habbaunlawful-gerrymanderupdates-housespecialtn7-bluewaveny_callers_120525.mp3" length="55920735" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-habbaunlawful-gerrymanderupdates-housespecialtn7-bluewaveny_callers_120525.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, courts, unlawful orders, environment, climate change, COP30, Congress, veterans, military, boat strikes, rule of law, ICE, Chicago, protest, offshore drilling, disinformation, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:30:14 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/4/2025 (Politico's Alice Ollstein on the health care cliff on January 1)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A Defense Dept. Inspector General report on 'Signalgate' found that Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth endangered U.S. military personnel when he shared sensitive military information on an unsecured app. Congressional Democrats were 'deeply disturbed' after viewing video of lethal boat strikes in the Caribbean that experts say violated US military and international law. Justice Department charged a suspect in the case of pipe bombs planted near the Capitol before the Jan. 6 insurrection. Grand jury declined to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James. The rightwing Supreme Court majority allowed Texas to use new Trump-backed gerrymandered map in the midterm elections. Global child mortality is rising after the Trump Administration dismantled US AID. Politico's Alice Miranda Ollstein lays out the political and policy landscape as the nation heads towards a Republican health care crisis cliff as of January 1. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-j6bomber-hegsethsignalgateig-_doddoubletap_aliceollstein-acasubsidycliff_120425.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-j6bomber-hegsethsignalgateig-_doddoubletap_aliceollstein-acasubsidycliff_120425.mp3" length="55684010" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, courts, gerrymandering, Supreme Court, 2026 election, environment, climate change, US AID, Signalgate, war crimes, healthcare, January 6, Pete Hegseth</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:28:59 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/3/2025 (TN Special Election's 'Flashing Red Light Warning Sign' for GOP; Degenerate President spews racist invective)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': In Tennessee's special U.S. House election on Tuesday, Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn lost the deep red, heavily-gerrymandered seat to her Republican opponent, but like virtually all special elections this year, the results showed a massive voter shift toward Democrats - - a 'flashing red light warning sign' for Republicans heading into the 2026 midterm elections. Donald Trump unleashed a tirade of racist remarks demonizing Minnesota's American Somali population. Minneapolis officials vowed they will not assist Trump's federal jack-booted thugs reportedly set to launch another round of immigration raids in the city. Similar raids are also reportedly planned for New Orleans. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionresultstn7-racisttrump-immigrationraidsmn-nola_120325.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionresultstn7-racisttrump-immigrationraidsmn-nola_120325.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, Aftyn Behn, Tennessee, Minnesota, immigration, Somali Americans, gerrymandering, 2026 election, racism, environment, climate change, pollution, New Orleans, media </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:06:27 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/2/2025 (Military law expert Carrie A. Lee, PhD, on Pentagon politicization and unlawful boat strikes)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Administration cited their supposed 'war on drugs' as legal justification for blowing up small boats carrying civilians in international waters near Venezuela.  Trump Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth reportedly issued orders to conduct a second strike to kill shipwrecked survivors of one such attack, which military experts say is wildly illegal. Hegseth threatened veteran U.S. congressmembers for reminding military personnel that they are required to disobey illegal orders. CARRIE A. LEE, PhD, an expert on civil-military relations, discusses the politicization of the U.S. military and Trump's attempts to weaponize the military justice system to punish political opponents. Relatedly, Donald Trump pardoned the former President of Honduras, a drug kingpin convicted by a U.S. jury for his role in trafficking some 400 tons of cocaine to the U.S. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_carriealee-trumpdodpoliticization-hegsethboatstrikes_120225.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_carriealee-trumpdodpoliticization-hegsethboatstrikes_120225.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:39</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, courts, unlawful orders, boat strikes, rule of law, Carrie A. Lee, military law, Universal Code Of Military Justice, Venezuela, pardons, weaponization</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:25:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/1/2025 (Follow the Voting: Elections, accountability, callers and more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': We catch up on a number of important developments that unfolded over the Thanksgiving holiday week. Donald Trump lost again in court: a federal appeals panel ruled Trump's appointment of Alina Habba as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey was unlawful, and a different court upheld a $1 million judgement against Trump over his frivolous lawsuit against Hillary Clinton. Following former(?) MAGA Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-GA) resignation announcement, new reporting suggests more Republicans plan to leave Congress. Democrat Aftyn Behn is shockingly close to winning a special U.S. House election in deep red Tennessee. Democrats expanded their wins across most local and county races in New York State in the November elections. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-habbaunlawful-gerrymanderupdates-housespecialtn7-bluewaveny_callers_120125.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-habbaunlawful-gerrymanderupdates-housespecialtn7-bluewaveny_callers_120125.mp3" length="55845568" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, courts, unlawful orders, boat strikes, rule of law, Alina Habba, Hillary Clinton, James Comey, Marjorie Taylor Green, Aftyn Behn, Tennessee, New York,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:42:52 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/28/2025 (Encore: President of United States Calls for Killing Democratic Officials)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original airdate 11-20-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  The pathetic, desperate coward in the White House, Donald Trump, called for six Democratic members of Congress, all veterans, to be executed for sedition after they published a video accurately advising all U.S. military service members that they are required by law to reject unlawful orders. Republicans, who have pretended for months to be furious about political violence, today remained silent or lied to cover up for Trump. A senior military attorney warned that Trump's killings of civilians in boat strikes off the Caribbrean and Pacific coasts are unlawful, but was overruled. Federal prosecutors dropped a bunch of cases against people who protested federal immigration raids in Chicago. The Trump Administration's new plans to drill off the coasts of California and Florida face ferocious opposition. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-unlawfulorderstrumpthreatensdems-offshoredrilling_from112025.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-unlawfulorderstrumpthreatensdems-offshoredrilling_from112025.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, courts, environment, climate change, COP30, Congress, veterans, military, boat strikes, rule of law, ICE, Chicago, protest, offshore drilling, disinformation, misinformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:50:35 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/27/2025 (Encore: Dr. Tyler Evans on RFK Jr.'s War on the Science of Public Health)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original airdate 9-4-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Administration is at war with science and reality. In a combative Senate hearing, Democrats grilled HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. over his years-long personal war against life-saving vaccines and his gutting of U.S. public health infrastructure and science research. Florida's loony top medical officer lifted vaccine mandates for school children. DR. TYLER EVANS, author, infectious disease and public health expert, and co-founder of the Wellness and Equity Alliance, discusses the Trump Administration's escalating war on public health, the impacts of politicization of vaccines, what he's learned about advancing public health from his work around the world, and much more. Donald Trump is escalating his war on climate science and cheap renewable energy. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_tylerevans-rfk-vaccines-publichealth_trumpwaronclimatescience_from090425.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_tylerevans-rfk-vaccines-publichealth_trumpwaronclimatescience_from090425.mp3" length="55842728" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_tylerevans-rfk-vaccines-publichealth_trumpwaronclimatescience_from090425.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., vaccines, public health, environment, climate change, climate denial, renewable energy, Dr. Tyler Evans, Joseph Ladapo, vaccine mandates, CDC, science, anti-vaccine</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:09:22 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/26/2025 (Encore: Is MAGA Splintering?; Guest: Rich Logis of 'Leaving MAGA')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original airdate 11-19-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Justice Department's attempted criminal prosecution of former FBI Dir. James Comey appears to be in serious jeopardy after Lindsey Halligan, Donald Trump's inexperienced interim U.S. Attorney, admitted the grand jury never saw the actual felony indictment. Trump's intense efforts to block the release of the Epstein Files and other actions have created growing division among his MAGA base. Former MAGA member and GOP operative RICH LOGIS of Leaving MAGA explains that many Trump supporters are experiencing 'cognitive dissonance' over Trump's flip-flops over the Epstein Files and more, and offers recommendations for listeners to engage with their MAGA family members over the holidays and ways to help them exit the movement. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-halligancomeygjadmission_richlogis-magafalters_from111925.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-halligancomeygjadmission_richlogis-magafalters_from111925.mp3" length="55818818" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-halligancomeygjadmission_richlogis-magafalters_from111925.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, courts, James Comey, Lindsey Halligan, Justice Department, prosecutorial misconduct, Rich Logis, Leaving MAGA, MAGA, Epstein Files, Marjorie Taylor-Greene, disinformation, cult</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:20:07 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/25/2025 (Encore: Critical NOAA Climate Database resurrected, with guest Former NOAA climate scientist Tom Di Liberto)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original airdate 10-23-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  The first six months of 2025 featured the costliest weather and climate-related disasters on record for the U.S.  We know about it because former NOAA scientists have resurrected the world-leading climate and weather agency's Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters Database after it was shut down by the science deniers of the Trump Administration, bringing their skills to the non-profit climate research organization Climate Central. Former NOAA climate scientist TOM DI LIBERTO explains the vital importance of the database and NOAA's climate research, why Team Trump wants to dismantle and privatize NOAA, whether it can be rebuilt, and much more. Virginia state Democratic lawmakers launch ingenious plan to counter the unprecedented Trump/Republican mid-decade gerrymandering efforts in multiple states to rig the 2026 midterm elections. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_tomdiliberto-billiondollarclimatedisasters_demredistrictingva_from102325.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_tomdiliberto-billiondollarclimatedisasters_demredistrictingva_from102325.mp3" length="55521848" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_tomdiliberto-billiondollarclimatedisasters_demredistrictingva_from102325.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:50</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, climate change, environment, Virginia, redistricting, gerrymandering, NOAA, Project 2025, National Weather Service, science, Climate Central, disasters, Tom DiLiberto, weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:05:49 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/24/2025 (Encore: Mamdani's 'Surprisingly Affordable' Affordability Agenda for NYC, with Zero Hour's Richard Eskow)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 11/12/2025.On today's 'BradCast':  Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson finally allowed the US House back into session, swearing in new Rep. Adlita Grijalva (D-AZ) who immediately signed on to a discharge petition that will force a vote on the release of the Epstein Files being covered up the Trump Justice Department. House Democrats released previously-unseen emails from sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein that discuss Donald Trump. New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani ran on an 'Affordability Agenda,' including a rent freeze, free universal childcare, free buses, and more. The Zero Hour's RICHARD (RJ) ESKOW did the math, and explains his analysis showing how and why Mamdani's plans are 'surprisingly affordable'; why the billionaire class spent so much attempting to defeat Mamdani; and much more.  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-congressreturns-grijalvaswornin-epsteinemails_richardrjeskow-mamdaniaffordability_from111225.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, accountability, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, Adelita Grijalva, Zohran Mamdani, Epstein Files, affordability, democratic socialism, socialism, fascism, communism, Richard Eskow, childcare, rent </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:34:21 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/21/2025 (Encore: 'Light at the end of the tunnel, with Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 11-6-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  We're joined by OG bloggers HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Digby's Hullabaloo and 'DRIFTGLASS' of the Professional Left Podcast to analyze Tuesday's remarkable election day across the country, in which voters delivered a crystal clear rebuke to the failed first year of the second Donald Trump presidency. Pro-democracy ballot initiatives and Democratic candidates -- from the left to the center -- handily won in virtually every jurisdiction in about 30 states across the nation.  Digby and Driftglass delve into the election results and the fallout, what it means for the nation and the Democratic Party, and deliver context, history, and hilarity on major developments this week in politics, the courts, the media, the future of democracy and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-election2025resultsfallout_112125.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, government shutdown, environment, climate change, courts, gerrymandering, redistricting, accountability, Zohran Mamdani, Newsom, Prop 50, 2025 election, voting rights</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:21:35 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/20/2025 (President of United States Calls for Killing Democratic Officials)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The pathetic, desperate coward in the White House, Donald Trump, called for six Democratic members of Congress, all veterans, to be executed for sedition after they published a video accurately advising all U.S. military service members that they are required by law to reject unlawful orders. Republicans, who have pretended for months to be furious about political violence, today remained silent or lied to cover up for Trump. A senior military attorney warned that Trump's killings of civilians in boat strikes off the Caribbrean and Pacific coasts are unlawful, but was overruled. Federal prosecutors dropped a bunch of cases against people who protested federal immigration raids in Chicago. The Trump Administration's new plans to drill off the coasts of California and Florida face ferocious opposition. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-unlawfulorderstrumpthreatensdems-offshoredrilling_112025.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, courts, unlawful orders, environment, climate change, COP30, Congress, veterans, military, boat strikes, rule of law, ICE, Chicago, protest, offshore drilling, disinformation, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:13:26 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/19/2025 (Is MAGA Splintering?; Guest: Rich Logis of 'Leaving MAGA')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Justice Department's attempted criminal prosecution of former FBI Dir. James Comey appears to be in serious jeopardy after Lindsey Halligan, Donald Trump's inexperienced interim U.S. Attorney, admitted the grand jury never saw the actual felony indictment. Trump's intense efforts to block the release of the Epstein Files and other actions have created growing division among his MAGA base. Former MAGA member and GOP operative RICH LOGIS of Leaving MAGA explains that many Trump supporters are experiencing 'cognitive dissonance' over Trump's flip-flops over the Epstein Files and more, and offers recommendations for listeners to engage with their MAGA family members over the holidays and ways to help them exit the movement. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-halligancomeygjadmission_richlogis-magafalters_111925.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, courts, James Comey, Lindsey Halligan, Justice Department, prosecutorial misconduct, Rich Logis, Leaving MAGA, MAGA, Epstein Files, Marjorie Taylor-Greene, disinformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:25:06 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/18/2025 (Trump welcomes murderer to White House; Congress votes to release 'Epstein Files')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump offered Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman a royal welcome, and berated a reporter who asked about the CIA's determination that MBS personally approved the murder of journalist and U.S. resident Jamal Khashoggi. Congress overcame intense obstruction from Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson to vote overwhelmingly to release the Epstein Files (which Trump could release himself). Will Trump's corrupt DOJ withhold the files by claiming they are part of an active investigation? US House members secured a second discharge petition to restore collective bargaining rights for federal workers. A federal appeals court blocked Texas' new, heavily-gerrymandered U.S. House map as an unlawful racial gerrymander. Indiana's GOP state legislature refused Trump's demands to redistrict. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpmbs-epsteinvotehousesenate-txgerrymanderblocked_111825.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, courts, MBS,  Jamal Khashoggi, Justice Department, Pam Bondi, labor rights, environment, climate change, gerrymandering, redistricting, courts, voting rights, Indiana, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:39:26 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/17/2025 (A Kaleidoscope of Corruption; Guest: Attorney Keith Barber)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  As Donald Trump threatens a new war of distraction against Venezuela, a new report details how Venezuelan detainees deported by Trump to El Salvador have suffered egregious human rights abuses, including torture. Attorney KEITH BARBER explains the remarkable ruling from a federal judge finding that the corrupt Trump Justice Department has engaged in a pattern of prosecutorial misconduct in its indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. Trump gave Congressional Republicans permission to vote to release the Epstein Files, even though he can order their release himself. Trump also ordered DOJ to launch a new investigation into Democrats mentioned in Epstein's files, which can then be used as justification to prevent the release of any documents, including any data that might incriminate Trump. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpelsalvadortorture_keithbarber-halliganruling_callers-trumpepstein_111725.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, courts, Venezuela, US military, war, deportations, El Salvador, torture, Justice Department, James Comey, Epstein Files, Pam Bondi, malicious prosecution, discharge petition, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:14:23 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/14/2025 (Encore: Dems Win Everything Everywhere All at Once; John Nichols of 'The Nation' on Election 2025)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 11-5-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  In the 2025 off-year elections on Tuesday, Democrats won nearly every contest on the ballot in about 30 states. Voters issued a stinging rebuke to Donald Trump and Republicans in high-profile and under-the-radar down-ballot races, seizing the first opportunity they've had to register their opinions at the ballot box in several states at once. New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani delivered a barn-burner of a victory speech, among the most effective political speeches in US history. The Nation's JOHN NICHOLS analyzes the results, the remarkable near-clean sweep by Democrats in races across the country, why it happened and what message Dems should learn from it, and much, much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-election2025results-mamdanivictoryspeech_johnnichols_111425.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, government shutdown, courts, gerrymandering, redistricting, New York City, accountability, Zohran Mamdani, Newsom, Prop 50, guns, voting rights, New Jersey, Virginia,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:28:21 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/13/2025 (Trump DOJ Takes Stand for Voting Whites in CA)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The corrupted Trump Justice Department joined a Republican Party lawsuit to block California's new congressional map, which was approved by voters and generated as a response to Texas lawmakers' scheme to gerrymander their heavily-gerrymandered state; the fight could shape control of the House in the 2026 midterm elections. DOJ hilariously claims that California's new maps disenfranchise white voters. The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is over, at least until the end of January. Donald Trump's approval numbers continue to plummet. Seattle voters elected democratic socialist Katie Wilson as their new mayor. The wreck of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald in 1975 inspired major, life-saving changes and weather forecasting reforms by NOAA. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.'  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-prop50doj-shutdownends-seattlemayorresults-edmundfitzgerald_111325.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-prop50doj-shutdownends-seattlemayorresults-edmundfitzgerald_111325.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, government shutdown, US House, gerrymandering, redistricting, environment, climate change, Edmund Fitzgerald, Justice Department, Prop 50, California, affordability, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:05:39 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/12/2025 (Mamdani's 'Surprisingly Affordable' Affordability Agenda for NYC, with Zero Hour's Richard Eskow)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson finally allowed the US House back into session, swearing in new Rep. Adlita Grijalva (D-AZ) who immediately signed on to a discharge petition that will force a vote on the release of the Epstein Files being covered up the Trump Justice Department. House Democrats released previously-unseen emails from sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein that discuss Donald Trump. New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani ran on an 'Affordability Agenda,' including a rent freeze, free universal childcare, free buses, and more. The Zero Hour's RICHARD (RJ) ESKOW did the math, and explains his analysis showing how and why Mamdani's plans are 'surprisingly affordable'; why the billionaire class spent so much attempting to defeat Mamdani; and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-congressreturns-grijalvaswornin-epsteinemails_richardrjeskow-mamdaniaffordability_111225.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-congressreturns-grijalvaswornin-epsteinemails_richardrjeskow-mamdaniaffordability_111225.mp3" length="55686800" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-congressreturns-grijalvaswornin-epsteinemails_richardrjeskow-mamdaniaffordability_111225.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, government shutdown, US House, Adelita Grijalva, Zohran Mamdani, Epstein Files, affordability, 2025 election, democratic socialism, socialism, fascism, Richard Eskow,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:52:05 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/11/2025 (It's the Elections, Stupid; Dem shutdown fallout; Trump pardons 2020 accomplices)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Fallout and voter anger is growing over the capitulation by seven rogue Senate Democrats and one independent to vote with all Senate Republicans to end the government shutdown, receiving almost nothing in return. But the majority of Congressional Democrats in both chambers did NOT capitulate, and seem to be learning to fight in the Trump era. A Utah state judge rejected state Republicans' heavily gerrymandered US House map and implemented a fairer one. Donald Trump's approval ratings plummet further after last week's blowout election results for Democrats. Trump issued full pardons for 77 accomplices who tried to help him steal the 2020 election. The rightwing US Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Mississippi's mail-in voting laws. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-redistrictut-shutdowndems-trump2020pardons-mailinvotingscotus_111125.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-redistrictut-shutdowndems-trump2020pardons-mailinvotingscotus_111125.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, government shutdown, environment, climate change, US Senate, healthcare, SNAP, gerrymandering,pardons, 2020 election, Supreme Court, fake electors, election denial,  </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:13:16 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/10/2025 (Election 2025 Victories for Democracy with Bolts' Alex Burness; Also: 7 Senate Dems Vote to End Shutdown)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The 2025 Election brought democratic and Democratic victories across the nation, from the major topline contests you may have heard about to hundreds of other, under-the-radar elections in more than 30 states. Journalist ALEX BURNESS of Bolts Magazine delves into those lesser-known races that will reverberate going forward, on critical issues like mail voting, felon disenfranchisement, mid-decade gerrymandering and more, with very good news for voters and free and fair elections. In the US Senate, seven moderate Democrats and one independent (none up for re-election) broke ranks to vote with Republicans to end the government shutdown, getting almost nothing in return toward Democrats' efforts to restore healthcare assistance for millions of Americans. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_alexburness-election2025democracywins_sendemsshutdowncave_111025.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:24</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, authoritarianism, Congress, government shutdown, US Senate, healthcare, SNAP, voter suppression, voting rights, felon voting rights, gerrymandering, Pennsylvania, Virginia, California, democracy, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:23:05 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/7/2025 (Encore: Weak 'Strongman': Trump underwater in states he won; Under-the-radar contests in Tuesday elections)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original airdate 10-30-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump desperately wants to be a strongman, but reveals he is incredibly weak with each passing day. Trump's approval numbers are crashing, even in states he won in the 2024 election. China played Trump in trade deal negotiations, while nuclear weapons experts debunked his lie-filled claims about resuming nuclear weapons testing. State Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-MI) called out the lies of the Trump Administration and Republicans and their use of 'food as a political weapon' in refusing to fund federal food assistance for millions of low-income Americans. Next Tuesday, voters will decide important contests and ballot issues in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia and California, while Republicans hope to enact new voting restrictions in Maine and Texas, and take the majority on the critical Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-weakstrongman-voterestrictionstx-me_110725.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, government shutdown, climate change, environment, healthcare, SNAP, Prop 50, redistricting, Zohran Mamdani, voter suppression, tariffs, nuclear weapons, voting rights</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:29:53 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/6/2025 (Election 2025: 'Light at the end of the tunnel, with Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We're joined by OG bloggers HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Digby's Hullabaloo and 'DRIFTGLASS' of the Professional Left Podcast to analyze Tuesday's remarkable election day across the country, in which voters delivered a crystal clear rebuke to the failed first year of the second Donald Trump presidency. Pro-democracy ballot initiatives and Democratic candidates -- from the left to the center -- handily won in virtually every jurisdiction in about 30 states across the nation.  Digby and Driftglass delve into the election results and the fallout, what it means for the nation and the Democratic Party, and deliver context, history, and hilarity on major developments this week in politics, the courts, the media, the future of democracy and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-election2025resultsfallout_110625.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, shutdown, environment, climate change, courts, redistricting, accountability, Zohran Mamdani, Newsom, voting rights, Pelosi, Cheney, Schumer, media, socialism, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:24:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/5/2025 (Dems Win Everything Everywhere All at Once; Guest: John Nichols of 'The Nation' on Election 2025)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In the 2025 off-year elections on Tuesday, Democrats won nearly every contest on the ballot in about 30 states. Voters issued a stinging rebuke to Donald Trump and Republicans in high-profile and under-the-radar down-ballot races, seizing the first opportunity they've had to register their opinions at the ballot box in several states at once. New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani delivered a barn-burner of a victory speech, among the most effective political speeches in US history. The Nation's JOHN NICHOLS analyzes the results, the remarkable near-clean sweep by Democrats in races across the country, why it happened and what message Dems should learn from it, and much, much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-election2025results-mamdanivictoryspeech_johnnichols_110525.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, government shutdown, courts, gerrymandering, redistricting, New York City, accountability, Zohran Mamdani, Newsom, Prop 50, guns, voting rights, New Jersey, Virginia,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:21:03 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/4/2025 (Republican Thuggery While Americans Vote)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's Election Day for major contests in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia, California, with statewide and local races in about 30 other states.  Some polling places in New Jersey temporarily closed due to bomb threats. Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84. The Trump Administration fired the Inspector General of the Federal Housing and Finance Authority for following the law in bogus criminal investigations targeting Donald Trump's political foes. Attorney General Pam Bondi attempted to retroactively fix big problems with those weaponized political indictments. California's Sec. of State debunked Trump's false claims of election fraud. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) considers entering the Gerrymandering Wars started by Trump. Federal judges block Trump's dumb executive orders attempting to interfere in elections. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-pollthreatsnj-dickcheneydead-fhfawatchdogfired-redistmd-electioneoblocked_110425.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-pollthreatsnj-dickcheneydead-fhfawatchdogfired-redistmd-electioneoblocked_110425.mp3" length="55884502" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-pollthreatsnj-dickcheneydead-fhfawatchdogfired-redistmd-electioneoblocked_110425.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, Congress, Dick Cheney, environment, climate change, courts, gerrymandering, redistricting, accountability, Mamdani, Prop 50, voter fraud, voter suppression, election fraud, Pam Bondi,  </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 18:48:05 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/3/2025 (Last Call(s) Before Election Day; Latest dispatches from the Gerrymandering Wars)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's Election Day tomorrow, in the first major elections since Trump's disastrous second term in office began ten hellishly long months ago. Voters will decide statewide elections for Governor and state legislature in Virginia and New Jersey; the New York City mayoral race; and the anti-gerrymandering Prop 50 ballot initiative in California, among other contests of note. Virginia Democrats in the state legislature cleared another critical step in their effort to counter the Gerrymandering Wars launched by Donald Trump and Republican-controlled states to rig the 2026 midterm elections and hold on to power. Ohio moved to further gerrymander its maps to benefit Republicans. Callers weigh in and make their case on the last day before Election Day. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gerrymanderingwars-va-oh_callersoncaprop50_110325.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gerrymanderingwars-va-oh_callersoncaprop50_110325.mp3" length="55686651" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, voting machines, SNAP, courts, food assistance, Virginia, Obama, gerrymandering, redistricting, Virginia, New York City, New Jersey, Ohio, Mamdani, Cuomo, California,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:28:50 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/31/2025 (Encore: Republican Partisan Buys Dominion Voting Systems, with election security expert Susan Greenhalgh)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 10-22-2025.  On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump is unlawfully demolishing the entire East Wing of the White House to make room for his enormous, garish, 90's-era Vegas casino-style ballroom, after lying that the new addition wouldn't interfere with the current building. A newly-formed company owned by the former Republican election director of St. Louis has purchased Dominion Voting, the nation's second largest voting machine vendor and the target of false 2020 election denier conspiracy theories. Very little information is available about who funded the surprise purchase, but the CEO also owns the nation's largest electronic pollbook vendor. What could go wrong? Election security expert SUSAN GREENHALGH delves into the many serious concerns over the purchase of Dominion by a self-declared partisan, the new company's plans for the 2026 election, the lack of oversight and transparency, our badly broken and opaque election system industry, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-eastwingdemolished_susangreenhalgh-libertybuysdominion_103125.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, East Wing, ballroom, Congress, Dominion Voting, voting machines, electronic voting, election security, election integrity, Liberty Voting, cybersecurity, 2020 election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:09:06 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/30/2025 (Weak 'Strongman': Trump underwater in states he won; Under-the-radar contests in Tuesday elections)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump desperately wants to be a strongman, but reveals he is incredibly weak with each passing day. Trump's approval numbers are crashing, even in states he won in the 2024 election. China played Trump in trade deal negotiations, while nuclear weapons experts debunked his lie-filled claims about resuming nuclear weapons testing. State Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-MI) called out the lies of the Trump Administration and Republicans and their use of 'food as a political weapon' in refusing to fund federal food assistance for millions of low-income Americans. Next Tuesday, voters will decide important contests and ballot issues in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia and California, while Republicans hope to enact new voting restrictions in Maine and Texas, and take the majority on the critical Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-weakstrongman-voterestrictionstx-me_103025.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, government shutdown, climate change, environment, healthcare, SNAP, food assistance, Prop 50, redistricting, New York City, voter suppression, China, tariffs, nuclear</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:19:06 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/29/2025 (Guest: The Prospect's Harold Meyerson on 'the first politically viable wealth tax' in CA)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Hurricane Melissa continues its record-shattering path of destruction across the Caribbean. Donald Trump fired everyone on the federal commission that would have reviewed plans for his $350 million ballroom and other proposed projects. In New York City, Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has proposed a popular 'affordability' agenda, funded in part by a small surcharge on millionaires. In California, a new proposal aiming for the 2026 ballot focuses on a one-time tax on the wealth of the state's billionaires, to fund the state's Medicaid program after Trump and Congressional Republicans gutted the federal program with a massive, trillion-dollar cut to pay for tax cuts for the richest Americans. The American Prospect's HAROLD MEYERSON discusses the California wealth tax, counters the many criticisms against such efforts, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hurricanemelissa-trumpballroom_haroldmeyerson-cawealthtax_102925.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hurricanemelissa-trumpballroom_haroldmeyerson-cawealthtax_102925.mp3" length="55686845" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, government shutdown, Medicaid, wealth tax, income tax, Zohran Mamdani, ballroom, corruption, Hurricane Melissa, climate change, healthcare, tax cuts, California, NYC,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:26:07 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/28/2025 (Monster Storm, Endless Wars, Gamed Elections -- It's all going great!)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Record-shattering Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a catastrophic, slow moving Category 5 storm. Israel resumed its attacks on Gaza, claiming Hamas violated the recent peace agreement. So-called 'Peace President' Donald Trump continued his unlawful killing spree in international waters, murdering another 14 alleged 'narco-terrorists' in the Pacific, while deploying warships to Venezuela. Twenty-three Democratic states sued the Trump USDA to restore food assistance to 42 million low-income Americans via the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). California announced it will dispatch its own election monitors to watch the corrupted Justice Department's election monitors during next week's critical election. The Gerrymandering Wars expand with new Republican-controlled states moving to steal U.S. House seats from minority voters as Democratic states move to counter them. Plus our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-melissajamaica-israelgaza-boatattacksvenezuelawar-demssuesnap-gerrymanderwarmath_102825.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-melissajamaica-israelgaza-boatattacksvenezuelawar-demssuesnap-gerrymanderwarmath_102825.mp3" length="55963599" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-melissajamaica-israelgaza-boatattacksvenezuelawar-demssuesnap-gerrymanderwarmath_102825.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, government shutdown, food assistance, SNAP, food stamps, elections, gerrymandering, Prop 50, Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica, environment, climate change, Rob Bonta, war, Venezuela</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:19:26 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/27/2025 (Let's Play 'Who Wants to Be a U.S. Citizen?'! Our first call-in 'game show'!)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Hurricane Melissa is a deadly Category 5 storm bearing down on Jamaica in what forecasters call 'a worst-case scenario,' fueled in part by climate change.  The Trump Administration will halt funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for some 40 million low-income Americans on Nov. 1, using the ongoing government shutdown as an excuse even though SNAP has a dedicated contingency fund to be used in such circumstances. The Trump Justice Department will send federal monitors to next week's state elections in California and New Jersey, which California Gov. Gavin Newsom warns may be a trial run for interfering in the 2026 midterm elections. The Trump Administration has revised the U.S. citizenship test to make it much more difficult. We play 'Who Wants to be a U.S. Citizen?' with callers to see if they can pass the new, more difficult test. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-melissajamaica-snapcuts-dojmonitors_uscitizenshipquestiongameshow_102725.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-melissajamaica-snapcuts-dojmonitors_uscitizenshipquestiongameshow_102725.mp3" length="56002320" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-melissajamaica-snapcuts-dojmonitors_uscitizenshipquestiongameshow_102725.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, government shutdown, citizenship test, food assistance, SNAP, food stamps, elections, voter suppression, Prop 50, Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica, environment, climate change, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:42:26 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/24/2025 (Encore: Richard Von Glahn of People Not Politicians, on plan to block MO's GOP U.S. House Gerrymander)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 10-14-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  Republican-controlled North Carolina is obeying Donald Trump's orders to rig the 2026 midterm election by launching an unprecedented mid-decade redistricting effort to further gerrymander their already heavily gerrymandered state, to flip 'blue' US House seats to 'red'. But in Missouri, voters and pro-democracy groups are fighting back against the GOP state legislature's anti-democratic gerrymandering effort. Director RICHARD VON GLAHN of People Not Politicians explains their campaign underway to enact a ballot referendum to stop the gerrymander from moving forward in 2026, expose the specious effort by top state GOP officials to stymie their efforts, and much more. The fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire shows signs of fraying. The Fairbanks, AK mayoral election is another instance of a huge shift in the electorate toward Democrats. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-israelgazapause_fairbankselection_richardvonglahn-gerrymanderreferendummo_102425.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-israelgazapause_fairbankselection_richardvonglahn-gerrymanderreferendummo_102425.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, government shutdown, voting rights, gerrymandering, redistricting, Israel, Palestine, environment, climate change, North Carolina, Missouri, Alaska, People Not Politicians, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:42:44 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/23/2025 (Critical NOAA Climate Database resurrected, with guest Former NOAA climate scientist Tom Di Liberto)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The first six months of 2025, featured the costliest weather and climate-related disasters on record for the U.S.  We know about it because former NOAA scientists have resurrected the world-leading climate/weather science agency's Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters Database, after it was shut down by the climate science deniers of the Trump Administration, and brought their skills to the non-profit climate research organization Climate Central. Former NOAA climate scientist TOM DI LIBERTO explains the vital importance of the database and NOAA's climate research, why Team Trump wants to dismantle and privatize NOAA, whether it can be rebuilt, and much more. Virginia state Democratic lawmakers launch ingenious plan to counter the unprecedented Trump/Republican mid-decade gerrymandering efforts in multiple states to rig the 2026 midterm elections. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_tomdiliberto-billiondollarclimatedisasters_demredistrictingva_102325.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_tomdiliberto-billiondollarclimatedisasters_demredistrictingva_102325.mp3" length="55394344" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:42</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, climate change, environment, Virginia, redistricting, gerrymandering, NOAA, Project 2025, National Weather Service, science, Climate Central, disasters, extreme weather,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:23:56 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/22/2025 (Republican Partisan Buys Dominion Voting Systems, with guest election security expert Susan Greenhalgh)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Donald Trump is unlawfully demolishing the entire East Wing of the White House to make room for his enormous, garish, 90's-era Vegas casino-style ballroom, after lying that the new addition wouldn't interfere with the current building. A newly-formed company owned by the former Republican election director of St. Louis has purchased Dominion Voting, the nation's second largest voting machine vendor and the target of false 2020 election denier conspiracy theories. Very little information is available about who funded the surprise purchase, but the CEO also owns the nation's largest electronic pollbook vendor. What could go wrong? Election security expert SUSAN GREENHALGH delves into the concerns over the purchase of Dominion by a self-declared partisan, the new company's plans for the 2026 election, the lack of oversight and transparency, our badly broken and opaque election system industry, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-eastwingdemolished_susangreenhalgh-libertybuysdominion_102225.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-eastwingdemolished_susangreenhalgh-libertybuysdominion_102225.mp3" length="55686891" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-eastwingdemolished_susangreenhalgh-libertybuysdominion_102225.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, White House, East Wing, ballroom, Dominion Voting, voting machines, electronic voting, election security, election integrity, Liberty Voting, election denial, rule of law,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:16:10 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/21/2025 (Law[lessness] and [Dis]Order: Trump's crime spree continues and expands)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Felon Donald Trump's ongoing crime spree, violating civil and criminal law, is unprecedented in US history. The corrupted Republican-controlled Congress and the stolen and packed rightwing U.S. Supreme Court supermajority are ensuring he is not held accountable for his lawlessness. A January 6 rioter pardoned by Trump was arrested this week for threatening to assassinate Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Trump granted clemency to disgraced conman, former GOP Rep. George Santos. Trump's administration created an interagency group to weaponize the entire federal government against his political enemies. Trump demanded the Justice Department pay him $230 million in taxpayer money as restitution for investigating his wrongdoing. North Carolina Republican state legislature is poised to further gerrymander the already-heavily gerrymandered state. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-caribbeanboatattacks-j6erarrested-santosfreed-iwwg-gerrymandernc-102125.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-caribbeanboatattacks-j6erarrested-santosfreed-iwwg-gerrymandernc-102125.mp3" length="55757213" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-caribbeanboatattacks-j6erarrested-santosfreed-iwwg-gerrymandernc-102125.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, crime, environment, climate change, US Supreme Court, Congress, gerrymandering, Justice Department, Constitution, free speech, rule of law, corruption, January 6, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:11:32 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/20/2025 (Celebrating 'No Kings' with callers and about 7 million other Americans)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  An estimated 7-8 million Americans turned out for Saturday's massive, joyful, peaceful 'No Kings' demonstrations in more than 2,700 cities and towns across the country, rallying to defend constitutional rights and the rule of law against Donald Trump's authoritarianism and his threats to democracy, and seeking to make America GOOD again. Federal courts blocked the administration's unlawful mass firing of federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown and rejected the Trump Justice Department's efforts to prosecute protesters. Trump posted to social media a grotesque A.I.-generated video showing himself as the pilot of a fighter jet, wearing a crown and dumping tons of excrement on protesters. Callers share their moving stories of what they experienced at No Kings rallies in their towns. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-nokings-101825_callers_102025.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, No Kings, protest, Congress, shutdown, Justice Department, Constitution, free speech, rule of law, mass firings, A.I., corruption</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:35:32 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>BradCast' 10/17/2025 (Encore: Trump Labor Dept. Warns Trump Immigration Policy Sparking Food Shortage, with David Dayen of TAP)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 10-9-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump's tariff trade war is backfiring badly, and now he needs a deadlocked Congress to approve a multi-billion dollar bailout to rescue the US agriculture sector from the consequences. Trump's Labor Department, in an official filing, asserted that Trump's immigration enforcement is causing a farmworker crisis and may lead to food shortages. But is it actually true?  Financial journalist and Executive Editor of The American Prospect, DAVID DAYEN, discusses what these two major stories mean, how the Trump Administration is using the self-induced crises to slash farmworker wages, and much more. Israel and Hamas apparently agreed to a pause in their war. Trump Justice Department indicted NY Attorney General Letitia James as Trump ordered. Author Michael Wolff explains what he saw of Jeffrey Epstein's salacious photos of Trump. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_daviddayen-farmbailout-trumpfoodcrisis_israelhamasdeal-jamesindicted-epsteintrumpphotos_101725.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_daviddayen-farmbailout-trumpfoodcrisis_israelhamasdeal-jamesindicted-epsteintrumpphotos_101725.mp3" length="55881701" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, environment, climate change, Congress, shutdown, agriculture, labor, farm workers, Justice Department, Letitia James, rule of law, corruption, James Comey, coal, clean energy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:03:20 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/16/2025 (Rightwing SCOTUS Majority May Gut Last of Voting Rights Act, with Joshua A. Douglas, Univ. of KY, and David Daley of FairVote)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The corrupted rightwing supermajority on the US Supreme Court appears poised to kill off Section 2 of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965, which barred racially discriminatory election practices. Election law expert JOSHUA A. DOUGLAS, of the University of Kentucky, and redistricting expert DAVID DALEY of FairVote explain the twisted history of a case heard by the court this week, Louisiana v. Callais, in which White voters in the state allege that a voting map allowing for a second Black-majority voting district -- reflecting the state's Black population – amounts to unconstitutional racial discrimination against Whites. Douglas and Daley discuss the stakes, why Sec. 2 is still necessary, what happens next, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_joshuadouglas-daviddaley-scotussection2vra_101625.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_joshuadouglas-daviddaley-scotussection2vra_101625.mp3" length="56164929" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_joshuadouglas-daviddaley-scotussection2vra_101625.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, US House, elections, voting rights, gerrymandering, redistricting, racism, racial discrimination, environment, climate change, US Supreme Court, Constitution, Jim Crow</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:01:44 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/15/2025 (The 'Jeffrey Epstein Shutdown' and Other Autocratic Nightmares, with Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  As the government shutdown drags on, it is becoming the Epstein Shutdown. Cracks are beginning to appear between Congressional Republicans. Speaker Mike Johnson is doing Trump's bidding to prevent a vote on releasing the Epstein Files. Congressional Democrats remain united in their effort to block Donald Trump and Republicans' radical health care cuts, and in their demand for guarantees that Trump won't renege on any deal. HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Digby's Hullabaloo and 'DRIFTGLASS' of the 'Professional Left Podcast' join us for a reality check-in, bringing analysis, context, insight and hilarity on the politics and impacts of the shutdown, Trump's outlandish, delusional statements, his corrupt retribution campaign against his perceived political foes, Republicans' panic about the upcoming No Kings rally on October 18, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-shutdown-militarydeployments-enemyindictments-nokings_101525.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-shutdown-militarydeployments-enemyindictments-nokings_101525.mp3" length="55843195" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-shutdown-militarydeployments-enemyindictments-nokings_101525.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, government shutdown, Epstein Files, Speaker Mike Johnson, Adelita Grijalva, corruption, Justice Department, James Comey, No Kings, Marjorie Taylor Greene, healthcare</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:05:22 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/14/2025 (Guest: Richard Von Glahn of People Not Politicians, on plan to block MO's GOP U.S. House Gerrymander)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Republican-controlled North Carolina is the latest state to obey Donald Trump's orders to steal the 2026 midterm election from voters by launching an unprecedented mid-decade effort to gerrymander their already heavily-gerrymandered state, and flip 'blue' US House seats to 'red'. But in Missouri, voters and pro-democracy groups are fighting back against the GOP state legislature's anti-democratic gerrymandering effort. Director RICHARD VON GLAHN of People Not Politicians explains their campaign for a ballot referendum to stop the gerrymander from moving forward in 2026, the specious efforts by top state GOP officials' to stymie their efforts, and much more. The fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire shows signs of fraying. The Fairbanks, AK mayoral election is another instance of a huge shift in the electorate toward Democrats. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-israelgazapause_fairbankselection_richardvonglahn-gerrymanderreferendummo_101425.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-israelgazapause_fairbankselection_richardvonglahn-gerrymanderreferendummo_101425.mp3" length="55902549" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, voting rights, voter suppression, gerrymandering, redistricting, Israel, Palestine, environment, climate change, North Carolina, Missouri, Alaska, People Not Politicians, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:19:05 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/13/2025 (Encore: Voting rights journalist Ari Berman of Mother Jones on Trump DOJ suing 'blue' states for voter databases)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 10-1-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  The federal government is now shut down because Republicans, who control the White House and both chambers of Congress (and who could keep the government open all by themselves), chose to shut it down rather than negotiate with Democrats trying to prevent Republicans from spiking healthcare costs. The Trump Administration is using the shutdown to hurt as many Americans as possible. Trump's US Attorney in Nevada was caught asking the Justice Department to help her spread propaganda about 'vote fraud', even as a judge ruled her appointment was unlawful. Federal court rules that MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell defamed the election technology company Smartmatic. Mother Jones' voting rights journalist ARI BERMAN explains the Trump Justice Department's newest attack on voters, including demanding states turn over sensitive voter data, and the GOP's broader voter- and election-interference agenda. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-shutdown-chattahnv-lindellsmartmatic_ariberman-dojvoterdatabases_101325.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-shutdown-chattahnv-lindellsmartmatic_ariberman-dojvoterdatabases_101325.mp3" length="55892165" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, government shutdown, healthcare, voting rights, voter suppression, Justice Department, disinformation, Ari Berman, Nevada, Mike Lindell, election denial, voting machines</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:51:20 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/10/2025 (Encore: Former White House budget advisor Bobby Kogan on the shutdown and why it matters)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original airdate 10-2-2025. On today's 'BradCast': The federal government is shut down, as Congressional Democrats go the mat to prevent an explosion of healthcare costs for tens of millions of Americans. Donald Trump vowed to use the shutdown as cover for illegal mass firings of federal workers and to dismantle what he called 'Democrat' agencies. In a lively conversation, BOBBY KOGAN of the Center for American Progress, a former senior adviser in the Biden-Harris White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), explains the stakes of the government shutdown, how we got here, the Trump Administration's blatantly illegal actions, why he believes must hold the line, and much more. Federal agents carried out an extremely violent raid in Chicago, terrorizing residents. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_bobbykogan-shutdown_chicagoraids_101025.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_bobbykogan-shutdown_chicagoraids_101025.mp3" length="55866107" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_bobbykogan-shutdown_chicagoraids_101025.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, government shutdown, healthcare, environment, climate change, Bobby Kogan, Office of Management and Budget, Russ Vought, ICE, DHS, raids, Chicago, police brutality, disinfo</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:52:53 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/9/2025 (Trump Labor Dept. Warns Trump Immigration Policy Sparking Food Shortage, with guest David Dayen of TAP)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump's tariff trade war is backfiring badly, and now he needs a deadlocked Congress to approve a multi-billion dollar bailout to rescue the US agriculture sector from the consequences. Trump's Labor Department, in an official filing, asserted that Trump's immigration enforcement is causing a farmworker crisis and may lead to food shortages. But is it actually true?  Financial journalist and Executive Editor of The American Prospect, DAVID DAYEN, discusses what these two major stories mean, how the Trump Administration is using the self-induced crises to slash farmworker wages, and much more. Israel and Hamas apparently agreed to a pause in their war. Trump Justice Department indicted NY Attorney General Letitia James as Trump ordered. Author Michael Wolff explains what he saw of Jeffrey Epstein's salacious photos of Trump. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_daviddayen-farmbailout-trumpfoodcrisis_israelhamasdeal-jamesindicted-epsteintrumpphotos_100925.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, environment, climate change, Congress, shutdown, agriculture, labor, farm workers, Justice Department, Letitia James, rule of law, corruption, James Comey, coal, clean energy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:26:46 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/8/2025 (Donald Trump's Losing Battles; Republicans in disarray over shutdown)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump is a loser. In the polls, in the lower courts, in his attempts to start a war against the American people -- and he's lashing out like a toddler at elected officials getting in his way, like calling for the arrests of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. Elected Republicans supporting Trump's National Guard deployments in Democratic-run states only pretended to support small government and states' rights. Trump's corrupt, weaponized indictment of former FBI Dir. James Comey is very likely to fail before going to trial. Congressional Republicans are in disarray over their government shutdown as polls show Americans broadly support Congressional Democrats' fight to save healthcare, and Trump screws up their messaging. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpthreatenspritzker-gopshutdowndisarray-comeyarraigned_100825.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, environment, climate change, Congress, shutdown, healthcare, Justice Department, National Guard, Chicago, J.B. Pritzker, rule of law, corruption, James Comey, Brandon Johnson </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:44:11 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/7/2025 ('Supreme Arrogance': John Roberts and His Stacked, Packed and Captured Supreme Court, with guest, Lisa Graves, former DOJ official)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The corrupted US Supreme Court began its new term this week, after a long summer of largely granting Trump's wishes, allowing him to get away with nearly everything, no matter how radical, unlawful or unconstitutional. Former Justice Department Deputy Asst. Attorney General and author, LISA GRAVES, delves into the history of how Chief Justice John Roberts and his rightwing supermajority 'rewrote the Constitution and dismantled our rights,' and much more. Graves argues that 'we are in the midst of an unprecedented set of constitutional crises,' how the Roberts Court has subverted longstanding precedent and justice, exposed its rank hypocrisy, and the long but viable path toward Court reform, which she calls a 'moral imperative.' US Attorney General Pam Bondi's demonstrated her deep unfitness for the job in a contentious Senate hearing. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_lisagraves-robertscourt_bondisenate_100725.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_lisagraves-robertscourt_bondisenate_100725.mp3" length="55910485" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, US Supreme Court, Justice John Roberts, Justice Department, Pam Bondi, money in politics, voting rights, corruption, Adam Schiff, Dick Durbin, Sheldon Whitehouse, Lisa Graves</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:06:12 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/6/2025 (Trump Attempting His 'Invasion from Within')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  As the federal government shutdown heads into a second week, polls show most Americans blame Trump and Republicans for refusing to work with Congressional Democrats to prevent healthcare costs spiking for millions of people. In California, officials announced special procedures for victims of catastrophic wildfires to be able to vote in the Nov. 4 special election, which focuses on temporarily setting aside the state's independent redistricting commission in order to counter Texas' move to redraw its U.S. House maps to steal the 2026 midterm election from voters. In Oregon, a Donald Trump-appointed federal judge blocked his attempts to federalize National Guard troops from any state to invade Portland. In Illinois, a federal judge declined to stop Trump's invasion of National Guard troops into Chicago. Callers ring in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-prop50wildfireballotsca-natguardor-il_shutdownpolls_callers.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-prop50wildfireballotsca-natguardor-il_shutdownpolls_callers.mp3" length="55206468" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, National Guard, Posses Comitatus Act, voting rights, California, Prop 50, domestic terrorism, Portland, Oregon, Texas, rule of law, Justice Department, free speech, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:45:44 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/3/2025 (Encore: Former DOJ anti-corruption official Randall D. Eliason on Trump 'Border Czar' caught taking a $50,000 cash bribe)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 9-22-2025. On today's 'BradCast': Donald Trump's so-called 'Border Czar', Tom Homan, was caught on videotape last year accepting $50,000 in cash, allegedly in exchange for doling out border security contracts in a new Trump administration; the Trump Justice Department closed the investigation. Trump publicly ordered US Attorney General Pam Bondi to bring criminal charges against three of his top perceived political enemies. RANDALL D. ELIASON, former chief of the DOJ's Fraud and Public Corruption Section, explains the Homan investigation, the ways the Trump DOJ has undermined the rule of law, and weaponized it to punish Trump's enemies and reward his friends, and much more. Disney reinstates late-night host Jimmy Kimmel to the airwaves after massive public blowback, pushing back against Trump FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's threats to cancel TV broadcast broadcast licenses for airing the show. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_randalleliason-homanbribery-trumpindictmentorders_kimmelreturns_100325.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_randalleliason-homanbribery-trumpindictmentorders_kimmelreturns_100325.mp3" length="54406479" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>56:40</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Tom Homan, rule of law, bribery, corruption, political persecution, free speech, free press, Justice Department, Charlie Kirk, Randall Eliason, Pam Bondi, Jimmy Kimmel, Disney</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:02:37 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/2/2025 (Guest: Former White House budget advisor Bobby Kogan on the shutdown and why it matters)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': It's Day 2 of the federal government shutdown, as Congressional Democrats go the mat to prevent an explosion of healthcare costs for tens of millions of Americans. Donald Trump vowed to use the shutdown as cover for illegal mass firings of federal workers and dismantle what he called 'Democrat' agencies. In a lively conversation, BOBBY KOGAN of the Center for American Progress, a former senior adviser in the Biden-Harris White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), explains the stakes of the government shutdown, how we got here, the Trump Administration's blatantly illegal actions, why this is the right fight for Democrats to hold the line, and much more. Federal agents carried out an extremely violent raid in Chicago, terrorizing residents. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_bobbykogan-shutdown_chicagoraids_100225.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, government shutdown, healthcare, environment, climate change, Bobby Kogan, Office of Management and Budget, Russ Vought, ICE, DHS, raids, Chicago, police brutality, propaganda</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 19:02:02 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/1/2025 (Guest: Voting rights journalist Ari Berman of Mother Jones on DoJ suing 'blue' states for voter databases)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The federal government is now shut down because Republicans, who control the White House and both chambers of Congress (and who could keep the government open all by themselves), chose to shut it down rather than negotiate with Democrats trying to prevent Republicans from spiking healthcare costs. The Trump Administration is using the shutdown to hurt as many Americans as possible. Trump's US Attorney in Nevada was caught asking the Justice Department to help her spread propaganda about 'vote fraud', even as a judge ruled her appointment was unlawful. Federal court rules that MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell defamed the election technology company Smartmatic. Mother Jones' voting rights journalist ARI BERMAN explains the Trump Justice Department's newest attack on voters, including demanding states turn over sensitive voter data, and the GOP's broader voter- and election-interference agenda. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-shutdown-chattahnv-lindellsmartmatic_ariberman-dojvoterdatabases_100125.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-shutdown-chattahnv-lindellsmartmatic_ariberman-dojvoterdatabases_100125.mp3" length="55739148" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-shutdown-chattahnv-lindellsmartmatic_ariberman-dojvoterdatabases_100125.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, government shutdown, healthcare, voting rights, voter suppression, voter data, Justice Department, disinformation, Ari Berman, Nevada, propaganda, election fraud, voting machine</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:49:55 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/30/2025 ('A War from Within' (Trump's Mind) As Government Shutdown Looms)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The federal government will likely begin a partial shutdown at midnight on Tuesday as Congressional Republicans refuse to negotiate with Democrats. Donald Trump may want a shutdown, which would prevent the Bureau of Labor Statistics from publishing the critical monthly jobs report for the duration. Trump instead is posting racist A.I. videos mocking Congressional Democratic leaders. At an embarrassing, unnecessary in-person meeting, Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth lectured the nation's top military brass on 'wokeness' and 'stupid rules of engagement', while Trump delivered a rambling, hour-long speech describing the Left as 'the enemy within.' Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek pushed back hard against Trump's unwelcome, completely unnecessary military thuggery. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumphegsethquantico-pritzkerkoteknatguardinvasion_093025.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, enemy within, government shutdown, environment, climate change, Pete Hegseth, J.B. Pritzker, Tina Kotek, National Guard, US military, Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:31:06 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/29/2025 ('Fear is the Tool of a Tyrant')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The madness of the Trump era, and the madness of Donald Trump, continues to quicken in pace and grow more intense, sick and twisted each day.  Five mass shootings in the US over the weekend underscore how Republicans have blocked commonsense gun safety reforms. Republicans fell silent after reporting indicated the mass shooters don't fit the GOP narrative of falsely accusing Democrats and the Left of political violence, despite verified data showing that violent extremism from the Right far out-paces violent extremism from the Left. Trump's latest antics raise new concerns about his mental fitness.  We also update a host of new developments, from the indictment of former FBI Dir. James Comey, to Jimmy Kimmel and attacks on free speech, to Defense Sec. Hegseth's mystery meeting with generals, and much more. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-threemonthsofnewsoverpastthreedays_092925.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, political violence, MAGA, mass shooting, guns, free speech, domestic terrorism, government shutdown, DHS, FBI, white supremacy, James Comey, Jimmy Kimmel, Pete Hegseth, Eric Adams, A.I.</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:30:51 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/26/2025 (Encore: MAGA Using Kirk's Death as Their 9/11; Guests Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 9-17-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump, his administration, elected Republicans and rightwing media are opportunistically exploiting the killing of Republican activist Charlie Kirk for political retribution, falsely accusing 'radical left' 'scum' and unnamed 'leftist organizations' as being responsible for the crime, and vowing to target and prosecute Americans for exercising their free speech rights. The Trump Justice Department disappeared a report confirming white supremacist and far-right violence far outpaces all other types of violent extremism in the U.S.  Salon columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON and 'DRIFTGLASS' of the Professional Left Podcast bring insight and context to escalating rightwing attacks on free speech; chilling similarities to post-9/11 America; Trump's seeming effort to start wars with Venezuela and Chicago; his ridiculous defamation lawsuit against the New York Times; and much, much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-kirkfallout-venezuala-chicagonatguard_092625.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-kirkfallout-venezuala-chicagonatguard_092625.mp3" length="55275786" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-kirkfallout-venezuala-chicagonatguard_092625.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:34</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Charlie Kirk, political violence, MAGA, JD Vance, Stephen Miller, New York Times, hate speech, free speech, Venezuela, domestic terrorism, DHS, Justice Department, white supremacy, 9/11</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:05:23 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/25/2025 (Hegseth's mysterious generals meeting; Government shutdown looms; Comey's corrupt indictment)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered hundreds of top U.S. Military generals and admirals, from all over the world, to convene in Virginia for an unusual in-person meeting on September 30th, but has told no one why. September 30th is also the last day to avert a government shutdown, as Congressional Republicans refuse to negotiate with Democrats whose votes will be needed to pass legislation to keep the government open. The White House threatened to enact mass layoffs if the government shuts down. Donald Trump ordered US Attorney General Pam Bondi to indict former FBI Director James Comey before the statute of limitations deadline on September 30. Federal judge ordered the Trump Administration to restore half a billion dollars in federal research grant funding to UCLA. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hegsethgeneralsmeeting-govtshutdownthreat-comeyindictment_092525.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hegsethgeneralsmeeting-govtshutdownthreat-comeyindictment_092525.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, environment, climate change, healthcare, government shutdown, Congress, Defense Department, Justice Department, James Comey, Pam Bondi, Pete Hegseth, UCLA, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:11:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/24/2025 (Guest: Healthcare analyst Charles Gaba on Looming Government Shutdown and Skyrocketing Healthcare Premiums)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel returned to the public airwaves on Tuesday night, delivering a heartfelt monologue defending free speech, days after he was suspended following threats by Trump's FCC Chair to revoke ABC affiliate stations' broadcast licenses if they didn't cancel Kimmel. Kimmel's ratings soared, despite media conglomerates Sinclair and Nextar blocking the program for millions of Americans in major media markets. As another government shutdown looms, Congressional Democrats are fighting to prevent skyrocketing healthcare premiums for millions of Americans, while Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans refuse to negotiate.  Healthcare analyst CHARLES GABA digs into the details, potential horrors, and the very high stakes for the nation. Democrats continued their winning streak in special elections on Tuesday, with House Democrats closer to forcing a vote to release the Epstein Files.  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-kimmelreturns-grijalvaaz_charlesgaba-shutdown-acasubsidies_092425.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, free speech, FCC, Jimmy Kimmel, Disney, Sinclair, Nextar, healthcare, Obamacare, health insurance, economics, government shutdown, US House, Charles Gaba, Affordable Care Act, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:11:54 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/23/2025 (Our Insane U.S. President at the U.N.; Homan Bribery Update; Kimmel Censorship Update)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump's Justice Department quietly dropped an investigation into Trump's so-called Border Czar, Tom Homan, after he was videotaped in an FBI sting operation last year accepting $50,000 in cash in a fast-food takeout bag. Today the plot thickened, with Homan and the White House unable to keep their stories straight. Days after threats by Trump's FCC Chair that ignited a firestorm over censorship of free speech, media conglomerates Sinclair and Nextar announced they will indefinitely pre-empt the return of late-night TV show host Jimmy Kimmel, which they say is completely unrelated to their mergers pending approval before the FCC.  Trump delivered a rambling, addled speech to U.N. General Assembly in New York filled with obnoxious lies, particularly about energy and climate change. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-homanbribery-kimmelsinclairnexstar-trumpunlies_092325.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-homanbribery-kimmelsinclairnexstar-trumpunlies_092325.mp3" length="55942205" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-homanbribery-kimmelsinclairnexstar-trumpunlies_092325.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Tom Homan, bribery, corruption, free speech, Justice Department, FCC, Jimmy Kimmel, Disney, environment, climate change, United Nations, Sinclair, Nextar, monopoly, energy, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:24:53 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/22/2025 (Former DOJ Chief of Public Corruption Randall D. Eliason on Trump 'Border Czar' caught taking a $50,000 cash bribe)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump's so-called 'Border Czar', Tom Homan, was caught on videotape last year accepting $50,000 in cash, allegedly in exchange for doling out border security contracts in a new Trump administration; the Trump Justice Department closed the investigation. Trump publicly ordered US Attorney General Pam Bondi to bring criminal charges against three of his top perceived political enemies. RANDALL D. ELIASON, former chief of the DOJ's Fraud and Public Corruption Section, explains the Homan investigation, the ways the Trump DOJ has undermined the rule of law, and weaponized it to punish Trump's enemies and reward his friends, and much more. Disney reinstates late-night host Jimmy Kimmel to the airwaves after massive public blowback, pushing back against Trump FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's threats to cancel TV broadcast broadcast licenses for airing the show. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_randalleliason-homanbribery-trumpindictmentorders_kimmelreturns_092225.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_randalleliason-homanbribery-trumpindictmentorders_kimmelreturns_092225.mp3" length="54246131" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_randalleliason-homanbribery-trumpindictmentorders_kimmelreturns_092225.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>56:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Tom Homan, rule of law, bribery, corruption, political persecution, free speech, free press, Justice Department, Charlie Kirk, Randall Eliason, Pam Bondi, Jimmy Kimmel, Disney</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:48:05 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/19/2025 (Encore: David Dayen on Dem plans to avoid a govt shutdown; Kirk killed in Utah)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 9-10-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  Far-right youth activist and longtime Donald Trump ally Charlie Kirk was killed by a gunman during an event at a Utah college. Receiving much less attention, a school shooting in Denver critically injured three teenagers. Poland reported it intercepted Russian drones that violated its airspace, in the first engagement since Russia invaded Ukraine. After winning a special U.S. House election in Virginia, Democrats are just one signature away from passing a discharge petition to force a vote to release the Epstein Files. Financial journalist DAVID DAYEN of the American Prospect discusses the coming showdown in the GOP-controlled Congress to avoid a government shutdown on October 1, whether and how Democrats could use this rare leverage to stymie Trump's authoritarianism, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-kirkkilled-russiapolanddrones-specialhouseresultsva_daviddayen-demshutdowndebate_091925.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-kirkkilled-russiapolanddrones-specialhouseresultsva_daviddayen-demshutdowndebate_091925.mp3" length="55813745" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-kirkkilled-russiapolanddrones-specialhouseresultsva_daviddayen-demshutdowndebate_091925.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, gun violence, political violence, Charlie Kirk, school shooting, Poland, NATO, Russia, drone war, U.S. House, government shutdown, Epstein Files, David Dayen</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:37:14 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/18/2025 (Encore: Matt Gertz of Media Matters on new accountability for Fox 'News' 2020 election lies)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 9-9-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  Two years ago, Fox 'News' paid a more than $780 million dollars for defaming Dominion Voting Systems and lying to viewers about the 2020 election. Now, new court documents in the defamation lawsuit against Fox News by Smartmatic, a different voting company, confirm that Fox hosts and executives knew Donald Trump's claims of a 'stolen' election were false and chose to promote them anyway. MATT GERTZ of Media Matters explains what's in the slew of new, 'damning filings' against Fox News, why they broadcast election lies, what it means for elections going forward, and much more. Missouri's Republican state legislature rammed through new gerrymandered maps to steal U.S. House seats from their voters and add new restrictions to stop citizen-led ballot initiatives. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_mattgertz-smartmaticfoxsuit-trumpcbs_gerrymanderingmo_091825.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_mattgertz-smartmaticfoxsuit-trumpcbs_gerrymanderingmo_091825.mp3" length="55814325" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_mattgertz-smartmaticfoxsuit-trumpcbs_gerrymanderingmo_091825.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, voting rights, gerrymandering, redisctricting, accountability, press freedom, CBS, Fox News, Smartmatic, 2020 election, environment, climate change, voting machines,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:51:44 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/17/2025 (MAGA Using Kirk's Death as Their 9/11; Guests Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump, his administration, elected Republicans and rightwing media are opportunistically exploiting the killing of Republican activist Charlie Kirk for political retribution, falsely accusing 'radical left' 'scum' and unnamed 'leftist organizations' as being responsible for the crime, and vowing to target and prosecute Americans for exercising their free speech rights. The Trump Justice Department disappeared a report confirming white supremacist and far-right violence far outpaces all other types of violent extremism in the U.S.  Salon columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON and 'DRIFTGLASS' of the Professional Left Podcast bring insight and context to escalating rightwing attacks on free speech; chilling similarities to post-9/11 America; Trump's seeming effort to start wars with Venezuela and Chicago; his ridiculous defamation lawsuit against the New York Times; and much, much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-kirkfallout-venezuala-chicagonatguard_091725.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-kirkfallout-venezuala-chicagonatguard_091725.mp3" length="55207122" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Charlie Kirk, political violence, MAGA, JD Vance, Stephen Miller, New York Times, hate speech, free speech, Venezuela, domestic terrorism, DHS, Justice Department, white supremacy, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:20:05 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/16/2025 (Guest: Attorney Keith Barber on our crumbling courts and withering rule of law)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In just eight months, the Trump Administration's unrelenting assault on the Constitution and the rule of law has succeeded in destabilizing and dismantling key parts of the U.S. government - - from mass firings of government employees, to shutdowns of federal agencies, mass deportations and the deployment of the US military into American cities, to name a few.  As lawsuits proceed through the court system, the corrupted rightwing U.S. Supreme Court majority has abused the 'emergency docket' to temporarily allow these unprecedented upheavals to proceed. The administration is threatening to crack down on anyone who engages in speech they don't like.  Attorney KEITH BARBER, a writer at Daily Kos, offers perspective on a slew of new legal developments over the last few days, the Supreme Court, and much, much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_keithbarber-adminlosesopmcase-bondihatespeech-2020casega_trumpsuesnyt_091625.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_keithbarber-adminlosesopmcase-bondihatespeech-2020casega_trumpsuesnyt_091625.mp3" length="55510052" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_keithbarber-adminlosesopmcase-bondihatespeech-2020casega_trumpsuesnyt_091625.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:49</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, environment, climate change, Charlie Kirk, political violence, MAGA, New York Times, US Supreme Court, shadow docket, rule of law, hate speech, free speech, press freedom, terrorism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 19:29:58 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/15/2025 (First Amendment Under Attack to Protect the Second. Prove Me Wrong: The truth about Charlie Kirk's words)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Charlie Kirk was a racist, sexist, homophobic, anti-Semitic Islamophobe. And he did not deserve to be killed for any of it. Kirk has been inappropriately lionized by the Right and corporate media after his killing at a Utah college event. Donald Trump, Republicans, and rightwing media are opportunistically exploiting Kirk's death as a weapon to declare war on their perceived enemies, civic democracy and the Constitution itself. The right is also targeting for firing anyone -- educators, journalists, etc. -- who merely quotes Kirk's actual, often wildly offensive words on social media. Attacking the First Amendment keeps the Right from having to confront their very serious problem of rising political violence against their perceived enemies, and the nation's worsening gun violence. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-charliekirk-provemewrong_callers_091525.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-charliekirk-provemewrong_callers_091525.mp3" length="55628671" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-charliekirk-provemewrong_callers_091525.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:56</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Charlie Kirk, gun violence, political violence, January 6, political retribution, MAGA, racism, rightwing media, corporate media, hate speech, free speech, First Amendment, Tyler Robinson</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:28:01 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/12/2025 (Encore: Pulitzer Prize-winner Michael Hiltzik on Trump's 'Cook'ed-up mortgage fraud claims)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 9-3-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  Authoritarianism has descended upon America, but the pushback against it continues.  A federal judge ruled that the Trump Administration unlawfully blocked $2 billion in federal funding from Harvard University. Voters are rejecting Republicans in ever-greater numbers in new special state legislative elections. Denver news anchor Kyle Clark calls out Republicans' open authoritarianism. House Republicans voted to create a new January 6 Committee to revisit the Trump-incited insurrection. L.A. Times business columnist Michael Hiltzik explains how the very MAGA head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is using bogus 'investigations' and allegations of mortgage fraud for political retribution against Trump's perceived political enemies, including an attempt to oust the first Black female Federal Reserve governor, Lisa Cook, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-electionresultsfl-kyleclarkauthoritarianism_michaelhiltzik-fraudclaimsfhfa_091225.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-electionresultsfl-kyleclarkauthoritarianism_michaelhiltzik-fraudclaimsfhfa_091225.mp3" length="55791370" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-electionresultsfl-kyleclarkauthoritarianism_michaelhiltzik-fraudclaimsfhfa_091225.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, courts, elections, Congress, Harvard University, January 6, Bill Pulte, mortgage fraud, political retribution, Federal Reserve, Lisa Cook, FHFA, Kyle Clark, rightwing extremism, MAGA</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:11:48 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/11/2025 ('A Dark Moment for America':  As Trump's economy falters, he and supporters declare 'War on the Left' after unsolved killing of Charlie Kirk)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's clear that Donald Trump would much rather talk about political violence today than his failing economic policies or his old bestie, pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, so we will. A manhunt continues for the person who killed rightwing activist and longtime Trump ally Charlie Kirk on Wednesday. The shooter's identity and motive remain unknown, but Trump, his wingnut elected officials and his far-right MAGA cult instantly unleashed a torrent of threats, demonizing and essentially declaring 'War on the Left', all while conveniently ignoring recent rightwing political violence against Democrats. Elected Democrats call for an end to the growing epidemic of political violence and gun violence in this nation. Trump's duplicitous Administration is taking credit for U.S. infrastructure upgrades funded under President Joe Biden. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-inflationrising-kirkkillinganalysis_091125.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-inflationrising-kirkkillinganalysis_091125.mp3" length="55686917" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-inflationrising-kirkkillinganalysis_091125.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, gun violence, political violence, Charlie Kirk, school shooting, environment, climate change, MAGA, infrastructure, Joe Biden, Jeffrey Epstein, economy, inflation, social media</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:16:42 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/10/2025 (Guest: David Dayen on Dem plans to avoid a govt shutdown; Kirk killed in Utah)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Far-right youth activist and longtime Donald Trump ally Charlie Kirk was killed by a gunman during an event at a Utah college. Receiving much less attention, a school shooting in Denver critically injured three teenagers. Poland reported it intercepted Russian drones that violated its airspace, in the first engagement since Russia invaded Ukraine. After winning a special U.S. House election in Virginia, Democrats are just one signature away from passing a discharge petition to force a vote to release the Epstein Files. Financial journalist DAVID DAYEN of the American Prospect discusses the coming showdown in the GOP-controlled Congress to avoid a government shutdown on October 1, whether and how Democrats could use this rare leverage to slow down Trump's authoritarianism, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-kirkkilled-russiapolanddrones-specialhouseresultsva_daviddayen-demshutdowndebate_091025.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-kirkkilled-russiapolanddrones-specialhouseresultsva_daviddayen-demshutdowndebate_091025.mp3" length="55779144" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-kirkkilled-russiapolanddrones-specialhouseresultsva_daviddayen-demshutdowndebate_091025.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, gun violence, political violence, Charlie Kirk, school shooting, Poland, NATO, Russia, drone war, U.S. House, government shutdown, Epstein Files, David Dayen</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 18:50:26 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/9/2025 (Guest: Matt Gertz of Media Matters on new accountability for Fox 'News' 2020 election lies)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Two years ago, Fox 'News' paid a more than $780 million dollars for defaming Dominion Voting Systems and lying to viewers about the 2020 election. Now, new court documents in the defamation lawsuit against Fox News by Smartmatic, a different voting company, confirm that Fox hosts and executives knew Donald Trump's claims of a 'stolen' election were false and chose to promote them anyway. MATT GERTZ of Media Matters explains what's in the slew of new, 'damning filings' against Fox News, why they broadcast election lies, what it means for elections going forward, and much more. Missouri's Republican state legislature rammed through new gerrymandered maps to steal U.S. House seats from their voters and add new restrictions to stop citizen-led ballot initiatives. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_mattgertz-smartmaticfoxsuit-trumpcbs_gerrymanderingmo_090925.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_mattgertz-smartmaticfoxsuit-trumpcbs_gerrymanderingmo_090925.mp3" length="55686803" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_mattgertz-smartmaticfoxsuit-trumpcbs_gerrymanderingmo_090925.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, voting rights, gerrymandering, redisctricting, accountability, press freedom, CBS, Fox News, Smartmatic, 2020 election, environment, climate change, Missouri, Media Matters, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:06:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/8/2025 (Trump Readies Wars on Venezuela and Chicago -- the Epstein Files must be really bad for him)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We are sounding twin alarms about the fact that Donald Trump has issued unprecedented threats of war against both Venezuela and Chicago. Major legacy media outlets ignored that Trump used his social media site to threaten Chicago with armed military occupation, while referencing the film 'Apocalypse Now'. Trump, who told voters he was 'anti-war' during the 2024 campaign, also sent ten warships to Central America and violated international and U.S. law by bombing a speedboat that he claimed, without providing evidence, was smuggling drugs. Congressional Republicans blocked a discharge petition in the U.S. House to release the Epstein Files, but two upcoming special elections this month could provide enough votes to pass it. Callers weigh in with their own thoughts on all of this madness. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpbombsvenezuelaboat-threatenswaronchicago_callers_090825.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpbombsvenezuelaboat-threatenswaronchicago_callers_090825.mp3" length="55685695" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpbombsvenezuelaboat-threatenswaronchicago_callers_090825.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Chicago, Venezuela, war, discharge petition, U.S. House, democracy, Epstein Files, courts, Rand Paul, JD Vance, corporate media, War Power Act, AUMF,   RFK Jr., vaccines </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 18:06:39 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/5/2025 (Encore: Historian Seth Cotlar on 'Americanism' and Trump's 'Stalinesque' plot to whitewash American history)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 8-20-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Administration has turned its authoritarian focus onto the independent Smithsonian Institution to 'ensure alignment' with Donald Trump's directive to celebrate 'Americanism.' The Organization of American Historians warns the order is 'in service of authoritarian control over the national narrative.' Historian SETH COTLAR explains the long, disturbing history of fascistic movements in America, embodied in the phrases 'Americanism' and 'America First,' and Trump's 'Stalinesque' effort to whitewash U.S. history. Texas Republicans move forward on their extreme gerrymandering scheme to steal U.S. House seats from voters, as both blue and red states examine their own potential redistricting countermeasures. A third federal judge rejected Trump's attempt to distract from his refusal to release the Epstein Files. A new folk music song hilariously declares that Trump's Epstein Files problem 'ain't gonna go away.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-gerrymanderwars-tx-ca-in_sethcotlar-smithsonianamericanism_odetoepsteinfiles_082725.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-gerrymanderwars-tx-ca-in_sethcotlar-smithsonianamericanism_odetoepsteinfiles_082725.mp3" length="55779757" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-gerrymanderwars-tx-ca-in_sethcotlar-smithsonianamericanism_odetoepsteinfiles_082725.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, elections, Texas, gerrymandering, redistricting, Americanism, America First, KKK, Smithsonian Institution, history, U.S. House, democracy, Seth Cotlar, Epstein Files, courts, protest song</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:10:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/4/2025 (Guest: Dr. Tyler Evans on RFK Jr.'s War on the Science of Public Health)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Administration is at war with science and reality. In a combative Senate hearing, Democrats grilled HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. over his years-long personal war against life-saving vaccines and his gutting of U.S. public health infrastructure and science research. Florida's loony top medical officer lifted vaccine mandates for school children. DR. TYLER EVANS, author, infectious disease and public health expert, and co-founder of the Wellness and Equity Alliance, discusses the Trump Administration's escalating war on public health, the impacts of politicization of vaccines, what he's learned about advancing public health from his work around the world, and much more. Donald Trump is escalating his war on climate science and cheap renewable energy. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_tylerevans-rfk-vaccines-publichealth_trumpwaronclimatescience_090425.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_tylerevans-rfk-vaccines-publichealth_trumpwaronclimatescience_090425.mp3" length="55660042" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_tylerevans-rfk-vaccines-publichealth_trumpwaronclimatescience_090425.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:58</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., vaccines, public health, environment, climate change, climate denial, renewable energy, Dr. Tyler Evans, Joseph Ladapo, vaccine mandates, CDC, anti-science, energy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:26:14 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/3/2025 (Guest: Pulitzer Prize-winner Michael Hiltzik on Trump's 'Cook'ed-up mortgage fraud claims)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Authoritarianism has descended upon America, but the pushback against it continues.  A federal judge ruled that the Trump Administration unlawfully blocked $2 billion in federal funding from Harvard University. Voters are rejecting Republicans in ever-greater numbers in new special state legislative elections. Denver news anchor Kyle Clark calls out Republicans' open authoritarianism. House Republicans voted to create a new January 6 Committee to revisit the Trump-incited insurrection. L.A. Times business columnist Michael Hiltzik explains how the very MAGA head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is using bogus 'investigations' and allegations of mortgage fraud for political retribution against Trump's perceived political enemies, including an attempt to oust the first Black female Federal Reserve governor, Lisa Cook, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionresultsfl-kyleclarkauthoritarianism_michaelhiltzik-fraudclaimsfhfa_090325.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionresultsfl-kyleclarkauthoritarianism_michaelhiltzik-fraudclaimsfhfa_090325.mp3" length="55710249" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionresultsfl-kyleclarkauthoritarianism_michaelhiltzik-fraudclaimsfhfa_090325.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, courts, elections, Congress, Harvard University, January 6, Bill Pulte, mortgage fraud, political retribution, Federal Reserve, Lisa Cook, Federal Housing Finance Agency, Kyle Clark, MAGA</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:09:52 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/2/2025 (While We Were Out: An eye-opening roundup of everything we missed or wished we had over the past week)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We're back after a much-needed break, which also turned out to be one of the most insanely busy news weeks of Donald Trump's second term. We focus on catching us all up on 'our story so far' as a nation, or at least as much as possible amidst the insanity. From many of the ongoing losses for Trump in the (lower) courts, to some VERY good electoral news on several fronts for Democrats, to Americans pushing back (effectively) against the regime on several levels, to the not-so-good news, and the ongoing, non-stop, self-destructive idiocy of the Trump Administration, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-whilewewereout_090225.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-whilewewereout_090225.mp3" length="55206803" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-whilewewereout_090225.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, courts, elections, redistricting, gerrymandering, voter ID, voting rights, voter suppression, Congress, environment, climate change, Israel, mass shooting, Epstein Files, immigration, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:21:06 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/1/2025 (Encore: 'Superman is the Story of America,' with Prof. Nicholas Grossman of Univ. of IL)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 7-16-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  MAGA and Fox 'News' are attacking the new Superman movie as 'woke', apparently angered by the film's traditional portrayal of the iconic character as pro-kindness, pro-immigrant, pro-justice, anti-Nazi, and more. NICHOLAS GROSSMAN of the University of Illinois discusses his new article, 'Why MAGA Hates Superman,' his cultural significance as a symbol of American values, rightwing efforts to rewrite American history, and much more. Donald Trump and his supporters are falling out over the 'Epstein Files.' The rightwing supermajority on the US Supreme Court allowed the Trump Administration to fire tens of thousands of federal workers, gutting vital agencies. In Arizona, Adelita Grijalva, daughter of the late Rep. Raul Grivalva, won the Democratic primary in a special US House election to fill her father's seat.` ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-primaryresultsaz7_nicholasgrossman-foxwokesuperman_090125.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-primaryresultsaz7_nicholasgrossman-foxwokesuperman_090125.mp3" length="55931036" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, US Supreme Court, Dept. of Education, mass layoffs, Superman, culture wars, Fox News, Republicans, elections, Arizona, Raul Grijalva, Congress, Jeffrey Epstein, MAGA, immigration, justice</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:30:27 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/29/2025 (Encore: Heather Digby Parton of Salon; 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast' on CA's 'Nuclear Deterrence' Map, Trump's 'Fascist Theatre' and Beyond)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 8-21-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  A New York appeals court upheld Donald Trump's civil fraud conviction, but found the $500 million fine to be 'excessive' and ordered a re-determination. Texas state Republican lawmakers rammed through their extreme gerrymandered maps to steal five U.S. House seats from voters, triggering the California state legislature to pass the 'Rigged Election Response Act,' paving the way for the state to counter Texas' obnoxious scheme. HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Hulaballoo and 'DRIFTGLASS' of 'The Pro Left Podcast' delve into the Gerrymandering War begun by Texas, Trump's authoritarian takeover of Washington, D.C., California Gov. Gavin Newsom's hilarious trolling of Trump, and much more in a lively, wide-ranging conversation. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-gerrymanderwar-trumpfraud-newsomtrolling_082925.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-gerrymanderwar-trumpfraud-newsomtrolling_082925.mp3" length="55736707" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-gerrymanderwar-trumpfraud-newsomtrolling_082925.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, elections, Texas, gerrymandering, California, accountability, redistricting, environment, climate change, Gov. Gavin Newsom, U.S. House, democracy, Epstein Files, courts, Abrego Garcia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:04:36 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/28/2025 (Encore: Trump, Nazis and Trump's Nazified Elections)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 8-18-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Administration's Dept. of Homeland Security is using actual Nazi book titles and Nazi fonts in their ICE recruitment ads, on top of undermining democracy the way the Nazis did. Texas Democratic state lawmakers who broke the state legislature's quorum have returned, allowing Texas Republicans to re-gerrymander U.S. House maps to steal five seats from voters, with GOP leaders ordering a 24-hour police escort to prevent the Democrats from leaving again. We debunk Donald Trump's latest lie-filled rant vowing to end the use of mail-in ballots. It's his latest attempt to undermine democracy, pre-excuse any 2026 midterm losses, and distract from his failed meeting with Russian President Putin and his refusal to release the Epstein Files. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-nazisdhs-ice-texasdemsreturn-trumpmailinballotstweet_callers_082825.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-nazisdhs-ice-texasdemsreturn-trumpmailinballotstweet_callers_082825.mp3" length="55582220" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-nazisdhs-ice-texasdemsreturn-trumpmailinballotstweet_callers_082825.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:54</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, elections, mail voting, voting machines, Texas, gerrymandering, redistricting, ICE, Nazis, neo-Nazis, DHS, U.S. House, Putin, disinformation, Gavin Newsom, Russia, Ukraine, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:14:54 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/27/2025 (Encore: Timothy Karr of Free Press on corporate media capitulation)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore:  original airdate 8-6-2026. On today's 'BradCast': The nation's founders saw the free press as a key bulwark against monarchs and tyrants, protecting it in the Constitution. But 250 years later, authoritarian Donald Trump and Republicans have launched an unprecedented assault on the freedom of the press. Corporate media companies have largely rolled over and capitulated to Trump's bogus attacks. TIMOTHY KARR of Free Press explains his new report, 'A More Perfect Media: Saving America&apos;s Fourth Estate from Billionaires, Broligarchy and Trump,' on the chilling state of our formerly free press, their new Media Capitulation Index, solutions to restoring press freedom, and much more. Anti-vaccine activist and HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced he is ending federal funding and development of new, groundbreaking mRNA vaccines. Plus: state and local election results this week offer some hopeful news for democracy. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-results-mi-ri-de-wa-vaccinesrfk_timothykarr-mediacapitulation_082725.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-results-mi-ri-de-wa-vaccinesrfk_timothykarr-mediacapitulation_082725.mp3" length="55814036" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-results-mi-ri-de-wa-vaccinesrfk_timothykarr-mediacapitulation_082725.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, press freedom, free press, corporate media, public media, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, propaganda, disinformation, FCC, Media Capitulation Index, vaccines, RFK Jr., elections, PBS</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:57:57 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/26/2025 (Encore: David Doniger of NRDC on Trump EPA's 'kill shot' to rollback ALL climate regulations)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 7-30-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday announced plans to rescind the agency's own scientific 'endangerment finding' that underpins virtually all U.S. climate regulations. Essentially ordered by a 2007 U.S. Supreme Court decision, the 2009 endangerment finding concluded that climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions like carbon dioxide present a danger to public health and welfare, requiring the EPA to regulate them emissions under the Clean Air Act.  DAVID DONIGER, Senior Attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council, explains the history of the endangerment finding, the impacts of the Trump EPA's move, the legal path forward, and much more. Also today: Historic earthquake in Russia triggers worldwide tsunami alerts. Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced she will not run for governor in California. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-harrisnotrunningca_daviddoniger-endangermentfindingepa_082625.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-harrisnotrunningca_daviddoniger-endangermentfindingepa_082625.mp3" length="55990720" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-harrisnotrunningca_daviddoniger-endangermentfindingepa_082625.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, corruption, environment, climate change, EPA, endangerment finding, science, fossil fuels, regulations, Lee Zeldin, Kamala Harris, earthquake, tsunami, U.S. Supreme Court, climate denier,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:05:03 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/25/2025 (Encore: Fred Bauer on how to move beyond the Gerrymandering Wars)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 8-13-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  Republicans used to pretend to oppose 'big government tyranny' but now they embrace it, as Donald Trump deploys the U.S. military on American streets in Los Angeles and the nation's capital. A court trial is now underway to determine the legality of Trump's federalization of the California National Guard.  'Liberal Redneck' comedian Trae Crowder delivers sharp comments on Trump's 'soft-launch of martial law.' Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to escalate his gerrymandering scheme to steal far more than five U.S. House seats from voters if Democratic governors respond in kind. How do we end the Gerrymandering Wars? Conservative writer FRED BAUER has some ideas, like proportional representation, expanding the U.S. House, and other structural reforms in which he believes it is possible that 'everyone wins,' and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-natguardtrialca_fredbauer-redistrictingreformideas_082525.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-natguardtrialca_fredbauer-redistrictingreformideas_082525.mp3" length="55541779" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-natguardtrialca_fredbauer-redistrictingreformideas_082525.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:51</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, courts, National Guard, Los Angeles, Posse Comitatus Act, Texas, gerrymandering, U.S. House, redistricting, Gavin Newsom, Greg Abbott, elections, Washington DC, Trae Crowder, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:07:45 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/22/2025 (Encore: Aryn Melton Backus of 'Fired But Fighting' on RFK's war on public health)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 8-11-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  Anti-vaccine activist turned Trump Health and Human Services (HHS) Sec. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced $500 million in cuts to advanced mRNA vaccine research that has saved millions of lives, amid deep cuts to public health programs. Then a mass shooter steeped in anti-vaccine disinformation attacked Centers for Disease Control headquarters. ARYN MELON BACKUS, co-founder of Fired but Fighting, a coalition of fired former health workers, discusses the Trump Administration's steep cuts to public health research and programs, the negative impacts of RFK Jr.'s lies and disinformation about vaccines, and much more. Israel's military admits it targeted and murdered journalists in Gaza City. Donald Trump lied when he announced plans deploy National Guard to Washington, D.C., where crime rates are now at 30-year lows. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_arynmeltonbackus-rfkvaccines-cdcshooting_gazajournokilled-trumpnatguarddc_callers_082225.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_arynmeltonbackus-rfkvaccines-cdcshooting_gazajournokilled-trumpnatguarddc_callers_082225.mp3" length="55804989" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_arynmeltonbackus-rfkvaccines-cdcshooting_gazajournokilled-trumpnatguarddc_callers_082225.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, vaccines, covid, CDC, public health, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., mass shooting, disinformation, misinformation, anti-vaccine, Israel, Gaza, National Guard, Washington DC, science</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:59:10 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/21/2025 (Guests Heather Digby Parton of Salon; 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast' on CA's 'Nuclear Deterrence' Map, Trump's 'Fascist Theatre' and Beyond)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A New York appeals court upheld Donald Trump's civil fraud conviction, but found the $500 million fine to be 'excessive' and ordered a re-determination. Texas state Republican lawmakers rammed through their extreme gerrymandered maps to steal five U.S. House seats from voters, triggering the California state legislature to pass the 'Rigged Election Response Act,' paving the way for the state to counter Texas' obnoxious scheme. HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Hulaballoo and 'DRIFTGLASS' of 'The Pro Left Podcast' delve into the Gerrymandering War begun by Texas, Trump's authoritarian takeover of Washington, D.C., California Gov. Gavin Newsom's hilarious trolling of Trump, and much more in a lively, wide-ranging conversation. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-gerrymanderwar-trumpfraud-newsomtrolling_082125.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-gerrymanderwar-trumpfraud-newsomtrolling_082125.mp3" length="55708306" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-gerrymanderwar-trumpfraud-newsomtrolling_082125.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, elections, Texas, gerrymandering, California, accountability, redistricting, environment, climate change, Gov. Gavin Newsom, U.S. House, democracy, Epstein Files, courts, Abrego Garcia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 19:40:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/20/2025 (Guest: Historian Seth Cotlar on 'Americanism' and Trump's 'Stalinesque' plot to whitewash American history)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Administration has turned its authoritarian focus onto the independent Smithsonian Institution to 'ensure alignment' with Donald Trump's directive to celebrate 'Americanism.' The Organization of American Historians warns the order is 'in service of authoritarian control over the national narrative.' Historian SETH COTLAR explains the long, disturbing history of fascistic movements in America, embodied in the phrases 'Americanism' and 'America First,' and Trump's 'Stalinesque' effort to whitewash U.S. history. Texas Republicans move forward on their extreme gerrymandering scheme to steal U.S. House seats from voters, as both blue and red states examine their own potential redistricting countermeasures. A third federal judge rejected Trump's attempt to distract from his refusal to release the Epstein Files. A new folk music song hilariously declares that Trump's Epstein Files problem 'ain't gonna go away.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gerrymanderwars-tx-ca-in_sethcotlar-smithsonianamericanism_odetoepsteinfiles_0820225.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gerrymanderwars-tx-ca-in_sethcotlar-smithsonianamericanism_odetoepsteinfiles_0820225.mp3" length="55686934" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gerrymanderwars-tx-ca-in_sethcotlar-smithsonianamericanism_odetoepsteinfiles_0820225.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, elections, Texas, gerrymandering, redistricting, Americanism, America First, KKK, Smithsonian Institution, history, U.S. House, democracy, Seth Cotlar, Epstein Files, courts, protest song</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:47:38 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/19/2025 (TX GOP Imprisons Dem State Lawmaker at Capital; Newsmax settles election defamation suit; more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Texas Democratic state lawmakers returned to the state capitol, after breaking quorum to prevent Texas Republicans from stealing five U.S. House seats from voters - - then Texas' authoritarian, Big Government Republicans effectively held Democratic state Rep. Nicole Collier prisoner after she refused to sign away her freedoms and consent to a 24/7 police escort. 'BradCast' listeners respond to California's effort to change its voting maps to counter Texas Republicans' power grab. Newsmax will pay $67 million to settle Dominion Voting Systems' defamation lawsuit over the rightwing media outlet's 2020 election lies. Public TV/radio stations scramble to keep their vital local disaster-warning systems alive in rural areas after Trump and Congressional Republicans rescinded all federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-txdemimprisonedaustin-redistrictdebate-newsmaxdominonsettlement-naziatdhs_081925.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-txdemimprisonedaustin-redistrictdebate-newsmaxdominonsettlement-naziatdhs_081925.mp3" length="55714997" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-txdemimprisonedaustin-redistrictdebate-newsmaxdominonsettlement-naziatdhs_081925.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, elections, Texas, gerrymandering, redistricting, Nicole Collier, Nazis, neo-Nazis, DHS, climate change, environment, Newsmax, Dominion, democracy, plastic, U.S. House, public media</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:19:52 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/18/2025 (Trump, Nazis and Trump's Nazified Elections)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 'BradCast' 8/18/2025 (Trump, Nazis and Trump's Nazified Elections)On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Administration's Dept. of Homeland Security is using actual Nazi book titles and Nazi fonts in their ICE recruitment ads, on top of undermining democracy the way the Nazis did. Texas Democratic state lawmakers who broke the state legislature's quorum have returned, allowing Texas Republicans to re-gerrymander U.S. House maps to steal five seats from voters, with GOP leaders ordering a 24-hour police escort to prevent the Democrats from leaving again. We debunk Donald Trump's latest lie-filled rant vowing to end the use of mail-in ballots. It's his latest attempt to undermine democracy, pre-excuse any 2026 midterm losses, and distract from his failed meeting with Russian President Putin and his refusal to release the Epstein Files. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-nazisdhs-ice-texasdemsreturn-trumpmailinballotstweet_callers_081825.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-nazisdhs-ice-texasdemsreturn-trumpmailinballotstweet_callers_081825.mp3" length="55450784" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-nazisdhs-ice-texasdemsreturn-trumpmailinballotstweet_callers_081825.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:45</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, elections, mail voting, voting machines, Texas, gerrymandering, redistricting, ICE, Nazis, neo-Nazis, DHS, U.S. House, democracy, disinformation, Gavin Newsom, Russia, Ukraine, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:49:48 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/15/2025 (Encore: The Prospect's David Dayen on GOP cuts that are about to cause a 'catastrophic' U.S. health care crisis)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 7-28-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  The nation is hurtling toward a Republican-generated health care crisis.  Donald Trump's and Republicans' budget-busting law slashed more than $1 trillion from Medicaid, but will also trigger automatic cuts to Medicare, and spike the cost of premiums for Affordable Care Act (or Obamacare) enrollees, as well, unless Congress passes a fix. Financial journalist DAVID DAYEN, Executive Editor at 'The American Prospect,' explains the potentially 'catastrophic' impacts that the cuts will have on the entire US healthcare sector and across the economy, and much more. Federal judge blocks Republicans' attempts to defund Planned Parenthood. The US Supreme Court temporarily blocked a radical appeals court ruling gutting a key provision of the Voting Rights Act. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_daviddayen-fundingcutsmedicaidmedicareaca_081525.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, OBBB, healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Affordable Care Act, Obamacare, economy, courts, Congress, US Supreme Court, voting rights, David Dayen, Voting Rights Act, Planned Parenthood</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:28:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/14/2025 (Newsom Unveils 'Election Rigging Response Act'; Guest Sue Wilson on FCC License Renewal for Sinclair's Sock Puppets)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  At a lively rally in Los Angeles, California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled the Election Rigging Response Act, to push back against the attempt by Donald Trump and Republicans to re-gerrymander Texas' U.S. House map in order to steal five seats from largely minority voters. Award-winning veteran journalist-turned-media reform champion SUE WILSON of the Media Action Center explains the latest bizarre twist in the long-running challenge to hold rightwing media giant Sinclair Broadcasting, one of the largest broadcasting conglomerates in the U.S., accountable for violating FCC limits on media ownership through secretly owing additional 'sock puppet' TV stations in cities around the country. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-newsomrigresponseact_suewilson-sinclairbaltimoredismissalfcc_081425.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, California, Texas, gerrymandering, U.S. House, redistricting, Gavin Newsom, Greg Abbott, elections, environment, climate change, media reform, Sinclair Broadcasting, FCC, media ownership </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:08:32 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/13/2025 (Guest: Fred Bauer on how to move beyond the Gerrymandering Wars)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Republicans used to pretend to oppose 'big government tyranny' but now they embrace it, as Donald Trump deploys the U.S. military on American streets in Los Angeles and the nation's capital. A court trial is now underway to determine the legality of Trump's federalization of the California National Guard.  'Liberal Redneck' comedian Trae Crowder delivers sharp comments on Trump's 'soft-launch of martial law.' Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to escalate his gerrymandering scheme to steal far more than five U.S. House seats from voters if Democratic governors respond in kind. How do we end the Gerrymandering Wars? Conservative writer FRED BAUER has some ideas, like proportional representation, expanding the U.S. House, and other structural reforms in which he believes it is possible that 'everyone wins,' and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-natguardtrialca_fredbauer-redistrictingreformideas_081325.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-natguardtrialca_fredbauer-redistrictingreformideas_081325.mp3" length="55411369" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:43</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, courts, National Guard, Los Angeles, Texas, gerrymandering, U.S. House, redistricting, Gavin Newsom, Greg Abbott, Washington DC, Trae Crowder, proportional representation, martial law</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 18:51:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/12/2025 (It's Not About the Rule of Law, It's About Authoritarian Control)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Donald Trump's latest stunt to deploy U.S. military troops on American streets against Americans citizens has nothing to do with law and order and everything to do with authoritarian control by a wannabe tyrant. Trump has ignored multiple mass shootings across the country, sprung a triple-murderer from prison, lied about crime rates in the nation's capital to justify deploying the National Guard, and threatens to send more troops into other Democratically-run cities. Internal documents reveal the Pentagon plans to create a quick 'reaction force' of US troops to deploy to U.S. cities. A federal judge excoriated the Trump Justice Department's attempts to mislead the public about the Epstein Files. Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to steal even more seats from voters. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-cdcshooting-trumptroopsdc-maxwellgjtranscript-txhousemapupdate_081225.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-cdcshooting-trumptroopsdc-maxwellgjtranscript-txhousemapupdate_081225.mp3" length="55769971" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, CDC, public health, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., mass shooting, environment, climate change, Epstein Files, courts, Defense Department, Texas, gerrymandering, elections, disinformation, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:25:10 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/11/2025 (Guest: Aryn Melton Backus of 'Fired But Fighting' on RFK's war on public health)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Anti-vaccine activist turned Trump Health and Human Services (HHS) Sec. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced $500 million in cuts to advanced mRNA vaccine research that has saved millions of lives, amid deep cuts to public health programs. Then a mass shooter steeped in anti-vaccine disinformation attacked Centers for Disease Control headquarters. ARYN MELON BACKUS, co-founder of Fired but Fighting, a coalition of fired former health workers, discusses the Trump Administration's steep cuts to public health research and programs, the negative impacts of RFK Jr.'s lies and disinformation about vaccines, and much more. Israel's military admits it targeted and murdered journalists in Gaza City. Donald Trump lied when he announced plans deploy National Guard to Washington, D.C., where crime rates are now at 30-year lows. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_arynmeltonbackus-rfkvaccines-cdcshooting_gazajournokilled-trumpnatguarddc_callers_081125.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, vaccines, covid, CDC, public health, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., mass shooting, disinformation, misinformation, anti-vaccine, Israel, Gaza, National Guard, Washington DC, science</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:56:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/8/2025 (Encore: Texas Dem lawmakers flee to block GOP gerrymandering scheme; Callers ring in)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 8-4-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  Democratic state lawmakers in Texas are fighting for democracy for ALL of us, no matter where we live or our political party affiliations. Texas Democrats have fled the state to deny Texas Republicans the quorum they need to ram through a mid-decade re-gerrymandering of U.S. House maps to steal five seats from Democratic-leaning voters. Republicans clearly feel they can't win on policy, so they are rigging the 2026 midterm elections, with help from the corrupted, activist Republican U.S. Supreme Court majority. Democratic governors are investigating avenues to respond in kind to the Republicans' scheme to steal the 2026 election from voters. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-gerrymandertx-lawmakersflee-pushbackca_callers_080825.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-gerrymandertx-lawmakersflee-pushbackca_callers_080825.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>56:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, U.S. House, Texas, 2026 election, gerrymandering, voter suppression, US Supreme Court, Greg Abbott, redistricting, California, Gavin Newsom, New York, Kathy Hochul, Illinois, JB Pritzker,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:05:01 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/7/2025 (Trump's Wars against clean, renewable energy and American democracy on VRA's 60th Anniv.)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump is escalating his many wars on Americans, American values, democracy, voting rights, and the planet itself. In Texas, cheap renewable energy prevented blackouts during record electricity demand as coal/gas plants tripped offline. The Trump Administration is escalating its war on renewable energy, while Energy Sec. Chris Wright removed congressionally-mandated National Climate Assessments from government websites and promoted a bogus climate science deniers' report to justify overturning climate regulations. Texas Republicans' escalated their threats to arrest Democratic lawmakers blocking their attempt to gerrymander and steal 5 U.S. House seats from voters. Republicans' attacks on democracy and voting rights shamefully coincide with the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpwaronrenewables-txredistrictupdate_080725.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpwaronrenewables-txredistrictupdate_080725.mp3" length="55767109" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, disinformation, elections, democracy, gerrymandering, redistricting, LBJ, Voting Rights Act, Texas, renewable energy, environment, climate change, climate denial, Chris Wright, energy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:10:22 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/6/2025 (Guest: Timothy Karr of Free Press on corporate media capitulation)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The nation's founders saw the free press as a key bulwark against monarchs and tyrants, protecting it in the Constitution. But 250 years later, authoritarian Donald Trump and Republicans have launched an unprecedented assault on the freedom of the press. Corporate media companies have largely rolled over and capitulated to Trump's bogus attacks. TIMOTHY KARR of Free Press explains his new report, 'A More Perfect Media: Saving America's Fourth Estate from Billionaires, Broligarchy and Trump,' on the chilling state of our formerly free press, their new Media Capitulation Index, solutions to restoring press freedom, and much more. Anti-vaccine activist and HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced he is ending federal funding and development of new, groundbreaking mRNA vaccines. Plus: state and local election results this week offer some hopeful news for democracy. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-results-mi-ri-de-wa-vaccinesrfk_timothykarr-mediacapitulation_080625.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-results-mi-ri-de-wa-vaccinesrfk_timothykarr-mediacapitulation_080625.mp3" length="55687740" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-results-mi-ri-de-wa-vaccinesrfk_timothykarr-mediacapitulation_080625.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, press freedom, free press, corporate media, public media, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, propaganda, disinformation, FCC, vaccines, RFK Jr., elections, Voice of America, NPR, PBS</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 18:52:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/5/2025 (Guest: Valerie Wilson of the Economic Policy Inst. on Trump's firing of BLS Commissioner)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics issued a negative July jobs report showing a rapid fall in job creation, so Donald Trump pulled a classic strongman maneuver by firing the BLS chief and falsely claiming the numbers were 'rigged' to make him look bad. Labor economist VALERIE WILSON of the nonprofit Economic Policy Institute debunks Trump's many lies about the BLS, the critical importance of the agency's transparent and verifiable data, what it all means going forward, and much more. Trump's approval ratings are also falling as the public sours on his policies and his expanding trade war against the world. The Smithsonian's American History Museum will restore a display it had removed that informed visitors about Trump's historic two impeachments. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumppolling-smithsonianimpeachment-valeriewilson-blschieffired_080525.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumppolling-smithsonianimpeachment-valeriewilson-blschieffired_080525.mp3" length="55869033" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumppolling-smithsonianimpeachment-valeriewilson-blschieffired_080525.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Smithsonian, propaganda, polls, public approval, environment, climate change, science, economy, jobs, Economic Policy Institute, unemployment, impeachment, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 18:46:05 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/4/2025 (Texas Dem lawmakers flee to block GOP gerrymandering scheme; Callers ring in)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Democratic state lawmakers in Texas are fighting for democracy for ALL of us, no matter where we live or our political party affiliations. Texas Democrats have fled the state to deny Texas Republicans the quorum they need to ram through a mid-decade re-gerrymandering of U.S. House maps to steal five seats from Democratic-leaning voters. Republicans clearly feel they can't win on policy, so they are rigging the 2026 midterm elections, with help from the corrupted, activist Republican U.S. Supreme Court majority. Democratic governors are investigating avenues to respond in kind to the Republicans' scheme to steal the 2026 election from voters. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gerrymandertx-lawmakersflee-pushbackca_callers_080425.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gerrymandertx-lawmakersflee-pushbackca_callers_080425.mp3" length="54246279" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gerrymandertx-lawmakersflee-pushbackca_callers_080425.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>56:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, U.S. House, Texas, 2026 election, gerrymandering, voter suppression, US Supreme Court, Greg Abbott, redistricting, California, Gavin Newsom, New York, Kathy Hochul, Illinois, JB Pritzker,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:46:51 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/1/2025 (Encore: FairVote's David Daley on TX's new gerrymandering scheme)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 7-22-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson reversed his call for full transparency and recessed the U.S. House until September to block a non-binding resolution calling for the release of the Epstein Files, from the late pedophile and sex trafficker, Jeffery Epstein, former friend of Donald Trump. Texas GOP Gov. Abbott launched a special 'emergency' session of the state legislature to redraw the state's heavily gerrymandered U.S. House maps to further disenfranchise Democratic and minority voters. Redistricting expert and author, DAVID DALEY, of the nonprofit Fair Vote, details the GOP plan to subvert democracy, what can be done to fight back, the impact on free and fair elections, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-johnsonadjourns_houseepstein_daviddaley-redistrictingtx_080125.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-johnsonadjourns_houseepstein_daviddaley-redistrictingtx_080125.mp3" length="55762505" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-johnsonadjourns_houseepstein_daviddaley-redistrictingtx_080125.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Epstein Files, environment, climate change, Speaker Mike Johnson, Congress, Jeffrey Epstein, U.S. House, Gov. Greg Abbott, David Daley, redistricting, gerrymandering, voter suppression</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:59:03 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/31/2025 (The Art of the Corrupt, Phony, Unlawful, Pretend Trade Deal)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Administration is gaslighting Americans about Donald Trump's 'deals' as he escalates his trade war against the rest of the world and slaps new tariff taxes on imports to the US.  YOU pay those tariff taxes, not the nations exporting their products to America. These are not 'deals' -- they are frameworks for potential trade agreements, at best. The vague frameworks announced by the Trump administration don't appear to match what each foreign nation actually agreed to during negotiations, and US courts may yet find it all unlawful. Texas Republicans move ahead with their scheme to gerrymander the state's US House maps to steal as many seats as possible from Democratic voters. Plus Desi Doyen has our  new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumptradewarsexplained-gerrymandertx_0731225.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumptradewarsexplained-gerrymandertx_0731225.mp3" length="55850214" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumptradewarsexplained-gerrymandertx_0731225.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, corruption, trade war, tariffs, taxes, European Union, energy, gerrymandering, Texas, voter suppression, environment, climate change, EPA, endangerment finding, courts, economy, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:30:06 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/30/2025 (Guest: David Doniger of NRDC on Trump EPA's 'kill shot' to rollback ALL climate regulations)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday announced plans to rescind the agency's own scientific 'endangerment finding' that underpins virtually all U.S. climate regulations. Essentially ordered by a 2007 U.S. Supreme Court decision, the 2009 endangerment finding concluded that climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions like carbon dioxide present a danger to public health and welfare, requiring the EPA to regulate them emissions under the Clean Air Act.  DAVID DONIGER, Senior Attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council, explains the history of the endangerment finding, the impacts of the Trump EPA's move, the legal path forward, and much more. Also today: Historic earthquake in Russia triggers worldwide tsunami alerts. Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced she will not run for governor in California. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-harrisnotrunningca_daviddoniger-endangermentfindingepa_073025.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, EPA, endangerment finding, regulations, Lee Zeldin, Kamala Harris, tsunami, U.S. Supreme Court, climate denial, science, fossil fuels, David Doniger, NRDC, Chris Wright, economy, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 20:03:16 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/29/2025 (A Pu Pu Platter of Trump Corruption; Also: RIP Tom Lehrer)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  News is coming from every direction today, but the recurring theme is the wholly corrupt presidency of Donald Trump. Before the latest mass shooting in New York City, Trump's Justice Department gutted funding for gun violence prevention and mental health programs. Trump's 'free' tricked-out Qatari jet/bribe will cost taxpayers at least $1 billion. Senate Republicans ignored testimony from three whistleblowers to fast-track confirmation of Trump defense attorney Emil Bove to a lifetime judgeship. Trump EPA officially proposed overturning the agency's landmark 2009 scientific 'endangerment finding' that underpins nearly all climate regulations. A tribute to the great satirical songwriter Tom Lehrer, a national treasure, who passed away this week. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_gunviolencegrants-qatariaf1-newbovewhistleblower-endangermentepa-tomlehrerrip_072925.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Emil Bove, Congress, corruption, bribery, Qatar, Air Force One, Tom Lehrer, environment, climate change, EPA, endangerment finding, science, fossil fuels, regulations, Lee Zeldin, satire</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:00:17 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/28/2025 (Guest: The Prospect's David Dayen on GOP cuts that are about to cause a 'catastrophic' U.S. health care crisis)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The nation is hurtling toward a Republican-generated health care crisis.  Donald Trump's and Republicans' budget-busting law slashed more than $1 trillion from Medicaid, but will also trigger automatic cuts to Medicare, and spike the cost of premiums for Affordable Care Act (or Obamacare) enrollees, as well, unless Congress passes a fix. Financial journalist DAVID DAYEN, Executive Editor at 'The American Prospect,' explains the potentially 'catastrophic' impacts that the cuts will have on the entire US healthcare sector and across the economy, and much more. A federal judge blocked Republicans' attempts to defund Planned Parenthood. The US Supreme Court temporarily blocked a radical appeals court ruling gutting a key provision of the Voting Rights Act. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_daviddayen-fundingcutsmedicaidmedicareaca_072825.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, OBBB, healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Affordable Care Act, Obamacare, economy, courts, Congress, US Supreme Court, voting rights, David Dayen, Voting Rights Act, Planned Parenthood</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:42:41 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/25/2025 (Encore: Tax law Prof. Ellen Aprill on Trump IRS agreement to allow churches to endorse political candidates)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 7-15-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  The new chief of tax policy at the Trump Internal Revenue Service is a longtime corporate lobbyist who has helped the ultra-rich and major corporations dodge taxes for decades. In a stunning court filing, the Trump IRS advocated for two churches to be allowed to explicitly endorse political candidates without losing their tax-exempt, nonprofit status.  Professor ELLEN APRILL, tax law expert at UCLA, explains the serious implications of the court filing, including dark money flooding politics via churches, even though the IRS hasn't yet allowed all houses of worship to endorse political candidates from the pulpit. Also today:  Democratic primary day in Arizona appears to be about generational change rather than ideology. Donald Trump's tariffs are increasing inflation, as predicted. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_inflation-kiesirs_ellenaprill-churchendorsementsirs_072525.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, IRS, non-profit, tax exempt status, tax policy, dark money, money in politics, courts, climate, environment, Grand Canyon, Arizona, Raul Grijalva, Congress, Ellen Aprill, religion</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:18:20 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/24/2025 (Landmark Climate Ruling at World Court, More Epstein Trouble for our Petty Tyrant)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The United Nations International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a landmark, wide-ranging climate ruling on Wednesday, finding that a healthy environment is a human right; high-polluting countries are obligated under international law to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change; and countries and companies are liable for legal consequences if they fail to take action. Donald Trump's FEMA rejected Maryland's request for federal disaster aid after historic flooding, the day after Trump approved FEMA aid to four states that voted for him. New developments in the last 24 hours further complicate Trump's ham-fisted attempted cover-up of his longtime friendship with the late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-climaterulingicj-femaaidrejectedmd-trumpepsteinnews_072425.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Epstein Files, Jeffrey Epstein, Congress, conspiracy theory, climate, environment, liability, International Court of Justice, climate change, FEMA, Ghislaine Maxwell, Justice Department</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:21:50 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/23/2025 (Guests: Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast' on Trump's Epstein woes, America's 'dictator' moment, and more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  With an avalanche of incoming news and madness underway, we are joined by OG bloggers HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and 'DRIFTGLASS' of the 'Pro-Left Podcast' to delve into it all. We focus on Donald Trump's hilariously ham-fisted attempts at covering up his long-running role in the life of his former bestie and late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, and his efforts to distract his MAGA followers and the media. Will Speaker Mike Johnson's gambit to recess the US House to avoid votes on releasing the Epstein Files succeed? Paramount/CBS' abrupt cancellation of the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, a frequent Trump critic, is a warning for free speech and press freedom. Has America fallen into dictatorship? All that and much more on today's show. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-epstein-obamarussia-colbert-dictatortrump_072325.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-epstein-obamarussia-colbert-dictatortrump_072325.mp3" length="55772045" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Epstein Files, Jeffrey Epstein, Tulsi Gabbard, Obama, dictatorship, MAGA, Speaker Mike Johnson, Congress, conspiracy theory, 2016 election, Stephen Colbert, free speech, free press, bribe</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:50:42 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/22/2025 (Guest: FairVote's David Daley on TX's new gerrymandering scheme)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson reversed his call for full transparency regarding the release of the Epstein Files from the late pedophile, Jeffery Epstein, a sex-trafficker and friend of Donald Trump. Johnson announced he will recess the U.S. House until September to block a non-binding resolution calling for the release of the files. Texas GOP Gov. Abbott called a special session of the state legislature to redraw the state's heavily gerrymandered U.S. House maps to further disenfranchise voters and elect more Republicans. Redistricting expert and author, DAVID DALEY, of the nonprofit Fair Vote details the GOP plan to subvert democracy, what the Democratic Party can do about it, the impact on free and fair elections, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-johnsonadjourns_houseepstein_daviddaley-redistrictingtx_072225.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-johnsonadjourns_houseepstein_daviddaley-redistrictingtx_072225.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Epstein Files, environment, climate change, Speaker Mike Johnson, Congress, Jeffrey Epstein, U.S. House, Gov. Greg Abbott, David Daley, redistricting, gerrymandering, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:30:31 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/21/2025 (Not a Drill! Trump Gutting News Media, Press Freedoms from Right to Left, Public to Private)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  This is not some Orwellian dystopian future, it is now -- our wannabe-dictator president and Congressional Republicans are undermining free speech and press freedom. Donald Trump is systematically dismantling independent media, unlawfully shutting down Voice of America and its sister networks. Congressional Republicans, in an unprecedented vote, rescinded already-appropriated funding for public radio and TV stations across the country, including NPR and PBS, that serve rural Americans. CBS, hoping to gain administration approval for a merger, announced cancellation of the successful The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, a frequent critic of Trump. Trump sued the Wall Street Journal for its reporting on the Epstein Files. This a loud, blaring alarm that free speech and press freedom is under attack now. Callers weigh in.  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-fundingcutcpb-voa-cbssettlement-colbertfired_callers_072125.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:46</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, recission, public radio, NPR, PBS, Pacifica, Congress, Stephen Colbert, Jeffrey Epstein, CBS, tax cuts, Corporation for Pubic Broadcasting, disinformation, misinformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:05:39 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/18/2025 (Encore: 'Mass Shooter Subsidy'? Guest: Ryan Cooper of TAP on dumb, deadly stuff in Trump's new spending law)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 7-9-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  Climate chaos continues unabated this week. First it was record deadly floods in Central Texas, then record deadly floods in North Carolina, then deadly flash-flooding in New Mexico. Chicago was also hit with flash floods. But few outlets mentioned climate change. RYAN COOPER of the American Prospect explains a new analysis finding climate-fueled disasters cost the U.S. nearly a trillion dollars last year. Cooper also delves into the many negative impacts of the Trump/GOP 'senseless' tax cut bill that contains many under-reported absurdities, and also guts much of Joe Biden's historic climate and clean energy investments, harms the US economy, will trigger massive cuts to Medicare, and much more. Plus a fact-check of Trump's 'Cabinet Meeting Theatre', filled with ridiculous falsehoods on his massive spending bill, inflation, tariffs, energy, etc. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_trumpfactcheck-floodingnm_ryancooper-climatecosts-bizarrebudgetprovisions_071825.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_trumpfactcheck-floodingnm_ryancooper-climatecosts-bizarrebudgetprovisions_071825.mp3" length="55753462" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Texas, floods, environment, climate change, One Big Beautiful Bill, Congress, tax cuts, clean energy, Medicare, economy, China, climate action, Inflation Reduction Act, Biden, disinfo </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:01:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/17/2025 (CO Election Clerks Block White House/MAGA Attempt to Breach Voting Systems; And much more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Senate Republican majority assisted Donald Trump's fascistic lawlessness by approving a package to rescind $9 billion in federal spending previously approved through the bipartisan appropriations process, slashing funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting that will gut NPR and PBS stations, especially vital in rural areas. Trump's Justice Department fired Maurene Comey, prosecutor of the late Jeffrey Epstein's child sex trafficking case, and daughter of Trump's imagined enemy, James Comey. Senate Republicans blocked whistleblower testimony to ram through the nomination of Trump's controversial former personal attorney, Emil Bove, for a lifetime appointment to the federal bench. Republicans in Wyoming enacted a new voter suppression law. A GOP operative attempted to gain access to sensitive voting systems in ten states. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_cpbcuts-bovejudiciaryvote-citizenshipwy-failedvotingbreachco_071725.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_cpbcuts-bovejudiciaryvote-citizenshipwy-failedvotingbreachco_071725.mp3" length="55686879" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_cpbcuts-bovejudiciaryvote-citizenshipwy-failedvotingbreachco_071725.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, courts, environment, climate change, Emil Bove, corruption, US Senate, recission, voter suppression, voting rights, elections, Jeffrey Epstein, NPR, PBS, voting systems, voting machines, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:02:04 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/16/2025 ('Superman is the Story of America'. Guest: Prof. Nicholas Grossman of Univ. of IL)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  MAGA and Fox 'News' are attacking the new Superman movie as 'woke', apparently angered by the film's traditional portrayal of the iconic character as pro-kindness, pro-immigrant, pro-justice, anti-Nazi, and more. NICHOLAS GROSSMAN of the University of Illinois discusses his new article, 'Why MAGA Hates Superman,' the character's cultural significance as a symbol of American values, rightwing efforts to rewrite American history, and much more. Donald Trump and his supporters are falling out over the 'Epstein Files.' The rightwing supermajority on the US Supreme Court allowed the Trump Administration to fire tens of thousands of federal workers, gutting vital agencies. In Arizona, Adelita Grijalva, daughter of the late Rep. Raul Grivalva, won the Democratic primary in a special US House election to fill her father's seat. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-primaryresultsaz7_nicholasgrossman-foxwokesuperman_071625.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-primaryresultsaz7_nicholasgrossman-foxwokesuperman_071625.mp3" length="55818035" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-primaryresultsaz7_nicholasgrossman-foxwokesuperman_071625.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Supreme Court, Dept. of Education, Superman, culture wars, Fox News, Republicans, elections, Arizona, Raul Grijalva, Congress, woke, Jeffrey Epstein, MAGA, immigration, justice, values</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:38:51 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/15/2025 (Guest: Tax law Prof. Ellen Aprill on Trump IRS agreement to allow churches to endorse political candidates)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The new chief of tax policy at the Trump Internal Revenue Service is a longtime corporate lobbyist who has helped the ultra-rich and major corporations dodge taxes for decades. In a stunning court filing, the Trump IRS advocated for two churches to be allowed to explicitly endorse political candidates without losing their tax-exempt, nonprofit status.  Professor ELLEN APRILL, tax law expert at UCLA, explains the serious implications of the court filing, including dark money flooding politics via churches, even though the IRS hasn't yet allowed all houses of worship to endorse political candidates from the pulpit. Also today:  Democratic primary day in Arizona appears to be about generational change rather than ideology. Donald Trump's tariffs are increasing inflation, as predicted. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_inflation-kiesirs_ellenaprill-churchendorsementsirs_071525.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, IRS, non-profit, tax exempt status, tax policy, dark money, money in politics, courts, Republicans, climate, environment, Grand Canyon, Arizona, Ellen Aprill, organized religion</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:17:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/14/2025 (Republican, Independent Support for Immigrants Skyrockets Amid Trump's Crackdown; Callers ring in)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Americans who voted for Donald Trump because they supported his promise of mass deportation and detention don't like what it looks like in practice, with federal agents violently and indiscriminately rounding up hard-working, non-criminal members of their communities and detaining their U.S. citizen children for weeks. New polls show a striking surge of support for immigration, particularly among Republicans and Independents, and disapproval of Trump's policies. Catholic Church leaders have condemned the Trump Administration's tactics. A federal judge ordered ICE to halt raids and detentions in Southern California that are based on little more than appearance, language, accent or job location as a basis for arrest. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-immigrationsupportskyrockets-judgeblockssocalcrackdown_callersringin_071425.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:37</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, ICE, detention, immigration, mass deportation, polls, Catholic Church, courts, racial profiling, Republicans, Alex Padilla, Tom Homan, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:51:26 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/11/2025 (Encore: Texas Flooding Tragedy Was Both Predictable and Predicted)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 7-11-2025. On today's 'BradCast': The July Fourth holiday weekend brought grim news for the nation. The Republican-controlled Congress narrowly passed Donald Trump's big ugly budget bill that guts health care and food assistance for millions; super-sizes ICE into an army; kills landmark climate and clean energy investments that generated a U.S. manufacturing boom; and increases the national debt by $3 trillion, all to pay for a $4 trillion in tax cuts for the wealthy. In Central Texas, a record storm generated historic flash flooding that has killed more than 104 people. We detail the confirmed facts of this historic tragedy as the blame game is already underway, the accuracy of National Weather Service alerts amid steep staffing cuts, and much more as man-made climate change intensifies extreme weather disasters. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-gopbudget-healthcarecleanenergygutted-deadlyflashfloodstx_071125.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-gopbudget-healthcarecleanenergygutted-deadlyflashfloodstx_071125.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Texas floods, environment, cliomate change, ICE, tax cuts, One Big Beautiful Bill, healthcare, Medicaid, SNAP, Congress, National Weather Service, DOGE, national debt, Storm Chantal</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:19:28 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/10/2025 (Democracy is STILL Our Best Way Out of This Mess -- And Republicans Know It)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We are under a fascistic, authoritarian takeover of the United States, but our wannabe authoritarians also happen to be clowns and incompetent buffoons, and should be called out. Donald Trump marveled at the Liberian President's excellent English, uninformed that English is the official language of Liberia. DHS Sec. Kristi Noem made absurd, false claims about victims of the Maui Fires as a pretext for dismantling FEMA. Native American tribes challenge an appeals court ruling maintaining racially discriminatory, gerrymandered voting maps. Texas Gov. Greg Abbot (R) called a special state legislative session to order a rare, mid-decade redrawing of the state's voting maps in order to reduce minority voter participation. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_trumpasbestos-noemfema-8thcircuitvra-abbottredistricttx_071025.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_trumpasbestos-noemfema-8thcircuitvra-abbottredistricttx_071025.mp3" length="55686751" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_trumpasbestos-noemfema-8thcircuitvra-abbottredistricttx_071025.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, FEMA, Maui Fires, Kristi Noem, Liberia, environment, climate change, Native Americans, elections, voting rights, voter suppression, gerrymandering, Texas, courts, disinformation, asbestos</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:04:37 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/9/2025 ('Mass Shooter Subsidy'? Guest: Ryan Cooper of TAP on dumb, deadly stuff in Trump's new spending law)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Climate chaos continues unabated this week. First it was record deadly floods in Central Texas, then record deadly floods in North Carolina, then deadly flash-flooding in New Mexico. Chicago was also hit with flash floods. But few outlets mentioned climate change. RYAN COOPER of the American Prospect explains a new analysis finding climate-fueled disasters cost the U.S. nearly a trillion dollars last year. Cooper also delves into the many negative impacts of the Trump/GOP 'senseless' tax cut bill that contains many under-reported absurdities, and also guts much of Joe Biden's historic climate and clean energy investments, harms the US economy, will trigger massive cuts to Medicare, and much more. Plus a fact-check of Trump's 'Cabinet Meeting Theatre', filled with ridiculous falsehoods on his massive spending bill, inflation, tariffs, energy, etc. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpfactcheck-floodingnm_ryancooper-climatecosts-bizarrebudgetprovisions_070925.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpfactcheck-floodingnm_ryancooper-climatecosts-bizarrebudgetprovisions_070925.mp3" length="55686857" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpfactcheck-floodingnm_ryancooper-climatecosts-bizarrebudgetprovisions_070925.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Texas, floods, environment, climate change, One Big Beautiful Bill, Congress, tax cuts, clean energy, Medicare, economy, China, climate action, Inflation Reduction Act, Biden, Ryan Cooper</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:44:53 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/8/2025 (Guest: TPM's Josh Kovensky on Trump supersizing ICE, mass detentions, militarization)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Trump EPA chief Lee Zeldin placed 140 staffers on leave for signing a letter detailing concerns that the agency is undermining scientific facts and the agency's mission.  The corrupted rightwing U.S. Supreme Court supermajority allowed Donald Trump to move ahead with mass firings at critical federal agencies, subverting Congress' authority.  Federal ICE agents swarmed a nearly empty Los Angeles park in a performative intimidation stunt. Investigative journalist JOSH KOVENSKY of Talking Points Memo explains how the Trump/GOP budget-busting bill supersizes ICE's budget to expand its power across the U.S., the ongoing threat of increased militarization, and  what it means going forward for Americans' civil liberties. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-epaworkersonleave-scotusmasslayoffs_joshkovensky-supersizedice_070825.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-epaworkersonleave-scotusmasslayoffs_joshkovensky-supersizedice_070825.mp3" length="55737329" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-epaworkersonleave-scotusmasslayoffs_joshkovensky-supersizedice_070825.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Texas floods, environment, climate change, ICE, One Big Beautiful Bill, mass layoffs, Supreme Court, civil liberties, Congress, EPA, resistance, Los Angeles, militarization, immigration, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:07:06 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/7/2025 (Texas Flooding Tragedy Was Both Predictable and Predicted)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The July Fourth holiday weekend brought grim news for the nation. The Republican-controlled Congress narrowly passed Donald Trump's big ugly budget bill that guts health care and food assistance for millions; super-sizes ICE into an army; kills landmark climate and clean energy investments that generated a U.S. manufacturing boom; and increases the national debt by $3 trillion, all to pay for a $4 trillion in tax cuts for the wealthy. In Central Texas, a record storm generated historic flash flooding that has killed more than 104 people. We detail the confirmed facts of this historic tragedy as the blame game is already underway, the accuracy of National Weather Service alerts amid steep staffing cuts, and much more as man-made climate change intensifies extreme weather disasters. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gopbudget-healthcarecleanenergygutted-deadlyflashfloodstx_070725.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gopbudget-healthcarecleanenergygutted-deadlyflashfloodstx_070725.mp3" length="56006931" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gopbudget-healthcarecleanenergygutted-deadlyflashfloodstx_070725.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Texas floods, environment, cliomate change, ICE, tax cuts, One Big Beautiful Bill, healthcare, SNAP, Congress, National Weather Service, DOGE, national debt, clean energy, extreme weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:22:59 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/26/2025 (Encore: Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast' on the politics of NYC's Mayoral primary, Trump bombing Iran, more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 6-26-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  We wrap up another absurdly overstuffed news week, on another absurdly busy news day, with OG bloggers HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and 'DRIFTGLASS' of the 'Professional Left Podcast' to discuss as much of the insanity as we can stuff into an hour. We tackle Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's upset victory over disgraced former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic mayoral primary in NYC, which triggered racist attacks from Republicans, and the potential for 'generational change' in the Democratic Party. We delve into Donald Trump's bombing of Iran, his ICE assaults on undocumented workers, the Trump/GOP massive tax cut bill that steals trillions from the poor to give to the rich, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-mamdanidemsnyc-trumpiran-obbb-icemigrantterror_070425.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:32</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, elections, New York City, Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, environment, cliomate change, ICE, immigration, racism, tax cuts, One Big Beautiful Bill, progressives, healthcare, Medicaid, SNAP,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:24:05 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/3/2025 (Encore: 'The Nation's John Nichols on Zohran Mandani's NYC Democratic mayoral primary win)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 6-25-2-025. On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump's and Congressional Republicans' massive, deficit-exploding budget reconciliation bill remains wildly unpopular with the public. It adds $3 trillion to the national debt while gutting healthcare, food assistance, clean energy, and more to fund $4 trillion in tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations. The Senate Parliamentarian rejected some items on Republicans' wish list, including a massive auction of public lands. The Trump Administration moved to repeal the landmark 'Roadless Rule' protecting our national forests. In New York City's Democratic mayoral primary, progressive Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani won a huge victory over disgraced former Governor Andrew Cuomo. The Nation's JOHN NICHOLS discusses Mamdani's campaign and stunning win, what it means for the Big Apple, and potential lessons for the Democratic Party and progressive politics going forward. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-budgetbillparliamentariancuts_johnnichols-mamdaninycprimaryresults_070325.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-budgetbillparliamentariancuts_johnnichols-mamdaninycprimaryresults_070325.mp3" length="55686914" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-budgetbillparliamentariancuts_johnnichols-mamdaninycprimaryresults_070325.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, elections, Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, Brad Lander, environment, public lands, Roadless Rule, deficit, Medicaid, tax cuts, Big Beautiful Bill, John Nichols, Medicare, SNAP, deficit</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:52:16 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/2/2025 (Encore: Dr. Brooke Nichols on More Than 300,000 Dead Since Musk, Trump Shutdown of USAID)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 6-4-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects that Donald Trump's and Congressional Republicans' massive budget bill would increase the deficit by $2.4 trillion and cut off health care and food nutrition for up to 14 million low-income Americans, all to pay for huge tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations. So naturally the Trump White House and GOP attacked the CBO. Conservative columnist David Brooks compared Elon Musk to genocidal dictators over the 300,000 people who have died globally since Musk's DOGE dismantled the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Dr. BROOKE NICHOLS of Boston University explains her meticulous database documenting the stunning tally of preventable deaths around the world caused by Trump's foreign aid shutdown, how it harms Americans here at home, the 'broken trust' the U.S. is now facing with other nations, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_bigbeautifulcbolie_brookenichols-usaidshutdown-impactcounter_070225.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_bigbeautifulcbolie_brookenichols-usaidshutdown-impactcounter_070225.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, fascism, authoritarianism, DOGE, Elon Musk, US AID, Congressional Budget Office, foreign aid, budget bill, Congress, deficit, SNAP, health care, food assistance, Medicaid, David Brooks, genocide, Dr. Brooke Nichols, health</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:03:07 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/1/2025 (Encore: 'Anti-War' Trump Attacks a Iran on false WMD claims; Guest: Rolling Stone's Andrew Perez)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 6-23-2025. On today's 'BradCast': Donald Trump ordered missile strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, but his administration has offered no actual evidence to suggest that Iran was even close to building a nuclear weapon, the pretext for Saturday's attack. The situation is disturbingly similar to the last time a Republican president entangled the U.S. in a 'Forever War' in the Middle East based on known lies about 'weapons of mass destruction.' Iran retaliated with a targeted attack on a US air base in Qatar. ANDREW PEREZ of Rolling Stone discusses his new reporting on the dearth of evidence to justify the administration's strikes on Iran, Trump's sudden decision to bomb Iran while trying to negotiate a new nuclear deal with them, and much more. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumpbombsiran_andrewperez-nonewintel_callers_070125.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumpbombsiran_andrewperez-nonewintel_callers_070125.mp3" length="55729953" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumpbombsiran_andrewperez-nonewintel_callers_070125.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, war, Iraq War, WMDs, nuclear weapons, Iran, Israel, Andrew Perez, intelligence community, Tulsi Gabbard, forever wars, Rolling Stone, Iran nuclear deal, Obama, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:25:01 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/30/2025 (Encore: Former WH budget adviser Bobby Kogan on the deadly Trump/GOP big, bad budget bill)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 6-19-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate released their draft of Donald Trump's so-called 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' which calls for deep cuts to Medicaid and SNAP food assistance for millions of low-income and disabled Americans, and guts clean energy incentives for households and businesses, to pay for a $4 trillion tax cut for the richest Americans -- all while increasing the national debt by $3 trillion. BOBBY KOGAN, former Biden-Harris White House budget advisor, explains the many negative impacts of the Republicans' reverse Robin Hood bill, and actions to help stop it from passing. Trump's travel ban from 19 countries is preventing sick children from receiving life-saving medical care. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_bobbykogan-senatebudgetbillcuts_medicalresidentsblocked_063025.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_bobbykogan-senatebudgetbillcuts_medicalresidentsblocked_063025.mp3" length="55507048" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_bobbykogan-senatebudgetbillcuts_medicalresidentsblocked_063025.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:49</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, fascism, authoritarianism, environment, climate change, Medicaid, SNAP, food assistance, poverty, travel ban, healthcare, tax cuts, big beautiful bill, Democrats, rightwing extremism, clean energy, Inflation Reduction Act, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:29:47 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/27/2025 (Encore: David Gilbert of WIRED on Trump demand for ethnic cleansing in U.S)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 6-17-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump said he will not call Minnesota's Democratic Gov. Tim Walz after the political assassination of a Democratic state lawmaker by a far-right Trump supporter. A federal jury found 2020 election denier MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell liable for defaming a voting system company executive. California State Bar panel backed ruling stripping Trump attorney John Eastman of his law license over plot to steal the 2020 election. Federal agents roughed up New York City Comptroller Brad Lander for attempting to help a migrant at court. WIRED journalist DAVID GILBERT explains the U.S. State Department's restructuring plan and its disturbing new 'Office of Remigration,' a sinister far-right codeword for 'ethnic cleansing' that would force immigrant U.S. citizens to return to their original countries, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumpwalz-lindellliable-eastmandisbarred-landerarrestnyc_davidgilbert-remigration_062725.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:24</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, fascism, authoritarianism, civil liberties, Brad Lander, immigration, remigration, ethnic cleansing, Mike Lindell, John Eastman, accountability, rightwing extremism, Minnesota, political violence, Melissa Hortman, Tim Walz</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:32:51 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/26/2025 (Guests: Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast' on the politics of NYC's Mayoral primary, Trump bombing Iran, and more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We wrap up another absurdly overstuffed news week, on another absurdly busy news day, with OG bloggers HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and 'DRIFTGLASS' of the 'Professional Left Podcast' to discuss as much of the insanity as we can stuff into an hour. We tackle Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's upset victory over disgraced former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic mayoral primary in NYC, that triggered surge of racist attacks from Republicans, and potential  'generational change' in the Democratic Party. We delve into Donald Trump's bombing of Iran, his ICE assaults on undocumented workers, the Trump/GOP massive tax cut bill that steals trillions from the poor to give to the rich, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-mamdanidemsnyc-trumpiran-obbb-icemigrantterror_062625.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:27</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, elections, New York City, Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, environment, cliomate change, ICE, immigration, racism, tax cuts, One Big Beautiful Bill, progressives, healthcare, Medicaid, SNAP,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:43:43 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/25/2025 (Guest: 'The Nation's John Nichols on Zohran Mandani's NYC Democratic mayoral primary win)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump's and Congressional Republicans' massive, deficit-exploding budget reconciliation bill remains wildly unpopular with the public. It adds $3 trillion to the national debt while gutting healthcare, food assistance, clean energy, and more to fund $4 trillion in tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations. The Senate Parliamentarian rejected some items on Republicans' wish list, including a massive auction of public lands. The Trump Administration moved to repeal the landmark 'roadless rule' protecting our national forests. In New York City's Democratic mayoral primary, progressive Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani won a huge victory over disgraced former Governor Andrew Cuomo. The Nation's JOHN NICHOLS discusses Mamdani's campaign and stunning win, what it means for the Big Apple, and potential lessons for the Democratic Party and progressive politics going forward. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-budgetbillparliamentariancuts_johnnichols-mamdaninycprimaryresults_062425.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, elections, New York, Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, Brad Lander, public lands, Roadless Rule, deficit, national debt, tax cuts, One Big Beautiful Bill, John Nichols, healthcare, Medicaid, SNAP, Senate,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:05:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/24/2025 (Authoritarianism Underway -- But We're Still Here to Fight It; RCV in NYC Mayoral election)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt absurdly declared that Donald Trump invented the motto, 'peace through strength.' Trump's bombing of Iran's nuclear sites did not 'obliterate' them, and Israel immediately violated his cease-fire order. Fossil fuel-intensified heat dome broils the country. Ranked Choice Voting is wildly complex and will be used in the NYC mayoral primary. Corrupt rightwing US Supreme Court supermajority cruelly allowed Trump to continue violating due process and endanger migrants by deporting them to third countries. America has not quite descended into full-blown authoritarianism, thanks to the free press. But we are close to it, as evidenced by the masked and armed federal goons who violently arrested the father of three Marines for deportation, and then lied about it. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpiran-nycmayorrcv-scotusimmigration-narcisobarranco_062425.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, war, nuclear weapons, ceasefire, Iran, Israel, elections, New York City, Ranked Choice Voting, environment, climate change, Supreme Court, immigration, human rights, due process</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:21:03 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/23/2025 ('Anti-War' Trump Attacks a Iran on false WMD claims; Guest: Rolling Stone's Andrew Perez)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump ordered missile strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, but his administration has offered no actual evidence to suggest that Iran was even close to building a nuclear weapon, the pretext for Saturday's attack. The situation is disturbingly similar to the last time a Republican president entangled the U.S. in a 'Forever War' in the Middle East based on known lies about 'weapons of mass destruction.' Iran retaliated with a targeted attack on a US air base in Qatar. ANDREW PEREZ of Rolling Stone discusses his new reporting on the dearth of evidence to justify the administration's strikes on Iran, Trump's sudden decision to bomb Iran while trying to negotiate a new nuclear deal with them, and much more. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpbombsiran_andrewperez-nonewintel_callers_062325.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:54</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, war, Iraq War, WMDs, nuclear weapons, Iran, Israel, Andrew Perez, intelligence community, Tulsi Gabbard, forever wars, Rolling Stone, Iran nuclear deal, Obama, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:56:39 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/20/2025 (Encore: Heather Digby Parton and 'Driftglass' on Trump deployment of troops in L.A.)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original airdate 6-11-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  In six state legislative special elections in three states on Tuesday, Democrats overperformed expectations in five, strongly outpacing their 2024 results. Democratic US Rep. Mikey Sherrill will face Donald Trump-backed MAGA Republican Jack Ciatterelli for the New Jersey governor's seat. California Gov. Gavin Newsom in a speech excoriated Trump's federalization of the state's National Guard troops, describing the tactics as 'authoritarian' and 'dictatorial', and warned that Trump is now waging war on democracy and the Constitution itself. Salon columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON and 'DRIFTGLASS', of the 'Professional Left Podcast,' discuss Trump's dumb, dangerous incitement of violence, where all this is headed, and much more, bringing context, history, and hilarity to these disturbing developments. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_primarynj-specialelectionsok-fl-ma_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-troopsinla_062025.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, ICE, Los Angeles, California, protest, National Guard, Gov. Gavin Newsom, elections, public safety, immigration, Insurrection Act, authoritarianism, incitement, Mikey Sherill, L.A. riots, US Supreme Court,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:17:30 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/19/2025 ('More Extreme' -- Guest: Former WH budget adviser Bobby Kogan on the deadly Trump/GOP big, bad budget bill)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate released their draft of Donald Trump's so-called 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' which calls for deep cuts to Medicaid and SNAP food assistance for millions of low-income and disabled Americans, and guts clean energy incentives for households and businesses, to pay for a $4 trillion tax cut for the richest Americans -- all while increasing the national debt by $3 trillion. BOBBY KOGAN, former Biden-Harris White House budget advisor, explains the many negative impacts of the Republicans' reverse Robin Hood bill, and actions to help stop it from passing. Trump's travel ban from 19 countries is preventing sick children from receiving life-saving medical care. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_bobbykogan-senatebudgetbillcuts_medicalresidentsblocked_061925.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, fascism, authoritarianism, environment, climate change, Medicaid, SNAP, food assistance, poverty, travel ban, healthcare, tax cuts, big beautiful bill, Democrats, Bobby Kogan, clean energy, Inflation Reduction Act, energy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 18:47:10 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/18/2025 (MAGA Civil War Over Trump and Iran; SCOTUS upholds ban on medical care for trans kids)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Tucker Carlson hilariously destroyed Ted Cruz over Donald Trump's threats to fully join Israel's military attack on Iran, part of an erupting MAGA civil war that has exposed that Trump was never an 'anti-war' candidate. In a cruel ruling, the corrupted rightwing supermajority on the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's ban on medically prescribed gender-affirming care for trans minors, underscoring that Republicans don't give a damn about parental rights or Big Government coming between doctors and their patients. New polls show that a growing majority of the public opposes the Trump/GOP 'big beautiful bill,' which guts healthcare, food assistance, Medicaid and much more to pay for $4 trillion tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-magawartrumpiran-transbanscotus-unpopulargopbudgetbill_061825.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, fascism, authoritarianism, Iran, Israel, war, anti-war, Supreme Court, LGBTQ, trans rights, gender-affirming care, budget bill, Democrats, Big Beautiful Bill, Medicaid, food assistance, parental rights, tax cuts, MAGA</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:46:13 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/17/2025 (Guest: David Gilbert of WIRED on Trump demand for ethnic cleansing in U.S)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump said he will not call Minnesota's Democratic Gov. Tim Walz after the political assassination of a Democratic state lawmaker by a far-right Trump supporter. A federal jury found 2020 election denier MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell liable for defaming a voting system company executive. California State Bar panel backed ruling stripping Trump attorney John Eastman of his law license over plot to steal the 2020 election. Federal agents roughed up New York City Comptroller Brad Lander for attempting to help a migrant at court. WIRED journalist DAVID GILBERT explains the U.S. State Department's restructuring plan and its disturbing new 'Office of Remigration,' a sinister far-right codeword for 'ethnic cleansing' that would force immigrant U.S. citizens to return to their original countries, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpwalz-lindellliable-eastmandisbarred-landerarrestnyc_davidgilbert-remigration_061725.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpwalz-lindellliable-eastmandisbarred-landerarrestnyc_davidgilbert-remigration_061725.mp3" length="55994409" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, fascism, authoritarianism, civil liberties, Brad Lander, immigration, remigration, ethnic cleansing, Mike Lindell, John Eastman, accountability, assassination, rightwing extremism, Minnesota, political violence, David Gilbert</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 19:20:29 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/16/2025 (Last Weekend Today: Massive 'No Kings' Protests; Trump's Military Parade Flops; Assassination by Trumper in MN)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It was a bizarre split screen of news over the weekend as some five million Americans attended boisterous, joyful, and largely peaceful 'No Kings' anti-Trump and anti-ICE demonstrations. At the same time, Donald Trump threw a sparsely-attended, authoritarian-style birthday parade for himself using the U.S. military. Israel unleashed a full-scale attack against Iran, complicating Trump's efforts to reconstruct a successor to Obama's successful nuclear deal with Iran (which Trump stupidly tore up). Israel's new war forced the administration to recall Voice of America journalists and Iran experts who had been foolishly, unlawfully furloughed. Police captured a long-time Trump supporter who assassinated the top Democratic state lawmaker in Minnesota's House of Representative and her husband, and gravely wounded another lawmaker on Saturday. Callers weigh in and share their experiences at the 'No Kings' protests. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_assassinationmn-israeliran-trumparmyparadedc-nokingsprotests_callers_061625.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_assassinationmn-israeliran-trumparmyparadedc-nokingsprotests_callers_061625.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, fascism, authoritarianism, No Kings, protest, civil liberties, free speech, ICE, Israel, Iran, war, Los Angeles, military, nuclear deal, assassination, rightwing extremism, Minnesota, political violence, Melissa Hortman, Walz</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:40:51 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/13/2025 (Encore: 'Jesus Weeps' at the 'MAGA Murder Budget')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 6-5-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  The Lincoln Project unleashed a killer 60-second ad against the Trump/Republican 'MAGA Murder Budget.'  A Democratic 'landslide' in a South Carolina statehouse special election offers potentially good news for people opposed to authoritarianism in the year ahead. The US Supreme Court issued a rare unanimous ruling upholding a Catholic charity's tax-exempt status. The independent National Catholic Reporter media outlet excoriated Congressional Republicans' massive, deficit-exploding budget bill and its brutal cuts that punish the poorest Americans to profit the richest. Newark Mayor Raz Baracka sued Alina Habba, acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, for malicious prosecution.  More than 130 bipartisan, retired judges filed an amicus brief criticizing the Trump Justice Department's arrest of a Wisconsin state judge for undermining judicial immunity. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-demlandslidesc-catholiccharityscotus-trumpbillncr-barakaduganarrests_061325.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-demlandslidesc-catholiccharityscotus-trumpbillncr-barakaduganarrests_061325.mp3" length="55597867" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:55</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, fascism, authoritarianism, environment, climate change, economy, poverty, Medicare, Medicaid, religion, Supreme Court, budget bill, Congress, Alina Habba, Ras Baracka, judicial immunity, elections, deficit, public health, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:20:04 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/12/2025 (And Then They Came for the U.S. Senators: New American 'police state' expands)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) was forcibly arrested and handcuffed when he peacefully tried to ask a question of Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem during a press briefing on authoritarian ICE immigration raids in Los Angeles. New polls show that strong majorities of voters disapprove of Donald Trump's actions on every front, including immigration, the economy, his massive bill to gut Medicaid, and more. Trump's chaotic federalization of the National Guard in California has failed to ensure soldiers are paid, housed, or fed. ICE expands the Trump Police State to small towns. Trump and Republicans kill off California's clean air and clean car rules. Plus Randy Rainbow's hilarious new satirical song and Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-padillahandcuffed-trumpqpoll-natguardla-secretpolicema-trumpnixcarstandardsca_gnr1500_061225.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:39</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:36:46 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/11/2025 (Guests: Heather Digby Parton and 'Driftglass' on Trump deployment of troops in L.A.)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In six state legislative special elections in three states on Tuesday, Democrats outpaced expectations in five, over-performing their 2024 results. Democratic US Rep. Mikey Sherrill will face Donald Trump-backed MAGA Republican Jack Ciatterelli for the New Jersey governor's seat. California Gov. Gavin Newsom in a speech excoriated Trump's federalization of the state's National Guard troops, describing the tactics as 'authoritarian' and 'dictatorial', and warned that Trump is now waging war on democracy and the Constitution itself. Salon columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON and 'DRIFTGLASS', of the 'Professional Left Podcast,' discuss Trump's dumb, dangerous incitement of violence, where all this is headed, and much more, bringing context, history, and hilarity to these disturbing developments. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_primarynj-specialelectionsok-fl-ma_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-troopsinla_061125.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, ICE, Los Angeles, California, protest, National Guard, Gov. Gavin Newsom, elections, public safety, immigration, Insurrection Act, authoritarianism, incitement, Mikey Sherill, L.A. riots, US Supreme Court,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:05:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/10/2025 (Team Trump Inciting Violence and State of Fear in City of Angels, Elsewhere)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Team Trump is attempting to distract from the many failures of the Administration and escalate tensions and fear by deploying military assets to Los Angeles to crack down on largely peaceful protests against ICE roundups of migrants. Trump DHS Sec. Kristi Noem urged Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth to require troops to participate in arrests and detentions, an apparent violation of the law. Protests against the administration's fascist tactics are expanding coast to coast. US Attorney General Pam Bondi's brother lost his election to lead the D.C. Bar Association. The US Supreme Court halted a GOP attempt to disenfranchise PA voters. MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell's trial for defaming a voting machine company employee is underway. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpthreatensinsurrectionactla-bradbondiloss-lindellcoomertrial_061025.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpthreatensinsurrectionactla-bradbondiloss-lindellcoomertrial_061025.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, ICE, Los Angeles, protest, Gavin Newsom, environment, elections, climate change, immigration, Insurrection Act, authoritarianism, Mike Lindell, Pam Bondi, US Supreme Court, voting rights, Noem </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:02:34 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/9/2025 (Trump unlawfully federalizes CA National Guard to distract from his own ongoing failures)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We set the record straight on what is actually happening in Los Angeles, where relatively minor, peaceful weekend demonstrations against Donald Trump's new ICE quotas for arresting migrants are not 'riots,' despite cable TV or social media coverage. Trump is grabbing attention and abusing his authority again, by unlawfully federalizing the California National Guard without the approval of CA Gov. Gavin Newsom. The governor called the actions 'purposely inflammatory, 'trying to incite violence,' and the state is suing to stop it. Trump's weekend declaration is a power grab, claiming the authority to deploy federal troops in violation of the Posse Comitatus Act ANYWHERE in the country. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-iceprotestsla-trumpdeploysguardmarines-newsompunchesback_060925.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-iceprotestsla-trumpdeploysguardmarines-newsompunchesback_060925.mp3" length="55254140" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-iceprotestsla-trumpdeploysguardmarines-newsompunchesback_060925.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:33</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, ICE, Los Angeles, California, protest, National Guard, Gov. Gavin Newsom, Mayor Karen Bass, public safety, immigration, authoritarianism, disinformation, misinformation, January 6, Posse Comitatus, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:50:02 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/6/2025 (Encore: Legal journo Chris Geidner on SCOTUS ignoring its own precedents)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 6-6-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  In Boulder, CO, a man was charged with federal hate crimes after he used a makeshift flamethrower to attack a demonstration in support of hostages held by Hamas. Dozens of Palestinians were killed near a Gaza aid distribution center, in an attack attributed to the Israeli military. Ukraine launched a massive drone attack that damaged military targets deep inside Russia, after weeks of Russia's deadly, long-range attacks in Ukraine. The rightwing US Supreme Court declined to hear lawsuits seeking to overturn state laws banning military-style weapons. But the far-right majority overturned its own precedent to allow the Trump Administration to end protected status for half a million refugees from several countries, even while litigation continues. Veteran legal journalist CHRIS GEIDNER of Law Dork explains how the activist rightwingers on SCOTUS are twisting law and precedent to achieve their desired political outcome. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-terrorattackboulder-aidattackgaza-ukrainedroneattack_chrisgeidner-scotusprecedent_060625.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-terrorattackboulder-aidattackgaza-ukrainedroneattack_chrisgeidner-scotusprecedent_060625.mp3" length="56109067" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-terrorattackboulder-aidattackgaza-ukrainedroneattack_chrisgeidner-scotusprecedent_060625.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:26</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, courts, US Supreme Court, immigration, Temporary Protected Status, gun laws, authoritarianism, Gaza, Israel, Russia, Ukraine, drones, war, transgender, domestic terrorism, Palestine, assault weapons ban</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:15:25 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/5/2025 ('Jesus Weeps' at the 'MAGA Murder Budget')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Lincoln Project unleashed a killer 60-second ad against the Trump/Republican 'MAGA Murder Budget.'  A Democratic 'landslide' in a South Carolina statehouse special election offers potentially good news for people opposed to authoritarianism in the year ahead. The US Supreme Court issued a rare unanimous ruling upholding a Catholic charity's tax-exempt status. The independent National Catholic Reporter media outlet excoriated Congressional Republicans' massive, deficit-exploding budget bill and its brutal cuts that punish the poorest Americans to profit the richest. Newark Mayor Raz Baracka sued Alina Habba, acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, for malicious prosecution.  More than 130 bipartisan, retired judges filed an amicus brief criticizing the Trump Justice Department's arrest of a Wisconsin state judge for undermining judicial immunity. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-demlandslidesc-catholiccharityscotus-trumpbillncr-barakaduganarrests_060525.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-demlandslidesc-catholiccharityscotus-trumpbillncr-barakaduganarrests_060525.mp3" length="55528129" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-demlandslidesc-catholiccharityscotus-trumpbillncr-barakaduganarrests_060525.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:50</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, fascism, authoritarianism, environment, climate change, economy, poverty, Medicare, Medicaid, religion, Supreme Court, budget bill, Congress, Alina Habba, Ras Baracka, judicial immunity, elections, deficit, public health, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:54:05 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/4/2025 (Guest: Dr. Brooke Nichols on More Than 300,000 Dead Since Musk, Trump Shutdown of USAID)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects that Donald Trump's and Congressional Republicans' massive budget bill would increase the deficit by $2.4 trillion and cut off health care and food nutrition for up to 14 million low-income Americans, all to pay for huge tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations. So naturally the Trump White House and GOP attacked the CBO. Conservative columnist David Brooks compared Elon Musk to genocidal dictators over the 300,000 people who have died globally since Musk's DOGE dismantled the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Dr. BROOKE NICHOLS of Boston University explains her meticulous database documenting the stunning tally of preventable deaths around the world caused by Trump's foreign aid shutdown, how it harms Americans here at home, the 'broken trust' the U.S. is now facing with other nations, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_bigbeautifulcbolie_brookenichols-usaidshutdown-impactcounter_060425.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_bigbeautifulcbolie_brookenichols-usaidshutdown-impactcounter_060425.mp3" length="55686877" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_bigbeautifulcbolie_brookenichols-usaidshutdown-impactcounter_060425.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, fascism, authoritarianism, DOGE, Elon Musk, US AID, Congressional Budget Office, foreign aid, budget bill, Congress, deficit, SNAP, health care, food assistance, Medicaid, David Brooks, Dr. Brooke Nichols, public health, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:12:59 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/3/2025 (Storm Warnings: Degraded forecasts, FEMA troubles, Musk v. Trump, Election news)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Storm clouds continue to gather, with fewer federal scientists to alert us about what is coming. Veteran meteorologist John Morales warns that deep cuts to the nation's science and weather agencies are degrading the quality of forecasts. Donald Trump's new, inexperienced acting director of FEMA is not prepared for hurricane season. Don't fall for Elon Musk's performative attack on Trump's massive budget bill. Voters in Poland very narrowly elected a rightwing nationalist candidate for president. The Netherland's far-right party leader, Geert Wilders, quit the governing coalition over not-cruel-enough immigration policies, triggering a governance crisis. South Korean voters elected a liberal party presidential candidate months after rightwing leader's attempted coup. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_musklies-moralesweatherwarning-femachief-electionspoland-netherlands-sk_060325.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_musklies-moralesweatherwarning-femachief-electionspoland-netherlands-sk_060325.mp3" length="55686804" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_musklies-moralesweatherwarning-femachief-electionspoland-netherlands-sk_060325.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, fascism, authoritarianism, Poland, elections, South Korea, climate change, environment, NOAA, science, FEMA, National Weather Service, extreme weather, John Morales, Elon Musk, Geert Wilders, The Netherlands, hurricanes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:37:47 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/2/2025 (Guest: Legal journo Chris Geidner on SCOTUS ignoring its own precedents)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In Boulder, CO, a man was charged with federal hate crimes after he used a makeshift flamethrower to attack a demonstration in support of hostages held by Hamas. Dozens of Palestinians were killed near a Gaza aid distribution center, in an attack attributed to the Israeli military. Ukraine launched a massive drone attack that damaged military targets deep inside Russia, after weeks of Russia's deadly, long-range attacks in Ukraine. The rightwing US Supreme Court declined to hear lawsuits seeking to overturn state laws banning military-style weapons. But the far-right majority overturned its own precedent to allow the Trump Administration to end protected status for half a million refugees from several countries, even while litigation continues. Veteran legal journalist CHRIS GEIDNER of Law Dork explains how the activist rightwingers on SCOTUS are twisting law and precedent to achieve their desired political outcome. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-terrorattackboulder-aidattackgaza-ukrainedroneattack_chrisgeidner-scotusprecedent_060225.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-terrorattackboulder-aidattackgaza-ukrainedroneattack_chrisgeidner-scotusprecedent_060225.mp3" length="56042575" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-terrorattackboulder-aidattackgaza-ukrainedroneattack_chrisgeidner-scotusprecedent_060225.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:22</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, courts, US Supreme Court, immigration, Temporary Protected Status, gun laws, authoritarianism, Gaza, Israel, Russia, Ukraine, drones, war, transgender, domestic terrorism, Palestine, assault weapons ban</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:57:55 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/30/2025 (Encore: Climate scientist Dr. Peter Gleick on impacts of Trump science 'censorship' on national security)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 5-21-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Administration blatantly defied court orders prohibiting the deportation of migrants to third countries they are not from. Newly uncovered documents reveal that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's chief of staff worked to manipulate the conclusions of a national intelligence analysis that contradicted Donald Trump's lies about Venezuelan migrants, which were used to justify his unlawful invocation of the Alien Enemies Act. A new investigative report also debunked the Trump Administration's false claims that the deported Venezuelans were criminals. Climate scientist DR. PETER GLEICK explains how the climate crisis threatens national and global security, the Trump Administration's censoring of science and environmental threats, the scientists working to preserve publicly-funded scientific data, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_immigrationboondoggles_petergleick-climatenatsecthreat_053025.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_immigrationboondoggles_petergleick-climatenatsecthreat_053025.mp3" length="56070207" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_immigrationboondoggles_petergleick-climatenatsecthreat_053025.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:24</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, democracy, fascism, courts, climate change, environment, national security, US military, immigration, intelligence community, due process, Constitution, authoritarianism, Gabbard, Alien Enemies Act, Gleick</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 12:06:12 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/29/2025 (Encore: Constitutional law expert Justin Levitt on court ruling blocking use of Voting Rights Act by voters)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 5-19-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  At a UK concert, rock legend Bruce Springsteen sounded the alarm about attacks on democracy in America and around the world, calling on everyone to 'raise your voices against authoritarianism,' which triggered a Donald Trump freakout on social media. In Romania's presidential election, a centrist candidate soundly defeated a far-right Trump clone who, like Trump, is baselessly claiming 'fraud.' Congressional Republicans advance massive deficit-exploding bill that drastically cuts health care and nutrition assistance for the poor to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy. The corrupted U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked Trump from restarting deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.  JUSTIN LEVITT of Loyola University Law School explains a terrible, troubling new appeals court ruling that has effectively eliminated the ability to challenge racially discriminatory election laws under the Voting Rights Act, what happens next, and what can be done to defend and restore voting rights. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_springsteenuk-electionresultsromania-scotusaea_levitt-vra_052925.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_springsteenuk-electionresultsromania-scotusaea_levitt-vra_052925.mp3" length="55538050" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_springsteenuk-electionresultsromania-scotusaea_levitt-vra_052925.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:51</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Bruce Springsteen, democracy, elections, Romania, fascism, courts, Voting Rights Act, voter suppression, racial discrimination, Supreme Court, Justice Department, Congress, Constitution, authoritarianism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 15:05:55 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/28/2025 (Encore: 'A World of Tyrants, Bribes and Influence' with Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 5-22-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  A federal judge excoriated the Trump Adminstration for indicting and then withdrawing bogus charges against Newark Mayor Ras Baracka (D). House Republicans rammed through a deficit-exploding bill that will slash both Medicare and Medicaid by more than a trillion dollars to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy, belying Donald Trump's empty promises that he would never cut the vital, popular programs. Salon columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON and the notorious 'DRIFTGLASS' of the 'Professional Left Podcast' join us to discuss the Trump Regime's ongoing horrors, errors, and blatant authoritarian violations of court orders, the Constitution, common sense, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report,' before we stand down for the Memorial Day holiday week. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-healthcarecuts-filibuster-fascism-qatar-tapper_052825.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-healthcarecuts-filibuster-fascism-qatar-tapper_052825.mp3" length="55973656" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-healthcarecuts-filibuster-fascism-qatar-tapper_052825.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, democracy, fascism, courts, climate change, environment, immigration, due process, Constitution, authoritarianism, Medicare, Medicaid, Congress, Republicans, deficit, tax cut, budget, Biden, Jake Tapper, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 10:59:17 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/27/2025 (Encore: Randall D. Eliason, former DOJ official, on Qatar's $400m plane gift to Trump)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 5-14-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  In Omaha, Nebraska, Democrat John Ewing, Jr. defeated an incumbent Republican to become the city's first Black mayor. In Texas' school board elections, voters kicked out book-banning, trans-hating right-wingers in four of the state's largest districts. A federal judge ordered the Trump Administration to reinstate federal workers who assist coal miners with black lung disease. USDA will restore online climate databases after pressure from farmers. RANDALL D. ELIASON, former chief of the Public Corruption section at the U.S. Attorney's Office in D.C., discusses the unquestionably corrupt 'gift' of a $400 million plane to Donald Trump, explaining the legal nuances of criminal bribery laws, the Emoluments Clause, rebuilding the degraded Justice Department, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-electionomaha-tx-niosh-climatedatarestored_randalleliason-trumpqatarcorruption_052725.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:58</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, civil rights, Emoluments Clause, Qatar, bribery, corruption, courts, Supreme Court, Congress, elections, accountability, Nebraska, Texas, school boards, book bans, trans rights, Eliason</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 14:16:16 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/26/2025 (Encore: Former White House budget adviser Bobby Kogan on House GOP's 'profoundly evil' cuts to Medicaid)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 5-13-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  While we are all distracted by Donald Trump's endless, lawless idiocy, Congressional Republicans have been quietly preparing some 'profoundly evil' cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and more to pay for massive tax cuts to the richest Americans, while vastly increasing the deficit. BOBBY KOGAN, Senior Director for Federal Budget Policy at the Center for American Progress, breaks down the cruel cuts at the heart of Trump's and Republicans' budget and tax agenda for his second term, including the largest cuts to Medicaid and food assistance in US history, and - - sadly - - much more. Kogan details actions concerned citizens can take to help prevent the madness. Some federal judges are receiving chilling threats at their homes. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_bobbykogan-housegopmedicaidsnapcuts_federaljudgethreats_052625.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:59</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, civil rights, Medicaid, Congress, SNAP, poverty, environment, climate change, courts, judiciary, rightwing extremism, tax cut</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 15:57:30 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/23/2025 (Encore: ACLU's Daniel Mach on public funding of religious schools at SCOTUS)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 5-7-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  In North Carolina, the Republican loser has finally conceded in the state's contested state supreme court race after six months of trying to undermine democracy and invalidate tens of thousands of lawfully-cast votes. Vice President J.D. Vance's endorsement failed to help his half-brother win a mayoral race in Ohio. The rightwing supermajority on the US Supreme Court cruelly granted the Trump Administration's 'emergency' request to enforce a ban on trans service members in the US military while the case is litigated. DANIEL MACH of the ACLU's Program for Freedom of Religion and Belief discusses a case before SCOTUS from a religious school in Oklahoma demanding public school funding, striking at the heart of the Constitution's Establishment Clause and the separation of church and state. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-griffinconcedesnc-vancebrolosesoh-scotustransban_danielmach-religiouscharterschoolok_052325.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:55</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Constitution, North Carolina, courts, elections, civil liberties, voting rights, voter suppression, religious freedom, Supreme Court, trans ban, Establishment Clause, JD Vance, military, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 12:45:07 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/22/2025 ('A World of Tyrants, Bribes and Influence' with Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A federal judge excoriated the Trump Adminstration for indicting and then withdrawing bogus charges against Newark Mayor Ras Baracka (D). House Republicans rammed through a deficit-exploding bill that will slash both Medicare and Medicaid by more than a trillion dollars to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy, belying Donald Trump's empty promises that he would never cut the vital, popular programs. Salon columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON and the notorious 'DRIFTGLASS' of the 'Professional Left Podcast' join us to discuss the Trump Regime's ongoing horrors, errors, and blatant authoritarian violations of court orders, the Constitution, common sense, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report,' before we stand down for the Memorial Day holiday week. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-healthcarecuts-filibusterdead-fascism-qatar747-jaketapper_052225.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, courts, climate change, environment, due process, Constitution, authoritarianism, Medicare, Medicaid, Congress, Republicans, deficit, tax cut, Ras Baracka, budget, Biden, Heather Digby Parton, Driftglass</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 18:02:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/21/2025 (Guest: Climate scientist Dr. Peter Gleick on impacts of Trump science 'censorship' on national security)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Administration blatantly defied court orders prohibiting the deportation of migrants to third countries they are not from. Newly uncovered documents reveal that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's chief of staff worked to manipulate the conclusions of a national intelligence analysis that contradicted Donald Trump's lies about Venezuelan migrants, which were used to justify his unlawful invocation of the Alien Enemies Act. A new investigative report also debunked the Trump Administration's false claims that the deported Venezuelans were criminals. Climate scientist DR. PETER GLEICK explains how the climate crisis threatens national and global security, the Trump Administration's censoring of science and environmental threats, the scientists working to preserve publicly-funded scientific data, and much more.  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_immigrationboondoggles_petergleick-climatenatsecthreat_052125.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, democracy, fascism, courts, climate change, environment, national security, US military, immigration, intelligence community, due process, Constitution, authoritarianism, Tulsi Gabbard, Peter Gleick, science, war</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 19:15:33 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/20/2025 (And Then They Came for Members of Congress...Guest: Attorney Keith Barber)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  First they came for the judges. Then the mayors. Now the Trump Administration has come for members of Congress, charging Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) with assaulting armed, masked ICE agents while she was attempting to conduct official oversight of an ICE detention center. Attorney KEITH BARBER, who writes at DailyKos, explains his assessment of the evidence, major problems with the government's case against Rep. McIvers, their use of fascist intimidation tactics, and much more. DHS Sec. Kristi Noem reveals she knows nothing about due process or the Constitution she swore to uphold. Paramount Global CEO once claimed to support press freedom but is now hypocritically pressuring subsidiary CBS News to cave to Donald Trump's pathetic lawsuit. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_keithbarber-barakamciverarrestsnj_noemhabeas_redstoneparamount_052025.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_keithbarber-barakamciverarrestsnj_noemhabeas_redstoneparamount_052025.mp3" length="55767015" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, democracy, fascism, courts, climate change, environment, Rep. LaMonica McIver, Justice Department, Congress, press freedom, due process, Constitution, Alina Habba, authoritarianism, CBS News, Krisi Noem,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 18:58:49 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/19/2025 (Guest: Constitutional law expert Justin Levitt on court ruling blocking use of Voting Rights Act by voters)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  At a UK concert, rock legend Bruce Springsteen sounded the alarm about attacks on democracy in America and around the world, calling on everyone to 'raise your voices against authoritarianism,' which triggered a Donald Trump freakout on social media. In Romania's presidential election, a centrist candidate soundly defeated a far-right Trump clone who, like Trump, is baselessly claiming 'fraud.' Congressional Republicans advance massive deficit-exploding bill that drastically cuts health care and nutrition assistance for the poor to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy. The corrupted U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked Trump from restarting deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.  JUSTIN LEVITT of Loyola University Law School explains a terrible, troubling new appeals court ruling that has effectively eliminated the ability to challenge racially discriminatory election laws under the Voting Rights Act, what happens next, and what can be done to defend and restore voting rights. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_springsteenuk-electionresultsromania-scotusaea_justinlevitt-8thcircvra_051925.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_springsteenuk-electionresultsromania-scotusaea_justinlevitt-8thcircvra_051925.mp3" length="55358357" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:40</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Bruce Springsteen, democracy, elections, Romania, fascism, courts, Voting Rights Act, voter suppression, racial discrimination, Supreme Court, Justice Department, Congress, Constitution, authoritarianism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 18:46:52 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/16/2025 (Encore: Constitutional Law and impeachment expert, John Bonifaz)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 4-29-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  In Canada, the Liberal Party of Prime Minister Mark Carney won a decisive election victory, boosted by Donald Trump's insults and threats to annex Canada. In the U.S., every recent poll shows a majority of the public disapproves of Trump and his policies. A new survey finds a majority of American voters, across ideological lines, support impeaching Trump. U.S. House Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI) introduced articles of impeachment against Trump. Constitutional law expert John Bonifaz, president of the non-partisan watchdog group Free Speech for People (FSFP), discusses the organization's new campaign calling for the impeachment of Trump for violations of the Constitution's Emoluments Clause, and why it is critical to focus on accountability this 'lawless president.' Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-canadianelectionresults_johnbonifaz-impeachtrumpagain_051625.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, accountability, impeachment, fascism, authoritarianism, immigration, courts, Shri Thanedar, Emoluments Clause, environment, climate change, polls, Justice Department, Congress, Constitution, Free Speech For People</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:47:15 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/15/2025 (Birthright Citizenship, GOP Health Care Cuts, Dismantling FEMA, and more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': At the U.S. Supreme Court, the Trump Administration challenged the constitutionality of lower court judges issuing nationwide injunctions, as part of Donald Trump's wildly unconstitutional executive order attempting to end constitutional birthright citizenship. House Republicans can't agree on how many Americans should go hungry and be stripped of health care to pay for enormous tax cuts for the rich and corporations. Due to Trump's cuts and layoffs, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is unprepared for hurricane season (even as the Administration seeks to dismantle it), and the National Weather service is dangerously understaffed. DHS Sec. Kristi Noem promotes Trump's absurd, brain-addled lies. The late Supreme Court Justice David Souter warned about this era in which we now live. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-housegoptrumpbill-dismantlingfema-nws-swalwellnoemgarciatattoos-souterrip_051525.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, civil rights, courts, Supreme Court, birthright citizenship, environment, climate change, Constitution, Medicaid, SNAP, health care, FEMA, National Weather Service, tax cuts, Kristi Noem,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 19:15:39 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/14/2025 (Guest: Randall D. Eliason, former DOJ official, on Qatar's $400m plane gift to Trump)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In Omaha, Nebraska, Democrat John Ewing, Jr. defeated an incumbent Republican to become the city's first Black mayor. In Texas' school board elections, voters kicked out book-banning, trans-hating right-wingers in four of the state's largest districts. A federal judge ordered the Trump Administration to reinstate federal workers who assist coal miners with black lung disease. USDA will restore online climate databases after pressure from farmers. RANDALL D. ELIASON, former chief of the Public Corruption section at the U.S. Attorney's Office in D.C., discusses the unquestionably corrupt 'gift' of $400 million plane to Donald Trump, explaining the legal nuances of criminal bribery laws, the Emoluments Clause, rebuilding the degraded Justice Department, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionresultsomaha-tx-nioshrestored-climatedatarestored_randalleliason-trumpqatarjetcorruption_05142.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:51</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, civil rights, Emoluments Clause, Qatar, bribery, corruption, courts, Supreme Court, Congress, elections, accountability, Nebraska, Texas, school boards, book bans, trans rights, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 18:47:27 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/13/2025 (Guest: Former White House budget adviser Bobby Kogan on House GOP's 'profoundly evil' cuts to Medicaid)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  While we are all distracted by Donald Trump's endless, lawless idiocy, Congressional Republicans have been quietly preparing some 'profoundly evil' cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and more to pay for massive tax cuts to the richest Americans, while vastly increasing the deficit. BOBBY KOGAN, Senior Director for Federal Budget Policy at the Center for American Progress, breaks down the cruel cuts at the heart of Trump's and Republicans' budget and tax agenda for his second term, including the largest cuts to Medicaid and food assistance in US history, and -- sadly -- much more. Kogan details actions concerned citizens can take to help prevent the madness. Also today: some federal judges are receiving chilling threats at their homes. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_bobbykogan-housegopmedicaidsnapcuts_federaljudgethreats_051325.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:55</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, civil rights, Medicaid, Congress, SNAP, poverty, environment, climate change, courts, judiciary, rightwing extremism, tax cuts</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 18:43:36 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/12/2025 (And Then They Came for the Mayors...and threatened to arrest Members of Congress)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In a disturbing escalation of the Trump Administration's authoritarian tactics, masked federal thugs arrested Newark, New Jersey Mayor Ras Baraka as he peacefully waited for three members of Congress outside a federal immigration detention center that is reportedly operating without proper permits; DHS is now threatening to arrest the congressmembers, as well. A federal judge ordered the release of Tufts University grad student, Rumeysa Ozturk, 45 days after she was snatched off the street by masked federal goons for exercising her right to free speech.  ABC News reports Donald Trump intends to accept a $400 million gift of a jet from the government of Qatar, which experts say is wildly unconstitutional and violates the Emoluments Clause. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-barakaarrestnj-ozturkreleased-qatarairforceone_callers_051225.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-barakaarrestnj-ozturkreleased-qatarairforceone_callers_051225.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, corruption, civil rights, Ras Baraka, unlawful arrest, Dept. of Homeland Security, ICE, Qatar, Emoluments Clause, free speech, First Amendment, Rep. Robert Menendez, Rumeysa Ozturk, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 18:25:50 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/9/2025 (Encore: Joyce Howell, 30-year EPA vet, on Trump gutting of EPA Environmental Justice office)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 4-30-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump lost in three different federal courtrooms, in three different civil rights-related law suits, as judges blocked his mandate requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote and his Education Department's attempt to rescind federal funding for schools with anti-discrimination or DEI programs. The new head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division is reportedly turning civil rights law upside down, including firing senior officials who oversee voting rights. JOYCE HOWELL, 30-year veteran EPA senior attorney and Executive Vice President of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)'s Council 238, explains the broad, disturbing impacts of the Trump Administration's firing of most staff at the Office of Environmental Justice, which helps marginalized communities disproportionately burdened by industrial pollution, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumpcourtlosses-dojcivilrightsbloodbath_joycehowell-epaenvirojusticelayoffs_050925.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:41</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, education, civil rights, environmental justice, courts, Justice Department, EPA, voting rights, voter suppression, pollution, environment, climate change, DEI, pollution, discrimination, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 16:29:16 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/8/2025 (Blowing Smoke: At the Vatican and at the White House)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Habemas Papam! All signs so far indicate that new Pope Leo XIV may be a good one, even if he's American. Donald Trump's much-touted trade 'deal' with the U.K. isn't actually much of a deal.  The deal that Trump signed last week with Ukraine, to share in some of the profits from Ukraine's mineral wealth, is actually a very good deal for Ukraine. California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom called Trump's bluff, countering his threatened tariffs on films made overseas with the first-ever federal tax credits for U.S.-made films. Kari Lake, election fraud fraudster appointed to lead Voice of America, announced she will replace its  non-partisan programming with far-right wingnut propaganda from One America News Network (OAN). Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-popeleo-tradedeals-uk-ukraine-hollywood-oanonvoa_050825.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Constitution, elections, civil liberties, environment, climate change, Pope Leo, United Kingdom, tariffs, trade, Ukraine, Gavin Newsom, Voice of America, Kari Lake, One America News </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 18:41:54 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/7/2025 (Guest: ACLU's Daniel Mach on public funding of religious schools at SCOTUS)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In North Carolina, the Republican loser has finally conceded in the state's contested state supreme court race after six months of trying to undermine democracy and invalidate tens of thousands of lawfully-cast votes. Vice President J.D. Vance's endorsement failed to help his half-brother win a mayoral race in Ohio. The rightwing supermajority on the US Supreme Court cruelly granted the Trump Administration's 'emergency' request to enforce a ban on trans service members in the US military while the case is litigated. DANIEL MACH of the ACLU's Program for Freedom of Religion and Belief discusses a case before SCOTUS from a religious school in Oklahoma demanding public school funding, striking at the heart of the Constitution's Establishment Clause and the separation of church and state. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-griffinconcedesnc-vancebrolosesoh-scotustransban_danielmach-religiouscharterschoolok_050725.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:48</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Constitution, North Carolina, courts, elections, civil liberties, voting rights, voter suppression, religious freedom, Supreme Court, trans ban, Establishment Clause, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 19:20:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/6/2025 (Trump Judge Blocks NC GOP's Attempt to Steal 2024 State Supreme Court Election)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   A federal judge ordered the North Carolina State Board of Elections to certify the Democratic incumbent's victory in a contested State Supreme Court race, blocking North Carolina Republicans and the GOP-controlled State Supreme Court from disenfranchising thousands of voters to give the election to the losing Republican challenger. Newly-released U.S. Intelligence Community report finds no evidence that Venezuela is controlling or 'directing' an invasion of the U.S., debunking Donald Trump's legal justification for invoking the Alien Enemies Act to deport migrants and deny them due process. Federal judge enjoined the Trump Administration from moving migrants detained under the Alien Enemies Act. Elon Musk's Twitter and Tesla are cratering around the world in the wake of Musk's turn to the far right. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-supremecourtelectionnc-icmemoaea-musktesla_050625.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, due process, Constitution, Alien Enemies Act, North Carolina, environment, climate change, courts, elections, civil liberties, voting rights,, Elon Musk, immigration, Tesla, Twitter</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 19:23:38 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/5/2025 (Guest: Legal affairs journalist Meghann Cuniff on federal prosecutors' resignations in L.A.)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': In Australia, liberal party leader Anthony Albanese won re-election in a stunning comeback, as voters rejected the global turmoil wreaked by U.S. President Trump and his policies. Trump claimed foreign films are a 'national security threat' and announced he will place tariffs on them. Trump told an interviewer he doesn't know if due process is guaranteed by the 5th Amendment (it is). Judge rules that Trump's targeting of major law firms is 'unconstitutional retaliation.' Legal affairs reporter MEGHANN CUNIFF reports on the stunning resignations of three federal prosecutors in Los Angeles after the Trump-appointed interim U.S. Attorney rammed through a highly irregular, retroactive plea deal for a police officer who was convicted by a jury for 'unjustifiably violent' arrest. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_aussieelection-movietariffs-dueprocess-perkinscoie_meghanncuniff-prosecutorsresignla_050525.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Australia, elections, Albanese, courts, Los Angeles, US attorney, police brutality, civil rights, Alexander Smirnov, Burisma</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 18:59:25 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/2/2025 (Encore: Media Action Center's Sue Wilson on FCC plan to gut media ownership rules)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 4-23-2025. On today's 'BradCast': The Trump Administration has launched a full-scale attack on press freedom in America. The veteran producer of the venerable news program '60 Minutes' resigned, citing pressure from CBS News' corporate owner, which is seeking administration approval for a billion-dollar merger and wants to get rid of Donald Trump's ridiculous $20 billion lawsuit against the program. A federal judge has reversed the administration's shut down of Voice of America and its international sister organizations, ordering full restoration.  Broadcast news veteran SUE WILSON explains how Trump's far-right FCC Chairman is colluding with the nation's largest owner of local TV stations to eliminate caps on how many local media outlets a single company can own, and misleading their viewers into helping them. Wilson details how to take action by registering an official comment (comments still accepted after deadline). ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-courtwinvoa-60minschiefquits_suewilson-nexstarfccregulations_050225.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Elon Musk, fascism, authoritarianism, press freedom, free speech, FCC, media ownership, local news, news media, news industry, 60 Minutes, CBS News, Voice of America, Sinclair, Nexstar, Brendan Carr, Sue Wilson</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 14:02:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/1/2025 (Trump Losing Streak Continues into Second Hundred Days)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump fired his National Security Advisor Mike Waltz over the Signal group chat national security scandal then reassigned him to be UN Ambassador. Federal judge ordered the Trump Administration to restore full funding to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Trump-appointed judge barred Trump from using the Alien Enemies Act to speed up deportations, in first major ruling on the legality of using the act. Shareholders of Coca-Cola rejected proposals to abolish the company's anti-discrimination programs. Former Vice President Kamala Harris (D) criticized Trump's attacks on democracy and American values. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) delivered a stem-winder of speech defending the rule of law and democracy and taking on Trumpers and centrist Democrats. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-waltzout-fundingrestoredrfe-aeablockedtx-harrisca-pritzkernh_050125.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-waltzout-fundingrestoredrfe-aeablockedtx-harrisca-pritzkernh_050125.mp3" length="55456053" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:46</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>accountability, Trump, impeachment, fascism, authoritarianism, immigration, courts, economy, J.B. Pritzker, Kamala Harris, environment, climate change, Signalgate, Mike Waltz, Alien Enemies Act, Congress, Constitution, due process, DEI, Voice of America</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 19:10:54 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/30/2025 (100 Daze of Trump's 'Fascist Death Spiral' with Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Wednesday marked Donald Trump's first 100 days as president. Trump's approval ratings are plummeting with a majority of the public on virtually every single issue. Trump's violent, reckless immigration policies and his attack on due process are also backfiring.  The U.S. economy is taking a serious hit from his global tariff trade war, as new economic data show that our previously booming economy shrank in the first quarter after he implemented his policies. Salon opinion columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON and 'DRIFTGLASS' of the 'Professional Left Podcast' give their assessment of Trump's 100 Days benchmark, bringing insight, context, history and hilarity as we take stock of what may or may not be Trump's 'fascist death spiral.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-100daysoftrump_043025.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:46</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>accountability, Trump, impeachment, fascism, authoritarianism, immigration, courts, economy, trade war, tariffs, China, polls, Congress, Constitution, due process, J.B. Pritzker, Dick Durbin, Heather Digby Parton, Driftglass, 100 days, Biden</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:16:02 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/29/2025 (Guest: Constitutional Law and impeachment expert, John Bonifaz)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In Canada, the Liberal Party of Prime Minister Mark Carney won a decisive election victory, boosted by Donald Trump's insults and threats to annex Canada. In the U.S., every recent poll shows a majority of the public disapproves of Trump and his policies. A new survey finds a majority of American voters, across ideological lines, support impeaching Trump. U.S. House Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI) introduced articles of impeachment against Trump. Constitutional law expert John Bonifaz, president of the non-partisan watchdog group Free Speech for People (FSFP), discusses the organization's new campaign calling for the impeachment of Trump for violations of the Constitution's Emoluments Clause, and why it is critical to focus on accountability this 'lawless president.' Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-canadianelectionresults_johnbonifaz-impeachtrumpagain_042925.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, accountability, impeachment, fascism, authoritarianism, immigration, courts, Shri Thanedar, Emoluments Clause, environment, climate change, polls, Justice Department, Congress, Constitution, Free Speech For People</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:23:13 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/28/2025 (And Then They Came for the Judges, Voting Rights, and 4-Year Olds with Cancer)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump is officially the lowest-rated President in U.S. history during his first 100 days in office. The Trump Administration has gutted the Justice Department's Voting Rights division, summarily cancelling all pending cases and investigations of voting rights violations. The Trump FBI arrested a sitting state judge in Wisconsin for allegedly circumventing ICE agents attempting to arrest a migrant in her court room. The US is deporting US citizens -- citing specious rationalizations to justify deporting three US citizen children, including a toddler with Stage 4 cancer, while denying due process to them and their undocumented mothers. New polls show Trump's public approval ratings are crashing, as more Americans oppose him than support him. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_dojvotingrightsunitgutted-judgearrestedwi-citizenchildrendeported_042825.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, DOGE, Elon Musk, fascism, authoritarianism, immigration, courts, civil rights, voting rights, free speech, polls, Justice Department, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, due process, Marco Rubio</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:16:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/25/2025 (Encore: Pope Dies, Trump Still Alive and Criming, and much more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 4-21-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  We're back! In a ruling, very conservative appeals court judge Harvie Wilkinson excoriated the Trump Administration for refusing to return the mistakenly-deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia from an El Salvador gulag back to the US, warning it is 'asserting a right to stash away residents of this country in foreign prisons without the semblance of due process.' Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) revealed her Republican colleagues are 'afraid' to criticize Donald Trump.  US Supreme Court temporarily barred further deportations of Venezuelan migrants. US intelligence agencies debunked Trump's false claims about Venezuela. US stock markets plummeted again in response to Trump's tariff and trade war and his new threats to illegally fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Pope Francis passed away on Monday, with an unprecedented legacy of justice and climate action. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpcourtlosses-dojcivilrightsbloodbath_joycehowell-epaenvirojusticelayoffs_0424251.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpcourtlosses-dojcivilrightsbloodbath_joycehowell-epaenvirojusticelayoffs_0424251.mp3" length="55332487" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:38</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, DOGE, Elon Musk, fascism, authoritarianism, Pope Francis, environmental justice, climate change, US Senate, Jerome Powell, economy, Abrego Garcia, courts, civil rights, free speech, stock market, immigration</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:00:58 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/24/2025 (Guest: Joyce Howell, 30-year EPA vet, on Trump gutting of EPA Environmental Justice office)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump lost in three different federal courtrooms, in three different civil rights-related law suits, as judges blocked his mandate requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote and his Education Department's attempt to rescind federal funding for schools with anti-discrimination or DEI programs. The new head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division is reportedly turning civil rights law upside down, including firing senior officials who oversee voting rights. JOYCE HOWELL, 30-year veteran EPA senior attorney and Executive Vice President of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)'s Council 238, explains the broad, disturbing impacts of the Trump Administration's firing of most staff at the Office of Environmental Justice, which helps marginalized communities disproportionately burdened by industrial pollution, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpcourtlosses-dojcivilrightsbloodbath_joycehowell-epaenvirojusticelayoffs_042425.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpcourtlosses-dojcivilrightsbloodbath_joycehowell-epaenvirojusticelayoffs_042425.mp3" length="55332487" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:38</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, education, civil rights, environmental justice, courts, EPA, voting rights, pollution, environment, climate change, DEI, pollution, discrimination, Lee Zeldin, Joyce Howell, AFGE, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:05:59 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/23/2025 (Guest: Media Action Center's Sue Wilson on FCC plan to gut media ownership rules)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The Trump Administration has launched a full-scale attack on press freedom in America. The veteran producer of the venerable news program '60 Minutes' resigned, citing pressure from CBS News' corporate owner, which is seeking administration approval for a billion-dollar merger and wants to get rid of Donald Trump's ridiculous $20 billion lawsuit against the program. A federal judge has reversed the administration's shut down of Voice of America and its international sister organizations, ordering full restoration.  Broadcast news veteran SUE WILSON explains how Trump's far-right FCC Chairman is colluding with the nation's largest owner of local TV stations to eliminate caps on how many local media outlets a single company can own, and misleading their viewers into helping them. Wilson details how to take action by registering an official comment by the deadline on Monday, April 28. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-courtwinvoa-60minschiefquits_suewilson-nexstarfccregulations_042325.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-courtwinvoa-60minschiefquits_suewilson-nexstarfccregulations_042325.mp3" length="55207057" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-courtwinvoa-60minschiefquits_suewilson-nexstarfccregulations_042325.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Elon Musk, fascism, authoritarianism, press freedom, free speech, FCC, media ownership rules, local news, news media, news industry, 60 Minutes, CBS News, Voice of America, Sinclair, Nexstar, Sue Wilson</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:22:36 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/22/2025 (GOP Earth Day 2025 Hypocrises and Dilemmas)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': West Virginia coal miners sued Sec. of Health and Human Services (HHS), Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., for shutting down programs and firing employees conducting critical medical screening and job replacement services for miners, amid a surge in black lung disease. The Trump Environmental Protection Agency celebrated Earth Day 2025 by firing hundreds of employees in the Office of Environmental Justice, which protects low-income Americans and minorities disproportionately affected by industrial air and water pollution. Congressional Republicans caught between slashing government funding to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy, and protecting federal clean energy incentives that brought manufacturing jobs back to their districts. Profits at Elon Musk's Tesla have crashed dramatically. Some bright spots for Earth Day, plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_nioshcutswv-epalayoffs-housecleanenergycuts-teslaprofits-earthdaybrightspots_042225.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_nioshcutswv-epalayoffs-housecleanenergycuts-teslaprofits-earthdaybrightspots_042225.mp3" length="55686807" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_nioshcutswv-epalayoffs-housecleanenergycuts-teslaprofits-earthdaybrightspots_042225.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Elon Musk, fascism, authoritarianism, EPA, Earth Day, environmental justice, climate change, Congress, coal, public health, RFK Jr., clean energy, Inflation Reduction Act, tax cuts, Tesla</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:13:48 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/21/2025 (Pope Dies, Trump Still Alive and Criming, and much more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We're back! In a ruling, very conservative appeals court judge Harvie Wilkinson excoriated the Trump Administration for refusing to return the mistakenly-deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia from an El Salvador gulag back to the US, warning it is 'asserting a right to stash away residents of this country in foreign prisons without the semblance of due process.' Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) revealed her Republican colleagues are 'afraid' to criticize Donald Trump.  US Supreme Court temporarily barred further deportations of Venezuelan migrants. US intelligence agencies debunked Trump's false claims about Venezuela. US stock markets plummeted again in response to Trump's tariff and trade war and his new threats to illegally fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Pope Francis passed away on Monday, with an unprecedented legacy of justice and climate action. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-lastweek-immigrationcases-popefrancisrip_callers_042125.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-lastweek-immigrationcases-popefrancisrip_callers_042125.mp3" length="55334420" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-lastweek-immigrationcases-popefrancisrip_callers_042125.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:38</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, DOGE, Elon Musk, fascism, authoritarianism, Pope Francis, environmental justice, climate change, US Senate, Jerome Powell, economy, Abrego Garcia, courts, civil rights, free speech, stock market, immigration </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:14:56 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/18/2025 (Encore: 'Nothing to Do With Efficiency': Expert Eric Kingson warns DOGE is leading to Social Security collapse, privatization)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 4-10-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump's chaos coaster continues. Stock markets sank again as investors realized Trump's tariffs on nearly every nation except Russia continue despite his 'pause' on some tariffs. Court finds rightwing propaganda outlet Newsmax guilty of defamation against Dominion Voting Systems for knowingly broadcasting Trump's 2020 election lies. Trump's Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, appears to have committed voter fraud in the 2024 election. After public outcry, the Trump Administration scrapped a plan to cut off access to the Social Security Administration's critical phone services. Social Security expert Dr. ERIC KINGSON explains the ways that Elon Musk's DOGE Bros are degrading and dismantling the agency, wreaking havoc in ways that will harm all Americans, and actions you can take to fight back. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-newsmaxdominionsuit-gabbardfraud_erickingson-socsechavocdoge_041825.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-newsmaxdominionsuit-gabbardfraud_erickingson-socsechavocdoge_041825.mp3" length="56010853" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-newsmaxdominionsuit-gabbardfraud_erickingson-socsechavocdoge_041825.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, elections, Social Security, climate change, environment, tariffs, economy, stock market, 2020 election, Newsmax, Dominion, Tulsi Gabbard, Elon Musk, DOGE, voter fraud, election integrity, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:17:50 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/17/2025 (Encore: Marilyn Marks of Coalition for Good Governance on federal court ruling in challenge to GA's unverifiable voting system)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 4-1-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  New Jersey's Democratic U.S. Senator Cory Booker has held the floor of the U.S. Senate for more than 24 hours to call attention to the Trump Administration's attacks on free speech, civil rights, and dismantling of the federal government. The Dept. of Health and Human Services began laying off tens of thousands of workers, undermining the federal government's ability to protect public health; Democratic state attorneys general filed suit to block the purge. MARILYN MARKS, Founder and Executive Director of the non-profit good government group, Coalition for Good Governance, explains the shocking court ruling in her long-running court challenge to Georgia's unverifiable, insecure, touchscreen voting systems that were breached by MAGA operatives after the 2020 election, and what is next in the push to improve election security. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-hhslayoffs-bookerfilibuster_marilynmarks-curlingdismissedga_041725.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-hhslayoffs-bookerfilibuster_marilynmarks-curlingdismissedga_041725.mp3" length="56087355" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-hhslayoffs-bookerfilibuster_marilynmarks-curlingdismissedga_041725.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:25</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, DOGE, Elon Musk, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, elections, Cory Booker, money in politics, 2020 election, election security, voting machines, cybersecurity, Coffee County breach, environment, climate change,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:08:31 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/16/2025 (Encore: Former Congressman Max Rose of VoteVets on Trump, Musk 'war on veterans')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 3-27-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump's Dept. of Health and Human Services announced it will lay off 20,000 employees across the FDA, CDC, NIH and Medicare/Medicaid, with another 24,000 to be purged at the Defense Department, IRS, and other agencies. The Dept. of Veterans Affairs plans to slash 80,000 employees, many of them veterans, in addition to draconian cuts to veterans' services. Decorated Army veteran and former Congressman MAX ROSE (D-NY) of Vote Vets, the nation's largest nonprofit veterans organization, explains their new ad campaign pushing back against Trump's 'war on veterans' and efforts to privatize the VA, and much more. Republicans are so concerned about upcoming special elections that Trump withdrew Rep. Elise Stefanik's (R-NY) nomination as U.N. Ambassador. Historic fires rage in South Korea. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_maxrose-signalscandal-votevetscampaign_stefaniknompulled_041625.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_maxrose-signalscandal-votevetscampaign_stefaniknompulled_041625.mp3" length="56277858" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_maxrose-signalscandal-votevetscampaign_stefaniknompulled_041625.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:37</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, climate, environment, Veterans Affairs, veterans, Signal, privatizaton, Pete Hegseth, Elise Stefanik, elections, Health and Human Services, Defense Department, IRS, NIH, national security</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:32:05 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/15/2025 (Encore: 'A National Tragedy', Voice of America's Steve Herman on Trump's shutdown of Voice Of America)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 3-17-2025. On today's 'BradCast': A dark day for the cause of press freedom around the globe -- for the first time since 1942, Voice Of America is silent. The Trump Administration shut down the non-partisan, government-funded, independent Voice Of America and its sister networks, which broadcast to hundreds of millions of people around the world in more than 60 different languages. Veteran correspondent STEVE HERMAN discusses how VOA provided a consistently reliable and authoritative source of 'accurate, objective, and comprehensive' news around the world, serving as a beacon of light, hope, democracy and American values to people living under authoritarian regimes, how its demise will be celebrated by US adversaries and dictators, how or if the agency can be rebuilt, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_trumpdefiescourtfordeportations_steveherman-shutdownatvoa_041525.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_trumpdefiescourtfordeportations_steveherman-shutdownatvoa_041525.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:59:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/14/2025 (Encore: Slate's Mark Joseph Stern on SCOTUS ruling on Trump's Alien Enemies Act deportations)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 4-8-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  Markets continued plummeting following Donald Trump's global tariff trade war, as some Congressional Republicans have begun timidly expressing disapproval. Federal judge rules the Trump White House unlawfully violated the free speech rights of Associated Press. Slate legal journalist MARK JOSEPH STERN explains the corrupted rightwing U.S. Supreme Court majority ruling on Monday that allows Trump to use the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport migrants to foreign gulags with no right to challenge their imprisonment. Stern explains the court's confusing split decision; its abuse of the 'shadow docket'; the Justice Department's open defiance of lower courts; the Trump Administration's disturbing arguments in favor of denying human and civil rights, and its implications for disappearing U.S. citizens, as well. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-goptrumptariffopposition_markjosephstern-alienenemiesactscotus_from041425.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-goptrumptariffopposition_markjosephstern-alienenemiesactscotus_from041425.mp3" length="55815627" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-goptrumptariffopposition_markjosephstern-alienenemiesactscotus_from041425.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, fascism, authoritarianism, immigration, Supreme court, climate change, environment, Mark Joseph Stern, civil rights, Abrego Garcia, Alien Enemies Act, AP, free speech, press freedom, Justice Department, tariffs, economy, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:07:38 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/11/2025 (Encore: Mark Dimondstein, American Postal Workers Union, on Trump's push to privatize USPS)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 3-24-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  Major rallies erupted across the country over the weekend in support of the U.S. Postal Service, to fight back against the push to privatize the USPS by Donald Trump, Elon Musk and his DOGE Bros. MARK DIMONDSTEIN, President of the American Postal Workers Union, joins us to debunk the Trump Administration's lies and misrepresentations, and explain the exorbitant cost of privatization to USPS workers and to the country at large. Dimondstein also breaks the news that controversial Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy, just resigned, likely to clear the way to privatization. Journalists with Voice Of America have filed suit to reverse the Trump Administration's silencing of their venerable, independent news organization for the first time since World War 2 -- a huge canary in the coal mine for press freedom in the United States. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_markdimondstein-uspsprotestsprivatization_voalawsuit_041125.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_markdimondstein-uspsprotestsprivatization_voalawsuit_041125.mp3" length="55268822" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_markdimondstein-uspsprotestsprivatization_voalawsuit_041125.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:34</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, rightwing extremism, Elon Musk, press freedom, US postal service, Mark Dimondstein, labor, postal banking, Voice of America, Steve Herman, free speech, Louis DeJoy, oligarchy,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:21:47 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/10/2025 ('Nothing to Do With Efficiency': Expert Eric Kingson warns DOGE is leading to Social Security collapse, privatization)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump's chaos coaster continues. Stock markets sank again as investors realized Trump's tariffs on nearly every nation except Russia continue despite his 'pause' on some tariffs. Court finds rightwing propaganda outlet Newsmax guilty of defamation against Dominion Voting Systems for knowingly broadcasting Trump's 2020 election lies. Trump's Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, appears to have committed voter fraud in the 2024 election. After public outcry, the Trump Administration scrapped a plan to cut off access to the Social Security Administration's critical phone services. Social Security expert Dr. ERIC KINGSON explains the ways that Elon Musk's DOGE Bros are degrading and dismantling the agency, wreaking havoc in ways that will harm all Americans, and actions you can take to fight back. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-newsmaxdominionsuit-gabbardfraud_erickingson-socsechavocdoge_041025.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-newsmaxdominionsuit-gabbardfraud_erickingson-socsechavocdoge_041025.mp3" length="55974055" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-newsmaxdominionsuit-gabbardfraud_erickingson-socsechavocdoge_041025.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, economy, Social Security, climate change, environment, tariffs, elections, stock market, 2020 election, Newsmax, Dominion, Tulsi Gabbard, Elon Musk, DOGE, voter fraud, voting machines</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:24:55 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/9/2025 (Trump Blinks, Chaos Reigns, Tariffs Remain)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Pre-eminent constitutional law scholars Erwin Chemerinsky of UC-Berkeley Law and Laurence Tribe of Harvard Law warn that a disturbing new ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court's far-right majority allows for U.S. citizens to be detained and deported to foreign prisons without due process. A Trump-appointed judge in Texas blocked the Trump Administration's deportation of Venezuelan migrants. 'Irrational exuberance' reined on Wall Street after Donald Trump blinked, announcing a pause on some tariffs in his nutty global trade war (except for China) that quickly spiked major markets after a days-long crash. But other inflationary tariffs on imports remain. Some U.S. House Republicans have begun to 'mutiny' against Trump's massive, deficit-exploding tax cuts for his wealthy friends and their corporations. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-chemerinskytribebeafraid_trumptariffblink_houserepubbudgetmutiny_040925.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-chemerinskytribebeafraid_trumptariffblink_houserepubbudgetmutiny_040925.mp3" length="55686748" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-chemerinskytribebeafraid_trumptariffblink_houserepubbudgetmutiny_040925.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, immigration, Supreme court, economy, Mark Joseph Stern, civil rights, Abrego Garcia, Alien Enemies Act, Justice Department, tariffs, stock market, Erwin Chemerinsky, Laurence Tribe</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:28:19 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/8/2025 (Guest: Slate's Mark Joseph Stern on SCOTUS ruling on Trump's Alien Enemies Act deportations)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Markets continued plummeting following Donald Trump's global tariff trade war, as some Congressional Republicans have begun timidly expressing disapproval. Federal judge rules the Trump White House unlawfully violated the free speech rights of Associated Press. Slate legal journalist MARK JOSEPH STERN explains the corrupted rightwing U.S. Supreme Court majority ruling on Monday that allows Trump to use the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport migrants to foreign gulags with no right to challenge their imprisonment. Stern explains the court's confusing split decision; its abuse of the 'shadow docket'; the Justice Department's open defiance of lower courts; the Trump Administration's disturbing arguments in favor of denying human and civil rights, and its implications for disappearing U.S. citizens, as well. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-goptrumptariffopposition_markjosephstern-alienenemiesactscotus_040825.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, fascism, authoritarianism, immigration, Supreme court, climate change, environment, Mark Joseph Stern, civil rights, Abrego Garcia, Alien Enemies Act, AP, free speech, press freedom, Justice Department, tariffs, economy,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:04:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/7/2025 (Trump's trade war idiocy; NC court orders 60,000 ballots tossed in critical election)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump's trade sanctions against nearly every nation (except for Russia) have caused a meltdown of U.S. and Asian stock markets, sparking fears of a global recession. We give Trump-supporting callers a chance to explain the point of Trump's tariffs. The Trump Dept. of Justice told a federal court that it won't return a man that the DOJ admits was mistakenly deported to El Salvador; Chief Justice John Roberts placing a temporary administrative stay on the man's return. In North Carolina, Republican-majority state appeals court panel ruled that more than 60,000 voters should be retroactively disenfranchised, despite following all rules and laws, in last November's state's supreme court election that was narrowly won by a Democratic candidate. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumptariffs-garciaelsalvador-griffinriggsorder_callers_040725.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumptariffs-garciaelsalvador-griffinriggsorder_callers_040725.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:40</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 18:51:44 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/4/2025 (Encore: NatSec journalist Marcy Wheeler on Team Trump's national security Signal text chat debacle)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 3-25-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  Journalist Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic was accidentally included in a stunning group chat on Signal, an unsecured, commercial mobile phone app, in which the Trump Administration's top-level national security leadership, including Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth, discussed operational details of plans to strike Yemen. The Pentagon recently warned that Signal is vulnerable to Russian hackers. Independent national security journalist MARCY WHEELER explains the shocking national security breach, what we know and don't know, the dangers and the fallout, what can and should happen next, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_marcywheeler-goldbergyemensignalchat_040425.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_marcywheeler-goldbergyemensignalchat_040425.mp3" length="55863481" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_marcywheeler-goldbergyemensignalchat_040425.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Signal, Russia, national security, Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth, John Ratcliffe, Kash Patel, environment, climate change, Marcy Wheeler, Yemen, Jeffrey Goldberg, Congress, CIA, Witkoff</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:09:50 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/3/2025 ('Mob Boss' Trump's Global Trade Sanctions Tank U.S., World Markets)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Wall Street and global market indices cratered the day after Donald Trump launched a global trade war, using false claims about U.S. trading partners to justify slapping tariffs on virtually every country in the world -- except Russia. Economists warned the tariffs amount to massive 25 percent tax hike on Americans, because consumers pay for tariffs in the form of higher prices. Trump's trade war resembles a mafia protection racket, compelling businesses to 'petition Trump for relief,' but Congress can act to stop the damage before he destroys the U.S. economy.  Courts deliver good news for voting rights in Texas and Pennsylvania. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumptariffs-marketsplunge_electionlawruling-pa-tx_040325.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:45</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, DOGE, Elon Musk, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, fascism, elections, economy, tariffs, tax hike, Russia, trade war, mafia, environment, climate change, US Senate, Congress, democracy, Europe, stock market, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:47:26 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/2/2025 (Guests: Salon's Heather Digby Parton and 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast' on Special Elections and Bad News for Trump, Musk)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Elections on Tuesday brought good news for democracy and Democrats. In Florida, GOP candidates won two special U.S. House elections, but voters shifted to Democratic candidates by 15 points over the 2024 election, indicating potential trouble for Republicans in the 2026 midterms. In Wisconsin's critical state supreme court race, liberal judge Susan Crawford won handily over the conservative candidate backed by billionaire Elon Musk. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) delivered a record 25-hour long speech on the U.S. Senate floor sounding the alarm over Donald Trump's authoritarian takeover of the US, and called on all Americans to get in 'good trouble' to save democracy. Salon columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON and the notorious 'DRIFTGLASS', of the 'Professional Left Podcast,' offer insight, analysis, history and humor on all of the above, and more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionresultswi-fl-bookerfilibuster_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass_040225.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, DOGE, Elon Musk, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, elections, Cory Booker, money in politics, US Senate, Florida, Wisconsin, Susan Crawford, Heather Digby Parton, Driftglass, 2026 election, democracy, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:15:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/1/2025 (Guest: Marilyn Marks of Coalition for Good Governance on federal court ruling in challenge to GA's unverifiable voting system)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  New Jersey's Democratic U.S. Senator Cory Booker has held the floor of the U.S. Senate for more than 24 hours to call attention to the Trump Administration's attacks on free speech, civil rights, and dismantling of the federal government. The Dept. of Health and Human Services began laying off tens of thousands of workers, undermining the federal government's ability to protect public health; Democratic state attorneys general filed suit to block the purge. MARILYN MARKS, Founder and Executive Director of the non-profit good government group, Coalition for Good Governance, explains the shocking court ruling in her long-running court challenge to Georgia's unverifiable, insecure, touchscreen voting systems that were breached by MAGA operatives after the 2020 election, and what is next in the push to improve election security. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hhslayoffs-bookerfilibuster_marilynmarks-curlingdismissedga_040125.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hhslayoffs-bookerfilibuster_marilynmarks-curlingdismissedga_040125.mp3" length="55958169" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hhslayoffs-bookerfilibuster_marilynmarks-curlingdismissedga_040125.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, elections, Cory Booker, election security, voting machines, cybersecurity, Coffee County breach, environment, climate change, Health and Human Services, US Senate, 2020 election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:56:52 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/31/2025 (Bad Court and Election News for Trump is Good News for America)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In Myanmar, more than 2,000 people have been killed in a massive earthquake, but there is no US disaster assistance for victims because the Trump administration killed US AID, America's foreign aid service, allowing China to take over. Over the weekend, multiple courts blocked the administration's unlawful efforts to shutter Voice of America and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordering their workers to be rehired, and halted the Trump Administration from deporting migrants to third countries they are not from. Judges also blocked Donald Trump's executive order targeting two major law firms for retaliation. In a weekend Louisiana election, voters rejected all Republican-backed amendments. Trump's top campaign donor, Elon Musk, is trying to buy Wisconsin's state supreme court election for Republicans. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpcourtlosses-electionresultsla-muskwi-callers_033125.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpcourtlosses-electionresultsla-muskwi-callers_033125.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:53</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, DOGE, Elon Musk, fascism, authoritarianism, corruption, courts, Wisconsin, elections, money in politics, Myanmar, disaster aid, US AID, Voice of America, CFPB, Louisiana, Soros, gerrymandering, Signal, deportations</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:45:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/28/2025 (Encore: CEPR Climate Analyst Matt Sedlar on Trump's order to expand timber production)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 3-19-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  Corporate news outlets reporting on the return of astronauts from space cleverly omitted referring to the Gulf of Mexico to avoid running afoul of the Trump White House's silly renaming of the Gulf.  A federal court blocked Donald Trump's unconstitutional ban on transgender people serving in the US military. Trump and Elon Musk's rampant lawlessness and undermining of our democracy can be overwhelming, but giving up is not an option. MATT SEDLAR, climate analyst at the Center for Economic and Policy Research, discusses a recent Trump executive order to massively expand logging of the public's national forests, the dangers it poses to the economy and climate, how it won't reduce wildfires, and may be a step toward privatization of public lands and national parks.  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-moretrumpcourtlosses-dontgiveup_mattsedlar-clearcuttingnatlforests_032825.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-moretrumpcourtlosses-dontgiveup_mattsedlar-clearcuttingnatlforests_032825.mp3" length="56019907" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, DOGE, Elon Musk, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, courts, climate, environment, logging, forest management, privatization, transgender, military, wildfires, public lands, Gulf of Mexico, coup</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:27:16 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/27/2025 (Guest: Former Congressman Max Rose of VoteVets on Trump, Musk 'war on veterans')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump's Dept. of Health and Human Services announced it will lay off 20,000 employees across the FDA, CDC, NIH and Medicare-Medicaid, with another 24,000 to be purged at the Defense Department, IRS, and other agencies. The Dept. of Veterans Affairs plans to slash 80,000 employees, many of them veterans, in addition to draconian cuts to veterans' services. Decorated Army veteran and former Congressman MAX ROSE (D-NY) of Vote Vets, the nation's largest nonprofit veterans organization, explains their new campaign pushing back against Trump's 'war on veterans,' efforts to privatize the VA, and much more. Republicans are so concerned about upcoming special elections that Trump withdrew Rep. Elise Stefanik's (R-NY) nomination as U.N. Ambassador. Historic fires rage in South Korea. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_maxrose-signalscandal-votevetscampaign_stefaniknompulled_032725.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_maxrose-signalscandal-votevetscampaign_stefaniknompulled_032725.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:29</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, climate, environment, Trumpism, Veterans Affairs, veterans, Signal, privatizaton, Pete Hegseth, Elise Stefanik, elections, Health and Human Services, DOGE, Medicare, Max Rose, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:03:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/26/2025 (Signal scandal gets worse for Trump, GOP; Dems win PA special elections)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The fallout from the 'Signal Gate' national security scandal continues to grow for the Trump Administration and Republicans, after The Atlantic published the full message thread of top Trump national security leaders, including Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth, disclosing explicit, sensitive national defense information and attack plans via the unsecured commercial mobile phone app. In congressional hearings, Democrats countered Republicans' efforts to minimize the shocking national security breach. Some rightwing media outlets have called for Hegseth's resignation. In Pennsylvania, Democrats won critical special elections and flipped a deep red state senate seat. Billionaire Elon Musk is spending millions to buy next week's elections in Wisconsin and Florida. Despite his new executive order power grab, Donald Trump does not have the power to mandate new voting restrictions. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-signalchatreleased-houseintelhearing-demspecialelectionwinspa-trumpelectioneo_032625.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-signalchatreleased-houseintelhearing-demspecialelectionwinspa-trumpelectioneo_032625.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, elections, voting rights, voter suppression, Trumpism, Signal, national security, Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth, John Ratcliffe, Yemen, Jeffrey Goldberg, Congress, CIA, Pennsylvania, The Atlantic,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:28:53 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/25/2025 (Guest: NatSec journalist Marcy Wheeler on Team Trump's national security Signal text chat debacle)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Journalist Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic was accidently included in a stunning group chat on Signal, an unsecure, commercial mobile phone app, in which the Trump Administration's top-level national security leadership, including Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth, discussed operational details of plans to strike Yemen. The Pentagon recently warned that Signal is vulnerable to Russian hackers. Independent national security journalist MARCY WHEELER explains the shocking national security breach, what we know and don't know, the dangers and the fallout, what can and should happen next, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_marcywheeler-goldbergyemensignalchat_032525.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_marcywheeler-goldbergyemensignalchat_032525.mp3" length="55788627" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_marcywheeler-goldbergyemensignalchat_032525.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, authoritarianism, Trumpism, Signal, Russia, national security, Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth, John Ratcliffe, Kash Patel, environment, climate change, Jeffrey Goldberg, Yemen, Witkoff, Congress</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:43:20 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/24/2025 (Guest: Mark Dimondstein, American Postal Workers Union, on Trump's push to privatize USPS)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Major rallies erupted across the country over the weekend in support of the U.S. Postal Service, to fight back against the push to privatize the USPS by Donald Trump, Elon Musk and his DOGE Bros. MARK DIMONDSTEIN, President of the American Postal Workers Union, joins us to debunk the Trump Administration's lies and misrepresentations, and explain the exorbitant cost of privatization not just to USPS workers but to the country at large. Dimondstein also breaks the news that controversial Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy, just resigned, likely to clear the way to privatization. Journalists with Voice Of America have filed suit to reverse the Trump Administration's silencing of their venerable, independent news organization for the first time since World War 2 -- a huge canary in the coal mine for press freedom in the United States. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_markdimondstein-uspsprotestsprivatization_voalawsuit_032425.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_markdimondstein-uspsprotestsprivatization_voalawsuit_032425.mp3" length="55204748" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_markdimondstein-uspsprotestsprivatization_voalawsuit_032425.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, rightwing extremism, Elon Musk, press freedom, US postal service, Mark Dimondstein, labor, postal banking, Voice of America, Steve Herman, free speech, Louis DeJoy, oligarchy, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:01:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/21/2025 (Encore: The Nation's John Nichols on Musk entering WI's critical Supreme Court election)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 3-10-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  In Canada, the Liberal Party's Mark Carney won a landslide election on Sunday to become the country's Prime Minister amid a wave of anti-Trump nationalism. Donald Trump's shocking reversal of US policy towards Ukraine is reportedly coming at the cost of actual lives - - Trump has stopped the sharing of intelligence and crucial satellite imagery with Ukraine as they struggle to hold off Russia's invasion.  The Nation's JOHN NICHOLS explains the extremely high stakes of a pivotal election in a few weeks that will determine the partisan balance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court; billionaire Trump buddy Elon Musk's efforts to buy the election for the Republicans; the outsized impact the state court has on the national stage, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-pmelectioncanada-trumpukraine_johnnichols-wisupremecourtelection_032125.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:36</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, rightwing extremism, reproductive rights, voting rights, Canada, Mark Carney, money in politics, Elon Musk, Ukraine, Russia, election, Wisconsin, stock market, economy, tariffs,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:54:58 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/20/2025 (We're ALL Voice of America Now; Israel's broken ceasefire; Trump's Putin propaganda)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Finland is once again the happiest place on Earth, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report; the US, once again, is not. Israel has broken its ceasefire with Gaza, reigniting its brutal massacre of Palestinians. Donald Trump is knowingly spreading Russian propaganda regarding the situation on the ground in Russia's brutal assault on Ukraine. The Trump White House copiously lied to justify silencing venerated broadcast outlet Voice of America and its sister networks, which have been a critical source of factual news around the world, particularly in autocratic nations. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-happinessstudy-israelgaza-trumprussiaukrainelies-whitehouseliesvoa_032025.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, DOGE, Elon Musk, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, free press, Voice of America, climate, environment, war, Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, Palestinians, Radio Liberty, World Happiness Report, propaganda, torture</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:07:59 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/19/2025 (Guest: CEPR Climate Analyst Matt Sedlar on Trump's order to expand timber production)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Corporate news outlets reporting on the return of astronauts from space cleverly omitted referring to the Gulf of Mexico to avoid running afoul of the Trump White House's silly renaming of the Gulf.  A federal court blocked Donald Trump's unconstitutional ban on transgender people serving in the US military. Trump and Elon Musk's rampant lawlessness and undermining of our democracy can be overwhelming, but giving up is not an option. MATT SEDLAR, climate analyst at the Center for Economic and Policy Research, discusses a recent Trump executive order to massively expand logging of the public's national forests, the dangers it poses to the economy and climate, how it won't reduce wildfires, and may be a step toward privatization of public lands and national parks.  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-moretrumpcourtlosses-dontgiveup_mattsedlar-clearcuttingnatlforests_031925.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, DOGE, Elon Musk, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, courts, climate, environment, logging, forest management, privatization, transgender, military, wildfires, public lands, Gulf of Mexico, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:56:17 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/18/2025 (Courts Largely Holding Against Rampant Trump/Musk Lawlessness. For Now)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  America is teetering on the precipice of a constitutional crisis as the Trump Administration has begun defying court orders. Donald Trump was gently corrected by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts for demanding impeachment of a judge who halted his unlawful invocation of the Alien Enemies Act to deport undocumented immigrants.  Federal judges ordered reinstatement of government employees unlawfully fired by Elon Musk and his DOGE Bros. A federal judge ordered the administration to reopen the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). A gut-wrenching report from Sudan counters Musk's lies, and reveals the many children who have died as a result of USAID's closure.  Incompetent DOGE Bros falsely labeled a living Social Security recipient as dead.  Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-courtsholding-trumpimpeachthreat-deathsafterusaid-ssa_031825.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, DOGE, Elon Musk, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, courts, immigration, Justice John Roberts, deportation, climate, environment, US AID, courts, constitutional crisis, Alien Enemies Act, Africa, foreign aid</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:26:21 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/17/2025 ('A National Tragedy', Voice of America's Steve Herman on Trump's shutdown of Voice Of America)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A dark day for the cause of press freedom around the globe -- for the first time since 1942, Voice Of America is silent. The Trump Administration shut down the non-partisan, government-funded, independent Voice Of America and its sister networks, which broadcast to hundreds of millions of people around the world in more than 60 different languages. Veteran correspondent STEVE HERMAN discusses how VOA provided a consistently reliable and authoritative source of 'accurate, objective, and comprehensive' news around the world, serving as a beacon of light, hope, democracy and American values to people living under authoritarian regimes, how its demise will be celebrated by US adversaries and dictators, how or if the agency can be rebuilt, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpdefiescourtfordeportations_steveherman-shutdownatvoa_0317254.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, DOGE, Musk, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, Voice of America, free speech, free press, Steve Herman, Kari Lake, US Agency for Global Media, immigration, Radio Free Europe, Radio Free Asia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:18:14 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/14/2025 (Encore: TAP's David Dayen on Trump/GOP plans to slash Social Security; Trump's ambush of Ukraine's Zelenskyy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 3-3-2025. On today's 'BradCast': The Trump Administration is making plans to slash the Social Security Administration (SSA) by as much as half, gutting the critical agency's ability to serve 73 million retired and disabled Americans. DAVID DAYEN, investigative financial journalist and Executive Editor of The American Prospect, explains his new report exposing the cuts and the dramatic impact they will have on beneficiaries, all in service of Republicans goal to privatize Social Security. Fallout grows from Donald Trump's shameful Oval Office meeting in which he berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, 'a day of American infamy,' as Trump appeared to switch sides to support Russia and Putin, threatening security alliances with Western Europe. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_daviddayen-socialsecuritycuts_trumpzelenskyyovalofficeshame_031424.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, DOGE, Musk, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, Ukraine, Russia, Zelenskyy, Putin, war, Social Security, David Dayen, disinformation, ethics, courts, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:40:37 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/13/2025 (Trump EPA Announces Plans to Endanger, Sicken Americans -- We Don't Have to Let Them)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Amid the looming threat of a government shutdown, it's unclear if Senate Democrats have the spine to stand up to Donald Trump, even with the support of nation's largest federal workers union. In a scathing ruling, a federal judge ordered the Trump Administration to immediately rehire thousands of unlawfully fired federal workers. Trump EPA chief Lee Zeldin dramatically declared his plans to rollback 31 public health and environmental regulations in an announcement filled with lies and disinformation. The Trump Administration plans to increase air and water pollution, worsen the climate crisis, and force Americans to pay the bill -- a 'pollution tax.'  Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-senatecr-fedworkerswin-zeldinepapollutionregs_031325.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-senatecr-fedworkerswin-zeldinepapollutionregs_031325.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, courts, justice, accountability, DOGE, climate change, environment, pollution, US Senate, government shutdown, EPA, AFGE, regulations, electric vehicles, mercury, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:00:54 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/12/2025 (Guest: Public Citizen's Rick Claypool on Trump nixing enforcement actions against corporate lawbreakers)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Donald Trump's co-President Elon Musk and his DOGE bros announced new cuts and purges at the Education Department, NASA, NOAA, Health and Human Services and EPA. New reporting reveals staffers at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) were ordered to unlawfully shred or burn classified documents. The Trump Justice Department gutted its Public Integrity Section that prosecutes crimes by public officials. RICK CLAYPOOL of nonprofit government watchdog Public Citizen explains his new report, 'Corporate Clemency: How Trump Is Halting Enforcement Against Corporate Lawbreakers,' which tracks how the Trump Administration has effectively handed 'Get Out of Jail Free' cards to nearly 100 corporations accused of breaking the law - - primarily Trump donors and 'investors' in his crypto scams. Senate Democrats indicated they may reject Republicans' one-sided, partisan government funding bill. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-sendemscr-trumptesla-guttingdoj-shreddingusaid_rickclaypool-corporatepardons_031225.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, money in politics, justice, accountability, DOGE, Justice Department, Public Citizen, corporations, cryptocurrency, Elon Musk, US Senate, government shutdown</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:34:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/11/2025 (Bad Day for 'Strongmen': Duterte arrested, Trump/Canada trade war)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Officials in The Philippines arrested their own former strongman president, Roderigo Duterte, under a warrant from the International Criminal Court accusing Duterte of committing 'crimes against humanity' over his 'war on drugs' extra-judicial death squads that murdered as many as 30,000 people. The arrest and prosecution offers a potentially hopeful lesson for the U.S. about justice and accountability. Donald Trump backed off some of his threats to escalate his trade war with Canada, but economists are now worried about a coming 'Trumpcession.' 'Disordered discourse' has a destabilizing effect on democracies. Remembering beloved OG blogger Kevin Drum, who passed this week. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-dutertearrest-trumpcanadatradewar-disordereddiscourse-kevindrumrip_031125.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, Canada, money in politics, climate change, environment, Kevin Drum, social media, democracy, Roderigo Duterte, Philippines, justice, accountability, recession</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:21:47 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/10/2025 (Guest: The Nation's John Nichols on Musk entering WI's critical Supreme Court election)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In Canada, the Liberal Party's Mark Carney won in a landslide election on Sunday to become the country's Prime Minister on a wave of anti-Trump nationalism. Donald Trump's shocking reversal of US policy towards Ukraine is reportedly coming at the cost of actual lives - - Trump has stopped the sharing of intelligence and crucial satellite imagery with Ukraine as they struggle to hold off Russia's invasion.  The Nation's JOHN NICHOLS explains the extremely high stakes of a pivotal election in a few weeks that will determine the partisan balance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court; billionaire Trump buddy Elon Musk's efforts to buy the election for the Republicans; the outsized impact the state court has on the national stage, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-pmelectioncanada-trumpukraine_johnnichols-wisupremecourtelection_031025.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-pmelectioncanada-trumpukraine_johnnichols-wisupremecourtelection_031025.mp3" length="55304742" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:36</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, rightwing extremism, corruption, Canada, Mark Carney, money in politics, Elon Musk, Ukraine, Russia, election, Wisconsin, stock market, economy, tariffs, PEPFAR, John Nichols, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:00:08 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/7/2025 (Encore: Defending the Free Press from White House, Bezos Attacks, with media critic Dan Froomkin)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 2-27-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  For all their failures, the corporate mainstream media is critically important and deserves defending when press freedom is under attack by the Trump White House. CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale provides an invaluable service in debunking Donald Trump's copious lies. Washington Post debunked the lies of Trump Veterans Affairs Sec. Doug Collins, resulting in the VA reversing mass layoffs and cancelled contracts with Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Media critic and WaPo veteran DAN FROOMKIN, publisher of the non-profit Press Watch, discusses the disturbing, ongoing attacks on press freedom by the White House and billionaire media owners like Jeff Bezos. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-daletrumpfactcheck-dogegutsva_danfroomkin-whpool-apban-bezoswapoopinionpage_030725.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-daletrumpfactcheck-dogegutsva_danfroomkin-whpool-apban-bezoswapoopinionpage_030725.mp3" length="55116658" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:24</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, rightwing extremism, corruption, fact check, press freedom, disinformation, Dan Froomkin, news media, Veterans Affairs, Bezos, climate change, DOGE, environment, Elon Musk, EPA,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:37:06 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/6/2025 (Merkley: 'What Else Could a Russian Asset Do That Trump Hasn't Yet Done?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump's actions to dismantle the U.S. Government are clearly very popular with Russian President Vladimir Putin. U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) pressed two Trump nominees to explain Trump's extremely Russia-friendly actions, but their answers were disturbingly evasive. Elon Musk's AI chatbot calculates a 75-85 percent chance that Trump is a compromised Russian asset. Reuters reports Trump is preparing to revoke legal protected immigration status for 240,000 Ukrainians who fled Russia's invasion, along with Afghan refugees who assisted the US military. The National Republican Congressional Committee shockingly called Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), who is a U.S. citizen, an 'illegal immigrant.' Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-merkleytrumprussiaasset-ukrainianafghandeportations-espaillatnrcc_030625.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-merkleytrumprussiaasset-ukrainianafghandeportations-espaillatnrcc_030625.mp3" length="56050773" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:23</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, DOGE, Elon Musk, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, immigration, Russia, Ukraine, Afghanistan, courts, Congress, Rep. Adriano Espaillat, disinformation, climate change, environment, Sen. Jeff Merkley,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:51:42 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/5/2025 (Guests Heather Digby Parton of Salon and 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Pod' on Trump's joint address to Congress)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In a 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court narrowly rejected the Trump Administration's bid to freeze foreign aid payments, upholding a lower court ruling requiring the administration to unfreeze $2 billion in payments to thousands of contractors for work already completed. Donald Trump's speech to Congress on Tuesday night was the longest in U.S. history, vengeful, obnoxiously partisan, and filled with falsehoods. HEATHER DIGBY PARTON, Salon opinion columnist, and 'DRIFTGLASS' of the Pro Left Podcast, offer analysis, insight, and context for the speech, Democrats' efforts to fight for democracy, and much more. New Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-TX) passed away unexpectedly, giving House Republicans a bit more breathing room in one of the slimmest House majorities in U.S. history. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-scotus-usaid_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-trumpsotu_030525.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:51</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, DOGE, Elon Musk, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, farmers, State of the Union, tariffs, Canada, Greenland, US Supreme Court, US AID, foreign aid, courts, Congress, Sylvester Turner, disinformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:54:40 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/4/2025 (Donald Trump is Bad for Business)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Donald Trump is bad for business and the U.S. economy. U.S. stock markets plunged in response to Trump's new 25 percent tariffs against our two largest trading partners and friends, Canada and Mexico. Farmers are hurting from Trump's freeze on federal agriculture funding. Farm groups are suing the USDA for wastefully deleting taxpayer-funded climate science data. Pointless cuts and mass layoffs are seriously impacting safety, services and maintenance at our national parks. Elon Musk's DOGE Bros are quietly deleting their error-filled false claims of 'savings' from their massive, indiscriminate cuts to the federal government. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-canadamexicotariffs__farmerssueusda_moredogeerrors_gnr16_030425.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, DOGE, Musk, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, farmers, USDA, environment, climate change, tariffs, Canada, Justin Trudeau, national parks, public lands, consumer prices, fossil fuels</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:40:48 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/3/2025 (David Dayen of The Prospect on Trump plans to slash Social Security;Trump's ambush of Ukraine's Zelenskyy)'BradCast' 3/3/2025 (David Dayen of The Prospect on Trump plans to slash Social Security;Trump's ambush of Ukraine's Zelenskyy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Administration is making plans to slash the Social Security Administration by as much as half, gutting the critical agency's ability to serve 73 million retired and disabled Americans. DAVID DAYEN, investigative financial journalist and Executive Editor of The American Prospect, explains his new report exposing the cuts and the dramatic impact they will have on beneficiaries, all in service of Republicans goal to privatize Social Security. Fallout grows from Donald Trump's shameful Oval Office meeting in which he berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, 'a day of American infamy,' as Trump appeared to switch sides to support Russia and Putin, threatening security alliances with Western Europe. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_daviddayen-socialsecuritycuts_trumpzelenskyyovalofficeshame_030324.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_daviddayen-socialsecuritycuts_trumpzelenskyyovalofficeshame_030324.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, DOGE, Musk, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, Ukraine, Russia, Zelenskyy, Putin, war, Social Security, David Dayen, disinformation, ethics, courts,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:30:31 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/28/2025 (Encore: Former DOJ prosecutor Randall D. Eliason on Trump's 'Thursday Afternoon Massacre'; Debunking Trump's Ukraine lies)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 2-19-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump unleashed a wave of blatant lies about Ukraine's President Volodomyr Zelenskyy and US funding to help the war-torn democratic nation defend itself against Russia's invasion. Trump appears to be taking the side of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin against Ukraine and our longtime European allies. At least nine senior Justice Department prosecutors have resigned rather than carry out improper orders by the Trump Administration, including a directive to engage in an unlawful quid-pro-quo by dismissing a corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams. Veteran federal prosecutor RANDALL D. ELIASON explains the case, the controversy, why the resignations are an 'earth-shattering event' for the Justice Department, and what it means for the criminal justice system going forward.  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumpukrainelies_randalldeliason-dojthursdayafternoonmassacre_022825.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, DOGE, Musk, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, Ukraine, Russia, Zelenskyy, Putin, war, disinformation, ethics, courts, Justice Department, Eric Adams, Emil Bove, Randall Eliason, FBI</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:03:01 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/27/2025 (Defending the Free Press from White House, Bezos Attacks,  with media critic Dan Froomkin)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  For all their failures, the corporate mainstream media is critically important and deserves defending when press freedom is under attack by the Trump White House. CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale provides an invaluable service in debunking Donald Trump's copious lies. Washington Post debunked the lies of Trump Veterans Affairs Sec. Doug Collins, resulting in the VA reversing mass layoffs and cancelled contracts with Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Media critic and WaPo veteran DAN FROOMKIN, publisher of the non-profit Press Watch, discusses the disturbing, ongoing attacks on press freedom by the White House and billionaire media owners like Jeff Bezos. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-daletrumpfactcheck-dogegutsva_danfroomkin-whpool-apban-bezoswapoopinionpage_022725.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, rightwing extremism, corruption, fact check, Washington Post, press freedom, disinformation, Dan Froomkin, corporate media, news media, Veterans Affairs, Jeff Bezos</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:10:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/26/2025 (The Ongoing Government Waste, Fraud and Abuse by Trump, Musk and the DOGE Bros)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump and Elon Musk are gaslighting the nation, as their DOGE Bros unlawfully cancel contracts and lay off workers, pretending to cut waste, fraud and abuse while failing to find any actual evidence of any fraud or abuse (other than their own), and lying about it to the public. Federal contractor Musk awarded his own company, SpaceX, a massive new federal contract with the FAA. Musk also called for impeaching judges who rule against the Trump Administration. Trump's EPA is trying to roll back the scientific 'endangerment finding' on climate change that provides the legal foundation underpinning federal climate policies and regulations. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-dogefraud-muskcontractfaa-trumpcourtlosses-endangermentfindingepa_022625.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-dogefraud-muskcontractfaa-trumpcourtlosses-endangermentfindingepa_022625.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:39</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, DOGE, Elon Musk, disinformation, EPA, environment, climate change, endangerment finding, pollution, FAA, SpaceX,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:14:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/25/2025 (Guest: Jonathan Simon on February 28th 'Economic Blackout' protest; Bad Day for Elon Musk)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   The Trump/Musk DOGE Bro Coup appears to be generating rising blowback. Federal employees at the U.S. Digital Service (renamed U.S. DOGE Service) have resigned in protest, refusing to use their skills to 'compromise core government systems, jeopardize Americans' sensitive data, or dismantle critical public services.' In Europe, sales of Elon Musk's Tesla cars have crashed due to Musk's support of far-right extremist political parties. In the U.S., new surveys show consumer confidence has cratered in the wake of Trump's tariff and trade war threats. JONATHAN SIMON, of non-profit news outlet Who What Why, explains the 24-hour 'Economic Blackout' on Feb. 28 - - a day to purchase nothing as part a national grassroots protest against Donald Trump and Musk's dismantling of the federal government, by demonstrating the power of American consumers to impact the economy.  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-dogeresignations-teslatanks_jonathansimon-economicblackoutprotest_022525.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-dogeresignations-teslatanks_jonathansimon-economicblackoutprotest_022525.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, DOGE, Elon Musk, Economic Blackout Day, protest, boycott, corruption, disinformation, privatization, Medicaid, Tesla, Europe, economy, cybersecurity, Jonathan Simon</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:35:43 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/24/2025 (Why Does Trump Want to Destroy the Federal Government? What's in it for him? Callers ring in...)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump's top campaign donor, billionaire Elon Musk, and his team of DOGE Bros have escalated their rampage across the federal government, dismantling the non-partisan civil service and hollowing out key federal agencies, which conveniently halts oversight of Musk's government contracts and regulated businesses. But what's in it for Trump?  Mountains of evidence show that Musk is lying and is not cutting 'waste, fraud and abuse.'  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump Administration is focused on 'reprivatizing the economy,' as outlined in the Project 2025 manifesto. By why does Trump want to seemingly dismantle seemingly every federal agency? Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-whyistrumpdestroyinggovernment_callers_022425.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-whyistrumpdestroyinggovernment_callers_022425.mp3" length="54726637" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, DOGE, Elon Musk, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, disinformation, privatization, Scott Bessent, Social Security, Project 2025, Kash Patel, ethics</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:12:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/21/2025 (Encore: DOJ's Thursday Afternoon Massacre; Global Health Hazard Becomes U.S. Health Chief)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 2-13-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  The Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) resigned after refusing an order from Trump's Dept. of Justice to unlawfully drop a corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. A federal district judge blocked the Trump Administration's unlawful attempt to purge the head of the Office of Special Counsel, which protects whistleblowers. Mass firings of federal workers have reportedly begun. Senate Republicans confirmed health menace Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as Sec. of Health and Human Services, granting the longtime anti-vax conspiracist oversight of the nation's public health agencies. A new measles outbreak is sickening dozens of unvaccinated children in Texas. Samoa's chief medical officer charges that Kennedy lied during his Senate hearings about his involvement in a deadly measles epidemic in 2019. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumpcourtrulings-rfkconfirmed-adamsbovedojmassacre_022125.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumpcourtrulings-rfkconfirmed-adamsbovedojmassacre_022125.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, ethics, Justice Department, Eric Adams, Emil Bove, RFK Jr., Robert F. Kennedy Jr., environment, climate, New York, vaccine, anti-vaccine, HHS, measles, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:36:32 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/20/2025 (Guest: Media critic Jamison Foser on 'fights' worth having; Kash Patel confirmed as FBI Director)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Cowardly Senate Republicans confirmed wildly unqualified Trump lackey and MAGA merchandiser, Kash Patel, for a ten-year term as FBI Director, despite Patel repeatedly pleading the 5th numerous times to avoid incriminating himself in crimes during his confirmation hearing. The Trump White House violated the First Amendment rights and free press protections of the Associated Press when it banned the international media organization until it agrees to call the Gulf of Mexico the 'Gulf of America.' Media critic JAMISON FOSER discusses why it's important to fight back against authoritarians even on seemingly 'small' issues, to ignore those who try to police which fights are worth waging in the Trump Era and which are not, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-patelconfirmed_jamisonfoser-apgulfofmexico_022025.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-patelconfirmed_jamisonfoser-apgulfofmexico_022025.mp3" length="55781633" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-patelconfirmed_jamisonfoser-apgulfofmexico_022025.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, DOGE, Musk, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, Kash Patel, FBI, disinformation, ethics, environment, climate change, AP, free press, press freedom, Jamison Foser, Gulf of America, Gulf of Mexico, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:37:29 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/19/2025 (Guest: Former DOJ prosecutor Randall D. Eliason on Trump's 'Thursday Afternoon Massacre'; Debunking Trump's Ukraine lies)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump unleashed a wave of blatant lies about Ukraine's President Volodomyr Zelenskyy and US funding to help the war-torn democratic nation defend itself against Russia's invasion. Trump appears to be taking the side of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin against Ukraine and our longtime European allies. At least nine senior Justice Department prosecutors have resigned rather than carry out improper orders by the Trump Administration, including a directive to engage in an unlawful quid-pro-quo by dismissing a corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams. Veteran federal prosecutor RANDALL D. ELIASON explains the case, the controversy, why the resignations are an 'earth-shattering event' for the Justice Department, and what it means for the criminal justice system going forward. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpukrainelies_randalldeliason-dojthursdayafternoonmassacre_021925.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpukrainelies_randalldeliason-dojthursdayafternoonmassacre_021925.mp3" length="55686809" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpukrainelies_randalldeliason-dojthursdayafternoonmassacre_021925.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, Ukraine, Russia, Zelenskyy, Putin, war, disinformation, ethics, courts, Justice Department, Eric Adams, Emil Bove, Randall Eliason, Saturday Night Massacre</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:16:38 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/18/2025 (Trump/Musk Accelerate Gutting of Federal Government, Services)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump/Musk dismantling of the federal government from within is accelerating. Elon Musk's DOGE Bros have unleashed a tsunami of indiscriminate job cuts that are imperiling critical services under the false pretense of 'efficiency.'  Musk's DOGE Bros have infiltrated the Social Security Agency and gained access to every American's most sensitive data. Who needs air traffic safety, security of nuclear weapons, food inspections, safe drinking water, disease tracking, cancer cures, rule of law, disaster response, medical care, education, Social Security checks or life-saving weather reports and climate data? The Trump/Musk firing spree-hiring freeze is also gutting staffing at national parks, firefighting crews, and much, much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpmuskgovguttingcontinues-srofficialsresigninprotest_021825.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpmuskgovguttingcontinues-srofficialsresigninprotest_021825.mp3" length="55787024" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpmuskgovguttingcontinues-srofficialsresigninprotest_021825.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, DOGE, Musk, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, ethics, courts, environment, climate change, NOAA, FAA, EPA, CDC, Social Security, national security, public health, nuclear weapons, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:20:56 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/17/2025 (Encore: Trump's Golden Age of Corruption, with Ethics Expert Craig Holman of Public Citizen)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 2-11-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  Congrats, America! Influence peddling, corruption, money laundering, fraud and more is effectively now legalized in the United States. Donald Trump pardoned Illinois' corrupt former Democratic Governor Rod Blagojevich. Trump's Justice Department corruptly dropped bribery charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams. Trump crony Steve Bannon pleaded guilty to a fraudulent charity scheme but will see no jail time. Ethics expert CRAIG HOLMAN of Public Citizen discusses the long and growing list of corrupt, anti-rule-of-law actions that Trump is taking to dismantle oversight, enforcement and accountability laws in his new Golden Age of Corruption, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_bannonguilty-blagopardoned-adamschargesdropped_craigholman-goldenageoftrumpcorruption_021725.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, ethics, accountability, courts, environment, climate change, Steve Bannon, Rod Blagojevich, Eric Adams, Office of Government Ethics, Public Citizen, Craig Holman</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:37:13 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/14/2025 (Encore: David Dayen of The American Prospect on Trump/Musk shutdowns at CFPB, NLRB and elsewhere)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 2-6-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  The nation is understandably focused on the authoritarian takeover of the U.S. Treasury and other major agencies by Donald Trump and unelected billionaire Elon Musk. But the same shutdown spree is harming lesser-known, critical agencies like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), dedicated to protecting consumers. DAVID DAYEN, Executive Editor of The American Prospect, explains why halting the work of the CFPB will harm everyday Americans, why Republicans and Musk despise it, Musk's infiltration into the U.S. Treasury payment system, and much more. A Musk DOGE Bro abruptly resigned over racist social media posts. The H5N1 bird flu is spreading rapidly amid Trump's shutdown of federal health agency disease monitoring programs. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_daviddayen-cfpb-nlrb-treasury_birdflucdc_elezresigns_021425.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_daviddayen-cfpb-nlrb-treasury_birdflucdc_elezresigns_021425.mp3" length="55510031" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:49</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, far-right extremism, executive orders, CFPB, NLRB, environment, climate change, corruption, US AID, Treasury Department, Congress, racism, Elon Musk, DOGE, coup, H5N1, bird flu</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:43:19 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/13/2025 (DOJ's Thursday Afternoon Massacre; Global Health Hazard Becomes U.S. Health Chief)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) resigned after refusing an order from Trump's Dept. of Justice to unlawfully drop a corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. A federal district judge blocked the Trump Administration's unlawful attempt to purge the head of the Office of Special Counsel, which protects whistleblowers. Mass firings of federal workers have reportedly begun. Senate Republicans confirmed health menace Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as Sec. of Health and Human Services, granting the longtime anti-vax conspiracist oversight of the nation's public health agencies. A new measles outbreak is sickening dozens of unvaccinated children in Texas. Samoa's chief medical officer charges that Kennedy lied during his Senate hearings about his involvement in a deadly measles epidemic in 2019. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpcourtrulings-rfkconfirmed-adamsbovedojmassacre_021325.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, ethics, Justice Department, Eric Adams, Emil Bove, RFK Jr., Robert F. Kennedy Jr., environment, climate, New York, vaccine, anti-vaccine, public health, measles,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:53:01 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/12/2025 (Guest: Debra Dicks Maxwell of the NC NAACP on 2024's last unsettled election)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Administration is blatantly violating freedom of the press and their First Amendment rights after the White House (temporarily?) banned venerable news organization AP.  Defense Secretary Hegseth evicted major news organizations from the Defense Department, giving their offices to rightwing MAGA media instead. Trump fired the Inspector General of US AID in retaliation for releasing a new report revealing the vast, global, deadly costs of shutting down the agency. In North Carolina, a Republican judge is still suing to overturn his narrow election loss last November by tossing out the ballots of more than 60,000 voters on specious grounds, and get an unprecedented 'do over' election. The President of the North Carolina NAACP, DEBRA DICKS MAXWELL, explains the elements of the case, and the stakes for the state and the nation.  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-whitehousebansap-firedigslawsuit_debradicksmaxwell-riggsgriffinnc_011225.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-whitehousebansap-firedigslawsuit_debradicksmaxwell-riggsgriffinnc_011225.mp3" length="55778354" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, ethics, US AID, courts, election integrity, voter suppression, voting rights, gerrymandering, NAACP, North Carolina, First Amendment, press freedom</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:59:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/11/2025 (Trump's Golden Age of Corruption, with Ethics Expert Craig Holman of Public Citizen)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Congrats, America! Influence peddling, corruption, money laundering, fraud and more is effectively now legalized in the United States. Donald Trump pardoned Illinois' corrupt former Democratic Governor Rod Blagojevich. Trump's Justice Department corruptly dropped bribery charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams. Trump crony Steve Bannon pleaded guilty to a fraudulent charity scheme but will see no jail time. Ethics expert CRAIG HOLMAN of Public Citizen discusses the long and growing list of corrupt, anti-rule-of-law actions that Trump is taking to dismantle oversight, enforcement and accountability laws in his new Golden Age of Corruption, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_bannonguilty-blagopardoned-adamschargesdropped_craigholman-goldenageoftrumpcorruption_021125.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_bannonguilty-blagopardoned-adamschargesdropped_craigholman-goldenageoftrumpcorruption_021125.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 19:20:35 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/10/2025 (Former FEC Chair Ann Ravel on Trump's Unlawful Firing of the current FEC Chair)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump illegally fired the Chair of the Federal Election Commission, Ellen Weintraub, the first-ever firing in agency's history, successfully halting investigations into dozens of campaign finance complaints against him and his campaign. Former FEC Chair ANN RAVEL joins us to explain the FEC's history and purpose, why the watchdog is critical to fair elections, why the public should know who is spending billions of dollars to influence elections, and the ramifications of Trump's 'insane' and unprecedented firing of Weintraub. Also today: the Trump White House has unlawfully shut down all enforcement work at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Vice President JD Vance and Republican leaders suggest the Trump Administration will simply ignore court rulings. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_annravel-weintraubfiringfec_cfbshutdown-trumpdefiescourtorder_0210225.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_annravel-weintraubfiringfec_cfbshutdown-trumpdefiescourtorder_0210225.mp3" length="54726557" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_annravel-weintraubfiringfec_cfbshutdown-trumpdefiescourtorder_0210225.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Joe Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, Federal Election Commission, Ellen Weintraub, courts, Office of Management and Budget, Russell Vought, federal funding, unions, NLRB, CFPB</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:15:34 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/7/2025 (Encore: 'They Know They're Lying' - The Fossil Fueled War on Science and Humanity, with climate scientist Dr. Michael E. Mann)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 1-29-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  Public and media pressure works - - a tsunami of outrage forced the Trump White House to rescind a stunning memo illegally attempting to freeze some $3 trillion in congressionally-approved grants and funding that caused chaos and disruption across the country. Workers at a Philadelphia Whole Foods Market voted to unionize. Donald Trump unlawfully fired a Democratic member of the National Labor Relations Board, halting the board's work. Vaccine science denier Bobby Kennedy, Jr. testified in his Senate confirmation hearing for Sec. of Health and Human Services. Climate scientist DR. MICHAEL E. MANN discusses his new book that focuses on the 'triple threat to humanity' - - the insidious, coordinated campaign of anti-science disinformation that is making it difficult to effectively respond to climate change and pandemic threats - - and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-specelexnia-spendingfreezefold-wholefoodsnlrb_michaelemann-waronscience_020725.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-specelexnia-spendingfreezefold-wholefoodsnlrb_michaelemann-waronscience_020725.mp3" length="56104144" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:26</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, climate, environment, public health, impoundment, OMB, Dr. Michael E. Mann, RFK Jr., unions, NLRB, vaccines, anti-science, disinformation, science</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:43:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/6/2025 (David Dayen of The American Prospect on Trump/Musk shutdowns at CFPB, NLRB and elsewhere)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   The nation is understandably focused on the authoritarian takeover of the U.S. Treasury and other major agencies by Donald Trump and unelected billionaire Elon Musk. But the same shutdown spree is harming lesser-known, critical agencies like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), dedicated to protecting consumers. DAVID DAYEN, Executive Editor of The American Prospect, explains why halting the work of the CFPB will harm everyday Americans, why Republicans and Musk despise it, Musk's infiltration into the U.S. Treasury payment system, and much more. A Musk DOGE Bro abruptly resigned over racist social media posts. The H5N1 bird flu is spreading rapidly amid Trump's shutdown of federal health agency disease monitoring programs. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_daviddayen-cfpb-nlrb-treasury_birdflucdc_elezresigns_020625.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:45</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, far-right extremism, executive orders, CFPB, NLRB, environment, climate change, corruption, US AID, Treasury Department, Congress, racism, Elon Musk, DOGE, coup, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:06:25 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/5/2025 (Guests: Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast' on the disastrous, illegal, authoritarian Trump/Musk World and rising opposition)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump's and Elon Musk's very real, unlawful dismantling of our constitutional order is having immediate consequences across the globe. Foreign dictators praised Trump for shuttering the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and dismantling its aid programs that have earned America international goodwill. Trump proposed expulsion and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from Gaza and turning their land into a resort area 'owned' by the US. HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and 'Driftglass' of the 'Professional Left Podcast' discuss the latest disturbing developments in Trump's authoritarian takeover, unelected billionaire Elon Musk's seizure of the Treasury Department and other key federal agencies, the emergence of a growing opposition, and much more.  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-usaidshutdown-trumpgaza-resistance_020525.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-usaidshutdown-trumpgaza-resistance_020525.mp3" length="54727142" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-usaidshutdown-trumpgaza-resistance_020525.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, far-right extremism, executive orders, corruption, US AID, Treasury Department, Congress, opposition, resistance, Elon Musk, DOGE, coup, Gaza, Palestinians, ethnic cleansing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:03:01 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/4/2025 (The Opposition Begins to Take Shape)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Elon Musk's DOGE Bros have unlawfully taken control of key computer systems at federal agencies, including the U.S. Treasury, unleashing chaos while they disassemble our constitutional order and administrative state. Reports confirm that Musk's DOGE Bros have gained access to the Treasury Department's sensitive payment system, with full administrator privileges to rewrite highly-guarded code and even cut off payments. But an organized opposition is beginning to take shape, with federal agency insiders, elected Democrats, civil lawsuits, and public outrage coalescing to take on the radical rightwing extremism of Trump and Musk. The free press, as long as we still have one, must redouble its efforts to inform the public. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-oppositionassembling-dogebrosexposed_020425.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-oppositionassembling-dogebrosexposed_020425.mp3" length="55992216" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-oppositionassembling-dogebrosexposed_020425.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, far-right extremism, executive orders, environment, climate change, immigration, corruption,  Treasury Department, FBI, DOJ, opposition, resistance, protest, Elon Musk, DOGE</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:31:32 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/3/2025 (Unlawful Trump firings at DOJ, FBI; Critical CDC databases removed; Musk takes over USAID, Treasury Dept)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Former Republican operative Rick Wilson said of the unprecedented actions against our Constitutional democracy by Donald Trump and his co-president Elon Musk:  'You're not overwhelmed. You're under attack.'  Trump's White House henchmen and Elon Musk and his unelected, personal employees calling themselves 'DOGE' have taken over the command-and-control functions of key, independent federal agencies in the Executive Branch, including the Treasury Department's sensitive central payment system that controls the nation's checkbook. There has been a tsunami of new actions attacking our Constitutional order over the last 72 hours, from an unprecedented purge of high-level FBI officials and prosecutors to the dismantling of critical foreign aid agency US AID, and much more. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-unlawfulfiringsdoj-fbi-databasetakedowncdc-takeoverfreezeusaid-takeovertreasury_020325.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-unlawfulfiringsdoj-fbi-databasetakedowncdc-takeoverfreezeusaid-takeovertreasury_020325.mp3" length="56167904" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-unlawfulfiringsdoj-fbi-databasetakedowncdc-takeoverfreezeusaid-takeovertreasury_020325.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, far-right extremism, executive orders, environment, climate change, immigration, corruption, US AID, Treasury Department, FBI, DOJ, CDC, Elon Musk, DOGE, coup</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:51:47 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/31/2025 (Encore: Trump Weaponizing FCC Against Free Press, wtih John Bergmayer of Public Knowledge)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 1-23-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  A Reagan-appointed federal judge temporarily blocked Donald Trump's executive order revoking birthright citizenship, ruling it 'blatantly unconstitutional.'  In California, migrant farm workers are staying home during peak harvest season to avoid being rounded up by ICE. JOHN BERGMAYER, Legal Director at non-profit group Public Knowledge, explains how Trump's new Federal Communications Commission Chair, Brendan Carr, is weaponizing the FCC to squash press freedom, threatening news outlets that broadcast political speech and news coverage that he doesn't like. Bergmayer also discusses a bonkers rightwing appeals court ruling that strips the FCC of authority to regulate Net Neutrality and ensure an Open Internet for all Americans. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-migrantroundup-birthrightcitizenship_johnbergmayer-firstamendmenttrumpfcc_013125.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-migrantroundup-birthrightcitizenship_johnbergmayer-firstamendmenttrumpfcc_013125.mp3" length="55608207" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:55</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, executive orders, environment, climate change, immigration, birthright citizenship, FCC, press freedom, net neutrality, internet, free speech, Brendan Carr, Project 2025, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:15:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/30/2025 (Guest: Jacqueline Simon of AFGE on Trump's resignation 'offer' to federal workers; Trump's racist press briefing)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A tragic mid-air collision between a plane and a military helicopter killed 67 people at Reagan National Airport in D.C. on Wednesday night. On Thursday, as bodies were being recovered from the crash, President Donald Trump held an appalling, racist press briefing in which he blamed 'diversity' hiring and his Democratic predecessors for the disaster. But since taking office, Trump has fired many FAA and TSA leaders and taken other actions that degrade airline safety. JACQUELINE SIMON of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union discusses the Trump Administration's bizarre email to federal workers offering a bogus 'buyout, Trump's new executive order trying to make it easier to fire apolitical civil servants, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-airdisasterdc-racisttrumpbriefing_jacquielinesimon-federalbuyoutemail_013025.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-airdisasterdc-racisttrumpbriefing_jacquielinesimon-federalbuyoutemail_013025.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:44</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, climate, environment, public health, FAA, public safety, TSA, Schedule F, workers rights, civil service, unions, AFGE, labor, DEI, racism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:15:32 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/29/2025 ('They Know They're Lying': The Fossil Fueled War on Science and Humanity, with climate scientist Dr. Michael E. Mann)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Public and media pressure works - - a tsunami of outrage forced the Trump White House to rescind a stunning memo illegally attempting to freeze some $3 trillion in congressionally-approved grants and funding that caused chaos and disruption across the country. Workers at a Philadelphia Whole Foods Market voted to unionize. Donald Trump unlawfully fired a Democratic member of the National Labor Relations Board, halting the board's work. Vaccine science denier Bobby Kennedy, Jr. testified in his Senate confirmation hearing for Sec. of Health and Human Services. Climate scientist DR. MICHAEL E. MANN discusses his new book that focuses on the 'triple threat to humanity' - - the insidious, coordinated campaign of anti-science disinformation that is making it difficult to effectively respond to climate change and pandemic threats - - and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-specelexnia-spendingfreezefold-wholefoodsnlrb_michaelemann-waronscience_012925.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-specelexnia-spendingfreezefold-wholefoodsnlrb_michaelemann-waronscience_012925.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, climate, environment, public health, impoundment, Dr. Michael E. Mann, RFK Jr., OMB, NLRB, unions, labor, disinformation, anti-science, vaccines, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:40:52 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/28/2025 (Trump Attempts White House Takeover of Congressional Budget Authority)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Administration is attempting to unlawfully Cancel Culture pretty much everything. Donald Trump called for dismantling FEMA and withholding disaster aid to California to extort rightwing policy changes. His White House press secretary bizarrely lied about California's water. The Trump Administration ordered public health agencies like the National Institutes of Health to suspend all research and other programs, stop critical work with the World Health Organization, and more. A Trump Administration memo unconstitutionally ordered an immediate halt to disbursement of federal funds for a vast swath of programs and services affecting millions of Americans. A federal judge has temporarily stayed the order but the chaos and confusion it caused remains. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-femaconditionsca-grantspausenih-trumpfederalspendingfreeze_012825.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-femaconditionsca-grantspausenih-trumpfederalspendingfreeze_012825.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Joe Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, climate, environment, public health, impoundment, Office of Management and Budget, National Institutes of Health, Medicaid, Karoline Leavitt, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:51:53 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/27/2025 (Trump 'massacres' independence at DOJ, I.G. Offices, seeks ethnic cleansing in Gaza, rolls back civil rights, more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Over the weekend, Donald Trump called for ethnic cleansing in the Middle East, stating that he favors 'cleaning out' Gaza by forcing Palestinians to live in nearby countries. In a flood of new actions, Trump unlawfully fired independent Inspectors General inside several federal agencies, and terminated Justice Department prosecutors who worked on hundreds of January 6 insurrection cases and with Special Counsel Jack Smith. Trump ended anti-discrimination programs across nearly the entire federal government, and revoked President Johnson's 1965 executive order prohibiting discrimination by federal contractors. Senate Republicans confirmed unqualified public drunkard Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary, and puppy killer and ridiculous liar Kristi Noem for Sec. of Homeland Security. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hegsethnoemconfirmed-igsfired-dojmassacre_callers_012725.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hegsethnoemconfirmed-igsfired-dojmassacre_callers_012725.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:45</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, Gaza, Palestinians, Justice Department, Jack Smith, inspector general, January 6, accountability, racism, discrimination, Pete Hegseth, Kristi Noem</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:49:53 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/24/2025 (Encore: 2025 Inauguration Counter-Programming Special - a touchstone with reality as 'American carnage' begins again)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 1-20-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  Our 2025 Inauguration Counter-Programming Special is a dark echo of eight years ago. Unfortunately, the update was easier than one might have hoped. Commentary and lessons for this day in U.S. history include, from historian Timothy Snyder:  'Do not obey in advance. Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given. In times like these, individuals think ahead about what a more repressive government will want, and then offer themselves without being asked. A citizen who adapts in this way is teaching power what it can do.' And much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_2025inaugurationcounterprogrammingspecial_012425.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, Biden, environment, climate change, Congress, disinformation, corruption, free speech, civil rights, Mario Salvo, Timothy Snyder, Obama, Jimmy Carter, Bernie Sanders</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:04:36 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/23/2025 (Trump Weaponizing FCC Against Free Press: Guest: John Bergmayer of Public Knowledge)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A Reagan-apppointed federal judge temporarily blocked Donald Trump's executive order revoking birthright citizenship, ruling it 'blatantly unconstitutional.'  In California, migrant farm workers are staying home during peak harvest season to avoid being rounded up by ICE. JOHN BERGMAYER, Legal Director at non-profit group Public Knowledge, explains how Trump's new Federal Communications Commission Chair, Brendan Carr, is weaponizing the FCC to squash press freedom, threatening news outlets that broadcast political speech and news coverage that he doesn't like. Bergmayor also discusses a bonkers rightwing appeals court ruling that strips the FCC of authority to regulate Net Neutrality and ensure an Open Internet for all Americans. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-migrantroundup-birthrightcitizenship_johnbergmayer-firstamendmenttrumpfcc_012325.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-migrantroundup-birthrightcitizenship_johnbergmayer-firstamendmenttrumpfcc_012325.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:51</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, far-right extremism, executive orders, environment, climate change, immigration, corruption, birthright citizenship, FCC, free speech, Brendan Carr, Hughes Fire, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:43:17 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/22/2025 (Guests: Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast' on Trump 2's first days)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Administration is explicitly deploying a 'flood the zone' strategy, with a surge of executive actions that, with a few exceptions, are obnoxious, sloppy, offensive, and performative, including threatening local officials who don't comply with upcoming federal roundups of undocumented immigrants, and revoking a 1965 order prohibiting racial discrimination in federal contracting. Salon opinion columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON and 'DRIFTGLASS' of the 'Professional Left Podcast' join us to make sense of this historical moment, from Donald Trump's pardons of violent January 6 insurrectionists, to the Oligarch Inauguration, corruption and lawlessness already underway, the courageous Episcopalian bishop who pleaded with Trump to show mercy to marginalized people, and much more. Also today:  a new major fire erupts in Los Angeles. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpborderdeiorders_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-trump2begins_012225.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpborderdeiorders_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-trump2begins_012225.mp3" length="55854024" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpborderdeiorders_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-trump2begins_012225.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, pardons, January 6, far-right extremism, executive orders, immigration, corruption, human rights, LGBTQ, civil rights, discrimination, Bishop Budde, corruption</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:02:08 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/21/2025 (Trump's Day 1 Assault on America: Pretend 'national emergencies', Executive Order-apalooza, and more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  With the corrupt Trump Presidency underway, the first convicted felon, adjudicated rapist and adjudicated insurrectionist to be sworn in as President of the United States has deployed a  'flood the zone' strategy, issuing a flood of executive actions, including those that try to dismantle key federal policies governing civil rights, human rights, immigration, public health, Census accuracy, climate change, and much more. Trump also issued blanket pardons for 1,500 insurrectionists from January 6, 2021, including those who violently attacked police and leaders of far-right paramilitary groups Proud Boys and Oathkeepers. Trump now has his own domestic paramilitary. Also today: inspiring words from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King in his 1967 'Blueprint' speech. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpday1-jan6pardons-execorders_012125.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpday1-jan6pardons-execorders_012125.mp3" length="55820982" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpday1-jan6pardons-execorders_012125.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, environment, climate change, pardons, January 6, Proud Boys, far-right extremism, executive orders, immigration, Dr. Martin Luther King, LGBTQ, Census, civil rights, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 19:26:49 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/20/2025 (2025 Inauguration Counter-Programming Special: A touchstone with reality as the 'American carnage' begins again)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Our 2025 Inauguration Counter-Programming Special is a dark echo of eight years ago. Unfortunately, the update was easier than one might have hoped.  Commentary and lessons for this day in U.S. history include, from historian Timothy Snyder:  'Do not obey in advance. Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given. In times like these, individuals think ahead about what a more repressive government will want, and then offer themselves without being asked. A citizen who adapts in this way is teaching power what it can do.' And much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_2025inaugurationcounterprogrammingspecial_012025.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_2025inaugurationcounterprogrammingspecial_012025.mp3" length="55686485" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_2025inaugurationcounterprogrammingspecial_012025.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, Joe Biden, environment, climate change, sexual assault, Dept. of Defense, confirmation hearing, Congress, disinformation, corruption, free speech, civil rights, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:28:29 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/17/2025 (Encore: Hegseth Faces Democratic Fire in Contentious Senate SecDef Nomination Hearing)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 1-14-2025. On today's 'The BradCast':  Fox 'News' weekend host Pete Hegseth faced a tough grilling from Democrats in a contentious U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Tuesday, as they focused on Hegseth's astonishing lack of qualifications to lead the massive Dept. of Defense, disqualifying allegations of sexual assault and public drunkenness, and much more. Hegseth refused prior meetings with Democratic Senators, who say the FBI failed to interview critical witnesses. Senate Republicans have purposely scheduled seven confirmation hearings on Wednesday, making public oversight of Donald Trump's cabinet nominees virtually impossible. Firefighters have gained some ground against the catastrophic Los Angeles Fires as another round of dangerous high winds threatens the region. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-hegsethsenatenomhearing-lafireupdate_011425.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-hegsethsenatenomhearing-lafireupdate_011425.mp3" length="55747958" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-hegsethsenatenomhearing-lafireupdate_011425.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Pete Hegseth, LA Fires, wildfire, extreme weather, environment, climate change, sexual assault, Dept. of Defense, confirmation hearing, US Senate, US military, disinformation, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:50:54 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/16/2025 (Fires, Liars, and Oligarchy Rising; Garland nixes execution drug)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': This is our final 'BradCast' of the Biden era. Vile Congressional Republicans and rightwing media outlets are doubling down on their threats to withhold disaster aid from California, even though the state returns five times more revenue to the federal government than it receives. Donald Trump's nominees to head the Energy Department and EPA are fossil-fueled climate change 'delayers'. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland withdrew federal approval for the drug used in federal executions. In a farewell address to the nation, President Joe Biden warned the nation of a powerful 'Tech-Industrial Complex,' and that 'an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedoms,' and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gopdisasteraidstringsca-epanomhearing-deathpenaltydrugban-bidenfarewell_011625.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gopdisasteraidstringsca-epanomhearing-deathpenaltydrugban-bidenfarewell_011625.mp3" length="55686809" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gopdisasteraidstringsca-epanomhearing-deathpenaltydrugban-bidenfarewell_011625.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, confirmation hearings, climate change, environment, Joe Biden, oligarchy, EPA, Energy Department, climate change denial, Lee Zeldin, Tech-Industrial Complex, death penalty, US Senate, Chris Wright</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:18:55 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/15/2025 (Guest: Former prosecutor Randall D. Elison on Trump's NY criminal sentence)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire and the return of some hostages, officials say, a potential breakthrough to ending the long, horrific war in Gaza. Senate Republicans scheduled six cabinet confirmation hearings simultaneously on Wednesday, thwarting public oversight of Donald Trump's nominees. In her confirmation hearing for U.S. Attorney General, Trump's personal attorney, former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, dodged questions, refused to say if she would target Trump's political opponents or whether President Biden won the 2020 election, and much more.  Former Justice Department prosecutor RANDALL D. ELIASON of George Washington University Law explains Trump's get-out-of-jail-free sentencing in New York for 34 felony convictions over his hush-money payments to a porn star, what it all means, and his concerns about the justice system under the incoming Trump Administration. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-israelgazabreakthrough-bondinomhearing_randalldeliason-trumpsentenceny_011525.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-israelgazabreakthrough-bondinomhearing_randalldeliason-trumpsentenceny_011525.mp3" length="55686879" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Gaza, Pam Bondi, Justice Department, Jack Smith, Liz Cheney, confirmation hearing, US Senate, Mazie Hirono, Adam Schiff, Randall Eliason, hush money, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:43:18 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/14/2025 (Hegseth Faces Democratic Fire in Contentious Senate SecDef Nomination Hearing)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'The BradCast':  Fox 'News' weekend host Pete Hegseth faced a tough grilling from Democrats in a contentious U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Tuesday, as they focused on Hegseth's astonishing lack of qualifications to lead the massive Dept. of Defense, disqualifying allegations of sexual assault and public drunkenness, and much more. Hegseth refused prior meetings with Democratic Senators, who say the FBI failed to interview critical witnesses. Senate Republicans have purposely scheduled seven confirmation hearings on Wednesday, making public oversight of Donald Trump's cabinet nominees virtually impossible. Firefighters have gained some ground against the catastrophic Los Angeles Fires as another round of dangerous high winds threatens the region. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hegsethsenatenomhearing-lafireupdate_011425.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hegsethsenatenomhearing-lafireupdate_011425.mp3" length="55686779" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Pete Hegseth, LA Fires, wildfire, extreme weather, environment, climate change, sexual assault, Dept. of Defense, confirmation hearing, US Senate, US military, disinformation, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 18:40:58 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/13/2025 (Encore: Trouble in Trumpland? Broligarchs v. MAGA with Ryan Cooper of The American Prospect)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: originally recorded on 1-7-2025. On today's 'BradCast':  An extreme windstorm triggered fast-moving wildfires and mass evacuations in Los Angeles. Florida judge Aileen Cannon exercised dubious authority to temporarily block release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's reports on Donald Trump's failed attempts to steal the 2020 election and his stolen documents case. New York appeals court rejected Trump's attempt to block sentencing in his felony hush money conviction. Disgraced Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani held in contempt of court for failing to respond to two election workers he defamed. RYAN COOPER of The American Prospect explains the newest 'MAGA Civil War' between Trump's anti-immigration MAGA followers and the 'Bro-ligarchs,' Big Tech billionaires like Elon Musk who use the H-1B work visa program to import foreign workers. Cooper also delves into Musk's pretense of 'free speech,' and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-windstormla-cannonsmithreport_ryancooper-muskmagawarh1b_011325.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-windstormla-cannonsmithreport_ryancooper-muskmagawarh1b_011325.mp3" length="55826954" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, accountability, Rudy Giuliani, Jimmy Carter, environment, climate change, hush money trial, free speech, disinformation, Musk, H-1B visa, courts, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:42:02 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/10/2025 (Encore: Congress certifies 2024 election; Trump sentencing Friday; Carter's environmental legacy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 1-6-2025. On today's 'BradCast': We're back, just in time for a completely peaceful January 6th certification of the 2024 Electoral College results in Congress, because Republicans aren't pretending the election was stolen from them. It was carried out without incident, insurrection or terror attacks on the U.S. Capitol, as incited by the former President and now official President-elect four years ago today. The late President Jimmy Carter was an environmental champion.  New York Judge Merchan upheld the jury verdict against Donald Trump in his hush money trial, meaning Trump will be the first convicted felon sworn in as U.S. president. A few words on the terror attacks perpetrated by two U.S. citizens on New Year's Day in New Orleans and Las Vegas, the latter attack carried out by a hardcore Trump supporter. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-jan6certification-carterenvirolegacy-newyearterror-trumpsentencingny_011025.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:32</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, January 6, Congress, Jimmy Carter, environment, climate change, Judge Merchan, hush money trial, domestic terrorism, Elon Musk, oligarcy, corruption</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:29:53 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/9/2025 (Latest details on L.A. fires and what it's like to evacuate; Jimmy Carter laid to rest)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Los Angeles region continues to grapple with an historic wind-driven wildfire crisis that  has destroyed more than 2,000 structures and killed at least six people, although authorities say the death toll is expected to climb. The 'BradCast' team had to swiftly evacuate from the Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills, but thankfully the hurricane-force wind gusts had substantially subsided, allowing firefighters to again use aerial support, which helped knock down the fire in a matter of hours. We share some Lessons Learned from experiencing what media correctly described as a sudden, chaotic evacuation. The official state funeral of President Jimmy Carter today revealed more details of his inspiring life and legacy. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-runyonfireevacuation_lafires_carterfuneral_010925.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:50</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Los Angeles, wildfire, Palisades Fire, Sunset Fire, evacuation, disater preparedness, Jimmy Carter, environment, climate change, environment, public safety, nuclear weapons</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 18:57:22 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/8/2025 ('A Tidal Wave of Fire' in Los Angeles. Special coverage with guest John Amato of Crooks and Liars, who lost his home)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Summary coming soon. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-lafires-johnamato_trumpsentencingny-carterlegacyclimatechangefema_010825.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-lafires-johnamato_trumpsentencingny-carterlegacyclimatechangefema_010825.mp3" length="56074525" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-lafires-johnamato_trumpsentencingny-carterlegacyclimatechangefema_010825.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:24</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:55:44 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/7/2025 (Trouble in Trumpland?: Broligarchs v. MAGA with Ryan Cooper of The American Prospect)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  An extreme windstorm triggered fast-moving wildfires and mass evacuations in Los Angeles. Florida judge Aileen Cannon exercised dubious authority to temporarily block release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's reports on Donald Trump's failed attempts to steal the 2020 election and his stolen documents case. New York appeals court rejected Trump's attempt to block sentencing in his felony hush money conviction. Disgraced Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani held in contempt of court for failing to respond to two election workers he defamed. RYAN COOPER of The American Prospect explains the newest 'MAGA Civil War' between Trump's anti-immigration MAGA followers and the 'Bro-ligarchs,' Big Tech billionaires like Elon Musk who use the H-1B work visa program to import foreign workers. Cooper also delves into Musk's pretense of 'free speech,' and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-windstormla-cannonsmithreport_ryancooper-muskmagawarh1b_010725.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-windstormla-cannonsmithreport_ryancooper-muskmagawarh1b_010725.mp3" length="55686889" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-windstormla-cannonsmithreport_ryancooper-muskmagawarh1b_010725.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, accountability, Rudy Giuliani, Jimmy Carter, environment, climate change, hush money trial, free speech, Elon Musk, oligarchy, Ryan Cooper, H-1B visa,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 18:30:03 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/6/2025 (Congress certifies 2024 election; Trump sentencing Friday; Carter's environmental legacy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We're back, just in time for a completely peaceful January 6th certification of the 2024 Electoral College results in Congress, because Republicans aren't pretending the election was stolen from them. It was carried out without incident, insurrection or terror attacks on the U.S. Capitol, as incited by the former President and now official President-elect four years ago today. The late President Jimmy Carter was an environmental champion.  New York Judge Merchan upheld the jury verdict against Donald Trump in his hush money trial, meaning Trump will be the first convicted felon sworn in as U.S. president. A few words on the terror attacks perpetrated by two U.S. citizens on New Year's Day in New Orleans and Las Vegas, the latter attack carried out by a hardcore Trump supporter. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-jan6certification-carterenvirolegacy-newyearterror-trumpsentencingny_010625.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-jan6certification-carterenvirolegacy-newyearterror-trumpsentencingny_010625.mp3" length="56126514" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-jan6certification-carterenvirolegacy-newyearterror-trumpsentencingny_010625.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:28</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>olitics, elections, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, January 6, Congress, Jimmy Carter, environment, climate change, Judge Merchan, hush money trial, domestic terrorism, 2024 election, disinformation, Elon Musk, oligarchy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 18:35:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/3/2025 (Encore: Trump Gets Trumped in Our Musky End-of-Year Roundtable, with Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original airdate 12-19-2024. On today's 'BradCast': It's beginning to look a lot like failure everywhere you look in D.C., as House Republicans obeyed clueless, unelected rightwing billionaire Elon Musk's orders to reject a critical government funding bill, pushing the nation closer to a costly, destabilizing government shutdown. Donald Trump pretended it was all his idea. HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and 'DRIFTGLASS,' of the Professional Left Podcast, join us for a roundtable discussion on what the resurgence of Republican chaos means for the nation, Elon's buffoonery and Trump's weakness, consequences and dangers ahead, what they are worried about/hopeful for in the coming year, and much more. Also today: Georgia appeals court has disqualified Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from Trump's election interference case. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_willisdqdga_musktrumpbudgetfiasco_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-endofyear_from121924.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_willisdqdga_musktrumpbudgetfiasco_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-endofyear_from121924.mp3" length="56041333" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_willisdqdga_musktrumpbudgetfiasco_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-endofyear_from121924.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:22</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Joe Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, pollution, Elon Musk, Fani Willis, Georgia, accountability, government shutdown, Congress, fascism, authoritarianism, , corruption, California, electric vehicles</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2025 16:59:48 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/2/2025 (Encore: Prof. Joshua A. Douglas on Trump's power to change voting laws)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 12-18-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  The U.S House Ethics Committee voted in secret to release their report investigating allegations of sex trafficking and more against now-former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL). The North Carolina State Board of Elections rejected a losing Republican candidate's demand to launch a third recount of a state supreme court race and toss out 60,000 legitimate ballots. Donald Trump threatens on 'Day One' to overturn most of President Biden's climate and environmental policies, but those reversals are easier said than done. Election law professor JOSHUA A. DOUGLAS discusses Trump's threats to undermine U.S. election laws and voting rights, and actions you can take to protect and defend voting rights, election security, and our democracy. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-gaetzreport-supremecourthandcountnc-trumpdayoneevs_joshuadouglas-trumpvotinglaws_from121824.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-gaetzreport-supremecourthandcountnc-trumpdayoneevs_joshuadouglas-trumpvotinglaws_from121824.mp3" length="55979308" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-gaetzreport-supremecourthandcountnc-trumpdayoneevs_joshuadouglas-trumpvotinglaws_from121824.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Joe Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, pollution, voting rights, voter suppression, 2024 election, Matt Gaetz, voting machines, accountability, election security, voter ID, fascism, authortarianism,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 09:57:10 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/1/2025 (Encore: Trump Family Corruption Cometh...But So Does Our Opposition)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 12-17-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  The Biden Administration's FTC finalized a new rule banning hidden junk fees on tickets and hotels; Donald Trump's nominee for FTC chair voted against it. Judge Merchan rejected convicted felon Trump's attempt to toss out his 34 state felony convictions in his NYC hush money payoff scheme.  The unprecedented corruption of the Trump 2.0 era is already underway but the corporate media is ignoring it. Trump's son Eric previewed the tsunami of corruption to come at a major cryptocurrency conference in the United Arab Emirates, when he made clear that his family's new cryptocurrency business is a legal way to buy off the next US president, and much more. Some thoughts on 'militant pessimism' and what we can all do to hold the line in opposition. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumpimmunitydeniedny-erictrumpcryptoconference-overcomingmilitantpessimism_from121724.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumpimmunitydeniedny-erictrumpcryptoconference-overcomingmilitantpessimism_from121724.mp3" length="55858169" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumpimmunitydeniedny-erictrumpcryptoconference-overcomingmilitantpessimism_from121724.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Joe Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, junk fees, FTC, hush money, corporate media, immunity, disinformation, oligarchy, corruption, cryptocurrency, 2024 election, accountability, fascism, authoritarian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 12:10:25 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/31/2024 (Encore: Trump admits he can't lower grocery prices; Biden commutes 1,500 sentences)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 12-12-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of some 1,500 people in the largest single-day act of clemency in modern U.S. history. The Justice Department's Inspector General issued a new report finding that that no undercover FBI employees were involved in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection, completely debunking Republicans' false claims. During his campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly promised voters that he would 'immediately' lower grocery prices, but now admits he has no actual plan to do so. But Biden Administration FTC chair, Lina Khan, has protected consumers by blocking the proposed merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, while Trump's FTC nominee vows to abandon Khan's tough standards. North Carolina's Republican-controlled legislature used the lame duck session to pass an unprecedented power grab, stripping incoming Democratic statewide office-holders of much of their authority. Happy news about beloved TV legend Dick Van Dyke. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-bidencommutations-fbijan6ig-trumpgroceryprices-goppowergrabnc-dickvandykemalibu_from121224.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-bidencommutations-fbijan6ig-trumpgroceryprices-goppowergrabnc-dickvandykemalibu_from121224.mp3" length="55498110" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:48</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Joe Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, clemency, inflation, environment, climate change, pardons, voting rights, gerrymandering, Justice Department, Dick Van Dyke, Lina Khan, authoritarianism, fascism, disinformation, FBI</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:04:47 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/30/2024 (Encore: Veteran media reporter Paul Farhi on Trump's landslide win in 'news deserts')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 12-10-2024. On today's 'BradCast': 'News deserts' are areas where local newspapers have disappeared, and new research shows that the ongoing, rapid decline in local news sources played a disturbing role in the 2024 presidential election. Although Donald Trump barely won the election with a razor-thin margin, in 'news deserts' he won by a landslide. Former Washington Post media reporter PAUL FARHI explains the findings of the new 2024 State of Local News report from Northwestern University, which details how 'news deserts' came about, and how they increase political polarization, impact voters' choices in elections, and much more. A Justice Department Inspector General's new report shows how the first Trump Administration abused surveillance powers to spy on members of Congress and staff, journalists, and Kash Patel, Trump's nominee to head the FBI. A major fire is tearing through Malibu, CA. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_paulfarhi-newsdesertstrump_dojspyingpatel_from121024.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Joe Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, news media, local news, news deserts, Paul Farhi, Justice Department, Kash Patel, political prosecution, pardons, surveillance, authoritarianism, fascism, misinformation, disinformation, MAGA,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 11:53:49 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/27/2024 (Encore: Author, Prof. Julia R. Azari on Presidential 'mandates')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 12-11-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  Wisconsin state prosecutors added ten new felony charges to Donald Trump's accomplices who carried out the 2020 election fake electors scheme. The Franklin Fire in Malibu, CA continues to rage, exacerbated by climate change. FBI Director Christopher Wray says he will resign when Trump takes office, sparking concerns that he is 'obeying in advance.' Trump barely won a plurality in the 2024 election -- not even a majority -- but he and Republicans falsely insist he has a 'mandate'.  JULIA AZARI, Professor of Political Science at Marquette University, an expert on presidential mandates, explains the history and context of 'mandate claiming'; how it has changed over the years; the many impacts on policy and presidential power and governance arising from such claims; how the media should respond no matter who makes them, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-malibufire-wrayout-newfakeelectorchargeswi_juliaazari-prezmandates_from121124.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-malibufire-wrayout-newfakeelectorchargeswi_juliaazari-prezmandates_from121124.mp3" length="55405139" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-malibufire-wrayout-newfakeelectorchargeswi_juliaazari-prezmandates_from121124.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:42</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Joe Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, mandate, news media, fake electors, 2020 election, Franklin Fire, FBI, Christopher Wray, Kenneth Chesebro, climate change, Kash Patel, Julia Azari, authoritarianism, fascism,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:37:34 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/26/2024 (Encore: Oligarchy Rises in U.S.; Mis-tallied Contests Discovered in Ohio County)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 12-16-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  A hand-count of the 2024 election in Ohio last week uncovered that three county-level races were mis-tallied, flipping their results. On Tuesday, all 50 states will report their Electoral College votes, without holding publicly-overseen hand-counts or audits strongly recommended by cybersecurity and voting system experts. Former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov pleaded guilty to lying and peddling disinformation given to him by Russian intelligence that falsely accused Joe Biden and his son Hunter of taking bribes. Donald Trump's cabinet nominees are collectively the wealthiest in U.S. history as America slides further in oligarchy. Big Tech CEOs each donated $1 million tributes to Trump, and ABC News agreed to pay $15 million to settle Trump's defamation lawsuit against an accurately reported story. Both are widely seen as payments to dissuade the Trump Administration from abusing power to go after their core businesses. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-mistalliesashtabulaoh-smirnovguilty-oligarchyrising_callers_from121624.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-mistalliesashtabulaoh-smirnovguilty-oligarchyrising_callers_from121624.mp3" length="55206733" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Joe Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, ABC News, Jeff Bezos, Burisma, Mark Zuckerberg, Alexander Smirnov, Russia, disinformation, Ohio, oligarchy, George Stephanopoulos, 2024 election, voting machines, Hunter Biden, fascism,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:51:28 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/25/2024 (Encore: Climate advocates brace for Trump; Guest: Jean Su of Center for Biological Diversity)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 11-12-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego won Arizona's U.S. Senate seat against Republican election denier Kari Lake, one of several updates on key 2024 races. Control of the U.S. House remains undecided. Donald Trump rapidly nominated a number of cabinet appointees, including ultra far-right Tom Homan as 'border czar', who supported Trump's cruel family separation policies in his first term, and vows to carry out mass deportations. Oil and coal lobbyists on Trump's EPA transition team plot to gut the agency and pivot to fossil fuels, reverse US climate and pollution rules, and more. JEAN SU, Director of the Energy Justice Program at the Center for Biological Diversity, explains actions the Biden Administration can take now to protect hard-won gains and advance climate and environmental goals, ways environmental groups can defend against and delay Trump's anti-environment onslaught, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-senateresultupdates-az-nv-trumpappointments_jeansu-trumpclimatethreat_from111224.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-senateresultupdates-az-nv-trumpappointments_jeansu-trumpclimatethreat_from111224.mp3" length="55783110" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-senateresultupdates-az-nv-trumpappointments_jeansu-trumpclimatethreat_from111224.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, fascism, Center for Biological Diversity, climate, environment, Congress, EPA, COP29, Paris Agreement, energy, fossil fuels, authoritarianism, rightwing extremism, democracy, MAGA, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 25 Dec 2024 12:05:19 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/24/2024 ('BradCast Very Special Holiday Special')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ It's the 'BradCast' Very Special Holiday Special!Featuring the BradCast Radio Theatre Players from the 1930s &amp; 40s!Call in the family, curl up around the fire and return to radio yesteryear with Our Very Special (And Somewhat Subversive) BradCast Holiday Special! Featuring The BradCast Radio Theatre Players in some of our very first BradCast broadcasts from the 1930s and 1940s!  Don't miss this award-wanting holiday tradition in the making! And Merry Christmas, world! ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_veryspecialholidayspecial_122424.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_veryspecialholidayspecial_122424.mp3" length="55683116" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_veryspecialholidayspecial_122424.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Politics, Republicans, Democrats, renewable energy, radio play, radio arts, Henry Ford, radio serials, communism, marxism, capitalism, Paul Byrne, Brad Friedman, Desi Doyen</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 08:05:39 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/23/2024 (Encore: Financial journalist David Dayen on Trump's wildly corrupt tariff scheme)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 12-4-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  The last U.S. House race of the 2024 election has been tallied, with Democrats flipping a Republican-held seat by just 187 votes, leaving the Republicans with a razor-thin majority. Rightwing pundit Dinesh D'Souza issued an apology and acknowledged that his 2020 election conspiracy film, '2000 Mules,' was false and inaccurate. Investigative financial journalist David Dayen, Executive Editor of The American Prospect, explains Donald Trump's threats to impose massive tariffs on goods imported into the United States, which will raise prices on everyday Americans, but will also open up 'mind-boggling' opportunities for unprecedented corruption and payoffs from corporate interests to buy favoritism from Trump and his administration, deepening America's slide into oligarchy. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-finalhouseresults-dsouzaapology_daviddayen-trumptariffcorruption_from120424.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-finalhouseresults-dsouzaapology_daviddayen-trumptariffcorruption_from120424.mp3" length="55733190" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-finalhouseresults-dsouzaapology_daviddayen-trumptariffcorruption_from120424.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Joe Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, US House, Congress, 2024 election, 2000 Mules, election fraud, inflation, disinformation, misinformation, trade war, Dinesh D'Souza, 2020 election, tariffs, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:36:45 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/20/2024 (Encore: Chris Geidner of Law Dork on SCOTUS hearing on TN's ban on gender care for trans kids)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 12-5-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday for 'U.S. v. Skrmetti,' regarding Tennessee's big government ban on safe, medically prescribed gender affirming care for minors. CHRIS GEIDNER of Law Dork breaks down what happened in the hearing; the elements of the case; the bizarre, anti-trans, culture-war arguments raised by the rightwing justices; the stakes for children and anti-discrimination laws in general; and much more. Also today: Northern California was rocked by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that generated a brief tsunami warning. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_chrisgeidner-tngendercarebanscotus_quaketsunamiwarnca_from120524.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_chrisgeidner-tngendercarebanscotus_quaketsunamiwarnca_from120524.mp3" length="55755284" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_chrisgeidner-tngendercarebanscotus_quaketsunamiwarnca_from120524.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Joe Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, US Supreme Court, Tennessee, trans ban, transgender, healthcare, disinformation, misinformation, environment, climate change, LGBTQ, gender-affirming care, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:06:37 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/19/2024 (Trump Gets Trumped in Our Musky End-of-Year Roundtable, with Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': It's beginning to look a lot like failure everywhere you look in D.C., as House Republicans obeyed clueless, unelected rightwing billionaire Elon Musk's orders to reject a critical government funding bill, pushing the nation closer to a costly, destabilizing government shutdown. Donald Trump pretended it was all his idea. HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and 'DRIFTGLASS,' of the Professional Left Podcast, join us for a roundtable discussion on what the resurgence of Republican chaos means for the nation, Elon's buffoonery and Trump's weakness, consequences and dangers ahead, what they are worried about/hopeful for in the coming year, and much more. Also today: Georgia appeals court disqualified Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from Trump's election interference case. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_willisdqdga_musktrumpbudgetfiasco_heatherdigbyparton-driftlgass-endofyear_121924.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_willisdqdga_musktrumpbudgetfiasco_heatherdigbyparton-driftlgass-endofyear_121924.mp3" length="56050903" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:23</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Joe Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, pollution, Elon Musk, Fani Willis, Georgia, accountability, government shutdown, Congress, fascism, authoritarianism, Trumpism, corruption, electric vehicles</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:14:37 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/18/2024 (Guest: Prof. Joshua A. Douglas on Trump's power to change voting laws)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The U.S House Ethics Committee voted in secret to release their report investigating allegations of sex trafficking and more against now-former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL). The North Carolina State Board of Elections rejected a losing Republican candidate's demand to launch a third recount of a state supreme court race and toss out 60,000 legitimate ballots. Donald Trump threatens on 'Day One' to overturn most of President Biden's climate and environmental policies, but those reversals are easier said than done. Election law professor JOSHUA A. DOUGLAS discusses Trump's threats to undermine U.S. election laws and voting rights, and actions you can take to protect and defend voting rights, election security, and our democracy. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gaetzreport-supremecourthandcountnc-trumpdayoneevs_joshuadouglas-trumpvotinglaws_121824.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gaetzreport-supremecourthandcountnc-trumpdayoneevs_joshuadouglas-trumpvotinglaws_121824.mp3" length="55834731" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gaetzreport-supremecourthandcountnc-trumpdayoneevs_joshuadouglas-trumpvotinglaws_121824.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Joe Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, pollution, voting rights, voter suppression, 2024 election, Matt Gaetz, North Carolina, voting machines, accountability, voter ID, Joshua A. Douglas, fascism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:29:16 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/17/2024 (Trump Family Corruption Cometh...But So Does Our Opposition)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Biden Administration's FTC finalized a new rule banning hidden junk fees on tickets and hotels. Donald Trump's nominee for FTC chair voted against it. Judge Merchan rejected convicted felon Trump's attempt to toss out his 34 state felony convictions in his NYC hush money payoff scheme.  The unprecedented corruption of the Trump 2.0 era is already underway but the corporate media is ignoring it. Trump's son Eric previewed the tsunami of corruption to come at a major cryptocurrency conference in the United Arab Emirates, when he made clear that his family's new cryptocurrency business is a legal way to buy off the next US president, and much more. Some thoughts on 'militant pessimism' and what we can all do to hold the line in opposition. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpimmunitydeniedny-erictrumpcryptoconference-overcomingmilitantpessimism_121724.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpimmunitydeniedny-erictrumpcryptoconference-overcomingmilitantpessimism_121724.mp3" length="55781640" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpimmunitydeniedny-erictrumpcryptoconference-overcomingmilitantpessimism_121724.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Joe Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, junk fees, FTC, hush money, corporate media, immunity, disinformation, oligarchy, corruption, cryptocurrency, 2024 election, accountability, fascism, authoritarian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 19:08:54 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/16/2024 (Mis-tallied Contests Discovered in Ohio County; Oligarchy Rises in U.S.)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A hand-count of the 2024 election in Ohio last week uncovered that three county-level races were mis-tallied, flipping their results. On Tuesday, all 50 states will report their Electoral College votes, without holding publicly-overseen hand-counts or audits strongly recommended by cybersecurity and voting system experts. Former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov pleaded guilty to lying and peddling disinformation given to him by Russian intelligence that falsely accused Joe Biden and his son Hunter of taking bribes. Donald Trump's cabinet nominees are collectively the wealthiest in U.S. history as America slides further in oligarchy. Big Tech CEOs each donated $1 million tributes to Trump, and ABC News agreed to pay $15 million to settle Trump's defamation lawsuit against an accurately reported story. Both are widely seen as payments to dissuade the Trump Administration from abusing power to go after their core businesses. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mistalliesashtabulaoh-smirnovguilty-oligarchyrising_callers_121624.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mistalliesashtabulaoh-smirnovguilty-oligarchyrising_callers_121624.mp3" length="55029504" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Joe Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, ABC News, Jeff Bezos, Burisma, Mark Zuckerberg, Alexander Smirnov, Russia, disinformation, Ohio, oligarchy, George Stephanopoulos, 2024 election, voting machines, Hunter Biden, fascism, Bezos,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:07:18 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/13/2024 (Encore: Failed coup in South Korea; Attempted power-grab in NC)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 12-3-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  Democracy is under attack again. The rightwing president of South Korea attempted a power grab, declaring martial law and attempting to shut down the country's National Assembly, but his self-coup was stopped by quick action and fierce opposition from lawmakers and the public - - providing lessons for Americans in the years ahead. In North Carolina, the Republican-controlled state legislature has launched a power grab before they lose their heavily-gerrymandered supermajority, trying to ram through new laws stripping incoming Democratic statewide office-holders of authority and giving it to themselves. A Wisconsin judge struck down a GOP legislature power grab that stripped public sector workers of their collective bargaining rights. Minnesota Republicans want a do-over election in state house race narrowly won by a Democrat. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-martiallawsk-powergrabnc-unionwinwi-houseelectionbattlemn_121324.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Joe Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, labor rights, environment, climate change, authoritarianism, coup, South Korea, protest, North Carolina, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Scott Walker, plastic treaty, COP29</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:00:50 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/12/2024 (Trump admits he can't lower grocery prices; Biden commutes 1,500 sentences)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of some 1,500 people in the largest single-day act of clemency in modern U.S. history. The Justice Department's Inspector General issued a new report finding that that no undercover FBI employees were involved in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection, completely debunking Republicans' false claims. During his campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly promised voters that he would 'immediately' lower grocery prices, but now admits he has no actual plan to do so. But Biden Administration FTC chair, Lina Khan, has protected consumers by blocking the proposed merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, while Trump's FTC nominee vows to abandon Khan's tough standards. North Carolina's Republican-controlled legislature used the lame duck session to pass an unprecedented power grab, stripping incoming Democratic statewide office-holders of much of their authority. Happy news about beloved TV legend Dick Van Dyke. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidencommutations-fbijan6ig-trumpgroceryprices-goppowergrabnc-dickvandykemalibu_121224.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:45</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Joe Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, clemency, inflation, consumer prices, environment, climate change, pardons, voting rights, gerrymandering, Justice Department, January 6, FBI, Dick Van Dyke, North Carolina, Lina Khan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:10:31 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/11/2024 (Guest: Author, Prof. Julia R. Azari on Presidential 'mandates')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Wisconsin state prosecutors added ten new felony charges to Donald Trump's accomplices who carried out the 2020 election fake electors scheme. The Franklin Fire in Malibu, CA continues to rage, exacerbated by climate change. FBI Director Christopher Wray says he will resign when Trump takes office, sparking concerns that he is 'obeying in advance.'  Trump barely won a plurality in the 2024 election -- not even a majority -- but he and Republicans falsely insist he has a 'mandate'.  JULIA AZARI, Professor of Political Science at Marquette University, an expert on presidential mandates, explains the history and context of 'mandate claiming'; how it has changed over the years; the many impacts on policy and presidential power and governance arising from such claims; how the media should respond no matter who makes them, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-malibufire-wrayout-newfakeelectorchargeswi_juliaazari-prezmandates_121124.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-malibufire-wrayout-newfakeelectorchargeswi_juliaazari-prezmandates_121124.mp3" length="55362471" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:40</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Joe Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, mandate, news media, fake electors, 2020 election, Franklin Fire, FBI, Christopher Wray, Kenneth Chesebro, climate change, Kash Patel, Julia Azari, authoritarianism, fascism, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:39:20 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/10/2024 (Guest: Veteran media reporter Paul Farhi on Trump's landslide win in 'news deserts')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': 'News deserts' are areas where local newspapers have disappeared, and new research shows that the ongoing, rapid decline in local news sources played a disturbing role in the 2024 presidential election. Although Donald Trump barely won the election with a razor-thin margin, in 'news deserts' he won by a landslide. Former Washington Post media reporter PAUL FARHI explains the findings of the new 2024 State of Local News report from Northwestern University, which details how 'news deserts' came about, and how they increase political polarization, impact voters' choices in elections, and much more. A Justice Department Inspector General's new report shows how the first Trump Administration' abused surveillance powers to spy on members of Congress and staff, journalists, and Kash Patel, Trump's nominee to head the FBI. A major fire is tearing through Malibu, CA. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_paulfarhi-newsdesertstrump_dojspyingpatel_121024.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Joe Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, news media, local news, news deserts, Paul Farhi, Justice Department, Kash Patel, political prosecution, pardons, surveillance, authoritarianism, fascism, misinformation, disinformation, MAGA,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:57:44 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/9/2024 (A Bad Weekend for Authoritarianism around the world; Should Biden preemptively pardon Trump's domestic enemies?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Law enforcement officials announced the arrest of a 'person of interest' in the shocking slaying of a healthcare CEO on a Manhattan street. Romania's highest court ordered new elections after revelations of massive Russian interference, including via cyberattacks and paid social media influencers. Rebel groups in Syria abruptly ended the barbaric, decades-long rule of the Assad Family over the weekend, leading to an uncertain future. South Korea's opposition Democratic Party is pushing to oust its authoritarian rightwing president, who still clings to power with the help of his conservative party after his failed attempted coup. The Biden Administration is reportedly considering issuing unprecedented pre-emptive pardons to protect people on Donald Trump's perceived political enemies list who are likely to be targeted by a weaponized Trump Administration. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-romaniaelectionnullified-syriafalls-skoreateeters-preemptivebidenpardons_callers_120924.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:40</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Joe Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, accountability, Kash Patel, political prosecution, pardons, Romania, South Korea, Syria, UnitedHealthcare, Russia, authoritarianism, fascism, FBI, misinformation, disinformation, MAGA,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:00:48 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/6/2024 (Encore: Hunter's Pardon; Biden-Harris cybersecurity chief questions 2024 results; Trump's latest corrupt appointments)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 12-2-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  Another cybersecurity expert has called on the Harris Campaign to seek forensic audits or hand recounts of the 2024 election in several battleground states where Trump supporters unlawfully breached election systems, then copied and distributed the sensitive software on the internet. Donald Trump nominated family members to top positions in his administration, including son-in-law Jared Kushner's father, a convicted felon. Trump also nominated a longtime loyalist, the wildly unqualified Kash Patel, to head the FBI, where Patel promises to prosecute Trump's perceived enemies in the government and media. President Joe Biden issued a full pardon for charges faced by his son, Hunter Biden, after previously pledging not to do so. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-singh2024letter-fathersinlawpatelappointed-bidenpardonshunter_callers_120624.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-singh2024letter-fathersinlawpatelappointed-bidenpardonshunter_callers_120624.mp3" length="55834792" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, accountability, media, misinformation, disinformation, MAGA, authoritarianism, fascism, FBI, Justice Department, Hunter Biden, Jared Kushner, voting machines, cybersecurity, Kash Patel, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:20:37 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/5/2024 (Guest: Chris Geidner of Law Dork on SCOTUS hearing on TN's ban on gender care for trans kids)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday for 'U.S. v. Skrmetti,' regarding Tennessee's big government ban on safe, medically prescribed gender affirming care for minors. CHRIS GEIDNER of Law Dork breaks down what happened in the hearing; the elements of the case; the bizarre, anti-trans, culture-war arguments raised by the rightwing justices; the stakes for children and anti-discrimination laws in general; and much more. Also today: Northern California was rocked by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that generated a brief tsunami warning. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_chrisgeidner-tngendercarebanscotus_quaketsunamiwarnca_120524.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Joe Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, US Supreme Court, Tennessee, trans ban, transgender, healthcare, disinformation, misinformation, environment, climate change, LGBTQ, equal protection, discrimination</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:53:38 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/4/2024 (Guest: Financial journalist David Dayen on Trump's wildly corrupt tariff scheme)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The last U.S. House race of the 2024 election has been tallied, with Democrats flipping a Republican-held seat by just 187 votes, leaving the Republicans with a razor-thin majority. Rightwing pundit Dinesh D'Souza issued an apology and acknowledged that his 2020 election conspiracy film, '2000 Mules,' was false and inaccurate. Investigative financial journalist David Dayen, Executive Editor of The American Prospect, explains Donald Trump's threats to impose massive tariffs on goods imported into the United States, which will raise prices on everyday Americans, but will also open up 'mind-boggling' opportunities for unprecedented corruption and payoffs from corporate interests to buy favoritism from Trump and his administration, deepening America's slide into oligarchy. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-finalhouseresults-dsouzaapology_daviddayen-trumptariffcorruption_120424.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-finalhouseresults-dsouzaapology_daviddayen-trumptariffcorruption_120424.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Joe Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarianism, Congress, 2024 election, 2000 Mules, election fraud, inflation, disinformation, misinformation, Dinesh D'Souza, 2020 election, tariffs, trade war, corruption, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 19:29:30 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/3/2024 (Failed coup in South Korea; Attempted power-grab in NC)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Democracy is under attack again. The rightwing president of South Korea attempted a power grab, declaring martial law and attempting to shut down the country's National Assembly, but his self-coup was stopped by quick action and fierce opposition from lawmakers and the public - - providing lessons for Americans in the years ahead. In North Carolina, the Republican-controlled state legislature has launched a power grab before they lose their heavily-gerrymandered supermajority, trying to ram through new laws stripping incoming Democratic statewide office-holders of authority and giving it to themselves. A Wisconsin judge struck down a GOP legislature power grab that stripped public sector workers of their collective bargaining rights. Minnesota Republicans want a do-over election in state house race narrowly won by a Democrat. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-martiallawsk-powergrabnc-unionwinwi-houseelectionbattlemn_120324.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-martiallawsk-powergrabnc-unionwinwi-houseelectionbattlemn_120324.mp3" length="55823918" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Joe Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, labor rights, environment, climate change, authoritarianism, coup, South Korea, protest, North Carolina, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Scott Walker, plastic treaty, COP29</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 19:14:34 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/2/2024 (Hunter's Pardon; Biden-Harris cybersecurity chief questions 2024 results; Trump's latest corrupt appointments)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Another cybersecurity expert has called on the Harris Campaign to seek forensic audits or hand recounts of the 2024 election in several battleground states where Trump supporters unlawfully breached election systems, then copied and distributed the sensitive software on the internet. Donald Trump nominated family members to top positions in his administration, including son-in-law Jared Kushner's father, a convicted felon. Trump also nominated a longtime loyalist, the wildly unqualified Kash Patel, to head the FBI, where Patel promises to prosecute Trump's perceived enemies in the government and media. President Joe Biden issued a full pardon for charges faced by his son, Hunter Biden, after previously pledging not to do so. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-singh2024letter-fathersinlawpatelappointed-bidenpardonshunter_callers_120224.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-singh2024letter-fathersinlawpatelappointed-bidenpardonshunter_callers_120224.mp3" length="55763177" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-singh2024letter-fathersinlawpatelappointed-bidenpardonshunter_callers_120224.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Joe Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, accountability, media, misinformation, disinformation, MAGA, authoritarianism, fascism, FBI, Justice Department, Hunter Biden, Jared Kushner, voting machines, cybersecurity, Kash Patel, MAGA</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 18:47:23 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/29/2024 (Encore: Former federal prosecutor Randall D. Eliason on Trump, Gaetz and more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 11-20-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  Republicans on the U.S. House Ethics Committee blocked release of a report on the investigation into Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney General, former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), that documents evidence of alleged sex trafficking of minors and other criminal activities. Trump nominated pro-wrestling CEO Linda McMahon for the Dept. of Education and TV doctor/snake oil salesman Dr. Mehmet Oz to head up the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. Trump's nominee for the FCC, Brendan Carr, is now threatening the broadcast licenses of TV/radio outlets over their coverage of Trump. Former Justice Department official RANDALL D. ELIASON explains the uncharted legal waters ahead for the nation with a president-elect who is a convicted felon, Trump's pending sentencing on 34 felony counts of fraud in New York, his racketeering charges in Georgia, Special Counsel Jack Smith's two federal criminal investigations, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-gaetzcongressfight-carrfcc_randalleliason-trumpsentenceny_112924.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-gaetzcongressfight-carrfcc_randalleliason-trumpsentenceny_112924.mp3" length="55757171" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Matt Gaetz, accountability, national security, FCC, Linda McMahon, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Randall D. Eliason, Justice Department, corruption, Jack Smith, Georgia, Brendan Carr, free speech, free press, authoritarianism, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 07:42:56 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/28/2024 (Encore: 'Bullet Ballot' Claims and Other Arguments for Hand-Counting 2024 Votes; Gaetz report files hacked)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 11-19-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  Concerns over the accuracy of the 2024 Election results are growing in the wake of cybersecurity and voting security experts urging the Harris Campaign to seek hand recounts in states where voting system software was breached and distributed after the 2020 Election. We explain new theories about the election concerns posed by financial services security expert Stephen Spoonamore - - but again, the only way to determine if the results were tabulated accurately is with a public hand-count of ballots. In Pennsylvania's extremely close US Senate race, a court battle is underway over whether otherwise legal ballots should be tossed out if mail-in voters wrote the incorrect date on the outside envelope. A hacker has accessed the unreleased report detailing evidence in the disturbing sex trafficking charges against Donald Trump's nominee for US Attorney General, Rep. Matt Gaetz. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-bulletballotshandcounts-senrecountpa-gaetzallegationshack_112824.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-bulletballotshandcounts-senrecountpa-gaetzallegationshack_112824.mp3" length="55983729" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-bulletballotshandcounts-senrecountpa-gaetzallegationshack_112824.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, election integrity, environment, climate change, Stephen Spoonamore, recount, Matt Gaetz, national security, election security, voting machines, hacking, cybersecurity </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:06:01 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/27/2024 (Encore: Leaving MAGA's Rich Logis with holiday advice)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 11-21-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  Former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew as Donald Trump's nominee for US Attorney General after new evidence supporting allegations he was sex trafficking minors. A lengthy, disturbing police report details credible sexual assault allegations against Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth. The Gaza Health Ministry announced that 44,000 people, mostly women and children, have been killed in Israeli bombings retaliating for Hamas' Oct. 2023 terror attack. The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyau, its former Defense Minister, and Hamas' military chief over war crimes. New data show high-information voters chose Kamala Harris, while low-information voters chose Trump. RICH LOGIS of Leaving MAGA discusses the 'polluted information environment' that has misled many voters, and helpful strategies for non-MAGA Americans to interact with their MAGA family members over the holidays. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_lisagraves-trumppresidentialtransitionact-climaterelatednoms_1126241.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:41</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Matt Gaetz, Pete Hegseth, Israel, Gaza, Netanyahu, Hamas, International Criminal Court, misinformation, disinformation, MAGA, authoritarianism, maga, environment, climate change, Justice Department,  </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:45:54 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/26/2024 (Encore: former Dep. Asst. AG Lisa Graves on Trump's violation of the Presidential Transition Act and wildly unqualified cabinet appointments)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 11-18-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump hasn't even been sworn in yet, but he's already violating ethics requirements that he himself signed into law in 2019. The Republican President-elect, who barely won a plurality, not a majority, has nominated a flood of unqualified appointees to cabinet level posts and is refusing FBI background checks for sensitive national security positions. Trump and his transition team have also declined to sign required transition and ethics documents. Former DOJ and US Senate official LISA GRAVES, now of True North Research, explains the 'huge red flags' in Trump's efforts to bypass ethics rules and national security review, why it matters, his scheme to force the US Senate into recess to appoint his nominees, and much more. Trump has also nominated fossil fuel executives and climate science deniers for key environmental posts. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_lisagraves-trumppresidentialtransitionact-climaterelatednoms_112624.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:41</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, corruption, Tulsi Gabbard, environment, climate change, Interior Department, Energy Department, national security, authoritarianism, Lisa Graves, fossil fuels, public lands, infrastructure, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:19:59 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/25/2024 (Encore: Computer Security Experts Urge Harris to Seek Hand-Counts Due to Voting System Breaches, with Dr. Duncan Buell)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 11-14-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  Top election security experts and computer scientists are urging Vice President Kamala Harris to seek hand recounts of the presidential election in key states to verify election totals, citing voting system breaches by Donald Trump allies in 2021 and 2022, and Georgia's refusal to apply recommended security patches to their election system. The scientists emphasize that they have 'no evidence' that voting systems were compromised, and that such audits should be routine - - particularly when massive software breaches are known and documented - - 'to set an example for security best practices in all elections.' Dr. DUNCAN BUELL of the University of South Carolina, a member of the group, explains the known breaches and other concerns, and ways to upgrade the nation's election security going forward. Satirical website The Onion purchased rightwing conspiracy monger Alex Jones' 'Infowars' on behalf of families of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary massacre. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_duncanbuell-recountlettertoharris_alexjonestheonion_112524.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, cybersecurity, election security, recount, voting machines, accountability, Alex Jones, Sandy Hook, environment, climate change, Infowars, COP29, Dr. Duncan Buell, national security</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:29:35 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/22/2024 (Encore: Alice Miranda Ollstein on abortion rights ballot measure victories and losses)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 11-7-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  President Joe Biden pledged a peaceful transfer of power and urged Americans to never give up fighting to defend freedom and democracy  rights, in his first public remarks since the disgraced, lawless former president Donald Trump was re-elected. California Gov. Gavin Newsom called a special legislative session to bolster legal resources to protect civil rights, reproductive freedom, climate action, and more, in preparation for the Trump Administration. The fast-moving, wind-driven Mountain Fire has destroyed dozens of homes north of Los Angeles. Politico's ALICE MIRANDA OLLSTEIN breaks down abortion rights ballot measures that were decided in ten states on Tuesday, schemes by Republicans and anti-choice groups to block the measures, and where the never-ending battle over reproductive freedom goes from here. Voters in Washington State rejected an attempt to repeal the state's landmark climate law. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-wildfiresla-newsompushbackca-caseymccormickpa-bidenpostelection_aliceollstein-abortionmeasures_112224.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, fascism, rights, authoritarianism, anti-abortion, environment, climate change, Alice Ollstein, wildfire, climate law, Washington State, California, rightwing extremism, democracy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:32:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/21/2024 (Guest: Leaving MAGA's Rich Logis with holiday advice; Gaetz withdraws from US AG nomination)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew as Donald Trump's nominee for US Attorney General after new evidence supporting allegations he was sex trafficking minors. A lengthy, disturbing police report details credible sexual assault allegations against Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth. The Gaza Health Ministry announced that 44,000 people, mostly women and children, have been killed in Israeli bombings retaliating for Hamas' Oct. 2023 terror attack. The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyau, its former Defense Minister, and Hamas' military chief over war crimes. New data show high-information voters chose Kamala Harris, while low-information voters chose Trump. RICH LOGIS of Leaving MAGA discusses the 'polluted information environment' that has misled many voters, and helpful strategies for non-MAGA Americans to interact with their MAGA family members over the holidays. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-netanyahuwarcrimes-hegsethpolicereport-gaetzdropsout_richlogis-leavingmaga2024_112124.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-netanyahuwarcrimes-hegsethpolicereport-gaetzdropsout_richlogis-leavingmaga2024_112124.mp3" length="55794825" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Matt Gaetz, accountability, Pete Hegseth, Israel, Gaza, Netanyahu, Hamas, misinformation, disinformation, MAGA, authoritarianism, fascism, environment, climate change, Rich Logis, sex trafficking</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:10:05 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/20/2024 (Guest: Former federal prosecutor Randall D. Eliason on Trump, Gaetz and more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Republicans on the U.S. House Ethics Committee blocked release of a report on the investigation into Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney General, former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), that documents evidence of alleged sex trafficking of minors and other criminal activities. Trump nominated pro-wrestling CEO Linda McMahon for the Dept. of Education and TV doctor/snake oil salesman Dr. Mehmet Oz to head up the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. Trump's nominee for the FCC, Brendan Carr, is now threatening the broadcast licenses of TV/radio outlets over their coverage of Trump. Former Justice Department official RANDALL D. ELIASON explains the uncharted legal waters ahead for the nation, with a president-elect who is a convicted felon, Trump's pending sentencing on 34 felony counts of fraud in New York, his racketeering charges in Georgia, Special Counsel Jack Smith's two federal criminal investigations, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gaetzcongressfight-carrfcc_randalleliason-trumpsentenceny_112024.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Matt Gaetz, accountability, national security, authoritarianism, fascism, FCC, Linda McMahon, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Randall D. Eliason, Justice Department, corruption, Jack Smith, Brendan Carr, free speech, free press</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:12:31 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/19/2024 ('Bullet Ballot' Claims and Other Arguments for Hand-Counting 2024 Votes; Gaetz report files hacked)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Concerns over the accuracy of the 2024 Election results are swirling around, after cybersecurity and voting security experts urged the Harris Campaign to seek hand recounts in states where voting system software was breached after the 2020 Election. We explain new theories about the election results posed by financial services security expert Stephen Spoonamore - - but again, the only way to determine if the results were tabulated accurately is with a public hand-count of ballots. In Pennsylvania's extremely close US Senate race, a legal battle is underway over whether otherwise legal ballots should be tossed out if mail-in votes had an incorrect date on the outside envelope. A hacker has accessed a report detailing evidence in the disturbing sex trafficking charges against Donald Trump's nominee for US Attorney General, Rep. Matt Gaetz. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bulletballotshandcounts-senrecountpa-gaetzallegationshack_111924.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bulletballotshandcounts-senrecountpa-gaetzallegationshack_111924.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, election integrity, environment, climate change, bullet ballots, Stephen Spoonamore, recount, Matt Gaetz, election security, voting machines, hacking, cybersecurity, Pennsylvania</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:36:26 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/18/2024 (Guest: former Dep. Asst. AG Lisa Graves on Trump's violation of the Presidential Transition Act and wildly unqualified cabinet appointments)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   Donald Trump hasn't even been sworn in yet, but he's already violating ethics requirements that he himself signed into law in 2019. The Republican President-elect, who barely won a plurality, not a majority, has nominated a flood of unqualified appointees to cabinet level posts and is refusing FBI background checks for sensitive national security positions. Trump and his transition team have also declined to sign required transition and ethics documents. Former DOJ and US Senate official LISA GRAVES, now of True North Research, explains the 'huge red flags' in Trump's efforts to bypass ethics rules and national security review, why it matters, his scheme to force the US Senate into recess to appoint his nominees, and much more. Trump has also nominated fossil fuel executives and climate science deniers for key environmental posts. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_lisagraves-trumppresidentialtransitionact-climaterelatednoms_111824.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:33</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, ethics, corruption, transition, Tulsi Gabbard, environment, climate change, Interior Department, Energy Department, national security, authoritarianism, Lisa Graves, fossil fuels, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:53:26 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/15/2024 (Encore: Let It All Out - Your calls on America's disastrous re-election of Trump; Results update; Voting system concerns)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  An update on 2024 election results announced over the weekend, and remaining races still being tallied, including Pennsylvania's extremely close U.S. Senate race. Many listeners have voiced concerns about various voting system issues and election anomalies across the country in last week's election. Brad explains what is known so far about the incidents and anomalies, particularly in Pennsylvania and Michigan, and notes that, as of yet, there is no evidence of voting system issues that would change the results of the presidential race. Surveys show that large numbers of voters are wildly misinformed about key facts on the economy, inflation, the threat of Trump to democracy, and more - - how did that happen, and who is to blame? Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-senresultsupdate-pa-nv-az-votesystemconcerns-mediafailure-callers_111524.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-senresultsupdate-pa-nv-az-votesystemconcerns-mediafailure-callers_111524.mp3" length="55923371" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-senresultsupdate-pa-nv-az-votesystemconcerns-mediafailure-callers_111524.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, fascism, voting rights, racism, authoritarianism, rightwing extremism, democracy, MAGA, corporate media, disinformation, voting machines, Starlink, Elon Musk,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:02:17 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/14/2024 (Computer Security Experts Urge Harris to Seek Hand-Counts Due to Voting System Breaches, with Guest Dr. Duncan Buell)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Top election security experts and computer scientists are urging Vice President Kamala Harris to seek hand recounts of the presidential election in key states to verify election totals, citing voting system breaches by Donald Trump allies in 2021 and 2022, and Georgia's refusal to apply recommended security patches to their election system. The scientists emphasize that they have 'no evidence' that voting systems were compromised, and that such audits should be routine - - particularly when massive software breaches are known and documented - - 'to set an example for security best practices in all elections.' Dr. DUNCAN BUELL of the University of South Carolina, a member of the group, explains the known breaches and other concerns, and ways to upgrade the nation's election security going forward. Satirical website The Onion purchased rightwing conspiracy monger Alex Jones' 'Infowars' on behalf of families of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary massacre. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_duncanbuell-recountlettertoharris_alexjonestheonion_111424.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_duncanbuell-recountlettertoharris_alexjonestheonion_111424.mp3" length="55687035" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Harris,Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, cybersecurity, election security, recount, voting machines, Coffee County Breach, accountability, Alex Jones, Sandy Hook, environment, climate change, Infowars, Duncan Buell</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:02:31 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/13/2024 (Guest: NatSec journo Marcy Wheeler of Emptywheel on status of Trump's criminal cases post-election)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump lost a political battle after his upcoming Republican US Senate Majority chose Sen. John Thune (R-SD) as its majority leader, rejecting Trump's favorite. Trump is nominating a wave of toadies, unqualified buffoons and corporatists to key cabinet and administration roles:  a Fox 'News' TV host for Defense Secretary; billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head a non-existent government agency; Putin apologist Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence; and accused sex trafficker Rep. Matt Gaetz as US Attorney General. National security journalist MARCY WHEELER explains the status of Trump's four separate criminal felony indictments (and 34 convictions), what happens next, and much more. Updates in as-yet-undecided U.S. House races hold good news for Democrats, but Republicans are expected to win majority control. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-houseresultsca-trumpnominations_marcywheeler-trumpcases_111324.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-houseresultsca-trumpnominations_marcywheeler-trumpcases_111324.mp3" length="55207033" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-houseresultsca-trumpnominations_marcywheeler-trumpcases_111324.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, fascism, Congress, Senate, John Thune, authoritarianism, rightwing extremism, accountability, Tulsi Gabbard, Matt Gaetz, Elon Musk, Marcy Wheeler, national security, Justice Dept</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:44:26 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/12/2024 (Climate advocates brace for Trump; Guest: Jean Su of Center for Biological Diversity)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego won Arizona's U.S. Senate seat against Republican election denier Kari Lake, one of several updates on key 2024 races. Control of the U.S. House remains undecided. Donald Trump rapidly nominated a number of cabinet appointees, including ultra far-right Tom Homan as 'border czar', who supported Trump's cruel family separation policies in his first term, and vows to carry out mass deportations. Oil and coal lobbyists on Trump's EPA transition team plot to gut the agency, pivot to fossil fuels, reverse US climate and pollution rules, and more. JEAN SU, Director of the Energy Justice Program at the Center for Biological Diversity, explains actions the Biden Administration can take now to protect hard-won gains and advance climate and environmental goals, ways environmental groups can defend against and delay Trump's anti-environment onslaught, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-senateresultupdates-az-nv-trumpappointments_jeansu-trumpclimatethreat_111224.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, fascism, Center for Biological Diversity, climate, environment, Congress, EPA, COP29, Paris Agreement,  energy, fossil fuels, media, rightwing extremism, democracy, MAGA,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:17:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/11/2024 (Let It All Out:  Your calls on America's disastrous re-election of Trump; Results update; Voting system concerns)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  An update on 2024 election results announced over the weekend and remaining races still being tallied, including Pennsylvania's extremely close US Senate race. Many listeners have voiced concerns about various voting system issues and election anomalies across the country in last week's election. Brad explains what is known so far about the incidents and anomalies, particularly in Pennsylvania and Michigan, and notes that, as of yet, there is no evidence of voting system issues that would change the results of the presidential race. Surveys show that large numbers of voters are wildly misinformed about key facts on the economy, inflation, the threat of Trump to democracy, and more. How did that happen, and who is to blame? Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-senresultsupdate-pa-nv-az-votesystemconcerns-mediafailure-callers_111124.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-senresultsupdate-pa-nv-az-votesystemconcerns-mediafailure-callers_111124.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, fascism, voting rights, racism, authoritarianism, rightwing extremism, democracy, MAGA, corporate media, disinformation, voting machines, Starlink, Elon Musk,  </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:02:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/8/2024 (Encore: Voters give 2nd term to convicted criminal, with guests: Heather Digby Parton and 'Driftglass')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 11-6-2024. On today's 'BradCast': A deeply divided voting population in the United States re-elected disgraced former president and convicted felon Donald Trump to another term on Tuesday. Vice President Kamala Harris in a brief concession speech vowed to ensure a peaceful transfer of power, and to continue the fight for freedom, opportunity, fairness, democracy and much more, 'in the voting booth, the courts, and in the public square.' Salon opinion columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON and 'DRIFTGLASS', of the Professional Left Podcast, offer analysis, history and context for the stunning election result, what it reveals about America, the role of media and disinformation, and what it all means going forward. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumpreelected-harrisconcedes_heatherdigbyparton-driftlgass_110824.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, fascism, voting rights, abortion rights, authoritarianism, rightwing extremism, democracy, MAGA, cult, corporate media, Heather Digby Parton, Driftglass</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:24:18 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/7/2024 (Guest: Alice Miranda Ollstein on abortion rights ballot measure victories and losses)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Joe Biden pledged a peaceful transfer of power and urged Americans to never give up fighting to defend freedom and democracy, in his first public remarks since the disgraced, lawless former president Donald Trump was re-elected. California Gov. Gavin Newsom called a special legislative session to bolster legal resources to protect civil rights, reproductive freedom, climate action, and more, in preparation for the Trump Administration. The fast-moving, wind-driven Mountain Fire has destroyed dozens of homes north of Los Angeles. Politico's ALICE MIRANDA OLLSTEIN breaks down abortion rights ballot measures that were decided in ten states on Tuesday, schemes by Republicans and anti-choice groups to block the measures, and where the never-ending battle over reproductive freedom goes from here. Voters in Washington State rejected an attempt to repeal the state's landmark climate law. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-wildfiresla-newsompushbackca-caseymccormickpa-bidenpostelection_aliceollstein-abortionmeasures_110724.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, fascism, rights, authoritarianism, anti-abortion, environment, climate change, Alice Ollstein, wildfire, climate law, Washington State, California, extremism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:58:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/6/2024 (Voters give 2nd term to convicted criminal, with guests: Heather Digby Parton and 'Driftglass')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A deeply divided voting population in the United States re-elected disgraced former president and convicted felon Donald Trump to another term on Tuesday. Vice President Kamala Harris, in a brief concession speech today, vowed to ensure a peaceful transfer of power, and to continue the fight for freedom, opportunity, fairness, democracy and much more, 'in the voting booth, the courts, and in the public square.' Salon opinion columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON and 'DRIFTGLASS', of the Professional Left Podcast, offer analysis, history and context for the stunning election result, what it reveals about America, the role of media and disinformation, and what it all means going forward. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpreelected-harrisconcedes_heatherdigbyparton-driftlgass_110624.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, fascism, voting rights, abortion rights, authoritarianism, rightwing extremism, democracy, MAGA, cult, corporate media, Heather Digby Parton, Driftglass</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:27:52 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/5/2024 (Election Day 2024: Tea Leaves, Problems for Some Voters, What Happens Next)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  As we go to air, voting is still underway in the critical 2024 Election. A number of polling place problems were reported around the country, but were not widespread, and there were no reports of violence. Georgia and several other states received hoax bomb threats that officials linked to Russian sources. We explain what to expect over the next few hours, days, weeks and months, key upcoming dates for certification of the election, and different scenarios for how it all might play out. Expect Trump to declare victory on election night no matter what. A 1958 TV show is shockingly prescient for 2024. Entertainment legend Dick Van Dyke shares a hopeful speech he delivered in 1964. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electiondayprobsexpectations_110524.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, fascism, voting machines, voting rights, abortion rights, authoritarianism, rightwing extremism, democracy, climate change, election challenge, Dick Van Dyke</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:26:44 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/4/2024 ('Closing Arguments' from Callers to Undecided and Third-Party Voters)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The last day to vote in the critical 2024 election is Tuesday,  Nov. 5th. Either Kamala Harris will become the next President of the United States, and the first Black, Southeast-Asian American woman to do so, or Donald Trump, a convicted criminal felon, adjudicated rapist, and self-proclaimed wannabe-dictator, will be. Trump will declare victory on Election Night, regardless of the actual results; if he loses, he will use any means to overturn the results, as when he tried and failed to steal the 2020 election. European Green parties call on Jill Stein, US Green Party presidential candidate, to withdraw from the race to prevent being a spoiler. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) explains why he believes it is critical to elect Kamala Harris, despite his disagreement over the Biden Administration's policy on Israel and Gaza. Callers make their case to voters who may be undecided, considering not voting at all, or voting for a so-called 'third-party' candidate. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpthreats-eurogreensstein_callersclosingarguments_110424.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Jill Stein, Green Party, fascism, Liz Cheney, Bernie Sanders, democracy, authoritarianism, rightwing extremism,  climate change, election challenge,  </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:52:36 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/1/2024 (Encore: John Kelly says Trump is 'Facist'; Plus guest Chris Melody Fields Figueredo of the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 10-23-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  The very conservative General John Kelly, former Dept. of Homeland Security chief and Donald Trump's former White House Chief of Staff, explains in an alarming, on-the-record taped interview that Trump meets 'the definition of fascist,' frequently praised Hitler, disdained U.S. military service members and disabled veterans, and more. But Fox News hasn't informed its viewers about Gen. Kelly's warnings. The Executive Director of the nonprofit Ballot Initiative Strategy Center, CHRIS MELODY FIELDS FIGUEREDO, discusses why we are seeing a surge of citizen-led ballot measures across the country, covering everything from reproductive rights to minimum wage, paid sick leave, redistricting, and much more. Figueredo also highlights 'sneaky', deceptive ballot initiatives, efforts in GOP-controlled states to block voter-led ballot measures, and useful tools for voters to make informed choices. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-johnkellytrumphitler_chrismelody_fieldsfigueredo-2024ballotinitiatives_110124.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Gen. John Kelly, fascism, Hitler, voting rights, redistricting, gerrymandering, ballot initiatives, abortion rights, authoritarianism, LGBTQ, Florida, Ohio, Arizona, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:22:37 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/31/2024 (The 'Voter Fraud' Before the Storm)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast:  Get ready for a tsunami of 'fraud' claims, both real and fake, likely to come our way in the next few days and weeks, IF Donald Trump loses to Kamala Harris on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Understand the facts to combat disinformation spread by Trump, Republicans and their MAGA supporters, as they lay the groundwork to contest the election. Actual proven voter fraud cases are exceedingly rare and are caught by an extensive fraud check system, as recent arrests in several states show. Republicans in Arizona stopped trying to remove 100,000 voters from the rolls over citizenship 'questions' when it was clear most were GOP voters. But the rightwing supermajority on the U.S. Supreme Court allowed Virginia Republicans' deeply flawed, unlawful purge of 1,600 'suspected' non-citizen voters to continue, even though it ensnared actual U.S. citizens. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-preelectionvoterfraudexplainer_103124.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, environment, climate change, voter fraud, election fraud, election integrity, Supreme Court, non-citizen voting, disinformation, democracy, authoritarianism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:20:54 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/30/2024 ('Closing Arguments' with Salon's Heather Digby Parton, Driftglass of The Pro Left Podcast)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The contrast and choice for American voters could not be starker in the waning days before the most consequential Election Day in modern American history. On Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a 'closing argument' on the Ellipse in front of the White House, the same spot where former President Donald Trump incited the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Harris underscored her many policy proposals to boost average American families, restore reproductive rights, and much more, and accurately characterized Trump as a threat to democracy itself. Her address came just days after Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden, which was full of crude, racist, and misogynistic threats and attacks. HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and 'DRIFTGLASS,' of the Pro Left Podcast, offer analysis, insight, history and context on both events and the state of the race, as America chooses between two very different paths to the future. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-closingargumentsharristrump_103024.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, fascism, rally, racism, Ellipse, economy, Medicare, climate change, January 6, democracy, authoritarianism, rightwing extremism, Nazi, rally</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:54:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/29/2024 (Trump Promises to be a Lawless, Authoritarian President. Believe Him.)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Washington Post has lost at least 200,000 subscribers following billionaire owner Jeff Bezos' cowardly decision to kill the legendary paper's planned endorsement of Kamala Harris just days before the 2024 presidential election. Bezos is apparently seeking to appease vengeful former President Donald Trump in case he wins. Trump and billionaire Twitter/X owner, Elon Musk, are reportedly in regular, secret contact with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. Russia expert (and former Trump official) Fiona Hill chillingly explains how great nations slip into oligarchy and authoritarianism, to the deep detriment of their ordinary citizens. The New York Times editorial board details Trump's actual words, his record, and his threats on a broad range of issues, from prosecuting his political enemies to deploying the US military against Americans and more, warning, 'Believe him.' Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpoligarchyrising-believehim_102924.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpoligarchyrising-believehim_102924.mp3" length="55746774" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, fascism, oligarchy, environment, climate change, authoritarianism, rightwing extremism, Washington Post, Putin, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, fascism, media, democracy </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:46:55 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/28/2024 (Ballots Burn in WA, OR; Billionaire WaPo, LATimes owners 'Obey in Advance')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The FBI is investigating ballot drop boxes in Portland, OR, Vancouver, WA that were set on fire, destroying hundreds of ballots, in apparent arson incidents. Philadelphia's district attorney sued billionaire Elon Musk to halt his 'lottery' giveaway as a likely unlawful vote-buying scheme. The billionaire owners of the Washington Post and Los Angeles Times cited flimsy excuses for killing their papers' planned endorsements of Kamala Harris for president, in turn triggering warnings from experts in fascism that the outlets have succumbed to 'obeying in advance,' kowtowing to a wannabe dictator who's not even in office yet. Callers weigh in, and offer their own endorsements in the last days before the pivotal 2024 presidential election. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ballotsburningwa-or-wapolatimesobeyinadvance-callersendorse_102824.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ballotsburningwa-or-wapolatimesobeyinadvance-callersendorse_102824.mp3" length="54952811" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ballotsburningwa-or-wapolatimesobeyinadvance-callersendorse_102824.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, 2024 election, domestic terrorism, Oregon, Washington, fascism, media, voting rights, democracy, authoritarianism, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:53:25 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/25/2024 (Encore: Domestic extremism expert and author David Neiwert)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 10-16-2024. On today's 'BradCast': Retired top military officials are now warning about the threat that Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump poses to the American people and the Constitution. Trump is escalating his fascist rhetoric, calling his perceived domestic political enemies 'the enemy within,' and suggesting he would use the U.S. military against them.  Domestic extremism expert and author DAVID NEIWERT explains the fascistic threats of Trump and his supporters with Election Day fast approaching, how far-right extremists may react to a Trump win or loss, and the danger of America teetering on the precipice of tipping into fascism. Also today: Nebraska Supreme Court rebukes top Republican officials for violating state law in attempting to block former felons' voting rights. Georgia state judge halts implementation of last-minute election rules installed by the state's MAGA-controlled state elections board. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-handcountsblockedga-felonvotingne_davidneiwert-trumpfascism_102524.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-handcountsblockedga-felonvotingne_davidneiwert-trumpfascism_102524.mp3" length="55758022" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Georgia, Nebraska, fascism, voting rights, voter suppression, corporate media, January 6, authoritarianism, rightwing extremism, David Neiwert</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:03:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/24/2024 (Harris on Hope and Trump's Fascism in Bumpy Closing Days of Election)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's going to be a very bumpy road to Election Day and beyond, but there are still plenty of opportunities to stay hopeful and helpful, like 'Markers For Democracy,' a group 'Saving our democracy, one postcard at a time.' In Arizona, an arsonist set fire to a USPS box, damaging absentee ballots. Phoenix police charged a man suspected of shooting at Democratic National Committee field office. Donald Trump described how he will quash criminal investigations against him if he wins. New reporting reveals Trump, as president, blocked disaster aid to several states as punishment. Following disturbing allegations by Trump's former chief of staff, US Marine General John Kelly, describing Trump as a 'fascist', Vice President Kamala Harris is focusing on a strong anti-fascism, pro-democracy message, reiterating the danger to the nation if Trump regains power. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionterrorismaz-harrisontrumpfascism-trumpsmith-trumpfemafunding_102424.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionterrorismaz-harrisontrumpfascism-trumpsmith-trumpfemafunding_102424.mp3" length="54859853" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionterrorismaz-harrisontrumpfascism-trumpsmith-trumpfemafunding_102424.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Gen. John Kelly, fascism, disaster aid, voting rights, authoritarianism, rightwing extremism, Arizona, USPS, democracy, environment, climate change, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:11:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/23/2024 (John Kelly says Trump is 'Fascist'; Plus guest Chris Melody Fields Figueredo of the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The very conservative General John Kelly, former Dept. of Homeland Security chief and Donald Trump's former White House Chief of Staff, explains in an alarming, on-the-record taped interview that Trump meets 'the definition of fascist,' frequently praised Hitler, disdained U.S. military service members and disabled veterans, and more. But Fox News hasn't informed its viewers about Gen. Kelly's warnings. The Executive Director of the nonprofit Ballot Initiative Strategy Center, CHRIS MELODY FIELDS FIGUEREDO, discusses why we are seeing a surge of statewide citizen-led ballot measures across the country, covering everything from reproductive rights to minimum wage, paid sick leave, redistricting, and much more. Figueredo also highlights 'sneaky', deceptive ballot initiatives, efforts in GOP-controlled states to block voter-led ballot measures, and useful tools for voters to make informed choices. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-johnkellytrumphitler_chrismelody_fieldsfigueredo-2024ballotinitiatives_102324.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-johnkellytrumphitler_chrismelody_fieldsfigueredo-2024ballotinitiatives_102324.mp3" length="55686608" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-johnkellytrumphitler_chrismelody_fieldsfigueredo-2024ballotinitiatives_102324.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Gen. John Kelly, fascism, Hitler, voting rights, redistricting, gerrymandering, ballot initiatives, abortion rights, authoritarianism, Florida</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:11:13 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/22/2024 (Accountability Hammer Comes Down on Guiliani, Other Election Deniers)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  With less than two weeks to Election Day, it's your last chance to vote and help others vote in the 2024 election. Are you doing all you can to help and encourage others? Judge ordered Donald Trump's former lawyer Rudy Giuliani to turn over his million-dollar New York apartment and more to Shaye Moss and her mother Ruby Freeman, the Georgia election workers defamed by Giuliani after the 2020 election. Arizona GOP county election official pleaded guilty to attempting to block the certification of 2022 election results. Georgia State Supreme Court blocked last-minute election rule changes brought by the MAGA-majority State Board of Elections. Trump and North Carolina Republicans now hypocritically support absentee voting after falsely demonizing it. NC GOP party official is training partisan pollwatchers to challenge voters with 'Hispanic-sounding names.' Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-rudylosescondo-guiltypleacochiseaz-newvotingrulesnc-hispanicstargetednc_102224.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-rudylosescondo-guiltypleacochiseaz-newvotingrulesnc-hispanicstargetednc_102224.mp3" length="55762642" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Giuilani, environment, climate change, democracy, MAGA, Arizona, Shaye Moss, Ruby Freeman, absentee voting, election denial, North Carolina, Georgia, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 19:13:46 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/21/2024 (Elon Musk's 'Vote Buying' and Lying for Trump. Guest: Eddie Perez, former Twitter official and election expert)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Billionaire Elon Musk is using his vast wealth to influence the 2024 Election, leveraging his social media company X (Twitter) almost entirely on behalf of disgraced former President Donald Trump, flooding the site with disinformation and outright lies about the election, and funding dark money political action committees that are micro-targeting different groups of voters with deceptive information disguised to appear legitimate. Musk's new stunt is giving away $1 million dollars a day to registered Pennsylvania voters who sign his petition, which election law experts say may be 'illegal vote buying.' Former Twitter executive and election system expert EDDIE PEREZ debunks a number of Musk's false election fraud claims, and discusses how Musk has transformed X/Twitter into a degraded den of far-right conspiracy theories, hate speech, and more.  Plus Perez has advice for voters on how to counter disinformation and protect their vote. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-muskdisinfovotebuying_eddieperez-muskliesvotingsystems_102124.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Kamala Harris, Democrats, 2024 election, Elon Musk, disinformation, censorship, democracy, authoritarianism, rightwing extremism, fascism, Twitter, social media, Dominion, money in politics, vote buying, election law, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:03:02 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/18/2024 (Encore: Dana Gold of the Democracy Protection Initiative for election whistleblowers)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 10-9-2024. On today's 'BradCast': Monster Hurricane Milton is menacing Florida's central Gulf Coast even as millions in that state and five others are struggling to recover from Hurricane Helene two weeks ago. North Carolina's bipartisan Board of Elections approved a number of emergency measures to help voters in the hardest-hit counties. Naturally, Trump Republicans and Fox News are already spreading disinformation about the new rules. Republicans are using election disinformation and more than a hundred election lawsuits to create pretext to challenge the results if Donald Trump loses. DANA GOLD, Director of the Government Accountability Project's Democracy Protection Initiative, explains the organization's new guide offering critical assistance for whistleblower election officials and poll workers to report wrongdoing or irregularities, while ensuring their protection in the volatile, hyper-partisan environment of the 2024 election. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-miltonapproaches-heleneelectionchangesnc-lawsuitsgop_danagold-electionwhistleblowerguide_100924.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-miltonapproaches-heleneelectionchangesnc-lawsuitsgop_danagold-electionwhistleblowerguide_100924.mp3" length="55757259" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-miltonapproaches-heleneelectionchangesnc-lawsuitsgop_danagold-electionwhistleblowerguide_100924.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Hurricane Milton, Hurricane Helene, extreme weather, climate change, disinformation, whistleblowers, Government Accountability Project, Fox News, voter suppression</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:10:39 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/17/2024 (Fake Censorship, Real Censorship and the Trump/Fox 'News' Fetishized Grievance World)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast:  Step with us through the bizarre Fox 'News' looking glass. Vice President Kamala Harris did an on-camera interview on Fox News with Bret Baier and effectively debunked his efforts to whitewash GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump's repeated threats to use the US military against his perceived domestic political opponents, which he calls 'the enemy within.' Trump has avoided or canceled media interviews outside of his rightwing bubble. Trump's running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R-OH), has refused for weeks to answer whether he believes Trump lost the 2020 election, but finally admitted his answer is 'No.' Vance continues to lie that the federal government 'censored' social media before the 2020 election (when Trump was in charge). New reporting reveals Trump and Twitter owner Elon Musk are actually coordinating to censor and block reporting on Trump Campaign documents hacked by Iran. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionrulesblockedga-harrisfoxinterview-vance2020censorship_101724.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, environment, climate change, voting rights, Fox News, Brett Baier, Elon Musk, J.D. Vance, disinformation, censorship, 2020 election, corporate media, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:59:23 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/16/2024 (Domestic extremism expert and author David Neiwert)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Retired top military officials are now warning about the threat that Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump poses to the American people and the Constitution. Trump is escalating his fascist rhetoric, calling his perceived domestic political enemies 'the enemy within,' and suggesting he would use the U.S. military against them. Domestic extremism expert and author DAVID NEIWERT explains the fascistic threats of Trump and his supporters with Election Day fast approaching, how far-right extremists may react to a Trump win or loss, and the danger of America teetering on the precipice of tipping into fascism. Also today: Nebraska Supreme Court rebukes top Republican officials for violating state law in attempting to block former felons' voting rights. Georgia state judge halts implementation of last-minute election rules installed by the state's MAGA-controlled state elections board. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-handcountsblockedga-felonvotingne_davidneiwert-trumpfascism_101624.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Georgia, Nebraska, fascism, voting rights, voter suppression, corporate media, January 6, democracy, authoritarianism, rightwing extremism, David Neiwert</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:53:41 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/15/2024 (Good News for GA Voters, the Economy and Kamala Harris. Bad news for Trump)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Biden-Harris economy is booming and firing on all pistons, but those facts aren't breaking above the noise of Donald Trump's escalating authoritarian threats. Major financial firms and economic experts conclude that Vice President Kamala Harris' economic policies will result in a far better economy than Trump's policies, but the corporate media is failing to inform the public. VP Harris called out Trump's fascist threat to unleash the military on Americans opposing him, who he called 'the enemy within.'  More former Trump White House aides and prominent Republicans endorse Harris, including former Fox 'News' reporter Geraldo Rivera. Georgia state judge resoundingly rejects GOP effort to undermine certification deadlines for the 2024 election. Former GA election workers settle their defamation lawsuit against a rightwing media outlet over its 2020 election lies. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-harriseconomy-trumpenemywithin-certrulingga-freemanmossgatewaypunditsettlement_101524.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-harriseconomy-trumpenemywithin-certrulingga-freemanmossgatewaypunditsettlement_101524.mp3" length="56117923" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-harriseconomy-trumpenemywithin-certrulingga-freemanmossgatewaypunditsettlement_101524.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:27</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Georgia, fascism, voting rights, voter suppression, environment, climate change, economy, corporate media, Ruby Freeman, Shaye Moss, Geraldo Rivera, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 19:00:29 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/14/2024 (When Fascism Comes to America:  Trump escalates violent rhetoric against immigrants, free press, and his perceived domestic enemies)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump's anti-immigrant, anti-free press, anti-government, anti-law-and-order sentiment is escalating by the day, growing ever more Hitlerian as Election Day nears.  At several rallies over the weekend, Trump attacked immigrants, called for revoking the broadcast licenses of news outlets, and pledged retribution against his political opponents and those who criticize him as 'the enemy within.' Emboldened by Trump's egregious lies about FEMA's response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, rightwing extremist militia groups forced the sudden relocation of federal disaster relief workers in North Carolina, and more. Experts in far-right authoritarianism warn Trump is promoting 'actual Nazi sentiments.' But with three weeks to go before the election, the race is effectively tied with Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Do Americans know or care about Trump's lean into fascism? Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-femathreatsnc_trumpfascism_callers_101424.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-femathreatsnc_trumpfascism_callers_101424.mp3" length="54801094" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, disinformation, propaganda, Nazi, fascism, rightwing militia, democracy, authoritarianism, immigration, FEMA, rightwing extremism, Hurricane Helene, JD Vance</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:22:22 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/11/2024 (Encore: Emily Levy of Scrutineers on how you can help protect democracy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 10-1-2024. On today's 'BradCast': There are so many things that Americans can do to protect democracy and fair elections this November beyond simply voting and hoping for the best. The RNC says it is recruiting tens of thousands of poll workers and poll watchers, which can be a good thing as long as they don't intimidate voters or election officials, and Democrats, independents and third-party supporters are also present. EMILY LEVY, founder and director of Scrutineers.org, explains how her non-partisan, non-profit organization is helping to train folks like YOU to be poll watchers and poll observers, and details the many useful ways folks can help ensure our elections are accurately tabulated, including helping to disprove false claims of fraud after the election. Also today: Israel and Iran exchange retaliatory attacks. East Coast dockworkers union launches major strike. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-iranisrael-dockworkerstrike-votingafterhelene_emilylevy-publicelectionobservers_101124.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-iranisrael-dockworkerstrike-votingafterhelene_emilylevy-publicelectionobservers_101124.mp3" length="55394086" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-iranisrael-dockworkerstrike-votingafterhelene_emilylevy-publicelectionobservers_101124.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:42</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Iran, war, Israel, election security, election integrity, voting rights, Scrutineers, labor, Hurricane Helene, extreme weather, climate change, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:06:50 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/10/2024 (Milton's Mess, FL's US House Liars, Trump's Made-in-China Bibles)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Hurricane Milton pummeled Florida after making landfall south of Tampa Bay as a Category 3 storm that caused devastating, widespread damage. Man-made climate change driven by the burning of fossil fuels contributed in multiple ways to Milton's destruction. Donald Trump and Republicans are putting their own supporters at grave risk by spreading lies about the federal disaster response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Several MAGA US House members from Florida also spread lies about FEMA and voted against funding the agency at all this year, just days before Helene's catastrophic landfall.  The MAGA Superintendent of Public Schools in Oklahoma launched a scheme to force state taxpayers to buy 50,000 Trump-branded Bibles to put in classrooms (with profits going to Trump), even as he delayed fulfilling a state mandate to purchase emergency asthma inhalers for schools. New reporting reveals Trump's Bibles are made in China and of very poor quality. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_miltonlandfall-femaliesfloridagopers-trumpbiblescams_101024.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Hurricane Milton, Hurricane Helene, extreme weather, climate change, disinformation, FEMA, voter suppression, Florida, MAGA, Matt Gaetz, Bible, graft</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 19:03:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/9/2024 (Guest: Dana Gold of the Democracy Protection Initiative for election whistleblowers)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   Monster Hurricane Milton is menacing Florida's central Gulf Coast even as millions in that state and five others are struggling to recover from Hurricane Helene two weeks ago. North Carolina's bipartisan Board of Elections approved a number of emergency measures to help voters in the hardest-hit counties. Naturally, Trump Republicans and Fox News are already spreading disinformation about the new rules. Republicans are using election disinformation and more than a hundred election lawsuits to create pretext to challenge the results if Donald Trump loses. DANA GOLD, Director of the Government Accountability Project's Democracy Protection Initiative, explains the organization's new guide offering critical assistance for whistleblower election officials and poll workers to report wrongdoing or irregularities, while ensuring their protection in the volatile, hyper-partisan environment of the 2024 election. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-miltonapproaches-heleneelectionchangesnc-lawsuitsgop_danagold-electionwhistleblowerguide_100924.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Hurricane Milton, Hurricane Helene, extreme weather, climate change, disinformation, whistleblower, Government Accountability Project, Fox News, voter suppression</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:25:31 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/8/2024 (Guest: Meteorologist Guy Walton on Hurricane Milton's threat to Florida)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Millions are evacuating in Florida from dangerous, potentially catastrophic Hurricane Milton, set to make landfall overnight on Wednesday, less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene slammed the state. 'Climate Guy' GUY WALTON, a 30-year Weather Channel veteran and author of climate books for kids, explains the science of why Milton rapidly intensified into a monster storm, what makes the storm so dangerous and potentially destructive, and much more. Republicans' Project 2025 schemes to privatize FEMA and other critical agencies, including the National Weather Service. North Carolina's Republican-controlled state legislature over many years has weakened building codes that made Hurricane Helene's destruction far worse, far more expensive, and more deadly. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_guywalton-hurricanemilton_femaproject2025-buildingcodesnc_100824.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Hurricane Milton, Hurricane Helene, extreme weather, climate change, disinformation, FEMA, National Weather Service, Project 2025, Florida, deregulation, Hurricane Helene,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:46:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/7/2024 (Hurricane Milton Menaces Florida; Fact Report after Helene with NC blogger Tom Sullivan)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Voter registration is beginning to close in key states around the nation. One year after the horrific October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel, a group of Muslim imams endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as 'the best option for ending the bloodshed' in the Middle East, and warned against voting for third party candidates.  Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified to a dangerous Category 5 storm in 24 hours, fueled by record hot oceans driven by man-made global warming, and will hit Florida's west coast just two weeks after destructive Hurricane Helene. Donald Trump and his minions have unleashed a flood of lies about the federal response to Hurricane Helene. Asheville, NC blogger and political activist TOM SULLIVAN of Digby's Hullaballoo blog debunks the rightwing disinformation, and explains the robust, coordinated FEMA response in his state and potential impacts on the 2024 Election in North Carolina. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-muslimsendorseharris-hurricanemiltonfl_tomsullivan-helenerecoveryliesnc_100724.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:44</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, October 7, Hurricane Milton, Hurricane Helene, extreme weather, climate change, disinformation, FEMA, terrorism, war, Israel, Hamas, Gaza, Iran, Lebanon</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 19:11:49 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/4/2024 (Encore: The Climate and Economy Stakes of 2024 with Ryan Cooper of The American Prospect)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 9-25-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  New polling indicates that Vice President Kamala Harris is now tied with Donald Trump on the question of who voters trust more to handle the economy. But the corporate mainstream media has done a lousy job of educating the electorate about the economic facts, the different economic policies of the candidates, and the Biden Administration's landmark economic and climate legislation. Ryan Cooper of The American Prospect explains the incredibly high stakes of this year's election for the economy and climate, and the two starkly divergent economic paths forward under Harris vs. Trump, with trillions of dollars, millions of jobs (in all 50 states) and a clean, renewable energy future hanging in the balance. The rightwing Project 2025 blueprint calls for dismantling and privatizing dozens of critical federal agencies. A Schoolhouse Rock-style song explains the dangers of Project 2025 to our democracy. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_ryancooper-2024climateeconomystakes_project2025song_100424.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:25</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, environment, climate change, economy, extreme weather, Ryan Cooper, media, Inflation Reduction Act, jobs, manufacturing, renewable energy, Project 2025, NOAA, EPA,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 09:24:01 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/3/2024 (Time Running Out For All the Trump Rackets)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Time is running out for Trump to get in all of his scams - - unless he wins or is more successful at attempting to steal the Presidential election this year than he was in 2020. Melania Trump says she supports abortion rights and wanted CNN to pay her a sizable sum to be interviewed about her new book. Donald Trump is now hawking sketchy watches for $100,000 in a scheme that exploits loopholes in campaign finance laws, potentially allowing foreign influence peddling and money laundering.  Newly unsealed court filings in Trump's election interference case say Trump knew he lost the 2020 election and 'resorted to crimes' in his bid to cling to power.  Judge sentences disgraced MAGA county clerk in Colorado to nine years in prison for her scheme to unlawfully breach, copy and distribute sensitive voting system software after the 2020 election. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-melaniabook-trumpwatchscam-peterssentencedco_100324.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Jack Smith, Melania Trump, corruption, January 6, extreme weather, climate change, environment, Tina Peters, debate, MAGA, 2020 election, voting machines, aborton </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 19:10:02 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/2/2024 (Special coverage of the Vance/Walz VP Debate with Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Special coverage of Tuesday night's one and only Vice Presidential Debate before Election Day.  The polite debate between Minnesota's Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio's Republican U.S. Senator J.D. Vance was surprisingly focused on policy, but suffered from a lack of fact-checking from CBS News debate moderators. Vance used politeness to unleash a flood of provable lies, masking his well-documented, autocratic MAGA policy preferences on everything from abortion to gun safety, climate change to health care, while gaslighting voters on his running mate Donald Trump's violent attacks on our democracy. Walz stumbled early on but later found his footing, displaying a command of facts, data and reality. Salon opinion columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON and 'DRIFTGLASS' of the 'Pro Left Podcast' discuss Vance's sane-washing, whatabout-ism, lies and damning non-answers to a host of topics raised during the debate, and Walz' responses to them in our lively special coverage. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-walzvancedebate_100224.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, democracy, January 6, Hurricane Helene, extreme weather, climate change, J.D. Vance, Tim Walz, debate, immigration, January 6, abortion, healthcare, MAGA, disinformation,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 17:30:49 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/1/2024 (Guest: Emily Levy of Scrutineers on how you can help protect democracy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   There are many things that Americans can do to protect democracy and fair elections this November beyond simply voting and hoping for the best. The RNC says it is recruiting tens of thousands of poll workers and poll watchers, which can be a good thing as long as they don't intimidate voters or election officials, and Democrats, independents and third-party supporters are also present. EMILY LEVY, founder and director of Scrutineers.org, explains how her non-partisan, non-profit organization is helping to train folks like YOU to be poll watchers and poll observers, and details the many useful ways folks can help ensure our elections are accurately tabulated, including helping to disprove false claims of fraud after the election. Also today: Israel and Iran exchange retaliatory attacks. East Coast dockworkers union launches major strike. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-iranisrael-dockworkerstrike-votingafterhelene_emilylevy-publicelectionobservers_100124.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Iran, war, Middle East, Israel, democracy, election security, election integrity, voting rights, Scrutineers, labor, Hurricane Helene, climate change, environment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:26:07 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/30/2024 (The Predictable Horrors of Helene; Vice Presidential Debate preview)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Vice President Kamala Harris outlined a number of specific policies for immigration reform and border security in an address late last week. Donald Trump responded by calling her 'mentally impaired'. Hurricane Helene unleashed an unprecedented, ongoing disaster across the U.S. Southeast. The monster Category 4 storm dealt widespread death and destruction, damaging critical infrastructure and cutting off entire towns, with a long, daunting road to recovery.  Republican lawmakers touted federal emergency disaster funding despite voting to shut down the government just days before the storm. Election officials and voters in damaged areas now face difficult hurdles in advance of the November Presidential election. The sole vice presidential debate of the2024 election will be held on Tuesday night. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_harristrumpimmigrationborder-hurricanehelene-callerspreviewveepdebate_093024.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_harristrumpimmigrationborder-hurricanehelene-callerspreviewveepdebate_093024.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:58</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Hurricane Helene, extreme weather, climate change, environment, J.D. Vance, Tim Walz, debate, FEMA, NOAA, Project 2025, disaster relief, immigration, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:56:59 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/27/2024 (Encore: Pastor Doug Pagitt of Vote Common Good on the white evangelical vote)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 9-18-2024. On today's 'BradCast': Elon Musk, the richest man in the world turned virulent Trump supporter, has gamed his increasingly rightwing social media site to spread dangerous, wildly false lies about U.S. elections that have resulted in threats against elections officials around the country, and suggested the assassinations of President Biden and Vice President Harris. Harris called out the lies of Donald Trump and J.D. Vance that are endangering residents of Springfield, Ohio. Pastor DOUG PAGITT, Executive Director of Vote Common Good, explains why the decidedly un-religious Trump still dominates the white Christian evangelical vote, how we got here as a nation, and his group's bus tour through swing states to help Christians understand that they don't have to vote Republican, and helping Democratic candidates learn how to reach those voters. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-muskmisinfo-harrismicrophone_dougpagitt-winningtheevangelicalvote_092724.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Elon Musk, disinformation, propaganda, voting, immigration, Christians, evangelicals, Michigan, misinformation, free speech, religion, Twitter</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:50:02 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/26/2024 (How Trump Weaponized the Government and Plans to Do It Again if Elected)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Monster storm Hurricane Helene is menacing Florida and nearby states as a dangerous Category 4. President Joe Biden's 'weaponized' Dept. of Justice indicted another Democrat, New York City Mayor Eric Adams.  New York Times details how Donald Trump as president ACTUALLY weaponized the DOJ against a long list of his political opponents. The DC Court of Appeals permanently disbarred former Trump attorney and former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani for abusing the legal system with baseless lawsuits attempting to overturn the 2020 election on Trump's behalf. Voting machine vendor Smartmatic settled its defamation lawsuit against Newsmax over the far right propaganda outlet's 2020 election lies. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hurricanehelene-adamsindictednyc-trumpweaponization-rudydisbarreddc-newsmaxsmartmaticsettle_092624.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, environment, climate change, extreme weather, weaponization, Eric Adams, corruption, Rudy Giuliani, Newsmax, Smartmatic, 2020 election, Hurricane Helene, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:58:15 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/25/2024 (The Climate and Economy Stakes of 2024 with Ryan Cooper of The American Prospect)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  New polling indicates that Vice President Kamala Harris is now tied with Donald Trump on the question of who voters trust more to handle the economy. But the corporate mainstream media has done a lousy job of educating the electorate about the economic facts, the different economic policies of the candidates, and the Biden Administration's landmark economic and climate legislation. Ryan Cooper of The American Prospect explains the incredibly high stakes of this year's election for the economy and climate, and the two starkly divergent economic paths forward under Harris vs. Trump, with trillions of dollars, millions of jobs (in all 50 states) and a clean, renewable energy future hanging in the balance. The rightwing Project 2025 blueprint calls for dismantling and privatizing dozens of critical federal agencies. A Schoolhouse Rock-style song explains the dangers of Project 2025 to our democracy. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_ryancooper-2024climateeconomystakes_project2025song_092524.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, environment, climate change, economy, extreme weather, Ryan Cooper, mainstream media, Inflation Reduction Act, jobs, Project 2025, renewable energy, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 18:47:43 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/24/2024 (Good news for democracy in NE and AZ;  Biden at the U.N. General Assembly)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We continue to focus on the track conditions affecting voters in the 2024 Election horse race. In Nebraska, Team Trump and Republican lawmakers tried a last-minute effort to rig the election in Trump's favor by changing the state's apportionment of electoral college votes - - but it appears the gambit has failed, for now. The Arizona Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by Republican state lawmakers to purge nearly 100,000 voters from the rolls, just weeks before the election, for not providing proof of citizenship when they originally registered to vote. Montana's dangerous experiment in internet voting for people living overseas included a major failure - - ballots that omitted Vice President Kamala Harris. President Biden's final address to the United Nations General Assembly focused on bringing the world together. Plus our latest 'Green News Report,' and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electoralvotesne-purgeblockedaz-internetvotefailmt-bidenunga_092424.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electoralvotesne-purgeblockedaz-internetvotefailmt-bidenunga_092424.mp3" length="55741718" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, environment, climate change, United Nations, voting, voter suppression, extreme weather, internet voting, Nebraska, Arizona, Montana</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 18:47:10 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/23/2024 (Guest: Marilyn Marks of Coalition for Good Governance on GA's New Election Rules)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Many mainstream corporate media outlets have wildly misreported a new rule adopted last week by the Georgia State Board of elections - - it requires the hand-counting ballots to confirm the total number cast at each precinct, NOT the actual results of races on those ballots. Election security expert MARILYN MARKS of the nonpartisan Coalition for Good Governance explains what the new rule actually says, what it means for transparency and accuracy, what really concerns her about GA's troubling election security, and much more. Also today: New hurricanes spun up quickly in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Israel bombarded targets in Lebanon, killing more than 500. Congressional leaders reportedly reached a temporary deal to keep the federal government open until December 20. New FBI data show violent crime in America has dropped sharply. The stock market reached new record highs, but Donald Trump&apos;s media company stock dropped to new lows. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-newsheadlines_marilynmarks-handcountballotsrulega_092324.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-newsheadlines_marilynmarks-handcountballotsrulega_092324.mp3" length="55998700" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, election security, Georgia, hand-count ballots, misinformation, voting, Rachel Maddow, voting machines, electronic voting, Israel, hurricanes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:00:16 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/20/2024 (Encore: Amid Trump's racist, anti-immigrant screeds, why do his supporters still back him?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 9-16-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  We begin with an update on the second attempted assassination of Donald Trump at one of his Florida golf courses on Sunday. In California on Friday, Trump told many lies about immigration, the economy and wildfires, and threatened that, if he is re-elected, he will withhold disaster funding from the state if Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom does not comply with his vague demands. Trump refused to denounce the slew of bomb and terror threats against the residents of Springfield, Ohio, in the wake of his false attacks on the town's legal immigrants. With all that Americans now know about Trump, why is the presidential race still tied with Vice President Kamala Harris? Callers weigh in on why they still support Trump or remain undecided on how they will vote. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumpassassinationattemptfl-threatsca-springfieldohlies_trumpsupportingcallers_092024.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumpassassinationattemptfl-threatsca-springfieldohlies_trumpsupportingcallers_092024.mp3" length="56165799" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumpassassinationattemptfl-threatsca-springfieldohlies_trumpsupportingcallers_092024.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, assassination, extreme weather, wildfires, environment, climate change, Springfield OH, racism, immigration, disinformation, J.D. Vance, water</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:15:54 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>BradCast' 9/19/2024 (Republicans Gaming the Map to 270, and much more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  US stock markets hit record highs after the Fed lowered interest rates. Bizarre new revelations reveal extracurricular activities of North Carolina's Republican gubernatorial nominee, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu escalating attacks on his neighbors to keep himself out of prison. House Republicans and Donald Trump are trying cause another government shutdown. J.D. Vance continues knowingly lying about immigrants in Springfield, OH.  Team Trump is working hard to game the Electoral College vote via Nebraska. Georgia county election officials caught planning ways to block certification of the 2024 election if Trump loses. Texas' corrupt AG Paxton is suing blue counties to block them from registering new voters. California poised to enact law expanding voter registration. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-lotsofnews-electoralvotene-certificationga-votesuppressiontx-voterexpansionca_091924.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-lotsofnews-electoralvotene-certificationga-votesuppressiontx-voterexpansionca_091924.mp3" length="55783875" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-lotsofnews-electoralvotene-certificationga-votesuppressiontx-voterexpansionca_091924.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, J.D. Vance, disinformation, voting, immigration, environment, climate change, voter registration, voter suppression, Springfield Ohio, Mark Robinson, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:06:31 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/18/2024 (Guest: Pastor Doug Pagitt of Vote Common Good on the white evangelical vote)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Elon Musk, the richest man in the world turned virulent Trump supporter, has gamed his increasingly rightwing social media site to spread dangerous, wildly false lies about U.S. elections that have resulted in threats against elections officials around the country, and suggested the assassinations of President Biden and Vice President Harris. Harris called out the lies of Donald Trump and J.D. Vance that are endangering residents of Springfield, Ohio. DOUG PAGITT, Executive Director of Vote Common Good, explains why the decidedly un-religious Trump still dominates the white Christian evangelical vote, how we got here as a nation, and his group's bus tour through swing states to help Christians understand that they don't have to vote Republican, while helping Democratic candidates learn how to reach those voters. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-muskmisinfo-harrismicrophone_dougpagitt-winningtheevangelicalvote_091824.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-muskmisinfo-harrismicrophone_dougpagitt-winningtheevangelicalvote_091824.mp3" length="55799333" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-muskmisinfo-harrismicrophone_dougpagitt-winningtheevangelicalvote_091824.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Elon Musk, disinformation, propaganda, voting, immigration, Christians, evangelicals, Michigan, misinformation, religion, progressive, Twitter</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:53:50 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/17/2024 (Guest: Marybeth Kuznik, Director of Elections, Fayette County, PA; National Voter Registration Day)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's National Voter Registration Day! Voter registration deadlines are coming up in many states. If you're already registered, check your registration because many states have purged voters this year. Also be aware that many states have changed voter ID requirements in recent years. Election officials are under extraordinary pressure, especially after the many false claims and challenges that Republicans have brought since Donald Trump falsely claimed he won the 2020 election. MARYBETH KUZNIK, a longtime election integrity advocate who is now Director of Elections in Fayette County, PA, explains the challenges ahead for election officials in the most closely watched Presidential election in the nation's history, in what is likely to be the most closely watched state in the country. Scientific American endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, their second-ever Presidential endorsement in their 179-year history. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-sciamendorsement-natlvoterregday_marybethkuznik-electionofficialchallengespa_091724.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-sciamendorsement-natlvoterregday_marybethkuznik-electionofficialchallengespa_091724.mp3" length="56008488" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-sciamendorsement-natlvoterregday_marybethkuznik-electionofficialchallengespa_091724.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, voting rights, voting, voter suppression, voter registration, voter ID, Pennsylvania, environment, climate change, environment, voting machines </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:30:49 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/16/2024 (Amid Trump's racist, anti-immigrant screeds, why do his supporters still back him?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We begin with an update on the second attempted assassination of Donald Trump at one of his Florida golf courses on Sunday. In California on Friday, Trump told many lies about immigration, the economy and wildfires, and threatened that, if he is re-elected, he will withhold disaster funding from the state if Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom does not comply with his vague demands. Trump refused to denounce the slew of bomb and terror threats against the residents of Springfield, Ohio, in the wake of his false attacks on the town's legal immigrants. With all that Americans now know about Trump, why is the presidential race still tied with Vice President Kamala Harris? Callers weigh in on why they still support Trump or remain undecided on how they will vote. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpassassinationattemptfl-threatsca-springfieldohlies_trumpsupportingcallers_091624.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpassassinationattemptfl-threatsca-springfieldohlies_trumpsupportingcallers_091624.mp3" length="56021514" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, assassination, extreme weather, wildfires, environment, climate change, Springfield OH, racism, immigration, disinformation, J.D. Vance, disaster relief</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:51:40 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/13/2024 (Encore: Jacque Simon of AFGE on Trump/Project 2025 scheme to gut the civil service)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 9-4-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  In Montana, Republican US Senate nominee Tim Sheehy was caught on tape making disparaging remarks about Native Americans, using racist tropes and derogatory stereotypes, at recent Republican fundraisers. A Sheehy win against incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Tester would flip control of the US Senate to Republicans. Montana's highest court rejected the GOP-controlled state legislature's voter suppression laws that harm Native Americans' right to vote. The far-right Project 2025 and Donald Trump himself have detailed plans to remove half a million civil service employees across dozens of federal agencies, replacing them with Trump loyalists, if the Trump/Vance ticket wins in November. JACQUELINE SIMON of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) explains the broad, disturbing ramifications of the scheme and how it would gut critical, non-partisan government operations across science, agriculture, healthcare, national security, education, energy, the military and more.  Also today:  a voting system problem in Massachusetts' primary was resolved with hand-marked paper ballots. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-resultsprobsmaprimary-sheehyindianslurmt_jacquelinesimon-p2025-schedulef_091324.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-resultsprobsmaprimary-sheehyindianslurmt_jacquelinesimon-p2025-schedulef_091324.mp3" length="55898292" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Montana, Jon Tester, US Senate, Native Americans, Tim Sheehy, racism, rightwing extremism, voter suppression, voting machines, civil service, AFGE</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:46:38 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/12/2024 (TX GOP Vote Suppression, USPS Ballot Delivery Failure, and more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  After superstar Taylor Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris and urged her fans to register to vote, more than 300,000 people visited Vote.gov.  Legendary rockstar Linda Ronstadt endorsed Harris in advance of disgraced former President Donald Trump holding a rally at a venue that bears her name. Dept. of Homeland Security will beef up U.S. Capitol security for Jan. 6, 2025.  Kansas' Republican Sec. of State and top organizations representing elections officials have excoriated USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy for failure to deliver legal mail-in ballots in time to be counted, and called for 'immediate and tangible corrective action to address ongoing performance issues.' Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the state's biggest blue counties to block them from registering new voters. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-typhoonyagi-jan6prepdhs-vbmfailureusps-votesuppressiontx_091224.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-typhoonyagi-jan6prepdhs-vbmfailureusps-votesuppressiontx_091224.mp3" length="55893300" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-typhoonyagi-jan6prepdhs-vbmfailureusps-votesuppressiontx_091224.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Typhoon Yagi, Hurricane Francine, Taylor Swift, environment, climate change, voter suppression, national security, January 6, Texas, Kansas, USPS, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/11/2024 (Special coverage of the Harris-Trump Presidential Debate, with Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Special coverage of last night's first (and possibly only) presidential debate showdown in Philadelphia, in which there was one clear winner and one very clear loser. Post-debate flash polls found that viewers felt Vice President Kamala Harris dominated and outperformed Donald Trump from the beginning. Salon opinion columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON and 'DRIFTGLASS' of the 'Professional Left Podcast' offer analysis, context, history, and hilarity about the debate and what impact it could have going forward, with less than two months to go before the critical November 5, 2024 presidential election. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-harristrumpdebate_091124.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-harristrumpdebate_091124.mp3" length="54898042" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, debate, abortion rights, climate change, fracking, energy, Ukraine, Russia, immigration, racism, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 17:17:50 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/10/2024 (GOP vote suppression of former felons in NE, with Alex Burness of Bolts Mag)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Missouri's state supreme court has ruled that an abortion rights measure will appear on the November ballot. In Nebraska, the Republican state Attorney General has suddenly decided, just weeks before the election, that a decades-old law allowing former felons to regain their right to vote is now unconstitutional, and he has ordered counties to cease all voter registration for former felons. ALEX BURNESS of Bolts Magazine explains the Nebraska AG's shocking decision, its questionable legality, and its immediate effect in striking fear among former felons who are now afraid to register or vote at all over concerns they will be unjustly arrested or imprisoned. Voter intimidation and suppression is largely the point of the GOP scheme, because Nebraska is a key state for winning the Electoral College vote.  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_alexburness-felonvotingne_abortionballotmo-listenermail_091024.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_alexburness-felonvotingne_abortionballotmo-listenermail_091024.mp3" length="55686528" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_alexburness-felonvotingne_abortionballotmo-listenermail_091024.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Nebraska, felon voting rights, abortion rights, Hurricane Francine, extreme weather, environment, climate change, voter suppression, dirty tricks, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 17:07:28 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/9/2024 (The Cheney Endorsements and Trump's Threat to Jail Enemies; Wildfires, record heat in U.S. West)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Powerful Typhoon Yagi has slammed into Vietnam, Tropical Storm Francine rapidly intensified in the record-warm Gulf of Mexico, and extreme heat and wildfires are raging in the Western U.S.  In politics, Republicans Dick Cheney and daughter Liz Cheney endorsed the Democratic Presidential nominee, Kamala Harris, calling it a matter of defending democracy from the threat of Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. Liz Cheney also endorsed Democratic Rep. Colin Allread over incumbent GOP Sen. Ted Cruz. Trump over the weekend threatened to imprison his political opponents, including election officials, attorneys, Democratic donors, and voters, if he wins the November election. Republicans are suing in multiple battleground states to block voters from the polls, as they lay the groundwork to contest/steal the election if they lose. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-typhoonvietnam-wildfiresca-cheneyendorsements-trumpthreatensprosecution-callers_090924.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-typhoonvietnam-wildfiresca-cheneyendorsements-trumpthreatensprosecution-callers_090924.mp3" length="54726608" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-typhoonvietnam-wildfiresca-cheneyendorsements-trumpthreatensprosecution-callers_090924.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Liz Cheney, Dick Cheney, Ted Cruz, extreme weather, environment, climate change, voter suppression, dirty tricks, disinformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:31:07 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/6/2024 (Encore: Harris on Labor Day; Netanyahu's endless war; 2024's 'knife fight in a phone booth')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 9-3-2024. On today's 'BradCast':   On Labor Day, more than 10,000 hotel workers across the U.S. launched a strike for better wages and working conditions.  Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden spoke to union workers, while Donald Trump stayed home and did nothing. In Israel, hundreds of thousands of protesters demanded far-right Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reach a deal on a cease-fire and release of hostages held in Gaza. Russia launched a devastating attack on civilians in Ukraine. In Massachusetts, election officials warned of a new wave of dirty tricks trying to deceive voters. New polling suggests Kamala Harris holds a slim lead over Donald Trump nationally, but is effectively tied in the critical battleground states needed to win the Electoral College, which Politico calls 'the equivalent of a knife fight in a phone booth.' Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-harrisbidenlaborday-israelnetanyahu-ukrainerussia-horserace2024_090624.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-harrisbidenlaborday-israelnetanyahu-ukrainerussia-horserace2024_090624.mp3" length="55946143" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Israel, Gaza, Netanyahu, Russia, Ukraine, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, voter suppression, dirty tricks, disinformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:14:28 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/5/2024 (From Russia With Money; Cheney endorses Harris; GOP voter purge in NC)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The US Dept. of Justice indicted two Russian state media employees for leading a secret scheme to pay $10 million to rightwing US influencers to spread Russian propaganda. Rightwing YouTubers Tim Pool, Benny Johnson, and Dave Rubin profited handsomely from platforming Russian talking points that were then promoted by Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and others. Citing Trump's danger to democracy, former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney, daughter of Dick, endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. New analysis from Goldman Sachs concludes that Harris' policies will be far better for the economy and growth than Trump's policies. House Republicans threaten to shut down the government again to extort Democrats to pass new voter suppression laws. North Carolina GOP sues to unlawfully purge 225,000 legal voters from the rolls, part of their plan to contest the results.  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-russianrepubmediacharges-cheneyharris-comradekamala-gopregistrationsuitnc_090524.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-russianrepubmediacharges-cheneyharris-comradekamala-gopregistrationsuitnc_090524.mp3" length="55733803" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, voter suppression, Russia, propaganda, RT, disinformation, Liz Cheney, environment, climate change, economy, Tim Pool, Dave Rubin, Benny Johnson, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 18:53:36 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/4/2024 (Guest: Jacque Simon of AFGE on Trump/Project 2025 scheme to gut the civil service)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In Montana, Republican US Senate nominee Tim Sheehy was caught on tape making disparaging remarks about Native Americans, using racist tropes and derogatory stereotypes, at recent Republican fundraisers. A Sheehy win against incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Tester would flip control of the US Senate to Republicans. Montana's highest court rejected the GOP-controlled state legislature's voter suppression laws that harm Native Americans' right to vote. The far-right Project 2025 and Donald Trump himself have detailed plans to remove half a million civil service employees across dozens of federal agencies, replacing them with Trump loyalists, if the Trump/Vance ticket wins in November. JACQUELINE SIMON of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) explains the broad, disturbing ramifications of the scheme and how it would gut critical, non-partisan government operations across science, agriculture, healthcare, national security, education, energy, the military and more.  Also today:  a voting system problem in Massachusetts' primary was resolved with hand-marked paper ballots. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-resultsprobsmaprimary-sheehyindianslurmt_jacquelinesimon-p2025-schedulef_090424.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-resultsprobsmaprimary-sheehyindianslurmt_jacquelinesimon-p2025-schedulef_090424.mp3" length="55823866" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Montana, Jon Tester, US Senate, Native Americans, Tim Sheehy, racism, rightwing extremism, voter suppression, voting machines, civil service, AFGE</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 19:12:55 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/3/2024 (Harris on Labor Day; Netanyahu's endless war; 2024's 'knife fight in a phone booth')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   On Labor Day, more than 10,000 hotel workers across the U.S. launched a strike for better wages and working conditions.  Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden spoke to union workers, while Donald Trump stayed home and did nothing. In Israel, hundreds of thousands of protesters demanded far-right Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reach a deal on a cease-fire and release of hostages held in Gaza. Russia launched a devastating attack on civilians in Ukraine. In Massachusetts, election officials warned of a new wave of dirty tricks trying to deceive voters. New polling suggests Kamala Harris holds a slim lead over Donald Trump nationally, but is effectively tied in the critical battleground states needed to win the Electoral College, which Politico calls 'the equivalent of a knife fight in a phone booth.' Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-harrisbidenlaborday-israelnetanyahu-ukrainerussia-horserace2024_090324.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Israel, Gaza, Netanyahu, Russia, Ukraine, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, voter suppression, dirty tricks, disinformation </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:26:34 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/2/2024 (Encore: NatSec journo Marcy Wheeler of Emptywheel on reported hack by Iran of Trump Campaign)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 8-14-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  Major media outlets report someone is shopping around purported internal Trump Campaign documents. The Trump Campaign claims it was hacked by Iran, and threatened media outlets against publication of the purloined documents, a hypocritical reversal of Donald Trump's glee over the publication of internal Clinton Campaign documents in 2016. Independent national security journalist MARCY WHEELER of Emptywheel explains what is known and unknown about the Trump Campaign hack, Iran's alleged involvement, and the serious national security implications of Trump co-mingling his campaign accounts with his legal accounts, potentially allowing hackers to gain access to highly classified information related to Trump's stolen classified documents case. Also today: Tropical Storm Ernesto caused extensive damage to Puerto Rico's electric grid as it intensified into a hurricane. Primary results in CT, VT, MN and WI underscore the Democrats' tenuous hold on their US Senate majority in November. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-primaryresultsct-vt-wi_mn_marcywheeler-trumpiranhack_090224.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:55</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Hurricane Ernesto, Trump Campaign, cybersecurity, Marcy Wheeler, national security, Iran, classified documents, hacking, climate change, disinformation, Clinton</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 17:10:22 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/29/2024 (Encore: John Nichols of The Nation on Harris' pick of MN Gov. Tim Walz for Veep)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 8-6-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  The nation's first female Vice President, Kamala Harris, was formally nominated by the Democratic Party to be the first woman of color to lead a major party's Presidential ticket. Then Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, a former high school teacher, Congressman and veteran. The Nation's progressive journalist, JOHN NICHOLS, explains Walz's personal and political history, his record in Congress and as Minnesota governor, his progressive policies and the potential impact Walz could have on this unprecedented 2024 Presidential Election. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_johnnichols-harristapswalzforveep_082924.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_johnnichols-harristapswalzforveep_082924.mp3" length="55963012" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Kamala Harris, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, fascism, Trumpism, Democratic Party, rightwing extremism, Tim Walz, Minnesota, J.D. Vance, Josh Shapiro, Hurricane Debby, climate change, environment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:26:03 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/28/2024 (Encore: SCOTUS reform with guest Jay Willis of 'Balls and Strikes'; Biden's prisoner swap with Russia)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 8-1-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  President Biden announced a landmark multinational prisoner swap with Russia that secured the safe release of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich, Marine veteran Paul Whelan, and many others. A New York state appeals court rejected Donald Trump's motion to dismiss the gag order against him in his hush money case. Earlier this week, Biden proposed three critical reforms for the corrupted, stolen and packed US Supreme Court, including term limits and a binding ethics code. Senate Democrats introduced the 'No Kings Act' supporting Biden's call for a constitutional amendment to roll back the rightwing court majority's ruling granting near-absolute immunity to presidents. Attorney JAY WILLIS, editor-in-chief of the Balls and Strikes website, explains Biden's court reform proposals, why it's not enough, the potential pitfalls ahead, Kamala Harris' position on court reform, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumptheftscheme-scotusrulingpurgeaz-dncday3-duncan-oprah-walz_0827241.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:23</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Kamala Harris, democracy, Supreme Court, court reform, Russia, prisoner swap, environment, climate change, extremism, Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, Kara-Murza</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:18:23 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/27/2024 (Encore: Trump's 2024 scheme becomes clearer by the day; 'Turn Page on These Guys' at DNC, Day 3)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 8-22-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  The corrupt rightwing supermajority on the US Supreme Court ruled partially in favor of Arizona Republicans' massive voter suppression scheme in the critical battleground state, but blocked the worst of it. While Democrats are appealing to voters with popular policies, Donald Trump and Republicans are plotting to steal the election. Trump is blatantly lying about having higher television ratings, poll numbers, fundraising, etc. than Democrats, in an attempt to lay the groundwork to falsely claim the election has been stolen from him. Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday night was another rollicking, superstar-studded event with Oprah Winfrey, Steve Wonder, and several Republican heroes reaching out to undecided voters, independents, and disaffected Republicans. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz brought down the house with a pitch-perfect speech formally accepting the party's nomination for Vice President. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumptheftscheme-scotusrulingpurgeaz-dncday3-duncan-oprah-walz_082724.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumptheftscheme-scotusrulingpurgeaz-dncday3-duncan-oprah-walz_082724.mp3" length="56053683" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:23</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, fascism, Trumpism, Kamala Harris, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, DNC, Tim Walz, voter suppression, Supreme Court, Arizona, Oprah, disinformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:10:21 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/26/2024: (Encore: AZ Republicans ask SCOTUS to purge 40,000 legal voters; DNC Day 1)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 8-20-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  The Arizona Republican Party and the RNC have appealed to the rightwing supermajority on the US Supreme Court to help them block 40,000 legally registered voters from voting before the election, in the critical battleground state that Joe Biden won in 2020 by just over 10,000 votes. Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention kicked off in Chicago amid a joyful, rollicking cavalcade of Democratic Party superstars and up-and-coming fresh faces. Highlights from the first evening include a surprise appearance by Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris; Reverend Sen. Rafael Warnock's (D-GA) call to take care of our neighbors, including those in Gaza; superstar Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY); UAW President Shawn Fein; former public defender Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX); and Hillary Clinton on breaking the toughest glass ceiling of them all. President Biden called to end Israel's war in Gaza, and delivered a moving, heartfelt closing stem-winder. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-azseekstopurge40k-dncday1_082624.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-azseekstopurge40k-dncday1_082624.mp3" length="55798741" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Arizona, Supreme Court, election law, voter suppression, Hillary Clinton, unions, Shawn Fain, Israel, Gaza, voting machines, DNC, Rafael Warnock, AOC</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:52:44 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/23/2024 (Encore: Domingo Garcia of LULAC, on the Latino rights group's first-ever endorsement of a Presidential ticket)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 8-12-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate, MN Gov. Tim Walz, are barnstorming battleground states with massive rallies, garnering endorsements from labor unions and major civil rights groups. The political arm of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the nation's largest Latino advocacy group, endorsed the Harris-Walz presidential ticket - - the first political endorsement in the organization's nearly 100-year history. DOMINGO GARCIA, Chair of the LULAC Adelante PAC and former LULAC President, explains why the group unanimously voted to make its first-ever endorsement, Donald Trump's policies targeting Latino communities, and much more. Trump posts bizarre lies and disinformation about the record crowds turning out for Harris-Walz rallies.  Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_domingogarcia-lulacendorsesharris_callersonwalz_082324.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_domingogarcia-lulacendorsesharris_callersonwalz_082324.mp3" length="55998036" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, democracy, election integrity, LULAC, Latinos, unions, UAW, immigration, voter suppression, rightwing extremism, disinformation, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:47:25 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/22/2024 (Trump's 2024 scheme becomes clearer by the day; 'Turn Page on These Guys' at DNC, Day 3)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The corrupt rightwing supermajority on the US Supreme Court ruled partially in favor of Arizona Republicans' massive voter suppression scheme in the critical battleground state, but blocked the worst of it. While Democrats are appealing to voters with popular policies, Donald Trump and Republicans are plotting to steal the election. Trump is blatantly lying about having higher television ratings, poll numbers, fundraising, etc. than Democrats, in an attempt to lay the groundwork to falsely claim the election has been stolen from him. Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday night was another rollicking, superstar-studded event with Oprah Winfrey, Steve Wonder, and several Republican heroes reaching out to undecided voters, independents, and disaffected Republicans. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz brought down the house with a pitch-perfect speech formally accepting the party's nomination for Vice President. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumptheftscheme-scotusrulingpurgeaz-dncday3-duncan-oprah-walz_082224.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, fascism, Trumpism, Kamala Harris, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, DNC, Tim Walz, voter suppression, US Supreme Court, Arizona, Oprah, disinfo </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 18:46:33 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/21/2024 (DNC 2024 and 'The Contagious Power of Hope', with Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A string of likely very difficult days and weeks are ahead in these last two months before the critical 2024 presidential election. In the battleground state of Florida, as-yet-unexplained election administration glitches in its primary this week are concerning. At the joyful, rollicking Democratic National Convention in Chicago, former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered powerful, barnburner speeches focused on harnessing hope for the future and the historic fight to defend our democracy. Salon columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON and 'DRIFTGLASS' of The Pro Left Podcast delve into the proceedings at the DNC so far, with humor, history, context, and analysis on what it could mean for the election and the nation going forward. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-vrsystemsfl_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-dncday2_082124.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Arizona, Supreme Court, election security, voting machines, rightwing extremism, Democratic Party, DNC, Michelle Obama, Obama, Tim Walz, Clinton</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:18:06 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/20/2024: (DNC Day 1; AZ Republicans ask SCOTUS to purge 40,000 legal voters)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Arizona Republican Party and the RNC have appealed to the rightwing supermajority on the US Supreme Court to help them block 40,000 legally registered voters from voting before the election, in the critical battleground state that Joe Biden won in 2020 by just over 10,000 votes. Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention kicked off in Chicago amid a joyful, rollicking cavalcade of Democratic Party superstars and up-and-coming fresh faces. Highlights from the first evening include a surprise appearance by Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris; Reverend Sen. Rafael Warnock's (D-GA) call to take care of our neighbors, including those in Gaza; superstar Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY); UAW President Shawn Fein; former public defender Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX); and Hillary Clinton on breaking the toughest glass ceiling of them all. President Biden called to end Israel's war in Gaza, and delivered a moving, heartfelt closing stem-winder. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-azseekstopurge40k-dncday1_082024.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Arizona, Supreme Court, election law, voter suppression, Hillary Clinton, Rafael Warnock, AOC, Jasmine Crockett, unions, Shawn Fain, Israel, Gaza, DNC</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 18:34:04 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/19/2024 (GA Election Board's Troubling New Rules, with guest Marilyn Marks of Coalition for Good Governance)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  New election rules promulgated by the Republican-dominated Georgia State Board of Elections have raised alarm among Democrats for their potential to open up opportunities to cause post-election chaos that could delay certification of the state's 2024 election results. Such chaos in a critical battleground state like Georgia could, in turn, take the decision of who won the election away from voters and give it to Republican-controlled state legislatures, Trump-packed courts, or even the GOP-majority in the U.S. House to determine the next president. One of the nation's most knowledgeable experts on Georgia's election laws and systems, MARILYN MARKS, of the non-profit Coalition for Good Governance, explains what Georgia's new rules actually do, and why she believes they will improve transparency and actually help Democrats guard against election chicanery. Also today: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a potential breakthrough in the Israel/Gaza war. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_marilynmarks-newelectionrulesga_081924.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, election integrity, election denial, Georgia, election law, voter suppression, January 6, coup, Trumpism, Israel, Gaza, voting machines, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:43:42 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/16/2024 (Encore: Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of The Pro Left Podcast on Walz as Harris' Veep selection)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 8-7-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  We have noteworthy results from the largely problem-free (so far) primary elections in Michigan, Missouri, Kansas and Washington State, with analysis on the declining influence of Donald Trump's strategy of endorsing multiple GOP candidates in the same race. HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo, and 'DRIFTGLASS' of 'The Pro Left Podcast' discuss Vice President Kamala Harris' selection of Minnesota's progressive Governor Tim Walz as her VP candidate in the 2024 presidential election. They delve into the twists and turns in this unprecedented, historically tumultuous election cycle, analyzing the rapidly shifting political landscape and everything from Walz's extraordinary career and accomplishments to Team Trump's hilariously flatfooted response, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-primaryresults-mi-mo-ks-wa_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-timwalz_081624.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-primaryresults-mi-mo-ks-wa_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-timwalz_081624.mp3" length="55987226" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Kamala Harris, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, fascism, Trumpism, Democratic Party, rightwing extremism, Tim Walz, Minnesota, J.D. Vance, Josh Shapiro, primaries, Cori Bush, Missouri, Kansas,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 13:17:41 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/15/2024 (Guest: Alan Minsky of PDA on Progressive Central 2024 and the DNC)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   New economic data show inflation and unemployment continue to fall thanks to the progressive policies of the Biden-Harris administration. On Thursday, President Biden announced his administration completed the first round of Medicare price negotiations on ten popular prescription drugs that will save taxpayers billions. Vice President Harris' running mate, MN Gov. Tim Walz, enacted a boatload of extremely popular, progressive pro-worker and pro-family policies. Will a Harris-Walz administration be able to carry those progressive gains forward? ALAN MINSKY, Executive Director of Progressive Democrats of America, discusses the upcoming Progressive Central gathering in Chicago (with a keynote address from Bernie Sanders) in advance of the Democratic National Convention.  Minsky delves into the high stakes of the historic upcoming election, the widespread popularity of progressive policies among the public, the roadmap for progressives going forward, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-wallstreetboom-bidenprescriptiondrugs_alanminsky-progressivesgatherbeforednc_081524.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:41</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, Bernie Sanders, Progressive Democrats of America, climate change, environment, Medicare, prescription drugs, economy, inflation, DNC</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:08:50 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/14/2024 (NatSec journo Marcy Wheeler of Emptywheel on reported hack by Iran of Trump Campaign)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Major media outlets report someone is shopping around purported internal Trump Campaign documents. The Trump Campaign claims it was hacked by Iran, and threatened media outlets against publication of the purloined documents, a hypocritical reversal of Donald Trump's glee over the publication of internal Clinton Campaign documents in 2016. Independent national security journalist MARCY WHEELER of Emptywheel explains what is known and unknown about the Trump Campaign hack, Iran's alleged involvement, and the serious national security implications of Trump co-mingling his campaign accounts with his legal accounts, potentially allowing hackers to gain access to highly classified information related to Trump's stolen classified documents case. Also today: Tropical Storm Ernesto caused extensive damage to Puerto Rico's electric grid as it intensified into a hurricane. Primary results in CT, VT, MN and WI underscore the Democrats' tenuous hold on their US Senate majority in November. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-primaryresultsct-vt-wi_mn_marcywheeler-trumpiranhack_081424.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:46</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Hurricane Ernesto, Trump Campaign, cybersecurity, Marcy Wheeler, national security, Iran, classified documents, hacking, climate change, Hillary Clinton, emails,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 18:53:54 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/13/2024 (Election Fraud Buffoonery and Backstory)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Accountability for another 2020 election denier - - Tina Peters, disgraced former election clerk of Mesa County,  Colorado, was found guilty by a jury of several crimes in her efforts to breach, copy and unlawfully distribute sensitive voting system software. Peters' breach was one of several similar efforts in a multi-state scheme by MAGA operatives to breach voting system security in swing states. New York judge barred Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. from appearing on the state's presidential ballot after finding he used a 'sham address' on official campaign filings. The United Auto Workers filed legal complaints against Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk over potential violations of federal labor law, stemming from their discussion of unlawfully firing workers who go on strike on Musk's glitchy social media site. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-petersguiltyco-rfkshamresidenceny-trumpmusklaborchargesuaw_081324.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Kamala Harris, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., voting machines, Tina Peters, environment, climate change, Elon Musk, Shawn Fain, democracy, election integrity, unions, UAW, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 18:58:03 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/12/2024 (Guest: Domingo Garcia of LULAC, on the Latino rights group's first-ever endorsement of a Presidential ticket)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate, MN Gov. Tim Walz, are barnstorming battleground states with massive rallies, garnering endorsements from labor unions and major civil rights groups. The political arm of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the nation's largest Latino advocacy group, endorsed the Harris-Walz presidential ticket - - the first political endorsement in the organization's nearly 100-year history. DOMINGO GARCIA, Chair of the LULAC Adelante PAC and former LULAC President, explains why the group unanimously voted to make its first-ever endorsement, Donald Trump's policies targeting Latino communities, and much more. Trump posts bizarre lies and disinformation about the record crowds turning out for Harris-Walz rallies.  Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_domingogarcia-lulacendorsesharris_callersonwalz_081224.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, democracy, election integrity, LULAC, Latinos, unions, UAW, immigration, voter suppression, rightwing extremism, disinformation, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 18:41:32 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/9/2024 (Encore: GOP election theft schemes; Dems save worker pensions; Kamala-mentum)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 8-9-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  Keep an eye on the many ways that Republicans are planning to 'legally' steal the November election and throw sand in its gears in case they can't win the normal way by receiving more votes. The architect of the extremist Project 2025 manifesto, the blueprint for the next Republican president to repeal the 20th century and engineer a fascist takeover of the federal government, resigned amid backlash from Donald Trump, but the plan itself is not going away. In key swing states, Republicans are pursuing frivolous legal complaints, voter suppression lawsuits and more, and have installed election deniers in election positions where they can interfere with registration, tabulation and certification, and generate post-election havoc. President Biden just saved the pensions of more than 1 million union workers. VP Harris surges in polls. Deadly landslides strike India. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-indialandslide-bidenpensions-harrisapproval-repubelectionschemes_080924.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-indialandslide-bidenpensions-harrisapproval-repubelectionschemes_080924.mp3" length="55749631" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Kamala Harris, democracy, election integrity, pensions, Project 2025, unions, climate change, environment, Kevin Roberts, voter suppression, rightwing extremism, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 14:27:27 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/8/2024 (Speaking of VP Candidates: Vance lies; Walz's gun safety, climate action record)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We debunk Donald Trump's remarkable tsunami of lies and nonsense during an hour-long press conference. Trump confirmed he will debate Vice President Kamala Harris as originally scheduled. Trump's vice presidential running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), is also spewing ridiculous lies about Harris' policies on climate change.  In sharp contrast, Harris' running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, tells the truth, and has spent his time in office enacting critical legislation to protect and provide for the state's children, from free school lunches to landmark gun safety reform and historic climate action, while also offering advice on car repairs. Polls indicate the Harris-Walz ticket gaining ground - - and the U.K. betting markets agree. But voters should beware that the GOP plans to 'suppress the vote and contest the vote.' Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumppresserlies-vanceredmeatlie-walzgunsafety-harrisoddsrising-electiontheftconcerns_080824.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Kamala Harris, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Tim Walz, J.D. Vance, fascism, Trumpism, rightwing extremism, Minnesota, climate change, election integrity, voter suppression, guns, environment,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 19:17:04 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/7/2024 (Guests: Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of The Pro Left Podcast on Walz as Harris' Veep selection)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We have noteworthy results from the largely problem-free (so far) primary elections in Michigan, Missouri, Kansas and Washington State, with analysis on the declining influence of Donald Trump's strategy of endorsing multiple GOP candidates in the same race. HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo, and 'DRIFTGLASS' of 'The Pro Left Podcast' discuss Vice President Kamala Harris' selection of Minnesota's progressive Governor Tim Walz as her VP candidate in the 2024 presidential election. They delve into the twists and turns in this unprecedented, historically tumultuous election cycle, analyzing the rapidly shifting political landscape and everything from Walz's extraordinary career and accomplishments to Team Trump's hilariously flatfooted response, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-primaryresults-mi-mo-ks-wa_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-timwalz_080724.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Kamala Harris, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, fascism, Trumpism, Democratic Party, rightwing extremism, Tim Walz, Minnesota, J.D. Vance, Josh Shapiro, primaries, Cori Bush, Missouri, Michigan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:45:21 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/6/2024 (Guest: John Nichols of The Nation on Harris' pick of MN Gov. Tim Walz for Veep)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The nation's first female Vice President, Kamala Harris, was formally nominated by the Democratic Party to be the first woman of color to lead a major party's Presidential ticket. Then Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, a former high school teacher, Congressman and veteran. The Nation's progressive journalist, JOHN NICHOLS, explains Walz's personal and political history, his record in Congress and as Minnesota governor, his progressive policies and the potential impact Walz could have on this unprecedented 2024 Presidential Election. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_johnnichols-harristapswalzforveep_080624.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Kamala Harris, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, fascism, Trumpism, Democratic Party, rightwing extremism, Tim Walz, Minnesota, J.D. Vance, Josh Shapiro, Hurricane Debby, climate change, environment,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 18:47:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/5/2024 (Storm Surge: In Florida, Wall Street, Federal Court, Venezuela and more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Hurricane Debby slammed into Florida on Monday, and the slow-moving storm is forecast to bring potentially historic flooding to Georgia and South Carolina, intensified by man-made climate change. Wall Street saw a surge of investor panic over fears of a slowdown in the US economy. Donald Trump backed out of a planned presidential debate with Vice President Harris. Trump's prosecution for his several failed attempts to steal the 2020 election is back on track, with Judge Chutkan rejecting several motions by Trump's attorneys. Trump co-conspirator Jenna Ellis will fully cooperate with Arizona prosecutors in the GOP's 2020 fake electors scheme. The US Supreme Court refused to halt Trump's sentencing in his New York hush money case. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro continues to withhold voting data, as multiple new analyses indicate that he lost his presidential election. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hurricanedebby-wallstreetpanic-trumptrials-maduroelectionanalysis_callers_080524.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Kamala Harris, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, Trumpism, rightwing extremism, stock market, Venezuela, voting machines, Hurricane Debby, climate change, environment, Maduro, extreme weather, fake electors</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:48:23 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/2/2024 (Encore: Kamala Rising, with guests Heather Digby Parton of Salon, John Amato of Crooks and Liars)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 7/24/2024. On today's 'BradCast':  New polling, taken after President Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential race and passed the torch to Vice President |Kamala Harris, suggest that Harris now has a slight lead over GOP nominee Donald Trump. The Republican Party did not receive the traditional polling boost that usually follows a national convention. Salon's opinion columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON and JOHN AMATO, publisher of the notorious Crooks and Liars blog, offer deep insight, analysis, and hilarious takes on Biden, Harris, Trump, Republicans' apparent freak-out at the surprise shift in the political landscape, and much more, as we delve into the past four weeks of non-stop political upheavals. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-johnamato-kamalarising_080224.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-johnamato-kamalarising_080224.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:50</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, fascism, Trumpism, Kamala Harris, rightwing extremism, racism, Democratic Party, Republican National Convention, money in politics, MAGA, Heather Digby Parton, John Amato, polls</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 12:54:25 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/1/2024 (SCOTUS reform with guest Jay Willis of 'Balls and Strikes'; Biden's prisoner swap with Russia)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Biden announced a landmark multinational prisoner swap with Russia that secured the safe release of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich, Marine veteran Paul Whelan, and many others. A New York state appeals court rejected Donald Trump's motion to dismiss the gag order against him in his hush money case. Earlier this week, Biden proposed three critical reforms for the corrupted, stolen and packed US Supreme Court, including term limits and a binding ethics code. Senate Democrats introduced the 'No Kings Act' supporting Biden's call for a constitutional amendment to roll back the rightwing court majority's ruling granting near-absolute immunity to presidents. Attorney JAY WILLIS, editor-in-chief of the Balls and Strikes website, explains Biden's court reform proposals, why it's not enough, the potential pitfalls ahead, Kamala Harris' position on court reform, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpgagorderny-russiaprisonerswap_jaywillis-scotusreform_080124.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpgagorderny-russiaprisonerswap_jaywillis-scotusreform_080124.mp3" length="55686933" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpgagorderny-russiaprisonerswap_jaywillis-scotusreform_080124.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Kamala Harris, Supreme Court, court reform, Russia, prisoner swap, environment, climate change, rightwing extremism, Evan Gershkovich, Kara-Murza, gag order, Paul Whelan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:59:04 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/31/2024 (Election standoff in Venezuela; Campaign Ketchup with 'Driftglass' and Frances Langum, 'Pro Left Podcast')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We have reported results from the Arizona primaries on Tuesday, in which Republican 2020 election deniers won nearly every contest, ousting good and honest GOP election officials. In Venezuela's contested presidential election, the Carter Center and foreign leaders called on self-proclaimed winner, President Nicolas Maduro, to release withheld election data from tens of thousands of polling places, which has prevented independent verification. The Democratic Party will likely certify their new nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, this weekend.  FRANCES LANGUM, Associate Editor at the Crooks and Liars blog, and 'DRIFTGLASS', her co-host on 'The Professional Left Podcast,' delve into the latest news from the extraordinary 2024 presidential race with hilarious insights, analysis, context and history. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-resultsaz-electiontransparencyvenezuela_driftglass-franceslangum-harristrump_073124.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-resultsaz-electiontransparencyvenezuela_driftglass-franceslangum-harristrump_073124.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Kamala Harris, democracy, election integrity, Venezuela, Arizona, election denial, Kari Lake, Nicolas Maduro, rightwing extremism, racism, Stephen Richer</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 19:09:42 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/30/2024 (GOP election theft schemes; Dems save worker pensions; Kamala-mentum)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Keep an eye on the many ways that Republicans are planning to 'legally' steal the November election and throw sand in its gears in case they can't win the normal way by receiving more votes. The architect of the extremist Project 2025 manifesto, the blueprint for the next Republican president to repeal the 20th century and engineer a fascist takeover of the federal government, resigned amid backlash from Donald Trump, but the plan itself is not going away. In key swing states, Republicans are pursuing frivolous legal complaints, voter suppression lawsuits and more, and have installed election deniers in election positions where they can interfere with registration, tabulation and certification, and generate post-election havoc. President Biden just saved the pensions of more than 1 million union workers. VP Harris surges in polls. Deadly landslides strike India. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-indialandslide-bidenpensions-harrisapproval-repubelectionschemes_073024.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-indialandslide-bidenpensions-harrisapproval-repubelectionschemes_073024.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Kamala Harris, democracy, election integrity, Project 2025, Kevin Roberts, voter suppression, climate change, rightwing extremism, environment, India</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 19:24:28 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/29/2024 (Chaos follows Venezuela election; Biden calls for SCOTUS reform)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The fight for election integrity and democracy over autocracy continues, from Venezuela to the United States. The government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro formally declared him the winner of his country's disputed presidential election, while opposition leaders, the United States and multiple global leaders voiced skepticism about official results amid accusations of fraud, tabulation irregularities, and lack of transparency. President Joe Biden proposed several reforms to the US Supreme Court, including term limits and an enforceable ethics code for justices. Democracy advocates remain elated at Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee, highlighting the stark choice for American voters between a young, freedom-loving progressive and an old, criminally convicted, authoritarian former President. California's Park Fire explodes in size. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-parkfireca-venezuelaelectionchaos-harrisrising-callers_072924.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-parkfireca-venezuelaelectionchaos-harrisrising-callers_072924.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Kamala Harris, democracy, Venezuela, voting machines, election integrity, Nicholas Maduro, Supreme Court, climate change, rightwing extremism, corruption</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 18:33:04 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/26/2024 (Encore: Attorney Keith Barber on Judge Cannon's corruption; Sen. Menendez guilty)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 7-16-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) accepted the Republican Parthy nomination as Donald Trump's 2024 running mate after rapidly shifting from Never Trumper to obsequious sycophant. A jury found Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez (NJ) guilty of corruption in a case brought by Biden's 'weaponized' Justice Department. In a shocking ruling, Trump-appointed Judge Aileen Cannon used her position to dismiss the stolen classified documents case against Trump on the ridiculous claim that Special Counsel Jack Smith's appointment is unconstitutional.  Attorney KEITH BARBER of DailyKos explains Cannon's corrupt ruling, why it is egregiously wrong, what happens next in the case, the consequences going forward if the ruling is allowed to stand, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-menendezguilty_keithbarber-cannondismissesdocscase_072624.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-menendezguilty_keithbarber-cannondismissesdocscase_072624.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, J.D. Vance, Bob Menendez, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, Judge Aileen Cannon, stolen documents case, Jack Smith, Supreme Court, RNC, Congress,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:20:50 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/25/2024 ('In Defense of Democracy')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In a solemn prime time Oval Office address to the nation on Wednesday, President Joe Biden explained his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, calling on all Americans to defend democracy against wannabe 'kings and dictators,' and more. The US House voted unanimously to mount a special task force to investigate the assassination attempt against Donald Trump. Testimony by FBI Dir. Christopher Wray exposed the lack of evidence on what exactly hit Trump, yet corporate media outlets appear afraid to ask the Trump Campaign to provide evidence of Trump's claims. The Democratic Party is holding an early virtual roll-call to prevent potential shenanigans by Ohio's Republican-controlled state legislature. Good news for voters in Ohio in battling Republican voter suppression and extreme gerrymandering. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenovaloffice-trumpearshot-redistrictingvotesupressionoh_072524.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenovaloffice-trumpearshot-redistrictingvotesupressionoh_072524.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, fascism, Trumpism, rightwing extremism, Democratic Party, assassination, environment, climate change, media, Ohio, voter suppression, gerrymandering</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:06:54 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/24/2024 (Kamala Rising, with guests Heather Digby Parton of Salon, John Amato of Crooks and Liars)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  New polling, taken after President Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential race and passed the torch to Vice President |Kamala Harris, suggest that Harris now has a slight lead over GOP nominee Donald Trump. The Republican Party did not receive the traditional polling boost that usually follows a national convention. Salon's opinion columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON and JOHN AMATO, publisher of the notorious Crooks and Liars blog, offer deep insight, analysis, and hilarious takes on Biden, Harris, Trump, Republicans' apparent freak-out at the surprise shift in the political landscape, and much more, as we delve into the past four weeks of non-stop political upheavals. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-johnamato-kamalarising_072424.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-johnamato-kamalarising_072424.mp3" length="55432549" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-johnamato-kamalarising_072424.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:44</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, fascism, Trumpism, Kamala Harris, rightwing extremism, racism, Democratic Party, Republican National Convention, money in politics, MAGA, Heather Digby Parton, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:49:46 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/23/2024 ('Leaving MAGA' founder Rich Logis; VP Harris takes Milwaukee)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Elected Democratic leaders and delegates are coalescing behind Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy, and her campaign continues to break records for campaign donations. At a rally in Milwaukee, Harris laid out how she plans to prosecute her case against convicted felon Donald Trump. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned over security lapses in the attempted assassination of Trump. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) announced he will resign next month following his corruption conviction. RICH LOGIS, founder of non-profit Leaving MAGA, which helps folks extricate themselves from Trump's cult, explains how Trump supporters are processing the whirlwind of recent news, from the assassination attempt, to Sen. J.D. Vance's nomination as Trump's VP, Biden's withdrawal, Harris' candidacy, and how to help family and friends move on from MAGA world. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-harrisrallywi_richlogis-leavingmaga_072324.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-harrisrallywi_richlogis-leavingmaga_072324.mp3" length="55262584" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-harrisrallywi_richlogis-leavingmaga_072324.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:34</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, fascism, Trumpism, Kamala Harris, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, assassination, Bob Menendez, Democratic Party, RNC, money in politics, MAGA</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 19:09:09 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/22/2024 (Biden Drops Out, 'Dems in Array', Callers Ring In)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 Presidential race against convicted criminal and official GOP nominee Donald Trump, who had accepted his party's nomination in an unprecedentedly long and falsehood-filled speech a few days earlier in Milwaukee. Biden then endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the top of the Democratic ticket. Biden's announcement triggered a flood of praise from top elected Democrats and world leaders, and endorsements for Harris, who must still win the Democratic Party's nomination at its convention next month in Chicago. Campaign donations from the public supporting Harris' campaign have also flooded in at record-breaking levels. Callers weigh in on this historic and unprecedented moment in American politics. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpfailrnc-bidenoutendorsesharris_demsunite_callers_072224.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpfailrnc-bidenoutendorsesharris_demsunite_callers_072224.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:49</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, fascism, Trumpism, Kamala Harris, rightwing extremism, corporate media, disinformation, Democratic Party, Republican National Convention, money in politics</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 17:53:28 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/19/2024 (Encore: Biden's tenuous candidacy; Climate deniers vs. CA's stunning solar revolution)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 7-11-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  New polls find President Biden and Donald Trump tied nationally, with Vice President Kamala Harris leading Trump by two points, but also show growing voter sentiment that Biden is too old to run for re-election. While Biden met with world leaders at the NATO Summit, Trump hosted Hungarian strongman Victor Orban in Florida, just days after Orban's private meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. New data show US inflation continues to fall. Climate science denier and former Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK), who died this week, used his powerful position to block US action on climate change and spread disinformation, costing valuable time in combating the climate crisis. California's booming solar industry is generating more clean energy than the state can use, while the powerful utility industry has successfully eroded rooftop solar incentives for homeowners. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-bidenpolling-orbantrump-inflationdown-inhofedead-solarca_071924.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-bidenpolling-orbantrump-inflationdown-inhofedead-solarca_071924.mp3" length="55435756" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:45</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, fascism, Kamala Harris, rightwing extremism, debate, corporate media, NATO, Victor Orban, Putin, environment, climate change, solar energy, California, net metering,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 12:48:20 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/18/2024 (J.D. Vance's lies and omissions at the RNC)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   At the 2024 Republican National Convention, Donald Trump's critic-turned-toady, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), spoke at length about his so-called 'hillbilly' biography but omitted the radical policy proposals that he supports, and dropped a boatload of egregious lies. 'Liberal Redneck' comedian Trae Crowder offers hilarious insights from his personal experiences with Vance. Nevada judge rejects the latest Trump Campaign lawsuit to suppress votes. Top Democrats are reportedly pressing President Biden to drop out of the race. Biden continues to enact popular policies that help Americans, while pressing for Supreme Court reform, rent control reform, student loan debt forgiveness and much more. Democrats would be wise to focus on promoting Biden's landmark policy wins rather than squabbling among themselves. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-factcheckvancernc-demschallengebiden-bidenpolicyproposals_071824.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, J.D. Vance, abortion rights, environment, climate change, energy, rightwing extremism, Democratic Party, Supreme Court, RNC, Congress, Ukraine, Kamala Harris, media</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 18:27:52 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/17/2024 (Navigating the Political Whirlwind, with Salon's Heather Digby Parton, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The tumultuous last three weeks in U.S. politics have been unlike any other in recent history. Navigating the political whirlwind with us are old school bloggers HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo and 'DRIFTGLASS' of The Professional Left Podcast, who offer analysis, insight, context and history to help make sense of it all. We cover the impact of the weekend's attempted assassination of Donald Trump by a registered Republican, the ongoing conflict among Democrats over whether President Biden should remain as the party's presidential nominee, the nomination of extreme far-right MAGA Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) for the GOP Vice Presidential slot, noteworthy moments from the Republican National Convention, the reliably sloppy coverage of the corporate media, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-trumpshot-dembidenfight-vancevp-rnc_071724.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-trumpshot-dembidenfight-vancevp-rnc_071724.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:28</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, J.D. Vance, abortion rights, rightwing extremism, Democratic Party, Supreme Court, Republican National Committee, Congress, convention, Heather Digby Parton, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:25:32 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/16/2024 (Guest: Attorney Keith Barber on Judge Cannon's corruption; Sen. Menendez guilty)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) accepted the Republican Parthy nomination as Donald Trump's 2024 running mate after rapidly shifting from Never Trumper to obsequious sycophant. A jury found Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez (NJ) guilty of corruption in a case brought by Biden's 'weaponized' Justice Department. In a shocking ruling, Trump-appointed Judge Aileen Cannon used her position to dismiss the stolen classified documents case against Trump on the ridiculous claim that Special Counsel Jack Smith's appointment is unconstitutional.  Attorney KEITH BARBER of DailyKos explains Cannon's corrupt ruling, why it is egregiously wrong, what happens next in the case, the consequences going forward if the ruling is allowed to stand, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-menendezguilty_keithbarber-cannondismissesdocscase_071624.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-menendezguilty_keithbarber-cannondismissesdocscase_071624.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, J.D. Vance, Bob Menendez, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, Judge Aileen Cannon, stolen documents case, Jack Smith, Supreme Court, RNC,  </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 18:31:15 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/15/2024 (Trump assassination attempt; Trump Stolen Docs Case Dismissed; JD Vance named as GOP Veep)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Over the weekend, a 20-year old registered Republican unsuccessfully attempted to assassinate Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, using the type of semi-automatic rifle that Republicans have spent years ensuring are easily accessible. President Biden and elected Democrats called for cooling the political rhetoric that has led to too many other such incidents. Elected Republicans opportunistically used the shooting to escalate their inflammatory rhetoric, blaming Democrats and attempting to chill peaceful political speech and accurate criticisms of Trump's and the Republican Party's push to undermine America's constitutional democracy in favor of autocracy and fascism. Trump-appointed Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the stolen classified documents case against Trump for specious reasons. Trump nominated Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) as his running mate. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpassassattempt-cannonstolendocsdismissal_callers_071524.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, fascism, JD Vance, political violence, rightwing extremism, Judge Aileen Cannon, stolen documents case, Jack Smith, Supreme Court, corporate media, RNC, propaganda</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:10:38 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/12/2024 (Encore: Dems in Disarray! But for real this time! With Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 7-10-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  A new poll finds that Vice President Kamala Harris polls slightly ahead of Donald Trump nationally, by one point in head-to-head polling, even as Trump polls one point of President Joe Biden.  Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she supports Biden's decision to stay in the 2024 race, and pushed back against misleading, inaccurate corporate media reports that mischaracterized her statements. Opinion columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and 'DRIFTGLASS'of 'The Professional Left Podcast' bring much-needed common sense, insight, context, history and hilarity to the dilemma now facing the Democratic Party about the path forward, whether Biden should drop out, the media's fixation on Biden's age rather than Donald Trump's clear threat to democracy, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-bidencandidacy_071224.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, fascism, Kamala Harris, rightwing extremism, debate, corporate media, New York Times, Heather Digby Parton, Driftglass, Democratic National Committee, Congress</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 14:57:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/11/2024 (Biden's tenuous candidacy; Climate deniers vs. CA's stunning solar revolution)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  New polls find President Biden and Donald Trump tied nationally, with Vice President Kamala Harris leading Trump by two points, but also show growing voter sentiment that Biden is too old to run for re-election. While Biden met with world leaders at the NATO Summit, Trump hosted Hungarian strongman Victor Orban in Florida, just days after Orban's private meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. New data show US inflation continues to fall. Climate science denier and former Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK), who died this week, used his powerful position to block US action on climate change and spread disinformation, costing valuable time in combating the climate crisis. California's booming solar industry is generating more clean energy than the state can use, while the powerful utility industry has successfully eroded rooftop solar incentives for homeowners. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenpolling-orbantrump-inflationdown-inhofedead-solarca_071124.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:40</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, fascism, Kamala Harris, rightwing extremism, debate, corporate media, NATO, Victor Orban, Putin, environment, climate change, solar energy, California, net metering,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:53:37 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/10/2024 (Dems in Disarray! But for real this time! With Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A new poll finds that Vice President Kamala Harris polls slightly ahead of Donald Trump nationally, by one point in head-to-head polling, even as Trump polls one point of President Joe Biden.  Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she supports Biden's decision to stay in the 2024 race, and pushed back against misleading, inaccurate corporate media reports that mischaracterized her statements. Opinion columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and 'DRIFTGLASS'of 'The Professional Left Podcast' bring much-needed common sense, insight, context, history and hilarity to the dilemma now facing the Democratic Party about the path forward, whether Biden should drop out, the media's fixation on Biden's age rather than Donald Trump's clear threat to democracy, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-bidencandidacy_071024.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, fascism, Kamala Harris, rightwing extremism, debate, corporate media, New York Times, Heather Digby Parton, Driftglass, Democratic National Committee, Congress</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:52:13 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/9/2024 (SCOTUS 'Immunity' ruling 'as bad as it sounds', with guest Chris Geidner of LawDork)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A deeper dive into the corrupted, extremist, radical, not-at-all-conservative US Supreme Court majority and its unjustifiable, anti-textualist, anti-orginalist 6-3 ruling approving the previously-unimaginable concept of 'presidential immunity,' beginning with Justice Sonya Sotomayor's scathing dissent. CHRIS GEIDNER, veteran legal journalist, explains how the ruling really is as bad as it sounds, the kinds of shocking crimes for which a president would be immune, and the massive power grab that the rightwing supermajority pulled off for itself in several rulings handed down by the court this session. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-berylupdate_chrisgeidner-scotus-immunitypowergrab_070924.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, immunity, fascism, US Supreme Court, rightwing extremism, corruption, Beryl, environment, climate change, Chris Geidner, Sotomayor, corruption,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 19:05:23 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/8/2024 (So, What Now? How to save democracy after the Presidential Debate and corrupt SCOTUS rulings)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': We catch up on the historic news that unfolded over the July 4 holiday week, starting with the corrupt, radical, rightwing supermajority on the U.S. Supreme Court inventing new clauses in the Constitution out of whole cloth. Voters delivered a remarkable pushback against rising far-right fascism at the polls in France, UK and even Iran, with stunning democratic victories in all three nations. Big losses of France's far-right nationalist party serve as valuable lesson in this country. The Democratic Party is in turmoil over the re-election candidacy of President Biden following his disastrous pre-July 4 debate performance against Donald Trump, even as all indicators show we are now in a battle between Fascism and Democracy. Callers weigh in on whether Biden should stay in the race or drop out. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-catchingup-leftwinsinfranceukiran_callers-bidenstaygo_070824.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-catchingup-leftwinsinfranceukiran_callers-bidenstaygo_070824.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:37</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, immunity, fascism, debate, Democratic Party, US Supreme Court, rightwing extremism, corruption, Beryl, environment, climate change, France, UK, Iran, Marine Le Pen, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 18:32:42 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/5/2024 (Encore: Randall D. Eliason on SCOTUS' public corruption ruling; SCOTUS nixes EPA pollution rule)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 6-27-2024. On today's 'BradCast': The corrupted rightwing supermajority on the US Supreme Court issued several rulings on Thursday, including rejecting a multi-billion dollar nationwide opioid settlement with the makers of OxyContin; slashing the ability of the SEC to enforce anti-fraud laws; and temporarily requiring Idaho to perfrom emergency abortion care under federal law -- conveniently postponing a political hot potato until after the critical 2024 Presidential election. SCOTUS also halted the EPA's 'Good Neighbor Rule' curbing pollution from power plants that drifts into downwind states. Still undecided: whether the rightwing justices will overturn the landmark 'Chevron Deference' doctrine that underpins agencies' authority to regulate. White collar crime expert Randall Eliason explains why the SCOTUS ruling that appears to legalize bribery of public officials isn't as clear-cut as it first appears, and a potentially explosive ruling that could upend January 6 insurrection prosecutions. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-scotus-chevron-goodneighbor_randalleliason-corruptionruling_070524.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, US Supreme Court, rightwing extremism, corruption, bribery,  environment, climate change, pollution, EPA, SEC, Sackler, OxyContin, opioid crisis, Chevron, January 6</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2024 11:12:50 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/4/2024 (Encore: NatSec journalist Marcy Wheeler on Julian Assange plea deal)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 6-25-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange struck a plea deal with the U.S. Dept. of Justice and will go free, four years after Donald Trump's DOJ charged him with hacking and releasing a trove of stolen classified documents beginning in 2010, and with publishing emails allegedly hacked by Russian intelligence to interfere with the 2016 election. Some of the initial documents exposed alleged war crimes by the U.S., but later document dumps had no news value and put people in grave danger. Independent national security journalist MARCY WHEELER explains the complex and nuanced record of Assange, and clears up serious misconceptions about Wikileaks and Assange's actions. Also today: Far-right Rep. Bob Good (R-VA) is already alleging his razor-thin primary race must have been rigged, without evidence or even waiting for a recount. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-goodrecountva_marcywheeler-assangepleadeal_070424.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Julian Assange, Wikileaks, Bob Good, election denial, Marcy Wheeler, Russia, 2016 election, Chelsea Manning, national security, propaganda, media, environment, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:09:12 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/3/2024 (Encore: Matt Gertz of Media Matters on Fox 'News' grooming viewers for another insurrection if Biden wins)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 6-24-2024. On today's 'BradCast': For months now, Fox 'News' and rightwing media have been misleading the public about the 2024 election. MATT GERTZ, Senior Fellow at Media Matters for America, explains his new research showing how Fox News and rightwing media are 'helping Trump plan another Jan. 6-style assault on democracy,' dangerously firing up their brain-poisoned viewers to falsely believe that the only possible legitimate outcome this year will be a Trump victory, and priming them to take action. Gertz also details actions that everyday Americans can take to counter the powerful false rightwing media echo chamber. Man-made climate change has intensified record-shattering heat that is broiling much of the US and around the world. Parts of the U.S. Upper Midwest have been inundated by near-record rainfall and catastrophic flooding. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_mattgertz-foxpreppingstolen2024_climateconsequences_070324.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, corruption, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, news media, courts, Russia, fossil fuels, extreme weather, Media Matters</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 12:28:38 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/2/2024 (Encore: Voice of America's Steve Herman on his years as White House Bureau Chief during the Trump Administration)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 6-17-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  Covid is surging again around the country. A dangerous, early-season heat wave is broiling much of the U.S. and triggering intense wildfires in California. Israel's far-right Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly undermining ceasefire and hostage release negotiations to stay in power and avoid criminal prosecution. Veteran journalist STEVE HERMAN, of the non-profit, non-partisan, independent, government-funded media outlet Voice of America, discusses his new book, 'Behind the White House Curtain: A Senior Journalist's Story of Covering the President -- and Why It Matters,' with fascinating insider observations and history lessons from some of the most tumultuous years in recent U.S. history. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_wildfiresla-israelwarcabinet_steveherman-whitehousecurtain_070224.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_wildfiresla-israelwarcabinet_steveherman-whitehousecurtain_070224.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, corruption, covid, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel, far right, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, news media, Voice of America, Steve Herman, journalism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:01:26 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/1/2024 (Encore: LA Times' Michael Hiltzik debunks industry attacks on CA's minimum wage increase)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: orginal airdate 6-19-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  As extreme heat broils much of the U.S., two major climate-intensified weather events are wreaking havoc - - the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical storm Alberto, is unleashing extensive flooding in Texas, as two deadly wildfires menace Ruidoso, New Mexico. Far-right congressman in Virginia could be ousted by an even farther-right challenger in a razor-thin primary race. Louisiana's rightwing Gov. Jeff Landry (R) signed a flagrantly unconstitutional law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in every public classroom. LA Times business columnist MICHAEL HILTZIK debunks blatant industry lies attacking California's new state law increasing the minimum wage for fast food workers at major companies to $20/hr. Hiltzik explains the outright false and misleading data deployed by restaurant industry lobbyists and Rupert Murdoch-owned rightwing media outlets to mislead the public about the economic impacts of paying workers a living wage. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-firesnm-albertogulf-resultsva_michaelhiltzik-fastfoodwagelieca_070124.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-firesnm-albertogulf-resultsva_michaelhiltzik-fastfoodwagelieca_070124.mp3" length="55686686" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, extreme weather, disinformation, propaganda, California, minimum wage, far right, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, Ten Commandments, Rubio's, Gavin Newsom, Fox News</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 11:09:41 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/28/2024 (Encore: Univ. of KY's Joshua A. Douglas on 'The Court v. The Voters')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 6-6-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  Steve Bannon - - Donald Trump's 2016 campaign manager and White House advisor who was convicted on charges of contempt of Congress for defying lawful subpoenas from the House January 6 Committee - - must finally head to jail as of July 1, but he still has some options for delay.  Amid a wave of disturbing climate studies this week, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres rebuked the fossil fuel industry as 'godfathers of climate chaos,' and called for a global ban on fossil fuel advertising. Constitutional election law professor JOSHUA A. DOUGLAS (Univ. of Kentucky) discusses his new book, 'The Court v. The Voters: The Troubling Story of How the Supreme Court Has Undermined Voting Rights.' Douglas details how the nation's highest court in recent decades has persistently issued rulings that undermine voting rights and our constitutional order, and offers prescriptions for restoring democracy. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-bannonprison-fossilfueladban_joshuadouglas-courtvoters_062824.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-bannonprison-fossilfueladban_joshuadouglas-courtvoters_062824.mp3" length="55775562" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Supreme Court, Samuel Alito, Steve Bannon, voting rights, voter suppression, money in politics, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, Congress, fossil fuels, UN</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 11:23:58 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/27/2024 (Guest: Randall D. Eliason on SCOTUS' public corruption ruling; SCOTUS nixes EPA pollution rule)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The corrupted rightwing supermajority on the US Supreme Court issued several rulings on Thursday, including rejecting a multi-billion dollar nationwide opioid settlement with the makers of OxyContin; slashing the ability of the SEC to enforce anti-fraud laws; and temporarily requiring Idaho to perfrom emergency abortion care under federal law -- conveniently postponing a political hot potato until after the critical 2024 Presidential election. SCOTUS also halted the EPA's 'Good Neighbor Rule' curbing pollution from power plants that drifts into downwind states. Still undecided: whether the rightwing justices will overturn the landmark 'Chevron Deference' doctrine that underpins agencies' authority to regulate. White collar crime expert Randall Eliason explains why the SCOTUS ruling that appears to legalize bribery of public officials isn't as clear-cut as it first appears, and a potentially explosive ruling that could upend January 6 insurrection prosecutions. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-scotus-chevron-goodneighbor_randalleliason-corruptionruling_062724.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, US Supreme Court, rightwing extremism, corruption, bribery,  environment, climate change, pollution, EPA, SEC, Sackler, OxyContin, opioid crisis, Good Neighbor Rule, Chevron Deference, January 6,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:28:17 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/26/2024 (Good news and bad in primaries in NY, CO, UT and SC, and from the corrupted Supreme Court)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Noteworthy results from primary elections in NY, CO, UT and SC include a victory for carpet-bagging far-right Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) and a defeat for progressive Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY).  A bipartisan majority on the US Supreme Court sided with the Biden Administration in rejecting specious claims by Republican states that federal officials unconstitutionally pressured social media sites to remove disinformation posted by so-called conservatives. In a public corruption case, the rightwing supermajority ruled that payoffs to public officials for performing specific acts are gratuities, not bribery, and legal under federal law as long as the payment occurs after the act. Although comedian Bill Maher is unaware of it, President Biden has pardoned thousands of federal marijuana convictions. Biden this week also pardoned US troops who were convicted under a now-defunct military law that targeted gay service members. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-resultsny-co-ut-sc_scotus-gratuities-socialmedia_bidenmilitarypardons_062624.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-resultsny-co-ut-sc_scotus-gratuities-socialmedia_bidenmilitarypardons_062624.mp3" length="55718267" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-resultsny-co-ut-sc_scotus-gratuities-socialmedia_bidenmilitarypardons_062624.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Lauren Boebert, Jamaal Bowman, disinformation, US Supreme Court, social media, Twitter Files, rightwing extremism, corruption, bribery, Bill Maher, pardons, marijuana, US military</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:17:58 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/25/2024 (Guest: NatSec journalist Marcy Wheeler on Julian Assange plea deal)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange struck a plea deal with the U.S. Dept. of Justice and will go free, four years after Donald Trump's DOJ charged him with hacking and releasing a trove of stolen classified documents beginning in 2010, and with publishing emails allegedly hacked by Russian intelligence to interfere with the 2016 election. Some of the initial documents exposed alleged war crimes by the U.S., but later document dumps had no news value and put people in grave danger. Independent national security journalist MARCY WHEELER explains the complex and nuanced record of Assange, and clears up serious misconceptions about Wikileaks and Assange's actions. Also today: Far-right Rep. Bob Good (R-VA) is already alleging his razor-thin primary race must have been rigged, without evidence or even waiting for a recount. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-goodrecountva_marcywheeler-assangepleadeal_062524.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-goodrecountva_marcywheeler-assangepleadeal_062524.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Julian Assange, Wikileaks, Bob Good, election denial, Marcy Wheeler, Russia, 2016 election, Chelsea Manning, national security, environment, climate change, extreme weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:06:16 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/24/2024 (Guest: Matt Gertz of Media Matters on Fox 'News' grooming viewers for another insurrection if Biden wins)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  For months now, Fox 'News' and rightwing media have been misleading the public about the 2024 election. MATT GERTZ, Senior Fellow at Media Matters for America, explains his new research showing how Fox News and rightwing media are 'helping Trump plan another Jan. 6-style assault on democracy,' dangerously firing up their brain-poisoned viewers to falsely believe that the only possible legitimate outcome this year will be a Trump victory, and priming them to take action. Gertz also details actions that everyday Americans can take to counter the powerful false rightwing media echo chamber. Man-made climate change has intensified record-shattering heat that is broiling much of the US and around the world. Parts of the U.S. Upper Midwest have been inundated by near-record rainfall and catastrophic flooding. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_mattgertz-foxpreppingstolen2024_climateconsequences_062424.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Fox News, propaganda, media, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, Congress, Project 2025, Matt Gertz, Media Matters, extreme weather, January 6</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:31:39 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/21/2024 (Encore: The Corrupt Anti-Abortion Texas-to-SCOTUS Legal Activist Pipeline with  Amanda Marcotte)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 6-13-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  The packed and corrupted U.S. Supreme Court did (largely) the right thing in unanimously rejecting a ridiculous case from anti-abortion zealots seeking a nationwide ban on the use of Mifepristone, the safest method of abortion. But the rightwing supermajority's opinion left the door open for future challenges by other plaintiffs. Salon's AMANDA MARCOTTE discusses today's SCOTUS ruling, plus a bonkers anti-abortion case in Texas brought by rightwing university professors who claim their rights to free speech and religious freedom are being violated if they can't mistreat students who obtain abortions or otherwise dress or behave in ways the professors don't like. Primary elections in Ohio offer potentially encouraging news for Democrats. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-housespecialoh6-mifepristonescotus_amandamarcotte-abortionchallengestx_062124.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-housespecialoh6-mifepristonescotus_amandamarcotte-abortionchallengestx_062124.mp3" length="56015244" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-housespecialoh6-mifepristonescotus_amandamarcotte-abortionchallengestx_062124.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Supreme Court, corruption, abortion, Texas, religious freedom, mifepristone, reproductive rights, propaganda, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, Project 2025, contraception, LGBTQ</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:18:52 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/20/2024 (The Prophecy and Warning of the White Buffalo: Our global air pollution and climate crisis, and what we can do about it)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The recent birth of a rare white buffalo in Yellowstone national park portends better times ahead, according to Lakota prophecy, but it is also a warning that we must do more to protect the Earth and all living things. A new study finds 2,000 children die every day from fossil fuel air pollution. Oppressive heat is broiling much of the nation, intensified by man-made climate change driven by burning fossil fuels, underscoring the stakes of the 2024 election. President Biden's renewable energy boom has saved the US $250 billion in public health costs since 2019 by reducing air pollution, while Donald Trump vows to dismantle Biden's climate and pollution standards if he is re-elected. New poll shows Biden leading among voters over Trump. The stock price for Trump's social media company continues to crater. RFK Jr. failed to qualify for next week's presidential debate. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-whitebuffaloyellowstone-airpollutionstudy-foxpoll-debatecnn_062024.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-whitebuffaloyellowstone-airpollutionstudy-foxpoll-debatecnn_062024.mp3" length="55790154" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-whitebuffaloyellowstone-airpollutionstudy-foxpoll-debatecnn_062024.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, extreme weather, debate, environment, climate change, public health, pollution, children, fossil fuels, renewable energy, heat wave, Israel, Lakota, renewable energy, Alberto</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/19/2024 (Guest: LA Times' Michael Hiltzik debunks industry attacks on CA's minimum wage increase)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  As extreme heat broils much of the U.S., two major climate-intensified weather events are wreaking havoc - - the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical storm Alberto, is unleashing extensive flooding in Texas, as two deadly wildfires menace Ruidoso, New Mexico. Far-right congressman in Virginia could be ousted by an even farther-right challenger in a razor-thin primary race. Louisiana's rightwing Gov. Jeff Landry (R) signed a flagrantly unconstitutional law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in every public classroom. LA Times business columnist MICHAEL HILTZIK debunks blatant industry lies attacking California's new state law increasing the minimum wage for fast food workers at major companies to $20/hr. Hiltzik explains the outright false and misleading data deployed by restaurant industry lobbyists and Rupert Murdoch-owned rightwing media outlets to mislead the public about the economic impacts of paying workers a living wage. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-firesnm-albertogulf-resultsva_michaelhiltzik-fastfoodwagelieca_061924.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-firesnm-albertogulf-resultsva_michaelhiltzik-fastfoodwagelieca_061924.mp3" length="55800231" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, extreme weather, disinformation, California, minimum wage, far right, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, Ten Commandments, Gavin Newsom, Fox News, employment, Rubios, jobs</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 19:04:59 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/18/2024 (Looming Threats to November's Elections)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  With just 140 days until the Nov. 4, 2024 general election, U.S. intelligence officials are warning of growing threats from adversaries, both foreign and domestic, spreading disinformation and sowing division. Pro-Kremlin group hacked European political parties during recent EU parliamentary elections. South Carolinians hit with unexplained mass texts spreading disinformation about candidates. New York's highest court rejected Donald Trump's bid to end a gag order after a jury convicted him of 34 criminal felonies. The Biden-Harris Campaign is finally using Trump's shameful court convictions against him. Election denier Kari Lake lost yet another lawsuit seeking to overturn her 2022 election loss. Republicans are lowering expectations for Trump before the June 27 debate with President Biden. Maryland's Democratic Gov. Wes Moore pardoned 175,000 marijuana convictions. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-lakeloseraz-electionattackseu-novthreatsus-trumpgagny-potpardonsmd-bidenoffense_061824.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-lakeloseraz-electionattackseu-novthreatsus-trumpgagny-potpardonsmd-bidenoffense_061824.mp3" length="55778781" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, corruption, disinformation, cybersecurity, hacking, Kari Lake, election denial, Wes Moore, marijuana, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, Russia </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 19:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/17/2024 (Guest: Voice of America's Steve Herman on his years as White House Bureau Chief during the Trump Admin)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Covid is surging again around the country. A dangerous, early-season heat wave is broiling much of the U.S. and triggering intense wildfires in California. Israel's far-right Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly undermining ceasefire and hostage release negotiations to stay in power and avoid criminal prosecution. Veteran journalist STEVE HERMAN, of the non-profit, non-partisan, independent, government-funded media outlet Voice of America, discusses his new book, 'Behind the White House Curtain: A Senior Journalist's Story of Covering the President -- and Why It Matters,' with fascinating insider observations and history lessons from some of the most tumultuous years in recent U.S. history. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_wildfiresla-israelwarcabinet_steveherman-whitehousecurtain_061724.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_wildfiresla-israelwarcabinet_steveherman-whitehousecurtain_061724.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, corruption, covid, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel, far right, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, news media, Voice of America, Steve Herman, journalism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:57:02 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/14/2024 (Encore: Journalist Andrea Grimes warns about TX GOP's insane new party platform)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 6-5-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  It's the final week of the 2024 presidential primaries, and we have notable results in NJ, MT, NM, SD, IA, and District of Columbia. Arizona's GOP-controlled state legislature voted to put a controversial ballot measure before voters in November that makes illegal immigration a state crime. A Georgia state appeals court paused Donald Trump's criminal 2020 election case while it hears his appeal on a ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the case. The Texas Republican Party has adopted its most radical party platform yet, outlining an agenda to criminalize abortion as homicide, teach the Bible in public schools, prevent any Democrat from ever winning statewide office, and more. Independent Texas journalist ANDREA GRIMES explains the Texas GOP's move to the ultra-far right, why it matters, and what concerned citizens can do to counter rightwing extremism in Republican-controlled states. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-results-nj-mt-nm-sd-ia-dc_andreagrimes-txgopplatform-mediafailure_061424.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-results-nj-mt-nm-sd-ia-dc_andreagrimes-txgopplatform-mediafailure_061424.mp3" length="55756434" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-results-nj-mt-nm-sd-ia-dc_andreagrimes-txgopplatform-mediafailure_061424.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Arizona, immigration, Georgia, Fani Willis, Andrea Grimes, Texas, far right, abortion rights, voter suppression, money in politics, rightwing extremism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 13:39:36 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/13/2024 (The Corrupt Anti-Abortion Texas-to-SCOTUS Legal Activist Pipeline with  Amanda Marcotte)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The packed and corrupted U.S. Supreme Court did (largely) the right thing in unanimously rejecting a ridiculous case from anti-abortion zealots seeking a nationwide ban on the use of Mifepristone, the safest method of abortion. But the rightwing supermajority's opinion left the door open for future challenges by other plaintiffs. Salon's AMANDA MARCOTTE discusses today's SCOTUS ruling, plus a bonkers anti-abortion case in Texas brought by rightwing university professors who claim their rights to free speech and religious freedom are being violated if they can't mistreat students who obtain abortions or otherwise dress or behave in ways the professors don't like. Primary elections in Ohio offer potentially encouraging news for Democrats. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-housespecialoh6-mifepristonescotus_amandamarcotte-abortionchallengestx_061324.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-housespecialoh6-mifepristonescotus_amandamarcotte-abortionchallengestx_061324.mp3" length="55940912" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Supreme Court, abortion, Texas, free speech, religious freedom, mifepristone, reproductive rights, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, Project 2025, contraception,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:53:59 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/12/2024 (Encore: The GOP's Ridiculous 'Weaponization of Justice' Lie)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 6-4-2024. 'The BradCast' has been hit with Covid - we will return as soon as possible!On today's 'BradCast':  Republicans are shamelessly lying about 'a justice system 'weaponized' by Joe Biden to go after Republicans,' omitting the federal indictments of Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez (NJ), President Biden's own son, Hunter, and other Democrats. Indicted Sen. Menendez will run for re-election as an independent, allowing him to use campaign cash to pay legal bills. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland pushed back against House Republicans' nonsense in anotheir latest ridiculous 'Weaponization of  Justice' hearing. Wisconsin's Attorney General indicted three top Trump lieutenants over their failed fake electors plot to steal the 2020 election from Biden. Ohio's Republican-controlled state legislature exploited a technical legislative fix allowing Joe Biden on the state's 2024 ballot as a vehicle to ram through an unrelated measure that undermines voter-approved ballot initiatives. A Washington State law bars felons from running for office, which could spell trouble for convicted felon Donald Trump. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-menendezindierun-fakeelectorplotwi-bidenballotoh-trumpballotwa_061224.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-menendezindierun-fakeelectorplotwi-bidenballotoh-trumpballotwa_061224.mp3" length="56108118" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:26</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Bob Menendez, corruption, Hunter Biden, disinformation, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, weaponization, fake electors, Ohio, Wisconsin</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:14:24 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/11/2024 (Hunter Biden's Conviction and Trump's Weaponized Ignorance; Fall of Alex Jones; '2000 Mules' retracted)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Biden's son, Hunter Biden, was found guilty by a federal jury on gun charges -- brought by a Trump-appointed federal prosecutor in a trial overseen by a Trump-appointed federal judge -- that have never been applied to anyone else in the absence of an additional gun-related crime. President Biden says he does not plan to issue a pardon. Trump's aggressively disinformed MAGA dupes have shifted again, now claiming that Biden 'weaponized' the Justice Department against his own son in order to go after Trump, and other easily disprovable nonsense. Recent polling shows encouraging news for the pro-democracy crowd. Accountability comes for rightwing propagandist Alex Jones as he is forced to pay defamation award to families of Sandy Hook victims. Salem Media group apologized for and retracted its hoax 'voter fraud' documentary, '2000 Mules,' while yet another Republican is convicted of actual voter fraud. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hunterbidenguilty-magadupes-alexjonesdone-2000mulespulled_061124.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hunterbidenguilty-magadupes-alexjonesdone-2000mulespulled_061124.mp3" length="55686975" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Hunter Biden, environment, climate change, money in politics, Alex Jones, Dinesh D'Souza, 2000 Mules, disinformation, propaganda, rightwing extremism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 19:14:30 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/10/2024 (GOP Voters Suddenly Warm to Voting for Felons; EU elections move to far-right)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   The United Nations Security Council voted in favor of a peace proposal outlined by President Biden that includes an immediate ceasefire, a return of all hostages and an end to the war. Hamas welcomed the resolution; will far-right Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu do the same? Israeli centrist Benny Gantz quit Israel's war Cabinet, citing Netanyahu placing his own 'political survival' above the country's security interests. In European Union parliamentary elections, far-right nationalist parties won big; while the center-right retains a majority, the anti-migrant, anti-climate action factions have seriously shaken up the Eurozone. Now that ex-President Donald Trump has been convicted on 34 criminal felony charges, new polls show that many Republican voters have reversed themselves and are suddenly now in favor of felonious criminals running for office. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpprobationintvw-israelgazaun-trumpcallers_061024.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, hush money trial, convicted felon, Israel, Gaza, Hamas, United Nations, money in politics, disinformation, propaganda, rightwing extremism, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 18:34:14 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/7/2024 (Encore: Trump NY Trial Konviction Ketchup! With Salon's Heather Digby Parton and Keith Barber of Daily Kos)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 6-3-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  Finally, accountability for a criminal US president. Late last week, a jury convicted former President Donald J. Trump on all 34 criminal felony counts of falsification of business records, related to hush-money payments made to a porn star before the 2016 election in a successful effort to help him cheat to win it. Award-winning columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON, of Salon and Hullaballoo, and attorney KEITH BARBER of Daily Kos discuss the historic trial and verdict, its cultural and political ramifications, and debunk disinformation pushed by rightwing media and Republicans. Mexico elected its first female president, who is also a climate scientist. The trial of President Biden's son Hunter on gun charges gets underway in Delaware. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-covidagain-sheinbaummexico_heatherdigbyparton-keithbarber-trumpconvictionny_060724.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-covidagain-sheinbaummexico_heatherdigbyparton-keithbarber-trumpconvictionny_060724.mp3" length="55757520" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-covidagain-sheinbaummexico_heatherdigbyparton-keithbarber-trumpconvictionny_060724.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, hush money trial, Stormy Daniels, Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, Hunter Biden, money in politics, disinformation, propaganda, rightwing extremism, Speaker Mike Johnson</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 16:50:46 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/6/2024 (Guest: Univ. of KY's Joshua A. Douglas on 'The Court v. The Voters')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Steve Bannon - - Donald Trump's 2016 campaign manager and White House advisor who was convicted on charges of contempt of Congress for defying lawful subpoenas from the House January 6 Committee - - must finally head to jail as of July 1, but he still has some options for delay.  Amid a wave of disturbing climate studies this week, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres rebuked the fossil fuel industry as 'godfathers of climate chaos,' and called for a global ban on fossil fuel advertising. Constitutional election law professor JOSHUA A. DOUGLAS (Univ. of Kentucky) discusses his new book, 'The Court v. The Voters: The Troubling Story of How the Supreme Court Has Undermined Voting Rights.' Douglas details how the nation's highest court in recent decades has persistently issued rulings that undermine voting rights and our constitutional order, and offers prescriptions for restoring democracy. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bannonprison-fossilfueladban_joshuadouglas-courtvoters_060624.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bannonprison-fossilfueladban_joshuadouglas-courtvoters_060624.mp3" length="55705414" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bannonprison-fossilfueladban_joshuadouglas-courtvoters_060624.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Supreme Court, Samuel Alito, Steve Bannon, voting rights, voter suppression, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, fossil fuels, Antonio Guterres</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 18:47:44 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/5/2024 (Journalist Andrea Grimes warns about TX GOP's insane new party platform)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's the final week of the 2024 presidential primaries, and we have notable results in NJ, MT, NM, SD, IA, and District of Columbia. Arizona's GOP-controlled state legislature voted to put a controversial ballot measure before voters in November that makes illegal immigration a state crime. A Georgia state appeals court paused Donald Trump's criminal 2020 election case while it hears his appeal on a ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the case. The Texas Republican Party has adopted its most radical party platform yet, outlining an agenda to criminalize abortion as homicide, teach the Bible in public schools, prevent any Democrat from ever winning statewide office, and more. Independent Texas journalist ANDREA GRIMES explains the Texas GOP's move to the ultra-far right, why it matters, and what concerned citizens can do to counter rightwing extremism in Republican-controlled states. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-results-nj-mt-nm-sd-ia-dc_andreagrimes-txgopplatform-mediafailure_060524.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-results-nj-mt-nm-sd-ia-dc_andreagrimes-txgopplatform-mediafailure_060524.mp3" length="55686628" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-results-nj-mt-nm-sd-ia-dc_andreagrimes-txgopplatform-mediafailure_060524.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Sen. Bob Menendez, corruption, Arizona, immigration, Georgia, Fani Willis, Andrea Grimes, Texas, far right, abortion rights, rightwing extremism, Congress, media</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 19:09:02 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/4/2024 (The GOP's Ridiculous 'Weaponization of Justice' Lie)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Republicans are shamelessly lying about 'a justice system 'weaponized' by Joe Biden to go after Republicans,' omitting the federal indictments of Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez (NJ), President Biden's own son, Hunter, and other Democrats. Indicted Sen. Menendez will run for re-election as an independent, allowing him to use campaign cash to pay legal bills. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland pushed back against House Republicans' nonsense in anotheir latest ridiculous 'Weaponization of  Justice' hearing. Wisconsin's Attorney General indicted three top Trump lieutenants over their failed fake electors plot to steal the 2020 election from Biden. Ohio's Republican-controlled state legislature exploited a technical legislative fix allowing Joe Biden on the state's 2024 ballot as a vehicle to ram through an unrelated measure undermining voter-approved ballot initiatives. A Washington State law bars felons from running for office, which could spell trouble for convicted felon Donald Trump. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-menendezindierun-fakeelectorplotwi-bidenballotoh-trumpballotwa_060424.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-menendezindierun-fakeelectorplotwi-bidenballotoh-trumpballotwa_060424.mp3" length="55941212" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-menendezindierun-fakeelectorplotwi-bidenballotoh-trumpballotwa_060424.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Sen. Bob Menendez, corruption, Hunter Biden, money in politics, propaganda, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, weaponization, fake electors</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:58:53 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/3/2024 (Trump NY Trial Konviction Ketchup! With Salon's Heather Digby Parton and Keith Barber of Daily Kos)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Finally, accountability for a criminal US president. Late last week, a jury convicted former President Donald J. Trump on all 34 criminal felony counts of falsification of business records, related to hush-money payments made to a porn star before the 2016 election in a successful effort to help him cheat to win it. Award-winning columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON, of Salon and Hullaballoo, and attorney KEITH BARBER of Daily Kos discuss the historic trial and verdict, its cultural and political ramifications, and debunk disinformation pushed by rightwing media and Republicans. Mexico elected its first female president, who is also a climate scientist. The trial of President Biden's son Hunter on gun charges gets underway in Delaware. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covidagain-sheinbaummexico_heatherdigbyparton-keithbarber-trumpconvictionny_060324.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covidagain-sheinbaummexico_heatherdigbyparton-keithbarber-trumpconvictionny_060324.mp3" length="55686424" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covidagain-sheinbaummexico_heatherdigbyparton-keithbarber-trumpconvictionny_060324.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, hush money trial, Stormy Daniels, Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, Hunter Biden, money in politics, disinformation, propaganda, rightwing extremism, Speaker Mike Johnson</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 18:16:52 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/30/2024: (Encore: Alito's an Insurrection Supporter. Now What?; OH GOP blocking Biden from ballot)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 5-21-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  The chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court is seeking warrants for the arrest of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's defense minister, and three Hamas leaders for war crimes and crimes against humanity. A U.K. court granted Julian Assange's appeal to fight extradition to the U.S.  In Donald Trump's 2016 election interference trial in New York, the defense rested without calling the disgraced former president to the stand. Former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani and 11 others were arraigned in an Arizona court for their roles in attempting to steal the 2020 election for Trump. VICTORIA CADOSTIN, researcher at non-profit organization DOCUMENTED, discusses her new report on 'Citizens for Sanity,' the shadowy extremist group that is behind vile, racist, trans-phobic disinformation ads in battleground states, and the extreme rightwing dark money groups that are bankrolling them. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-newsupdate-rudyarraignedaz-trumprestsny_victoriacadostin-citizensforsanity_053124.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-newsupdate-rudyarraignedaz-trumprestsny_victoriacadostin-citizensforsanity_053124.mp3" length="55537826" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:51</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, hush money trial, racism, propaganda, dark money, money in politics, disinformation, anti-trans, Giuliani, Arizona, fake electors, voter suppression, extremism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 10:53:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/30/2024: (Encore: Alito's an Insurrection Supporter. Now What?; OH GOP blocking Biden from ballot)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 5-23-2024. On today's 'BradCast': The gerrymandered Republican-controlled Ohio state legislature is blocking President Joe Biden from the 2024 Presidential ballot, forcing Ohio's Republican Governor Mike DeWine to call a special session to apply a routine legislative fix. In a 6-3 ruling, the corrupt rightwing majority on the packed and stolen U.S. Supreme Court allowed a racial gerrymander in South Carolina to remain in place for the 2024 election. Far-right Justice Alito violated the judicial code of ethics by displaying political flags at his homes demonstrating support for Jan. 6 insurrectionists and Christian Nationalists. Senate Democrats have meekly requested that Alito recuse himself from Jan. 6 insurrection cases. Voting system vendor Smartmatic caught far-right NewsMax destroying evidence related to the company's defamation lawsuit against the propaganda outlet for broadcasting lies about the 2020 election. President Biden cancelled student loan debt for another 160,000 borrowers. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-bidenballotoh-alitoflags-smartmaticnewsmax-studentdebt_053024.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-bidenballotoh-alitoflags-smartmaticnewsmax-studentdebt_053024.mp3" length="55901980" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-bidenballotoh-alitoflags-smartmaticnewsmax-studentdebt_053024.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Supreme Court, Justice Alito, Ohio, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, Smartmatic, NewsMax, voting machines, voting, gerrymandering, insurrection</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 12:56:15 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/29/2024 (Encore: Campaign finance expert Craig Holman on shocking new FEC disclosure rule)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 5-16-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  The stolen-and-packed US Supreme Court issued two unusual rulings on Thursday. The rightwing supermajority upheld Louisiana's new, fairer US House district voting maps that add a second Black-majority voting district in the state, but the liberal justices dissented for critical reasons. In a 7-2 ruling, the Court rejected an effort by the sleazy payday lending industry to kill the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). CRAIG HOLMAN, veteran government ethics lobbyist at non-profit Public Citizen, explains the historic vote at the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on a shocking proposed rule to gut what little remains of our campaign finance laws by allowing all campaign donors to evade campaign cash disclosure requirements. Holman explains who was behind the proposal that sought to deprive voters of critical election information, what happens next, and another proposal to regulate the surge of A.I.-generated deepfake audio and video of candidates in the run-up to the critical 2024 election. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-scotus-cfbp-newhousemapla_craigholman-donoranonymityfec_052924.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-scotus-cfbp-newhousemapla_craigholman-donoranonymityfec_052924.mp3" length="55206958" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-scotus-cfbp-newhousemapla_craigholman-donoranonymityfec_052924.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, voting rights, gerrymandering, Supreme Court, voter suppression, CFPB, US House, debates, environment, climate change, Louisiana, Public Citizen, rightwing extremism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 10:49:08 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/28/2024 (Encore: Facing Down the Threat to American Democracy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 5-9-2024. On today's 'BradCast': Why we're taking sides for democracy in this year's election, and why all journalists should - - and why veteran reporter John Harwood says, 'Donald Trump's threat to democracy should be the biggest political story of 2024'. The Department of Homeland Security is ramping up its efforts to respond to election threats.  MAGA Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green (R-GA) failed spectacularly to remove the Republican House Speaker again, thanks to help from House Democrats. The cross-examination of adult film star Stormy Daniels in Trump's criminal hush money-election interference trial did not go well for Team Trump. President Biden finally cut off delivery of offensive weapons to Israel after far-right Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened a full ground invasion of southern Gaza. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-democracyunderattack-mtgspeakerfail-stormyfinishesnytestimony-bidenisrael_052824.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-democracyunderattack-mtgspeakerfail-stormyfinishesnytestimony-bidenisrael_052824.mp3" length="56166327" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-democracyunderattack-mtgspeakerfail-stormyfinishesnytestimony-bidenisrael_052824.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, 2016 election, 2024 election, election security, environment, climate change, Stormy Daniels, hush money trial, rightwing extremism, corruption, courts, voter suppression</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 15:10:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/27/2024 (Encore: Trump Trial 'Ketchup' with guests Heather Digby Parton, Keith Barber; Primary election results, problems)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 5-22-2024. On today's 'BradCast': The defense rested in Donald Trump's 2016 election interference-hush money trial in New York, after calling a cartoonishly thuggish defense witness. As predicted, the disgraced, twice-impeached, four-time criminally-indicted former President did not testify in his own defense, despite his bombastic promises to do so. Salon columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON and attorney KEITH BARBER of Daily Kos anaylze the latest details, and provide legal, historical, and political context as the trial heads toward closing arguments next week. They also cover the insane lies spread by rightwing media about the lawful search warrant in the federal criminal indictment against Trump in Florida for stealing highly classified national security documents. Also today:  noteworthy results from primary and special elections in Georgia, Kentucky, Oregon and California, along with a number of problem reports for voters and voting systems in Georgia, Kentucky and last week's primaries in Maryland. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-electionresultsprobs-ky-or-ga-ca-md_heatherdigbyparton-keithbarber-trumptrialdefrestsny_052724.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-electionresultsprobs-ky-or-ga-ca-md_heatherdigbyparton-keithbarber-trumptrialdefrestsny_052724.mp3" length="56257649" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-electionresultsprobs-ky-or-ga-ca-md_heatherdigbyparton-keithbarber-trumptrialdefrestsny_052724.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:36</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, hush money trial, rightwing media, disinformation, classified documents, stolen documents case, rightwing extremism, primaries, Nikki Haley, voting machines, voting,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2024 11:36:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/24/2024 (Encore: Dr. John Maa on crazy U.S. House primary recount in CA; New legal woes for Trump, Giuliani, Bannon, Menendez)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 5-13-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  A crazy election recount in California hopefully won't be a harbinger of election challenges in the critical upcoming November 2024 election. The state's March 5 Super Tuesday primary resulted in an exact tie for 2nd place to fill a U.S. House seat that could determine majority control of Congress. California law allows any voter to request a recount if they pay exorbitant fees that vary wildly by county, so only wealthy candidates can afford one.  DR. JOHN MAA, an expert in CA election recounts, explains how this recount exposed many flaws in California's antiquated recount laws, the need for standardization of costs, and much more.  Legal woes mount for top Trump White House advisor Steve Bannon, disgraced former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, and sitting Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez. In his New York criminal hush money-election interference trial, Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen directly implicated Trump. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_johnmaa-ca16recount_bannonlosesappeal-rudyfired-menendezontrial-cohentestifiestrumpny_052424.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_johnmaa-ca16recount_bannonlosesappeal-rudyfired-menendezontrial-cohentestifiestrumpny_052424.mp3" length="55753077" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_johnmaa-ca16recount_bannonlosesappeal-rudyfired-menendezontrial-cohentestifiestrumpny_052424.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, recount, California, Super Tuesday, Rudy Giuliani, Steve Bannon, Sen. Bob Menendez, Michael Cohen, hush money trial, election integrity, voting machines, extremism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 15:08:17 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/23/2024: (Alito's an Insurrection Supporter. Now What?; OH GOP blocking Biden from ballot)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The gerrymandered Republican-controlled Ohio state legislature is blocking President Joe Biden from the 2024 Presidential ballot, forcing Ohio's Republican Governor Mike DeWine to call a special session to apply a routine legislative fix. In a 6-3 ruling, the corrupt rightwing majority on the packed and stolen U.S. Supreme Court allowed a racial gerrymander in South Carolina to remain in place for the 2024 election. Far-right Justice Alito violated the judicial code of ethics by displaying political flags at his homes demonstrating support for Jan. 6 insurrectionists and Christian Nationalists. Senate Democrats have meekly requested that Alito recuse himself from Jan. 6 insurrection cases. Voting system vendor Smartmatic caught far-right NewsMax destroying evidence related to the company's defamation lawsuit against the propaganda outlet for broadcasting lies about the 2020 election. President Biden cancelled student loan debt for another 160,000 borrowers. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenballotoh-alitoflags-smartmaticnewsmax-studentdebt_052324.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenballotoh-alitoflags-smartmaticnewsmax-studentdebt_052324.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Supreme Court, Justice Alito, Ohio, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, Smartmatic, NewsMax, voting machines, voting, racism, gerrymandering, courts</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 19:12:44 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/22/2024 (Trump Trial Ketchup with guests Heather Digby Parton, Keith Barber; Primary election results, problems)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The defense rested in Donald Trump's 2016 election interference-hush money trial in New York, after calling a cartoonishly thuggish defense witness. As predicted, the disgraced, twice-impeached, four-time criminally-indicted former President did not testify in his own defense, despite his bombastic promises to do so. Salon columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON and attorney KEITH BARBER of Daily Kos anaylze the latest details, and provide legal, historical, and political context as the trial heads toward closing arguments next week. They also cover the insane lies spread by rightwing media about the lawful search warrant in the federal criminal indictment against Trump in Florida for stealing highly classified national security documents. Also today:  noteworthy results from primary and special elections in Georgia, Kentucky, Oregon and California, along with a number of problem reports for voters and voting systems in Georgia, Kentucky and last week's primaries in Maryland. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionresultsprobs-ky-or-ga-ca-md_heatherdigbyparton-keithbarber-trumptrialdefrestsny_052224.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionresultsprobs-ky-or-ga-ca-md_heatherdigbyparton-keithbarber-trumptrialdefrestsny_052224.mp3" length="56046484" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionresultsprobs-ky-or-ga-ca-md_heatherdigbyparton-keithbarber-trumptrialdefrestsny_052224.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:23</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, hush money trial, rightwing media, disinformation, classified documents, stolen documents case, rightwing extremism, Nikki Haley, voting, Kevin McCarthy, Georgia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 18:38:07 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/21/2024 (Guest: Victoria Cadostin on Trump dark money group's flood of racist disinfo ads)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court is seeking warrants for the arrest of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's defense minister, and three Hamas leaders for war crimes and crimes against humanity. A U.K. court granted Julian Assange's appeal to fight extradition to the U.S.  In Donald Trump's 2016 election interference trial in New York, the defense rested without calling the disgraced former president to the stand. Former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani and 11 others were arraigned in an Arizona court for their roles in attempting to steal the 2020 election for Trump. VICTORIA CADOSTIN, researcher at non-profit organization DOCUMENTED, discusses her new report on 'Citizens for Sanity,' the shadowy extremist group that is behind vile, racist, trans-phobic disinformation ads in battleground states, and the extreme rightwing dark money groups that are bankrolling them. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-newsupdate-rudyarraignedaz-trumprestsny_victoriacadostin-citizensforsanity_052124.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-newsupdate-rudyarraignedaz-trumprestsny_victoriacadostin-citizensforsanity_052124.mp3" length="55429137" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-newsupdate-rudyarraignedaz-trumprestsny_victoriacadostin-citizensforsanity_052124.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:44</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, hush money trial, racism, propaganda, dark money, money in politics, disinformation, anti-trans, Giuliani, Arizona, fake electors, voter suppression, extremism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 19:12:54 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/20/2024 (Encore: Election security expert Marilyn Marks on new cybersecurity incident in Georgia)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 5-7-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  Georgia's Republican former Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan endorsed Joe Biden for President 2024, and encouraged his fellow Republicans to do the same. Porn star Stormy Daniels testified in Donald Trump's criminal hush money-election interference trial. Election integrity and security expert Marilyn Marks, of the non-profit Coalition for Good Governance, explains shocking new revelations of a cyber-attack on the systems of Coffee County, Georgia - - the same county where Donald Trump operatives, in January 2021, unlawfully breached, copied and distributed Georgia's touchscreen voting system software. Marks also discusses new developments in her lawsuit seeking to require Georgia to ditch its unverifiable, breached voting system and switch to verifiable hand-marked paper ballots, the GA Sec. of State's refusal to apply recommended security patches to the compromised system, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumptrialnystormy-duncanendorsesbiden_marilynmarks-newcyberincidentcoffeecountyga_052024.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumptrialnystormy-duncanendorsesbiden_marilynmarks-newcyberincidentcoffeecountyga_052024.mp3" length="56091239" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:25</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, 2016 election, Stormy Daniels, hush money trial, rightwing extremism, corruption, extreme weather, environment, climate change, election security, election integrity,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 13:25:29 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/17/2024 (Encore: Trump Trial 'Ketchup' with Heather Digby Parton, Keith Barber; 2024 primary election results)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 5-15-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  Noteworthy results from Tuesday's primary elections in Nebraska, Maryland and West Virginia. President Biden challenged Donald Trump to two early debates hosted by media outlets, citing numerous reasons for ditching the non-partisan Committee on Presidential Debates, including the group's outdated practices that schedule debates long after millions of Americans have already cast their ballots in early voting. In Trump's NYC criminal hush money-election interference trial, Salon columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON, and former trial attorney KEITH BARBER of the progressive Daily Kos deliver insight and analysis on the most important week so far, with the riveting testimon ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-resultsmd-ne-wv-bidendebates_heatherdigbyparton-keithbarber-trumptrialcohen_051724.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Michael Cohen, hush money trial, voter suppression, Nebraska, West Virginia, Maryland, debates, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Vivek Ramaswamy, Mike Johnson, extremism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 12:01:12 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/16/2024 (Guest: Campaign finance expert Craig Holman on shocking new FEC disclosure rule)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The stolen-and-packed US Supreme Court issued two unusual rulings on Thursday. The rightwing supermajority upheld Louisiana's new, fairer US House district voting maps that add a second Black-majority voting district in the state, but the liberal justices dissented for critical reasons. In a 7-2 ruling, the Court rejected an effort by the sleazy payday lending industry to kill the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). CRAIG HOLMAN, veteran government ethics lobbyist at non-profit Public Citizen, explains the historic vote at the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on a shocking proposed rule to gut what little remains of our campaign finance laws by allowing all campaign donors to evade campaign cash disclosure requirements. Holman explains who was behind the proposal that sought to deprive voters of critical election information, what happens next, and another proposal to regulate the surge of A.I.-generated deepfake audio and video of candidates in the run-up to the critical 2024 election. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-scotus-cfbp-newhousemapla_craigholman-donoranonymityfec_051624.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, voting rights, gerrymandering, Supreme Court, voter suppression, CFPB, US House, debates, environment, climate change, Louisiana, deepfake, Artificial Intelligence</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 19:26:07 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/15/2024 (Trump Trial Ketchup, with guests Heather Digby Parton, Keith Barber; 2024 primary election results)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Noteworthy results from Tuesday's primary elections in Nebraska, Maryland and West Virginia. President Biden challenged Donald Trump to two early debates hosted by media outlets, citing numerous reasons for ditching the non-partisan Committee on Presidential Debates, including the group's outdated practices that schedule debates long after millions of Americans have already cast their ballots in early voting. In Trump's NYC criminal hush money-election interference trial, Salon columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON, and former trial attorney KEITH BARBER of the progressive Daily Kos deliver insight and analysis on the most important week so far, with the riveting testimony of Trump's former 'fixer' Michael Cohen, the 'cult' of Donald Trump, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-resultsmd-ne-wv-bidendebates_heatherdigbyparton-keithbarber-trumptrialcohen_051524.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Michael Cohen, hush money trial, voter suppression, Nebraska, West Virginia, Maryland, debates, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Vivek Ramaswamy, Mike Johnson, extremism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 19:08:58 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/14/2024 (GOP dirty tricks in WA, OH; GOP voter suppression in GA)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We're covering the track conditions of the 2024 election, rather than the horse race, as the GOP seems to be getting an early start on deploying dirty tricks and voter suppression tactics. Ohio's heavily gerrymandered, Republican-controlled state legislature has failed to pass a routine legislative fix to ensure President Joe Biden appears on the state's 2024 ballot, as they've done many times before. In Washington State, a rightwing activist's attempt to confuse Democratic voters with multiple bogus candidates has been foiled. Georgia's GOP Gov. Brian Kemp has signed another round of new voter suppression laws. The new progressive on Wisconsin's Supreme Court majority may finally overturn a silly, specious ban on secure ballot drop boxes. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenohballot-dirtytrickswaguv-votesuppressionlawga-dropboxwi_051424.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:22</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, dirty tricks, Michael Cohen, hush money trial, voter suppression, environment, climate change, election integrity, Georgia, Washington, Ohio, rightwing extremism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 19:04:36 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/13/2024 (Guest: Dr. John Maa on crazy U.S. House primary recount in CA; New legal woes for Trump, Giuliani, Bannon, Menendez)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A crazy election recount in California hopefully won't be a harbinger of election challenges in the critical upcoming November 2024 election. The state's March 5 Super Tuesday primary resulted in an exact tie for 2nd place to fill a U.S. House seat that could determine majority control of Congress. California law allows any voter to request a recount if they pay exorbitant fees that vary wildly by county, so only wealthy candidates can afford one.  DR. JOHN MAA, an expert in CA election recounts, explains how this recount exposed many flaws in California's antiquated recount laws, the need for standardization of costs, and much more.  Legal woes mount for top Trump White House advisor Steve Bannon, disgraced former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, and sitting Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez. In his New York criminal hush money-election interference trial, Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen directly implicated Trump. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_johnmaa-ca16recount_bannonlosesappeal-rudyfired-menendezontrial-cohentestifiestrumpny_051324.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, recount, California, Rudy Giuliani, Steve Bannon, Sen. Bob Menendez, Michael Cohen, hush money trial, election interference, election integrity, voting machines</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 18:40:46 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/10/2024 (Encore: Pro-Palestine Protests, Proportionality, and Political Perspective)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 5-2-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  A surge of largely peaceful pro-Palestinian protests have sprung up on college campuses across the U.S., in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's punishing, ongoing assault of Gaza and the Biden Administration's facilitation of that effort. We focus on the response to those protests by counter protesters, media, politicians (including remarks by Joe Biden today), and the armed riot police who seem to be triggering the bulk of the violence, which is easy to show on television news whether it captures the truth of the moment or not. Congressional Democrats released a damning report exposing Big Oil's ongoing campaign of 'deception, disinformation, and doublespeak' to mislead the public about the role of fossil fuels in our accelerating climate crisis. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-propalestineprotestsproportionality-congdemsbigoilreport_051024.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Israel, Gaza, Palestine, protest, environment, climate change, Big Oil, cancel culture, free speech, disinformation, Congress, police brutality, rightwing extremism,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 11:02:13 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/9/2024 (Facing Down the Threat to American Democracy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Why we're taking sides for democracy in this year's election, and why all journalists should - - and why veteran reporter John Harwood says, 'Donald Trump's threat to democracy should be the biggest political story of 2024'. The Department of Homeland Security is ramping up its efforts to respond to election threats.  MAGA Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green (R-GA) failed spectacularly to remove the Republican House Speaker again, thanks to help from House Democrats. The cross-examination of adult film star Stormy Daniels in Trump's criminal hush money-election interference trial did not go well for Team Trump. President Biden finally cut off delivery of offensive weapons to Israel after far-right Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened a full ground invasion of southern Gaza. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-democracyunderattack-mtgspeakerfail-stormyfinishesnytestimony-bidenisrael_050924.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, 2016 election, 2024 election, election security, environment, climate change, Stormy Daniels, hush money trial, rightwing extremism, corruption, courts, voter suppression</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 18:45:25 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/8/2024 (Trump Trial: Stormy Takes the Stand, with Heather Digby Parton, Keith Barber)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In the Indiana primary, Nikki Haley racked up 22 percent of the Republican vote despite having dropped out of the GOP's presidential race months ago. In next week's West Virginia primary, Republican former coal baron and convicted criminal Don Blankenship is running as a Democrat for the state's open U.S. Senate seat. We also catch up on the latest in Donald Trump's criminal hush money-election interference trial in New York, in which several witnesses have delivered damning testimony - - including blockbuster, disturbing testimony from adult film star Stormy Daniels, the target of the hush money scheme. HEATHER DIGBY PARTON, award-winning columnist at Salon and Hullaballoo, and former attorney KEITH BARBER of Daily Kos discuss the witnesses and evidence revealed in the trial so far, along with the broader legal, political, and cultural ramifications of the trial's latest developments. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-resultsin-blankenshipwv_heatherdigbyparton-keithbarber_trumptrialstormy_050824.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, 2016 election, 2024 election, Stormy Daniels, hush money trial, rightwing extremism, corruption, West Virginia, Indiana, Nikki Haley, Don Blankenship, courts</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 17:45:26 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/7/2024 (Guest: Election security expert Marilyn Marks on new cybersecurity incident in Georgia)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Georgia's Republican former Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan endorsed Joe Biden for President 2024, and encouraged his fellow Republicans to do the same. Porn star Stormy Daniels testified in Donald Trump's criminal hush money-election interference trial. Election integrity and security expert Marilyn Marks, of the non-profit Coalition for Good Governance, explains shocking new revelations of a cyber-attack on the systems of Coffee County, Georgia - - the same county where Donald Trump operatives, in January 2021, unlawfully breached, copied and distributed Georgia's touchscreen voting system software. Marks also discusses new developments in her lawsuit seeking to require Georgia to ditch its unverifiable, breached voting system and switch to verifiable hand-marked paper ballots, the GA Sec. of State's refusal to apply recommended security patches to the compromised system, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumptrialnystormy-duncanendorsesbiden_marilynmarks-newcyberincidentcoffeecountyga_050724.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, 2016 election, Stormy Daniels, hush money trial, rightwing extremism, corruption, extreme weather, environment, climate change, election security, election integrity</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 18:57:03 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/6/2024 (2024 Electoral and Climate Omens; Latest in Israel's war on Gaza)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': In the UK, mayoral elections resulted in crushing defeats for the country's ruling Conservative Party. In Panama, voters elected another far-right, criminally-indicted authoritarian leader. In Israel's War on Gaza, far-right Prime Minister Netanyahu attacked press freedom by shutting down the local operations of news agency Al-Jazeera, and appeared to reject a ceasefire deal with Hamas, while striking new targets in the Gazan city of Rafah. The US Dept. of Justice indicted Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) on bribery and corruption charges. Donald Trump fined again for violating a gag order in his criminal election interference-hush money trial, and more. Brazil is reeling from historic flooding intensified by climate change. Relentless rains triggered widespread flooding and evacuations across Houston, Texas. Los Angeles County released sterile, irradiated male mosquitoes in a new pilot program aimed at stopping the spread of vector-borne diseases, as the pests' range expands thanks to man-made global warming. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionsuk-panama-aljazeeraisraelgazabiden-cuellarindicted-brazilhoustonfloods-mosquitosla_050624.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:60</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, 2016 election, Stormy Daniels, hush money trial, rightwing extremism, corruption, Henry Cuellar, Israel, extreme weather, Gaza, climate change, Brazil, Texas</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 19:08:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/3/2024 (Encore: Labor journalist Steven Greenhouse on historic union vote at VW's Tennessee factory)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 4-22-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  With assistance from House Democrats, GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson finally allowed passage of critical military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, and Taiwan that has been blocked by far-right Republicans. Donald Trump's first criminal trial got underway in New York City, focused on allegations that he unlawfully falsified business records and violated campaign finance laws in paying hush money to a porn star before the 2016 election. Veteran labor journalist and author STEVEN GREENHOUSE discusses the landslide vote by non-union autoworkers at a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee to join the United Auto Workers union. Greenhouse explains why the historic vote succeeded where others have failed in the famously anti-union South, the UAW's ongoing organizing efforts to unionize other plants, the surge to restore labor rights in many sectors across the US, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-ukraineaidhouse-trumptrialnyopening_stevengreenhouse-vwunionvotetn_050324.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-ukraineaidhouse-trumptrialnyopening_stevengreenhouse-vwunionvotetn_050324.mp3" length="55363103" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:40</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, 2016 election, Stormy Daniels, hush money trial, rightwing extremism, Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, Taiwan, disinformation, anti-union, labor rights, unions, United Auto Workers</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 10:59:18 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/2/2024 (Pro-Palestine Protests, Proportionality, and Political Perspective)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A surge of largely peaceful pro-Palestinian protests have sprung up on college campuses across the U.S., in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's punishing, ongoing assault of Gaza and the Biden Administration's facilitation of that effort. We focus on the response to those protests by counter protesters, media, politicians (including remarks by Joe Biden today), and the armed riot police who seem to be triggering the bulk of the violence, which is easy to show on television news whether it captures the truth of the moment or not. Congressional Democrats released a damning report exposing Big Oil's ongoing campaign of 'deception, disinformation, and doublespeak' to mislead the public about the role of fossil fuels in our accelerating climate crisis. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-propalestineprotestsproportionality-congdemsbigoilreport_050224.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-propalestineprotestsproportionality-congdemsbigoilreport_050224.mp3" length="55686482" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Israel, Gaza, Palestine, protest, environment, climate change, Big Oil, cancel culture, free speech, disinformation, Congress, police brutality, rightwing extremism,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 18:43:21 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/1/2024 (NY Trump Trial 'Ketchup' with Dr. Allison Gill of 'Mueller, She Wrote', Keith Barber of Daily Kos)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We catch up on the latest developments in the first-ever criminal trial of a former president while the historic trial over Donald Trump's 2016 election interference-hush money scheme is on break for a day. DR. ALLISON GILL of the notorious 'Mueller, She Wrote' and 'Daily Beans Podcast' and attorney KEITH BARBER of Daily Kos explain the legal and political implications of new evidence and witness testimony, the judge's ruling finding Trump in criminal contempt of court for violating his gag order, and much more. Democrats outperformed pre-election polling in yet another special election for the U.S. House. A Trump-appointed appeals court ruled that Pennsylvania voters' mail-in ballots can be tossed out for minor, immaterial technical errors. A federal court rejected Louisiana's newly-drawn second majority-Black U.S. House district as 'an impermissible racial gerrymander.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-resultsny26-mailinballotspa-housemapla_allisongill-keithbarber-trumptrialny_050124.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, hush money trial, gag order, 2016 election, voting rights, voter suppression, gerrymandering,  courts, Louisiana, Pennsylvania</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 18:43:02 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/30/2024 (Trump found in contempt; UAW wins again; Good news for trans rights, decriminalization, and much more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  American University professor Allen Lichtman has been uncannily accurate in predicting who will win presidential elections - - who does he predict will win in 2024?  Donald Trump found in criminal contempt of court in his New York hush money-election interference trial. United Auto Workers union wins big wage increases for workers in North Carolina. Indicted Arizona Republican 2020 fake elector rewarded with new RNC position. Appeals court rejects effort by West Virginia and North Carolina to block gender-affirming care for transgender people. U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency moves to reclassify marijuana, easing restrictions nationwide. The Biden Administration is racing to issue new standards to protect them from repeal under the Congressional Review Act. Plus our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpcontemptny-uawdaimlernc-transwv-nc-newpotrule-cra_043024.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, environment, climate change, rightwing extremism, MAGA, hush money trial, gag order, United Auto Workers, labor, marijuana, Congressional Review Act, fake electors, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:23:47 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/29/2024 (Corrupt SCOTUS on display after Trump's 'Presidential Immunity' Hearing; Now what?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The corrupted rightwing supermajority on the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether Presidents have 'absolute immunity' for any and all crimes they commit while in office. They don't. Despite rejection by lower courts, the rightwing justices heard Donald Trump's ridiculous assertions of 'immunity,' helping him delay the federal criminal trial over his multi-pronged scheme to steal the 2020 election, thus preventing voters from obtaining critical information before the November 2024 election about whether they should grant another term to the ex-president who tried to steal the 2020 election. We delve into the absurd arguments that seem to have finally made clear to the nation that the Roberts Court is corruptly running interference for Republican policies in general, and Trump in particular. Callers weigh in on what can or should be done about any of it, as the nation stumbles its way toward November... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-presidentialimmunity-corruptedscotus_callers_042924.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:41</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, voting rights, rightwing extremism, MAGA, Supreme Court, January 6, immunity, insurrection, corruption, 2020 election, fascism, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Elena Kagan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:09:09 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/26/2024 (Encore: LawDork's Chris Geidner on SCOTUS hearing on J6 obstruction charges)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 4-17-2024. On today's 'BradCast': The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in 'Fischer v. U.S.,' a challenge to the criminal statute used to charge and convict hundreds of January 6 insurrectionists, including Donald Trump. Legal journalist CHRIS GEIDNER of Law Dork News discusses the case, which questions whether some January 6th insurrectionists should have been charged with obstruction of an official government proceeding. Geidner explains how a ruling could pivot on the meaning of the word 'otherwise;' the rightwing justices' newly-discovered concerns about over-criminalization; potential impacts on January 6 cases and the Trump indictment; and upcoming oral arguments on Trump's ridiculous assertions of 'absolute immunity.' Also today: Republicans' revenge impeachment against DHS Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas quickly failed in the US Senate. Arizona GOP lawmakers again blocked repeal of the state's 1864 abortion ban. Alabama's newly-drawn, fairer House maps generated a massive surge in voter turnout in a special election. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-senimpeachtrialends-abortionaz-voterturnoutal_chrisgeidner-obstructionscotus_042624.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:31</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, voting rights, rightwing extremism, MAGA, Supreme Court, Fischer v. US, January 6, US Senate, Mayorkas, impeachment, immunity, abortion, Arizona, gerrymandering</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:05:22 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/25/2024 (SCOTUS hears Trump 'immunity' case, w/ Former Dep. Asst. AG Lisa Graves, former Asst. U.S. Attorney Randall Eliason)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The corrupted U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on 'Trump v. United States', in which disgraced former President Donald Trump ridiculously asserts that he has 'absolute immunity' from any and all crimes committed while serving in office, including bribery, treason, sedition, murder and conspiring overturn the results of an election and keep himself in power. The court's rightwing supermajority has helped Trump delay the trial on criminal charges brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith. Former U.S. Attorney RANDALL ELIASON and former Deputy Asst. U.S. Attorney General LISA GRAVES offer insight and expertise on today's 'astonishing' oral arguments, and much more. Arizona's Attorney General indicted 16 people for acting as fake electors in an attempt to steal the 2020 election, along with Trump's former Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, attorney Rudy Giuliani and others. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_lisagraves-randalleliason-trumpimmunityscotus_2020indictmentsaz_042524.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, 2020 election, 2024 election, U.S. Supreme Court, immunity, rightwing extremism, fake electors, Arizona, environment, climate change, Jack Smith, Giuliani, corruption</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 18:20:32 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/24/2024 (NY Trump Trial analysis with Heather Digby Parton and Keith Barber)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': In Pennsylvania's primary elections, a large percentage of Republicans voted for ousted rivals of presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump. President Biden signed a long-overdue aid package for Ukraine. The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether federal law requires hospitals to provide abortion care when necessary to save a patient's life. In Arizona, state Democratic lawmakers gained ground on an effort to repeal the state's 1864 abortion ban. Columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and attorney KEITH BARBER of Daily Kos discuss Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York on allegations that he conspired to falsify business records to cover up hush money payments he made to a porn star, to help him cheat to win the 2016 Presidential election. Parton and Barber analyze what we've learned so far in the historic trial, the legal hurdles faced by prosecutors, and what to expect in the days ahead. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-primaryresultspa-abortionscotus-az-ukraineaidbiden_heatherdigbyparton-keithbarber-trumptrialny_042424.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, 2016 election, Ukraine, Stormy Daniels, hush money trial, rightwing extremism, Pennsylvania, abortion rights, Supreme Court, David Pecker, election fraud, Michael Cohen</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:15:50 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/23/2024 ('Election Fraud, Pure and Simple': Trump trial update)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Voters in Pennsylvania's primary election are reportedly struggling with newly-implemented voter ID restrictions. Donald Trump's election-fraud-via-hush-money criminal trial in New York began with a hearing over whether Trump violated a court-imposed gag order on attacking jurors and witnesses, then the former National Enquirer publisher detailed his participation in a 'catch and kill' scheme to bury negative stories about Trump (like affairs with porn stars) to help him win the 2016 election. US Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Arizona Republican election deniers Kari Lake and Mark Finchem. Wisconsin GOP Senate candidate Eric Hovde backtracked on comments suggesting the elderly should not vote. Trump Campaign/RNC launch an 'election integrity' initiative. Republican Arizona state representative resigns amid accusations he forged petition signatures for his own re-election campaign. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpnytrialupdate-lakescotus-hovdeelderlywi-trumprncelecintegrity-petitionfraudazrep_042324.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:35</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2016 election, Stormy Daniels, hush money trial, election integrity, voter suppression, voter i.d., climate, environment, Kari Lake, election fraud, David Pecker, National Enquirer</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:14:59 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/22/2024 (Guest: Labor journalist Steven Greenhouse on historic union vote at VW's Tennessee factory)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  With assistance from House Democrats, GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson finally allowed passage of critical military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, and Taiwan that has been blocked by far-right Republicans. Donald Trump's first criminal trial got underway in New York City, focused on allegations that he unlawfully falsified business records and violated campaign finance laws in paying hush money to a porn star before the 2016 election. Veteran labor journalist and author STEVEN GREENHOUSE discusses the landslide vote by non-union autoworkers at a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee to join the United Auto Workers union. Greenhouse explains why the historic vote succeeded where others have failed in the famously anti-union South, the UAW's ongoing organizing efforts to unionize other plants, the surge to restore labor rights in many sectors across the US, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ukraineaidhouse-trumptrialnyopening_stevengreenhouse-vwunionvotetn_042224.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, 2016 election, Stormy Daniels, hush money trial, rightwing extremism, Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, Taiwan, disinformation, anti-union, labor rights, unions, United Auto Workers</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:24:11 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/19/2024 (Encore: Alex Mahadevan on proliferation of fake 'local news' sites in advance of 2024 election)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 4-10-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  The real news is bad enough, but fake news sites masquerading as real news sites are proliferating across the country and spreading disinformation in advance of the critical 2024 election. Funded by shadowy rightwing billionaire activists, the number of fake 'pink slime' news sites now equals the number of legitimate local news sites. ALEX MAHADEVAN, Director of the non-profit Poynter Institute's MediaWise project, explains how and why these fake news sites are surging, the rightwing funders behind them, techniques to protect against misinformation and disinformation, and much more. Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg sentenced to five additional months in prison for committing perjury in Donald Trump's massive New York bank, tax, and insurance fraud trial. The Arizona Supreme Court's ruling reinstating an 1864 ban on all abortions in the state has Republicans in panic mode to manage the fallout, which may have a remarkable effect on turnout in the November election. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-weisselbergbacktojail-abortionchaosaz_alexmahadevan-pinkslimenewssites_041924.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, fake news, disinformation, misinformation, corruption, abortion rights, Allen Weisselberg, Arizona, voter suppression, propaganda</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:52:37 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/18/2024 (Bad Climate News for Home and Car Owners; Good News for Workers in the South)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Climate change is a key factor in persistent inflation by driving the skyrocketing costs of insurance premiums for homes and cars, according to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Loss and damage from human-caused climate change is already costing Americans dearly, and a new study warns it will cause $38 trillion in global economic damages every year, unless governments move faster to cut climate-warming fossil fuel pollution. Ohio Republicans threaten to block President Biden from the 2024 ballot over a scheduling issue. Nevada Supreme Court approves a measure guaranteeing reproductive rights for the November ballot. Jury selection for Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York is complete, but two were excused after reporters revealed personally identifying details. Non-union autoworkers in Tennessee may succeed at unionizing, despite unprecedented threats from southern Republican governors. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-climateinsurance-bidenballotoh-trumptrialny-uawelectiontn_041824.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, voting rights, rightwing extremism, anti-union, labor, UAW, environment, climate change, inflation, economy, abortion rights, Nevada</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:19:25 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/17/2024 (Guest: LawDork's Chris Geidner on SCOTUS hearing on J6 obstruction charges)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in 'Fischer v. U.S.,' a challenge to the criminal statute used to charge and convict hundreds of January 6 insurrectionists, including Donald Trump. Legal journalist CHRIS GEIDNER of Law Dork News discusses the case, which questions whether some January 6th insurrectionists should have been charged with obstruction of an official government proceeding. Geidner explains how a ruling could pivot on the meaning of the word 'otherwise;' the rightwing justices' newly-discovered concerns about over-criminalization; potential impacts on January 6 cases and the Trump indictment; and upcoming oral arguments on Trump's ridiculous assertions of 'absolute immunity.' Also today: Republicans' revenge impeachment against DHS Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas quickly failed in the US Senate. Arizona GOP lawmakers again blocked repeal of the state's 1864 abortion ban. Alabama's newly-drawn, fairer House maps generated a massive surge in voter turnout in a special election. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-senimpeachtrialends-abortionaz-voterturnoutal_chrisgeidner-obstructionscotus_041724.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-senimpeachtrialends-abortionaz-voterturnoutal_chrisgeidner-obstructionscotus_041724.mp3" length="56103789" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:26</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, voting rights, rightwing extremism, MAGA, Supreme Court, Fischer v. US, January 6, US Senate, Mayorkas, impeachment, immunity, abortion, Arizona, gerrymandering</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:01:41 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/16/2024 (MAGA Investors Losing Life Savings on Trump Media Stock; House GOP delivers impeachment articles to Senate)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The value of Trump Media, listed under Donald Trump's initials as DJT, has plummeted since its debut on the stock market, destroying the life savings of many brain-poisoned MAGA cult members who believed rightwing media hype and plowed all of their money into the fraudulent scheme. Trump demanded that presidents must receive 'absolute immunity' for any crimes committed while in office, except for President Joe Biden. Jury selection is moving quickly in Trump's criminal hush money-election interference trial in New York. House GOP lawmakers sent two baseless articles of impeachment against DHS Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas to the US Senate, which are expected to be dispatched quickly. Far-right news outlet One America News has struck a confidential deal to settle the massive defamation lawsuit brought by voting system vendor Smartmatic over OAN's 2020 election lies. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-stockfalldjt-prezimmunity-day2nytrial-mayorkasimpeach-smartmaticoansettle_041624.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, MAGA, environment, climate change, Mayorkas, impeachment, immunity, One America News, Smartmatic, courts, hush money, corruption, Truth Social</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:31:25 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/15/2024 (Special Coverage: Trump on criminal trial in NY, Day 1, with Heather Digby Parton of Salon, attorney Keith Barber)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  An historic day for the United States -- the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. President is now underway in a Manhattan courtroom. It's the first of four criminal trials seeking accountability for disgraced ex-President Donald Trump, the Republican Party's presumptive nominee for the 2024 election. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's 34 felony criminal counts allege that Trump unlawfully falsified business records to hide hush-money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels and violated federal campaign finance laws in service of cheating to win the 2016 election. Columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and former attorney KEITH BARBER of Daily Kos delve into the legal, political and cultural significance of the historic first day of Trump's first criminal trial, the evidence in the case, and its potential ramifications for the critical 2024 election in November. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-keithbarber-trumptrialnyday1_041524.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:48</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, Stormy Daniels, Michael Cohen, Alvin Bragg, campaign finance laws, hush money trial, corruption, Allen Weisselberg, 2016 election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:44:21 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/12/2024 (Encore: Journalist Alex Burness on new Wisconsin election restrictions, Neo-Nazi recalled from office in OK)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 4-12-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  Encouraging news from Tuesday's elections in rural Enid, Oklahoma, where voters successfully removed a neo-Nazi from the city council in a recall election. In Presidential primaries in Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Wisconsin, President Biden again saw small but noteworthy protest votes against him in response to his policy on Israel's brutal war in Gaza. Donald Trump continued to do worse among his own Republican Party voters, with significant numbers voting for Nikki Haley, who dropped out of the race weeks ago. In Wisconsin, voters approved two deceptively benign constitutional amendments, placed on the ballot by the extremely gerrymandered Republican-controlled state legislature, that could unleash chaos in the November 2024 election. Voting rights journalist ALEX BURNESS of Bolts Magazine explains the two ballot measures that are likely to wreak havoc in November in the closely divided state, and could be wielded to criminalize routine election tasks, intimidate election officials and volunteers, and more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-recallenidok-primaries-ri-ct-ny-wi_alexburness-electionballotqspasswi_041224.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-recallenidok-primaries-ri-ct-ny-wi_alexburness-electionballotqspasswi_041224.mp3" length="55777046" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-recallenidok-primaries-ri-ct-ny-wi_alexburness-electionballotqspasswi_041224.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>olitics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, neo-Nazi, white supremacy, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, voter suppression, voting rights, 2020 election, Big Lie, uncommitted, Alex Burness, Israel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 13:25:32 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/11/2024 (Biden Closes 'Gun Show Loophole'; Republicans Turning Desperate)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   Donald Trump's hand-picked new RNC Chair channels Russian propaganda to suggest Ukraine is somehow trying to 'meddle' with our elections. In a victory for gun safety, President Biden closed the 'gun show loophole.' Alabama's Republican Sec. of State follows GOP-controlled Ohio in warning he may not allow Biden on the state's 2024 ballot because the DNC convention is scheduled after state deadlines. Georgia's Lt. Governor Burt Jones (R) is now being investigated for his role as a fake elector in the 2020 election. Fox 'News' omitted coverage of the Arizona Supreme Court's ruling banning abortion in nearly all of its primetime shows, then the next day misled viewers to blame Democrats for the political fallout. Liberal justice on Wisconsin Supreme Court will not run for re-election next year, potentially tipping the court's majority control back to Republicans; the stakes could not be higher. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidengunshowloophole-rncukraine-jonesprobega-foxabortionpanicaz-justiceretireswi_041124.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidengunshowloophole-rncukraine-jonesprobega-foxabortionpanicaz-justiceretireswi_041124.mp3" length="56191084" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:32</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, guns, gun reform, environment, climate change, pollution, fake electors, Fox News, abortion rights, Arizona, disinformation, Russia, Ukraine, propaganda, courts, r</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 19:15:02 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/10/2024 (Guest: Alex Mahadevan on proliferation of fake 'local news' sites in advance of 2024 election)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The real news is bad enough, but fake news sites masquerading as real news sites are proliferating across the country and spreading disinformation in advance of the critical 2024 election. Funded by shadowy rightwing billionaire activists, the number of fake 'pink slime' news sites now equals the number of legitimate local news sites. ALEX MAHADEVAN, Director of the non-profit Poynter Institute's MediaWise project, explains how and why these fake news sites are surging, the rightwing funders behind them, techniques to protect against misinformation and disinformation, and much more. Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg sentenced to five additional months in prison for committing perjury in Donald Trump's massive New York bank, tax, and insurance fraud trial. The Arizona Supreme Court's ruling reinstating an 1864 ban on all abortions in the state has Republicans in panic mode to manage the fallout, which may have a remarkable effect on turnout in the November election. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-weisselbergbacktojail-abortionchaosaz_alexmahadevan-pinkslimenewssites_041024.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-weisselbergbacktojail-abortionchaosaz_alexmahadevan-pinkslimenewssites_041024.mp3" length="55686667" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, fake news, disinformation, misinformation, corruption, abortion rights, Allen Weisselberg, Arizona, propaganda, Kari Lake, pink slime</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:58:56 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/9/2024 (Dirty Tricks and the Dirtiest Candidate Ever; 3-way CA race and other election updates)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Every vote matters. In California, a tie in last month's primary means a three-way U.S. House race in November. Nationally, new polls are finally turning in favor of President Joe Biden, with caveats. Rightwing dirty tricksters Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman will pay a million-dollar fine for misleading robocall scheme attempting to deceive voters before the 2020 election. Woman is sentenced to prison for stealing a diary belonging to President Biden's daughter, Ashley, and selling it to rightwing dirty trickster James O'Keefe. Another New York appeals court rejected another attempt by Donald Trump to delay his criminal 'hush money' trial. New revelations indicate major problems with the company that backed Trump's last-minute $175 million bond posted in New York State's $454 million civil fraud judgment against him. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-3wayraceca16-bidenpolling-wohlburkmanfineny-okeefebidendiary-trumpappealsny-trumpbondny_040924.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-3wayraceca16-bidenpolling-wohlburkmanfineny-okeefebidendiary-trumpappealsny-trumpbondny_040924.mp3" length="55751747" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, 2020 election, corruption, abortion rights, dirty tricks, Arizona, environment, climate change, voter suppression, Project Veritas, polls, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 18:59:29 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/8/2024 (Guest: Investigative journalist Helen Santoro on accountability for Key Bridge disaster)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Biden unveiled another big plan to relieve student loan debt for 30 million Americans. Corporate media helped Donald Trump deeply mislead the American public in misreporting his 'new' position on abortion rights. Ohio's Republican Secretary of State informed Democrats that President Joe Biden will not qualify for the state's 2024 ballot unless they change their party's convention date, or if the state's GOP legislature refuses to change state law like they did in 2020. Investigative journalist HELEN SANTORO of The Lever discusses her recent articles on accountability for the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge after it was struck by a massive mega-container ship. Santoro explains how former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) ignored repeated warnings on bridge safety as he pushed to expand the port. Santoro also delves into the 1851 law that the responsible shipping company hopes will cap its liability for the billion-dollar disaster, and how Republicans have stymied modernization of the law at the behest of lobbyists from Big Oil and other industries. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenohballot-studentloandebt-trumpabortion_helensantoro_keybridgeaccountability_040824.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenohballot-studentloandebt-trumpabortion_helensantoro_keybridgeaccountability_040824.mp3" length="55634106" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:57</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, Congress, abortion rights, Francis Scott Key Bridge, bridge collapse, Larry Hogan, media, Ohio, oil industry, liability, public safety</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 19:01:39 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/5/2024 (Encore: Last Week Today and why it matters, with guests 'Driftglass' and Frances Langum)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: orginal airdate 4-1-2-24. On today's 'BradCast':  It may be April Fools Day, but it's no joke that we are back! Last week brought a firehose of important and historic developments. Our old friends 'DRIFTGLASS' and his co-host of the Pro Left Podcast, FRANCES LANGUM, who is also Associate Editor at the Crooks &amp; Liars blog, join us today to add actual context, depth and insight to all those headlines, and what it all means going forward. In a lively and insightful conversation, we cover a smorgasbord of big news -- from the MAGA GOP histrionics over averting a government shutdown to the latest on Donald Trump's many criminal and civil cases, his scammy, just-in-time public stock offering of his social media site, and his peddling of a Trump-branded Bible (both of which directly line his pockets). We also cover new developments in the Israel-Hamas war and Gaza, NBC's hiring/firing of Ronna McDaniel, a remarkable special election result in Alabama, and much, much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_driftglassfranceslangum-lastweektoday_040524.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, 2020 election, corruption, Supreme Court, Congress, Ronna McDaniel, Israel, Gaza, Alabama, abortion rights, Truth Social, Bible</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 16:31:44 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/4/2024 (Trump's very bad day in court(s); Good/Not So Good news on the 2024 election, and more...)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's been a bad 24 hours in court for disgraced ex-President Donald Trump. Judges in three of his four criminal cases -- in New York, Florida and Georgia -- all rejected his specious motions to dismiss. So-called 'centrist' group No Labels ended its ill-advised effort to mount a third-party presidential campaign. In Iowa, the wife of a white elected Republican official was sentenced to just four months in prison for 52 counts of intentional voter fraud. Wisconsin's Supreme Court may reverse ridiculous bans on secure ballot dropboxes. A scheme to game Nebraska's Electoral College votes for Trump has failed, for now. President Biden warned Israel's far-right Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to change course in Gaza. Senator Bernie Sanders joined Joe Biden to tout their success at lowering the cost of healthcare and prescription drug prices. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpcourtloses-gopvotefraudia-electoralcollegene-bidenisrael-bidensandersbigpharma_040424.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpcourtloses-gopvotefraudia-electoralcollegene-bidenisrael-bidensandersbigpharma_040424.mp3" length="55853763" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, voter fraud, environment, climate change, No Labels, third party, Electoral College, corruptions, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Gaza, Bernie Sanders</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 19:05:53 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/3/2024 (Guest: Journalist Alex Burness on new Wisconsin election restrictions, Neo-Nazi recalled from office in OK)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Encouraging news from Tuesday's elections in rural Enid, Oklahoma, where voters successfully removed a neo-Nazi from the city council in a recall election. In Presidential primaries in Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Wisconsin, President Biden again saw small but noteworthy protest votes against him in response to his policy on Israel's brutal war in Gaza. Donald Trump continued to do worse among his own Republican Party voters, with significant numbers voting for Nikki Haley, who dropped out of the race weeks ago. In Wisconsin, voters approved two deceptively benign constitutional amendments, placed on the ballot by the extremely gerrymandered Republican-controlled state legislature, that could unleash chaos in the November 2024 election. Voting rights journalist ALEX BURNESS of Bolts Magazine explains the two ballot measures that are likely to wreak havoc in November in the closely divided state, and could be wielded to criminalize routine election tasks, intimidate election officials and volunteers, and more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-recallenidok-primaries-ri-ct-ny-wi_alexburness-electionballotqspasswi_040324.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-recallenidok-primaries-ri-ct-ny-wi_alexburness-electionballotqspasswi_040324.mp3" length="55686728" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-recallenidok-primaries-ri-ct-ny-wi_alexburness-electionballotqspasswi_040324.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, neo-Nazi, white supremacy, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, voter suppression, voting rights, 2020 election, Big Lie, uncommitted, Judd Blevins,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 19:07:03 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/2/2024 (More GOP Election Fraud, Justice for Crystal Mason, Trump accountability, and more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  As it is said, 'the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.'  A New York judge has expanded his gag order against Donald Trump in his criminal 'hush money' trial in order to protect court staff family members. Florida State Supreme Court ignored precedent to allow a 6-week abortion ban to take effect, but also approved statewide ballot initiatives to protect reproductive rights and legalize recreational marijuana. Arizona GOP lawmakers push a ballot measure to ban early voting and vote-by-mail. Another round of white male Republicans convicted of intentional voter fraud and election fraud have received little to no punishment. But black Texas voter Crystal Mason, who was egregiously and wrongly sentenced to five years in prison for unintentionally voting while ineligible, has finally been acquitted by an appeals court. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpcrimesny-abortionmeasurefl-earlyvotingaz-gopfraudal-ga-crystalmasonacquittedtx_040224.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpcrimesny-abortionmeasurefl-earlyvotingaz-gopfraudal-ga-crystalmasonacquittedtx_040224.mp3" length="55744672" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, Texas, Crystal Mason, voter suppression, voting rights, Arizona, Florida, Alabama, reproductive rights, abortion</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 18:42:41 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/1/2024 (Last Week Today and why it matters, with guests  'Driftglass' and Frances Langum)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It may be April Fools Day, but it's no joke that we are back! Last week brought a firehose of important and historic developments. Our old friends 'DRIFTGLASS' and his co-host of the Pro Left Podcast, FRANCES LANGUM, who is also Associate Editor at the Crooks &amp; Liars blog, join us today to add actual context, depth and insight to all those headlines, and what it all means going forward. In a lively and insightful conversation, we cover a smorgasbord of big news -- from the MAGA GOP histrionics over averting a government shutdown to the latest on Donald Trump's many criminal and civil cases, his scammy, just-in-time public stock offering of his social media site, and his peddling of a Trump-branded Bible (both of which directly line his pockets). We also cover new developments in the Israel-Hamas war and Gaza, NBC's hiring/firing of Ronna McDaniel, a remarkable special election result in Alabama, and much, much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_driftglassfranceslangum-lastweektoday_040124.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, 2020 election, corruption, Supreme Court, Congress, Ronna McDaniel, Israel, Gaza, Alabama, abortion rights, Truth Social, bible </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 18:08:10 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/29/2024 (Encore: Legal reporter Mark Joseph Stern on federal judiciary debacles; Biden's 'biggest climate move yet')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 3-20-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  A quick review of Tuesday's Primary and Special Election results in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio and California, and some telling data points. The Biden Administration EPA released a new final rule that strengthens tailpipe pollution and emissions standards for cars and trucks, to accelerate the nation's transition to clean vehicles and combat dangerous man-made climate change. Slate's legal journalist MARK JOSEPH STERN discusses two bonkers cases that came before the U.S. Supreme Court this week. The first is an absurd case brought by Republican-run states falsely claiming the federal government unconstitutionally forced social media companies to censor misinformation, which Stern thoroughly debunks. The second lawsuit is the Court's shocking ruling to allow a blatantly unconstitutional, radical new Texas immigration law to take effect while under appeal, which was immediately put on hold by the extremist Fifth Circuit. Stern unpacks the bizarre twists and turns, plus a new rule ending the practice of 'judge-shopping,' and much, much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-results-az-fl-il-ks-oh_emissionsruleepa_markjosephstern-socialmedia-immigrationtx_032924.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, primaries, EPA, Constitution, US Supreme Court, immigration, environment, climate change, 5th Circuit, social media, censorship, free speech,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2024 13:41:29 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/28/2024 (Encore: American 'Bloodbath'- Trump promises political violence, win or lose; SCOTUS lets TX override federal law)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 3-19-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  Some much needed 'context' for what will absolutely be the most important election in U.S. history this November. Donald Trump is running on the PROMISE of political violence -- whether he wins or loses. Experts in authoritarianism say Trump made that clear (again) in recent rallies, interviews and social media postings as he escalates his violent rhetoric. Former Trump advisor Peter Navarro reported to prison on charges of defying a lawful subpoena, while MAGA Attorney Stefanie Lambert was arrested on charges related to Trump's 2020 election lies. The corrupted US Supreme Court allowed a radical, far-right Texas border enforcement law to take effect that allows local police to round up 'suspected' migrants, which dissenting justices said will 'sow chaos' at the border. President Biden's State of the Union address was so popular that Congressional Republicans now want to block future SOTU speeches. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumpbloodbathoh-lambertarrest-navarroprison-tximmigrationscotus-bidenpollingsotu_032824.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, authoritarianism, fascism, bloodbath, Constitution, US Supreme Court, immigration, environment, climate change, border, Peter Navarro, MAGA, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:09:17 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>BradCast' 3/27/2024 (Encore: Labor journalist Steven Greenhouse on major companies' attempt to kill the NLRB)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original airdate 3-18-2024.  On today's 'BradCast':  Major corporations have launched an unprecedented effort to dismantle nearly a  century of labor law in the United States. Veteran labor journalist and author STEVEN GREENHOUSE reports on the disturbing lawsuit now underway by major corporations like Amazon, Starbucks, Trader Joe's and Elon Musk's SpaceX to have the courts declare the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) unconstitutional. Greenhouse explains the history of the NLRB and its role in enforcing labor laws, the lawsuit attacking its existence, what happens if it succeeds, and much, much more.  Also today: Russian President Putin was illegitimately re-elected to another term in power. Donald Trump's lawyers say he can't pay the bond to appeal his $454 million civil fine in New York after being found liable for years of massive bank, tax and insurance fraud. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_stevengreenhouse-attackonnlrb_putinelection-trumpnycbond_032724.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:43</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, National Labor Relations board, labor, NLRB, Starbucks, Amazon, SpaceX, Trader Joes, unions, workers rights Constitution, US Supreme Court, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:06:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/26/2024 (Encore: After Navalny; Massive election fraud alleged in Pakistan; Death knell for phony GOP 'election fraud' film)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original airdate 2-19-2024.  On today's 'BradCast':  In Pakistan, a top official has alleged that the nation's recent parliamentary election was littered with fraud, confessing that he oversaw efforts to the rig the election in one of its largest provinces. In the U.S., the makers of the phony, thoroughly debunked film, '2000 Mules', which alleged widespread fraud in the 2020 election, were finally forced to admit to a Georgia court that they have no evidence of any fraud and cannot produce any so-called 'whistleblowers' and 'informants' that they asserted as proof of their claims. World leaders condemned Russian dictator Vladimir Putin after revelations that Alexei Navalny, Russia's democratic hero and Kremlin opponent, died in an Artic prison under mysterious circumstances.  In one of his final interviews, Navalny called on his supporters and all people who support democracy, 'My message is very simple: don't give up... The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good people to do nothing.  So don't be inactive.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-pakistanelectionfraud-deathof2000mules-navalny_032624.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:47</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, Pakistan, election fraud, Navalny, 2000 Mules, disinformation, Russia, Putin, extreme weather, corruption, authoritarianism, free speech</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:21:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/25/2024 (Encore: Racial voting gap has grown since SCOTUS gutted VRA; New RW vote suppression)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original airdate 3-5-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  It's the Super Tuesday elections in 16 states, and we've got a few reminders today of the stakes, the challenges ahead, and why it all matters. New Brennan Center study finds that the racial gap between white and black voters has grown since the U.S. Supreme Court gutted the heart of the Voting Rights Act in 2013, with the gap double in jurisdictions with a history of racial discrimination previously covered by the VRA. Republican 'voter fraud' fraudster groups have ramped up voter suppression, targeting registered voters in swing states for purging from the voting rolls. Allen Weisselberg, Donald Trump's Chief Financial Officer, pleaded guilty to perjury in Trump's massive bank, tax, and insurance fraud civil case. U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and his wife slapped with new obstruction charges in bribery scandal. So-called 'Christian' Liberty University fined an unprecedented $14 million for years-long coverup of sexual assault allegations on campus. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-racialvotinggap-votesuppression24-newpleaweisselberg-newchargesmenendez-libertyufined_from030524.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:43</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, 2020 election, Voting Rights Act, voter suppression, environment, climate change, Nikki Haley, Allen Weisselberg, Bob Menendez, Liberty Univ</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:43:47 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/22/2024 (Encore: Kelly Sampson of the Brady Center on the future of the NRA)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 3-13-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  The most powerful pro-gun lobbying group in the nation has finally been held to account for years of massive fraud. So what comes next for the NRA, the firearms industry's ironclad death grip on the Republican Party, and the continuing battle to enact popular gun safety reforms in the U.S.?  KELLY SAMPSON of the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence discusses the National Rifle Association's evolution into a powerful firearms industry lobbyist group; the court verdict finding the NRA engaged in fraud and other illegal actions; groups now filling the void to oppose all gun safety reform; and ongoing efforts to stem the nation's epidemic of gun violence. Also today:  both President Biden and disgraced ex-President Donald Trump have clinched their respective party's nominations. Georgia judge dismisses six counts against Trump and co-conspirators in the sprawling Fulton County RICO investigation into Trump's efforts to steal the 2020 election. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumpbidenclinch-trumpchargesnixedga_kellysampson-lapierrenraverdict_032224.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, guns, gun reform, NRA, Brady Center, gun violence, 2nd Amendment, Congress, authoritarianism, disinformation, corruption, rightwing extremism, Georgia, Fani Willis, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:12:57 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/21/2024 (Trump staring down barrel of accountability in NY; Biden forgives $6B more in student loans)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Climate scientists are baffled over the sudden spike in global heating in 2023 that was worse than predicted. President Biden canceled another $6 billion in student loan debt for public-service workers who were misled and defrauded by schools and private companies administering their federal loans. Sec. of State Antony Blinken called for an 'immediate, sustained ceasefire' and reiterated U.S. opposition to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's promised offensive in Rafah, as Gaza sinks into famine. New data show the Biden Campaign's fundraising is far outpacing the Trump Campaign. It's crunch time for Donald Trump as the bill comes due in the $454 civil judgment for his many years of bank, tax, and insurance fraud. The judge overseeing Trump's criminal hush money trial rejected Team Trump's frivolous trial motions. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-heatspike-loanforgiveness-blinkenceasefire-trumpassetseizurecriminaltrialny_032124.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:24</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, Israel, Gaza, Netanyahu, foreign policy, student loans, fraud, corruption, environment, climate change, courts, money in politics, Stormy Daniel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 19:25:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/20/2024 (Guest: Legal reporter Mark Joseph Stern on federal judiciary debacles; Biden's 'biggest climate move yet')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A quick review of Tuesday's Primary and Special Election results in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio and California, and some telling data points. The Biden Administration EPA released a new final rule that strengthens tailpipe pollution and emissions standards for cars and trucks, to accelerate the nation's transition to clean vehicles and combat dangerous man-made climate change. Slate's legal journalist MARK JOSEPH STERN discusses two bonkers cases that came before the U.S. Supreme Court this week. The first is an absurd case brought by Republican-run states falsely claiming the federal government unconstitutionally forced social media companies to censor misinformation, which Stern thoroughly debunks. The second lawsuit is the Court's shocking ruling to allow a blatantly unconstitutional, radical new Texas immigration law to take effect while under appeal, which was immediately put on hold by the extremist Fifth Circuit. Stern unpacks the bizarre twists and turns, plus a new rule ending the practice of 'judge-shopping,' and much, much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-results-az-fl-il-ks-oh_emissionsruleepa_markjosephstern-socialmedia-immigrationtx_032024.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-results-az-fl-il-ks-oh_emissionsruleepa_markjosephstern-socialmedia-immigrationtx_032024.mp3" length="55799610" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, primaries, EPA, Constitution, US Supreme Court, immigration, environment, climate change, 5th Circuit, social media, censorship, electric cars</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:25:25 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/19/2024 (American 'Bloodbath': Trump promises political violence, win or lose; SCOTUS lets TX override federal law)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Some much needed 'context' for what will absolutely be the most important election in U.S. history this November. Donald Trump is running on the PROMISE of political violence -- whether he wins or loses. Experts in authoritarianism say Trump made that clear (again) in recent rallies, interviews and social media postings as he escalates his violent rhetoric. Former Trump advisor Peter Navarro reported to prison on charges of defying a lawful subpoena, while MAGA Attorney Stefanie Lambert was arrested on charges related to Trump's 2020 election lies. The corrupted US Supreme Court allowed a radical, far-right Texas border enforcement law to take effect that allows local police to round up 'suspected' migrants, which dissenting justices said will 'sow chaos' at the border. President Biden's State of the Union address was so popular that Congressional Republicans now want to block future SOTU speeches. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpbloodbathoh-lambertarrest-navarroprison-tximmigrationscotus-bidenpollingsotu_031924.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpbloodbathoh-lambertarrest-navarroprison-tximmigrationscotus-bidenpollingsotu_031924.mp3" length="55641517" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:57</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, authoritarianism, fascism, bloodbath, Constitution, US Supreme Court, immigration, environment, climate change, border, Peter Navarro, MAGA, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:20:13 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/18/2024 (Guest: Labor journalist Steven Greenhouse on major companies' attempt to kill the NLRB)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Major corporations have launched an unprecedented effort to dismantle nearly a  century of labor law in the United States. Veteran labor journalist and author STEVEN GREENHOUSE reports on the disturbing lawsuit now underway by major corporations like Amazon, Starbucks, Trader Joe's and Elon Musk's SpaceX to have the courts declare the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) unconstitutional. Greenhouse explains the history of the NLRB and its role in enforcing labor laws, the lawsuit attacking its existence, what happens if it succeeds, and much, much more.  Also today: Russian President Putin was illegitimately re-elected to another term in power. Donald Trump's lawyers say he can't pay the bond to appeal his $454 million civil fine in New York after being found liable for years of massive bank, tax and insurance fraud. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_stevengreenhouse-attackonnlrb_putinelection-trumpnycbond_031824.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:38</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, National Labor Relations board, labor, NLRB, Starbucks, Amazon, SpaceX, Trader Joes, unions, workers rights Constitution, Supreme Court, Putin</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:34:29 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/15/2024 (Encore: Legal expert Ron Fein of Free Speech for People on SCOTUS gutting the 'Insurrection Clause')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 3-7-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  We are joined today by constitutional law expert RON FEIN, Legal Director of non-profit group Free Speech For People, which brought the issue of the Constitution's 'Insurrection Disqualification Clause' to the nation's attention, before the corrupted, activist U.S. Supreme Court 'invented' a way to nullify it to protect disgraced former President Donald Trump earlier this week. Fein explains the legal history and context of the 14th Amendment and its Section 3 'insurrection disqualification' clause; how the U.S. Supreme Court ignored its plain text to avoid applying it to Trump; what it all means going forward, and much more. Also today: Sweden formally joined NATO to protect against Russia's aggression. President Biden announced the US military will construct a temporary port to deliver aid to Gaza. Third-party group 'No Labels' moves ahead with a bipartisan 'unity' ticket. Utility company Xcel Energy admits their equipment sparked the record Texas wildfire. Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-swedennato-bidengazaport-nolabels_ronfein-sec3rulingscotus_031524.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:25</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, 14th Amendment, Insurrection Clause, Constitution, US Supreme Court, No Labels, wildfire, Russia, NATO, Gaza</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:04:51 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/14/2024 (Schumer steps up on Israel; Trump pals paid Biden Burisma bribe liar; TikTok; Trump accountability)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (NY-D), a lifelong supporter of Israel who represents the world's largest Jewish population in New York, called for new elections in Israel, saying that far-right Prime Minister Netanyahu is an 'obstacle to peace' who risks turning Israel into an international 'pariah' over his war against Gaza. Why the bipartisan push in Congress to ban TikTok is a terrible idea. Ex-FBI informant arrested for passing lies from Russian Intelligence officials - used by Republicans as the basis of their bogus 'impeachment' inquiry into Joe Biden - was paid by $600,000 by business associates of Donald Trump before the 2020 election. Federal judge denies Trump's motion to dismiss stolen classified documents case. Manhattan District Attorney Bragg willing to delay start of Trump's criminal 'hush money' trial due to new document trove. Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro loses bid to avoid prison for defying lawful subpoena. UK judge orders Trump to pay attorneys' fees for former British spy Christopher Steele after losing lawsuit. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-schumerisrael-mnuchintiktok-trumpsmirnov-navarrojail-trumpaccountability_031424.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Congress, TikTok, environment, climate change, Schumer, Israel, Netanyahu, Alexander Smirnov, Peter Navarro, Steele dossier, Russia, Burisma, disinformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:26:47 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/13/2024 (Guest: Kelly Sampson of the Brady Center on the future of the NRA)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The most powerful pro-gun lobbying group in the nation has finally been held to account for years of massive fraud. So what comes next for the NRA, the firearms industry's ironclad death grip on the Republican Party, and the continuing battle to enact popular gun safety reforms in the U.S.?  KELLY SAMPSON of the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence discusses the National Rifle Association's evolution into a powerful firearms industry lobbyist group; the court verdict finding the NRA engaged in fraud and other illegal actions; groups now filling the void to oppose all gun safety reform; and ongoing efforts to stem the nation's epidemic of gun violence. Also today:  both President Biden and disgraced ex-President Donald Trump have clinched their respective party's nominations. Georgia judge dismisses six counts against Trump and co-conspirators in the sprawling Fulton County RICO investigation into Trump's efforts to steal the 2020 election. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpbidenclinch-trumpchargesnixedga_kellysampson-lapierrenraverdict_031324.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, guns, gun reform, NRA, Brady Center, gun violence, 2nd Amendment, Congress, authoritarianism, disinformation, corruption, rightwing extremism, Georgia, Fani Willis, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:10:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/12/2024 (How to Media Better and Other Smart Ideas)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   Far-right Republican Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) announced he is retiring from the U.S. House next week due to the dysfunction of House Republicans, further reducing the GOP's razor-thin majority. Donald Trump's takeover of the Republican National Committee is complete after installing his inexperienced daughter-in-law as co-chair to route RNC money to pay Trump's mounting legal bills. Dozens of RNC staffers were immediately fired in a preview of Trump's plan, if he becomes president, to replace federal agency employees with partisan Trump loyalists. A Wisconsin MAGA group wants to remove the state's very partisan GOP assembly speaker for not being Trumpy enough. Mainstream corporate media outlets published hundreds of stories touting Special Counsel Robert Hur's report smearing President Biden's mental faculties and age, but transcripts released today portray Biden as 'clearheaded.'  ABC's George Stephanopoulos demonstrates how to counter Republican disinformation live on air. Media critic Dan Froomkin schools corporate media on how to report accurately. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-buckquits-rncbloodbath-vosrecallwi-mediahur-macestephanopoulos-nytstyleguide_031224.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-buckquits-rncbloodbath-vosrecallwi-mediahur-macestephanopoulos-nytstyleguide_031224.mp3" length="55686762" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, environment, climate change, Ken Buck, Congress, RNC, authoritarianism, disinformation, media, Robert Hur, Robin Vos, media reform, rightwing extremism, Lara Trump, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 19:22:49 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/11/2024 (Biden's Bold SOTU, Sen. Britt's SOTU Border Lies)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   It's Daylight Savings Time again, and Brad discovered a great hack to help you adjust to the time switch with minimal disruption. President Biden delivered a rousing, feisty State of the Union address that apparently freaked out Republicans. US Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) delivered an incredibly bizarre rebuttal to the SOTU that was based on an outrageous lie, exploiting the horrific experiences of a victim of sex trafficking twenty years ago in Mexico, in a blatant attempt to mislead the public about Biden's border policies. The Biden Administration's new budget proposal for fiscal year 2025 calls for the expansion of social programs, along with new taxes on corporations and the rich to pay for it all and shave $3 trillion off the national debt. Disgraced Donald Trump welcomed Hungarian dictator Viktor Orban to his beach resort over the weekend, celebrating the rightwing strongman's autocratic rule. Thousands of protesters marched outside Sunday's Academy Awards to protest Israel's attack on Gaza. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-dsthack-oscarsprotest-trumporban-bidensotu-brittsotulies_callers_031124.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-dsthack-oscarsprotest-trumporban-bidensotu-brittsotulies_callers_031124.mp3" length="55206773" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, State of the Union, taxes, SOTU, Katie Britt, Viktor Orban, authoritarianism, sex trafficking, propaganda, disinformation, money in politics, corruption, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 18:34:42 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/8/2024 (Encore: Corrupted SCOTUS' stunning decision to hear Trump 'Immunity' case)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 2-29-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  Brad is back after taking a few sick days, just in time to wrangle the fire hose of historic, breaking news this week. The rightwing supermajority on the U.S. Supreme Court delayed for weeks before finally announcing they would hear oral arguments on Donald Trump's ridiculous claim that presidents have 'absolute immunity' for any crimes they committed while in office - - an absurd claim unanimously rejected by all lower courts. The hearing, set for late April, paused Trump's criminal trial for trying to steal the 2020 election, making it increasingly likely he will not stand trial before the 2024 election. A New York state appeals court denied Trump's attempt to negotiate a lower bond amount to avoid seizure of his assets to pay $454 million penalty he faces for a decade of massive fraud via his corrupt real estate company. Award-winning opinion columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and 'DRIFTGLASS' of The Professional Left Podcast, bring insight, analysis, context, and perspective on these key, historic events. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-trumpimmunityscotus-nyfraudappeal_030824.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-trumpimmunityscotus-nyfraudappeal_030824.mp3" length="55686769" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Supreme Court, environment, climate change, 14th Amendment, money in politics, corruption, rightwing extremism, insurrection, Mitch McConnell, Congress, fascism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:18:34 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/7/2024 (Guest: Legal expert Ron Fein of Free Speech for People on SCOTUS gutting the 'Insurrection Clause')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We are joined today by constitutional law expert RON FEIN, Legal Director of non-profit group Free Speech For People, which brought the issue of the Constitution's 'Insurrection Disqualification Clause' to the nation's attention, before the corrupted, activist U.S. Supreme Court 'invented' a way to nullify it to protect disgraced former President Donald Trump earlier this week. Fein explains the legal history and context of the 14th Amendment and its Section 3 'insurrection disqualification' clause; how the U.S. Supreme Court ignored its plain text to avoid applying it to Trump; what it all means going forward, and much more. Also today: Sweden formally joined NATO to protect against Russia's aggression. President Biden announced the US military will construct a temporary port to deliver aid to Gaza. Third-party group 'No Labels' moves ahead with a bipartisan 'unity' ticket. Utility company Xcel Energy admits their equipment sparked the record Texas wildfire. Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-swedennato-bidengazaport-nolabels_ronfein-sec3rulingscotus_030724.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, 14th Amendment, Insurrection Clause, Constitution, US Supreme Court, No Labels, Gaza, Russia, Sweden</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:36:12 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/6/2024 (Biden, Trump [mostly] sweep Super Tuesday, Haley drops out, and notable election results and voting problems)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   We cover notable results, news, concerns, and voting system problems from Super Tuesday's 16 primaries and caucuses. Donald Trump won nearly all of the GOP nominating contests, but lost a significant chunk of Republican voters to Nikki Haley, who suspended her campaign without endorsing him. Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell endorsed Trump despite Trump's incitement of the January 6 insurrection. President Joe Biden easily won all of the Democratic primaries but one. Voters in some states faced big problems in the voting process. North Carolina Republicans nominated their Holocaust-denying Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in the race for governor, while Texas Democrats selected Rep. Colin Allred to face Sen. Ted Cruz (R). The substantial 'Uncommitted' vote in several states registering opposition to the Biden Administration policy towards Israel's war in Gaza appears to pushing the Administration to shift course, with Vice President Kamala Harris calling for an 'immediate ceasefire,' and more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-supertuesdayresults-haleyout-mcconnellendorsement-votingprobs-al-ut_030624.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, gerrymandering, voter suppression, Alabama, Texas, Ted Cruz, North Carolina, Super Tuesday, McConnell, Nikki Haley, Israel, Palestinians, Gaza, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:41:41 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/5/2024 (Racial voting gap has grown since SCOTUS gutted VRA; New RW vote suppression)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's the Super Tuesday elections in 16 states, and we've got a few reminders today of the stakes, the challenges ahead, and why it all matters. New Brennan Center study finds that the racial gap between white and black voters has grown since the U.S. Supreme Court gutted the heart of the Voting Rights Act in 2013, with the gap double in jurisdictions with a history of racial discrimination previously covered by the VRA. Republican 'voter fraud' fraudster groups have ramped up voter suppression, targeting registered voters in swing states for purging from the voting rolls. Allen Weisselberg, Donald Trump's Chief Financial Officer, pleaded guilty to perjury in Trump's massive bank, tax, and insurance fraud civil case. U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and his wife slapped with new obstruction charges in bribery scandal. So-called 'Christian' Liberty University fined an unprecedented $14 million for years-long coverup of sexual assault allegations on campus. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-racialvotinggap-votesuppression24-newpleaweisselberg-newchargesmenendez-libertyufined_030524.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:39</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, 2020 election, Voting Rights Act, voter suppression, environment, climate change, Nikki Haley, Allen Weisselberg, Bob Menendez, corruption</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:08:20 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/4/2024 (Guests: SCOTUS overturns Sec. 3 of the 14th Amendment, with Former DOJ official Lisa Graves and legal journalist Chris Geidner)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The corrupt, stolen, and packed rightwing supermajority on the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday engineered a ruling that prevents states from using the plain language of the 14 Amendment, Section 3 to disqualify Donald Trump from the 2024 election for having 'engaged in insurrection.'  The dissenting liberal justices made clear that the 9-0 ruling that was actually a 5-4 ruling, in which the so-called GOP-appointed 'originalists' further cemented their well-earned reputation as an activist rightwing court inventing legal concepts to reverse engineer the political result they seek. Former U.S. Asst. Deputy Attorney General LISA GRAVES of True North Research and longtime legal journalist CHRIS GEIDNER of Law Dork explain the corrupt, hypocritical ruling by the rightwing justices, with context, history, and insight into what it all means. Also today: Nikki Haley won her first GOP primary after Trump threatened voters. On Tuesday, it's the Super Tuesday primaries -- if you live in one of those 16 states and territories, get out and vote! ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_chrisgeidner-lisagraves-scotusends143_wkndgopprimaries-supertues_030424.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_chrisgeidner-lisagraves-scotusends143_wkndgopprimaries-supertues_030424.mp3" length="55206864" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, 2020 election, insurrection, US Supreme Court, 14th Amendment, Insurrection Clause, climate change, EPA, 2024 election, Nikki Haley, corruption,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 19:03:39 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/1/2024 (Encore: The Nation's John Nichols on un-gerrymandering Wisconsin)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 2-20-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  It was a very good day for democracy in America when Wisconsin's Gov. Tony Evers (D) signed a law approving fairer legislative maps that will take effect before the 2024 election. The new maps, achieved after a decade-long fight by pro-democracy activists, eliminate the extreme partisan gerrymandered maps that Republicans rammed through in 2010, trying to entrench themselves in permanent minority power while dismantling the state's precious rights and freedoms. Wisconsin native and journalist JOHN NICHOLS of The Nation discusses the history of the long fight to achieve fairer maps, why state Democrats voted against the law, and what it means for the 2024 election, for voters, and for democracy itself. The U.S. Supreme Court rejected an appeal from Trump attorney Sidney Powell to reduce fines for her election lies and abuse of the legal system.  Yes, there were many victims of Trump's massive fraud in New York. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_johnnichols-newmapswi_powellkrakenscotus-trumpnyfraudpenalty_030124.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_johnnichols-newmapswi_powellkrakenscotus-trumpnyfraudpenalty_030124.mp3" length="55952484" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, 2020 election, gerrymandering, Wisconsin, Sidney Powell, environment, climate change, fraud, Judge Engoron, Tony Evers, disinformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:02:37 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/29/2024 (Guests: Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'ProLeft Podcast' on corrupted SCOTUS' stunning decision to hear Trump 'Immunity' case)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Brad is back after taking a few sick days, just in time to wrangle the fire hose of historic, breaking news this week. The rightwing supermajority on the U.S. Supreme Court delayed for weeks before finally announcing they would hear oral arguments on Donald Trump's ridiculous claim that presidents have 'absolute immunity' for any crimes they committed while in office - - an absurd claim unanimously rejected by all lower courts. The hearing, set for late April, paused Trump's criminal trial for trying to steal the 2020 election, making it increasingly likely he will not stand trial before the 2024 election. A New York state appeals court denied Trump's attempt to negotiate a lower bond amount to avoid seizure of his assets to pay $454 million penalty he faces for a decade of massive fraud via his corrupt real estate company. Award-winning opinion columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and 'DRIFTGLASS' of The Professional Left Podcast, bring insight, analysis, context, and perspective on these key, historic events. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-trumpimmunityscotus-nyfraudappeal_02924.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Supreme Court, environment, climate change, 14th Amendment, money in politics, corruption, rightwing extremism, insurrection, environment, climate change, Congress</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:53:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/28/2024 (Guest host Nicole Sandler with Raw Story reporter Jordan Green on neo-Nazi hate groups)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Brad is still under the (non-COVID) weather, so guest host Nicole Sandler of NicoleSandler.com is in the captain's chair for us today. Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced he will retire from Senate leadership in November. In the Michigan primary, reported results showed President Joe Biden and Donald Trump easily winning their respective contests, but corporate media found a strange way to spin the results, and failed to provide context for the 13 percent of voters who selected 'Uncommitted' as a protest vote against the Biden Administration's policies regarding Israel's brutal invasion of Gaza. Nicole speaks with investigative reporter JORDAN GREEN of Raw Story about his months-long investigation into a group of neo-Nazi teenagers who are working to recruit and indoctrinate even younger white kids online, and have now targeted Green for harassment and intimidation. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_resultsmi-mcconnellretirement_jordangreen-neonazihategroups_022824.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, insurrection, environment, climate change, Mitch McConnell, Congress, neo-Nazi, Michigan, Uncommitted vote, media, fascism, kids, online safety</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:49:44 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/27/2024: (Encore: Special coverage of SCOTUS oral arguments and the 'Insurrectionist' Clause)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 2-8-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  Today's oral arguments in the U.S. Supreme Court over whether Donald Trump must be disqualified from the 2024 ballot under the plain text Constitution's 'Insurrectionist Disqualification Clause' prove yet again that the rightwing justices on the US Supreme Court easily abandon their 'textualist' and 'originalist' stances when it suits them. The Court heard a challenge to the Colorado State Supreme Court's airtight ruling that Trump is disqualified for inciting and engaging in insurrection. Former U.S. Deputy Asst. Attorney General LISA GRAVES and retired attorney KEITH BARBER, contributor at Daily Kos, join us to discuss what occurred in the historic hearing today, the relative merits of the arguments presented by both sides (some of them patently absurd), and what it all could mean as the nation hurtles inexorably toward the critical 2024 election. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_lisagraveskeithbarber-scotushearingcotrumpdq_022724.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, insurrection, environment, climate change, Supreme Court, 14th Amendment, January 6, sedition, immunity, courts, Constitution, extreme weather, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:33:13 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/26/2024 (From Russia With...The Left; Beware of Kremlin propaganda on Ukraine)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The GOP South Carolina primary results confirm again that a solid 40 percent of Republican voters consistently oppose Donald Trump. Get ready for a slew of primaries, caucuses and dysfunctional GOP conventions, including more than 16 states and territories on Super Tuesday, March 5. In Michigan, Trump has succeeded in rigging the GOP primary system, while some on the Left are calling out Joe Biden for his position on Israel. Inept House Republicans scheduled a partial government shutdown on the same day as President Biden delivers his State of the Union address. Russia's deadly invasion of its sovereign neighbor Ukraine is now in its third year, and a new trove of documents reveals the Kremlin's decade-long, active intelligence operation to interfere with U.S. elections. Putin's disinformation campaign succeeded in pulling in 'useful idiots' on the Left, who are literally repeating Kremlin talking points. Callers weigh in, and lively discussion ensues. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gopresultssc-supertuespreview-leftwingukrainerussiapropaganda_022624.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:50</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, election security, voting machines, rightwing extremism, Russia, Putin, Ukraine, war, propaganda, State of the Union, disinformation, Michigan, anti-war</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 18:43:51 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/23/2024 (Encore: GA Vote System Hacked in Court with a Pen. Guest: Election expert Susan Greenhalgh)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 2-5-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  Last month in a federal courtroom in Georgia, a cybersecurity expert demonstrated how Georgia's touchscreen voting systems can be hacked within seconds by one person with a ballpoint pen. State election officials admitted that apparently nobody oversees cybersecurity for the Georgia's computerized voting system, used in every polling place in the state, and much more. Election security expert SUSAN GREENHALGH of the non-profit Free Speech for People explains the many astonishing revelations from the civil trial that concluded last week. The lawsuit, brought by the non-partisan Coalition for Good Governance, is challenging Georgia's use of the vulnerable, unverifiable touchscreen voting systems and hopes to force the state to move to verifiable hand-marked paper ballots before the critical November 2024 Presidential election. Also today:  news headlines from the weekend, including a historic storm, intensified by climate change, that has triggered widespread flooding across Southern California. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_socalflooding_susangreenhalgh-curlingtrialends_022324.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:47</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Georgia, election security, hacking, Coalition for Good Governance, Brad Raffensperger, election integrity, Coffee County Breach, cybersecurity, voting machines, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:09:05 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/22/2024 (U.S. has fallen prey to a decade-long Russian op)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': This week it became clearer than ever that the U.S., corporate media, the Republican Party, its front-runner for the 2024 Presidential nomination, and even some on the 'left' have all fallen prey - -  knowingly or unknowingly - - to a wildly successful, decade-long Russian intel op. From the Hillary emails in 2015 all the way through to this week's arrest of House Republicans' linchpin witness for their fake corruption allegations against President Biden, who turned out to be a conduit for Russian disinformation. Russian intelligence has easily laundered phony narratives through Fox News, rightwing media, Republicans, and disgraced ex-President Donald Trump, and our corporate media continues to fall for it. Judge orders MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell to pay prize money to computer expert who proved his false 2020 election fraud allegations were nonsense. President Biden is beating Trump in new polls, but corporate media instead reports that Biden is old. Pundits calling for Biden to step aside are ignoring new polling data. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-lindellloseschallenge-bidenpolling-decadelongrussianintelop_022224.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Russia, Navalny, disinformation, media, Congress, environment, climate change, fraud, Mike Lindell, 2020 election, corruption, Hunter Biden, Alexander Smirnov, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 19:02:37 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/21/2024 (Guest: FL AFL-CIO's Rich Templin on DeSantis' horrific union-killing law)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  New York Attorney General Letitia James says she is prepared to seize Donald Trump's assets in the state, including buildings, if he fails to pay more than $400 million in fines from Judge Engoron's civil judgment ruling clawing back Trump's ill-gotten gains from many years of bank, tax and insurance fraud. President Joe Biden used executive authority to forgive another $1.2 billion in student loan debt, bringing the total to nearly 4 million Americans who have seen some or all of their student debt wiped out. In Florida, a new state law passed by the Republican-controlled state legislature is poised to literally wipe out most local public sector unions. RICH TEMPLIN of Florida's AFL-CIO explains the sneaky structure of the new anti-labor law that will swiftly dismantle public sector unions and their efforts to fight it, how it was crafted by out-of-state rightwing groups to promote far-right Gov. Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign, and how voters can help to turn things around in the state after years of rightwing autocracy. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpfraudfinesny-bidenstudentloans_richtemplin-antiunionlawfl_022124.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, labor, unions, anti-labor, money in politics, AFL-CIO, Florida, Ron DeSantis, student loans, fraud, Judge Engoron, NY AG Letitia James,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:33:26 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/20/2024 (Guest: The Nation's John Nichols on un-gerrymandering Wisconsin)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It was a very good day for democracy in America when Wisconsin's Gov. Tony Evers (D) signed a law approving fairer legislative maps that will take effect before the 2024 election. The new maps, achieved after a decade-long fight by pro-democracy activists, eliminate the extreme partisan gerrymandered maps that Republicans rammed through in 2010, trying to entrench themselves in permanent minority power while dismantling the state's precious rights and freedoms. Wisconsin native and journalist JOHN NICHOLS of The Nation discusses the history of the long fight to achieve fairer maps, why state Democrats voted against the law, and what it means for the 2024 election, for voters, and for democracy itself. The U.S. Supreme Court rejected an appeal from Trump attorney Sidney Powell to reduce fines for her election lies and abuse of the legal system.  Yes, there were many victims of Trump's massive fraud in New York. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_johnnichols-newmapswi_powellkrakenscotus-trumpnyfraudpenalty_022024.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, 2020 election, gerrymandering, Wisconsin, Sidney Powell, environment, climate change, fraud, Judge Engoron, Tony Evers, disinformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:36:12 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/19/2024 (After Navalny; Massive election fraud alleged in Pakistan; Death knell for phony GOP 'election fraud' film)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In Pakistan, a top official has alleged that the nation's recent parliamentary election was littered with fraud, confessing that he oversaw efforts to the rig the election in one of its largest provinces. In the U.S., the makers of the phony, thoroughly debunked film, '2000 Mules', which alleged widespread fraud in the 2020 election, were finally forced to admit to a Georgia court that they have no evidence of any fraud and cannot produce any so-called 'whistleblowers' and 'informants' that they asserted as proof of their claims. World leaders condemned Russian dictator Vladimir Putin after revelations that Alexei Navalny, Russia's democratic hero and Kremlin opponent, died in an Artic prison under mysterious circumstances.  In one of his final interviews, Navalny called on his supporters and all people who support democracy, 'My message is very simple: don't give up…The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good people to do nothing.  So don't be inactive.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-pakistanelectionfraud-deathof2000mules-navalny_021924.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:44</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, Pakistan, election fraud, Navalny, 2000 Mules, disinformation, Russia, Putin, extreme weather, corruption, authoritarianism, free speech</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 18:54:45 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/16/2024 (Encore: Legal expert Chris Geidner on 8th Circuit ruling that may finally kill the Voting Rights Act)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 1-31-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  In a split ruling, the rightwing majority on the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals this week let stand a shocking lower court ruling based on the absurd premise that neither voters nor private organizations like the NAACP have the right to sue to enforce the Voting Rights Act. The ruling flouts decades of precedent to allow the use of gerrymandered voting maps in Arkansas that discriminate against Black voters, and is likely headed to the U.S. Supreme Court. CHRIS GEIDNER, veteran legal journalist at Law Dork, explains the gob-smacking series of rulings from rightwing-majority appeals courts and what they could mean for voting rights going forward and what remains of the Voting Rights Act. Also today:  new revelations suggest that far-right, pro-Trump propaganda outlet One America News (OAN) may have violated the law in obtaining and distributing passwords of employees at voting system vendor Smartmatic, in its effort to boost Donald Trump's and Republicans' baseless claims that the 2020 election was stolen. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-smartmaticoanpasswords_chrisgeidner-vrasec2ruling8thcirc_021624.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-smartmaticoanpasswords_chrisgeidner-vrasec2ruling8thcirc_021624.mp3" length="55686737" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, 2020 election, voting machines, voting, voting rights, 2020 Election, One America News, disinformation, Smartmatic, rightwing extremism, Trumpism,MAGA, fraud</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:38:35 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/15/2024 (Guns Again, Trump as Ever, and Our Only Way Forward)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The deadly mass shooting at the Kansas City Chief's Super Bowl victory parade was one of several on Wednesday, and the only way out of America's gun violence epidemic is to vote for gun safety reform candidates. Special Counsel Jack Smith urged the US Supreme Court to rule quickly so that the criminal trial over Donald Trump's attempts to steal the 2020 election can proceed. NY State judge sets March 25 trial date for Trump's criminal trial on hush-money payments to a porn star. In Georgia, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis defiantly pushed back against efforts to disqualify her from prosecuting Trump's failed criminal conspiracy to steal the 2020 election. The FBI charged an informant with lying about President Biden and his son - - lies that were central to House Republicans' phony attempts to smear the Biden family. Corporate media outlets misleadingly frame positive economic news again. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-shootingkc-trumphushmoneyny-immunityscotus-willisga-smirnovarrest-azmediaevs_021524.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, 2024 election, 2020 election, fake electors, impeachment, rightwing extremism, Trumpism, , environment, climate change, Fani Willis, January 6, Hunter Biden</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 19:17:02 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/14/2024 (Guest: Journalist Josh Kovensky of TPM on new document revelations on Trump's failed 2020 'legal coup')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': House Republicans succeeded in their second try in launching their baseless revenge impeachment of DHS Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas, despite no evidence of any wrongdoing. The slim GOP House majority lost another seat after Democrat Tom Suozzi won Tuesday's special election in New York to replace disgraced, expelled and indicted Rep. George Santos (R). Wisconsin voters will finally get new, fairer state legislative maps, as ordered by the state's Supreme Court. In a Michigan court room, a 2020 fake elector testified that Republican party officials lied to him about the legality of the scheme. Investigative journalist JOSH KOVENSKY of Talking Points Memo explains a trove of new documents from former Trump attorney Kenneth Chesebro, who invented the fake electors scheme in the first place, that reveal surprising new details on the broad extent of the multi-state 'legal coup' attempt, and how it almost succeeded in stealing the 2020 election and overthrowing the US government.  Also today: another mass shooting, this time at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mayorkasimpeachment-suozzivictoryny3-mapswi_joshkovensky-chesebrodocs_021423.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, 2024 election, 2020 election, Kenneth Chesebro, fake electors, coup, impeachment, rightwing extremism, Trumpism, Jaunary 6, George Santos, insurrection, Tom Suozzi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 18:54:16 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/13/2024 (Jon Stewart returns!; Epic media failure in coverage of Biden classified docs probe)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Jon Stewart is back on 'The Daily Show' on Monday nights, where he is again framing serious issues with clarity - - including the conversation that Democrats need to have to come to terms with the fact that President Biden is old and running for re-election, while being historically effective at his job.  House Republicans race to hold another vote on their baseless revenge-impeachment of DHS Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas after failing last week, while also trying to block foreign aid funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan because Donald Trump ordered them to. Trump endorsed his own daughter-in law for co-chair of the Republican National Committee. The corporate media epically failed to accurately report on the findings of Special Prosecutor Robert Hur, who exonerated Biden of wrongdoing in a classified documents probe, and instead amplified Hur's gratuitous, scurrilous criticisms of Biden being old. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-stewartreturns-mayorkasimpeachdoover-hurreport_021324.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, corporate media, Congress, 2024 election, Robert Hur, environment, climate change, Dr. Michael Mann, impeachment, rightwing extremism, Trumpism, George Santos, classified documents</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:24:27 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/12/2024 (Russia, If You're Listening, Trump Says 'Do Whatever the Hell You Want' to NATO Nations)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The GOP rigged its Nevada caucuses to ensure Donald Trump won, after they blocked challenger Nikki Haley from participating. New York State on Tuesday will hold a special US House election to replace expelled pathological liar and con artist, former Rep. George Santos (R). Trump has petitioned his appointees on the rightwing US Supreme Court to rule he has absolute immunity from any crimes he may have committed while in office. In a lengthy report, GOP Special Counsel Robert Hur exonerated President Biden of any wrongdoing in mishandled classified documents and then focused on unprecedented, gratuitous remarks detailing that Biden is old. In a rally, Trump again lied about America's allies in Europe, and said he informed EU leaders he would violate the NATO Treaty's Article 5 and refuse to come to their defense if they are attacked by Russia, drawing sharp rebukes from EU leaders. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-caucusresultsnv-specialny3-trumphaleyhusband-trumpnato_callers_021224.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, Trumpism, authoritarianism, fascism, democracy, disinformation, NATO, Nikki Haley, George Santos, classified documents, Russia, MAGA, cult</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 18:51:50 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/9/2024 (Encore: Reformed 'Ultra-MAGA' member Rich Logis on leaving MAGA)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 1-29-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  A federal jury in New York ordered Donald Trump to pay $83 million in punitive and other damages to writer E. Jean Carroll, after an earlier jury determined he had sexually assaulted and repeatedly defamed her. A judgment is expected soon in the New York State Attorney General's civil case, in which the court already determined that Trump committed massive bank, tax and insurance fraud. Trump is also facing four extremely serious criminal indictments. Will any of it make any difference to hardcore Trump MAGA voters? RICH LOGIS, himself a former hardcore MAGA member, now runs a non-profit dedicated to 'healing political trauma' and helping MAGA voters leave the movement. Logis offers deep insights into the 2024 GOP presidential primary and today's MAGA voters, why they were and continue to be drawn to Trump, and how family and friends can help those captured by MAGA to reconnect, re-engage, and find their way out. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-carrollverdict_richlogis-leavingmaga_020924.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:43</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, Trumpism, authoritarianism, fascism, democracy, disinformation, fraud, Nikki Haley, MAGA, cult, E. Jean Carroll, Rich Logis, leaving MAGA</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:52:02 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/8/2024: (Special coverage: SCOTUS and the 'Insurrectionist' Clause, with former Dep. Asst. AG Lisa Graves and attorney Keith Barber)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Today's oral arguments in the U.S. Supreme Court over whether Donald Trump must be disqualified from the 2024 ballot under the plain text Constitution's 'Insurrectionist Disqualification Clause' prove yet again that the rightwing justices on the US Supreme Court easily abandon their 'textualist' and 'originalist' stances when it suits them. The Court heard a challenge to the Colorado State Supreme Court's airtight ruling that Trump is disqualified for inciting and engaging in insurrection. Former U.S. Deputy Asst. Attorney General LISA GRAVES and retired attorney KEITH BARBER, contributor at Daily Kos, join us to discuss what occurred in the historic hearing today, the relative merits of the arguments presented by both sides (some of them patently absurd), and what it all could mean as the nation hurtles inexorably toward the critical 2024 election. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_lisagraveskeithbarber-scotushearingcotrumpdq_020824.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, insurrection, environment, climate change, Supreme Court, 14th Amendment, January 6, sedition, immunity, courts, Constitution, extreme weather, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 18:39:21 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/7/2024 (House, Broken: GOP chaos, faceplants and dysfunction in Congress, everywhere else)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Congressional Republicans have hit a new high (or low?) for failure. In a dramatic rebuke, House Republicans failed to get enough votes to proceed with their sham impeachment of Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas, after failing to produce any evidence of wrongdoing. Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan border deal and foreign aid package that met their demands, after months of negotiations, on orders from disgraced ex-president Donald Trump, who wants to campaign on claims of a 'border crisis'. Trump is pushing out RNC Chair Ronna Romney McDaniel in an election year, blaming her for electoral losses. As part of a court settlement, fake GOP 'journalist' James O'Keefe quietly admitted he spread false claims lying about election fraud in Pennsylvania after the 2020 election. Nikki Haley lost a one-person race in Nevada's 2024 Republican Presidential Primary after Trump and the NV GOP rigged it. Plus: fun and insightful listener mail. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-resultsnv-gopimpeachmentborderfailure_okeefefraud_listenermail_020724.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, Nevada, Nikki Haley, Congress, impeachment, Mayorkas, James O'Keefe, disinformation, election fraud, foreign aid, Israel, Ukraine, RNC</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 18:51:44 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/6/2024: (Guest: Ernest A. Canning on DC Appeals Court Rejecting Trump Claim of Immunity, SCOTUS 'Insurrectionist Disqualification' hearing)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'The BradCast':  The federal D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, in a unanimous ruling, rejected the absurd argument made by disgraced ex-president Donald Trump that he is immune from prosecution for any crimes he committed while in office. Will the corrupt rightwing majority on the US Supreme Court grant his appeal? How will the ruling affect the scheduling of Trump's upcoming federal criminal trial over his many attempts to steal the 2020 election? Veteran BRAD BLOG legal analyst ERNEST A. CANNING explains today's immunity ruling and the far more consequential upcoming oral arguments in the U.S. Supreme Court later this week to determine whether Trump must be disqualified from the 2024 ballot under the Constitution's 'Insurrectionist Disqualification Clause' in the 14th Amendment. Also today:  Nevada's confusing, split Republican primary and caucus is a result of the state GOP trying to rig the outcome for Trump. A record storm continues to wreak havoc across Southern California. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-socalstorm-primarynv-immunintyrulingdc_erniecanning-scotustrumpdq_020624.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, courts, Nevada, immunity, 14th amendment, insurrection, disqualification, extreme weather, corruption, MAGA</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 19:19:05 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/5/2024 (GA Vote System Hacked in Court with a Pen. Guest: Election expert Susan Greenhalgh)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Last month in a federal courtroom in Georgia, a cybersecurity expert demonstrated how Georgia's touchscreen voting systems can be hacked within seconds by one person with a ballpoint pen. State election officials admitted that apparently nobody oversees cybersecurity for the Georgia's computerized voting system, used in every polling place in the state, and much more. Election security expert SUSAN GREENHALGH of the non-profit Free Speech for People explains the many astonishing revelations from the civil trial that concluded last week. The lawsuit, brought by the non-partisan Coalition for Good Governance, is challenging Georgia's use of the vulnerable, unverifiable touchscreen voting systems and hopes to force the state to move to verifiable hand-marked paper ballots before the critical November 2024 Presidential election. Also today:  news headlines from the weekend, including a historic storm, intensified by climate change, that has triggered widespread flooding across Southern California. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_socalflooding_susangreenhalgh-curlingtrialends_020524.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:32</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Georgia, election security, hacking, Coalition for Good Governance, Brad Raffensperger, cybersecurity, election integrity, Coffee County Breach, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 19:05:43 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/2/2024 (Encore: Economic Recovery Soaring; GOPers Crashing, Burning, Heading to Prison)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 1-25-2024. On today's BradCast':  New economic data released by the Commerce Department show 'stunning and spectacular' new GDP numbers indicating the post-pandemic economic recovery is resilient and growing. All economic indicators are now better than even pre-pandemic years, with historically low unemployment, wages rising faster than inflation, inflating falling below Federal Reserve targets, and no recession in sight. But will Americans hear about the booming economic recovery under Joe Biden?  United Auto Workers union rousingly endorses Biden for re-election. Former Trump White House aide Peter Navarro sentenced to four months in prison for defying lawful congressional subpoenas. Far-right extremist sentenced to six years in prison for his role in the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the US Capitol and plot to attack Portland, OR. Michigan Republican Party unravels amid vicious infighting and financial mismanagement. Florida Republican Party fired its chairman amid sexual abuse allegations. Arizona Republican Party chairman resigns after audio tapes suggest he attempted to bribe perennially-failed GOP candidate Kari Lake. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-bideneconomygdp-navarrosentenced-azgopchairbriberylake_020224.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, economy, recession, wages, unemployment, inflation, unions, rightwing extremism, Trumpism, environment, climate change, courts, corruption, bribery, MAGA, Kari Lake,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 14:13:36 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/1/2024 (Trump's Chumps: Former Prez Spent $50 Million in Donor Money on Personal Legal Bills)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   All of Donald Trump's failed lawsuits and legal defense bills are costing his supporters/gullible dupes a lot of money -- according to new campaign filings, in 2023 alone, Trump spent $50 million in donor funds on legal bills for his four criminal felony indictments, multiple civil fraud cases and failed lawsuits. A London court tossed out Trump's frivolous lawsuit against the author of the Steele Dossier. The Oregon Supreme Court ruled that 10 Republican state senators are ineligible to run for re-election in 2024 after they violated a law that punishes lawmakers for staging extended walkouts to extort legislative concessions. The U.S. House passed a bill! Republicans agreed to extend modest tax relief to low income families with children in exchange for huge tax corporate tax breaks. President Biden has succeeded in enacting an historic slate of positive climate/energy legislation and initiatives, but the public mostly hasn't heard about it because actual workaday governing that materially improves people's lives doesn't fit the drama-outrage cycle of modern media and social media. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumplegalbills-gopstatesensballotbanor-housetaxbill-bidenclimatesolutions_020124.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, environment, climate change, Congress, child tax credit, corporate tax cuts, media, social media, Trumpism, fraud, MAGA, campaign finance, Steele Dossier, energy, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 19:35:30 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/31/2024 (Guest: Legal expert Chris Geidner on 8th Circuit ruling that may finally kill the Voting Rights Act)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In a split ruling, the rightwing majority on the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals this week let stand a shocking lower court ruling based on the absurd premise that neither voters nor private organizations like the NAACP have the right to sue to enforce the Voting Rights Act. The ruling flouts decades of precedent to allow the use of gerrymandered voting maps in Arkansas that discriminate against Black voters, and is likely headed to the U.S. Supreme Court. CHRIS GEIDNER, veteran legal journalist at Law Dork, explains the gob-smacking series of rulings from rightwing-majority appeals courts and what they could mean for voting rights going forward and what remains of the Voting Rights Act. Also today:  new revelations suggest that far-right, pro-Trump propaganda outlet One America News (OAN) may have violated the law in obtaining and distributing passwords of employees at voting system vendor Smartmatic, in its effort to boost Donald Trump's and Republicans' baseless claims that the 2020 election was stolen. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-smartmaticoanpasswords_chrisgeidner-vrasec2ruling8thcirc_013124.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:54</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, 2020 election, voting machines, voting, 2020 Election, One America News, disinformation, Smartmatic, rightwing extremism, Trumpism, fraud, MAGA, election integrity</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 18:54:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/30/2024 (2024 Election 'Track Conditions' Getting Muddier by the Day)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The 'track conditions' for voters in the critical 2024 Election are getting muddier and more confusing by the day. Next week's Nevada Primary (on Feb. 6) and Caucuses (on Feb. 8) have been rigged by Team Trump to ensure he cannot lose a single delegate to challenger Nikki Haley. Disgraced former president Donald Trump supported a Republican National Committee proposal to declare him the 'presumptive nominee', but then quashed it, likely for legal reasons. Ultra-conservative retired federal Judge Michael Luttig calls on the US Supreme Court to adhere to 'textualism' to disqualify Trump from the 2024 ballot under the Constitution's Insurrection Disqualification Clause. Former Trump White House advisor and con artist Steve Bannon is trying to block state fraud investigators from accessing his bank records by arguing it would violate his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Judge blocks Elon Musk's $55 billion compensation package. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-primarycaucusmess-luttig14amendbrief-bannontrouble-muskpaypackage_013024.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, voting, environment, climate change, rightwing extremism, Trumpism, authoritarianism, Kash Patel, Steve Bannon, fraud, MAGA, election integrity, insurrection</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 18:41:44 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/29/2024 (Guest: Reformed 'Ultra-MAGA' member Rich Logis on leaving MAGA)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A federal jury in New York on Friday ordered Donald Trump to pay $83 million in punitive and other damages to writer E. Jean Carroll, after an earlier jury determined he had sexually assaulted and repeatedly defamed her. A judgment is expected soon in the New York State Attorney General's civil case, in which the court already determined that Trump committed massive bank, tax and insurance fraud. Trump is also facing four extremely serious criminal indictments. Will any of it make any difference to hardcore Trump MAGA voters? RICH LOGIS, himself a former hardcore MAGA member, now runs a non-profit dedicated to 'healing political trauma' and helping MAGA voters leave the movement. Logis offers deep insights into the 2024 GOP presidential primary and today's MAGA voters, why they were and continue to be drawn to Trump, and how family and friends can help those captured by MAGA to reconnect, re-engage, and find their way out. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-carrollverdict_richlogs-leavingmaga_012924.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:41</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, Trumpism, authoritarianism, fascism, democracy, disinformation, fraud, Nikki Haley, MAGA, cult, E. Jean Carroll, Rich Logis, leaving MAGA</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 18:53:29 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/26/2024 (Encore: New Hampshire Primary's First Dirty Trick of 2024)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 1-22-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  Brad Friedman is back, with lessons learned from his bout with COVID. In New York, the second defamation trial brought by writer E. Jean Carroll against disgraced ex-President Donald Trump was delayed, reportedly due to COVID among his attorneys. After condemning Republicans who 'kiss the ring' of Donald Trump for political gain, Florida Governor and failed 2024 Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis dropped out of the race and endorsed Trump. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is the last to challenge Trump for the Republican nomination for the New Hampshire primary. In rallies, Trump praised foreign dictators and said the US Supreme Court should grant presidents total immunity to commit crimes. A fake, artificial intelligence-generated robocall of Joe Biden's voice may be the first known dirty trick of the 2024 election. The US Supreme Court granted the federal government authority to remove razor-wire installed by far-right Texas Gov. Greg Abbott at the southern border. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-desantisout-dirtyaitricknh-txrazorwirescotus-callers_012624.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, COVID, rightwing extremism, Trumpism, authoritarianism, fascism, democracy, Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Israel, E. Jean Carroll, robocall, artificial intelligence</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:00:19 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/25/2024 (Economic Recovery Soaring; GOPers Crashing, Burning, Heading to Prison)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's BradCast':  New economic data released by the Commerce Department show 'stunning and spectacular' new GDP numbers indicating the post-pandemic economic recovery is resilient and growing. All economic indicators are now better than even pre-pandemic years, with historically low unemployment, wages rising faster than inflation, inflating falling below Federal Reserve targets, and no recession in sight. But will Americans hear about the booming economic recovery under Joe Biden?  United Auto Workers union rousingly endorses Biden for re-election. Former Trump White House aide Peter Navarro sentenced to four months in prison for defying lawful congressional subpoenas. Far-right sentenced to six years in prison for his role in the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the US Capitol and plot to attack Portland, OR. Michigan Republican Party unravels amid vicious infighting and financial mismanagement. Florida Republican Party fired its chairman amid sexual abuse allegations. Arizona Republican Party chairman resigns after audio tapes suggest he attempted to bribe perennially-failed GOP candidate Kari Lake. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bideneconomygdp-navarrosentenced-azgopchairbriberylake_012524.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, economy, recession, wages, unemployment, inflation, unions, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, courts, corruption, bribery, Kari Lake, Peter Navarro</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:59:59 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/24/2024 (Special Coverage of the GOP Primary in New Hampshire)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We have special coverage and analysis of New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary results and whatever the hell might happen next in the critical 2024 Presidential election. Donald Trump received just over half the votes cast in the NH Republican primary, defeating Nikki Haley by just 11 points. President Joe Biden won the vast majority of votes in the unofficial Democratic primary as a write-in candidate, with Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) coming in distant second. Haley delivered a quasi-victory speech declaring she will remain in the race, which clearly infuriated Trump. Columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo and 'DRIFTGLASS' of 'The Professional Left Podcast' offer insightful analysis on the primary results, the differing strategies of the campaigns going forward, the media's coverage, and what might unfold in coming months in this unprecedented election year, in which the Republican front-runner faces four criminal indictments and promises retribution and dictatorship to his cult-like followers if he returns to power. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-resultsnh_012424.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, Trumpism, environment, democracy, Nikki Haley, courts, corruption, MAGA, media, New Hampshire, Dean Philips, Marianne Williamson, cult</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:09:14 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/23/2024 (Good news for bad GOP gerrymanders in 3 states; NH primary underway)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The New Hampshire primary is underway, and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley made a clean sweep of all 6 votes in the first town to vote in the state's first-in-the-nation primary. New revelations show that 2020 election vote totals were inaccurate in Prince William County, VA, due to human error. The mis-tally benefited Donald Trump, and again contradicted Republicans' false claims for years that there was 'fraud' in the 2020 election. Good news for fair voting maps: In North Dakota, a federal judge ordered new state legislative maps and new special elections to undo Republicans' gerrymandered districts that unlawfully diluted Native American votes. Louisiana Republicans forced to draw new, fair legislative maps that accurately represent the Black voting population in the state. Wisconsin voters petition the state Supreme Court to force new, fairer U.S. House maps in the wake of a ruling requiring new state legislative maps. San Diego hit with widespread flooding after record rainfall. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-dixvillenotchnh-princewilliammistallyva-redistrictingnd-la-wi_012324.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, Trumpism, environment, climate change, democracy, Nikki Haley, gerrymandering, courts, Native Americans, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Wisconsin</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:37:32 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/22/2024 (New Hampshire primary and the First Dirty Trick of 2024)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Brad Friedman is back, with lessons learned from his bout with COVID. In New York, the second defamation trial brought by writer E. Jean Carroll against disgraced ex-President Donald Trump was delayed, reportedly due to COVID among his attorneys. After condemning Republicans who 'kiss the ring' of Donald Trump for political gain, Florida Governor and failed 2024 Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis dropped out of the race and endorsed Trump. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is the last to challenge Trump for the Republican nomination for the New Hampshire primary. In rallies, Trump praised foreign dictators and said the US Supreme Court should grant presidents total immunity to commit crimes. A fake, artificial intelligence-generated robocall of Joe Biden's voice may be the first known dirty trick of the 2024 election. The US Supreme Court granted the federal government authority to remove razor-wire installed by far-right Texas Gov. Greg Abbott at the southern border. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-desantisout-dirtyaitricknh-txrazorwirescotus-callers_012224.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, COVID, rightwing extremism, Trumpism, authoritarianism, fascism, democracy, disinformation, Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Israel, Palestine, A.I., robocall</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 18:36:46 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/19/2024 (Encore: Will the MSM Step Up to Meet 2024's Unprecedented Challenges? Guest Dan Froomkin of Press Watch)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 1-10-2024. On today's 'BradCast': The 2024 election year will be like none other in US history, but is the mainstream media, which arguably helped lead us to the potential collapse of American democracy, up to the challenge? Or will they double down on false, corrupt 'both sides' framing on critical issues? Veteran media critic DAN FROOMKIN of Press Watch discusses the 'intense internal pressure to defend democracy' that newsrooms are facing in 2024, how they can better serve the public by dropping 'horse race' coverage of politics that obscures the high stakes of the 2024 election, some encouraging signs, and much more. Accountability today:  NY Attorney General seeks increased penalties against the Trump Organization for committing bank, tax and insurance fraud. Corrupt leader of the National Rifle Association resigns as civil fraud trial begins. Republican grifter James O'Keefe's Project Veritas collapses under new evidence of financial fraud. Kentucky county clerk who discriminated against same sex couples must pay steep civil fines. Chris Christie drops out of the GOP 2024 presidential primary. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_danfroomkin-media2024_accountability-trump-lapierre-okeefe-kimdavis_011924.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, Trumpism, authoritarianism, fascism, democracy, disinformation, Nikki Haley, Chris Christie, same sex marriage, media, corruption, NRA, LGBTQ</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 15:32:25 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/18/2024 (Guest host Nicole Sandler with Kelly Carlin on AI misuse of father George Carlin; DOJ cites 'cascading failures' in response to Uvalde, TX school shooting)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Guest host Nicole Sandler is back while Brad is out with a COVID rebound infection - - he's doing better and hopes to be back soon! Among the stories covered today:  U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland released a damning report detailing 'cascading failures' of law enforcement in responding to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, in which 19 students and two teachers were killed. The report catalogues multiple points of failure, including lack of leadership, training, coordination, and much more. After being admonished by a judge for disruptive behavior, disgraced ex-President Donald Trump did not show up in court at his second defamation trial, brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. Author KELLY CARLIN, daughter of the legendary comedian George Carlin, discusses the shocking new AI-generated YouTube 'comedy special' that uses a fake version of her father and his signature style to say and do things her father never said and never did. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler-desidoyen_uvaldereport_kellycarlinai_011824.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:39</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, school shooting, Uvalde, mass shooting, gun reform, artificial intelligence, Kelly Carlin, George Carlin,  Nicole Sandler, E. Jean Carroll</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 18:41:51 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/17/2024 ('Words Matter':  Guest host Nicole Sandler with author Anat Shenker-Osorio on winning messaging)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Brad is still dealing with a rebound case of COVID, so guest host Nicole Sandler and 'BradCast' producer Desi Doyen have joined forces to bring you a fresh, new 'BradCast' to tickle your ears and brain cells. Among the stories covered today:  In oral arguments, the stolen-and-packed rightwing supermajority on the US Supreme Court appeared ready to overturn the Chevron Deference, a landmark precedent that requires judges to defer to federal agency expertise rather than insert their own political or ideological preferences in deciding ambiguous statutes -- a long-sought goal of rightwing legal groups and polluting industries. In the second defamation trial brought by former columnist E. Jean Carroll against disgraced ex-president Donald Trump, the federal judge threatened to eject Trump from the courtroom over his distruptive antics. Plus Nicole's illuminating interview with author and communications expert ANAT SHENKER-OSORIO of ASO Communications, who offers key insights on how the words we use matter, practical advice on winning messages that counter defeatist messaging, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler-desidoyen_scotus-chevron_carroll2_anatshenker-osario-wordsmatter_011724.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler-desidoyen_scotus-chevron_carroll2_anatshenker-osario-wordsmatter_011724.mp3" length="55782499" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Supreme Court, Chevron, regulations, E. Jean Carroll, defamation, Trumpism, fascism, democracy, COVID, environment, precedent, Anat Shenker-Osorio, Nicole Sandler</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 18:08:07 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/16/2024 (Trump Underwhelms in Iowa; Abbott Toys With GOP Civil War Dreams at U.S. Border)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Republican voters in the Iowa caucuses cast the first votes in the critical 2024 presidential race, amid record cold temperatures that severely reduced turnout. A bare majority selected disgraced ex-president Donald Trump, underscoring this unprecedented, perilous moment for the nation and the need for an overwhelming majority of voters to step up to save American democracy. Increasingly unhinged rhetoric from Republicans suggests they desire a new civil war. In Texas, ambitious far-right Republican Gov. Greg Abbott appears keen to touch off a new civil war by deploying Texas military personnel to physically block the U.S. Border Patrol from enforcing the law at the international border with Mexico, in defiance of federal law and local authorities. Abbott's tin-pot dictator act resulted in the drowning deaths of a woman and two children. Congressional Republicans admit they intend to block any solutions at the border for their own political gain. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-resultsia-newcivilwarabbottbordertx_011624.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, Iowa, civil war, border, immigration, Trumpism, authoritarianism, fascism, democracy, COVID, climate change, environment, Greg Abbott</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:20:46 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/15/2024 (Encore: A NH Biden v. Trump v. Haley Corrective; Trump's ridiculous 'immunity' argument)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 'The BradCast' has had a surprise rebound case of COVID. We will return with fresh new shows as soon as possible.Original airdate 1-9-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  While it's still very, very early in the 2024 Presidential race, new polls in New Hampshire show that former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is now within single digits of indicted Donald Trump just two weeks before that state's GOP primary. A different poll finds that New Hampshire Democrats and Independent voters say that protecting 'American democracy' is the issue they are most concerned about this election year, and shows that President Biden is seven points ahead of Trump in a general election match-up. A three-judge panel on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals appeared dubious at assertions by Trump's attorneys that a president is entitled to 'absolute immunity' from prosecution for crimes committed while in office, and could even lawfully order the assassination of his political rivals, among other specious arguments. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-haleytrumpbidenpollingnh-trumpimmunityhearingdc_011523.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>56:58</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, Trumpism, authoritarianism, fascism, democracy, disinformation, COVID, climate change, environment, immunity, Nikki Haley, RonDeSantis </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:38:57 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/12/2024 (Encore: 'Land of Uncertainty': 14.3, Immunity and Obstruction, with former DOJ official Lisa Graves and Attorney Keith Barber)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 1-4-2024. On today's 'BradCast':  We are back on the air, for now, after being hit with Covid. We pick up 2024 with a surge of new developments in the multiple indictments of disgraced ex-president Donald Trump. Colorado's highest state court and Maine's Sec. of State barred Trump from the 2024 primary ballot under the U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment barring insurrectionists from public office. That and other cases critical to the survival of American democracy are headed to the rightwing supermajority of the US Supreme Court, including Trump's bonkers claim that he has 'absolute immunity' for any crimes committed while in office, and a bizarre petition challenging the law underpinning the prosecution of hundreds of January 6 defendants. Former U.S. Deputy Asst. Attorney General LISA GRAVES, now of True North Research, and retired attorney KEITH BARBER deliver smart analysis and expert insight on these crucial issues as the 2024 election unfolds, or unravels, before our eyes. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_lisagraves-keithbarber-14a-immunity-obstruction-scotus_011224.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_lisagraves-keithbarber-14a-immunity-obstruction-scotus_011224.mp3" length="55686759" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, environment, climate change, corruption, emoluments, insurrection, 14th Amendment, Constitution, January 6, Trumpism, fascism, Supreme Court, immunity, authoritarian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:34:25 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/11/2024 (Analysis of the 5th GOP 'Presidential Primary Debate')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Special coverage of the fifth Republican 2024 presidential primary debate, the final debate before the Iowa caucuses on January 15 amid frigid, sub-zero temperatures. Former SC Gov. Nikki Haley squared off with FL Gov. Ron DeSantis in Des Moines, Iowa just hours after former NJ Gov. Chris Christie dropped out of the race. The Republican front-runner, the disgraced ex-president Donald Trump, held a televised town hall a few blocks away. HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo and 'DRIFTGLASS' of the weekly 'Professional Left Podcast' join us for smart insights, fact-checking and snark on the debate, and what it all means (if anything) for the GOP, for Americans, for Democrats and -- most importantly -- for American democracy. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-gopdebateiowa_011124.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-gopdebateiowa_011124.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:40</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, debate, Trumpism, authoritarianism, fascism, democracy, disinformation, Nikki Haley, Chris Christie, climate change, Social Security, Ron DeSantis, Ukraine, immunity, constitution </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:36:22 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/10/2024 (Will the MSM Step Up to Meet 2024's Unprecedented Challenges? Guest: Dan Froomkin of Press Watch)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The 2024 election year will be like none other in US history, but is the mainstream media, which arguably helped lead us to the potential collapse of American democracy, up to the challenge? Or will they double down on false, corrupt 'both sides' framing on critical issues? Veteran media critic DAN FROOMKIN of Press Watch discusses the 'intense internal pressure to defend democracy' that newsrooms are facing in 2024, how they can better serve the public by dropping 'horse race' coverage of politics that obscures the high stakes of the 2024 election, some encouraging signs, and much more. Accountability today:  NY Attorney General seeks increased penalties against the Trump Organization for committing bank, tax and insurance fraud. Corrupt leader of the National Rifle Association resigns as civil fraud trial begins. Republican grifter James O'Keefe's Project Veritas collapses under new evidence of financial fraud. Kentucky county clerk who discriminated against same sex couples must pay steep civil fines. Chris Christie drops out of the GOP 2024 presidential primary. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_danfroomkin-media2024_accountability-trump-lapierre-okeefe-kimdavis_011024.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_danfroomkin-media2024_accountability-trump-lapierre-okeefe-kimdavis_011024.mp3" length="55774540" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, Trumpism, authoritarianism, fascism, democracy, disinformation, Nikki Haley, Chris Christie, same sex marriage, media, corruption, NRA</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:37:08 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/9/2024 (A NH Biden v. Trump v. Haley Corrective; Trump's ridiculous 'immunity' argument)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  While it's still very, very early in the 2024 Presidential race, new polls in New Hampshire show that former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is now within single digits of indicted Donald Trump just two weeks before that state's GOP primary. A different poll finds that New Hampshire Democrats and Independent voters say that protecting 'American democracy' is the issue they are most concerned about this election year, and shows that President Biden is seven points ahead of Trump in a general election match-up. A three-judge panel on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals appeared dubious at assertions by Trump's attorneys that a president is entitled to 'absolute immunity' from prosecution for crimes committed while in office, and could even lawfully order the assassination of his political rivals, among other specious arguments. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-haleytrumpbidenpollingnh-trumpimmunityhearingdc_010923_.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-haleytrumpbidenpollingnh-trumpimmunityhearingdc_010923_.mp3" length="55467543" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-haleytrumpbidenpollingnh-trumpimmunityhearingdc_010923_.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:46</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, Trumpism, authoritarianism, fascism, democracy, disinformation, COVID, climate change, environment, extreme weather, immunity, Nikki Haley, poll</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 18:42:42 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/8/2024 (Guest: Voting system expert Susan Greenhalgh on Georgia election trial's start)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Biden officially launched his re-election campaign in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, by calling out disgraced ex-president Donald Trump as an insurrectionist, and marking the third anniversary of Trump's deadly January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol attack by stating in plain language that 'Trump is trying to steal history the same way he tried to steal the election.' In Iowa, Trump did not sign a pledge promising not to overthrow the government, despite signing it in 2016 and 2020. Voting system security expert SUSAN GREENHALGH, of the non-profit group Free Speech for People, discusses the long-awaited start of a federal voting system security trial in Georgia this week that seeks to block the state from using insecure, unverifiable touchscreen voting systems that were compromised by MAGA operatives in the notorious Coffee County Breach. GREENHALGH explains what's at stake in the trial, the scientific evidence of the system's vulnerability, the bizarre machinations of state Republican election officials, and much more. Also today:  COVID is surging again around the U.S., with hospitalizations and deaths on the rise. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covid-biden2024launch_susangreenhalgh-curlingbegins_010824.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covid-biden2024launch_susangreenhalgh-curlingbegins_010824.mp3" length="55768716" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covid-biden2024launch_susangreenhalgh-curlingbegins_010824.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, Trumpism, authoritarianism, fascism, disinformation, COVID, election security, voting machines, Georgia, cybersecurity, 2020 election, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 18:36:28 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/5/2024 (Encore: Special coverage and analysis of the 4th GOP Presidential Primary Debate)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 'The BradCast' was hit with Covid and will return with fresh new shows as soon as possible! More info here: ttps://bradblog.com/?p=14885.Original airdate 12-7-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  Special coverage of the GOP 2024 primary debate, where once again, front-runner Donald Trump was absent. The four remaining eligible candidates who showed up were former UN Ambassador and former SC Gov. Nikki Haley; FL Gov. Ron DeSantis; former NJ Gov. Chris Christie; and scammy business dude and intensely obnoxious conspiracy theorist Vivek Ramaswamy. Joining us for analysis, context and snark are our tireless 2024 post-debate panelists and long-time OG bloggers: HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo and 'DRIFTGLASS' of 'The Professional Left Podcast'.  It was a lively, if insane, affair that highlighted the brokenness of today's Republican Party. The candidates raucously attacked each other, while Christie stood up for actual old-school 'conservative' values and finally took on Trump head on, underscoring the threat that Trump poses to his party and the nation. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore-covid_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-gopdebatealabama_from120723.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore-covid_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-gopdebatealabama_from120723.mp3" length="56189521" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:31</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, Trumpism, authoritarianism, fascism, Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, Chris Christie, LGBTQ, war, foreign policy, conspiracy theory</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 14:38:31 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/4/2024 ('Land of Uncertainty': 14.3, Immunity and Obstruction, with former DOJ official Lisa Graves and Attorney Keith Barber)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We are back on the air, for  now, after being hit with Covid, but it is unclear if we can pull it off again until everyone tests negative (see: https://bradblog.com/?p=14885 for details). We pick up 2024 with a surge of new developments in the multiple indictments of disgraced ex-president Donald Trump. Colorado's highest state court and Maine's Sec. of State barred Trump from the 2024 primary ballot under the U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment barring insurrectionists from public office. That and other cases critical to the survival of American democracy are headed to the rightwing supermajority of the US Supreme Court, including Trump's bonkers claim that he has 'absolute immunity' for any crimes committed while in office, and a bizarre petition challenging the law underpinning the prosecution of hundreds of January 6 defendants. Former U.S. Deputy Asst. Attorney General LISA GRAVES, now of True North Research, and retired attorney KEITH BARBER deliver smart analysis and expert insight on these crucial issues as the 2024 election unfolds, or unravels, before our eyes. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_lisagraves-keithbarber-14a-immunity-obstruction-scotus_0104241.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_lisagraves-keithbarber-14a-immunity-obstruction-scotus_0104241.mp3" length="55776704" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_lisagraves-keithbarber-14a-immunity-obstruction-scotus_0104241.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, environment, climate change, corruption, emoluments, insurrection, 14th Amendment, Constitution, January 6, Trumpism, fascism, Supreme Court, immunity, courts, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 19:19:37 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/4/2024 ('Land of Uncertainty': 14.3, Immunity and Obstruction, with former DOJ official Lisa Graves and Attorney Keith Barber)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We are back on the air, for  now, after being hit with Covid, but it is unclear if we can pull it off again until everyone tests negative (see: https://bradblog.com/?p=14885 for details). We pick up 2024 with a surge of new developments in the multiple indictments of disgraced ex-president Donald Trump. Colorado's highest state court and Maine's Sec. of State barred Trump from the 2024 primary ballot under the U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment barring insurrectionists from public office. That and other cases critical to the survival of American democracy are headed to the rightwing supermajority of the US Supreme Court, including Trump's bonkers claim that he has 'absolute immunity' for any crimes committed while in office, and a bizarre petition challenging the law underpinning the prosecution of hundreds of January 6 defendants. Former U.S. Deputy Asst. Attorney General LISA GRAVES, now of True North Research, and retired attorney KEITH BARBER deliver smart analysis and expert insight on these crucial issues as the 2024 election unfolds, or unravels, before our eyes. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_lisagraves-keithbarber-14a-immunity-obstruction-scotus_010424.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_lisagraves-keithbarber-14a-immunity-obstruction-scotus_010424.mp3" length="55776704" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_lisagraves-keithbarber-14a-immunity-obstruction-scotus_010424.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, environment, climate change, corruption, emoluments, insurrection, 14th Amendment, Constitution, January 6, Trumpism, fascism, Supreme Court, immunity, courts, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 19:12:06 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/3/2024 (Encore: Mark Joseph Stern on the Trump judges rebellion)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 'The BradCast' was hit with Covid and will return with fresh new shows as soon as possible! Original airdate 12-13-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  Slate legal journalist MARK JOSEPH STERN explains how far-right, lower-court appointees of disgraced former president Donald Trump are undermining voting rights and the US Supreme Court itself. Stern also delves into the Supreme Court's announcements that they will hear a case challenging a drug widely used in medical abortions, and a lawsuit to overturn a federal law used to charge hundreds of January 6 insurrectionists, including Trump himself, that could seriously delay his criminal trial in D.C.  On Wednesday, the judge put that case on hold until Trump's ridiculous immunity appeal is resolved. Also today:  the stock market soared after the Federal Reserve indicated it will lower interest rates next year as inflation continues to fall. The GOP-controlled U.S. House of Representatives voted along party lines to open an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, despite no evidence of any crimes or wrongdoing. House Republicans again refused to accept Hunter Biden's offer to testify in a public hearing. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore-covid_bradfriedman_markjosephstern-trumpjudges-scotusobstruction_hunterstatement-bidenimpeachinquiryvote_from121323.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore-covid_bradfriedman_markjosephstern-trumpjudges-scotusobstruction_hunterstatement-bidenimpeachinquiryvote_from121323.mp3" length="56256050" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:36</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Jack Smith, January 6, Trumpism, inflation, economy, Supreme Court, Federal Reserve, immunity, courts, Trumpism, authoritarianism, abortion, economy, Hunter Biden, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:18:06 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/2/2024 (Encore: High Stakes Voting System Trial begins in GA, with guest: Plaintiff Marilyn Marks)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 'The BradCast' was hit with Covid and will return with fresh new shows as soon as possible! Original airdate 11-16-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  A high stakes voting system trial is set to begin in Georgia with critical implications for the nation and the 2024 election. The long-awaited 'Curling v. Raffensperger' voting system trial seeks to force Georgia ditch its costly, unverifiable and insecure touchscreen voting system statewide, and switch to verifiable hand-marked paper ballots at all polling places. The case spawned a landmark expert cybersecurity report that identified so many critical vulnerabilities in the system that the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued an advisory recommending that all jurisdictions using the same equipment to immediately apply security patches. But Georgia's Republican Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger said he won't apply those security patches until after the 2024 election. The same Dominion-made voting system is also at the center of the statewide voting system software breach in Coffee County, GA, by MAGA Republican operatives.  Plaintiff MARILYN MARKS, election expert and Executive Director of the non-profit group, Coalition for Good Governance, explains the latest developments in the lawsuit, and the stakes for the state and the nation. Also today:  New developments in the Fulton County election theft RICO trial, including the attorney who confessed to leaking sensitive pre-trial proffer videos - - but is he really the source? Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_marilynmarks-curlingtrialset_trumpfultoncountyupdates_010224.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_marilynmarks-curlingtrialset_trumpfultoncountyupdates_010224.mp3" length="56019915" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_marilynmarks-curlingtrialset_trumpfultoncountyupdates_010224.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Georgia, Fulton County, Fani Willis, environment, climate change, Georgia, Brad Raffensperger, cybersecurity, hacking, voting machines, election security, Dominion, Rudy Giuliani, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:36:36 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/1/2024 (Encore: 'Beginning of the End' for Fossil Fuels; 'The End' for Rudy Giuliani)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 12-14-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  The last-minute, final agreement at the COP28 U.N. climate conference called for a 'transition away from fossil fuels,' for the first time ever, and finally operationalized the long-sought 'loss and damage' fund, among many other provisions. We delve into the details of the good and the bad in the flawed but useful plan to deal with human-caused climate change. Disgraced Donald Trump lied again to his supporters about gas prices, and promised to renege on U.S. international climate commitments. Trump's legal woes ratchet up in his federal criminal trial and two state civil trials. In the Georgia civil defamation suit against Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani, 2020 election worker Ruby Freeman testified to how the litany of lies shamelessly spread by Giuliani has destroyed her and her daughter's lives. Giuliani's attorney claimed that Giuliani may ultimately be bankrupted by the GA defamation lawsuit, two other defamation lawsuits, and separate criminal charges for his role in the plot to ste ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-cop28agreement-trumpclimatethreatlies-freemanrudytestimony-wilderscorrection_from121423.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-cop28agreement-trumpclimatethreatlies-freemanrudytestimony-wilderscorrection_from121423.mp3" length="55878537" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, January 6, Trumpism, Rudy Giuliani, Ruby Freeman, 2020 election, COP28, climate change, environment, energy, Georgia, defamation, immunity, E. Jean Carroll</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2024 11:35:04 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/29/2023 (2024's Chance for Democracy's Renewal)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 12-19-2023. On today's 'BradCast': Late-breaking news out of Colorado, where the state's highest court barred disgraced former president and insurrectionist Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot, citing the U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment. Good news for voting rights out of the extremely conservative 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, with rulings that require Louisiana to draw fair, non-racist U.S. House maps before the 2024 election, and upholding that voters and private organizations have a private right to sue under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Civil rights groups sue to stop Texas' authoritarian GOP Gov. Greg Abbott's new state law granting authority to state police to arrest anyone suspected of being an undocumented immigrant. The very conservative 11th Circuit rejected former top Trump aide Mark Meadows' latest motion in a ruling that dismantles Trump's immunity claims. A compelling new essay delves into disturbing recent polls on the 2024 presidential election and explains why 'pro-democracy Americans [should] approach the 2024 election with enthusiasm, not only dread.' Florida student delivers a brilliant call for the resignation of the far-right co-founder of Moms For Liberty from the school board. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-zieglerfl-5thcircvra-abbotimmigration-meadowstrumpimmunity-hopefor2024_from121923.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-zieglerfl-5thcircvra-abbotimmigration-meadowstrumpimmunity-hopefor2024_from121923.mp3" length="56286671" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-zieglerfl-5thcircvra-abbotimmigration-meadowstrumpimmunity-hopefor2024_from121923.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:38</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, voting rights, environment, climate change, Moms For Liberty, immigration, 14th Amendment, insurrection, fascism, border, democracy, rightwing extremism, Trumpism, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2023 09:34:21 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/28/2023 (Encore: John Nichols of 'The Nation' cited by Trump as Jan. 6 conspirator!)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 12-11-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  Accountability is underway for Trump and his henchmen -- but also for progressive author and journalist John Nichols?!  Disgraced former president Donald Trump's best chance to avoid criminal prosecution before the 2024 Election is to delay court proceedings. To bypass those delays, Special Counsel Jack Smith asked the U.S. Supreme Court to expedite Trump's appeal of a court ruling declaring he does not have immunity from prosecution for crimes committed while in office. In court filings in the federal Jan. 6 case over Trump's efforts to steal the 2020 election, his attorneys bizarrely target progressive Wisconsin journalist and author JOHN NICHOLS of The Nation as a provocateur. Nichols explains the bizarre Trump filing, why it's completely bonkers, and its broader implications. Also today: Trump chickened out and refused to testify in his New York fraud trial.  The civil defamation trial of Rudy Giuliani got underway on Monday to determine financial damages Giuliani must pay for defaming and lying about two Georgia election workers. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_trumpimmunityscotus_johnnichols-jan6conspiracy_trumpfraudtrial-rudydefametrial_from121123.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_trumpimmunityscotus_johnnichols-jan6conspiracy_trumpfraudtrial-rudydefametrial_from121123.mp3" length="55648024" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_trumpimmunityscotus_johnnichols-jan6conspiracy_trumpfraudtrial-rudydefametrial_from121123.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:58</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Jack Smith, January 6, John Nichols, Trumpism, authoritarianism, conspiracy theory, Supreme Court, immunity, defamation, Rudy Giuliani, Ruby Freeman, Shaye Moss, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2023 08:02:06 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/27/2023 (Encore: 'Democracy on a Knife's Edge' - Far-right electoral victories in Argentina, Holland; Trump threatens Insurrection Act)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 11-28-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  The warning signs for democracy continue to blink bright red. Ultra-conservative former federal Judge Michael Luttig warns: 'American democracy [is] on a knife's edge...in greater peril today than it's ever been in American history,' and argues that a second term for the former President would be 'catastrophic.' The warning sirens for democracy are coming from abroad, as well, after Argentina and The Netherlands elect far-right extremists leaders. Donald Trump continues to ratchet up his far-right authoritarian threats, including promising domestic deployment of the U.S. military under the Insurrection Act, if voters are foolish enough to allow him a second term. President Biden invoked the Defense Production Act to boost domestic manufacturing of super-efficient, all-electric heat pump technology to save consumers and businesses money on energy costs and reduce indoor air pollution. Naturally Fox 'News' is furious about it. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-luttigwarning-mileiwildersvictories-trumpinsurrectionact-bidenheatpumps_from112823.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-luttigwarning-mileiwildersvictories-trumpinsurrectionact-bidenheatpumps_from112823.mp3" length="56004800" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-luttigwarning-mileiwildersvictories-trumpinsurrectionact-bidenheatpumps_from112823.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Insurrection Act, Defense Production Act, environment, climate change, rightwing extremism, MAGA, fascism, authoritarianism, COP28, heat pumps</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2023 10:42:57 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/26/2023 (Encore: Why are some 2020 Biden voters changing their minds in 2024?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 12-18-2023. On today's 'BradCast': In rallies and on social media, Donald Trump is openly escalating his threats to be an authoritarian dictator should he win re-election, repeating the rhetoric of Hitler in attacks on immigrants, and expressing his deep admiration for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. A Washington, DC jury awarded Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and her daughter Shaye Moss $148 million dollars in their defamation case suit against the racist Rudy Giuliani, who lied about the women falsifying 2020 election results in Atlanta. On Monday, Freeman and Moss filed another lawsuit against Giuliani for continuing to defame them. We open the phones to callers who say they supported Joe Biden in 2020, but now claim they won't vote for him in 2024 against Donald Trump, despite the dangers Trump poses to democracy. Why would they want to do that with so much on the line next year? Lively conversations ensue. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumpimmigration-rudygajudgement_callers2024_122623.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumpimmigration-rudygajudgement_callers2024_122623.mp3" length="55768238" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumpimmigration-rudygajudgement_callers2024_122623.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Rudy Giuliani, Ruby Freeman, insurrection, fascism, democracy, rightwing extremism, Trumpism, courts, authoritarianism, Putin, Ukraine, Israel, Palestine</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 26 Dec 2023 08:42:53 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/25/2023 (Encore: Lawfare's Anna Bower on inexplicable omissions in criminal report on Coffee County, GA's 2021 voting system breach)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 11-29-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  The Georgia Bureau of Investigation finally released its long-awaited criminal investigation report into Team Trump's effort to unlawfully breach, copy, and distribute Georgia's statewide voting system software in Coffee County on January 7, 2021.  But as journalist ANNA BOWER of Lawfare explains, the 400-page investigative report contains almost no new information, and inexplicably omits major evidence relevant to the criminal investigation. Bowers reports that Georgia's Republican Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger has taken virtually no action to address the unprecedented security breach, which threatens the legitimacy of the 2024 Presidential election in the critical battleground state, and has declined to apply security patches as urgently recommended by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.  Bowers details the stunning, significant, publicly-known information the state agency omitted, its failure to interview key Team Trump players directly involved in the plot to breach and distribute the voting system software, and why all of this is critically important to the 2024 election in the state and the nation. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_annabower-coffeecountygbireport_from112923.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_annabower-coffeecountygbireport_from112923.mp3" length="55686887" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_annabower-coffeecountygbireport_from112923.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Georgia, Coffee County breach, election security, election integrity, voting machines, cybersecurity, Sydney Powell, Rudy Giuliani, 2020 election, 2024 election, Fani Willis</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 25 Dec 2023 10:23:36 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/22/2023 ('BradCast Very Special Holiday Special')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ It's the 'BradCast' Very Special Holiday Special!Featuring the BradCast Radio Theatre Players from the 1930s &amp; 40s!Call in the family, curl up around the fire and return to radio yesteryear with Our Very Special (And Somewhat Subversive) BradCast Holiday Special! Featuring The BradCast Radio Theatre Players in some of our very first BradCast broadcasts from the 1930s and 1940s!  Don't miss this award-wanting holiday tradition in the making! And Merry Christmas, world! ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_veryspecialholidayspecial_122223.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_veryspecialholidayspecial_122223.mp3" length="55683116" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_veryspecialholidayspecial_122223.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>radio play, radio arts, labor, politics, renewable energy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 10:48:30 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/21/2023 (Encore: Biden EPA Gets the Lead Out, and Other Examples of 'Exactly What the Government Should be Doing')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 11-30-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  We have an unusually large amount of somewhat encouraging environment-related news on today's 'BradCast'.  We apologize in advance.  More than 40 inches of snow fell in the Northeast, which may/may not be (though probably is) related to climate change. A New York state appeals court has reinstated the very narrow gag order on Donald Trump, blocking his unprecedented attacks on court staff. OPEC announced new production cuts into 2024, in hopes of manipulating flagging oil/gas prices in an election year, as US oil production hits record highs under the Biden Administration. The Biden EPA announced very big news – proposing new drinking water standards that will result in replacing all 9 million of the  nation's lead water pipes to protect America's children. The Biden Interior Dept. released $468 million in new funding to advance wildfire resilience. President Biden traveled to a wind energy manufacturing plant to tout his administration's wildly successful, multifaceted jobs-and-manufacturing agenda that has resulted in a clean energy jobs and manufacturing boom across the country, and criticized Republicans who voted against it all but are trying to claim credit for the benefits in their districts. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumpgagorderny-opeccuts-intfirefunding-epaleadpipes-bidencleanenergyjobsca_from113023.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumpgagorderny-opeccuts-intfirefunding-epaleadpipes-bidencleanenergyjobsca_from113023.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:42</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, wildfires, renewable energy, manufacturing, oil, OPEC, pollution, EPA, lead water pipes, water, Lauren Boebert, Inflation Reduction Act, infrastructure</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:27:08 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/20/2023 (Encore: Former prosecutor Randall D. Eliason on timing of Trump's criminal trials and the 2024 election) </title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 12-6-2023. On today's 'BradCast': Is it possible for a verdict to be reached in any of Donald Trump's criminal trials before the Presidential election on Nov. 5, 2024, considering all of the legal delay tactics available to the disgraced former president? RANDALL D. ELIASON, former chief of the fraud and public corruption section at the U.S. Attorneys Office for D.C., explains his call for judges overseeing Donald Trump's criminal trials to move expeditiously to adjudicate their cases, and how they can do so before voters head to the polls next November. Eliason details the context of previous historic presidential court cases (like Watergate), how the courts can ensure Trump receives a fair trial while moving with alacrity, and why it is imperative that voters have a verdict, one way or the other, before Election Day 2024. Also today: Former Republican U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced he is quitting Congress at the end of this month, eroding the GOP's razor-thin House majority. The Justice Department indicted four Russian nationals on war crimes charges for torturing an American in Russia's war on Ukraine, but Congressional Republicans still oppose additional military aid to Ukraine. In Wisconsin, prosecutors secured a settlement with ten fake 2020 Trump electors. In Nevada, six fake 2020 Trump electors have been criminally indicted for participating in the scheme to steal the 2020 election.  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-mccarthyquits-warcrimesrussia-fakeelectorswi-nv_randalleliason-trump2024rocketdocket_from120623.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-mccarthyquits-warcrimesrussia-fakeelectorswi-nv_randalleliason-trump2024rocketdocket_from120623.mp3" length="55758582" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-mccarthyquits-warcrimesrussia-fakeelectorswi-nv_randalleliason-trump2024rocketdocket_from120623.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, US House, Kevin McCarthy, 2020 election, fake electors, corruption, Russia, Ukraine, war crimes, torture, Wisconsin, Nevada, Randall Eliason, January 6, insurrection</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:08:57 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/19/2023 (2024's Chance for Democracy's Renewal)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Late-breaking news out of Colorado, where the state's highest court barred disgraced former president and insurrectionist Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot, citing the U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment. Good news for voting rights out of the extremely conservative 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, with rulings that require Louisiana to draw fair, non-racist U.S. House maps before the 2024 election, and upholding that voters and private organizations have a private right to sue under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Civil rights groups sue to stop Texas' authoritarian GOP Gov. Greg Abbott's new state law granting authority to state police to arrest anyone suspected of being an undocumented immigrant. The very conservative 11th Circuit rejected former top Trump aide Mark Meadows' latest motion in a ruling that dismantles Trump's immunity claims. A compelling new essay delves into disturbing recent polls on the 2024 presidential election and explains why 'pro-democracy Americans [should] approach the 2024 election with enthusiasm, not only dread.' Florida student delivers a brilliant call for the resignation of the far-right co-founder of Moms For Liberty from the school board. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-zieglerfl-5thcircvra-abbottimmigration-meadowstrumpimmunity-hopefor2024_121923.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-zieglerfl-5thcircvra-abbottimmigration-meadowstrumpimmunity-hopefor2024_121923.mp3" length="56232770" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-zieglerfl-5thcircvra-abbottimmigration-meadowstrumpimmunity-hopefor2024_121923.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:34</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, voting rights, environment, climate change, Moms For Liberty, immigration, 14th Amendment, insurrection, fascism, democracy, rightwing extremism, Trumpism, courts</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 19:45:22 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/18/2023 (Why are some 2020 Biden voters changing their minds in 2024?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In rallies and on social media, Donald Trump is openly escalating his threats to be an authoritarian dictator should he win re-election, repeating the rhetoric of Hitler in attacks on immigrants, and expressing his deep admiration for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. A Washington, DC jury awarded Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and her daughter Shaye Moss $148 million dollars in their defamation case suit against the racist Rudy Giuliani, who lied about the women falsifying 2020 election results in Atlanta. On Monday, Freeman and Moss filed another lawsuit against Giuliani for continuing to defame them. We open the phones to callers who say they supported Joe Biden in 2020, but now claim they won't vote for him in 2024 against Donald Trump, despite the dangers Trump poses to democracy. Why would they want to do that with so much on the line next year? Lively conversations ensue. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpimmigration-rudygajudgement_callers2024_121823.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpimmigration-rudygajudgement_callers2024_121823.mp3" length="55290067" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpimmigration-rudygajudgement_callers2024_121823.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:35</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, 2020 election, Rudy Giuliani, defamation, Ruby Freeman, Shaye Moss, Russia, Ukraine, war crimes, Israel, Palestine, Trumpism, courts, authoritarianism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2023 18:41:12 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/15/2023 (Encore: Election expert Kevin Skoglund on major failure of Northampton County, PA touchscreen voting system)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 12-4-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  We have a doozy of a story on the mind-boggling failure of touchscreen voting systems in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. In last month's election, machines made by ES+S printed ballots registering the OPPOSITE of what voters had selected on the touchscreens. But the machine only flipped the votes on the human-readable portion of the ballot, not the barcodes also printed on the ballot -- which humans cannot read but is used for tabulation -- causing chaos on Election Day. Election technology expert KEVIN SKOGLUND, of Pennsylvania's non-profit Citizens for Better Elections, investigated, and explains his new report detailing the simple programming error that caused so much chaos. Skoglund discusses the disturbing security implications of such errors, including potential use by malicious actors to sow doubt about election results, what officials must do to solve such failures in the 2024 election, and much more. Other voting system security experts call in to share their expertise on this disturbing voting system failure. Also today: a boatload of news headlines. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_kevinskoglund-bmdfailurenorthamptoncountypa_121523.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, 2023 election, Pennsylvania, election technology, ballot marking device, paper ballots, cybersecurity, hacking, voting machines, election security, barcode ballot</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:28:06 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/14/2023 ('Beginning of the End' for Fossil Fuels; 'The End' for Rudy Giuliani)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The last-minute, final agreement at the COP28 U.N. climate conference called for a 'transition away from fossil fuels,' for the first time ever, and finally operationalized the long-sought 'loss and damage' fund, among many other provisions. We delve into the details of the good and the bad in the flawed but useful plan to deal with human-caused climate change. Disgraced Donald Trump lied again to his supporters about gas prices, and promised to renege on U.S. international climate commitments. Trump's legal woes ratchet up in his federal criminal trial and two state civil trials. In the Georgia civil defamation suit against Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani, 2020 election worker Ruby Freeman testified to how the litany of lies shamelessly spread by Giuliani has destroyed her and her daughter's lives. Giuliani's attorney claimed that Giuliani may ultimately be bankrupted by the GA defamation lawsuit, two other defamation lawsuits, and separate criminal charges for his role in the plot to steal the 2020 election in Georgia. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-cop28agreement-trumpclimatethreatlies-freemanrudytestimony-wilderscorrection_121423.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-cop28agreement-trumpclimatethreatlies-freemanrudytestimony-wilderscorrection_121423.mp3" length="55810458" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Jack Smith, January 6, Trumpism, Rudy Giuliani, Ruby Freeman, 2020 election, COP28, climate change, environment, energy, Georgia, defamation, E. Jean Carroll</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 19:11:41 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/13/2023 (Guest: Mark Joseph Stern on the Trump judge rebellion)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Slate legal journalist MARK JOSEPH STERN explains how far-right, lower-court appointees of disgraced former president Donald Trump are undermining voting rights and the US Supreme Court itself. Stern also delves into the Supreme Court's announcements that they will hear a case challenging a drug widely used in medical abortions, and a lawsuit to overturn a federal law used to charge hundreds of January 6 insurrectionists, including Trump himself, that could seriously delay his criminal trial in D.C.  On Wednesday, the judge put that case on hold until Trump's ridiculous immunity appeal is resolved. Also today:  the stock market soared after the Federal Reserve indicated it will lower interest rates next year as inflation continues to fall. The GOP-controlled U.S. House of Representatives voted along party lines to open an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, despite no evidence of any crimes or wrongdoing. House Republicans again refused to accept Hunter Biden's offer to testify in a public hearing. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_markjosephstern-trumpjudges-scotusobstruction_hunterstatement-bidenimpeachinquiryvote_121323.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_markjosephstern-trumpjudges-scotusobstruction_hunterstatement-bidenimpeachinquiryvote_121323.mp3" length="56007661" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Jack Smith, January 6, Trumpism, inflation, economy, Supreme Court, Federal Reserve, immunity, courts, Trumpism, authoritarianism, abortion, economy, Hunter Biden, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 19:03:15 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/12/2023 (COP28 in 'overtime'; Democracy in Poland; Good economic news)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The U.N. climate conference (COP28) is in overtime as oil-producing countries block attempts to agree on language dealing with the future of fossil fuels, the primary cause of dangerous man-made climate change. In Poland, voters chose democracy, ousting the far-right authoritarian government in a welcome counter-point to the recent rise of right-wing authoritarianism around the world. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Congressional Republicans that are withholding additional aid for its defense against Russia's invasion. New York's highest state court ordered the state to draw new, fair U.S. House maps. Inflation continues to fall faster than expected. US Supreme Court rapidly agreed to consider a request by Special Counsel Jack Smith for an expedited ruling on Trump's claims of immunity in his January 6 federal indictment. Rudy Giuliani continues to defame two Georgia election workers even after being admonished by the court. Far-right insurrection insider, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) attempted to downplay Republicans' scheme to use fake electors to help steal the 2020 election. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-overtimecop28-tuskpoland-newhousemapsny-inflationdown-trumpscotus-rudydefamationlies-johnsonfakeelectorswi_121223.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-overtimecop28-tuskpoland-newhousemapsny-inflationdown-trumpscotus-rudydefamationlies-johnsonfakeelectorswi_121223.mp3" length="55820137" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, environment, climate change, COP28, Jack Smith, January 6, Trumpism, inflation, economy, Supreme Court, defamation, Rudy Giuliani, gerrymandering, Ron Johnson</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 19:03:06 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/11/2023 (Guest: John Nichols of 'The Nation' cited by Trump as Jan. 6 conspirator!)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Today on 'The BradCast':  Accountability is underway for Trump and his henchmen -- but also for progressive author and journalist John Nichols?!  Disgraced former president Donald Trump's best chance to avoid criminal prosecution before the 2024 Election is to delay court proceedings. To bypass those delays, Special Counsel Jack Smith asked the U.S. Supreme Court to expedite Trump's appeal of a court ruling declaring he does not have immunity from prosecution for crimes committed while in office. In court filings in the federal Jan. 6 case over Trump's efforts to steal the 2020 election, his attorneys bizarrely target progressive Wisconsin journalist and author JOHN NICHOLS of The Nation as a provocateur. Nichols explains the bizarre Trump filing, why it's completely bonkers, and its broader implications. Also today: Trump chickened out and refused to testify in his New York fraud trial.  The civil defamation trial of Rudy Giuliani got underway on Monday to determine financial damages Giuliani must pay for defaming and lying about two Georgia election workers. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_trumpimmunityscotus_johnnichols-jan6conspiracy_trumpfraudtrial-rudydefametrial_121123.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_trumpimmunityscotus_johnnichols-jan6conspiracy_trumpfraudtrial-rudydefametrial_121123.mp3" length="55578190" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:53</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Jack Smith, January 6, John Nichols, Trumpism, authoritarianism, conspiracy theory, Supreme Court, immunity, defamation, Rudy Giuliani, Ruby Freeman, Shaye Moss, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 19:10:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/8/2023 (Encore: Federal Appeals Court Guts Voting Rights Act, with ACLU's Jonathan Topaz)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 11-27-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  A three-judge panel on the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal issued a mind-blowing decision last week gutting what remains of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965. The court upheld a lower court ruling declaring, for the first time in U.S. history, that individual voters and private organizations like the NAACP and ACLU have no 'right to private action' to sue against violations of Section 2 of the landmark Voting Rights Act, despite decades of rulings on that basis. JONATHAN TOPAZ of the ACLU's Voting Rights Project explains their original lawsuit challenging Arkansas' racially-discriminatory voting maps, the 'radical' ruling and what it means for voting rights in Arkansas and the nation, and next steps. Also today: Israel and Hamas agreed to extend their four-day pause in hostilities to allow for the release of more hostages from Gaza. A white male suspect was arrested in the shooting of three college students of Palestinian descent in Vermont. Listeners weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_jonathantopaz-vrasec2appeal8thcircuit_israelhamas-palestiniansshotvt_120823.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_jonathantopaz-vrasec2appeal8thcircuit_israelhamas-palestiniansshotvt_120823.mp3" length="55940721" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Voting Rights Act, voter suppression, gerrymandering, Supreme Court, voting rights, ACLU, NAACP, war, rightwing extremism, Israel, Hamas, Palestine, Gaza, racism, authoritarianism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 13:27:08 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/7/2023 (Special coverage: Analysis of the 4th GOP 'Presidential Primary Debate)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Special coverage of the GOP 2024 primary debate, where once again, front-runner Donald Trump was absent. The four remaining eligible candidates who showed up were former UN Ambassador and former SC Gov. Nikki Haley; FL Gov. Ron DeSantis; former NJ Gov. Chris Christie; and scammy business dude and intensely obnoxious conspiracy theorist Vivek Ramaswamy. Joining us for analysis, context and snark are our tireless 2024 post-debate panelists and long-time OG bloggers: HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo and 'DRIFTGLASS' of 'The Professional Left Podcast'.  It was a lively, if insane, affair that highlighted the brokenness of today's Republican Party. The candidates raucously attacked each other, while Christie stood up for actual old-school 'conservative' values and finally took on Trump head on, underscoring the threat that Trump poses to his party and the nation. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-gopdebatealabama_120723.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, rightwing extremism, Trumpism, authoritarianism, fascism, Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, Chris Christie, LGBTQ, war, foreign policy, conspiracy theory</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 18:12:27 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/6/2023 (Guest: Former prosecutor Randall D. Eliason on timing of Trump's criminal trials and the 2024 election)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Is it possible for a verdict to be reached in any of Donald Trump's criminal trials before the Presidential election on Nov. 5, 2024, considering all of the legal delay tactics available to the disgraced former president?  RANDALL D. ELIASON, former chief of the fraud and public corruption section at the U.S. Attorney&apos;s Office for D.C., explains his call for judges overseeing Donald Trump's criminal trials to move expeditiously to adjudicate their cases, and how they can do so before voters head to the polls next November. Eliason details the context of previous historic presidential court cases (like Watergate), how the courts can ensure Trump receives a fair trial while moving with alacrity, and why it is imperative that voters have a verdict, one way or the other, before Election Day 2024. Also today: Former Republican U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced he is quitting Congress at the end of this month, eroding the GOP's razor-thin House majority. The Justice Department indicted four Russian nationals on war crimes charges for torturing an American in Russia's war on Ukraine, but Congressional Republicans still oppose additional military aid to Ukraine. In Wisconsin, prosecutors secured a settlement with ten fake 2020 Trump electors. In Nevada, six fake 2020 Trump electors have been criminally indicted for participating in the scheme to steal the 2020 election. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mccarthyquits-warcrimesrussia-fakeelectorswi-nv_randalleliason-trump2024rocketdocket_120623.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mccarthyquits-warcrimesrussia-fakeelectorswi-nv_randalleliason-trump2024rocketdocket_120623.mp3" length="55792951" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, US House, Kevin McCarthy, 2020 election, fake electors, Russia, Ukraine, war crimes, torture, Randall Eliason, January 6, insurrection, courts, Trumpism, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:57:11 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/5/2023 (GOP Impeachment Follies; More GOP election interference and election fraud)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The madness continues. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) will push a floor vote to advance the House GOP's sham impeachment 'inquiry' of Joe Biden, following new info released by super-genius Rep. James Comer (R-KY) showing that Biden, after leaving public office, bought a car for his son, Hunter, who then paid him back. More Republican House members announce retirements from Congress. MAGA Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) dropped his months-long blockade of most U.S. military promotions. Top officials from Ron DeSantis' super PAC have resigned. Republican election officials in Arizona were indicted on state election interference charges for refusing to certify the 2022 election, despite providing no evidence of problems or wrongdoing. In Iowa, yet another Republican was convicted of election fraud, after being caught trying to cast dozens of fraudulent absentee ballots. Plus Desi Doyen has out latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gopimpeachfollies-desantischaos-mchenryquits-2022indictmentscochiseaz-gopfraud2020ia_120523.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gopimpeachfollies-desantischaos-mchenryquits-2022indictmentscochiseaz-gopfraud2020ia_120523.mp3" length="55906450" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gopimpeachfollies-desantischaos-mchenryquits-2022indictmentscochiseaz-gopfraud2020ia_120523.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, Mike Johnson, environment, climate change, pollution, COP28, Congress, Ron DeSantis, voter fraud, election fraud, Tommy Tuberville, James Comer, Hunter Biden</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:25:47 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/4/2023 (Election expert Kevin Skoglund on major failure of Northampton County, PA touchscreen voting system)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We have a doozy of a story on the mind-boggling failure of touchscreen voting systems in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. In last month's election, machines made by ES+S printed ballots registering the OPPOSITE of what voters had selected on the touchscreens. But the machine only flipped the votes on the human-readable portion of the ballot, not the barcodes also printed on the ballot -- which humans cannot read but is used for tabulation -- causing chaos on Election Day. Election technology expert KEVIN SKOGLUND, of Pennsylvania's non-profit Citizens for Better Elections, investigated, and explains his new report detailing the simple programming error that caused so much chaos. Skoglund discusses the disturbing security implications of such errors, including potential use by malicious actors to sow doubt about election results, what officials must do to solve such failures in the 2024 election, and much more. Other voting system security experts call in to share their expertise on this disturbing voting system failure. Also today: a boatload of news headlines. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_kevinskoglund-bmdfailurenorthamptoncountypa_120423.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_kevinskoglund-bmdfailurenorthamptoncountypa_120423.mp3" length="54976156" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_kevinskoglund-bmdfailurenorthamptoncountypa_120423.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Pennsylvania, election technology, ballot marking device, paper ballots, cybersecurity, hacking, voting machines, election security, ESS, barcode, Kevin Skoglund</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 18:40:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/1/2023 (Encore: High Stakes Voting System Trial begins in GA, with guest: Plaintiff Marilyn Marks)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 11-16-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  A high stakes voting system trial is set to begin in Georgia that has critical implications for the nation and the 2024 election. The long-awaited 'Curling v. Raffensperger' voting system trial seeks to force Georgia ditch its costly, unverifiable and insecure touchscreen voting system statewide, and switch to verifiable hand-marked paper ballots at all polling places. The case spawned a landmark expert cybersecurity report that identified so many critical vulnerabilities in the system that the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued an advisory recommending that all jurisdictions using the same equipment to immediately apply security patches. But Georgia's Republican Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger said he won't apply those security patches until after the 2024 election. The same Dominion-made voting system is also at the center of the statewide voting system software breach in Coffee County, GA, by MAGA Republican operatives.  Plaintiff MARILYN MARKS, election expert and Executive Director of the non-profit group, Coalition for Good Governance, explains the latest developments in the lawsuit, and the stakes for the state and the nation. Also today:  New developments in the Fulton County election theft RICO trial, including the attorney who confessed to leaking sensitive pre-trial proffer videos - - but is he really the source? Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_marilynmarks-curlingtrialset_trumpfultoncountyupdates_120123.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Georgia, Fulton County, Fani Willis, environment, climate change, Georgia, Brad Raffensperger, cybersecurity, hacking, voting machines, election security, Dominion, Rudy Giuliani, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 13:55:28 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/30/2023 (Biden EPA Gets the Lead Out, and Other Examples of 'Exactly What the Government Should be Doing')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We have an unusually large amount of somewhat encouraging environment-related news on today's 'BradCast'.  We apologize in advance.  More than 40 inches of snow fell in the Northeast, which may/may not be (though probably is) related to climate change. A New York state appeals court has reinstated the very narrow gag order on Donald Trump, blocking his unprecedented attacks on court staff. OPEC announced new production cuts into 2024, in hopes of manipulating flagging oil/gas prices in an election year, as US oil production hits record highs under the Biden Administration. The Biden EPA announced very big news – proposing new drinking water standards that will result in replacing all 9 million of the  nation's lead water pipes to protect America's children. The Biden Interior Dept. released $468 million in new funding to advance wildfire resilience. President Biden traveled to a wind energy manufacturing plant to tout his administration's wildly successful, multifaceted jobs-and-manufacturing agenda that has resulted in a clean energy jobs and manufacturing boom across the country, and criticized Republicans who voted against it all but are trying to claim credit for the benefits in their districts. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpgagorderny-opeccuts-intfirefunding-epaleadpipes-bidencleanenergyjobsca_113023.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpgagorderny-opeccuts-intfirefunding-epaleadpipes-bidencleanenergyjobsca_113023.mp3" length="55600901" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:55</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, wildfires, renewable energy, manufacturing, oil, OPEC, pollution, EPA, lead water pipes, water, Lauren Boebert, Inflation Reduction Act, infrastructure</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 19:06:07 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/29/2023 (Guest: Lawfare's Anna Bower on inexplicable omissions in criminal report on Coffee County, GA's 2021 voting system breach)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Georgia Bureau of Investigation finally released its long-awaited criminal investigation report into Team Trump's effort to unlawfully breach, copy, and distribute Georgia's statewide voting system software in Coffee County on January 7, 2021.  But as journalist ANNA BOWER of Lawfare explains, the 400-page investigative report contains almost no new information, and inexplicably omits major evidence relevant to the criminal investigation. Bowers reports that Georgia's Republican Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger has taken virtually no action to address the unprecedented security breach, which threatens the legitimacy of the 2024 Presidential election in the critical battleground state, and has declined to apply security patches as urgently recommended by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.  Bowers details the stunning, significant, publicly-known information the state agency omitted, its failure to interview key Team Trump players directly involved in the plot to breach and distribute the voting system software, and why all of this is critically important to the 2024 election in the state and the nation. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_annabower-coffeecountygbireport_112923.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_annabower-coffeecountygbireport_112923.mp3" length="55621656" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:56</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Georgia, Coffee County breach, election security, election integrity, voting systems, voting machines, cybersecurity, hacking, Syndey Powell, Giuliani, 2020 election, 2024 election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 18:22:25 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/28/2023 ('Democracy on a Knife's Edge': Far-right electoral victories in Argentina, Holland; Trump threatens Insurrection Act)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The warning signs for democracy continue to blink bright red. Ultra-conservative former federal Judge Michael Luttig warns: 'American democracy [is] on a knife's edge...in greater peril today than it's ever been in American history,' and argues that a second term for the former President would be 'catastrophic.' The warning sirens for democracy are coming from abroad, as well, after Argentina and The Netherlands elect far-right extremists leaders. Donald Trump continues to ratchet up his far-right authoritarian threats, including promising domestic deployment of the U.S. military under the Insurrection Act, if voters are foolish enough to allow him a second term. President Biden invoked the Defense Production Act to boost domestic manufacturing of super-efficient, all-electric heat pump technology to save consumers and businesses money on energy costs and reduce indoor air pollution. Naturally Fox 'News' is furious about it. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-luttigwarning-mileiwildersvictories-trumpinsurrectionact-bidenheatpumps_112823.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-luttigwarning-mileiwildersvictories-trumpinsurrectionact-bidenheatpumps_112823.mp3" length="55931619" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Insurrection Act, Defense Production Act, environment, climate change, rightwing extremism, MAGA, fascism, authoritarianism, COP28, heat pumps</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 19:04:22 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/27/2023 (Federal Appeals Court Guts Voting Rights Act, with ACLU's Jonathan Topaz)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A three-judge panel on the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal issued a mind-blowing decision last week gutting what remains of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965. The court upheld a lower court ruling declaring, for the first time in U.S. history, that individual voters and private organizations like the NAACP and ACLU have no 'right to private action' to sue against violations of Section 2 of the landmark Voting Rights Act, despite decades of rulings on that basis. JONATHAN TOPAZ of the ACLU's Voting Rights Project explains their original lawsuit challenging Arkansas' racially-discriminatory voting maps, the 'radical' ruling and what it means for voting rights in Arkansas and the nation, and next steps. Also today: Israel and Hamas agreed to extend their four-day pause in hostilities to allow for the release of more hostages from Gaza. A white male suspect was arrested in the shooting of three college students of Palestinian descent in Vermont. Listeners weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_jonathantopaz-vrasec2appeal8thcircuit_israelhamas-palestiniansshotvt_112723.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Voting Rights Act, voter suppression, gerrymandering, Supreme Court, voting rights, ACLU, NAACP, war, rightwing extremism, Israel, Hamas, Palestine, Gaza, racism, authoritarianism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 18:41:13 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/24/2023 (Encore: Biden's Popular Programs, Trump's Vows of Vengeance, and Media's Failure to Cover Both)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 11-13-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  A new NYT/Siena poll appears to show 2024 GOP front-runner Donald Trump beating President Joe Biden in five of six battleground states, which has freaked out many Democrats. A different poll finds that Biden's policies are wildly popular with the vast majority of Americans - - yet most of the public does not know he has actually enacted them.  While polling this far out from an election is only a snapshot in time, there are strong reasons to be concerned whether Americans are getting the facts from their mainstream media outlets. They appear to be deeply under-informed about the FACTS of Joe Biden's extraordinary accomplishments in his first term that rival FDR and LBJ, and completely unaware of the chilling FACTS of what Donald Trump HIMSELF has vowed to do if he is re-elected, rivaling Hitler and Mussolini, and his eliminationist, fascist rhetoric. Callers weigh in on all of the above. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-timessienapoll-bidenaccomplishmentstrumpvows_callers_112423.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, media, disinformation, misinformation, social media, 2024 election, facism, authoritarianism, Joe Manchin, Hitler, Project 2025</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:04:47 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/23/2023: (Encore: History's Greatest Mysteries! Well, This Week's, Anyway) </title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 11-2-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  We dig deep to explore several fascinating, mysterious stories, some of which may remain a riddle for all time. No matter what you may read on the Internet, Brad is not actually dead...as far as he knows. Why did the U.S. quietly 'pause' gun exports for the next 90 days, a little over a week ago, and why haven't any of us heard about it until now?  Why does elected GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson appear to have no bank accounts or assets of any type? Is that even possible? Why did 31 House Democrats vote AGAINST expelling serial liar and federally-indicted New York Republican Rep. George Santos?  The answer may surprise you. 2024 GOP Presidential candidate Nikki Haley says she supports term limits for member of Congress - - but does she support term limits for the stolen and packed rightwing supermajority on the U.S. Supreme Court? The Biden Administration just unveiled $5 billion in new funding for rural America, the biggest investment in decades. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-notdeadyet-gunexportban-johnsonbankaccount-santosnotexpelled-haleytermlimits_112323.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-notdeadyet-gunexportban-johnsonbankaccount-santosnotexpelled-haleytermlimits_112323.mp3" length="55782825" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, disinformation, U.S. House, Nikki Haley, term limits, Mike Johnson, 2024 election, environment, climate change, AI, artificial intelligence, guns, George Santos</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2023 11:58:58 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/22/2023 (Encore: Rich Logis on escaping 'Ultra-MAGA' World)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 10-18-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  Updates in the Israel-Hamas war and the ongoing humanitarian disaster in Gaza include President Biden's trip to Israel, a late-breaking agreement with Egypt to allow some desperately-needed humanitarian aid into Gaza, and new details about an explosion at a Gazan hospital. Biden announced the U.S. will give $100 million in new humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians, and warned Israel about lessons the U.S. learned following 9/11. The Republican U.S. House majority failed again to elect a new Speaker, with far-right Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) losing votes in a second round of balloting on Wednesday, keeping the House all but shut down. Guest RICH LOGIS, former MAGA Republican and founder of Perfect Our Union, discusses his exit from the MAGA 'cult' and how to help others do so, as well. Logis details the 'toxic, perfect storm' of factors that sucked him in, including frustration with the two-party system and the manipulative rightwing politics and media echo chamber that pushed him further into MAGA world. Logis explains what it took to finally shake him out of it, and offers advice on how to help MAGA friends and family members who may be similarly brainwashed. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bideninisrael-gopspeakerfailjordan_richlogis-escapingmaga_112223.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bideninisrael-gopspeakerfailjordan_richlogis-escapingmaga_112223.mp3" length="55984365" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, democracy, US House, war, Jim Jordan, rightwing extremism, MAGA, Israel, Hamas, Palestine, rightwing media, humanitarian aid, Palestine, Gaza, Rich Logis, rightwing extremism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:31:30 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/21/2023 (Encore: Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Michael Hiltzik on SCOTUS and a 'wealth tax')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 10-25-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  Hurricane Otis is the most powerful hurricane on record to hit Mexico's Pacific Coast,  joining the growing list of storms undergoing rapid intensification when it rocketed from tropical storm to a dangerous Category 5 in 12 hours before landfall. In the U.S. House, Republicans finally selected a new Speaker, far-right Rep. Mike Lee (R-LA), a 2020 election denier, insurrection insider, and climate science denier who is an ardent religious opponent of reproductive rights, LGBTQ rights and aid to Ukraine. The rightwing supermajority on the US Supreme Court is set to hear another case manufactured by a billionaire-funded, rightwing legal mill asking the court to preemptively kill a potential future progressive wealth tax akin to ones proposed by Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. The same rightwing billionaires continue to lavish certain justices with luxury gifts, travel, and cash money. L.A. Times Pulitzer Prize-winning business columnist MICHAEL HILTZIK explains the lawsuit, why it is 'a scam and a scandal', the rightwing 'cabal' behind it, potential reforms, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-otisslamsacapulco-johnsonelectedspeaker_michaelhiltzik-wealthtaxscotus_112123.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, extreme weather, climate change, Michael Hiltzik, US Supreme Court, US House, House Speaker, Mike Johnson, wealth tax, abortion rights, LGBTQ, Clarence Thomas, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:52:36 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/15/2023 (Encore: A Republican Solution to Climate Change? Guests: Matthew Lee and Rev. Dr. Jessica Moerman of the Evangelical Environmental Network)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 11-15-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump is still lying to his followers about climate change and renewable energy, but he's not the only Republican politician willing to lie on behalf of the fossil fuel industry (including all of the current GOP 2024 presidential candidates). But the facts of the climate crisis and accelerating impacts are undeniable. This week, the U.S. Government released the Fifth Annual Climate Assessment, a comprehensive report detailing how climate-intensified disasters are already affecting every county in the nation, costing the US on average $150 billion a year. The new Assessment is also hopeful, describing how communities are ramping up climate action, and the vast array of existing tools to cut pollution and build resilience. Also this week, the U.S. and China agreed to work together to displace fossil fuels by tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030. Plus new legislation introduced by three Senate Republicans offers a potential solution that could attract support from the fossil fuel-funded GOP: a carbon border adjustment tax on carbon-intensive products imported into the United States.  DR. JESSICA MOERMAN, President and CEO of the Evangelical Environmental Network (EEN) and policy expert MATTHEW LEE explain the proposal, how it would work to lower emissions around the world and bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S., and how evangelical Christians can engage in furthering 'our biblical mandate to care for God's Creation.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumpblackoutlie-natlclimateassessment_matthewlee-jessicamoerman-gopcarbonborderfee_112023.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumpblackoutlie-natlclimateassessment_matthewlee-jessicamoerman-gopcarbonborderfee_112023.mp3" length="56044568" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:22</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, media, disinformation, misinformation, renewable energy, climate policy, environment, climate change, China, fossil fuels, National Climate Assessment, carbon border tax, evangelical</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:06:21 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/17/2023 (Encore: Huge Election Victories for Democrats, Democracy and Reproductive Freedoms, with Robin Marty of the West Alabama Women's Center)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 11-8-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  It was a very positive night for democracy and reproductive freedom in the United States on Tuesday, as Democrats, in almost every state, continued their post-2016, Trump-era winning streak at the polls. In the Republican-controlled state of Ohio, voters entrenched abortion rights in the state's constitution. In Virginia, Democrats won full control of the state legislature, crushing GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin's hopes for an abortion ban. In Kentucky, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear won re-election. In Mississippi, major voting problems in majority-Black areas generated hours-long lines, with scandal-plagued GOP Gov. Tate Reeves winning re-election. In Pennsylvania, Democrats retained control of the state supreme court, and Philadelphia elected its first female, first Black mayor. Reproductive rights expert ROBIN MARTY, Executive Director of the West Alabama Women's Center, offers witty insight and deep analysis on Tuesday's victories for reproductive freedoms, the political landscape going forward into the critical 2024 election, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-results-oh-va-ky-ms-nj-ny_robinmarty-abortionontheballot_111723.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-results-oh-va-ky-ms-nj-ny_robinmarty-abortionontheballot_111723.mp3" length="55686806" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, US House, abortion rights, reproductive rights, voting machines, Andy Beshear, election integrity, voter suppression, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Robin Marty, Alabama</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:43:41 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/16/2023 (High Stakes Voting System Trial begins in GA, with guest: Plaintiff Marilyn Marks)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A high stakes voting system trial is set to begin in Georgia that has critical implications for the nation and the 2024 election. The long-awaited 'Curling v. Raffensperger' voting system trial seeks to force Georgia ditch its costly, unverifiable and insecure touchscreen voting system statewide, and switch to verifiable hand-marked paper ballots at all polling places. The case spawned a landmark expert cybersecurity report that identified so many critical vulnerabilities in the system that the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued an advisory recommending that all jurisdictions using the same equipment to immediately apply security patches. But Georgia's Republican Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger said he won't apply those security patches until after the 2024 election. The same Dominion-made voting system is also at the center of the statewide voting system software breach in Coffee County, GA, by MAGA Republican operatives.  Plaintiff MARILYN MARKS, election expert and Executive Director of the non-profit group, Coalition for Good Governance, explains the latest developments in the lawsuit, and the stakes for the state and the nation. Also today:  New developments in the Fulton County election theft RICO trial, including the attorney who confessed to leaking sensitive pre-trial proffer videos - - but is he really the source? Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_marilynmarks-curlingtrialset_trumpfultoncountyupdates_111623.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Georgia, Fani Willis, environment, climate change, Georgia, Brad Raffensperger, cybersecurity, hacking, voting machines, election security, Dominion, Rudy Giuliani, Ruby Freeman</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 19:44:14 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/15/2023 (A Republican Solution to Climate Change? Guests: Matthew Lee and Rev. Dr. Jessica Moerman of the Evangelical Environmental Network)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump is still lying to his followers about climate change and renewable energy, but he's not the only Republican politician willing to lie on behalf of the fossil fuel industry (including all of the current GOP 2024 preside</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump is still lying to his followers about climate change and renewable energy, but he's not the only Republican politician willing to lie on behalf of the fossil fuel industry (including all of the current GOP 2024 presidential candidates). But the facts of the climate crisis and accelerating impacts are undeniable. This week, the U.S. Government released the Fifth Annual Climate Assessment, a comprehensive report detailing how climate-intensified disasters are already affecting every county in the nation, costing the US on average $150 billion a year. The new Assessment is also hopeful, describing how communities are ramping up climate action, and the vast array of existing tools to cut pollution and build resilience. Also this week, the U.S. and China agreed to work together to displace fossil fuels by tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030. Plus new legislation introduced by three Senate Republicans offers a potential solution that could attract support from the fossil fuel-funded GOP: a carbon border adjustment tax on carbon-intensive products imported into the United States.  DR. JESSICA MOERMAN, President and CEO of the Evangelical Environmental Network (EEN) and policy expert MATTHEW LEE explain the proposal, how it would work to lower emissions around the world and bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S., and how evangelical Christians can engage in furthering 'our biblical mandate to care for God's Creation.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump is still lying to his followers about climate change and renewable energy, but he's not the only Republican politician willing to lie on behalf of the fossil fuel industry (including all of the current GOP 2024 preside</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpblackoutlie-natlclimateassessment_matthewlee-jessicamoerman-gopcarbonborderfee_111523.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, disinformation, misinformation, renewable energy, climate policy, environment, climate change, China, fossil fuels, National Climate Assessment, carbon border tax, Evangelical Environment Network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 19:27:37 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/14/2023 ('Sleepwalking Towards Authoritarianism'; Also: New National Climate Assessment)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   The Republican-controlled U.S. House passed legislation to temporarily avert a government shutdown with the help of Democrats. Some in the corporate media are finally waking up to Donald Trump's Nazi-like rhetoric and the deeply authoritarian policies he has publicly promised to implement if re-elected. An historian warns, 'We are sleepwalking towards authoritarianism.' The Trump Campaign is trying to downplay Trump's own fascistic words. A Michigan judge rejected a challenge to Trump's candidacy under the Constitution's 14th Amendment 'Insurrection Clause.' In Georgia, Fulton County prosecutors are seeking a protective order after leaked videos revealed testimony from cooperating witnesses, in what appears to be an attempt by Trump's defense team to undermine the case and intimidate potential witnesses. The Biden Administration released the Fifth National Climate Assessment, detailing how global warming in the U.S. now outpaces the global average, every state has been affected with extreme weather disasters costing the nation $150 billion a year, and much more. President Biden also announced $6 billion in new funding to build climate-resilient infrastructure. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-moretrumpauthoritarianism-leakeddiscoveryvidsga-natlclimateassessment_111423.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-moretrumpauthoritarianism-leakeddiscoveryvidsga-natlclimateassessment_111423.mp3" length="55837365" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-moretrumpauthoritarianism-leakeddiscoveryvidsga-natlclimateassessment_111423.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, media, disinformation, misinformation, 2024 election, facism, authoritarianism, environment, climate change, Georgia, 2020 election, Project 2025, National Climate Assessment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:14:55 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/13/2023 (Biden's Popular Programs, Trump's Vows of Vengeance, and Media's Failure to Cover Both)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A new NYT/Siena poll appears to show 2024 GOP front-runner Donald Trump beating President Joe Biden in five of six battleground states, which has freaked out many Democrats. A different poll finds that Biden's policies are wildly popular with the vast majority of Americans - - yet most of the public does not know he has actually enacted them.  While polling this far out from an election is only a snapshot in time, there are strong reasons to be concerned whether Americans are getting the facts from their mainstream media outlets. They appear to be deeply under-informed about the FACTS of Joe Biden's extraordinary accomplishments in his first term that rival FDR and LBJ, and completely unaware of the chilling FACTS of what Donald Trump HIMSELF has vowed to do if he is re-elected, rivaling Hitler and Mussolini, and his eliminationist, fascist rhetoric. Callers weigh in on all of the above. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-timessienapoll-bidenaccomplishmentstrumpvows_callers_111323.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, media, disinformation, misinformation, social media, 2024 election, facism, authoritarianism, Joe Manchin, Hitler, Project 2025</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 18:39:02 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/10/2023 (Encore: Journalist Russ Baker on Elon Musk's world of disinformation) </title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 11-1-2023. On today's 'BradCast': The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) found that Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal to 'offset' $14.3 billion in emergency aid to Israel with massive cuts to the budget of the IRS would actually add $12.5 billion to the deficit, and cost the U.S. nearly $27 billion in lost revenue. In Wisconsin, Democratic Governor Tony Evers sued the state's dysfunctional, heavily gerrymandered GOP-controlled state legislature for failing to carry out basic government functions. The death toll in Palestine continues to escalate in the wake of Israel's unrelenting retaliation to Hamas' barbaric terrorist attack on October 7. Yet the horrific news has been made unnecessarily worse by the flood of disinformation on social media, most notably on Elon Musk's rebranded Twitter/X. The European Union has begun to crack down on Musk's failure to moderate the tidal wave of disinformation on Twitter since his takeover. Investigative journalist RUSS BAKER, Editor-in-Chief of non-profit news site Who, What Why, discusses why he describes Musk as 'Chaos Agent Number 1', and potential solutions to counter the tsunami of disinformation amplified by Musk's Twitter. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-housegopisraelirscuts-everssueswilege_russbaker-musktwitterdisinfo_111023.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-housegopisraelirscuts-everssueswilege_russbaker-musktwitterdisinfo_111023.mp3" length="56021228" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, disinformation, Elon Musk, Israel, Hamas, Palestine, war, IRS, Mike Johnson, deficit, Tony Evers, misinformation, social media, Twitter, 2024 election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 13:06:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/9/2023 (Analysis of the 3rd GOP Presidential Primary Debate)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The remaining 2024 GOP also-rans gathered for another embarrassing Republican 'Presidential Primary Debate' on Wednesday night in Miami, as the front-runner rallied with supporters nearby. The debate was poorly moderated by NBC News, with participants FL Gov. Ron DeSantis, former SC Gov. and Trump's U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, former NJ Gov. Chris Christie, SC U.S. Senator Tim Scott and Vivek Ramaswamy, aptly described as 'a right-wing Twitter thread come to life.' Award-winning Salon columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON and 'DRIFTGLASS' of the Professional Left Podcast join us for analysis, insight, fact-checking, and snark. The candidates returned to old-fashioned Republican war-mongering, calling for new wars from Israel to Iran to China to Mexico, in a debate that was revealing about the current state of the Republican Party and the GOP's failing culture wars, with the spectre of Donald Trump hanging over all. We also cover Democrats' remarkable election victories earlier in the week, ongoing threats to democracy, 'scary' 2024 polls, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-gopdebatemiami_110923.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, energy, abortion rights, reproductive rights, Ohio, climate change, war, Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Chris Christie, Tim Scott, Vivek Ramaswamy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:25:02 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/8/2023 (Huge Election Victories for Democrats, Democracy and Reproductive Freedoms, with Robin Marty of the West Alabama Women's Center)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It was a very positive night for democracy and reproductive freedom in the United States on Tuesday, as Democrats, in almost every state, continued their post-2016, Trump-era winning streak at the polls. In the Republican-controlled state of Ohio, voters entrenched abortion rights in the state's constitution. In Virginia, Democrats won full control of the state legislature, crushing GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin's hopes for an abortion ban. In Kentucky, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear won re-election. In Mississippi, major voting problems in majority-Black areas generated hours-long lines, with scandal-plagued GOP Gov. Tate Reeves winning re-election. In Pennsylvania, Democrats retained control of the state supreme court, and Philadelphia elected its first female, first Black mayor. Reproductive rights expert ROBIN MARTY, Executive Director of the West Alabama Women's Center, offers witty insight and deep analysis on Tuesday's victories for reproductive freedoms, the political landscape going forward into the critical 2024 election, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-results-oh-va-ky-ms-nj-ny_robinmarty-abortionontheballot_110823.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-results-oh-va-ky-ms-nj-ny_robinmarty-abortionontheballot_110823.mp3" length="55686739" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, US House, abortion rights, reproductive rights, Andy Beshear, voter suppression, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Robin Marty</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:06:26 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/7/2023 (Election Day Disasters in PA, OH)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Tuesday was Election Day, with important contests and ballot measures for voters in Ohio, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Mississippi, parts of California and elsewhere. But several areas saw serious problems with their electronic voting systems. In Northampton County, Pennsylvania, electronic voting machines reportedly flipped votes, and showed discrepancies between the voter's selections on the screen and the actual ballot printout - - a serious failure, since there is no way to verify after the election if the printed paper record accurately reflects voter intent. It's one of many problems with touchscreen Ballot Marking Device (BMD) used across the country. College students at Ohio State University never received their absentee ballots. Wisconsin Republicans are working hard to ensure chaos in next year's 2024 Presidential election by moving to impeach the state's top election official, despite no evidence of wrongdoing. Mark Meadows' publisher is suing him for lying when he falsely claimed in his book that the 2020 election was 'stolen'. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-touchscreenfailnorthamptonpa-missingvbminoh-impeachwi-meadowsbooksuit_110723.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, US House, abortion rights, reproductive rights, voting machines, environment, climate change, election integrity, voter suppression, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Mississippi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:42:24 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/6/2023 (Heads Up: 'Bellwether' elections in critical states on Tuesday)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Disgraced former Pres. Donald Trump testified under oath in a Manhattan courtroom in a $250 million civil lawsuit in which he and his company have already been found to have committed massive bank, tax and insurance fraud. In the Israel-Hamas War, calls for a ceasefire are growing in the U.S. and around the world after more than 10,000 people have reportedly been killed in Gaza, 40 percent of them children.  Critical 'off-year' elections in several states on Tuesday show how much is at stake for Americans' reproductive rights, and may be 'bellwethers' for the upcoming 2024 elections, from gubernatorial races in the Deep South states of Kentucky and Mississippi to critical state legislature races in Pennsylvania and Virginia. The biggest battle may be in Ohio, where Republicans have pulled out all the stops to lie and cheat, even purging voters from the rolls at the last minute, to stop a popular ballot initiative that would codify reproductive rights in the state constitution. A Northern California county is bracing for potential political violence in Tuesday's contentious elections. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpny-israelhamas-issue1purgeoh-handcountfightshastacountyca-callers_110623.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpny-israelhamas-issue1purgeoh-handcountfightshastacountyca-callers_110623.mp3" length="56166509" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, US House, abortion rights, reproductive rights, election integrity, bellwether, Letitia James, fraud, corruption, Israel, Hamas, war, Gaza, voter suppression, Ohio, Virginia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 18:46:51 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/3/2023 (Encore: Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Michael Hiltzik on SCOTUS and a 'wealth tax')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 10-25-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  Hurricane Otis is the most powerful hurricane on record to hit Mexico's Pacific Coast,  joining the growing list of storms undergoing rapid intensification when it rocketed from tropical storm to a dangerous Category 5 in 12 hours before landfall. In the U.S. House, Republicans finally selected a new Speaker, far-right Rep. Mike Lee (R-LA), a 2020 election denier, insurrection insider, and climate science denier who is an ardent religious opponent of reproductive rights, LGBTQ rights and aid to Ukraine. The rightwing supermajority on the US Supreme Court is set to hear another case manufactured by a billionaire-funded, rightwing legal mill asking the court to preemptively kill a potential future progressive wealth tax akin to ones proposed by Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. The same rightwing billionaires continue to lavish certain justices with luxury gifts, travel, and cash money. L.A. Times Pulitzer Prize-winning business columnist MICHAEL HILTZIK explains the lawsuit, why it is 'a scam and a scandal', the rightwing 'cabal' behind it, potential reforms, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-otisslamsacapulco-johnsonelectedspeaker_michaelhiltzik-wealthtaxscotus_110323.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-otisslamsacapulco-johnsonelectedspeaker_michaelhiltzik-wealthtaxscotus_110323.mp3" length="55950955" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, extreme weather, climate change, hurricane, Michael Hiltzik, US Supreme Court, US House, Mike Johnson, wealth tax, abortion rights, LGBTQ, Clarence Thomas, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:09:50 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/2/2023: (History's Greatest Mysteries!-- Well, This Week's, Anyway)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We dig deep to explore several fascinating, mysterious stories, some of which may remain a riddle for all time. No matter what you may read on the Internet, Brad is not actually dead...as far as he knows. Why did the U.S. quietly 'pause' gun exports for the next 90 days, a little over a week ago, and why haven't any of us heard about it until now?  Why does elected GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson appear to have no bank accounts or assets of any type? Is that even possible? Why did 31 House Democrats vote AGAINST expelling serial liar and federally-indicted New York Republican Rep. George Santos?  The answer may surprise you. 2024 GOP Presidential candidate Nikki Haley says she supports term limits for member of Congress - - but does she support term limits for the stolen and packed rightwing supermajority on the U.S. Supreme Court? The Biden Administration just unveiled $5 billion in new funding for rural America, the biggest investment in decades. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-notdeadyet-gunexportban-johnsonbankaccount-santosnotexpelled-haleytermlimits_110223.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, disinformation, U.S. House, Nikki Haley, term limits, Mike Johnson, 2024 election, environment, climate change, AI, artificial intelligence, guns, George Santos</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 18:39:51 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/1/2023 (Guest: Journalist Russ Baker on Elon Musk's world of disinformation)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) found that Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal to 'offset' $14.3 billion in emergency aid to Israel with massive cuts to the budget of the IRS would actually add $12.5 billion to the deficit, and cost the U.S. nearly $27 billion in lost revenue. In Wisconsin, Democratic Governor Tony Evers sued the state's dysfunctional, heavily gerrymandered GOP-controlled state legislature for failing to carry out basic government functions. The death toll in Palestine continues to escalate in the wake of Israel's unrelenting retaliation to Hamas' barbaric terrorist attack on October 7. Yet the horrific news has been made unnecessarily worse by the flood of disinformation on social media, most notably on Elon Musk's rebranded Twitter/X. The European Union has begun to crack down on Musk's failure to moderate the tidal wave of disinformation on Twitter since his takeover. Investigative journalist RUSS BAKER, Editor-in-Chief of non-profit news site Who, What Why, discusses why he describes Musk as 'Chaos Agent Number 1', and potential solutions to counter the tsunami of disinformation amplified by Musk's Twitter. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-housegopisraelirscuts-everssueswilege_russbaker-musktwitterdisinfo_110123.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, disinformation, Elon Musk, Israel, Hamas, Palestine, war, IRS, Mike Johnson, deficit, Tony Evers, misinformation, social media, Twitter, 2024 election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 19:31:25 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/31/2023 (Guest: Former VA Delegate Mark Levine on critical off-year elections next week)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Next Tuesday is a critical off-year Election Day in several states, including Kentucky, Mississippi, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia and elsewhere. We cover the stakes of a number of key contests that will be seen as bellwether elections in advance of the crucial 2024 Presidential election. And, as always, elections tend to be won by the voters who show up. In Ohio, Republicans have been lying to voters about Issue 1, a ballot initiative to protect women's reproductive rights and freedoms. In Virginia, majority control of the lower chamber at stake with every seat in the General Assembly up for grabs, as well as the political future of stealth far-right Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin. If next week's elections go well, he may attempt to enact a 15-week abortion ban, new restrictions on voting, and even jump into the 2024 Presidential race. Democratic former state Delegate MARK LEVINE explains the political landscape in Virginia and the stakes for the state and the nation in next week's off-year elections, which his ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-offyearelectionpreview-gopabortioninitiativeliesoh_marklevine-upforgrabsva_103123.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, abortion rights, Glenn Youngkin, Virginia, Ohio, Mike DeWine, disinformation, climate change, environment, Mark Levine, 2024 election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 18:47:07 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/30/2023 (Death Tolls and Disinformation Rising; Crisis worsens in Gaza; UAW wins)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In Acapulco, the death toll continues to rise in the wake of monster Category 5 Hurricane Otis, which rapidly intensified before landfall, giving residents no time to prepare. The latest developments in the Israel-Hamas War include the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with some 8,000 dead in the conflict (according to the Hamas-run health ministry), the Biden Administration's efforts to pressure Israel to allow more humanitarian aid, and much more. Disinformation about the war is surging across social media, so please check with the many verified fact-check sites and services to avoid spreading disinformation and misinformation. The United Auto Workers union has reached a tentative contract agreement with the Big 3 automakers, achieving substantial pay increases and worker protections that UAW President Shawn Fain called 'a turning point in the class war that has been raging in this country for the past 40 years.' Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covidshots-otisdeathtoll-israelhamasdisinfo-gazacrisis-uawstrikeends_callers.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covidshots-otisdeathtoll-israelhamasdisinfo-gazacrisis-uawstrikeends_callers.mp3" length="54272578" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>56:32</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Hurricane Otis, climate change, Israel, Hamas, Palestinians, war, disinformation, UAW, labor, Gaza, social media, COVID, vaccines</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2023 18:53:04 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/27/2023 (Encore: Election expert Susan Greenhalgh on Sidney Powell's guilty plea in GA)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 10-19-2023. On today's 'BradCast': Former Trump attorney Sidney Powell pleaded guilty in Fulton County, Georgia in the sprawling racketeering indictment against Donald Trump and others who tried to steal the 2020 Presidential election. Powell pleaded guilty to charges related to her role in organizing and funding a scheme to breach, steal, copy and distribute Georgia's sensitive voting system software, receiving a light sentence that will keep her out of jail. Election expert SUSAN GREENHALGH of the non-profit Free Speech For People, who first helped uncover the coordinated multi-state plot to breach voting systems in multiple states, explains the charges, Powell's guilty plea, and what happens next. Greenhalgh delivers a chilling warning that the compromised voting system software remains unpatched and in use across Georgia, posing a serious threat to the 2024 election. She calls on voters to contact their congressional representatives to demand an investigation and security review. In the U.S. House, the deeply dysfunctional Republican majority again failed to choose a Speaker. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_susangreenhalgh-powellguiltyplea-coffeecountyplot_102723.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, democracy, RICO, Georgia, environment, climate change, Sidney Powell, voting machines, cybersecurity, US House, Laphonza Butler, conspiracy, election integrity, elections security</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 13:16:34 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/26/2023 (Good News After Bad -- Maine, Acapulco, U.S. House, Georgia, Colorado, UAW)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Another mass shooting, this time in Maine, where a statewide manhunt is underway for the suspect who killed 18 people, and who was reportedly was able to obtain a deadly, high-powered rifle despite mental health issues thanks to lax state gun laws. Acapulco sustained widespread damage and at least 27 were killed by powerful Hurricane Otis, which shocked scientists by undergoing rapid intensification to a Category 5 storm in just 12 hours. Republicans' new far-right Speaker, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA), is an election denier and climate science denier who has received more campaign cash from the fossil fuel industry than any other, including unlawful foreign donations from Russian oligarchs. A federal judge rejected Georgia's state and federal voting district maps as unlawful racial gerrymanders, ordering the state legislature to redraw them. In Colorado, a state court ruled that the Constitution's 14th Amendment 'Insurrectionist Disqualification Clause' is self-executing. The striking United Auto Workers Union announced a tentative agreement with Ford. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-shootingme-otisacapulco-johnsondenial-newmapsga-14amendco-forduawcontract_102623.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-shootingme-otisacapulco-johnsondenial-newmapsga-14amendco-forduawcontract_102623.mp3" length="55432658" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:44</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, extreme weather, climate change, hurricane, climate science denial, US House, Mike Johnson, UAW, labor, 2020 election, insurrection, 14th Amendment, Russia, Georgia, gerrymandering</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 19:19:07 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/25/2023 (Guest: Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Michael Hiltzik on SCOTUS and a 'wealth tax')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Hurricane Otis is the most powerful hurricane on record to hit Mexico's Pacific Coast,  joining the growing list of storms undergoing rapid intensification when it rocketed from tropical storm to a dangerous Category 5 in 12 hours before landfall. In the U.S. House, Republicans finally selected a new Speaker, far-right Rep. Mike Lee (R-LA), a 2020 election denier, insurrection insider, and climate science denier who is an ardent religious opponent of reproductive rights, LGBTQ rights and aid to Ukraine. The rightwing supermajority on the US Supreme Court is set to hear another case manufactured by a billionaire-funded, rightwing legal mill asking the court to preemptively kill a potential future progressive wealth tax akin to ones proposed by Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. The same rightwing billionaires continue to lavish certain justices with luxury gifts, travel, and cash money. L.A. Times Pulitzer Prize-winning business columnist MICHAEL HILTZIK explains the lawsuit, why it is 'a scam and a scandal', the rightwing 'cabal' behind it, potential reforms, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-otisslamsacapulco-johnsonelectedspeaker_michaelhiltzik-wealthtaxscotus_102523.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-otisslamsacapulco-johnsonelectedspeaker_michaelhiltzik-wealthtaxscotus_102523.mp3" length="55875289" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, extreme weather, climate change, hurricane, Michael Hiltzik, US Supreme Court, US House, House Speaker, Mike Johnson, wealth tax, abortion rights, LGBTQ, Clarence Thomas, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 19:23:54 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/24/2023 (Ellis pleads guilty in GA, and other bad news for the former Prez in NY, D.C., CO)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It was a bad day in court for disgraced former President Donald Trump. His former attorney Jenna Ellis tearfully pleaded guilty over her role in helping Trump and Republicans in their attempt to steal the 2020 election, part of the sprawling racketeering conspiracy (RICO) case against Trump and 18 co-defendants in Fulton County, GA. In New York Attorney General Letitia James' civil suit, in which a judge has already found Trump guilty of committing bank, tax and insurance fraud, Trump's former personal attorney and 'fixer' Michael Cohen testified that Trump directed him to falsely inflate the value of assets. In D.C., Trump's attorneys filed a flood of desperate motions seeking to delay Special Counsel Jack Smith's federal criminal case over Trump's incitement of the January 6 insurrection and his plot to steal the 2020 election. House Republicans are back to square one after their new Speaker Designate dropped out a few hours later after being attacked by Trump. A Colorado state judge will allow a lawsuit to go forward that challenges Trump's qualifications under the Constitution's 14th Amendment, the 'Insurrection Disqualification Clause.' Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ellisguiltypleaga-trumpmotionsdc-cohentestifiesny-emmerspeakerfailhouse-amend14co_102423.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ellisguiltypleaga-trumpmotionsdc-cohentestifiesny-emmerspeakerfailhouse-amend14co_102423.mp3" length="55787994" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, Jenna Ellis, Michael Cohen, January 6, Jack Smith, 14th Amendment, Insurrection Clause, US House, House Speaker, Tom Emmers, fraud</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 18:48:41 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/23/2023 (Guest: Lee McIntyre, author of 'On Disinformation')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Americans are being inundated by a 'perfect storm' of disinformation, amid two hot wars in both Israel and Ukraine, a still-simmering pandemic, a worsening climate crisis, the takeover of Twitter by a disgruntled hard-right billionaire, and a 'master propagandist' running again for President of the United States. Disinformation expert LEE MCINTYRE of Boston University explains the difference between misinformation and disinformation, how they're used as tools to polarize and generate distrust and mistrust on the path to authoritarianism, and how to fight back against their malign influences. McIntyre also discusses how disinformation flourishes on social media sites like Twitter (X), posing a deeper threat to democracies around the world, how disinformers and 'master propagandist' Donald Trump threaten the veracity of the 2024 elections, and much more. Also today:  Updates on the Israel-Hamas war, and the ongoing dysfunction in the GOP-controlled U.S. House. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_leemcintyre-ondisinformation_israelhamas-gbicoffeecountyreport_102323.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Israel, Hamas, war, Palestine, disinformation, misinformation, propaganda, Twitter, social media, Elon Musk, Lee McIntyre, US House, House Speaker, propaganda</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 19:27:09 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/20/2023 (Encore: Labor expert Dr. Marick Masters on 'monumental achievement' of UAW labor leaders; Social media disinfo surge)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original airdate 10-11-2023. On today's 'BradCast': With cable news war coverage now 24/7 following the Hamas attack on Israel and Israel's retaliation against Gaza, social media is being inundated with a flood of misinformation, disinformation and propaganda.  New reporting documents how Elon Musk's Twitter/X site has largely ignored the false content, allowing it to spread unchecked, and has been slow or non-responsive to volunteer community fact-checkers attempting to counter disinformation. In brighter news, the United Auto Workers struck a landmark deal with automaker General Motors that will include electric vehicle battery plant employees in the union's master national agreement with the company. Labor expert DR. MARICK MASTERS of Wayne State University in Detroit explains the big news for autoworkers and the UAW's successful bargaining strategies in their ongoing, unprecedented strike against all three major U.S. automakers. Masters breaks down the UAW's so-far successful three-part strategy in the ongoing strike, and how the new tactics and strategies employed by union leaders may be helpful to organizers in other industries, and much more. Hurricane Lidia slammed into Mexico's Pacific coast after rapidly intensifying into a dangerous Category 4 storm in just 10 hours over record warm ocean waters, another consequence of the climate crisis. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-lidialandfall-twittermisinfoisraelhamas_marickmasters-strikeuaw_102023.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-lidialandfall-twittermisinfoisraelhamas_marickmasters-strikeuaw_102023.mp3" length="55819545" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, Israel, Hamas, war, Palestine, disinformation, misinformation, Twitter, social media, climate change, extreme weather, Hurricane Lidia, labor, United Auto Workers, unions, strike, electric cars, Musk</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 12:30:53 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/19/2023 (Guest: Election expert Susan Greenhalgh on Sidney Powell's guilty plea in GA)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Former Trump attorney Sidney Powell pleaded guilty in Fulton County, Georgia in the sprawling racketeering indictment against Donald Trump and 19 alleged co-conspirators, who tried and failed to steal the 2020 Presidential election. Powell pleaded guilty to charges related to her role in organizing and funding a scheme to breach, steal, copy and distribute the state's sensitive, proprietary voting system software, receiving a light sentence that will keep her out of jail as long as she cooperates fully and testifies truthfully against her 17 remaining co-defendants. Election expert SUSAN GREENHALGH of non-partisan Free Speech For People, who helped uncover the coordinated plot to breach voting systems in Coffee County, Georgia and multiple other states, discusses the charges, Powell's guilty plea and what happens next. Greenhalgh also delivers a chilling warning that the Coffee County breach still poses a serious threat to the 2024 election, and calls on voters to contact their congressional representatives to demand an investigation, because Powell's team released Georgia's voting system software 'into the wild.'  The deeply dysfunctional Republican majority in the U.S. House again failed to choose a Speaker. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_susangreenhalgh-powellguiltyplea-coffeecountyplot_101923.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_susangreenhalgh-powellguiltyplea-coffeecountyplot_101923.mp3" length="55765940" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, RICO, Georgia, environment, climate change, Sidney Powell, voting machines, cybersecurity, US House, Laphonza Butler, conspiracy, Coffee County breach, election integrity, hacking</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 19:15:19 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/18/2023 (Guest: Rich Logis on escaping 'Ultra-MAGA' World)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Updates in the Israel-Hamas war and the ongoing humanitarian disaster in Gaza include President Biden's trip to Israel, a late-breaking agreement with Egypt to allow some desperately-needed humanitarian aid into Gaza, and new details about an explosion at a Gazan hospital. Biden announced the U.S. will give 100 million dollars in new humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians, and warned Israel about making mistakes due to rage following the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas. The Republican U.S. House majority failed again to elect a new Speaker, with far-right Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) losing votes in a second round of balloting on Wednesday, keeping the House all but shut down. Guest RICH LOGIS, former MAGA Republican and founder of Perfect Our Union, discusses his exit from the MAGA 'cult' and how to help others do so, as well. Logis details the 'toxic, perfect storm' of factors that sucked him in, including frustration with the two-party system and the manipulative rightwing politics and media echo chamber that pushed him further into MAGA world. Logis explains what it took to finally shake him out of it, and offers advice on how to help MAGA friends and family members who may be similarly brainwashed. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bideninisrael-gopspeakerfailjordan_richlogis-escapingmaga_101823.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, democracy, US House, war, Jim Jordan, rightwing extremism, MAGA, Israel, Hamas, Palestine, rightwing media, humanitarian aid, Palestine, Gaza, Rich Logis, rightwing extremism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:31:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/17/2023 (Israel-Hamas update; Election results around the world; U.S. House Speaker chaos)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Updates in the Israel-Hamas War include a potential breakthrough in negotiations for Israel to allow aid to address the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and a visit from President Biden on Wednesday to meet with Israeli and Arab leaders. But a massive, deadly explosion at a hospital in Gaza appears to have derailed the negotiations, with Israel and Hamas blaming the other for the blast. Democracy itself saw mixed results in elections around the world, from voters choosing rightwing leaders in Louisiana and Ecuador, to voters in Poland ousting far-right fascists with overwhelming turnout. The Republican-controlled U.S. House remains without a Speaker as far-right election denier Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) failed to win in the first round of voting. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-israelhamas-electionslouisiana-ecuador-nz-poland-housespeakerchaos_101723.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, democracy, US House, war, Jim Jordan, rightwing extremism, authoritarianism, Israel, Hamas, Palestine, environment, climate change, Poland, Ecuador, disinformation, misinformation, Gaza, Anthony Blinken,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 19:19:01 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/16/2023 (Humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Conditions are worsening in Gaza as Israel continues relentless airstrikes in the wake of Hamas' horrific attack over a week ago. Hundreds of innocent civilians, including women and children, have been killed over the past week in the Gaza Strip in advance of Israel's likely ground invasion. Israel's decision to cut off all food, water, and electricity into Gaza in retaliation has triggered a growing humanitarian crisis. The Biden Administration, a growing number of international leaders, and voices around the world are pressuring Israel to exercise restraint, avoid harming civilians, and allow vital emergency aid in to save the region's children. In Illinois, an elderly white man has been arrested in the killing of a 6-year-old Muslim-American boy after the man became 'obsessed' with rightwing media coverage of the Israel-Hamas war. Also today: A settlement was reached with families who were victimized by the Trump Administration's cruel family separation policy at the border. Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gazacrisisdeepens-palestinianboykilledinchicago-childseparationsettlement_callers_101623.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Israel, Palestine, rightwing media, disinformation, misinformation, propaganda, humanitarian crisis, war, Anthony Blinken, diplomacy, family separation, hate crime, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:27:47 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/13/2023 (Encore: Marilyn Marks on first Trump conspirator guilty plea in Georgia)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 10-2-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  The first of Donald Trump's 18 co-defendants in Georgia has pleaded guilty in the sprawling RICO indictment in Fulton County that alleges disgraced Trump led a broad conspiracy to steal the state's 2020 Presidential election. Atlanta bail bondsman Scott Hall pleaded guilty to the scheme to unlawfully breach, copy and distribute copies of Georgia's voting system software in Coffee County, which was first revealed in a phone call to election integrity expert MARILYN MARKS, founder of the nonpartisan Coalition for Good Governance. Marks explains how she came to record Hall's 'confession,' what it means going forward, how MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell is involved, and much more. Also today:   Thanks to House Democrats, a Republican government shutdown has been averted. California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Emily's List President Laphonza Butler to complete the term of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Trump appeared for his first day in court in the $250 million state civil fraud suit against him after a judge ruled he and his company committed massive bank, tax and insurance fraud. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_marilynmarks-scotthallpleadsguilty_101323.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:51</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, democracy, RICO, Georgia, Scott Hall, Marilyn Marks, US House, shutdown, Marilyn Marks, rightwing extremism, authoritarianism, US Senate, Mike Lindell, Laphonza Butler, fraud</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:51:31 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/12/2023 (Israel, Hamas, the U.S., and the 'laws of war'; George Santos' scheme)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  An update on the newest developments in the Israel-Hamas war, including rising death tolls, retaliatory destruction of entire neighborhoods in Gaza, and the impacts on geopolitics. President Biden has repeatedly referred to the 'rules of war' in citing conversations with Israel's controversial far-right Prime Minister Netanyahu. Many Republicans appear to be hoping to rope Iran into armed conflict, but House GOP dysfunction is getting in their way. Former Republican Wisconsin Supreme Court justices chastise Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos for his unprecedented threats to impeach a newly-elected justice. Prosecutors charge Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and his wife with acting as unregistered foreign agents for Egypt in addition to multiple bribery charges. Everyone's favorite wildly corrupt GOP Congressman, indicted grifter and pathological liar Rep. George Santos (R-NY), nearly pulled off an ingenious scheme to trick Republican Party groups into giving him campaign cash -- until his campaign treasurer revealed the plot in court. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-israelhamas-bidenlawsofwar-impeachmentdeadwi-santosfakeloan_101223.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, Israel, Hamas, war, Palestine, disinformation, climate change, extreme weather, environment, George Santos, corruption, money in politics, Congress, war ethics, Wisconsin, Robert Menendez</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:06:12 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/11/2023 (Guest: Labor expert Dr. Marick Masters on 'monumental achievement' of UAW labor leaders; Social media disinfo surge)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   With cable news war coverage now 24/7 following the Hamas attack on Israel and Israel's retaliation against Gaza, social media is being inundated with a flood of misinformation, disinformation and propaganda.  New reporting documents how Elon Musk's Twitter/X site has largely ignored the false content, allowing it to spread unchecked, and has been slow or non-responsive to volunteer community fact-checkers attempting to counter disinformation. In brighter news, the United Auto Workers struck a landmark deal with automaker General Motors that will include electric vehicle battery plant employees in the union's master national agreement with the company. Labor expert DR. MARICK MASTERS of Wayne State University in Detroit explains the big news for autoworkers and the UAW's successful bargaining strategies in their ongoing, unprecedented strike against all three major U.S. automakers. Masters breaks down the UAW's so-far successful three-part strategy in the ongoing strike, and how the new tactics and strategies employed by union leaders may be helpful to organizers in other industries, and much more. Hurricane Lidia slammed into Mexico's Pacific coast after rapidly intensifying into a dangerous Category 4 storm in just 10 hours over record warm ocean waters, another consequence of the climate crisis. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-lidialandfall-twittermisinfoisraelhamas_marickmasters-strikeuaw_102223.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Israel, Hamas, war, Palestine, disinformation, misinformation, propaganda, Twitter, social media, extreme weather, labor, United Auto Workers, unions, Shawn Fain, strike, General Motors, electric vehicles, Musk </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 19:06:09 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/10/2023 (Biden speaks on Israel v. Hamas; 2024 Election news in WI, CA and for RFK Jr.)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  New developments in what AP is now calling the Israel-Palestinian War, as the death toll continues to rise in the wake of the surprise terror attack by Hamas on Israel over the weekend, and Israel's retaliatory bombardment of Gaza. President Biden and the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and the U.K. released an unusual joint statement condemning the 'terrorist actions of Hamas' while recognizing 'the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people.' In a speech, Biden decried the terror attack, warned adversaries against taking advantage of the situation for political violence, and much more. The Wisconsin State Supreme Court agreed to hear challenges to the state's egregiously gerrymandered legislative maps, while newly-seated Justice Janet Protasiewicz will not recuse despite threats from Republican state lawmakers. Former L.A. Dodgers player Steve Garvey says he will run for the 2024 California GOP Senate nomination. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., will run as an independent in the 2024 Presidential Election. Rep. George Santos (R-NY) charged with identify theft. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenonisraelhamas-gameonwi-garveysenateca-indierfk_101023.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, US House, Israel, Hamas, war, Middle East, war crimes, terrorism, Palestine, Wisconsin, environment, climate change, Steve Garvey, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., George Santos, corruption,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 19:01:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/9/2023 (Informing without inflaming after weekend attack by Hamas in Israel)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   The Israeli government has formally declared war to retaliate against the Hamas militant group for its horrific surprise attack by land, sea and air on communities in Southern Israel on Saturday. Hundreds were killed, injured or taken hostage. More than a thousand are reportedly dead on both sides, with attacks and atrocities against civilian populations that amount to nothing less than war crimes. Eleven Americans have also been confirmed by the White House as killed, with an unknown number still missing. None of this began over the weekend. Today we offer some history and expert analysis of how we got here, and how war crimes are ALWAYS wrong. We open up our phone lines to listeners, both pro/anti-Palestine and pro/anti-Israel and pretty much everything in between, who offer thoughtful perspectives on the weekend's tragic events. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-afghanearthquake-hamasisraelattack-callers_100923.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>56:46</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, US House, Israel, Hamas, war, Middle East, war crimes, Iran, Saudi Arabia, terrorism, Palestine, hostages, civilians</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 18:42:31 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/6/2023 (Encore: WGA strikers win 'exceptional' deal; Biden to rally with striking autoworkers)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': After decades of corporate policies that have drastically eroded union membership, political power, and the middle class across the U.S., organized labor is finally making new gains for workers to attain a fair share of the record profits made by giant corporations. After a five-month strike, the Writers Guild of America says it has reached a tentative agreement with studios to increase wages with 'meaningful gains and protections.' The actors' union, SAG-AFTRA, remains on strike. President Biden will join striking United Autoworkers union members on the picket line in Detroit, a first in U.S. history. Republican 2024 front-runner Donald Trump will meet with NON-union auto workers in a very Republican Michigan suburb. Callers weigh in with thoughtful comments on organized labor, the struggling middle class, and the surge of workers fighting like hell for better wages amid record corporate profits. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-strikesettledwga-bidenuaw-callers_100623.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:52</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, US House, government shutdown, unions, labor, strikes, authoritarianism, anti-labor, corporations, Writers Guild, United Autoworkers, Tim Scott, Nikki Haley, workers rights, labor </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 17:05:16 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/5/2023 (Alabama racial gerrymander struck down; President Biden on Trump/MAGA threat to democracy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Some good news for voters in Alabama -- after a two-year fight, the U.S. Supreme Court is now forcing the state's Republican-controlled legislature to comply with the Voting Rights Act and draw fair U.S. House maps with a second Black-majority district, reflective of the state's actual population, so that Black voters may be able to elect a representative of their own choosing for the first time in state history. September's global average temperature spike was literally off the charts, described by scientists as 'gobsmackingly bananas.' The corporate media wildly misreported news that the Biden Administration will be building 17 miles of new border wall in Texas, as required under a 2019 law passed during the Trump Administration. The corporate media picked up and spread lies peddled by Fox 'News' falsely claiming that President Biden 'reversed' his opposition to the border wall and downplaying the facts. Pro Publica's John Harwood offered something close to the 'old normal' in a wide-ranging interview with Biden, in which no one was attacked or threatened, with a perfectly reasonable conversation focused on the ongoing threats to democracy in America and around the world, and what can be done about the menace of looming political violence by rightwing MAGA extremists and their authoritarian cult leader. . Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-housemapal-sepheat-badborderwallreporting-bidenharwoodintv_100523.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats,  US House, Supreme Court, environment, climate change, voting rights, gerrymandering, Alabama, voter suppression,disinformation, border wall, journalism, democracy, MAGA</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:07:12 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/4/2023 (Guest: Financial journalist David Dayen of The Prospect on the SCOTUS case to kill the CFPB)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The corrupt House GOP is in shambles after far-right Republican members succeeded in their effort to oust Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House. As they fight over their next leader, Republican politicians and pundits immediately began blaming Democrats for the Republican coup. But House Republicans' epic failure and internal divisions are more evidence that the party is broken, and has been collapsing for years under the strain of its own corruption, dedication to an autocratic cult leader, and its own toxic mix of victimhood, grievance, entitlement and revenge. The Biden Administration announced another $9 billion of student loan debt relief, for a total of $127 billion in loan forgiveness for millions of borrowers. In the US Supreme Court, even the rightwing justices appeared to push back against a challenge brought by payday lenders to dismantle the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on wildly dubious grounds. Financial journalist DAVID DAYEN, Executive Editor of The American Prospect, explains what happened during oral arguments, why rightwingers have been trying to kill off the CFPB and its consumer protections since its inception, and how the case 'threatens practically every consumer financial transaction that is made in the country,' and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-housegopspeakerfight_daviddayen-cfpbatscotus_100423.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats,  US House, House Speaker, Kevin McCarthy, Supreme Court, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, economy, payday lenders, student loans, Ketanji Brown-Jackson, Clarence Thomas, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 19:32:07 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/3/2023: (McCarthy ousted as Speaker; Bad news for Trump in NY, GA)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  House Republicans unleash more chaos in Congress. After House Democrats helped Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy pass a short-term funding bill to avert a federal government shutdown, far-right Rep. Matt Gaetz and eight other Republicans succeeded in their effort to oust McCarthy from the speakership. It's the first time in US history that a House Speaker has been removed, and it's unclear what happens next. The judge in the New York civil fraud trial against Donald Trump issued a gag order after Trump identified and attacked the judge's staff on social media. Bad news in court for four of Trump's co-defendants in the Fulton County, Georgia RICO case over their failed conspiracy to steal the 2020 election. Gen. John Kelly, retired US Marine Corps General and former Trump White House Chief of Staff, finally went on record to confirm his direct knowledge of Trump's long-reported denigration of troops and veterans. Gen. Mark Milley, Trump's Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivered striking, fiery remarks at his retirement ceremony focused on the military's loyalty and oath to defend the Constitution, along with thinly-veiled criticism of Trump as a 'wannabe-dictator.' Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mccarthyousted-trumpgaggedny-riconewsga-kellyconfirms-milleypushesback_100323.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, democracy, RICO, Georgia, US House, shutdown, House Speaker, Kevin McCarthy, environment, climate change, rightwing extremism, fraud, Matt Gaetz, Gen. John Kelly, Gen. Mark Milley,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 19:15:13 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/2/2023 (Guest: Marilyn Marks on first Trump conspirator guilty plea in Georgia)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The first of Donald Trump's 18 co-defendants in Georgia has pleaded guilty in the sprawling RICO indictment in Fulton County that alleges disgraced Trump led a broad conspiracy to steal the state's 2020 Presidential election. Atlanta bail bondsman Scott Hall pleaded guilty to the scheme to unlawfully breach, copy and distribute copies of Georgia's voting system software in Coffee County, which was first revealed in a phone call to election integrity expert MARILYN MARKS, founder of the nonpartisan Coalition for Good Governance. Marks explains how she came to record Hall's 'confession,' what it means going forward, how MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell is involved, and much more. Also today:   Thanks to House Democrats, a Republican government shutdown has been averted. California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Emily's List President Laphonza Butler to complete the term of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Trump appeared for his first day in court in the $250 million state civil fraud suit against him after a judge ruled he and his company committed massive bank, tax and insurance fraud. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_marilynmarks-scotthallpleadsguilty_100223.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, democracy, RICO, Georgia, Scott Hall, Marilyn Marks, US House, shutdown, Marilyn Marks, rightwing extremism, US Senate, Mike Lindell, Laphonza Butler, fraud</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 19:28:06 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/29/2023 (Encore: Media critic Dan Froomkin on advice to media; Special election results in NH, PA)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 9-20-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  Encouraging news from special election results in two critical swing-states, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania, in which Democratic candidates continued the party's winning streak in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) implemented automatic voter registration at state Dept. of Transportation offices to increase voter participation, infuriating anti-democracy, pro-authoritarian Republicans in the state legislature. Media critic and veteran journalist DAN FROOMKIN discusses his new essay, 'A desperate appeal to newsroom leaders on the eve of a chaos election,' in which he interviewed dozens of experts on what America's newsrooms can and should do to improve their approach to political coverage in advance of the critical 2024 election. Froomkin explains why corporate media outlets still default to 'horse-race' coverage on the odds instead of the stakes for democracy, how to combat misleading 'both sides' coverage that misinforms the public, how newsrooms can defend the free press and journalism as a whole against attacks from the increasingly authoritarian right, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-specialelections-nh-pa-autovoterregpa_danfroomkin-2024mediaadvice_092923.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:28</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, democracy, journalism, free press, media, US House, impeachment, rightwing extremism, Pennsylvania, voting rights, voter registration, New Hampshire, disinformation, misinformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:12:19 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/28/2023 (Special Coverage of the GOP's ridiculous second 'Presidential Primary Debate')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Our special coverage of the Republican Party's ridiculous second 2024 'Presidential Primary Debate' is arguably the dumbest and funniest 'BradCast'. The debate was hosted by Fox 'News' at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, and featured seven 'candidates' -- former Vice President Mike Pence, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina Gov. and UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, supposed businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum. Not in attendance was the guy with multiple indictments who Republicans apparently intend to actually nominate for the job next year. The subject matter was dumb, but our excellent special coverage panelists -- award winning blogger and columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo, and 'DRIFTGLASS' of the 'Professional Left Podcast' -- make it fun and funny. Enjoy! ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-gopprimarydebatereaganlibrary_092823.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, 2024 election, debate, LGBTQ, Pence, Fox News, DeSantis, Haley, Tim Scott, Chris Christie, Doug Burgum, abortion, climate change, economics, Reagan, Ramaswamy, shutdown</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:54:31 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/27/2023 (Guest: Congressional historian Norm Ornstein on Republican government shutdown)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In a blistering summary judgment, New York Arthur Engoron ruled the evidence shows that Donald Trump, his two eldest sons, the Trump Organization, and two top executives committed eye-popping levels of bank, tax and insurance fraud.  The ruling in the New York State Attorney General's civil case details stunning levels of fraud, sanctions Trump's attorneys for using 'patently false' arguments, and orders independent receivership to 'manage the dissolution' of many of Trump's properties in the state. The Writers Guild strike is officially over and late-night shows will return to the airwaves first.  House Republicans failed again to strike a deal amongst themselves to fund the federal government and avoid a costly shutdown, very now likely to begin this weekend. Congressional historian NORM ORNSTEIN of the American Enterprise Institute explains the history of Republican government shutdowns (all shutdowns have occurred when Republicans control the House), their widespread negative economic impacts and the possible endgame ahead, and debunks Republicans' many, many false claims. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-engorontrumprulingny-latenightreturns_normornstein-govtshutdown_092723.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress,  government shutdown,  fraud, corruption, unions, labor, strikes, Writers Guild, Trump Organization, economics, Norm Ornstein</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 18:19:38 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/26/2023 (Trump found guilty of fraud in NY; Biden joins UAW picket line)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The judge in New York Attorney General Letitia James' $250 million civil fraud lawsuit against Donald Trump issued a partial summary judgment on Tuesday, ruling that Trump, his sons, the Trump Organization, and two company executives had committed tax, bank and insurance fraud. A trial on the remaining charges begins next week to determine penalties. President Biden joined the UAW strike picket line with striking UAW workers, the first president to do so. Cassidy Hutchinson, former top Trump White House aide, delivers a chilling warning that Trump is a danger to the republic. Labor economist Kathryn Anne Edwards destroys a GOP senator's nonsense claims about federal childcare assistance programs and skewers his pretense of caring about children in need. The U.S. Supreme Court again rejected Alabama Republicans' schemes to hold on to racially-gerrymandered voting maps. More Senate Democrats call for the resignation of Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) following multiple felony indictments. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpfraudny-bidenpicketmi-alabamamapsscotus_092623.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, environment, climate change, voting rights, government shutdown, Cassidy Hutchinson, fraud, Bob Menendez, corruption, unions, Trump Organization, economics, child care</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 19:35:29 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/25/2023 (WGA strikers win 'exceptional' deal; Biden to rally with striking autoworkers)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  After decades of corporate policies that have drastically eroded union membership, political power, and the middle class across the U.S., organized labor is finally making new gains for workers to attain a fair share of the record profits made by giant corporations. After a five-month strike, the Writers Guild of America says it has reached a tentative agreement with studios to increase wages with 'meaningful gains and protections.' The actors' union, SAG-AFTRA, remains on strike. President Biden will join striking United Autoworkers union members on the picket line in Detroit, a first in U.S. history. Republican 2024 front-runner Donald Trump will meet with NON-union auto workers in a very Republican Michigan suburb. Callers weigh in with thoughtful comments on organized labor, the struggling middle class, and the surge of workers fighting like hell for better wages amid record corporate profits. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-strikesettledwga-bidenuaw-callers_092523.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:47</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, US House, government shutdown, unions, labor, strikes, authoritarianism, anti-labor, corporations, Writers Guild, United Autoworkers, Tim Scott, workers rights, labor law</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 18:17:22 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/22/2023 (Encore: John Nichols on WI GOP's state Supreme Court impeachment threat; GOP McCarthy announces impeachment inquiry of Biden)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 9-12-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  Republicans previously railed against impeachment when it was used to hold their obscenely corrupt former president accountable. Now they are embracing it as a political bludgeon. A little over a week ago, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said the House GOP would hold a full floor vote before launching any impeachment inquiry in President Biden. Today, McCarthy flip-flopped, unilaterally announcing the opening of an inquiry anyway, despite the fact that three ongoing U.S. House probes and a five-year criminal probe by a Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney failed to uncover any independently verifiable evidence of any wrongdoing by President Biden. McCarthy is trying to appease far-right House Republicans who are threatening to shut down the government without passing critical spending bills. In Wisconsin, Republican state lawmakers are desperately threatening impeachment of a newly-elected state Supreme Court justice who they fear will overturn Republicans' rigged, heavily-gerrymandered legislative maps. Journalist JOHN NICHOLS explains Wisconsin Republicans' radical scheme to entrench themselves in permanent power, how they can cripple the state's highest court, and how pro-democracy folks are fighting back to stop the GOP's unprecedented power grab. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-impeachinquirybiden_johnnichols-impeachthreatprotasiewicz_091223.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, extreme weather, climate change, US House, impeachment, Wisconsin, courts, MAGA, 2024 election, authoritarianism, voter suppression, democracy, Trumpism, rightwing extremism, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:16:10 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/21/2023 (Trump Terrified, Biden Building Back Better)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  New international poll reveals that solar energy is by far the most popular form of energy worldwide and polluting fossil fuels are deeply unpopular. President Biden launches the American Climate Corps, a green jobs training and service program for young people modeled after FDR's legendary Civilian Conservation Corps. Former White House staffer Cassidy Hutchinson reveals in her new book that Donald Trump refused masking during the worst of the COVID crisis because it messed up his makeup. Trump is also reportedly terrified of the possibility of going to prison, possibly for the same reason. The Minnesota Supreme Court fast-tracked a lawsuit seeking to disqualify Trump from the 2024 ballot under the Constitution's 14th Amendment, Section 3, the 'Insurrection Clause.' Listeners offer cogent thoughts on a previous segment on the 14th Amendment, and we debunk several misconceptions with some help from the handy 'Myths and Realities about 14.3' document, courtesy of the Constitutional law scholars at the non-profit, non-partisan Free Speech for People. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-solarshines-amerclimatecorps-trumpterrified-14thamendmn-myths14a-listenermail_092123.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, democracy, environment, solar energy, climate change, American Climate Corps, Cassidy Hutchinson, rightwing extremism, 14th Amendment, Insurrection Clause, authoritarianism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 18:37:23 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/20/2023 (Guest: Media critic Dan Froomkin on advice to media; Special election results in NH, PA)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Encouraging news from special election results in two critical swing-states, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania, in which Democratic candidates continued the party's winning streak in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) implemented automatic voter registration at state Dept. of Transportation offices to increase voter participation, infuriating anti-democracy, pro-authoritarian Republicans in the state legislature. Media critic and veteran journalist DAN FROOMKIN discusses his new essay, 'A desperate appeal to newsroom leaders on the eve of a chaos election,' in which he interviewed dozens of experts on what America's newsrooms can and should do to improve their approach to political coverage in advance of the critical 2024 election. Froomkin explains why corporate media outlets still default to 'horse-race' coverage on the odds instead of the stakes for democracy, how to combat misleading 'both sides' coverage that misinforms the public, how newsrooms can defend the free press and journalism as a whole against attacks from the increasingly authoritarian right, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-specialelections-nh-pa-autovoterregpa_danfroomkin-2024mediaadvice_092023.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:24</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, democracy, journalism, free press, media, US House, impeachment, rightwing extremism, Pennsylvania, voting rights, voter registration, New Hampshire, disinformation, misinformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:18:47 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/19/2023 (Biden, Zelenskyy address U.N.; House GOP 'civil war' as shutdown looms)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': In remarks to the United Nations General Assembly, President Biden made an impassioned case for continuing support for Ukraine's existential battle against Russia's evil and lies, the defense of democracy, and our worsening climate crisis. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called Russia's barbaric invasion a warning for all democracies around the world. Pro-Putin Republicans in the U.S. House appear unable to reach agreement among their warring factions to adopt simple legislation to fund the government and prevent a costly shutdown. The far-right Republicans are instead focused on a baseless impeachment inquiry to smear President Biden, despite their public admissions that they have found no evidence of wrongdoing. Republicans are running the same playbook they used to smear Hillary Clinton with 'her emails' and the John Kerry swiftboat nonsense. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenzelenskyyun-gopcivilwarshutdown-impeachment_091923.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenzelenskyyun-gopcivilwarshutdown-impeachment_091923.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, Ukraine, Russia, United Nations, democracy, Zelenskyy, US House, impeachment, Congress, government shutdown, rightwing extremism, Exxon</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:21:08 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/18/2023 (Guest: Labor historian Nelson Lichtenstein on the UAW strike and the U.S. labor movement rising)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  For the first time in decades, the organized labor movement is on the rise, with a summer of unionization drives from workers at fast food restaurants, huge companies like Amazon, and writers and actors. Now the United Auto Workers (UAW) has launched a strike, for the first time in history, at all three major automakers simultaneously, seeking better wages and working conditions after decades of concessions to keep the industry afloat (even as CEO compensation has risen 40 percent in five years), and protections for workers at new electric vehicle battery plants. UC Santa Barbara labor historian Dr. NELSON LICHTENSTEIN explains the specific concerns of autoworker unions, how 2023's summer of unionization compares to prior waves of union organizing in the US, the political implications of unionization and the UAW strike going forward, and much more. Also today:  cartoonishly corrupt Republican Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, acquitted by the GOP-dominated state senate. Five Americans detained for years in Iran are headed back to the US. The warring factions of the GOP-controlled U.S. House failed to reach agreement on a bill to fund government operations, bringing a costly government shutdown closer to reality. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_nelsonlichtenstein-strikeuaw-historiclabormoment_091823.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_nelsonlichtenstein-strikeuaw-historiclabormoment_091823.mp3" length="55686626" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, unions, labor, United Auto Workers, UAW, electric vehicles, Nelson Lichtenstein, Amazon, Starbucks, Iran, Ken Paxton, Congress, government shutdown, rightwing extremism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:52:55 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/15/2023 (Encore: GA Coffee County voting system 'breach continues')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 9-6-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  A federal judge ruled that Donald Trump is liable for comments he made in the second E. Jean Carroll defamation trial. Nonprofit Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) filed a lawsuit challenging Trump's eligibility for the ballot in Colorado under the 14th Amendment Insurrection Clause of the U.S. Constitution. In the Fulton County, Georgia RICO case against Trump and 18 co-conspirators over their plot to steal the 2020 election, the judge rejected an attempt by two former Trump attorneys, Ken Chesebro and Sidney Powell, to sever their cases from the others, and set a trial date to begin on October 23. A critical section of the RICO case revolves around the Coffee County Breach, in which Republican election officials allowed MAGA operatives to unlawfully breach, copy and distribute Georgia's state voting system software. The breach is only known publicly due to our guest today, MARILYN MARKS of the non-profit Coalition for Good Governance. Marks explains the critical phone call she received from one of the co-conspirators effectively confessing to the entire Coffee County plot, the ongoing failure of Georgia's top state election officials to investigate, set new security procedures, or install security updates, and warns that because the state's voting system software has been posted to the internet, the 'breach continues.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumpcarroll-14amendsuitco-chesebropowelldate_marilynmarks-coffeebreachcontinues_091523.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumpcarroll-14amendsuitco-chesebropowelldate_marilynmarks-coffeebreachcontinues_091523.mp3" length="55936570" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Georgia, Fulton County, Ken Chesebro, Sidney Powell, election security, election integrity, hacking, cybersecurity, Coffee County Breach, voter suppression, 14th Amendment, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:42:12 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/14/2023 (True Tales from the Party of Crime and Corruption; Hunter Biden Charged)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Humanitarian crisis unfolding in Libya in the wake of catastrophic flooding. New analysis warns that human-caused climate change likely to push the planet to 1.5 degrees Celsius warming above pre-industrial levels far sooner than expected, turbo-charging more frequent extreme weather disasters. Trump-appointed US Attorney charged President Biden's son, Hunter Biden, on gun violations that are almost never charged - - is this the 'special treatment' Republicans decry? Judge overseeing the sprawling Georgia RICO case ruled that Donald Trump and most of his co-conspirators will be tried separately from defendants who requested a speedy trial, amid a crowded calendar for Trump's 91 felony criminal charges. New York City pension funds sued Fox 'News' for neglecting to protect shareholders by knowingly broadcasting lies about the 2020 election, leading to more than $787 million in settlements. Wisconsin Republicans offer an absurd 'deal' to keep their rigged, gerrymandered legislative maps. Kentucky county clerk who illegally denied marriage licenses to same-sex couples must pay them $100,000 in damages. Deeply corrupt Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's mistress prevented from testifying in his impeachment trial in front of his wife. GOP Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis enjoyed undisclosed luxury travel from wealthy donors. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-libya-globalheat-hunterbidencharged-trumpga-foxsued-vosmapswi-kimdavisky-paxtonmistress-desantisflights_091423.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-libya-globalheat-hunterbidencharged-trumpga-foxsued-vosmapswi-kimdavisky-paxtonmistress-desantisflights_091423.mp3" length="55935730" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, extreme weather, climate change, Libya, Hunter Biden, RICO, Fox News, gerrmandering, same-sex marriage, Ken Paxton, corruption, Ron DeSantis, MAGA, 2024 election, authoritarianism,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 19:22:04 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/13/2023 (Guest: Volts' David Roberts on Inflation Reduction Act)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's desperate attempt to appease his far-right caucus by declaring an impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden is now getting pushback from Senate Republicans highlighting the lack of any evidence of wrongdoing. McCarthy also appears to lack the GOP House votes to pass critical funding bills and avoid a federal government shutdown. Biden's landmark climate action law, the Inflation Reduction Act, is 'turbocharging' a huge surge in new manufacturing plants, jobs, and innovation, and funds billions of dollars in improvement incentives for homeowners to upgrade their homes and save money. But few Americans know about the I.R.A's global game-changing status due to the corporate media's focus on manufactured GOP crises, even as extreme weather disasters increase in frequency. Veteran energy journalist DAVID ROBERTS of the Volts podcast explains that the benefits of the I.R.A. will take years to be fully realized, but it's already spurred $270 billion in private investment flooding into the U.S., and is purposely designed to restore communities hollowed out by 'free trade' globalization and offshoring of jobs. Roberts also covers how to reform our 'dysfunctional media ecosystem' that has failed to inform Americans about how the I.R.A. will benefit them directly, and actions that everyone can take to ensure their communities thrive in the transition to cheaper clean energy. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mccarthyimpeachment_davidroberts-firstyearira_091323.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mccarthyimpeachment_davidroberts-firstyearira_091323.mp3" length="55538714" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mccarthyimpeachment_davidroberts-firstyearira_091323.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:51</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, extreme weather, climate change, Congress, impeachment, Inflation Reduction Act, clean energy, energy efficiency, corporate media, manufacturing, globalization, disinformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 19:35:06 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/12/2023 (Guest: John Nichols on WI GOP's state Supreme Court impeachment threat; GOP McCarthy announces House impeachment inquiry of Biden)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Republicans previously railed against impeachment when it was used to hold their obscenely corrupt former president accountable. Now they are embracing it as a political bludgeon. A little over a week ago, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said the On today's 'BradCast':  Republicans previously railed against impeachment when it was used to hold their obscenely corrupt former president accountable. Now they are embracing it as a political bludgeon. A little over a week ago, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said the House GOP would hold a full floor vote before launching any impeachment inquiry in President Biden. Today, McCarthy flip-flopped, unilaterally announcing the opening of an inquiry anyway, despite the fact that three ongoing U.S. House probes and a five-year criminal probe by a Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney failed to uncover any independently verifiable evidence of any wrongdoing by President Biden. McCarthy is trying to appease far-right House Republicans who are threatening to shut down the government without passing critical spending bills. In Wisconsin, Republican state lawmakers are desperately threatening impeachment of a newly-elected state Supreme Court justice who they fear will overturn Republicans' rigged, heavily-gerrymandered legislative maps. Journalist JOHN NICHOLS explains Wisconsin Republicans' radical scheme to entrench themselves in permanent power, how they can cripple the state's highest court, and how pro-democracy folks are fighting back to stop the GOP's unprecedented power grab. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-impeachinquirybiden_johnnichols-impeachthreatprotasiewicz_091223.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-impeachinquirybiden_johnnichols-impeachthreatprotasiewicz_091223.mp3" length="55875950" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-impeachinquirybiden_johnnichols-impeachthreatprotasiewicz_091223.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, extreme weather, climate change, US House, impeachment, Wisconsin, courts, MAGA, 2024 election, authoritarianism, voter suppression, democracy, Trumpism, rightwing extremism, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 19:13:28 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/11/2023 (U.S. Constitution Says Trump Should be Barred in 2024, But Is That a Good Idea?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  New disasters unfolded over the weekend in North Africa. In Morocco, a powerful 6.8 earthquake killed at least 2,700. In Libya, more than 2,000 people are feared dead amid climate-intensified extreme rains and floods. The toll of the missing in the catastrophic Maui Fires has dropped to 66. Powerful Hurricane Lee in the record hot Atlantic Ocean threatens Bermuda, the Northeastern US, and Canada.  The corporate media has finally taken notice of the U.S. Constitution's 'Insurrection Disqualification Clause,' after two prominent conservative legal scholars concluded that disgraced former President Donald Trump should be disqualified from running in the 2024 election due to his having 'engaged in insurrection' on January 6, 2021, under an originalist, textualist reading of the 14th Amendment. Courts will ultimately decide if Trump should be barred from running for office. But is it a good idea politically? And should that matter? Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-moroccoquake-libyafloods-mauimissing-leestrengthens_callersontrump14a_091123.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-moroccoquake-libyafloods-mauimissing-leestrengthens_callersontrump14a_091123.mp3" length="55686345" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-moroccoquake-libyafloods-mauimissing-leestrengthens_callersontrump14a_091123.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, extreme weather, climate change, January 6, MAGA, 2024 election, insurrection, 14th Amendment, earthquake, courts, Trumpism, disaster</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 18:55:44 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/8/2023 (Encore: Ernest A. Canning on WI GOP threat to impeach state Supreme Court Justice)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 8-22-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  Wisconsin Republican state lawmakers are threatening to impeach a newly-elected state Supreme Court Justice just days after her swearing in to prevent the new liberal court majority from ruling on heavily-gerrymandered maps that have entrenched minority Republicans in power. BRAD BLOG legal analyst ERNEST A. CANNING discusses the Republican plot to quash two petitions asking the court to toss the state's heavily gerrymandered legislative maps as unconstitutional, and mandate new emergency elections for the state Senate. Canning explains the merits of the petitions, the Republicans' complaints, and the constitutional crisis brewing if the state's gerrymandered GOP-controlled legislature votes to impeach and remove Justice Janet Protasiewicz.  Also today: Donald Trump's co-defendants have begun surrendering in the Fulton County, Georgia indictment of their multi-state conspiracy to steal the 2020 election. John Eastman, the architect of the unlawful scheme to pressure former Vice President Mike Pence to reject legitimate Electoral College votes, and Scott Hall, the MAGA operative who unlawfully breached the Coffee County, GA voting system, were booked and released on bond. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-eastmanhallsurrendersga_erniecanning-impeachmentthreatwi_090823.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-eastmanhallsurrendersga_erniecanning-impeachmentthreatwi_090823.mp3" length="56152893" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-eastmanhallsurrendersga_erniecanning-impeachmentthreatwi_090823.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:29</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, extreme weather, Wisconsin, gerrymandering, voting rights, Fulton County, RICO, indictment, democracy, environment, climate change, Janet Protasiewicz, wildfires</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:22:13 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/7/2023 (Odds, Ends, Follow-Ups, and More GOP Voter Fraud)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Trump White House advisor Peter Navarro was found guilty by a jury on two counts of Contempt of Congress for his refusal to answer a lawful Congressional subpoena from the House January 6 Committee. A fact that shouldn't fall down the Memory Hole of History:  on the day before the November 2022 midterm elections, Russian mutineer Yevgeny Prigozhin flatly stated that Russia had, in fact, 'interfered, are interfering and will interfere' in U.S. elections. In the wake of Hurricane Idalia's landfall in Florida, new reporting reveals that a radical new anti-immigrant law signed by GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis is hampering reconstruction. Hurricane Lee has intensified to a Category 4 hurricane as it nears the Caribbean. Yet another white Republican Donald Trump supporter has been convicted of voter fraud for knowingly and illegally voting in two states in multiple elections. A GOP state lawmaker in Alabama will plead guilty to election fraud. A new investigation in Coffee County, GA (home of the now-infamous breach and distribution of the state's voting system software), reveals a long-standing voter suppression cabal in the heavily Republican County where about a quarter of the population is Black. Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' Musician Billy Bragg responds to Oliver Anthony's viral populist country song with one of his own, 'Rich Men Earning North of a Million'. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-navarroguilty-prigozhinelections-idaliarecovery-gopfraudoh-al-crookedcoffeecnn-billybragg_090723.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-navarroguilty-prigozhinelections-idaliarecovery-gopfraudoh-al-crookedcoffeecnn-billybragg_090723.mp3" length="56222431" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:34</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, immigration, Russia, Ron DeSantis, Peter Navarro, Coffee County Breach, voter suppression, extreme weather, voter fraud, election fraud, Prigozhin, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 19:15:55 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/6/2023 (Guest: Marilyn Marks warns GA Coffee County voting system 'breach continues')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A federal judge ruled that Donald Trump is liable for comments he made in the second E. Jean Carroll defamation trial. Nonprofit Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) filed a lawsuit challenging Trump's eligibility for the ballot in Colorado under the 14th Amendment Insurrection Clause of the U.S. Constitution. In the Fulton County, Georgia RICO case against Trump and 18 co-conspirators over their plot to steal the 2020 election, the judge rejected an attempt by two former Trump attorneys, Ken Chesebro and Sidney Powell, to sever their cases from the others, and set a trial date to begin on October 23. A critical section of the RICO case revolves around the Coffee County Breach, in which Republican election officials allowed MAGA operatives to unlawfully breach, copy and distribute Georgia's state voting system software. The breach is only known publicly due to our guest today, MARILYN MARKS of the non-profit Coalition for Good Governance. Marks explains the critical phone call she received from one of the co-conspirators effectively confessing to the entire Coffee County plot, the ongoing failure of Georgia's top state election officials to investigate, set new security procedures, or install security updates, and warns that because the state's voting system software has been posted to the internet, the 'breach continues.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpcarroll-14amendsuitco-chesebropowelldate_marilynmarks-coffeebreachcontinues_090623.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpcarroll-14amendsuitco-chesebropowelldate_marilynmarks-coffeebreachcontinues_090623.mp3" length="55859685" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpcarroll-14amendsuitco-chesebropowelldate_marilynmarks-coffeebreachcontinues_090623.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Georgia, Fulton County, Ken Chesebro, Sidney Powell, election security, election integrity, hacking, cybersecurity, Coffee County Breach, 14th Amendment, E. Jean Carroll, Raffensperger</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 19:06:48 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/5/2023 (Election officials grapple with Trump's Constitutional ballot disqualification)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We're back!  The fight between democracy vs. autocracy and fascism continues. Enrique Tarrio, former head of the far-right Proud Boys gang was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison after his conviction on Seditious Conspiracy charges for his role in the January 6th, 2021 U.S. Capitol insurrection. In Alabama, a three-judge panel ruled the Republican-controlled state legislature blatantly defied a U.S. Supreme Court order to redraw its racist, lawless, egregiously gerrymandered U.S. House maps. In Florida, a state court judge ordered the GOP-controlled state legislature to redraw racially gerrymandered maps, personally designed by GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis, that eliminated an historic Black-majority district; the voting rights victory may be overturned by DeSantis' hand-picked state Supreme Court. Then it's a deep dive into the many indications that disgraced Donald Trump may not be the eventual GOP 2024 presidential nominee, based on new polls showing voters (even some Republicans) don't support his candidacy and high-profile Republicans saying Trump should be disqualified under the 14th Amendment Insurrection Clause in the US Constitution - - a decision that all 50 top state election officials will soon be required to make. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-tarrio22yrs-racialgerrymandersal-fl-officialsontrumpdisqualification_090523.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-tarrio22yrs-racialgerrymandersal-fl-officialsontrumpdisqualification_090523.mp3" length="55814450" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, extreme weather, climate change, climate denial, Alabama, racism, gerrymandering, Florida, voter suppression, 14th Amendment, Enrique Tarrio, January 6, 2024 election, DeSantis</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 19:00:57 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/4/2023 (Encore: GOP Attorneys Finally Face Accountability in OH, TX, GA, Elsewhere)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 8-23-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  A whole bunch of Republicans attorneys are finally facing accountability for felony crimes, most related to election fraud. Ohio attorney and Trump donor James Saunders was convicted on Tuesday for voting twice in two different states in the last two elections. New details reveal Republican Texas Attorney General Ken abused his authority and his office's resources to help one of his major donors and facilitate visits with his mistress, and more.  Donald Trump's co-defendants, many also Republican attorneys, surrendered today in Fulton County, Georgia, after being charged in the racketeering indictment for their efforts to steal the 2020 election in the state. Milwaukee Public Schools were closed today in Wisconsin due to a dangerous heat wave, as climate science-denying GOP 2024 presidential hopefuls gather for the GOP's first primary debate. Russia claims Wagner battalion mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of a short-lived coup against Vladimir Putin, was killed in a plane crash. The new, all-male state Supreme Court in South Carolina reversed its ruling from earlier this year to uphold a ban on nearly all abortions in the state. Musical satirist Randy Rainbow returns with an all new, hilarious tune to mark Trump's latest indictment and arraignment in Georgia. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-prigozhindead-milwaukeeheat-voterfraudoh-paxtontx-trumpattorneysbookedga-abortionsc-rainbow_090423.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, extreme weather, Wisconsin, election fraud, Fulton County, RICO, indictment, democracy, debate, abortion, Prigozhin</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 04 Sep 2023 15:36:15 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/1/2023 (Encore: Special Coverage of the GOP's first 2024 Presidential Primary Debate in Milwaukee)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 8-24-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  Special coverage of the first GOP Presidential Primary debate of the 2024 campaign, which featured eight candidates, none of them named Donald Trump. But he loomed large over the proceedings anyway. Joining us are HEATHER DIGBY PARTON, award-winning columnist at Salon and Digby's Hullabaloo, and 'DRIFTGLASS' of the weekly 'Professional Left Podcast' for analysis, fact-checking and snark. The debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin was sponsored by Fox 'News,' held before an audience of booing and cheering Republicans. On the debate stage were Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis; entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy; former Vice President Mike Pence; former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley; former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie; Senator Tim Scott (R-SC); former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson; and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum. Also today: Trump headed to the Fulton County courthouse in Atlanta to be booked on his fourth criminal indictment of the year. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has asked the Court to begin his racketeering trial in October, as the once Grand Ole Party continues its dangerous descent into madness. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-gopprimarydebatemilwaukeewi_090123.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:24</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats,  debate, January 6, indictment, MAGA, 2024 election, climate change, Fulton County, Fani Willis, Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Mike Pence, Chris Christie, Tim Scott, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:06:39 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/31/2023 (Encore: Special coverage, legal and political analysis of Trump's latest criminal indictment out of Georgia)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ We are re-airing our special coverage of the four historic criminal indictments of Donald J. Trump. Original airdate 8-16-2023.  On today's 'BradCast':  Special coverage of the disgraced former president's fourth, and theoretically final, criminal indictment of the summer season. A grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia this week handed up a sprawling 97-page RICO indictment of Donald Trump and 18 co-conspirators, with District Attorney Fani Willis announcing 41 felony counts related to Trump's alleged multi-state criminal enterprise to steal the 2020 Presidential election from Georgia voters and the American people. With the new indictment, Trump is now personally facing a total of 91 criminal felony charges in four different jurisdictions at both the state and federal level. Award-winning Salon columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON and former attorney KEITH BARBER of Daily Kos join us for legal and political analysis of Trump's newest indictment and what it means moving forward into next week's first-of-the-season GOP Presidential debate, the critically important 2024 election. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-keithbarber-trumpindictmentga_083123.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:44</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, election security, RICO, election fraud, 2024 election, Georgia, Fani Willis, 2020 election, environment, Fulton County, Congress, Grassley, Pence, Mark Meadows, Giuliani</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:15:13 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/30/2023  (Encore: Special coverage of Trump's latest indictment with guests: Heather Digby Parton of Salon and 'Driftglass', The Pro Left Podcast)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ We are re-airing our special coverage of the four historic criminal indictments of Donald J. Trump. Original airdate 8-2-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  Disgraced former President Donald Trump is facing accountability for his worst (known) crime of all:  attempting to overthrow American democracy itself by stealing the 2020 election from the American people before our eyes. Special Counsel Jack Smith's new indictment of Trump includes four felony conspiracy charges related to his attempt to steal the 2020 election before, during, and after the January 6, 2021 insurrection he incited at the Capitol. Former Solicitor General Neal Katyal calls it 'the most significant legal event of our lifetimes, one of the most significant legal events ever in the history of this country.' Award-winning columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Digby's Hullabaloo and our old friend 'DRIFTGLASS' of 'The Professional Left Podcast' discuss the scope of the historic indictment, the charges and the evidence, and what it all means going forward. We delve into new details on Trump's co-conspirators and the federal judge assigned to the case, the potential impacts on the 2024 election, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-trumpjan6indictment_083023.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, election security, RICO, election fraud, 2024 election, Georgia, Fani Willis, 2020 election, environment, Fulton County, Congress, Grassley, Mike Pence, Mark Meadows, Giuliani</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:23:20 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/29/2023 (Encore: Special coverage of Trump's historic arraignment with Salon's Heather Digby Parton and Daily Kos' Keith Barber)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ We are re-airing our special coverage of the four historic criminal indictments of Donald J. Trump. Original airdate 6/13/2023. On today's 'BradCast':  It was another historic Arraignment Day, but also an opportunity to wish a happy 76th birthday to the disgraced former president. In federal court in Miami today, Donald J. Trump's attorney pleaded 'Not Guilty' on his client's behalf to 37 criminal felonies related to Trump's theft of hundreds of highly classified documents and repeated attempts to obstruct the government from taking them back. Experts in criminal justice and national security explain why the granular documentary evidence revealed in Trump's indictment is damning. We're joined today for special coverage analysis by HEATHER DIGBY PARTON, award-winning columnist at Salon and Hullabaloo, and attorney KEITH BARBER, a former Republican who now writes for Daily Kos and Medium. Parton and Barber discuss the legal and political implications for the country going forward, debunk Republicans' lies attempting to deflect scrutiny and portray Trump as a victim, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-keithbarber-trumparraigneddocsmiami_082923.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, rightwing extremism, domestic terrorism, Mar-a-Lago, stolen documents, corruption, courts, indictment, Bill Barr, Jack Smith, environment, climate change,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:44:24 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/28/2023 (Encore: Special coverage of Trump's arrest in NY, with Heather Digby Parton and 'Driftglass')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ We are re-airing our special coverage of the four historic criminal indictments of Donald J. Trump. Original airdate 4-4-2023. On today's 'BradCast': Criminal accountability for a U.S. president finally begins, at long last. Donald J. Trump was arrested, booked and arraigned in New York State Supreme Court on 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree, 'in order to conceal damaging information and unlawful activity from American voters before and after the 2016 election,' according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. As detailed in the 16-page indictment unsealed today, the charges relate to a conspiracy by the disgraced, twice-impeached former President and others to employ a 'catch and kill' scheme to 'identify, purchase, and bury negative information about him and boost his electoral prospects.' Joining us for lively special coverage of the historic event are HEATHER DIGBY PARTON, award-winning columnist at Salon and Digby's Hullabaloo blog, and 'DRIFTGLASS' of The Professional Left Podcast, also known as @Mr_Electrico on Twitter, both progressive commentators who have long covered the need for criminal accountability for presidents. We cover the facts and context of the indictments, what it all means, and what comes next in the likely accountability storm of the next several weeks and months. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumparraignedny_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass_082823.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:22</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, courts, Trumpism, national news, environment, climate change, 2016 election, Alvin Bragg, indictment, Stormy Daniels, Michael Cohen, disinformation, election subversion, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:26:43 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/25/2023 (Encore: Susan Greenhalgh on Trump's multistate MAGA vote system breaches, conspiracy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 8/14/2023. On today's 'BradCast':  While the nation awaits new indictments of disgraced former President Donald Trump in his multi-state conspiracy to steal the 2020 election, Georgia prosecutors have evidence showing Trump and his team were directly behind the scheme to unlawfully breach voting systems in Coffee County, GA in the wake of the 2020 election. Regular listeners of 'The BradCast' know we've been covering the Coffee County Breach and the lawsuit that revealed it in great detail over the past year.  SUSAN GREENHALGH, Senior Advisor on Election Security for the non-profit group Free Speech for People, explains the revelations that are based on Greenhalgh's own discovery that MAGA operatives unlawfully broke into and copied the sensitive voting system software in Georgia and multiple other states. Greenhalgh also delves into the apparent coverup of the breach from GA state officials; other new revelations in the multi-state criminal scheme that remain uninvestigated and unprosecuted; and the threat these breaches pose to the security of the 2024 election. Also today: In a landmark legal ruling, a federal judge in Montana sided with youth climate plaintiffs against the state, finding the state's promotion of fossil fuels is a violation of the children's constitutional guarantee to a 'clean and healthful environment.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_susangreenhalgh-multistatevotesystembreachcoverups_youthenvirosuitwinsmt_082523.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_susangreenhalgh-multistatevotesystembreachcoverups_youthenvirosuitwinsmt_082523.mp3" length="55134400" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:26</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, election security, hacking, election integrity,  2024 election, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:31:05 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/24/2023 (Special Coverage of the GOP's first 2024 Presidential Primary Debate in Milwaukee)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Special coverage of the first GOP Presidential Primary debate of the 2024 campaign, which featured eight candidates, none of them named Donald Trump. But he loomed large over the proceedings anyway. Joining us are HEATHER DIGBY PARTON, award-winning columnist at Salon and Digby's Hullabaloo, and 'DRIFTGLASS' of the weekly 'Professional Left Podcast' for analysis, fact-checking and snark. The debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin was sponsored by Fox 'News,' held before an audience of booing and cheering Republicans. On the debate stage were Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis; entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy; former Vice President Mike Pence; former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley; former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie; Senator Tim Scott (R-SC); former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson; and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum. Also today: Trump headed to the Fulton County courthouse in Atlanta to be booked on his fourth criminal indictment of the year. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has asked the Court to begin his racketeering trial in October, as the once Grand Ole Party continues its dangerous descent into madness. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-gopprimarydebatemilwaukeewi_082423.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats,  debate, January 6, indictment, MAGA, 2024 election, climate change, Fulton County, Fani Willis, Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Mike Pence, Chris Christie, Tim Scott, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 19:28:45 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/23/2023 (GOP Attorneys Finally Face Accountability in OH, TX, GA, Elsewhere)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A whole bunch of Republicans attorneys are finally facing accountability for felony crimes, most related to election fraud. Ohio attorney and Trump donor James Saunders was convicted on Tuesday for voting twice in two different states in the last two elections. New details reveal Republican Texas Attorney General Ken abused his authority and his office's resources to help one of his major donors and facilitate visits with his mistress, and more.  Donald Trump's co-defendants, many also Republican attorneys, surrendered today in Fulton County, Georgia, after being charged in the racketeering indictment for their efforts to steal the 2020 election in the state. Milwaukee Public Schools were closed today in Wisconsin due to a dangerous heat wave, as climate science-denying GOP 2024 presidential hopefuls gather for the GOP's first primary debate. Russia claims Wagner battalion mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of a short-lived coup against Vladimir Putin, was killed in a plane crash. The new, all-male state Supreme Court in South Carolina reversed its ruling from earlier this year to uphold a ban on nearly all abortions in the state. Musical satirist Randy Rainbow returns with an all new, hilarious tune to mark Trump's latest indictment and arraignment in Georgia. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-prigozhindead-milwaukeeheat-voterfraudoh-paxtontx-trumpattorneysbookedga-abortionsc-rainbow_082323.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-prigozhindead-milwaukeeheat-voterfraudoh-paxtontx-trumpattorneysbookedga-abortionsc-rainbow_082323.mp3" length="54793078" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, extreme weather, Wisconsin, election fraud, Fulton County, RICO, indictment, democracy, debate, abortion, Prigozhin</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:59:30 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/22/2023 (Guest: Ernest A. Canning on WI GOP threat to impeach state Supreme Court Justice)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Wisconsin Republican state lawmakers are threatening to impeach a newly-elected state Supreme Court Justice just days after her swearing in to prevent the new liberal court majority from ruling on heavily-gerrymandered maps that have entrenched minority Republicans in power. BRAD BLOG legal analyst ERNEST A. CANNING discusses the Republican plot to quash two petitions asking the court to toss the state's heavily gerrymandered legislative maps as unconstitutional, and mandate new emergency elections for the state Senate. Canning explains the merits of the petitions, the Republicans' complaints, and the constitutional crisis brewing if the state's gerrymandered GOP-controlled legislature votes to impeach and remove Justice Janet Protasiewicz.  Also today: Donald Trump's co-defendants have begun surrendering in the Fulton County, Georgia indictment of their multi-state conspiracy to steal the 2020 election. John Eastman, the architect of the unlawful scheme to pressure former Vice President Mike Pence to reject legitimate Electoral College votes, and Scott Hall, the MAGA operative who unlawfully breached the Coffee County, GA voting system, were booked and released on bond. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-eastmanhallsurrendersga_erniecanning-impeachmentthreatwi_082223.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:22</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, extreme weather, Wisconsin, gerrymandering, voting rights, Fulton County, RICO, indictment, democracy, environment, climate change, Janet Protasiewicz, wildfires</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 19:06:42 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/21/2023 (Hurricane Hilary: Climate fluke or future? With climate scientist Dr. Daniel Swain)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Hurricane Hilary and post-Tropical Cyclone Hilary dealt a rain-and-flood bomb to the Southwestern U.S. this weekend. Hilary is the first tropical storm to hit Southern California since 1939, triggering extreme flooding and disruption across the region, most intensively in the mountains and deserts. Nevada is bracing for more impacts from the unusual storm. Climate scientist DR. DANIEL SWAIN of UCLA's Institute of the Environment and Sustainability explains what made Hilary so historic and unusual, and addresses the complex question of whether Hilary was a fluke or our future in our climate-changed world. Swain also explains the unusual formation of 4 or 5 new storms brewing in the Atlantic Ocean, and what it means for hurricane season on the East Coast. Also today: A grim update on the toll of the missing in the Maui Fires. Disgraced former President Donald Trump canceled the press conference that he promised would finally reveal his evidence of 'election fraud' in the 2020 Election, and his bail was set in the criminal charges against him in Fulton County, GA. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-danielswain-hurricanehilaryclimatefuture_mauimissingupdate_082123.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, extreme weather, Hurricane Hilary, climate science, environment, climate change, California, Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass, Maui fires, Georgia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 20:16:05 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/18/2023 (Encore: Former AL Gov. Don Siegelman on GOP defying SCOTUS order on racial gerrymandering)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 7-24-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  It's increasingly clear that the 2024 election is shaping up to be a battle between democracy and autocracy. Democrats largely represent pro-democracy forces. The Republican Party is clearly on the side of autocracy, at all levels of government. The Missouri state supreme court ordered the Republican state attorney general to stop blocking a voter initiative codifying reproductive rights into law. Ohio's GOP-controlled state legislature is trying to change election rules to block a voter initiative preserving reproductive rights. In Alabama, the Republican state legislature is openly defying a US Supreme Court ruling ordering them to add a second Black majority U.S. House district under the Voting Rights Act. Yet Alabama Republicans raced to execute a prisoner after the US Supreme Court didn't intervene. Alabama's former Gov. DON SIEGELMAN (D) explains Alabama's racist Jim Crow past and present, and solutions to reforming the state's racially discriminatory justice system and death penalty regime. Siegelman also covers potential remedies - - including jail time -- for Alabama Republicans' stunning defiance of the US Supreme Court ruling to stop suppressing the voting power of the state's Black population. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-abortionballotmo-oh_donsiegelman-deathpenaltyal-gopdefiesscotusredistricting_081823.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, death penalty, extreme weather, 2024 election, autocracy, democracy, voter suppression, voting rights, abortion, Don Siegelman, Jim Crow, Alabama, Supreme Court, gerrymandering,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 09:44:55 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/17/2023 (Autocracy on Parade in NC and TX; Democracy Striking Back in WI)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Hurricane Hilary in the Pacific Ocean is making an 'exceedingly rare' beeline for the Southwestern U.S., bringing equally rare August rain and potential flash floods. In North Carolina, the extremely-gerrymandered Republican-controlled state legislature over-rode vetoes by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper to ram through unspeakably cruel laws targeting transgender children, inserting GOP Big Government between doctors and patients, and overruling parents' rights. Speaking of autocracy, gerrymanders and Big Government Republicans who dictate to small, local government and voters -- the Texas State Supreme Court has reinstated a new law allowing the GOP-controlled Texas state legislature to oust the chief election official in Harris County (Houston), just weeks before municipal elections, dumping the monumental task of running elections in the state's largest and most Democratic-leaning jurisdiction to the inexperienced county tax assessor. In Wisconsin, new petitions filed with the state supreme court seek to force the creation of new, fair legislative maps for the state's extremely gerrymandered House and Senate for the first time in more than a decade, and new emergency elections next year for ALL members of the state Senate, who are currently occupying seats due only to the GOP's unlawful partisan gerrymanders. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hurricanehilary-transgendernc-harriscountyelectionstx-gerrymanderedwi_081723.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:37</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, election fraud, 2024 election, transgender, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Texas, big government, environment, climate change, gerrymandering, voter suppression, extreme weather, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:59:05 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast 8/16/2023' (Special coverage, legal and political analysis of Trump's latest criminal indictment out of Georgia)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Special coverage of the disgraced former president's fourth, and theoretically final, criminal indictment of the summer season. A grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia this week handed up a sprawling 97-page RICO indictment of Donald Trump and 18 co-conspirators, with District Attorney Fani Willis announcing 41 felony counts related to Trump's alleged multi-state criminal enterprise to steal the 2020 Presidential election from Georgia voters and the American people. With the new indictment, Trump is now personally facing a total of 91 criminal felony charges in four different jurisdictions at both the state and federal level. Award-winning Salon columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON and former attorney KEITH BARBER of Daily Kos join us for legal and political analysis of Trump's newest indictment and what it means moving forward into next week's first-of-the-season GOP Presidential debate, the critically important 2024 election, and the nation... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-keithbarber-trumpindictmentga_081623.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:40</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, election security, RICO, election fraud, 2024 election, Georgia, Fani Willis, 2020 election, environment, Fulton County, Chuck Grassley, Mike Pence, Mark Meadows, Giuliani</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:08:57 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/15/2023 (Trump, 18 others indicted in GA, including Coffee County voting system breach)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia handed up a sprawling 97-page indictment on Monday evening, detailing 41 criminal felony counts for 19 named defendants, led by disgraced former President Donald Trump -- his fourth criminal indictment. The charges, announced by Fulton County, Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis, allege that Trump ran a criminal racketeering (RICO) enterprise scheme to steal the 2020 election from Joe Biden, Georgia voters, and the American people. The charging document details the many different unlawful ways in which Trump and his co-conspirators attempted to flip the election results in Georgia and other states. Trump's indicted co-conspirators include his disgraced attorneys Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman, Ken Chesebro and Sidney Powell; his former Chief of Staff Mark Meadows; and former DoJ official Jeffrey Clark. Also among the indicted are GOP operatives and officials in Georgia who unlawfully breached the voting system of Coffee County, Georgia. Their scheme was initially uncovered by election security expert Marilyn Marks, who first revealed it here on 'The BradCast', and the entire multi-state conspiracy plays a major role in Willis' indictment. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpindictmentga_coffeecountycharges_081523.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:36</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, election security, hacking, election integrity, 2024 election, Georgia, Fani Willis, 2020 election, environment, climate change, cybersecurity, Marilyn Marks, Rudy Giuliani, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 18:56:15 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/14/2023 (Guest: Susan Greenhalgh on Trump's multistate MAGA vote system breaches, conspiracy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  While the nation awaits new indictments of disgraced former President Donald Trump in his multi-state conspiracy to steal the 2020 election, Georgia prosecutors have evidence showing Trump and his team were directly behind the scheme to unlawfully breach voting systems in Coffee County, GA in the wake of the 2020 election. Regular listeners of 'The BradCast' know we've been covering the Coffee County Breach and the lawsuit that revealed it in great detail over the past year.  SUSAN GREENHALGH, Senior Advisor on Election Security for the non-profit group Free Speech for People, explains the revelations that are based on Greenhalgh's own discovery that MAGA operatives unlawfully broke into and copied the sensitive voting system software in Georgia and multiple other states. Greenhalgh also delves into the apparent coverup of the breach from GA state officials; other new revelations in the multi-state criminal scheme that remain uninvestigated and unprosecuted; and the threat these breaches pose to the security of the 2024 election. Also today: In a landmark legal ruling, a federal judge in Montana sided with youth climate plaintiffs against the state, finding the state's promotion of fossil fuels is a violation of the children's constitutional rights to a 'clean and healthful environment.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_susangreenhalgh-multistatevotesystembreachcoverups_youthenvirosuitwinsmt_081423.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_susangreenhalgh-multistatevotesystembreachcoverups_youthenvirosuitwinsmt_081423.mp3" length="55062897" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats,  Jack Smith, January 6, indictment, 2024 election, 2020 election, Coffee County Breach, Georgia, environment, climate change, extreme weather, voting rights</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 18:24:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/11/2023 (Encore: Alito's Corruption; New Trump court losses)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 7-31-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  The Wall Street Journal has published a fawning interview with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, in which he falsely claimed, 'No provision in the Constitution gives [Congress] the authority to regulate the Supreme Court -- period.'  Apparently, Alito has never read the Constitution's Article III, Sec. 2, explicitly stating the Court is subject to 'such Regulations as the Congress shall make.' The WSJ article was written by an attorney with a landmark case pending before the Court next term -- 'Moore v. U.S.' asks the Court to abolish all future attempts to establish a wealth tax on the nation's billionaires as unconstitutional. Donald Trump sees more losses in court as judges in two states rejected frivolous lawsuits and motions. Callers weigh in on Supreme Court reform, wildly corrupt Justice Alito, and the Trump's array of criminal charges and probes. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-alitocongressionalregulations-trumpwillhurd-callers_081123.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Supreme Court, Constitution, court reform, judicial ethics, corrupt, Clarence Thomas, Moore v. US, Wall Street Journal, wealth tax, 2024 election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:06:30 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/10/2023 ('It's all gone': On the ground report from Maui with guest Shaggy Jenkins)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Officials say at least 53 people have been killed in the devastating fires on Maui, and the death toll is expected to rise further. The historic city of Lahaina has been completely destroyed. We are joined by radio veteran and Maui resident SHAGGY JENKINS, Operations Manager for several Hawaii radio stations, who has been working non-stop to keep the community informed over the public airwaves during this unprecedented, ongoing emergency. Jenkins explains current conditions on the ground in Maui, the status of rescue and recovery operations, the impact on the tight-knit community, and how his beloved island home has changed over recent decades, rendering it more vulnerable to such catastrophic wildfires. Jenkins also covers how listeners can best help the people of Maui with immediate needs and long-term recovery. Also today: Insurance giant Swiss Re reports that extreme storms in the U.S. in the first half of 2023 account for 70 percent of all global damages from extreme weather. GOP 2024 presidential hopeful Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) ridiculously downplays the costs and deadly impacts of climate change. Listeners weigh in on 'autocracy v. fascism.' Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_shaggyjenkins-mauifires_recordstormdamage-timscottborderemergency_081023.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_shaggyjenkins-mauifires_recordstormdamage-timscottborderemergency_081023.mp3" length="55207060" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, democracy, Maui, Lahaina, wildfires, Hawaii, environment, climate change, agriculture, insurance, extreme weather, Sen. Tim Scott, fascism, autocracy, climate denial, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 18:58:59 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/9/2023 (Guest: Robin Marty of the West AL Women's Center on Ohio rights victory; Deadly wildfires strike Maui)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It was a great day for democracy in Ohio on Tuesday. Voters crushed Issue 1, the GOP-controlled state legislature's deceptive scheme to trick voters into restricting their own rights by raising the threshold for passage of citizen-led statewide ballot initiatives - - a failed attempt to pre-empt a popular abortion rights amendment on the November ballot. Ohio's victory for reproductive rights is reverberating throughout the nation, that may continue into the 2024 general election. It is also giving hope to voters in deep-red states, proving that citizens can successfully push back against the GOP forces of hypocrisy, anti-democracy and autocracy.  ROBIN MARTY, Operations Director at the West Alabama Women's Center and the prescient author of 'The New Handbook for a Post-Roe America' and 'The End of Roe v. Wade,' explains the great news out of Ohio; the authoritarian horror playing out in her own state of Alabama with restrictive laws that criminalize basic reproductive healthcare and even speech; the real-life impacts of abortion bans; and ways to protect access to reproductive healthcare in every state, in the short- and long-term. Also today: massive wildfires in Hawaii caused widespread devastation in Maui, killing at least six and leveling homes and businesses. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mauifires-laroseissue1failoh_robinmarty-abortional_080923.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:47</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, democracy, Ohio, ballot initiatives, disinformation, abortion rights, wildfires, Hawaii, environment, climate change, voting rights, Issue 1, Robin Marty, Frank LaRose, Roe</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 19:17:30 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/8/2023 (A RICO primer with attorney Keith Barber; Election Day in OH)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's a big election day in Ohio, where the state's Republican-controlled state legislature concocted a scheme to exploit a low-turnout August special election to pass an anti-democracy constitutional amendment that would raise the threshold for all future statewide ballot propositions. Early voting numbers suggest that Ohio voters have caught on to the GOP's sneak attack on democracy. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) dismantles the ridiculously false claims of an attorney for Donald Trump, who hilariously declared that a 'technical violation of the Constitution' isn't actually unlawful. Fulton County, GA District Attorney Fani Willis is highly likely to issue Trump's fourth criminal indictment in coming weeks, which could include expansive racketeering charges, known as RICO charges for short. Attorney and DailyKos contributor KEITH BARBER offers a helpful RICO primer and insights into Willis' likely imminent indictments. Barber also explains the latest court ruling in columnist E. Jean Carroll's rape and defamation case against Trump, and his counter-suit for defamation against Carroll. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electiondayoh-raskinontrumpelectiontheft_keithbarber-ricoandrape_080823.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:34</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, indictment, democracy, Ohio, ballot initiatives, disinformation, abortion rights, economy, environment, climate change, E. Jean Carroll, rape, voter suppression, RICO, racketeering</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 18:52:19 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/7/2023 (Democracy strikes back...even in Special Elections in August)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It may be the dead of summer, but elections are ongoing in the US. In Tennessee, the Two Justins - Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson and Rep. Justin Jones - - both handily won back their seats after they were expelled from the legislature by the racist white Republican super-majority last April. In Ohio, voters head to the polls on Tuesday to decide an anti-democratic power grab by the state's gerrymandered Republican-controlled state legislature; Ohio Republicans are blatantly misleading and lying to voters about Issue 1, a GOP-backed measure that would make it dramatically harder for voters to pass citizen-led initiatives. President Biden's new PACT Act provides expanded medical benefits for US military veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, and the deadline to sign up to received backdated benefits is Wednesday, August 9. Learn more and sign up at VA.gov/PACT. President Biden has signed a landmark order that officially reforms the US military's approach to sexual assault and other violent crimes. Callers weigh in on the news of the day. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ucmjoverhaul-justinswintn-issue1liesoh-trumpcallers_080723.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, indictment, democracy, Ohio, ballot initiatives, disinformation, abortion rights, economy, PACT act, toxic burn pits, veterans, military, Tennessee, The Justins, sexual assault</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 19:01:43 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/4/2023 (Encore: Meteorologist, author Guy Walton on record-shattering extreme weather)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 7-26-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  Accountability for Rudy Giuliani -- the former attorney for Donald Trump has admitted in defamation lawsuit court filings that he made false claims about Georgia 2020 election workers Shaye Moss and Ruby Freeman. Yet Rudy is apparently trying to avoid turning over critical discovery documents that cover his efforts to steal the 2020 election. Another Trump grifter, Timothy Shea, was sentenced to prison for bilking MAGA donors with his bogus 'We Build the Wall' scam charity with Trump crony Steve Bannon. Rightwing nut Ammon Bundy has been ordered to pay $50 million for defaming a Boise, ID hospital with obscene lies. Around the world this summer, human-caused climate change is shattering records for heat, wildfire and floods. Florida's ocean waters may have set a new world record for heat. A new study warns that a key Atlantic Ocean current could collapse by mid-century.  Longtime meteorologist GUY WALTON explains the seemingly unstoppable wave of record-shattering extreme weather events around the world due to global warming. Walton also discusses solutions, climate science deniers, and his naming of major heat waves after oil companies. Plus: a prescient warning about Florida's insurance crisis, the 'canary in the coal mine' of climate impacts. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-teamtrumpaccountability-rudy-buildthewall-bundy_guywalton-2023climaterecords_080423.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-teamtrumpaccountability-rudy-buildthewall-bundy_guywalton-2023climaterecords_080423.mp3" length="55796471" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, extreme weather, environment, climate change, climate denial, disinformation, Rudy Giuliani, 2020 election, defamation, Shaye Moss, Ruby Freeman, Florida, insurance, Ammon Bundy, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:16:44 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/3/2023 (Trump Arraigned (Again) and other major stories you haven't heard)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Disgraced former President of the United States Donald Trump pleaded 'not guilty' to felony crimes in his third arraignment in four months. The four charges brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith related to Trump's failed conspiracy to steal the 2020 Presidential election before, during and after January 6, 2021. Fitch Rating service downgraded the U.S. credit rating, citing Congressional Republicans' brinkmanship threatening to force the U.S. government to default on its debts for the first time in history -- yet  the corporate media still pretends they are 'fiscal conservatives'. Wisconsin's GOP-controlled state senate is trying to oust the head of the state's election commission, leaving it without an experienced administrator for the critical 2024 election, but the new liberal majority on the state's Supreme Court may quash the Republicans' scheme. In Michigan, failed 2022 GOP candidate for Attorney General, Matt DePerno, has been indicted on state charges of unlawfully tampering with voting systems, along with two other Republicans. In Georgia, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis says she will bring indictments in her broad conspiracy probe of Trump's failed attempt to steal the 2020 election by September 1. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumparraigneddc-fitchrating-electionadministratorwi-votetamperingdepernomi-willisreadyga_080323.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumparraigneddc-fitchrating-electionadministratorwi-votetamperingdepernomi-willisreadyga_080323.mp3" length="55686943" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Jack Smith, January 6, indictment, 2024 election, 2020 election, insurrection, economy, deficit, media, climate change, environment, Matt DePerno, Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:46:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/2/2023 (Special coverage of Trump's latest indictment with guests: Heather Digby Parton of Salon and 'Driftglass', The Pro Left Podcast)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Disgraced former President Donald Trump is facing accountability for his worst (known) crime of all:  attempting to overthrow American democracy itself by stealing the 2020 election from the American people before our eyes. Special Counsel Jack Smith's new indictment of Trump includes four felony conspiracy charges related to his attempt to steal the 2020 election before, during, and after the January 6, 2021 insurrection he incited at the Capitol. Former Solicitor General Neal Katyal calls it 'the most significant legal event of our lifetimes, one of the most significant legal events ever in the history of this country.' Award-winning columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Digby's Hullabaloo and our old friend 'DRIFTGLASS' of 'The Professional Left Podcast' discuss the scope of the historic indictment, the charges and the evidence, and what it all means going forward. We delve into new details on Trump's co-conspirators and the federal judge assigned to the case, the potential impacts on the 2024 election, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-trumpjan6indictment_080223.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Jack Smith, January 6, indictment, 2024 election, 2020 election, corruption, insurrection,  conspiracy, Justice Department, Rudy Giuliani, Mike Pence, media, rightwing media</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 19:16:58 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/1/2023 (Trump indicted for attempts to steal 2020 Presidential election)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Late-breaking news -- a federal grand jury in D.C. has handed up a four-count federal indictment of disgraced former President Donald J. Trump in Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into Trump's multiple attempts to steal the 2020 election that he lost. Trump was charged with four federal felony counts: Conspiracy to defraud the United States; Conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding; Obstruction of, and attempt to obstruct, an official proceeding; and Conspiracy against rights [specifically, the right to vote and to have one's vote counted]. Six alleged co-conspirators were not named and appear to be uncharged at this time, but were briefly described in the indictment, and appear to be Trump attorneys Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman, Sidney Powell, and Kenneth Chesebro; DOJ Asst. Attorney General Jeffrey Clark; and an unidentified 'political consultant'. The indictment notes that Trump not only lied about the election, but knew that he was lying, in his multi-pronged scheme to steal the 2020 election. Also today:  New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver (D) has died unexpectedly. A very consequential special election on August 8 in Ohio is a sneak attack by Republicans to strangle all future citizen-led ballot initiatives and block voters from codifying reproductive rights into law in the November election. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trump2020indictmentbreaking-oliverdeathnj-amendmentelectionoh_080123.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trump2020indictmentbreaking-oliverdeathnj-amendmentelectionoh_080123.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:23</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Jack Smith, January 6, indictment, 2024 election, 2020 election, corruption, insurrection, environment, climate change,  voting rights, conspiracy, Rudy Giuliani, Ohio,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:54:32 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/31/2023 (Alito's Corruption; New Trump court losses)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Wall Street Journal has published a fawning interview with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, in which he falsely claimed, 'No provision in the Constitution gives [Congress] the authority to regulate the Supreme Court -- period.'  Apparently, Alito has never read the Constitution's Article III, Sec. 2, explicitly stating the Court is subject to 'such Regulations as the Congress shall make.' The WSJ article was written by an attorney with a landmark case pending before the Court next term -- 'Moore v. U.S.' asks the Court to abolish all future attempts to establish a wealth tax on the nation's billionaires as unconstitutional. Donald Trump sees more losses in court as judges in two states rejected frivolous lawsuits and motions. Callers weigh in on Supreme Court reform, wildly corrupt Justice Alito, and the Trump's array of criminal charges and probes. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-alitocongressionalregulations-trumpwillhurd-callers_073123.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-alitocongressionalregulations-trumpwillhurd-callers_073123.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Supreme Court, Constitution, court reform, judicial ethics, corrupt, Clarence Thomas, Moore v. US, Wall Street Journal, wealth tax, 2024 election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 18:40:12 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/28/2023 (Encore: Alexandra Flores-Quilty of Free Speech for People on disqualifying Trump under the Insurrection Clause)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump is arguably ineligible to serve as President of the United States, according to the 'insurrection disqualification clause' of the U.S. Constitution (14th Amendment, Sec. 3). Trump is also arguably the easiest GOP candidate for Joe Biden to defeat in the 2024 Presidential Election, in what will again be a proxy battle between democracy and autocracy. Former Trump White House officials are constructing an agenda for the next Republican president, promising a radical takeover of independent Executive Branch agencies and a consolidation of all 'Unitary Executive' power in the Oval Office. ALEXANDRA FLORES-QUILTY of the non-partisan, pro-democracy good government group Free Speech for People, discusses their latest campaign to ensure top state election officials utilize their responsibility to disqualify Trump from the ballot under the Insurrection Disqualification Clause of the Constitution, after his incitement of the Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021.  Flores-Quilty explains the clause, its history and application, and actions that voters can take to promote accountability in US elections. Callers weigh in on whether it is politically smart to disqualify Trump from the ballot, potentially paving the way for a smarter authoritarian Republican to defeat President Biden. Encore: original airdate 7-17-2023. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_alexandrafloresquilty-14thamendsec3-trumpdisqualification_072823.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_alexandrafloresquilty-14thamendsec3-trumpdisqualification_072823.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:36</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, fossil fuels, extreme weather, Insurrection, Insurrection Clause, 14th Amendment, Constitution, Ron DeSantis, Schedule F,  2024 election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 13:48:49 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast&apos; 7/27/2023 : (The Still-Unpunished Attempt to Steal America&apos;s 2020 Election)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  As the nation awaits potential indictments for disgraced former President Donald Trump and others in multiple state and federal criminal investigations, corporate media is still working hard to find new euphemisms to avoid accurately informing the public that Trump tried to STEAL the 2020 Presidential election, not 'bend the results.'  Trump attorneys met with Special Counsel Jack Smith's office in a last-ditch attempt to avoid indictments in the investigation of the January 6 insurrection and attempted theft of the 2020 election. But Smith has strangely not yet interviewed far-right former Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) about Brooks' allegation that Trump ordered him to try to 'rescind' the election and other nutty, illegal acts to install Trump in power. In Michigan, MAGA attorney Stefanie Lambert says she been indicted in the criminal probe of unlawful breaches of several voting systems in 2020. Even Fox 'News' is agog at the strong growth and resilience of the U.S. economy under President Biden's policies. The Inflation Reduction Act, the landmark climate law enacted by Biden and the Democrats one year ago, is already 'turbocharging' the U.S. clean energy sector and producing massive investment in U.S. manufacturing and jobs. Biden unveils new measures to help communities grappling with extreme heat waves. Late-breaking:  Jack Smith has filed additional charges in Donald Trump's stolen documents case. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-stealing2020-jan6chargessoon-mobrooks-stephanielambertmi-bidenomics-irasuccess-extremeheat_072723.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-stealing2020-jan6chargessoon-mobrooks-stephanielambertmi-bidenomics-irasuccess-extremeheat_072723.mp3" length="55986887" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-stealing2020-jan6chargessoon-mobrooks-stephanielambertmi-bidenomics-irasuccess-extremeheat_072723.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, extreme weather, environment, climate change, corporate media, voting machines, Jack Smith, documents case, January 6, Mo Brooks, 2020 election, Inflation Reduction Act, economy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 18:57:52 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/26/2023 (Guest: Meteorologist, author Guy Walton on record-shattering extreme weather)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Accountability for Rudy Giuliani -- the former attorney for Donald Trump has admitted in defamation lawsuit court filings that he made false claims about Georgia 2020 election workers Shaye Moss and Ruby Freeman. Yet Rudy is apparently trying to avoid turning over critical discovery documents that cover his efforts to steal the 2020 election. Another Trump grifter, Timothy Shea, was sentenced to prison for bilking MAGA donors with his bogus 'We Build the Wall' scam charity with Trump crony Steve Bannon. Rightwing nut Ammon Bundy has been ordered to pay $50 million for defaming a Boise, ID hospital with obscene lies. Around the world this summer, human-caused climate change is shattering records for heat, wildfire and floods. Florida's ocean waters may have set a new world record for heat. A new study warns that a key Atlantic Ocean current could collapse by mid-century. Longtime meteorologist GUY WALTON explains the seemingly unstoppable wave of record-shattering extreme weather events around the world due to global warming. Walton also discusses solutions, climate science deniers, and his naming of major heat waves after oil companies. Plus: a prescient warning about Florida's insurance crisis, the 'canary in the coal mine' of climate impacts. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-teamtrumpaccountability-rudy-buildthewall-bundy_guywalton-2023climaterecords_072623.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-teamtrumpaccountability-rudy-buildthewall-bundy_guywalton-2023climaterecords_072623.mp3" length="55731216" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-teamtrumpaccountability-rudy-buildthewall-bundy_guywalton-2023climaterecords_072623.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, extreme weather, environment, climate change, climate denial, disinformation, Rudy Giuliani, 2020 election, defamation, Shaye Moss, Ruby Freeman, Florida, Ammon Bundy, Steve Bannon</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 19:34:59 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/25/2023 ('Imminent' indictments in GA probe?; 2024 news; Fox turbo-charges EV attacks)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  As the nation awaits new, almost-certain indictments of disgraced former President Donald Trump within the next few weeks, investigations on both state and federal levels appear to be wrapping up. New reporting suggests that potential indictments from Fulton County, Georgia D.A. Fani Willis may include charges over the unlawful, MAGA-led breach of statewide voting systems in Coffee County, Georgia on Jan. 7, 2021, which now poses a serious threat to 2024 election security. Republican candidates vying for the GOP 2024 presidential nomination clearly think there is a chance that Trump won't be the party's nominee; several have now qualified for the GOP's first primary debate next month. New polling indicates that strong majorities of Americans (if not Republicans) believe additional federal indictments of Trump would be a good reason for him to withdraw from the 2024 race. As electric cars surge in popularity, Fox News and Republicans have launched a new attack campaign to deceive the public about EVs, filled with long-ago debunked nonsense and new false claims to stop the transition. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-coffeecountywillisupdate-gopdebatenews-debunkingfoxevattack_072523.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-coffeecountywillisupdate-gopdebatenews-debunkingfoxevattack_072523.mp3" length="56241497" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:35</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, death penalty, extreme weather, 2024 election, autocracy, democracy, environment, climate change, Jack Smith, Fani Willis, Coffee County breach, voting machines, electric cars, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 18:53:56 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/24/2023 (Guest: Former AL Gov. Don Siegelman on GOP defying SCOTUS order on racial gerrymandering)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's increasingly clear that the 2024 election is shaping up to be a battle between democracy and autocracy. Democrats largely represent pro-democracy forces. The Republican Party is clearly on the side of autocracy, at all levels of government. The Missouri state supreme court ordered the Republican state attorney general to stop blocking a voter initiative codifying reproductive rights into law. Ohio's GOP-controlled state legislature is trying to change election rules to block a voter initiative preserving reproductive rights. In Alabama, the Republican state legislature is openly defying a US Supreme Court ruling ordering them to add a second Black majority U.S. House district under the Voting Rights Act. Yet Alabama Republicans raced to execute a prisoner after the US Supreme Court didn't intervene. Alabama's former Gov. DON SIEGELMAN (D) explains Alabama's racist Jim Crow past and present, and solutions to reforming the state's racially discriminatory justice system and death penalty regime. Siegelman also covers potential remedies - - including jail time -- for Alabama Republicans' stunning defiance of the US Supreme Court ruling to stop suppressing the voting power of the state's Black population. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-abortionballotmo-oh_donsiegelman-deathpenaltyal-gopdefiesscotusredistricting_072423.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-abortionballotmo-oh_donsiegelman-deathpenaltyal-gopdefiesscotusredistricting_072423.mp3" length="55976887" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, death penalty, extreme weather, 2024 election, autocracy, democracy, voter suppression, voting rights, abortion, Don Siegelman, Jim Crow, Alabama, Supreme Court, gerrymandering, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2023 19:05:38 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/21/2023 (Encore: Legal journalist Mark Joseph Stern on John Roberts' neat SCOTUS 'Moderation' Trick)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 7/12/2023. On today's 'BradCast':  The Republican-controlled Iowa state legislature hastily enacted a law banning nearly all abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, despite polls showing 61 percent of Iowa voters support legal abortion in all or most cases. 2024 GOP candidate and former Vice President Mike Pence called for a national, federal ban on abortion and cruelly forcing women to carry unviable pregnancies to term. Iowa Republicans are able to inflict this cruelty on women because the corrupt, far-right majority on the US Supreme Court overturned women's reproductive rights last year. This year, the radical rightwing Supreme Court supermajority's rulings were no less radical. Slate legal journalist MARK JOSEPH STERN discusses a number of those decisions, and what has now emerged as Chief Justice John Roberts' neat trick to hoax the media into portraying the Court this year as 'moderate' - - essentially manipulating the Court's docket to make end-of-term rulings appear less extreme than they actually are. Stern explains the most alarming and worst ruling of the term, the made-up-out-of-whole-cloth, wildly subjective 'major questions doctrine' that allows the Court to legislate from the bench (despite Republicans' pretense of being against such a thing), what to expect in the Court's next term, and specific policies for court reform. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-iowaabortionban_markjosephstern-robertstrick-majorquestions_072123.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-iowaabortionban_markjosephstern-robertstrick-majorquestions_072123.mp3" length="55909812" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-iowaabortionban_markjosephstern-robertstrick-majorquestions_072123.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Iowa, abortion rights, reproductive rights, Mike Pence, abortion ban, Supreme Court, Congress, corruption, rightwing extremism, Mark Joseph Stern, student loans, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2023 12:03:37 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/20/2023 (The 2024 Stakes: Democracy v. Autocracy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The choice in the 2024 general election is becoming more simple and stark by the day -- it's a choice between pro-democracy vs. pro-autocracy, in what will be the single most defining issue in American elections for the foreseeable future. In Florida, a federal judge blocked a new Republican state law that tried to prevent pro-democracy groups from registering voters. House Republicans introduced new legislation to make it harder for legal voters to vote and even easier for billionaires to buy elections. Senate Democrats re-introduced two major voting rights bills to make it easier for all legal voters to cast a ballot, regulate dark money in elections, ban partisan gerrymandering, and more -- another clear illustration of a pro-democracy party versus an anti-democracy party.  A Republican election official in Michigan has been banned from administering elections after he was charged with crimes related to posing as a fake GOP elector in a plot to help Trump steal the 2020 election.  Former Trump officials are publicly touting their preparations for an 'autocratic capture' plan for the next Republican president to decimate the federal government, take over independent federal agencies, and institute full autocracy. Also today: President Biden highlights the extraordinary growth of jobs and manufacturing in the U.S. offshore wind industry. California man hilariously runs a mile in 'Darth Valley'. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionofficialaccountabilitymi-democracyautocracy-bidenwindprojects_072023.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, 2024 election, autocracy, democracy, voter suppression, voting rights, climate change denial, fake electors, unitary executive, jobs, clean energy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 18:52:15 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/19/2023 (Guest: Thomas Frank on climate denial and Florida's collapsing insurance market)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  House Republicans are pretending they are not climate crisis deniers anymore. Their ridiculous new plan is to vastly increase domestic production of fossil fuels responsible for global heating while also planting a lot of trees. Meanwhile, far-right MAGA Republicans are still claiming climate change 'doesn't exist.'  Extended, extreme heat waves engulfing much of the Northern Hemisphere are shattering records and broiling tourist attractions with no end in sight. In the U.S., homeowner insurance premiums are rising due to the global-warming fueled increase in extreme weather disasters. But in Florida, insurance companies are exiting the state entirely, leaving many homeowners unable to afford or obtain insurance in the middle of hurricane season. New policies implemented by the Republican-controlled state legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis to stabilize the state's insurance markets have failed to curb the exodus.  THOMAS FRANK, climate impacts reporter for E&amp;E News, explains how the insurance crisis unfolded in Florida, why new policies haven't brought insurers back, how different U.S. states are addressing the insurance affordability crisis while grappling with more frequent, costly extreme weather disasters, and much more. Also today: Another humiliating court loss for disgraced former President Trump after a federal judge rejected his attempt to move his New York State 'hush money' criminal trial to a federal court. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpnycaseloss-globalheatrecords_thomasfrank-floridainsurancecrisisfema_071923.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpnycaseloss-globalheatrecords_thomasfrank-floridainsurancecrisisfema_071923.mp3" length="55500281" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:48</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, extreme weather, 2024 election, heat wave, Florida, Ron DeSantis, climate change denial, insurance, Hurricanes, MAGA, Scott Perry, FEMA, California, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 19:37:36 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/18/2023 (All the [Former] President's [Current and Pending] Indictments)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Republican Party and their scofflaw cult leader used to pretend to support the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution. They've stopped pretending in the Trump Era. Disgraced former President Donald Trump says he received a Justice Department letter notifying him he is the target of Special Counsel Jack Smith's broad investigation into the January 6 insurrection and efforts to steal the 2020 election.  Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel indicted 16 fake Republican electors from the 2020 election. Candidates for the GOP's 2024 presidential nomination try to avoid criticizing Trump. The Georgia Supreme Court unanimously rejected a Team Trump motion to block any upcoming indictments and remove the prosecutor, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, from the investigation into Trump's attempts to steal the 2020 election. In the stolen documents case in Florida, the Trump-appointed judge did not indicate whether she will grant Trump's motion for an indefinite trial postponement. Alabama's GOP-controlled state legislature is defying a U.S. Supreme Court ruling requiring them to draw fair, non-discriminatory legislative maps. Also today:  Priceless antiquities that Israel lent to the U.S. during the Trump Administration in 2019 were never returned, and have been found at Trump's Mar-A-Lago resort. Listeners weigh in on the push to use the 14th Amendment's Insurrection Clause to disqualify Trump from the 2024 ballot. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumptargetedforjan6-otherindictmentnews-fakeelectorschargedmi-aldefiesscotus_071823.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumptargetedforjan6-otherindictmentnews-fakeelectorschargedmi-aldefiesscotus_071823.mp3" length="55884002" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, voting rights, extreme weather, insurrection, sedition, 14th Amendment, Constitution, unitary executive, 2024 election, fake electors, stolen documents</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2023 19:29:09 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/17/2023 (Alexandra Flores-Quilty of Free Speech for People on disqualifying Trump from the 2024 ballot)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump is arguably ineligible to serve as President of the United States, according to the 'insurrection disqualification clause' of the U.S. Constitution (14th Amendment, Sec. 3). Trump is also arguably the easiest GOP candidate for Joe Biden to defeat in the 2024 Presidential Election, in what will again be a proxy battle between democracy and autocracy. Former Trump White House officials are constructing an agenda for the next Republican president, promising a radical takeover of independent Executive Branch agencies and a consolidation of all 'Unitary Executive' power in the Oval Office. ALEXANDRA FLORES-QUILTY of the non-partisan, pro-democracy good government group Free Speech for People, discusses their latest campaign to ensure top state election officials utilize their responsibility to disqualify Trump from the ballot under the Insurrection Disqualification Clause of the Constitution, after his incitement of the Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021.  Flores-Quilty explains the clause, its history and application, and actions that voters can take to promote accountability in US elections. Callers weigh in on whether it is politically smart to disqualify Trump from the ballot, potentially paving the way for a smarter authoritarian Republican to defeat President Biden. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_alexandrafloresquilty-14thamendsec3-trumpdisqualification_071723.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_alexandrafloresquilty-14thamendsec3-trumpdisqualification_071723.mp3" length="55213780" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_alexandrafloresquilty-14thamendsec3-trumpdisqualification_071723.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, climate deniers, fossil fuels, extreme weather, Insurrection, Insurrection Clause, 14th Amendment, Constitution, Ron DeSantis, unitary executive</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 19:13:01 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/14/2023 (Encore: Climate and energy journalist Andrew Freedman on spate of record-shattering extreme weather)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original airdate 7-10-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  The planet last week registered its hottest day ever recorded, and then broke it four different times on four consecutive days. Our climate is in crisis, from the U.S. to Canada to Spain to India and China, to name just a few extreme weather 'hot spots' over the past 24-48 hours. In case your news sources didn't tell you, the rapidly increasing frequency and intensity of extreme heat, drought, storms, and floods is due to the fossil fuel industry and the politicians and dupes they've bought off over the decades trying to trick you into believing that the climate crisis is a hoax. It is not. Veteran climate and energy reporter ANDREW FREEDMAN of Axios explains the mind-blowing temperature records being shattered on a daily basis, whether it's too late for humanity to take action to reverse course (it isn't), and who should be held accountable for the damages unfolding in rapid succession today and in the decades to come.  Freedman cites climate scientists who say the most powerful thing people can do about climate change is talk about it, and details actions and solutions that everyone can take to do their part to help solve the crisis.  Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_andrewfreedman-heatrecordsclimatedisasters_callers_071423.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_andrewfreedman-heatrecordsclimatedisasters_callers_071423.mp3" length="55757454" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_andrewfreedman-heatrecordsclimatedisasters_callers_071423.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, climate deniers, fossil fuels, extreme weather, heat wave, drought, floods, corporate media, disinformation, misinformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 17:09:23 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/13/2023 (A whole bunch of news and WHY it actually matters)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The film/TV actors of SAG-AFTRA have joined the Writers Guild of America (WGA) in a massive strike against producers to secure proper payment for streaming services and AI usage, among other appropriate demands. Fox Weather omits mention of climate change in its coverage of the recent surge in extreme weather disasters. Biden FDA approved the first-ever over-the-counter birth control pill, but rightwingers are unlikely to be happy about it even though it will reduce abortions. GOP billionaires in Illinois demand exemption from local leaf-blower air pollution rules. State court ordered New York to redraw U.S. House maps before the 2024 election due to partisan gerrymandering. University of North Carolina will offer FREE tuition to many in-state students 'to boost diversity' after US Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions. After the corrupt rightwing SCOTUS supermajority struck down the Biden Administration's student loan forgiveness program on specious grounds, the President announced plans to use a different law to forgive up to $20,000 in individual student loan debt. Beginning next month, a newly restructured loan repayment plan for many borrowers will reduce payments to $0 a month with no interest, and then deem loans paid in full after 10 years. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-strikesagaftra-opill-theuihleins-newmapny-unctuition-bidenstudentloans_071323.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-strikesagaftra-opill-theuihleins-newmapny-unctuition-bidenstudentloans_071323.mp3" length="55745083" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Iowa, abortion rights, reproductive rights, Supreme Court,corruption, rightwing extremism, SAG-AFTRA, labor, strike, climate change, environment, gerrymandering, affirmative action, student loans</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 18:51:47 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>BradCast 7/12/2023 (Guest: Legal journalist Mark Joseph Stern on John Roberts' neat SCOTUS 'Moderation' Trick)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Republican-controlled Iowa state legislature hastily enacted a law banning nearly all abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, despite polls showing 61 percent of Iowa voters support legal abortion in all or most cases. 2024 GOP candidate and former Vice President Mike Pence called for a national, federal ban on abortion and cruelly forcing women to carry unviable pregnancies to term. Iowa Republicans are able to inflict this cruelty on women because the corrupt, far-right majority on the US Supreme Court overturned women's reproductive rights last year. This year, the radical rightwing Supreme Court supermajority's rulings were no less radical. Slate legal journalist MARK JOSEPH STERN discusses a number of those decisions, and what has now emerged as Chief Justice John Roberts' neat trick to hoax the media into portraying the Court this year as 'moderate' - - essentially manipulating the Court's docket to make end-of-term rulings appear less extreme than they actually are. Stern explains the most alarming and worst ruling of the term, the made-up-out-of-whole-cloth, wildly subjective 'major questions doctrine' that allows the Court to legislate from the bench (despite Republicans' pretense of being against such a thing), what to expect in the Court's next term, and specific policies for court reform. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-iowaabortionban_markjosephstern-robertstrick-majorquestions_071223.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-iowaabortionban_markjosephstern-robertstrick-majorquestions_071223.mp3" length="55842064" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-iowaabortionban_markjosephstern-robertstrick-majorquestions_071223.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Iowa, abortion rights, reproductive rights, Mike Pence, abortion ban, Supreme Court, Congress, corruption, rightwing extremism, major questions doctrine, student loans, court reform</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 18:51:01 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/11/2023 (Accountability Season Begins: Trump henchmen facing consequences; Trump apologists face-planting)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Accountability Season for Trump World is finally underway, while his GOP stooges in Congress continue to hilariously step on cartoon rakes in their corrupt 'investigations' of the Biden family. House Republicans' said that their newest fake 'whistleblower' knows about a massive 'bribery scandal' involving the Biden family - - but then he went missing. Now the fake whistleblower has been indicted on multiple criminal charges of working as an unregistered foreign agent for China, trafficking in illicit arms sales, and more. In Georgia, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has convened two grand juries to vote on indictments in the criminal probe of Donald Trump's attempts to steal the 2020 election. Disgraced Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani is headed for disbarment in the District of Columbia. Trump wingnut and 2020 election denier Lin Wood has opted to retire rather than face disbarment and disciplinary charges in Georgia for trying to steal the 2020 election for Trump with bogus lawsuits. Disgraced Trump attorney John Eastman faces legal disciplinary charges for his unconstitutional scheme to induce then-Vice President Mike Pence block the Electoral College certification on January 6, 2021. A judge ordered deadbeat Trump advisor Steve Bannon to pay his attorneys $500,000. Prominent 2020 election denier MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell is reportedly selling off ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gopwhistleblowerindicted-trumplawyershenchmenaccountability_071123.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gopwhistleblowerindicted-trumplawyershenchmenaccountability_071123.mp3" length="55864275" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gopwhistleblowerindicted-trumplawyershenchmenaccountability_071123.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, climate deniers, extreme weather, Congress, corruption, Trumpism, James Comer, Mike Lindell, Rudy Giuliani, Steve Bannon, cancel culture, Fani Willis, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:10:01 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/10/2023 (Climate and energy journalist Andrew Freedman on spate of record-shattering extreme weather)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The planet last week registered its hottest day ever recorded, and then broke it four different times on four consecutive days. Our climate is in crisis, from the U.S. to Canada to Spain to India and China, to name just a few extreme weather 'hot spots' over the past 24-48 hours. In case your news sources didn't tell you, the rapidly increasing frequency and intensity of extreme heat, drought, storms, and floods is due to the fossil fuel industry and the politicians and dupes they've bought off over the decades trying to trick you into believing that the climate crisis is a hoax. It is not. Veteran climate and energy reporter ANDREW FREEDMAN of Axios explains the mind-blowing temperature records being shattered on a daily basis, whether it's too late for humanity to take action to reverse course (it isn't), and who should be held accountable for the damages unfolding in rapid succession today and in the decades to come.  Freedman cites climate scientists who say the most powerful thing people can do about climate change is talk about it, and details actions and solutions that everyone can take to do their part to help solve the crisis.  Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_andrewfreedman-heatrecordsclimatedisasters_callers_071023.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_andrewfreedman-heatrecordsclimatedisasters_callers_071023.mp3" length="55686893" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_andrewfreedman-heatrecordsclimatedisasters_callers_071023.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, climate deniers, fossil fuels, extreme weather, heat wave, drought, floods, corporate media, disinformation, misinformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 18:23:06 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/7/2023 (Encore: Elections expert Dr. Philip Stark debunks GA's Sec. of State Raffensperger; More Alito corruption)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 6-28-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  The US Supreme Court's landmark 6-3 ruling in the Moore v. Harper lawsuit, which rejected the bonkers rightwing 'independent state legislature' theory, is 'the single most important constitutional case for American Democracy since the Nation's Founding...and one of the most important constitutional cases for representative government in America.' The three rightwing justices who dissented -- Thomas, Gorsuch, and Alito -- have all recently been exposed by investigative journalists for dubious ethics practices. New reporting sheds fresh light on Justice Alito's years of climate change-denial and his court decisions on behalf of the oil and gas industry. In the critical battleground state of Georgia, the state's top election official, Republican Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger, is refusing to install security upgrades to the state's electronic voting systems that have been urgently recommended by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and cybersecurity experts, in the wake of a damning expert report revealing serious, widespread vulnerabilities. Raffensperger is even attacking the nation's top experts in voting and cybersecurity as 'conspiracists'. One of those experts, DR. PHILIP STARK of UC-Berkeley, explains the shocking details of the expert Halderman Report and Georgia's weak security protocols and policies, debunks the nonsense claims and attacks from Raffensperger's office, and much more. Stark also presents solutions for real-world election security and transparency procedures that every voting jurisdiction can undertake to ensure verifiable elections. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-luttigislruling-alitooilgas_philipstark-raffenspergerdominionpushback_070723.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-luttigislruling-alitooilgas_philipstark-raffenspergerdominionpushback_070723.mp3" length="55563622" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:52</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, rightwing extremism, corruption, US Supreme Court, Independent State Legislature, cybersecurity, voting, electronic voting, voting machines, hacking, Brad Raffensperger, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 11:37:57 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/6/2023 (Encore: Former DoJ official Lisa Graves on the corruption of Justice Sam Alito)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 6-22-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  It's yet another 'tour de force' of rightwing corruption of a U.S. Supreme Court Justice by billionaire Republican megadonors. A blockbuster new investigation by Pro Publica reveals that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito enjoyed luxury travel courtesy of rightwing billionaire 'vulture capitalist' and GOP megadonor Paul Singer. Even though Singer repeatedly had business before the Court, Alito never disclosed the luxury trips or recused himself from cases in which Singer would eventually reap billions of dollars. The new revelations are similar to Justice Clarence Thomas' glaring omissions of gifts and luxury travel from a billionaire benefactor also linked to cases before the Court. The matchmaking between justices and rightwing billionaire benefactors was facilitated by Leonard Leo, leader of the far-right Federalist Society. LISA GRAVES, former high-ranking official at the Justice Department and the US court system, debunks the ridiculous claims made by Alito in his unusual op-ed attempting to pre-but the revelations, how Alito's actions and omissions violate the clear text of ethics laws, the toxic and corruptive effect of unbridled rightwing money pouring into our political and judicial system, and much more. Also today: The indescribably dumb GOP House majority is hellbent on beclowning itself, this week focusing their impotent frustrations on the very effective Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA). As a brutal, climate-change intensified heatwave broils Texas, GOP Gov. Greg Abbott enacted a big government ban on local ordinances mandating water breaks for construction workers. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-heattx-schiffdumbhousegop_lisagraves-alitosingercorruption_070623.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:54</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, US Supreme Court, Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, Paul Singer, money in politics, ethics, courts, Harlan Crow, Leonard Leo, Federalist Society, environment, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:12:37 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/5/2023 (Encore: FairVote's David Daley on good voting rights news from SCOTUS)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original airdate 6-8-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  Some surprisingly good news from our wildly corrupted U.S. Supreme Court on voting rights and racial gerrymandering. In a 5-4 ruling, Justices Roberts and Kavanaugh surprisingly voted with the liberal justices to strike down racially-gerrymandered maps in Alabama. The ruling is a stunning departure from the rightwing court majority's years-long efforts to hack away at the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965. Gerrymandering expert and author DAVID DALEY of FairVote explains the details of the ruling, the history of the rightwing court majority's efforts to dismantle voting rights and fair elections, and the decision's potential effects on the 2024 election and ongoing voting rights lawsuits in 10 states. In the U.S. House, the gerrymandered GOP majority is busy eating itself alive amid a mutiny by its far-right faction that has shut down the chamber. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_daviddaley-allenvmilliganscotus_gophousemutiny_070523.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, pollution, Supreme Court, gerrymandering, voter suppression, voting rights, racism, US House, MAGA, rightwing extremism, 2022 election, 2024 election  </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 11:28:54 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/4/2023 (Encore: GA Vote System Breach a Cover-Up with National Implications, with Journalist Douglas Lucas)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 6/21/2023. On today's 'BradCast':  Today's program is dedicated to the good people of Georgia and the real patriots who live there, as opposed to those who describe themselves as part of the 'Patriot Movement' while working to undermining democracy and free and fair elections. Brave patriots Shaye Moss and her mother Ruby Freeman, the 2020 election workers who were despicably and falsely targeted by Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani with bogus allegations of election fraud, have been fully cleared of all wrongdoing in a long-overdue report issued by the FBI, state election board, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Journalist DOUGLAS LUCAS discusses his investigative exclusive published at The BRAD BLOG, 'A Secret Meeting Within a Secret Meeting: Unspooling the Coffee County, Georgia Voting System Breach and Continuing Cover-Up.'  Lucas explains his deep dive into the strange and ongoing machinations of the local elections board in very Republican Coffee County, trying to cover up what actually happened when, the day after the U.S. Capitol insurrection, a group of MAGA conspirators were allowed to breach the county's electronic voting systems and unlawfully copy and distribute the state's new, wildly vulnerable, proprietary election software made by Dominion Voting Systems. Lucas' story delves into the lies, omissions and cover-ups by local and state officials, a bizarre cameo by MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, the national implications of the breach, and local residents who now find themselves in a battle for the very soul of their beloved county. Read Lucas' deep dive at BradBlog.com for all the details. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-freemanmossclearedga_douglaslucas-coffeecountycoverupcracks_070423.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, election security, cybersecurity, hacking, Georgia, Coffee County, voting machines, corruption, Ruby Freeman, Shaye Moss, Rudy Giuliani, Dominion Voting, Brad Raffensperger, 2020 election,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 13:32:53 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/3/2023 (Encore: Espionage Act Hoarders, Liars and Whistleblowers; Daniel Ellsberg in memoriam)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 6-20-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  President Biden's son, Hunter, has agreed to plead guilty to two minor tax-related misdemeanors, and will be allowed to avoid jail on a rarely prosecuted gun-related charge that likely would never have been prosecuted but for the fact that he is Joe Biden's son and Donald Trump weaponized his Dept. of Justice against his political rivals. Trump over the weekend continued to undermine his own defense on 37 federal criminal charges for willful retention of national defense information, while offering a rotisserie of ever-changing excuses for breaking the law and lying about the Espionage Act and Presidential Records Act. But there are many Americans who have been charged and imprisoned under the Espionage Act for doing far less than Trump is accused of doing who have received far harsher treatment than Trump. NSA contractor Reality Winner, who exposed one document detailing Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential election and 'acted out of love for what this country stands for,' was sentenced to five years in prison. A different American whistleblower and hero, Daniel Ellsberg, who leaked the 'Pentagon Papers' report to the media detailing U.S. lies and atrocities in the Vietnam War, has passed away at 92. Ellsberg became an inspirational anti-war and anti-nuclear advocate as well as a supporter of whistleblowers like Reality Winner, Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden. He was also a longtime friend of both this show and The BRAD BLOG, and remains a hero to many. Also today: A 'plague of locusts' of sorts is underway in Nevada. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-hunterbidenplea-trumpbaier-trumpespionageact-ellsbergrip_070323.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:22</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, Espionage Act, Hunter Biden, courts, corruption, national defense, classified documents, Presidential Records Act, Reality Winner, Daniel Ellsberg, Pentagon Papers, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 11:22:10 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/30/2023 (Encore: Former AL Gov. Don Siegelman regrets his use of the Death Penalty; The smoky cost of climate change)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original air-date 6/7/2023. On today's 'BradCast':  The cost of our climate crisis has hit a large swath of the nation, with smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada choking the skies in more than a dozen states across the Northeast.  President Biden's E.P.A. announced $115 million in funding to repair and upgrade the long-deteriorating water system in Jackson, Mississippi. Alabama's former Democratic Gov. Don Siegelman discusses his recent op-ed calling out 'the flaws in our nation's justice system,' particularly as it applies to the death penalty. Co-authored with the state's former Republican Gov. Robert Bentley, both men say they have come to 'regret' overseeing executions during their terms in office, and are calling for reform of the unequal, unjust application of the death penalty in our perverted justice system. Siegelman explains the history and politics of the death penalty and details several criminal justice reforms, including changes to the secret grand jury system, ending non-unanimous juries in death penalty cases, the outrage of 'judicial overrides,' a relic of the Jim Crow era that allowed judges to overrule juries to issue death sentences, and much more. Also today: Corrupt U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has asked for more time to complete his annual financial disclosures after investigative reports revealed that he failed to disclose, as required by law, extensive luxury travel, gifts, and much more from billionaire Harlan Crow. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-canadafires-mswater-clarencedisclosuredelay_donsiegelman-deathpenalty_063023.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-canadafires-mswater-clarencedisclosuredelay_donsiegelman-deathpenalty_063023.mp3" length="55889039" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, wildfires, corruption, pollution, Don Siegelman, death penalty, criminal justice reform, racism, Jim Crow, Clarence Thomas, justice, prison, water,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:39:47 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/29/2023 (Smoke, Ukraine and Affirmative Action: Where there's smoke, there's fire. And racism)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Canada is grappling with its worst wildfire season on record, and the dangerous smoke is affecting more than 100 million Americans. Texas is in its third week of a relentless, deadly, unprecedented extreme heat wave. But those who go to Fox 'News' and the deceptive Fox Weather website will never be informed that fossil fueled-climate change is a primary driver of these disasters, and we all pay the price. In the wake of the 24-hour 'mutiny' in Russia when Yevgeny Prigozhin revealed that the imperialist invasion of Ukraine was built on lies, new polls show a 20-point increase in Americans' support for President Biden's policy of helping Ukraine defend itself. The rightwing supermajority on the stolen-and-packed U.S. Supreme Court overturned more than 40 years of precedent in demolishing affirmative action policies in college admissions for all private and public colleges and universities (while exempting military academies for some odd reason). The Court's dizzying 237-page ruling includes multiple concurrences and dissents, and the far-right activists on the bench -- and those that put them there -- get to cross another long-term goal off their list.  Also today: A brand-new version of the 1989 Billy ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-canadianfiresfoxdenial-ukrainesupportgrows-affirmativeactionscotus_062923.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, corruption, US Supreme Court, racism, affirmative action, environment, climate change, climate change denial, heat wave, Fox News, Russia, Ukraine, propaganda, We Didnt Start the Fire</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:11:02 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/28/2023 (Guest: Voting expert Dr. Philip Stark debunks GA's Sec. of State Raffensperger; More Alito corruption)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The US Supreme Court's landmark 6-3 ruling in the Moore v. Harper lawsuit, which rejected the bonkers rightwing 'independent state legislature' theory, is 'the single most important constitutional case for American Democracy since the Nation's Founding...and one of the most important constitutional cases for representative government in America.' The three rightwing justices who dissented -- Thomas, Gorsuch, and Alito -- have all recently been exposed by investigative journalists for dubious ethics practices. New reporting sheds fresh light on Justice Alito's years of climate change-denial and his court decisions on behalf of the oil and gas industry. In the critical battleground state of Georgia, the state's top election official, Republican Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger, is refusing to install security upgrades to the state's electronic voting systems that have been urgently recommended by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and cybersecurity experts, in the wake of a damning expert report revealing serious, widespread vulnerabilities. Raffensperger is even attacking the nation's top experts in voting and cybersecurity as 'conspiracists'. One of those experts, DR. PHILIP STARK of UC-Berkeley, explains the shocking details of the expert Halderman Report and Georgia's weak security protocols and policies, debunks the nonsense claims and attacks from Raffensperger's office, and much more. Stark also presents solutions for real-world election security and transparency procedures that every voting jurisdiction can undertake to ensure verifiable elections. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-luttigislruling-alitooilgas_philipstark-raffenspergerdominionpushback_062823.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-luttigislruling-alitooilgas_philipstark-raffenspergerdominionpushback_062823.mp3" length="55475394" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:47</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, rightwing extremism, corruption, US Supreme Court, Independent State Legislature, cybersecurity, voting, electronic voting, voting machines, hacking, Brad Raffensperger, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 19:15:37 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/27/2023 (SCOTUS strikes down Moore v. Harper; Attorney Keith Barber on Trump audio recording)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  After a year of dire warnings about the grave threat of the 'independent state legislature theory' and the havoc it could wreak on America's elections and democracy, the US Supreme Court in a 6-3 ruling has rejected the fringe legal theory in the 'Moore v. Harper' case. Pushed by rightwing Republicans - - and especially by Trumpers after the 2020 election - - the gambit would have invalidated hundreds of state election laws and policies, overturned decades of precedent, and granted state legislatures absolute, unreviewable, unstoppable power over elections, including the power to ignore the will of the voters and choose different electors in presidential elections. In the criminal indictment of disgraced former President Donald Trump, newly-released audiotape confirms details in Special Counsel Jack Smith's 31-count indictment that Trump showed classified military war-planning documents to people not authorized to view them, despite Trump's various excuses. Attorney, veteran and Daily Kos contributor KEITH BARBER explains the legal implications of the new evidence and what it is likely to mean for Trump's stolen documents trial in Florida, under a wildly inexperienced and arguably corrupt Trump-appointed federal judge. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-scotusrejectsmoorevharper_keithbarber-trumpbedminstertape_062723.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, rightwing extremism, courts, US Supreme Court, extreme weather, environment, climate change, Independent State Legislature, courts, Moore v. Harper, classified documents</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 18:40:56 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/26/2023 (U.S. Courts Are Holding and Russia is -- Teetering)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The extreme heat broiling Texas is spreading across the nation, generating major storms, deadly tornadoes, widespread power outages and cancelled flights from Arizona to New England and Florida. But most corporate media outlets are still failing to inform the public about the role of climate change in our worsening weather nightmares. Politico reports on a story 'The BradCast' brought you six weeks ago, about Georgia's Republican Sec. of State refusing to install urgent, recommended security upgrades to his state's voting system until 2025. Rudy Giuliani ordered to pay legal fees for two Georgia 2020 election workers that he defamed. The US Supreme Court paved the way for Louisiana's racially gerrymandered maps to be redrawn, and allowed lawsuits against Ohio State University alleging sexual abuse to proceed, which could rope in former OSU former wrestling coach Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH). A federal judge in Arkansas halted the state's cruel ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender kids. A judge in Florida used GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis' own words to block the state's new ban on drag shows. Russia experts are puzzled by whatever the hell happened over the weekend, when Wagner Group commander Yvegny Prigozhin condemned the rationale for Russia's invasion of Ukraine as 'lies', marched toward Moscow, and then backed off. Callers weigh in on the strange developments and what the future may hold for Russia, President Putin and Prigozhin. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-extremeheatstorms-climateemergency-courtsholding-russiacivilwar_062623.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, rightwing extremism, courts, US Supreme Court, extreme weather, climate change, Prigozhin, Putin, russia, Ukraine, Jim Jordan, transgender, Ron DeSantis, Giuliani, Georgia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2023 18:47:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/23/2023 (Encore: Trump's historic arraignment with Salon's Heather Digby Parton, Daily Kos' Keith Barber)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 6-13-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  It was another historic Arraignment Day, but also an opportunity to wish a happy 76th birthday to the disgraced former president. In federal court in Miami today, Donald J. Trump's attorney pleaded 'Not Guilty' on his client's behalf to 37 criminal felonies related to Trump's theft of hundreds of highly classified documents and repeated attempts to obstruct the government from taking them back. Experts in criminal justice and national security explain why the granular documentary evidence revealed in Trump's indictment is damning. We're joined today for special coverage analysis by HEATHER DIGBY PARTON, award-winning columnist at Salon and Hullabaloo, and attorney KEITH BARBER, a former Republican who now writes for Daily Kos and Medium. Parton and Barber discuss the legal and political implications for the country going forward, debunk Republicans' lies attempting to deflect scrutiny and portray Trump as a victim, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-keithbarber-trumparraigneddocsmiami_062323.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, rightwing extremism, domestic terrorism, Mar-a-Lago, stolen documents, corruption, courts, indictment, Bill Barr, obstruction of justice, environment, climate change, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 13:11:49 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/22/2023 (Guest: Former DoJ official Lisa Graves on the corruption of Justice Sam Alito)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's yet another 'tour de force' of rightwing corruption of a U.S. Supreme Court Justice by billionaire Republican megadonors. A blockbuster new investigation by Pro Publica reveals that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito enjoyed luxury travel courtesy of rightwing billionaire 'vulture capitalist' and GOP megadonor Paul Singer. Even though Singer repeatedly had business before the Court, Alito never disclosed the luxury trips or recused himself from cases in which Singer would eventually reap billions of dollars. The new revelations are similar to Justice Clarence Thomas' glaring omissions of gifts and luxury travel from a billionaire benefactor also linked to cases before the Court. The matchmaking between justices and rightwing billionaire benefactors was facilitated by Leonard Leo, leader of the far-right Federalist Society. LISA GRAVES, former high-ranking official at the Justice Department and the US court system, debunks the ridiculous claims made by Alito in his unusual op-ed attempting to pre-but the revelations, how Alito's actions and omissions violate the clear text of ethics laws, the toxic and corruptive effect of unbridled rightwing money pouring into our political and judicial system, and much more. Also today: The indescribably dumb GOP House majority is hellbent on beclowning itself, this week focusing their impotent frustrations on the very effective Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA). As a brutal, climate-change intensified heatwave broils Texas, GOP Gov. Greg Abbott enacted a big government ban on local ordinances mandating water breaks for construction workers. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-heattx-schiffdumbhousegop_lisagraves-alitosingercorruption_062223.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:47</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, US Supreme Court, Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, Paul Singer, money in politics, judiciary, ethics, courts, Harlan Crow, Leonard Leo, environment, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:30:33 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/21/2023 (Exclusive: GA Vote System Breach a Cover-Up with National Implications, with Journalist Douglas Lucas)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Today's program is dedicated to the good people of Georgia and the real patriots who live there, as opposed to those who describe themselves as part of the 'Patriot Movement' while working to undermining democracy and free and fair elections. Brave patriots Shaye Moss and her mother Ruby Freeman, the 2020 election workers who were despicably and falsely targeted by Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani with bogus allegations of election fraud, have been fully cleared of all wrongdoing in a long-overdue report issued by the FBI, state election board, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Journalist DOUGLAS LUCAS discusses his investigative exclusive published today at The BRAD BLOG, 'A Secret Meeting Within a Secret Meeting: Unspooling the Coffee County, Georgia Voting System Breach and Continuing Cover-Up.'  Lucas explains his deep dive into the strange and ongoing machinations of the local elections board in very Republican Coffee County, trying to cover up what actually happened when, the day after the U.S. Capitol insurrection, a group of MAGA conspirators were allowed to breach the county's electronic voting systems and unlawfully copy and distribute the state's new, wildly vulnerable, proprietary election software made by Dominion Voting Systems. Lucas' story delves into the lies, omissions and cover-ups by local and state officials, a bizarre cameo by MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, the national implications of the breach, and local residents who now find themselves in a battle for the very soul of their beloved county. Read Lucas' deep dive at BradBlog.com for all the details. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-freemanmossclearedga_douglaslucas-coffeecountycoverupcracks_062123.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting, Trump, Republicans, election security, cybersecurity, hacking, Georgia, Coffee County, voting machines, Ruby Freeman, Shaye Moss, Rudy Giuliani, Dominion Voting, Brad Raffensperger, election fraud, MAGA, Mike Lindell</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 18:59:53 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/20/2023 (Espionage Act Hoarders, Liars and Whistleblowers; Daniel Ellsberg in memoriam)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Biden's son, Hunter, has agreed to plead guilty to two minor tax-related misdemeanors, and will be allowed to avoid jail on a rarely prosecuted gun-related charge that likely would never have been prosecuted but for the fact that he is Joe Biden's son and Donald Trump weaponized his Dept. of Justice against his political rivals. Trump over the weekend continued to undermine his own defense on 37 federal criminal charges for willful retention of national defense information, while offering a rotisserie of ever-changing excuses for breaking the law and lying about the Espionage Act and Presidential Records Act. But there are many Americans who have been charged and imprisoned under the Espionage Act for doing far less than Trump is accused of doing who have received far harsher treatment than Trump. NSA contractor Reality Winner, who exposed one document detailing Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential election and 'acted out of love for what this country stands for,' was sentenced to five years in prison. A different American whistleblower and hero, Daniel Ellsberg, who leaked the 'Pentagon Papers' report to the media detailing U.S. lies and atrocities in the Vietnam War, has passed away at 92. Ellsberg became an inspirational anti-war and anti-nuclear advocate as well as a supporter of whistleblowers like Reality Winner, Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden. He was also a longtime friend of both this show and The BRAD BLOG, and remains a hero to many. Also today: A 'plague of locusts' of sorts is underway in Nevada. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hunterbidenplea-trumpbaier-trumpespionageact-ellsbergrip_062023.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, Espionage Act, Hunter Biden, courts, corruption, national defense, Reality Winner, Daniel Ellsberg, Pentagon Papers, Presidential Records Act, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 18:56:10 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/19/2023 (Recounted: Theeda Murphy of No Exceptions Prison Collective on the 13th Amendment loophole allowing involuntary servitude)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In honor of today's Juneteenth federal holiday, we're highlighting our previous interview with criminal justice advocate THEEDA MURPHY, Co-Director of the No Exceptions Prison Collective, a non-profit, grassroots initiative based in Nashville, TN. In this interview recorded days before the 2022 midterm elections, Murphy explains how voters in Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee, Oregon and Vermont have an opportunity to amend their state constitutions to remove language that allows prisoners to be subject to involuntary servitude and forced labor, a modern-day version of slavery. Murphy explains the history of the post-Civil War Thirteenth Amendment, which abolished slavery 'EXCEPT as a punishment for crime,' how it has been disproportionately exercised against Black Americans, and how state-level propositions can be used to build a movement in Congress and nationally to remove the Thirteenth Amendment loophole allowing involuntary servitude. Also today: Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis enacted yet another ban on freedoms, forcing his far-right ideology onto others by signing a bill barring public colleges and universities from investing in programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).  DeSantis' Big Government book bans have resulted in the state school board rejecting textbooks about the Holocaust. The Wisconsin state Supreme Court overturned a lower court decision, ruling that hospitals cannot be forced to administer unproven COVID 'treatments' like ivermectin.  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_recounted_bradfriedman_theedamurphy-13thamend_desantisholocaust_061923.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, prison rights, environment, climate change, slavery, involuntary servitude, voting rights, 13th Amendment, Theeda Murphy, discrimination, courts, DEI, authoritarianism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:23:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/16/2023: (Encore: 'Bed, Bath and Beyond a Reasonable Doubt' – Trump indicted for stealing classified documents, GOP calls for violence)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original air-date 6/12/2023. On today's 'BradCast':  Last week, a grand jury indicted disgraced former Pres. Donald J. Trump on 37 criminal felony counts related to his theft of government documents from the White House and multiple efforts to conceal his crimes. On Monday, rightwing extremism experts warned that incendiary rhetoric from Republican elected officials and wannabe-elected officials could result in acts of 'lone wolf' violence, if not an organized January 6th-style attack. Even Trump's own wildly corrupt Attorney General Bill Barr told Fox 'News' that the evidence detailed in the indictment demonstrates Trump is likely 'toast' for his theft of highly classified state secrets belonging to the American people. The indictment documents the dozens of boxes, filled with sensitive materials, stored haphazardly at Trump's Mar-a-Lago golf club in a public ballroom, a bathroom, a storage space, his office and bedroom. But there are still many disinformed folks who actually believe Trump's preposterous excuses that are directly contradicted by his own well-documented actions, tape recordings, and his own attorneys, some who also documented his attempts to use them to commit crimes. Callers weigh in on all of the above. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_trumpdocindictment-37counts-gopcallsforviolence_callers_061623.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, rightwing extremism, domestic terrorism, Mar-a-Lago, stolen documents, corruption, courts, indictment, Bill Barr, obstruction of justice, Aileen Cannon, rightwing media</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:02:07 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/15/2023: (The Trump Mind Virus, American Idiots and Our 'Two-Tiered Justice System'; Good SCOTUS news)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  On the day that Donald Trump was arraigned on 37 criminal felony counts, a Fox 'News' chyron obnoxiously labeled President Joe Biden as a 'wannabe dictator'; Fox's laughable 'cover up' attempt thereafter offers a telling illustration of how the Trump Mind Virus has been implanted into the poisoned minds of his cult followers. Polls show Republican voters' support may be eroding for their disgraced defendant former president. Columnist Rex Huppke hilariously skewers the idiotic false claims of those with the Trump Mind Virus who are angry that Democrats are not being held accountable for crimes they did not commit. The attorney for 2016 Russian election interference whistleblower Reality Winner explains that Trump is receiving extra-gentle treatment in our actual two-tiered justice system. The rightwing majority on the U.S. Supreme Court issued a shockingly positive ruling in a 7-2 decision upholding the Indian Child Welfare Act and the rights of tribal governments. Still to come by the end of June are major decisions on affirmative action, student loan debt, and the bonkers 'independent state legislature' legal theory that could wreak havoc in the 2024 Presidential election. A federal judge rejected Tennessee's unconstitutional ban on free speech and drag shows. A judge in Florida issued a temporary injunction halting FL GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis' unspeakably cruel law that inserts Big Government between doctors and trans childrens' private medical care. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) has helpful advice on how to spot an idiot. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpmindvirus-foxchyron-goodscotusnews-crueldesantis-pritzkeridiots_061523.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpmindvirus-foxchyron-goodscotusnews-crueldesantis-pritzkeridiots_061523.mp3" length="56041712" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:22</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, Trumpism, Fox News, Supreme Court, Indian Child Welfare Act, civil rights, Native Americans, Reality Winner, transgender</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:42:05 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/14/2023: (Guest: Georgia Tech's Richard DeMillo on damning new security report on GA voting systems)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A judge has issued strong sanctions against election denier Kristina Karamo, the chair of Michigan's state Republican Party who lost her bid to become the state's election chief, over her baseless lawsuit seeking to block voters in Detroit from being allowed to vote by mail. Meanwhile, actual election integrity advocates continue to fight for true election security and transparency that doesn't block any legal voter and ensures all ballots are tallied according to the voter's intent. In Georgia, a federal judge has finally unsealed an alarming report that details specific, disturbing vulnerabilities in the state's unverifiable electronic voting system. The stunning report led U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to advise Georgia officials to immediately update system security. But Georgia's Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger's office announced the system will not be updated until AFTER the 2024 Presidential election, despite the fact that a group of MAGA Republicans in Coffee County, GA successfully breached, copied and distributed the state's voting system software in a multi-state plot after the 2020 election. Cybersecurity and voting system expert RICHARD DEMILLO, founder of Georgia Tech's new School of Cybersecurity and Privacy, explains what was revealed in the damning security report; how attackers can exploit flaws in the system without physical access to the machines; actions that election officials, policymakers and voters can take to boost election integrity and security, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradblog-karamosanctionmi_richdemillo-haldermanreportunsealedga_061423.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:41</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, rightwing extremism, election security, cybersecurity, Georgia, Brad Raffensperger, Kristina Karamo, voter suppression, election integrity, MAGA, Coffee County, hacking</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:00:26 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/13/2023 (Special coverage of Trump's historic arraignment with Salon's Heather Digby Parton and Daily Kos' Keith Barber)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It was another historic Arraignment Day, but also an opportunity to wish a happy 76th birthday to the disgraced former president. In federal court in Miami today, Donald J. Trump's attorney pleaded 'Not Guilty' on his client's behalf to 37 criminal felonies related to Trump's theft of hundreds of highly classified documents and repeated attempts to obstruct the government from taking them back. Experts in criminal justice and national security explain why the granular documentary evidence revealed in Trump's indictment is damning. We're joined today for special coverage analysis by HEATHER DIGBY PARTON, award-winning columnist at Salon and Hullabaloo, and attorney KEITH BARBER, a former Republican who now writes for Daily Kos and Medium. Parton and Barber discuss the legal and political implications for the country going forward, debunk Republicans' lies attempting to deflect scrutiny and portray Trump as a victim, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-keithbarber-trumparraigneddocsmiami_061323.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-keithbarber-trumparraigneddocsmiami_061323.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, rightwing extremism, domestic terrorism, Mar-a-Lago, stolen documents, corruption, courts, indictment, Bill Barr, obstruction of justice, environment, climate change, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 18:27:12 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/12/2023: ('Bed, Bath and Beyond a Reasonable Doubt' – Trump indicted for stealing classified documents, GOP calls</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Last week, a grand jury indicted disgraced former Pres. Donald J. Trump on 37 criminal felony counts related to his theft of government documents from the White House and multiple efforts to conceal his crimes. On Monday, rightwing extremism experts warned that incendiary rhetoric from Republican elected officials and wannabe-elected officials could result in acts of 'lone wolf' violence, if not an organized January 6th-style attack. Even Trump's own wildly corrupt Attorney General Bill Barr told Fox 'News' that the evidence detailed in the indictment demonstrates Trump is likely 'toast' for his theft of highly classified state secrets belonging to the American people. The indictment documents the dozens of boxes, filled with sensitive materials, stored haphazardly at Trump's Mar-a-Lago golf club in a public ballroom, a bathroom, a storage space, his office and bedroom. But there are still many disinformed folks who actually believe Trump's preposterous excuses that are directly contradicted by his own well-documented actions, tape recordings, and his own attorneys, some who also documented his attempts to use them to commit crimes. Callers weigh in on all of the above. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_trumpdocindictment-37counts-gopcallsforviolence_callers_061223.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_trumpdocindictment-37counts-gopcallsforviolence_callers_061223.mp3" length="54896172" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, rightwing extremism, domestic terrorism, Mar-a-Lago, stolen documents, corruption, courts, indictment, Bill Barr, obstruction of justice, Aileen Cannon, rightwing media</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 18:18:43 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/9/2023 (Encore: Former prosecutor Randall D. Eliason on how SCOTUS 'legalized' its own corruption; DeSantis' weaponized Big Government)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 5/24/2023. On today's 'BradCast':  Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced his 2024 presidential run. While corporate media focuses on the horse race between DeSantis and the disgraced former president, they ignore the victims of DeSantis' Big Government weaponization against people of color and the LGBTQ+ community. Similarly gerrymandered GOP-controlled states have adopted many of DeSantis' same hateful, Big Government 'cancel culture' laws, and are banning books, muzzling teachers, and repealing fundamental rights. DeSantis' cruel agenda is playing out in terroristic threats against Target employees, an investigation into a Florida teacher's showing of an animated Disney film, and the ridiculous banning of Amanda Gorman's poem for the 2021 inauguration, 'The Hill We Climb,' from a grade school library in Florida. Former federal prosecutor RANDALL D. ELIASON of George Washington University Law School discusses how the U.S. Supreme Court has gutted laws aimed at fighting corruption and limiting the reach of the powerful to enrich public officials to advance their interests. Eliason connects the Court's erosion of anti-corruption statutes to the decades-long corruption of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, similar revelations about other justices, and Chief Justice John Roberts' refusal to act, and details ways that Congress can repair this clearly corrupt and broken system and begin to restore the Court's legitimacy with the public. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_targettargetted-gormanbanned-desantis2024_randalleliason-corruptedscotus_060923.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_targettargetted-gormanbanned-desantis2024_randalleliason-corruptedscotus_060923.mp3" length="55759501" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, rightwing extremism, domestic terrorism, Ron DeSantis, 2024 election, corruption, bribery, LGBTQ, Target, Amanda Gorman, Supreme Court, Clarence Thomas, racism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:47:53 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/8/2023 (Guest: FairVote's David Daley on good voting rights news from SCOTUS)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Some surprisingly good news from our wildly corrupted U.S. Supreme Court on voting rights and racial gerrymandering. In a 5-4 ruling, Justices Roberts and Kavanaugh surprisingly voted with the liberal justices to strike down racially-gerrymandered maps in Alabama. The ruling is a stunning departure from the rightwing court majority's years-long efforts to hack away at the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965. Gerrymandering expert and author DAVID DALEY of FairVote explains the details of the ruling, the history of the rightwing court majority's efforts to dismantle voting rights and fair elections, and the decision's potential effects on the 2024 election and ongoing voting rights lawsuits in 10 states. In the U.S. House, the gerrymandered GOP majority is busy eating itself alive amid a mutiny by its far-right faction that has shut down the chamber. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_daviddaley-allenvmilliganscotus_gophousemutiny_060823.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, wildfires, Canada, corruption, pollution, Supreme Court, gerrymandering, voter suppression, voting rights, Voting Rights Act, racism, US House, MAGA, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 18:51:28 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/7/2023 (Guest: Former AL Gov. Don Siegelman regrets his use of the Death Penalty; The smoky cost of climate change)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The cost of our climate crisis has hit a large swath of the nation, with smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada choking the skies in more than a dozen states across the Northeast.  President Biden's E.P.A. announced $115 million in funding to repair and upgrade the long-deteriorating water system in Jackson, Mississippi. Alabama's former Democratic Gov. Don Siegelman discusses his recent op-ed calling out 'the flaws in our nation's justice system,' particularly as it applies to the death penalty. Co-authored with the state's former Republican Gov. Robert Bentley, both men say they have come to 'regret' overseeing executions during their terms in office, and are calling for reform of the unequal, unjust application of the death penalty in our perverted justice system. Siegelman explains the history and politics of the death penalty and details several criminal justice reforms, including changes to the secret grand jury system, ending non-unanimous juries in death penalty cases, the outrage of 'judicial overrides,' a relic of the Jim Crow era that allowed judges to overrule juries to issue death sentences, and much more. Also today:  Corrupt U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has asked for more time to complete his annual financial disclosures after investigative reports revealed that he failed to disclose, as required by law, extensive luxury travel, gifts, and much more from billionaire Harlan Crow. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-canadafires-mswater-clarencedisclosuredelay_donsiegelman-deathpenalty_070723.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:34</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, wildfires, Canada, corruption, pollution, Don Siegelman, death penalty, criminal justice reform, racism, Jim Crow, Clarence Thomas, justice </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 19:15:04 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/6/2023 (Rightwing fraudsters failing and flailing; Trump indictments 'this week'?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A former US Air Force intelligence officer was sentenced to three years in federal prison for unlawfully keeping classified national defense documents in his home, potentially indicating what a disgraced former president might be facing for stealing classified documents. Former top Justice Department official believes Special Counsel Jack Smith may file indictments as early as 'this week.' Donald Trump is increasingly unhinged on social media. The 'voter fraud' fraudsters who run the phony rightwing group True The Vote allegedly used the nonprofit to unlawfully enrich themselves. Missouri GOP election official caught unlawfully tampering with voting machines. Unequal justice: right before the 2022 midterm elections, Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis made a huge show of arresting Black former felons on who mistakenly voted after the state mistakenly told them they were eligible, but his state attorney in a predominantly white Republican area declined to prosecute strikingly similar cases of white former felons who also mistakenly voted. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-smithtrump-ttvcomplaint-wirescutstcharlesmo-felonarrestsfl_060623.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-smithtrump-ttvcomplaint-wirescutstcharlesmo-felonarrestsfl_060623.mp3" length="55819261" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, corruption, 2024 election, stolen documents, Jack Smith, voter fraud, True the Vote, election fraud, Ron DeSantis, voting machines</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:54:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/5/2023 (Biden Won the Debt Deal and Media -- Right, Left and Other -- Should Make That Clear)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Biden outfoxed Congressional Republicans in his ingenious debt ceiling deal, blocking three GOP-engineered fiscal cliffs over the next two years for the price of less than one.  Biden's deal ended the GOP's attempt to extort massive budget cuts under threat of forcing the US into default and triggering a global economic meltdown, and blocks future GOP hostage-taking schemes for two years. Many on the Left criticized Biden for not using several untried options, like invoking the 14th Amendment, minting a platinum coin, or ordering the Treasury Department to pay the bills while daring Republicans to try to sue him. Biden agreed to painful budget cuts and other concessions, but Republicans got shockingly little in the deal. It's a shame that so many in the U.S. media - - on the Right, Left and Other - - seem incapable of accurately informing the American electorate about what actually just happened. Callers weigh in. Also today:  Several Republicans entered the 2024 GOP Presidential race, including Mike Pence and Chris Christie, while New Hampshire GOP Gov. Chris Sununu, declined. Progressive activist and academic Cornel West announced a 2024 Presidential run under a third-party banner.  Plus some accountability: Cartoonishly corrupt Republican Attorney General of Texas Ken Paxton was impeached by the far-right Texas legislature. Republican disinformation artist James O'Keefe was sued by his own company, Project Veritas, for misconduct. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenwondebtdeal-callers_060523.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenwondebtdeal-callers_060523.mp3" length="55875979" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, debt ceiling, Joe Manchin, Mountain Valley Pipeline, corruption, 2024 election,  economy, Mike Pence, Ken Paxton</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:25:20 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/2/2023 (Encore: GA Delays Security Fixes to Vote Systems Until After 2024; Santos Indicted)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 5-10-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  The GOP crime wave continues with the indictment of serial liar Rep. George Santos (R-NY) on federal charges, including wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds and making false statements to Congress.  New revelations in a Georgia courtroom expose that elections officials know about massive security vulnerabilities in the state's electronic voting systems but are refusing to take action. MARILYN MARKS of the Coalition for Good Governance, a plaintiff in a long-running lawsuit challenging Georgia's use of costly, unverifiable, and wildly insecure touchscreen voting systems, explains. After the court sealed a cyber-security expert's report revealed shocking holes in the state's election system, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recommended critical upgrades be installed before the 2024 Presidential election in the critical battleground state. But Marks reports that state election officials informed the court this week that they won't implement the security upgrades until 2025, in a state that became a flash point for baseless 2020 Presidential election fraud claims and unrest. Marks notes hand-marked paper ballots would have been faster, cheaper and more secure than Georgia's current boondoggle of an election system. Marks also discusses new revelations in the Fulton County, GA conspiracy probe into Donald Trump's attempts to steal the 2020 election from Joe Biden, and the election system security breach in Coffee County, GA. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-santosindicted_marilynmarks-bmdupgradedelayedga-shawnstillcoffeecountysuit_060223.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-santosindicted_marilynmarks-bmdupgradedelayedga-shawnstillcoffeecountysuit_060223.mp3" length="55316937" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:37</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, Georgia, George Santos, corruption, 2024 election, election security, cybersecurity, Fani Willis, hacking, voting machines, CISA</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:01:39 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/1/2023 (Encore: National security journalist Marcy Wheeler updates status of major criminal cases against Donald Trump)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 5/3/2023. On today's 'BradCast': Veteran independent national security journalist MARCY WHEELER of Emptywheel.net joins us for an extensive update on the three ongoing, as-yet-unindicted criminal probes of disgraced former President Donald Trump in the wake of his recent criminal indictment in New York. Wheeler explains the final issues under consideration by prosecutors before indictments can be brought in each case. We begin with the sprawling criminal federal investigation by Special Counsel Jack Smith into the January 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection and Trump's related conspiracies, including the fake electors plot to obstruct the certification of Electoral College votes, potential criminal exposure for Trump's lawyers, and Trump's fraudulent fundraising on his lies about election fraud. Wheeler also offers insights into the status of the criminal investigation of Trump's theft of classified documents from the White House. Finally, Wheeler explains new, surprising developments in the broadening criminal probe by Fulton County, Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis into Trump's failed attempt to strong-arm state officials into stealing the 2020 election from Joe Biden. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_marcywheeler-jan6-stolendocs-georgia_060123.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_marcywheeler-jan6-stolendocs-georgia_060123.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, Justice Department, Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, democracy, insurrection, 2024 election, Money in Politics, courts, Rightwing Extremism, Congress, Trumpism, Sedition</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 10:53:32 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/31/2023 (Encore: Lisa Graves of Truth North Research on massive corruption of US courts; Biden announces 2024 run)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 4-25-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  President Biden officially announced he is running for re-election in 2024. Polls show Biden's biggest challenge remains questions about his age and health, with many voters preferring someone younger but saying they'd support Biden if he's the nominee. The Republican National Committee released an apocalyptic ad full of fearmongering about dystopian disasters if Biden is re-elected. Polls reveal that disgraced Donald Trump is likely the easiest GOP contender for Biden to beat. New revelations expose that, contrary to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' denials, his billionaire benefactor Harlan Crow had business before the Court at the same time that he was bestowing luxury travel and more on Thomas, yet Thomas never recused himself. Former high-ranking Justice Department official LISA GRAVES, who has exposed massive corruption in our electoral system with True North Research, explains the latest revelations exposing more of Thomas' corruption, the broader web of shadowy rightwing groups and their successful, decades-long scheme to pack the courts, and actions that can help clean up corruption in the nation's judiciary. Graves also discusses new revelations exposing how far-right federal Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, who recently banned the abortion pill mifepristone, deceived the U.S. Senate during his confirmation process, and Justice Neil Gorsuch's failure to disclose transactions with a company with cases before the Court. Given the massive corruption of both the federal bench and Republicans in Congress, what, if anything can be done about any of it? ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-biden2024_lisagraves-thomasgorsuchkacsmarykcorruption_053123.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-biden2024_lisagraves-thomasgorsuchkacsmarykcorruption_053123.mp3" length="55625033" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:56</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, Justice Department, judiciary, Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, democracy, autocracy, 2024 election, Neil Gorsuch, RNC, abortion, rightwing, Leonard Leo, Federalist Society </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 14:04:13 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/30/2023 (Encore: CRT, ESG - Don't fall for the Right's pretend 'Culture Wars')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 3/2/2023. On today's 'BradCast':  We rarely spend time reporting on phony rightwing 'culture war' BS because it is weaponized nonsense designed to keep their viewers angry. For years, corporate media and Democrats have taken the bait, amplifying the nonsense every time they respond to the Right's ginned-up, manufactured outrages. For example, one might think the nation is bitterly divided in the 'culture war' over abortion rights, but a new poll confirms that the vast majority of Americans in every single state support reproductive rights. We debunk Republicans' new fake culture war outrage attacking a mundane, decades-old investment framework known as ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance), in which corporations and investment managers consider factors like the environment when making business decisions. Also today: Arizona's Democratic Attorney General Kris Mays has released a report hidden by her predecessor, Republican AG Mark Brnovich, that found no evidence the 2020 election was rigged or stolen in Arizona. Although the probe was completed in March 2022, Brnovich lied about its conclusions while he was campaigning for a U.S. Senate seat, so the state's new Democratic Governor Hobbs has filed a complaint against Brnovich with the state bar association for possible sanctions. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-righwingculturewaresgnonsense-brnovichbarcomplaintaz_053023.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-righwingculturewaresgnonsense-brnovichbarcomplaintaz_053023.mp3" length="55905989" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, disinformation, misinformation, elections, corruption, economics, finance, ESG, environment, climate change, culture war, Mark Brnovich, 2020 election, abortion rights, media</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 12:50:39 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/29/2023 (Encore: Climate journalist Peter Sinclair on the attack on farmers over clean energy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 3/15/2023. On today's 'BradCast':  Hundreds of farmers and climate activists last week rallied at the U.S. Capitol for climate provisions in this year's federal farm bill, now under negotiation in Congress. The Biden Administration and Congressional Democrats are trying to boost funding for farmers who are grappling with extreme weather disasters, while Republicans are intent on slashing funding and assistance to farmers across the board. But there's a very disturbing campaign across multiple states to harass and intimidate farmers and elected officials in America's heartland who support wind and solar projects on their lands and in their small towns.  Journalist PETER SINCLAIR, award-winning climate videographer from Yale Climate Communications, has documented the well-coordinated, under-the-radar campaign to block all clean renewable energy projects in rural areas. In on-the-ground reporting and interviews with farmers, Sinclair explains who is behind the coordinated attacks, how they use disinformation, intimidation and threats to block wind and solar projects on private property, and how renewable energy provides a lifeline to struggling farmers and rural areas trying to boost their economies and fight off real estate developers. Also today: Michigan's state legislature has repealed the state's so-called 'right to work' (for less!) legislation adopted by the GOP-controlled legislature in 2012, a victory for workers made possible by voters who adopted a statewide ballot initiative to end gerrymandering in Michigan. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-farmclimaterallydc-antiunionlawmi_petersinclair-attackonfarmerscleanenergy_052923.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-farmclimaterallydc-antiunionlawmi_petersinclair-attackonfarmerscleanenergy_052923.mp3" length="55687217" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-farmclimaterallydc-antiunionlawmi_petersinclair-attackonfarmerscleanenergy_052923.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, agriculture, renewable energy, dark money, disinformation, climate denial, rural economy, labor rights, right to work, Farm Bill, Congress, wind energy, solar energy, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2023 12:39:59 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/26/2023 (Encore: Election security expert Susan Greenhalgh on multi-state GOP conspiracy to breach voting systems began in Trump's Oval Office)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original airdate 4-24-2023. On today's 'BradCast': The multi-state criminal plot by MAGA conspiracists to breach voting system software after the 2020 election actually began in Trump's Oval Office and may have been overseen by Trump himself. The blockbuster new revelations add to our previous reporting regarding the unlawful, criminal breaches of sensitive voting and tabulation software by MAGA rightwingers following the 2020 election in right-leaning Coffee County, Georgia. SUSAN GREENHALGH of Free Speech for People explains her discovery that the plot to breach voting systems in several states was hatched during an infamous Oval Office meeting in December 2020, presided over by Donald Trump. Greenhalgh also explains new reporting on recently uncovered text messages of two MAGA conspiracists discussing whether to use the information from the breached systems to prevent certification the victory of Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, or 'hold it for a bigger moment.' Yet to date there is no evidence that either the FBI or the Justice Department are investigating the multi-state conspiracy. Greenhalgh discusses how the stolen software can be used to attack upcoming elections, both directly and indirectly, why federal investigations are needed into the security breach and Georgia officials' lackadaisical response, and critical actions to secure elections going forward. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-susangreenhalgh-multistatebreachplot-trumpsovaloffice_052623.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-susangreenhalgh-multistatebreachplot-trumpsovaloffice_052623.mp3" length="55835804" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-susangreenhalgh-multistatebreachplot-trumpsovaloffice_052623.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Fox News, corruption, Dominion Voting Systems, democracy, autocracy, 2020 election, Georgia, Coffee County, election security, Brad Raffensperger, cybersecurity, Jack Smith, MAGA</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 14:29:22 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/25/2023 (Bad Days in Court for Rightwing Extremist Yutzes; Biden, GOP and the Debt Ceiling)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The corrupted, far-right, activist extremists on the U.S. Supreme Court gutted the EPA's authority to regulate wetlands under the Clean Water Act. Justice Sam Alito's majority ruling once again legislated from the bench, while Justice Brett Kavanaugh accused the majority of rewriting federal law and undermining Congress' original intent. Stewart Rhodes, the far-right leader of the Oath Keepers extremist group, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in organizing the terrorist attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The January 6 rioter who put his feet up on then-Speaker Pelosi's desk was sentenced to 4.5 years in jail. Arizona court rejected the latest bogus lawsuit from election denier and rightwing extremist yutz Kari Lake. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his GOP House rightwing extremist yutzes continue to hold the global economy hostage to extort massive budget cuts in exchange for raising the dumb debt ceiling. MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell proposed a sort of 'grand unification theory' - - an educated guess that might explain why President Biden hasn't yet taken advantage of multiple options to shut down the GOP's dangerous nonsense, and how he can potentially avoid two upcoming fiscal cliffs. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_jan6sentencing-rhodes-barnett-lakelosesagainaz-bidendebtceilingtheory_052523.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_jan6sentencing-rhodes-barnett-lakelosesagainaz-bidendebtceilingtheory_052523.mp3" length="56250781" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:35</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, rightwing extremism, climate change, environment, Clean Water Act, Stewart Rhodes, sedition, January 6, insurrection, EPA, Supreme Court, Kari Lake, debt ceiling</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 19:18:02 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/24/2023 (Guest: Former prosecutor Randall D. Eliason on how SCOTUS 'legalized' its own corruption; DeSantis' weaponized Big Government)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced his 2024 presidential run. While corporate media focuses on the horse race between DeSantis and the disgraced former president, they ignore the victims of DeSantis' Big Government weaponization against people of color and the LGBTQ+ community. Similarly gerrymandered GOP-controlled states have adopted many of DeSantis' same hateful, Big Government 'cancel culture' laws, and are banning books, muzzling teachers, and repealing fundamental rights. DeSantis' cruel agenda is playing out in terroristic threats against Target employees, an investigation into a Florida teacher's showing of an animated Disney film, and the ridiculous banning of Amanda Gorman's poem for the 2021 inauguration, 'The Hill We Climb,' from a grade school library in Florida. Former federal prosecutor RANDALL D. ELIASON of George Washington University Law School discusses how the U.S. Supreme Court has gutted laws aimed at fighting corruption and limiting the reach of the powerful to enrich public officials to advance their interests. Eliason connects the Court's erosion of anti-corruption statutes to the decades-long corruption of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, similar revelations about other justices, and Chief Justice John Roberts' refusal to act, and details ways that Congress can repair this clearly corrupt and broken system and begin to restore the Court's legitimacy with the public. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_targettargetted-gormanbanned-desantis2024_randalleliason-corruptedscotus_052423.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, rightwing extremism, domestic terrorism, Ron DeSantis, 2024 election, corruption, bribery, LGBTQ, Target, Amanda Gorman, Supreme Court, Clarence Thomas, cancel culture</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 19:13:37 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/23/2023 (GOP Political Terrorism: Debt ceiling lies; Trump criminal woes; Undermine elections in Dem strongholds)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Republicans' policy positions are wildly unpopular among Americans, so the GOP is instead lying about their beliefs, crashing the economy, using the government to funnel money to wealthy campaign donors, and adopting laws wherever possible to prevent non-Republicans from winning elections. Congressional Republicans don't actually care about the national debt and deficit in their refusal to raise the nation's debt ceiling, otherwise they wouldn't oppose raising revenue. The GOP's debt ceiling hostage-taking is the same trick they've pulled for years:  crash the economy in hopes of hurting Democrats before the next election. Texas Republican lawmakers are about to pass bills making it easier for the Republican Sec. of State to interfere with and overturn local elections in one Democratic stronghold:  Harris County (Houston). A 19-year-old from Missouri, reportedly carrying a Nazi flag, was arrested for crashing his truck into a park across the street from the White House. Special Counsel Jack Smith subpoenaed the Trump Organization for documents on its business dealings with several foreign countries since 2017, after Donald Trump became president. Trump's trial over the Stormy Daniels hush-money case will start in March 2024, with the judge blocking Trump from sharing evidence on social media. In Georgia, serious security requests by Fulton Co. District Attorney Fani Willis suggest indictments could be handed down July 31 – August 18. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gopterrorism-debtceilinglies-trumpaccountability-ny-ga-smith-txvharriscountyvoters_052323.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gopterrorism-debtceilinglies-trumpaccountability-ny-ga-smith-txvharriscountyvoters_052323.mp3" length="55757836" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, debt ceiling, Kevin McCarthy, MAGA, default, economy, environment, climate change, fracking, voter suppression, Jack Smith, Fani Willis, indictment, Stormy Daniels, 2024 election, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 19:20:40 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/22/2023 (Guest: David Dayen on GOP Debt Ceiling hostage taking; AZ election transparency vetoed)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Joe Biden continues to negotiate with disingenuous, bad faith Republicans who are holding the nation's economy hostage using the unconstitutional debt ceiling law to extort deep budget cuts they can't get under normal processes. Investigative financial journalist DAVID DAYEN, Executive Editor of the American Prospect, explains a lawsuit recently filed by the National Association of Government Employees (NAGE) that could end Republicans' dangerous hostage-taking scheme. The lawsuit argues the President cannot pick and choose which previously-enacted laws will or won't be executed, or which debts will be paid, and that the debt ceiling law is unconstitutional. Dayen offers deep insights into the nuances of the self-inflicted crisis, the negotiations, and the long-term impact on the U.S. economy if Republicans succeed in pushing the nation into default. Also today:  A major new bipartisan election transparency law in Arizona, backed by the AZ's Democratic Sec. of State, would make public the anonymous, digital ballot images of every ballot cast, but it was vetoed by Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs on false grounds. Columnist E. Jean Carroll announced she will sue Donald Trump again for defaming her again. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_daviddayen-debtceilingsuitnage_hobbsvetoesballotimagebillaz_052223.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_daviddayen-debtceilingsuitnage_hobbsvetoesballotimagebillaz_052223.mp3" length="55445018" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:45</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, debt ceiling, Kevin McCarthy, MAGA, default, economy, election transparency, Arizona, Katie Hobbs, election security, election integrity, David Dayen, E. Jean Carroll</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 18:53:05 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/19/2023 (Encore: Dan Vicuna/Common Cause on NC partisan gerrymandering ruling; SCOTUS case challenges federal agency authority)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 5/1/2023. On today's 'BradCast':  The rightwing supermajority on the U.S. Supreme Court has two different plans for potentially overturning decades of established precedent on federal elections and the power of federal agencies. In North Carolina, the state supreme court's new rightwing majority has taken the unprecedented step of rehearing and reversing a previous court ruling, handed down just months ago, that blocked partisan gerrymandered maps. What does this unprecedented reversal at the NC state Supreme Court mean for the U.S. Supreme Court's pending ruling in 'Moore v. Harper'?  DAN VICUNA, national redistricting manager at Common Cause, the plaintiffs in a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case challenging North Carolina's earlier gerrymandered maps, explains. The Supreme Court also announced it will take up a case next year that could overturn the 'Chevron Doctrine', a decades-old precedent that requires courts to defer to federal agency expertise when creating rules and regulations via laws passed by Congress, like the Clean Air Act.  Conservative business groups and Republicans have sought for decades to undermine and dismantle federal agencies' authority to craft regulations that curb pollution and rein in corporations. But the corrupted, packed and stolen rightwing SCOTUS now appears ready to 'dismantle the administrative state' on everything from the climate crisis to health care to immigration and beyond.  Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-danvicuna-gerrymanderreversalnc-moorevharper_chevrondeferencescotus_051923.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-danvicuna-gerrymanderreversalnc-moorevharper_chevrondeferencescotus_051923.mp3" length="55861140" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Supreme Court, North Carolina, gerrymandering, Independent State Legislature, Moore v. Harper, regulations, corruption, US Senate, EPA, Chevron Doctrine, environment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 15:33:11 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/18/2023 (Guest: AZ GOP State Senator Ken Bennett on landmark new election transparency bill)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A potentially landmark moment for election transparency in America is on deck with a new bipartisan bill in Arizona that's on the verge of becoming law. It has passed the state legislature and now awaits the signature of the state's Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs. It's a truly bipartisan effort, joining the forces of long time progressive election integrity champ, John Brakey of AUDIT US, AZ's new Democratic Sec. of State, Adrian Fontes and the state's former Republican Sec. of State, now a state Senator, KEN BENNETT. Bennett explains how the new bill's central focus designates digital ballot images - - routinely scanned in the process of tallying votes - - as public records, available to all, to increase transparency, trackability, and public oversight of our elections. Bennett urges voters in every state to contact Governor Hobb's office via email and let her know their feelings about the law, HB2560. Also today: While Arizona's HB2560 is an excellent election transparency bill adopted by a far-right leaning state legislature, Brad explains his thoughts on a terrible election law adopted by the far-right legislature of Georgia, the SB202 voter suppression bill, and his status as a named plaintiff representing the media in a lawsuit challenging the law's criminalization of routine election reporting, filed by the Coalition for Good Governance. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'.
  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-sb202lawsuitga_kenbennett-hb2560ballotimagesaz_051823.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-sb202lawsuitga_kenbennett-hb2560ballotimagesaz_051823.mp3" length="56040687" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:22</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, democracy, election integrity, election fraud, environment, climate change, voter suppression, voting rights, media, press freedom, Adrian Fontes, Katie Hobbs</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 20:15:11 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/17/2023 (Guest: Ernest A. Canning on U.S. avoiding default; Election results from FL, KY, PA)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The reported results from a number of key state and local elections on Tuesday delivered some promising results for Democrats (again) and some embarrassment for Florida Governor and hapless GOP Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis. In Jacksonville, FL, voters chose Democrat Donna Deegan to be their first female mayor, rejecting DeSantis' endorsed GOP candidate. In Kentucky's GOP gubernatorial primary, DeSantis' endorsed candidate lost to a Trump-backed candidate to face incumbent Democratic Governor Andy Beshear in November. In Philadelphia, moderate Democrat Cherelle Parker won the Democratic primary and will likely become the city's first female mayor. Democrats also held on to their critical one-vote majority in the PA statehouse. President Biden on Wednesday will cut short an overseas trip to negotiate a possible deal to prevent the GOP from forcing the federal government into default for the first time in history. But does Biden really have to play along with far-right Republicans hell-bent on holding the nation and world economy hostage to their pretend concerns about spending and debt? BRAD BLOG legal analyst ERNEST A. CANNING explains the legal underpinnings of a simple but bold solution that Biden can use to prevent economic disaster. Also today:  The grotesque sexual assault lawsuit filed against Rudy Giuliani by a former employee reveals that Donald Trump and Giuliani plotted back in 2019 to claim that the 2020 election was 'stolen.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-dunphyrudysuit2020fraud-electionresultsky-pa-fl_erniecanning-debtceiling14a_051723.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-dunphyrudysuit2020fraud-electionresultsky-pa-fl_erniecanning-debtceiling14a_051723.mp3" length="55687136" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-dunphyrudysuit2020fraud-electionresultsky-pa-fl_erniecanning-debtceiling14a_051723.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, debt ceiling, Ron DeSantis, democracy, authoritarianism, Ron DeSantis, Rudy Giuliani, 14th Amendment, economy, debt/deficit, default, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Florida</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 18:33:36 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/16/2023 (Trump Pardons for Sale?! Also: DeSantis banning Holocaust books in FL, and more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's Election Day in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Florida for some key state, municipal and special elections. Maine's Secretary of State charges that the rightwing billionaire-funded 'No Labels' group is scamming voters into signing a deceptive 'petition' that actually changes the voter's party registration. A new lawsuit filed against Rudy Giuliani by a former employee contains shocking (and grotesque) allegations of sexual assault and harassment, and very serious criminal allegations that Giuliani was 'selling pardons for $2 million, which he and President Trump would split.'  Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has enacted yet another ban on freedoms, forcing his far-right ideology onto others by signing a bill barring public colleges and universities from investing in programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).  DeSantis' Big Government book bans have resulted in the state school board rejecting textbooks about the Holocaust. The Wisconsin state Supreme Court overturned an insane lower court decision, ruling that hospitals cannot be forced to administer crackpot COVID 'treatments' like ivermectin.  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electiondayky-pa-fl-nolabelsme-giulianidunphysuit-desantisholocaust_051623.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electiondayky-pa-fl-nolabelsme-giulianidunphysuit-desantisholocaust_051623.mp3" length="55927610" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, democracy, fascism, authoritarianism, environment, climate change, pollution, Ron DeSantis, ivermectin, Rudy Giuliani, free speech, book bans, No Labels</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 19:16:14 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/15/2023 (Callers Ring In on CNN Trump Town Hall; A weekend of democracy for Turkey and Thailand)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A mixed bag for democracy overseas this weekend, where (as here in the U.S.) a democratic election does not necessarily guarantee the winner will be a small 'd' democrat. For the first time in 20 years as Turkey's leader, the increasingly authoritarian President Erdogan will now face a runoff to retain power in two weeks against opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu to lead the key NATO ally nation, which has drifted toward the conservative right and Russia. Brighter democracy news in Thailand, where a surge of young voters helped propel two different opposition parties to a 'stunning' victory over the ruling military junta, on a platform of rolling back the military's political role and reforming laws that stifle dissent. In Virginia, a man who seriously injured two aides of Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) with a baseball bat has been arrested, the latest in the sharp increase in threats and attacks against lawmakers. Callers weigh in on the disturbing questions raised by CNN's appalling, lie-filled, 70-minute Donald Trump town hall last week, and how the corporate media should cover the frontrunner for the 2024 election. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-connollyattack-turkeythailandelections-callersringinontrumpcnntownhall_051523.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-connollyattack-turkeythailandelections-callersringinontrumpcnntownhall_051523.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, democracy, authoritarianism, 2024 election, Turkey, Thailand, Erdogan, Pita Limjaroenrat, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, Ukraine, CNN, media, rightwing extremism, political violence</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 18:38:19 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/12/2023 (Encore: Documented's Jamie Corey on secret vote suppression meeting of GOP election officials)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 4/26/2023. On today's 'BradCast':  The GOP's policy positions are wildly unpopular, and their phony culture war issues are bombing with voters, so Republicans appear to believe their best bet may be to prevent voters from casting a ballot at all. JAMIE COREY, Senior Researcher at nonprofit watchdog Documented, explains new revelations exposing how the far-right Heritage Foundation and other anti-democracy groups hosted top Republican election officials from 13 states for secret, off-the-record conferences with notorious GOP Voter Fraud fraudsters and election deniers. Corey discusses the appalling developments, and why it matters that public elections officials are participating in secret meetings with top voter suppression and election denial groups in advance of the 2024 Presidential Election. New leaked audio reveals Republican attorney and vote suppressor Cleta Mitchell pitched Republican donors on several schemes to 'combat' young voters, end early voting and same-day voter registration, and other suppression tactics in GOP-controlled states. The Walt Disney Co. sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, alleging 'a relentless campaign to weaponize government power against Disney in retaliation for expressing a political viewpoint.' A Trump-appointed federal judge tossed out libel lawsuits filed by doofus former Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) against media outlets for accurately reporting that his family's farm hired hundreds of undocumented workers. Voters rejected far-right MAGA school board candidates running on phony culture war issues in several states. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-disneydesantis-nunessuittossed-magaschoolboardflop_jamiecorey-gopvoterfraudmeets_051223.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-disneydesantis-nunessuittossed-magaschoolboardflop_jamiecorey-gopvoterfraudmeets_051223.mp3" length="54827982" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, democracy, authoritarianism, 2024 election, voter suppression, voting rights, Cleta Mitchell, Disney, DeSantis, Devin Nunes, defamation, environment, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 12:54:16 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/11/2023 (Guest: Salon's Heather Digby Parton on CNN's shameful Trump townhall; OH GOP undermines democracy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Ohio's heavily gerrymandered, Republican-controlled state legislature is doing an end-run around voters to knee-cap a citizen-led ballot initiative protecting abortion rights in the state's constitution on the November ballot. The Ohio Republican lawmakers suddenly enacted an anti-democratic scheme to use a low-turnout special election in August to raise the threshold for passage of the abortion rights measure a few months later. Ohio Republican state officials are lying to voters about the scheme. CNN's disturbing 'town hall' on Wednesday night was actually a 70-minute Donald Trump campaign infomercial filled with a tsunami of twisted lies, on everything from his lies about the 2020 election to his lies about stolen documents, lies about the January 6 insurrection, lies about the jury verdict finding him liable for sexual abuse and defamation, and many, many more. Award-winning columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo joins us to discuss the shameful spectacle on CNN that clearly embarrassed its employees and commentators, in what is arguably one of the lowest moments in CNN's history. Did the live town hall ultimately help or hurt Trump overall? Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-augspecialelectionoh_heatherdigbyparton-trumptownhallcnn_051123.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, corruption, 2024 election, CNN, Trumpism, Kaitlan Collins, Ohio, democracy,abortion rights, town hall, voting, E. Jean Carroll</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 19:06:39 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/10/2023 (Exclusive: GA Delays Security Fixes to Vote Systems Until After 2024; Santos Indicted)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The GOP crime wave continues with the indictment of serial liar Rep. George Santos (R-NY) on federal charges, including wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds and making false statements to Congress.  New revelations in a Georgia courtroom expose that elections officials know about massive security vulnerabilities in the state's electronic voting systems but are refusing to take action. MARILYN MARKS of the Coalition for Good Governance, a plaintiff in a long-running lawsuit challenging Georgia's use of costly, unverifiable, and wildly insecure touchscreen voting systems, explains. After the court sealed a cyber-security expert's report revealed shocking holes in the state's election system, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recommended critical upgrades be installed before the 2024 Presidential election in the critical battleground state. But Marks reports that state election officials informed the court this week that they won't implement the security upgrades until 2025, in a state that became a flash point for baseless 2020 Presidential election fraud claims and unrest. Marks notes hand-marked paper ballots would have been faster, cheaper and more secure than Georgia's current boondoggle of an election system. Marks also discusses new revelations in the Fulton County, GA conspiracy probe into Donald Trump's attempts to steal the 2020 election from Joe Biden, and the election system security breach in Coffee County, GA. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-santosindicted_marilynmarks-bmdupgradedelayedga-shawnstillcoffeecountysuit_051023.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-santosindicted_marilynmarks-bmdupgradedelayedga-shawnstillcoffeecountysuit_051023.mp3" length="55303922" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:36</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, Georgia, George Santos, corruption, 2024 election, election security, cybersecurity, Coffee County, hacking, voting machines</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 19:31:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/9/2023 (Guns, the Debt Ceiling and Other GOP Terrorism; Jury finds Trump liable in E. Jean Carroll case)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': It's official. A federal jury found the disgraced former president liable for the sexual assault and defamation of magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll, awarding her $5 million in damages. Nations around the world are warning their citizens to exercise caution when visiting the United States due to the epidemic of gun violence by domestic terrorists, aided by the Republican Party's refusal to protect public safety. Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott pretends the solution to the surge in U.S. gun massacres is 'mental health,' but he slashed funding for mental health services and vastly expanded access to guns, including for the mentally ill. The shooter who murdered eight people, including children, at a mall in Allen, Texas, reportedly was a white supremacist neo-Nazi who echoed Republican politicians' incendiary rhetoric. It's not a matter of partisanship, but a matter of facts and evidence:  the Republican Party has now clearly become the Party of Terrorism and Mass Murder. Republicans are also working hard to be the Party of Economic Terror, holding the U.S./global economy hostage by refusing to raise the nation's debt ceiling, in order to extort massive budget cuts they would otherwise be unable to pass. If Republicans 'shoot the hostage' this time around, the Biden Administration is reportedly considering a number of responses to save the economy, including invoking the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, which prohibits default. As pollster Simon Rosenberg observed, 'If there was a terror org operating inside the US, how would it look any different then what we're seeing' from today's Republican Party? Good question. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpliablecarroll-massmurdertxabbott-14thamenddebtlimt_050923.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpliablecarroll-massmurdertxabbott-14thamenddebtlimt_050923.mp3" length="55548559" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:51</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, rightwing extremism, courts, Trumpism, public safety, guns, mass shooting, insurrection, January 6, Proud Boys, domestic terrorism, E. Jean Carroll, defamation, 14th Amendment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 19:06:17 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/8/2023 (Guest: Dr. Allison Gill on Proud Boys guilty verdict, Oath Keepers sentencing,  what it means for Trump)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Last week, a jury convicted leaders of the far-right, racist, Trump-supporting Proud Boys gang on charges of seditious conspiracy and other serious felonies for carrying out Donald Trump's sore-loser insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Then the Justice Department issued severe sentencing recommendations for the leaders of the Oath Keepers, also convicted of seditious conspiracy for the insurrection, of as much as 25 years in prison. DR. ALLISON GILL, host of the 'Mueller, She Wrote' podcast, delves into key elements of the DOJ's sentencing recommendations, what it means going forward for Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into the January 6 insurrection, and how it is likely bad news for Trump. Gill also explains the status of Special Counsel Smith's probe into Trump's theft of classified documents from the White House, and new reports linking the stolen documents investigation to Trump's business deals with Saudi Arabia. Also today:  Another deadly weekend in the violent state of Texas, thanks to the Republican Party of Mass Murder. An apparent white supremacist used a military-style assault rifle to murder eight at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas, while a different white supremacist mowed down 8 immigrants with his SUV in Brownsville, Texas.  Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_allisongill-proudboysguilty-oathkeeperssentencing_texasmassmurders_callers_050823.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_allisongill-proudboysguilty-oathkeeperssentencing_texasmassmurders_callers_050823.mp3" length="55206882" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, rightwing extremism, courts, Trumpism, public safety, guns, mass shooting, insurrection, January 6, Proud Boys, Oath Keepers, Justice Department, domestic terrorism, Allison Gill</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 18:50:43 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/5/2023 (Encore: Lifestyles of the Rich and Thomas: New reporting reveals corruption and law-breaking by Justice Clarence Thomas)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original air-date 4-6-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  The lawlessness of U.S. Supreme Court Clarence Thomas is endless. Back in 2011, the BRAD BLOG documented how Justice Thomas, for many years, omitted his wife's salary from the far-right Heritage Foundation on mandatory financial disclosure forms, in violation of federal law. Once caught, Thomas amended the filings. Around the same time period, his wife, Ginni Thomas, launched a dark money 'non-profit' organization that pulled in funding from rightwing groups with business before the U.S. Supreme Court, including the Citizens United group that shortly thereafter received a favorable ruling from Thomas and the rightwing SCOTUS majority that overturned dark money disclosure rules. Today, stunning new reporting from Pro Publica exposes how Thomas has, for decades, received undisclosed donations in the form of luxury vacations around the world from major Republican mega-donor Harlan Crow. Thomas' failure to report these trips is not only shockingly unethical for a member of the U.S. Supreme Court, but experts say it is also illegal. Also today: some thoughts on the 'uncharted waters' of Donald Trump's first (but not likely last) criminal indictment this week, courtesy of Daily Kos contributor 'Dartagnan.' Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-clarencethomasunreportedluxurytravel-unchartedwaters_050523.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-clarencethomasunreportedluxurytravel-unchartedwaters_050523.mp3" length="55587121" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-clarencethomasunreportedluxurytravel-unchartedwaters_050523.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:54</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, courts, Trumpism, national news, voting rights, Clarence Thomas, Ginni Thomas, environment, climate change, Supreme Court, corruption, ethics, dark money, Citizens United</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 09:41:48 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/4/2023 (GOP legislatures gaming elections, suppressing voting; Proud Boys guilty; More Clarence corruption)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A jury convicted four members of the far-right, racist militia group Proud Boys on charges of seditious conspiracy and other serious crimes for their actions in Donald Trump's January 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. A judge tossed out Trump's lawsuit against the New York Times for reporting on his tax returns, and ordered Trump to pay the paper's legal fees. New reporting reveals that rightwing Justice Clarence Thomas never disclosed that billionaire Harlan Crow paid the private school tuition of Thomas' nephew. Good news for democracy in Nebraska and Michigan, where voters resoundingly rejected far-right, billionaire-funded MAGA candidates. In Michigan, a MAGA election clerk under investigation for breaching election security was defeated in a deep red county. After losing badly in their attempts to enact abortion bans via statewide ballot initiatives in Kansas and Kentucky, GOP-controlled state legislatures are now trying to game the ballot initiative process itself, and erect new hurdles for voters. In Ohio, Republicans are pushing a scheme to raise the qualification threshold for ballot initiatives before voters can mobilize to stop them. Missouri Republicans are outright lying to voters about their anti-democracy ballot initiative. In Florida, the GOP legislature further restricted voting, criminalized non-profit groups' voter registration drives, and changed long-standing state law to allow far-right Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for President without resigning his seat. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-magaclerkrecallmi-initiativescamoh-suppressionfl-proudboysguilty-trumpnytsuitfail-moreclarencecorruption_0504232.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-magaclerkrecallmi-initiativescamoh-suppressionfl-proudboysguilty-trumpnytsuitfail-moreclarencecorruption_0504232.mp3" length="55983994" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-magaclerkrecallmi-initiativescamoh-suppressionfl-proudboysguilty-trumpnytsuitfail-moreclarencecorruption_0504232.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, Proud Boys, environment, climate change, January 6, insurrection, MAGA, Harlan Crow, Clarence Thomas, Supreme Court, voter suppression, ballot initiative</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 19:27:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/3/2023 (Guest: National security journalist Marcy Wheeler updates status of major criminal cases against Donald Trump)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   Veteran independent national security journalist MARCY WHEELER of Emptywheel.net joins us for an extensive update on the three ongoing, as-yet-unindicted criminal probes of disgraced former President Donald Trump in the wake of his recent criminal indictment in New York. Wheeler explains the final issues under consideration by prosecutors before indictments can be brought in each case. We begin with the sprawling criminal federal investigation by Special Counsel Jack Smith into the January 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection and Trump's related conspiracies, including the fake electors plot to obstruct the certification of Electoral College votes, potential criminal exposure for Trump's lawyers, and Trump's fraudulent fundraising on his lies about election fraud. Wheeler also offers insights into the status of the criminal investigation of Trump's theft of classified documents from the White House. Finally, Wheeler explains new, surprising developments in the broadening criminal probe by Fulton County, Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis into Trump's failed attempt to strong-arm state officials into stealing the 2020 election from Joe Biden. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_marcywheeler-jan6-stolendocs-georgia_050323.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_marcywheeler-jan6-stolendocs-georgia_050323.mp3" length="55686851" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_marcywheeler-jan6-stolendocs-georgia_050323.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, stolen documents, Jack Smith, Marcy Wheeler, national security, Fani Willis, stolen election, Mike Pence, January 6, insurrection, fake electors, 2020 election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 18:47:21 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/2/2023 (Deadline Hollywood, Deadline Debt Ceiling; Another Trump fraud)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Time is running out, with major deadlines for both Hollywood producers and Congressional Republicans holding the nation's economy hostage. The Writer's Guild of America is officially on strike, halting production on the late-night comedy shows that are a primary (accurate!) news source for Americans. The Treasury Department says the U.S. government will default on June 1, earlier than expected, if Republicans continue holding the nation's debt ceiling hostage, which in turn will blow up the economy. A handful of Republicans in GOP-controlled state legislatures in South Carolina and Nebraska voted to protect abortion rights. A new secret report, commissioned by the Trump Campaign but never released, confirmed that the 2020 election was not stolen from Donald Trump. Trump was briefed on the report's findings of no evidence of fraud, yet continued to lie to his supporters, raising $250 million on fraudulent claims he knew to be fraudulent. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-writersstrike-debtceilingjune1-abortionsc-ne-anothertrumpfirmfoundnofraud_050223.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-writersstrike-debtceilingjune1-abortionsc-ne-anothertrumpfirmfoundnofraud_050223.mp3" length="55723432" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-writersstrike-debtceilingjune1-abortionsc-ne-anothertrumpfirmfoundnofraud_050223.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats,  corruption, media, debt ceiling, abortion, Supreme Court, economy, environment, pollution, climate change, 2020 election, voter fraud, Writer's Guild, labor, unions, fraud</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 19:04:33 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/1/2023 (Guest: Dan Vicuna of Common Cause on NC partisan gerrymandering ruling; SCOTUS case challenges federal rule-making authority)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The rightwing supermajority on the U.S. Supreme Court has two different plans for potentially overturning decades of established precedent on federal elections and the power of federal agencies. In North Carolina, the state supreme court's new rightwing majority has taken the unprecedented step of rehearing and reversing a previous court ruling, handed down just months ago, that blocked partisan gerrymandered maps. What does this unprecedented reversal at the NC state Supreme Court mean for the U.S. Supreme Court's pending ruling in 'Moore v. Harper'?  DAN VICUNA, national redistricting manager at Common Cause, the plaintiffs in a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case challenging North Carolina's earlier gerrymandered maps, explains. The Supreme Court also announced it will take up a case next year that could overturn the 'Chevron Doctrine', a decades-old precedent that requires courts to defer to federal agency expertise when creating rules and regulations via laws passed by Congress, like the Clean Air Act.  Conservative business groups and Republicans have sought for decades to undermine and dismantle federal agencies' authority to craft regulations that curb pollution and rein in corporations. But the corrupted, packed and stolen rightwing SCOTUS now appears ready to 'dismantle the administrative state' on everything from the climate crisis to health care to immigration and beyond.  Callers weigh in. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-danvicuna-gerrymanderreversalnc-moorevharper_chevrondeferencescotus_050123.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-danvicuna-gerrymanderreversalnc-moorevharper_chevrondeferencescotus_050123.mp3" length="55786708" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-danvicuna-gerrymanderreversalnc-moorevharper_chevrondeferencescotus_050123.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Supreme Court, North Carolina, gerrymandering, Independent State Legislature, Moore v. Harper, regulations, Dianne Feinstein, US Senate, EPA, Chevron Doctrine, environment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 20:53:28 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/28/2023 (Encore: Should Sen. Feinstein Step Down?; Democracy and accountability news from Russia to SCOTUS and beyond)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 4-17-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  New revelations about the relentless lawlessness of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas underscore the corruption of the GOP's rightwing takeover of the judiciary and their activist judges legislating from the bench. The Supreme Court placed a temporary administrative stay on unprecedented rulings by far-right activist U.S. District Judge Mathew Kacsmaryk and the far-right U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals overturning the FDA-approved use of abortion medication mifepristone in all 50 states. Democracy is under attack in Sudan, where deadly fighting has erupted between military factions. A court sentenced Russian-opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza to 25 years in prison for publicly opposing Putin's bloody invasion of Ukraine.  Congressional Democrats are increasingly voicing concerns about whether California's 89-year old Senior Democratic Senator Diane Feinstein, who has missed 60 of 80 floor votes in the U.S. Senate this year, should resign, because her extended medical absence from the Senate Judiciary Committee has stalled confirmation of President Biden's federal court judicial nominees.  We open the phones to listeners -- her constituents in Southern California -- for THEIR opinions on whether DiFi should stay or go. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-sudan-russiadissident-foxdominiondelay-mifepristone-moreclarencecorruption-callersondifi_042823.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-sudan-russiadissident-foxdominiondelay-mifepristone-moreclarencecorruption-callersondifi_042823.mp3" length="55468733" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:46</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Clarence Thomas, corruption, media, Fox News, Dominion, Dianne Feinstein, US Senate, abortion, mifepristone, Supreme Court, Russia, Ukraine, Vladimir Kara-Murza, Sudan, war, judges</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 14:40:18 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/27/2023 (Encore: Attorney Keith Barber on Fox-Dominion settlement, Trump GA probe and NY rape/defamation lawsuit)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original air-date 4-19-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  If you were hoping that Dominion Voting Systems was interested defending democracy rather than their bottom line, think again. Many are disappointed that there will be no public trial following Dominion's decision to settle its defamation lawsuit against Fox 'News' for knowingly broadcasting baseless lies alleging that the election system vendor stole the 2020 election from Donald Trump. But corporate election vendors like Dominion are only interested in profits, not exposing Fox in court for undermining democracy. Privately-owned corporations should never have been allowed to take over our public elections in the first place. But there are other important reasons that Dominion accepted a $757.5 million settlement in exchange for dropping the case. Attorney and Daily Kos contributor KEITH BARBER explains the legal issues involved in the Fox/Dominion settlement and why he believes Dominion had no choice but to take the offer. Barber also offers insights into the new, gob-smacking court filing by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis in her criminal probe of Trump's attempts to steal 2020 election in Georgia, and the rape and defamation lawsuit filed by columnist E. Jean Carroll against Trump in New York. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-foxdominionsettlementexplained_keithbarber-foxdominion-faniwillisga-ejeancarroll_042723.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-foxdominionsettlementexplained_keithbarber-foxdominion-faniwillisga-ejeancarroll_042723.mp3" length="55615059" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-foxdominionsettlementexplained_keithbarber-foxdominion-faniwillisga-ejeancarroll_042723.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:56</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, media, Fox News, Dominion, defamation, courts, voting machines, election integrity, E. Jean Carroll, Fani Willis, 2020 election, Georgia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 11:33:40 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/26/2023 (Guest: Documented's Jamie Corey on secret vote suppression meeting of GOP election officials)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The GOP's policy positions are wildly unpopular, and their phony culture war issues are bombing with voters, so Republicans appear to believe their best bet may be to prevent voters from casting a ballot at all. JAMIE COREY, Senior Researcher at nonprofit watchdog Documented, explains new revelations exposing how the far-right Heritage Foundation and other anti-democracy groups hosted top Republican election officials from 13 states for secret, off-the-record conferences with notorious GOP Voter Fraud fraudsters and election deniers. Corey discusses the appalling developments, and why it matters that public elections officials are participating in secret meetings with top voter suppression and election denial groups in advance of the 2024 Presidential Election. New leaked audio reveals Republican attorney and vote suppressor Cleta Mitchell pitched Republican donors on several schemes to 'combat' young voters, end early voting and same-day voter registration, and other suppression tactics in GOP-controlled states. The Walt Disney Co. sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, alleging 'a relentless campaign to weaponize government power against Disney in retaliation for expressing a political viewpoint.' A Trump-appointed federal judge tossed out libel lawsuits filed by doofus former Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) against media outlets for accurately reporting that his family's farm hired hundreds of undocumented workers. Voters rejected far-right MAGA school board candidates running on phony culture war issues in several states. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-disneydesantis-nunessuittossed-magaschoolboardflop_jamiecorey-gopvoterfraudmeets_042623.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:45</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, democracy, authoritarianism, 2024 election, voter suppression, voting rights, Cleta Mitchell, Disney, DeSantis, Devin Nunes, defamation, environment, climate change </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 19:05:48 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/25/2023 (Guest: Lisa Graves of Truth North Research on massive corruption of US courts; Biden announces 2024 run)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Biden officially announced he is running for re-election in 2024. Polls show Biden's biggest challenge remains questions about his age and health, with many voters preferring someone younger but saying they'd support Biden if he's the nominee. The Republican National Committee released an apocalyptic ad full of fearmongering about dystopian disasters if Biden is re-elected. Polls reveal that disgraced Donald Trump is likely the easiest GOP contender for Biden to beat. New revelations expose that, contrary to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' denials, his billionaire benefactor Harlan Crow had business before the Court at the same time that he was bestowing luxury travel and more on Thomas, yet Thomas never recused himself. Former high-ranking Justice Department official LISA GRAVES, who has exposed massive corruption in our electoral system with True North Research, explains the latest revelations exposing more of Thomas' corruption, the broader web of shadowy rightwing groups and their successful, decades-long scheme packing the courts, and actions that can help clean up corruption in the nation's judiciary. Graves also discusses new revelations exposing how far-right federal Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, who recently banned the abortion pill mifepristone, deceived the U.S. Senate during his confirmation process, and Justice Neil Gorsuch's failure to disclose transactions with a company with cases before the Court. Given the massive corruption of both the federal bench and Republicans in Congress, what, if anything can be done about any of it? ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-biden2024_lisagraves-thomasgorsuchkacsmarykcorruption_042523.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:49</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, Justice Department, judicairy,Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, democracy, autocracy, 2024 election, Lisa Graves, Neil Gorsuch, RNC, abortion, rightwing, Leonard Leo, Federalist</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 19:28:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/24/2023 (Guest: Election security expert Susan Greenhalgh on multi-state GOP conspiracy to breach voting systems began in Trump's Oval Office)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The multi-state criminal plot by MAGA conspiracists to breach voting system software after the 2020 election actually began in Trump's Oval Office and may have been overseen by Trump himself. The blockbuster new revelations add to our previous reporting regarding the unlawful, criminal breaches of sensitive voting and tabulation software by MAGA rightwingers following the 2020 election in right-leaning Coffee County, Georgia. SUSAN GREENHALGH of Free Speech for People explains her discovery that the plot to breach voting systems in several states was hatched during an infamous Oval Office meeting in December 2020, presided over by Donald Trump. Greenhalgh also explains new reporting on recently uncovered text messages of two MAGA conspiracists discussing whether to use the information from the breached systems to prevent certification the victory of Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, or 'hold it for a bigger moment.' Yet to date there is no evidence that either the FBI or the Justice Department are investigating the multi-state conspiracy. Greenhalgh discusses how the stolen software can be used to attack upcoming elections, both directly and indirectly, why federal investigations are needed into the security breach and Georgia officials' lackadaisical response, and critical actions to secure elections going forward. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-susangreenhalgh-multistatebreachplot-trumpsovaloffice_042423.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Fox News, corruption, Dominion Voting Systems, democracy, autocracy, 2020 election, Georgia, Coffee County, election security, Brad Raffensperger, cybersecurity, Jack Smith, FBI, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 19:09:49 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/21/2023 (Encore: Political strategist Simon Rosenberg on young voters; A bad day for Fox 'News' is good for American democracy) </title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 4-12-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  It's been a tough week for Fox 'News,' as jury selection gets underway in Dominion Voting Systems' $1.6 billion defamation suit lawsuit against the cable network for knowingly airing false claims that the 2020 election was rigged against Donald Trump. The case is important because Fox is now the most dangerous institution in America - - not due to their Republican politics, but due to the danger they pose to democracy itself.  Fox has reportedly settled with a Venezuelan businessman the network falsely named in its baseless 2020 election claims. On Wednesday, the judge in the Dominion case sanctioned Fox attorneys for withholding evidence and making very serious 'misrepresentations to the court.' A major shareholder filed suit against Fox owner Rupert Murdoch and top executives for violating fiduciary duty in airing the false election claims. Then longtime political strategist SIMON ROSENBERG, President of NDN/New Policy Institute, explains his new project, 'Get to 55.' Rosenberg was one of the very, very few who accurately predicted voters would not deliver a 'red wave' for Republicans in the 2022 midterm elections. Rosenberg explains how the concerted effort to mobilize the youth vote successfully flipped the Wisconsin Supreme Court to a liberal majority for the first time in 15 years. Rosenberg details new organizing efforts to grow the pro-democracy coalition to increase the Democratic President's margin of victory from 51 percent to 55 percent, help Republicans break free from MAGA extremism, and why doing so is critical to ensure the survival of democracy against autocracy. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-foxdominionsanctions_simonrosenberg-wisc-hopium-getto55_042123.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:54</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Fox News, corruption, Dominion Voting Systems, defamation, voting rights, voter suppression, Rupert Murdoch, youth vote, democracy, autocracy, 2022 election, 2024 election,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:53:40 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/20/2023 (Dupes and Dopes: Kevin McCarthy's debt ceiling boondoggle; Mike Lindell's $5 million dollar fraud)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Lots of dupes and dopes and grifters in the Republican Party. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy introduced the House GOP's demands in exchange for raising the nation's debt ceiling so that the US government doesn't default on its debts, in turn crashing the world economy.  McCarthy proposes massive, cruel cuts in social safety net programs that punish the poor, and more, and would actually increase the national debt. If McCarthy is able to get his fractious caucus to approve it, it won't pass the Senate or the White House. House Republicans also want to gut President Biden's landmark climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act, and its clean air provisions. McCarthy's own district in Bakersfield, CA has the most polluted air of any city in the nation, and he is trying to make it even worse. Arbitration panel orders MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell to pay $5 million to a man who won Lindell's contest by proving that Lindell's 'evidence' was nonsense and did not show that Chinese interference in the 2020 election. Former Mesa County, CO election official Tina Peters received a light sentence in the first of two criminal cases regarding her decision to breach security to unlawfully copy and distribute highly sensitive election system software. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mccarthydebtceiling-bakersfieldlungassoc-lindellfraud-peterssentence_042023.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mccarthydebtceiling-bakersfieldlungassoc-lindellfraud-peterssentence_042023.mp3" length="55840372" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, media, Fox News, Dominion, debt ceiling, Kevin McCarthy, social safety net, SNAP, environment, climate change, fossil fuels, pollution, election security, Mike Lindell,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 19:12:10 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/19/2023 (Guest: Attorney Keith Barber on Fox-Dominion settlement, Trump GA probe and NY rape/defamation lawsuit)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  If you were hoping that Dominion Voting Systems was interested defending democracy rather than their bottom line, think again. Many are disappointed that there will be no public trial following Dominion's decision to settle its defamation lawsuit against Fox 'News' for knowingly broadcasting baseless lies alleging that the election system vendor stole the 2020 election from Donald Trump. But corporate election vendors like Dominion are only interested in profits, not exposing Fox in court for undermining democracy. Privately-owned corporations should never have been allowed to take over our public elections in the first place. But there are other important reasons that Dominion accepted a $757.5 million settlement in exchange for dropping the case. Attorney and Daily Kos contributor KEITH BARBER explains the legal issues involved in the Fox/Dominion settlement and why he believes Dominion had no choice but to take the offer. Barber also offers insights into the new, gob-smacking court filing by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis in her criminal probe of Trump's attempts to steal 2020 election in Georgia, and the rape and defamation lawsuit filed by columnist E. Jean Carroll against Trump in New York, scheduled to start next week. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-foxdominionsettlementexplained_keithbarber-foxdominion-faniwillisga-ejeancarroll_041923.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-foxdominionsettlementexplained_keithbarber-foxdominion-faniwillisga-ejeancarroll_041923.mp3" length="55486904" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:48</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, media, Fox News, Dominion, defamation, courts, voting machines, election integrity, E. Jean Carroll, Fani Willis, 2020 election, Georgia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:18:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/18/2023 (Guest: David Margolick on Trump's bizarre anti-Semitic slurs; Fox settles with Dominion for $787.5 million)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The disgraced former president is slimier and even more racist than you knew. And Fox 'News' is at least as slimy and racist as you thought.  Moments before a trial was set to begin in Dominion Voting Systems' $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox 'News', Fox agreed to pay $787.5 million to make the case go away, essentially conceding that their false claims that the 2020 Presidential election was stolen from Trump were indeed all lies.  But Fox also has several more defamation lawsuits seeking to hold them accountable for their 2020 lies, along with shareholder lawsuits. The nation's largest progressive veterans group, Vote Vets, launched a campaign to demand U.S. military installations stop airing Fox's disinformation in common areas. Author and journalist DAVID MARGOLICK discusses Donald Trump's recent, weird comments insinuating that Special Counsel Jack Smith has changed his name. Margolick explains how it's a long-faded, anti-Semitic, racist trope that was previously used to tar Jewish entertainers and others, and delves into the long history of racist and anti-Semitic 'dog whistles' that Trump has revived, which are now being normalized in the Republican Party. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-foxdominionsettlement_davidmargolick-trumpjacksmithslur_041823.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, media, Fox News, Dominion, defamation, David Margolick, environment, climate change, electric cars, Vote Vets, racism, anti-semitism, Jack Smith, George Soros</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:20:26 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/17/2023 (Should Sen. Feinstein Step Down? Also: Democracy and accountability news from Russia to SCOTUS and beyond)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  New revelations about the relentless lawlessness of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas underscore the corruption of the GOP's rightwing takeover of the judiciary and their activist judges legislating from the bench. The Supreme Court placed a temporary administrative stay on unprecedented rulings by far-right activist U.S. District Judge Mathew Kacsmaryk and the far-right U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals overturning the FDA-approved use of abortion medication mifepristone in all 50 states. Democracy is under attack in Sudan, where deadly fighting has erupted between military factions. A court sentenced Russian-opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza to 25 years in prison for publicly opposing Putin's bloody invasion of Ukraine.  Congressional Democrats are increasingly voicing concerns about whether California's 89-year old Senior Democratic Senator Diane Feinstein, who has missed 60 of 80 floor votes in the U.S. Senate this year, should resign, because her extended medical absence from the Senate Judiciary Committee has stalled confirmation of President Biden's federal court judicial nominees.  We open the phones to listeners -- her constituents in Southern California -- for THEIR opinions on whether DiFi should stay or go.  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-sudan-russiadissident-foxdominiondelay-mifepristone-moreclarencecorruption-callersondifi_041723.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:42</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Clarence Thomas, corruption, media, Fox News, Dominion, Dianne Feinstein, US Senate, abortion, mifepristone, Supreme Court, Russia, Ukraine, Vladimir Kara-Murza, Sudan, war, judges</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 18:36:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/14/2023 (Encore: Journalist Alex Burness on refusal by VA's Youngkin to re-enfranchise former felons; AR GOP restricts mail-in voting)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original air-date 3-29-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  Republicans are pro-murder and anti-democracy. It's just that simple. And we've got much more evidence of that today.  It's an election year in Virginia, with the entire state legislature up for grabs, so the state's Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has unilaterally rescinded a bipartisan policy used by previous governors to vastly expand the restoration of voting rights to former felons. Youngkin will instead use a secret process and will personally decide, on a case-by-case basis, who he will allow to vote.  Voting rights and justice reporter ALEX BURNESS of Bolts Magazine explains Youngkin's new appalling, anti-democracy policy, and how it harms communities, public safety, and those trying to return to civil society after completing their sentences in Virginia. Arkansas GOP Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a law erecting new barriers to absentee voting and the ability of voters to place citizen initiatives on the statewide ballot. Also today: Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN), who represents the Nashville district where a school shooter killed six on Monday, ran away from a reporter asking Ogles why he deleted his gun-filled Christmas card, and why he favors guns and murder over the lives of children. Comedian Jon Stewart exposes the rank hypocrisy of a Republican Oklahoma lawmaker who wants to 'protect children' from drag shows but not from being murdered by guns. Big Government Republicans in Kentucky voted to over-ride the Democratic governor's veto of a law that bans health care for trans kids, bans all discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity in all grades K-12, and more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-schoolshootingfallouttn_alexburness-youngkinfelonvotingva_absenteevotingar_041423.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-schoolshootingfallouttn_alexburness-youngkinfelonvotingva_absenteevotingar_041423.mp3" length="55948241" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, school shooting, media, gun reform, gun safety, guns, voting rights, voter suppression, transgender, LGBTQ, Glenn Youngkin, felon voting, Jon Stewart, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, drag</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:58:54 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/13/2023 (Justin Pearson Reseated in TN House; Justice Thomas Still Corrupt at SCOTUS)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Democratic state Rep. Justin Pearson was re-seated at the Tennessee State House on Thursday after he was expelled last week by the out-of-control, racist, gerrymandered GOP majority. Pearson delivered searing remarks in his return to the statehouse, before Republicans tossed out the rules to ram through a vote on a bill censoring free speech for college students. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) fatuously called for arming schools like banks just days before the mass shooting at a bank in Kentucky. New polling data indicates the majority of Americans have noticed the Republicans' pro-murder, pro-Big Government, anti-free speech, anti-democracy idiocy. After only 100 days in the majority, House Republicans have an abysmal and falling approval rating of negative 24 points overall. If you thought you'd heard the end of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' decades-long crime spree, think again - - a new investigation by Pro Publica builds on their previous reporting showing that the corrupt Thomas failed to disclose lavish gifts and luxury travel, as required by federal law, that were funded by GOP mega-donor Harlan Crow. New reporting reveals Thomas also failed to disclose that  he sold property to Crow, including the house where his mother still lives. Also today: An incredible 25 inches of rain in 24 hours crippled the city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-fortlauderdaledownpour-pearsonreseatedtn-moreclarencecorruption_041323.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Clarence Thomas, Supreme Court, corruption, environment, climate change, extreme weather, gun violence, Justin Pearson, Tennessee, rightwing extremism, Congress, electric cars</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 19:09:15 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/12/2023 (Guest: Political strategist Simon Rosenberg on young voters; A bad day for Fox 'News' is good for American democracy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's been a tough week for Fox 'News,' as jury selection gets underway in Dominion Voting Systems' $1.6 billion defamation suit lawsuit against the cable network for knowingly airing false claims that the 2020 election was rigged against Donald Trump. The case is important because Fox is now the most dangerous institution in America - - not due to their Republican politics, but due to the danger they pose to democracy itself.  Fox has reportedly settled with a Venezuelan businessman the network falsely named in its baseless 2020 election claims. On Wednesday, the judge in the Dominion case sanctioned Fox attorneys for withholding evidence and making very serious 'misrepresentations to the court.' A major shareholder filed suit against Fox owner Rupert Murdoch and top executives for violating fiduciary duty in airing the false election claims. Then longtime political strategist SIMON ROSENBERG, President of NDN/New Policy Institute, explains his new project, 'Get to 55.' Rosenberg was one of the very, very few who accurately predicted voters would not deliver a 'red wave' for Republicans in the 2022 midterm elections. Rosenberg explains how the concerted effort to mobilize the youth vote successfully flipped the Wisconsin Supreme Court to a liberal majority for the first time in 15 years. Rosenberg details new organizing efforts to grow the pro-democracy coalition to increase the Democratic President's margin of victory from 51 percent to 55 percent, help Republicans break free from MAGA extremism, and why doing so is critical to ensure the survival of democracy against autocracy. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-foxdominionsanctions_simonrosenberg-wisc-hopium-getto55_041223.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:50</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Fox News, Dominion Voting Systems, defamation, voting rights, voter suppression, Rupert Murdoch, youth vote, democracy, autocracy, 2022 election, 2024 election, Simon Rosenberg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 19:07:38 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/11/2023 ('No Justins, No Peace' and Other GOP Autocratic Blunders; Good labor union news)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': It's almost as if Republicans WANT to become a failed, extinct political party. Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida said he lost a friend in the mass shooting at a Kentucky bank on Monday, but that friend might be alive today if Scott hadn't voted against gun safety reforms and restoring the federal assault weapons ban. In Tennessee, Democratic state Rep. Justin Jones was reinstated to his seat one day after state GOP lawmakers expelled the young black Nashville legislator for supporting a peaceful protest on gun safety reform. The Republicans' corrupt decision to expel two young black legislators is backfiring, galvanizing public support for them. The state's Republican House Speaker faces new scrutiny after documents show he doesn't reside in his district, as required. A court halted TN GOP lawmakers' scheme to monkey-wrench the Nashville city council and its upcoming election. Voters in Anchorage, AK elect Democrats to nearly all open seats on the city council, rejecting Republicans. In Michigan, Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer repealed the state's anti-labor 'right to work' law after new, fair maps ended Republicans' egregious gerrymander of legislative districts. Chipotle must pay former employees in Maine who were unlawfully fired for filing a petition to vote on unionizing. Los Angeles school district staff won a better contract after a three-day strike. Hotels in the New York suburbs are raising wages to avoid a strike, in turn forcing non-union hotel owners to raise wages for their workers, too. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-shootingky-jonesreseatedtn-anchorageresults-labornews_041123.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, mass shooting, environment, climate change, courts, gun reform, racism, Tennessee, Justin Jones, gerrymandering, corruption, labor, Chipotle, unions, Michigan, Alaska</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 19:29:06 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/10/2023 (Guests: Center for Bio Diversity's Kassie Siegel on CA's Big Oil price gouging law; Attorney Ernie Canning on abortion lawsuits in TX, ID)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  California has enacted a landmark new law, signed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, that establishes provisions to finally hold Big Oil accountable for price gouging consumers in the state.  KASSIE SIEGEL, Director and Senior Counsel of the non-profit Center for Biological Diversity's Climate Law Institute, explains the framework of the first-of-its-kind law that grants state regulators the authority to investigate the pricing processes of major oil companies and refineries, and if necessary, impose penalties for excess profits in a state where Big Oil has made the bulk of their record profits over the past year. Siegel discusses the pros and cons of the new law, how it will work, criticisms from the oil industry and environmental groups, whether it could be a model for other industries (hello, Big Pharma and internet providers), and much more. Then BradBlog.com legal analyst ERNEST A. CANNING explains two different abortion-related lawsuits in Texas and Idaho. Canning dismantles the nutty ruling by a far-right activist judge in Texas that seeks to nullify the FDA's 20-year old approval of the abortion drug mifepristone, and explains a lawsuit brought by physicians and Planned Parenthood in Idaho, challenging the state's extreme, near-total abortion ban, and how it violates numerous provisions in the U.S. Constitution. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_kassiesiegel-bigoilpricegougelawca_erniecanning-abortionsuitstx-id_041023.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_kassiesiegel-bigoilpricegougelawca_erniecanning-abortionsuitstx-id_041023.mp3" length="55134603" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:26</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, mass shooting, environment, climate change, abortion rights, Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, Gavin Newsom, oil industry, California, price gouging, Idaho, Texas, windfall profits, gas prices, courts </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2023 18:59:19 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/7/2023 (Encore: Journalist Russ Baker on NYT's Reagan-Carter-Iran Hostage scoop; TN school shooting and Fox 'News')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original air-date 3-27-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  Accountability still matters, even for presidential misdeeds from more than 40 years ago.  Longtime investigative journalist RUSS BAKER, editor in chief of news site Who What Why, explains his latest article, 'The Iran Hostages, Carter, Reagan, and Bush: What the NY Times 'Scoop' Missed.' Baker details the stunning allegations reported in the New York Times by Ben Barnes, a Democratic operative, who claims that during the 1980 Presidential campaign he unwittingly participated in secret negotiations between top Reagan campaign officials and Iran to prevent the release of American hostages until after the 1980 election. Baker, who has been investigating the Reagan sabotage claim for decades, discusses the merits of Barnes' story, the documentary evidence, and who he thinks really engineered the 'traitorous' deal on behalf of the Reagan campaign. Baker also explains why it all still matters, so many years later, how the corporate media failed to inform the public, and how different the world would likely be today if not for Reagan's defeat -- by hook or by crook -- of Carter. Also today: deadly tornadoes bulldoze a path of destruction in Mississippi. A few choice words for Fox 'News' anchors after the latest mass school shooting in Nashville. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_russbaker-nytreagancarteriranhostages_tornadoms-tnschoolshootingfoxnews_040723.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_russbaker-nytreagancarteriranhostages_tornadoms-tnschoolshootingfoxnews_040723.mp3" length="55793074" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 1980 election, Ronald Reagan, Ben Barnes, Jimmy Carter, Iran hostages, school shooting, environment, climate change, tornadoes, Fox News, gun reform, foreign policy, US history</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 15:59:28 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/6/2023 (Lifestyles of the Rich and Thomas: New reporting reveals corruption and law-breaking by Justice Clarence Thomas)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The lawlessness of U.S. Supreme Court Clarence Thomas is endless. Back in 2011, the BRAD BLOG documented how Justice Thomas, for many years, omitted his wife's salary from the far-right Heritage Foundation on mandatory financial disclosure forms, in violation of federal law. Once caught, Thomas amended the filings. Around the same time period, his wife, Ginni Thomas, launched a dark money 'non-profit' organization that pulled in funding from rightwing groups with business before the U.S. Supreme Court, including the Citizens United group that shortly thereafter received a favorable ruling from Thomas and the rightwing SCOTUS majority that overturned dark money disclosure rules. Today, stunning new reporting from Pro Publica exposes how Thomas has, for decades, received undisclosed donations in the form of luxury vacations around the world from major Republican mega-donor Harlan Crow. Thomas' failure to report these trips is not only shockingly unethical for a member of the U.S. Supreme Court, but experts say it is also illegal. Also today: some thoughts on the 'uncharted waters' of Donald Trump's first (but not likely last) criminal indictment this week, courtesy of Daily Kos contributor 'Dartagnan.' Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-clarencethomasunreportedluxurytravel-unchartedwaters_040623.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-clarencethomasunreportedluxurytravel-unchartedwaters_040623.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:49</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, courts, Trumpism, national news, voting rights, Clarence Thomas, Ginni Thomas, environment, climate change, Supreme Court, corruption, ethics, dark money, Citizens United</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 19:29:05 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/5/2023 (Guest: John Nichols on progressive wins in WI's Supreme Court and Chicago mayoral race)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Great news for democracy and progressives this week. In the Chicago mayor's race, progressive Brandon Johnson defeated conservative 'tough on crime' Democrat Paul Vallas. In the most consequential election of 2023, liberal Judge Janet Protasiewicz won a seat on Wisconsin's state supreme court by a landslide, defeating Republican rightwing extremist Dan Kelly to flip the high court majority away from hard-right control for the first time in fifteen years. Journalist and Wisconsin native JOHN NICHOLS of 'The Nation' explains why Tuesday's election was a big win for abortion rights, voting rights, labor rights, free and fair elections, and the 2024 Presidential election. Nichols also offers analysis and context for how the state's Republican-controlled legislature could continue monkey-wrenching state governance and the state supreme court, and what Tuesday's election results in Wisconsin and Chicago could mean for the nation going forward. Also today: Where Republican policies are wildly unpopular, GOP-controlled states are doubling down on authoritarianism, from Tennessee to Texas to Florida. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_johnnichols-chicagomayor-supremecourtwi_facistgopstates_040523.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, courts, Trumpism, national news, voting rights, 2023 Election, Wisconsin, abortion rights, election subversion, authoritarianism, Janet Protasiewicz, autocracy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 19:15:56 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/4/2023 (Special coverage of Trump's arrest in NY, with Heather Digby Parton and 'Driftglass')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Criminal accountability for a U.S. president finally begins, at long last. Donald J. Trump was arrested, booked and arraigned in New York State Supreme Court on 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree, 'in order to conceal damaging information and unlawful activity from American voters before and after the 2016 election,' according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. As detailed in the 16-page indictment unsealed today, the charges relate to a conspiracy by the disgraced, twice-impeached former President and others to employ a 'catch and kill' scheme to 'identify, purchase, and bury negative information about him and boost his electoral prospects.' Joining us for lively special coverage of the historic event are HEATHER DIGBY PARTON, award-winning columnist at Salon and Digby's Hullabaloo blog, and 'DRIFTGLASS' of The Professional Left Podcast, also known as @Mr_Electrico on Twitter, both progressive commentators who have long covered the need for criminal accountability for presidents. We cover the facts and context of the indictments, what it all means, and what comes next in the likely accountability storm of the next several weeks and months. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumparraignedny_heatherdigbyparton-driftglass_040423.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, courts, Trumpism, national news, environment, climate change, 2016 election, Alvin Bragg, indictment, Stormy Daniels, Michael Cohen, disinformation, election subversion, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 18:41:07 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/3/2023 (Indictmas Eve)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  No one knows what will be revealed when the indictments against disgraced former President Donald Trump are unsealed at his arrest and arraignment in a downtown Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday. But that hasn't stopped Fox 'News' and the Republican Party from lying profusely about the still-unknown criminal charges handed down by a grand jury in Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's criminal probe. Fox 'News' is not a news outlet - - they are Republican activists and propagandists. In the $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox 'News', a federal judge found that Fox 'News' lied to its viewers when it knowingly aired baseless allegations accusing the company of stealing the 2020 election from Trump. The defamation lawsuit now heads to trial to determine monetary damages. Fox 'News' is also lying every time it fails to inform its viewers that Trump's corrupt Attorney General Bill Barr ordered Justice Department prosecutors to halt all investigations into Trump's hush-money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels, after securing a conviction for Trump's own attorney for the same crime. Callers ring in on the day's news, Trump's impending indictment, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-foxdominionruling-trumpindictmenteve-callers_040323.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:36</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, courts, Trumpism, national news, Fox News, 2020 election, Dominion Voting Systems, defamation, Alvin Bragg, indictment, Bill Barr, disinformation, election subversion, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 18:32:30 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/31/2023 (Encore: The Nation's John Nichols on WI's critical state Supreme Court election; Stunning news from Trump stolen docs case)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Original air-date: 3-22-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  Amid a momentary pause in the ongoing Indictment Watch for our disgraced former president, the 'most important election of the year' is now underway in Wisconsin. Journalist, author and Wisconsin native JOHN NICHOLS of The Nation discusses the extraordinarily heated and critical WI state Supreme Court election that may finally flip control of the state's high court to liberals for the first time in 15 years. Nichols explains why this particular race is critical to Wisconsin, to women's reproductive rights, worker rights, voting rights, free and fair elections, and to the nation as a whole in advance of the 2024 Presidential election in the closely-divided battleground state. Also today:  In the federal grand jury investigation of Donald Trump's theft of classified documents from the White House, an appeals court has ordered Trump attorney Evan Corcoran to testify and turn over documents in the probe, piercing attorney-client privilege under the 'crime-fraud exception.'  But longtime prosecutors say the court's order requiring Trump's team and the Justice Department's Special Counsel's office to rapidly file briefs overnight, in mere hours, is unprecedented, unleashing a flurry of speculation, including whether the emergency order signaled 'an urgent issue of national security', and more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-corcorantrumpdocsappeal_johnnichols-prezaccountability-wisupremeelection_033123.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, courts, Trumpism, national news, Wisconsin, Jane Protasiewicz, John Nichols, abortion rights, labor rights, gerrymandering, 2024 election, election subversion,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 12:22:10 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/30/2023 (TRUMP INDICTED; Also: Fox 'News' and Dominion; Disney and DeSantis)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Late-breaking, historic news - - disgraced former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, reportedly in connection to his secret hush-money payoff of porn star Stormy Daniels just before the 2016 election in hopes of improving his chances of winning.  We report on the fast-emerging details as of airtime with the indictment still under seal for now, including news that Trump will reportedly surrender next week in New York. Also today:  New, unredacted documents have been released in Dominion Voting System's $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against wildly corrupt 'Fox News,' revealing even more hard evidence that Fox anchors and executives knew they were lying in promoting Trump's and Republicans' baseless, evidence-free claims that the voting machine company somehow helped steal the 2020 Presidential election from Trump. In Florida, Disney has hilariously out-foxed GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis and his attempt to weaponize the state government against them, after Disney dared speak out against his 'Don't Say Gay' law. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_foxdominionunredacted-disneydesantisfl-trumpindicted_033023.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, indictment, Stormy Daniels, Michael Cohen, corruption, campaign finance, Ron DeSantis, Fox News, Dominion Voting Systems, Disney, courts, environment, climate change, LGBTQ</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 18:14:08 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/29/2023 (Journalist Alex Burness on refusal by VA's Youngkin to re-enfranchise former felons; AR GOP restricts mail-in voting)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Republicans are pro-murder and anti-democracy. It's just that simple. And we've got much more evidence of that today.  It's an election year in Virginia, with the entire state legislature up for grabs, so the state's Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has unilaterally rescinded a bipartisan policy used by previous governors to vastly expand the restoration of voting rights to former felons. Youngkin will instead use a secret process and will personally decide, on a case-by-case basis, who he will allow to vote.  Voting rights and justice reporter ALEX BURNESS of Bolts Magazine explains Youngkin's new appalling, anti-democracy policy, how it harms communities, public safety, and those trying to return to civil society after completing their sentences in Virginia. Arkansas GOP Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a law erecting new barriers to absentee voting and the ability of voters to place citizen initiatives on the statewide ballot. Also today: Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN), who represents the Nashville district where a school shooter killed six on Monday, ran away from a reporter asking Ogles why he deleted his gun-filled Christmas card, and why he favors guns and murder over the lives of children. Comedian Jon Stewart exposes the rank hypocrisy of a Republican Oklahoma lawmaker who wants to 'protect children' from drag shows but not from being murdered by guns. Big Government Republicans in Kentucky voted to over-ride the Democratic governor's veto of a law that bans health care for trans kids, bans all discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity in all grades K-12, and more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-schoolshootingfallouttn_alexburness-youngkinfelonvotingva_absenteevotingar_032923.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-schoolshootingfallouttn_alexburness-youngkinfelonvotingva_absenteevotingar_032923.mp3" length="55897122" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, school shooting, media, gun reform, gun safety, guns, voting rights, voter suppression, transgender, LGBTQ, Glenn Youngkin, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, public safety</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:24:28 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/28/2023 (Republicans Support Murder, Oppose Democracy. Media Ought to Say as Much.)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  If Republicans' ideas were popular, they wouldn't have to work so hard to undermine democracy, would they?  A judge has rejected cowardly Mike Pence's attempt to escape testifying to Special Counsel Jack Smith's grand jury about Donald Trump's January 6th insurrection. In Florida, yet another white Republican was charged with voter fraud, yet wasn't hauled into jail like the people of color targeted by GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis before last year's election. The US Supreme Court let stand racially discriminatory, gerrymandered maps drawn by Kansas Republicans that intentionally dilute the power of black voters. Despite a resounding 'no' from voters in the last election, Arkansas Republicans enacted a new law that decimates voters' ability to place initiatives on the statewide ballot anyway. In Tennessee, lax gun laws allowed Monday's mass school shooter to legally amass a small arsenal despite being under psychiatric care. Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) called out Republican cowards in Congress for refusing to enact basic, common-sense gun safety reforms that would make such massacres far less likely. Media outlets must inform the public that Republicans specifically - - not 'the government,' not 'Congress' - - are blocking gun safety measures and ensuring more such mass shootings will occur. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-penceruling-gopfraudfl-ksgerrymanderscotus-initiativebillar-shootingtn_032823.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-penceruling-gopfraudfl-ksgerrymanderscotus-initiativebillar-shootingtn_032823.mp3" length="55687010" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, school shooting, environment, climate change, Fox News, media, gun reform, gun safety, guns, voting rights, voter suppression, gerrymandering, Mike Pence, Supreme Court, Ted Lieu</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 18:55:39 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/27/2023 (Guest: Journalist, Russ Baker on  NYT's Reagan-Carter-Iran Hostage scoop; MS tornado; TN school shooting and Fox 'News')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Accountability still matters, even for presidential misdeeds from more than 40 years ago.  Longtime investigative journalist RUSS BAKER, editor in chief of news site Who What Why, explains his latest article, 'The Iran Hostages, Carter, Reagan, and Bush: What the NY Times 'Scoop' Missed.' Baker details the stunning allegations reported in the New York Times by Ben Barnes, a Democratic operative, who claims that during the 1980 Presidential campaign he unwittingly participated in secret negotiations between top Reagan campaign officials and Iran to prevent the release of American hostages until after the 1980 election. Baker, who has been investigating the Reagan sabotage claim for decades, discusses the merits of Barnes' story, the documentary evidence, and who he thinks really engineered the 'traitorous' deal on behalf of the Reagan campaign. Baker also explains why it all still matters, so many years later, how the corporate media failed to inform the public, and how different the world would likely be today if not for Reagan's defeat -- by hook or by crook -- of Carter. Also today: deadly tornadoes bulldoze a path of destruction in Mississippi. A few choice words for Fox 'News' anchors after the latest mass school shooting in Nashville. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_russbaker-nytreagancarteriranhostages_tornadoms-tnschoolshootingfoxnews_032723.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_russbaker-nytreagancarteriranhostages_tornadoms-tnschoolshootingfoxnews_032723.mp3" length="55714656" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 1980 election, Ronald Reagan, Ben Barnes, Jimmy Carter, Iran hostages, school shooting, environment, climate change, tornadoes, Fox News, gun reform, foreign policy, US history</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2023 18:30:18 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/24/2023 (Encore: Election security expert Susan Greenhalgh on FBI's failure to probe voting system breaches)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 3/13/2023. On today's 'BradCast':  Why hasn't the FBI or Justice Department investigated the broad, multi-state conspiracy to breach sensitive voting and tabulation systems carried out by Trump supporters after the 2020 election? SUSAN GREENHALGH, election integrity expert at the good government group Free Speech For People, explains new efforts by the election security experts to push the federal government to probe the overwhelming, hard evidence of a conspiracy by Trump MAGA supporters to copy and distribute stolen election systems software across the country, which could be exploited for potentially nefarious means. Greenhalgh discusses the FBI's apparent lack of interest in a probe, the dangers to U.S. elections from the security breaches, and actions that must to be undertaken to protect the 2024 elections. Also today:  The Biden Administration moved to stabilize the U.S. banking system after two high-profile bank failures. Interior Department approved a controversial new oil project in Alaska. Former Vice President Mike Pence reportedly had the courage to criticize Donald Trump's incitement of the January 6 Capitol Insurrection in a private, unrecorded event over the weekend, but Pence's attempt to escape a federal grand jury subpoena in Special Counsel Jack Smith's probe of Jan. 6 is unconscionable. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-bankfails-bidendrillingak-pencejan6_susangreenhalgh-votesystembreachesfbi_032423.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-bankfails-bidendrillingak-pencejan6_susangreenhalgh-votesystembreachesfbi_032423.mp3" length="55925796" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, 2024 election, election security, rightwing extremism, Mike Pence, election denial, election integrity, voting machines, environment, climate change, hacking</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:13:59 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/23/2023 (Kari Lake still not Gov. of AZ; DeSantis proven a liar on FL's 'Don't Say Gay' law)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Is being a terrible human being now a requisite for elected (and unelected) Republican lawmakers?  Sore loser Republican grifter Kari Lake in Arizona is still hoaxing her remaining supporters, still lying about her 2022 election loss, and lying about the Arizona Supreme Court's rejection of six out of seven of her baseless claims of election fraud. The Court sent one claim back to a lower court for a rehearing focused on state election procedures, but it will not result in overturning her election loss. Last year, Florida's GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis attacked critics of his 'Don't Say Gay' law who pointed out that the bill's vague language banning discussion of LGBTQ issues would not remain limited to grades K-3, as DeSantis claimed. Now, exactly as critics predicted, DeSantis has bypassed the state legislature and unilaterally ordered the ban extended to all grades K-12. The GOP state lawmaker who authored the 'Don't Say Gay' bill has pleaded guilty to numerous felonies for fraudulently obtaining COVID relief funds.  Nebraska State Sen. Megan Hunt excoriates GOP lawmakers for ramming through an anti-trans health care bill, vowing to halt the rest of the legislative session. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-2022lakeaz-dontsaygayfl-antitransne_032323.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-2022lakeaz-dontsaygayfl-antitransne_032323.mp3" length="55782629" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-2022lakeaz-dontsaygayfl-antitransne_032323.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, environment, climate change, Trumpism, Kari Lake, LGBTQ, Don't Say Gay bill, Ron DeSantis, Florida, Nebraska, Katie Hobbs, 2022 election, election integrity, Arizona, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 18:46:28 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/22/2023 (Guest: The Nation's John Nichols on WI's critical state Supreme Court election; Stunning news from Trump stolen docs case)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Amid a momentary pause in the ongoing Indictment Watch for our disgraced former president, the 'most important election of the year' is now underway in Wisconsin. Journalist, author and Wisconsin native JOHN NICHOLS of The Nation discusses the extraordinarily heated and critical WI state Supreme Court election that may finally flip control of the state's high court to liberals for the first time in 15 years. Nichols explains why this particular race is critical to Wisconsin, to women's reproductive rights, worker rights, voting rights, free and fair elections, and to the nation as a whole in advance of the 2024 Presidential election in the closely-divided battleground state. Also today:  In the federal grand jury investigation of Donald Trump's theft of classified documents from the White House, an appeals court has ordered Trump attorney Evan Corcoran to testify and turn over documents in the probe, piercing attorney-client privilege under the 'crime-fraud exception.'  But longtime prosecutors say the court's order requiring Trump's team and the Justice Department's Special Counsel's office to rapidly file briefs overnight, in mere hours, is unprecedented, unleashing a flurry of speculation, including whether the emergency order signaled 'an urgent issue of national security', and more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-corcorantrumpdocsappeal_johnnichols-prezaccountability-wisupremeelection_032223.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-corcorantrumpdocsappeal_johnnichols-prezaccountability-wisupremeelection_032223.mp3" length="55753845" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, courts, Trumpism, national news, Wisconsin, Jane Protasiewicz, John Nichols, abortion rights, labor rights, gerrymandering, 2024 election, election subversion,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 19:03:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/21/2023 (Harbingers of Republican Implosion: The uncertainty and necessity of the coming Trump indictment(s))</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It turns out Donald Trump was not 'arrested on Tuesday,' as he lied to his easily-duped followers that he would be. Indicting Trump on hush-money payments to a sex worker and the subsequent coverup that helped him win the 2016 Presidential election are not 'minor crimes.' No U.S. president has ever been indicted, so no one knows how the process will play out. Will Bunch, Philadelphia Inquirer columnist, says charges for Trump are 'baby steps' to begin undoing decades of gross injustice in the failure to hold U.S. presidents accountable for unlawful actions since 1968. Congressional Republicans launched an unprecedented intimidation campaign against Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, demanding he testify and turn over documents in his active, open criminal investigation into Trump's alleged crimes. Few MAGA supporters seem to be answering Trump's call for massive protests, potentially because his supporters reportedly believe it's a trap by the feds!  A Fox 'News' employee is suing the company, alleging she was coerced into giving false testimony in Dominion Voting Systems' $1.6 billion dollar defamation lawsuit against the network. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpindictmentwatch-foxdominionimplosion_032123.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpindictmentwatch-foxdominionimplosion_032123.mp3" length="55487110" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:48</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, courts, Trumpism, environment, climate change, Stormy Daniels, Alvin Bragg, national news, Will Bunch, Fox News, Iraq War, January 6, disinformation, authoritarianism,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:46:25 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/20/2023 (Indictment week? We'll see. But then what?; Also 20th Anniv. of U.S. invasion of Iraq)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Monday marks the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. As we and progressive media have been reporting for 20 years since, Americans were lied into war under false premises.  No weapons of mass destruction were ever found, but hundreds of thousands of Iraqis and about 5,000 Americans lost their lives. No one was ever held accountable for the pointless war or the Bush/Cheney Administration's lies. New polling shows 61 percent of Americans now think the Iraq War was a mistake. Florida's GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis may have played a key role in the torture of detainees at Guantanamo Bay. The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of abductions of thousands of Ukrainian children. The Oscar-winning documentary on Putin's opposition leader, Alexy Navalny, is a must-see.  The Manhattan District Attorney is said to be on the verge of indicting Donald Trump on state criminal charges this week, related to hush money payments to a porn star, the first criminal indictment of a U.S. President in our nation's history. We explain potential charges and potential fallout, but there is no playbook for what is about to happen. Callers weigh in with their thoughts on all of the above. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-iraq20anniv-desantistorture-putinicc-trumpny_032023.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-iraq20anniv-desantistorture-putinicc-trumpny_032023.mp3" length="54850930" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-iraq20anniv-desantistorture-putinicc-trumpny_032023.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, democracy, Iraq War, war, torture, January 6, Ron DeSantis, Alexi Navalny, disinformation, propaganda, authoritarianism, Stormy Daniels, national news, courts, Trumpism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:26:52 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/17/2023 (Encore: Profs Tarah Williams and Andrew Bloeser on Americans seeking strongmen politicians)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 3/8/2023. On today's 'BradCast':  Much of U.S. politics these days warrants more mockery and less outrage, but some areas warrant more concern than Americans may yet appreciate. House Republicans' trumped-up 'investigations' are going very poorly, and have been quickly debunked by House Democrats. Mockery is effective in countering Fox News host Tucker Carlson's silly, cherry-picked videos falsely portraying the January 6 Capitol Insurrection, which have been so ridiculous that even top elected Republicans and other Fox News hosts are pushing back. But a fascinating new study finds significant proportions of Americans, across the entire political spectrum, are increasingly supportive of authoritarianism and anti-democratic actions like crackdowns on political opponents and shutting down news organizations. Allegheny College political science professor TARAH WILLIAMS and ANDREW BLOESER, Director of the college's Center for Political Participation, explain their surprising new research, the concept of 'stealth democracy', what it all means going forward, and actions that can help protect our democracy and strengthen democratic values in America. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-mockingtuckertapes_tarahwilliams-andrewbloeser-americansseekingautocracy_031723.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-mockingtuckertapes_tarahwilliams-andrewbloeser-americansseekingautocracy_031723.mp3" length="55752461" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-mockingtuckertapes_tarahwilliams-andrewbloeser-americansseekingautocracy_031723.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, democracy, authoritarianism, January 6, Tucker Carlson, Fox News, disinformation, propaganda, Capitol Insurrection, Tarah Williams, Andrew Bloeser, stealth democracy, free speech, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 14:05:39 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/16/2023 (It Depends on What Your Definition of 'Freedom' Is)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's as if Republicans say one thing but do the exact opposite - - especially when it comes to freedom, the First Amendment, personal responsibility, parental rights, Big Government regulations, activist judges, etc.  Wingnut children's book author Bethany Mandel hilariously fails in the GOP's silly and desperate Anti-'Woke' Chronicles. In the GOP's Anti-Freedom Crusade, a Trump-appointed, far-right activist judge is legislating from the bench, on the verge of banning the FDA-approved abortion drug mifepristone on specious grounds. Gov. Ron DeSantis revoked the Hyatt Regency Miami's liquor license in retaliation for hosting a drag show; parents in Florida are increasingly forced into having DeSantis' Big Government co-parent with them. CNN reports that at least two dozen staffers at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago beach resort have been subpoenaed to testify to Special Counsel Jack Smith's federal grand jury criminal probe into the former president&apos;s 'mishandling' of classified documents. Stunning details emerge from the Atlanta Journal Constitution interview with five members of a special grand jury in Georgia probing Trump's conspiracy to steal the 2020 election, with one declaring, 'It's gonna be massive.'  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mandelwoke-kacsmarykmifepristone-desantisdragshow-trumpgamassive_031623.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mandelwoke-kacsmarykmifepristone-desantisdragshow-trumpgamassive_031623.mp3" length="55686918" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, renewable energy, Florida, woke, transgender, drag queens, culture war, Mar-a-Lago, documents, climate change, Georgia, Fani Willis, Ron DeSantis, Bethany Mandel,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 19:36:34 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/15/2023 (Guest: Climate journalist Peter Sinclair on the attack on farmers over clean energy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Hundreds of farmers and climate activists last week rallied at the U.S. Capitol for climate provisions in this year's federal farm bill, now under negotiation in Congress. The Biden Administration and Congressional Democrats are trying to boost funding for farmers who are grappling with extreme weather disasters, while Republicans are intent on slashing funding and assistance to farmers across the board. But there's a very disturbing campaign across multiple states to harass and intimidate farmers and elected officials in America's heartland who support wind and solar projects on their lands and in their small towns.  Journalist PETER SINCLAIR, award-winning climate videographer from Yale Climate Communications, has documented the well-coordinated, under-the-radar campaign to block all clean renewable energy projects in rural areas. In on-the-ground reporting and interviews with farmers, Sinclair explains who is behind the coordinated attacks, how they use disinformation, intimidation and threats to block wind and solar projects on private property, and how renewable energy provides a lifeline to struggling farmers and rural areas trying to boost their economies and fight off real estate developers. Also today: Michigan's state legislature has repealed the state's so-called 'right to work' (for less!) legislation adopted by the GOP-controlled legislature in 2012, a victory for workers made possible by voters who adopted a statewide ballot initiative to end gerrymandering in Michigan. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-farmclimaterallydc-antiunionlawmi_petersinclair-attackonfarmerscleanenergy_031523.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-farmclimaterallydc-antiunionlawmi_petersinclair-attackonfarmerscleanenergy_031523.mp3" length="55568897" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:53</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, agriculture, renewable energy, dark money, disinformation, climate denial, rural economy, labor rights, right to work, Farm Bill, Congress, property rights, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:09:09 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/14/2023 (Failed Banks, 'Woke' Banks and GOP Banking on 'Woke' in 2024)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  After Republicans' fear-mongering and lies about crime failed to result in a 'red wave' in the 2022 midterm elections, perhaps lying to Americans about 'woke' banks will do the trick in 2024!  In the wake of several bank failures in recent days, Moody's is considering downgrading the US banking sector. Sen. Elizabeth Warren accurately predicted in 2018 that Trump/GOP rollbacks of banking regulations would lead to risky behavior, which in turn led to the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and other regional banks. The collapse of SVB is a textbook case of preventable failure caused directly by loosening oversight and restrictions, but Republicans and rightwing media instead are trying to blame 'wokeness.' New poll shows Americans like the term 'woke' and consider it to mean being informed and educated, and they really don't like book bans. We hope Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) fully recovers from a recent concussion because he may be the only force holding Congressional Republicans together in support of Ukraine against Russia's vicious invasion. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis used to be in favor of U.S. support for Ukraine's defense, but now that he is a likely contender for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, he is suddenly against it. New Mexico enacts new legislation expanding voting rights and ballot access. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bankfailuresexplained-foxwoke-desantisukraine-votingrightsnm_031423.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bankfailuresexplained-foxwoke-desantisukraine-votingrightsnm_031423.mp3" length="55756172" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, Ukraine, Russia, Ron DeSantis, banking, Silicon Valley Bank, regulations, Elizabeth Warren, woke, Mitch McConnell, voting rights, environment, climate change, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 19:27:27 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/13/2023 (Election security expert Susan Greenhalgh on FBI's failure to probe voting system breaches)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Why hasn't the FBI or Justice Department investigated the broad, multi-state conspiracy to breach sensitive voting and tabulation systems carried out by Trump supporters after the 2020 election? SUSAN GREENHALGH, election integrity expert at the good government group Free Speech For People, explains new efforts by the election security experts to push the federal government to probe the overwhelming, hard evidence of a conspiracy by Trump MAGA supporters to copy and distribute stolen election systems software across the country, which could be exploited for potentially nefarious means. Greenhalgh discusses the FBI's apparent lack of interest in a probe, the dangers to U.S. elections from the security breaches, and actions that must to be undertaken to protect the 2024 elections. Also today:  The Biden Administration moved to stabilize the U.S. banking system after two high-profile bank failures. Interior Department approved a controversial new oil project in Alaska. Former Vice President Mike Pence reportedly had the courage to criticize Donald Trump's incitement of the January 6 Capitol Insurrection in a private, unrecorded event over the weekend, but Pence's attempt to escape a federal grand jury subpoena in Special Counsel Jack Smith's probe of Jan. 6 is unconscionable. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bankfails-bidendrillingak-pencejan6_susangreenhalgh-votesystembreachesfbi_031323.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bankfails-bidendrillingak-pencejan6_susangreenhalgh-votesystembreachesfbi_031323.mp3" length="55857214" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, 2024 election, election security, Mike Pence, election denial, election integrity, voting machines, electronic voting, environment, climate change, Willow Project,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 19:09:11 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/10/2023 (Encore: Nuclear weapon policy analyst Stephen Schwartz on Putin's suspension of nuclear weapons treaty)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 2/22/2023. On today's 'BradCast': In the first big round of special elections in 2023 around the U.S. on Tuesday, Democrats once again outperformed expectations with some stunning results for state legislative seats in New Hampshire, Virginia, and Kentucky. The primary election in Wisconsin may be the most critical, opening a chance for the state's highest court to flip to progressives in the April 4 general election, with reproductive rights, gun safety, gerrymandering and critical voting rights on the line in advance of the 2024 Presidential election. Nuclear weapons policy analyst and historian STEPHEN SCHWARTZ unpacks the implications of Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement of a unilateral suspension of participation in the New START treaty, the last remaining arms control treaty between the U.S. and Russia. Schwartz explains the history, context and current efficacy of US-Russia nuclear agreements, what the new 'suspension' means in practical terms, Putin's use of nuclear weapons threats as a coercion tactic in his war in Ukraine, and more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-electionresultsnh-va-ky-supremecourtprimarywi_stephenschwartz-putinnukethreats-ukraine_031023.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-electionresultsnh-va-ky-supremecourtprimarywi_stephenschwartz-putinnukethreats-ukraine_031023.mp3" length="55852460" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-electionresultsnh-va-ky-supremecourtprimarywi_stephenschwartz-putinnukethreats-ukraine_031023.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2023 election, Putin, Russia, Ukraine, nuclear weapons, Wisconsin, rightwing, New START treaty, China, war, foriegn policy, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, election denial, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:30:14 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/9/2023 (Peaceful Sightseeing at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, and Other Deadly Lies)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Russia committed new war crimes in launching a brutal, massive missile strike in a nationwide attack across Ukraine, claiming without evidence and with zero sense of irony that Ukrainians crossed its border to conduct an attack. On his Fox 'News' TV show, Sean Hannity aired a radio interview with Donald Trump in which he conspicuously edited out Trump's declaration that he would let Russia 'take over' parts of Ukraine. The federal judge overseeing Dominion Voting System's defamation lawsuit against Fox 'News' should grant summary judgment without going to trial because the evidence is incontrovertible and the law requires it, according to an attorney. New, previously unreleased videos of the violent January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol thoroughly debunk Fox 'News' host Tucker Carlson's ridiculous attempts to gaslight Americans in downplaying the attackers as peaceful 'sightseers'. An Arizona judge sanctioned election denier Mark Finchem over his 'groundless lawsuit' claiming he lost his 2022 election due to fraud. La Nina, the global weather pattern that temporarily increases Atlantic hurricane activity and worsens western drought, has finally ended. Late-breaking news suggests the Manhattan District Attorney may be on the verge of filing criminal charges against Donald Trump. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-russiaukraineassault-foxeditstrump-newjan6vid-finchemsanctions-trumpny_030923.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-russiaukraineassault-foxeditstrump-newjan6vid-finchemsanctions-trumpny_030923.mp3" length="55768257" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, January 6, Tucker Carlson, Fox News, Dominion Voting System, propaganda, Capitol Insurrection, Mark Finchem, extreme weather, defamation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 19:30:29 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/8/2023 (Guests: Profs Tarah Williams and Andrew Bloeser on Americans seeking strongmen politicians)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Much of U.S. politics these days warrants more mockery and less outrage, but some areas warrant more concern than Americans may yet appreciate. House Republicans' trumped-up 'investigations' are going very poorly, and have been quickly debunked by House Democrats. Mockery is effective in countering Fox News host Tucker Carlson's silly, cherry-picked videos falsely portraying the January 6 Capitol Insurrection, which have been so ridiculous that even top elected Republicans and other Fox News hosts are pushing back. But a fascinating new study finds significant proportions of Americans, across the entire political spectrum, are increasingly supportive of authoritarianism and anti-democratic actions like crackdowns on political opponents and shutting down news organizations. Allegheny College political science professor TARAH WILLIAMS and ANDREW BLOESER, Director of the college's Center for Political Participation, explain their surprising new research, the concept of 'stealth democracy', what it all means going forward, and actions that can help protect our democracy and strengthen democratic values in America. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mockingtuckertapes_tarahwilliams-andrewbloeser-americansseekingautocracy_030823.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mockingtuckertapes_tarahwilliams-andrewbloeser-americansseekingautocracy_030823.mp3" length="55687381" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mockingtuckertapes_tarahwilliams-andrewbloeser-americansseekingautocracy_030823.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, democracy, authoritarianism, January 6, Tucker Carlson, Fox News, disinformation, propaganda, Capitol Insurrection, Tarah Williams, Andrew Bloeser, stealth democracy, free speech, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:22:31 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/7/2023 (Good News for Democracy in MN, PA and for Accountability in CO)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Elections have consequences, and today we have a roundup of reporting underscoring that simple fact. In good news for democracy and voting rights, Minnesota's Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill that will re-enfranchise more than 50,000 formerly incarcerated felons in Minnesota, a direct result of voters electing Democrats to a trifecta in the state in the November 2022 midterm elections. Pennsylvania has finally seated Joanna McClinton (D) as the state's first African-American female House Speaker. In Colorado, former Mesa County election clerk and election fraud conspiracist Tina Peters was convicted of obstruction for defying a lawful warrant in advance of her upcoming trial on numerous felony charges over her actions breaching her office's election security to copy sensitive election management system software. While we wait to find out if the corrupt rightwing supermajority on the US Supreme Court will strike down President Biden's lawful student loan debt forgiveness program, his administration has quietly revived a program to refund billions to students ripped off by predatory for-profit schools, which had been put on ice by the Trump Administration. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-felonvotingmn-mcclintonspeakerpa-petersguiltyco-forprofitschoolrefunds_030723.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-felonvotingmn-mcclintonspeakerpa-petersguiltyco-forprofitschoolrefunds_030723.mp3" length="55796544" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-felonvotingmn-mcclintonspeakerpa-petersguiltyco-forprofitschoolrefunds_030723.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, oceans, elections, student loans, Tina Peters, election security, Supreme Court, Tim Walz, felon voting, voting rights, election integrity</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 19:06:36 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>BradCast 3/6/2023 (Labor historian Dr. Nelson Lichtenstein on 'egregious' labor law violations by Starbucks)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Public support for labor unions in the U.S. is near all-time highs, but at the same time, lawlessness by major companies willfully violating labor laws has also skyrocketed. A federal judge found that Starbucks has committed egregious violations of labor law in trying to crush union organizing efforts, and the company has racked up massive violations from the National Labor Relations Board. Despite efforts of the pro-labor Biden Administration, major corporations are spending millions on union-busting. DR. NELSON LICHTENSTEIN, professor of labor history at UC Santa Barbara, explains the latest successes and obstacles faced by the new union movement surging in the U.S. and the aggressive tactics of major corporations to quash them. Lichtenstein also discusses potential solutions, from legislation to other legal tactics to 'change the incentive structure' for companies violating labor laws, and much more. Also today: the United Nations has reached a breakthrough agreement to protect the planet's oceans. As Daylight Saving Time looms again this weekend, legislators examine making it permanent. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_nelsonlichtenstein-laborlawviolations_oceansdealun-dst_030623.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_nelsonlichtenstein-laborlawviolations_oceansdealun-dst_030623.mp3" length="55975931" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, unions, labor, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats,  environment, climate change, oceans, Starbucks, NLRB, Amazon, union busting, conservation, United Nations, Daylight Saving Time</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 18:57:02 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/3/2023 (Encore: Angelo Carusone of Media Matters on Fox 'News' legal trouble)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 2/21/2023. On today's 'BradCast':  There may be soon be some real accountability for the liars and scoundrels and fake news con-artists on the Right.  The forewoman for the Fulton County special grand jury investigating Donald Trump's attempts to steal the 2020 election in Georgia cryptically suggested that the multiple people they recommended to District Attorney Fani Willis for indictment will not shock anyone. Republican disinformation artist James O'Keefe, who built his reputation on deceptively edited videos, has been forced to resign from Project Veritas, his own ironically-named fake news and entrapment organization, over allegations of 'financial malfeasance' and more. ANGELO CARUSONE, President and CEO of media watchdog Media Matters for America, explains the latest revelations from Dominion Voting's $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox 'News' that exposed how the network's executives, hosts and guests knowingly and repeatedly lied to their audience to promote bogus allegations of election fraud following the 2020 Presidential election. Carusone explains why the latest revelations are different from the lies that Fox has been caught telling in the past, the potential impacts on Fox operations, and discusses broader implications for corporate media. Plus Desi Doyen has our 14th anniversary 'Green News Report'. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-fultoncountyforewoman-okeefeout_angelocarusone-foxdominionlawsuit_030323.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-fultoncountyforewoman-okeefeout_angelocarusone-foxdominionlawsuit_030323.mp3" length="55778284" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Media Matters, environment, climate change, Georgia, 2020 election, election theft, corporate media, Trumpism, disinformation, Fox News, Dominion James O'Keefe, Project Veritas</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2023 14:27:55 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/2/2023 (CRT, ESG: Don't fall for the Right's pretend 'Culture Wars')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We rarely spend time reporting on phony rightwing 'culture war' BS because it is weaponized nonsense designed to keep their viewers angry. For years, corporate media and Democrats have taken the bait, amplifying the nonsense every time they respond to the Right's ginned-up, manufactured outrages. For example, one might think the nation is bitterly divided in the 'culture war' over abortion rights, but a new poll confirms that the vast majority of Americans in every single state support reproductive rights. We debunk Republicans' new fake culture war outrage attacking a mundane, decades-old investment framework known as ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance), in which corporations and investment managers consider factors like the environment when making business decisions. Also today: Arizona's Democratic Attorney General Kris Mays has released a report hidden by her predecessor, Republican AG Mark Brnovich, that found no evidence the 2020 election was rigged or stolen in Arizona. Although the probe was completed in March 2022, Brnovich lied about its conclusions while he was campaigning for a U.S. Senate seat, so the state's new Democratic Governor Hobbs has filed a complaint against Brnovich with the state bar association for possible sanctions. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-righwingculturewaresgnonsense-brnovichbarcomplaintaz_030223.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-righwingculturewaresgnonsense-brnovichbarcomplaintaz_030223.mp3" length="55763576" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-righwingculturewaresgnonsense-brnovichbarcomplaintaz_030223.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, disinformation, misinformation, elections, corruption, economics, finance, ESG, environment, climate change, culture war, Mark Brnovich, 2020 election, abortion rights, media</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 19:00:39 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/1/2023 (Guest: The American Prospect's David Dayen on SCOTUS student loan debt forgiveness)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We've arrived at the point where the stolen and packed rightwing U.S. Supreme Court is barely bothering with trying to hide their corruption. DAVID DAYEN, progressive financial journalist, author and Executive Editor of The American Prospect, discusses Tuesday's oral arguments at SCOTUS on two different challenges -- both largely absurd -- to President Biden's student loan debt forgiveness program.  Despite the clear text of a law granting the legal authority to implement the program, the rightwing supermajority seemed to be searching very hard for reasons to block it. Dayen also explains the Court's decision to hear a case challenging a 'deeply radical' ruling by the rightwing Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals declaring the funding mechanism for the crucial Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) as unconstitutional, with far-reaching implications for Social Security, Medicare, the FDA, and many other major programs. Also today: Chicago's first black female mayor, Lori Lightfoot, reportedly failed in her re-election bid, so a progressive leader backed by teachers' unions will face off against a 'tough on crime' conservative candidate in the April 2023 runoff. Plus: comedian Hasan Minhaj offers hilarious advice to older folks angry that some student loan borrowers might receive a bit of debt relief. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-chicagoelectionresults_daviddayen-studentloanforgivenessscotus-fundingcfpb_030123.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-chicagoelectionresults_daviddayen-studentloanforgivenessscotus-fundingcfpb_030123.mp3" length="55815886" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, disinformation, misinformation, elections, US Supreme Court, Chicago, Lori Lightfoot, CFPB, student loans, debt forgiveness, corruption, economics, financial services </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 17:58:15 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/28/2023 (Guest: Univ. of Kentucky law professor Joshua A. Douglas)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's always darling when Republicans pretend to oppose 'activist judges' who 'legislate from the bench.'  The new Republican majority on North Carolina's Supreme Court is now showing how it's done!  Election law professor JOSHUA A. DOUGLAS explains the latest developments in the 'Moore v. Harper' case recently heard at the U.S. Supreme Court, which could upend decades of election law through a fringe legal concept called the 'independent state legislature theory' that would grant gerrymandered state legislatures sole, unreviewable authority to decide elections in each state, including choosing presidential electors regardless of the will of the voters. But in a truly unprecedented move, the new Republican majority on the North Carolina State Supreme Court wants to rehear the original case. Douglas explains the 'brazen power grab by the new majority', its implications for the state and national elections in advance of the critical 2024 Presidential Election, and the politicization of the judiciary at all levels. Also today:  we received a lot of fascinating listener comments on our previous call-in program regarding whether the U.S. should continue to support sovereign Ukraine in defending itself from Russia's brutal, unlawful invasion. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_joshuadouglas-moorevharperrehearnc_listenerrepliesrussiaukraine_022823.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_joshuadouglas-moorevharperrehearnc_listenerrepliesrussiaukraine_022823.mp3" length="55732256" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Russia, Ukraine, nuclear weapons, anti-war, disinformation, elections, voting rights, election law, Moore v. Harper, independent state legislature, US Supreme Court, environment, climate change, gerrymandering </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 19:23:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/27/2023 (Staring Down Putin's 'Nuclear Coercion' in Ukraine)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Last week marked the one-year anniversary of Russia's horrific, imperialistic invasion of its sovereign neighbor, Ukraine. Some on the Right have begun to call for an end to U.S. financial support for Ukraine's self-defense, despite the ominous echoes of a new battle for democracy v. autocracy in Europe. New leaked documents, purportedly from the Kremlin, detail Russian President Vladimir Putin's plan to take control of neighboring Belarus within this decade. Putin has threatened to use nuclear weapons and trigger World War III if the U.S. and Europe don't stop supplying support for Ukraine to fight Russia's invasion. But many in what used to be known as the anti-war movement on the Left have adopted Kremlin talking points after the years-long effort by Russia to sow disinformation through state-funded programming and other methods.  Recently on 'The BradCast', nuclear weapons policy analyst Stephen Schwartz explained the dangers of turning a blind eye to an adversary because they threaten to use nuclear weapons. Schwartz' argument is compelling and based on decades of experience, but it has failed to convince many on the anti-war movement. We open the phones to callers, particularly those who disagree with the idea that the West should continue supporting the battle for democracy in Europe before Russia moves even farther beyond its own borders. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-putinukrainenuclearthreat-russiabelarusthreat_callers_022723.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-putinukrainenuclearthreat-russiabelarusthreat_callers_022723.mp3" length="55694703" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-putinukrainenuclearthreat-russiabelarusthreat_callers_022723.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Russia, Ukraine, nuclear weapons, war, anti-war, propaganda, disinformation, misinformation, imperialism, Europe</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:40:41 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/24/2023: (Encore: Nat'l security journalist Marcy Wheeler on sprawling criminal probes of Donald Trump)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 2-15-2023. On today's 'BradCast':   Accountability takes a while, especially when it relates to criminal accountability for a former President of the United States for the first time in history. Independent national security and accountability journalist MARCY WHEELER of Emptywheel.net delivers a deep dive into the latest details from the various federal investigations into Donald Trump that are now being overseen by Justice Department Special Counsel Jack Smith. Wheeler explains the latest developments in the probe of hundreds of stolen, classified documents recovered by the FBI last year at Trump's Mar-a-Lago beach resort, and the ongoing investigation of the conspiracy behind Trump's multi-pronged effort to steal the 2020 election, including the January 6, 2021 insurrection he incited at the U.S. Capitol. Wheeler knows nearly as much about the many criminal cases against Donald Trump as the prosecutors themselves, and as usual offers a ton of important, smart and well-informed insights into recent revelations and what to expect as the investigations move slowly but inexorably forward. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_marcywheeler-jacksmith-trumpstolendocsprobe-jan6probe_022423.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_marcywheeler-jacksmith-trumpstolendocsprobe-jan6probe_022423.mp3" length="56122885" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_marcywheeler-jacksmith-trumpstolendocsprobe-jan6probe_022423.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:27</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, elections, 2020 election, Marcy Wheeler, national security, classified documents, Mar-a-Lago, Jack Smith, Fulton County, Fani Willis, fraud, Trumpism, rightwing extremism, Proud Boys</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:25:28 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/23/2023 (AZ A.G. lied about 2020 fraud; Trump's lying losers keep lying and losing)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's remarkable how Republican supporters of disgraced former President Donald Trump keep lying on his behalf, despite losing elections and more. New document reveals that Arizona's former Republican Attorney General Mark Brnovich launched a massive investigation that confirmed there was no evidence of fraud in the 2020 Presidential election, but Brnovich kept the findings secret during his unsuccessful run for the 2022 GOP Senate nomination, and instead lied about the findings in a misleading 'interim' report. The now-released report exposed that AZ GOP candidates Mark Finchem and Kari Lake also lied about the 2020 election. Lake is still lying about her resounding election loss in 2022. Despite all of the lies and losses, the Republican National Committee is now planning to increase their focus on false 2020 election fraud claims in advance of 2024. Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner have been subpoaned to testify before the federal grand jury investigating the January 6 insurrection. A federal court ruled that Trump may be deposed in lawsuits filed by former FBI employees who claim he targeted them for retribution. Lawyers for Trump crony Steve Bannon have sued him for nonpayment. GOP political operative Jesse Benton, previously pardoned by Trump for a bribery conviction, sentenced to 18 months in prison for accepting an unlawful political donation to Trump from a Russian national. Also today:  President Biden's approval ratings are steadily rising, while Trump's are hitting new lows. Plus  Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidentrumppolling-brnovichfraud-lakelosesagain-bannonsued-bentonsentenced-foxderailment_022323.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidentrumppolling-brnovichfraud-lakelosesagain-bannonsued-bentonsentenced-foxderailment_022323.mp3" length="55687264" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidentrumppolling-brnovichfraud-lakelosesagain-bannonsued-bentonsentenced-foxderailment_022323.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, 2022 election,   election denial, Mark Brnovich, Kari Lake, Arizona, election fraud, voter fraud, environment, climate change,   Ohio train derailment, corruption,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 19:29:14 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/22/2023 (Guest: Nuclear weapon policy analyst Stephen Schwartz on Putin's suspension of nuclear weapons treaty)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In the first big round of special elections in 2023 around the U.S. on Tuesday, Democrats once again outperformed expectations with some stunning results for state legislative seats in New Hampshire, Virginia, and Kentucky. The primary election in Wisconsin may be the most critical, opening a chance for the state's highest court to flip to progressives in the April 4 general election, with reproductive rights, gun safety, gerrymandering and critical voting rights on the line in advance of the 2024 Presidential election. Nuclear weapons policy analyst and historian STEPHEN SCHWARTZ unpacks the implications of Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement of a unilateral suspension of participation in the New START treaty, the last remaining arms control treaty between the U.S. and Russia. Schwartz explains the history, context and current efficacy of US-Russia nuclear agreements, what the new 'suspension' means in practical terms, Putin's use of nuclear weapons threats as a coercion tactic in his war in Ukraine, and more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionresultsnh-va-ky-supremecourtprimarywi_stephenschwartz-putinnukethreats-ukraine_022223.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionresultsnh-va-ky-supremecourtprimarywi_stephenschwartz-putinnukethreats-ukraine_022223.mp3" length="55712223" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionresultsnh-va-ky-supremecourtprimarywi_stephenschwartz-putinnukethreats-ukraine_022223.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2023 election, Putin, Russia, Ukraine, nuclear weapons, Wisconsin, rightwing, New START treaty, China, war, foriegn policy, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, abortion rights</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 19:13:24 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/21/2023 (Guest: Angelo Carusone of Media Matters on legal trouble for Fox 'News')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  There may be soon be some real accountability for the liars and scoundrels and fake news con-artists on the Right.  The forewoman for the Fulton County special grand jury investigating Donald Trump's attempts to steal the 2020 election in Georgia cryptically suggested that the multiple people they recommended to District Attorney Fani Willis for indictment will not shock anyone. Republican disinformation artist James O'Keefe, who built his reputation on deceptively edited videos, has been forced to resign from Project Veritas, his own ironically-named fake news and entrapment organization, over allegations of 'financial malfeasance' and more. ANGELO CARUSONE, President and CEO of media watchdog Media Matters for America, explains the latest revelations from Dominion Voting's $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox 'News' that exposed how the network's executives, hosts and guests knowingly and repeatedly lied to their audience to promote bogus allegations of election fraud following the 2020 Presidential election. Carusone explains why the latest revelations are different from the lies that Fox has been caught telling in the past, the potential impacts on Fox operations, and discusses broader implications for corporate media. Plus Desi Doyen has our 14th anniversary 'Green News Report'. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-fultoncountyforewoman-okeefeout_angelocarusone-foxdominionlawsuit_022123.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-fultoncountyforewoman-okeefeout_angelocarusone-foxdominionlawsuit_022123.mp3" length="55686970" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Media Matters, environment, climate change, 2020 election, corporate media, Trumpism, disinformation, Fox News, Dominion, defamation, James O'Keefe, Project Veritas, disinformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 19:04:31 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/20/2023 (Biden in Ukraine; Jimmy Carter in hospice; Fox 'News' in legal trouble)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  On Presidents' Day, Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Kyiv, cementing ties with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prior to the first anniversary of Russia's horrific invasion of its sovereign neighbor. The US declared it believes Russia has committed 'crimes against humanity' in its unlawful invasion. It is possible to hold the US and NATO accountable for various diplomatic missteps while still holding Russia accountable for its unjustifiable and ongoing atrocities.  Former President Jimmy Carter, humanitarian and democracy champion, has chosen to forego further medical intervention. A new court motion, filed by Dominion Voting Systems in its billion-dollar defamation suit against the right-wing fake news outlet Fox 'News,' reveals in shocking detail how Fox hosts knowingly peddled lies and disinformation to viewers while privately acknowledging they were broadcasting fake, evidence-free claims of election fraud by Trump and his supporters following the 2020 election. While Fox should be held accountable for lying about election fraud, it is also true that Dominion and other electronic voting system vendors should also be held accountable for repeatedly failing during American elections. In Alameda County, California, nearly three months after the 2022 election, a key race flipped after discovery that Ranked Choice Voting led to an inaccurate tally. Callers weigh in on all of the above. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bideninukraine-carterhospice-dominionfox-alamedarcvfail_callers_022023.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bideninukraine-carterhospice-dominionfox-alamedarcvfail_callers_022023.mp3" length="56620953" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bideninukraine-carterhospice-dominionfox-alamedarcvfail_callers_022023.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:58</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Jimmy Carter, Ukraine, Russia, war crimes, corporate media, Trumpism, disinformation, Fox News, Dominion, elections, voting, electronic voting, voting machines, ranked choice voting</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:30:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/17/2023 (Encore: Kevin Drum on solutions to the GOP's debt limit hostage-taking) </title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 2/1/2023. On today's 'BradCast':   House Republicans are capable of causing real economic harm as they work out how best to hold the nation's (and world's) economy hostage in order to extort deep cuts to the social safety net in exchange for raising the statutory debt limit, which they attempt only when a Democrat is in the White House. Republicans have refused to explicitly state their demands. The Biden White House has refused to negotiate on whether the US will pay its debts. Finance and politics journalist KEVIN DRUM offers deep insights into the GOP's dangerous mess, the history and context of the debt ceiling, and the costly impacts that the GOP's gambit would unleash on everyday Americans. Drum explains various solutions that have been floated to stop the recurring threat, like a $1 trillion platinum coin and a 'constitutional option' that would undercut Congressional Republicans' scheme. Also today: Get ready for the circus of insanity now barreling toward us with the GOP's takeover of the U.S. House, from their so-called 'investigations' seeking to smear Joe Biden while ignoring the mountain of evidence of influence-peddling by Donald Trump and family, to hilarious, cringe-worthy statements from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), and more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-comerinfluencepeddling-housecommitteecircus_kevindrum-debtceiling_021723.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-comerinfluencepeddling-housecommitteecircus_kevindrum-debtceiling_021723.mp3" length="55832379" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, corporate media, Trumpism, disinformation, debt ceiling, economy, US House, Kevin Drum, courts, Marjorie Taylor-Greene, CRT, drag queens, influence peddling, corruption, Rep. James Comer</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 13:45:45 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/16/2023 (Guest: Attorney Keith Barber on GA criminal probe of Donald Trump)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A judge in Fulton County, Georgia released a partial report by the Special Purpose Grand Jury convened by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to investigate whether Donald Trump and his allies unlawfully pressured election officials to alter 2020 Presidential election results to declare him the winner, despite his loss to Joe Biden. Most of the report was withheld to protect the due process rights of any potential future defendants, but the publicly-revealed sections contain key revelations, including that 'a majority of the grand jury believes that perjury may have been committed by one or more witnesses testifying before it,' and recommended indictments. The grand jury also concluded 'by a unanimous vote that no widespread fraud took place in the Georgia 2020 presidential election that could result in overturning that election.' Attorney and legal commentator KEITH BARBER offers legal analysis and insight into the partial report, any potential indictments, and next steps. Also today:  Why have Fox 'News' and rightwing media suddenly decided they are very concerned about toxic pollution released by the horrific toxic chemical train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, despite previously cheering rollbacks of train safety regulations? Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_keithbarber-specialgrandjuryreportfultoncntyga_toxictrainrepubsoh_021623.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_keithbarber-specialgrandjuryreportfultoncntyga_toxictrainrepubsoh_021623.mp3" length="55886751" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_keithbarber-specialgrandjuryreportfultoncntyga_toxictrainrepubsoh_021623.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, elections, 2020 election, Fulton County, Fani Willis, Georgia, Lindsey Graham, fraud, Trumpism, rightwing extremism, environment, climate change, pollution, Ohio, train derailment, Fox News, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 19:17:02 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/15/2023: (Guest: Nat'l security journalist Marcy Wheeler on sprawling criminal probes of Donald Trump)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   Accountability takes a while, especially when it relates to criminal accountability for a former President of the United States for the first time in history. Independent national security and accountability journalist MARCY WHEELER of Emptywheel.net delivers a deep dive into the latest details from the various federal investigations into Donald Trump that are now being overseen by Justice Department Special Counsel Jack Smith. Wheeler explains the latest developments in the probe of hundreds of stolen, classified documents recovered by the FBI last year at Trump's Mar-a-Lago beach resort, and the ongoing investigation of the conspiracy behind Trump's multi-pronged effort to steal the 2020 election, including the January 6, 2021 insurrection he incited at the U.S. Capitol. Wheeler knows nearly as much about the many criminal cases against Donald Trump as the prosecutors themselves, and as usual offers a ton of important, smart and well-informed insights into recent revelations and what to expect as the investigations move slowly but inexorably forward. . . ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_marcywheeler-jacksmith-trumpstolendocsprobe-jan6probe_021523.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_marcywheeler-jacksmith-trumpstolendocsprobe-jan6probe_021523.mp3" length="56031034" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_marcywheeler-jacksmith-trumpstolendocsprobe-jan6probe_021523.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:22</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, elections, 2020 election, Marcy Wheeler, national security, classified documents, Mar-a-Lago, Jack Smith, fraud, Trumpism, rightwing extremism, Proud Boys, insurrections, domestic terrorism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 18:32:06 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/14/2023 (Mourning in Michigan; Feinstein's Farewell; Haley's Hypocrisy; Hello, Hand-Counting)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The US has seen 67 mass shootings in the first 43 days of 2023. Another mass shooting left three students dead, five in critical condition at Michigan State University's East Lansing Campus. Today's young people have grown up in a world of mass shootings since Republicans prioritized their wealthy donors over the lives of America's kids and allowed the assault weapons ban to lapse. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), the author of the 1994 federal assault weapons ban, whose political career was formed in no small part by gun violence, announced she will not seek re-election. Former South Carolina Governor and Donald Trump's U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley announced her run for the 2024 Republican Presidential nomination, in which she'll have to contend with her history of criticizing then supporting Trump. An Arkansas county is ditching its electronic voting system and moving to hand-marked, hand-counted paper ballots. A hand count of the 2022 election in Nye County, Nevada was ultimately more accurate than computer tallies. Prior to the January 6, 2021 insurrection, Trump Campaign had commissioned a comprehensive, outside study of his 2020 election loss, but the report was never released because the researchers were unable to find evidence of fraud, exposing Trump's lies. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-massshootingmsu-feinsteinretires-haley2024hypocrisy-handcountingar-trump2020fraudstudy_021423.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-massshootingmsu-feinsteinretires-haley2024hypocrisy-handcountingar-trump2020fraudstudy_021423.mp3" length="55913958" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, elections, 2020 election, 2024 election, Dianne Feinstein, gun violence, mass shooting, Nikki Haley, 2024 election, voting, electronic voting, paper ballots, environment, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 18:29:40 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/13/2023 (Stolen, classified docs found on Trump PAC laptop, thumbdrive; Over-inflated 'balloon' threats?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A roundup of new developments over the weekend, including three new 'unidentified aerial objects' that were shot down by the U.S. military over Alaska, Canada, and Michigan. US officials offered scant details but (mostly) ruled out extraterrestrial aliens. A consensual FBI search of former Vice President Mike Pence's home in Indiana turned up another classified document.  But the corporate media's focus on the UFOs helped to distract from serious revelations that yet more classified and stolen documents have been found in former President Donald Trump's possession, and disturbingly, at least one classified document was digitized onto a laptop computer and a thumb drive by an aide for Donald Trump's Save America PAC. The laptop and thumbdrive were not at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, raising questions as to how many other classified documents may have been copied and potentially distributed. In Georgia, a judge has announced that he will release parts of a Fulton County special grand jury report, for now, detailing their findings into efforts by Trump and other co-conspirators to pressure Georgia officials into stealing the 2020 Presidential election. Callers ring in on all of the above. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-aerialobjectsshotdown-trumpdocslaptop-fultoncountysgjreportsoon_callers_021323.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-aerialobjectsshotdown-trumpdocslaptop-fultoncountysgjreportsoon_callers_021323.mp3" length="55486188" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-aerialobjectsshotdown-trumpdocslaptop-fultoncountysgjreportsoon_callers_021323.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:48</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, elections, 2020 election, Georgia, corporate media, UFO, Mike Pence, classified documents, national security, US military, spying</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 18:46:24 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/10/2023 (Encore: Special coverage of the State of the Union Address)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 2/8/2023. On today's 'BradCast':  Joe Biden's second State of the Union address as President turned out to be an unexpectedly fun humdinger of a speech, including 'the greatest Rope-a-Dope Moment in the all-time history of State of the Union addresses.' The great HEATHER DIGBY PARTON, the award-winning columnist at Salon and founder of Digby's Hullabaloo blog, and 'DRIFTGLASS,' of The Professional Left podcast, offer insight, context and analysis of the frequently contentious, very unusual event, and the strange Republican response. Biden delivered lively remarks and surprisingly brilliant off-book responses to the raucous, obnoxious jeers and heckling from members of the new Republican House majority. Biden touted his administration's accomplishments in what is arguably one of the most successful first two years of any presidency going back to at least FDR. Snap polling revealed a whopping 72 percent of Americans who watched the speech reacted positively. Will his remarks on Tuesday make any difference in his approval ratings moving forward?  We cover a lot of ground on today's special coverage, with lots of insight, analysis and hilarity. . . ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton_driftglass-specialcoveragesotu_021023.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton_driftglass-specialcoveragesotu_021023.mp3" length="55759953" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, elections, State of the Union, SOTU, 2024 election, corporate media, infrastructure, Russia, Ukraine, war, Social Security, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Rick Scott, Marjorie Taylor-Greene, taxes, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:15:35 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/9/2023 (House GOP Twitter/Hunter Biden laptop 'censorship' hearing crashes and burns)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The long-awaited GOP-led House hearings are now underway, and as predicted, they are not going well. Republicans intended a hearing on Twitter's content moderation policies to bolster their bogus claims of alleged federal government censorship of the social media site before the 2020 election. But the hearing was a dud for Republicans, failing to produce any evidence that Joe Biden, the 'deep state,' or anyone violated the First Amendment when Twitter decided to place a temporary, 48-hour hold on sharing of a questionable New York Post article regarding a laptop purportedly abandoned by Joe Biden's son, Hunter.  The hearing did reveal that then-President Trump and his administration frequently pressured Twitter to censor posts critical of Trump, and management altered its terms of service to accommodate Trump's violations. Also today:  House Democrats have succeeded in saving the Office of Congressional Ethics, an independent watchdog that conducts real investigations, after overcoming House Republicans' scheme to effectively kill the ethics office through unworkable rules. Pennsylvania Democrats won full control of the statehouse after three special elections this week, thwarting a GOP power grab. Minnesota Democrats, after winning trifecta control of state government in 2022, are moving ahead with landmark legislation on women's reproductive rights, clean energy, and more. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ocesaved-demstatehousemajoritypa-demtrifectamn-housetwitterhearing_020923.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ocesaved-demstatehousemajoritypa-demtrifectamn-housetwitterhearing_020923.mp3" length="55863491" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ocesaved-demstatehousemajoritypa-demtrifectamn-housetwitterhearing_020923.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, elections, 2020 Election, Twitter, Twitter files, censorship, free speech, election, corporate media, Jamie Raskin, Marjorie Taylor-Greene, environment, climate change, Hunter Biden, ethics</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 18:49:31 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/8/2023 (Special coverage of the State of the Union Address)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We have full post-speech team coverage today of Joe Biden's second State of the Union address as President, which turned out to be an unexpectedly fun humdinger of a speech, including 'the greatest Rope-a-Dope Moment in the all-time history of State of the Union addresses.' The great HEATHER DIGBY PARTON, the award-winning columnist at Salon and founder of Digby's Hullabaloo blog, and 'DRIFTGLASS,' of The Professional Left podcast, offer insight, context and analysis of the frequently contentious, very unusual event, and the strange Republican response. Biden delivered lively remarks and surprisingly brilliant off-book responses to the raucous, obnoxious jeers and heckling from members of the new Republican House majority. Biden touted his administration's accomplishments in what is arguably one of the most successful first two years of any presidency going back to at least FDR. Snap polling revealed a whopping 72 percent of Americans who watched the speech reacted positively. Will his remarks on Tuesday make any difference in his approval ratings moving forward?  We cover a lot of ground on today's special coverage, with lots of insight, analysis and hilarity. . . ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton_driftglass-specialcoveragesotu_020823.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton_driftglass-specialcoveragesotu_020823.mp3" length="55812199" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton_driftglass-specialcoveragesotu_020823.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, elections, State of the Union, SOTU, 2024 election, corporate media, infrastructure, Russia, Ukraine, war, Social Security, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Rick Scott, Marjorie Taylor-Greene, taxes, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 18:22:33 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/7/2023 (Guest: Former FL election official Ion Sancho on Florida's new voter suppression law)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Remember when Republicans used to pretend to believe in things like 'personal freedoms'?  Now that Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is preparing a presidential run in 2024, the state is getting very 20th-century German-y these days. Since his re-election in 2022, DeSantis has been on a roll, banning books, attacking teachers, punishing people and businesses for criticizing him, and more. Last week, a Florida state agency launched an effort to use new government authorities enacted by DeSantis to punish the Orlando Philharmonic for hosting a popular drag queen show. But Florida voters will now have even more difficulty holding their elected officials accountable at the ballot box, thanks to a new voter suppression law that adds severe restrictions to vote by mail in the state. The bipartisan Florida Supervisors of Elections Association argues the new law will disenfranchise many voters, increase election administration costs, and create a logistical nightmare. ION SANCHO, Florida's legendary former Leon County Supervisor of Elections, explains the many concerns about the new measure, why current election supervisors are unanimously against it, the rightwing dark money groups behind it, and unintended but substantial consequences - - like a potential 'meltdown' of the state's elections in the 2024 Presidential primary. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-desantisdragqueenxmas_ionsancho-newvotebymailrestrictionsfl_020723.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-desantisdragqueenxmas_ionsancho-newvotebymailrestrictionsfl_020723.mp3" length="55911511" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-desantisdragqueenxmas_ionsancho-newvotebymailrestrictionsfl_020723.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, elections, Florida, Ron DeSantis, 2024 election, climate change, environment, pollution, drag queens, authoritarianism, voter suppression, Ion Sancho, voting, money in politics,  fascism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:39:40 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/6/2023 (Of Balloons, Biden and Bad Media Coverage; Deadly Turkey-Syria earthquake; Callers ring in)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A roundup of important breaking news and some really dumb news from the weekend.  A catastrophic 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck near the Turkey-Syria border has killed nearly 4,000, with the death toll expected to rise. American Republicans are breathing easier after the Great Chinese Spy Balloon Crisis that they seemed to believe threatened their very lives. The US military safely shot down the balloon and will study its contents, with the Defense Department suggesting the U.S. gained more from the incident than China did. Great news for the wealthy - - campaign contribution limits have been increased to adjust for inflation. The dark money Koch Network plans to spend millions supporting a non-Trump Republican nominee in the 2024 Presidential election. New leaked audio confirms that Wisconsin Republicans knew that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election and chose to launch a disinformation campaign to deceive the public with phony fraud claims. President Joe Biden has accomplished more in the first two years of his presidency than perhaps any other president in modern history. But a new poll finds that 62 percent of Americans believe Biden has accomplished 'little or nothing.' Is the disconnect between public perception and reality a failure by the Democrats and the White House, or is the corporate mainstream media failing to inform the public? Callers weigh in on all of the above. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-turkeyquake-chinaballoon-kochtrump24-bidensotucallers_020623.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-turkeyquake-chinaballoon-kochtrump24-bidensotucallers_020623.mp3" length="55919110" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-turkeyquake-chinaballoon-kochtrump24-bidensotucallers_020623.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, elections, dark money, money in politics, Koch Network, campaign finance, 2020 election, Big Lie, 2024 election, corporate media, earthquake, Turkey, Syria, China, spying</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2023 18:25:34 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/3/2023: (Encore: Campaign finance expert Brandon Fischer on Heritage Foundation's vote suppression scheme and George Santos scam)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original air-date 1/25/2023. On today's 'BradCast':  Newly-uncovered documents have uncovered the extent of the far-rightwing Heritage Foundation's multi-million dollar effort to suppress voting rights in multiple states after the 2020 election by exploiting bogus claims of 'election fraud'. One of the nation's foremost campaign finance experts, BRENDAN FISCHER, Deputy Executive Director of the investigative watchdog group Documented, discusses how dark money group Heritage Action, Heritage Foundation's political action arm, was caught on video boasting about its $24 million scheme that got new voter suppression bills passed in Iowa and Georgia. Heritage also succeeded in blocking legislation to protect voting rights at the federal level. Fischer explains how dark money groups avoid disclosing their donors, their use of 'model legislation' disguised as coming from 'grassroots' groups, and Heritage Action's plans to expand their anti-democracy efforts to more swing-state legislatures across the country in advance of the 2024 Presidential election. Fischer also offers perspective on new revelations that appear to show huge potential violations of campaign finance laws by newly-elected Republican fabulist, Rep. George Santos (R-NY). ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_brendanfischer-heritagevotersuppression-santospersonalloans_020323.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_brendanfischer-heritagevotersuppression-santospersonalloans_020323.mp3" length="55795192" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_brendanfischer-heritagevotersuppression-santospersonalloans_020323.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, elections, voter suppression, dark money, money in politics, Heritage Foundation, Heritage Action, campaign finance, 2020 election, 2024 election, Rep. George Santos, corruption</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 15:56:58 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/2/2023 (Evidence Suggests Hunter Biden Reads Newspapers, Not Classified Docs)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  GOP Debunking Week continues as the Republican majority in the US House launched partisan investigations and dropped all pretense of solving problems or pursing policies. House Republicans explicitly stated that their 'investigations' will focus solely on seeking dirt on Joe Biden and family, and they will ignore the mountains of evidence of influence peddling by Donald Trump and family. The Washington Post's fact-checker eviscerated Republicans' silly claims of a 'suspicious email' on Hunter Biden's laptop, which actually contains public information from major news outlets and no classified information. Hunter Biden has begun pushing back on the rightwing smear campaign, initiating legal actions warning rightwing media to retract their defamatory coverage, and calling for federal investigations into entities that disseminated and broadcast his personal data. New focus groups show that independent voters in several states are angry that House Republicans are not focusing on solving real problems, after campaigning on solving high crime, high inflation, and more. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) delivered fiery, inspiring remarks on the House floor after Republicans voted along party lines to remove her from the House Foreign Affairs Committee in retaliation for Democrats' disciplinary actions in the last session. Also today: a note to listeners that we will be moving to a Monday-Thursday schedule with rebroadcasts on Fridays for the foreseeable future. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hunterbidenemaillegalletters-omarcommspeech-fridaysoff_020223.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hunterbidenemaillegalletters-omarcommspeech-fridaysoff_020223.mp3" length="55272558" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hunterbidenemaillegalletters-omarcommspeech-fridaysoff_020223.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:34</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, corporate media,  disinformation, Hunter Biden, Ilhan Omar, racism, US House, corruption, Rep. James Comer, Ted Cruz, culture war, environment, climate change, Congress, Pebble Mine</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 19:16:21 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/1/2023 (Guest: Kevin Drum on solutions to the GOP's debt limit hostage-taking)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  House Republicans are capable of causing real economic harm as they work out how best to hold the nation's (and world's) economy hostage in order to extort deep cuts to federal spending in exchange for raising the statutory debt limit. Republicans have refused to state their demands. The Biden White House has refused to negotiate on whether the US will pay its debts. KEVIN DRUM, longtime financial and political blogger, offers insight on the GOP's dangerous mess, explaining the history and context of the debt ceiling and the costly impacts of the previous times that Republicans have tried the same gambit, which they do only when a Democrat is in the White House. Drum also explains various solutions that have been floated to stop the recurring threat, including minting a $1 trillion platinum coin and a constitutional option that would force Congressional Republicans to sue to force the US Government into default. Also today:  Get ready for the circus of insanity now barreling toward us with the GOP's takeover of the U.S. House, from their so-called 'investigations' seeking to smear Joe Biden while ignoring the mountain of evidence of influence-peddling by Donald Trump and family, to hilarious, cringe-worthy statements from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), and more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-comerinfluencepeddling-housecommitteecircus_kevindrum-debtceiling_020123.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-comerinfluencepeddling-housecommitteecircus_kevindrum-debtceiling_020123.mp3" length="55536896" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-comerinfluencepeddling-housecommitteecircus_kevindrum-debtceiling_020123.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:51</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, corporate media,  disinformation, debt ceiling, economy, US House, Kevin Drum, courts, Marjorie Taylor-Greene, CRT, drag queens, influence peddling, corruption, Rep. James Comer, Constitution</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2023 20:55:20 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/31/2023 (Accountability roundup:  Jordan's FBI lies; Barr's weaponization of DOJ; More white voter fraud in FL)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A grab-bag of accountability, starting with an encouraging bit of pushback from the corporate media as it faces a U.S. House controlled by accomplished Republican liars. NBC's Chuck Todd, who usually allows rightwingers to get away with astonishing falsehoods, actually stood up to and debunked a flood of nonsense from serial liar Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) on-air in real time. Corrupt former Trump US Attorney General Bill Barr and Special Counsel Jack Durham failed to find any criminal wrongdoing in their ongoing, four-year investigation into the origins of the Mueller investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, but new reporting reveals that they did find evidence that Donald Trump committed financial crimes, which they kept secret. A new report thoroughly debunks rightwing lies about 'out-of-control' crime in 'blue' states during the run-up to the 2022 midterms, and shows that the murder rate in 'red' states has far exceeded that of 'blue' states since at least 2000. Another wealthy white vote fraudster in Florida gets a slap on the wrist for intentionally double-voting in the 2020 election, in sharp contrast to the treatment of Black voters in Florida who were arrested at gunpoint after the state erroneously told them they were eligible to vote. Arizona GOP election denier Kari Lake faces potential legal consequences for publicly exposing confidential voter data in her efforts to reverse her loss in the 2022 election. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-jordantoddfbi-barrdurham-murderrates-villagesfraudfl_013123.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, January 6, Jim Jordan, corporate media, crime, disinformation, Chuck Todd, Bill Barr, John Durham, voter fraud, Florida, racism, environment, climate change, pollution, Kari Lake, elections</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 19:31:55 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/30/2023 (Guest: Michael Teter of The 65 Project on holding Trump attorneys accountable)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump's lawyers are increasingly being slapped with sanctions in state and federal courts for bringing dozens of bogus lawsuits seeking to steal the 2020 Election on his behalf, but none have been disbarred. Former Utah Asst. Attorney General, MICHAEL TETER, now Managing Director for The 65 Project, explains his group's efforts to hold Trump's lawyers accountable for violating professional rules of conduct and abuse of the court system. Teter discusses serious new disciplinary actions filed by the State Bar of California against John Eastman, the main attorney behind Trump's failed effort to get Vice President Mike Pence to steal the election by blocking certification of valid electoral college votes, and disciplinary complaints against elected officials like Sen. Ted Cruz and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. He also delves into much-needed reforms to help the legal profession defend democracy. Also today:  The Manhattan District Attorney has presented evidence to a grand jury in his investigation of Trump's hush money payoffs to a porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 Presidential election. PLUS:  We are now in our 20th year of independent investigative journalism, blogging, broadcast, muck-raking and troublemaking at The BRAD BLOG, with heartfelt thanks to all our readers, listeners, and supporters! ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bradblog19anniv-giulianipowelldisbar_michaelteter-eastmanbarchargesca_013023.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, January 6, John Eastman, Sydney Powell, Rudy Giuliani, 65 Project, California Bar Association, courts, Stormy Daniels, corruption, corporate media</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 18:41:16 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/27/2023 (Encore: The debit limit, the Biden and Trump docs, mass shootings and insurrection accountability)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 1-23-2023. On today's 'BradCast':  We open the phone lines to callers to get their thoughts as we catch up on the boatload of news over the weekend. Among the stories covered today:  Should the Biden White House continue to refuse to negotiate with House Republicans over their dangerous and disingenuous plan to hold the debt ceiling and nation's economy hostage, in order to extract unrelated spending cuts? The corporate media continues to draw false equivalency between Donald Trump's theft and refusal to return government documents and President Biden's cooperation in the discovery of classified documents at Biden's home. The two cases are like a 'Goofus and Gallant' of document scandals. Another mass shooting in America, this time in Monterey Park, California, left 11 dead. A jury found four more Oath Keepers guilty of Seditious Conspiracy in the U.S. Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021. Arizona's new Democratic governor has put the state's death penalty on hold. A broad array of diverse callers have their say on all of the above and more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-debtlimit-bidentrumpdocs-montereyparkshooting-trumpsanctions_callers_012723.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-debtlimit-bidentrumpdocs-montereyparkshooting-trumpsanctions_callers_012723.mp3" length="55348123" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:39</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, January 6, Oath Keepers, mass shooting, guns, documents, death penalty, debt limit, Russia, Ukraine, war, classified documents, economy, corporate media</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:29:48 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/26/2023 (Doomsday Clock; Russia gaslighting; New 2022 election system failure)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Some thoughts on the 'Doomsday Clock,' which the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists moved forward to just '90 Seconds until Midnight,' due to Russia's threat to use nuclear weapons in its brutal war on Ukraine, and the breakdown in international norms and institutions. Russia pretended the move was 'really alarming.' The US and many European countries agreed to send modern battle tanks to Ukraine to defend itself against Russia's war crimes. Although some on the supposed 'left' in the US echo Kremlin propaganda, supporting Ukraine's right to defend itself against Russia's brutal invasion of its sovereign borders is consistent with anti-war advocacy and anti-imperialism. In New Jersey, a county race result was flipped after an unrelated issue revealed, two months after the Nov. 2022 election, that the computerized election system had been mis-programmed. There is no evidence of malfeasance, and the voting machine manufacturer ESS downplayed the mistake as 'human error'. A state lawmaker's call for mandating Open Source software on all election systems in New Jersey would improve transparency, but election security experts say that would not address the problem, recommending that the state adopt hand-marked paper ballots and meaningful, strict post-election audits. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-doomsdayclockrussiaukraine-mistallynj_012623.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-doomsdayclockrussiaukraine-mistallynj_012623.mp3" length="55687392" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, elections, Russia, Ukraine, war, 2022 election, voting machines, electronic voting, election security, election integrity, Doomsday Clock, environment, climate change, pollution, New Jersey, ESS </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 21:38:54 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/25/2023: (Guest: Campaign finance expert Brandon Fischer on Heritage Foundation's vote suppression scheme and George Santos scam)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Newly-uncovered documents have uncovered the extent of the far-rightwing Heritage Foundation's multi-million dollar effort to suppress voting rights in multiple states after the 2020 election by exploiting bogus claims of 'election fraud'. One of the nation's foremost campaign finance experts, BRENDAN FISCHER, Deputy Executive Director of the investigative watchdog group Documented, discusses how dark money group Heritage Action, Heritage Foundation's political action arm, was caught on video boasting about its $24 million scheme that got new voter suppression bills passed in Iowa and Georgia. Heritage also succeeded in blocking legislation to protect voting rights at the federal level. Fischer explains how dark money groups avoid disclosing their donors, their use of 'model legislation' disguised as coming from 'grassroots' groups, and Heritage Action's plans to expand their anti-democracy efforts to more swing-state legislatures across the country in advance of the 2024 Presidential election. Fischer also offers perspective on new revelations that appear to show huge potential violations of campaign finance laws by newly-elected Republican fabulist, Rep. George Santos (R-NY). ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_brendanfischer-heritagevotersuppression-santospersonalloans_012523.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, elections, voter suppression, dark money, money in politics, Heritage Foundation, Heritage Action, campaign finance, 2020 election, 2024 election, Rep. George Santos, corruption</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:00:58 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/24/2023 ('Decisions are imminent' in criminal probe of Trump election fraud in Georgia)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Former Vice President Mike Pence announced that his attorneys had found a small number of classified documents at his Indiana mansion. The corporate media again failed to inform the public about the vast differences between Donald Trump's theft of classified documents vs. documents that are inadvertently misplaced (Joe Biden, Pence). Biden and Pence both immediately returned the documents and cooperated with investigators, whereas Trump stole hundreds of classified documents, lied about and refused to return them for more than a year, and defied a lawful subpoena, with dozens of documents still listed as missing. In a Georgia courtroom today, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis argued that a final report from a special grand jury should not be released yet in the criminal probe of Trump's efforts to pressure election officials to steal the 2020 election on his behalf. A consortium of media outlets argued in favor of the report's immediate release in a fascinating hearing that revealed some very intriguing new information. Also today:  America's gun violence epidemic has exploded in the first month of 2023 with a surge of mass shootings in California, Washington, and Iowa. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-latestmassshootings-pencedocs-fultoncountygrandjuryreport-willisdecisionsimminent_012423.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-latestmassshootings-pencedocs-fultoncountygrandjuryreport-willisdecisionsimminent_012423.mp3" length="55858598" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, mass shooting, guns, classified documents,  corporate media, gun violence, justice, Fani Willis, Georgia, 2020 election, environment, climate change, false balance, Mike Pence, obstruction</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 19:07:11 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/23/2023 (The debit limit, the Biden and Trump docs, mass shootings and insurrection accountability)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We open the phone lines to callers to get their thoughts as we catch up on the boatload of news over the weekend. Among the stories covered today:  Should the Biden White House continue to refuse to negotiate with House Republicans over their dangerous and disingenuous plan to hold the debt ceiling and nation's economy hostage, in order to extract unrelated spending cuts? The corporate media continues to draw false equivalency between Donald Trump's theft and refusal to return government documents and President Biden's cooperation in the discovery of classified documents at Biden's home. The two cases are like a 'Goofus and Gallant' of document scandals. Another mass shooting in America, this time in Monterey Park, California, left 11 dead. A jury found four more Oath Keepers guilty of Seditious Conspiracy in the U.S. Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021. Arizona's new Democratic governor has put the state's death penalty on hold. A broad array of diverse callers have their say on all of the above and more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-debtlimit-bidentrumpdocs-montereyparkshooting-trumpsanctions_callers_012323.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, January 6, Oath Keepers, mass shooting, guns, documents, death penalty, debt limit, Russia, Ukraine, war, classified documents, economy, corporate media</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:55:09 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/20/2023 (Guest: Ballot Initiative Strategy Center on 2022 successes and new GOP backlash)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In a scathing ruling, a federal judge has dismissed disgraced former President Donald Trump's latest lawsuit and levied a $1 million fine against Trump and his new attorney, Alina Habba, for filing a 'completely frivolous bad faith' lawsuit against Hillary Clinton, James Comey, Peter Strzok and more than a dozen other defendants. The judge also ordered Trump and Habba to pay nearly $1 million to the defendants as punishment for 'a continuing pattern of misuse of the courts by Mr. Trump and his lawyers' that 'diverts resources from those who have suffered actual legal harm.' Wildly popular progressive citizen ballot initiatives were quite successful in the 2022 election, even in so-called 'deep red' states, on major issues like abortion rights, minimum wage, gun safety, independent redistricting commissions and much more. So of course heavily-gerrymandered Republican-controlled state legislatures are responding to the successes by passing laws to erect new barriers to restrict the process of citizen-led direct democracy. CHRIS MELODY FIELDS FIGUEREDO, Executive Director of the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center, explains the GOP backlash to progressive successes on statewide ballot measures around the country in 2022, and what the GOP is now doing to prevent those successes from ever happening again. Figueredo also discusses where the ballot initiative process has seemingly been captured by corporate interests, the dozens of states where citizens aren't allowed to place measures on the ballot, and how to protect citizen-led direct democracy against Republican efforts to quash it nationwide. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpvhillarysanctions_chrisfigueredo-2022ballotinitiativeblowback_012023.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:43</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Hillary Clinton, corruption, money in politics, ballot initiative, direct democracy, James Comey, Peter Strzok, courts, redistricting, reproductive rights, abortion, corporations</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 18:37:03 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/19/2023 (Ohio's 'moderate' governor signs corrupt energy law; House GOP's dangerous debt limit game)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The U.S. Treasury Department says it is deploying 'extraordinary measures' to avoid a default now that the U.S. Government has officially hit its current, statutory borrowing limit. But default will be triggered by June 2023 if House Republicans continue their dangerous game of 'chicken' in holding the debt ceiling hostage, rather than casting a routine vote to raise the limit to pay the nation's already-incurred obligations. Default would result in a national or even world-wide recession or depression. Will voters remember Republicans' hostage-taking and economic damage in upcoming elections? Also today:  'moderate' Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine signed a rushed bill to redefine climate-warming natural gas as 'green energy,' which new documents reveal was secretly pushed by fossil-fuel funded dark money groups. The latest Ohio GOP corruption scandal breaks as the federal bribery and corruption trial gets underway of Ohio's corrupt former Republican statehouse Speaker Larry Householder. Householder and other Republican state lawmakers ran an elaborate scheme, secretly funded by utility company FirstEnergy, to pass a $1 billion bailout for FirstEnergy, and much more. DeWine also signed a massive new voter suppression bill making it easier to toss out the ballots of overseas active-duty military voters. Is there any amount of blatant corruption that would push Ohio voters to vote against Republicans? Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast-bradfriedman-debtlimitreached-householdertrialoh-dewinevotingrestrictionsnatgasscandal_011923.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, U.S. House, Congress, debt ceiling, Ohio, Mike DeWine, corruption, money in politics, dark money, FirstEnergy, environment, climate change, clean energy, Larry Householder, bribery, coal</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2023 18:41:11 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/18/2023 (Guest: Public Citizen's Craig Holman on GOP gutting Office of Congressional Ethics)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  With so many Republicans referred for ethics violation investigations, it's no wonder that the first act of the new House Republican majority and Speaker Kevin McCarthy was to gut the critical Office of Congressional Ethics. The House January 6 Committee referred McCarthy for ethics investigations in defying lawful subpoenas, alongside Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) and Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ). Newly-seated pathological liar, George Santos (R-NY) is also under investigation. CRAIG HOLMAN, longtime Government Affairs lobbyist on ethics, lobbying and campaign finance rules for government watchdog group Public Citizen, explains the disturbing consequences of gutting the independent Office of Congressional Ethics and how Republicans have just implemented a 'one-two punch' to shut down any real ethics probes into their activities. Also today: in an attempt to boost his 2024 presidential bid, Virginia Republican Gov. Glen Youngkin killed a proposed electric vehicle battery plant in the state (and the jobs it would have brought) by lying that the Ford Motor Co. facility is somehow a 'front' for the 'Chinese Communist Party.'  The Federal Election Commission levied a steep fine against Kansas' new Republican Attorney General, Kris Kobach, for violating campaign finance laws. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-youngkinbatteryplantva_craigholman-gopkillsoce_agkobachfinedks_011823.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, U.S. House, Congress, elections, ethics, jobs, manufacturing, January 6, ethics, Kevin McCarthy, George Santos, Kris Kobach, Glenn Youngkin, fossil fuels, Office of Congressional Ethics</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2023 18:02:22 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/17/2023 (GOP election denier arrested in NM shootings; House GOP plans to crash economy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  What did people think was going to happen after years of Republican lies about 'rigged elections'?  A failed Republican state assembly candidate who is a Trump-supporting election denier was arrested in Albuquerque, NM as the ringleader in a series of mysterious shootings into the homes or offices of elected Democratic officials. We debunk the Republican shooter's lies about how his lost election was 'stolen,' and how rising rightwing political violence should not be a surprise after years of disinformation peddled by Donald Trump and Republicans and normalization of political violence. In the U.S. House, Republicans are planning to crash the nation's (and world's) economy by refusing to increase the U.S. debt limit this year, which would cause the first-ever default of U.S. Government debt payments and lead to a global recession or depression. Hard-right radical House Republicans are playing a dangerous game of 'economic terrorism', threatening to hold the raising of the debt ceiling hostage and tank the US economy, in order to extract unrelated spending cuts. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-penaarrestshootingnm-gopdebtlimitplans_011723.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-penaarrestshootingnm-gopdebtlimitplans_011723.mp3" length="55686790" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, U.S. House, Congress, debt ceiling, rightwing, economy, political violence, election denial, climate change, environment, California, debt and deficit, New Mexico, disinformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 18:28:34 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/16/2023 (Encore: Competition policy expert Matt Kent; GOP Debt Limit brinksmanship coming soon)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original air-date 1/11/2023. On today's 'BradCast': The dangerous GOP scheme to hold the nation hostage by refusing to raise the nation's borrowing limit may come sooner than expected this year, potentially within weeks. If hardline far-right Republicans, who now control the House and Speaker Kevin McCarthy, carry out their threats, it would trigger the first default of the federal government in U.S. history, and cause a national and global recession and/or a depression. Raising the debt ceiling pays for previous spending already appropriated by Congress, and Republicans only try to block it when a Democrat is in the White House. In better news, the Biden Federal Trade Commission has proposed new rules to ban the use of non-compete clauses, one-sided agreements in employment contracts that drive down wages, limit workers' mobility, and keep workers trapped in unsafe or hostile workplaces. MATT KENT, competition policy advocate at Public Citizen, explains the new FTC rule, and why it's critical to protect workers and help break up corporate monopolies. Kent says a surge of public comments in support of the non-compete rule will help ensure it is enacted. He also discusses other efforts by the Biden Administration to increase enforcement of anti-monopoly laws, and rein in Big Tech, Big Grocery, and more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-debtlimitdanger_mattkent-noncompeteruleftc_011623.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, U.S. House, Congress, debt ceiling, FTC, Lina Khan, Public Citizen, monopolies, anti-trust, labor law, non-compete, Kevin McCarthy, rightwing, economy, free market, debt and deficit, wages</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:06:51 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/13/2023 (Guest: ACLU's Jonathan Topaz on new Voting Rights Act Sec. 2 challenge)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  What a way to 'celebrate' Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Nearly 60 years after the passage of the Voting Rights Act and ten years after the far-right majority on the U.S. Supreme Court gutted some of its central provisions, rightwing courts are gunning for the rest of the landmark civil rights voting law. JONATHAN TOPAZ, a staff attorney at the ACLU's Voting Rights Project, explains a disturbing case in Arkansas in which a district court judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging a racially gerrymandered Republican state district map by declaring that Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act does not allow private groups like the ACLU or NAACP to sue to stop such laws. This week, GOP-appointed judges on the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals appeared open to the idea. Topaz explains how the text and legislative record of the Voting Rights Act and decades of precedent expose the absurdity of this new assault on the VRA, and the widespread, devastating practical impacts on all voting rights laws if Sec. 2 is struck down. Also today:  Ohio's 'moderate' Republican governor signed new voter suppression legislation making it more difficult for (certain) voters to vote. A new report finds that Republicans launched a record number of anti-voting lawsuits in 2022 to prevent (certain) voters from voting under the pretext of preventing fraud. Another batch of Republicans have been charged with committing mass voter fraud with absentee ballots by the Justice Department. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ballotmlk-gopvotefraudia-gopvotefraudfraudny-gopvotesuppressoh_jonathantopaz-vrasec2challengear_011323.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ballotmlk-gopvotefraudia-gopvotefraudfraudny-gopvotesuppressoh_jonathantopaz-vrasec2challengear_011323.mp3" length="55848074" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, Voting Rights Act, private right to sue, voting rights, voting, elections, voter suppression, voter fraud, Martin Luther King, Supreme Court, Arkansas, gerrymandering, racism, ACLU,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 19:13:14 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/12/2023 (Public Oversight to the Rescue in Biden docs case, Trump stolen documents case, PA election results)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Transparency and sunshine are the best disinfectants for the health of American democracy when it comes to politics and the necessity of public oversight, whether the topic is classified Presidential documents or hand-counting of ballots. Much of the corporate media is doing a fairly lousy job in allowing disingenuous rightwing opportunists to falsely compare Donald Trump's theft and withholding of hundreds of classified government documents to the recent discoveries of some classified documents at Joe Biden's residence and office. There's little comparison in reality, as Trump continues to blatantly disregard the rule of law and obstruct justice, while Biden is cooperating. But it is a good development that Biden's U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed a Special Counsel to investigate the Biden documents case, just like in the Trump stolen documents case, because both will result in an independent report and exposure of any crimes. Transparency and oversight are also at work in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, where a hand-recount of the 2020 election is underway, despite no evidence of fraud or errors in programming or tallies, in order to build confidence among the county's Republican voters, who have been misled by opportunistic election deniers. Transparency and oversight are helpful to restore confidence in our democracy, even if some may find it annoying. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-specialcounselbidendocs-obstructiontrumpdocs-handcount2020lycomingcountypa_011223.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-specialcounselbidendocs-obstructiontrumpdocs-handcount2020lycomingcountypa_011223.mp3" length="55996425" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, oversight, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, environment, climate change, Merrick Garland, stolen documents, hand count, 2020 election, Special Counsel, classified documents, rightwing media, corporate media</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 18:38:51 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/11/2023 (Guest: Competition policy expert Matt Kent; GOP Debt Limit brinksmanship coming soon)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The dangerous GOP scheme to hold the nation hostage by refusing to raise the nation's borrowing limit may come sooner than expected this year, potentially within weeks. If hardline far-right Republicans, who now control the House and Speaker Kevin McCarthy, carry out their threats, it would trigger the first default of the federal government in U.S. history, and cause a national and global recession and/or a depression. Raising the debt ceiling pays for previous spending already appropriated by Congress, and Republicans only try to block it when a Democrat is in the White House. In better news, the Biden Federal Trade Commission has proposed new rules to ban the use of non-compete clauses, one-sided agreements in employment contracts that drive down wages, limit workers' mobility, and keep workers trapped in unsafe or hostile workplaces. MATT KENT, competition policy advocate at Public Citizen, explains the new FTC rule, and why it's critical to protect workers and help break up corporate monopolies. Kent says a surge of public comments in support of the non-compete rule will help ensure it is enacted. He also discusses other efforts by the Biden Administration to increase enforcement of anti-monopoly laws, and rein in Big Tech, Big Grocery, and more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-debtlimitdanger_mattkent-noncompeteruleftc_011123.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-debtlimitdanger_mattkent-noncompeteruleftc_011123.mp3" length="55746293" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, U.S. House, Congress, debt ceiling, FTC, Lina Khan, Public Citizen, monopolies, anti-trust, labor law, non-compete, Kevin McCarthy, rightwing, economy, free market, wages, Big Tech</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 18:48:55 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/10/2023 (California Climate Chaos; Trump Org financial chief accountability, and more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Successive 'atmospheric rivers' continue to drench California, causing widespread flooding, triggering mass evacuations, knocking out power and downing thousands of trees. NOAA reports that over just the last seven years, the U.S. has seen more than 122 extreme weather disasters that have caused more than one billion dollars in damage each, at a cost of more than a trillion dollars overall. Imagine if the US had spent that money on efforts to phase out fossil fuels and mitigate the worsening effects of the climate crisis. In New York, a federal judge says he regrets agreeing to the light prison sentence for Trump Organization Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg, who pled guilty to multiple tax fraud charges, and is the only person from the company going to jail (so far).  New reports show that lawyers for President Joe Biden recently discovered a 'small number of documents with classified markings' at an office he used after his term as Vice President, and immediately reported and returned them to the National Archives. Contrast that with Donald Trump's hoarding of hundreds of classified documents, his refusal to return them, then his defiance of a lawful subpoena to return them, and his attempts to lie about and conceal them from law enforcement. Republicans in Congress are lying and disingenuously peddling nonsense and falsehoods to claim the cases are identical. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-climatechaosca-weisselbergsentence-bidenclassifieddocs_011023.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-climatechaosca-weisselbergsentence-bidenclassifieddocs_011023.mp3" length="55784494" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-climatechaosca-weisselbergsentence-bidenclassifieddocs_011023.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, California, extreme weather, U.S. House, Congress, atmospheric river, climate change, environment, Trump Organizaiton, Allen Weisselberg, classified documents, rightwing extremism,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 18:33:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/9/2023 (McCarthy's Concessions as New Congress Begins With Attacks on Democracy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Mandatory evacuations are underway in parts of California inundated by extreme flooding from an ongoing series of atmospheric rivers pummeling the drought-stricken state. In Brazil, thousands of supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed government buildings in a January 6-MAGA-style attempted coup. In the U.S. House on the anniversary of the January 6 insurrection, GOP leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy made massive concessions to extreme rightwing Republicans to allow him to win the House Speakership. We discuss several of his concessions, and what they are likely to mean for the country going forward, with the nation's debt ceiling and more hanging in the balance. Republicans vow to use their razor-thin majority to investigate Joe Biden's family and other evidence-free claims mis-reported by rightwing media, including the 'Twitter Files.' Republicans allegedly involved in the planning of the Jan. 6 insurrection want control of high-profile congressional committees in order to investigate the federal investigators probing the insurrection and Donald Trump's many crimes. In Georgia, a special grand jury has completed its probe of Trump's attempts to steal the 2020 election. Michigan's attorney general is re-opening an investigation into the fake electors scheme to steal the 2020 election. Callers weigh in on all of the above. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-floodingca-brazilcoup-mccarthywin-electorsmi-specialgrandjuryga_callers_010923.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-floodingca-brazilcoup-mccarthywin-electorsmi-specialgrandjuryga_callers_010923.mp3" length="55259748" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:33</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, House Speaker, extreme weather, U.S. House, Congress, Kevin McCarthy, debt ceiling, 2024 election, January 6, Brazil, Bolsonaro, rightwing extremism, political violence</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 18:24:48 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/6/2023 (Guest: Will Bunch on Jan. 6 and GOP House chaos)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's January 6 again, our 'weird annual tradition' that underscores the Republican Party's ongoing threat to American democracy two years after the deadly, Donald Trump-incited insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. House Republicans again failed to select a Speaker on the 13th ballot, but major concessions made by GOP leader Kevin McCarthy to hard-right insurrectionists appear on the verge of succeeding in making him the weakest House Speaker in U.S.  history.  To commemorate the second anniversary of the violent Capitol insurrection, House Democrats held a memorial honoring law enforcement officers who lost their lives defending the Capitol; we observed no Republicans attending the ceremony. In moving remarks at the White House, President Biden marked the somber anniversary by honoring 14 individuals who stepped up to defend democracy - - law enforcement officers who literally defended the Capitol, and election workers and officials who defended the 2020 election results, at great personal cost - - awarding them the Presidential Citizens Medal. Philadelphia Inquirer national columnist WILL BUNCH discusses the still-unfolding repercussions of the January 6 insurrection and the lack of accountability for its ringleaders. Bunch ties the January 6 violent assault on democracy to this week's spectacle of far-right Republicans again fomenting chaos, and warns of rocky times to come now that far-right Republican 'nihilists' and insurrectionists are in control of the U.S. House of Representatives. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gopspeakervotefailday4-bidenj6awards_willbunch-j6secondanniv_010623.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gopspeakervotefailday4-bidenj6awards_willbunch-j6secondanniv_010623.mp3" length="55755691" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, House Speaker, insurrection, obstruction, U.S. House, Congress, Kevin McCarthy, debt ceiling, 2024 election, January 6, Will Bunch, rightwing extremism, political violence,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2023 18:51:42 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast 1/5/2023' (House GOP Breaks 100-Year Record for Failing to Elect a Speaker)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  House Republicans have broken a record for failing to select a Speaker, with their leader Kevin McCarthy again failing to secure a majority in eleven rounds of voting on their third day of trying. The last time multiple ballots were needed for any party to elect a House Speaker was 1923, when it took nine ballots to settle the matter, but it's still less than the 133 ballots required in 1855. The Republican chaos prevents them from enacting their radical agenda just yet, but will have major implications in coming months when serious legislative issues like raising the debt ceiling come to the fore. In Pennsylvania, Democrats and Republicans have found a path forward to resolve a very unusual situation of state legislature control, working together to elect a Democratic Speaker. In Ohio, Democratic state lawmakers out-maneuvered far-right Republicans in the legislature to elect a moderate GOP speaker, while at the same time, the state's corrupt former Republican Speaker goes on trial on federal fraud and bribery charges. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gophousespeakervotefailday3-speakerpa-sospa-speakeroh_010523.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gophousespeakervotefailday3-speakerpa-sospa-speakeroh_010523.mp3" length="55792065" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, House Speaker, environment, climate change, California, extreme weather, insurrection, obstruction, U.S. House, Congress, Kevin McCarthy, debt ceiling, Ohio, Pennsylvania,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2023 18:52:57 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/4/2023 (Guest: Data researcher Tom Bonier; Day 2 of GOP House failure)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In the U.S. House, Day 2 of the GOP Rebellion Without Any Actual Cause That I Know Of continued with divided Republicans again failing three separate times to select a House Speaker. Far-right Republicans blocked their leader, Kevin McCarthy, from securing a majority of votes by nominating African-American Florida Rep. Byron Donalds, whose troubled past is very on-brand for today's GOP.  New reporting provides some clarifying new insights into the 2022 midterm elections and the pervasive, misleading narrative of a so-called 'red wave' that ultimately failed to materialize. Data indicate that a surge of partisan Republican-leaning polls, using dodgy methodologies, managed to game the polling averages at highly-trafficked forecast sites. That, in turn, succeeded in misleading Democratic campaigns into changing strategy, spending more to shore up otherwise safe seats while abandoning winnable competitive races. TOM BONIER, CEO of the Democratic data research firm, TargetSmart, one of the very few who warned before the election that GOP polls were misleading the media and voters, explains how Republicans successfully gamed the polling averages to create a false narrative, and what lessons should be learned going forward into the 2024 election cycle. Bonier also offers insight and analysis on the Republicans' dumpster-fire failure to select a House Speaker, and what comes next. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gophousespeakervotefailday2_tombonier-2022skewedpolling_010423.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gophousespeakervotefailday2_tombonier-2022skewedpolling_010423.mp3" length="55735527" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gophousespeakervotefailday2_tombonier-2022skewedpolling_010423.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, House Speaker, insurrection, obstruction, U.S. House, Congress, Kevin McCarthy, Jim Jordan, Hakeem Jeffries, Pete Aguilar, Matt Gaetz, Bryon Donalds, polls, media, Boebert</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 18:23:46 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/3/2023 (Republicans in Disarray: GOP fails to elect House Speaker)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We're back in time for a doozy of a day in Congress. The new Republican U.S. House majority failed three times to muster the 218 votes required to elect a House Speaker, for the first time since 1923.  Republican Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy actually lost his votes in the third round after a push led by far-right Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) to install Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH).  Without a speaker, no business in the House can proceed. Given the silly business planned by the GOP majority in the House, that's no great loss. House Democrats enjoyed the spectacle of Republicans in disarray, remaining unified behind their new leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of NY.  With no apparent 'Plan B' in sight, it's unclear how long it will take Republicans to select a speaker. Also today:  Democrats won the remaining 2022 statewide contests in Arizona. Democrat Katie Hobbs was sworn in as Arizona's new governor after a judge scathingly rejected a lawsuit by Trump-backed GOP election denier Kari Lake that baselessly alleged fraud and misconduct. Democrat Kristin Mays defeated GOP election denier Abe Hamadeh for the office of state Attorney General, even after a machine recount revealed a sizable discrepancy from the original tally that was attributed to 'human error' in Republican-heavy Pinal County. Arizona's Democratic U.S. Senator Mark Kelly was sworn in for a full six-year term, as the fall-out and disarray from the Trump Era for Republicans continues from D.C. to Phoenix and beyond. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gophousespeakervotefail-azdemwinsagrecount_010323.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gophousespeakervotefail-azdemwinsagrecount_010323.mp3" length="55740227" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gophousespeakervotefail-azdemwinsagrecount_010323.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, obstruction, U.S. House, Kevin McCarthy, Jim Jordan, Kari Lake, election denier, elections, Hakeem Jeffries, Katie Hobbs, Matt Gaetz, Arizona, elections, election denier</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2023 18:35:25 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/2/2023 (Encore: Salon's Heather Digby Parton on 2022 and looking ahead to 2023)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 12/20/2022. On today's 'BradCast':  A look back at 2022 and forward to 2023, with one of our favorite guests.  But first, a necessary debunking of the disprovable claims made by erratic new Twitter CEO Elon Musk, which he used to justify suspending the accounts of legitimate journalists who violated no rules. Musk's self-serving declarations and mercurial, chaotic management of the social media giant appear to have fooled some folks on the Left's 'Contrarian Industrial Complex'. In a perfectly insane end to 2022, a majority of Twitter users voted for Musk to step down as CEO in his own online poll. Award-winning Salon columnist and Hullabaloo's OG blogger HEATHER DIGBY PARTON joins us to discuss what the hell happened in 2022, and offers a look ahead to what is likely to be a bumpy 2023. Parton delves into the House January 6 Committee's final public hearing, its criminal referrals of Donald Trump to the Justice Department over his attempts to steal the 2020 election, and the many criminal and civil investigations into Trump set to unfold in coming months. Parton also discusses Republicans' imminent take-over of the U.S. House amid internal power struggles with their far-right members and their promises to deliver investigations and retribution for their political adversaries, and also tries to make sense of Musk's Twitter madness. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradcast_bradfriedman-muskstalkerlies_heatherdigbyparton-j6referrals-trumpaccountability-mccarthygophouse2023_010223.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradcast_bradfriedman-muskstalkerlies_heatherdigbyparton-j6referrals-trumpaccountability-mccarthygophouse2023_010223.mp3" length="55982605" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, House January 6 Committee, January 6, insurrection, obstruction, Justice Department, disinformation, Heather Digby Parton, environment, climate change, U.S. House, defund, FBI</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 15:45:29 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/30/2022 (Encore: House J6 Committee votes to refer criminal charges for Trump)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 12/19/2022. On today's 'BradCast':  Merry Christmas from 'The BradCast' and the U.S. House, Mr. Trump.  The bipartisan House Select Committee investigating the former president's incitement of insurrection on January 6, 2021, and his failed attempts to steal the 2020 Presidential election, voted unanimously to send four criminal referrals for Trump to the U.S. Dept. of Justice. The Committee recommended DOJ investigate Trump for criminal obstruction of an official proceeding for corruptly attempting to block the peaceful transfer of power; conspiracy to defraud the United States for falsely claiming fraud in the 2020 election; conspiracy to make a false statement for the scheme to send fake electors to Congress; and for inciting an insurrection. In today's special coverage, we air extended clips of the committee hearing that included some new witnesses and new information since the panel's previous public hearing.  The action requires DOJ to review the evidence, but whether it results in actual indictments and real accountability for the corrupt Trump is a separate matter. Callers weigh in on all of the above. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-j6hearingfinale_criminalreferals_callers_123022.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-j6hearingfinale_criminalreferals_callers_123022.mp3" length="55835483" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020, House January 6 Committee, January 6, insurrection, obstruction, Justice Department, disinformation, domestic terrorism, news, corruption, Liz Cheney, Jamie Raskin</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2022 10:00:17 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/29/2022 (Encore: Election security expert Susan Greenhalgh)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 12/15/2022. On today's 'BradCast':  The Justice Department's newly-appointed Special Counsel, Jack Smith, has subpoenaed Georgia Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger (R) in his criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump's efforts to steal the 2020 election. But federal investigators don't appear to be probing the still-ongoing, post-2020 multi-state plot, coordinated by Trump's top MAGA lieutenants, to unlawfully breach election system security in Coffee County, Georgia and several other states as they attempted to overturn the 2020 election. SUSAN GREENHALGH, Senior Advisor on Election Security at the non-profit good government group, Free Speech for People, discusses the 14-page letter that she and more than a dozen of the nation's top cybersecurity and voting system experts sent this week to Special Counsel Smith, Attorney General Merrick Garland, the FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), seeking a federal probe of the coordinated, ongoing plot that poses a major national security risk to U.S. elections.  Greenhalgh explains the bizarre GOP scheme to unlawfully breach election security and distribute proprietary election system software in Georgia and multiple states, how the stolen software can be exploited to tamper with election systems all over the country, why a federal investigation is now necessary, and much, much more. Also today:   In an unintentionally hilarious and dumb ad, disgraced former President Donald Trump hawks nutty digital trading cards portraying him as a super hero. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumptradingcards-smithraffsubpoena_susangreenhalgh-magasoftwarebreachlettertofeds_122922.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumptradingcards-smithraffsubpoena_susangreenhalgh-magasoftwarebreachlettertofeds_122922.mp3" length="55885639" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumptradingcards-smithraffsubpoena_susangreenhalgh-magasoftwarebreachlettertofeds_122922.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, disinformation, January 6, Jack Smith, election security, electronic voting, voting machines, cybersecurity, Free Speech For People, national security, environment, climate change,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2022 08:25:13 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/28/2022 (Encore: Media activist 'Spocko' on Elon Musk's Twitter takeover)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original air-date 12/14/2022. On today's 'BradCast':  In the six weeks since billionaire Elon Musk purchased Twitter, his antics and bizarre management decisions have unleashed chaos and a surge of hate speech and rightwing disinformation on the global social media network, pushing advertisers and users to flee. Musk gave a handful of journalists selective access to internal communications of former executives, but none of the 'Twitter Files' show evidence of political bias against Trump or rightwing figures, as he falsely touted. Musk's actions have devolved from dumb to dangerous, like dissolving the company's volunteer Trust and Safety Council. Pseudonymous progressive blogger 'SPOCKO,' longtime media activist, discusses what he learned when he personally worked with Musk back in the 1990s, and explains actions to push back and other pressure methods to 'try to reduce potential harm' from Musk's Twitter meltdown. Also today:  Outgoing Oregon Gov. Kate Brown (D) commuted the death sentences of all 17 prisoners on death row. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says critical reforms to the Electoral Count Act will clarify the poorly-written law and prevent a repeat of Donald Trump's various attempts to exploit it to steal the 2020 election. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-deathpenaltyor-ecareform_spocko-musktwitter_122822.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-deathpenaltyor-ecareform_spocko-musktwitter_122822.mp3" length="55682092" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-deathpenaltyor-ecareform_spocko-musktwitter_122822.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Elon Musk, free speech, rightwing media, disinformation, Twitter, social media, hate speech, Electoral Count Act, Congress, Spocko, death penalty, Gov. Kate Brown, Yoel Roth</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2022 12:07:32 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/27/2022 (Encore: Elections, Energy, Economy - 2022 recounts and power struggles)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 12/13/2022. On today's 'BradCast':  It's all 'E' stories on today's program - - Elections, Energy and the Economy. The Dept. of Energy announced a major scientific breakthrough in nuclear fusion technology, which holds the promise of virtually unlimited, carbon-free energy - - and fossil fuel shills already seem to be freaking out about it. New economic data show that U.S. gasoline prices have fallen back to last year's levels and inflation is easing. But Republicans who falsely blamed President Biden for both spiking gas prices and inflation have suddenly fallen silent. In the 2022 election, incumbent Republican nut Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) won re-election over her Democratic challenger by a razor-thin margin. Because the Republican won, no one sent death threats to election officials in response. In Massachusetts, a recount flipped a state legislative race from GOP to Dem by a single vote. In Pennsylvania, Democratic control of the statehouse hangs in the balance amid a confusing legislative mess. Overall, it was an extraordinary, historic midterm election for a party controlling Congress and the White House, with Democrats retaining their US Senate majority, flipping a number of state legislative chambers from red to blue, and increasing the number of states with trifecta Democratic control. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-fusionbreakthrough-gasinflationdown-boebertwinsco-statehouseflipma-statehousebattlepa_122722.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-fusionbreakthrough-gasinflationdown-boebertwinsco-statehouseflipma-statehousebattlepa_122722.mp3" length="55761087" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, elections, election fraud, voting machines, Lauren Boebert, Congress, recount, energy, economy, fossil fuels, nuclear energy, climate change, environment, renewable energy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2022 10:20:27 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/26/2022 (Encore: Slate's Mark Joseph Stern on 'Moore v. Harper' and same-sex marriage law)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original air-date 12/8/2022. WBNA star Brittney Griner released in prisoner swap with Russia. US House passes Respect For Marriage Act protecting same-sex and interracial marriages; most Republicans voted against it. Slate's SCOTUS expert Mark Joseph Stern explains the landmark new law, and delves into the wildly dangerous case heard by the Supreme Court this week, 'Moore v. Harper,' focused on Republicans' fringe 'independent state legislature' theory that would grant gerrymandered state legislatures the absolute, unreviewable power over federal elections. Stern also explains the case of an anti-LGBTQ website designer who pre-emptively sued for the right to discriminate. DOJ request Trump be held in contempt for failing to turn over all classified government documents he stole. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-grinerreleased-housepassesrfma_markjosephstern-moorevharperhearing_122622.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-grinerreleased-housepassesrfma_markjosephstern-moorevharperhearing_122622.mp3" length="55830050" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-grinerreleased-housepassesrfma_markjosephstern-moorevharperhearing_122622.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, LGBTQ, marriage equality, environment, climate change, Constitution, Supreme Court, Mark Joseph Stern, gerrymandering, independent state legislature theory, Moore v. Harper, voter suppression</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2022 13:03:40 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/23/2022 ('BradCast Very Special Holiday Special')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ It's the 'BradCast' Very Special Holiday Special! Featuring the BradCast Radio Theatre Players from the 1930s &amp; 40s!
Call in the family, curl up around the fire and return to radio yesteryear with Our Very Special (And Somewhat Subversive) BradCast Holiday Special! Featuring The BradCast Radio Theatre Players in some of our very first BradCast broadcasts from the 1930s and 1940s! 
Don't miss this award-wanting holiday tradition in the making! And Merry Christmas, world! ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_veryspecialholidayspecial_122322.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_veryspecialholidayspecial_122322.mp3" length="55683116" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Radio theater, radio play, radio arts, holiday, Christmas</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2022 11:36:22 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/22/2022 (Encore: David Daley of FairVote on SCOTUS nightmare election law case)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original air-date 12/7/2022. On today's 'BradCast':  Democracy had a good night in Georgia on Tuesday before facing a brand new nightmare on Wednesday at the far right-corrupted U.S. Supreme Court. Georgia's incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock was re-elected to a full term in the U.S. Senate, defeating Trump-backed serial liar Herschel Walker, the latest in a string of losses for Republicans in the 2022 election. The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in 'Moore v. Harper', a case that poses an extreme danger to free and fair elections in America. The dispute is based on a challenge by North Carolina Republicans to the North Carolina State Supreme Court's ruling that struck down their wildly gerrymandered legislative maps. NC Republicans based their challenge on a radical concept called the 'independent state legislature theory,' that they claim gives state legislatures total, unreviewable power to create laws regarding federal elections with no constraints. The fringe theory has never been approved by the Supreme Court in 233 years of US history, but if approved by the Court's rightwing super-majority, it would sow chaos and overturn decades of election and voting laws, giving state legislatures uncheckable power over U.S. elections, including the authority to overrule the will of the voters in presidential elections. Gerrymandering expert DAVID DALEY of FairVote, who was in the courtroom for oral arguments, unpacks the so-called 'independent state legislature' theory, its potentially 'seismic' consequences that 'could shake the very foundation of our democracy,' how the far-right super-majority is likely to rule, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-warnockwinsga_daviddaley-scotushearsmoorevharper_122222.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-warnockwinsga_daviddaley-scotushearsmoorevharper_122222.mp3" length="55833595" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-warnockwinsga_daviddaley-scotushearsmoorevharper_122222.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, Warnock, Herschel Walker, Georgia, Constitution, Supreme Court, David Daley, gerrymandering, independent state legislature theory, Moore v. Harper, democracy, voter suppression</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2022 11:31:48 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>BradCast 12/21/2022 (Encore: AZ GOP Sore-Loser Election Lawsuits -- and One That's Legit; Sinema jumps)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original air-date 12/12/2022. On today's 'BradCast':  All election lawsuits are not created equal, even in the same state by members of the same political party. In Arizona, several Republican candidates in the 2022 midterm elections have filed lawsuits challenging their losses - - failed GOP gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake and Sec. of State hopeful Mark Finchem (along with failed U.S. House candidate Jeffrey Zink) baselessly allege fraud and malfeasance by election officials, and are asking courts to simply install them as the winners of their races, or order a new election entirely. Only the lawsuit by GOP Attorney General nominee Abe Hamadeh doesn't allege fraud or misconduct. We explain why Hamadeh's lawsuit is the only one that stands any sort of legitimate chance of not being laughed out of court, and why it's ironic for Republicans to suddenly complain about 'long lines' at the polls. Arizona's Sen. Kyrsten Sinema announced she has registered as an Independent, which for the moment won't affect Democrats' U.S. Senate majority, but the self-serving move could change the electoral outlook in 2024, when the wildly unpopular Sinema is up for re-election. Callers weigh in on all of the above. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-lakefinchemhamadehelectioncontests-sinemagoesindie_callers_122122.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-lakefinchemhamadehelectioncontests-sinemagoesindie_callers_122122.mp3" length="55686790" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, elections, election fraud, voter fraud, voting machines, Kyrsten Sinema, Bernie Sanders, Arizona, Kari Lake, Mark Finchem, Abe Hamadeh, January 6, MAGA, voter suppression</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:24:51 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/20/2022 (Guest: Salon's Heather Digby Parton on 2022 and looking ahead to 2023)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   A look back at 2022 and forward to 2023, with one of our favorite guests.  But first, a necessary debunking of the disprovable claims made by erratic new Twitter CEO Elon Musk, which he used to justify suspending the accounts of legitimate journalists who violated no rules. Musk's self-serving declarations and mercurial, chaotic management of the social media giant appear to have fooled some folks on the Left's 'Contrarian Industrial Complex'. In a perfectly insane end to 2022, a majority of Twitter users voted for Musk to step down as CEO in his own online poll. Award-winning Salon columnist and Hullabaloo's OG blogger HEATHER DIGBY PARTON joins us to discuss what the hell happened in 2022, and offers a look ahead to what is likely to be a bumpy 2023. Parton delves into the House January 6 Committee's final public hearing, its criminal referrals of Donald Trump to the Justice Department over his attempts to steal the 2020 election, and the many criminal and civil investigations into Trump set to unfold in coming months. Parton also discusses Republicans' imminent take-over of the U.S. House amid internal power struggles with their far-right members and their promises to deliver investigations and retribution for their political adversaries, and also tries to make sense of Musk's Twitter madness. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-muskstalkerlies_heatherdigbyparton-j6referrals-trumpaccountability-mccarthygophouse2023_122022.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-muskstalkerlies_heatherdigbyparton-j6referrals-trumpaccountability-mccarthygophouse2023_122022.mp3" length="55842552" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-muskstalkerlies_heatherdigbyparton-j6referrals-trumpaccountability-mccarthygophouse2023_122022.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, House January 6 Committee, January 6, insurrection, obstruction, Justice Department, disinformation, Heather Digby Parton, environment, climate change, US House, defund police</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 19:36:42 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/19/2022 (House J6 Committee votes to refer criminal charges for Trump)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Merry Christmas from 'The BradCast' and the U.S. House, Mr. Trump.  The bipartisan House Select Committee investigating the former president's incitement of insurrection on January 6, 2021, and his failed attempts to steal the 2020 Presidential election, voted unanimously to send four criminal referrals for Trump to the U.S. Dept. of Justice. The Committee recommended DOJ investigate Trump for criminal obstruction of an official proceeding for corruptly attempting to block the peaceful transfer of power; conspiracy to defraud the United States for falsely claiming fraud in the 2020 election; conspiracy to make a false statement for the scheme to send fake electors to Congress; and for inciting an insurrection. In today's special coverage, we air extended clips of the committee hearing that included some new witnesses and new information since the panel's previous public hearing.  The action requires DOJ to review the evidence, but whether it results in actual indictments and real accountability for the corrupt Trump is a separate matter. Callers weigh in on all of the above. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-j6hearingfinale_criminalreferrals_callers_121922.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-j6hearingfinale_criminalreferrals_callers_121922.mp3" length="55687783" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-j6hearingfinale_criminalreferrals_callers_121922.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020, House January 6 Committee, January 6, insurrection, obstruction, Justice Department, disinformation, domestic terrorism, news, corruption, Liz Cheney, Jamie Raskin</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 19:12:15 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/16/2022 (Encore: Steve Herman of Voice of America on state-funded media and propaganda around the world, and more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 12/5/2022. On today's 'BradCast':  Today we are joined by the great STEVE HERMAN, veteran foreign correspondent at Voice of America, who spent 26 years covering Asia and serving as VOA Bureau Chief in India, Korea and Thailand. Herman returned to the United States to serve as VOA's Chief White House correspondent during the turbulent Trump Administration, and is now Chief National Correspondent covering the 2024 campaign.  In an insightful and broad conversation, Herman discusses his experiences as a reporter/bureau chief in Asia, the state of news media, the rise of propaganda and disinformation around the world, and how VOA differs from state-funded propaganda outlets in Russia, China, Iran and elsewhere with its mandate, by law, to maintain a 'firewall' of independence from all government influence. Herman also shares his thoughts on Donald Trump's bonkers call over the weekend to terminate the Constitution, the so-called 'Twitter files' that have been misreported by MAGA Republicans, and much more. Also today:  Flu, COVID and other respiratory illnesses are 'off the charts' in California and rising around the country. Russia launched another missile assault on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, even as a new report documents 600 cases of apparent Russian war crimes in Ukraine. Violent, coordinated attacks on the electric grid in North Carolina caused widespread blackouts. Georgia voters head to the polls again to decide the US Senate runoff between incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Trump-backed sociopathic liar Hershel Walker. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_flucovidsurge-taibbitwitterthread_steveherman-instudio-2024election-statefundedmedia_121622.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:24</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, climate change, environment, Steve Herman, Voice of America, state-run media, propaganda, disinformation, COVID, domestic terrorism, blackout, Russia, Warnock, Herschel Walker,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 12:24:48 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/15/2022 (Guest: Election security expert Susan Greenhalgh)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Justice Department's newly-appointed Special Counsel, Jack Smith, has subpoenaed Georgia Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger (R) in his criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump's efforts to steal the 2020 election. But federal investigators don't appear to be probing the still-ongoing, post-2020 multi-state plot, coordinated by Trump's top MAGA lieutenants, to unlawfully breach election system security in Coffee County, Georgia and several other states as they attempted to overturn the 2020 election. SUSAN GREENHALGH, Senior Advisor on Election Security at the non-profit good government group, Free Speech for People, discusses the 14-page letter that she and more than a dozen of the nation's top cybersecurity and voting system experts sent this week to Special Counsel Smith, Attorney General Merrick Garland, the FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), seeking a federal probe of the coordinated, ongoing plot that poses a major national security risk to U.S. elections.  Greenhalgh explains the bizarre GOP scheme to unlawfully breach election security and distribute proprietary election system software in Georgia and multiple states, how the stolen software can be exploited to tamper with election systems all over the country, why a federal investigation is now necessary, and much, much more. Also today:   In an unintentionally hilarious and dumb ad, disgraced former President Donald Trump hawks nutty digital trading cards portraying him as a super hero. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumptradingcards-smithraffsubpoena_susangreenhalgh-magasoftwarebreachlettertofeds_121522.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumptradingcards-smithraffsubpoena_susangreenhalgh-magasoftwarebreachlettertofeds_121522.mp3" length="55823880" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, disinformation, January 6, Jack Smith, election security, electronic voting, voting machines, cybersecurity, Free Speech For People, national security, environment, climate change,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:31:19 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/14/2022 (Guest: Media activist 'Spocko' on Elon Musk's Twitter takeover)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In the six weeks since billionaire Elon Musk purchased Twitter, his antics and bizarre management decisions have unleashed chaos and a surge of hate-speech and rightwing disinformation on the global social media network, pushing advertisers and users to flee. Musk gave a handful of journalists selective access to internal communications of former executives, but none of the 'Twitter Files' show evidence of political bias against Trump or rightwing figures, as he falsely touted. In recent days, Musk's actions have devolved from dumb to dangerous, like dissolving the company's volunteer Trust and Safety Council. Pseudonymous progressive blogger 'SPOCKO,' a longtime media activist, discusses what he learned when he personally worked with Musk back in the 1990s, and explains actions that people can take to push back against Musk's increasingly threatening behavior and other pressure methods to 'try to reduce potential harm.' Also today:  Oregon's outgoing Democratic Governor Kate Brown has commuted the death sentences of all 17 prisoners on death row, and ordered the dismantling of the state's execution chamber. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says critical reforms to the Electoral Count Act will be voted on this week, to clarify the poorly-written law and prevent a repeat of Donald Trump's various attempts to exploit it to steal the 2020 election. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-deathpenaltyor-ecareform_spocko-musktwitter_121422.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Elon Musk, free speech, rightwing media, disinformation, Twitter, social media, hate speech, Electoral Count Act, Congress, Spocko, death penalty, Gov. Kate Brown, public safety</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 18:58:55 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/13/2022 (Elections, Energy, Economy: 2022 recounts and power struggles)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's all 'E' stories on today's program - - Elections, Energy and the Economy. The Dept. of Energy announced a major scientific breakthrough in nuclear fusion technology, which holds the promise of virtually unlimited, carbon-free energy - - and fossil fuel shills already seem to be freaking out about it. New economic data show that U.S. gasoline prices have fallen back to last year's levels and inflation is easing. But Republicans who falsely blamed President Biden for both spiking gas prices and inflation have suddenly fallen silent. In the 2022 election, incumbent Republican nut Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) won re-election over her Democratic challenger by a razor-thin margin. Because the Republican won, no one sent death threats to election officials in response. In Massachusetts, a recount flipped a state legislative race from GOP to Dem by a single vote. In Pennsylvania, Democratic control of the statehouse hangs in the balance amid a confusing legislative mess. Overall, it was an extraordinary, historic midterm election for a party controlling Congress and the White House, with Democrats retaining their US Senate majority, flipping a number of state legislative chambers from red to blue, and increasing the number of states with trifecta Democratic control. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-fusionbreakthrough-gasinflationdown-boebertwinsco-statehouseflipma-statehousebattlepa_121322.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-fusionbreakthrough-gasinflationdown-boebertwinsco-statehouseflipma-statehousebattlepa_121322.mp3" length="55688655" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, elections, election fraud, voting machines, Lauren Boebert, Congress, recount, energy, economy, fossil fuels, nuclear fusion, science, climate change, environment, gas prices</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 19:26:03 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>BradCast 12/12/2022 (AZ GOP Sore-Loser Election Lawsuits -- and One That's Legit; Sinema jumps)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  All election lawsuits are not created equal, even in the same state by members of the same political party. In Arizona, several Republican candidates in the 2022 midterm elections have filed lawsuits challenging their losses - - failed GOP gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake and Sec. of State hopeful Mark Finchem (along with failed U.S. House candidate Jeffrey Zink) baselessly allege fraud and malfeasance by election officials, and are asking courts to simply install them as the winners of their races, or order a new election entirely. Only the lawsuit by GOP Attorney General nominee Abe Hamadeh doesn't allege fraud or misconduct. We explain why Hamadeh's lawsuit is the only one that stands any sort of legitimate chance of not being laughed out of court, and why it's ironic for Republicans to suddenly complain about 'long lines' at the polls. Arizona's Sen. Kyrsten Sinema announced she has registered as an Independent, which for the moment won't affect Democrats' U.S. Senate majority, but the self-serving move could change the electoral outlook in 2024, when the wildly unpopular Sinema is up for re-election. Callers weigh in on all of the above. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-lakefinchemhamadehelectioncontests-sinemagoesindie_callers_121222.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, elections, election fraud, voter fraud, voting machines, Kyrsten Sinema, Bernie Sanders, Arizona, Kari Lake, Mark Finchem, Abe Hamadeh, January 6, MAGA, voter suppression</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 18:34:04 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/9/2022: (Encore: NatSec journalist Marcy Wheeler of Emptywheel on Oath Keepers guilty verdicts)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original air-date 12/1/2022. On today's 'BradCast':  A jury has convicted far-right Oath Keepers founder Elmer Stewart Rhodes and top lieutenant Kelley Meggs on charges of Seditious Conspiracy, and found them and three others guilty of felony Obstruction of an Official Government Proceeding, along with other charges related to their failed efforts to help Donald Trump steal the 2020 presidential election, block the peaceful transfer of power, and overthrow the U.S. government on January 6, 2021. National security journalist MARCY WHEELER of Emptywheel.net explains what the guilty verdicts mean going forward for other upcoming sedition trials, and for others yet to be charged for the same felony crimes, such as Roger Stone, Alex Jones, and Trump himself. Wheeler also delves into topics related to the appointment of war crimes prosecutor Jack Smith as Special Counsel to oversee both the federal January 6 probe and the Justice Department's criminal investigation of Trump's theft of classified government documents, what may be in store for Republican members of Congress allegedly involved with the planning of the attempted coup, and much more. Also today: 11th Circuit Court of Appeals panel nixed the idiotic appointment of a Special Master by a Trump-appointed judge that slowed down DOJ's investigation of Trump's theft of classified documents. Trump-backed, losing Republican Senate nominee and former celebrity TV Doctor Mehmet Oz is apparently not welcome back on TV. Two longtime far-right GOP operatives, Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl, who were convicted in a robocall scheme to hoax voters with false election information, were sentenced to 500 hours of voter registration work in low-income neighborhoods. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_marcywheeler-oathkeeperssedition_ozoutofwork-wohlburkmansentence-11thcircnixspecialmaster_120922.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:28</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, election subversion, election fraud, Stewart Rhodes, insurrection, sedition, Oath Keepers, Proud Boys, January 6, MAGA, voter suppression, Marcy Wheeler, Jack Smith, Dr. Oz</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 10:34:24 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/8/2022 (Guest: Slate's Mark Joseph Stern on 'Moore v. Harper' and same-sex marriage law)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  WNBA star Brittney Griner is headed back to the U.S. after being released by Russia in a prisoner swap for a notorious Russian arms dealer. The brother of Paul Whelan, an American still imprisoned by Russia, praised the Biden Administration for making 'the deal that was possible, rather than waiting for one that wasn&apos;t going to happen.' The U.S. House passed the Respect for Marriage Act to preserve marriage equality rights for same-sex and inter-racial couples, with 169 Republicans voting against it. Slate legal journalist and SCOTUS expert MARK JOSEPH STERN explains the specifics of the new bill now headed to President Biden's desk, and why he believes critics are wrong about the landmark federal statute. Stern also delves into the wildly dangerous case heard by the U.S. Supreme Court this week, 'Moore v. Harper,' focused on Republicans' radical, fringe so-called 'independent state legislature' theory, that would dismantle free and fair elections in the United States by granting gerrymandered state legislatures absolute, unreviewable power to control federal elections, unconstrained by state constitutions. Stern also explains the 'stupid' case of an anti-gay rights website designer, who preemptively sued for the right to discriminate despite never being asked to design a wedding website for anyone, gay or straight. CNN reports that the Justice Department has asked a court to hold Donald Trump in contempt for failing to turn over all of the classified records he stole from the White House. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-grinerreleased-housepassesrfma_markjosephstern-moorevharperhearing_120822.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-grinerreleased-housepassesrfma_markjosephstern-moorevharperhearing_120822.mp3" length="55763720" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, LGBTQ, marriage equality, environment, climate change, Constitution, Supreme Court, Mark Joseph Stern, gerrymandering, independent state legislature theory, Moore v. Harper, same-sex marriage</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 18:59:21 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/7/2022 (Guest: David Daley of FairVote on SCOTUS nightmare election law case)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Democracy had a good night in Georgia on Tuesday before facing a brand new nightmare on Wednesday at the far right-corrupted U.S. Supreme Court. Georgia's incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock was re-elected to a full term in the U.S. Senate, defeating Trump-backed serial liar Herschel Walker, the latest in a string of losses for Republicans in the 2022 election. The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Moore v. Harper, a case that poses an extreme danger to free and fair elections in America. The dispute is based on a challenge by North Carolina Republicans to the North Carolina State Supreme Court's ruling that struck down their wildly gerrymandered legislative maps. NC Republicans based their challenge on a radical concept called the 'independent state legislature theory,' that they claim gives state legislatures total, unreviewable power to create laws regarding federal elections with no constraints. The fringe theory has never been approved by the Supreme Court in 233 years of US history, but if approved by the Court's rightwing super-majority, it would sow chaos and overturn decades of election and voting laws, giving state legislatures uncheckable power over U.S. elections, including the authority to overrule the will of the voters in presidential elections. Gerrymandering expert DAVID DALEY of FairVote, who was in the courtroom for oral arguments, unpacks the so-called 'independent state legislature' theory, its potentially 'seismic' consequences that 'could shake the very foundation of our democracy,' how the far-right super-majority is likely to rule, and much more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-warnockwinsga_daviddaley-scotushearsmoorevharper_120722.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-warnockwinsga_daviddaley-scotushearsmoorevharper_120722.mp3" length="55760420" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, Warnock, Herschel Walker, Georgia, Constitution, Supreme Court, David Daley, gerrymandering, independent state legislature theory, Moore v. Harper, democracy, voter suppression</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 19:31:35 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/6/2022 (Trump Org Guilty of fraud, and we're just getting started)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A jury in Manhattan found the Trump Organization guilty on all 17 counts of criminal state tax fraud charges. Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg's latest actions suggest he is re-focusing on new criminal charges against Trump himself over allegations of bank, tax, and insurance fraud. Donald Trump now falsely claims that he didn't say what everyone saw him say when he called for 'termination' of the Constitution over the weekend. Elected Republicans refuse to say whether Trump's comments should disqualify him from becoming president again. The Chair of the bipartisan U.S. House January 6 Committee, which is investigating the January 6 insurrection and Trump's many failed attempts to steal the 2020 election, said the committee will make criminal referrals to the U.S. Dept. of Justice before the end of the year. Newly-appointed Special Counsel Jack Smith, who is overseeing the Justice Department's criminal probes into the January 6 insurrection and Trump's theft of classified government documents, has issued his first subpoenas to officials in Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona and Pennsylvania seeking any and all communications with and about Trump, his campaign, and more. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumporgguilty-trumpconstitutiongop-alvinbragghireny-jacksmithsubpoenas-wi-mi-az-pa_120622.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumporgguilty-trumpconstitutiongop-alvinbragghireny-jacksmithsubpoenas-wi-mi-az-pa_120622.mp3" length="56038371" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:22</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, climate change, environment, Alvin Bragg, Trump Organization, fraud, Justice Department, Jack Smith, January 6, insurrection, domestic terrorism, Warnock, Georgia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:06:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/5/2022 (Guest: Steve Herman of Voice of America on state-funded media and propaganda around the world and more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Today we are joined by the great STEVE HERMAN, veteran foreign correspondent at Voice of America, who spent 26 years covering Asia and serving as VOA Bureau Chief in India, Korea and Thailand. Herman returned to the United States to serve as VOA's Chief White House correspondent during the turbulent Trump Administration, and is now Chief National Correspondent covering the 2024 campaign.  In an insightful and broad conversation, Herman discusses his experiences as a reporter/bureau chief in Asia, the state of news media, the rise of propaganda and disinformation around the world, and how VOA differs from state-funded propaganda outlets in Russia, China, Iran and elsewhere with its mandate, by law, to maintain a 'firewall' of independence from all government influence. Herman also shares his thoughts on Donald Trump's bonkers call over the weekend to terminate the Constitution, the so-called 'Twitter files' that have been misreported by MAGA Republicans, and much more. Also today:  Flu, COVID and other respiratory illnesses are 'off the charts' in California and rising around the country. Russia launched another missile assault on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, even as a new report documents 600 cases of apparent Russian war crimes in Ukraine. Violent, coordinated attacks on the electric grid in North Carolina caused widespread blackouts. Georgia voters head to the polls again to decide the US Senate runoff between incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Trump-backed sociopathic liar Hershel Walker. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_flucovidsurge-taibbitwitterthread_steveherman-instudio-2024election-statefundedmedia_120522.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_flucovidsurge-taibbitwitterthread_steveherman-instudio-2024election-statefundedmedia_120522.mp3" length="56018171" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, climate change, environment, Steve Herman, Voice of America, state-run media, propaganda, disinformation, COVID, domestic terrorism, blackout, Russia, Warnock, Herschel Walker, war crimes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 19:23:28 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/2/2022 (AZ election super geniuses; CO recount; Rail strike legislation controversy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Biden signed legislation to avert a national rail strike that would have destabilized the nation's economy - - but there is much more to the complex situation and the controversial political strategies employed by the White House, Congressional Democrats, and the railroad unions. Now the focus turns to pressuring Biden to sign an Executive Order requiring paid sick days for all federally-contracted rail workers. In Georgia, a man shot a teenager through a closed door as the boy was campaigning for Sen. Raphael Warnock (D), ahead of next week's runoff election against GOP nominee and serial liar Herschel Walker. A mandatory recount is underway in Colorado, where far-right Rep. Lauren Bobert (R) leads challenger Adam Frisch (D) by only 550 votes. In Arizona, a mandatory recount is now set for the state Attorney General race, in which Democrat Kris Mayes won by only 510 votes. Both recounts will be conducted by computer, which may or may not re-tabulate the ballots correctly. An Arizona judge ordered MAGA Republicans on the Cochise County, AZ Board of Elections to certify their results immediately to prevent the disenfranchisement of all of the county's voters. Another Arizona judge sanctioned attorneys representing failed GOP candidates, election deniers Kari Lake and Mark Finchem, for filing frivolous lawsuits challenging the election systems in the state's two biggest counties that 'baselessly undermine public trust' in elections. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-runoffsga-railstrikeaverted-cd3recountca-cochiseazcertifies-lakefinchemsanctions_120222.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, climate change, environment, election subversion, election fraud, labor, railroad strike, MAGA, voter suppression, Warnock, Herschel Walker, Colorado, Arizona, Lauren Bobert</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 18:57:48 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/1/2022: (NatSec journalist Marcy Wheeler of Emptywheel on Oath Keepers guilty verdicts)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A jury has convicted far-right Oath Keepers founder Elmer Stewart Rhodes and top lieutenant Kelley Meggs on charges of Seditious Conspiracy, and found them and three others guilty of felony Obstruction of an Official Government Proceeding, along with other charges related to their failed efforts to help Donald Trump steal the 2020 presidential election, block the peaceful transfer of power and overthrow the U.S. government on January 6, 2021. National security journalist MARCY WHEELER of Emptywheel.net explains what the guilty verdicts mean going forward for other upcoming sedition trials, and for others yet to be charged for the same felony crimes, such as Roger Stone, Alex Jones, and Trump himself. Wheeler also delves into topics related to the appointment of war crimes prosecutor Jack Smith as Special Counsel to oversee both the federal January 6 probe and the Justice Department's criminal investigation of Trump's theft of classified government documents, what may be in store for Republican members of Congress allegedly involved with the planning of the attempted coup, and much more. Also today: 11th Circuit Court of Appeals panel nixed the idiotic appointment of a Special Master by a Trump-appointed judge that slowed down DOJ's investigation of Trump's theft of classified documents. Trump-backed, losing Republican Senate nominee and former celebrity TV Doctor Mehmet Oz is apparently not welcome back on TV. Two longtime far-right GOP operatives, Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl, who were convicted in a robocall scheme to hoax voters with false election information, were sentenced to 500 hours of voter registration work in low-income neighborhoods. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_marcywheeler-oathkeeperssedition_ozoutofwork-wohlburkmansentence-11thcircnixspecialmaster_120122.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_marcywheeler-oathkeeperssedition_ozoutofwork-wohlburkmansentence-11thcircnixspecialmaster_120122.mp3" length="55984090" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, election subversion, election fraud, Stewart Rhodes, insurrection, sedition, Oath Keepers, Proud Boys, January 6, voter suppression, Marcy Wheeler, Jack Smith, Justice Department, Dr. Oz</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:23:07 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/30/2022 (Guest: GA Election Expert Jeanne Dufort on Upcoming U.S. Senate Runoff)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Despite being forced to wait in hours-long lines, voters in Georgia are smashing early voting records in the runoff election between incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Trump-backed former football player and unapologetic liar Herschel Walker. The long lines are thanks to Republican state lawmakers, who slashed early voting days for runoff elections and restricted vote-by-mail options, in a slew of voter suppression measures enacted last year. Election integrity expert and Georgia election observer JEANNE DUFORT of the Coalition for Good Governance offers insight on how voting unfolded for voters in the general election on Nov. 8, why it is now more difficult to vote in the runoff election, how the state's computerized election systems cause the long lines, and what voters should understand about the insecure and unverifiable touchscreen ballot-marking systems that the state forces all in-person voters to use, rather than faster, cheaper hand-marked paper ballots. Also today:  House Democrats unanimously voted for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY)  to be the first black American to lead a major political party in Congress, taking the reins from longtime House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as the party's elder leadership steps aside to allow a new, younger generation to take over. The U.S. House passed two bills to help avert a railroad workers' strike that could cripple the nation's economy. The South Carolina Supreme Court ordered former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to testify before a special grand jury probe investigating the Donald Trump-led conspiracy to strong-arm Georgia elections officials into illegally changing the 2020 election results in his favor. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-newdemleaders-railstrikebill-meadowstestimonyga_jeannedufort-senrunoffga_113022.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-newdemleaders-railstrikebill-meadowstestimonyga_jeannedufort-senrunoffga_113022.mp3" length="55970736" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, election subversion, election fraud, Georgia, Rafael Warnock, Herschel Walker, U.S. Senate, railroad strike, Hakeem Jeffries, Pelosi, election integrity, voter suppression</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:57:04 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/29/2022  (Fun Times in MAGA Land: Seditious Conspiracy, Russian Collusion, Election Denial)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's another crazy day in MAGA Land as Accountability Season gets underway while the 2022 Election Season finally wraps up. Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers (and a former 'BradCast' guest) was found guilty of seditious conspiracy for his involvement in the January 6, 2021 insurrection, along with several others. Earlier this month, Kremlin-linked Russian businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin bragged on social media that Russia has 'interfered, are interfering and will interfere' with U.S. elections. GOP operative Jesse Benton was convicted on money laundering charges for helping a different Russian businessman make illegal foreign contributions to Donald Trump and Republicans in the 2016 election. Cochise County's Republican election officials voted against certifying the 2022 election, without citing any evidence of fraud; their continued refusal to certify will disenfranchise all of the county's voters, and result in flipping some statewide election victories from Republicans to Democrats. Arizona Democratic Sec. of State Katie Hobbs filed suit to force Cochise County to certify Republicans' victories, underscoring that if Hobbs is cheating to help Democrats, as MAGA Republicans baselessly claim, she is apparently 'really, really bad' at it. Georgia voters are proving to be champs, shattering all-time state records for early voting while braving disgracefully long lines to do so. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-rhodesguilty-bentonguilty-cochisecountyaz-earlyvotingga_112922.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-rhodesguilty-bentonguilty-cochisecountyaz-earlyvotingga_112922.mp3" length="55963400" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, Oath Keepers, Stewart Rhodes, accountability, January 6, Kari Lake, election subversion, election fraud, Cochise County, MAGA, environment, climate change, same sex marriage</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 19:00:37 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/28/2022 (We're Back! But Election Season and Accountability Season Never Left.)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Accountability and the still-ongoing 2022 Election didn't take a holiday over the Thanksgiving break. The Justice Department's newly-appointed independent Special Counsel, Jack Smith, wasted no time in taking over two major criminal probes into Donald Trump's theft of classified government documents and his role in the January 6 insurrection - - in a blunt court filing, Smith called out Trump's lawyers for lying in a hearing before the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, which also did not go well for Team Trump. In Alaska, Democrat Mary Peltola won Alaska's sole Congressional seat, defeating Trump-endorsed former GOP Gov. Sarah Palin, and incumbent moderate GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski won re-election. Voters faced long lines in early voting in the U.S. Senate runoff in Georgia between Sen. Raphael Warnock (D) and Trump-endorsed Herschel Walker (R) next Tuesday. In Arizona, former TV newscaster and Trumpette Kari Lake (R) sued Maricopa County, falsely alleging that scattered polling place printer problems prevented voters from voting and electing her governor. Maricopa County certified the results amid a wave of threats from Trump supporters. Also today: MyPillow CEO and conspiracy theorist Mike Lindell is running to chair the Republican National Committee. Mauna Loa volcano erupted in Hawaii for the first time in 40 years. Callers ring in on all of the above, and more. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-jacksmith-electionresultsak-electiondisputesaz_callers_112822.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-jacksmith-electionresultsak-electiondisputesaz_callers_112822.mp3" length="55982699" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-jacksmith-electionresultsak-electiondisputesaz_callers_112822.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, US senate, Special Counsel Jack Smith, Justice Department, January 6, Kari Lake, election subversion, election fraud, volcano, Maricopa County, Mary Peltola, Alaska, Warnock</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 19:04:05 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/25/2022: (Encore: Redistricting expert David Daley on how SCOTUS helped steal the U.S. House for Republicans)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original air-date 11/10/2022. On today's 'BradCast':  If the Republican Party wins a narrow majority in the U.S. House following this week's nowhere-near-a-red-wave midterm elections, will it have been because of gerrymandering? Redistricting expert and author DAVID DALEY, Senior Fellow at FairVote, explains how if Republicans gain the majority, it will be thanks to gaming the electorate through both partisan and racial gerrymandering, with the help of corrupt courts. Daley describes the history of aggressive, frequently unlawful and unconstitutional gerrymandering by GOP legislatures in several 'red' states, aided by corrupt rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court and several GOP-dominated state supreme courts. Daley discusses how Republicans have also hijacked independent redistricting commissions in several states, successfully gaming the system to take more House seats than fair maps would allow them in their quest to entrench themselves in permanent minority rule. Also today:  New data indicates inflation appears to be easing, which is good news for American families, but it's bad news according to Fox 'News'. Control of Congress next year and several other key, high-profile races remain undecided as tabulation continues, some with razor-thin margins. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-foxnewsapp-senateresults-boebert_daviddaley-gerrymanderedgophousevictory_112522.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, democracy, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, voting rights, election subversion, gerrymandering, Supreme Court, redistricting, media, Fox News, inflation, MAGA, climate change, environment, David Daley</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:19:28 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/24/2022 (Encore: Data expert Tom Bonier on getting the 2022 election results right)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 11/11/2022. On today's 'BradCast':  It's not a surprise that Fox 'News' deluded itself and its viewers into believing that the 2022 Election would be a 'red wave' for Republicans. But it is surprising and disappointing that the corporate media got the story so badly wrong, as well, failing or choosing not to see the ground-level election data clearly. TOM BONIER of the Democratic data research firm TargetSmart got it right. Over the last several months, on this show and elsewhere, Bonier spelled out his analysis of the data, which showed growing Democratic voter engagement, driven by backlash against Republicans and rightwing extremism, the rightwing supermajority on the US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, and Trump-backed 2020 election deniers, ultimately boosting Democrats across the nation. Bonier explains how a flood of sketchy Republican polling in the last month of the campaign clearly warped polling averages, influencing the corporate media's narrative in ways that benefitted Republicans, the potential affect that had on voter turnout in key races, and his frank assessment of the structural forces that pushed the corporate media into getting it all so very wrong. Also today:  A look into the 'red tsunami' and other ultimately false narratives about crime and inflation relentlessly hyped by Fox 'News' and establishment media. Plus the latest reported results out of still-undecided critical races for U.S. Senate and state offices in Arizona and Nevada... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-foxredwave-resultsnv-az_tombonier-whymediafailed_112422.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-foxredwave-resultsnv-az_tombonier-whymediafailed_112422.mp3" length="55822154" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-foxredwave-resultsnv-az_tombonier-whymediafailed_112422.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, democracy, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, voting rights, election subversion, rightwing extremism, gerrymandering, Supreme Court, media, Fox News, inflation, authoritarianism, MAGA, corporate media, Roe</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2022 12:19:12 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/23/2022 (Encore: John Nichols of The Nation on Election 2022 results; Also: Voters turn Arizona 'blue'...)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 11/15/22. On today's 'BradCast':  The 2022 Election continues as media outlets declare winners in several extremely close races. In Arizona, Democratic Sec. of State Katie Hobbs reportedly won the race for the governor's seat over former TV news anchor and failed Trump-wannabe Kari Lake. Wyoming's outgoing GOP Rep. Liz Cheney likely found Lake's apparent loss particularly satisfying. Democrats have won nearly every major statewide seat in Arizona in advance of the 2024 election, including the state's crucial top election office. It was a remarkable midterm election as the 'red wave' imagined by Republicans and corporate media never materialized. Progressive journalist and author JOHN NICHOLS of The Nation digs deep into the results, examining why this midterm election defied historical patterns, and how the media's months-long fixation on a 'red wave' appears to have influenced and altered the strategies of both major parties.  Nichols also discusses the impact of huge turnout by young voters, lessons the Democrats and progressive should learn, Donald Trump's losing streak, and how Americans saw a clear choice between Republican extremism vs. a Democratic party edging toward progressivism. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-hobbslakeaz_johnnichols-midtermanalysis_112322.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-hobbslakeaz_johnnichols-midtermanalysis_112322.mp3" length="55904704" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, democracy, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, voting rights, election subversion, US senate, US House, media, authoritarianism, MAGA, corporate media, red wave, Arizona, Kari Lake, environment, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:48:25 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/22/2022 (Encore: Heather Digby Parton on Election 2022 fallout, Trump 2024) </title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original air-date 11/16/2022.  On today's 'BradCast': With multiple criminal investigations against him now underway at both the state and federal level, disgraced former President Donald Trump announced his third run for President in a long, soporific speech on Tuesday. Congressional Republicans are embroiled in a circular firing squad over the GOP's dismal performance in the midterm elections. Opinion columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Hulaballoo analyzes the no-red-wave 2022 midterm elections, the splintered Republican Party's internal civil war over Republican House and Senate leadership, and what may transpire over the next two years with a far-right dominated GOP House majority that is already a three-ring circus. Parton also discusses Trump's bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination against other GOP hopefuls like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Also today: Trump demanded new voter suppression measures in his big announcement speech and deceptively called for 'paper ballots' to fight fraud in elections. But the states he lost already use paper ballots, and election integrity experts emphasize that election security requires HAND-MARKED paper ballots. Voters and election officials in two Mississippi counties found their new, hand-marked paper ballot system easier, faster, and cheaper to use than their ancient unverifiable touchscreeen system. Plus some fun listener mail.  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumppaperballots-paperballotsms_heatherdigbyparton-gopleadershipfights-trumpdeclares2024_112222.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumppaperballots-paperballotsms_heatherdigbyparton-gopleadershipfights-trumpdeclares2024_112222.mp3" length="55983803" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-trumppaperballots-paperballotsms_heatherdigbyparton-gopleadershipfights-trumpdeclares2024_112222.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, democracy, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, voting rights, election subversion, US senate, US House, media, authoritarianism, MAGA, red wave, 2024 election, paper ballots, election fraud, Kevin McCarthy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:39:03 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/21/2022 (Special Counsel to Investigate Trump, with former DoJ prosecutor Randall D. Eliason and Constitutional law expert John Bonifaz)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed an independent Special Counsel, Jack Smith, to oversee Justice Department criminal probes of Donald Trump's theft of classified documents from the White House and his incitement of the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection. Garland explained that 'extraordinary circumstances' mandated the appointment of an independent Special Counsel after Trump formally announced that he is running for President in 2024, along with the presumption that Joe Biden is planning to do the same.  But there are differing opinions within the legal community. Former federal prosecutor RANDALL ELIASON, now a law professor at George Washington University, explains why he believes that DOJ 'regulations and the public interest demand' a Special Counsel.  Constitutional law expert JOHN BONIFAZ of the government watchdog group Free Speech for People explains his concerns about Garland's decision and the efficacy of a Special Counsel appointment at this stage. In a lively exchange, Eliason and Bonifaz explain the nuanced political and legal factors involved in criminally investigating a former president.  Bonifaz also explains FSFP's new initiative calling on state election officials to bar Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot, arguing that his incitement of the January 6 insurrection makes him ineligible under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, the so-called Insurrection Disqualification Clause. Also today:  a major agreement was struck at the U.N. COP27 climate conference to create a 'Loss and Damage' fund requiring rich nations to compensate poorer nations for the accelerating costs of climate disasters. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_johnbonifiaz-randalleliason-garlandappointsjacksmith_112122.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_johnbonifiaz-randalleliason-garlandappointsjacksmith_112122.mp3" length="56175203" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_johnbonifiaz-randalleliason-garlandappointsjacksmith_112122.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:31</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2024 election, US senate, stolen documents, January 6, environment, climate change, COP27, Merrick Garland, Justice Department, insurrection, John Bonifaz, Randall D. Eliason,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:23:01 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/18/2022 (Encore: Election 2022 - Dems win control of U.S. Senate; 2020 GOP election liars  lose)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 11/14/2022. On today's 'BradCast':  Although key races in the critical 2022 Election remain undecided, including control of the U.S. House, the Democrats have held on to their razor-thin, 50-50 U.S. Senate majority, thanks to victories for Sen. Mark Kelly in AZ and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto in NV. Political strategist Dante Atkins explains why Democrats must win the upcoming senate run-off election in Georgia between Sen. Raphael Warnock (D) and Herschel Walker (R), and why a 51-49 Senate is crucial for the Biden Administration to enact even more policies to help working families and fortify democracy. Voters around the country also rejected all Trump-endorsed 2020 Election liars running for Secretaries of State in battleground states. We also call out the Republican Party, corporate media, and even some on the lazy far-left who ignored the data to insist the election would result in a 'red wave'. Callers weigh in on what last week's lack of 'red wave' means for both Democrats and Republicans, and whether Republicans will ever break free of Donald Trump's spell, which is destroying them and our democracy along with it. But not this week, at least. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_demssecuresenate-az-nv-sosvictories_callers_111822.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, democracy, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, voting rights, election subversion, Warnock, US senate, US House, media, Fox News, inflation, authoritarianism, MAGA, corporate media, red wave, Arizona, Nevada</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:37:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/17/2022 (Guest: Allison Gill of 'Mueller, She Wrote' updates Trump's many criminal/civil cases)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   Although some races remain undecided, the media projects Republicans will win back the U.S. House majority next year with a razor-thin margin. Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that she will stay in Congress but not seek a leadership role next session, passing the torch to a new generation of leaders. Progressive Rep. Karen Bass will be the first female mayor of Los Angeles. But potential accountability for disgraced former Pres. Donald Trump will have to wait until after the U.S. Senate runoff in Georgia on December 6, because Dept. of Justice guidelines barring overt action in politically-related cases are still in effect. DR. ALLISON GILL, of the notorious 'Mueller, She Wrote' Twitter account and podcast, delivers a status update on the many criminal and civil probes, indictments and lawsuits against Trump - - far too many to list here - - and new court developments that were buried by the tsunami of news over the last weeks of the 2022 midterm elections. Dr. Gill explains the litigation timeline and next steps for each of the multiple Trump investigations, why it is likely to be a matter of weeks or even months before any potential indictments can be brought against Trump, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-pelosispeakership-basswinsla_allisongill-trumpcrimes_111722.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, US senate, US House, January 6, environment, climate change, COP27, Karen Bass, Nancy Pelosi, Allison Gill, Fani Willis, fake electors, Merrick Garland, Justice Dept.</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 19:17:19 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/16/2022 (Guest: Heather Digby Parton on Election 2022 fallout, Trump 2024)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  With multiple criminal investigations against him now underway at both the state and federal level, disgraced former President Donald Trump announced his third run for President in a long, soporific speech on Tuesday. Congressional Republicans are embroiled in a circular firing squad over the GOP's dismal performance in the midterm elections. Opinion columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Hulaballoo analyzes the no-red-wave 2022 midterm elections, the splintered Republican Party's internal civil war over Republican House and Senate leadership, and what may transpire over the next two years with a far-right dominated GOP House majority that is already a three-ring circus. Parton also discusses Trump's bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination against other GOP hopefuls like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Also today:  Trump demanded new voter suppression measures in his big announcement speech and deceptively called for 'paper ballots' to fight fraud in elections. But the states he lost already use paper ballots, and election integrity experts emphasize that election security requires HAND-MARKED paper ballots. Voters and election officials in two Mississippi counties found their new, hand-marked paper ballot system easier, faster, and cheaper to use than their ancient unverifiable touchscreeen system. Plus some fun listener mail. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumppaperballots-paperballotsms_heatherdigbyparton-gopleadershipfights-trumpdeclares2024_111622.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumppaperballots-paperballotsms_heatherdigbyparton-gopleadershipfights-trumpdeclares2024_111622.mp3" length="55905607" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, democracy, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, voting rights, election subversion, US senate, US House, media, authoritarianism, MAGA, red wave, 2024 election, paper ballots, Majorie Taylor Greene</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:58:05 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/15/2022 (Guest: John Nichols of The Nation on Election 2022 results)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The 2022 Election continues as media outlets declare winners in several extremely close races. In Arizona, Democratic Sec. of State Katie Hobbs reportedly won the race for the governor's seat over former TV news anchor and failed Trump-wannabe Kari Lake. Wyoming's outgoing GOP Rep. Liz Cheney likely found Lake's apparent loss particularly satisfying. Democrats have won nearly every major statewide seat in Arizona in advance of the 2024 election, including the state's crucial top election office. It was a remarkable midterm election as the 'red wave' imagined by Republicans and corporate media never materialized. Progressive journalist and author JOHN NICHOLS of The Nation digs deep into the results, examining why this midterm election defied historical patterns, and how the media's months-long fixation on a 'red wave' appears to have influenced and altered the strategies of both major parties.  Nichols also discusses the impact of huge turnout by young voters, lessons the Democrats and progressive should learn, Donald Trump's losing streak, and how Americans saw a clear choice between Republican extremism vs. a Democratic party edging toward progressivism. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hobbslakeaz_johnnichols-midtermanalysis_111522.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hobbslakeaz_johnnichols-midtermanalysis_111522.mp3" length="55760428" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, democracy, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, voting rights, election subversion, US senate, US House, media, authoritarianism, MAGA, corporate media, red wave, Arizona, Kari Lake, environment, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:57:14 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/14/2022 (Election 2022: Dems win control of U.S. Senate; 2020 GOP election liars lose)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Although key races in the critical 2022 Election remain undecided, including control of the U.S. House, the Democrats have held on to their razor-thin, 50-50 U.S. Senate majority, thanks to victories for Sen. Mark Kelly in AZ and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto in NV. Political strategist Dante Atkins explains why Democrats must win the upcoming senate run-off election in Georgia between Sen. Raphael Warnock (D) and Herschel Walker (R), and why a 51-49 Senate is crucial for the Biden Administration to enact even more policies to help working families and fortify democracy. Voters around the country also rejected all Trump-endorsed 2020 Election liars running for Secretaries of State in battleground states. We also call out the Republican Party, corporate media, and even some on the lazy far-left who ignored the data to insist the election would result in a 'red wave'. Callers weigh in on what last week's lack of 'red wave' means for both Democrats and Republicans, and whether Republicans will ever break free of Donald Trump's spell, which is destroying them and our democracy along with it. But not this week, at least... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_demssecuresenate-az-nv-sosvictories_callers_111422.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, democracy, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, voting rights, election subversion, Warnock, US senate, US House, media, Fox News, inflation, authoritarianism, MAGA, corporate media, red wave, Arizona, Nevada</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:07:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/11/2022 (Guest: Data expert Tom Bonier on getting the 2022 election results right)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's not a surprise that Fox 'News' deluded itself and its viewers into believing that the 2022 Election would be a 'red wave' for Republicans. But it is surprising and disappointing that the corporate media got the story so badly wrong, as well, failing or choosing not to see the ground-level election data clearly. TOM BONIER of the Democratic data research firm TargetSmart got it right. Over the last several months, on this show and elsewhere, Bonier spelled out his analysis of the data, which showed growing Democratic voter engagement, driven by backlash against Republicans and rightwing extremism, the rightwing supermajority on the US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, and Trump-backed 2020 election deniers, ultimately boosting Democrats across the nation. Bonier explains how a flood of sketchy Republican polling in the last month of the campaign clearly warped polling averages, influencing the corporate media's narrative in ways that benefitted Republicans, the potential affect that had on voter turnout in key races, and his frank assessment of the structural forces that pushed the corporate media into getting it all so very wrong. Also today:  A look into the 'red tsunami' and other ultimately false narratives about crime and inflation relentlessly hyped by Fox 'News' and establishment media. Plus the latest reported results out of still-undecided critical races for U.S. Senate and state offices in Arizona and Nevada... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-foxredwave-resultsnv-az_tombonier-whymediafailed_111122.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-foxredwave-resultsnv-az_tombonier-whymediafailed_111122.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:38</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, voting rights, election subversion, rightwing extremism, Supreme Court, media, Fox News, inflation, corporate media, Roe, red wave, Arizona, Nevada, Mandela Barnes, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 19:02:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/10/2022: (Guest: Redistricting expert David Daley on how SCOTUS helped steal the U.S. House for Republicans)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  If the Republican Party wins a narrow majority in the U.S. House following this week's nowhere-near-a-red-wave midterm elections, will it have been because of gerrymandering? Redistricting expert and author DAVID DALEY, Senior Fellow at FairVote, explains how if Republicans gain the majority, it will be thanks to gaming the electorate through both partisan and racial gerrymandering, with the help of corrupt courts. Daley describes the history of aggressive, frequently unlawful and unconstitutional gerrymandering by GOP legislatures in several 'red' states, aided by corrupt rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court and several GOP-dominated state supreme courts. Daley discusses how Republicans have also hijacked independent redistricting commissions in several states, successfully gaming the system to take more House seats than fair maps would allow them in their quest to entrench themselves in permanent minority rule. Also today:  New data indicates inflation appears to be easing, which is good news for American families, but it's bad news according to Fox 'News'. Control of Congress next year and several other key, high-profile races remain undecided as tabulation continues, some with razor-thin margins. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-foxnewsapp-senateresults-boebert_daviddaley-gerrymanderedgophousevictory_111022.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, democracy, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, voting rights, election subversion, propaganda, gerrymandering, Supreme Court, racism, redistricting, media, Fox News, inflation, climate change, environment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:56:49 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/9/2022 (Worst red wave ever! Midterm election results and more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In the critical 2022 midterm elections, the much-hyped Republican 'red wave' did not materialize. Control of Congress remains undecided with a handful of very close races still too close to call, and Republicans could still win slim majorities in both chambers. The U.S. Senate race in Georgia will be decided in a runoff election in December, while Democrats still have a long-shot chance at holding the House majority. We cover a ton of critical victories and losses, including both inspiring surprise wins and several disappointments, in dozens of states at both the state and federal level. But the pollsters and corporate media pundits were wildly off-base with their 'conventional wisdom' narrative insisting that it was an all-but-foregone conclusion that Democrats would lose big and Republicans would see sweeping gains in state and federal races across the country. We warned for months that these are decidedly UN-conventional times and election outcomes were far from clear - - so how did the corporate media get it so wrong? A large number of extreme far-right 2020 election deniers endorsed by Donald Trump also lost, further dragging down Republicans' fortunes. Young voters turned out in record high numbers, holding the line. So for the moment, American democracy, while still on life support, has lived to see another day. But it ain't over yet... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-midterm2022electionresults-noredwave_110922.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-midterm2022electionresults-noredwave_110922.mp3" length="55290364" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:35</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, democracy, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, voting rights, election subversion, disinformation, corporate media, voting machines, authoritarianism, MAGA, climate change, environment, corporate media</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:40:07 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/8/2022 (Election Day 2022: The Media's 'Red Mirage' and Voting System Failures)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We are unspooling the media's midterm mess and the high price of failed computerized voting systems on Election Day. Major corporate media outlets have irresponsibly covered pre-election polls this year, fixating for weeks on a 'Doomsday-for-Democrats' narrative, but a fair reading of pre-election polls and other available early voting data suggests that midterm elections may not be a 'red wave' for Republicans. While the corporate media's coverage could depress Democratic voter turnout, more dangerously it could provide a basis for Republicans to falsely declare 'FRAUD!' in the event that Democrats do well on Tuesday night. Voters in New Jersey and Arizona experienced similar voting system failures on Election Day when some hand-marked paper ballot optical scanners failed. In New Jersey, voters continued to calmly vote, placing their ballots in a secure ballot box to be scanned later. But in Arizona's Maricopa County, using the same procedures, the wingnuts went crazy, baselessly howling 'fraud' in a county where election officials have received hundreds of violent threats in recent weeks. Voting system failures in Harris County (Houston), Texas actually led to voters being disenfranchised. Also today:  Donald Trump announced that he's got a big announcement next week. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-midtermmediaredmirage-scannerfailsnj-az-bmdfailtx_110822.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:25</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, democracy, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, voting rights, election subversion, disinformation, corporate media, voting machines, MAGA, climate change, environment, COP27, New Jersey, Arizona, Texas</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:38:29 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/7/2022 (2022 Midterm Election Eve final push for votes; GOP sues to discard legal ballots in key states)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A rare Blood Moon eclipse heralds the last day of voting on Tuesday in the critical 2022 midterm Elections.  To lighten things up, a handful of political cartoons advocate voting for democracy over autocracy as a very smart place to start. Republicans have filed more than a hundred lawsuits in hopes of disenfranchising voters in the critical battleground states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin and elsewhere. The lawsuits seek to toss out thousands of perfectly legitimate absentee ballots lawfully cast by legal voters on minor technicalities. A federal judge has extended the deadline for thousands of voters in Cobb County, Georgia to send in their ballots after election officials failed to mail them out due to human error, but voters in other counties who also haven't received their mail-in ballots may end up being disenfranchised in the critical swing state. Callers make their voices heard on the impending critical election, which could be the last free and fair elections in the US, weighing in on the corporate media's coverage, the surge in voter registrations and early voting turnout, and what they think will happen on and in the days after this most critical Election Day. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bloodmoon-gopsuppressionsuits_callermidtermpredictions_110722.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bloodmoon-gopsuppressionsuits_callermidtermpredictions_110722.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:36</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, democracy, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, voting rights, election subversion, disinformation, rightwing, voting, authoritarianism, MAGA, economy, 2024 election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2022 18:17:12 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/4/2022 (Guest: Alan Minsky of Progressive Democrats of America on saving democracy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  As we have covered extensively, the critical 2022 midterm elections next Tuesday, November 8, could be the last fully free and fair elections in America. The last jobs report released before next week's elections shows a robust economy with strong jobs growth that is slowing slightly due to the Federal Reserve raising interest rates to combat inflation. But the corporate media's sole focus on temporary inflation has failed to inform voters about the pernicious threat to democracy itself in the midterm elections, with survival of American democracy quite literally on the line in the 2022 elections and the 2024 Presidential election. Hundreds of Republican election deniers are running for key offices across the country and openly plotting to engineer the GOP into permanent minority rule by subverting free and fair elections.  But many progressive voters don't appear to fully grasp the stakes or the historic nature of this moment and the need to push back against authoritarianism.  ALAN MINSKY, Executive Director of Progressive Democrats of America and a longtime Bernie Sanders supporter, explains why he believes no person of conscience can sit out this midterm election. Minsky warns that reactionary Republicans are now 'emboldened to take down American democracy in their efforts to create a permanent ruling party,' and makes the progressive case for voting for the (decidedly imperfect) Democratic Party to preserve both democracy and the economy. If young voters turn out in similar numbers to 2018 and 2020, then 'we can change this country for the better. But we have to preserve our democracy to leave that opportunity open,' Minsky says. 'We have to preserve democracy now and strengthen it. Let's win this thing.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-jobsreport_alanminsky-progressivecasefor2022voting_110422.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:22</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, democracy, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, voting rights, election subversion, disinformation, rightwing, voting, authoritarianism, MAGA, economy, Alan Minsky, jobs, inflation, 2024 election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:55:22 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/3/2022 (Forewarned: GOP is Manufacturing 2022 Midterm Chaos)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Forewarned is forearmed, and it's important that you, the American public, and corporate media understand what is going on before the fog of chaos overwhelms all of us next Tuesday.  We continue our focus on next Tuesday's critical midterm elections with new reporting that underscores Republicans' national strategy to create chaos in the 2022 election. Republicans have launched an organized, coordinated campaign to wreak havoc in the 2022 elections around the nation, manufacturing chaos that in turn they will use as a patina of 'evidence' to launch legal challenges to overturn election outcomes they don't like. The coordinated strategy is a re-run of and improvment on their 2020 election theft playbook, and is operated by the same Trump cronies and grifters who fomented the post-election chaos in 2020 that led to the January 6 insurrection. They have been training MAGA Republicans to canvass door-to-door to intimidate voters in at least 23 states, collecting information that can be used to challenge individual voters' qualifications, ways to monkey-wrench the voting process at polling places, other actions to help create extra-long lines on Election Day, and ways to challenge tallying and reporting of results. Also today:  Illinois Republicans sued to block the tabulation of perfectly legal military and overseas ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive within two-weeks as allowed by state law. Some new developments in several court cases and investigations involving Donald Trump. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gopmanufacturedmidtermchaosstrategy_110322.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:52</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, democracy, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, voting rights, voter suppression, election integrity, election subversion, disinformation, rightwing, voting, absentee voting, environment, climate change, MAGA</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 19:31:46 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/2/2022 (Guest: Election security expert Eddie Perez on 'manufactured chaos' in the 2022 midterms)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': With the critical November 8 midterm elections fast-approaching, voters should be prepared for the potential for post-election challenges and even some 'manufactured chaos,' warns EDDIE PEREZ, election technology expert and board member of the nonpartisan, nonprofit Open Source Election Technology (OSET) Institute. Perez says our democracy is extremely fragile, vulnerable to what he sees as 'manufactured chaos' by Republicans both before and after the 2022 midterms. He calls the threat they pose 'a knife at democracy's throat', warning that the chaos is now 'on a collision course' with next week's elections.  Perez details the various kinds of efforts that may occur to interfere with or overwhelm normal election administration processes and spread disinformation, and actions that Americans can take - - from voters to election officials to journalists - - to prepare for and defend against post-election 'manufactured chaos.' Also today: an explosion of election lawsuits, mostly brought by Republicans, are fomenting more chaos in advance of the 2022 elections. In Pennsylvania, Republicans obtained a ruling allowing the state to reject legitimate absentee ballots over minor technical errors that are immaterial to a voter's eligibility. In Arizona, a Trump-appointed judge ordered armed 'dropbox' vigilantes to stop intimidating voters. Nevada's Secretary of State shut down a slapdash, unprofessional, botched rightwing effort to hand-count ballots in Nye County. Expect more 'manufactured chaos' between now and November 8, and beyond... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-absenteedatespa-intimidationaz-handcountsnv_eddieperez-midtermchaos_110222.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, democracy, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, voting rights, voter suppression, election integrity, election subversion, disinformation, voting machines, Eddie Perez, Supreme Court, rightwing, voting </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:40:37 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/1/2022 (Guest: Theeda Murphy of No Exceptions Prison Collective on slavery-related propositions on midterm ballots)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The November 8 midterm elections are critical for the survival of American democracy itself, the most important elections since the Civil War. And ending slavery and involuntary servitude are literally on the ballot. THEEDA MURPHY, Co-Director of the No Exceptions Prison Collective, a non-profit, grassroots initiative based in Nashville, TN, explains how voters in Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee, Oregon and Vermont will consider statewide ballot propositions to amend their state constitutions to remove language that allows prisoners to be subject to involuntary servitude and forced labor, a modern-day version of slavery.  In a fascinating discussion, Murphy explains the history of the post-Civil War Thirteenth Amendment, which abolished slavery 'EXCEPT as a punishment for crime,' how it has been disproportionately exercised against Black Americans, and how the state-level propositions can be used to build a movement in Congress and nationally to remove the Thirteenth Amendment loophole allowing involuntary servitude. Also today: Chief Justice John Roberts on Donald Trump's stolen, packed and corrupted Supreme Court placed a temporary administrative hold on an appeals court ruling requiring the I.R.S to turn over Trump's tax returns to a Congressional oversight committee, as required by law - - the hold delays action until after the Nov. 8 election and could help Trump escape accountability entirely. The Supreme Court ruled that Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) must testify to a Georgia special grand jury about his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, but left open some doors for Graham to further evade and delay. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_theedamurphy-13thamendstateprops_trumpgrahamscotus_110122.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, prison rights, environment, climate change, slavery, involuntary servitude, election subversion, 13th Amendment, Theeda Murphy, discrimination, Lindsey Graham, Supreme Court</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 18:31:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/31/2022 (If Brazil Can Depose Autocrats at the Polls, So Can the U.S.)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We're just over one week from the most critical midterm elections in these United States since the Civil War. The 2022 midterm elections in all 50 states are an inflection point for the future of American democracy itself. We explain why this could be the last democratic election in this country, and why you, and everyone you know, needs to vote in whatever state you live in no later Tuesday, November 8.  In Brazil, voters rejected far-right autocrat Jair Bolsonaro in a runoff election on Sunday, electing Brazil's former President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, popularly known as 'Lula'.  New pre-election polls show four key U.S. Senate races remain extremely close, countering recent breathless corporate media reports warning that Democrats were losing ground, and underscoring why every single vote counts on November 8. An assassination attempt on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi failed, but Pelosi's husband was seriously injured by the attacker, who appears to be a rightwing QAnon cult conspiracy follower who believed Donald Trump's lies about the 2020 election. Republican politicians and rightwing commentators joked about the Pelosi attack and omitted the attacker's far-right beliefs - - a stark contrast to the GOP's recent, weeks-long 'outrage' over peaceful protesters outside the homes of corrupt Supreme Court justices. Callers weigh in on all of the above. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-midterms-lulabeatsbolsonaro-senatepolling-pelosiattack-callers_103122.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:22</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, Brazil, Bolsonaro, democracy, assassination, Nancy Pelosi, propaganda, Social Security, Medicare, voter intimidation, voter suppression, rightwing, voting, disinformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 18:13:03 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/28/2022 (Recounted: Potentially 'catastrophic' GOP House takeover; Supporting voters at the polls)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 'BradCast' Recounted: On today's show, we've put together some of our favorite recent interviews that you may have missed. First up:  With the critical 2022 midterm elections fast approaching, Republicans have detailed some of the political nightmares they plan to unleash on the country if they win a majority in the House or Senate. In their own words, Republicans plan endless investigations (think 'Benghazi on steroids'), pointless culture war bills, relentless impeachment investigations into President Biden and members of his cabinet, blocking Biden's judicial nominees, etc. Republicans have also publicly pledged to wreak extraordinary damage to the U.S. and global economy by refusing to raise the debt ceiling, holding the nation hostage to force severe cuts to Social Security and Medicare and more. Congressional historian and political scientist NORM ORNSTEIN explains the history of the debt ceiling, how increasingly radical Republicans have weaponized it, and potential tools that could neutralize GOP debt ceiling brinkmanship. Then: Election Defenders is organizing to ensure everyone can vote freely and fairly. ANGELA PEOPLES, Campaign Director for Election Defenders, explains how the organization is mobilizing across the country, particularly in battleground states, to train volunteers in de-escalation techniques at polling places and in concrete ways to support voters who may be intimidated by fear-based tactics of rightwing groups or targeted by partisan pollwatchers. The group is welcoming volunteers to ensure voters have the information and assistance they need, that no voter is denied their right to cast a ballot, and that voting is a calm, joyful experience for all. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_recounted_ornstein-gopdebtceiling_peoples-electiondefenders_102822.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, CFPB, debt ceiling, Social Security, Medicare, voter intimidation, voter suppression, rightwing, economy, Norm Ornstein, Election Defenders, voting, Angela Peoples</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:50:16 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/27/2022 (Good, Bad and Surprising News...for the planet and critical U.S. midterm elections)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  An unexpected twist in the geopolitics of energy - - Putin's War on Ukraine is accelerating the transition to clean, renewable energy. Natural gas prices briefly turned negative in parts of Europe this week because storage facilities are at capacity, due to an unusually warm autumn and the successful, coordinated effort to replace Russian natural gas imports that were cut off by Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin in retaliation for sanctions following his brutal invasion of Ukraine. Natural gas prices have dropped in West Texas due to booming production, debunking Republicans' false claims that President Joe Biden has 'crippled' domestic fossil fuel production.  The International Energy Agency projects demand for fossil fuels will peak around 2025, with the global shift to renewable energy and electric vehicles gaining speed as nations seek energy security and a slice of the profits from the burgeoning global clean energy industry.  But the transition is still nowhere near what climate scientists say is necessary to avoid the worst impacts of global warming. The Biden Administration's Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that it is cracking down on illegal, surprise junk fees - - from banks, airlines, hotels, internet providers, and more - - amounting to billions of dollars in savings for American consumers. But Congressional Republicans have already vowed to block these and other consumer protections if they win majorities in the Nov. 8 midterm elections. Amazon has resumed political donations to Republicans who voted against confirming Joe Biden's Electoral College victory on January 6, 2021. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-natgaspriceplummet-renewableshifteu-bidenjunkfees_102722.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, CFPB, energy, environment, climate change, fossil fuels, natural gas, Russia, inflation, Putin, Europe, IEA, renewable energy, electric vehicles, environment, junk fees</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:58:55 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/26/2022 (Guest: Brian Hansbury of Media and Democracy Project on media reform)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  With less than two weeks to the critical midterm elections, corporate media is failing to inform the public about real threats to democracy. Because they have failed to accurately and straightforwardly inform the electorate that Donald Trump and his cronies tried to steal the 2020 Presidential election, a substantial chunk of the citizenry still believe false, baseless claims that 2020 election was stolen. Hundreds of Republican candidates continue to spread Trump's Big Lie, amplified and unchallenged by media. BRIAN HANSBURY, co-founder of the grassroots Media and Democracy Project, warns 'there's a journalism crisis in this country, marching us towards fascism.' His group has launched a new initiative calling on journalists and media outlets to report clearly on these blatant lies, explain the threats to democracy, protect the public against disinformation, and treat elections as more important than a horserace or sporting event. Hansbury explains how the media has not informed the public that the November 8 midterm is 'not an ordinary election', but a contest between would-be authoritarians and pro-democracy candidates who defend the rule of law and the electoral system, and what ordinary citizens can do about it. Also today:  Comedian Jon Stewart demonstrates how to push back on blatant election lies in an interview with Arizona's Republican Attorney General Mark Brnovich. In the crucial US Senate race in Pennsylvania, independent candidate Everett Stern has dropped out, endorsing Democratic nominee John Fetterman as the only choice to save democracy in a tight race against the Trump-endorsed Republican nominee Dr. Mehmet Oz. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-jonstewartbrnovich-everettsternpa_brianhansbury-mediamustbepartisanfordemocracy_102622.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Arizona, 2022 election, rightwing, voter suppression, democracy, media, media reform, fascism, Jon Stewart, Mark Brnovich, John Fetterman, Mehmet Oz, Evertee Stern, Pennsylvania, US Senate</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 19:19:36 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/25/2022 (Disturbing news on Election Integrity; Good news on green energy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The current turbulence in global energy markets has not slowed the growth of renewable energy around the world.  International Renewable Energy Agency data show that renewable energy dominates all new electric energy capacity, and is on track to soon generate more electricity globally than fossil fuels. Texas' troubled grid operator approved a pilot program using distributed rooftop solar and battery storage to help prevent deadly blackouts. Even far-right fascists in Italy are not climate science deniers, unlike the U.S. Republican Party. In the U.S., early voting is underway for the critical 2022 midterm elections, and so is voter intimidation and suppression by disinformed rightwingers.  In Arizona, armed MAGA vigilantes are 'staking out' secure ballot boxes because they've been duped, while their Republican politicians continue to fan the flames of conflict with blatant lies about election security and procedures. Some rural Nevada counties, triggered by baseless GOP lies about voting machines, are opting to hand-count their ballots. Hand counts increase accuracy and help voter confidence, but must be done in full public view, with strict, specific protocols that experts say should first be tested in a small pilot program, not implemented for the first time in a critical live election by inexperienced clerks. Corporate media is missing a key point when they ask candidates whether they'll accept the election results.  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-goodgreenenergynews-voterintimidationaz-handcountsnv_102522.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Arizona, 2022 election, voter suppression, voter intimidation, election integrity, election security, MAGA, Italy, fascism, environment, climate change, renewable energy, eco-fascism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 19:19:15 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/24/2022 (Guest: David Dayen on CA's broken ballot initiative system)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'The BradCast':  Some help for voters in California trying to make sense of some of those confusing propositions on this year's midterm ballot. California was one of the first states to expand on the concept of statewide ballot initiatives that directly present specific propositions to voters on the ballot, bypassing state legislatures. Financial journalist DAVID DAYEN, Executive Editor of The American Prospect, reveals that giant corporations have figured out how to exploit California's ballot initiative process to benefit themselves, calling it a 'failed experiment with direct democracy,' and how the system can be reformed. Dayen explains Prop 30, a tax on millionaires to generate revenue to fight wildfires and increase adoption of electric vehicles that is opposed by the state's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom because it is bank-rolled by Lyft, a corporation that will directly benefit from the revenue. Dayen also discusses the stunning appeals court ruling that strikes at the heart of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), that will have disastrous implications across the entire economy if the ruling stands. Dayen, an expert on monopolies in the U.S., also warns about the 'very disturbing' proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons' grocery chains. Plus:  new data show that CA Prop 31 is ill-advised and will harm adult smokers who are using vaping products to quit smoking far-more-harmful cigarettes. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_daviddayen-prop22prop30-fundingcfpb-krogeralbertsonsmerger_prop31vapeflavorban_102422.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:25</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, California, 2022 election, rightwing, courts, money in politics, ballot initiative, Prop 30, Prop 31, Gavin Newsom, electric vehicles, Lyft, corporations, CFPB, monopoly, vaping, smoking </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 18:57:40 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/21/2022 (Guest: Voting rights organizer Angela Peoples of Election Defenders)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  There is much to be concerned about between now and the Nov. 8 midterm elections, the first nationwide elections since Donald Trump tried to steal the 2020 Presidential Election. Republican-controlled states have since exploited Trump's torrent of lies about the election to enact even more restrictive voter suppression laws. There's a shortage of pollworkers following death threats from disinformed rightwingers, and new incidents are raising concerns about the potential for intimidation and violence at polling places. But Election Defenders is organizing to ensure everyone can vote freely and fairly. ANGELA PEOPLES, Campaign Director for Election Defenders, explains how the organization is mobilizing across the country, particularly in battleground states, to train volunteers in de-escalation techniques at polling places and in concrete ways to support voters who may be intimidated by fear-based tactics of rightwing groups or targeted by partisan pollwatchers. The group is welcoming volunteers to ensure voters have the information and assistance they need, no voter is denied their right to cast a ballot, and that voting is a calm, joyful experience. Also today: Donald Trump crony Steve Bannon was sentenced to 4 months in prison for defying a lawful Congressional subpoena. The House January 6 Committee subpoenaed Trump to testify under oath. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court after an appeals court ordered  him to testify in the Fulton County, Georgia probe of Trump's conspiracy to pressure election officials to falsify 2020 election results. Trump appears to have screwed up his own defense in a defamation case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
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								<itunes:duration>58:47</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Trumpism, Congress, 2022 election, voter intimidation, voter suppression, authoritarianism, voter fraud, Election Defenders, Angela Peoples, Steven Bannon, Lindsey Graham, E. Jean Carroll</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 19:08:20 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/20/2022 (Authoritarian Dystopian Future is Now...and Other Fun News of the Day!)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In the U.K., another failed Conservative Party Prime Minister, Liz Truss, has resigned after triggering economic chaos, the third P.M. since British voters fell for the dumb, rightwing BREXIT scam. Here in the US, 'conservatives' have succeeded in derailing the US economy a number of times by repeatedly threatening to default on US debt obligations, yet a majority of the American public remains disinformed, falsely believing myths perpetuated by the corporate media that somehow Republicans are better on economic issues than Democrats. Despite an increase in the use of fossil fuels due to Russia's horrific war in Ukraine, the IEA reports that growth in global CO2 emissions from human activity has slowed more than expected thanks to rising use of renewable energy around the world. With critical midterm elections just weeks away, Democrats, progressives and other anti-authoritarians are pushing hard to win over voters and sound the alarm that democracy itself is on the ballot. Veterans' support group VoteVets is targeting Wisconsin's GOP Senator Ron Johnson for his support of the Jan. 6 insurrection. A bone-chilling ad portrays a dystopian future in which women are arrested for obtaining an abortion. But in Florida, that fictional future eerily resembles actual footage of police arresting confused former felons on charges of voting illegally, despite their voter registrations being approved by the state, part of a dystopian political stunt directed by GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis.  In a fiery debate, Rep. Val Demmings (D-FL) exposed incumbent Sen. Marco Rubio's (R-FL) failure and flip-flips on gun violence. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
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								<itunes:duration>57:50</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Trumpism, Congress, debt ceiling, 2022 election, economy, authoritarianism, voter fraud, environment, climate change, rights and freedoms, Liz Truss, VoteVets, Ron DeSantis, Val Demmings</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 19:28:18 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/19/2022 (Guest: Congressional historian Norm Ornstein on a potentially 'catastrophic' GOP House takeover)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  With the critical 2022 midterm elections fast approaching, Democrats are working to hold on to majorities in the U.S. House and Senate. Republicans have detailed some of the political nightmares they have in store for the country if they win a majority in one or both chambers. In their own words, Republicans pledge endless Congressional investigations (think 'Benghazi on steroids'), pointless culture war legislation, impeachment investigations into President Biden and members of his cabinet, blocking Biden nominees, and more. Republicans have also publicly pledged to wreak extraordinary damage to the U.S. economy by refusing to raise the debt ceiling. The GOP's presumptive House Speaker if they win, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, said Republicans will hold the nation hostage to extract major cuts to Medicare and Social Security and other draconian measures as their price for lifting the debt ceiling. Congressional historian and political scientist NORM ORNSTEIN explains the history of the debt ceiling, how increasingly radical Republicans have weaponized it, wreaking economic havoc, and how even the threat of a US default will cause extraordinary chaos here and around the world. Ornstein details potential tools that could stave off the threat of GOP debt ceiling brinkmanship, and other nightmares if the GOP wins control of either chamber.  Also today: a fascinating spy story regarding retiring Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and U.S. intel agencies in the run-up to the Iraq War, and the Bush/Cheney Administration lies about WMDs… ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_normornstein-midtermsgopdebtceilingthreat-leahyiraqwmd_101922.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Trumpism, Congress, debt ceiling, 2022 election, economy, Kevin McCarthy, Mitch McConnell, Supreme Court, courts, abortion rights, climate change, Norm Ornstein, Iraq War, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 18:40:09 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/18/2022 (Biden vows to codify Roe; Surprising Senate seats up for grabs; 2022 Election news)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Biden Administration opened its easy student loan forgiveness program portal at StudentAid.gov, that features a simple, streamlined application. Republicans, of course, are suing to block the program. Some surprising GOP Senate seats appear to be up for grabs. President Biden vowed to codify the Constitutional rights and freedoms previously guaranteed by 'Roe v. Wade' into federal law as his first order of business in January. But doing so will require voters turning out in droves in the Nov. 8 election, in order to hold the Democratic House majority and pick up at least two more Democratic Senators willing to reform the undemocratic Senate filibuster. Then Democrats will finally have the votes to enact laws protecting abortion and privacy rights by federal law, and also defend and expand voting rights, and expand and un-pack the corrupt Supreme Court itself. So much is at stake this year -- Constitutional freedoms, democracy itself, humanity's survival in the climate crisis -- to be distracted by despair.  It was always going to be an uphill fight this year. It makes no sense to wallow. It does make sense to get to work. To paraphrase Obama, don't boo-hoo! Vote! And make sure everyone else you know does the same! Also today: Special Counsel John Durham, tapped by Donald Trump and former Trump AG Bill Barr to investigate the investigators who investigated Russia's interference in the 2016 election, failed again to obtain a conviction for his bogus charges. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-durhamlosesagain-studentloanforgiveness-leemcmullenut-bidenroescotus_101822.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Trumpism, election subversion, election integrity, 2020 Election, 2022 election, accountability, abortion rights, same sex marriage, US Senate, environment, climate change, student loans</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:47:53 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/17/2022 (Guest: Sue Wilson of Media Action Center on removing liars and hoaxsters from our public airwaves)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': So many hoaxes, so little time. We are finally beginning to see some accountability for the countless rightwing lies and hoaxes that surged into a disinformation tsunami during the Trump Era.  Rightwing grifter Steve Bannon, Donald Trump's former aide, will be sentenced this week for unlawfully defying congressional subpoenas into his role in Trump's failed attempts to the steal the 2020 election. Rightwing hoaxster Alex Jones was ordered to pay $965 million in damages to parents of children murdered in 2012's Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre. It is the second such verdict holding Jones accountable for his broadcast campaign falsely claiming the massacre was a hoax, and encouraging his followers to relentlessly harass the grieving parents over the last decade. Broadcast media reform advocate Sue Wilson of the Media Action Center explains the deeply toxic impacts of Jones' dangerous lies, and asks why is the rightwing hoaxster still allowed to broadcast over our public airwaves at all? Wilson details actions that concerned citizens can take, including pushing the FCC to enforce laws barring use of the public's airwaves to promote hoaxes that involve crime or murder.  In Arizona, far-right, voter-suppression friendly Attorney General Mark Brnovich opened a criminal investigation into the rightwing 'vote fraud' fraudsters True the Vote over material misrepresentations they made about the evidence they claimed to have in their fake documentary, '2000 Mules,' with convicted election fraudster Dinesh D'Souza. New polls show the Nebraska U.S. Senate race is surprisingly close between Democratic nominee retired U.S. Navy Admiral Mike Franken against incumbent Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bannonsentencing_suewilson-alexjonesfcc_azrefersttvtoirsfbi_grassleyfrankenia_101722.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:45</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Trumpism, election subversion, election integrity, 2020 Election, 2022 election, Steve Bannon, Alex Jones, accountability, rightwing extremism, 2000 Mules, Brnovich, True The Vote, FCC</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 19:23:08 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>BradCast 10/14/2022 (Wingnut Freak-out After J6 Trump Subpoena; MAGA poll workers)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The reactions are very telling from Thursday's likely final public hearing of the House January 6 Committee, which revealed new documentary evidence detailing Donald Trump's long-premeditated plot to steal the 2020 election - - how he knew he lost the election and knew there was no evidence of widespread fraud when he incited the armed mob of rightwing extremists to attack the U.S. Capitol. Far-right activist and Trump henchman Tom Fitton, exposed as one of Trump's key coup plotters, deflected attention from his culpability with performative outrage that then-80-year-old House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she wanted to 'punch out' Trump for inciting the mob. House Republicans were so eager to demonstrate their clownish fury that they attacked one of their own employees. Trump issued a bonkers, hilarious 14-page response to the Committee's subpoena for his testimony, rehashing his same tired, long-ago-debunked nonsense. A GOP-controlled county in Michigan has hired a January 6 insurrectionist and big proponent of Trump's baseless election lies to recruit and train pollworkers for next month's critical midterm elections to determine control of Congress. More than two weeks after Hurricane Ian left widespread devastation across Florida, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis finally issued executive orders easing tight restrictions on voting and vote-by-mail, but only in the state's three hardest hit counties, which lean heavily Republican, with no assistance for voters in hard-hit inland counties that lean Democratic. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-j6commfollowups-magapollworkrecruitermacombcntymi-desantispostianvotingeo_101422.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Trumpism, election subversion, election integrity, 2020 Election, 2022 election, House January 6 Committee, insurrection, January 6, accountability, Pelosi, environment, climate change, rightwing </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 18:55:15 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>BradCast 10/13/2022 (Special coverage of House J6 Hearing, Day 9, Trump's subpoena, and more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   It was a bad day for disgraced former President Donald Trump, and a good day for the nation and the rule of law. New revelations were the centerpiece of what is likely to be the final public hearing of the bipartisan U.S. House Select Committee investigating the Trump-incited insurrection of January 6, 2021, and his multiple failed attempts to steal the 2020 Presidential election. The Committee presented dramatic, never-before-seen video of Congressional leaders taking action to deal with the violent insurrection at the Capitol amid Trump's silence and inaction; stunning Secret Service email and chat messages revealing the agency knew, weeks prior to the insurrection, that rightwing extremist groups planned violence; and documentary evidence confirming that Trump's false claims of a 'stolen' election were premeditated months in advance, that he knew he lost, and he knew there was no evidence of widespread fraud. Then the panel voted unanimously to subpoena Trump for documents and under-oath testimony about his role as ringleader of the riot. Also today, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected Trump's request to intervene in the litigation over documents he stole from the White House and took to Mar-A-Lago. New reporting reveals that Trump directed an employee to move boxes of stolen documents both before and after the Justice Department issued a subpoena for the classified materials. HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo and 'DRIFTGLASS' of the Professional Left Podcast join us for very lively analysis and insight into all of the madness, and much more…. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-j6hearingday9_101322.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Trumpism, election subversion, election integrity, 2020 Election, House January 6 Committee, insurrection, January 6, Liz Cheney, accountability, Secret Service, US Supreme Court, Pelosi, coup</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 19:13:25 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/12/2022 (Guest: Daniel Wolf on how the public can ensure election integrity; Republicans endorse pro-democracy Democrats)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Republican Party is in dangerous decline, but some long-time Republicans are putting country over party. In a sad, sordid tale, the GOP is exploiting the unstable former football hero and Georgia GOP Senate nominee Hershel Walker for grotesque partisan political purposes. Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL) worries that Walker is 'just one in a long, tragic legacy of disposable black men' for the Republican Party. But some Republicans, like Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) and Bill Kristol, are calling out the threat that their increasingly authoritarian party now poses to American democracy itself. They are endorsing pro-democracy Democrats in battleground states and funding ad campaigns against election-denier Republican candidates. But the lack of transparency and public oversight of our computerized voting and tabulation systems makes it easy for charlatans to dishonestly claim that elections they lost were stolen. A new, free smart phone app developed by a longtime election integrity expert makes public oversight of elections much easier for concerned citizens. DANIEL WOLF, CEO of non-profit tech company AmericaCounts.us, explains how the free Actual Vote app works, and how it enables voters to document public records at their polling place at closing time. The records can be very helpful in reconciling the final tallies reported by election officials, and spotting fraud or simple programming errors.  Wolf's hope is that broad use of the app will help increase public confidence in election results for both Republicans and Democrats, and 'ignite a war of mutual assured accountability.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-walkerwoes-repubsfordems_danielwolf-actualvote_101222.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:23</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Trumpism, election subversion, voting, election integrity, 2022 Election, Rep. Sean Casten, Hershel Walker, JD Vance, election security, America Counts, Liz Cheney, Bill Kristol, voting machines, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 18:42:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/11/2022 ('Ass-kickers not ass-kissers': Senate debates in OH, WI; MAGA threats to election officials)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': While corporate media covers the horse race of elections, we cover the track conditions - - whether voters can access the ballot box and have their vote counted. On the 'track conditions,' the corrupt, stolen-and-packed rightwing U.S. Supreme Court majority ignored precedent and the plain text of the Civil Rights Act to rule that otherwise legitimate absentee ballots with minor technical errors that are 'immaterial' to determining voter qualification must NOT be counted. It's an old Jim Crow-era tactic that could affect the November election. FBI officials say they have identified no credible threats to U.S. election systems this year, despite efforts by some foreign adversaries, including Russia, to sow doubt about fraud. It's unclear if the FBI understands the actual security threats posed by our easily manipulated and error-prone computerized voting and tabulation systems, or recent breaches of election management systems by MAGA conspiracy theorists in several states. FBI Director Christopher Wray falsely downplayed the tsunami of rightwing extremist threats. The Justice Department has begun prosecuting MAGA rightwing extremists who threaten election officials. Democratic Senate candidates Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH) and Wisconsin's Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes delivered verbal debate 'ass-kickings' to their hypocritical, Republican insurrection-supporting opponents, author J.D. Vance and Sen. Ron Johnson. Democrats have a shot at flipping GOP-held Senate seats in PA, OH, WI, NC, and FL. Republicans have a chance to flip two, NV and GA. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-balloterrorsscotus-electionpollworkerthreatsfbi-ryanvancedebateoh-barnesjohnsondebatewi_101122.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Trumpism, election subversion, voting, 2022 Election, vote by mail, Supreme Court, Jim Crow, Rep. Tim Ryan, climate change, environment, Mandela Barnes, JD Vance, Ron Johnson, election security </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 19:16:19 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/10/2022 (Guest: Veteran Florida Election Supervisor Ion Sancho on voting amid disaster)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': It has been almost two weeks since Hurricane Ian left a swath of devastation across much of Florida, but with critical midterm elections now less than a month away, Gov. Ron DeSantis, the state's chief election officer, has no plan for how to carry them out.  County Supervisors of Elections in hard-hit areas are running out of time to mount a successful election after the storm destroyed polling precincts and mailboxes, but they have been stripped of key tools by DeSantis and the GOP-controlled state legislature that would have ensured voters can vote after disasters. The great ION SANCHO, the legendary (now retired) election chief of Leon County, FL, explains the very serious mess facing Florida election officials and voters, why DeSantis still hasn't issued any guidance for officials, and how the state GOP's newly-discovered hatred for absentee voting helped create many of these problems. Also today: Most Republican nominees for Congress and key statewide offices in the November election are 2020 election deniers who have said that if they win office in 2022, they will use their positions to undermine the 2024 Presidential election. But now they are dishonestly shifting their public positions, lying about their 2020 election denial and threats, to try to trick mainstream general election voters.  Russian Pres. Putin launched a massive missile attack on densely-populated civilian areas in Ukraine, retaliating after a key Crimean bridge was attacked.  Plus: We got our COVID boosters, and we recommend everyone who is eligible do the same to protect yourself and your loved ones from a likely autumn/winter surge. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covidshots-russiaukraine_ionsancho-postianelectionsfl_deniersonballot_101022.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>55:35</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Trumpism, election subversion, voting, disaster, accountability, Florida, Hurricane Ian, climate change denial, 2022 Election, Ron DeSantis, Rick Scott, COVID, Russia, Ukraine, vote by mail</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 19:15:54 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/7/2022: (Nicole Sandler with Cory Doctorow and Rebecca Giblin)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler speaks with authors Cory Doctorow and Rebecca Giblin about their new book, 'Chokepoint Capitalism: How big tech and big content capture creative labor markets and how we&apos;ll win them back'. Both are activists in the field of copyright and anti-trust issues, trying to improve the situation for the little guy. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_corydoctorowandrebeccagiblin_100722.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Doctorow, Giblin, Chokepoint Capitalism, monopoly, antitrust</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:50:22 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/6/2022 (GOP Leaders Mislead on Climate Change; Biden goes to pot)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Elections are not only about the future, they're also about accountability for failed leadership, like in Florida. Florida will require additional federal aid spending to rebuild after Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the United States. But the state's Republican leaders have previously voted against disaster aid for other states, voted down federal legislation to harden the nation's infrastructure against extreme weather disasters, voted against landmark legislation to both adapt to and mitigate climate impacts, and denigrated all other climate policies. Will Florida's voters hold their corrupt, climate-science denying Republican leaders accountable for their deadly, failed leadership on these issues? Will Florida's voters even be able to cast a ballot amid the rubble left behind by Ian? Also today: the House January 6 Committee will hold its next hearing on Donald Trump's failed insurrection next Thursday, Oct. 13. Voter registration is surging among women in Idaho in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling stripping women of their constitutionally-protected reproductive rights. President Biden pardoned Americans convicted of simple marijuana possession crimes and set in motion the process to decriminalize it on the federal level. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-climateaccountabilityfl-regspikeid-bidenpotpardons_100622.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Trumpism, environment, climate change, accountability, Florida, Hurricane Ian, climate change denial, marijuana, January 6, abortion, reproductive rights, 2022 Election, Ron DeSantis, Marco Rubio,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 18:40:21 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/5/2022 (Guest: Dan Vicuña of Common Cause on Alabama's voting rights challenge at SCOTUS)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  What remains of the landmark Voting Rights Act is in danger yet again, thanks to the Republicans' stolen-and-packed U.S. Supreme Court majority. The state of Alabama is seeking to subvert the VRA's prohibition on racial discrimination in voting laws and redistricting in its effort to restrict Black voters, who are one-fourth of the state's population, to one majority House district out of seven total in the state. New Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson outfoxed the rightwing majority by using an 'originalist' defense for consideration of race in voting laws as the framers explicitly intended.  DAN VICUÑA, National Redistricting Manager at Common Cause, explains Justice Jackson's ingenious defense of the VRA, why the VRA is necessary to protect voting rights for all, and how various potential rulings by the Court's corrupt, far-right supermajority will affect the future of what is left of the VRA. Also today: New reporting reveals that top Republicans knew many months ago, but did not care, about credible documentary evidence that Georgia Republican US Senate nominee Herschel Walker paid for his girlfriend to obtain an abortion, belying Walker's and the Republican Party's professed anti-abortion beliefs. Longtime GOP leaders, pundits and media influencers, who have long pretended to be 'family values ' and 'conservative,' have come up with myriad justifications to continue supporting Walker because they need him to win back the Senate majority next month. A federal appeals court handed down another procedural win to the Justice Department in its criminal investigation of Donald Trump's theft of thousands of White House documents… ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-walkergopabortionhypocrisy_danvicuna-scotusvrachallengeal_expediteddojtrumpappeal_100522.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Trumpism, environment, climate change, voting rights, voter suppression, redistricting, Alabama, Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson, abortion, Herschel Walker, accountability, Rafael Warnock, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 19:11:37 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/4/2022 (Justice Jackson and the New SCOTUS Term; GOP Insider Election Crimes and Hypocrisy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': New reporting reveals that yet another Republican election official was caught breaching election system security and distributing sensitive, confidential voter information, this time in Michigan. The US Supreme Court rejected 2020 election conspiracist/pillow salesman Mike Lindell's petition to dismiss a defamation lawsuit brought by a voting machine company. On the first day of its new term, the US Supreme court heard oral arguments in a lawsuit seeking to restrict the EPA's regulatory authority under the Clean Water Act, and by all reports, new Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson kicked ass. In a sad and sordid story, a new report provides documentary evidence that Republican U.S. Senate nominee, former pro-football player Herschel Walker, paid for his girlfriend to obtain an abortion in 2009, contradicting Walker's stated beliefs and his campaign platform of a total ban on abortion, even in cases of rape/incest or the life of the mother. Walker denies the allegations, but his adult son, Christian, posted an astonishing rant characterizing his father as a liar, hypocrite, domestic violence abuser, and anything but a 'family man.' Despite a long list of proven lies told by Walker, he is virtually tied in pre-election polling with Democratic incumbent Sen. Rafael Warnock. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionbreachmiclerk-lindellscotus-justicejacksonfirstdayepa-walkerabortionga_100422.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionbreachmiclerk-lindellscotus-justicejacksonfirstdayepa-walkerabortionga_100422.mp3" length="56109983" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:26</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Trumpism, environment, climate change, Hurricane Ian, corruption, money in politics, Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson, abortion, Herschel Walker, Mike Lindell, election subversion, EPA</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 19:07:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/3/2022: (Guest: Congressional affairs and ethics lobbyist Craig Holman of Public Citizen)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  With devastation from Florida to Ukraine, the stakes couldn't be higher for our upcoming midterm elections. The horrifying death toll from last week's climate change-fueled Hurricane Ian continues to rise, along with growing questions about why state officials delayed issuing evacuation orders, and how storm victims will be able to vote.  Russia unlawfully annexed four regions in Eastern Ukraine, as Russia's military offensive continues to collapse and Vladimir Putin faces growing unrest at home after announcing the forced draft of Russians to fight in Putin's war in Ukraine. In Brazil, the nation's former leftist President known simply as 'Lula' won more votes than far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, but the contest is headed to a runoff. Pre-election polls showed Lula winning outright, which should serve as another warning for U.S. voters before our own critical midterm elections in just 35 days. Government affairs and ethics lobbyist CRAIG HOLMAN of Public Citizen explains new legislation to stop grotesque conflicts of interest by members of Congress and deliver some long overdue accountability, after several members were caught (and convicted) of trading on inside information not available to the public. The new law would bar members and their direct family members from buying and selling stocks, and require them to divest their portfolios. President Biden traveled to Puerto Rico, still reeling from the devastation caused by Hurricane Fiona, and vowed that the federal government will remain there 'as long as it takes' to rebuild the island for climate resilience. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-florida-russiaukraine-brazilelectionslessons_craigholman-stockact-conflictsofinterestact_bideninpuertorico_100322.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-florida-russiaukraine-brazilelectionslessons_craigholman-stockact-conflictsofinterestact_bideninpuertorico_100322.mp3" length="55777462" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords> politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Trumpism, environment, climate change, Hurricane Ian, Puerto Rico, Florida, extreme weather, corruption, money in politics, insider trading, Ukraine, Russia, Brazil, authoritarianism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 19:01:55 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/30/2022 (Climate journalist Thomas Frank on Florida's insurance industry collapse)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In 2013, Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis was a representative in the US House, where he voted against sending federal disaster aid to states affected by Superstorm Sandy. But now he has changed his tune, asking President Biden for billions in federal dollars to recover from Hurricane Ian. Even before Ian devastated the Florida, the state's insurance industry was close to collapse, and decades of climate science denial by the state's GOP leadership hasn't helped. Climate change impact journalist THOMAS FRANK explains the history of Florida's unstable property insurance industry and why, despite paying the nation's highest insurance premiums, most Floridians may still be 'financially ruined' by Hurricane Ian. Frank discusses how profit drove a 30-year real estate building boom in the state, putting ever more people and homes in harm's way despite warnings from climate experts about rising sea levels and more intense hurricanes, how Ian 'smashed' that 30-year boom in a single day, and what comes next. Also today: House Democrats recently released a trove of internal documents revealing Big Oil executives admitting to 'gaslighting' the public, falsely claiming they intend to fight the climate crisis, while privately laughing that they have no intention of doing so. Plus a special new 'ad' from Chevron reveals how the oil industry really feels about its customers, their families, and the planet. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-desantisfeddisasterfunds_thomasfrank-insurancecollapsefl_bigoilgaslighting-chevronad_093022.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-desantisfeddisasterfunds_thomasfrank-insurancecollapsefl_bigoilgaslighting-chevronad_093022.mp3" length="55736400" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-desantisfeddisasterfunds_thomasfrank-insurancecollapsefl_bigoilgaslighting-chevronad_093022.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats,Trumpism, environment, climate change, Hurricane Ian, Florida, extreme weather,  SEC, investment risk, South Carolina, insurance, Ron DeSantis, climate change denial, Big Oil, Chevron, Adam McKay</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:10:24 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/29/2022 (Guest: Nicole Sandler on Hurricane Ian and Florida politics)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The latest in the ongoing devastation of Hurricane Ian across Florida, and its second landfall in South Carolina on Friday. Progressive radio host NICOLE SANDLER of 'The Nicole Sandler Show', a Southeast Florida resident (and our occasional guest host), discusses the impacts of Hurricane Ian in Florida that are known so far, and the storm's impacts on Florida politics, from the governor's race in which Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is in a tight contest against Democratic challenger and former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, to the US Senate, and more. Sandler notes that as member of the US House, DeSantis famously voted against federal aid for Superstorm Sandy, yet had no problem requesting billions in federal aid from Democratic President Joe Biden. A group of Florida Republicans in the US House and Senate, who are big recipients of fossil fuel industry campaign cash, are trying to block the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring public companies to disclose to investors the financial risks that climate change poses to their businesses. DeSantis is working to block his state from weighing climate risk factors in state pension fund investment decisions. Also today: A Michigan election worker was charged with tampering with voting equipment. Multiple federal courts ruled against disgraced Trump attorney Sidney Powell, Fox 'News' and other Trump MAGA supporters fighting defamation lawsuits brought by electronic voting machine companies. The wildly corrupt Trump-appointed judge overseeing Trump's attempt to quash the Justice Department's criminal probe into his theft of classified documents has issued another insane ruling in Trump's favor. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_nicolesandler-hurricaneian-desantis-florida_powellfoxdobbsdominion_cannonspecialmaster_092922.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_nicolesandler-hurricaneian-desantis-florida_powellfoxdobbsdominion_cannonspecialmaster_092922.mp3" length="55687307" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_nicolesandler-hurricaneian-desantis-florida_powellfoxdobbsdominion_cannonspecialmaster_092922.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats,Trumpism, environment, climate change, Hurricane Ian, Florida, extreme weather, Nicole Sandlers, SEC, investment risk, financial industry, Dominion, Sidney Powell, Judge Aileen Cannon, corruption</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 18:20:23 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/28/2022 (Guest: Tom Bonier of TargetSmart on 2022 midterm election; Hurricane Ian smashes records in FL)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Hurricane Ian crashed ashore on the southwestern coast of Florida on Wednesday as a Category 4 storm, falling just shy of Cat 5.  Ian also collapsed the electric grid of the entire island of Cuba. Hurricane Ian's landfall near Fort Myers, FL brought torrential rains, damaging high winds, and a record storm surge as high as 18 feet in some places. The National Hurricane Center forecasts Ian will unleash unprecedented rainfall as it slowly tracks across Florida, then may potentially make a second landfall in Georgia or the Carolinas toward week's end. Then: New polling finds that while Democrats are still likely to lose their current razor-thin majority in the U.S. House in the November midterm elections, the projected margin of loss is decreasing with each passing month in the wake of the US Supreme Court's decision to strip women of their reproductive rights. TOM BONIER of TargetSmart, a Democratic data analysis firm, explains new data gleaned from the landslide victory for abortion rights in deep red Kansas during what would normally be a very low-turnout midterm primary election. Bonier says the new research suggests polls may be underestimating voter engagement in the upcoming election, especially among young women voters, and massive voter turnout has the potential to upend conventional wisdom about midterm elections. Also today:  Donald Trump has reportedly sidelined his very expensive new lawyer in the Justice Department's criminal investigation into thousands of documents Trump stole from the White House. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hurrianeianlandfall_tombonier-abortionturnoutks-polling_092822.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hurrianeianlandfall_tombonier-abortionturnoutks-polling_092822.mp3" length="55731949" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hurrianeianlandfall_tombonier-abortionturnoutks-polling_092822.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, abortion rights, Kansas, Trumpism, environment, climate change, US Supreme Court, Hurricane Ian, Florida, extreme weather, voting, voter turnout, Cuba, gas prices, Justice Department, corruption </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 18:27:42 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/27/2022 (Critical Elections and Catastrophic Storms Bearing Down)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A potpourri of news today, ranging from the critical midterm elections to the potentially catastrophic storm threatening Florida.  NASA scientists successfully launched a vending machine-sized spacecraft more than 7 million miles to intercept and crash into an asteroid moonlet at 14,000 mph, but climate science deniers want you to believe NASA and the rest of the world's scientists got it wrong about the physics of man-made climate change. Listeners respond to yesterday's lively call-in segment on Supreme Court reform and the necessity of electing Democrats this November to save American democracy. Texas' top law enforcement official, the frequently-indicted GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton, ran away from a process server because that's what 'the rule of law' looks like in the Lone Star State.  A surprising number of folks are signing up to help their communities as poll workers, both from the Left and the Right.  That's a good thing, and many more poll workers are still needed -- please consider becoming one! Republican US Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell now says he supports a bipartisan bill to update the Electoral Count Act of 1887, which contains much-needed reforms to close loopholes that Trump and his MAGA supporters tried to exploit in their attempts to steal the 2020 Presidential election. Hurricane Ian is on track to hit near Tampa Bay, Florida with potentially catastrophic impacts. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-listenermail-nasadart-paxtonfleessubpoenas-pollworkersneeded-ecareform-hurricaneian_092722.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-listenermail-nasadart-paxtonfleessubpoenas-pollworkersneeded-ecareform-hurricaneian_092722.mp3" length="55860571" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, authoritarian, Trumpism, environment, climate change, election subversion, US Supreme Court, court reform, court packing, Hurricane Ian, Florida, Ken Paxton, Electoral Count Act, NASA</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:56:32 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/26/2022 (American Majority Wants to Expand High Court; Hurricane Ian threatens FL)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Fascists are gaining power around the world -- Italy has elected its first far-right prime minister since World War II, from a far-right authoritarian party with roots in Italian World War II neo-fascism. Polls indicate that Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro is likely to lose his bid for re-election this weekend, but like former far-right U.S. President Donald Trump, Bolsonaro has already declared that any loss must only be due to massive fraud. Hurricane Fiona in Nova Scotia and Super Typhoon Noru in the Philippines set new records and caused widespread flooding and devastation. Hurricane Ian is menacing the west coast of Florida, and is forecast to make a potentially catastrophic landfall as a powerful Category 4 mid-week. Sadly, Tampa Bay's unique geography makes it a particularly vulnerable target for a flooding disaster. New poll shows that, for the first time, a majority of Americans are either 'strongly' or 'somewhat' in favor of expanding the number of justices on the U.S. Supreme Court. For many reasons discussed on today's show, expansion of the Supreme Court is, for some voters, a top reason to vote for Democrats in this November's critical midterm elections, especially after the Court's stolen-and-packed rightwing super-majority ruled to strip women of constitutionally-protected rights and other major decisions overturning long-established precedents.  Callers weigh in on all of the above, including their reasons for voting, or not voting, in the November elections. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-threestorms-hurricaneian-fascismitalybrazil-majorityseektoexpandscotus_callers_092622.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-threestorms-hurricaneian-fascismitalybrazil-majorityseektoexpandscotus_callers_092622.mp3" length="55687094" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, Italy, Bolsonaro, Brazil, authoritarian, Trumpism, environment, climate change, election subversion, US Supreme Court, court reform, court packing, Hurricane Ian, Florida, Philippines</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 18:33:58 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/23/2022 (Recounted:  New evidence in GA Sec. of State cover-up' Reagan's big gift to Big Pharma)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 'BradCast' Recounted: On today's show, we've put together some of our favorite recent interviews that you may have missed. First up:  The corporate media has not yet grasped the scope of a very serious breach of voting system security in multiple states. In the coordinated plot, shepherded by Trump attorney Sidney Powell, Republican election officials and Trump MAGA supporters unlawfully breached, copied and distributed election systems software in GA, MI, CO, and potentially other states. Michigan and Colorado officials have launched serious criminal probes into the security breaches, but Georgia's Republican Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger has failed to investigate the breach in Coffee County, GA.  Election integrity expert MARILYN MARKS of the nonpartisan Coalition for Good Governance explains the new evidence, revealed by her own lawsuit against the state,  showing that the GOP election officials appear to have lied under oath, while Raffensperger's office is apparently trying to cover it all up. Then:  BradBlog legal analyst ERNEST A. CANNING explains the history of why Americans pay far more for prescription drugs than the rest of the developed world thanks to a 'gift' to the industry by Pres. Ronald Reagan, the explosion of patent abuse by Big Pharma, and what can be done to repair the system. Canning also offers brighter news on a landmark effort in the state of California to cheaply manufacture live-saving insulin to bypass Big Pharma's outrageous price gouging. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_recounted_bradfriedman_marilynmarks-ga-coffeeco_erniecanning-reaganpharma-cainsulin_092322.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 election, election fraud, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, Trump, Biden, MAGA, accountability, prescription drugs, healthcare, insulin, Georgia, election security, Raffensperger, Big Pharma, Sidney Powell, election integrity, cybersecurity</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 14:36:12 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/22/2022 (The 'Promise of the Rule of Law'; Accountability for Trump, Mike Lindell and Ginni Thomas)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's been a bad week for disgraced former President Donald Trump. First the New York Attorney General filed a civil lawsuit against him and his adult children for bank, tax, and insurance fraud. Then the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously rebuked Trump's numerous false claims about classified government documents he stole from the White House, and debunked Trump's bonkers assertion that he could declassify documents with his mind.  A federal court rejected MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell's attempt to dismiss a massive defamation lawsuit filed against him by an electronic voting system manufacturer. Lindell has now sued the Justice Department for the return of his cell phone in a different case, revealing that he is under criminal investigation in a voting system security breach in Colorado.  Ginni Thomas - -  far-right Republican activist, 2020 election denier, and wife of far-right Republican activist Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas - - has agreed to give testimony to the bipartisan U.S. House Select Committee investigating the January 6 insurrection and her involvement in Trump's multiple failed attempts to steal the election. At a swearing-in ceremony for 200 new American citizens, US Attorney General Merrick Garland delivered moving remarks detailing his family's escape from the Holocaust to America and the 'promise' and protection of equal justice under the law, at a time when he faces a momentous decision on whether or not to indict a former U.S. President for the first time in history. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-11thcircrebukescannon-lindelltrouble-ginnithomasj6comm-garlandellisisland_092222.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-11thcircrebukescannon-lindelltrouble-ginnithomasj6comm-garlandellisisland_092222.mp3" length="55687253" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, January 6 Committee, Trumpism, corruption, accountability, Merrick Garland, immigration, rule of law, equal justice, Justice Department, Mike Lindell, Ginni Thomas </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 19:23:14 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/21/2022 (NY A.G. sues Trump; Guest: Marcy Wheeler of Emptywheel)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The first of many hammers to come on Donald Trump's years of lying, grifting and defrauding the American people and the world, came down today.  New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a sweeping lawsuit against Trump, the Trump Organization, and his three adult children, Eric, Don Jr. and Ivanka, along with two top executives. The civil suit details 'astounding' financial falsehoods and dozens of flagrant incidents of bank, tax and insurance fraud, and aims to prevent Trump and his kids from working as executives for any company registered in New York for at least five years, among many other remedies. James also said her investigation found criminal violations of law, which she has referred to both state and federal authorities. Accountability and national security journalist MARCY WHEELER of Emptywheel discusses the civil suit in New York and many of the other ongoing civil and criminal investigations bearing down on Trump. Wheeler explains the latest developments in the Justice Department's case against Trump for stealing highly classified national security documents, likely next steps and potential pitfalls, and cautions that all of these probes will take time... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumplawsuitnyag_marcywheeler_092122.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, January 6 Committee, Trumpism, corruption, accountability, Attorney General Letitia James, fraud, Marcy Wheeler, national security, Justice Department, Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump, Trump Organization</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:30:53 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/20/2022 (National Voter Registration Day!; Election law news; DeSantis' migrant scam)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': It's National Voter Registration Day today, and the talented cast of Broadway's 'Hamilton' perform a fantastic new song just for you to raise awareness of the importance of voting, and to help new voters get registered and get accurate, non-partisan information on how to vote.  Help others register to vote or check their registration at the federal government's Vote.gov or the DNC's IWillVote.com app. And since merely voting is no longer enough, please spread the word to everyone you know! And help them get to the polls by November 8. Also today: disturbing new clues indicate that there is much more to the fishy scam perpetrated by Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis in luring unsuspecting legal asylum seekers to Martha's Vineyard, potentially violating federal kidnapping laws. The Bexar County (San Antonio), Texas Sheriff  has opened a criminal investigation into DeSantis' cruel stunt. House January 6 Committee members introduce proposed reforms to the Electoral Count Act to make it more difficult in the future to steal elections via the Electoral College, as Donald Trump attempted to do on January 6, 2021. Disabled voters in several Republican-controlled states are pushing back against new voter suppression measures that make it literally impossible for some disabled voters to vote at all without violating the law.  The US is facing a looming beer shortage because of constrained supplies of CO2, and the reason why is bizarre. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-natlvoterregday-beercrisis-desantismigrantprobe-ecareform-disabilityvoting_092022.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-natlvoterregday-beercrisis-desantismigrantprobe-ecareform-disabilityvoting_092022.mp3" length="55822996" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, election subversion, 2022 Election, environment, climate, beer, voting rights, voter suppression, Electoral Count Act, Trumpism, Ron DeSantis, immigration, extreme weather, voter registration</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 18:59:10 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/19/2022 (DeSantis' kidnapping 'stunt'; Three hurricanes make landfall in one weekend)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Mainstream corporate media are pulling their punches, failing to properly inform the public that the Republican Party has gone full-bore authoritarian. Corporate media took great pains to normalize the bizarre, Nazi-like rally in Ohio held by far-right MAGA cult leader Donald Trump over the weekend. Democracy itself is now very much at stake in this nation, and we really need a professional media corps that isn't afraid to call out authoritarians and fascists and report it to the American people. The corporate media has focused on the death of Queen Elizabeth in Great Britain with nearly wall-to-wall coverage, while virtually ignoring three major climate change-intensified hurricanes that caused widespread flooding and devastation over the weekend in Puerto Rico, Alaska, and Japan. Florida's ambitious Republican Governor, Ron DeSantis, has taken credit for coercing 48 lawful asylum seekers from Venezuela onto planes in Texas and then dumping them in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. New documents show that the asylum-seekers were lured onto the flights with false promises, providing hard documentary evidence that  DeSantis' obscene political stunt may have violated the law. Will DeSantis or his associates be held accountable for what appears to have been a pretty straightforward federal crime?  Callers weigh in on all of the above, on today's very lively program! ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-queenelizburied-trumpohrallymediafailure-desantismigrantkidnapping_callers_091922.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, election subversion, 2022 Election, Puerto Rico, election denier, Trumpism, accountability, Ron DeSantis, asylum, immigration, corruption, environment, climate change, extreme weather, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 19:16:32 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/16/2022 (Guest: Legal analyst Ernest Canning on Big Pharma, CA manufacturing insulin)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Americans are still paying the price for Ronald Reagan's 1987 Executive Order that gave away the taxpayer store to Big Pharma. The CDC recommends that Americans get newly reformulated, bivalent COVID vaccine booster shots before Halloween to lower the risk of infection, hospitalization and long COVID. Updated vaccines are necessary because, despite billions of dollars in taxpayer funding to develop them, private pharmaceutical giants refuse to give up their patent rights to make the vaccines available to the world, giving ample opportunity for new variants to emerge, extending the pandemic and in turn delivering more profits to Big Pharma. ERNEST A. CANNING, legal analyst at The BRAD BLOG, explains how we got here:  from Reagan's 1987 'gift' to wildly profitable pharmaceutical companies and how it enabled the explosion of patent abuse by Big Pharma, to why there are no easy fixes, and what can be done to repair the system. Canning also offers brighter news on a landmark effort in the state of California to cheaply manufacture live-saving insulin to bypass Big Pharma's outrageous prices. Also today:  new developments in the broadening criminal conspiracy investigation by Fulton County, GA District Attorney Fani Willis into Donald Trump's multi-pronged, failed efforts to steal the 2020 Presidential election. The founder and CEO of outdoor gear brand Patagonia announced he has donated the $3 billion for-profit company with the mandate that all of its profits go to combat the climate crisis. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-willistrumpprobega-bolduc2020flipflopnh_erniecanning-covidbigpharmapatentabuse-insulinca_patagoniaclimatecrisis_091622.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-willistrumpprobega-bolduc2020flipflopnh_erniecanning-covidbigpharmapatentabuse-insulinca_patagoniaclimatecrisis_091622.mp3" length="55848090" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, election subversion, 2022 Election, Don Bolduc, Trumpism, accountability, Patagonia, philanthropy, environment, climate change, Big Pharma, COVID, vaccines, insulin, Gavin Newsom, patent abuse</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:01:59 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/15/2022 (More Good News for Democrats; More Fraud Accountability for Republicans)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A surprising amount of encouraging news.  New poll shows President Biden's public approval rating has spiked by 9 points.  Retail sales grew in August, while weekly jobless claims fell, again. Biden announced a tentative deal to avert a major strike by rail workers that would have caused considerable economic disruption.  New York's Attorney General rejected a move by Donald Trump's attorneys to reach a settlement in her civil probe of allegations of tax, bank, and insurance fraud by Trump's company. The FBI confiscated pillow impresario Mike Lindell's phone in a federal grand jury probe of an unlawful Colorado voting system security breach. A Special Prosecutor in Michigan is investigating GOP Attorney General nominee Matt DePerno and several other top Republicans in an unlawful Michigan voting system security breach. Top election official in Rensselear County, NY becomes the latest GOP official charged with absentee ballot voting fraud, part of a sweeping federal probe. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenapproval-econnews-railstrikeaverted-trumpnyfraud-lindellco-gopabsenteefraudny_091522.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, labor, labor rights, Biden, railroads, strike, election fraud, voter fraud, Trump, election subversion, Mike Lindell, Trumpism, accountability, corruption, fraud, Matt DePerno, climate, environment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:58:12 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/14/2022 (Guest: Harold Meyerson of The American Prospect on new CA labor law)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Noteworthy results from the final primaries of the 2022 midterm elections in Delaware, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. GOP voters in New Hampshire selected another far-right conspiracy theorist and election-denying loon, retired Army Brigadier General Don Bolduc, as their U.S. Senate nominee to face incumbent Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan in November. Hard-right Trumpers also won the GOP nominations for the state's two U.S. House Seats, including former Trump White House aide Karoline Leavitt, whose extraordinarily ugly primary battle is likely to make her a new GOP star whether she wins or loses. In the fight for workers' rights, railroad workers are ready to go on strike over horrific working conditions they've endured for years; a railroad strike would be an expensive work stoppage and wildly disruptive to the economy in advance of the midterm elections. The American Prospect's Editor-at-Large, HAROLD MEYERSON, explains significantly more positive labor news - - a 'groundbreaking' new labor law in California that improves wages and working conditions for fast-food workers, signed last week by the state's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. The law establishes a $22/hour minimum wage for the state's more than half-million fast-food workers and mandates a new council to set working conditions for the sector. Meyerson also offers a helpful dose of American Labor history, and details the immediate backlash from fast-food corporate interests and their latest efforts to block the new labor law in any way they can. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast-bradfriedman_primaryresults-de-ri-nh_railstrikelooms_haroldmeyerson-newfastfoodlaborlawca_091422.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast-bradfriedman_primaryresults-de-ri-nh_railstrikelooms_haroldmeyerson-newfastfoodlaborlawca_091422.mp3" length="55826777" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, justice, Republicans, Democrats, labor, workers rights, labor rights, Biden, railroads, strike, 2022 election, primaries, New Hampshire, Trump, election subversion, democracy, Harold Meyerson, Maggie Hassan, Bolduc, Trumpism, Newsom</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 18:43:02 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/13/2022 (Really Bad Voting Systems; Really Bad Politics)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The final primaries of the 2022 midterm elections were held in New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Delaware.  New Hampshire and Rhode Island use fully verifiable hand-marked paper ballot systems, and some counties even hand count the ballots. But Delaware's voting system is one of the worst in the country - - not only is the system 100% unverifiable, but it allows the computer to secretly change a voter's ballot after they've cast their vote. In Georgia, recently revealed security camera footage shows Republican elections officials allowing Team Trump MAGA Republicans into Coffee County election offices, where they unlawfully breached, copied, stole and shared the state's critical election system software with others. In a Georgia lawsuit to force the state to ban the 100% unverifiable touchscreen BMD voting systems and go to hand-marked paper ballots, the plaintiff's attorney illustrated the massive risks of the Coffee Co. security breach with a brilliant metaphor:  if you saw bad actors take apart your parachute and repack it, then the pilot told you to jump anyway, saying 'your parachute is probably fine, we'll find out in the air,' no one would or should jump out of that plane. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) surprised his GOP colleagues by introducing a bill to enact a national abortion ban after 15 weeks of pregnancy, largely affecting only 'blue' states. Chief Justice John Roberts complained about the US Supreme Court's record low approval from the public in the wake of overturning women's long-established constitutional reproductive rights. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hybridbmdsde-bmdfailri-grahamabortionban-frankenscotus_091322.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hybridbmdsde-bmdfailri-grahamabortionban-frankenscotus_091322.mp3" length="55687267" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, justice, Republicans, Democrats, Al Franken, Biden, nuclear energy, environment, climate change, 2022 election, primaries, voting machines, electronic voting, election security, Lindsey Graham, abortion, US Supreme Court</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:32:59 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/12/2022 (Surprise! Ukraine troops rout Russia; Trump shows up in golf shoes in D.C.)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': A stunning turn of events over the weekend in Ukraine. Ukrainian troops recaptured vast swaths of territory brutally occupied by the Russian military in the northern Kharkiv region. The surprise lightning offensive apparently pushed Russians troops into a hasty retreat, leaving behind weaponry and ammo. The Kremlin continues to pretend that nothing has happened at all, but even pro-war Russians are now reportedly openly criticizing Russian President Putin, infuriated that Ukrainian troops are now within about 30 miles from the Russian border. Electricity has been restored to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, occupied by Russian troops, averting a potential nuclear meltdown.  In the US, Donald Trump, dressed in golf attire, made a mysterious, unannounced, surprise visit to Washington, triggering rampant speculation about what appeared to be a hastily planned trip. Callers weigh in on all of the above, and much more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ukrainerussiatablesturn-trumpsurprisedcvisit_callers_091222.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, justice, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Biden, accountability, rightwing, nuclear energy, nuclear accident, Justice Department, national security, Russia, Ukraine, environment, Queen Elizabeth, Putin, war</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 18:11:13 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/9/2022 (Guest: Dahlia Lithwick on Structural Court Reform and 'Lady Justice')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The Justice Department offered a compromise to the unprecedented, absurd, unworkable order by Trump-appointed Judge Aileen Cannon blocking the DOJ's criminal investigation into documents, some highly classified, that Donald Trump stole from the White House, until a court-appointed Special Master can examine the materials for potential attorney-client or executive privilege conflicts. (Trump is no longer the Executive and is not entitled to any such privilege.)  If Judge Cannon accepts the DOJ's offer, it would allow a critical national security damage assessment to continue. Cannon's unworkable order is the latest in a flood of ridiculous rulings by corrupt, rightwing, Federal Society-approved judges - - and the packed-and-stolen righting U.S. Supreme Court majority - - that underscore the brokenness of our federal judicial system.  DAHLIA LITHWICK, legal analyst at Slate and MSNBC, and author of the new book, 'LADY JUSTICE: Women, the Law, and the Battle to Save America,' explains why the nation cannot litigate itself out of corrupted rulings by corrupted courts, and why structural reforms are desperately needed to reform the federal judiciary. Lithwick delves into specific steps to repair the judiciary, how to make it happen, and her brand-new book telling the stories of 'extraordinary women lawyers' who 'changed the world in the Trump era.' Also today:  New ad by the Republican 'Never Trumpers' of the Lincoln Project exposes how Trump's Save America PAC is little more than a 'suckers' game' bilking his supporters, and they hilariously respond to Trump's impotent threat to sue. A federal judge scathingly dismissed Trump's bonkers lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and former FBI and DOJ officials claiming a 'conspiracy' against him.  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
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								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, justice, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Biden, accountability, US Supreme Court, federal judiciary, rightwing, Judge Aileen Cannon, FBI, Justice Department, national security, Mar-a-Lago, court reform, corruption, Special Master</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 19:02:44 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/8/2022 ('Save America'? Working on It; RIP Queen Elizabeth II)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Britain's longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, has died at age 96 after a 70-year reign. Record heat continues to broil California. New poll finds a large majority of Americans regard Trump's MAGA movement as a threat to the nation's democratic foundations, but few Republicans agree. Former Trump aide and convicted federal criminal Steve Bannon was indicted in New York on state charges of money laundering, conspiracy and fraud for allegedly defrauding donors and siphoning funds from the 'We Build the Wall' organization. The federal grand jury investigating the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the US Capitol has reportedly widened its probe to include Trump's scammy Save America PAC over misuse of funds, and has subpoenaed his personal aide, who worked at both the White House and Mar-a-Lago. CNN reports on GOP leaders in Wayne County, MI (Detroit) getting caught on tape teaching MAGA pollworkers how to break election rules on behalf of Republicans. Michigan's Supreme Court ruled that a statewide initiative for a state Constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights has successfully qualified for the November 2022 ballot, ending an attempt by Republicans to block it. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-elizabethrip-magathreat-bannonindictedny-trumppacgrandjury-goppollworkersmi-abortionamendmentmi_090822.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Congress, 2022 election, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Biden, extreme weather, climate change, accountability, election security, abortion rights, Steve Bannon, corruption, election subversion, Queen Elizabeth, democracy, Michigan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:34:44 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/7/2022 (Guest: Election expert Marilyn Marks on new evidence in GA Sec. of State cover-up)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The record heatwave broiling much of the U.S. West is severely straining California's electric grid. Some 54 million Americans are currently under heat warnings or advisories, and forecasters have issued 'extremely critical' wildfire weather warnings in nearly a dozen states, from the Pacific Northwest to the upper Great Plains, as our climate crisis intensifies. In the Massachusetts primary, Democratic Attorney General Maura Healy will face Donald Trump-endorsed election denier Geoff Diehl in the race for governor. The corporate media is failing to grasp the scope of a very serious breach of voting system security in a multi-state coordinated plot, shepherded by Trump attorney Sidney Powell, to unlawfully copy and distribute proprietary election systems software in several states.  Top elections officials and law enforcement in Michigan and Colorado have launched serious criminal probes into the scheme, but Georgia's Republican Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger has failed to investigate a security breach in Coffee County, GA.  Election integrity expert MARILYN MARKS, of the nonpartisan, nonprofit Coalition for Good Governance, explains new evidence (revealed in her lawsuit to require Georgia to  stop using unverifiable touchscreen voting systems) showing local election officials appear to have lied about their involvement in the scheme, Raffensperger's office has either lied or otherwise tried to cover up the matter, and much more.  Also today: Trump crony Steve Bannon has been indicted in New York State for stealing donor money from a non-profit fund to build a border wall, and a court rejected Bannon's attempts to derail sentencing for his conviction for defying lawful subpoenas from the House J6 Committee. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast-bradfriedman_westernheatwave-primaryresultsma_marilynmarks-coffeecountycoverup-surveillancevideo_bannonindictment_090722.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Congress, 2022 election, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Biden, extreme weather, climate change, accountability, Georgia, election security, media, electric grid, Brad Raffensperger, Steve Bannon, 2022 election, 2020 election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:23:59 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/6/2022 (We're back! And ...'What's Happening in Our Country is Not Normal')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The dangerous, historic heat wave in the U.S. West is breaking new records for duration and intensity. Water services are nearly restored in the weeks-long water crisis in the city of Jackson, MS, but the crisis is the predictable outcome of the state legislature's push to cut taxes rather than fund maintenance for critical infrastructure, which then failed in extreme flooding brought by climate change. Public approval of labor unions is now at its highest level since 1965. A New Mexico court ordered the removal of convicted January 6 insurrectionist Cuoy Griffin, co-founder of Cowboys for Trump, from his post as a county election commissioner under the U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment, the 'Insurrectionist Disqualification Clause.' In Georgia, new surveillance video shows rightwing MAGA Trump supporters lied to cover up their scheme to unlawfully breach voting system security. In Massachusetts, GOP primary voters again must choose between a Trump-backed election denier and an otherwise moderate Republican. While we were out, Democrat Mary Peltola became the first Alaska Native elected to Congress, defeating embarrassing former Republican Gov. Sarah Palin in a Special Election to fill the state's only U.S. House seat. President Biden delivered a major prime-time address accurately warning of the growing menace to democracy itself posed by Donald Trump and his MAGA Republican supporters. But broadcast networks refused to air the speech, and corporate media focused on 'both sides' false equivalence and 'optics,' not the substance. Plus: An explainer on the disturbing ruling by a Trump-appointed federal judge in Florida setting up a Special Master to review highly classified documents that Trump stole from the White House. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-heatca-waterjacksonms-insurrectiondisqnm-housespecialak-bidendemocracyspeech-specialmastertrump_090622.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Congress, 2022 election, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Biden, democracy, abortion, reproductive rights, rights and freedoms, civil liberties, democracy, Sarah Palin, Mary Peltola, climate change, Jackson MS, insurrection</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2022 18:57:41 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/5/2022 (Encore: Salon's Heather Digby Parton on Trump/GOP, Biden/Democrats late-summer ascension)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 8-26-2022. On today's 'BradCast':  The contrast between the two major parties, their respective leaders and their prospective near-term fortunes could not be starker.  A federal judge unsealed a heavily redacted version of the lawful affidavit used to establish 'probable cause' for the FBI's search of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in early August. It revealed disturbing new specifics about hundreds of documents, many of them highly classified, that Trump stole from the White House and refused to return, despite more than a year of effort by the National Archives, and kept in an unsecure storage room. The affidavit is the latest gobsmacking development in the multiple concurrent criminal investigations of Trump and his associates that have nearly overshadowed the extraordinary run of late summer successes by President Biden and the Democrats. Biden capped recent weeks of major accomplishments with a barn-burner of a rally speech on Thursday, detailing the Democrats' landmark legislative achievements and unsparingly taking on Republicans and the former President, in no uncertain terms, drawing a stark contrast between the two major parties and their agendas. In a wide-ranging conversation, award-winning opinion journalist HEATHER 'DIGBY' PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo delves into the major developments of just the last few weeks. Parton brings context and historical perspective to the massive new criminal scandal Trump has brought upon himself and the growing public backlash against the Republicans' 'very far right, radical anti-abortion zealotry.'  Parton also analyzes President Biden's and the Democrats' historic achievements and major policy accomplishments in  recent weeks, and what it all may mean going forward into the critical November 2022 midterm elections. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-mar-a-lagoaffidavit_heatherdigbyparton-trumpfallbidenrise_090522.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Congress, 2022 election, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Biden, democracy, abortion, reproductive rights, civil liberties, voting, corruption, accountability, Heather Digby Parton, student loans, Espionage Act, Inflation Reduction Act</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2022 12:15:43 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/2/2022 (Encore: Tom Bonier of TargetSmart on the surprising post-'Roe' election landscape)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 8/24/2022. On today's 'BradCast':  First up, we have noteworthy results in primaries and runoffs in New York, Florida, and Oklahoma, which delivered good and bad news for both progressives and Democrats. The biggest news was in a US House special election in upstate New York, where Democratic candidate Pat Ryan defeated Republican Marc Molinaro in a very swingy 'swing district'. The results in that 'bellwether' race and recent contests around the country show Democrats outperforming pundit expectations, upending the conventional wisdom of Republicans and corporate media that the 2022 midterm elections would bring a 'red wave'. Since the GOP's stolen and packed U.S. Supreme Court in its 'Dobbs' decision overturned women's privacy rights and reproductive freedoms, every special election has shown Democrats improving on their 2020 voter turnout. TOM BONIER, CEO of TargetSmart, a Democratic data firm, explains the remarkable shifts in voter turnout over the past few weeks since Kansas voters stunningly crushed a ballot initiative to amend the state constitution to ban abortion altogether. Bonier discusses several big data trends in areas like voter registration that show growing voter registrations and engagement for Democrats, even in historically 'red' districts in battleground states, in the post-'Roe' election landscape. Bonier warns that 'conventional wisdom' prognostications about this year's midterm elections are based on historical data, which is proving increasingly unreliable in these unconventional times. He cautions that it will be 'difficult' for Democrats to hold on to majorities in both houses of Congress, but data show it is increasingly possible, if pro-democracy voters 'fight for every vote.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-primaryspecialresults-ok-fl-ny_tombonier-regspikepostdobbs_090222.mp3</link>
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									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Congress, 2022 election, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Biden, democracy, abortion, reproductive rights, rights and freedoms, civil liberties, New York, Pat Ryan, Florida, Charlie Crist, Ron DeSantis, Kansas, Supreme Court, Roe</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:08:04 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/1/2022 (Encore: Media critic Dan Froomkin of Press Watch on corporate media failures)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original airdate 8/19/2022. On today's 'BradCast':  The U.S. corporate media is still cowed by the radical Right, and still failing in its constitutional mandate to inform and educate the electorate. As we've long argued, it's a mistake to buy into the political punditry of Conventional Wisdom that assumes Democrats will lose big in midterm elections in November. While it's still an uphill climb, new polling data suggests that these are decidedly UN-conventional times, when even a die-hard Republican like Maryland's Gov. Larry Hogan dismisses the Trump-endorsed GOP gubernatorial nominee, Dan Cox, as 'not mentally stable.'  Trump's ever-worsening legal woes may also be harming GOP odds this election - - eighteen former top Trump Administration officials call Trump's claims that he issued a 'standing order' to declassify any documents he stole from the White House as 'nonsense' and 'ludicrous.' Yet major media outlets have avoided informing the public that, regardless of classification status, Trump unlawfully STOLE the documents. Why is corporate media afraid to use such plain, accurate descriptions? Media critic and former corporate media 'insider' DAN FROOMKIN explains why, and discusses CNN's cancellation of 'Reliable Sources', the last remaining legitimate media criticism program on cable or broadcast TV news. Froomkin also delves into the major media outlets' recent gobsmacking, misleading, and inaccurate headlines, their fealty to false 'both sides' framing, and much more. Plus: a long-overdue and much-needed new ditty from musical satirist Randy Rainbow... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-hogancoxmd-trumpdeclassification_danfroomkin-steltercnn-mediafailures_090122.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-hogancoxmd-trumpdeclassification_danfroomkin-steltercnn-mediafailures_090122.mp3" length="57606922" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, environment, climate change, Biden, Inflation Reduction Act, Congress, corporate media, media reform, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, corruption, accountability, 2022 election, Dan Froomkin, CNN, Brian Stelter, media criticism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:56:27 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/31/2022 (Encore: NatSec journo Marcy Wheeler; Primary results from WY and AK)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original airdate 8/17/2022. On today's 'BradCast':  The biggest story of this week's primaries was in Wyoming, where conservative Republican Rep. Liz Cheney lost the GOP primary for the state's single, at-large House seat to Trump-backed, former Never Trumper-turned-MAGA 2020-election denier Harriet Hageman.  In her concession speech, Cheney vowed 'to do whatever it takes to ensure that Donald Trump is never again anywhere near the Oval Office.'  Alaska adopted Ranked Choice Voting, so we are unlikely to know the final winners in the state's two elections until the end of August. In both the special election to fill out the remainder of the late Rep. Don Young's term and an open primary for next year's full term, Democratic candidate Mary Peltola is among the top three vote-getters along with two Republicans, Nick Begich and former Alaska GOP Gov. Sarah Palin. Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who voted to impeach Trump, will advance to the November general. National security journalist Marcy Wheeler of Emptywheel explains the latest developments and what you need to know about the highly sensitive documents retrieved by the FBI that Donald Trump stole from the White House and took to his Mar-a-Lago resort. Wheeler offers critical insights and clarifying details, separating fact from speculation, including what is actually known/unknown, why Trump is likely far more concerned about obstruction charges than violations of the Espionage Act, and potential paths forward for holding him accountable.  Wheeler warns there could be even more disturbing revelations still to come... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-primaryresults-ak-wy-cheney_marcywheeler-trumpesponiagemar-a-lagodocs_083122.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-primaryresults-ak-wy-cheney_marcywheeler-trumpesponiagemar-a-lagodocs_083122.mp3" length="57606923" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, environment, climate change, Biden, Inflation Reduction Act, Congress, FBI, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, corruption, accountability, 2022 election, Wyoming, Liz Cheney, Alaska, Sarah Palin, Marcy Wheeler, Never Trumper, Mary Peltola</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:27:15 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/30/2022 (Encore: Warrant Reveals Espionage Probe for Trump; 'Revolutionary' climate bill passes Congress)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original airdate 8/12/2022. On today's 'BradCast':  Two huge, historic, blockbuster news events unfolded on Friday. A federal judge unsealed the warrant issued to the FBI and Justice Department finding 'probable cause' to search disgraced former President Donald Trump's Florida residence for classified documents that he stole from the White House. The warrant reveals that Trump is under federal criminal investigation for obstruction of justice, unlawful removal of government records, and alleged violations of the Espionage Act.  Several sets of documents were marked 'TopSecret/SCI' for Sensitive Compartmented Information, the highest level of classification, but it is unclear if any of the documents relate to nuclear weapons secrets. Also today: Democrats in the US House passed the Inflation Reduction Act, the landmark climate, healthcare, and tax reform bill, with zero Republican votes. Once signed by President Biden, the law will direct $370 billion in investments to combat climate change (the largest such single investment in history by any nation), rebuild the U.S. manufacturing sector, reduce pollution, and transition the nation to clean energy.  Environmental journalist DAVID ROBERTS, publisher of the Volts newsletter, explains why the new law is likely to be a game changer in the fight to mitigate dangerous man-made climate change, and the key mechanisms by which it will reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 40 percent by 2030. Roberts addresses the well-founded criticisms of the bill, including its giveaways to the fossil fuel industry, and why, on balance, it is likely to have a 'transformative' positive effect on U.S. politics, the economy, and the multi-generational fight to solve climate change. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-dojtrumpespionagedocs_davidroberts-climatebillpassage_083022.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, environment, climate change, FBI, Republicans, Democrats, nuclear weapons, Espionage Act, obstruction of justice, Trump, corruption, accountability, Justice Department, national security, rightwing , courts, Inflation Reduction Act</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:35:50 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/29/2022 (Encore: ACLU's Ben Wizner on the Espionage Act)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original air-date 8/23/2022. On today's 'BradCast':  New reporting reveals that Donald Trump stole at least 300 documents marked as classified from the White House, with several said to be incredibly sensitive national security documents. The National Archives negotiated with Trump for more than a year to get him to return all of the stolen documents, eventually triggering a grand jury subpoena and court-approved FBI search. Trump reportedly 'went through the boxes himself' before failing to return the stolen documents that he unlawfully possessed. Trump is under investigation for violating the Espionage Act, but civil liberties groups argue the statute is over-broad and misused by the government over decades to target whistleblowers and journalists. BEN WIZNER of the ACLU's Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project, lead attorney for national security whistleblower Edward Snowden, explains the history and uneven application of the century-old Espionage Act in the past. Wizner discusses how the law 'doesn't distinguish between selling the country's secrets' vs. whistleblowers sharing information with journalists 'in the public interest'; the law's application in high-profile cases like Snowden and Wikileaks founder Julian Assange; and how it may or may not apply to Donald Trump's theft of government documents. Also today:  New York, Florida and Oklahoma hold primary elections today.  In Kansas, a partial hand recount of an anti-abortion ballot referendum proved that the measure definitively failed, showing that public, non-partisan, professionally-administered hand-counts, paid for by the challengers (even loony ones), do not undermine but rather boost public confidence in elections.  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_abortionrecountks_benwizner-espionageacttrump_082922.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Inflation Reduction Act, Congress, Espionage Act, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, corruption, accountability, 2022 election, democracy, climate change, environment, Justice Department, election integrity, ACLU, Assange, Snowden,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2022 09:58:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/26/2022 (Guest: Salon's Heather Digby Parton on Trump/GOP, Biden/Democrats late-summer ascension)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The contrast between the two major parties, their respective leaders and their prospective near-term fortunes could not be starker.  On Friday, a court unsealed a heavily redacted version of the lawful affidavit used to establish 'probable cause' for the FBI's search of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in early August. It revealed disturbing new specifics about hundreds of documents, many of them highly classified, that Trump stole from the White House and refused to return, despite more than a year of effort by the National Archives, and kept in an unsecure storage room. The affidavit is the latest gobsmacking development in the multiple concurrent criminal investigations of Trump and his associates that have nearly overshadowed the extraordinary run of late summer successes by President Biden and the Democrats. Biden capped recent weeks of major accomplishments with a barn-burner of a rally speech on Thursday, detailing the Democrats' landmark legislative achievements and unsparingly taking on Republicans and the former President, in no uncertain terms, drawing a stark contrast between the two major parties and their agendas. In a wide-ranging conversation, award-winning opinion journalist HEATHER 'DIGBY' PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo delves into the major developments of just the last few weeks. Parton brings context and historical perspective to the massive new criminal scandal Trump has brought upon himself and the growing public backlash against the Republicans' 'very far right, radical anti-abortion zealotry.'  Parton also analyzes President Biden's and the Democrats' historic achievements and major policy accomplishments in  recent weeks, and what it all may mean going forward into the critical November 2022 midterm elections. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mar-a-lagoaffidavit_heatherdigbyparton-trumpfallbidenrise_082622.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Congress, 2022 election, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Biden, democracy, abortion, reproductive rights, civil liberties, voting, corruption, accountability, Heather Digby Parton, student loans, National Archives, Espionage Act</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2022 18:52:05 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/25/2022 (Our State-by-State Fight for Reproductive Rights and Voting Rights)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The fight for personal freedoms and liberties, reproductive rights and voting rights, is going to remain a grueling, state-by-state slog. But that can change this November if voters fight like hell and turn out in massive numbers to allow Democrats to hold the US House and pick up at least two seats in the U.S. Senate, in order to reform the filibuster and codify those rights into laws. New evidence reveals the deep corruption of Donald Trump's disgraced former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, the front-runner to win a new U.S. House seat in Montana. Georgia Republican U.S. senate nominee and former NFL great Herschel Walker, despite lying about his past and offering inane, barely comprehensible comments on the campaign trail, is in an inexplicably close race with Democratic Sen. Rafael Warnock. Abortion trigger bans went into effect in Idaho, Tennessee and Texas. A total of 14 states now have eliminated women's reproductive rights with few or no exceptions. A federal judge in Idaho struck down one of the state's most draconian abortion restrictions. In Florida, voters kicked an anti-abortion, anti-gay state lawmaker and an anti-abortion judge out of office. In Texas, a federal court struck down part of the state's voter suppression law affecting college students. The North Carolina state Supreme Court ruled that GOP lawmakers elected via unconstitutional racial gerrymandering could not amend the state constitution to further restrict voting. Arkansas federal court rejected a draconian law limiting assistance to voters. California regulators voted to phase out gasoline-powered cars by 2036. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-zinkecorruption-walkerga-abortionbans-votingrightswins-tx-nc-ar_082522.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Congress, 2022 election, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Biden, democracy, abortion, reproductive rights, civil liberties, voting rights, voter suppression, gerrymandering, Florida, Supreme Court, environment, climate change, Zinke</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 18:41:15 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/24/2022 (Guest: Tom Bonier of TargetSmart on the surprising post-'Roe' election landscape)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  First up, we have noteworthy results in primaries and runoffs in New York, Florida, and Oklahoma, which delivered good and bad news for both progressives and Democrats. The biggest news was in a US House special election in upstate New York, where Democratic candidate Pat Ryan defeated Republican Marc Molinaro in a very swingy 'swing district'. The results in that 'bellwether' race and recent contests around the country show Democrats outperforming pundit expectations, upending the conventional wisdom of Republicans and corporate media that the 2022 midterm elections would bring a 'red wave'. Since the GOP's stolen and packed U.S. Supreme Court in its 'Dobbs' decision overturned women's privacy rights and reproductive freedoms, every special election has shown Democrats improving on their 2020 voter turnout. TOM BONIER, CEO of TargetSmart, a Democratic data firm, explains the remarkable shifts in voter turnout over the past few weeks since Kansas voters stunningly crushed a ballot initiative to amend the state constitution to ban abortion altogether. Bonier discusses several big data trends in areas like voter registration that show growing voter registrations and engagement for Democrats, even in historically 'red' districts in battleground states, in the post-'Roe' election landscape. Bonier warns that 'conventional wisdom' prognostications about this year's midterm elections are based on historical data, which is proving increasingly unreliable in these unconventional times. He cautions that it will be 'difficult' for Democrats to hold on to majorities in both houses of Congress, but data show it is increasingly possible, if pro-democracy voters 'fight for every vote.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-primaryspecialresults-ok-fl-ny_tombonier-regspikepostdobbs_082422.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:51</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Congress, 2022 election, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Biden, democracy, abortion, reproductive rights, rights and freedoms, civil liberties, New York, Pat Ryan, Florida, Charlie Crist, DeSantis, Kansas, Supreme Court, Roe v. Wade</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 17:41:49 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/23/2022 (Guest: ACLU's Ben Wizner on the Espionage Act)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  New reporting reveals that Donald Trump stole at least 300 documents marked as classified from the White House, with several said to be incredibly sensitive national security documents. The National Archives negotiated with Trump for more than a year to get him to return all of the stolen documents, eventually triggering a grand jury subpoena and court-approved FBI search. Trump reportedly 'went through the boxes himself' before failing to return the stolen documents that he unlawfully possessed. Trump is under investigation for violating the Espionage Act, but civil liberties groups argue the statute is over-broad and misused by the government over decades to target whistleblowers and journalists. BEN WIZNER of the ACLU's Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project, lead attorney for national security whistleblower Edward Snowden, explains the history and uneven application of the century-old Espionage Act in the past. Wizner discusses how the law 'doesn't distinguish between selling the country's secrets' vs. whistleblowers sharing information with journalists 'in the public interest'; the law's application in high-profile cases like Snowden and Wikileaks founder Julian Assange; and how it may or may not apply to Donald Trump's theft of government documents. Also today:  New York, Florida and Oklahoma hold primary elections today.  In Kansas, a partial hand recount of an anti-abortion ballot referendum proved that the measure definitively failed, showing that public, non-partisan, professionally-administered hand-counts, paid for by the challengers (even loony ones), do not undermine but rather boost public confidence in elections.  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_abortionrecountks_benwizner-espionageacttrump_082322.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Espionage Act, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, corruption, accountability, 2022 election, democracy, climate change, environment, election integrity, Assange, Snowden, civil liberties, national security, Justice Department, FBI </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:36:10 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/22/2022 (Democracy This Fall? Or the Fall of Democracy?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   The survival of democracy is the #1 issue that makes all other progress possible. Congressional Democrats, however, have not yet made a campaign issue out of the threat that democracy itself now faces in America from Donald Trump and his anti-democracy Republican Party. But voters are catching on to the threat - - new polling finds that a plurality of Americans now say that democracy is the 'most important issue facing the country.' With just 78 days to go to the Nov. 8, 2022 midterm elections, a new Fox 'News' poll finds that Congressional Democrats' election forecast is improving in these decidedly UN-conventional times, due to better economic conditions and the US Supreme Court ruling overturning reproductive rights for women, although it's still an uphill climb in the gerrymandered House. Also today:  In South Carolina, a Republican state lawmaker emotionally expressed regret for his vote to severely restrict abortion after learning of its devastating, real-world impacts. A federal appeals court gave Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) a temporary reprieve from his scheduled testimony before a Georgia grand jury in Trump's attempt to steal Georgia's 2020 election. A different appeals court ruled that the Justice Department must release a secret memo detailing why then-Attorney General Bill Barr refused to charge Trump for 10 instances of obstruction of justice in Robert Mueller's Special Counsel investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 election. Callers weigh in on the issues that are leading them to vote -- or NOT vote... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-grahamga-barrmuellerdoj-abortionsc-housedemsrising2022-democracypolling_callers_082222.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:40</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Inflation Reduction Act, Congress, corporate media, media reform, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, corruption, accountability, 2022 election, democracy, climate change, voting, Mueller investigation, Lindsey Graham, abortion</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 18:23:40 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/19/2022 (Guest: Media critic Dan Froomkin of Press Watch on corporate media failures)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   The U.S. corporate media is still cowed by the radical Right, and still failing in their constitutional mandate to inform and educate the electorate. As we've long argued, it's a mistake to buy into the political punditry of Conventional Wisdom that assumes Democrats will lose big in midterm elections in November. While it's still an uphill climb, new polling data suggests that these are decidedly UN-conventional times, when even a die-hard Republican like Maryland's Gov. Larry Hogan dismisses the Trump-endorsed GOP gubernatorial nominee, Dan Cox, as 'not mentally stable.'  Trump's ever-worsening legal woes may also be harming GOP odds this election - - eighteen former top Trump Administration officials call Trump's claims that he issued a 'standing order' to declassify any documents he stole from the White House as 'nonsense' and 'ludicrous.' Yet major media outlets have avoided informing the public that, regardless of classification status, Trump unlawfully STOLE the documents. Why is corporate media afraid to use such plain, accurate descriptions? Media critic and former corporate media 'insider' DAN FROOMKIN explains why, and discusses CNN's cancellation of 'Reliable Sources', the last remaining legitimate media criticism program on cable or broadcast TV news. Froomkin also delves into the major media outlets' recent gobsmacking, misleading, and inaccurate headlines, their fealty to false 'both sides' framing, and much more. Plus: a long-overdue and much-needed new ditty from musical satirist Randy Rainbow... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriredman-hogancoxmd-trumpdeclassification_danfroomkin-steltercnn-mediafailures_081922.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:41</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, environment, climate change, Biden, Inflation Reduction Act, Congress, corporate media, media reform, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, corruption, accountability, 2022 election, CNN, Brian Stelter, media criticism, Randy Rainbow</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 18:47:25 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/18/2022 (Electric Trucks; Election Recounts; Weisselberg 'Guilty'; Mar-a-Lago Affidavit)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In the wake of the Inflation Reduction Act's passage containing historic climate investments, new data shows big economic advantages for companies that transition their fleets to all-electric vehicles. Dept. of Energy analysis confirms the I.R.A. law will reduce U.S. climate-warming emissions roughly 40 percent by 2030, and finds that any emissions increase due to fossil fuel industry concessions will be overwhelmingly offset by carbon reductions implemented via the law. House Republicans called climate change a hoax in voting against the bill. To achieve additional climate policies, voters must elect more Democrats to Congress in November. In Wyoming, a Republican 2020 election denier is set to win Secretary of State because no Democrat ran for the job. Election deniers have won GOP nominations for chief election official in five swing states. In Alabama, anti-abortion opponents paid for a full hand recount to confirm that voters really did reject their abortion ban referendum - - recounts are a good thing to counter efforts by Trump/Republicans to undermine the public's confidence in elections. Trump Organization Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg pleaded guilty to 15 state criminal tax fraud charges, and will serve five months in prison, pay millions in fines, and testify truthfully against the Trump Organization in an upcoming trial. The Justice Department objected, on national security grounds, to a Florida magistrate judge unsealing a redacted version of the affidavit used to obtain an FBI search warrant for documents that Trump stole from the White House. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electrictrucks-climatelawira-soselections-recounts-weisselbergguilty-mar-a-lagoaffidavit_081822.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, environment, climate change, Biden, Inflation Reduction Act, Congress, FBI, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, corruption, accountability, 2022 election, Wyoming, election subversion, national security, electric vehicles, courts </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 19:24:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/17/2022 (Guest: NatSec journo Marcy Wheeler; Primary results from WY and AK)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The biggest story of this week's primaries was in Wyoming, where conservative Republican Rep. Liz Cheney lost the GOP primary for the state's single, at-large House seat to Trump-backed, former Never Trumper-turned-MAGA 2020-election denier Harriet Hageman.  In her concession speech, Cheney vowed 'to do whatever it takes to ensure that Donald Trump is never again anywhere near the Oval Office.'  Alaska adopted Ranked Choice Voting, so we are unlikely to know the final winners in the state's two elections until the end of August. In both the special election to fill out the remainder of the late Rep. Don Young's term and an open primary for next year's full term, Democratic candidate Mary Peltola is among the top three vote-getters along with two Republicans, Nick Begich and former Alaska GOP Gov. Sarah Palin. Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who voted to impeach Trump, will advance to the November general. National security journalist Marcy Wheeler of Emptywheel explains the latest developments and what you need to know about the highly sensitive documents retrieved by the FBI that Donald Trump stole from the White House and took to his Mar-a-Lago resort. Wheeler offers critical insights and clarifying details, separating fact from speculation, including what is actually known/unknown, why Trump is likely far more concerned about obstruction charges than violations of the Espionage Act, and potential paths forward for holding him accountable.  Wheeler warns there could be even more disturbing revelations still to come... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-primaryresults-ak-wy-cheney_marcywheeler-trumpesponiagemar-a-lagodocs_081722.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:48</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, environment, climate change, Biden, Inflation Reduction Act, Congress, FBI, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, corruption, accountability, 2022 election, Wyoming, Liz Cheney, Alaska, Sarah Palin, nuclear weapons, Espionage Act</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:08:55 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/16/2022 (Biden Signs Dems' Landmark Climate/Health Bill; Rightwing Extremists Foster Domestic Terror)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We have two Americas today. One America is led by President Joe Biden, who triumphantly signed into law the largest climate investment in U.S. history, passed without a single Republican vote. The other America is calling for violence, mayhem and murder of American law enforcement officials, led there by disgraced former President Donald Trump. Biden signed the landmark Inflation Reduction Act to begin to tackle climate change; reduce healthcare and prescription drug costs for seniors; allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices; establish a modest minimum tax on the biggest corporations; and pay down the deficit. The other America is showing its true colors this week with a surge in violent rightwing threats, triggered by Trump's incendiary rhetoric about the court-approved FBI search of his Florida residence to retrieve classified documents he stole from the White House. Rightwing media sites like Fox 'News' have promoted such inflammatory rhetoric. The violent threats have inspired several violent incidents, prompting DHS/FBI to issue a new threat warning. STEPHANIE FOGGETT, extremism researcher at The Soufan Center, explains why law enforcement agencies say that far-right and domestic extremism is 'the greatest threat that America is facing today,' and how far-right extremists use online sites to spread their ideology of hate, piggybacking on current events, to manipulate and recruit new followers. Foggett offers historical context for the rise in far-right extremism, and a number of solutions to address the growing threat to democracy. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidensignsira_stephaniefoggett-risingdomesticextremism_081622.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, environment, climate change, Biden, Inflation Reduction Act, Congress, FBI, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, corruption, accountability, rightwing media, courts, healthcare, taxes, fossil fuels, rightwing extremism, domestic terrorism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2022 19:00:59 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/15/2022 (Trump Crimes and Consequences...lots of them...)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The years-long, ongoing Trump Crime Spree continues to implode. A federal court rejected Sen. Lindsey Graham's (R-SC) attempt to quash a grand jury subpoena for his testimony in the Fulton County, Georgia probe of Trump's conspiracy to steal the 2020 election. The Fulton County, GA District Attorney also informed Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani that he is now a 'target' in the investigation and is likely to face criminal indictment. The FBI and DHS issued a joint bulletin warning of an 'unprecedented' surge in far-right extremist threats to law enforcement and government officials in the wake of the FBI's court-approved search at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago to retrieve classified national security documents stolen by Trump. Congressional Republicans escalate their efforts and move goalposts in attempting to defend Trump's indefensible, unlawful theft of government documents. Justice Department rejects calls to release the original sealed affidavit finding 'probable cause' that Trump violated several laws, arguing release would 'harm' ongoing investigations. NBC reports that the Trump Organization's Chief Financial Officer, Allen Weisselberg, is preparing to plead guilty to criminal fraud charges brought by the Manhattan District Attorney against the Trump family business.  Also today: Author Salman Rushdie 'on road to recovery' after an assailant attacked and critically wounded him.  Callers ring on all of the above... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-threatsfbi-maralagodocsespionage-grahamgiulianiga-weisselbergny_callers_081522.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, FBI, Republicans, Democrats, nuclear weapons, Espionage Act, obstruction of justice, Trump, corruption, accountability, Justice Department, national security, rightwing media, rightwing extremism, Lindsey Graham, Rudy Giuliani</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2022 18:28:02 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/12/2022 (Warrant Reveals Espionage Probe for Trump; 'Revolutionary' climate bill passes Congress)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Two huge, historic, blockbuster news events unfolded on Friday. A federal judge unsealed the warrant issued to the FBI and Justice Department finding 'probable cause' to search disgraced former President Donald Trump's Florida residence for classified documents that he stole from the White House. The warrant reveals that Trump is under federal criminal investigation for obstruction of justice, unlawful removal of government records, and alleged violations of the Espionage Act.  Several sets of documents were marked 'TopSecret/SCI' for Sensitive Compartmented Information, the highest level of classification, but it is unclear if any of the documents relate to nuclear weapons secrets. Also today: Democrats in the US House passed the Inflation Reduction Act, the landmark climate, healthcare, and tax reform bill, with zero Republican votes. Once signed by President Biden, the law will direct $370 billion in investments to combat climate change (the largest such single investment in history by any nation), rebuild the U.S. manufacturing sector, reduce pollution, and transition the nation to clean energy.  Environmental journalist DAVID ROBERTS, publisher of the Volts newsletter, explains why the new law is likely to be a game changer in the fight to mitigate dangerous man-made climate change, and the key mechanisms by which it will reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 40 percent by 2030. Roberts addresses the well-founded criticisms of the bill, including its giveaways to the fossil fuel industry, and why, on balance, it is likely to have a 'transformative' positive effect on U.S. politics, the economy, and the multi-generational fight to solve climate change. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-dojtrumpespionagedocs_davidroberts-climatebillpassage_081222.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, environment, climate change, FBI, Republicans, Democrats, nuclear weapons, Espionage Act, obstruction of justice, Trump, corruption, accountability, Justice Department, national security, courts, Inflation Reduction Act, fossil fuels</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:46:54 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/11/2022 (Disturbing New Revelations in Probe of Trump's Theft of White House Documents)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   New reporting reveals that the FBI's court-approved search of disgraced former President Donald Trump's Florida residence was a last resort, after months of negotiations and Trump's defiance of multiple Justice Department subpoenas to get him to return highly classified documents that he stole from the White House. Trump, Republicans and rightwing media outlets have spent days lying to his gullible supporters and accusing the FBI of misconduct, falsely portraying Trump as a victim, while Trump has refused to release the warrant and clear up any confusion. On Thursday, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland called Trump's bluff, and asked a federal judge to unseal the warrant. Ominously, Trump's attorneys selectively released only the part of the warrant that revealed the name of the magistrate judge who signed it, predictably resulting in death threats against the judge and his family. In Ohio, a MAGA supporter, enraged by rightwing media's false portrayal of the court-approved search, attempted to attack an FBI field office. Trump's ongoing barrage of lies and inflammatory rhetoric, amplified by rightwing media, makes it difficult to believe that political violence isn't part of his plan. Also today:  Hilarious new ad from the Lincoln Project needles Trump. New polling numbers show a bit of encouraging news for Democrats and democracy lovers in these decidedly unconventional times. Plus: Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-senatepollingtrends-garlandmaralagosearch-trumpnatsecdocssubpoenaed-politicalviolence_0811022.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, environment, climate change, Merrick Garland, Republicans, Democrats, January 6, insurrection, domestic terrorism, 2022 election, Trump, corruption, accountability, FBI, Justice Department, national security, rightwing media</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:40:11 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>BradCast 8/10/2022 (Guest: Former Asst. U.S. Attorney Randall D. Eliason; Primary election results)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Despite famously condemning those who 'plead the Fifth', disgraced former President Donald Trump repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination in a deposition related to the New York Attorney General's civil probe of bank, tax and insurance fraud allegations against him and his company. The deposition comes after the FBI executed a search warrant at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida in what initial reporting suggests may be a criminal investigation. Despite the lack of any confirmed facts about the court-approved search, rightwing media and Republicans have vociferously condemned it with increasingly inflammatory rhetoric.  George Washington University Law Prof. RANDALL D. ELIASON, former Asst. U.S. Attorney and chief of the Justice Department's Public Corruption/Government Fraud section, offers helpful insight and analysis into both of these cases, separating the speculation from the facts. Eliason explains key aspects of the law and criminal procedure in the two different cases, what is known and not known, what may happen moving forward, and what it all means for the rule of law.  Also today:  noteworthy results from Tuesday's primary elections in Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont and Wisconsin. Many Trump- endorsed candidates - - all of whom are 2020 election deniers - - won their GOP nominations for critical state offices. If they win in 2022, they would be in positions likely to be critical during the 2024 Presidential election. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-primaryresults-wa-ct-mn-vt-wi_randalleliason-trumpfraudny-mar-a-lagosearchfbi_081022.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-primaryresults-wa-ct-mn-vt-wi_randalleliason-trumpfraudny-mar-a-lagosearchfbi_081022.mp3" length="55687152" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, Fifth Amendment, January 6, insurrection, fraud, Randall D. Eliason, 2022 election, Trump, corruption, accountability, FBI, Justice Department, criminal prodedure, election subversion, national security</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 18:08:09 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/9/2022 (What We Know -- and Don't -- About the FBI's Warranted Search at Trump's Mar-a-Lago)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BrardCast':  It's been a very bad week for disgraced former President Donald Trump. The FBI executed a court-approved search warrant at Mar-a-Lago, Trump's Florida home, while he was in New York to give a sworn deposition in the New York Attorney General's probe into allegations of bank, tax and insurance fraud. Then an appeals court panel ruled that Congress must be given Trump's tax returns, part of a long-running legal battle. Most of what we know about the FBI search warrant comes from anonymous sources, either Trump or likely people close to him. We break down what is actually known and unknown about what happened, and what kind of trouble Trump could potentially be in, based on the few known facts. Much of the reporting suggests that the warrant may be related to Trump's absconding with at least 15 boxes of classified materials from the White House after leaving office. Rightwing media called the court-approved search warrant 'third world', while elected Republicans vowed to exact revenge on the Justice Department, even though the search warrant was likely approved by Trump-appointed FBI Director Christopher Wray. Trump could easily prove his obviously false lies about the FBI's search by simply releasing the warrant. Also today: Voters headed to the polls for 2022 midterm primaries in Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont and Wisconsin. In very tight races in the Arizona primary held last week, Trump-endorsed 2020 election deniers won the Republican Party's nominations for all top state offices, an ominous sign for the 2024 Presidential election if they win. Michigan's GOP Attorney General nominee, Matt DePerno, is implicated in an unlawful, serious security breach of the state's voting machines. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-karilakeaz-depernoprobemi-fbisearchtrumpmar-a-lago_080922.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, elections, climate change, environment, Inflation Reduction Act, climate denial, voting, 2022 election, Trump, corruption, accountability, FBI, Justice Department, election security, rightwing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:09:45 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/8/2022 (Guest: Climate scientist Dr. Michael E. Mann on first major U.S. climate bill)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In 1988, NASA's Chief Scientist Dr. James Hansen testified to Congress that man-made global warming caused by the burning of fossil fuels was already underway. Today, the dire predictions of climate scientists have come to pass, with some impacts arriving faster than originally predicted. Over the intervening decades, the fossil fuel industry spent hundreds of millions of dollars lying to the public, spreading confusion, doubt and denial, and fully capturing the Republican Party - - so much so that no Senate Republican voted for the most substantive climate bill in US history. Over the weekend, Senate Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act, a landmark healthcare, climate, tax and deficit reduction bill. We delve into the details, including the first-ever 15 percent minimum tax on big corporations, the ways the bill reduces healthcare costs, and how Republicans' successfully blocked a cap on insulin costs for diabetics. The bill also invests $370 billion to combat climate change, with incentives for individuals, states and businesses, which several analyses conclude will cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions roughly 40 percent by 2030. Penn State climate scientist DR. MICHAEL E. MANN explains both the upsides and downsides of the bill, how it could temporarily expand the use of fossil fuels, and how Americans can ensure even more meaningful climate legislation to come (hint: huge voter turnout).  Callers weigh in... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_michaelemann-inflationreductionact_080822.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>56:37</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, elections, climate change, environment, Inflation Reduction Act, climate denial, fossil fuels, oil industry, Kamala Harris, Dr. Michael E. Mann, voting, 2022 election, deficit, healthcare</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2022 18:21:51 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/5/2022 (Encore: Emptywheel's Marcy Wheeler on 'plenty of evidence' to charge Trump)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore - original airdate 7-14-2022. On today's 'BradCast':  Is the Garland Department of Justice moving forward on criminal investigations of Donald Trump and his cronies over their multi-pronged plot to steal the 2020 Election? A new op-ed from a bipartisan group of former top-level federal prosecutors and DOJ officials concludes that 'evidence is now overwhelming that Donald Trump was the driving force behind a massive criminal conspiracy to interfere with the official January 6 congressional proceeding and to defraud the United States of a fair election outcome.' They warn that 'the damage to America's future that would be inflicted by giving him a pass far outweighs the risks of prosecuting him.'  Andrew Weissman, federal prosecutor of high-profile crimes, worries that the DOJ's investigation of the January 6 failed coup is moving too slowly. But independent national security journalist Marcy Wheeler of Emptywheel.net, who has reported on every single indictment, court filing and every available shred of evidence more closely than anyone on the planet, contends otherwise. In a complex and far-reaching discussion, Wheeler, who has been far ahead of the curve on all of this for the past year and a half, argues that DOJ is conducting a much more comprehensive and sprawling investigation than big-time former federal prosecutors appear to have noticed. Wheeler also discusses the big picture of prosecutions for the January 6 insurrection, new revelations from the House January 6 Committee's public hearings, the information gaps that remain in these investigations, and potential scenarios that could lead to the prosecution of Trump and his top cronies. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman_marcywheeler-weissmanoped-j6comm-dojprosecution_080522.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, 2020 election, Steve Bannon, Marcy Wheeler, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, elections, Justice Department, Alex Jones, election integrity, election subversion, Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani, Mike Flynn, Roger Stone</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:47:03 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/4/2022 (Guest: Rep. Hank Johnson, D-GA, on 'unpacking' SCOTUS)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Tennessee held its midterm primaries on a Thursday, a bizarre choice by their GOP-controlled state legislature that virtually assures low turnout. Tennessee Republicans also force their voters to vote on unverifiable touchscreen voting systems, which caused a bizarre 'glitch'. Then we're joined by REP. HANK JOHNSON, Democrat from Georgia's 4th Congressional District and Chair of the House Judiciary's Subcommittee on the Courts, for a detailed and lively discussion about his ongoing attempts to bring reform and accountability to what he describes as the 'corrupt system' embodied by today's rightwing, extremist super-majority on the packed-and-stolen U.S. Supreme Court.  Johnson cites major rulings in the Court's most recent session that overturned established precedent and dismantled states' and individuals' rights and liberties - - including long-standing privacy rights and reproductive freedoms. Johnson explains several bills he has introduced with Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) to reform the federal judiciary and the nation's highest court, 'to re-balance the Court away from this current 6-3 rightwing extremist majority that was packed by Mitch McConnell, Donald Trump, and the Federalist Society.'  The bills include expanding the Supreme Court, instituting term limits, the first-ever code of ethics for Supreme Court justices, and much more. Johnson also delves into the history of how we got here, how voters can engage in court reform, and why reforming the federal judiciary is critical at 'a political moment when the future of our democracy, our freedoms, are at risk.' Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-primaryvotingsystemfailtn_hankjohnson-scotusreform_080422.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, 2022 election, election subversion, Trump, Mitch McConnell, court packing, Rep. Hank Johnson, court reform, Supreme Court, environment, climate change, Clarence Thomas, abortion rights,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 19:22:24 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast 8/3/2022' (The Power of Abortion Rights -- and Danger of Election Deniers -- on the Ballot)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We begin with noteworthy, curated preliminary results from Tuesday's primary elections in six states:  Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Washington and Ohio. The biggest news from Tuesday's primaries was in Kansas, where voters delivered a stunning, landslide rejection of a state constitutional amendment that would have allowed the state's Republican-controlled legislature to completely ban abortion. It was the first statewide vote since the extreme rightwing, radical Republican U.S. Supreme Court majority overturned 'Roe v. Wade', dismantling fifty years of Constitutionally-protected rights and freedoms. A broad spectrum of voters turned out in historic numbers to defeat the measure. Josh Marshall of Talking Points Memo says the results in Kansas support the idea of Democrats making a specific promise:  if voters give Democrats two more U.S. Senators in November and hold the U.S. House, they will reform the filibuster and codify the protections of Roe into federal law, guaranteeing privacy rights and reproductive freedom in all 50 states. Will Democrats have the courage and confidence to run on abortion rights and give voters something affirmative to vote for?  In Arizona, Trump-backed 2020 election deniers won all of the Republican nominations for top state offices. Also today: Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-IN) was killed in a car accident. Plus: the heartfelt sign-off from Hall of Fame broadcasting legend Vin Scully, the voice L.A. Dodgers baseball, who passed away at age 94. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-abortionrightsks-primaryresults-ks-mo-mi-az_walorskiscullyrip_080322.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-abortionrightsks-primaryresults-ks-mo-mi-az_walorskiscullyrip_080322.mp3" length="55858948" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, 2022 election, election subversion, 2020 election deniers, Arizona, Kansas, abortion rights, Supreme Court, Kris Kobach, filibuster, US Senate, Vin Scully</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:51:30 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/2/2022 (Guest: George Beebe of the Quincy Institute on the Russia-Ukraine war)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday in Arizona, Kansas, Ohio, Michigan, Missouri and Washington, with a whole bunch of far-right, Trump-backed, 2020 election deniers on the ballot running for critical offices in which they could cause very serious problems for democracy itself in 2024. Russia's brutal invasion of its sovereign neighbor Ukraine is now entering the sixth horrific month, and on Monday, a UN-brokered agreement finally allowed ships carrying Ukrainian grain to safely leave port to deliver food to the world. If the agreement holds, agriculture shipments will be able to alleviate rising global food prices, hunger and political instability in developing nations. But in the long term, some foreign policy experts are calling on the U.S. to encourage a negotiated settlement to end the seemingly intractable conflict. Foreign policy expert GEORGE BEEBE, of the non-partisan Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, explains the current status of the conflict, the difficult and nuanced questions regarding potential paths forward, how and under what conditions a diplomatic settlement might be possible, and much more. Beebe also offers insight into nuanced issues raised by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan on Tuesday. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_georgebeebe-russiaukrainediplomacy_080222.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:25</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, climate change, environment, fossil fuels, Russia, Ukraine, food, China, Nancy Pelosi, Taiwan, diplomacy, foreign policy, Congress, 2022 election, renewable energy, fossil fuels, Joe Manchin, Sinema</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 18:43:03 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/1/2022 (Too Little Too Late? Or Not a Moment Too Soon?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Biden announced that a U.S. drone strike killed Al-Qaeda leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri in Afghanistan. Biden tested positive for COVID a second time, in a 'rebound' case after treatment with the therapeutic drug Paxlovid. Our climate emergency continues:  the death toll from deadly flash flooding in Kentucky rises again, as another wave of record heat broils much of the nation. On Tuesday, voters head to primaries Ohio, Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington State. On Capitol Hill, Democrats are pushing to pass the new Inflation Reduction Act under budget reconciliation rules as quickly as possible with all 50 Democratic senators, but some are out with COVID, and obstructionist Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) has not committed to the measure. If passed in its current form, the legislation would reduce drug prices and expand access to healthcare; set a minimum tax for corporations; boost IRS enforcement; and much more.  It would also authorize $369 billion in climate and clean energy investments to decarbonize heavy industry and households, cutting deadly greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 40 percent by 2030. To gain Manchin's vote, the bill supports expansion of fossil fuel development on the public's lands, but in exchange increases royalty rates and establishes methane pollution fees. Some environmental groups are criticizing the giveaways to the fossil fuel industry, but most climate experts find it a worthwhile compromise.  Meanwhile, Republicans are egregiously lying about the bill. Callers weigh in on all of the above... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidencovidrebound-tuesprimarypreview-floodingky-inflationreductionact_callers_080122.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, climate change, environment, fossil fuels, pollution, money in politics, corruption, Congress, climate policy, healthcare, 2022 election, renewable energy, fossil fuels, Joe Manchin, Sinema, COVID</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:30:25 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/29/2022 (Guest: Alissa Jean Schafer on massive dark money scandal engulfing Florida's monopoly power company)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A massive scandal unspooling in Florida highlights both corrupt media and corrupt power brokers. One American News (OAN), Donald Trump's favorite 'Big Lie' fake news network, is on the brink of going out of business after being dropped by Verizon. Trump threatened to sue CNN, demanding they stop reporting on his 'Big Lie' attempts to steal the 2020 election. In Florida, a massive document leak has revealed shocking corruption by the state's monopoly public utility company, Florida Power and Light (FPL). The documents show that FPL conducted a broad dark money campaign to create a murky web of third parties and shell companies to promote its propaganda and preferred (sometimes fake!) candidates, and attack critics. New reporting this week exposed how FPL contracted with a consulting firm to carry out its dirty work, mount disinformation campaigns, manipulate politics by running 'ghost candidates' to deceive voters, squash competition, dismantle residential rooftop solar, and secretly take control of a right-leaning media outlet to lobby for its interests and smear critics. ALISSA JEAN SCHAFER, Research Manager of the nonprofit utility watchdog group Energy and Policy Institute, offers insight and analysis into FPL's multiple growing scandals and the dark money disinformation playbook used by powerful utilities around the country. Also today: former Daily Show host and veterans' activist Jon Stewart has choice words for Republican senators who blocked legislation ensuring healthcare for sick and dying combat veterans exposed to toxic burn pits during their military service in Iraq and Afghanistan. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-oandeathwatch-trumpcnnbiglie_alissajeanschafer-fpldocscapitolist_stewartvetsgop_072922.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-oandeathwatch-trumpcnnbiglie_alissajeanschafer-fpldocscapitolist_stewartvetsgop_072922.mp3" length="55876225" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, climate change, environment, fossil fuels, pollution,  Jon Stewart, electricity, dark money, money in politics, corruption, monopoly, media, OANN, Trump, Florida Power and Light, Florida, Congress</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2022 19:08:54 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/28/2022 (Breakthrough legislation on taxes, healthcare, climate and energy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   Unprecedented extreme weather continues to wreak havoc across the U.S. and the world, with Kentucky the latest victim of torrential rainfall and deadly flash floods. Senate Democrats surprised everyone with a deal between corrupt coal-state Sen. Joe Manchin and Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to raise taxes on huge corporations, lower prescription drug prices, cap Medicare costs for seniors, extend health insurance subsidies for individuals via the Affordable Care Act, and make the largest investment in climate and clean energy in US history, cutting carbon emissions 40 percent by 2030. We delve into key details of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which is set to raise $739 billion in revenue from various sources and fund $433 billion in long-overdue investments (including at least $369 billion for climate) over the next 10 years. While the landmark legislation is smaller than President Joe Biden and Democrats had originally hoped, the question now is whether it will pass in both the House and Senate, likely next week, under special budget reconciliation rules that allow approval with a simple majority, bypassing a Republican filibuster. Senate Republicans, angry at being outmaneuvered, retaliated by blocking a bill expanding healthcare for dying veterans exposed to toxic burn pits during their military service. If the bill passes, it could help Democrats in the upcoming critical November midterm elections. New polling and other data suggests the 'conventional wisdom' going into the November elections may be wrong in these decidedly UN-conventional times.  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-manchinschumertaxhealthclimatedeal-dempollsrising_072822.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, climate change, environment, fossil fuels, pollution,  extreme weather, Congress, climate policy, healthcare, Medicare, Joe Manchin, Joe Biden, Chuck Schumer, Inflation Reduction Act, veterans, energy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 18:20:57 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/27/2022 (Good news on Trump accountability, USPS electric vehicles. Guest; Adrian Martinez of Earthjustice)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In an interview with NBC News' Lester Holt, US Attorney General Merrick Garland reiterated that the Justice Department is working 'to bring to justice EVERYBODY who is criminally responsible for interfering with the peaceful transfer of power from one administration to another.' New reporting confirms that the Justice Department has been investigating former President Donald Trump's efforts to steal the 2020 election in a criminal probe for many months, and that top former Trump White House aides are cooperating with federal prosecutors. In response to a massive public pressure campaign, the US Postal Service announced it will dramatically increase its purchase of new, all-electric vehicles to replace its ancient fleet of polluting, gas-guzzling delivery trucks. USPS now says instead of replacing just 10 percent of its fleet with EVs, 40 percent will now be all-electric. ADRIAN MARTINEZ, Senior Attorney at non-profit environmental law firm Earthjustice, explains how his organization and other groups used litigation and a public pressure campaign to force USPS to shift gears; how USPS leadership attempted to slither out of EPA tailpipe emissions laws, union labor and environmental reviews; the long process of replacing USPS leadership; and why the public must keep up the pressure until USPS agrees to move to 100 percent electric vehicles to fight pollution and climate change. Also today:  President Biden, recovered from his bout with COVID, encouraged all Americans to utilize free vaccinations, boosters and anti-viral treatments to protect themselves and their families. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-garlanddojcriminaltrumpprobe_adrianmartinez-postalserviceevs_bidenovercovid_072722.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-garlanddojcriminaltrumpprobe_adrianmartinez-postalserviceevs_bidenovercovid_072722.mp3" length="55723185" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, climate change, environment, fossil fuels, pollution,  extreme weather, Congress, Justice Department, Merrick Garland, US Postal Service, electric vehicles, Trump, COVID, 2020 election, fake electors</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:44:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/26/2022 (Fake Electors, Real Crimes and Much More)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The global climate emergency continues to deliver back-to-back-to-back extreme weather disasters around the world. After weeks of record high temperatures and drought, St. Louis, Missouri was hit today with record-shattering historic rainfall and flash floods, while the Pacific Northwest is again grappling with extreme record heat. Primaries for the 2022 midterm elections will be held next Tuesday in Ohio, Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington State - - vote and help others vote. In Maryland, author and anti-poverty non-profit CEO Wes Moore won the Democratic nomination for governor, who will face off against far-right Republican 2020 election denier, Dan Cox, who says he would not have certified Joe Biden's victory in 2020. In Illinois, hand-marked paper ballots save the day, exposing a significant 'glitch' and ensuring accurate tallies. Previously undisclosed emails between top associates and aides of Donald Trump expose how they coordinated their plot to present 'fake' electors in seven states to steal the 2020 election from the American people. The emails show that they knew their plot was illegal, and that the GOP nominee for Pennsylvania governor, far-right Christian Nationalist Doug Mastriano, was the coordinator for the fake elector scheme in PA. President Biden excoriates Republicans downplaying attacks on law enforcement on January 6, 'You can't be pro-insurrection and pro-democracy'. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-heatflooding-guvracemd-ballotcountfailil-fakeelectoremails_072622.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-heatflooding-guvracemd-ballotcountfailil-fakeelectoremails_072622.mp3" length="55687110" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, climate change,  corruption, climate denial, environment, fossil fuels, pollution,  extreme weather, Congress, Trump, 2020 election, fake electors, election subversion, Doug Mastriano, extremism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:35:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/25/2022 (Encore: Dr. Leah Stokes on Manchin and our deepening climate crisis)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original air-date 7/19/2022. On today's 'BradCast':  Multiple, simultaneous record-smashing heat waves across the globe are wreaking havoc from Asia to Europe to the US.  Britain officially set a new, all-time high national temperature record of 104.5 Fahrenheit for the first time in nearly 400 years of temperature records, 'virtually impossible' without human-caused climate change, according their chief meteorologist. The unprecedented heat waves around the world come on the heels of the US Supreme Court curbing the federal government's authority to act on climate change, and corrupt Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) tanking President Joe Biden's climate and clean energy legislation yet again. Biden says he will use every power he has as president to address man-made global warming. But what tools are still available?  DR. LEAH STOKES, climate policy expert at UC-Santa Barbara, explains the stakes of the climate crisis and what Manchin's sabotage has cost the US.  She also says there is plenty that Biden can still do, and delves into potential executive actions and federal agency policies that would have a significant impact on cutting U.S. carbon pollution, as well as state, local and individual actions that will make an important difference in the fight. Dr. Stokes emphasizes that climate action 'is about cleaner and better technology. It's not about sacrifice, it's really about better solutions. And that's why we're going to win.' Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-recordheatuk-guvprimarymd_leahstokes-manchin-scotus-executiveclimateaction_072522.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-recordheatuk-guvprimarymd_leahstokes-manchin-scotus-executiveclimateaction_072522.mp3" length="56038643" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-recordheatuk-guvprimarymd_leahstokes-manchin-scotus-executiveclimateaction_072522.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:22</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, Supreme Court, climate change, climate policy, corruption, Joe Manchin, climate denial, environment, fossil fuels, pollution, Europe, China, extreme weather, Congress, Dr. Leah Stokes, EPA</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:41:39 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/22/2022: (Special Coverage of House J6 Hearing, Day 8; Bannon convicted)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Our special coverage continues of the public hearings of the House Select Committee investigating the insurrection and Donald Trump's multi-pronged attempts to steal the 2020 Presidential election from the American people. We're joined today for insight and analysis by award-winning opinion columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo, and RICHARD 'RJ' ESKOW, longtime columnist and host of The Zero Hour on radio and TV. Through live witnesses, videotaped testimony, and mountains of evidence, the hearing made clear that Trump was central to the plot to stop the peaceful transfer of power at any cost, and chose to take no action to stop the deadly attack on the US Capitol, betraying his oath of office. The Committee laid out, in minute-by-minute detail, the day's events, from Trump's incitement of the mob to the crucial hours when he failed to act to protect the country, rejected pleas from advisors, friends, top staffers and aides to intervene, and instead pressured senators to help him steal the election, along with issuing inflammatory messages that his aides said were like pouring gasoline on a raging fire.  The violence was the plan all along, and Trump did not want to stop it. The hearing was incredibly information-dense, and chock full of chilling, disturbing moments and new information. Also today:  a jury has convicted former Trump aide Steve Bannon on two counts contempt of Congress for ignoring lawful subpoenas from the J6 Committee... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-richardrjeskow-heatherdigbyparton-j6hearingday8_072222.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-richardrjeskow-heatherdigbyparton-j6hearingday8_072222.mp3" length="55937068" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, January 6, 2020 election, insurrection, Josh Hawley, Mike Pence, Secret Service, Steve Bannon, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, House January 6 Committee, election subversion, Congress, rightwing extremism,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2022 18:26:52 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast 7/21/2022' (Guest: Sarah Lipton-Lubet of Take Back the Court)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Just when you thought things couldn't get any more insane, 79-year old President Biden tested positive for COVID on Thursday and is experiencing 'very mild symptoms.' Will Fox News decide to carry Thursday night's primetime hearing of the bipartisan House January 6 Committee investigating Donald Trump's Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and his many attempts to steal the 2020 Presidential election? New analysis finds far-right TV channel Newsmax is lying to its viewers, broadcasting at least 40 false claims about the House J6 Committee's hearings. New polls show the public's approval of, and confidence in, the Republicans' packed-and-stolen US Supreme Court has hit an all-time low, plunging even further in the wake of the Court's recent, unprecedented spate of radical rulings that are opposed by the vast majority of Americans. House Democrats are quickly passing bills codifying reproductive freedoms and rights to interracial/same-sex marriage and contraception into federal law, to protect them from the rightwing extremist Court. SARAH LIPTON-LUBET, Executive Director of the non-profit Take Back the Court organization, explains the need for the long-overdue expansion of the Supreme Court after Senate Republicans' theft of two seats from the American people. Lipton-Lubet explains new legislation proposed by a group of House Democrats to expand the number of seats on the Court, issues and concerns surrounding court expansion, and why UN-packing the Court is critical to protecting our rights, freedoms, and democracy itself. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidencovid-newsmaxj6fraud_sarahliptonlubet-expandthecourt_072122.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidencovid-newsmaxj6fraud_sarahliptonlubet-expandthecourt_072122.mp3" length="55687245" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidencovid-newsmaxj6fraud_sarahliptonlubet-expandthecourt_072122.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Trump, COVID, Republicans, Democrats, House January 6 Committee, election subversion, marriage rights, abortion rights, Congress, Supreme Court, climate change, environment, court packing, Fox News, Newsmax</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:30:54 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/20/2022: (Clear and Present Dangers)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In the Maryland Republican primary race for governor, Democrats are reportedly delighted that Trump-endorsed 2020 election denier Dan Cox won the nomination... but should they be?  A bipartisan team of U.S. Senators have struck a deal to reform the Electoral Count Act of 1887 to close loopholes exploited by Donald Trump in his attempt to steal the 2020 election. Brazil's far-right autocratic President Jair Bolsonaro is deploying the Trump playbook, claiming in advance that his upcoming re-election contest, which he is predicted to lose by a landslide, will be fraudulent if he doesn't win, and may require military intervention. New legal developments are a bad sign for Trump cronies Steve Bannon and Rudy Giuliani. New trouble for 16 GOP fake electors, who are now designated as 'targets' by the Fulton County, GA District Attorney in a criminal probe of 2020 election interference. Congressional Republicans are outraged that House Democrats forced them to go on record publicly voting against federal legislation to codify rights to same-sex and interracial marriage into law, after the rightwing US Supreme Court majority made clear that those previously-established constitutional rights are now on their chopping block. Following the corrupt SCOTUS majority gutting the ability of the EPA to regulate carbon, and the corrupt Joe Manchin gutting President Biden's and the Democrats' critical climate change agenda in Congress, Biden announced plans for executive actions to tackle the crisis, which he describes (correctly) as a clear and present danger... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mdprimarycox-ecareformdeal-bolsonarofraud-fakeelectorsga-marriagecontraceptionvotes-bidenclimatema_072022.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mdprimarycox-ecareformdeal-bolsonarofraud-fakeelectorsga-marriagecontraceptionvotes-bidenclimatema_072022.mp3" length="55731485" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Jair Bolsonaro, election subversion, same-sex marriage, inter-racial marriage, Congress, Supreme Court, climate change, climate policy, Joe Manchin, January 6, environment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:35:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/19/2022 (Guest: Dr. Leah Stokes on Manchin and our deepening climate crisis)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Multiple, simultaneous record-smashing heat waves across the globe are wreaking havoc from Asia to Europe to the US.  Britain officially set a new, all-time high national temperature record of 104.5 Fahrenheit for the first time in nearly 400 years of temperature records, 'virtually impossible' without human-caused climate change, according their chief meteorologist. The unprecedented heat waves around the world come on the heels of the US Supreme Court curbing the federal government's authority to act on climate change, and corrupt Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) tanking President Joe Biden's climate and clean energy legislation yet again. Biden says he will use every power he has as president to address man-made global warming. But what tools are still available?  DR. LEAH STOKES, climate policy expert at UC-Santa Barbara, explains the stakes of the climate crisis and what Manchin's sabotage has cost the US.  She also says there is plenty that Biden can still do, and delves into potential executive actions and federal agency policies that would have a significant impact on cutting U.S. carbon pollution, as well as state, local and individual actions that will make an important difference in the fight. Dr. Stokes emphasizes that climate action 'is about cleaner and better technology. It's not about sacrifice, it's really about better solutions. And that's why we're going to win.' Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-recordheatuk-guvprimarymd_leahstokes-manchin-scotus-executiveclimateaction_071922.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, Supreme Court, climate change, climate policy, corruption, Joe Manchin, climate denial, environment, fossil fuels, pollution, Europe, China, extreme weather, Congress, Dr. Leah Stokes, EPA</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 19:03:56 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/18/2022: (Deadly Heat Across Globe as Manchin 'Sabotages' Dem, Biden Action on Climate Crisis)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Extreme heat driven by the human-caused climate crisis continues to broil the Northern Hemisphere.  A billion people in China are suffering under record extreme heat and humidity. In Portugal and Spain, the death toll from record heat and wildfires has topped 1,000, as the heat spreads to France and the rest of Europe where Ireland and the U.K. are likely to see triple digit temperatures, and the U.K. has issued its first-ever national extreme heat advisory.  In the U.S., a persistent extreme heat wave will broil the nation for at least another week, with triple-digit temperatures from South Dakota to Dallas, straining the rickety Texas electric grid. Against the backdrop of these apocalyptic climate impacts, the US Supreme Court has curtailed EPA's authority to act on climate change. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), the corrupt, fossil fuel industry-funded coal baron, has again quashed passage of President Biden's climate/clean energy legislation, which is supported by every Congressional Democrat.  Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) excoriated Manchin for sabotaging Biden's policies as the existential climate crisis accelerates. Yet, while Manchin and Republicans undermine climate science and block climate policy, the corporate media and many on the Left continue to blame Congressional Democrats for failing to enact climate legislation. Callers weigh in... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_globalextremeheat-manchinunderminesclimateagain_callers_071822.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_globalextremeheat-manchinunderminesclimateagain_callers_071822.mp3" length="55996293" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, elections, 2022 election, climate change, corruption, Joe Manchin, climate denial, environment, fossil fuels, pollution, Europe, China, extreme weather, Bernie Sanders, Congress</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2022 18:49:54 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>BradCast 7/15/2022 (Newsflash: Joe Manchin Still a Liar, GOPers Still Committing Election Fraud)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We warned for months that corrupt Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) - - whose family profits millions from coal every year, and who is the biggest recipient of fossil fuel industry campaign donations - - never had any intention of allowing any environmental measures to pass that would meaningfully address the climate crisis. After months of pretend negotiations, Manchin has now informed Democrats that he will not support passage of any climate/clean energy legislation. Republicans inappropriately blamed Joe Biden for high gas prices, so now that gas prices are falling, will Biden get any credit for it?  The privatized, deregulated Texas electric grid is on the brink of collapse again amid record heat. The U.S. Secret Service claims it's a coincidence that they accidentally erased all of their text messages from January 5 and 6, 2021, right after the DHS Office of Inspector General requested them. An officer with the D.C. Metropolitan Police has reportedly corroborated key details of an alleged altercation between Donald Trump and Secret Service agents inside Trump's limo when he demanded to be taken to the Capitol that day. Corporate media raced to cover anonymous allegations casting doubt on the incident, but the corroboration has received almost no coverage. Indicted MAGA election fraud conspiracy theorist Tina Peters, the disgraced former county clerk of Mesa County, CO, is in more legal trouble after she left the state without court approval to speak at an election conspiracy conference. In New York State, several Republican candidates have been caught submitting tens of thousands of fraudulent petition signatures to get on the ballot. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-manchinclimatebilllies-gasprices-txgrid-secretservicetexts-tinapetersarrest-zeldinsignaturefraud_071522.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-manchinclimatebilllies-gasprices-txgrid-secretservicetexts-tinapetersarrest-zeldinsignaturefraud_071522.mp3" length="55794784" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, elections, election integrity, election subversion, corruption, Joe Manchin, election fraud, climate change, environment, fossil fuels, pollution, Secret Service, January 6</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2022 18:58:34 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/14/2022 (Guest: Emptywheel's Marcy Wheeler on 'plenty of evidence' to charge Trump)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Is the Garland Department of Justice moving forward on criminal investigations of Donald Trump and his cronies over their multi-pronged plot to steal the 2020 Election? A new op-ed from a bipartisan group of former top-level federal prosecutors and DOJ officials concludes that 'evidence is now overwhelming that Donald Trump was the driving force behind a massive criminal conspiracy to interfere with the official January 6 congressional proceeding and to defraud the United States of a fair election outcome.' They warn that 'the damage to America's future that would be inflicted by giving him a pass far outweighs the risks of prosecuting him.'  Andrew Weissman, federal prosecutor of high-profile crimes, worries that the DOJ's investigation of the January 6 failed coup is moving too slowly. But independent national security journalist Marcy Wheeler of Emptywheel.net, who has reported on every single indictment, court filing and every available shred of evidence more closely than anyone on the planet, contends otherwise. In a complex and far-reaching discussion, Wheeler, who has been far ahead of the curve on all of this for the past year and a half, argues that DOJ is conducting a much more comprehensive and sprawling investigation than big-time former federal prosecutors appear to have noticed. Wheeler also discusses the big picture of prosecutions for the January 6 insurrection, new revelations from the House January 6 Committee's public hearings, the information gaps that remain in these investigations, and potential scenarios that could lead to the prosecution of Trump and his top cronies. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_marcywheeler-weissmanoped-j6comm-dojprosecution_071422.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_marcywheeler-weissmanoped-j6comm-dojprosecution_071422.mp3" length="55806006" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, accountability, 2020 election, Steve Bannon, Marcy Wheeler, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, elections, Justice Department, election security, election integrity, election subversion, Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani, Mike Flynn, Roger Stone</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 19:31:16 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/13/2022 (No, 'Both Sides' are not the same...and we can prove it...)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   'Both sides' are decidedly NOT the same. We begin with some listener mail to dismantle lazy thinking promoting the false idea that 'both sides are the same', which, while founded in fragments of cynically misreported truths, is dangerously wrong, as evidenced by the bulk of today's show. In Texas, Republican lawmakers threatened a law firm with 'legal consequences,' including criminal charges, for reimbursing their own employees for out-of-state travel as needed for abortion care services. The Department of Justice has sued Arizona for multiple violations of the National Voter Registration Act and Civil Rights Act in a new voter suppression law enacted by the state's Republican legislature and governor earlier this year. The GOP-controlled Wisconsin state Supreme Court ruled that secure ballot dropboxes are now illegal, prompting Republicans and Trump to call for the 2020 election to be overturned retroactively. In newly leaked audio recorded before the 2020 Election, Donald Trump's crony Steve Bannon confirms that their strategy was for Trump to declare victory on Election Night, regardless of whether he won the election or not, and pretend to be the victim of fraud, in what would ultimately become the most dangerous assault on American democracy in our history. A federal judge has again rejected Bannon's attempt to delay his pending federal trail for illegally refusing to abide by a lawful subpoena. In Georgia, the Republican Party's U.S. Senate nominee, former professional football player Hershel Walker, sadly mangles basic science to deny the climate crisis. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast-bradfriedman-bothsides-abortionthreattx-bannonleakedaudio-votesuppresionsuitaz-dropboxeswi-walkerclimatega_071322.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast-bradfriedman-bothsides-abortionthreattx-bannonleakedaudio-votesuppresionsuitaz-dropboxeswi-walkerclimatega_071322.mp3" length="55799299" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast-bradfriedman-bothsides-abortionthreattx-bannonleakedaudio-votesuppresionsuitaz-dropboxeswi-walkerclimatega_071322.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting, 2020 election, Steve Bannon, voter suppression, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Biden, Arizona, Wisconsin, election security, election integrity, election subversion, environment, climate change, pollution, Herschel Walker, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:54:52 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/12/2022: (Special coverage of House J6 Hearing, Day 7, Trump's call to extremists)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It was another revelation-packed public hearing on Day 7 for the bipartisan U.S. House Select Committee investigating Donald Trump's January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and his multiple failed attempts to steal the 2020 Presidential Election.  HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Hullaballoo, and political scientist DAVID FARIS of Roosevelt University offer deep analysis and insights. The hearing revealed more evidence that Trump knew and was personally involved in every aspect of the coup plot, he knew there was no fraud in the 2020 election, he knew that his multi-pronged efforts to steal the election were unlawful, and he was warned that his calls to supporters to come to D.C. and directing them to march to the Capitol would result in violence by armed extremist groups. But he pushed for it anyway. The hearing connected the dots between key dates and people, including an hours-long, 'unhinged' White House meeting between Trump and his top cronies, immediately followed by Trump's tweet that 'electrified' his supporters to come to D.C. on January 6, along with copious evidence of coordination between violent rightwing extremist groups in the days before the insurrection. One witness was a Trump supporter whose life has been destroyed after believing Trump's lies. Another witness was Jason Van Tatenhove, former member of the Oath Keepers, who spoke to the militia group's violent plans for the country, and delivered a chilling warning of what will happen if Trump is re-elected. Committee co-chair Rep. Liz Cheney also previewed evidence of witness tampering and intimidation by Trump. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-davidfaris-heatherdigbyparton-j6hearingday7_071222.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:35</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting, 2020 election, House January 6 Committee, insurrection, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, Biden, Congress, election subversion, Proud Boys, white supremacists, rightwing extremists, political violence, Oath Keepers</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2022 19:22:38 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast 7/11/2022' (A Midsummer's Nightmare: And why we must vote in 2022 to save democracy itself in 2024)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A roundup of newsworthy developments over the past week, including the resignations of prime ministers in Britain and Sri Lanka, and the shocking assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe by firearm in a large country with only one gun death last year. Corporate media again ignored excellent new job and unemployment numbers.  The Fulton Co., Georgia District Attorney has subpoenaed top Trump supporters Rudy Giuliani, Sen. Lindsey Graham and five others in her criminal investigation into 2020 election subversion. The corrupt, extremist rightwing super-majority on the stolen-and-packed U.S. Supreme Court will hear a lawsuit next year that is likely to undermine American electoral democracy as we know it. In 'Moore v. Harper,' North Carolina Republicans are asking the Court to legitimize the fringe, radical legal 'Independent State Legislature' theory that is likely to be deployed to steal the 2024 presidential election. Republicans now promoting the theory assert that state legislatures have sole, unreviewable authority over federal elections, granting GOP-controlled state legislatures the unchecked power to overturn election results, overthrowing the will of the voters to name their own hand-picked slate of electors. Fellow progressive talk radio host Thom Hartmann offers a chilling hypothetical scenario on what is very likely to happen next. Potential solutions to this looming legal coup include alerting the public to the scheme, massive voter turnout in 2022 for state legislature races and Congress, and expanding the Supreme Court. Callers weigh in... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-july4newsupdates-moorevharperislscenario_callers_071122.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting, 2024 election, 2022 election, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, Supreme Court, Biden, Congress, voting rights, election subversion, court reform, voting, Independent State Legislature Doctrine, Lindsey Graham, Trump, Georgia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2022 18:28:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/8/2022 (Encore: Special coverage of House J6 Hearing, Day 6)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 6/28/2022. On today's 'BradCast':  It was one bombshell after another during Tuesday's 'surprise' on Day 6 of the hearings by the bipartisan U.S. House Select Committee investigating Donald Trump's January 6, 2021 insurrection and his many attempts to steal the 2020 Presidential election. Award-winning opinion columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON from Salon and Hullaballoo, and JOHN AMATO, founder of Crooks and Liars, offer insight and analysis on the remarkable hearing and its many disturbing revelations. Among a number of bombshells, former top White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson testified that the President of the United States lunged for the steering wheel of the presidential limousine, physically attacked a Secret Service agent and smashed dishes in fits of rage at key moments in the scheme. Members of Trump's cabinet considered invoking the 25th Amendment. Rudy Giuliani and Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows sought pardons for their roles in Trump's failed coup attempt to prevent the peaceful transfer of power for the first time in U.S. history. Hutchinson's testimony corroborated other J6 Committee evidence showing that Trump and Meadows not only knew that Trump's infamous 'fight like hell' speech on the Ellipse was likely to spark violence, they appeared to be hoping for violence and did nothing to stop it. The J6 Committee also teased new information showing intimidating messages that have been sent to witnesses, suggesting more bombshells to come in future hearings... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-johnamato-heatherdigbyparton-j6hearingday6_0708822.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-johnamato-heatherdigbyparton-j6hearingday6_0708822.mp3" length="57606821" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting, 2020 election, Capitol Insurrection, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, Trump, 2022 election, Rudy Giuliani, Cassidy Hutchinson, Mark Meadows, Heather Digby Parton, John Amato, House January 6 Committee, 25th Amendment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:30:54 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/7/2022 (Encore: Special coverage of House J6 Hearing, Day 5)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original airdate 6/23/2022. On today's 'BradCast':  In today's hearing of the bipartisan U.S. House Select Committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, Chair Bennie Thompson explicitly stated, for the first time, that Donald Trump tried to steal the 2020 election. Day 5 of the gripping hearings detailed another pillar of Trump's unrelenting, multi-pronged scheme to steal the 2020 Presidential election from the American people: his failed attempt to decapitate Justice Department leadership and install a low-level apparatchik named Jeffrey Clark to do Trump's bidding. Their plot nearly succeeded in overthrowing the US government. In live testimony, three former DOJ officials detailed how the Justice Department investigated every absurd, easily-debunked conspiracy theory that Trump and Republicans dredged up from the internet; how they repeatedly informed Trump that Clark's corrupt plan to weaponize the DOJ to publicly lie about the election was illegal; how only the threat of mass resignations thwarted Trump's plot, narrowly averting an unprecedented constitutional crisis, and more. Award-winning opinion columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of  Salon and Hullabaloo, and LISA GRAVES, former U.S. Deputy Asst. Attorney General and Deputy Chief for the US Court system, now current Executive Director of True North Research, offer deep analysis and insight into the day's proceedings. The House J6 Committee also revealed that at least six Republican members of Congress sought pardons from Trump, apparently recognizing their criminal culpability in the plot. Also today: the rogue, corrupt, stolen and packed rightwing US Supreme Court majority undermined states' rights to regulate firearms in public, and undercut Miranda rights for those detained by law enforcement. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-lisagraves-heatherdigbyparton-housej6hearingday5_070722.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-lisagraves-heatherdigbyparton-housej6hearingday5_070722.mp3" length="57607095" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-lisagraves-heatherdigbyparton-housej6hearingday5_070722.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 Election, Capitol Insurrection, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, election subversion, Trump, House January 6 Committee, election fraud, Jeffrey Clark, MAGA, election integrity, Fox News, Justice Department, corruption, civil liberties </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:51:25 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/6/2022 (Encore: Special coverage of House J6 Hearing, Day 4)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 6/21/2022. On today's 'BradCast':  Our special coverage continues with gripping Day 4 public testimony in the bipartisan U.S. House Select Committee's investigation of the January 6th insurrection and Donald Trump's multiple failed efforts to steal the 2020 election. Progressive bloggers HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo and 'Driftglass' of the Professional Left Podcast offer deep insights and analysis on the day's proceedings. The committee laid out the pathetic story of how loser Trump was the 'ringleader' in schemes to force state and local officials to do his unlawful bidding, and trick swing-state Republicans into signing up as fraudulent electors. Hearing witnesses included two Georgia state officials, Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger and Deputy Sec. of State Gabriel Sterling, alongside moving testimony of the selflessness of two other live witnesses, Arizona's Republican state House Speaker Rusty Bowers and former Fulton County, GA election worker Wandrea 'Shaye' Moss. In an emotional and at times harrowing hearing, all four thoroughly debunked Trump's many baseless assertions and outright lies, and spoke of how they had endured unrelenting attacks and threats from Trump, his attorney Rudy Giuliani, and their mobs of thuggish supporters in Trump's fraudulent, criminal attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Election workers Freeman and Moss also detailed how the terror unleashed by Trump's lies publicly targeting them has ruined their lives, among several disturbing revelations... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-heatherparton-driftglass-j6hearingsday4_070622.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-heatherparton-driftglass-j6hearingsday4_070622.mp3" length="57606863" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 Election, Capitol Insurrection, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, election subversion, January 6, Trump, insurrection, House January 6 Committee, election fraud, MAGA, elections, , Brad Raffensperger, Ruby Freeman, Giuliani</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2022 15:20:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/5/2022 (Encore: Special coverage of House J6 Hearing, Day 3)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original airdate 6-16-2022. On Today's 'BradCast:   Special coverage of Day 3 of the bipartisan U.S. House Select Committee, which is investigating the Trump-incited Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and the disgraced former President's multiple attempts to steal the 2020 election from the American people. Former Asst. U.S. Attorney and current George Washington University law professor, RANDALL D. ELIASON, and HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo offer important insights into today's hearing, which was focused on Donald Trump's corrupt pressure campaign to induce former Vice President Mike Pence to violate his oath to the Constitution to steal the 2020 Election for Trump. Witnesses today included arch-conservative former Judge J. Michael Luttig, who advised Pence that he had no legal or Constitutional authority to do anything other than read the Electoral College votes aloud during the joint session of Congress to certify the final results of the 2020 election. In an historic written statement, Judge Luttig said Trump bears 'responsibility and accountability for his attempt to steal the 2020 presidential election from the American People and thereby steal America&apos;s democracy from America herself.'  The hearing included top Trump and Pence staffers and disturbing, previously unseen footage from the day of the insurrection. It also exposed shocking new revelations, including that Trump knew that Pence did not have legal or constitutional authority to invalidate the election because White House attorneys told him so, repeatedly, and that such an act would be unlawful and unconstitutional. The hearing also revealed that attorney John Eastman, credited with devising the plot, admitted on several occasions that the plan was illegal, including directly to Trump, and sought a pardon after the coup plot failed. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
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									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2024 Election, 2020 Election, Capitol Insurrection, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, election subversion, January 6, Trump, insurrection, House January 6 Committee, election fraud, fake electors, MAGA, elections, J. Michael Luttig, Mike Pence</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:52:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/4/2022 (Encore: Special Coverage of House Jan. 6 Hearings, Day 1)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore:  Original airdate 6/10/2022. On today's 'BradCast':  We kick off our special coverage of the first public hearing of the bipartisan U.S. House Select Committee investigating Donald Trump's unprecedented attempt to steal the 2020 Presidential election, culminating in the deadly January 6, 2021 insurrection that he incited. The Jan. 6 Committee presented a gripping, and at times emotional, first prime-time hearing, beginning to lay out their case with new, as-yet-unheard evidence putting Trump at the center of a coordinated, 7-point coup plot to prevent the peaceful transfer of power for the first time in our nation's history. The hearing included new witnesses testifying publicly for the first time; chilling, never-before-seen footage of the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol; and stunning video-taped testimony from a number of Trump's top officials and his own family members. The evidence revealed so far clearly establishes that Trump knew there was no proof to support his claim that he lost the election due to 'fraud,' that he violated his oath in taking no action to stop the attack on the U.S. Capitol, and that the plot to steal the 2020 election was broad and coordinated, including Congressional Republicans and extremist groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers. The panel also detailed what we will learn over a series of at least 5 more hearings over the next two weeks. Salon's award-winning opinion journalist HEATHER 'DIGBY' PARTON and former U.S. Army Captain and attorney KEITH BARBER of Medium join us for analysis and insights into the first day of the historic hearings, their scope and impact, what they hope to see from the hearings in the days ahead, and much more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
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									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
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									<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:39:18 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/1/2022 (Warning: The 'Independent State Legislature' Doctrine could legalize theft of our next presidential election!)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A very serious warning for Americans about elections, American democracy, and the corrupt U.S. Supreme Court. Next year the Court will hear 'Moore v. Harper', a challenge to the state GOP's racially-gerrymandered U.S. House maps. NC Republicans have asked the US Supreme Court to overrule the NC state Supreme Court by citing a phony, made-up fringe legal theory called the 'Independent State Legislature' doctrine. It argues that state legislatures have sole power to dictate the administration of federal elections, unchallenged by state courts, governors, election officials, state constitutions and ballot initiatives approved by voters. The theory was one of the failed arguments used by Donald Trump and supporters in 2020 election lawsuits demanding that state legislatures reject the will of the voters and substitute their own slate of Trump electors in states that Joe Biden won. The fringe theory has never been granted legitimacy by the US Supreme Court, or any court. But four of the radical Republican justices have expressed support, meaning the Court is just one vote shy of legitimizing it in 2023 in advance of the 2024 Presidential election. Pro-democracy Americans should be extremely concerned about this very dangerous new attempt to subvert free and fair elections, which experts say could portend the end of our democracy. Also today: rightwing activist Ginni Thomas, Justice Clarence Thomas' wife, now refuses to testify to the House J6 Committee. Voting machine company's defamation lawsuit can proceed against Rupert Murdoch and Fox News. California lawmakers reject unsecure internet voting. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-isldoctrinescotuswarning-ginnithomaslies-foxdominionsuit-internetvotingca_070122.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:25</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting, 2024 election, 2022 election, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, Supreme Court, EPA, Biden, Congress, environment, climate change, voting rights, election subversion, voting, Independent State Legislature doctrine, Trump</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2022 19:19:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/30/2022 (Guest: Legal expert Mark Joseph Stern on SCOTUS gutting the EPA)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Today was the grand finale of a U.S. Supreme Court term like no other. The radical, rightwing activists on the Republicans' stolen-and-packed super-majority ignored the text of written law and precedent to give a parting gift to the fossil fuel industry while the nation and globe burn. In a 6-3 decision in 'West Virginia v. EPA,' the rightwing majority invoked their wholly-invented 'major questions' doctrine to strip the EPA of authority to regulate climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. As predictable as it is corrupt, the ruling will not only restrict the EPA but also other federal agencies from carrying out their mandates, as well - - a huge success in Republicans' decades-long war to 'dismantle the administrative state,' with the rest of humanity losing. The great MARK JOSEPH STERN, legal journalist and Constitutional law expert at Slate, delves into the ruling, the underlying policies and legal issues, and what it means going forward. Stern also explains several opinions released over the last week, including a moderately positive ruling on immigration policy; the gutting of Miranda rights; approval of Louisiana's racist, gerrymandered maps that violate the Voting Rights Act; Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's swearing in as the first-ever black female justice; and options for Supreme Court reform. Next year, the rightwing Court will consider the pretend legal notion called the 'Independent State Legislature' doctrine, which Stern warns would allow state legislatures to overturn the will of the voters, appointing electors of the losing presidential candidate to the Electoral College, as Donald Trump tried to do in his attempted coup in 2020. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting, 2020 election, 2022 election, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, Supreme Court, EPA, Biden, Congress, environment, climate change, voting rights, election subversion, court reform, pollution, Mark Joseph Stern</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 19:14:03 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/29/2022 (Election Results in 8 States, and the Tea Leaves of 'UNconventional Times')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Critical midterm primary elections, runoffs, and special elections were held on Tuesday in Illinois, Colorado, Oklahoma, Utah, New York, Mississippi, South Carolina and Nebraska. Reports of voting problems were fairly limited. But some noteworthy races in a number of states may be telling, regarding the so-called 'Conventional Wisdom' that pre-emptively assumes that Democrats are due for a drubbing in the November midterms, simply because the party in power typically loses seats in the  midterm elections. Given these exceedingly unconventional times, it would be political malpractice to simply presume history will repeat. Several primary outcomes indicate that voter turnout may have spiked in response to the radical rightwing majority on the U.S. Supreme Court striking down women's reproductive rights. While several Trump-endorsed Republican candidates advanced to the general election, the primaries also brought substantive losses for 2020 election deniers, anti-choice zealots, and wildly corrupt Trump officials. There remains a chance that many mitigating factors could result in this year's midterms defying history, particularly if Democrats can figure out how to appropriately activate their base and independent voters who are furious about SCOTUS stripping away a constitutionally-protected individual right for the first time in the nation's history. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
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								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting, 2020 election, 2022 election, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, Trump, voting machines, election integrity, Supreme Court, Roe v. Wade, reproductive rights, Biden, Congress, environment, energy, climate change, Scott Pruitt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 18:37:24 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/28/2022 (Special coverage of House J6 Hearing, Day 6)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It was one bombshell after another during Tuesday's 'surprise' on Day 6 of the hearings by the bipartisan U.S. House Select Committee investigating Donald Trump's January 6, 2021 insurrection and his many attempts to steal the 2020 Presidential election. Award-winning opinion columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON from Salon and Hullaballoo, and JOHN AMATO, founder of Crooks and Liars, offer insight and analysis on the remarkable hearing and its many disturbing revelations. Among a number of bombshells, former top White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson testified that the President of the United States lunged for the steering wheel of the presidential limousine, physically attacked a Secret Service agent and smashed dishes in fits of rage at key moments in the scheme. Members of Trump's cabinet considered invoking the 25th Amendment. Rudy Giuliani and Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows sought pardons for their roles in Trump's failed coup attempt to prevent the peaceful transfer of power for the first time in U.S. history. Hutchinson's testimony corroborated other J6 Committee evidence showing that Trump and Meadows not only knew that Trump's infamous 'fight like hell' speech on the Ellipse was likely to spark violence, they appeared to be hoping for violence and did nothing to stop it. The J6 Committee also teased new information showing intimidating messages that have been sent to witnesses, suggesting more bombshells to come in future hearings... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
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								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting, 2020 election, Capitol Insurrection, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, Trump, 2022 election, Rudy Giuliani, Cassidy Hutchinson, Mark Meadows, Heather Digby Parton, John Amato, House January 6 Committee, January 6, ketchup</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:19:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/27/2022 (After the Corrupt Overturning of 'Roe', What Now? What Next?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  New developments in Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine include a missile strike on a shopping center that killed scores of civilians. The bipartisan US House Select Committee investigating the January 6 insurrection and Donald Trump's multiple attempts to steal the 2020 Presidential election announced a surprise last-minute hearing scheduled for Tuesday, citing volumes of new, 'recently obtained evidence'. The radical rightwing stolen-and-packed US Supreme Court majority on Monday launched a new salvo against the US Constitution's separation of church and state, ruling in favor of a public high school football coach who refused to stop kneeling on the 50-yard line to hold prayers after games. So a White Christian guy who takes a knee on a public high school football field cannot be fired but a Black guy who takes a knee on the field to protest racial injustice can be fired. The extremist rightwing Court has lost the confidence of three-quarters of Americans and has reached an all-time low approval rating, according to a new poll taken prior to the Court's unprecedented ruling repealing women's long-established right to privacy and reproductive freedoms in 'Roe v. Wade'. Which long-established Constitutional rights will this illegitimate Court strike down next? How should the nation respond? Callers weigh in on all of the above... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
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								<itunes:duration>57:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting, reproductive rights, marriage equality, same-sex marriage, privacy rights, Supreme Court, Sam Alito, Clarence Thomas, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, Russia, Ukraine, Trump,  civil liberties, contraceptives, Roe v. Wade</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2022 18:05:01 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/24/2022 (Supreme Corruption: Radical, activist GOP cancel reproductive freedoms, privacy rights, gun safety)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's a dark, historic day in America. Unelected, radical, extremist, activist justices packed onto a stolen U.S. Supreme Court majority unleashed the corrupt decisions for which their lifetime seats on the High Court were purchased. This week, the rightwing Republican supermajority ignored the 'well-regulated' text in the Constitution to cancel states' rights to regulate firearms, overturning New York's century-old law limiting concealed weapons in public. Then the rightwing Court canceled a half-century of constitutional rights to personal privacy and reproductive freedom, granting states and the federal government rights to force women into pregnancy and childbirth against their will, even in cases of rape and incest. In both majority opinions, rightwing Justices Alito and Thomas fabricated the justification that any rights not in existence at the nation's founding lack the 'historical tradition' to be constitutional rights. In a disturbing concurrence overturning Roe v. Wade, Thomas called for repealing rights to contraceptives, same-sex intimacy and marriage (although not inter-racial marriage, for reasons that the inter-racially married Thomas failed to explain). The rightwing corrupt Court will only get more radical and brazen until it is UN-packed and expanded to reflect the actual will of the American people, who overwhelmingly support reproductive rights and gun safety laws. President Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi discussed actions to continue the fight to restore and defend constitutional rights and freedoms, and called on all Americans to vote in November. Also today: Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-corruptscotusoverturnsabortionrightsgunsafety_064222.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting, reproductive rights, same-sex marriage, privacy rights, Supreme Court, Sam Alito, Clarence Thomas, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, Biden, guns, civil liberties, environment, climate change, Roe v. Wade, contraceptives</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:41:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/23/2022 (Special coverage of House J6 Hearing, Day 5)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In today's hearing of the bipartisan U.S. House Select Committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, Chair Bennie Thompson explicitly stated, for the first time, that Donald Trump tried to steal the 2020 election. Day 5 of the gripping hearings detailed another pillar of Trump's unrelenting, multi-pronged scheme to steal the 2020 Presidential election from the American people: his failed attempt to decapitate Justice Department leadership and install a low-level apparatchik named Jeffrey Clark to do Trump's bidding. Their plot nearly succeeded in overthrowing the US government. In live testimony, three former DOJ officials detailed how the Justice Department investigated every absurd, easily-debunked conspiracy theory that Trump and Republicans dredged up from the internet; how they repeatedly informed Trump that Clark's corrupt plan to weaponize the DOJ to publicly lie about the election was illegal; how only the threat of mass resignations thwarted Trump's plot, narrowly averting an unprecedented constitutional crisis, and more. Award-winning opinion columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of  Salon and Hullabaloo, and LISA GRAVES, former U.S. Deputy Asst. Attorney General and Deputy Chief for the US Court system, now current Executive Director of True North Research, offer deep analysis and insight into the day's proceedings. The House J6 Committee also revealed that at least six Republican members of Congress sought pardons from Trump, apparently recognizing their criminal culpability in the plot. Also today: the rogue, corrupt, stolen and packed rightwing US Supreme Court majority undermined states' rights to regulate firearms in public, and undercut Miranda rights for those detained by law enforcement. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-lisagraves-heatherdigbyparton-housej6hearingday5_062322.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:36</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 Election, Insurrection, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, election subversion, Trump, House January 6 Committee, election fraud, Jeffrey Clark, elections, Justice Department, coup, Supreme Court, guns, Miranda rights, fake electors </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 19:30:30 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/22/2022 (Guest: Election expert Marilyn Marks on GA SoS Raffensperger, Coffee County 'Cover-Up')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The hearings by the bipartisan U.S. House Select Committee investigating Donald Trump's January 6, 2021 insurrection and his multiple attempts to subvert the 2020 election showed that Georgia's Republican Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger did the right thing in not bowing to Trump's corrupt pressure campaign to steal the 2020 election. But that doesn't make Raffensperger a hero. Election security expert MARILYN MARKS of the Coalition for Good Governance delivers a bit of a rebuttal to Raffensperger's testimony before the House J6 panel, along with an update to a stunning and very troubling story of corruption that could have very serious ramifications during elections in both 2022 and 2024. Marks explains how the 'sloppiness' of Georgia's election procedures means that the three separate statewide tallies of the 2020 election results are not quite as pristine as Georgia election officials would like the public to believe, while emphasizing that it does not change Trump's loss in the state because the errors went both ways. Marks also delves into disturbing details of how Raffensperger's office appears to be carrying out a months-long cover-up of a serious breach of the state's voting system, carried out by Trump supporters and GOP election officials in Coffee County, GA. Also today: the Justice Department served new subpoenas to several fake Trump electors who participated in the disgraced former president's plot to steal the election. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_marilynmarks-rebuttingraffenspergerrecount-coffeecountycoverup_062222.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 Election, Capitol Insurrection, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, election subversion, Trump, House January 6 Committee, election fraud, MAGA, elections, Brad Raffensperger, Georgia, environment, climate change,  election integrity</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 18:49:34 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/21/2022 (Special coverage of House J6 Hearing, Day 4)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Our special coverage continues with gripping Day 4 public testimony in the bipartisan U.S. House Select Committee's investigation of the January 6th insurrection and Donald Trump's multiple failed efforts to steal the 2020 election. Progressive bloggers HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo and 'Driftglass' of the Professional Left Podcast offer deep insights and analysis on the day's proceedings. The committee laid out the pathetic story of how loser Trump was the 'ringleader' in schemes to force state and local officials to do his unlawful bidding, and trick swing-state Republicans into signing up as fraudulent electors. Hearing witnesses included two Georgia state officials, Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger and Deputy Sec. of State Gabriel Sterling, alongside moving testimony of the selflessness of two other live witnesses, Arizona's Republican state House Speaker Rusty Bowers and former Fulton County, GA election worker Wandrea 'Shaye' Moss. In an emotional and at times harrowing hearing, all four thoroughly debunked Trump's many baseless assertions and outright lies, and spoke of how they had endured unrelenting attacks and threats from Trump, his attorney Rudy Giuliani, and their mobs of thuggish supporters in Trump's fraudulent, criminal attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Election workers Freeman and Moss also detailed how the terror unleashed by Trump's lies publicly targeting them has ruined their lives, among several disturbing revelations... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 Election, Capitol Insurrection, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, election subversion, January 6, Trump, insurrection, House January 6 Committee, election fraud, MAGA, Georgia, political violence, Brad Raffensperger, Ruby Freeman</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 18:34:11 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast 6/20/2022' (Conservatives Appeal to Republicans to Save America; Also: Americans seek Trump accountability; Callers)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  New poll shows that 6 in 10 Americans believe former President Donald Trump should be charged with crimes for his scheme to steal the 2020 election and overthrow the government. But many Republicans have been thoroughly groomed for many years by Fox 'News', rightwing talk radio, and elected Republican officials to believe the GOP's lies, convincing them to vote against their own best interests. Many are still hoodwinked by Trump's baseless claims that the 2020 election was stolen from him, even as he, himself, tried to steal it. Many were duped into sending millions to Trump's 'Official Election Defense Fund' that does not exist. Disgraced former Missouri Governor Eric Greitens, GOP primary candidate for U.S. Senate, released a chilling new ad brandishing military weaponry and calling on Republicans to go 'RINO (Republican in Name Only) hunting'. Very conservative former federal Judge J. Michael Luttig, who testified last week to the House Committee, warns that Donald Trump and the Republican party remain a 'clear and present danger' to American democracy, because 'the former President, his allies and supporters pledged that they would attempt to overthrow that 2024 election, but succeed in 2024 where they failed in 2020.'  Former member of the Young Republicans, James Killen, warns millennials of the many ways the GOP has been lying to them for decades.  Callers weigh in on all of the above in this new American uncivil war... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
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								<itunes:duration>58:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2024 Election, 2020 Election, Capitol Insurrection, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, election subversion, January 6, Trump, insurrection, House January 6 Committee, election fraud, J. Michael Luttig, political violence, disinformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:24:41 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/17/2022: (Nicole Sandler with John Nichols of The Nation)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Host Nicole Sandler speaks with John Nichols, National Correspondent for The Nation, about the 1-6 hearings and our future as a Democratic Republic, or whatever it is we are... and what it'll take for this country to survive. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_johnnichols_061722.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:59</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>John Nichols, January 6, insurrection, coup, political parties</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:49:55 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/16/2022 (Special coverage of House J6 Hearing, Day 3)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On Today's 'BradCast:   Special coverage of Day 3 of the bipartisan U.S. House Select Committee, which is investigating the Trump-incited Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and the disgraced former President's multiple attempts to steal the 2020 election from the American people. Former Asst. U.S. Attorney and current George Washington University law professor, RANDALL D. ELIASON, and HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo offer important insights into today's hearing, which was focused on Donald Trump's corrupt pressure campaign to induce former Vice President Mike Pence to violate his oath to the Constitution to steal the 2020 Election for Trump. Witnesses today included arch-conservative former Judge J. Michael Luttig, who advised Pence that he had no legal or Constitutional authority to do anything other than read the Electoral College votes aloud during the joint session of Congress to certify the final results of the 2020 election. In an historic written statement, Judge Luttig said Trump bears 'responsibility and accountability for his attempt to steal the 2020 presidential election from the American People and thereby steal America&apos;s democracy from America herself.'  The hearing included top Trump and Pence staffers and disturbing, previously unseen footage from the day of the insurrection. It also exposed shocking new revelations, including that Trump knew that Pence did not have legal or constitutional authority to invalidate the election because White House attorneys told him so, repeatedly, and that such an act would be unlawful and unconstitutional. The hearing also revealed that attorney John Eastman, credited with devising the plot, admitted on several occasions that the plan was illegal, including directly to Trump, and sought a pardon after the coup plot failed. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-randalleliason-heatherdigbyparton-j6hearingday3_061622.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:24</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2024 Election, 2020 Election, Capitol Insurrection, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, election subversion, January 6, Trump, insurrection, House January 6 Committee, election fraud, fake electors, MAGA, elections, J. Michael Luttig, Mike Pence</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 18:41:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/15/2022 (Rebutting Trump's Dumb J6 Hearing Rebuttal; Primary election results)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Primary election results from Tuesday underscored problems with computerized voting systems, and MAGA election officials who are already trying to disenfranchise 2022 voters in bad faith. In Iowa, hand recounts are underway after ballot scanner paper jams caused tabulation errors. Noteworthy election results from primaries in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota and South Carolina include the disturbing win of MAGA Republican and 2020 election denier Jim Marchant as the GOP's nominee to be Nevada's chief election official for the 2024 election. In a stark warning of what lies ahead, Marchant, a GOP fake elector in 2020, has said he would not have certified Joe Biden's victory over Donald Trump if he had been Secretary of State in the critical swing-state. In Otero County, New Mexico, brain-poisoned MAGA election officials are refusing to certify results from the June 7 primary, claiming they don't trust the country's Dominion voting systems but citing no evidence of actual fraud. Disgraced, corrupt former President Donald Trump issued a 12-page 'rebuttal' to the House Select Committee's hearings investigating the January 6th Capitol Insurrection and Trump's efforts to steal the 2020 election. Trump's statement repeats the same tired, long-ago debunked nonsense about the election that he lost. We rebut his dumb rebuttal, including a stinging takedown of the laughable '2000 Mules' movie from Trump's own former Attorney General, Bill Barr. The House J6 Committee released a chilling video teaser for its upcoming hearing, which will expose more of Trump's corrupt pressure campaign to get Vice President Mike Pence to steal the 2020 election for him... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-results-me-nv-nd-sc-tx-certrefusaloterocountynm-rebuttingtrumpj6rebuttal-barr2000mules_061522.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:29</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2022 Election, 2020 Election, Capitol Insurrection, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, election subversion, January 6, Trump, insurrection, House January 6 Committee, election fraud, voter fraud, voting machines, Dominion voting, Jim Marchant, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 18:58:06 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast 6/14/2022 (Guest: Supreme Court expert Mark Joseph Stern)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A bipartisan bill to extend security protections to family members of Supreme Court justices swiftly passed in Congress, demonstrating that Republicans are able to pass laws to protect certain people from gun violence, but everyone else in America is on their own. Primaries are underway in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota and South Carolina. The U.S. House Select Committee investigating January 6 postponed Wednesday's hearing into Donald Trump's efforts to corrupt the Justice Department in his scheme to steal the 2020 election. The great MARK JOSEPH STERN, legal journalist and Supreme Court expert at Slate.com, reports on a whole passel of recent and coming-soon opinions that are shaking/about to shake the American legal system to its core. Stern explains how the rightwing super-majority's ruling in the tragic case of a death row inmate could mean the end of the Sixth Amendment's guarantee of competent legal representation. Stern also delves into the disturbing implications of a Court decision allowing lower courts to overturn settled precedent and defy SCOTUS; the looming repeal of privacy rights that undergird reproductive rights, marriage equality, inter-racial marriage, contraceptives, and more; the likely end of state laws restricting concealed carry of firearms; a bonkers case that seeks to strip the EPA of authority to act on climate change; and ominous cases in the next term that could affect the outcome of the 2024 Presidential Election. Stern reveals brutal real facts and hard truths about the agenda of the Court's rightwing super-majority, warning that 'madness is coming, and all we can do is try to prepare for it as best we can.' Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Supreme Court, abortion, marriage equality, civil liberties, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, courts, election subversion, January 6, Trump, climate change, environment, rights and freedoms, privacy rights, 2024 election, guns</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2022 18:17:56 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>BradCast' 6/13/2022 (House Jan 6. Hearings Day 2 with Salon's Heather Digby Parton)</title>
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								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  On Day 2 of hearings by the bipartisan U.S. House Select Committee investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Donald Trump's greatest con continued to unravel as the investigation delved further into the multi-pronged coup plot by the former President to steal the 2020 election and defraud the nation. Monday's witnesses were all Republicans who all made clear that not only did Trump lose the 2020 election, he knew he lost it,  yet continued to lie relentlessly in falsely claiming the election was fraudulent, despite being informed by everyone - - his campaign advisors, top government officials, and even his own family - - that there was no evidence of fraud. Among other revelations, the committee reported that Trump used his Big Lie about a 'stolen' election to bilk at least $250 million from his supporters, which was not used for legal challenges but instead went into Trump's pocket. Salon's award-winning opinion columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON delves into the revelations from Monday's hearing, the witnesses who debunked Trump's Big Lie, including damning testimony from Trump's former Attorney General Bill Barr, and much more. Callers weigh in on the hearings... ]]></itunes:summary>
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								<itunes:duration>57:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2022 election, 2020 Election, Capitol Insurrection, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, courts, election subversion, January 6, Trump, insurrection, fraud, Zoe Lofgren, Bill Stirewalt, Bill Stepian, House January 6 Committee, Bill Barr</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 18:27:16 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/10/2022 (Special Coverage of House Jan. 6 Hearings, Day 1)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We kick off our special coverage of the first public hearing of the bipartisan U.S. House Select Committee investigating Donald Trump's unprecedented attempt to steal the 2020 Presidential election, culminating in the deadly January 6, 2021 insurrection that he incited. The Jan. 6 Committee presented a gripping, and at times emotional, first prime-time hearing, beginning to lay out their case with new, as-yet-unheard evidence putting Trump at the center of a coordinated, 7-point coup plot to prevent the peaceful transfer of power for the first time in our nation's history. The hearing included new witnesses testifying publicly for the first time; chilling, never-before-seen footage of the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol; and stunning video-taped testimony from a number of Trump's top officials and his own family members. The evidence revealed so far clearly establishes that Trump knew there was no proof to support his claim that he lost the election due to 'fraud,' that he violated his oath in taking no action to stop the attack on the U.S. Capitol, and that the plot to steal the 2020 election was broad and coordinated, including Congressional Republicans and extremist groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers. The panel also detailed what we will learn over a series of at least 5 more hearings over the next two weeks. Salon's award-winning opinion journalist HEATHER 'DIGBY' PARTON and former U.S. Army Captain and attorney KEITH BARBER of Medium join us for analysis and insights into the first day of the historic hearings, their scope and impact, what they hope to see from the hearings in the days ahead, and much more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-heatherdigbyparton-keithbarber-j6hearingsday1_061022.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 Election, Capitol Insurrection, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, courts, election subversion, January 6, Trump, insurrection, fraud, Liz Cheney, Bennie Thompson, Constitution, House January 6 Committee, Proud Boys, Oath Keepers, sedition</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2022 17:30:28 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast 6/9/2022' (Guest: Nancy Wang of Voters not Politicians on GOP Election Fraud)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  What the hell is up with Republicans and election fraud in Michigan?! But it's not only in Michigan. In upstate New York, a Republican city councilwoman pleaded guilty to submitting multiple fraudulent absentee ballots last year. But the criminal probe has now expanded, revealing a whole bunch of apparent Republican criming going on in several New York counties, underscoring that while Republicans routinely accuse Democrats of fraud, Republicans seem to be doing it themselves. In Michigan, Ryan Kelley, a Republican candidate for governor who was disqualified because his campaign submitted thousands of forged petition signatures, was arrested and charged by federal officials on Thursday for his role in the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. In a separate case in Michigan, a GOP petition drive to get a voter suppression measure on the ballot is also full of fraudulent forged signatures. But the scheme gets slimier: thanks to a loophole in MI state law, once a citizen's initiative qualifies for the ballot, the GOP-controlled state legislature can immediately pass it into law with a simple, veto-proof majority vote.  NANCY WANG, Executive Director of the non-partisan, pro-democracy group Voters Not Politicians, explains the various shenanigans and loopholes in state law that allow petition signature gatherers to lie to voters, and gives the GOP state legislature power to do an end-run around voters and the citizen initiative process to sneak in new draconian voter suppression laws. Wang says, 'It's about dishonesty. It's about misleading voters. It's about trying to game the system of citizens' petitions.' Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2022 election, voting, elections, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, courts, election security, election subversion, January 6, Trump, Michigan, insurrection, voter fraud, election fraud, environment, climate change, pollution</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 16:15:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/8/2022 (Guest: The Nation's John Nichols on lessons from midterm primaries so far, J6 hearings)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We have notable results from several key races in yesterday's Super Tuesday primary elections in Iowa, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Mexico, South Dakota, California and Montana. Some highlights: in Montana, disgraced, scandal-plagued former Trump Interior Sec. Ryan Zinke is in a tight GOP primary race for the U.S. House. In California, the Los Angeles mayoral race heads to a runoff between self-funded Trumpy Republican real estate billionaire-turned-'Democrat' Rick Caruso and progressive U.S. House Rep. Karen Bass (D). Voters recalled San Francisco's District Attorney, progressive reformer Chesa Boudin. Despite the fact that overall crimes rates decreased during Boudin's tenure, national corporate news outlets are misreporting the recall as a 'backlash' against progressive criminal justice reform. Journalist and author JOHN NICHOLS of The Nation offers key insights and analysis on what Democrats and progressives should learn from this year's elections to date, the 'enthusiasm gap' between GOP and Democratic voter turnout, crucial details on the SF recall election, and much more. Nichols also delves into critical concerns about the upcoming hearings by the bipartisan U.S. House Select Committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, beginning on Thursday night. Will the hearings ultimately make any difference to a divided nation, with so many already having hardened their positions on Trump and his attempt to steal the 2020 election? ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
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								<itunes:duration>57:54</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2022 election, voting, elections, Republicans, Democrats, election integrity, primaries, corruption, courts, election security, election subversion, January 6, Trump, Chesa Boudin, criminal justice, reform, progressives, Ryan Zinke, Karen Bass, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2022 18:47:43 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/7/2022: (Concessions, Recounts, Gerrymandering and GOP Criminal Conspiracies)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's Super Tuesday midterm election primaries, with few noteworthy reports of problems with voting systems, as of airtime, in Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, South Dakota and California. Some previous state primaries are still undecided and headed to recounts. In Pennsylvania, a recount continues in the Republican U.S. Senate primary between two non-resident multi-millionaires, TV doctor Mehmet Oz (a citizen of Turkey) and hedge fund CEO Dave McCormick, despite McCormick's concession. In Texas, two high-profile Democratic primary run-off races will be recounted, including infuriating background on the race between progressive Jessica Cisneros and conservative Rep. Henry Cuellar, separated by just 281 votes. In gerrymandering news, Florida's Republican state Supreme Court allowed GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis' U.S. House map to be used, even though it blatantly violates the state constitution's prohibition on maps that diminish the ability of minority voters to elect their chosen candidate. In Louisiana, a federal judge blocked the state GOP's U.S. House map, ruling it violates the constitutional rights of Black voters. New reporting reveals at least 17 confirmed incidents of Republican election insiders in several states, in the wake of the 2020 election, breaching proprietary computerized voting systems, copying the sensitive software, and then releasing it to unauthorized individuals or the public. At least 11 of the breaches took place in Michigan, where state authorities are now working to secure voting systems and gather evidence in a criminal investigation, including into whether the widespread breaches of election system security were coordinated. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
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								<itunes:duration>58:25</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2022 election, voting, elections, Republicans, Democrats, election integrity, voting machines, cybersecurity, election fraud, corruption, courts, election security, election subversion, gerrymandering, environment, climate change, Ron DeSantis</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:30:38 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/6/2022 (U.S. cybersecurity agency warns of dangers of touchscreen voting systems; Upcoming J6 hearings)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) has issued an important public advisory warning of nine serious vulnerabilities in computerized touchscreen Ballot Marking Devices (BMD) used in election jurisdictions across the country.  The blockbuster report details how the security weaknesses could allow election insiders or outside hackers to manipulate the results in ways difficult to discover with typical security protocols employed in most counties. Cybersecurity experts also warn that although the CISA report focuses on computerized voting systems made by Dominion, similar touchscreen systems made by ESS, Smartmatic and others used in many more states across the country have many of the same design flaws, such as the use of Barcodes or QR codes to tally ballots printed by the systems, rather than the human-readable ballot. We dive into the details of this long-overdue report and why it matters, and offer recommendations for how voters can maximize the odds that their votes will be tallied accurately, according to their intent, in this year's critical midterm elections. A key suggestion: Vote on a HAND-MARKED paper ballot if possible, even if it means using an absentee ballot, and deliver it in person to a polling place or dropbox, if possible. Also today:  The U.S. House select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and Donald Trump's attempt to steal the 2020 Presidential election will begin holding public hearings on Thursday. Callers weigh in on all of the above. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-dominionadvisorycisa-jan6hearings-callers_060622.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2022 election, voting, elections, Republicans, Democrats, election integrity, voting machines, cybersecurity, election fraud, corruption, courts, insurrection, election security, CISA, January 6, House Jan. 6 Committee, Trump</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:49:18 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/3/2022: (Encore: Massive GOP Election Fraud Scandal in  Governor's race)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original air-date 5/24/2022. On today's 'BradCast':  It's midterm primary day in Alabama, Arkansas and Georgia, with runoffs in Texas. So far, there are few reports of major voting or voting system problems. In Georgia, new reporting shows how changes to the format of the state Department of Driver Services' website caused a huge crash in voter registration numbers, yet when 'opt-out' automatic voter registration was restored in March, voter registration rates skyrocketed. Naturally, GA's Republican Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger has called for ending automatic voter registration. Republicans only pretend to care about election fraud, as evidenced by the enormous election fraud scandal unfolding in Michigan, which builds on our previous reporting of a similar fraud scheme falsifying voter signatures in 2012. A new investigation into Republican election fraud by the Michigan Bureau of Elections found that TEN top GOP candidates for the governor's seat submitted at least 68,000 falsified signatures on petitions to qualify for the ballot. Michigan's bipartisan Board of State Canvassers will now meet to decide which candidates will be disqualified from the August 2nd midterm primary. Republicans committed actual, documented election fraud in Michigan in the 2022 governor's race while falsely accusing Democrats of perpetrating 'massive election fraud.'  Late-breaking: another horrific school shooting, this time in the town of Uvalde, Texas. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-voterregga-gopelectionfraudmi-schoolshootingtx_060322.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics,  2022 election, voting, elections, election integrity, election fraud, voter fraud, voter registration, voting machines, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, Australia, school shooting, guns, Uvalde shooting, Michigan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2022 13:14:06 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/2/2022 (Encore: Dr. David Jefferson on CA's terrible new Internet Voting proposal)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original airdate 5/23/2022. On today's 'BradCast':  President Biden declared that the U.S. would respond 'militarily' if China were to invade Taiwan. A young Russian soldier pleaded guilty to war crimes in Ukraine. A veteran Russian diplomat in Geneva resigned on Monday, defying Russia's well-funded global propaganda campaign, declaring his opposition to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, saying he is 'ashamed of my country.' Primaries will be held on Tuesday in Alabama, Arkansas and Georgia. In California, dozens of world-class voting system and cybersecurity experts are opposing a dangerous new bill in the state legislature (SB1480) that would allow Internet Voting. While billed as a measure to make voting easier for the disabled, the security experts opposing the bill warn it is a first step toward full implementation of internet voting despite the massive, egregious security risks to verifiable elections. Election security expert DR. DAVID JEFFERSON, a veteran of Livermore National Labs and former board member of VerifiedVoting.org,  explains the many reasons why SB 1480 is a horrible idea that must be stopped, including the lack of security, secrecy, and verifiability, the inability to detect tampering, and much more. Longtime election integrity advocates at Scrutineers.org have created an action page on SB 1480 at Scrutineers.org/California, with details on the legislation and steps voters can take right now to stop this dangerous idea in California and prevent it from spreading to the rest of the nation... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-bidentaiwan-russiawarcrimes-undiplomatresigns_davidjefferson-internetvotingca-sb1480_060222.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-bidentaiwan-russiawarcrimes-undiplomatresigns_davidjefferson-internetvotingca-sb1480_060222.mp3" length="57606788" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Taiwan, 2022 election, voting, elections, election integrity, election transparency, voter suppression, election security, internet voting, cybersecurity, Republicans, Democrats, democracy, fossil fuels, Australia, disinformation, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:19:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/1/2022: (Guest Host Nicole Sandler with Marcy Wheeler)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Host Nicole Sandler speaks with Marcy Wheeler of emptywheel.net to get all the facts surrounding the Durham probe, and the case it brought against attorney Michael Sussman. Sussman was found not guilty.  Plus looking forward to the public hearings which begin next week. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_marcywheeler_durhamprobe_060122.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Marcy Wheeler, Durham, Trump, corrupt, Michael Sussman, not guilty</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:24:59 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/31/22: (Nicole Sandler with Kelly Carlin and Naveed Shah)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler speaks with Kelly Carlin as a new documentary about her father, George Carlin, premieres.Kelly is the only child of the comedy voice of my generation.Its a two-parter on HBO, directed by Judd Apatow. Then to put a period on the end of Memorial Day, I speak with Naveed Shah, political director of Common Defense, a group for progressive veterans. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_kellycarlin_georgedoc_naveedshah_progvets_053122.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Arts and Humanities, Language and Linguistics, Philosophy, Poetry/Spoken Word, War / Weapons, Militarism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 20:07:19 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/30/2022 (Encore: '2000 Mules', 74 Million Republican Dupes, and GOP Election Fraud Crimes)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 5/9/2022. On today's 'BradCast':  A new pretend documentary by convicted rightwing election fraudster Dinesh D'Souza demonstrates the lengths to which Donald Trump's supporters will go to justify his sore loser attempt to steal the 2020 Presidential election. (D'Souza  pleaded guilty to federal election fraud crimes back in 2014 and was pardoned by Trump in 2018.) Today we debunk a number of absurd false claims made by D'Souza and discredited GOP 'voter fraud' fraudsters True The Vote in their million-dollar propaganda film, '2000 Mules,' now duping wingnuts across the country. The film alleges that publicly available, anonymized cell phone geo-location data 'proves' that thousands of so-called ballot 'mules' were paid by shadowy, still-unnamed groups to collect illegal ballots for Biden and deliver them into ballot drop boxes in swing states that Trump lost.  If it sounds absurd, that's because it is. The data is inaccurate only to about 100 feet, and sweeps up everyone with a cell phone who routinely passes by such high-traffic areas. Much of the film's allegations are outright fabrications, and their allegations are presented with no proof. Also today: A white Republican woman in Arizona received a slap on the wrist for intentionally committing actual voter fraud in 2020 by voting twice and then lying to investigators. The absurdly light sentence highlights deep racial disparities in sentencing of black and brown voters who mistakenly vote while ineligible, like Crystal Mason of Texas, a black women sentenced to five years in prison for voting on a provisional ballot, which was never counted, while on probation. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-2000mules-voterfraudsentenceaz_callers_050922.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-2000mules-voterfraudsentenceaz_callers_050922.mp3" length="57606922" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, 2022 election, elections, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, voting, voting rights, voter suppression, voter fraud, election fraud, Dinesh D'Souza, True The Vote, propaganda, Donald Trump, 2020 election, 2000 Mules, Crystal Mason</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2022 12:41:30 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/27/2022 (Guest: Howie Klein of 'Down With Tyranny' on midterm primaries)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A federal appeals court has found that the Amnesty Act of 1872 does not give amnesty to all future insurrectionists beyond Confederate soldiers in the Civil War, overturning a Trump-appointed judge's ruling. The  decision is important to ongoing challenges to the eligibility of Republicans who participated the January 6 Capitol Insurrection, like Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene (R-GA) and Donald Trump, under the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, which bars insurrectionists from holding federal office. In California, a terrible bill that would allow wildly unsecure Internet voting (SB 1480) has passed the Senate, and heads to the Assembly - - voters can help stop the bill by going to Scrutineers.org/California. The Michigan Board of State Canvassers disqualified 5 of 10 Republican primary candidates for governor after finding they collectively turned in 68,000 fraudulent petition signatures to get on the ballot. All are 2020 election deniers who falsely claimed the 2020 election was fraudulent. In Oregon, AP unofficially declared progressive Jamie McLeod-Skinner won the Democratic primary over conservative incumbent Rep. Kurt Schrader. A federal appeals court rejected Donald Trump's attempt to dismiss the New York Attorney General's probe into bank, insurance and tax fraud by Trump and his company. HOWIE KLEIN, the great progressive House candidate expert, longtime proprietor of the 'Down With Tyranny' blog, and co-founder of BlueAmericaPAC, delivers lively analysis on primary victories (and losses) for progressive Democrats so far in the 2022 midterm election cycle, and a preview of important races coming up in seven states in the Super Tuesday primary on June 7. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-sb1480-cawthornchallengenc-guvfraudmigop-clackamasor5-trumpnyfraud_howieklein-primariessofar_052722.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-sb1480-cawthornchallengenc-guvfraudmigop-clackamasor5-trumpnyfraud_howieklein-primariessofar_052722.mp3" length="55764184" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2022 election, voting, elections, Republicans, Democrats, progressives, election integrity, voting machines, Kurt Schrader, Trump, Dr. Oz, John Fetterman, Howie Klein, internet voting, cybersecurity, election fraud, corruption, 14th Amendment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 19:29:42 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/26/2022 (Guest: Election integrity expert Sherry Healy on botched elections in OR)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Republicans are shamefully trying to deflect responsibility and accountability for their role in America's never-ending gun violence epidemic.  After the horrific mass murder of 19 children and 2 teachers in Uvalde, TX by an 18-year-old with military-style assault weapons, the state's Republican Gov. Abbott says the real problem is actually mental illness, but he slashed $221 million from state mental health programs and dramatically weakened state gun safety laws. Senate Republicans blocked a domestic terrorism bill. A federal judge upheld a New York state law allowing the state, cities and individuals to sue gun manufacturers and distributors for endangering public safety and health. An appellate court panel ruled that Donald Trump and his children must answer questions under oath in the New York Attorney General's civil probe into bank, tax, and insurance fraud by the Trump Organization. In Pennsylvania, Republicans are attacking their own GOP candidate and suing to stop the full counting of valid, lawful mail-in ballots in the extremely close Republican primary contest between Trump-endorsed celebrity TV doctor Mehmet Oz and former hedgefund CEO Dave McCormick. In Oregon, a very tight Democratic primary race between progressive Jamie McLeod-Skinner and conservative incumbent Rep. Kurt Schrader has stalled due to misprinted ballots that can't be easily run through a computerized tabulator. Election integrity activist SHERRY HEALY explains very concerning election security issues in Clackamas County, Oregon, and the 'insane' decision by the county elections chief to duplicate tens of thousands of otherwise valid ballots, by hand, onto NEW separate ballots to run through the optical scanners, rather than just counting them by hand. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-abbottmentalhealth-gunsuitsny-trumpdepony_sherryhealy-clackamascountyprimarymess_052622.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2022 election, voting, elections, public health, NRA, Republicans, Democrats, mass shooting, guns, Uvalde shooting, Texas, Greg Abbott, environment, climate change, Oregon, election integrity, voting machines, Kurt Schrader, Trump, Dr. Oz, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 19:56:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/25/2022: ('It Wasn't Always This Way': On the Latest TX Massacre and Tuesday's Primary Election Results)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': While seemingly separate issues, the school shooting in Texas and Tuesday's midterm primary elections are inter-related. On Tuesday, an 18-year-old armed with an AR-15 style assault rifle murdered 19 schoolchildren and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Like the mass shooting at a grocery store in Buffalo, NY ten days ago, armed security officers were unable to stop the gunman. The Uvalde shooter was able to purchase weapons of war and 400 rounds of ammo immediately after turning 18 this month, thanks to Texas Republicans, from Gov. Abbott to the state legislature to the Attorney General's office, who made it all not just possible, but easy. But America wasn't always this way. Gun violence has tragically become normalized in the US.  We delve into the history of how we got to here, and the reaction and the fallout from America's newest horrific massacre this week. While the demons at the NRA and in the Republican party and on the GOP's stolen and packed Supreme Court all share in the blame, so do the voters who continue to elect the (mostly) Republican lawmakers who have helped to ensure these unspeakable tragedies will continue by refusing, for decades, to take any legislative action at all to prevent them. The ballot box is now our ONLY way out.  To that end, we also cover noteworthy results from Tuesday's critical primary elections in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia and, yes, the very bloody state of Texas... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-uvaldetxschoolshooting-primaryresults-al-ar-ga-tx_052522.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-uvaldetxschoolshooting-primaryresults-al-ar-ga-tx_052522.mp3" length="55342737" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:39</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2022 election, voting, elections, guns, public health, assault weapons, NRA, Republicans, Democrats, mass shooting, school shooting, guns, Uvalde shooting, Texas, Greg Abbott, Beto O'Rourke, Biden, Ken Paxton, Supreme Court, Georgia, Arkansas</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 18:11:15 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/24/2022: (Massive GOP Election Fraud Scandal in  Governor's race; Much more....)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's midterm primary day in Alabama, Arkansas and Georgia, with runoffs in Texas. So far, there are few reports of major voting or voting system problems. In Georgia, new reporting shows how changes to the format of the state Department of Driver Services' website caused a huge crash in voter registration numbers, yet when 'opt-out' automatic voter registration was restored in March, voter registration rates skyrocketed. Naturally, GA's Republican Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger has called for ending automatic voter registration. Republicans only pretend to care about election fraud, as evidenced by the enormous election fraud scandal unfolding in Michigan, which builds on our previous reporting of a similar fraud scheme falsifying voter signatures in 2012. A new investigation into Republican election fraud by the Michigan Bureau of Elections found that TEN top GOP candidates for the governor's seat submitted at least 68,000 falsified signatures on petitions to qualify for the ballot. Michigan's bipartisan Board of State Canvassers will now meet to decide which candidates will be disqualified from the August 2nd midterm primary. Republicans committed actual, documented election fraud in Michigan in the 2022 governor's race while falsely accusing Democrats of perpetrating 'massive election fraud.'  Late-breaking: another horrific school shooting, this time in the town of Uvalde, Texas. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-voterregga-gopelectionfraudmi-schoolshootingtx_052422.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:27</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics,  2022 election, voting, elections, election integrity, election fraud, voter fraud, voter registration, voting machines, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, Australia, mass shooting, school shooting, guns, Uvalde shooting</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 19:06:24 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/23/2022 (Guest: Dr. David Jefferson on CA's terrible new Internet Voting proposal)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Biden declared that the U.S. would respond 'militarily' if China were to invade Taiwan. A young Russian soldier pleaded guilty to war crimes in Ukraine. A veteran Russian diplomat in Geneva resigned on Monday, defying Russia's well-funded global propaganda campaign, declaring his opposition to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, saying he is 'ashamed of my country.' Primaries will be held on Tuesday in Alabama, Arkansas and Georgia. In California, dozens of world-class voting system and cybersecurity experts are opposing a dangerous new bill in the state legislature (SB1480) that would allow Internet Voting. While billed as a measure to make voting easier for the disabled, the security experts opposing the bill warn it is a first step toward full implementation of internet voting despite the massive, egregious security risks to verifiable elections. Election security expert DR. DAVID JEFFERSON, a veteran of Livermore National Labs and former board member of VerifiedVoting.org,  explains the many reasons why SB 1480 is a horrible idea that must be stopped, including the lack of security, secrecy, and verifiability, the inability to detect tampering, and much more. Longtime election integrity advocates at Scrutineers.org have created an action page on SB 1480 at Scrutineers.org/California, with details on the legislation and steps voters can take right now to stop this dangerous idea in California and prevent it from spreading to the rest of the nation... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidentaiwan-russiawarcrimes-undiplomatresigns_davidjefferson-internetvotingca-sb1480_052322.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:41</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Taiwan, 2022 election, voting, elections, election integrity, election transparency, voter suppression, election security, internet voting, cybersecurity, Republicans, Democrats, democracy, Australia, disinformation, propaganda, Russia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2022 19:11:43 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/20/2022 (Guests: Lynn Bernstein of Transparent Elections NC, John Brakey of AUDIT-USA on real election integrity)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's all about compare-and-contrast today, between longtime non-partisan election integrity observers who were locked out of public oversight of elections vs. longtime phony GOP fraudsters peddling partisan propaganda and disinformation about 'voter fraud'. First, some new debunking that further dismantles the ridiculous claims made in the recently-released propaganda documentary, '2000 Mules,' in addition to our previous debunking a few weeks ago. New reporting reveals that both the FBI and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) investigated and rejected the film's 'evidence' last year - - which the filmmakers omitted. This week, Georgia's state Board of Elections also rejected the fraudsters' claims, after the board conducted a separate investigation in which it verified the legitimacy and legality of individual absentee ballots delivered to drop-boxes. But in North Carolina, actual election integrity advocates were barred from publicly overseeing last Tuesday's midterm primary tabulation, in violation of state law, and threatened with arrest by Wake County election officials. LYNN BERNSTEIN, founder of Transparent Elections NC, and JOHN BRAKEY, the Director of AUDIT-USA, describe the bizarre, outrageous actions of Wake County's election officials and explain what they believe may be behind the officials' resistance to the important work of bearing witness to election processes on the public's behalf. They also discuss election transparency initiatives in other states, and how individuals in every county can get informed and engaged to ensure public oversight, integrity and transparency in our elections. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-2000mulesdebunkedbyga_lynnbernstein-johnbrakey-blockedinwakecountync_052022.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-2000mulesdebunkedbyga_lynnbernstein-johnbrakey-blockedinwakecountync_052022.mp3" length="55945626" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2022 election, voting, elections, election integrity, election transparency, voter suppression, Republicans, Democrats, democracy, fossil fuels, corporate welfare, 2000 Mules, disinformation, propaganda, Dinesh D'Souza, True The Vote</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 19:22:25 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/19/2022 (GOP Senate Candidates Used Same 'Replacement' Rhetoric as Buffalo's White Supremacist Shooter)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  American Democracy v. Violent Strongman Authoritarianism is on the ballot in every state this year. A bipartisan law group seeks the disbarment of Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) for unethical conduct in bogus election challenges to Joe Biden's decisive 2020 election victory. The Texas State Bar sued indicted Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) for trying to steal the 2020 election for Donald Trump. Paxton has retaliated with a ridiculous 'investigation' into the Texas State Bar. The U.S. House passed the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act (again) to combat the rise of violent white supremacist domestic terrorism, and every Republican except one voted against it. An AP analysis finds a disturbingly large number of mainstream Republican candidates and elected officials have embraced the extremely racist, far-right rhetoric of the 'great replacement' conspiracy theory, adopted by the white supremacist mass murderer in Buffalo, NY, which baselessly claims that Democrats are trying to replace white voters with immigrants and non-white voters. The long list of Republicans who have adopted the racist fear-mongering trope includes U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Ohio Republican US Senate nominee JD Vance. The Oklahoma legislature passed a law banning nearly all abortions beginning at fertilization, which likely effectively outlaws common forms of contraceptives. Polls now show support for abortion rights has reached a record high. Graduates booed Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) for criticizing trans people in a college commencement address. A new Harvard Youth Poll suggests that young voters are angry and eager to vote this year. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-txbarcruz-replacementtheorysencandidates-domesticterrorbill-lumisbooedwy-abortionpolling_051922.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2022 election, voting, elections, domestic terrorism, conspiracy, Great Replacement, racism, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, democracy, authoritarianism, Sen. Ron Johnson, LGBTQ, Ken Paxton, Ted Cruz, insurrection, election subversion, JD Vanc</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 19:41:19 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/18/2022: (Guest: Marilyn Marks on GOP officials breaching election system security; Primary results)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A round-up of results from Tuesday's primary elections in North Carolina, Kentucky, Oregon, Idaho and Pennsylvania, including some new, under-reported developments in key races. It was a good night for several progressive and Democratic candidates around the country, but a mixed night for the far-right candidates endorsed by Donald Trump. Scandal-prone Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) lost his GOP primary; but it won't necessarily affect the ongoing legal challenge to his eligibility under the U.S. Constitution's Insurrectionist Disqualification Clause. Pennsylvania's Republican US Senate primary is likely headed to a recount between far-right Trumpy celebrity TV doctor Mehmet Oz and just-as-Trumpy former hedgefund CEO Dave McCormack. Progressive Lt. Gov. John Fetterman easily won the Democratic primary. MARILYN MARKS of the Coalition for Good Governance explains the remarkable story of Republican election insiders in critical swing-states who, after the 2020 election, conspired with a cabal of election-denying Team Trumpers to breach secure election facilities and make illegal image copies of key voting system computers and components containing sensitive, proprietary software and voter databases in at least eight counties in four states. Marks details the nature of the shocking security breaches, indications that some GOP election officials are covering it all up, and the disturbing implications for election security in states across the country that are using the same or similar vulnerable computerized voting systems in the 2022 midterm elections. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_primaries-nc-ky-or-id-pa_marilynmarks-coffeecountyga-insidersoftwaretheft_051821.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_primaries-nc-ky-or-id-pa_marilynmarks-coffeecountyga-insidersoftwaretheft_051821.mp3" length="56358506" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:42</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2022 election, voting, elections, cybersecurity, hacking, election security, voting machines, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, democracy, Madison Cawthorn, Mehmet Oz, John Fetterman, progressives, Pennsylvania, insurrection, Constitution</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 18:45:51 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/17/2022 (Primary Day voting problems; Biden condemns 'poison' of white supremacy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's Primary Election Day in five states, with several high profile races garnering national attention. Voters in Pennsylvania struggled through major problems with computerized voting systems in some of the state's largest counties - - from faulty electronic pollbooks preventing voters from checking in, to failure-prone touchscreen ballot marking devices, to no-show poll workers. Voters were faced with long lines or prevented from voting for hours, with some undoubtedly unable to vote  all, because election officials chose not to supply precincts with emergency paper ballots or backup paper pollbooks. In Buffalo, NY,  President Biden delivered a eulogy for the 10 victims murdered in a grocery store on Saturday by an 18-year old white supremacist armed with a semi-automatic rifle, explicitly intent on killing Black people. Biden called on the nation to 'reject the lie' of the racist 'replacement theory' trope, and called out the 'hateful minority' who spread the lie 'for power, political gain and for profit,' like Fox News' Tucker Carlson and numerous House Republicans, like GOP House Leadership Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY). 'Evil will not win,' the President vowed in moving and powerful remarks. In a bonkers ruling, a Trump-appointed federal appeals court judge in California struck down a state law banning sales of semiautomatic weapons to those under the age of 21, citing the Revolutionary War. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-votingfailspa-bidenbuffaloremarks_051722.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:55</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2022 election, voting, elections, voter suppression, voting machines, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, democracy, racism, mass shooting, Great Replacement, white nationalism, white supremacy, Tucker Carlson, environment, climate change, guns</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 18:34:11 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/16/2022 (Guests: Rev. Dr. William Barber of Repairers of the Breach, Kenia Alcocer, CA Poor People's Campaign)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  After another brutal weekend of brutal news, Bishop WILLIAM J. BARBER, II of Repairers of the Breach and KENIA ALCOCER of the California Poor People's Campaign bring a dose of hope and action to restore the nation's moral center. Barber and Alcocer discuss the 'National Call for Moral Revival', including a march and rally at Los Angeles City Hall, as well as next month's 'Mass Poor People's &amp; Low-Wage Workers' Assembly and Moral March on Washington and to the Polls' on June 18th. Rev. Barber explains how the plight of poor and low-income Americans deepened during COVID; why the corporate media and both major political parties tend to ignore the poor of all races; why protests and marches matter; why voting still matters to achieve long-lasting change, and much more. New developments roiled the midterm election landscape in primaries to be held on Tuesday in Kentucky, Oregon, Idaho and Pennsylvania.  Over the weekend, the U.S. saw two mass shooting hate crimes:  in California, a Chinese immigrant targeted Taiwanese immigrants at a church service, killing one.  In Buffalo, NY, an 18-year old white nationalist with semi-automatic weaponry murdered 10 and wound three at a grocery store. The Buffalo shooter cited the racist, so-called 'Great Replacement' conspiracy theory that falsely claims Democrats are trying to replace whites with immigrants and people of color. Rightwing media, like Tucker Carlson at Fox 'News,' and elected Republican officials like Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) have been promoting the same hateful, racist conspiracy theory. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_revdrwilliambarber-keniaalcocer_hateshootingsny-ca_fettermanstroke-barnetterisingpa_051622.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2022 election, Poor People's Campaign, Rev. William Barber, poverty, voting, elections, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, democracy, racism, mass shooting, Great Replacement, conspiracy theory, guns, Tucker Carlson, Fox News, Elise Stefanik</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 19:04:40 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/13/2022 (Encore: Salon's Heather Digby Parton on fallout from leaked SCOTUS opinion overturning Roe)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original air-date 5/6/2022. New monthly jobs report breaks all-time record and wages are rising, with Pres. Biden's jobs-creation record far surpassing Trump's first three years. Salon columnist Heather 'Digby' Parton discusses the fallout from the stunning leak of a SCOTUS majority draft opinion that would overturn the landmark law 'Roe v. Wade' in its entirety,  how the GOP's unprecedented removal of privacy rights will impact all Americans, how Democrats can respond aggressively to protect long-established freedoms from Republican attacks, and more. New bonkers revelations from former Trump Defense Sec. Mark Esper, include Trump suggesting the US should bomb Mexico and lie about it. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-bidenjobs-trumpmexico_heatherdigbyparton-roevwadenovfallout_051322.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, reproductive rights, abortion, Supreme Court, Roe v. Wade, 2022 election, elections, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, pollution, plastic, wildfire, economy, jobs, Trump, Mark Esper, Heather Digby Parton</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 15:50:24 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/12/2022 (Seeking Accountability for Trump's Attempted Stolen Election, Stolen Documents, and Murder)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Florida state judge appointed by GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis struck down DeSantis' preferred new redistricting maps as a racial gerrymander that unconstitutionally 'diminishes African Americans' ability to elect the representatives of their choice' - - which was the goal. The House January 6 Committee subpoenaed several House Republicans linked to planning the Capitol Insurrection who have refused to voluntarily testify:  House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), and Reps. Jim Jordan (R-OH), Scott Perry (R-PA), Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and Mo Brooks (R-AL). Federal prosecutors opened a grand jury probe into 15 boxes of documents and items that Trump took from the White House to Mar-a-Lago, including some marked classified. Fulton County (Atlanta) District Attorney Fanni Willis convened a Special Grand Jury in her investigation of Trump's apparent conspiracy to steal the 2020 election in Georgia. New emails from Trump's MAGA attorney John Eastman reveal that he advised Pennsylvania Republican state lawmakers how to steal the election for Trump by discarding legal votes for Biden to 'provide cover' for sending fake electors for Trump. President Biden marked the milestone of 1 million people dead from COVID in the U.S., the highest death toll in the world. New report reveals that the nation's top meatpacking companies, using false claims of food shortages, conspired with top Trump officials to force employees to stay on the job amid dangerous conditions during COVID, killing 269 workers. The companies made record profits, while increasing their exports to China by 300 percent during the pandemic. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-desantismapsfl-j6housesubpoenas-trumpclassifieddocs-eastmanemailspa-trumpmeatpackingcollusion_051222.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, 2020 election, elections, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, democracy, Donald Trump, COVID, profiteering, Ron DeSantis, gerrymandering, racism, January 6, Kevin McCarthy, John Eastman, environment, climate change, meatpacking, monopoly</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 19:22:43 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/11/2022 (Guest: Omar Ocampo of Inequality.org on corporate billionaire greed)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  New encouraging numbers out today from the Labor Department suggest that surging inflation may have finally peaked, but Fox News reported it as bad news. In Nebraska and West Virginia primaries, corporate media framed the critical election results almost exclusively through the lens of what it means for Donald Trump, ill-serving the public at a time when democracy itself is under attack. As the nation's death toll from COVID hits a staggering 1 million, corporate CEOs and oil companies continue exacerbating inflation by raising consumer prices because they can do so with impunity, even while raking in record profits. A new report finds that during the pandemic, while you were struggling to stay employed, housed and fed, the net worth of the nation's 727 billionaires grew by an additional $1.71 trillion, greater than the entire annual GDP of Canada. OMAR OCAMPO of the Institute for Policy Studies Program on Inequality and the Common Good explains how it happened, and what actions can and must be taken to reverse this obscene trend. Ocampo discusses several policy ideas, including proposals long pushed by progressive members of Congress, from a wealth tax on the assets of the richest Americans, to partial student loan forgiveness, establishing a federal commission on profiteering with authority to claw back some of what has been robbed from American consumers, and more. Ocampo explains that enacting these proposals in the near-term will mean voting for more Democrats in Congress and all levels of government. Also today: Senate Republicans and Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin blocked legislation to codify women's abortion rights into federal law. A federal appeals panel struck down a California state law restricting sales of semi-automatic firearms to ages 21 and older. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-inflationdown-primarieswv-ne_omarocampo-billionaireprofiteering_051122.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-inflationdown-primarieswv-ne_omarocampo-billionaireprofiteering_051122.mp3" length="55756829" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, 2022 election, elections, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, abortion, democracy, Donald Trump, 2020 election, COVID, billionaires, economy, economic inequality, wealth tax, student loans, oil, profiteering, Manchin, filibuster, guns</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 19:00:23 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/10/2022 (Guest: Attorney John Bonifaz on ballot eligibility challenges against insurrectionist U.S. House candidates)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  New fallout from the leaked draft majority ruling by the GOP's stolen-and-packed rightwing U.S. Supreme Court majority that overturns the landmark ruling Roe v. Wade and revokes women's constitutional right to abortion care. Now even Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA), who prevoiusly called himself 'pro-life', says he will vote for the Women's Health Protection Act in the Senate to codify abortion rights into federal law. New polls reaffirm that the vast majority of Americans do NOT want Roe overturned, and indicate that voters prefer a generic Democratic candidate over a generic Republican by a 5-point margin, and the gap grows even larger when asked about anti-choice GOP candidates. Mark Esper, Donald Trump's former Defense Secretary, now says that he believes Trump is a 'threat to democracy.' Speaking of threats to democracy, Constitutional law expert JOHN BONIFAZ, President and co-founder of the non-profit, non-partisan good governance group Free Speech for People (FSFP), explains the latest twists and turns in efforts brought by voters challenging the eligibility of elected officials who 'engaged in insurrection' in violation of the Constitution's 'Insurrectionist Disqualification Clause' (14th Amendment, Section 3). The group is representing voters challenging Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) and Arizona Republican Reps. Paul Gosar and Andy Biggs, and AZ State Rep. Mark Finchem. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-roepollingcaseysen_johnbonifaz-14point3cases-ga-az-nc_051022.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, 2022 election, elections, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, abortion, Supreme Court, Sen. Bob Casey, democracy, Donald Trump, 2020 election, insurrection, environment, climate change, Mark Esper, Majorie Taylor-Greene, Madison Cawthorn</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 19:30:18 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/9/2022 ('2000 Mules', 74 Million Republican Dupes, and GOP Election Fraud Crimes)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A new pretend documentary by convicted rightwing election fraudster Dinesh D'Souza demonstrates the lengths to which Donald Trump's supporters will go to justify his sore loser attempt to steal the 2020 Presidential election. (D'Souza  pleaded guilty to federal election fraud crimes back in 2014 and was pardoned by Trump in 2018.) Today we debunk a number of absurd false claims made by D'Souza and discredited GOP 'voter fraud' fraudsters True The Vote in their million-dollar propaganda film, '2000 Mules,' now duping wingnuts across the country. The film alleges that publicly available, anonymized cell phone geo-location data 'proves' that thousands of so-called ballot 'mules' were paid by shadowy, still-unnamed groups to collect illegal ballots for Biden and deliver them into ballot drop boxes in swing states that Trump lost.  If it sounds absurd, that's because it is. The data is inaccurate only to about 100 feet, and sweeps up everyone with a cell phone who routinely passes by such high-traffic areas. Much of the film's allegations are outright fabrications, and their allegations are presented with no proof. Also today: A white Republican woman in Arizona received a slap on the wrist for intentionally committing actual voter fraud in 2020 by voting twice and then lying to investigators. The absurdly light sentence highlights deep racial disparities in sentencing of black and brown voters who mistakenly vote while ineligible, like Crystal Mason of Texas, a black women sentenced to five years in prison for voting on a provisional ballot, which was never counted, while on probation. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-2000mules-voterfraudsentenceaz_callers_050922.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>56:42</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, 2022 election, elections, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, voting, voting rights, voter suppression, voter fraud, election fraud, Dinesh D'Souza, True The Vote, propaganda, Donald Trump, 2020 election, 2000 Mules, Crystal Mason, racism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2022 19:32:02 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/6/2022 (Guest: Salon's Heather Digby Parton on fallout from leaked SCOTUS opinion overturning Roe)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The new monthly jobs report once again exceeded economists' expectations, with wages continuing to rise and unemployment remaining at a 50-year low. President Biden's jobs numbers are smashing all-time records, and in just 18 months, Biden's job creation boom has already far surpassed Donald Trump's record over the first three years of his term. The U.S. economy has now regained nearly all of the 22 million jobs lost during Trump's mishandled pandemic. A stunning leak of a SCOTUS majority draft opinion that would overturn the landmark law 'Roe v. Wade' in its entirety revealed that the five Republicans on the US Supreme Court all appear to have lied during their Senate confirmation hearings about their positions on the long-established precedent. HEATHER DIGBY PARTON, award-winning opinion and analysis journalist from Salon and Digby's Hullabaloo, discusses the draft opinion and the fallout, and how Democrats can respond aggressively to protect women's freedoms from Republican attacks and ensure that voters understand how the GOP's unprecedented removal of privacy rights will impact all Americans. Parton warns that Republicans and their stolen-and-packed rightwing Supreme Court majority will not stop at outlawing abortion. Also today:  more revelations from the new book from former Trump Defense Secretary, Mark Esper, who reports that, among several bonkers ideas and potential war crimes, Trump repeatedly suggested bombing Mexico 'to destroy the drug labs' and then lying about it to the public. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenjobs-trumpmexico_heatherdigbyparton-roevwadenovfallout_050622.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, reproductive rights, abortion, Supreme Court, Roe v. Wade, 2022 election, elections, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, pollution, plastic, wildfire, economy, jobs, Trump, Mark Esper, Heather Digby Parton</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 19:00:37 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/5/2022 (Guest: Jordan Zakarin of Progress Report and More Perfect Union)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Barack and Michelle Obama released an eloquent and important statement this week addressing the leaked draft opinion by Justice Samuel Alito that overturns Roe v. Wade, ending a woman's constitutional freedom to have an abortion, and mandating forced pregnancy even in cases of rape and incest. The Obamas focus on the un-enumerated freedoms enshrined in the 14th Amendment, 'that allows us to enjoy a sphere in our lives that isn't subject to meddling from the state,' and how those rights, established through decades of precedent, are all now vulnerable to dismantling by the GOP's packed-and-stolen Supreme Court. The Obamas urge Americans to take action, including by voting to elect officials committed to protecting all of our rights. Working Americans are standing up for themselves and organizing to establish new unions at huge, anti-union companies like Amazon and Starbucks. JORDAN ZAKARIN, publisher of the Progress Report newsletter, discusses this hopeful surge among working class Americans, from both the Right and Left, standing up for their labor rights and uniting for better wages and working conditions. Zakarin explains what is driving the momentum in labor organizing; the outcomes of several recent unionization votes in several states; the million-dollar union-busting tactics launched by big corporations; the improving state of federal labor law and enforcement under the Biden Administration; and more. Also today: Big Oil just had its most profitable quarter in history, thanks to war profiteering and raising prices on consumers while pretending it's 'inflation'. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-obamasroestatement_jordanzakarin-unionsrising_shellprofiteering_050522.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, unions, labor rights, abortion, Supreme Court, Obama, oil, anti-union, union busting, Amazon, Starbucks</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 20:39:05 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/4/2022 (Midterm primary season kicks off with vote system failures in OH)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Primaries in Ohio and Indiana on Tuesday were the first of about a dozen primaries around the country this month. Naturally, voting systems failed, again. In Ohio, at least three large counties reported programming errors in the counties' computerized voting systems that loaded incorrect ballots or failed to work at all, delaying or preventing voting. Such failures do not increase public confidence in our computerized election systems - - a growing concern in the US (to put it mildly). Ohio voters were forced to vote using heavily gerrymandered maps, because of a federal court ruling allowing them through 2022, despite a state supreme court finding that the Republican-drawn maps violate the state's constitution.  In a closely watched race in Ohio, incumbent Democratic Rep. Shontel Brown won the party's nomination over progressive Bernie Sanders ally Nina Turner. In GOP primaries in Ohio and Indiana, all of Donald Trump's endorsed candidates - - several accused of domestic violence or sexual harassment - - won their races. Former Never-Trumper J.D. Vance, who pledged fealty to Trump to gain his endorsement, won the GOP nomination for an open US Senate seat. In North Carolina, a voter challenge to the eligibility of insurrectionist Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R) to run for reelection, under the 'Insurrectionist Disqualification Clause' of the 14th Amendment, resulted in a bizarre, mind-blowing exchange between Cawthorn's defense attorney and one of the appeals court judges. A new memoir by Trump's final Defense Secretary, Mark Esper, claims that Trump asked why the US military couldn't just shoot Black Lives Matter protesters in the streets. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-votingprobsoh-primaryresults-oh-in_cawthorneligibilityappeal_trumpblmprotesters_050422.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, 2022 election, gerrymandering, voting machines, elections, environment, climate change, Republicans, Democrats, JD Vance, voter suppression, Black Lives Matter, Madison Cawthorn, insurrection, Mark Esper, extinction, courts, protest</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2022 18:48:13 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/3/2022 (Guest: Jessica Mason Pieklo on leaked GOP SCOTUS plan to overturn Roe v. Wade)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  For decades, polls show that the vast majority of Americans, of all political stripes, broadly support access to abortion. But a bombshell leak of a draft majority opinion out of the GOP's packed-and-stolen Supreme Court shows the radical rightwing majority plans to overturn the landmark ruling Roe v. Wade, which established the now long-settled constitutional right to access abortion services in all 50 states. Unless something changes between now and the final release in June, the draft opinion written by far-right Justice Samuel Alito will leave it to the states to decide whether women are allowed to make decisions about their own bodies. Nearly two dozen states have passed 'trigger' laws that will immediately outlaw abortion, with no exceptions for rape or incest, once the ruling is issued. Worse, the draft opinion rejects the legal underpinnings of Roe and attacks privacy rights, opening the door to overturning other rulings similarly based on 'unenumerated rights' in the Constitution, like the right to contraception, marriage equality, and inter-racial marriage. Republicans are reportedly preparing legislation to enact a national ban on abortion if they take control of Congress in the upcoming 2022 midterm elections. Law professor-turned-journalist JESSICA MASON PIEKLO, Executive Editor of Rewire News Group, explains the draft ruling, how we got here, the GOP's decades-long scheme to take over the high court, and what it means for all Americans going forward. Pieklo also explains what voters can do to restore and rebuild hard-won constitutional and civil rights now being dismantled by Republicans and their stolen rightwing court majority. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_jessicamasonpieklo-scotusleakoverturningroe_050322.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Trump, US Supreme Court, Samuel Alito, Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett, Republicans, Democrats, abortion, reproductive rights, women's rights, 2022 election, civil liberties, courts, interracial marriage, contraception, LGBTQ, Congress</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 18:39:18 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/2/2022 (Enough With the Russian Propaganda...especially from the Left. Callers ring in.)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Primary season for the 2022 Midterm elections gets underway this week with primaries in Ohio and Indiana, where voters are forced to vote using state Republican lawmakers' wildly partisan gerrymandered maps.  New polls show huge bipartisan majorities of Americans support President Biden's actions regarding Ukraine, including sanctions against Russia, and sending military weapons, humanitarian and economic aid to Ukraine.  Yet in the very same poll, only a minority of Americans say they approve of Joe Biden's overall policies in Ukraine. What is behind the disconnect? Russian President Vladimir Putin is getting help from folks on both the far-right and the far-Left in the U.S. spreading misinformation and disinformation about his ongoing, brutal military invasion of sovereign neighbor Ukraine.  Why is it so difficult for some on the Left who claim to be anti-war (like us), who were critical of the U.S. when IT  was the empire invading a sovereign nation (as we were), yet are now having great difficulty condemning Russia for doing the very same thing? We open up the phones for a lively exchange of ideas and debunking of Russian propaganda. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-primaryseasonbegins-russianpropagandaukraine_callers_050222.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:24</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Trump, Russia, Ukraine, Europe, peace, anti-war, Noam Chomsky, foreign policy, war, nuclear weapons, World War 3,  Nicholas Grossman, Trump, Biden, corruption, Hunter Biden, 2022 election, voter suppression, voting rights</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 18:21:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/29/2022 (Guest: International Relations Prof. Nicholas Grossman on the false choice between war and peace in Ukraine)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Putin's war in Ukraine rages on, increasing fears that it could expand and embroil the world in a nuclear World War III. The European Union says it is moving closer to a ban on Russian oil. That's potentially good news for Ukraine, bad news for Russia, and also negative news for American consumers because it will likely spike energy prices further. Anti-war advocates are critical of US and NATO allies for supplying Ukraine with more weapons of war, rather than demanding that Ukraine make concessions to end Russia's brutal invasion and prevent it from growing into a larger conflict. Professor NICHOLAS GROSSMAN, international relations expert and political scientist at the University of Illinois, explains why he believes that is a false choice, and why arming Ukraine is, in fact - - at least right now - - the best path to peace. Grossman offers nuanced insights into a number of scenarios that may unfold in Russia's war on Ukraine in the weeks and months to come. Also today: Several states, labor unions and environmental groups have sued to block the US Postal Service's plans to buy 150,000 new gas-guzzling mail delivery trucks, alleging the plan launched by corrupt Donald Trump's corrupt Postmaster General Louis DeJoy violates federal laws. A New York judge again rejected Donald Trump's bid to slither out of providing documents in the New York Attorney General's civil probe into allegations he and his company committed tax, bank, and insurance fraud. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-russiaoilembargoeu-trucklawsuitusps_nicholasgrossman-falsechoicewarpeaceukraine_trumpcontemptny_042922.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:34</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Trump, Russia, Ukraine, Europe, environment, USPS, electric vehicles, peace, anti-war, Noam Chomsky, foreign policy, war, nuclear weapons, World War 3, courts, gas prices, NATO, Nicholas Grossman, Trump, Biden, corruption</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 18:18:03 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/28/2022 (Forewarned is Forearmed...on the GOP plan to steal 2024, on Putin's plans in Ukraine)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In a chilling opinion piece, Judge Michael Luttig, a very conservative, Republican-appointed federal judge, explains the real objective behind Republicans' obsession with trying to make the 2024 election 'a referendum' on the 2020 election, 'which even they know was not stolen.'  Declaring that 'forewarned is to be forearmed,' Luttig spells out how Republicans are setting up the elements they will need 'to execute successfully in 2024 the very same plan they failed in executing in 2020,' and explains the GOP's radical legal theory, 'the independent state legislature' doctrine, that has gained traction among the rightwing majority on the stolen-and-packed U.S. Supreme Court. Russia appears to be regrouping in its bloody invasion of Ukraine, and may be planning to expand its war into Transnistria, Moldova. Russian state media and military have begun to frame the conflict as an existential 'holy war.'  President Biden requested $33 billion in a supplemental funding package from Congress to help Ukraine continue to defend itself against Russia and provide vital humanitarian aid, and explained why he believed the assistance is necessary. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-luttiggopstealing2024-transnistria-bidenukraineaid_042822.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Trump, Russia, Ukraine, Transnistria, Moldova, Europe, environment, climate change, insurrection, 2024 election, election subversion, Republicans, Democrats, US House, Supreme Court, independent state legislature, coup </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2022 18:50:24 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/27/2022 (Guest: Redistricting expert David Daley on GOP courts helping to gerrymander 'red' states)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In the corporate media's strenuous efforts to avoid using the word 'steal', The Hill today gently called new evidence documenting the failed Trump/GOP scheme to steal the 2020 Presidential election an attempt to 'unwind' it. Redistricting expert DAVID DALEY of FairVote explains recent court rulings on last-minute efforts, primarily in Republican-controlled states, to game the 2022 midterm elections with outrageously partisan gerrymandering of U.S. House maps. Daley walks through a number of such cases in several states where courts are helping Republicans undermine the very voter-approved independent redistricting commissions that were intended to prevent the gerrymandering that Republicans have enacted in their redistricted maps. In Ohio, despite court orders to draw districts reflecting the state's roughly 50-50 partisan balance, Republicans are running out the clock to keep maps that give themselves a 13-2 advantage. In an outrageous power grab in Florida, GOP presidential hopeful Gov. Ron DeSantis drew his own district maps to eliminate two Black-majority districts and give Republicans more than double the seats of Democrats. Daley also delves into how the rightwing majority on the US Supreme Court has 'put its foot on the scale' to cheat Black voters out of representation in Alabama and Wisconsin. Daley warns that Democratic partisan gerrymandering is not enough to counter Republicans' years-long advantage in redistricting state legislatures, and calls for Democrats to pass national legislation to outlaw it, along with other 'constitutional hardball' tactics to save democracy. Also today: New York State's high court blocked a Democratic-gerrymandered legislative maps in a new ruling handed down today. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_daviddaley-gerrymanders-oh-fl-ny-scotus_042722.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_daviddaley-gerrymanders-oh-fl-ny-scotus_042722.mp3" length="55800679" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Trump, gerrymandering, redistricting, Republicans, Democrats, US House, Ohio, courts, Wisconsin, racism, voting, voting rights, voter suppression, 2022 election, Alabama, Florida, Ron DeSantis, democracy, New York, David Daley</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2022 19:04:23 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/26/2022 (DeSantis helped kill thousands in FL as COVID continues; Twitter, Musk and Climate Denial)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  When hot debates die down, the liars flood in to claim false victory. Today we debunk the false narratives of those claiming that the CDC and other public health officials had it all wrong about COVID. They didn't. A new, more transmissible COVID sub-variant of Omicron, BA.2.12.1, is rising quickly around the US and the world – please get vaccinated and boosted, and resist anyone pressuring you to take off your mask indoors if you don't want to.  Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID, and is asymptomatic. Recent data show that 'America's political divisions are now on display in mortality rates,' with COVID death rates in Florida and Georgia as much as three times higher than in blue states - - while Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis falsely claimed 'victory' for his failed COVID policies that led to thousands of unnecessary deaths. On Earth Day, Twitter announced it would ban advertisements that mislead about climate science or promote climate change denial. Then billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced he was purchasing the social media company for $44 billion. The move is more evidence that taxes are way too low for the richest Americans. But will the 'free speech absolutist' retain the prohibition on ads that monetize climate change denial as he takes the company private to use as his own personal plaything? Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covidvariantsrisingmasksdeathsdesantis-twitterclimatedenialmusk_042622.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Trump, corruption, free speech, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, Elon Musk, Twitter, social media, COVID, Omicron, public health, climate change denial, disinformation, Kamala Harris, Florida, Ron DeSantis</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 19:14:38 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/25/2022 (Guest: John Bonifaz of FSFP on Marjorie Taylor Greene ballot challenge)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The European Union and democracy-lovers everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief after center-right French President Emmanuel Macron defeated far-right extremist Marine Le Pen to win re-election. In New York, a judge has found Donald Trump and his Trump Organization in contempt of court, levying a $10,000 per day fine until he produces court-ordered documents in a state civil probe of alleged bank, tax and insurance fraud. On Friday, Georgia's far-right Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene became the first sitting member of Congress to answer questions under oath about involvement in the January 6th, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. A group of Georgia voters are challenging Greene's eligibility to hold federal office under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which bars from office anyone who has engaged in insurrection or rebellion, or given aid or comfort thereof, after taking an oath to uphold the Constitution.  Constitutional law expert JOHN BONIFAZ, Co-founder and President of Free Speech for People (FSFP), the organization representing voters challenging Greene, explains what happened in the courtroom as Greene prevaricated and attempted to lie about her public statements and actions, and what happens next. Bonifaz also explains the broader implications of the Georgia challenge, how it could also apply to Donald Trump, and the latest on other efforts to challenge the eligibility of insurrection-supporters Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC), Reps. Paul Gosar and Andy Biggs (R-AZ), and AZ State Rep. Mark Finchem, who is running to be Arizona's top election official. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-macronlepen-trumpcontemptny_johnbonifaz-testimonymtg_042522.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Trump, corruption, France, Macron, Ukraine, democracy, authoritarianism, courts, Republicans, Democrats, Marjorie Taylor-Greene, Madison Cawthorn, Constitution, insurrection, January 6, Georgia, perjury, Andy Biggs, Paul Gosar</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 19:23:54 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/22/2022 (Encore: Political scientist David Faris on how Dems can win in November)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 4/13/2022. On today's 'BradCast':  Conventional Wisdom has it that the party in power in the White House will lose big in the next mid-term election. But Conventional Wisdom is often wrong. Roosevelt University political scientist and author DAVID FARIS explains that it is not a certainty that Democrats will take a shellacking in this November's elections. Faris details a number of specific actions that Biden and Democrats can take to help American families and aggressively take on Republicans' idiotic but effective culture war tropes.  Faris advocates democracy advocates and Democratic leaders go on offense to ensure that voters understand that Republicans are 'telling us exactly what they plan to do with their power' - - banning books, rolling back rights, and more - - and that voters know the extraordinarily high stakes in the November election as potentially the last chance to stop 'radical Republican authoritarianism.' Faris also warns that unless Democrats go on the offensive now, structural disadvantages will provide an opening for Republicans to gain a filibuster-proof majority in 2024. Also today: the Conventional Wisdom was wrong about Russia's ability to squash Ukraine, and wrong about NATO solidarity. Famously neutral Finland and Sweden announced today they are seriously considering joining the NATO alliance after witnessing Russia's aggression. Listeners react to calls to impeach Justice Clarence Thomas. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-finlandswedennato_davidfaris-howdemscanstillwin_listenermail_042222.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, 2022 election, Supreme Court, reproductive rights, economy, Donald Trump, Republicans, Democrats, climate change, electric vehicles, election subversion, book ban, NATO, Finland, Sweden, Russia, Ukraine, David Faris, authoritarianism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:01:16 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/21/2022 (Encore: Randall D. Eliason on DOJ's Jan. 6 Trump investigation; Accountability news)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 4/7/2022. On today's 'BradCast':  The US Senate confirmed Judge Kentanji Brown Jackson as the nation's first black female Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court by a 53-47 vote. More ballot eligibility challenges have been filed against Republican insurrectionists in Arizona: Reps. Paul Gosar and Andy Biggs, and State Rep. Mark Finchem, the Trump-endorsed candidate for AZ Secretary of State, under the 14th Amendment clause barring from office anyone who has violated their oath to the Constitution by engaging in or aiding insurrection or rebellion. The New York Attorney General asked a court to hold Donald Trump in civil contempt for refusing to comply with court orders to turn over documents in her probe into bank, tax, and insurance fraud. Manhattan D.A. claims his criminal investigation into the same allegations remains ongoing. Law professor RANDALL D. ELIASON, former Asst. U.S. Attorney, counters public criticism that U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland's investigation into the January 6th insurrection is proceeding too slowly. Eliason explains the contours and legal requirements of the DOJ's massive investigation into the insurrection, and why he believes that Garland is methodically working up the legal food chain toward Trump. Eliason also offers insights into the House January 6 committee's criminal contempt of Congress citations for Trump cronies, how a Trump 2024 candidacy might affect the investigation, and whether far-right Justice Clarence Thomas should recuse himself from insurrection cases involving his far-right activist wife. Plus Desi Doyen has our 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-kbjconfirmed-insurrectionistschallengedaz-trumpcontemptnyag_randalleliason-garlandj6probe_042122.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-kbjconfirmed-insurrectionistschallengedaz-trumpcontemptnyag_randalleliason-garlandj6probe_042122.mp3" length="56062435" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:24</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, January 6, Justice Department, Merrick Garland, environment, climate change, insurrection, Donald Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Randall Eliason, accountability, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Big Oil, fossil fuels, Clarence Thomas</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:26:36 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/20/2022 (Encore: Jeanne Devon of Alaska's MudFlats on Sarah Palin's Congressional bid)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 4/5/2022. Ukraine Pres. Zelenskyy called on UN Security Council to hold Russia accountable for war crimes in Ukraine, or dissolve itself. He has a point. Biden's historic SCOTUS nominee, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, will be confirmed. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) declares that if Republicans retake the Senate majority, they will never confirm another Biden judicial nominee. Alaska political blogger Jeanne Devon offers perspective and insight on the House candidacy of former half-term Gov. Sarah Palin in a crowded field that includes a real-life Santa Claus, and the state's complicated new election system. Plus Desi Doyen has our 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-zelenskyyun-kbjgopvotes_jeannedevon-youngpalinushouse_042022.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Ukraine, Russia, war crimes, Biden, voter suppression, elections, 2022 election, Sarah Palin, Lisa Murkowski, environment, climate change, IPCC, Republicans, Democrats, voting, Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Zelenskyy, Santa Claus</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:26:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/19/2022 (Encore: Legal journalist Mark Joseph Stern on SCOTUS, corruption, gerrymandering)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 3/30/2022. On today's 'BradCast': A major new peer-reviewed study adds to the large body of scientific evidence showing conclusively that the anti-parasitic drug Ivermectin provides no benefit as a treatment for COVID. MARK JOSEPH STERN, legal journalist from Slate, explains recent developments at the US Supreme Court. Stern debunks Senate Republicans' outrageous smears of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, and warns of recent, very disturbing comments showing that, on top of ending abortion rights under Roe vs. Wade, Republicans will seek to overturn landmark civil liberties rulings guaranteeing marriage equality for inter-racial and same-sex couples, and access to birth control. Republicans have also explicitly stated that, if they regain majority control of the Senate, they will block all future judicial nominees at all levels that are nominated by a Democratic president. Stern also weighs in on explosive new revelations that corrupt Justice Clarence Thomas appears to have voted to shield his own wife, far-rightwing activist Ginni Thomas, from legal scrutiny under the House January 6 committee investigation, and explains the Court's 'shadow docket' ruling giving Wisconsin Republicans blatantly discriminatory gerrymandered district maps for the U.S. House. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-ivermectinstudy_markjosephstern-landmarkprecedentsscotus-ginniclarencethomas-redistrictingwi_041922.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-ivermectinstudy_markjosephstern-landmarkprecedentsscotus-ginniclarencethomas-redistrictingwi_041922.mp3" length="56433835" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-ivermectinstudy_markjosephstern-landmarkprecedentsscotus-ginniclarencethomas-redistrictingwi_041922.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:47</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Supreme Court, Clarence Thomas, Ginni Thomas, corruption, accountability, 2020 election,  Biden, democracy, voter suppression, gerrymandering, Republicans, Democrats, January 6, Supreme Court, COVID, Ivermectin, disinformation, vaccines</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:29:45 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/18/2022: (Guest host Nicole Sandler with Marcy Wheeler)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole speaks with Marcy Wheeler, independent journalist of emptywheel.net about the Jan 6 insurrection, and the prosecutions of the insurrectionists ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_marcywheeler041822.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Marcy Wheeler, Jan 6, insurrection, DoJ, prosecutions</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:56:30 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>BradCast 4/15/2022 (Guest host Nicole Sandler w/ Amy Gajda on privacy; Tanya from Ukraine)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's your friendly, reliable guest host NICOLE SANDLER in for Brad and Desi today. We've got some news of the day, as usual, along with two timely guests for your listening pleasure. Today's news includes Ukraine's sinking of the Moskva, Russia's flagship in the Black Sea; new anti-abortion laws being enacted in GOP-controlled states in anticipation of this summer's U.S. Supreme Court ruling that may well end or, at least, severely restrict 1973's landmark Roe v. Wade precedent and its right to privacy for women seeking reproductive care; plus a number of other headlines. Next: my conversation this week with my friend TANYA, who runs the Friends Forever Hostel in Kyiv in Ukraine. I met her six weeks ago, as Putin's war began, and we've been communicating ever since via text message.  This week, we connected for the first time via video with Zoom, and I'll share some of that conversation on today's program. Finally: AMY GAJDA, a law professor at Tulane and an expert on privacy and the media, discusses her new book 'Seek and Hide: The Tangled History of the Right to Privacy,' an increasingly important topic these days. Enjoy! ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler-moskvasunk-gopabortionlaws_tanyainukraine_amygajda-righttoprivacy_041522.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler-moskvasunk-gopabortionlaws_tanyainukraine_amygajda-righttoprivacy_041522.mp3" length="55843113" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Russia, Ukraine, war, Supreme Court, reproductive rights, abortion, civil liberties, Roe v. Wade, privacy, surveillance, cybersecurity, Republicans, Democrats, media</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2022 16:41:34 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/14/2022 (Banner Year Continues for the GOP 'Voter Fraud' Industrial Complex)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  New weekly jobless claims report again shows that U.S. unemployment rates under President Biden's economic policies have fallen to their lowest levels since 1968, alongside rising wages. Yet corporate media outlets are not informing the public about these economic facts, or are downplaying positive economic news by reporting rising wages as 'high costs' of labor. The corporate media also isn't covering a new Gallup poll that shows strong majorities of Americans overwhelmingly support Biden's climate policies and proposals, all part of the Biden/Democrat Build Back Better bill, which every Senate Republican plus Joe Manchin (D-Fossil Fuels) helped to kill last year. The never-ending GOP 'voter fraud' industrial complex is having a banner year amid new revelations of Republicans caught committing voter fraud and election fraud themselves. In Florida, several Republican voters were indicted or pleaded guilty for intentionally voting multiple times, but because they're white and Republican, they're getting only a slap on the wrist. The Colorado GOP endorsed an indicted election tamperer for Sec. of State, and an election fraudster-insurrectionist for U.S. Senate. North Carolina removed Trump's Chief of Staff Mark Meadows from the voter rolls while the state probes his own apparent voter fraud. Yet the fraudulent GOP 'voter fraud' industry continues raking in cash from the brain-poisoned MAGA base by pretending that Democrats are committing massive voter fraud. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-joblessrecord-cleanenergysupport_gopvoterfraud-villagesfl-petersco-meadowsnc_041422.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-joblessrecord-cleanenergysupport_gopvoterfraud-villagesfl-petersco-meadowsnc_041422.mp3" length="55981430" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, 2022 election, inflation, economy, voting rights, voter suppression, voter fraud, Republicans, Democrats, climate change, electric vehicles, election subversion, insurrection, environment, climate change, renewable energy, Manchin</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:38:36 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/13/2022 (Guest: Political scientist David Faris on how Dems can still win this November)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Conventional Wisdom has it that the party in power in the White House will lose big in the next mid-term election. But Conventional Wisdom is often wrong. Roosevelt University political scientist and author DAVID FARIS explains that it is not a certainty that Democrats will take a shellacking in this November's elections. Faris details a number of specific actions that Biden and Democrats can take to help American families and aggressively take on Republicans' idiotic but effective culture war tropes.  Faris advocates democracy advocates and Democratic leaders go on offense to ensure that voters understand that Republicans are 'telling us exactly what they plan to do with their power' - - banning books, rolling back rights, and more - - and that voters know the extraordinarily high stakes in the November election as potentially the last chance to stop 'radical Republican authoritarianism.' Faris also warns that unless Democrats go on the offensive now, structural disadvantages will provide an opening for Republicans to gain a filibuster-proof majority in 2024. Also today: the Conventional Wisdom was wrong about Russia's ability to squash Ukraine, and wrong about NATO solidarity. Famously neutral Finland and Sweden announced today they are seriously considering joining the NATO alliance after witnessing Russia's aggression. Listeners respond to calls to impeach Justice Clarence Thomas. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-finlandswedennato_davidfaris-howdemscanstillwin_listenermail_041322.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-finlandswedennato_davidfaris-howdemscanstillwin_listenermail_041322.mp3" length="55728879" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, 2022 election, Supreme Court, civil rights, reproductive rights, inflation, economy, Donald Trump, Republicans, Democrats, climate change, electric vehicles, election subversion, book ban, NATO, Finland, Sweden, Russia, Ukraine</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 19:33:27 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/12/2022 (AZ's rightwing AG concedes Biden won 2020 fair and square; What you don't know about inflation)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast:  Another mass shooting today, this time in a crowded subway train in Brooklyn that injured 10, with the suspect still at large as of airtime.  New York's Democratic Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin resigned after being indicted on felony charges of bribery, fraud and falsification of records, but will likely remain on the June primary ballot due the state's quirky election laws. The Bureau of Labor Statistics' March 2022 report finds inflation rose at annualized rate of 8.5 percent over the last year, the highest since President Ronald Reagan's first year in office, but the corporate media isn't giving the public the whole story. For the first time, President Biden said Russia's Vladimir Putin is committing 'genocide' in Ukraine. Biden also announced another action to lower retail gas prices by waiving the ban on use of E15 (ethanol-blended) gasoline over the summer months, angering the profiteering oil industry. Arizona's very MAGA Attorney General, Mark Brnovich, was forced to admit in a lengthy report that Joe Biden won the state's 2020 election fair and square, after spending months probing evidence-free allegations of fraud in Maricopa County's 2020 election. Brnovich found zero evidence of problems, fraud or crimes, but pretended to find 'vulnerabilities' in election procedures, while using words allowing Fox 'News' and other election fraudsters like the former president to falsely claim otherwise. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bklnsubwayshooting-nyltgovindicted-inflation-e15-brnovichmaricopaazreport_041222.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bklnsubwayshooting-nyltgovindicted-inflation-e15-brnovichmaricopaazreport_041222.mp3" length="55762383" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, mass shooting, gas prices, inflation, economy, corporate media, 2020 election, election fraud, Donald Trump, Republicans, accountability,  corruption, environment, climate change, pollution, electric vehicles, Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2022 19:37:44 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/11/2022 (Guest: John Nichols of The Nation on the corruption of Clarence Thomas)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The corruption never ends and will only get far worse until someone finally faces accountability. The State Department reports it has no record of gifts from foreign leaders to Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and other administration officials during Trump's final year in office, while a different office reported a four-year gap in records tracking gifts from foreign leaders to Trump during his entire term. New revelations show that Trump's son, Don Jr., texted Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows with steps for stealing the 2020 election before the race had been called.  Ginni Thomas, the far-right activist wife of corrupt Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sent similar messages to Meadows, urging the administration to steal the election for Trump, even as her husband heard numerous election lawsuits also seeking to overturn the election.  JOHN NICHOLS of The Nation explains why Justice Thomas should be the subject of an impeachment inquiry in Congress - - not only because he was the lone dissenting vote in a ruling that could have shielded his wife from potential scrutiny by the House January 6 committee, but also over a number of conflicts of interest over his many decades on the nation's highest court. Nichols also addresses options to enforce conflict-of-interest rules for Supreme Court justices, why it is crucial to investigate and pursue accountability for blatant acts of corruption by public officials even if it doesn't lead to removal, and more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpgifts-trumpjrtexts_johnnichols-impeachclarencethomas_041122.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, January 6, January 6 Committee, Justice Department, Merrick Garland, Donald Trump, Republicans, accountability, Republicans, Democrats, Clarence Thomas, Mark Meadows, Ginni Thomas, corruption, Supreme Court, impeachment, John Nichols</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 19:03:49 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/8/2022: (Guest host Nicole Sandler with author Eugene Linden) </title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler speaks with author Eugene Linden about his new book, &quot;Fire and Flood: A People's History of Climate Change, from 1979 to the Present. But she begins with a celebration of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson being confirmed as the next Justice of the Supreme Court.         ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_eugenelinden_climatechange_kbjnews_040822.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:37</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>climate change, Eugene Linden, supreme Court, KBJ</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:27:53 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/7/2022 (Guest: Randall D. Eliason on DOJ's Jan. 6 Trump investigation; Accountability news)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The US Senate confirmed Judge Kentanji Brown Jackson as the nation's first black female Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court by a 53-47 vote. More ballot eligibility challenges have been filed against Republican insurrectionists in Arizona: Reps. Paul Gosar and Andy Biggs, and State Rep. Mark Finchem, the Trump-endorsed candidate for AZ Secretary of State, under the 14th Amendment clause barring from office anyone who has violated their oath to the Constitution by engaging in or aiding insurrection or rebellion. The New York Attorney General asked a court to hold Donald Trump in civil contempt for refusing to comply with court orders to turn over documents in her probe into bank, tax, and insurance fraud. Manhattan D.A. claims his criminal investigation into the same allegations remains ongoing. Law professor RANDALL D. ELIASON, former Asst. U.S. Attorney, counters public criticism that U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland's investigation into the January 6th insurrection is proceeding too slowly. Eliason explains the contours and legal requirements of the DOJ's massive investigation into the insurrection, and why he believes that Garland is methodically working up the legal food chain toward Trump. Eliason also offers insights into the House January 6 committee's criminal contempt of Congress citations for Trump cronies, how a Trump 2024 candidacy might affect the investigation, and whether far-right Justice Clarence Thomas should recuse himself from insurrection cases involving his far-right activist wife. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-kbjconfirmed-insurrectionistschallengedaz-trumpcontemptnyag_randalleliason-garlandj6probe_040722.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, January 6, January 6 Committee, Justice Department, Merrick Garland, environment, climate change, insurrection, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Randall Eliason, accountability, Ketanji Brown Jackson, fossil fuels, Clarence Thomas</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 18:16:23 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/6/2022 (In Memory of Eric Boehlert)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Shortly before airtime, we learned that our dear friend, longtime progressive media critic and frequent guest, ERIC BOEHLERT, was killed in a bicycling accident in Montclair, New Jersey at the age of 56. His unexpected passing is a shock, and rather than continue with the very different program we had planned for today, we are sharing his most recent and, sadly, final appearance on this program. We last spoke on-air with Eric on January 19, when he discussed the one-year anniversary of President Biden's inauguration and the disturbing contrast in the way the corporate media covers Biden's presidency, versus the guy in office before him. News of his passing triggered a flood of warm thoughts in his memory on social media, including from prominent folks like Hillary Clinton and Jon Stewart. Boehlert's legacy speaks for itself -- at Salon, Media Matters, Daily Kos and his latest venture, his  Press Run newsletter, 'an unfiltered, passionate, and proudly progressive critique of the political press in the age of Trump', and, of course, in his many commentaries in the media. Eric was an indefatigable champion for the truth and never stopped holding feet to fire. He was particularly focused on accountability in the corporate media, documenting how it has consistently failed in its mission to inform the public.  Also today: Some accountability for a very Trumpy attorney, and Ivanka Trump's marathon interview with the House January 6 Committee. But really, today's show is mostly in tribute and in memory of Eric, who always noted at the top of his Press Run newsletters: 'Stay Healthy. Be Kind.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ericboehlertrip_040622.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, January 6, January 6 Committee, Capitol Insurrection, Donald Trump, corporate media, media failure, Republicans, Democrats, Eric Boehlert, Ivanka Trump</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 18:33:26 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/5/2022 (Guest: Jeanne Devon of Alaska's MudFlats on Sarah Palin's Congressional bid)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  More grim news out of Ukraine, as independent human rights organizations report and document evidence of horrific war crimes committed by Russian troops against Ukrainian civilians. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the U.N. Security Council, calling to remove Russia's veto as a permanent member of the Council, or else dissolve itself entirely. He has a point. Three Republican senators will vote to confirm Pres. Biden's historic nominee, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, to the US Supreme Court. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said the quiet part out loud, declaring that if Republicans win back the Senate majority in the November midterms, they will block all of Biden's judicial nominees. Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), one of the last House Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump, announced he will not seek re-election. Former vice presidential candidate and half-term governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, announced she is running for the state's sole House seat after the death of Rep. Don Young (R-AK). One of the nation's foremost Palinologists, JEANNE DEVON, also known as AK Muckraker of the award-winning The Mudflats blog, offers insights and perspective on the history of Alaska politics and the legacy of Rep. Young; Palin's reputation in the state and her chances of winning in a crowded field that includes real-life candidate Santa Claus; and new information on the state's quirky, newly overhauled election system that is likely to cause complications. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-zelenskyyun-kbjgopvotes_jeannedevon-youngpalinushouse_040522.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Ukraine, Russia, war crimes, Biden, elections, 2022 election, ranked choice voting, Sarah Palin, Lisa Murkowski, environment, climate change, Republicans, Democrats, voting, Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Zelenskyy, United Nations  </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 19:29:36 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/4/2022 (Atrocities in Ukraine, Sacramento; Election security with experts Susan Greenhalgh and Ian Patton)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Human Rights Watch and other groups report new evidence of widespread, horrific atrocities and war crimes in Ukraine, allegedly committed by fleeing Russian troops against Ukrainian civilians, which the Russian Government has dismissed as 'fake.' President Biden reiterated his belief that Vladimir Putin is a 'war criminal.'  The gruesome body count in the U.S. continued over the weekend, when a mass shooting with high-powered weaponry in downtown Sacramento left six dead and more than a dozen injured. As our gun violence epidemic gets worse, Georgia's Republican-controlled legislature has voted to allow concealed weapons to be carried almost anywhere without a license. Tyranny is not going to defeat itself, so we are reporting ways to help the public oversee this year's critical mid-term elections. Unfortunately, while the GOP is actively undermining democracy with new state voter suppression laws, unverifiable electronic voting and tabulation systems remain a huge security vulnerability across the nation. SUSAN GREENHALGH, Senior Advisor on Election Security at the non-profit Free Speech for People, and IAN PATTON of the Long Beach Reform Coalition (who is also running for Long Beach City Council) explain long-standing security issues with Los Angeles County's newly updated voting system, after state testing discovered about 30 different violations of California Voting System Standards. Greenhalgh and Patton explain actions that must be taken to fix the security issues, concerns about similarly unverifiable touchscreen Ballot Marking Devices being deployed across the country, problems with new Voting Centers replacing community precincts, and how we can repair the crisis of confidence in our election systems. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-buchaukraineatrocities-sacramentoshooting_susangreenhalghianpatton-vsapcertlacounty_040422.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:44</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, election security, Ukraine, Russia, war crimes, Biden, voting rights, voter suppression, democracy, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, guns, mass shooting, elections, voting machines, cybersecurity, national security, voting</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 19:36:12 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast 4/1/2022' (Guest: Eric Kramer of Arizona for Fair Elections; Good economy news; Annoy a Nazi!)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Get a booster shot if you haven't yet, with the new COVID variant BA.2 now dominant in the US. COVID hospitalizations are at their lowest rate since pandemic record-keeping began. New jobs report shows the unemployment rate is at its lowest in half a century amid a booming economy. Experts say job openings are going unfilled due to lack of childcare assistance, which was blocked when Republicans and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) obstructed President Biden's Build Back Better Act. Amazon warehouse workers in Staten Island, NY are the first to unionize. A second unionization vote at a Bessemer, AL Amazon warehouse is too close to call. Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey signed a wildly unconstitutional new voter suppression law that requires voters to prove citizenship to vote, and blocks them from utilizing early voting, vote by mail, and voting for state offices and U.S. President. ERIC KRAMER, Director of the Arizona Deserves Better non-profit, explains the draconian new state law, HB 2492, how it targets Native American and elderly voters in particular, and how voting rights advocates are fighting back. Kramer explains their effort underway to qualify a new statewide initiative for the November 2022 ballot, Arizona for Fair Elections, which will overturn the new voter suppression measures and prevent Arizona's increasingly extremist, radical Republican state legislature from enacting them again. Also today: House Democrats voted to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level, but Senate Republicans will filibuster it, despite overwhelming public support. Plus: a new ditty from Canadian comedian Stewart Reynolds, who urges you to 'Annoy a Nazi' today... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-goodnewscovideconomyunionsmarijuana_erickramer-hb2492-azfairelectionsinitiative_annoyanazi_040122.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Supreme Court, voting rights, voter suppression, corruption, Biden, democracy, Biden, economy, Republicans, Democrats, Arizona, labor rights, unions, Amazon, COVID, economy, jobs, unemployment, Native Americans, Nazis, marijuana</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 19:31:55 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/31/2022 (Biden Opens the Tap; Major Voting Rights Ruling in Florida)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Biden announced the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day, for as many as 180 days, from the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve to lower gas prices that have spiked due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Biden criticized Big Oil for profiteering, raising prices on consumers and making record profits while refusing to increase production, and he urged Congress to enact a 'Use It Or Lose It' law levying a fee for the industry's stockpile of 9,000 inactive, unused drilling permits on public lands.  Biden will also invoke the Defense Production Act to ramp up American production of minerals needed for electric vehicles, clean energy, and battery production. Biden also unveiled long-term actions to reduce energy demand through energy efficiency, and address the climate crisis by ending US dependence on fossil fuels. A federal judge in Florida struck down parts of the Republican-controlled state legislature's new voter suppression law as unconstitutional and racially motivated. Moreover, he invoked a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, used against repeat violators, which will force the state to obtain approval from the Justice Department before implementing new voting restrictions that have a racially discriminatory effect on voters. Even though the landmark ruling may ultimately be overturned by the corrupt, stolen-and-packed rightwing majority on the US Supreme Court, it is a critical marker in the fight to defend voting rights. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenstrategicpetroleumreserve-flvotinglawpreclearance_033122.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Supreme Court, voting rights, voter suppression, Florida, corruption, accountability, Biden, Strategic Petroleum Reserve, oil, climate change, environment, pollution, Russia, Europe, Republicans, Democrats, Defense Production Act, public lands</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 19:20:20 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/30/2022 (Guest: Legal journalist Mark Joseph Stern on SCOTUS, corruption, gerrymandering)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A major new peer-reviewed study adds to the large body of scientific evidence showing conclusively that the anti-parasitic drug Ivermectin provides no benefit as a treatment for COVID. MARK JOSEPH STERN, legal journalist from Slate, explains the latest news out of the US Supreme Court, beginning with the Senate confirmation hearings last week for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, Joe Biden's nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court. In addition to Senate Republicans' outrageous smears lobbed at Judge Jackson, Stern warns of a far more disturbing trend - - that Republicans aren't just targeting reversing abortion rights under Roe vs. Wade, but also appear to be gunning to reverse landmark civil rights rulings establishing a Constitutional right to same-sex marriage equality, inter-racial marriage, and even the right to access contraceptives. Stern reports that Republicans have made clear that if they regain majority control of the Senate, they will never vote to confirm any Supreme Court Justice or lower court judge nominated by a Democratic president. He also weighs in on explosive new revelations that corrupt Justice Clarence Thomas appears to have voted to shield his own wife, wildly corrupt far-rightwing activist Ginni Thomas, from legal scrutiny by the House January 6 committee investigation. And Stern explains what happened, and what happens next, in the outrageous, unsigned 'shadow docket' ruling by the Court that sided with Wisconsin Republicans trying to create egregiously partisan, racist gerrymandered maps for the U.S. House. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ivermectinstudy_markjosephstern-landmarkprecedentsscotus-ginniclarencethomas-redistrictingwi_033022.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:37</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Supreme Court, Clarence Thomas, Ginni Thomas, corruption, accountability, 2020 election,  Biden, voter suppression, gerrymandering, Republicans, Democrats, January 6, Supreme Court, COVID, Ivermectin, propaganda, disinformation, vaccines</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 19:50:51 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/29/2022 (Guest: Philly Inquirer's Will Bunch on 'the accountability funk')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Omicron sub-variant BA.2 has now become the dominant variant in the US, and the FDA has approved second boosters for people aged 50 and older, and immuno-compromised people aged 12 and up. Will Smith finally apologized to comedian Chris Rock for assaulting him at the Oscars. The Washington Post's Bob Woodward and Robert Costa report there's a nearly 8-hour gap in Trump White House call logs on January 6, 2021 during the insurrection that Trump cited. The House January 6 committee investigating the insurrection has confirmed that Trump conducted several phone conversations during the missing hours in the call logs. Longtime Philadelphia Inquirer columnist WILL BUNCH finds some historic parallels and key differences between today's revelations and the Nixon-era Watergate scandal. Bunch also explains why he and many Americans have been in a bit of a funk over the mountain of evidence of corruption on the Right and the lack of accountability for it, citing the resignation of longtime prosecutors from a probe into allegations of felony bank, tax and insurance fraud by Donald Trump after new Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg tanked it, and revelations that the far-right activist wife of corrupt Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas urged Trump's Chief of Staff to steal the 2020 election, and others. Bunch discusses what actions can be taken to strengthen key democratic institutions to restore legitimacy and accountability, and defend our democracy. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ba2-smithapology_willbunch-accountabilityfunk_trumpcriminality-ginniclarencethomascorruption_032922.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Supreme Court, Clarence Thomas, Ginni Thomas, corruption, accountability, 2020 election, Trump, Biden, democracy, Republicans, Democrats, dark money, January 6, Will Smith, environment, climate change, Joe Manchin, Will Bunch</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:27:16 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/28/2022: (Federal judge says Trump 'likely' guilty of felonies; Will Smith's 'slap heard round the world')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A federal judge has ruled that Donald Trump and attorney John Eastman 'more likely than not' committed federal felonies during Trump's attempt to steal the 2020 election. The judge ordered the release of documents Eastman sought to keep secret, declaring that evidence suggests both men 'corruptly attempted' to obstruct the work of Congress on January 6, 2021, and conspired to defraud the United States.  The House January 6 committee is reportedly seeking testimony from far-right activist Virginia 'Ginni' Thomas, the wife of corrupt U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, to testify about her involvement in the Capitol Insurrection after revelations that she sent insane text messages to Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, urging him to keep fighting to steal the election.  Congressional Democrats called on Justice Thomas to recuse himself from any cases regarding the 2020 election due to his wife's involvement.  Callers weigh in on the 'slap heard around the world' at Sunday's 2022 Academy Awards, when actor Will Smith assaulted comedian Chris Rock during the global telecast - - the shocking incident has touched off a broad discussion about American culture and toxic masculinity on top of a traumatizing years-long pandemic. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-federaljudgetrumpfelonies_callers-ginnithomasjan6comm-willsmithchrisrockslaposcars_032822.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Supreme Court, Clarence Thomas, Ginni Thomas, corruption, insurrection, election subversion, 2020 election, Trump, Biden, democracy, autocracy, Republicans, Democrats,  dark money, Mark Meadows, January 6,  Will Smith, Academy Awards, Chris Rock</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:23:36 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast 3/25/2022': (Guest: Amy Slipowitz of Freedom House on declining global democracy and rising autocracy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Corrupt Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) says he will vote to confirm President Biden's nominee, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, as the first black female Supreme Court Justice, but it's unclear if obstructionist Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) agrees. Justice Clarence Thomas has been released from the hospital, but calls are growing for the corrupt Thomas to be impeached after revelations that his far-right activist wife Ginni sent bonkers text messages to Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, urging him to overturn the 2020 election at the same time that Justice Thomas was ruling on cases seeking to overturn the 2020 election. Thomas was the sole justice to vote against releasing the very White House records that revealed his wife's involvement in attempts to steal the 2020 election. Because of this sort of corruption and more, the United States has fallen in the annual Freedom House report ranking freedom and liberty around the world. AMY SLIPOWITZ, Freedom House Research Manager and co-author of the 2022 annual report, 'The Global Expansion of Authoritarian Rule,' explains their findings showing a years-long decline in global democracy amid a rise in authoritarianism. Slipowitz discusses disturbing anti-democratic trends over the last two decades and the forces at work in the stunning decline in democracies as autocrats gain and consolidate power around the world. She also covers why the US has fallen so low, the January 6 Capitol Insurrection, new voter suppression laws, book bans, and more. Also today:  the spike in gas prices triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine is increasing Americans' interest in electric vehicles, including at the US Postal Service. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-clarenceginnithomascorruption_amyslipowitz-freedomhousereport_oilpricesandevs-uspsevs_032522.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-clarenceginnithomascorruption_amyslipowitz-freedomhousereport_oilpricesandevs-uspsevs_032522.mp3" length="55687376" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Supreme Court, Clarence Thomas, Ginni Thomas, corruption, insurrection, election subversion, 2020 election, Freedom House, democracy, autocracy, authoritarianism, Russia, Republicans, Democrats, Ketanji Brown Jackson, dark money, Manchin</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 19:42:44 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/24/2022 (Good News on Biden's Economy and Trump's Insurrectionists)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Weekly jobless claims have hit the lowest level since 1969, but did you hear about it? Likely not, as the corporate media is still failing to cover positive news on Biden's booming economy, which may explain why Biden's overall approval ratings remain low despite the vast majority of Americans supporting his response to Russia's war on Ukraine. A group of Georgia voters are contesting the eligibility of far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) to run for re-election in a new legal challenge brought by government accountability group Free Speech For People, based on the 14th Amendment prohibition against anyone who has engaged in insurrection or rebellion from holding federal office. Far-right Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) has been un-endorsed by Donald Trump after urging Trump's MAGA mob to accept the 2020 election results. Brooks says Trump continues to ask him to remove Biden from office, which may also qualify as sedition. The US Supreme Court remains silent on the condition and whereabouts of Justice Clarence Thomas one week after reporting his hospitalization. Washington Post reports that Justice Thomas' wife, corrupt far-right activist Ginni Thomas, exchanged dozens of bonkers text messages with Trump's White House Chief of Staff, Mark Meadows, urging him to find ways to overturn the results of the 2020 election, even as her husband was ruling on lawsuits seeking to overturn the election. Justice Thomas was the sole vote against releasing Trump's White House documents to the House Jan. 6 Committee investigation. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-joblessclaims-insurrectionstmtg-brooksvtrump-corruptclarenceginnithomas_032422.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, economy, Supreme Court, Clarence Thomas, Ginni Thomas, corruption, insurrection, election subversion, January 6, Mo Brooks, Marjorie Taylor-Green, sedition, 14th Amendment, Russia, Ukraine, war, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, dark money</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2022 19:23:28 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/23/3022: (Guest: Jeffrey Sonnenfeld on 'Hall of Shame' companies still doing business in Russia)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Deadly tornadoes swept through Texas and New Orleans, LA on Tuesday night, the latest in a string of violent, climate change-fueled disasters slamming both states. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson faced another ridiculous day of outrageous, childish Republican showboating in her Senate confirmation hearings to replace Justice Stephen Breyer on the US Supreme Court. The Court still has no comment on the whereabouts or condition of Justice Clarence Thomas, who was reportedly hospitalized with an illness. Yale School of Management Prof. JEFFREY SONNENFELD explains his comprehensive 'Hall of Shame' List, naming and shaming major international corporations for continuing to do business in Russia following Russian President Putin's barbaric, ongoing invasion of Ukraine. More than 450 American and international corporations have withdrawn partially or fully from Russia, but there is still a substantive number of companies continuing to conduct business there, including a surprising number of major consumer brands.  Sonnenfeld discusses the genesis of the list and the impact that it has clearly had in pushing companies to cut ties with Russia. He also addresses the impacts that Western divestment is having on the Russian people, why it's important, and debunks the self-serving spin of companies still clinging to their Russian profits, like the rightwing dark money conglomerate Koch Industries. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-tornadoestxla-clarencethomas_jeffreysonnenfeld-shamingcompaniesinrussia_032322.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-tornadoestxla-clarencethomas_jeffreysonnenfeld-shamingcompaniesinrussia_032322.mp3" length="56167730" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Supreme Court, Russia, Ukraine, war, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, US Senate, Ted Cruz, dark money, climate change, voting rights, extreme weather, Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Hall of Shame, boycott, Koch Industries</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 19:38:16 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/22/2022 ('In Tonight's Performance, the Role of Adolph Hitler Will be Played by Vladimir Putin'; Also: KBJ confirmation idiocy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  On Day 2 of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearings in the U.S. Senate, Democratic Senators probed Jackson's thoughts on a number of issues, including the importance of respecting precedent and civil rights. Republicans spent their time performatively attempting to smear the first black female Supreme Court nominee with debunked nonsense to improve their own electoral ambitions and nab an appearance on Fox 'News.' A surprising number of callers on yesterday's show said the U.S. should stop supporting Ukraine and allow Russian President Putin to destroy its sovereign neighbor and mass murder Ukrainian citizens. Many have been misled by misinformation and disinformation, and their well-justified anti-war sentiments against the U.S. war machine are ill-serving them now that Russia is the actual aggressor committing war crimes. Russian TV producer describes her courageous decision to protest the Russian invasion on live television to counter the Russian government's propaganda. Kentucky clerk Kim Davis was finally found guilty of violating the constitutional rights of same-sex couples when she denied them marriage licenses in 2015. In Texas, an AP analysis concludes that an unprecedented, record 23,000 mail-in ballots were rejected and never counted in the state's 2022 primary under the GOP-controlled legislature's new voting restrictions. In coming weeks, 17 states will hold primaries where Republicans have passed new laws making it much harder to vote. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-kbjconfirmationday2-ukrainerussianazis-kimdavisguiltyky-ballotrejectiontx_032222.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-kbjconfirmationday2-ukrainerussianazis-kimdavisguiltyky-ballotrejectiontx_032222.mp3" length="55966862" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Supreme Court, Russia, Ukraine, war, Congress, war crimes, Republicans, Democrats, civil rights, US Senate, Ted Cruz, dark money, civil rights, environment, climate change, voting rights, Texas, same-sex marriage, racism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 19:18:03 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/21/2022 (Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Senate confirmation hearings;  Russia-Ukraine update)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We lurch again between domestic politics and the hope for peace to emerge in Ukraine. 73-year old judicial activist and corrupt dark money champion Justice Clarence Thomas was hospitalized on Friday but is expected to recover. U.S. Senate confirmation hearings began for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden's nominee to fill the seat on the U.S. Supreme Court being vacated by Justice Stephen Breyer. Jackson would be the first African-American woman on the Court, as well as the first justice to have served as a public defender. She vowed to carry out her new role on SCOTUS with transparency and 'without fear or favor'. Democratic senators noted that Jackson's nomination is not the result of years of dark money spent by rightwing activist political hustlers. Russia's horrific war on Ukraine grinds on, with the Russian military escalating its war crimes against Ukraine's besieged but determined civilian population, amid new concerns about radiation levels at the Russian-military occupied Chernobyl nuclear disaster site. New polling finds that Biden's actions in response to the war in Ukraine are wildly popular among a majority of Americans, both Democrats and Republicans alike. So why are Biden's approval ratings still so low?  Callers weigh in on all of the above...  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-kbjhearingday1-russiaukraine-bidenreponsepolling-callers_032122.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:35</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Supreme Court, Russia, Ukraine, war, Congress, war crimes, Republicans, Democrats, civil rights, US Senate, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Sen. Patrick Leahy, dark money, free speech, racism, African-Americans</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:39:08 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/18/2022: (Nicole Sandler with Elie Mystal</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler speaks with Elie Mystal, justice correspondent for The Nation about his new book, 'Allow Me to Retort'.
She also tells the story of her friend Tanya who lives in Kyiv, Ukraine, or used to. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_eliemystal_ourukrainianfriendsstory_031822.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:59</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Elie Mystal, Ukraine</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2022 21:07:22 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/17/2022 (Guest: Bill McKibben on 'Heat Pumps for Freedom!')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a dark and ominous warning to Russian citizens who dare to voice criticism of his horrific, escalating invasion of Ukraine. Kremlin experts say Putin is becoming more erratic and unpredictable as his war against Ukraine bogs down and Western sanctions pummel the Russian economy.  Ukraine cut off another pressure point from Russia by fully connecting to the European Union electric grid. But the European Union remains heavily dependent on Russian fossil fuel imports, which in turn fund much of Russia's economy and its war machine. Environmental author, journalist and activist BILL MCKIBBEN, founder of Third Act.org and publisher of 'The Crucial Years' newsletter, has an ingenious solution that helps fight fascism and climate change, while adding jobs, beefing up U.S. manufacturing and securing Europe. McKibben discusses his proposal, which is gaining steam among Democratic policymakers, to replace tens of millions of Europe's fossil fuel-burning furnaces and gas boilers with new, next-generation electric heat pump technology made in America. McKibben explains the win-win-win concept: how cutting Europe's fossil fuel dependence permanently undermines Putin's ability to use energy as a weapon, how President Biden can use executive authority and create jobs by ramping up US manufacturing and a domestic supply chain for heat pumps, help the U.S. and the E.U. meet climate goals and reduce fossil fuel pollution, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-putinonedge-ukraineoneugrid_billmckibben-heatpumpsforfreedom_031722.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Bill McKibben, Zelenskyy, Russia, Ukraine, war, Congress, Putin, war crimes, Republicans, Democrats, jobs, heat pumps, European Union, energy, electricity, renewable energy, fascism, economy, environment, climate change, fossil fuels</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 19:10:43 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/16/2022 (Zelenskyy Addresses Congress, More Russian War Crimes)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Russian military added to its many war crimes in Ukraine, further cementing Vladimir Putin's ignominious place in history as one of humanity's most villainous war criminals. The Russian military destroyed an historic theatre in Mariupol where hundreds of people, including children, were sheltering, and have trapped the city in a full-blown humanitarian crisis by cutting off access to food, water, electricity and medicine. New reports suggest some potential progress in negotiations for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, but many questions remain. Ukraine's courageous President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a virtual address to the U.S. Congress, invoking Pearl Harbor, 9/11 and the nation's founding fathers as he asked for additional support from U.S. lawmakers, called for an escalation of economic sanctions against Russian lawmakers, and asked President Biden to help lead the world toward peace. President Biden announced a new round of military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine, and later in the day, labeled Putin a 'war criminal.' The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a percent, hoping to ease inflation by forcing the economy into a recession. Biden's nominee to a top spot at the Fed, Sarah Bloom Raskin, was forced to withdraw due to obstruction by Senate Republicans and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), fueled by the fossil fuel industry. The deeply divided Senate managed to pass a bipartisan measure to make Daylight Saving Time permanent in 2023. Plus: musical comedy satirist Randy Rainbow returns with a tribute to the ultimate 'Karens' -- rightwing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Lauren Boebert (R-CO) -- for a much-needed laugh... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mariupoltheater-peacetalkhopes-zelenskyycongress_raskinfed_dst_randyrainbow_031622.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Zelenskyy, Russia, Ukraine, war, Congress, Putin, war crimes, Republicans, Democrats, Daylight Saving Time, Sarah Bloom Raskin, economy, Federal Reserve, recession, climate change, Joe Manchin, fossil fuels, Randy Rainbow</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 19:38:09 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/15/2022 (Guest: Former FL county election chief Ion Sancho on MAGA threats to election officials)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It took decades to build our system of non-partisan, professional election administration, but the entire system is now under persistent attack by Trump's MAGA Mob against election officials in the wake of his Big Lie about the 2020 election. Republican state lawmakers are converting Trump's Big Lie into new laws that block access to the ballot box and undermine democracy itself. A new Brennan Center survey of election administrators finds that a significant percentage have received death threats, many more have serious concerns about their safety, and some are considering leaving their jobs altogether before the 2024 election, citing attacks by political leaders. Still others who want to continue their work in the non-partisan administration of free and fair elections are being purged and replaced with partisan operatives, thanks to new election laws in GOP-controlled states. The legendary Supervisor of Elections for Leon County (FL), ION SANCHO, now retired, explains the growing threats to our teetering American democracy that are undermining this hard-won model of non-partisan election administration, driven by 'vile attacks' by politicians preying upon the public's ignorance about election laws and procedures. Sancho also discusses a new Florida state law creating what he describes as 'the governor's private police force on elections,' and ideas for solutions to find our way out of this nightmare. Also today: more data on the rise of a new COVID variant. Two Fox 'News' journalists have been killed by Russian troops in Ukraine. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covidwastewater-russiaukrainefox_ionsancho-electionworkerthreats_031522.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covidwastewater-russiaukrainefox_ionsancho-electionworkerthreats_031522.mp3" length="55928028" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covidwastewater-russiaukrainefox_ionsancho-electionworkerthreats_031522.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Omicron, COVID, public health, Russia, Ukraine, war, Putin, Republicans, Democrats, propaganda, Fox News,  news, elections, 2020 election, Big Lie, 2024 election, election integrity, environment, climate change, pollution, Ion Sancho</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2022 19:44:32 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/14/2022 (COVID Ain't Over Yet; Propaganda in Russia/Ukraine/US)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The public may be done with COVID, but COVID is not done with the world, as a new variant of the Omicron variant of COVID, dubbed BA.2 or 'stealth' Omicron is quickly increasing hospitalization and deaths rates in parts of Europe and Asia. The new BA.2 variant is potentially 30 percent more transmissible, so don't throw those masks away yet, and get vaccinated or boosted if you haven't already. Experts warn of dark days ahead in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but Ukrainians continue to fight back ferociously, including with sarcasm -- the chief of Ukraine's anti-corruption agency thanked the head of Russia's Ministry of Defense for his embezzlement of the Russian military budget, resulting in Russian troops being woefully under-equipped, under-supplied and under-prepared in Ukraine.  AP reporters on the ground in Mariupol debunked Russian propaganda over the Russian military's deadly bombing of a maternity hospital that they personally witnessed. The Russia media propaganda ministry ordered state-controlled media outlets to play clips of Tucker Carlson of Fox 'News' anchor channeling Kremlin propaganda, according to documents obtained by Mother Jones. YouTube has blocked Russian propaganda channels, but also ended up blocking a bunch of media that isn't Republican propaganda.  Is the loss of access to those videos a price worth paying during wartime? Also today: The one good thing that Republicans did during the George W. Bush Administration -- extend Daylight Savings Time. Callers weigh in on all of the above... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ba2rising-russianpropaganda-tuckercarlson-youtube_031422.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Omicron, COVID, public health, Russia, Ukraine, war, Putin, Republicans, Democrats, media, propaganda, Fox News, Tucker Carlson, Eastern Europe, news, YouTube, Russia Today, Abby Martin, corruption, censorship, Daylight Savings Time</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2022 18:59:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/11/2022 (Guests: Kate Neiswender, Kim Andrew Elliott on 'Shortwaves for Freedom' to counter Russian propaganda)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Russia has adopted a new censorship law in the wake of its unjustified invasion of Ukraine, and has now criminalized protests and news reporting that does not reflect Kremlin-approved propaganda.  Western media outlets are withdrawing their reporters from the country, and the Kremlin has blocked internet access to websites of foreign state-run media outlets like Voice of America, Radio Free Europe, the BBC and Deutsche Welle. But for most Russians, there is very little access to independent, outside reporting to counter the official state media narrative falsely telling them that Russia's barbaric military assault on its sovereign neighbor's civilian population is a minor, 'special military operation.' But a new grassroots effort is underway to pierce through the media blackout of Putin's new Iron Curtain by utilizing shortwave radio, which served as a lifeline to many in the former Soviet Union during the Cold War.  Attorney KATE NEISWENDER and longtime Voice of America employee and shortwave enthusiast KIM ANDREW ELLIOTT explain their grassroots campaign, dubbed #ShortwavesForFreedom on social media, which is trying to fill the gap by broadcasting factual news into Eastern Europe and Russia via shortwave transmission, beginning from WRMI Radio Miami International in Florida. They are crowdsourcing the effort to expand to other stations with a fund raiser at Fundrazr.com/RadioWaves.  Also today: Some cracks may be beginning to appear in the Kremlin-approved television news. Plus: a fascinating story about the former managing editor of Russia's state-owned television outlet Russia Today, who resigned her post last week in protest of Putin's invasion of Ukraine. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-russianmediashutdown-cracksappear_kate_neiswender-kimandrewelliott-shortwavesforfreedom_031122.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-russianmediashutdown-cracksappear_kate_neiswender-kimandrewelliott-shortwavesforfreedom_031122.mp3" length="55070496" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:22</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Russia, Ukraine, war, Putin, Republicans, Democrats, media, shortwave radio, Fox News, Tucker Carlson, Eastern Europe, news, media blackout, Iron Curtain, Cold War, Voice of America, BBC, censorship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 19:40:33 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/10/2022: (Accountability Now Arriving for Republican 2020 'Election Fraud' Fraudsters and Dupes)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The latest news in Russia's unjustified, barbaric invasion of Ukraine is grim, and US officials warn it is likely to get much, much worse in the days ahead. US Attorney General Merrick Garland says his Justice Department will 'not shy away from cases that are controversial or sensitive or political' in response to questions about whether top-level plotters in the January 6 Capital Insurrection like Donald Trump will ever face accountability. Tina Peters, a Colorado elections official who promoted Trump's lies about the 2020 election, has been indicted on 10 criminal counts related to elections tampering. A New York judge has rejected an attempt by Fox 'News' and a number of their top anchors to dismiss a $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit, filed by voting system company Smartmatic, over the cable network's repeated broadcasting of patently absurd allegations about the 2020 election, citing 'reckless disregard for the truth'.  New data shows that in the Texas primary last week, an extraordinary 27,000 mail ballots were rejected, from both Democrats and Republican voters, under the state's new voter suppression law. The law was passed by the Republican-controlled state legislature to erect new barriers to voting in response to fake concern over Trump's false claims about a stolen 2020 election. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-russiaukraine-cawthorndriving-petersindicted-foxsmartmaticsuit-ballotrejectionstx_031022.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-russiaukraine-cawthorndriving-petersindicted-foxsmartmaticsuit-ballotrejectionstx_031022.mp3" length="56056900" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:23</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Russia, Ukraine, war, Putin, Republicans, Democrats, oil industry, environment, climate change, renewable energy foreign policy, fossil fuels, January 6, Capitol Insurrection, Eastern Europe, Madison Cawthorn, Tina Peters, election fraud,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 19:29:28 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/9/2022: (Guest: Ron Fein of FSFP on challenge to 'insurrectionist' Rep. Cawthorn)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Russian President Putin is unleashing outright atrocities and war crimes against the civilians of Ukraine. The Russian military bombed a maternity hospital in Mariupol, and the city is now in full-blown humanitarian crisis, without food, water, or power. Russian troops have cut off power to Ukraine's crippled Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine, but the International Atomic Energy Agency says the site is stable, for now. New poll finds that nearly 80 percent of Americans, of all political stripes, support President Biden's ban on Russian fossil fuel imports even if it further increases gas prices. You, too, can help fight fascism by conserving energy and working from home when possible. The U.S. Supreme Court rejected challenges brought by Republicans to new U.S. House redistricting maps that may benefit Democrats in Pennsylvania and North Carolina in the November midterm elections. But disturbingly, the four rightwing justices endorsed the absolutely bonkers 'Independent State Legislature Theory' that would gut judicial oversight of all state election laws. RON FEIN, Legal Director of non-profit government accountability group Free Speech For People, discusses the latest twists and turns in their challenge seeking to disqualify MAGA Congressman Madison Cawthorn from running for re-election in North Carolina. The challenge is based on the 14th Amendment, which bars from federal office anyone who has taken an oath to defend the Constitution and then engaged in insurrection or rebellion against it. Fein explains a gobsmacking ruling from a Trump-appointed federal judge that is blatantly absurd, and next steps in ensuring accountability. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-russianatrocities-chernobylthreat-workfromhome-scotusredistrictncpa_ronfein-cawthornappealnc_030922.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-russianatrocities-chernobylthreat-workfromhome-scotusredistrictncpa_ronfein-cawthornappealnc_030922.mp3" length="56193033" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:32</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Russia, Ukraine, war, Putin, Republicans, Democrats, conservation, January 6, Capitol Insurrection, Madison Cawthorn, Supreme Court, Independent State Doctrine, redistricting, 14th Amendment, Constitution, North Carolina, Pennyslvania </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 19:47:22 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/8/2022 (Russian oil and gas; Republican election fraud and insurrection)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  As the horrors of Russia's war on Ukraine continue, we continue focusing on efforts to counter it. Shell Oil apologizes for getting caught secretly buying cheap Russian oil. Major American companies like McDonald's and Coca-Cola announce suspension of sales and operations in Russia. The European Union announced plans to cut two-thirds of its Russian natural gas imports by the end of this year. The Biden White House pushed back hard against obnoxious lies from Republicans, rightwing media, and the oil industry, noting that the oil industry is sitting on a stockpile of 9,000 unused leases and permits they could develop right now. Polls show majority of Americans are willing to pay higher gas prices to help Ukraine, and want clean energy, not more fossil fuel development. The International Energy Agency issues 10-point plan for Europe to cut gas use by one-third by year's end, with actions that the US government and consumers can also take to lower global oil prices (like working from home, as during the pandemic). A jury convicted a January 6 insurrectionist from Texas, which may lead more insurrectionists to cooperate with the Justice Department's investigation. The Justice Department indicted the leader of the white supremacist street gang Proud Boys on seditious conspiracy charges in the January 6 insurrection. More rightwingers indicted on felony campaign finance fraud stemming from the 2016 election. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_shelloil-bidenrussianimports-jan6attackerguilty-proudboycharged-bentonweadindicted_030822.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_shelloil-bidenrussianimports-jan6attackerguilty-proudboycharged-bentonweadindicted_030822.mp3" length="55995583" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Russia, Ukraine, war, Putin, Republicans, Democrats, media, oil industry, environment, plastic pollution, energy efficiency, conservation, foreign policy, economy, corporations, fossil fuels, January 6,  white supremacists</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 19:45:27 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/7/2022: ('Forget the Cheese. Let's Get Out of the Trap': Callers ring in on a path to peace in Ukraine)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   The corporate media is fixated on the 'war porn' of Russia's unjustified invasion of Ukraine, with many pundits who have ideological axes to grind. Yet there is precious little discussion about a pathway to peace to end Russia's horrific targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure. Ukraine and Russia entered into a third round of peace talks on Monday to negotiate a temporary cease-fire to allow for humanitarian corridors for civilians to evacuate and allow import of food and medicine. Previous cease-fires fell apart over the weekend within a few hours, with both sides blaming each other.  On Friday's 'BradCast', we spoke with Russia-Ukraine expert and author Anatol Lieven of the Quincy Institute, who detailed a proposed roadmap to peace in Ukraine that included tough choices for all sides. On Monday, the Kremlin reportedly presented a list of its demands that shares some of the broad contours of Lieven's proposal.  We open the phones today to listeners to discuss peace - - whether Ukraine should take such a deal, whether Putin can be trusted, whether accepting such terms would be the equivalent of rewarding Putin's bad behavior and alleged war crimes, and much more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-discussingrussiaukrainepeace-callers_030722.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:37</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Russia, Ukraine, war, Putin, Republicans, Democrats, media, misinformation, war crimes, foreign policy, fossil fuels, economy, NATO, Anatol Lieven, Eastern Europe, peace, corporate media, imperialism, news </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:32:33 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/4/2022 (Guest: Quincy Institute's Anatol Lieven, on paths to peace in Ukraine)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Dramatically good jobs numbers show that some 678,000 new jobs were created in February, with new revisions to monthly data from December and January adding an additional 100,000 to the already record-breaking job creation numbers.  Unemployment last month hit just 3.8 percent, falling below the pre-pandemic rate, at 3.8 percent, with a record 6.6 million jobs created over the past year. Experts say the strong economy is due in large part to President Biden's American Rescue Plan, passed by Democrats without any Republican support. Yet new polls show the American public is completely clueless about the booming economy because the corporate media is failing to inform the electorate about basic economic facts. Russia's horrific, unprovoked war on Ukraine now includes a Russian military attack on the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, a dangerous escalation.  ANATOL LIEVEN, Senior Research Fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, explains his latest article, 'How to get to a place of peace for Ukraine.'  Lieven, an expert on Ukraine and Russia, offers deep insights into the history of the region and other Eastern European conflicts, potential outcomes from Russia's war on Ukraine, and a roadmap to peace -- including difficult choices that may come with it. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-jobsnumbersmediafailure_anatollieven-pathtopeacerussiaukraine_030422.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Russia, Ukraine, war, Putin, Republicans, Democrats, media, misinformation, war crimes, foreign policy, nuclear energy, jobs, economy, NATO, nuclear disaster, unemployment, Anatol Lieven, Eastern Europe, peace</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 19:40:33 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/3/2022: (Legal journalist Mark Joseph Stern on US Supreme Court developments)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Some good-ish news in Russia's war on Ukraine, as a second round of peace talks resulted in a 'possible, temporary' ceasefire to establish safe corridors to allow humanitarian aid and evacuations of civilians in some areas of Ukraine. The U.N. says 1 million refugees have fled Ukraine in one week, a record, and warns that millions more could flee the unspeakable violence in coming weeks. The International Criminal Court has reportedly opened an investigation into Russian war crimes and atrocities. Russian troops have taken control of the major Ukrainian city Kherson. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pleaded for more international assistance to his country. In the U.S. House, three far-right Republicans voted against a non-binding resolution condemning Russia's aggression, and supporting the people of Ukraine and its sovereign territory. Slate's legal journalist MARK JOSEPH STERN reports on a number of new developments at the U.S. Supreme Court, with incisive analysis on President Biden's new nominee, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson; the disturbing role of dark money that is  now affecting judicial appointments and has poisoned the U.S. judicial system; the rightwing court majority's push to create out a free-speech exemption for discrimination; a bonkers ruling giving a single, unelected, Trump-appointed federal judge control over the Navy&apos;s special operations forces, and a stunning challenge brought by GOP-controlled states to strip the EPA of authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, that Stern warns could ultimately undermine the long-established regulatory authority of all federal agencies. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-russiaukraine_markjosephstern-kbj-epa-othercourtnews_030322.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-russiaukraine_markjosephstern-kbj-epa-othercourtnews_030322.mp3" length="55687337" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-russiaukraine_markjosephstern-kbj-epa-othercourtnews_030322.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, State of the Union, Russia, Ukraine, war, Republicans, Democrats, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Supreme Court, war crimes, foreign policy, environment, climate change, fossil fuels, EPA, Ketanji Brown Jackson, dark money, discrimination, LGBTQ</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2022 19:13:21 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/2/2022 (SOTU Special Coverage with Salon's Heather 'Digby' Parton, The Zero Hour's Richard Eskow)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Biden forcefully defended democracy against the rise of autocracy around the world during his first official State of the Union address on Tuesday night, amid the brutal Russian invasion of democratic Ukraine. The U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday condemned Russia's aggression and atrocities in a lopsided 141 to 5 vote, with 35 abstentions, including China. Longtime progressive journalists HEATHER 'DIGBY' PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo and RICHARD ESKOW of The Zero Hour give incisive analysis into the major themes of Biden's speech as the nation grapples with multiple crises, from Russia's war, to the pandemic, to the insurrectionist and increasingly autocratic Republican Party. We break down key moments from Biden's remarks, which covered a remarkably broad swath of issues and policies on both foreign policy and the domestic policy front. We also analyze the broader political landscape going into the 2022 midterm elections, with two obstructionist Democratic senators blocking Biden's popular agenda, plus an opposition party and corporate media bent on weaponizing post-pandemic inflation, despite a booming economy with growing wages, record corporate profits, record low unemployment, and the highest growth in GDP since the 1980s. Did last night serve to help Biden and the Democrats improve their midterm election prospects, which the media constantly reminds voters is (usually) historically difficult for the party in power to win? Also today:  Notable results, post-election squabbles, and preliminary reports of voting problems in the first primary of the 2022 midterm elections, held in Texas on Tuesday. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-richardrjeskow-bidensotu_030222.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-richardrjeskow-bidensotu_030222.mp3" length="56695433" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>59:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, State of the Union, Russia, Ukraine, economy, inflation, voting rights, Texas, 2022 election, Republicans, Democrats, foreign policy, United Nations, Joe Manchin, Kyrsten Sinema, elections, voter suppression, capitalism, monopoly, war</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 18:08:12 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/1/2022 ('Denazification'? Russian bombs fall on Ukrainian Holocaust Memorial site)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The madness of Putin's war on Ukraine continues today, as some Republicans here at home seem to be rooting both for him and against democracy itself.   We begin with coverage of the latest noteworthy news out of Russia/Ukraine, along with a few warnings about propaganda from all sides and the potential for erroneous reports amid the fog of war.  Nearly 700,000 refugees have reportedly fled the country, with tens of thousands still trying to get out. Russian bombs fell on Babi Yar, a Holocaust memorial site in Kyiv where some 34,000 Ukrainians were slaughtered by Nazis in two days in 1941 - - a bizarre twist to Putin's false, offensive claims that he is focused on &quot;de-Nazification&quot; of Ukraine.  The Russian-owned Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is on the verge of bankruptcy. International Energy Agency members will release millions of barrels of oil from their strategic reserves to ease soaring energy prices - - but accelerating the transition away from fossil fuels entirely would be better to end the control of petro-state dictators. The Republican Party has lost its way - - far-right GOP House members appeared at a white nationalist rally, receiving no pushback from Republican House leadership. Texas held the first primary of the 2022 midterm today, the first election under the GOP-controlled state legislature's new voting restrictions that have resulted in nearly 30 percent of absentee ballots being rejected in the state's most populous counties. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-russiaukraine-bobiyar-refugees-gazprom-whitenationalistmtg-txballotrejection_030122.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-russiaukraine-bobiyar-refugees-gazprom-whitenationalistmtg-txballotrejection_030122.mp3" length="55686958" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Russia, Ukraine, voting rights, voter suppression, Texas, 2022 election, European Union, Vladimir Putin, sanctions, Republicans, Democrats, anti-war, environment, climate change, IPCC, fossil fuels, white nationalism, Holocaust</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 18:28:30 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/28/2022 (What part of ANTI-War Don't Some on the Left Understand?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), issued a new, dire report warning that the world is running out of time to prevent the worst effects of climate change and our ability to adapt to it. The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a stunning, ridiculous lawsuit against a now-dead EPA power plant regulation that never went into effect, but is likely to pave the way for the stolen and packed rightwing majority to help Republicans achieve their long-sought goal to strip the Environmental Protection Agency of authority to regulate carbon emissions and pollution. A unified West has escalated crippling economic sanctions against Russia in retaliation for President Vladimir Putin's horrific, unprovoked and unjustified attack on Ukraine.  Even Switzerland reversed decades of neutrality to freeze Russian assets, while European oil companies moved quickly to divest from Russian energy projects.  Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia took place over the past 24 hours, even as Putin issued veiled threats to use nuclear weapons and  Russian troops bombed densely-populated civilian areas.  We oppose all aggression, whether it's the U.S. or Russia launching a massive, deadly assault on a sovereign country, and much of the free world is united against Russia's appalling aggression. So why are some on the American (theoretically) anti-war left unable to condemn Russia for their unprovoked atrocities? Callers weigh in on these thorny questions, and more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ipccreport-scotus-epa_russiaukraineantiwar-callers_022822.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Russia, Ukraine, national security, European Union, Vladimir Putin, sanctions, Republicans, Democrats, foreign policy, US Supreme Court, EPA, regulations, anti-war, environment, climate change, IPCC, fossil fuels, United Nations</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 19:17:21 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/25/2022: (Nicole Sandler with Marcy Wheeler)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler speaks with independent journalist Marcy Wheeler about Russia/Ukraine, the Durham filing and Fox Not-'News' propaganda about what it said, and the Jan 6 investigations and prosecutions by the DOJ. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_marcywheeler_022522.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:42</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Marcy Wheeler, Russia, Ukraine, 1-6, DOJ, Durham</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:48:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/24/2022 (PUTIN'S WAR)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Russian President Vladimir Putin falsely and repeatedly lied that Russia had no intention or plan to invade Ukraine. On Thursday, the unhinged Putin chose the most aggressive possible option, unleashing a brutal invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine. Before ordering the assault, Putin chillingly warned that any attempts to intervene from outsiders would be 'lead to consequences you have never seen in history.' Verified sources report that hundreds have been killed and injured in the attack over the past 24 hours in Ukraine. Mass protests have erupted in at least 52 Russian cities, at great personal risk to the protesters, condemning Putin's invasion. The world has begun to speak, largely in unison, against Putin's hostility, instituting severe sanctions against Russian banks and oligarchs and their family members. President Biden announced he was ramping up new sanctions, charging in no uncertain terms that 'Putin is the aggressor' who 'chose this war and will bear the consequences,' vowing that 'freedom will prevail.' We have previously reported on various missteps made by both the U.S. and NATO over the decades, and we oppose Russian aggression just as we have opposed U.S. aggression in the past. There is NO justification whatsoever for Putin's unprovoked war against Ukraine, and it is now an exceedingly dangerous tinderbox for the world. Also today: Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-putinattacksukraine-russiaprotests-bidensanctions-unsecuritycouncil_022422.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-putinattacksukraine-russiaprotests-bidensanctions-unsecuritycouncil_022422.mp3" length="56013480" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Russia, Ukraine, national security, China, European Union, Vladimir Putin, sanctions, Republicans, Democrats, foreign policy, environment, climate change, fossil fuels, fracking, protest, United Nations, Zelensky, Chernobyl</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:53:20 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/23/2022 (Guest: John Judis with a 'Dissenting View of US Policy toward Russia')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Ukraine declared a national state of emergency as Russian troops were reportedly ready to launch an invasion, and the international community pressed for a peaceful, diplomatic solution. New poll finds majority of Americans support the US taking only a 'minor' role in the conflict. In Ohio, the Republican majority on a state redistricting committee has abandoned trying to draw legislative and House districts that don't violate the Ohio constitution's requirement for fair maps. The Pennsylvania State Supreme Court has adopted fair maps supported by voting rights advocates, but it still faces a GOP lawsuit in federal court. JOHN JUDIS, author and Editor-at-Large for Talking Points Memo, explains his latest article, 'A Dissenting View of US Policy toward Russia.' In a wide-ranging conversation, Judis offers a history lesson of sorts on how the dangerous mess in Ukraine actually began back in the '80s and '90s, tying it into a number of similar U.S. foreign policy failures in recent decades that were grounded in the misguided neo-liberal theory that 'as you become more capitalist, you become more democratic,' Putin's 'designs on expansion', why the U.S. has consistently failed to play the 'long ball' game in foreign policy, and much more.  Also today:  the two lead prosecutors have abruptly resigned in the Manhattan D.A.'s criminal investigation into allegations of bank, tax and insurance fraud schemes by Donald Trump and his company, raising questions about whether the probe will continue to move forward. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ukraine-redistrictingohpa-johnjudis-usforeignpolicyfail_trumpnyprobe_022322.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:22</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Russia, Ukraine, national security, China, European Union, Vladimir Putin, sanctions, Republicans, Democrats, voting rights, voter suppression, gerrymandering, elections, Ohio, Pennsylvania, foreign policy,  Trump, corruption</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 18:23:10 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/22/2022 (Democracy under attack in Ukraine and Texas)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Democracy is the greatest threat to authoritarianism and autocratic rule, which is why Vladimir Putin is now threatening Ukraine, and Republicans in this country are successfully threatening the right to vote itself. President Biden and European Union leaders began issuing a series of economic sanctions in response to Putin's bellicose, unilateral declaration that two Russian-backed, separatist-controlled regions in eastern Ukraine are now independent 'republics' that the Russian military may invade at will, in violation of international law. Germany announced it will halt certification of Russia's controversial Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline. While there is much debate over Putin's motives and the Russian aggression that now threaten to destabilize the post-World War II and post-Cold War international order, the Washington Post Editorial Board argues that Putin is targeting Ukraine because his power in Moscow is 'threatened by a successful democratic experiment in a former Soviet republic of Ukraine&apos;s size and cultural importance.' Authoritarians hate democracy, which is why GOP-controlled state legislatures have adopted so many voter suppression laws since losing the 2020 election, which are now having a direct and disastrous effect on actual voters in Texas, as intended. GRACE CHIMENE, President of the League of Women Voters of Texas, explains the state's wildly restrictive and complicated new voting laws that have forced election officials to reject up to 40 percent of mail-in ballots, and what can be done to help voters in time for the state's 2022 primaries next Tuesday, and the crucial midterm elections in November, when voter turnout is expected to be huge. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenukrainesanctions_gracechimene-absenteeballotrejectionsuppression_022222.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Russia, Ukraine, national security, European Union, Vladimir Putin, sanctions, Republicans, Democrats, voting rights, voter suppression, environment, climate change, elections, vote by mail, League of Women Voters, voting rights</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2022 19:10:37 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/21/2022: (Encore: The American Prospect's David Dayen on solving the great supply chain debacle)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: original air-date 2/15/2022. David Dayen of The American Prospect untangles the global supply chain debacle and its cascading impacts. Dayen explains how outsourcing, financialization, monopolization, deregulation, and just-in-time logistics, engineered by Wall Street to maximize corporate profits at the expense of American jobs and national security, have broken the global supply chain, raised costs, and destroyed US manufacturing. He also reports on solutions and positive news that the tide may be turning. Also today: Gun manufacturer Remington settles lawsuit with the families of some Sandy Hook massacre victims. Russia-Ukraine tensions may be easing. Sarah Palin loses defamation suit in court. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_encore-palinloss-sandyhooksettlement-putinblinks_daviddayen-supplychaindebacle_022122.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_encore-palinloss-sandyhooksettlement-putinblinks_daviddayen-supplychaindebacle_022122.mp3" length="56044988" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_encore-palinloss-sandyhooksettlement-putinblinks_daviddayen-supplychaindebacle_022122.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:22</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Russia, Ukraine, global supply chain, deregulation, monopoly, globalization, national security, consumer prices, economy, labor rights, trucking, international trade, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, Sandy Hook, guns, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:24:29 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/18/2022 (Encore: Adrian Martinez of EarthJustice on USPS scheme to avoid electrifying delivery fleet)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore - original air-date 2/11/2022 Trump's corrupt US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is set to spend $11 billion on 165,000 new delivery trucks, 90% of them gas-guzzlers. EarthJustice Senior Attorney ADRIAN MARTINEZ explains the absurdly flawed environmental economic and environmental analysis that the Postal Service used to justify the contract, the impacts it will have on air quality and global warming, and actions the public can take to help halt the plan. Two Democratic senators alert the public to the existence of a disturbing new CIA 'secret bulk collection' program sweeping up Americans' data that operating outside of any oversight. Plus: Space news! ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore-bradfriedman-ciadatacollectionprogram_adrianmartinez-uspsgastrucks_spacexstarship_021822.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore-bradfriedman-ciadatacollectionprogram_adrianmartinez-uspsgastrucks_spacexstarship_021822.mp3" length="56141899" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore-bradfriedman-ciadatacollectionprogram_adrianmartinez-uspsgastrucks_spacexstarship_021822.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:29</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Biden, CIA, privacy, data security, surveillance, US Postal Service, Louis DeJoy, electric vehicles, pollution, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, Trump, Marjorie Taylor-Greene, environment, climate change, electric vehicles</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:17:40 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/17/2022 (Trump crime family losing case after case)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Nobody is worth $200 million just to talk on air, no matter who they are. New reporting reveals that Spotify, a company that doesn't pay its musical artists nearly enough, offered podcaster Joe Rogan that hefty sum - - underscoring that if they have that much extra money lying around to blow on one guy to help spread deadly misinformation, they are definitely not paying nearly enough in taxes. Trump, his family, and his business are losing motion after motion, in case after case, in courts across the country - - losing bigly in New York, where a judge has ordered them to answer questions under oath in a civil probe conducted by state Attorney General Letitia James into allegations of tax, bank and insurance fraud.  The Biden White House rejected Trump's attempt to invoke Executive Privilege to block the release of White House visitor logs from January 6th, 2021. A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has restored the Trump Organization back into a lawsuit brought by the D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine in an investigation into millions of dollars that Trump, his family and the Trump Organization appear to have unlawfully siphoned off from the non-profit Presidential Inauguration Committee back in 2017. In Colorado, the very Trumpy, disgraced former Mesa County Clerk, Tina Peters, who was barred from her position overseeing elections for stealing voting system software and is under multiple criminal investigations by local, state and federal prosecutors, has announced she is now running for Colorado Secretary of State. Plus Desi Doyen has our 13th Anniversary 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-serverwoes-roganspotify-moretrumpcourtlosses-tinapetersforsos-gnr13_021722.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-serverwoes-roganspotify-moretrumpcourtlosses-tinapetersforsos-gnr13_021722.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:37</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, accountability, Letitia James, corruption, fraud, January 6, Capitol Insurrection, Trump Organization, Ivanka Trump, Tina Peters, elections, Joe  Rogan, Spotify</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 19:17:32 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/16/2022: (Guest: Former Asst. USA Randall D. Eliason on Trump's NY investigation woes, and more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The clean up on Aisle 45 seems to never end, but many experts suggest that disgraced former President Trump is inching toward accountability. Donald Trump's longtime accounting firm, Mazars USA, has disavowed 10 years of annual financial statements they prepared for him and his Trump Organization, and announced they would no longer be working with Trump or his company due to an unspecified 'conflict of interest.' Former Asst. U.S. Attorney RANDALL D. ELIASON explains the stunning development and offers helpful insights into what it likely means to the multiple serious, ongoing civil and criminal investigations into allegations of bank fraud, tax fraud, and insurance fraud now underway by New York state Attorney General Letitia James and the Manhattan District Attorney. Eliason also discusses why he's calling on U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to report on the Justice Department's plans to investigate (or not) the numerous allegations of obstruction of justice against Trump revealed by the Mueller Report, because the statute of limitations is running out. Also today:  Our climate emergency continues to worsen, as torrential storms trigger catastrophic, deadly floods and mudslides in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Despite corporate media's obsession with inflation, the Biden Boom continues, with retail sales clocking in at double, and domestic manufacturing nearly triple, analysts' projections. Interior Department Inspector General concludes Trump's corrupt former Interior Sec. Ryan Zinke abused his public office for self-enrichment and lied to investigators, but the Justice Department has declined to bring criminal charges. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-riodeluge-janretailsales-zinkeigreport_randalleliason-trumpmazarsny-garlandmuellerobstruction_021622.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Trump, economy, Republicans, Democrats, Brazil, climate change, Justice Department, accountability, Mazars, Letitia James, corruption, Ryan Zinke, fraud, Merrick Garland, January 6, Capitol Insurrection</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:05:55 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/15/2022: (Guest: The American Prospect's David Dayen on solving the great supply chain debacle)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We tackle another small, totally easy issue - - untangling the global supply chain debacle. DAVID DAYEN, Executive Editor of The American Prospect, explains how the pandemic exposed the brittleness and fragility of our global supply chain, and how its cascading impacts on the US and global economy have been decades in the making. Dayen walks through the many bad policy failures, largely engineered by Wall Street to maximize corporate profit at the expense of American jobs and national security, connecting the dots between outsourcing, financialization, monopolization, deregulation, and just-in-time logistics that have broken the global supply chain, exposed security risks, raised costs on consumers, hollowed out US manufacturing, and resulted in a wave of negative impacts that continue to wreak economic havoc across the country. Dayen also offers solutions on how to re-engineer the system, along with new signs that corporations and Congress appear to be moving to restore domestic manufacturing and supply chain sanity. Also today: Families of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre settled a lawsuit with gun manufacturer Remington under state law (gun lawsuits are banned under federal law). Britain's Prince Andrew settled a lawsuit with a young woman who accused him of rape in connection with child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's defamation lawsuit against the New York Times was rejected by both judge and jury. Russia-Ukraine tensions may be easing as Russia appears open to high-level diplomacy, but the U.S. has not verified whether Russian troops have pulled back from Ukraine's border. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_palinloss-sandyhooksettlement-putinblinks_daviddayen-supplychaindebacle_021522.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_palinloss-sandyhooksettlement-putinblinks_daviddayen-supplychaindebacle_021522.mp3" length="55991663" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_palinloss-sandyhooksettlement-putinblinks_daviddayen-supplychaindebacle_021522.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Russia, Ukraine, global supply chain, deregulation, monopoly, globalization, national security, consumer prices, economy, labor rights, trucking, international trade, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, Sandy Hook, guns, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 19:40:35 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/14/2022 (Dumb and dangerous: The Russian-Ukraine standoff and the Canadian trucker vax protests)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Police in Canada have finally arrested and cleared a group of long-haul truckers who had blockaded the international border crossing at the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit. Fueled by rightwing media coverage and funding from the U.S., the protesters claim they object to vaccine mandates and other pandemic public health measures, but the protests don't actually appear to have anything to do with 'civil rights' and have quickly morphed to include a number of rightwing causes, with the protesters waving Nazi, Confederate and Trump flags. Global oil prices are spiking amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, as over the weekend Russia increased its troop presence to  more than 130,000 on three sides of Ukraine.  Ukraine's president warned his countrymen to be ready for an invasion as early as this week. The U.S. says that diplomatic efforts are ongoing, but a Russian invasion is 'imminent.' Russia denies that it plans to invade its former Soviet state.  No one really seems to know what is happening now or will happen next. Is Russia really going to invade? Are other undercurrents at play?  Callers weigh in on all of the above. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast-bradfriedman_canadatruckerprotests-ukrainerussia-callers_021422.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast-bradfriedman_canadatruckerprotests-ukrainerussia-callers_021422.mp3" length="55986226" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast-bradfriedman_canadatruckerprotests-ukrainerussia-callers_021422.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Russia, Ukraine, Canada, trucker protest, protest, free speech, international trade, Ambassador Bridge, Freedom Convoy, Republicans, Democrats, rightwing media, Fox News, oil, war</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2022 19:09:38 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/11/2022 (Guest: Adrian Martinez of EarthJustice on USPS scheme to avoid electrifying delivery fleet)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   The U.S. Postal Service, under the corrupt direction of Donald Trump's Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, is about to spend $11 billion on 165,000 new delivery trucks. Only 10 percent will be electric vehicles, and 90 percent will be gas-guzzlers that will contribute to air pollution and our worsening climate crisis for decades. The newly-designed gas-powered trucks also just happen to be one pound too heavy to fall under EPA fuel efficiency standards. ADRIAN MARTINEZ, Senior Attorney for Earth Justice, details the absurdly flawed environmental economic and environmental analysis that the Postal Service used to justify its rejection of all-electric vehicles for its new delivery trucks, the Postal Service PR team's greenwashing, the 'brazen' responses from the USPS under DeJoy's command, and potential litigation to prevent the plan from going into effect. Martinez also explains why the hell DeJoy is still in his job at all, and actions that the public can take to help join efforts across the country to pressure the USPS Board of Governors to halt the gas-guzzler plan. Also today:  A new, partially redacted letter from Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) suggests the existence of a very troubling CIA 'secret bulk collection' program sweeping up Americans' data, that has been 'kept from the public and from Congress' and is operating outside of judicial, congressional or even executive branch oversight. Plus: An encouraging development in space exploration. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ciadatacollectionprogram_adrianmartinez-uspsgastrucks_spacexstarship_021122.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ciadatacollectionprogram_adrianmartinez-uspsgastrucks_spacexstarship_021122.mp3" length="56017776" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, CIA, privacy, data security, surveillance, US Postal Service, Louis DeJoy, electric vehicles, pollution, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, electric vehicles, Elon Musk, Earth Justice, environmental activism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 18:50:30 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/10/2022 (Lock. Him. Up.)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Remember those thundering, Third Reich-style 2016 Trump campaign rally chants of 'LOCK HER UP!'  when Trump falsely claimed that Hillary Clinton mishandled classified information in her emails? The FBI's very public investigations concluded Clinton never violated any law. Today, new reporting reveals that among the many boxes of documents that disgraced former President Trump stole from the White House, the National Archives found items reportedly labeled as 'classified' and 'top secret'. Trump also reportedly attempted to flush unknown numbers of documents down the toilets of the White House. He also frequently destroyed presidential records by ripping them to shreds, despite being told by the White House Counsel and multiple Chiefs of Staff that it was illegal to do so. Trump's theft and destruction of the documents is in clear violation of the Presidential Records Act. Yet the corporate media's coverage is again downplaying this latest collection of criminal felonies committed by the former president - -  another stark example of how Republicans and Democrats are treated differently by the corporate media and by law enforcement. Even more appalling is the difference in the way the Dept. of Justice appears to treat Republicans versus Democrats, especially high profile law-breaking Republicans like Trump. Also today: The Florida Republican Party appears to be using operatives to target low-income senior citizens to unlawfully change their party affiliation without the voters' permission. Super-genius Georgia GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green complains that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is unleashing her 'gazpacho police' on Republican members of Congress.  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mtggazpacho-regflipsflgop-trumpstolendocs-lockhimup_021022.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mtggazpacho-regflipsflgop-trumpstolendocs-lockhimup_021022.mp3" length="56108635" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:26</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, election subversion, Biden, Presidential Records Act, National Archives, corruption, corporate media, Florida, dirty tricks, voter suppression, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, Trump, Marjorie Taylor-Greene, environment, climate</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:46:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/9/2022 (Guest: Marianna Treviño-Wright of Nat'l Butterfly Ctr on MAGA threats)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The North Carolina State Board of Elections asserts that it has the unquestionable legal authority to disqualify from the ballot any candidate that 'engaged in insurrection or rebellion,' as explicitly stated in the text of the 14th Amendment. The NC board's announcement came out of a complaint brought by constitutional law experts alleging that Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) is ineligible for office due to his participation and alleged planning role in the January 6 rallies and the Capitol Insurrection, which could have big implications for other MAGA Congressmembers. New video shows disgraced Trumpy Mesa County, CO clerk Tina Peters resisting arrest on charges unrelated to the ongoing criminal investigation of her alleged theft of voting system software in a brazen security breach. The National Butterfly Center in South Texas has been forced to close its doors due to a surge of violent threats from rightwing extremist groups peddling bizarre lies. Executive Director MARIANNA TREVIÑO-WRIGHT discusses the rightwing extremists and the threats that prompted the decision to (hopefully temporarily) close, and updates the latest on the Center's lawsuit to halt damage from ongoing construction of Donald Trump's border wall. She also explains actions that people can take to help the Center survive and continue its mission, and has some good news regarding rebounding butterfly populations. Also today: the National Archives has asked the Justice Department to investigate whether Trump's mishandling of Presidential records is a criminal violation of the Presidential Records Act. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-cawthornupdate-tinapetersarrest_mariannatrevinowright-butterflycenterclosed_020922.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, election subversion, 14th Amendment, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, U.S. House, Trump, January 6, Madison Cawthorn, Tina Peters, election security, Marianna Treviño-Wright, insurrection, border wall, National Butterfly Center</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 19:21:09 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/8/2022 (Guest: Dan Vicuña of Common Cause on racial gerrymandering)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Although there have been promising developments suggesting the new round of Congressional redistricting may turn out to be more positive for democracy and fair elections than previously thought, another stunning 'shadow docket' ruling from the Republicans' stolen and packed U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to gut what remains of the Voting Rights Act. The high court's rightwing majority stayed a lower court ruling finding that Alabama Republicans violated Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act with their new, racially-gerrymandered House maps that brazenly undercut the voting power of Black voters in the state. SCOTUS is allowing the unlawful racial gerrymander to stay in place for the 2022 mid-terms, and perhaps longer.  DAN VICUÑA, National Redistricting Manager for Common Cause, explains both the good news and very troubling news on redistricting around the country, including what the new SCOTUS ruling is likely to mean moving forward for Alabama, for other states, for the future of the VRA, and for American democracy itself. Also today:  While the Republican Party appears to be eating itself alive with internal division over its shameful glossing over of  the Capitol Insurrection, at the same time, the economy is booming with record job-creation numbers under President Biden and the Democrats. Newly revised job-creation numbers demonstrate the corporate media's double standard when reporting on Republican vs. Democratic administrations, as they fixate on deceptively negative economic data and then fail to update or inform the public about the Biden Boom, while portraying Democrats as being in disarray and facing trouble in the November midterm elections. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-econmisreporting_danvicuna-redistricting-racialgerrymanderal-scotussection2vra_020822.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-econmisreporting_danvicuna-redistricting-racialgerrymanderal-scotussection2vra_020822.mp3" length="56234071" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:34</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, redistricting, elections, Biden, voting rights, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, gerrymandering, Supreme Court, U.S. House, corruption, Trump, Capitol Insurrection, Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger, corporate media, economy, environment, climate</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2022 19:08:41 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/7/2022 (Republicans in complete disarray, Biden's economy booming, so what's up with corporate media?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In a 5-4 decision, the Republican rightwing majority on the U.S. Supreme Court blocked a lower court ruling that rejected Alabama Republicans' new, heavily-gerrymandered U.S. House maps as an unlawful racial gerrymander under the Voting Rights Act. Voting rights experts warn the Court's decision to hear the case later this year will likely mean striking down what remains of the VRA. Former Vice President Mike Pence declared that 'President Trump was wrong' in claiming Pence had the authority to overturn the 2020 Electoral College results on January 6th, 2021. Trump's Republican National Committee labeled the violent, deadly Capitol Insurrection 'legitimate political discourse, and censured conservative Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) and Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), for participating in the bipartisan House Jan. 6 Select Committee. New reporting reveals disgraced former President Trump removed many boxes of official presidential records from the White House in violation of the Presidential Records Act, but it is unclear if he'll ever be held accountable.  President Biden's economy is booming, with record low unemployment and a record 6.6 million jobs created last year, which has never before happened in American history. The Republican Party is descending into madness and dysfunction - - so why are Biden's approval numbers tanking, and why is corporate media reporting that Democrats, not Republicans, will be in big trouble in 2022 midterm elections in November?  Callers weigh in on all of the above... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-pencetrumpwrong-rnccensures-recordbidenjobgrowth-callers_020722.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, voting rights, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, gerrymandering, Supreme Court, U.S. House, corruption, Trump, Presidential Records, Mike Pence, Capitol Insurrection, Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger, media</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 19:41:30 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/4/2022: Nicole Sandler with Peter Strzok</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler speaks with former FBI agent Peter Strzok, the man who opened the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 elections. He's probably better known for being Donald Trump's punching bag. His book 'Compromised' is now out in paperback ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_peterstrzok_020422.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Peter Strzok, Russia, Mueller, Trump, FBI</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2022 10:12:24 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/3/2022 (Our never-ending stories: 'War on Terror'; COVID; Gerrymandering; Climate Crisis)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   The Never-Ending 'Global War on Terror' continues, with new details on a US military operation in Syria that President Biden said led to the deaths of the latest leader of ISIS and more than a dozen others, including children. In the Never-Ending Coronavirus pandemic, infections rates of the Omicron variant are now falling in most states, but deaths are still rising, averaging about 2,600 per day, with hospitals still overwhelmed. The unvaccinated are now 60 times more likely to die from COVID than the fully vaccinated. In the Never-Ending Assault on Democracy, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court will step in to ensure new, fair redistricting maps for voters instead of maps drawn by its heavily-gerrymandered GOP-controlled state legislature. There's the Never-Ending Madness of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy: the EPA is working to put the brakes on an insane boondoggle of plan by the corrupt DeJoy to purchase 165,000 polluting, gas-guzzling delivery trucks instead of moving to an all-electric fleet. EPA found USPS's required environmental analysis to be wildly flawed, underscored by new reporting exposing DeJoy's misleading claims about the $11 billion contract. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report' with more news on our Never-Ending Climate Crisis, but some good environmental news, as well... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-syriaisisraid-omicronlatest-gerrymanderpa-uspsgastruckboondoggle_020322.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-syriaisisraid-omicronlatest-gerrymanderpa-uspsgastruckboondoggle_020322.mp3" length="55815724" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Biden, voting rights, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, gerrymandering, USPS, Louis DeJoy, climate change, environment, pollution, COVID, War On Terror, Syria, ISIS, U.S. House, corruption, Pennyslvania</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 19:04:12 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/2/2022: (Guest: Grace Panetta on efforts to reform the Electoral Count Act)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Last year on January 6, Donald Trump and his anti-democratic supporters tried to exploit numerous weaknesses in the Constitution and the poorly-written Electoral Count Act (ECA) of 1887 in their attempt to steal the 2020 election. That has prompted a bipartisan effort to modernize and reform the ECA to prevent a similar nightmare in 2024 and beyond. Congressional reporter GRACE PANETTA of Business Insider explains the history of the ECA, how it is supposed to work and its loopholes, and debunks the false claims by Trump and his corrupt team of advisors, noting then-Vice President Pence did not have the authority to overturn the election for Trump. Panetta reports on the bipartisan effort in the U.S. Senate to rewrite and clarify the ECA to prevent its exploitation to steal a future presidential election, and potential pitfalls that may not prevent a political party from acting in bad faith to brazenly steal a presidential election on the state level via corrupt state legislatures, elections officials or governors.  Panetta warns that Republicans are currently laying the groundwork to overturn elections, and how reforms might help prevent it, the chance that Republicans will allow such ECA reform to actually pass into law, and much more. Also today: Sen. Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) has suffered a stroke and is expected to make a full recovery, but his absence underscores the Democrats' tenuous 50-vote majority. Obstructionist Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), whose family profits millions from the coal sector, has declared President Biden's Build Back Better bill 'dead'.  New York's Democratically-controlled state legislature approved new redistricting maps that could flip three U.S. House seats. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-lujanstroke-manchinbbb_gracepanetta-reformeca_nyredistricting_020222.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-lujanstroke-manchinbbb_gracepanetta-reformeca_nyredistricting_020222.mp3" length="56140846" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:28</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, Electoral Count Act, US Senate, Trump, Biden, election subversion, Republicans, Democrats, Capitol Insurrection, January 6, 2022 election , 2024 election, Ben Ray Lujan, Build Back Better, Joe Manchin, gerrymandering, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2022 19:28:27 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/1/2022 (Guest: Constitutional expert John Bonifaz on complaint to block 'insurrectionist' Rep. Cawthorn from NC ballot)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We're about to find out if self-declared Republican 'textualists' are really as devoted to the text of the Constitution as they claim -- particularly the 14th Amendment, Section 3, which bars those who have 'engaged in insurrection or rebellion' from serving in elected federal office. Constitutional law expert JOHN BONIFAZ, co-founder of the non-partisan, non-profit Free Speech for People, explains the complaint his organization filed challenging the eligibility of Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) to appear on the ballot in 2022. North Carolina state law requires candidates meet all requirements for office that are explicitly detailed in the U.S. Constitution, and the complaint presents evidence that Cawthorn reportedly helped organize the rallies before the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, and voted to reject the certification of Joe Biden's Electoral College victory despite no evidence of fraud. The challenge is serious enough that Cawthorn has filed a lawsuit to block the inquiry. In a fascinating discussion that weaves together history, election law, and Constitutional principles, Bonifaz discusses other aspects of the complaint, what it could mean for other candidates if Cawthorn is, in fact, disqualified, and what it could mean for the disgraced former president Trump, should he try to run for office in 2024.  FSFP has launched a campaign at 14Point3.org explaining how voters in all 50 states can challenge the qualifications of any candidate who engaged in the January 6 insurrection. Also today:  new revelations suggest that former president Trump was more personally involved in an unlawful plot to seize the nation's voting machines after the 2020 election than previously understood. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpvotemachineexecorders_johnbonifaz-cawthorninsurrectionistnc_020122.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpvotemachineexecorders_johnbonifaz-cawthorninsurrectionistnc_020122.mp3" length="56240443" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpvotemachineexecorders_johnbonifaz-cawthorninsurrectionistnc_020122.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:35</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, voting machines, election security, disinformation, environment, Biden, Donald Trump, election subversion, Republicans, Democrats, Capitol Insurrection, Madison Cawthorn, 2022 election, Free Speech For People</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2022 19:31:10 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/31/2022 (Someone Let Spotify and Rogan Know That 'Balance' Is Not Needed for Facts and Truth) </title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We had a few technical gremlins at the KPFK studio, but a ton of very lively callers today. After snowflake rightwingers on a local school board in Tennessee banned 'Maus: A Survivor's Tale,'  the iconic, Pulitzer Prize-winning 1992 graphic novel on the Holocaust, the book and its sequel have rocketed to the top Amazon's best-seller list. At a rally in Texas, Trump suggested that he would pardon the insurrectionists who attacked the U.S. Capitol and tried to steal the 2020 election on his behalf, and called on his supporters to launch mass protests if he's indicted. Trump also admitted he wanted Vice President Pence to 'overturn' the certified results, proving his baseless claims were never about 'fraud' but staying in power at all costs. A bipartisan group of U.S. senators are working to reform the vague and poorly-written Electoral Count Act to prevent a similar occurrence in 2024 and beyond. Rock legend Neil Young is withdrawing his music from Spotify because it also hosts conspiracy theorist podcaster Joe Rogan (who recently signed a $100 million contract with Spotify), who has spread misinformation on COVID and vaccines. Rogan now says he will add 'balance' to his program, and Spotify will now slap a 'content advisory' on ALL podcasts that discuss COVID, ensuring viewers/listeners remain confused and disinformed about truth and facts vs. Rogan's fictions. How many people have died thanks to Rogan's misinformation is, of course, unknown.  Callers weigh in on all of the above... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mausbestseller-trumpjan6pardons-reformeca-roganspotifymisinfo-callers_013122.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mausbestseller-trumpjan6pardons-reformeca-roganspotifymisinfo-callers_013122.mp3" length="56060328" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mausbestseller-trumpjan6pardons-reformeca-roganspotifymisinfo-callers_013122.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:23</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, voting rights, Joe Rogan, Neil Young, Spotify, COVID, disinformation,  Biden, Donald Trump, election subversion, Republicans, Democrats, Capitol Insurrection, MAUS, book banning, 2020 election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 19:22:22 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/28/2022 (Guest: Lynn Bernstein of Transparent Elections NC)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We are determined to take back the REAL fight for Election Integrity from the MAGA 'Stop the Steal' loons and dupes who have no actual interest in transparent, verifiable elections, and will continue countering rightwing attempts to co-opt the idea of election integrity as part of Donald Trump's efforts to steal the 2020 election and future elections. In Pittsburgh, a crumbling bridge collapsed hours before President Biden's speech to promote the bipartisan infrastructure bill, while Fox News anchors lied about it. A federal judge revoked new Gulf of Mexico offshore oil and gas leases on the grounds that they were based on a flawed environmental assessment conducted by the Trump Administration. The ruling was a welcome victory for the Biden Administration, which had tried to cancel the lease sale, a fact omitted from corporate media headlines. The Justice Department's Election Threats Task Force arrested another Trump follower who threatened election officials. LYNN BERNSTEIN, founder of the non-partisan Transparent Elections NC in North Carolina, discusses the surge in threats and intimidation targeting election integrity advocates, as well. Bernstein has gone public with chilling incidents she has personally experienced, as her organization works to ensure that voting systems sold by ESS, the nation's largest computerized voting vendor, undergo a comprehensive independent source code review required by state law. Bernstein explains security concerns with ESS's unverifiable bar-code ballot systems, and why the nation's election security experts call for hand-marked paper ballots. Also today: The House January 6 Committee subpoenaed 14 people from 7 states who submitted fake elector certifications to the National Archives in a brazen election fraud scheme to advance Trump's plot to steal the 2020 election. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mediafailsinfrastructuregulfoilleases_lynnbernstein-intimidation-ncsourcecodereviewess_012822.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, voting rights, voting machines, election security, barcode ballots, disinformation, environment, fossil fuels, media, infrastructure, Biden, Donald Trump, election subversion, Republicans, Democrats, election integrity</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2022 19:53:43 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/27/2022 (A grab bag of American corruption, autocracy and fascism)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A grab bag of American corruption, autocracy and fascism. A new report ranking levels of corruption among 180 countries finds the US became more corrupt after the 2016 election, citing 'persistent attacks against free and fair elections,' corrupt campaign finance system, and other factors. The U.S. economy under President Biden is booming, growing 5.7 percent in 2021, the best calendar year growth since 1984, but good luck finding news about it due to lopsided corporate media coverage. Analysis shows the corporate media really do treat Democratic administrations more harshly than Republican administrations, gushing about economic data under Trump but dismissing identical economic data under Biden. Virginia's rightwing Gov. Glenn Youngkin introduced a tip-line for parents to report to the state any teachers who teach students about racism or anything that parents find 'uncomfortable' or objectionable. The rising tide of Republican snowflakes seeking safe spaces has turned ominous in Tennessee, where a school board banned the Pulitzer-prize winning graphic novel MAUS, a true story about the Holocaust, from the school's 8th grade curriculum. It's unclear if the school board is aware of the irony of banning books that teach about the history and horrors of the book-banning Nazis. Corrupt rightwing disinformation outlet Gateway Pundit is the source of a completely fabricated story claiming that Wisconsin state lawmakers voted to decertify Joe Biden decisive 2020 win that was then spread widely across wingnut media outlets and Trump loyalists. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-corruptionus-economybooming-tiplineva-mausbantn-electorfactcheckwi_012722.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:33</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, voting rights, voter suppression, autocracy, fascism, disinformation, environment, climate change, media, book ban, MAUS, Nazis, economy, Biden, Donald Trump, election subversion, Republicans, Democrats</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2022 19:51:38 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'Bradcast' 1/26/2022 (Guest: Amanda Litman of Run for Something; Also: Breyer to step down from SCOTUS)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has announced he will retire at the end of the summer with a legacy as a pragmatic centrist on an increasingly ideologically split Court. President Biden will now be able to fill the vacancy while Democrats still hold a razor-thin majority in the U.S. Senate, presuming Lord Manchin and Lady Sinema deign to offer their approval. Senate Republicans have already vowed to block any Biden court nominees if they regain the Senate majority in the November midterm elections. A federal judge forcefully upheld the right of the U.S. House Select Committee investigating the Capitol Insurrection to review emails from lawyer John Eastman (of the infamous 'Eastman Memo' detailing steps for Donald Trump to steal the 2020 election). In the wake of Republican attempts to pressure election officials to overturn the 2020 election, both Democrats and Republicans are focusing on races for elections officials, hauling in record fund-raising in advance of the 2022 midterm elections. Trumpers are also focusing on replacing election officials at all levels with Trump loyalists willing to suppress voting rights and subvert election results. AMANDA LITMAN, co-founder and executive director of Run for Something, explains her organization's new campaign to help average Americans run to help fill the thousands of roles in non-partisan election administration, school boards and city councils in all 50 states. Litman says there's still time to run for these local offices in 2022, and her group has created a free, simple tool at RunForWhat.net to help folks step up and make a real difference on the local level where they can 'make life so much better for people in a way that really matters.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-breyertostepdown-eastmanrejected-sosfundraising_amandalitman-runforelectionoffices_012622.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-breyertostepdown-eastmanrejected-sosfundraising_amandalitman-runforelectionoffices_012622.mp3" length="56242028" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:35</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, voting rights, voter suppression, US Supreme Court, Stephen Breyer, Biden, Donald Trump, election subversion, Capitol Insurrection, House Jan. 6 Committee, Republicans, Democrats, election integrity, Run For Something,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2022 19:41:46 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/25/2022 (Lots of marginally good news! We'll take what we can get)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast:  Some marginally encouraging news today - - and these days, we'll take all the good news we can get.  In Wisconsin, an appeals court has overturned a judge's ruling declaring the use of absentee ballot dropboxes to suddenly be illegal, despite decades of use. In Alabama, a three-judge federal court panel (including two Trump appointees) overturned the GOP-controlled state legislature's new U.S. House district maps as an illegal racial gerrymander in violation of the Voting Rights Act. Ukrainian officials are asking the leaders of the U.S., Europe and NATO to please calm down regarding their proclamations of an 'imminent invasion' by Russia, but also say please keep sending weapons. Wingnut conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, a key instigator of the deadly January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, says he pleaded the Fifth 'almost 100 times' in questioning by the House Select Committee investigating Trump's attempt to steal the 2020 election. John Eastman, author of the infamous 'Eastman Memo,' which detailed steps for Trump to steal the election, also chose to avoid self-incrimination in his testimony 146 times. A judge has ordered Eastman to cough up his withheld emails to the House Jan. 6 Committee. Virginia State Senate Democrats say they have the votes to block the nomination of Trump EPA Administrator (and coal lobbyist) Andrew Wheeler to the state's top environmental office. Plus Desi Doyen has our 1,200th 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-dropboxeswi-redistrictal-ukrainecalmdown-alexjones5th-eastman5th_gnr1200_012522.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:22</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, voting rights, voter suppression, Biden, Donald Trump, gerrymandering, election subversion, Alex Jones, Capitol Insurrection, House Jan. 6 Committee, Republicans, Democrats, Ukraine, foreign policy, environment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2022 19:08:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/24/2022 (Guest: Election Expert Marilyn Marks of on Draft Trump Executive Order to seize 2020 voting machines)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Fulton County, GA District Attorney Fani Willis has been granted a Special Grand Jury in her investigation into the criminal conspiracy to steal the state's 2020 Presidential election by Donald Trump and his cabal. Tensions are quickly ratcheting up in Ukraine, as the U.S. and Europe continue diplomatic efforts to de-escalate while also preparing to send new military hardware in the region. The GOP's stolen and packed U.S. Supreme Court will hear challenges affirmative action in college admissions,  signaling that the rightwing court majority is looking to overturn long-standing precedent confirming the constitutionality of race-based admission policies. Election security expert MARILYN MARKS of the non-partisan Coalition for Good Governance explains a newly-revealed, unsigned draft Executive Order that directed Trump's Secretary of Defense to seize the nation's voting systems and institute a military coup to keep him in office. She reiterates that there remains no evidence that the 2020 was hacked, and discusses the draft EO's misrepresentation and mangling of her long-standing lawsuit seeking to ban unverifiable touchscreen voting systems in Georgia as pretext for the order.  Marks explains her organizations' ongoing, legitimate case seeking to ban the use of Dominion systems in Georgia, debunks the ridiculously false assertions and factual errors made by the Trumpers, and how their antics have made the fight to improve U.S. election security that much more difficult for legitimate advocates of election integrity and transparency. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gaspecgrandjury-russiaukrainetensions-scotusaffirmactioncases_marilynmarks-trumpdrafteo_012422.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, voting rights, voter suppression, Biden, Donald Trump, Georgia, Marilyn Marks, Republicans, Democrats, coup, election subversion, filibuster, Sydney Powell, voting machines, executive order, election security</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 20:08:25 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/21/2022 (Trump's draft order to seize nation's voting machines; Also: Harold Meyerson on reviving Build Back Better)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The National Archives has turned over documents to the House Jan. 6 Committee investigating the Capitol Insurrection and Donald Trump's attempt to steal the 2020 election. One of those documents includes a stunning, never-issued draft Executive Order directing the Defense Department to seize the nation's voting machines and appoint a Special Counsel to investigate baseless, evidence-free claims of hacking or manipulation - - a gambit for keeping the loser Trump in office. The draft is peppered with lies and factual errors, and also includes false assertions from a legitimate, long-standing federal lawsuit challenging Georgia's use of new, unverifiable computerized voting systems - - a case we have covered in-depth. Dr. Philip Stark of UC-Berkeley tells the 'BradCast' that while GA's voting systems have documented vulnerabilities, 'there is (so far) no evidence that they were exploited in 2020 -- contrary to the claims in the draft EO.' The draft reveals just how close we came to an actual military coup ordered by Trump, and underscores how election security experts have warned for years that opaque electronic voting systems that prevent public oversight, even if they work perfectly, create an opportunity for cretins and liars like Team Trump to falsely claim they did not. HAROLD MEYERSON, longtime progressive columnist at The American Prospect, discusses how (and if) Joe Biden and Democrats can retrench, get their transformative Build Back Better agenda back on course despite obstructionists Lord Manchin and Lady Sinema, and save American democracy in the bargain. Plus: Shell Oil carbon capture and storage facility emits more greenhouse gasses than it captures. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpdraftordervotingmachines_haroldmeyerson-restoringbbb_shellcarboncapturefail_012122.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, voting rights, voter suppression, Biden, Donald Trump, Capitol Insurrection, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, carbon capture, election subversion, Harold Meyerson, Sydney Powell, voting machines, Build Back Better</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 19:44:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/20/2022 (Trump crime family's very bad week; Senate GOP, Manchin, Sinema vote to undermine American democracy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  This week will be viewed by history as shameful for fifty Republican and two Democratic senators, who all voted to undermine voting rights and American democracy. After a year of Kabuki drama, played out for their benefit, obstructionist Democratic Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema joined American history's hall of shame in siding with segregationists, anti-democracy activists and Republican authoritarians in the U.S. Senate to block critical legislation to defend voting rights and American democracy. Despite claiming to support the Freedom to Vote: John Lewis Act, the two ensured it would not pass by embracing the Senate's undemocratic filibuster rule. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and other Democrats vowed to keep coming back 'again and again and again' until the job of saving American democracy is won. Thanks to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, the bipartisan U.S. House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol Insurrection and Donald Trump's attempt to steal the 2020 election is now receiving Trump White House documents that the disgraced former president fought to keep secret. The committee on Thursday requested the voluntary testimony of Trump's eldest daughter and former White House adviser Ivanka Trump. Fulton County (Atlanta) District Attorney Fanni Willis has requested a special grand jury in her probe of the apparent criminal conspiracy by Trump and others to unlawfully threaten and intimidate state election officials into reversing Joe Biden's 2020 election victory in Georgia. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-manchinsinemademocracyfilibusterfail-ivankajan6comm-gaspecialgj_012022.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, voting rights, voter suppression, Biden, Donald Trump, fraud, Capitol Insurrection, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, media, Ivanka Trump, environment, climate change, election subversion, filibuster, Manchin, Sinema</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 18:32:18 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/19/2022: (Guest: Eric Boehlert on media's coverage of Biden's first year)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Joe Biden is now one year into his presidency, and Donald Trump is one year out of office. Have the media figured out how to properly cover either of them?  Biden's first year in office has been rocky at times, but also extraordinarily successful on a number of legislative and economic issues. Media analyst ERIC BOEHLERT, publisher of the Press Run newsletter, discusses the corporate media's reporting on Biden and how it compares to coverage of Trump's first year in office, finding specific, stark differences - - and not in a particularly good way. Boehlert also discusses the media's coverage of Republican attacks on voting rights and elections, amid signs that the media do not appear to fully grasp the unprecedented danger of this tenuous moment for American democracy itself.  Also today: The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Trump's bid to quash release of hundreds of White House documents to the bipartisan U.S. House Committee investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol and Trump's attempt to steal the 2020 Presidential election. NY State Attorney General Letitia James asked a court to enforce subpoenas of Trump and two of his adult children, filing documents detailing 'significant additional evidence' in her civil probe into allegations of bank, insurance and tax fraud by Trump and his Trump Organization. New reporting indicates that in a 2020 deposition, Eric Trump invoked his 5th amendment right against self-incrimination more than 500 times in six hours. Plus: Historian delivers hilarious response to Fox 'News' over a bonkers conspiracy theory attempting to sow doubt over the identity of Abraham Lincoln's assassin. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpjan6docs-trumpnyfraud_ericboehlert-bidenfirstyearcoverage_foxlincolnassassin_011922.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:39</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, voting rights, voter suppression, Biden, Donald Trump, fraud, Letitia James, Capitol Insurrection, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, media, Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump, Abraham Lincoln, conspiracy theory, Fox News</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2022 19:09:03 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/18/2022 (Guest: Brennan Center redistricting expert Michael Li)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The Republican Party's decades-long effort to make it harder to vote and easier for them to cheat in elections is in full swing, with GOP-controlled state legislatures using Donald Trump's Big Lie about 'voter fraud' as pretext to adopt new voter suppression and election subversion laws. In Texas, county clerks report they have been forced to reject an unprecedented number of perfectly legal absentee ballot applications due to minor technicalities, including errors caused by the state, under the GOP's corrupt new anti-voting laws. In Arizona, election officials further demolished the Trump/GOP Big Lie, finding zero criminal cases of 'voter fraud' out of millions of votes cast in the 2020 election. Senate Democrats are pushing to move crucial voting rights legislation, the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act, which would establish minimum standards for voting rights, ballot access, and make partisan gerrymandering unlawful in all 50 states. But Republicans oppose expanding voting rights, and two obstructionist Democratic senators (Manchin and Sinema) refuse to modify the Senate filibuster to allow its passage, meaning GOP efforts to game elections will be largely free and clear before Nov. 2022. MICHAEL LI, senior counsel for the non-partisan Brennan Center's Democracy Program, explains how new heavily-gerrymandered partisan maps in red states make it easy for Republicans to cheat voters - - particularly voters of color - - out of their right to choose their representatives, how voting rights legislation in the Senate would be 'a gamechanger,' and much more. Also today: House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol Insurrection has subpoenaed Trump crony Rudy Giuliani and several others. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-absenteeballotrejectionstx-nofraudinpima_michaelli-gopgerrymanders_011822.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, voting rights, voter suppression, Biden, Donald Trump, Kyrsten Sinema, Joe Manchin,  Capitol Insurrection, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, North Carolina, Texas, gerrymandering, Rudy Giuliani, election subversion</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2022 19:24:32 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/14/2021: (Guest: NatSec journalist Marcy Wheeler on DOJ's path to Trump with new sedition charges)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The fight to preserve democracy now continues on a state-by-state, court case-by-court case level. Congressional Democratic leadership will bring up two crucial voting rights bills next week, putting all senators on record so voters can attempt to hold them accountable. The bills will likely fail, unable to overcome a GOP filibuster, thanks to the two obstructionist Democratic Senators Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) who refuse to defend voting rights and free and fair elections. In Wisconsin, a Republican circuit court judge has suddenly decided that the state's secure ballot drop boxes and other longtime secure methods of absentee voting are unlawful, despite years of use. Ohio's state Supreme Court struck down new redistricting maps that egregiously violate a voter-approved state law requiring that maps reflect the general partisan makeup of the evenly divided state, but Republicans drew maps giving themselves a 12-3 advantage. MARCY WHEELER, independent investigative national security journalist at Emptywheel.net, explains the serious new charges of 'seditious conspiracy' against Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and ten of his henchmen for their roles in the Jan. 6 Capitol Insurrection, which was key to Donald Trump's effort to steal the 2020 election. Wheeler discusses what the new charges mean as the Dept. of Justice moves up the chain of command in their investigation of the insurrection. Also today: 150 former EPA officials urge Virginia's Dem-controlled state senate to reject Republican Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin's nomination of Trump EPA chief Andrew Wheeler for the state's top environmental post. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-dropboxeswi-gerrymandersblockedoh_marcywheeler-rhodesoathkeepers-jan6trump_011422.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:38</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, elections, voting rights, voter suppression, Biden, Donald Trump, Kyrsten Sinema, Joe Manchin, Stewart Rhodes, Capitol Insurrection, Oath Keepers, sedition, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, Wisconsin, Ohio, gerrymandering</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2022 19:28:01 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/13/2022 (SCOTUS blocks OSHA from protecting workers amid pandemic; Oath Keeper charged with 'seditious conspiracy')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Republicans' stolen and packed U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Biden Administration's test-or-vaccinate mandate for large employers, while narrowly approving a vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. The ruling comes amid a surge of the Omicron variant that is causing hospitalizations and deaths to spike to new record levels. The Los Angeles County Health Director warned the public to avoid non-essential public gatherings for a few more weeks until the current wave peaks to ease pressure on overwhelmed hospitals, citing hopeful data suggesting the COVID wave may quickly subside. But the non-medical experts in the rightwing majority on the U.S. Supreme Court seem dead set on preventing actual experts charged with protecting workers from doing so. The absurd ruling was countered by a scathing and furious dissent from the court's three liberal justices, who noted the rightwing majority is unelected and accountable to no one, and derided their rightwing colleagues for asserting their non-expert medical opinion over the actual experts in the Executive Branch agency that Congress mandated, by explicit statue, to protect Americans in the workplace. Three of the court's rightwingers also advanced a discredited legal theory, the 'major questions' doctrine, which seeks to strip federal agencies of the authority to regulate when there is a 'major question' --- an ominous sign for an upcoming challenge to EPA regulations next month. Also today: the founder and leader of the far-right Oath Keepers militia and ten others were charged with 'seditious conspiracy' for their role in the Trump-incited Jan. 6 Capitol Insurrection. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covidmandatesscotus-oathkeeperssedition-mccarthyjan6_011322.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Donald Trump, Kevin McCarthy, climate change, regulations, Supreme Court, administrative state, EPA, judicial branch, Capitol Insurrection, Oath Keepers, sedition, environment, climate change, Republicans, Democrats, COVID</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2022 19:34:36 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/12/2022 (Guest: Legal journalist Mark Joseph Stern on the hidden agenda behind SCOTUS rulings on COVID vaccine mandates)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The House Select Committee investigating Trump's January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol have requested an interview with House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy on his communications with Donald Trump before and during the insurrection. Trump's attorneys have reportedly met in person with Fulton County, GA District Attorney Fanni Willis, who appears to be closing in on Trump and his co-conspirators in her probe into allegations of illegal intimidation of election officials in the 2020 election. MARK JOSEPH STERN, legal and court reporter for Slate, discusses oral arguments in the U.S. Supreme Court regarding challenges to two separate Biden Administration COVID-related vaccine mandates brought by Republican state attorneys general, explaining the cases and the likelihood of whether the court will strike down either mandate. But Stern warns that these two cases could have far broader impacts, depending on how the court rules, and could lead to the 'deconstruction' of the so-called 'administrative state,' an explicit goal of Trump's disgraced former senior adviser Steve Bannon and Republicans in general. Stern explains the two discredited rightwing legal theories that Republicans hope their packed and stolen rightwing Supreme Court will advance -- the 'major question doctrine' and the 'non-delegation doctrine,' which, unlike the General Welfare clause, do not actually appear anywhere in the Constitution. Stern explains that the fallout could be enormous and terrifying, reaching far, far beyond the two COVID cases, if the rightwing court majority dismantles the 'administrative state' that gives federal agencies the authority to act on public health, discrimination, labor rights, pollution, climate change, and much more. Buckle up... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mccarthyjan6comm-willistrumpga_markjosephstern-covidmandates-administrativestate_011222.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden,Donald Trump, Kevin McCarthy, regulations, Mark Joseph Stern, EPA, Supreme Court, Steve Bannon, administrative state, judicial branch, Fanni Willis, 2020 election, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, non-delegation doctrine </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2022 19:25:14 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/11/2022 (The Death of the Cyber Ninjas; Also: Biden finally calls for filibuster reform)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Biden and Vice President Harris delivered fiery remarks in Atlanta urging Senate Democrats to reform the filibuster to overcome Republican obstruction and allow passage of crucial voting rights and election security legislation that would protect Americans from voter suppression and election subversion efforts adopted by GOP-controlled states across the nation. Biden accurately noted that, until recently, Republicans supported voting rights, but not anymore, in part assisted by obstructionist Democrats Joe Manchin (WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (AZ), who have refused to reform the filibuster for democracy legislation. Historians debunked Manchin's numerous false claims about the filibuster, noting that its current form has only been in place since 1975, and it was virulently opposed by the Constitution's framers, which is why there is no such requirement in the Constitution. In Arizona, Republicans' fight to undermine election integrity has hit several snags:  a new report by the GOP-controlled Maricopa County Board of Supervisors debunks all but one claim in the infamously failed 'post-election forensic audit' in Maricopa County (Phoenix) conducted by the incompetent 'Cyber Ninjas'. And the firm now claims it has closed down after a state judge fined them $50,000 a day for refusing to turn over public documents related to their phony 'audit' -- but the judge said they will not escape accountability. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenfilibusterreform-cyberninjasclosuremaricopafailure_011122.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, rightwing,  Donald Trump, elections, climate change, emissions, election integrity, filibuster, AZ audit, Cyber Ninjas, voting rights, voter suppression, Senate, environment, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, Manchin</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2022 19:14:12 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/10/2022 (Should we feel better about Merrick Garland yet? Callers ring in, plus much more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Despite claims that the coronavirus Omicron variant may cause 'less severe' disease than the Delta variant, the U.S. just broke its all-time COVID hospitalization record since the beginning of the pandemic, with hospitals once again becoming overwhelmed by the Omicron surge.  The last seven years were the hottest on record globally, with 2021 coming in as the fifth warmest year ever recorded. U.S. greenhouse gas emissions spiked 6.2 percent in 2021 as the economy rebounded from the pandemic, threatening President Biden's targets of cutting U.S. emissions in half by 2030, and reaching net-zero by 2050 to save humanity. But historic climate investments in Biden's Build Back Better Act are stalled in the Senate thanks almost entirely to obstructionist Sen. Joe Manchin (D-coal industry). Congressional Democrats are pivoting to voting rights and election protection legislation, which Manchin and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) are also obstructing.  The Republicans who tried to steal the 2020 Presidential election in broad daylight have not been held accountable and are likely try again in the near future, but so far only low-level insurrectionists have been charged by the Justice Department. Independent investigative journalist Marcy Wheeler explains how the House Select Committee on the January 6 attack is working 'from the top-down' and DOJ is working 'from the bottom-up,' and details that both probes are proceeding, albeit slowly. US Attorney General Merrick Garland vows DOJ will follow the facts, wherever they lead,' no matter how long it takes.  Callers weigh in on all of the above. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-omicronhospitals-emissionsrising-demselectionreform-garlandtrumpaccountability-callers_011022.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, rightwing,  Donald Trump, elections, climate change, emissions, election integrity, gerrymandering, environment, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, voting rights, democracy, Joe Manchin, COVID, Jan. 6, Merrick Garland</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2022 19:06:33 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/7/2022 (Guest: Dr. Nils Gilman on protecting American democracy from re-emerging 'demons of hell')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The three white men who murdered 25-year old black jogger Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia have been sentenced to life in prison. In Arizona, the buffoonish, rightwing conspiracy con-men calling themselves 'Cyber Ninjas' have shut down their company after a state judge fined them $50,000 a day for refusing to hand over public documents regarding their pretend 'audit' of Maricopa County's 2020 presidential election. Former President Jimmy Carter warned in a NYT op-ed that he now fears for the survival of our democracy, citing the January 6 insurrection and Republican politicians who have 'leveraged the distrust they have created to enact laws that empower partisan legislatures to intervene in election processes,' warning that 'strongman politicians' threaten to 'collapse the foundations of our security and democracy with breathtaking speed,' and much more. Ronald Reagan's U.S. Solicitor General, Charles Fried, warns that he now sees rising in the U.S. the same 'demons of hell' that destroyed democracy in his birth country, Czechoslovakia. DR. NILS GILMAN of the Berggruen Institute discusses his L.A. Times op-ed warning about 'the runaway train of illiberalism' that is now bearing down on American democracy, and that 'the need to act could not be more urgent'. Gilman details specific actions that ordinary citizens who oppose such fascist takeovers of our democracy can and must do now at the state and local level to counter such forces, before the 2022 midterm elections and the 2024 Presidential election. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-arberysentences-cyberninjasquit-frieddemons_nilsgilman-protectingdemocracy_010722.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, rightwing, illiberalism, authoritarianism, Trump, elections, Arizona audit, environment, climate change, Charles Fried, Jimmy Carter, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, fascism, 2024 election, election subversion</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2022 19:31:05 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/6/2022 (Biden decries 'dagger at throat of our democracy', 'lies...spread for profit and power' on Jan. 6 anniversary)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Today the nation marked a grim first anniversary of Donald Trump's deadly, failed attempt to steal the 2020 election. In special coverage of the January 6, 2021 insurrection and attack on the U.S. Capitol by the supporters of defeated, disgraced former President Donald Trump, we discuss some difficult realities in the ongoing fight to save American democracy. Trump's attempted coup might have failed on January 6, but his evidence-free lies have succeeded in duping nearly 80 percent of Republicans into refusing to accept Joe Biden's decisive victory in the 2020 election. Authoritarianism and Fascism have had far greater success over the centuries because Democracy is much harder, requiring truth, facts, transparency, public oversight and public participation in its defense.  In remarks today from the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden both underscored the importance of federal legislation to restore voting rights and prevent the GOP's new schemes to subvert elections and overthrow democracy itself. Biden forcefully called out the failed former president for his 'web of lies' in blistering remarks, accusing Trump and his supporters of holding a 'dagger at the throat of democracy' in an 'armed insurrection.' Biden said, 'We are in a battle for the soul of America,' calling on 'We the People to stand for the rule of law, to preserve the flame of democracy, to keep the promise of America alive.' Make no mistake about it: we are living at an inflection point in history. Plus: a bit of light on a solemn day from National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman, with her spoken word poem, 'New Day's Lyric.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-jan6anniv-factchecks-harris-biden_010621.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Biden, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, elections, January 6, 2020 election, Capital Insurrection, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, voting rights, voter suppression, coup, democracy, authoritarianism, Amanda Gorman, authoritarianism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2022 19:18:02 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/5/2022 (Guest: Phillly Inquirer's Will Bunch on Jan 6; USAG Garland vows accountability) </title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  One year after disgraced former president Donald Trump attempted to steal the 2020 election by hurling the bodies of his supporters at the U.S. Capitol, the New York Times Editorial Board has declared, 'Every Day Is Jan. 6 Now.' Trump has cancelled his planned press conference on the first anniversary of his pathetic and deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol. The U.S. House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capital Insurrection has politely invited Fox 'News' host and Trump personal friend Sean Hannity to testify under oath. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, in a speech describing the hundreds of Justice Department Jan. 6 investigations now underway, vowed to 'follow the facts' and hold 'all Jan. 6 perpetrators, at any level, accountable under law -- whether they were present that day or were otherwise criminally responsible for the assault on our democracy.' Garland also highlighted the U.S. Supreme Court's gutting of the Voting Rights Act, and called on Congress to pass critical voting rights reform legislation to give DOJ the tools to protect the right to vote and combat state legislatures that are institutionalizing the ability to subvert election results on partisan whims. WILL BUNCH, national correspondent and columnist at Philadelphia Inquirer, was with us on January 6, 2020 for a wild ride of a show as the Capitol Insurrection unfolded. Bunch discusses what we've learned over the last year about the plot to steal the 2020 election, the many questions still unanswered, the progress of investigations by the Justice Department and the House Jan. 6 Committee, Garland's comments, and much more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_trumpcancelspresser-hannityjan6comm-garlandjan6accountablity_willbunch-oneyearlater_010522.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:27</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, Donald Trump, elections, January 6, 2020 election, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, voting rights, voter suppression, Merrick Garland, Justice Department, Will Bunch, Sean Hannity, coup, election integrity, democracy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2022 18:57:34 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/4/2022 (Guest: UC-Berkley's Philip B. Stark on new TX 2020 'audit' report)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Biden again urged Americans to get vaccinated as the intensifying Omicron surge pushed hospitalizations to the highest level since the late summer Delta surge. Tragically and predictably, a young former GOP candidate and anti-vaxxer activist in Orange County, CA has died of COVID. In Texas, after Donald Trump demanded an 'audit' of the 2020 Presidential election, his lapdog, Republican Governor Greg Abbott, dutifully obeyed. The state's Republican Secretary of State buried the first report of the so-called 'forensic audit' by releasing it on New Year's Eve. PHILIP B. STARK, Professor of Statistics at UC-Berkley and the inventor of the post-election Risk Limiting Audit (RLA) protocol, discusses the quietly released Texas 2020 'audit' results and more, including the Republicans' newfound 'audit' fever after the GOP spent years blocking Congressional Democrats' attempts to establish legitimate, professional post-election audits in all 50 states after every election. Not surprisingly, the Texas 'audit' appears to have turned up nothing unusual so far. Stark discusses the big picture, including how secret, computerized counting of votes and the lack of legitimate post-election audits, safeguards, transparency and 'evidence-based elections' has made election results virtually impossible for the public to oversee, leading the nation to this moment when American democracy itself is now under very serious threat. Stark also explains that time is running out to act to make our election processes far more publicly transparent and visible, to prevent what Stark calls the 'weaponization' of uncertainty. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-omicronkellyernby_philipstark-txaudit-electionoversight_010422.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, accountability, COVID, Donald Trump, elections, election audit, 2020 election, Texas, Biden Congress, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, pollution, Philip Stark, post-election audit, election integrity, election security, votin</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2022 19:21:52 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/3/2022 (Welcome to 2022. What Now? What Next? Here We Go!)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The New York State Attorney General has subpoenaed Donald Trump, his son Don Jr., and daughter Ivanka Trump in the investigation into allegations of tax and bank fraud by Trump and his Trump Organization.  Colorado officials say nearly 1,000 homes and other structures were destroyed in the Denver suburbs due to a massive December wildfire driven by hurricane-force wind gusts; climate scientists say man-made climate change was a primary factor in the destruction. Twitter permanently suspended the personal account of ultra-far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) for violating the social media company's COVID-19 misinformation policies, but Greene can continue to spread lies, fraud and nonsense on her official account. The New York Times' Editorial Board warns the U.S. 'faces an existential threat' from Trump and his allies, who are leading a movement that is 'openly contemptuous of democracy...willing to use violence to achieve its ends.'  Polls indicate most of the public does not yet understand the very real threat posed to American democracy by Donald Trump's attempt to steal the 2020 election, and that the Republican Party has paid no price among voters for inciting the Jan. 6 attack or for new state voting suppression laws. The bipartisan U.S. House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack says it has first-hand evidence that then-President Trump watched the attack on TV and rejected pleas to quell the insurrection that he incited, with Vice Chair Rep. Liz Cheney calling Trump 'clearly unfit for future office.'  Callers weigh in on all of the above and more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpsubpoenasny-firesco-twitterbanmtg-jan6accountability-callers_010321.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:34</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Biden, COVID, Attorney General Letitia James, accountability, Jan. 6, Capitol insurrection, climate change, wildfires, Ivanka Trump, Marjorie Taylor-Greene, democracy, political violence, voter suppression, Liz Cheney, Ted Lieu</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2022 19:15:13 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/31/2021 (Encore: The Nation's John Nichols on labor union victories)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore - Original airdate 12/23/2021Unionized Kellogg's workers approved a new contract after a lengthy strike. The Nation's John Nichols explains how workers achieved several labor victories this year, and legislation boosting workers' rights pending in Congress. Nichols also discusses  his new article on the FBI's weird scrutiny of the holiday classic, 'It's a Wonderful Life,' Sen. Joe Manchin's betrayal of Biden's Build Back Better Act, and much more. Trump gets caught doing the right thing on vaccine. Exxon squeezes in one last disaster before year's end. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_encore_kelloggsunion_johnnichols-labor-manchin-wonderfullife-pandemicprofiteers_123121.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Joe Manchin, Joe Biden, Build Back Better, accountability, COVID, Donald Trump, public health, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, Capitol Insurrection, labor, labor rights, labor strike, anti-union, economy, environment, climate change, FBI</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 11:49:30 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/30/2021 (Encore - Salon's Heather 'Digby' Parton on bad media, 'booming' U.S. economy, Trump accountability, more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore - Original airdate 12/22/2021On today's 'BradCast':   Are the walls of accountability closing in on Donald Trump and his cronies? The bipartisan U.S. House Select Committee investigating the Donald Trump-incited January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol and his attempt to steal the 2020 election has reportedly shifted focus, and is now considering criminal referrals to the Justice Department. Far-right House Republican Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) has rejected the committee's request to testify voluntarily, and the committee has now requested key Trump ally Jim Jordan (R-OH), who admitted to having had multiple conversations with the disgraced former president on Jan. 6 and in the weeks preceding it, to testify, as well. Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reports that the U.S. economy is 'booming', set to 'expand by more than 7 percent annualized in the final three months of the year,' far outpacing Europe and Asia. Volume at major U.S. ports is 'leaping ahead' of Europe and Asian ports. Unemployment is falling to lows not seen in decades, and wages are growing faster than Europe and pre-pandemic rates. But the corporate media is downplaying or outright ignoring positive economic news, and is instead obsessed with inflation and falling public approval ratings for Joe Biden's handling of what is objectively a booming economy. Award-winning progressive columnist Heather 'Digby' Parton of Salon and Hullabaloo discusses why the corporate media's coverage of Democrats is so out of balance, and offers analysis on the end of this tumultuous year, from the future of Biden's Build Back Better Act in the wake of Sen. Joe Manchin's (D-WV) obstruction, to accountability for Trump, a look ahead to the 2022 political landscape, and much more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_encore-perryjordanjan6comm-covidpill-economybooming_heatherdigbyparton_123021.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, economy, Trump, Capitol Insurrection, Jan 6, Jim JOrdan, unemployment, Build Back Better, Joe Manchin</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2021 12:07:52 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/29/2021 (Nicole Sandler with The Revolving Door Project's Jeff Hauser)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler speaks with Jeff Hauser of The Revolving Door Project to assess President Biden's first year in office by way of the people he chose to name to his cabinet and other leadership positions. Plus a warning about FloriDUH. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_jeffhauser_bewareofdesantis_122921.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Biden, cabinet, Jeff Hauser, Revolving Door Project, DeSantis</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2021 16:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/28/2021: (Nicole Sandler with John M Barry and Nicholas Kristof)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler speaks with John M. Barry, author of 'The Great Influenza,' about the 1918 Spanish Flu, about the parallels between that flu and our current covid outbreak. Then, former NY Times columnist turned Oregon gubernatorial candidate Nicholas Kristof on poverty in America. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_johnmbarry_nicholaskristof_122821.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>John M Barry, Covid, Spanish Flu 1918, Nicholas Kristof, poverty, Oregon</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2021 15:52:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/27/2021 (Nicole Sandler with Marcy Wheeler)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler speaks with Marcy Wheeler of emptywheel.net, who's been provideing the most comprehensive coverage of the hearings of the Capitol insurrectionists, and the investigations by both the DOJ and the House Select Committee investigating January 6, 2021. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_marcywheeler_insurrectionprosecutions_122721.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Marcy Wheeler, Capitol, riot, insurrection, Jan 6, Republicans, Democrats, politics, Capitol Insurrection</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2021 20:29:43 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/24/2021 (The Very Special Holiday Special! Featuring the BradCast Radio Theatre Players from the 1930s and 40s!) </title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Call in the family, curl up around the fire and return to radio yesteryear with Our Very Special (And Somewhat Subversive) BradCast Holiday Special! Featuring The BradCast Radio Theatre Players in some of our very first BradCast broadcasts from the 1930s and 1940s! Don't miss this award-wanting holiday tradition in the making! And Merry Christmas, world! ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_veryspecialholidayspecial_122421.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_veryspecialholidayspecial_122421.mp3" length="55683116" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Radio Arts, classic Radio, Radio Play, renewable energy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 24 Dec 2021 14:38:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/23/2021 (Guest: The Nation's John Nichols on labor union victories)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Unionized Kellogg's workers in four states approved a new five-year contract after a long 11-week strike, and said that vocal, public support from lawmakers like President Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) buoyed their resolve to keep going despite threats by the corporate behemoth to replace them with new, permanent (scab) replacements. Author and longtime progressive journalist JOHN NICHOLS of The Nation explains this and other victories for unionized labor this year, how workers are overcoming anti-labor practices by big corporations to exercise their right to fight for better wages and working conditions, and how the proposed Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act in Congress could help workers across the nation. In a wide-ranging discussion, Nichols also discusses Sen. Joe Manchin's (D-WV) betrayal of his party on Biden's Build Back Better Act, and what it may mean for the future of the filibuster and federal voting rights legislation. Nichols also explains his fascinating new article on the FBI's weird scrutiny of  the classic holiday film 'It's a Wonderful Life' as a Communist tool back in the 1950s, and his upcoming new book on accountability for 'Coronavirus Criminals and Pandemic Profiteers'.  Also today: two Republicans get caught doing the right thing in public -- including a certain former president's sudden public support for COVID vaccines. ExxonMobil managed to fit in one last disaster before year's end with a refinery explosion near Houston. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_kelloggsunionwins_johnnichols-labor-manchin-wonderfullife-pandemicprofiteers_122321.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:28</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Joe Manchin, Joe Biden, Build Back Better, accountability, COVID, Donald Trump, public health, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, Capitol Insurrection, labor, labor rights, labor strike, environment, climate change, profiteering</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2021 18:11:08 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/22/2021 (Guest: Salon's Heather 'Digby' Parton on bad media, 'booming' U.S. economy, Trump accountability, and more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   Are the walls of accountability closing in on Donald Trump and his cronies? The bipartisan U.S. House Select Committee investigating the Donald Trump-incited January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol and his attempt to steal the 2020 election has reportedly shifted focus, and is now considering criminal referrals to the Justice Department. Far-right House Republican Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) has rejected the committee's request to testify voluntarily, and the committee has now requested key Trump ally Jim Jordan (R-OH), who admitted to having had multiple conversations with the disgraced former president on Jan. 6 and in the weeks preceding it, to testify, as well. Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reports that the U.S. economy is 'booming', set to 'expand by more than 7 percent annualized in the final three months of the year,' far outpacing Europe and Asia. Volume at major U.S. ports is 'leaping ahead' of Europe and Asian ports. Unemployment is falling to lows not seen in decades, and wages are growing faster than Europe and pre-pandemic rates. But the corporate media is downplaying or outright ignoring positive economic news, and is instead obsessed with inflation and falling public approval ratings for Joe Biden's handling of what is objectively a booming economy. Award-winning progressive columnist Heather 'Digby' Parton of Salon and Hullabaloo discusses why the corporate media's coverage of Democrats is so out of balance, and offers analysis on the end of this tumultuous year, from the future of Biden's Build Back Better Act in the wake of Sen. Joe Manchin's (D-WV) obstruction, to accountability for Trump, a look ahead to the 2022 political landscape, and much more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-perryjordanjan6comm-covidpill-economybooming_heatherdigbyparton_122221.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Joe Manchin, Joe Biden, Build Back Better, accountability, COVID, Omicron, Donald Trump, public health, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, healthcare, Select Committee on Jan. 6, Capitol Insurrection, Jim Jordan, Scott Perry, economy, media</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2021 18:43:30 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/21/2021: (The Year Without a Sanity Clause)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  On the heels of Sen. Joe Manchin's (D-WV) stunning announcement that he was breaking with President Biden and his party on support for the Build Back Better Act, the United Mine Workers union urged Manchin to reconsider, citing BBB's provisions to increase a tax on coal companies help coal miners dying of black lung disease and protect coal miners' jobs. New reporting suggests Manchin's about-face was triggered by perceived mild criticism from Biden, but the fact that Manchin and his family make millions every year from a coal brokerage business may be the real reason. The remarkably transmissible Omicron variant of the coronavirus is spreading at unfathomable speed and is now the dominant variant in the U.S., meaning a whole bunch of people are going to get sick and many are likely to die in coming weeks. Hospitals are filling up with unvaccinated patients; many facilities are already overwhelmed. The best protection is to get vaccinated or boosted as soon as possible, just like former President Donald Trump, who secretly received a booster shot, despite suggesting that he wouldn't.  President Biden addressed the nation, announcing the federal government's plans to combat the new Omicron surge, including issuing free at-home COVID test kits, expanding testing and vaccination sites, and deploying FEMA and National Guard troops to assist overcrowded hospitals with the coming surge in testing, infections, and hospitalizations. Biden explained how families can address Omicron's risk over the holidays, and reiterated the need for everyone to get fully vaccinated ASAP. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-manchinbbbcoalminers-trumpbooster-bidenomicronaddress_122121.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Joe Manchin, Joe Biden, Build Back Better, accountability, COVID, Omicron, Donald Trump, public health, coal, coal miners, money in politics, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, United Mine Workers, environment, climate change, healthcare</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2021 18:46:55 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/20/2021 (Christmas Killers: Joe Manchin and Omicron)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Thanks to Joe Manchin and Omicron, Christmas is cancelled.  Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) dropped a bombshell over the weekend, announcing on Fox 'News' that he could not support the Build Back Better (BBB) Act, President Biden's historic social spending and climate bill backed by nearly all other Congressional Democrats.  If Manchin remains a 'no', then the bill and perhaps the Biden Presidency along with it are largely dead.  Economists and the White House have noted that Manchin's shifting, limp justifications for breaking his promise to support BBB are all BS -- the bill will ultimately lower the national deficit and will reduce inflation.  The CDC announced late Monday that the Omicron variant is now the most dominant COVID variant, dominating new infections across the nation, and is about to crash like a wave across the US over the next month, threatening to inundate our already-overwhelmed healthcare system.  We share the latest guidance on how to assess the changing risk profile of COVID, and keep you and your family safe over the holidays. Also today: Donald Trump is clearly terrified he is about to be indicted in New York, so he has filed a ridiculous lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James to delay accountability. Callers weigh in all of the above. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-omicron-manchinbombshellbbb-trumpsuesnyag_callers_122021.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Joe Manchin, Joe Biden, Build Back Better, accountability, COVID, Omicron, Donald Trump, Trump Organization, public health, Bernie Sanders, money in politics, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, Letitia James, Dan Diamond</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2021 18:15:20 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/17/2021 (Guest: Marilyn Marks of Coalition for Good Governance on GA voter suppression lawsuits)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Longtime GOP dirty-trickster and Trump pal Roger Stone invoked his 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination in testimony to the U.S. House Select Committee investigating Donald Trump's incitement of the U.S. Capitol Insurrection on Jan. 6. The Select committee is homing in on whether Trump violated the law to 'obstruct or impede Congress's official proceedings to count Electoral Votes.' A federal judge denied a Fox 'News' motion to dismiss the $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against it brought by the Dominion Voting Systems company. In Georgia, a Trump-appointed federal judge has allowed eight different lawsuits to proceed against Georgia's SB202, a draconian new voter-suppression and election subversion law rammed through by Republican state lawmakers after voters elected Democrats Joe Biden, and Senators Rafael Warnock and Jon Ossof.  Seven of the suits focus largely on race-based violations of the Voting Rights Act. MARILYN MARKS, Executive Director of the non-partisan Coalition for Good Governance, discusses the eighth case, which seeks to defend non-partisan election administration and the free press, by challenging SB202's election subversion clause allowing the state to take control of county election boards and election outcomes. Brad is representing the media as a plaintiff, challenging provisions that block the public and the media from conducting basic oversight and reporting functions. Marks also discusses new developments in several crucial areas of election integrity and security, including a lawsuit in which a report by election security expert Dr. Alex Halderman was ordered sealed by a judge, because it found so many disturbing security vulnerabilities in GA's electronic voting systems... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-stonepleads5th-dominionfoxproceeds_marilynmarks-sb202-dominioncasega-more_121721.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-stonepleads5th-dominionfoxproceeds_marilynmarks-sb202-dominioncasega-more_121721.mp3" length="55800712" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, election integrity, election security, Georgia, Roger Stone, Donald Trump, voter suppression, voting rights, SB202, election subversion, press freedom, Congress, Jan. 6th, Capitol Insurrection, Fox News, Dominion Voting</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 20:01:28 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/16/2021 (What you need to know about Omicron; Top Dems Push Back Against Packed, Stolen SCOTUS)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The CDC warns that unvaccinated people are 14 times more likely to die of COVID-19 than those who are vaccinated, and says that booster shots provide the greatest protection against the quickly spreading Omicron variant. COVID deaths are surging again in the US, almost entirely from the Delta variant, and emerging data suggest that the pace and scope of the highly transmissible Omicron will likely result in an 'explosive' surge in late December-early January in terms of numbers of infections, swamping already overwhelmed hospitals in every state. Bottom line: Get vaccinated and get boosted. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) penned a blistering op-ed calling for expanding the Republicans' 'packed,' 'stolen' and 'corrupt' Supreme Court, breaking down how Mitch McConnell has already hypocritically changed the size of the court for partisan gain. Warren makes a forthright case explaining why re-balancing the court is crucial to mitigate the threat that the corrupted, extremely partisan court supermajority will 'continue to threaten basic liberties for decades to come.' California Gov. Gavin Newsom pushed back against the rightwing Supreme Court's recent ruling allowing a blatantly unconstitutional Texas anti-abortion law to evade judicial review by allowing private citizens to enforce it. Newsom has proposed a state law using the same mechanism to allow private citizens to sue gun manufacturers and distributors. New York Attorney General Letitia James says she agrees and may follow suit. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-omicronthreat-pushingbackagainstscotus_121621.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Omicron, COVID, public health, vaccines, Supreme Court, rightwing, abortion rights, Elizabeth Warren, Mitch McConnell, guns, Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Letitia James, environment, Joe Manchin, extreme weather, climate change, Congress</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:58:15 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/15/2021 (Guest: Voting rights icon Helen Butler on the GOP's 'total takeover' of GA election boards)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  America appears on the brink of a dangerous authoritarian takeover by Republicans through their ongoing assault on the machinery of democracy itself, stemming from Donald Trump's attempt to steal the 2020 election. Across the country, Republican state lawmakers have enacted a tsunami of new laws placing draconian restrictions on voting and ballot access. In Georgia, the GOP-controlled state legislature is also taking control of county election boards across the state, systematically purging black Democratic election officials at an alarming rate, replacing them with white Republican majorities just in time for next year's critical mid-term elections. Voting rights expert HELEN BUTLER, who was recently purged from her longtime position on the Morgan County Board of Elections, explains how Republicans are actively pushing to undermine voting rights and democracy across Georgia and taking control of government at all levels, largely under the national media's radar. Butler explains how Republicans now 'control the outcome of all elections' in the state, at all stages, through the county boards of elections - - everything from determining redistricting maps and ballot access, to voter registration, to controlling which voters' ballots are accepted or rejected, which ballots get counted, and the official certification of results. Butler's warnings are chilling, but her optimism is absolutely infectious, and she explains important actions that every concerned citizen can take to protect voting rights and free and fair elections. Butler urges everyone, in every county, in every state, to get involved right now in protecting and defending the right to vote no matter where they live, in hopes of saving democracy in Georgia and everywhere else. Plus:  Listener mail! Astute comments and spot-on observations from our listeners. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_helenbutler-gacountyelectionboardgoptakeovers_listenermail_121521.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Biden, Capitol Insurrection, election integrity, voting rights, voter suppression, Georgia, Helen Butler, Sen. Rafael Warnock, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, Freedom To Vote Act, labor rights, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 19:37:57 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/14/2021 (Guest: Ron Fein on FEC lawsuit over Trump Campaign finance violations; Jan 6 Comm. closing in)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The bipartisan House Select Committee on the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol has recommended criminal contempt charges for former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. A treasure trove of text messages released by the committee serve as more 'evidence' of Trump's 'supreme dereliction of duty', and reveal members of Congress, Fox 'News' personalities, and Trump's own son trying to convince Trump to call off the insurrectionists he had incited in his effort to steal the 2020 election. The texts prove those rightwing personalities lied in later claiming that 'antifa' was responsible for the deadly assault. A second House Select Committee investigating the federal government's pandemic response may soon refer former Trump official Peter Navarro for separate criminal contempt charges. Good government group Free Speech For People, in its ongoing dogged pursuit of accountability for Trump's multiple campaign finance violations in the 2016 campaign, is now suing the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for failing to act on a complaint alleging unlawful 'coordination' between the Trump Campaign and the Russian Federation. RON FEIN, Legal Director of FSFP, explains the long road to accountability in their new lawsuit, why it remains necessary, and what actions can be taken to reform the long-dysfunctional commission that Republicans have deadlocked, allowing wrongdoing to go unpunished. Fein also addresses the failure of US Attorney General Merrick Garland to take action against the endless criminal allegations against Trump and his minions. Also today: a Trump-appointed federal judge rejected Trump's bid to block House investigators from obtaining his tax information.  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-jan6commfoxcongresstexts-covidcommnavarro_ronfein-fecsuit-trumprussia-garland_121421.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Biden, Merrick Garland, accountability, campaign finance, money in politics, Russia, environment, climate change, January 6th, House Select Committee, Peter Navarro, Mark Meadows, Fox News, tax returns, FEC, Liz Cheney</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2021 19:27:53 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/13/2021 (Deadly Tornadoes; New Doc Spells Out Trump&apos;s Failed Scheme to Steal the 2020 Election)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[  On today's 'BradCast':   A massive outbreak of tornadoes has plowed a path of destruction across eight states, with nearly 100 confirmed dead as we go to air. Kentucky was hardest hit. Recovery efforts are underway, with tens of thousands of residents grappling with outages of electricity, water, and heat amid freezing temperatures.  We detail the known connections to climate change to this latest climate change-fueled disaster. Then:  a new &quot;smoking gun&quot; document spells out the road map for the broad criminal conspiracy launched by Donald Trump and his minions to steal the 2020 election from the American people - - a conspiracy that included White House staff, Justice Department officials, and a large cadre of elected Republican officials in Congress and the states. We walk through the steps - what they tried to do, what they failed to do, and who was behind it - and debunk a number of evidence-free assertions made in the 38-page PowerPoint presentation that was revealed in documents turned over by Trump's former White House Chief of Staff, Mark Meadows, to the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.  Bottom line: Donald Trump and his minions acted in a coordinated plot to steal the 2020 Presidential election, and this was the road map for it. Democrats and corporate media need to help the nation understand how close we came to losing what is left of our democracy, and take immediate action to prevent it from happening again.  Also today:  CA reinstitutes its COVID mask mandates for indoor public spaces to slow the spread of the Omicron variant. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-braddesibooster-dectornadoswarm-meadowspowerpointdoc-trump2020electiontheft_121321.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, extreme weather, climate change, tornadoes, Andy Beshear, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, accountability, coup, 2020 election, Jan. 6 investigation, Biden, environment, COVID, Mark Meadows, Capitol Insurrection</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2021 18:54:14 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/10/2021: (Nicole Sandler with Dr. Diane Archer on Medicare)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler welcomes Dr. Diane Archer of JustCareUSA.org to tell us everything we need to know about Medicare, Medicare Advantage and the new privatization scheme known as direct contracting. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_dianearchermedicare_121021.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Medicare, Medicare advantage, Direct Contracting, Diane Archer</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 22:51:17 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/9/2021 (Good economy/labor news, Gobsmacking wingnuttery, Trump Accountability, the Fight for Democracy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': More good economic news, as new weekly jobless claims hit another record low not seen since 1969. Starbucks employees in Buffalo, NY defied their corporate bosses, becoming the first store in the company to unionize. Italy fined Amazon more than a billion dollars for monopolistic practices. A far rightwing media outlet invented a new conspiracy theory to explain why anti-vaccine and anti-mask warriors are contracting and dying from COVID. Missouri's embarrassing wingnut Republican Attorney General and U.S. Senate hopeful Eric Schmitt mandates all local public health officials and school boards must halt all COVID public health measures, exposing Republicans' decades-long lie that they are 'the party of local control.' The walls of accountability may be closing in on Donald Trump with new legal developments:  NY Attorney General will reportedly depose Trump in a civil investigation into years of apparent tax and bank fraud by the Trump Organization. The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals denied Trump's attempt to prevent the National Archives from turning over a treasure trove of White House documents to the House Select Committee investigating his January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. President Biden convened the first Summit for Democracy, acknowledging to leaders from more than 100 of the world's democracies that democracy is on a 'backward slide', and pledged to work together to defend democracy and halt the rise of authoritarianism. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-goodeconlabornews-wingnuttery-trumpaccountability-bidendemocsummit_120921.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, economy, corporations, labor, Starbucks, unions, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, accountability, Trump Organization, Jan. 6 investigation, Biden, anti-trust, environment, climate change, endangered species, COVID, rightwing media</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 18:58:18 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/8/2021 (Guest: Financial journalist David Dayen on pandemic inflation profiteering)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The pandemic has made it clearer than ever that the U.S. economy has been rigged for years, but the corporate media is failing to inform the American public. Pandemic disruptions have roiled global supply chains and put legitimate pressure on consumer costs, but much of the higher prices are thanks to good old profiteering and price-fixing by big corporations goosing their already-record profits. Financial journalist DAVID DAYEN, Executive Editor of 'The American Prospect', explains how big companies are using inflation as a cover to gleefully raise prices on consumers. Dayen details how companies are using their monopoly power for profiteering, price-fixing and collusion; how policies like just-in-time logistics, deregulation, offshoring and failure to enforce anti-trust law has exposed, in spectacular fashion, the hidden risks created by decades of neoliberal economic gospel; and actions that could roll back corporate profiteering. Also today: new studies examining vaccine effectiveness against the Omicron variant suggest that getting a booster shot as soon as possible is the best way to avoid severe illness. After months of pretend complaints from Republicans and Democratic Senator Joe Manchin that Biden's Build Back Better Act is just too expensive with its social spending of $1.75 trillion over ten years, the House just passed a $768 billion defense bill for one single year of military spending -- $24 billion more than the Biden Administration requested, with much of it going to stuff we will never use and/or will literally blow up. Priorities. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-omicronboosterstudies_daviddayen-inflationprofiteering_120821.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, economy, corporations, corporate media, monopoly, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, Joe Manchin, supply chain, inflation, neoliberal, Saule Omarova, Lina Khan, Biden, FTC, anti-trust, oil, consumer prices,price-fixing, Omicron, defense budget</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 19:06:28 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/7/2021 (Guest: Election law scholar Paul Lehto on reforming the Electoral Count Act)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Biden met with Russia's Vladimir Putin to discuss the troubling build-up of Russian forces near the Ukrainian border and implications that Russia may be planning a full-scale invasion. China is upset over Biden's 'diplomatic boycott' of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing. Mark Meadows, Donald Trump's former Chief of Staff, could be indicted on criminal contempt charges after reversing his cooperation with the U.S. House Select Committee investigating the January 6th attack on the Capitol. The Justice Department filed suit to block Texas' new legislative maps under the Voting Rights Act, alleging the maps are racially discriminatory. Republicans' extreme gerrymandered maps and new voter suppression laws are laying the groundwork for the GOP to win a majority of the House in 2022 with a minority of votes, and they are putting components in place to re-run their 2020 election subversion playbook using the poorly-written Electoral Count Act (ECA) to make it easier to steal the Presidential election in 2024. Longtime Republican election law attorney Ben Ginsberg, who helped steal the 2000 election for George W. Bush but rejected Trump's attempts to steal the 2020 election, is pressuring his own party to reform the ECA, warning that the loopholes exploited by Team Trump in 2020 can also be used against the Republicans in the future. Election law scholar and democracy advocate PAUL LEHTO analyzes recommendations for ECA reform, other loopholes and avenues to election subversion that are desperately in need of reform, and what actions can be taken to protect democracy. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenputin-uschina-meadowsjan6-dojvtx_paullehto-ecareform_120721.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, rightwing, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, gerrymandering, redistricting, Trump, Joe Biden, Putin, Ukraine, China, foreign policy, voting rights, elections, election law, environment, climate change, renewable energy, Texas, voter suppression</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 18:19:19 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/6/2021 (Confirmed: Biden's Media Coverage is Worse Than Trump's. Now Why Would That Be?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Public health officials caution that, while preliminary data suggests that the coronavirus Omicron variant  may be potentially less lethal than previous variants, it also appears to be more transmissible, and they urge the public to get vaccinated, or a booster vaccination, as soon as possible. The corporate media have been misreporting on largely robust, and at times record, economic growth under President Biden, instead focused primarily on perceived weakness in the economy, omitting the positive data to report only data that paints a misleadingly negative view.  A new Washington Post analysis confirms that media coverage of the Biden Administration over the past four months has been more negative than coverage of Trump during the same period, even for remarkably similar data. Now, why would that be? Callers weigh in on why the so-called &quot;liberal media&quot; has been doing such a lousy, misleading job in covering Biden's Presidency to date.  Also today: The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Texas under the Voting Rights Act to block the state's new, extremely partisan gerrymandered maps for state and Congressional legislative districts. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-dojvtxmaps-omicronnews-bidenpresscoverage-callers_120621.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, rightwing, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, gerrymandering, redistricting, Trump, Joe Biden, economy, voting rights, elections, election law, corporate media, inflation, unemployment, labor, COVID, Omicron, public health, vaccines</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 19:31:20 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/3/2021 (Guest: Univ. of KY's Joshua Douglas on taking on GOP extreme gerrymandering)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The corporate media is again misreporting important national economic news. New numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) show that America's unemployment rate continues to tumble, now at just 4.2 percent. But the corporate media instead blasted scary headlines about preliminary lower-than-expected job creation numbers in November, despite the fact that, in all but one month over the last year, the BLS has substantially revised upward (in most cases more than doubling) previously reported monthly jobs numbers, which subsequently receive almost no coverage. The consequences of misinforming the public are huge, both politically and economically, as the media continue to misreport inflation and omit positive economic news like the near-record number of jobs created in 2021 alone. Republican-controlled state legislatures are racing to implement new, extremely partisan redistricting maps for U.S. House and state legislative districts that will ensure a Republican majority in the U.S. House in 2022, even if America votes exactly as they did in 2020 when Democratic House candidates received nearly 5 million more votes than GOP candidates. How can fans of democracy save the republic from the GOP's unabashed authoritarian lurch toward permanent minority rule? JOSHUA A. DOUGLAS, author and election law professor at the University of Kentucky, explains his article calling for an under-utilized tool in the democracy toolbox:  litigation in state courts, founded on state constitutions granting citizens an affirmative, fundamental right to vote in free and fair elections, to challenge maps that deprive residents of those rights. Douglas also analyzes other tools available, and engages in a lively debate about whether Democrats should be as ruthless as Republicans in order to counter the threat to democracy itself now posed by the GOP's extreme gerrymandering. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mediafailnewjobs_joshuadouglas-gerrymandering-statecourts-dempushback_120321.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:24</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, rightwing, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, gerrymandering, redistricting, US Supreme Court, free and fair elections, voting rights, elections, election law, economy, corporate media, inflation, unemployment, labor, Joshua A. Douglas</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2021 19:42:16 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/2/2021 (When Wingnuts Collide!: Trump grifters implode as legal probs and death threats mount and laughter ensues...)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The wingnut insanity and infighting is intensifying as Trump's cadre of grifters are now turning on each other. 'Stop the Steal' attorney L. Lin Wood has decided 'Stop the Steal' is a Deep State scam, releasing secretly-recorded phone calls with QAnon loon and confessed felon Michael Flynn, revealing Flynn declaring he now believes the QAnon conspiracy cult is a CIA scam. Wood also released recorded calls with fake 2020 'audit' funder and former Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne, who says failed Trump 'Kraken' lawsuit attorney Sidney Powell may have grifted as much as $70 million from the gullible MAGA Mob for her phony, fraudulent 2020 election lawsuits. The Dept. of Justice has reportedly convened a criminal grand jury to subpoena Powell's organization. Wood and several other Trump lawyers try to escape accountability for their phony 2020 fraud lawsuits. In Congress, far-right House backbenchers are also turning on each other, with Colorado's Lauren Boebert and Georgia's Marjorie Taylor-Green attacking vaccine flip-flopper Nancy Mace of South Carolina, while House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy pretends to ignore the insanity because he's hoping to become House Speaker someday. But Democrats like Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota are paying the biggest, and most frightening, price. Our least bizarre story today: scientists discover that self-replicating 'xenobots' made from frog DNA can actually reproduce. Plus: Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-stopthestealwingnutfights-congressionalwingnutfights_120221.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, rightwing, Sidney Powell, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, elections, 2020 election, Mike Flynn, Trump, environment, climate change, Lauren Boebert, QAnon, corruption, MAGA, Ilhan Omar, Majorie Taylor-Greene, domestic terrorism, Kevin McCarthy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 19:21:15 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/1/2021 (Guest: Kenny Bruno on the GOP plot to steal 2024 election; SCOTUS hears case to overturn abortion rights)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Republicans' stolen and packed U.S. Supreme Court majority heard oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women&apos;s Health Organization, the last remaining abortion clinic in the state of Mississippi, over a law that would ban all abortions in the state after 15 weeks of pregnancy – with the court's rightwing majority poised to overturn previously long-settled reproductive rights for women. Little has changed legally over the intervening 50 years of precedent, but the make-up of the court itself has radically shifted with the majority stolen by Republicans, who ended the judicial filibuster to pack it with three, hard-right Donald Trump appointees. Republican officials across the country are also working hard to break American democracy itself, enacting draconian voter suppression laws and installing Trump loyalist party apparatchiks in key election administration positions. Longtime progressive activist and author KENNY BRUNO warns that the GOP plot to steal the 2024 election is underway right now. Bruno discusses his chilling article spelling out the plan, how Trump and the GOP have already 'laid the groundwork for assuming the U.S. presidency regardless of the result of the 2024 election,' and that most of the conditions to execute it are already in place. Bruno also explains what actions can be taken to protect and defend democracy, voting rights, and free and fair elections, saying that knowing, understanding and sharing the information is a critical first step. Also today:  A fourth student has died following Tuesday's mass shooting by a 15-year old at Oxford High School in Michigan. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-scotusdobbsabortion_kennybruno-gopplottosteal2024_120121.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, abortion, reproductive rights, Supreme Court, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, Capitol Insurrection, Steve Bannon, guns, mass shooting, school shooting, Roe v. Wade, Casey, Constitution, civil liberties, elections, 2024 election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 18:33:47 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/30/2021 (Guest: Labor historian Dr. Nelson Lichtenstein on Amazon AL union re-vote)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A three-judge panel on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals appears poised to deny Donald Trump's desperate bid to block release of his White House documents related to the U.S. Capitol attack that he incited on January 6, which have been subpoenaed by the bipartisan U.S. House Select Committee. Trump's former Chief of Staff, Mark Meadows, is reportedly cooperating with the Select Committee, but it remains an open question as to whether, and how much, Meadows will actually share. The Select Committee is considering a criminal contempt referral for low-level Justice Department Trump lackey Jeffrey Clark, who pushed a scheme to lie to state legislatures and  falsely claim that the DOJ had found evidence of fraud in the 2020 election. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled that retail giant Amazon illegally interfered with a unionization vote at its warehouse in Bessemer, AL, earlier this year and ordered a re-vote. Labor historian, author and Distinguished Professor at UC Santa Barbara, Dr. NELSON LICHTENSTEIN, explains the history of unionization re-votes, the odds of labor winning (given nearly 100 percent turnover of workers at the warehouse since the previous vote), and notes that while Amazon was found to have committed multiple violations of labor laws, most of their egregious actions to intimidate workers are legal under current federal law. Nelson also discusses the 'Great Resignation' (the wave of strikes and worker walk-outs around the country), the Protect the Right to Organize (PRO) Act in Congress, President Biden's record on labor rights so far, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpjan6docshearing-meadowscooperates_nelsonlichtenstein-amazonrevoteal_112021.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, labor, labor law, worker rights, Amazon, Jeff Bezos, anti-union, Trump, Biden, January 6, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, Capitol Insurrection, Nelson Lichtenstein, Mark Meadows, Steve Bannon, anti-trust law, NLRB, climate change, environment,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:32:25 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>BradCast' 11/29/2021: (Worried, Not Worried and/or Thankful -- From the economy to Omicron to Ukraine and beyond...)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': There's plenty to worry about in this country, and a big need to set the record straight on several misreported stories. No, inflation is not the disaster that Republicans are pretending it is for political gain. One Republican senator admitted as much when he described Americans suffering from inflation and high gas prices as a political 'gold mine' for the GOP.  The corporate media is also hyping 'inflation panic' while failing to inform the public about historic, positive economic news, including recent statistics showing unemployment in the U.S. is the lowest since 1969. The media is also freaking out about emerging new COVID variant, Omicron, but health officials say there's not enough information yet known about its implications -- so they recommend getting vaccinated or getting a booster, and wearing a mask when indoors in public places.  Pfizer and Moderna are working to update their mRNA vaccines to handle the Omicron variant. Rising geopolitical tensions in both the South China Sea and Ukraine are of increasing concern. With the pandemic, the economy and, most appallingly, the Republican Party working to destabilize the U.S. right now, China and Russia are far greater threats in both regions than they might otherwise be. Callers weigh in on what they are worried about, what they're not worried about, and what they are otherwise thankful for... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-economy-omicron-russiachina_callers_112921.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, foreign policy, China, Russia, COVID, Ukraine, Omicron, Biden, corporate media, inflation, economy, jobs, unemployment, vaccines, public health, Congress, Build Back Better, Republicans, Democrats</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:36:33 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/26/2021: (Encore - Nicolas Rivero of Quartz on the 'truck driver shortage' that isn't) </title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore - original airdate 11/19/2021.House Democrats pass Biden's transformative Build Back Better Act, with all Republicans voting against policies that improve working Americans lives. More mythbusting on the faux 'inflation panic' and supply chain problems. Nicolás Rivero explains how pandemic-induced supply chain bottlenecks are not the fault of truck drivers, how the big trucking companies could quickly address the problem, and how Biden's infrastructure bill will help long term. VA school board un-bans books. New recounts could upend GOP control of VA statehouse. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore-bradfriedman-nicorivero111921_112621.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, supply chain, truckers, COVID, Build Back Better Act, Congress, Joe Manchin, Kyrsten Sinema, infrastructure, Democrats, Republicans, wages, economy, labor, Virginia, book ban, rightwing, Kyle Rittenhouse, Black Lives Matter, white suprema</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2021 09:36:53 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/25/2021 (Encore - The Unmistakable Drumbeat of Authoritarianism)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore - Original airdate 11/16/2021. The drumbeat of authoritarianism is growing louder in the US. GOP state lawmakers in OH and GA issue extreme partisan gerrymandered maps, cheating minority voters of representation. Congressional Republicans who voted to repair the nation's infrastructure receive violent death threats, as far-right GOP groups purge those insufficiently loyal to Trump. Trump attorney gave then-VP Mike Pence detailed instructions on how to steal the 2020 election. new documents reveal how the Trump Admin. altered CDC scientific reports on COVID and ordered employees to destroy evidence. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore-bradfriedman-drumbeatauthoritarianism111621_112521.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:33</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, COP26, Trump, Joe Biden, authoritarianism, House Select Committee, Capitol Insurrection, COVID, CDC, Democrats, Republicans, infrastructure, climate change, environment, , conservative, rightwing, climate change denial, Liz Cheney, Anthony </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2021 18:39:16 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/24/2021 (Encore: Campaign Legal Center's Brendan Fischer on unlimited foreign money in state ballot referenda)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore - Original airdate 11/10/2021Major announcements at UN COP26 climate summit in Glasgow break new ground in global effort to combat climate change. Campaign finance law expert Brendan Fischer explains new, mind-blowing ruling by the Federal Elections Commissions allowing unlimited foreign money in state ballot propositions and referenda, and ways to close the gaping loophole in federal law to end all foreign influence in our elections. Fischer also weighs in on a new report that top Trump officials knowingly and repeatedly violated the Hatch Act ban on abusing their offices for political purposes. Also today: judge denies Trump's claims of perpetual executive privilege in House Select Committee investigation of the Capitol Insurrection. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore-bradfriedman-brendanfischer111021_112421.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Donald Trump, Hatch Act, COP26, environment, climate change, elections, campaign finance, money in politics, foreign money in politics, national security, China, Federal Elections Commission, election law, Republicans, Democrats,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 10:32:38 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/23/2021 (Encore: Imperial Beach, CA Mayor Serge Dedina on his lawsuit against Big Oil)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore - Original air-date 10/25/21Imperial Beach, CA Mayor Serge Dedina explains his lawsuit against major oil companies, seeking damages for the impacts of rising sea levels on his small, working class town. 90 million Americans are under threat of severe weather as historic storm slams into Northern California. UN warns carbon emissions hit record high in 2020, despite pandemic lockdowns. The 'sausage-making' continues as Pres. Biden and Democrats work to get just two senators to sign on to the transformative Build Back Better Act. Callers weigh in... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore-bradfriedman-mayordedina102521_112321.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore-bradfriedman-mayordedina102521_112321.mp3" length="55682092" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, climate change, Imperial Beach, Serge Dedina, Exxon, accountability, global warming, Kyrsten Sinema, Joe Manchin, environment, pollution, extreme weather, Exxon Knew, Build Back Better Act, money in politics</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:20:10 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/22/2021 (Encore: Jon Schwarz deflates inflation panic)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original air-date 11-17-2021The Intercept's Jon Schwarz explains why corporate media ignores good economic news to mislead the public with panicked reports on the temporary rise in inflation, how inflation is actually mostly good for working families, bad for corporations and big banks, and cuts into the profits of the richest Americans. Capitol Insurrection defendant, the 'QAnon Shaman,' sentenced to prison. US House censures Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) for posting violent animated video portraying him murdering Rep. Alexandia Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). FTC to investigate if Big Oil is manipulating energy prices. Sen. Bernie Sanders excoriates conservatives on massive increase in defense spending. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore-bradfriedman_jonschwarz111721_112221.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Biden, Jan. 6, Capitol Insurrection, QAnon Shaman, accountability, Paul Gosar, Build Back Better, Joe Manchin, inflation, media, Democrats, Republicans, rightwing, economy, student debt, wages, gas prices, Bernie Sanders, defense budget </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 10:57:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/19/2021: (Guest: Nicolas Rivero of Quartz on the 'truck driver shortage' that isn't)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Democrats in the U.S. House finally passed the Build Back Better Act, President Biden's $1.85  trillion landmark spending bill to expand healthcare, childcare, education, eldercare and much more, including scores of long-overdue provisions that, if any one were passed individually as a standalone bill, it would mark a major improvement in working Americans' lives. Every House Republican voted against it. It now faces a tough road in the 50-50 U.S. Senate, where obstructionist Democrats like Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema can weaken it further or kill it all together. More mythbusting on the 'inflation panic' and pandemic-induced supply chain problems: NICOLAS RIVERO of Quartz discusses his recent myth-busting, deep-dive report on our pre-Christmas, pandemic supply chain issues, and why a shortage of truck drivers is not actually to blame (despite no shortage of bad reporting on it).  Rivero explains how pandemic disruptions, truck drivers' wages and working conditions, and the big trucking companies' push to ensure a race to the bottom have all combined to exacerbate these bottlenecks, in an industry with an average turnover rate of 94 percent per year. He also explains how Biden's just-passed Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill will help in the long term. Also today:  The 17-year-old who crossed a state border into Kenosha, Wisconsin to unlawfully wield a semi-automatic weapon and shoot three anti-racism protesters, killing two of them, was acquitted of all charges – suggesting it's now open season to shoot protesters, as long as you're white.  Two recounts are scheduled that could erode Republican control of the Virginia House of Delegates. After getting an earful from citizens, Virginia school board reverses its order banning books from school libraries. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bbbhouse-vacountyunbansbooks-vahouserecounts_nicolasrivero-truckingshortage_111921.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, supply chain, truckers, COVID, Build Back Better Act, Congress, Joe Manchin, Kyrsten Sinema, infrastructure, Democrats, Republicans, wages, economy, labor, Virginia, book ban, Kyle Rittenhouse, Black Lives Matter, white supremacy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2021 19:41:19 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/18/2021 (Digging Deeper Into the Case for Criminal Homicide Charges Against Trump and Pence)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  COVID is on the rise again in the United States, with the rate of new infections surging across much of the country. COVID death rates tend to lag infections, and are poised to rise, as well, as we head into the holiday season. Public health experts recommend that anyone who is eligible should get vaccinated or get a booster as soon as is feasible. A new global study finds conclusive evidence that mask-wearing is still the best non-pharmaceutical defense against the disease, for both the vaccinated and unvaccinated alike. New damning evidence unearthed this week by the U.S. House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis revealed how the Trump White House interfered with the CDC's coronavirus response by altering scientific studies and muzzling the agency from issuing public health guidance, and even directed employees to delete evidence of their interference. Several attorneys respond to a previous 'BradCast' with differing views on the case made by radio host and author Thom Hartmann for mass second degree murder charges against Donald Trump for what Hartmann described as Trump's purposeful mishandling of the COVID pandemic in 2020. In an extended clip, former homicide prosecutor turned podcaster, Glenn Kirschner, explains what he sees as a clear cut case against both Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence for 'criminally negligent homicide.' Will there be any accountability for the hundreds of thousands dead as a result of Trump's negligence? Also today: Oklahoma's Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt commuted the death sentence of Julius Jones just hours before his scheduled execution. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covidnews-juliusjonesclemency-trumppencemasshomicideglennkirschner_111821.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covidnews-juliusjonesclemency-trumppencemasshomicideglennkirschner_111821.mp3" length="55281688" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>57:35</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Biden, Jan. 6, Capitol Insurrection, COVID, vaccines, CDC, Glenn Kirschner, mass murder, accountability, environment, climate change, fossil fuels, infrastructure, death penalty, Julius Jones, Democrats, Republicans, rightwing, Mike Pence</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2021 19:12:49 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/17/2021 (Guest: Jon Schwarz of The Intercept deflates inflation panic)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Yes, inflation is real, but the panic around it is wildly inflated and horribly misreported by the corporate media. The media are largely ignoring undeniably positive news about the surging economy, instead offering panicked, breathless reports on new inflation numbers (which economists say are related to pandemic disruptions). West Virginia's obstructionist Democratic Senator Joe Manchin is using inflation panic to stall or kill President Biden's Build Back Better Act, even though economists say it will not cause inflation and will bring economic relief to working Americans. JON SCHWARZ of The Intercept explains how and why inflation can actually be good for working families, in part by reducing the burden of household debt, and how it is bad for corporations and big banks, cutting into the profits of the richest Americans, and why the corporate media is misleading the public by amplifying inflation fears. Also today:  The so-called 'QAnon Shaman' Jacob Chansley was sentenced to more than three years in prison for his role in the Trump-incited attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6. The U.S. House censured far-right Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) for posting a violent animated video in which he appeared to murder Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). President Biden directed the Federal Trade Commission to investigate potentially 'illegal conduct' by oil companies that may be inflating gas prices, even as their profits have risen and refinery costs have fallen.  Sen. Bernie Sanders explains how the massive annual increase in the Defense Department's budget proves the lie that conservatives are concerned about the national debt/deficit. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfrieddman_qanonshamansentenced-gosarcensured_jonschwarz-inflationpanic_111721.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Biden, Jan. 6, Capitol Insurrection, QAnon Shaman, accountability, Paul Gosar, Build Back Better, Joe Manchin, inflation, media, Democrats, Republicans, rightwing, economy, student debt, wages, gas prices, Bernie Sanders, defense budget </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:55:16 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/16/2021 (The Unmistakable Drumbeat of Authoritarianism)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The drumbeat of rising authoritarianism in the U.S. is getting ever louder. Republican-controlled state legislatures employ extreme partisan gerrymandering in Ohio and Georgia, robbing minority voters of representation, and positioning the GOP to take over the U.S. House majority in 2022 where they can successfully steal the 2024 Presidential Election. A handful of Congressional Republicans have received violent death threats after being targeted by their far-right GOP colleagues for voting to repair the nation's crumbling infrastructure. Rep. Anthony Gonzales (R-OH) explains how Donald Trump and his cronies plan to steal the 2024 election while revealing how he is also contributing to the problem. The Wyoming state Republican Central Committee voted to purge conservative Republican Rep. Liz Cheney. New book reveals how Trump attorney Jenna Ellis instructed then-Vice-President Mike Pence on the specific steps he needed to take to steal the Presidential election on January 6th. A Virginia school board debated whether to burn certain books in school libraries. New documents from the U.S. House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis detail how the Trump Administration altered and suppressed the CDC's scientific reports, muzzled the agency's public health experts, and even ordered CDC employees to destroy evidence of their interference. Pope Francis offered hope and inspiration to journalists trying to bring facts and truth to the world. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-autocracydrumbeat-gopvgop-bookburning-trumpcovidcoverup_111621.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:26</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, COP26, Trump, Joe Biden, authoritarianism, House Select Committee, Capitol Insurrection, COVID, CDC, Democrats, Republicans, infrastructure, climate change, environment, , conservative, rightwing, climate change denial, Liz Cheney, Mike Pence</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2021 19:36:11 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/15/2021 (The Long Roads to Accountability, Climate Action and Even Infrastructure!)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Trump crony Steve Bannon has turned himself in to federal prosecutors after the US Justice Department indicted him on two charges of criminal contempt of Congress for defying lawful subpoenas from the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 Capitol Insurrection. Other subpoena-defying Trumpers should take note.  Exhausted negotiators at the COP26 U.N. climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland reached an agreement over the weekend that, while not nearly enough to solve our climate emergency, still made unprecedented progress on a number of key issues, including calling for the 'phase down of coal' and fossil fuel subsidies for the first time ever. Former Democratic Congressman Beto O'Rourke announced he will challenge Texas' far-right incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott next year. Vermont's Sen. Patrick Leahy (D) announced he will not seek a ninth term. The trial of 17-year old Kyle Rittenhouse, who killed two people at a protest against police brutality, now moves to the jury after questionable rulings by the trial judge. Propagandist Alex Jones was found guilty of defamation in another case against him for falsely claiming that the Sandy Hook elementary school massacre was a 'hoax.' President Biden signed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill that addresses decades of failure to invest in rebuilding the nation's crumbling infrastructure, which the administration vows will create millions of jobs over the next five years. While infrastructure traditionally used to be a bipartisan effort, today's rightwing Republicans have turned on the few Congressional Republicans who voted to pass the bill. Callers weigh in on all of the above... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bannoncharged-cop26ends-bidensignsinfrastructure_111521.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:25</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, COP26, Trump, Joe Biden, Steve Bannon, House Select Committee, Capitol Insurrection, Democrats, Republicans, infrastructure, climate change, environment, Kyle Rittenhouse, Alex Jones, Sandy Hook, courts, conservative, rightwing, climate denial</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2021 18:41:56 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/12/2021: (Nicole Sandler with Annette Taddeo &amp; Dave Zirin)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest  host Nicole Sandler speaks with the third Democrat to enter the race for Florida Governor, Annette Taddeo. Then she's joined by Dave Zirin, author of &quot;The Kaepernick Effect&quot;     ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicole_sandler_annette_taddeo_dave_zirin_111221.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:49</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Florida, governor, Annette Taddeo, Dave Zirin, Colin Kaepernick</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:59:07 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/11/2021 (Appeals court offers Trump a reprieve, as House Select Committee closes in)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The U.S. House Select Committee investigating the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol continues to close in on Donald Trump and his associates, making clear they have no intention of letting anything go in their probe of the insurrection incited by Trump in his last ditch effort to steal the 2020 election. After a flurry of rulings over the last few days, a late decision on Thursday by a three-judge panel at the U.S. Court of Appeals in D.C. has bought Trump a few more weeks. The three Democratic appointees to the D.C. Court issued a temporary injunction on the release of Trump's White House records to the bipartisan House Select Committee, and scheduled a hearing on November 30th to consider Trump's attempt to invoke Executive Privilege, as a private citizen, to block the release of those documents. But history and previous rulings from the Nixon era do not bode well for Trump. The House Select Committee is also seeking testimony from top staffers of former Vice President Mike Pence. While saving the nation from a bitter, angry, broken despot bent on revenge is no easy feat, it's also difficult for the 196 nations meeting in Glasgow, Scotland right now to save humanity from itself. Remarks from Britain's conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson in the closing days of the COP26 U.N. Climate Summit serve as a helpful reminder that real conservatives (unlike American ones) are not actually insane, and are actually conservative. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpexecprivilegebattle_bojothatcherclimate-cop26_111121.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, COP26, Trump, Biden, executive privilege, House Select Committee, Capitol Insurrection, Democrats, Republicans, Richard Nixon, Watergate, Supreme Court, climate change, environment, Boris Johnson, Margaret Thatcher, climate change denial</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:45:26 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/10/2021 (Guest: Campaign Legal Center's Brendan Fischer on unlimited foreign money in state ballot referenda)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Major noteworthy developments at the United Nations COP26 climate summit in Glasgow -- for the first time ever, an official U.N. draft text of a final agreement (which is subject to change) calls for phasing out coal and ending fossil fuel subsidies. Thirty national governments and six major automakers announced a target of selling only zero-emissions vehicles by 2040, or 2035 in major markets. And the U.S. and China announced a 'surprise' pledge to work together to slow their emissions. In the U.S., a new ruling by the Federal Elections Commission allows foreign individuals, companies and nations to spend unlimited millions to influence state ballot propositions and referenda in states that don't prohibit it.  BRENDAN FISCHER, Director of the Federal Reform Program at the nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center in Washington D.C., explains the mind-blowing, gaping loophole in federal law that bars foreign money in candidate elections but not ballot referenda or propositions. Fischer details how foreign countries and foreign companies have repeatedly spent millions to influence previous statewide ballot propositions in recent elections, and actions that state and federal officials can and should take to close the loophole to protect our elections from foreign influence. Fischer also rings in on a scathing report that top Trump Administration officials repeatedly and knowingly violated the Hatch Act's ban on federal employees using their offices and government resources for political purposes. Plus: a federal judge has denied Donald Trump's claims of perpetual executive privilege, allowing release of his White House records to the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 Capitol Insurrection. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-cop26news_brendanfischer-foreignmoneyfec-hatchact_trumpdeniedexecpriv_111021.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Donald Trump, Hatch Act, COP26, environment, climate change, elections, campaign finance, money in politics, foreign money in politics, national security, China, Federal Elections Commission, election law, Capitol Insurrection</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 18:38:26 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/9/2021 (Two Systems of Justice and Truth v. Disinformation)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The U.S. House Select Committee investigating the Trump-incited Capitol Insurrection on January 6 has issued subpoenas for 16 top Trump Administration officials, and may ultimately subpoena Donald Trump himself. A federal judge rejected Trump's motion for a pre-emptive stay on the ruling she will soon issue regarding the release of his White House records, which have been subpoenaed by the U.S. House Select Committee. Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin's 17-year old son knowingly tried to vote illegally two different times in last week's election but will face no consequences, in stark contrast to the harsh punishments handed down to black and brown voters who have mistakenly voted unlawfully. In North Dakota, an anti-vaccine state lawmaker could not attend his own anti-vaccine rally because he has contracted COVID. A new study finds 80 percent of American adults have been exposed to the vast, criminal disinformation industry surrounding the coronavirus and vaccines, and disturbingly large numbers either believe or are not sure whether to believe one or more falsehoods generated by the disinformation industry about the pandemic. Those who follow rightwing outlets like Fox 'News', OAN and Newsmax are the most likely to be fooled.  The gap continues to widen in COVID infections/deaths between 'red' and 'blue' states, with the heaviest Trump-leaning counties now seeing death rates nearly six times higher than Biden-leaning counties. A former unvaccinated COVID patient apologizes to the hospital staff who saved his life.  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-youngkinsonfraud-morejan6subpoenas-covidgapdisinfo_110821.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, environment, climate change, voter fraud, Republicans, Democrats, elections, COVID, accountability, voting, African-Americans, public health, Glenn Youngkin, Capitol insurrection, criminal law, Fox News</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2021 19:08:41 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/8/2021 (Guest: Author, radio host Thom Hartmann on the case for mass murder charges against Donald Trump)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Author and longtime progressive talk radio host THOM HARTMANN explains his well-documented argument in the Hartmann Report newsletter that begins to build a case against former president Donald Trump for what Hartmann describes as 'negligent homicide at best, and intentional murder at worst.'  Hartmann discusses the publicly documented actions taken by Team Trump that suggest the administration made the cold calculation to shift focus away from active measures to contain the virus, once studies showed that the deaths of working-age people were mostly among black and brown communities in Democratically-controlled states -- a noticeable and sudden about-face, that was then matched lockstep by rightwing media outlets like Fox 'News', the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Koch Network's Freedomworks, and other GOP front groups. While Hartmann is not a lawyer, he makes a compelling legal case for holding Team Trump accountable for negligence, and details how such a case could move forward in the U.S., as a similar legal action is underway in Brazil against President Jair Bolsonaro.  Also today: the U.S. House Select Committee examining the January 6th insurrection issued six new subpoenas for top Trump advisors. Callers weigh in on all of the above, and more.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_thomhartmann-trumpcovidmassmurder_callers_110821.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Congress, Merrick Garland, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, COVID, accountability, Thom Hartmann, African-Americans, public health, Justice Department, healthcare, Capitol insurrection, criminal law</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2021 20:09:38 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/5/2021 (Guest: John Bonifaz, Free Speech for People, on calls for AG Garland's resignation)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In the nine months since Merrick Garland was confirmed as U.S. Attorney General, there is little sign of any effort at accountability for the long laundry list of federal criminal transgressions committed by Donald Trump and his accomplices. That failure has pushed several legal and constitutional experts to call for Garland to resign. A new statement from the nonpartisan legal advocacy nonprofit Free Speech for People (FSFP) notes Garland's distinguished career as a federal prosecutor and appellate judge, but finds that the Garland Justice Department's failure to 'take any meaningful action to hold accountable former president Donald Trump and his co-conspirators for attempting to overthrow the government on January 6,' and the department's decision to adopt 'indefensible positions of the Trump Department of Justice to protect Trump from accountability,' require Garland to step down. They warn, 'as long as Trump and his co-conspirators walk free, American democracy is in danger.'  FSFP Co-Founder and President, JOHN BONIFAZ, an expert in constitutional law, explains the group's legal reasoning, based on a documented panoply of apparent, if uncharged, Trump-era crimes. He also discusses the Justice Department's failure to act on the US House Select Committee's criminal contempt referral for Trump crony Steve Bannon for defying a lawful congressional subpoena, what may be behind the DOJ's inaction, what can and should be done to restore the department's independence, and much more. FSFP is collecting signatures on a petition at GarlandMustResign.org. Also today:  Republican-controlled states' new, extremely partisan gerrymandered maps are poised to deprive non-GOP voters of representation, underscoring the need for Congressional Democrats to pass federal voting rights and election reform legislation. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-moregopgerrymanders-dojlawsuits-newtrumpgjinny_johnbonifaz-garlandresignationcall_110521.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting rights, gerrymandering, Joe Biden, Congress, Merrick Garland, Republicans, Democrats, Justice Department, Bill Barr, Robert Mueller, Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, accountability, Free Speech For People, January 6</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 19:06:07 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/4/2021 (Keeping Up With the Wars For and Against Democracy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  More results from the 2021 election - - Tucson, AZ voters approved an initiative to raise the city's minimum wage to $15, a rebuke to their AZ Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, who voted it down in the Senate after promising voters during her campaign that she would support it.  In New York State, voters rejected three ballot propositions expanding voting rights, while a constitutional amendment guaranteeing a right to a healthy environment passed. The differences between the two major parties could not be starker, as Democrats are trying to protect voting rights for all voters, while Republicans are undermining those most basic of American rights around the country:  Senate Republicans again filibustered a vote to allow debate to begin on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act defending voting rights. New report warns that the Democrats' big money donors are getting restless, whining that Joe Biden isn't giving them enough attention (good!), but also concerned that the party seems unable to adopt critical voting rights legislation being blocked by Republicans and by Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Sinema, who are refusing to allow filibuster reform for democracy legislation. Voting machine company Smartmatic has filed two new lawsuits against right-wing U.S. television 'news' networks One America News (OAN) and Newsmax. Some rightwing nuts are finally getting fed up with their brain-addled cohorts who are still peddling false claims that the 2020 election was stolen. In Arizona, Republicans state lawmakers are turning on the 'Cyber Ninjas' firm for failing to turn over public documents related to their phony audit. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-demvotingrightssenate-smartmaticsuesnewsmaxoan-ninjasenatefightaz_110421.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:26</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting rights, electronic voting, election security, Build Back Better, COP26, Paris Agreement, climate change, climate change denial,  environment, minimum wage, Kyrsten Sinema, Joe Manchin, money in politics, Joe Biden, Arizona</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 19:18:02 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/3/2021 (Guest: John Nichols on mixed results for Democrats in the 2021 Election)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The results of Tuesday's off-year elections were not nearly as bad for Democrats as the national media seems compelled to insist, but there were both red flag warnings and lessons that Democrats and progressives should note and learn. Virginia hewed to its history of electing a new governor from the party opposing the White House, with Trump-endorsed GOP businessman Glenn Youngkin, posing as a moderate, riding on a Fox 'News'-fueled wave of manufactured outrage over Critical Race Theory (which is not actually taught in VA schools). New Jersey's Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy won a rare second term, but his GOP opponent may challenge the election results after widespread malfunctions of electronic voting equipment across the state. The corporate media and many Democrats have been focused on the single high-profile defeat in Virginia, but progressives won many norm-shattering victories in down-ballot local races and initiatives. Author, journalist, and progressive champion JOHN NICHOLS of The Nation discusses the 2021 election results, making sense of where both Democrats and the national media went right and wrong during the election and its aftermath, and lessons that can be learned. Should Dems start acting more like Republicans if they hope to have any chance of victory during the 2022 mid-terms? Plus we cover a host of progressive wins that have fallen beneath the national media's radar, including historic mayoral victories from Massachusetts to New Mexico, Ohio, North Carolina and beyond. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-epollbookfailurenj-youngkinva_johnnichols-offyearelectionresultlessons_progressivewins_110321.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:22</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting rights, electronic voting, New Jersey, election security, Glenn Youngkin, Phil Murphy, Virginia, progressives, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 election, 2021 election, Critical Race Theory, media, John Nichols</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 19:33:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/2/2021 (Big Deals and Why Mandates Work)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's Election Day 2021, with several high-profile races across the country for mayor, governor, school boards, US House special elections and ballot initiatives. So far, only a few major voting equipment problems reported, primarily in New Jersey, where electronic pollbooks failed around the state for several hours. Oklahoma Republican lawmakers proposed extreme partisan gerrymandering maps that split apart longtime Democratic districts to cheat voters out of representation. At the U.N. COP26 climate conference now underway in Glasgow, Scotland, President Biden officially apologized to the world for Donald Trump withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement. More than 100 world governments struck two major agreements in the summit's opening days to stop and reverse deforestation and cut climate-warming methane emissions by 30 percent by 2030. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced a deal has been reached with holdout Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) to lower prescription drug prices in Biden's Build Back Better Act, and the other Democratic obstructionist, Joe Manchin (WV), offered somewhat encouraging remarks about his openness to supporting the legislation. In spite of a flood of anti-vaccine fear-mongering from rightwing media that vaccine mandates would push as many as 10,000 New York City police and firefighters to leave their jobs, only 34 actually did. New data show that vaccine mandates in other states and industries are succeeding in reducing rates of transmission and deaths from COVID. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-voteprobsnj-gerrymanderok-deforestmethanedealscop26-drugpricesbbb-vaxmandatenypd_110221.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting rights, electronic voting, New Jersey, election security, COVID, Congress, Build Back Better, COP26, Paris Agreement, climate change, climate change denial,  environment, gerrymandering, Republicans, Democrats, Manchin, Sinema</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 18:36:34 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/1/2021 ('We are Watching Democracy Die')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Actor and director Rob Reiner said 'until Donald Trump is prosecuted for leading a deadly Insurrection to overthrow the government and voting rights are passed,' we are witnessing the death of democracy.  From Republican efforts to squash academic freedom and free speech in Florida, to GOP-controlled states enacting extreme partisan gerrymandering, to the Republicans' stolen and packed US Supreme Court re-litigating long-established civil rights, he may be right. Tuesday is Election Day 2021, with several high-profile gubernatorial races in VA and NJ, and voting rights on the ballot in NY.  Iowa Republicans gerrymandered their new state legislative maps to completely eliminate previously Democratic seats.  The University of Florida has taken the unprecedented step of barring three professors, all voting rights experts, from testifying in a court challenge to the state's new voter suppression law, calling it a 'conflict of interest'. The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a challenge to Texas' new 'unprecedented' anti-abortion law that has effectively ended women's long-established constitutional right to an abortion in the state. It offers bounties to citizen vigilantes to enforce it, and is structured explicitly to prevent judicial review. Yet at least one far-right justice appeared to question whether the law would allow other states to adopt similar laws that effectively outlaw other long-settled Constitutional rights. Plus:  Texas' right-wing governor calls for hundreds of books to be removed from schools. Is the book burning about to begin?  Pretty sure this sorta of thing never ends well for democracies... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-democracydying-vagubernatorial-ufbarsexpertwitnessprofs-txabortionscotus_callers_110121.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-democracydying-vagubernatorial-ufbarsexpertwitnessprofs-txabortionscotus_callers_110121.mp3" length="52441646" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, gerrymandering, civil rights, democracy, authoritarianism, abortion, reproductive rights, Supreme Court, voting rights, election law, Texas, book burning, elections</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 19:01:01 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/29/2021 (Guest: Heather 'Digby' Parton on Build Back Better, Manchin and Sinema)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A rogue Republican elections clerk in Adams Township, MI, has been fired and is now the subject of a criminal investigation after admitting to stealing her town's election tabulation computer. Township Clerk Stephanie Scott is a Republican QAnon loon who claims the 2020 election must have been fraudulent (even though Donald Trump won her county), yet refused to use any of the established, legal processes to investigate election security concerns, including simply hand-counting the paper ballots. Of course, there are real concerns about security vulnerabilities in computerized voting systems, and zero evidence that any were used to steal any election. But these QAnon loons haven't bothered to learn what those vulnerabilities actually are, or any of the legal means to address them, even though real election integrity and security advocates have been demonstrating how to do exactly that for 20 years. Then HEATHER 'DIGBY' PARTON of Salon and Hulaballoo discusses 'diva twins' Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) and their months-long obstruction of President Biden's extremely popular Build Back Better Act, amid growing concerns that their real goal is to undermine the entire Biden agenda, including potentially killing the bill entirely. She also explains the corporate media's failure to accurately inform the public of what remains in the wildly popular bill that has united support among the entire Congressional Democratic caucus, and the painfully disinformed, so-called 'progressives' who attack 'the Democrats' in general instead of Manchin and Sinema, who are directly responsible for gutting many of the bill's most popular provisions. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-miclerkvotesystemtheft_heatherdigbyparton-manchinsinemabbb_102921.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:23</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, election security, election integrity, Michigan, QAnon, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, Biden, Build Back Better, Joe Manchin, Kyrsten Sinema, childcare, health care, climate change, Pramila Jayapal, Bernie Sanders, voting machines</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 19:01:38 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/28/2021 (Sausage and Oil: Biden touts framework budget bill; Big Oil grilled on climate denial)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Congressional Democrats appear to be one step closer to the end of the endless sausage-making process to get Joe Biden's still-huge, still-transformative Build Back Better Act agenda through to final passage. The current measure, according to a 'framework' released by the White House, will devote $1.75 trillion over ten years to expand social investments in American families and climate action, all fully paid for with increased taxes on the wealthy and other measures. But some progressives on social media are using a broad brush to blame 'the Democrats' for provisions that have been cut from the bill, rather than the two Democrats actually responsible -- Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) -- plus every Congressional Republican. Nearly all of the news coverage has focused on what has been removed from the bill, leaving most Americans unclear about what is actually in it, so today, we air President Biden's full remarks at the White House explaining his transformative legislation. Whether it all remains in the BBB, whether Manchin and Sinema agree to vote for it, and whether the rest of the Democratic caucus agrees to support it in its final form, remains to be seen. Desi Doyen covers key takeaways from a landmark House Oversight Committee hearing in which the CEOs of six Big Oil companies and their major lobbying groups were grilled over the companies' decades of documented, deadly lies about man-made global warming and the millions of dollars they have spent deceiving the American people about it. Plus Desi brings our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-manchinsinemaobstruction-bidenbbbframework-bigoilhousehearing_102821.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, Joe Manchin, Kyrsten Sinema, wealth tax, Biden, Build Back Better Act, corruption, climate change, climate change denial, environment, oil industry, fossil fuel industry, Exxon, disinformation, social safety net</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 18:03:32 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/27/2021 (Guests: Election integrity experts Dr. Virginia Martin and Allegra Dengler on upcoming NY elections)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Democratic Senators Joe Manchin (WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (AZ) continue to dismantle the long-overdue, extremely popular social safety net and climate agenda of President Biden and the rest of the Democrats. Manchin and Sinema have flip-flopped, now opposing tiny tax increases on corporations and the wealthy, including a potential wealth tax on billionaires. New data shows that, during the pandemic, U.S. billionaires increased in number from 614 to 745, and saw their wealth grow 70 percent between March 2020 and September 2021. The money they made during the pandemic alone would fully cover the cost of Biden's 10-year budget plans in the Build Back Better Act. A different analysis finds that the wealthiest 400 families in the US paid an average federal income tax of just 8.2 percent, a far lower percentage than the vast majority of working Americans. Voters in several states are heading to the polls for off-year elections on Tuesday, deciding contentious races for governor in Virginia and New Jersey. In New York, voters face several important state constitutional measures directly affecting elections in the state and potentially democracy across the nation. DR. VIRGINA MARTIN, former Democratic Election Commissioner of the Columbia County, NY Board of Elections and ALLEGRA DENGLER, longtime election security advocate with Citizens for Voting Integrity NY, explain the statewide ballot propositions that could fundamentally expand access to the ballot box in a state with some of the most restrictive voting policies in the nation. Interestingly, they do not agree on how voters should proceed, and each offers well-informed and nuanced opinions on the issues at stake... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-billionairetax_virginiamartin-allegradengler-nyelectionpropositions_102721.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, Joe Manchin, Kyrsten Sinema, billionaires, wealth tax, Biden, Build Back Better Act, corruption, voting, voter fraud, voting rights, democracy reform, voter suppression, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, elections</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2021 19:05:27 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/26/2021 (Guest: Attorney Keith Barber on Team Trump's conspiracy to defraud the U.S.)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  New polling finds that a majority of Americans across all political parties finally say the climate crisis is of 'high importance' to them. The U.S. still has a chance to achieve President Biden's pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, despite corrupt, coal-state Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin's demands to remove key climate policies from Biden's Build Back Better budget bill. But the already-long odds could get longer if Manchin succeeds in cutting another important climate provision -- a tax on the oil and gas industry's methane leaks. For a second time, the Biden White House has denied disgraced previous president Donald Trump's attempt to invoke executive privilege to prevent the release of more Trump-era documents regarding the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection. New details are emerging about the so-called 'war room' effort carried out by Trump cronies at the historic Willard Hotel prior to the attack on the Capitol. New documents show at least seven Republican representatives participated in planning the rallies that led to the assault, leading some House Democrats to call for their expulsion from Congress. Attorney KEITH BARBER explains a long-standing federal law that makes it a crime to attempt to defraud the federal government in any deceptive way, and how it applies to the Jan. 6 co-conspirators and Trump in their efforts to steal the 2020 election through deception and fraud. Barber also details actions that the Jan. 6 Select Committee and the Justice Department can take to enforce the law. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-climatepoll-manchinmethane_keithbarber-trumpfraudcase_102621.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, climate change, global warming, Joe Manchin, environment, pollution, methane, Jan. 6 Select Committee, Capitol insurrection, Trump, Biden, extreme weather, Build Back Better Act, corruption, executive privilege</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 17:29:58 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/25/2021 (Guest: Imperial Beach, CA Mayor Serge Dedina on his lawsuit against Big Oil)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  90 million Americans are under threat of severe weather this week, as the most powerful storm in recorded history slams the West Coast, a nor'easter heads for the East Coast, and the Gulf Coast is hit with late season tornadoes.  This is our climate change-fueled future today, and it is going to get worse, according to a new World Meteorological Organization study warning that greenhouse gas emissions hit a new record high in 2020, despite pandemic lockdowns.  Imperial Beach, California MAYOR SERGE DEDINA explains his lawsuit against ExxonMobil, Chevron, BP and 30 other fossil fuel companies, seeking damages to pay for the costs of saving his small, working class coastal town from the ravages of rising sea levels, floods, and more extreme storms intensified by man-made climate change. Dedina details blockbuster investigations that revealed how the oil industry knew for decades that burning their products would cause dangerous global warming, and how the companies spent millions misleading the public and blocking governments from curbing emissions. Exxon has gone after Dedina personally, using legal maneuvers in an attempt to intimidate him to drop the suit. Then:  the latest on the contentious 'sausage-making' as President Biden and Congressional Democrats try to reach a deal with obstructionist, corrupt Democratic Senators Joe Manchin (WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (AZ) to pass his transformative Build Back Better Act.  Callers weigh in on all of the above, calling out who THEY blame for all of the various fine messes in which the nation, and the world, now find ourselves... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-recordstorms_mayorsergededina-imperialbeachsuesbigoil_bbb_callers_102521.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, climate change, Imperial Beach, Serge Dedina, Exxon, accountability, global warming, Kyrsten Sinema, Joe Manchin, environment, pollution, extreme weather, Exxon Knew, Build Back Better Act, money in politics</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:30:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/22/2021: (Nicole Sandler with Anita Hill)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler speaks with Anita Hill, author of the new book, &quot;Believing&quot; about gender based violence and her experience 30 years ago testifying at Clarence Thomas's SCOTUS confirmation hearing about his sexual harassment. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_anitahill_102221.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Anita Hill, Clarence Thomas, gender violence</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:01:44 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/21/2021 (Good and bad news in the fight to save democracy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The full U.S. House voted to recommend criminal contempt of Congress charges for Trump crony Steve Bannon for refusing a subpoena from  the House Select Committee Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection investigation. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was finally forced to cough up a $25,000 bounty to a progressive Democrat who caught Republicans committing voter fraud. In California, certified final results in last months' doomed GOP gubernatorial recall election underscore just how badly Republicans wasted $300 million in taxpayer dollars. Reports that Sen. Joe Manchin may be considering switching parties is a stark reminder that Democrats' razor-thin Senate majority can be flipped in an instant, killing any remaining hope of enacting President Biden's agenda -- which may be why Biden is not attacking Manchin publicly as many progressive voting rights activists have demanded.  Republicans' ongoing assault on American democracy continues apace as they work to gerrymander their way into the House majority in 2022, and use that control to attempt to steal the 2024 Presidential election in a way they weren't prepared to do in 2020. Texas GOP lawmakers double down on extreme partisan gerrymandering in new legislative redistricting maps in the state legislature and Congress, stealing seats and representation from the state's surging non-white population. Illinois' Democratic-majority state legislature tries a very slightly gerrymandered new map.  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bannoncontempt-patrickpayout-carecall-sinemavets-manchinthreat-txgerrymander-ilgerrymander_102121.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, gerrymandering, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, Capitol Insurrection, Steve Bannon, authoritarianism, Biden, California recall, Kyrsten Sinema, Joe Manchin, Texas, Dan Patrick, voter fraud, environment, climate change, voter suppression</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 18:40:08 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/20/2021 (Guest: Court reporter Mark Joseph Stern on Biden's SCOTUS reform Commission)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The House Select Committee investigating the Trump-incited January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol voted unanimously to hold Steve Bannon in criminal contempt of Congress for refusing to answer their subpoena. Senate Democrats are reportedly close to reaching a deal on a path forward to passing President Biden's Build Back Better Act. Senate Republicans filibustered voting rights legislation for the third time this year. Slate's legal reporter and U.S. Supreme Court expert, MARK JOSEPH STERN, explains the draft report issued late last week, with remarkably little coverage by the corporate media, by President Biden's blue ribbon panel of academics tasked with examining potential reforms for SCOTUS following its years-long bastardization and theft by the Republican Party. Stern discusses the conclusions of the commission's draft report, which could change before the final version is released, on questions of expanding the Supreme Court, the concept of judicial term limits, and the many reasons why public confidence in the court has crashed to levels unprecedented in modern history. He also explains the legal roller coaster of Texas' blatantly unconstitutional new anti-abortion law. Stern notes that no other country in the world bestows as much power on its high court as the U.S. does, and the rest of the world has wisely chosen not to follow the U.S. model of lifetime appointments. He warns 'we should all be terrified...if we choose not to expand the court... we are going to have to live with this current conservative super-majority for years, if not decades.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bannoncontempt-sandersmanchinbbb-freedomtovoteblocked_markjosephstern-bidenscotuscomm-txabortion_102021.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:33</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting rights, courts, Supreme Court, Democrats, Republicans, Joe Manchin, Joe  Biden, Texas, reproductive rights, Congress, Build Back Better, Kyrsten Sinema, filibuster,  Steve Bannon, Capitol Insurrection, court reform</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 19:10:49 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/19/2021 (UCSB's Dr. Leah Stokes on Manchin nixing Biden's key plan to replace fossil fuels)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of the coal state of West Virginia has reportedly rejected the centerpiece of President Joe Biden's climate agenda in his Build Back Better (BBB) Act, forcing the White House to scramble to rewrite its landmark Clean Electricity Performance Program (CEPP), an innovative policy to accelerate the utility sector's shift to clean energy. The Biden Administration must also find alternative levers to cut carbon pollution fueling the deadly climate crisis just two weeks before the next U.N. climate summit in Glasgow.  DR. LEAH STOKES, climate researcher and political scientist at U.C.-Santa Barbara, explains key climate provisions of Biden's Build Back Better Act, ways to counter the obstruction of fossil fuel fan-boy Manchin, other policies and investments that will cut deadly air pollution and emissions at the speed and scale that scientists say is necessary, and also meet our international pledges under the Paris Climate Agreement. Dr. Stokes explains why electrifying all American homes and buildings is necessary to curb fossil fuel usage and cut deadly indoor air pollution, at the same time creating millions of jobs while improving the health of Americans. Stokes says that 'despair is not an option,' and urges voters to 'keep the pressure up,' recommending Call4Climate.com, an online tool that helps callers quickly contact their Congressional representatives, with helpful scripts and more. Also today:  Brazilian Congressional panel to recommend 'mass murder' charges against  its very Trumpy President, Jair Bolsonaro, for his deadly mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic. Rightwing, anti-vaccine radio host Dennis Prager admits he has contracted COVID. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_leahstokes-manchinbuildbackbetter_bolsonarohomocidecharges_101921.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Joe Manchin, Biden, Build Back Better, COVID, Dennis Prager, vaccines, disinformation, Jair Bolsonaro, media, rightwing, climate change, Congress, Democrats, Republicans, money in politics, fossil fuels, air pollution, natural gas, jobs </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:08:50 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/18/2021 (House Divided: Should Democrats Partisan Gerrymander Bl'BradCast' 10/18/2021 (House Divided: Should Democrats Partisan Gerrymander Blue States to counter Republicans?)ue States to counter Republicans?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 'BradCast' 10/18/2021 (House Divided: Should Democrats Partisan Gerrymander Blue States to counter Republicans?)On today's 'BradCast':  General Colin Powell, the Republican former Secretary of State and Chair of the Joints Chiefs of Staff, has died of COVID-related complications amid a lengthy battle with cancer. Powell had apologized for his role in pushing the US to invade Iraq, but our focus today is on rightwing media dishonestly using Powell's death to falsely claim vaccines don't work -- we explain the numbers that demonstrate the facts that the unvaccinated helped kill Powell.  The Biden White House is rewriting a key climate provision in the sweeping Build Back Better budget reconciliation bill known as the Clean Electricity Performance Program (CEPP), which would vastly reduce U.S. carbon emissions, in order to appease conservative Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of the coal state of West Virginia, who receives more campaign donations from the fossil fuel industry than any other senator.  Then we throw open the phone lines to hear from listeners on whether Democrats should engage in the same level of constitutional hardball now being deployed by Republicans  -- specifically whether Democrats should fight fire with fire, matching Republicans' use of extreme, unfair partisan gerrymandering during redistricting of new legislative maps that will determine the balance of power in the U.S. House.  In a previous episode, gerrymandering expert David Daley, who literally wrote the book on the GOP's partisan gerrymandering schemes, explained why he is against Democratic states responding in kind to Republicans' extreme partisan gerrymanders, and Brad explained why he is reluctantly in favor of it to save democracy itself.  Callers weigh in on both sides of the lively debate... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-powellcoviddeath-manchinkillscepp-demgerrymanderingcalls_101821.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:53</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Joe Manchin, Colin Powell, COVID, vaccines, disinformation, rightwing media, Iraq War, Build Back Better, climate change, money in politics, coal, fossil fuels, gerrymandering, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, redistricting, clean energy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:43:09 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/15/2021 (Guest: Gerrymandering expert David Daley on whether Dems should use extreme gerrymandering)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he will bring up the Freedom to Vote Act for a cloture vote next week, to allow debate to begin on the bill that is critical for protecting voting rights and preventing extreme partisan gerrymandering, plus a lot of other desperately needed provisions that would benefit all voters and the survival of American democracy itself. The bill is supported by all 50 Democratic Senators, but won't achieve a 60-vote super-majority required to overcome a Republicans filibuster, even as heavily gerrymandered, GOP-controlled states adopt new voting restrictions that also make it easier for Republicans to overturn legitimate election results. DAVID DALEY of FairVote.org, who literally wrote the book on partisan gerrymanders, details the horrors to come from the GOP extreme gerrymandered maps coming in the next few weeks and months, after the GOP's stolen and packed U.S. Supreme Court ruled that that federal courts may not intercede to stop partisan gerrymanders in any way. If the Freedom to Vote Act is not adopted, should Democrats in control of state legislatures also do the same thing to answer the GOP assault on democracy? Daley discusses likely paths forward for addressing Republicans' asymmetrical redistricting warfare, and the pros and cons of different actions that Congressional Democrats could take as the American democratic experiment teeters ever closer to unstoppable authoritarianism. As always, we welcome your thoughts, and hope to discuss this pivotal moment in American history more in the days ahead. Also today: A super-Trumpy Republican Virginia state assembly candidate has some wildly idiotic ideas about rising sea levels that should scare the hell out of Virginians... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-senatefreedomtovote_daviddaley-dempartisangerrymandering_101521.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:20:24 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/14/2021 (Why A Court Was Wrong to Dismiss the Last Major 2020 Election Contest in GA)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Trump's friend Steve Bannon has no legitimate legal justification to refuse a subpoena from the U.S. House Select Committee on the January 6th attack - - but it's a big 'if' whether Attorney General Merrick Garland will follow through on potential criminal contempt charges. Donald Trump threatened Republicans that his supporters will not vote GOP in 2022 or 2024 if the GOP doesn't somehow overturn the 2020 election, but the statement suggests he may not be planning to run in 2024. In Georgia, a state judge dismissed the last major legal challenge still pending to the 2020 Presidential election there, ruling that the plaintiffs had no legal standing to sue, rather than addressing the issues in their complaint. We explain how and why the ruling unfortunately gives dishonest cretins like Trump and his supporters yet another opening to continue falsely claiming the results were somehow fraudulent. Public elections belong to the public, and only transparent public oversight can cure this problem. Secret vote counting by computers with ballots kept beyond the (controlled) reach of the public will guarantee that such claims -- legitimate or otherwise -- will continue to be made in future elections. That is a grave threat to democracy itself.  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bannonjan6contempt-trump2024-favoritogalawsuitdismissed_101421.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, election integrity, 2020 election, Georgia, election fraud, voter fraud, Trump, Steve Bannon, Capitol Insurrection, Jan. 6 Select Committee, environment, climate change, supply chain, energy, renewable energy, courts, voting machines</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:04:37 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/13/2021 (Guest: Dr. Matthew Boedy of Univ. of North Georgia on the faculty fight for mask mandates)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  90-year-old actor William 'Captain Kirk' Shatner went 'oldly' into space where only a few have gone before, courtesy of billionaire Jeff Bezos, using his trip to remind us of our fragile climate and thin blue atmosphere that keeps us alive even though we treat it like a garbage dump. But Shatner's free space joyride is a reminder of the many essential workers who actually paid for his trip.  New Labor Department data shows record numbers of essential workers are quitting their jobs in search of better wages and working conditions -- particularly those in low-wage service jobs forced into face-to-face confrontations with an angry, privileged, often mask-free public. Nearly two years into the pandemic, university professors and staff who work in 'blue' states can work each day in relative safety, but those in 'red' states are fighting to receive adequate public health protections like mask mandates. DR. MATTHEW BOEDY of the Univ. of North Georgia, president of the Georgia chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), discusses the new public pressure campaign mounted by university professors and students to demand mask and vaccine mandates. Dr. Boedy also explains the disturbing new decision by the Georgia state university system to effectively end tenure protections. Also today:  The Biden Administration announced a plan to develop large-scale wind farms along nearly the entire coastline of the United States. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-shatner-workersquitting_matthewboedy-univmaskmandates_bidenwind_101321.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, COVID, mask  mandates, vaccines, William Shatner, Jeff Bezos, labor rights, Blue Origin, Georgia, universities, public health, Dept. of Education, tenure, workers rights, clean energy, wind energy, Biden Administration</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:31:06 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/12/2021 ('Insurrectionists in Suits and Ties' and Their 'Relentless Assault on the Truth')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  New polls show Biden's Build Back Better Act is wildly popular once the corporate media actually inform the public about what is in it. MSNBC's Medhi Hasan details much of the act in 60 seconds. Democrats must pass the paid-for Build Back Better Act and the smaller bipartisan infrastructure bill very soon if they are going to be able to deliver real results and improvements for working families in time to have ANY chance at holding off the surge of authoritarianism that has overtaken the Republican Party in next year's 2022 midterm elections. Top Republicans like Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) are still shamefully lying about the 2020 election and refusing to acknowledge that Joe Biden won fair and square. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) says that GOP leadership knows Trump legitimately lost the election, but they are still supporting Trump/GOP lies and the state assault on democracy in advance of the 2022 and 2024 elections. Republican columnist Max Boot warns that the Republican Party now poses a threat to democracy itself, and calls on Republicans to vote exclusively for Democrats 'until the GOP ceases to pose an existential threat to our freedom.' Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott issues a government mandate banning government mandates. Texas candidate Allen West continues to lie about COVID vaccines even as he is hospitalized with COVID. Also today:  Rev. Lennox Yearwood lays out the high stakes in the fight to ensure climate provisions remain in the Build Back Better Act.  NASA is launching a rocket to knock an asteroid off its orbit as a test for future 'planetary defense'. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-armageddon-correction-yearwood-democracy-scalise-schiff-abbott-west_101221.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Congress, Build Back Better, infrastructure, authoritarianism, autocracy, Republicans, Democrats, Adam Schiff, Kevin McCarthy, Steve Scalise, Big Lie, Greg Abbott, Allen West, COVID, Rev. Lennox Yearwood, climate change, environment, NASA</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:08:48 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 10/11/2021 (Guest: Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-CA) on ending offshore drilling in CA; Trump's slow-motion coup)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Some good news - one Southern California beach hit by last week's oil spill has reopened, but the lasting effects of the oil industry remain across the state. Congressman ALAN LOWENTHAL (D-CA-47), who represents Long Beach, CA and surrounding suburbs,  is calling for 'a plan to not only stop new drilling, but to figure out how do we stop ALL drilling that's going on in California.'  Rep. Lowenthal explains the necessity and difficulty of winding down the state's oil drilling industry, including thorny issues like decommissioning aging fossil fuel infrastructure and replacing fossil fuel jobs as the state transitions to a clean energy economy. Lowenthal also discusses the status of negotiations among Congressional Democrats trying to hammer out details of Biden's Build Back Better Act, with two recalcitrant Democratic senators obstructing the entire Democratic caucus. Corporate media is failing to adequately sound the alarm about the terrifying and dangerous rise of rightwing authoritarianism in the U.S., as Donald Trump threatens to run again for president in 2024 after blatantly trying to steal the 2020 election. Comedian Bill Maher delivers a disturbing monologue detailing how Trump is now laying the groundwork to finish the job and avoid the mistakes he made in 2020, with the Republican Party and Republican elected officials now his willing compatriots in the long con. Callers weigh in... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_repalanlowenthal-ocspillenddrillingca_mahertrump2024theft_callers_101121.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Biden, Build Back Better, oil, oil spill, Orange County oil spill, Rep. Alan Lowenthal, 2020 election, 2024 election, Republicans, Democrats, coup, disinformation, autocracy, media, news media, Bill Maher, authoritarianism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 19:11:38 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/8/2021 (Guest: Media analyst Eric Boehler on media downplaying Trump GOP's danger to democracy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Biden has reversed Donald Trump's unprecedented rollback of federal protections for three important public lands, restoring the boundaries of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in Utah, and the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine Monument off the coast of New England. New documents released by the House Committee on Oversight reveal that Trump's company lost millions on his D.C. hotel while in office, despite receiving millions in revenue from governments, lobbyists and businesses (in violation of the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution), and received 'undisclosed preferential treatment' from Deutsche Bank. But the corporate media is still failing to report accurately and fully on Trump's numerous blatant attempts to steal the 2020 election, including his push for supporters to attack the U.S. Capitol on January 6. Longtime media analyst ERIC BOEHLERT argues the mainstream corporate media appear to have learned nothing from Trump's disastrous reign, and are 'purposely' ignoring what he describes as 'the clarion calls of democratic doom.' He explains how - - and equally important, why - - the mainstream press is still failing to raise the alarm despite clear signs that American democracy is facing an unprecedented internal threat from the rise of rightwing authoritarianism. How can they -- and we -- do a better job of adequately sounding the 'fire alarm'?  Also today: the Biden White House moved to officially commemorate Indigenous Peoples' Day on what is still officially known as Columbus Day... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenrestoresnatlmonuments-trumphoteldc_ericboehlert-mediariseofautocracy_100821.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenrestoresnatlmonuments-trumphoteldc_ericboehlert-mediariseofautocracy_100821.mp3" length="55820145" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Congress, Republicans, Trump, Biden, Native Americans, Democrats, authoritarianism, rightwing, public lands, Bears Ears National Monument, Deb Haaland, Indigenous Peoples Day, Columbus Day, fascism, corporate media, Trump Organization</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 18:49:22 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/7/2021 (Why Can't Media Report it Accurately? Trump Tried to STEAL the Election!)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Why do our nation's corporate media outlets still have so much difficulty reporting that Trump attempted to use the Department of Justice to steal the election? Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats released an important report showing how Donald Trump tried to pervert and pressure the U.S. Dept. of Justice to steal the 2020 Presidential election from the American people. Yet corporate media reporting is soft-peddling  Trump's unprecedented attempt to steal the election as 'questioning' or 'subverting' the results.' New revelations in the massive offshore oil spill in Southern California raise questions about serious delays in reporting and responding to the spill, intensifying its impacts. A federal judge in Texas has temporarily enjoined the state from enforcing its 'flagrantly unconstitutional' abortion restriction law. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and fellow Republicans blinked in their effort to block Democrats from raising the nation's debt ceiling to avoid economic calamity when the U.S. defaults on its debts for the first time in history. Corporate media outlets are also misleading the public on the GOP's debt ceiling obstruction, using false 'both sides' framing. Wisconsin Republicans are giving $676,000 taxpayer dollars to 'investigate' Trump's 2020 election loss, headed up by a partisan who admits he doesn't have 'any understanding of how elections work.'  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-socalspill-txabortionlaw-mediafaildebtlimitelectiontheft-2020auditwi_100721.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
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									<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 19:14:27 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/6/2021 (Guest: Philly Inquirer's Will Bunch on the meanness of 'means testing'; McConnell Blinks)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Faced with the likelihood of the U.S. defaulting on its debts for the first time in American history (and potentially being blamed for the economic devastation that would follow), Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans blinked. They've agreed to stop their filibuster so Democrats can temporarily raise the debt ceiling for two months, putting a hold on the GOP's economic terrorism and weaponization until December. Congressional Democrats will now focus on passing their Build Back Better agenda with transformative and long-overdue expansions of healthcare, education, and child care, and the first meaningful attempt to take on climate change, paid for by a small tax increase on corporations and the wealthy. But Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and his sidekick Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) are falsely pretending that wildly popular programs that help working families will lead to an 'entitlement society.' Manchin is now demanding 'means testing guardrails' on all new family- and health-related programs. What does that mean, exactly? Philadelphia Inquirer national columnist WILL BUNCH describes 'means testing' as 'two dirty words for America's middle class' and 'the two most insidious and abused words in American politics.'  Bunch explains why, and other, alternative ways their may be to meet the seemingly intractable (and dumb) demands from Manchin and Sinema that the Democrats' fully-paid-for bill be scaled back from its current price tag. Also today: a number of elected Republican officials are really pushing the envelope with new standards of crazy, dangerous, and embarrassing behavior... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mcconnellblinksdebtceiling_willbunch-meanstestingmanchin_ltgovidahocosplay_100621.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, debt ceiling, Congress, Mitch McConnell, Joe Manchin, Kyrsten Sinema, economy, poverty, Biden, Build Back Better, rightwing, Will Bunch</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 18:23:22 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/5/2021 (Guest: Election auditor Larry Moore: AZ audit results 'made up out of whole cloth')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The partisan wingnut 'audit' results from the Cyber Ninjas that appear to confirm Joe Biden's 2020 victory in Maricopa County, Arizona over Donald Trump were phony. That's according to a new deep-dive analysis of the Ninjas' 'audit' by a group of experienced, bipartisan election auditors known as The Audit Guys, who say the Ninjas' numbers are completely bunk and 'an epic hoax'. Audit Guy LARRY MOORE, founder of the Clear Ballot Group and a member of the team of Audit Guys who conducted the independent review, explains exactly how they determined that the Ninjas' numbers were 'made up out of whole cloth' and other surprise revelations and claims buried in the 'audit' report. Moore discusses how the original, official tally in Maricopa County was accurate, how the Audit Guys' analysis exposes the shockingly botched, amateurish Ninjas' 'audit', and how the GOP President of the AZ Senate is now part of a 'coverup' to try and hide the scam. Moore also offers an explanation as to why the Ninjas ultimately claimed that their botched count matched the county's original tally, and his concerns about the proliferation of these types of post-election audits in the wake of Trump's evidence-free Big Lie that the election was stolen from him. Also today:  Idaho's Republican Secretary of State conducted two public hand-counts to confirm the accuracy of the state's 2020 election tally but MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell still refuses to accept the results. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-lindellidahofail_larrymoore-cyberninjasfakenumbersmaricopaaz_100521.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, election integrity, Big Lie, Trump, Biden, 2020 election, Arizona audit, Cyber Ninjas, election fraud, voting machines, Idaho, Arizona, environment, climate change, pollution, audit, Mike Lindell, oil spill</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 18:35:58 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/4/2021 (Guest: Laura Deehan of Environment California on the 'massive' SoCal oil spill)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  At least 126,000 gallons of crude oil spilled into the ocean off the coast of Huntington Beach, California over the weekend, fouling miles of beaches, killing birds and fish, and causing great damage to key sensitive ecological preserves. Officials say the cause appears to be a ruptured pipeline from an offshore oil rig, and will take weeks or months to fully clean up. LAURA DEEHAN, State Director of the non-profit Environment California, updates the latest on the state's newest fossil fuel disaster, the economic hit the oil spill has caused to local businesses, tourism and commercial fishing industries,  and what can and should be done about it moving forward.  Deehan also explains how the many provisions in President Biden's Build Back Better agenda might help to begin making these recurring  fossil fuel disasters a thing of the past. But that's only if Democrats can overcome a handful of party obstructionists - - largely from just two Senators, Joe Manchin from West Virginia coal country and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona.  In Congress, Republicans are threatening to tank the entire U.S. economy, and the global economy with it, in their ongoing blockade of Senate Democrats' efforts to lift the debt ceiling to pay the nation's existing debt. President Biden called out Republicans for their brinksmanship, arguing that the GOP is 'playing Russian Roulette' with the economy. The stakes are nothing less than preventing global fiscal calamity if the U.S. defaults on its debt for the first time in history.  Callers weigh in on all of the above. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_lauradeehan-huntingtonbeachoilspill_debtceiling_callers_100421.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, oil spill, California, oil industry, pollution, wildlife, Biden, Build Back Better, water pollution, Republicans, Senate, Democrats, debt ceiling, infrastructure, Joe Manchin, Kysten Sinema, Environment California, economy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 18:42:26 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/1/2021: (Nicole Sandler with Nikki Fried &amp; Charlie Crist- FL Gubernatorial Candidates)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler lives in Florida, and wants to rid her state of the crazy man occupying the Governor's office, Ron DeSantis. Today, she speaks with the two candidates running as Democrats to unseat him next year, Nikki Fried and Charlie Crist. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_nikkifried_charliecrist_100121_.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Florida, Charlie Crist, Nikki Fried, Ron DeSantis</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 16:11:11 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/30/2021 (Dem 'sausage making' becomes a 'log jam' as world economy, Biden agenda hang in balance)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Democrats are fighting a logjam to pass 4 pieces of crucial legislation. They overcame a Republican filibuster to pass temporary legislation to keep the government funded through December 3... when Republicans will create more chaos again, just because they can. Senate Republicans are still blocking an attempt to raise/suspend the debt ceiling which, if it doesn't pass, will lead to global economic calamity. President Biden's very popular $3.5 trillion Build Back Better social spending and climate agenda still hangs in the balance, alongside the smaller bipartisan infrastructure bill. Both are being obstructed by a small handful of shameless corporatist Dems in the House, along with Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema, who have reneged on the original agreement to pass the two bills together. Sinema still refuses to negotiate the larger bill until the smaller one has passed. A leaked memo shows that Manchin wants to limit any budget reconciliation bill to $1.5 trillion, and the coal state senator (whose family profits millions from fossil fuel investments) really wants to undermine the critical climate components at the heart of the Biden agenda. Also today: cogent listener mail in response to our interview with NASA climate scientist Dr. Peter Kalmus, arguing that our climate emergency is far worse and requires far more dramatic action to cut emissions than is currently planned by both the US and EU, and why that is wildly unfair to the rest of the world. Republicans and their rightwing media machine are churning out disinformation about the Build Back Better Act, with a big whopper from Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Newsmax outright lying to their gullible followers. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenagendadclogjam-manchinmemo-repubobstructionlies_093021.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:27</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Republicans, Democrats, Biden, Build Back Better, budget reconciliation, infrastructure, disinformation, propaganda, obstruction, debt ceiling, government shutdown, Joe Manchin, Kyrsten Sinema, disinformation, climate change, environment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 19:09:08 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/29/2021 (Guest: ACLU's Carl Takei on misreported FBI crime stats)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  MAGA dead-enders are extending their grift over the partisan Arizona 'audit' by Cyber Ninjas, which confirmed Joe Biden won the 2020 election over Donald Trump. Trump is now actively lying about it to his supporters. Cyber Ninjas have announced that a 'draft' of the report circulated by top wingnut sites and some Republicans claiming the opposite is fraudulent and 'absolutely false'.  Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema and West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin are continuing their obstruction of President Biden's entire $3.5 trillion Build Back Better agenda, which is fully paid for by small increases in taxes on corporations and the wealthy, and could be passed with a simple majority under budget reconciliation. The entire Democratic caucus is united behind both the reconciliation package and the smaller bipartisan infrastructure deal that Sinema negotiated with Republicans, but Sinema's intransigence could result in killing both bills, ensuring the death of the entire Biden agenda. New FBI statistics show a dramatic one year spike in killings in the U.S. in 2020, mostly involving guns. But the corporate media coverage credulously parroted police officials attributing the spike to new policing restrictions and police reticence about doing their jobs in the wake of mass protests against rampant police killings of black people. CARL TAKEI, Senior Staff Attorney at the ACLU's Trone Center for Justice and Equality, explains why that explanation appears to be B.S., and the real reasons behind the spike in murder rates around the country (like the pandemic), and the policies that evidence shows actually reduce rates of violent crime. Plus:  Los Angeles County has expunged another 60,000 marijuana convictions after the state legalized recreational cannabis. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-fakeazauditreport-sinematankingbbb_carltakei-murderspikemisreporting_092921.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:34</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, Biden, Build Back Better, reconciliation, infrastructure, Joe Manchin, Ro Khanna, Kyrsten Sinema, rightwing, disinformation, propaganda, police brutality, George Floyd, defund the police, bail reform</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 19:03:33 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/28/2021 ('A Time of Intensity')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   House Speaker Nancy Pelosi warned her caucus that this week will be a 'time of intensity' as Congressional Democrats work to pass four  major pieces of legislation with long-term national and global impacts. Senate Republicans have filibustered legislation to keep the US Government from a costly shut down on Thursday (Sept. 30) and raise or suspend the ridiculous, statutory debt ceiling (which pays for spending already approved by Congress). Treasury Sec. Janet Yellin warned failure will cause the U.S. to default on its debt for the first time in history. Republicans' destructive hostage-taking appears to be intended to sow chaos and uncertainty for political gain, even if it triggers a potential meltdown of the global economy. Democrats are also working to forge a compromise within the party to pass Joe Biden's very popular, very progressive Build Back Better agenda, which expands the social safety net and addresses climate change, along with a smaller bipartisan infrastructure package to repair the nation's crumbling roads and bridges. A very small handful of 'moderate' Dems are trying to break a prior deal to vote on both measures together, but the Progressive Democratic Caucus is having none of it. Objections from Senators Joe Manchin (WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (AZ) pushing phony concerns over the 'cost' of the historic, paid-for legislation are belied by their actions indicating their focus is on their own personal benefit. Also today:  the shift to electric vehicles accelerates after Ford Motor Company announced it is investing $11 billion in three new electric vehicle/battery factories in the U.S.  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-buildbackbetter-govtdefault-fordevinvestment_092821.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:27</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2021 18:54:22 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/27/2021: (Guest: Election expert John Brakey on  AZ 'audit'; Senate GOP pushes US closer to economic default)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Senate Republicans have blocked legislation to raise the U.S. government debt ceiling and a continuing resolution to keep the government operating  after September 30.  We explain  the incredibly dangerous (and hypocritical) game that Mitch McConnell and the GOP are currently playing with the U.S. and global economy. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the Republicans' obstruction dangerous and 'irresponsible, because raising the debt ceiling would pay for much of the $8 trillion in debt for which Republicans voted during the Trump Administration. Funding the federal government prevents a costly government shutdown.  In Arizona, the phony, so-called 'audit' of the 2020 Presidential election results in Maricopa County was a spectacular failure, and the partisan, conspiracy theorist Cyber Ninjas outfit running it ended up proving that the tally was accurate, with Joe Biden picking up additional votes in his victory over Donald Trump. The Cyber Ninjas tried (unsuccessfully) to bury that embarrassing finding with a flood of misleading claims, debunked courtesy of the GOP-majority Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.  Election transparency advocate JOHN BRAKEY of AUDIT-USA , an insider during the entire 'audit' clown show theatre, delivers a post-mortem on what  he saw during the past five months of the 'audit'.  Brakey was an unpaid participant, donating his expertise to the effort in hopes of 'ungaslighting' the public about the false and otherwise evidence-free claims being made by Trump supporters about the 2020 election.  Brakey explains and dismantles the Cyber Ninja's misleading claims, including their infamous search for 'bamboo' in the ballots, and much more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-debtceiling-maricopaauditfactcheck_johnbrakey-azauditpostmortem_092721.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-debtceiling-maricopaauditfactcheck_johnbrakey-azauditpostmortem_092721.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:51</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, debt ceiling, economy, government shutdown, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, Mitch McConnell, Nancy Pelosi, Arizona audit, election integrity, election fraud, voter fraud, election security, cybersecurity, voting machines, Trump, Biden, Newsom</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2021 19:21:01 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/24/2021 (NASA's Dr. Peter Kalmus on 'climate emergency mode'; AZ 'audit' fail)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   National media has now confirmed our first-in-the-nation scoop yesterday on the hilarious results of the partisan Cyber Ninjas' Arizona 'audit,' which confirmed (again) that Joe Biden soundly defeated Donald Trump in the 2020 election. Trump's sore-loser, publicly-financed and privately-purchased 'audit' found that the original tally in Maricopa County was entirely accurate – except Biden picked up 99 votes out of 2.1 million cast.  But all of this nonsense is a perfect way to disguise and distract from the fact that the GOP has become a political party with no actual legitimate legislative agenda, at a time when humanity itself is facing the existential threat of man-made global warming. NASA climate scientist and author DR. PETER KALMUS joins us to discuss his latest article explaining why pledges by nations around the world to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions globally by 2050 are fatally flawed - - in part, because the 2050 target is not nearly fast enough to prevent catastrophic global warming, and 'net zero' allows the fossil fuel industry to continue to polluting for decades longer than is safe for humanity. Kalmus explains important concepts like not-yet-invented 'negative emissions technologies,' some of the seemingly radical policies that may ultimately be required unless governments dramatically accelerate the swift transition away from fossil fuels, and why his research has led him to issue a clarion call for world governments to move into 'climate emergency' mode. Kalmus warns:  'I see what is coming...what I'm saying now that sounds radical to people will not seem radical anymore. I just wish that people would listen now.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-cyberninjasazfailscoopconfirmed_peterklamus-netzero2050notenough_092421.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-cyberninjasazfailscoopconfirmed_peterklamus-netzero2050notenough_092421.mp3" length="56576327" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:56</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 election, elections, voter fraud, election fraud, voting machines, Arizona audit, Cyber Ninjas, Trump, Biden, climate change, environment, global warming, fossil fuels, net zero, cybersecurity, Peter Kalmus, renewable energy, Republicans, D</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 19:30:33 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/23/2021 (EXCLUSIVE: Cyber Ninja 'Audit' in AZ Finds Biden Defeated Trump)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Exclusive breaking news -- according to the months-long, so-called 'audit' and hand-count of the 2020 election in Maricopa County (Phoenix), Arizona, Joe Biden firmly defeated Donald Trump, and actually received more votes than Trump. The full, final report by the far-right, partisan, conspiracy-promoting Florida company Cyber Ninjas, hired by the GOP state Senate to conduct the exercise, will be released on Friday. It confirms the original tally by Maricopa Co. elections officials, and finds that Biden's vote total was actually larger by about 100 votes. The report also confirms the official results of the U.S. Senate race, showing that Democrat Mark Kelly won over then-Republican Senator Martha McSally. An initial, quick review of the Cyber Ninja's report indicates they found zero evidence of fraud that might have altered the results in either the county or the state. What is clear, however, is that those who claimed that the results were manipulated were lying. If the Arizona findings are replicated elsewhere, Republicans are on the verge of wasting a lot more taxpayer money as they race to mount similar, taxpayer-funded audit theatre shows across the country. Also today: Congressional Republicans are once again holding the nation hostage, dangerously threatening to force a default on the good faith and credit of the U.S. Government with their vow to block an increase in the nation's debt limit, which pays for stuff already approved by Congress long ago. Republicans are also threatening to force a full government shut down, as well, causing havoc and potentially costing the U.S. economy trillions. Why?  Because they can.  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ninjafinalreportazbidenwon_gopdebtceilingthreat_092321.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:43</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 election, Cyber Ninjas, Arizona audit, election integrity, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, debt ceiling, government shutdown, Biden, Trump, election fraud, voter fraud, environment, climate change, economy, Dominion, voting machines</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 18:14:02 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/22/2021: (Guest: Norm Ornstein of AEI on how Dems can (and must) reform the filibuster, save the country)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   What we are witnessing in Washington D.C. is not just an exercise in how the legislative sausage gets made, or doesn't. It is also an extraordinarily perilous moment for the survival of the republic, as Democrats face down an insurrectionist GOP seemingly hell-bent on taking the nation and the world down with them. This nightmare moment for the nation arrives via a Congressional Republican Party willing to fully tank the U.S. economy by refusing to vote to raise the ridiculous 'debt ceiling' that funds the spending that Congress (including Republicans!) already committed to paying for, including trillions in GOP tax cuts during the Trump years. It also reveals several mighty internecine battles within the Democratic Party as it tries to reach agreement on Joe Biden's proposed $3.5 trillion Build Back Back proposal and the Freedom to Vote Act, crucial democracy reform to counter the massive voter suppression and election subversion efforts adopted by GOP-controlled states in advance of the 2022 mid-terms and the 2024 Presidential race. To accomplish anything, Democrats will almost certainly need to reform the filibuster in some way. Congressional historian NORMAN ORNSTEIN explains the stakes for the nation at this critical moment, and several avenues by which Democrats may be able to successfully navigate this minefield to deliver meaningful policies for the American people, including filibuster reform and defense of voting rights. If not, he warns, the nation is in 'deep, deep, DEEP trouble'.  On a lighter note, Ornstein also discusses his involvement in a shockingly prescient, hilarious 1998 satirical novel by former Sen. Al Franken. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-congressionalsausage-senateparliamentarianimmigration_normornstein-fillibuster-bidenagenda_092221.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-congressionalsausage-senateparliamentarianimmigration_normornstein-fillibuster-bidenagenda_092221.mp3" length="56170507" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Congress, Democrats, Republicans, GOP tax cut, infrastructure, Build Back Better, Joe Manchin, Kyrsten Sinema, Norm Ornstein, Al Franken, climate change, social safety net, economy, filibuster, debt ceiling, McConnell, voting right</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:47:36 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/21/2021 (Trump Campaign Knew Dominion Fraud Claims Were BS; Accountability news)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Accountability is slow to arrive, but may yet result in justice. A Trump Campaign memo, newly revealed in court filings, provides actual proof that Team Trump knowingly attempted to use the Big Lie to steal the 2020 election. The memo shows that campaign officials knew that Trump's lawyers were lying in their flood of outlandish, evidence-free claims and multiple lawsuits alleging the 2020 election was stolen. The pathetic thing is that Trump's supporters still believe them, even today. New reporting reveals that Republican Senators (and Trump lackeys) Lindsey Graham and Mike Lee also didn't buy Team Trump's bogus fraud narrative, even as Graham joined in the criminal conspiracy to pressure election officials in Georgia, now under investigation. A lawyer for the indicted Chief Financial Officer at the Trump Organization, Allen Weisselberg, revealed in court that new indictments may be coming in the case. Trump Towers in New York and Chicago are in deepening financial trouble. Former President George W. Bush faced a bit of accountability for his war crimes, courtesy of an Iraq War veteran who disrupted Bush's speech in Los Angeles. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpcampdominionlie-othertrumpaccountabilitynews_092121.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpcampdominionlie-othertrumpaccountabilitynews_092121.mp3" length="55797618" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Republicans, Democrats, George W. Bush, Iraq War, accountability, Trump, Biden, Allen Weisselberg, Trump Campaign, 2020 election, Dominion Voting, Sidney Powell, Rudy Giuliani, Capitol Insurrection, election fraud, environment, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2021 19:22:58 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/20/2021 (Guest: Dr. Christy Brigham, chief science officer at Sequoia and Kings Canyon Nat'l Parks) </title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Massive wildfires are encroaching on the giant sequoias of Sequoia National Park - - the world's oldest and largest trees, located in the Sierra Nevada mountains north of Los Angeles. DR. CHRISTY BRIGHAM, Chief of resources management and science at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, explains ongoing firefighting efforts to save the iconic trees from massive wildfires that have scorched hundreds of square miles in the forest, how climate change is 'at the root of this problem,' and what the public can do going forward to ensure policies and actions are enacted to protect our national forests and public lands from the ravages of climate change amid historic heat and drought in the western U.S.  Also today:  The U.S. will ease pandemic travel restrictions on foreign visitors by mandating vaccines and proof of a negative COVID test.  Pfizer has approved use of its COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 4 to 11, and will seek FDA approval. California now has the lowest COVID infection rate in the nation, and is creating jobs at three times the national rate - - exposing the lies of Republicans' ill-fated, costly attempt to recall CA's popular Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.  The corporate media should stop calling Republicans and rightwingers 'conservative' after they forced tax-payers to spend millions to protect the U.S. Capitol from domestic terrorists during Trump's dumb, failed 'Justice for J6' rally over the weekend. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_christybrigham-sequioafires_covidvaccinenews-callers_092021.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_christybrigham-sequioafires_covidvaccinenews-callers_092021.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Republicans, Democrats, Capitol Insurrection, Justice for J6 rally, Congress, Trump, Biden, COVID, vaccines, jobs, climate change, environment, Sequoia National Park, forests, public lands, California, Pfizer, wildfire, Gavin Newsom, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:54:54 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/17/2021 (Guest: Kevin Drum on how Fox 'News' broke America)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A new United Nations report warns that countries must take swift, major action to cut emissions, calculating that current pledges under the Paris Climate Agreement will not be enough to prevent catastrophic global warming by 2100. In California's Sequoia National Park, the majestic, 3,000 year old giant trees may not even make it through the weekend due to raging wildfires. If we can't get our own country to unite against the existential threat of man-made climate change, how will the world's nations succeed at doing so? Worsening political divisiveness - - and insanity - - in this country plays a big role in our failure to lead the world in that fight for humanity. The current climate of political rage and divisiveness, a very clear and present danger to the survival of American democracy itself, didn't come out of nowhere. New polling finds that Republicans believe 'democracy is under attack', even though Trump-supporting Republicans literally attacked the U.S. Capitol in an attempted violent coup. How did we arrive at this harrowing political moment? Data journalist and longtime Mother Jones columnist KEVIN DRUM explains his exhaustive analysis of the madness of this political moment, and how and why we arrived at it. Has the Right seemingly gone mad due to the spread of conspiracy theories, social media, or their grievances on issues like crime, taxes, the economy, inequality, immigration or race? Drum delves into what both the data and history reveal about the forces bringing the nation to the brink of collapse. He also explains that the answer has been lying in plain sight for the past twenty years. It's the Fox 'News', stupid! ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-unwarmingreport-sequoiathreatened_kevindrum-foxnewsbrokeamerica_091721.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-unwarmingreport-sequoiathreatened_kevindrum-foxnewsbrokeamerica_091721.mp3" length="55954375" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-unwarmingreport-sequoiathreatened_kevindrum-foxnewsbrokeamerica_091721.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, Capitol insurrection, democracy, Paris Agreement, Sequoia National Park, climate change, environment, wildfire, Fox News, propaganda, racism, social media, disinformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2021 18:58:08 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/16/2021 (Whitehouse on FBI's Whitewash of Kavanaugh Sexual Assault Probe; CA Recall 'fraud'; COVID death panels)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Debunking rightwingers' newest false conspiracy theory about the California Recall election - there's a perfectly reasonable and verifiable explanation for the 'disappearance' of votes from CNN's unofficial ticker.  In the Senate testimony of elite U.S. gymnasts regarding the FBI's abject failure to investigate hundreds of sexual assault allegations against team physician Larry Nassar, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) pressed FBI Director Christopher Wray about the agency's failures on another similarly flubbed background investigation into serious, credible sexual assault allegations against Donald Trump's then-Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. The COVID pandemic continues to worsen in the U.S., with no end in sight, thanks to the voluntarily unvaccinated, as new data shows that 1 in 500 Americans has died from COVID. Idaho hospitals announced they are now forced to ration care under 'critical care standards,' in which doctors must choose which critical care patients will receive scarce resources, and which ones will receive only 'comfort care'. Similar 'death panels' are now in place or imminent in states with low vaccination rates, most run by Trumpy denialist Republican governors. While the vast majority of those paying the worst price are unvaccinated, new reporting shows their selfishness has come at an unspeakable to cost to many who are vaccinated but cannot obtain care at overwhelmed, crowded hospitals in several states. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-carecallfrauddebunk-whitehousewrayfbikavanaughprobe-covidchronicles_091621.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-carecallfrauddebunk-whitehousewrayfbikavanaughprobe-covidchronicles_091621.mp3" length="54967068" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-carecallfrauddebunk-whitehousewrayfbikavanaughprobe-covidchronicles_091621.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, COVID, death panels, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Brett Kavanaugh, Christine Blasey-Ford, FBI, sexual assault, Larry Nassar, Simone Biles, accountability, Idaho, healthcare, environment, climate change, pollution, Biden</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:05:18 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/15/2021 (Guest:  The American Prospects' Harold Meyerson on lessons from the GOP's failed CA Recall)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom resoundingly defeated Republicans who forced the state's taxpayers to waste nearly $300 million to run a special recall election on Tuesday night. Early results indicate Newsom won by a landslide, with nearly the same margin by which President Biden defeated Donald Trump in 2020.  The day before, before any results were known, the GOP's top candidate, far-right radio talk show host Larry Elder, unveiled a website demanding a special session of the state legislature to investigate his baseless claims that the results were rigged. Despite his repeated lies about 'fraud' in the election and threatening use of the 'ammo-box,' Elder quickly conceded on Tuesday night. HAROLD MEYERSON, longtime Editor-At-Large of The American Prospect, analyzes the results from Newsom's landslide win and what lessons may be learned from the recall election for both Democrats and Republicans in California and across the nation, as we head into the 2022 mid-term elections. He also discusses how and why California's 100-year old, well-intentioned progressive Recall and Ballot Initiative process needs to be overhauled in the state. Also today: new details on the many crucial voting reforms in Senate Democrats' newly-unveiled election reform compromise bill, the 'Freedom to Vote Act' - - which, for the first time, includes a long-overdue federal mandate of hand-marked paper ballots for all, plus much more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-newsomwins_haroldmeyerson-carecalllessons_freedomtovoteacthmpb_091521.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-newsomwins_haroldmeyerson-carecalllessons_freedomtovoteacthmpb_091521.mp3" length="56241754" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-newsomwins_haroldmeyerson-carecalllessons_freedomtovoteacthmpb_091521.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:35</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, California, recall, election, voter fraud, election integrity, Democrats, Republicans, Gavin Newsom, Larry Elder, Trump, voting rights, election security, Dominion Voting, Freedom To Vote Act, Joe Manchin, filibuster, public health, COVID</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2021 19:03:45 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/14/2021: (Repubs Threaten 'War' Over CA Recall and COVID, Dems Threaten Voting Rights for All)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's Recall Election Day in California, with no major reports of voting problems at the polls so far. But for days, rightwing talk show host and GOP front-runner Larry Elder  has already been busy lying about 'fraud' and the 'twisted results of this 2021 recall election,' even though there aren't any results yet. A group of Senate Democrats announced a new compromise election and voting reform package filled with meaningful policies - - the 'Freedom To Vote Act' guarantees automatic and same-day voter registration for all, federal minimum standards for absentee voting, early voting and drop boxes, an end to partisan gerrymandering, curbs on dark money in elections and much, much more. Conservative Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), who worked out the proposal, must now get at least ten GOP votes for passage or face the prospect of achieving no election protection at all - - or he could finally support filibuster reform with a specific carve-out for 'democracy reconciliation.'  Another anti-vaccine rightwing radio host has died from COVID. A wildly misinformed 64-year old anti-vaccine QAnon supporter who bragged last month about refusing to wear a mask has also died, after disgraced Trump attorney Lin Wood exploited her case to threaten hospital workers with 'murder' charges unless they treated her with ivermectin, a medicine not approved for COVID treatment. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-elderfraudca-senatedemsvotingbill-morerwcoviddeaths_091421.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-elderfraudca-senatedemsvotingbill-morerwcoviddeaths_091421.mp3" length="56163066" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-elderfraudca-senatedemsvotingbill-morerwcoviddeaths_091421.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, COVID, California recall, elections, voter fraud, election integrity, voting, voting rights, environment, climate change, pollution, QAnon, Lin Wood, Joe Manchin, Larry Elder, Gavin Newsom</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 19:37:46 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/13/2021 (Last call before perilous CA Recall; Also: Brad's 'Presidential' 9/11 speech from 20 years ago)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   Election Day for the California Gubernatorial Recall is on Tuesday, and many have already voted by mail in the nation's most populous state.  The CA Recall election has disturbing national implications if Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is removed from office in California and replaced by rightwing talk show host Larry Elder.  But CA Sec. of State Dr. Shirley Weber has declined to mandate a statewide post-election Risk-Limiting Audit (RLA), as recommended by the nation's top cybersecurity and voting system experts, after the theft and public release of Dominion Voting's election management system software, used in much of the state. Voters in Los Angeles County also reported problems being allowed to cast their ballots, in yet another failure of the County's new electronic pollbook system.  In commemorations over the weekend marking the 20th anniversary of the horrific terror attacks of September 11, 2001, there were many repetitions of the false claim that 'America came together, united as one after the attacks.'  Callers weigh in on the California Recall and their thoughts about the 9/11 anniversary, and Brad shares part of his 20-year old, never-published 'Speech to the Nation Were I President (which I am not)', which likely would have resulted in a very different America and world today...had he been President...which he wasn't. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-carecallsecurityconcerns-bradspresidential911speech-callers_091321.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-carecallsecurityconcerns-bradspresidential911speech-callers_091321.mp3" length="57250533" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-carecallsecurityconcerns-bradspresidential911speech-callers_091321.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>59:38</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, California, recall election, Gavin Newsom, Larry Elder, election integrity, election security, cybersecurity, Dominion Voting, 9/11, domestic terrorism, G. W. Bush, Biden, vote by mail, voter fraud </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 19:07:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/10/2021 (Guests: Emily Levy of Scrutineers, Jim Soper of Nat'l Voting Rights Task Force on CA Recall election security)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Republicans have lost their minds over President Biden's reasonable, science-based mandates requiring vaccines for all federal employees and contractors.  The GOP, now a party of grievance and conspiracy theories with no apparent policy agenda, is escalating their incendiary rhetoric and even suggesting violence in response. As child deaths from COVID rise in Republican-controlled states, San Francisco announced zero outbreaks of COVID since the beginning of the school year, thanks to universal masking and common sense health requirements. Rightwing radio host and candidate Larry Elder is already claiming that the California Gubernatorial Recall election is 'rigged' if voters refuse to remove popular Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from office, in a state dominated by Democratic voters.  But there is reason to be concerned about California's election security after the theft and public release of Election Management System (EMS) software made by Dominion Voting Systems. Several of the nation's top cybersecurity experts recently warned California's Sec. of State Shirley Weber to immediately mandate statewide, public, post-election Risk-Limiting Audits to ensure the accuracy of the computer-tallied results and voter confidence. Election transparency advocate EMILY LEVY of Scrutineers.org and JIM SOPER, co-chair of the CA-based National Voting Rights Task Force, discuss their recent meeting with Sec. Weber, their recommendations for additional security procedures, and a bizarre request for them to be 'cheerleaders' for CA's current security protocols. Levy also offers several direct actions that the public can take, in California and every state, to help oversee and secure the recall election and future elections, via her Scrutineers site. Also today: monster supertyphoon threatens Taiwan. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-kidscovid-rwvaxmandatefreakout_emilylevy-jimsoper_casosmeeting-dominionems_091021.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-kidscovid-rwvaxmandatefreakout_emilylevy-jimsoper_casosmeeting-dominionems_091021.mp3" length="55798279" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-kidscovid-rwvaxmandatefreakout_emilylevy-jimsoper_casosmeeting-dominionems_091021.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, COVID, California recall, Gavin Newsom, Larry Elder, Trump, Biden, vaccines, Republicans, Democrats, rightwing, election integrity, election security, cybersecurity, hacking, Dominin voting, electronic voting, voting, climate change, Scrutineers</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 19:27:50 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/9/2021 (Thanks for the Death Panels, Anti-Vaxxers! Enjoy the health care rationing!)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Good news in the long battle to protect the world's most prolific salmon fishery in Alaska's Bristol Bay from a massive, destructive gold and copper mine. Weekly unemployment claims have dropped to near pre-pandemic lows, directly undercutting Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV)'s arguments against President Biden's proposed, landmark $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation bill. U.S. Justice Department sued Texas to block its new law effectively banning women's constitutional right to an abortion, proving that U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland can act swiftly when he wants to. Remember in 2009, when Republicans and Fox 'News' instructed the GOP base to be outraged about bogus 'death panels' that were never actually part of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)? Today, Idaho hospitals are so overwhelmed with the surge of unvaccinated COVID patients that state officials have been forced to implement 'crisis standards of care', literally rationing health care and medical interventions only for those with the highest chances of survival. Rates of COVID infections, hospitalizations and deaths are 2-3 times higher this Labor Day than they were last year during Labor Day 2020, with rates skyrocketing among U.S. children. A Florida judge has temporarily blocked Gov. Ron DeSantis' appalling authoritarian attempt to ban mask mandates and punish school districts who defy him. President Biden announced new federal directives to curb the deadly pandemic by mandating vaccination or regular testing for as many as 100 million workers. The Los Angeles school district voted to require COVID vaccines for all children ages 12 and up. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-coviddeathpanels-pebblemineblocked-dojabortionsuittx_090921.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-coviddeathpanels-pebblemineblocked-dojabortionsuittx_090921.mp3" length="55447016" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-coviddeathpanels-pebblemineblocked-dojabortionsuittx_090921.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:45</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, COVID, vaccines, mask mandate, Ron DeSantis, Biden, death panels, healthcare, schools, environment, climate change, pollution, Hurricane Ida, abortion, Texas, Justice Department, Merrick Garland, Los Angeles, Pebble Mine, jobs, unemployment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2021 19:01:11 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/8/2021 (Guest: Cybersecurity and voting system expert Dr. Duncan Buell on CA Recall)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Every bad disaster movie begins with a scientist's warnings being ignored. In California's Gubernatorial Recall election, voting is underway with Election Day on Sept. 14, but California Sec. of State Dr. Shirley Weber so far appears to be ignoring the warnings from some of the nation's top cybersecurity scientists and voting system experts. Eight experts have warned the state of 'critical new risks' to the recall election itself after the theft and public release of Election Management System (EMS) software made by Dominion Voting Systems, which are used in nearly 60 percent of California voting jurisdictions. The experts have advised CA Sec. of State to immediately mandate a statewide, post-election Risk-Limiting Audit (RLA), conducted in public with full transparency by experienced, recognized professional election auditors, as the 'one critical action' that Sec. Weber should announce immediately to mitigate the 'serious threat', which they argue warrants 'emergency action' from state officials. One of those cybersecurity experts, DR. DUNCAN BUELL, Chair Emeritus in Computer Science and Engineering at University of South Carolina, explains the threat to election security posed by the software theft, and why Sec. Weber needs to take action now, before the results are tabulated, rather than waiting until after Election Day. Also today:  as the Fulton Co., GA investigation into former President Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election move forward, the former guy is already falsely claiming that the California recall election is 'rigged.'  MyPillow CEO and conspiracy buffoon Mike Lindell appears to throw himself under the bus, undercutting his legal defense team... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_duncanbuell-carecallemssoftware_trumpfraudprobega-lindelldominioncase_090821.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:35</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Trump, election, election integrity, California recall, Gavin Newsom, Larry Elder, Republicans, Democrats, cybersecurity, Mike Lindell, hacking, voting machines, voting systems, Dominion Voting, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:57:21 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/7/2021 (Guest: Legal journalist Mark Joseph Stern on the SCOTUS 'Shadow Docket')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Eight of the nation's top cybersecurity and voting systems experts have called for the California Sec. of State to immediately mandate a statewide post-election Risk Limiting Audit for the California Gubernatorial Recall election, due to the threat that stolen voting system software poses to the integrity of the tally and voter confidence in the results. The rightwing majority on the Republicans' stolen and packed U.S. Supreme Court has issued three major, disturbing rulings without hearings, oral argument, debate, public oversight, or even full explanation from the rightwing justices - - part of a dramatic increase in the court's use of the 'Shadow Docket' in between terms. One decision prevents President Biden from setting U.S. immigration policy. Another blocked the President's moratorium on evictions amid the pandemic. The most disturbing ruling effectively overturns long-standing precedent of Roe v. Wade's constitutional protections protecting women's right to access abortion in Texas. Slate's ace legal reporter Mark Joseph Stern explains the three rulings and the impact of the increasingly authoritarian, activist rightwing justices on the Court that have slashed decades of jurisprudence and protocol to overturn established precedents, their hypocritical use of the 'shadow docket' to block Biden's exercise of policy authority that they excused under former President Trump, and their blatant dismantling of decades of court precedent in allowing the Texas abortion ban to take effect without any judicial review or hearings. Stern explains Congressional solutions that could rein in the out-of-control Court and its 'shadow docket' run wild, and warns that the next SCOTUS term is likely to deliver even more bad news for freedom and civil rights. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-scientistwarncarecallemssoftware_markjosephstern-shadowdocketoutrage_090721.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Supreme Court, shadow docket, abortion, reproductive rights, Texas, asylum, foreign policy, activist judges, rightwing, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, court packing, civil rights, civil liberties, California, recall, elections, voter fraud</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:57:56 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/6/2021 (*Encore - Guest: Lizz Winstead, co-creator of 'The Daily Show')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ *Encore* Original air-date 8-6-2021Strong jobs report and improving economic data tempered by uncertainty from the COVID Delta variant still wreaking havoc, especially in states with low vaccination rates. Democrats urge Pres. Biden to cancel all federal student loan debt as moratorium on debt payments is extended to Jan. 31. Lizz Winstead, co-creator of The Daily Show, reflects on the show's origins, evolution and influence over the last 25 years, its legacy, and her new focus defending reproductive rights and access to reproductive healthcare against relentless attacks. Also today: hilarious listener mail... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore-lizzwinstead080621_090621_pv.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, COVID, climate change, abortion, Daily Show, Lizz Winstead, comedy, satire, economy, studen loans, Biden</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2021 13:29:03 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/3/2021 (*Encore* Guest: Energy reporter David Roberts on pivotal U.S. climate policy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ *Encore - Original air-ate 8/13/2021July 2021 was hottest July ever recorded globally. Energy journalist DAVID ROBERTS explains why two crucial policies in the Democrats' budget reconciliation bill are the 'core strategy' to trigger decarbonization in all other sectors - a Clean Electricity Standard and clean energy tax credits - and why they are the 'last, best chance' for meaningful U.S. climate action for the next decade. Roberts discusses the complex political dynamics at work, the necessity of uniting the center and left on climate, and actions the public can take to ensure passage. Also today: Cybersecurity experts warn that a serious breach of Dominion Voting Systems data could impact elections around the country, including the upcoming CA recall election. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore-davidroberts081321_090321_pv.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, climate change, Republicans, Democrats,  vaccines, voting rights, IPCC, climate policy,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2021 11:46:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/2/2021 (*Encore* Guest: Brynn Tannehill, author of 'American Fascism')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ *Encore*  Original air-date 7/30/2021New documents reveal Trump ordered the Justice Department to falsely claim the 2020 election was 'corrupt' to help his attempt to overthrow the election. Author and national security expert Brynn Tannehill explains her chilling, insightful new book that explains 'competitive autocracy', the Republican Party's embrace of authoritarianism and growing attempts to subvert democracy, and what each of us can do to defend democracy. Plus: Justice Dept. enforces federal law, orders IRS to hand over Trump's tax returns to congressional investigators. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore-brynntannelhill073021_090221_pv.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Biden, Justice Department, corruption, 2020 election, elections, Capitol Insurrection, autocracy, fascism, authoritarianism, IRS, Trump tax returns, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, extremism, white nationalism, Tucker Carlson</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:55:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/1/2021: (Nicole Sandler with Director Yael Bridge &amp; Activist Lauren Windsor)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler speaks with Director Yael Gates about her new movie, &quot;The Big Scary S Word&quot; (Socialism). And Lauren Windsor went viral today with her undercover video of Sen Ron Johnson admitting that Biden beat Trump fair and square in Wisconsin. She joins us too. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_yaelbridgesocialismmovie_laurenwindsor_090121.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>socialism, Yael Bridge, Ron Johnson, 2020, Lauren Windsor</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:38:51 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/31/2021: (Nicole Sandler with Stephen Miles/end of war in Afghanistan)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler commemorates the end of our war in Afghanistan with Stephen Miles, executive director of WinWithoutWar.org, and most of President Biden's speech about the end of our 20 year nightmare in Afghanistan. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_stephenmiles_bidenspeech_endofafghanwar_083121.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Afghanistan, war, Biden, Stephen Miles, Win Without War</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:46:36 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/30/2021 (*Encore* Guest: Climate scientist Dr. Michael Mann on U.N.'s 'code red' climate assessment)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ *Encore* Original air-date 8/11/2021The UN IPCC's alarming 6th Climate Assessment arrives amid a wave of extreme weather disasters around the world. The report warns of profound consequences in store for civilization if governments fail to act swiftly, but finds a narrow window to avoid the worst outcomes. Dr. Michael E. Mann explains key scientific findings in the new report, potential future scenarios, policy responses, 'doomism', climate provisions in the Democrats' budget reconciliation bill, and much more. Also today: Senate Dems pass $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation framework. TX GOP issues arrest warrants for Democratic lawmakers. CA mandates vaccines or testing for all school staff and teachers. CDC urges pregnant women to get vaccinated amid rise in COVID deaths. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore-michaelmann081121_083021_pv.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:26:38</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, climate change, Republicans, Democrats, Dr. Michael Mann, vaccines, voting rights, IPCC, climate policy, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:22:34 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/27/2021 (Guest: Heather 'Digby' Parton on CA's Recall: 'Republicans using legal means to subvert democracy')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A Florida judge struck down Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' deadly ban on school mask mandates. Texas Republicans finally succeed in adopting sweeping new voter suppression laws. Russian officials warn massive wildfires are threatening a nuclear facility. Louisiana rushes to prepare for powerful Hurricane Ida. Award-winning Salon columnist HEATHER 'DIGBY' PARTON discusses how, in California, Republicans cannot win normal statewide elections, so they've launched a recall campaign to unseat the state's popular Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. Voting is now underway, and the ballot asks two questions: 1) Should Newsom be removed from office? And 2) If so, who should replace him? Parton explains the archaic, poorly-written recall statute, and how, even if Newsom receives the most votes, he could still be replaced by a candidate who receives far fewer votes, like current GOP front-runner and far-right radio talk show host Larry Elder. Polls indicate the contest is very close, with Republicans relying on low turnout and voter confusion to win. Parton argues that this latest maneuver is yet another example of 'Republicans using legal means to subvert democracy,' and explains the national consequences for the outcome of the Recall on September 14. Parton also offers insights into the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the corporate media's ridiculous coverage, and growing signs of accountability for Donald Trump's attempt to steal the 2020 election. She warns Democrats to 'wake up' to the 'absolute assault on democracy that's coming from the right' and 'take steps to protect democracy.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-goodnewsbadnews_heatherdigbyparton-carecall_082721.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:32</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, California, recall, Gavin Newsom, Larry Elder, voting, voting rights, voter suppression, Texas, Florida, COVID, mask mandate, schools, Ron DeSantis, wildfire, Republicans, Democrats, Kevin Paffrath, Afghanistan, media</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2021 19:29:19 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/26/2021 (Accountability Rising for Trump's Attempt to Steal the 2020 Election )</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Breaking news on the horrific terror attack at the Kabul, Afghanistan airport, which killed at least 13 U.S. service members and 60 Afghans. The U.S. Election Assistance Commission's post-election survey of the 2020 election in all 50 states shows that voting during the pandemic was a 'remarkable success' (even though far too many mail-in ballots were rejected for correctable errors), and again finds zero evidence to support lies from Donald Trump, Republicans and their supporters that the election was 'stolen.' The real election theft came from the unprecedented attempt by a President of the United States to steal the election. A Michigan federal judge has delivered some accountability for those who peddled election lies and disinformation with very serious sanctions and penalties against nine Trump attorneys, including Sidney Powell and Lin Wood, who filed fraudulent lawsuits to help Trump try to steal the 2020 election. A group of Capitol Police officers filed a lawsuit against Trump and far-right extremist groups for inciting the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. The bipartisan U.S. House Select Committee investigating the January 6 insurrection issued massive records requests to federal agencies seeking information on Trump's movements and communications on January 6th, and the months before and after.  In Michigan, the first sentence has been handed down in the rightwing domestic terror plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) last year. An appeals court upheld the death sentence for the domestic terrorist who murdered nine Black churchgoers in Charleston, SC.  Indicted Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has investigated himself and cleared himself of all wrongdoing. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpstolenelection-accountabilityrising_082621.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpstolenelection-accountabilityrising_082621.mp3" length="56167233" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 election, election integrity, accountability, voting, election fraud, disinformation, Sidney Powell, Trump, Biden, Afghanistan, Jan. 6, Capitol Insurrection, domestic terrorism, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, Lin Wood</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 19:29:13 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/25/2021 (Guest: Attorney Courtney Hostetler on AZ voting rights lawsuit; Good voting news in NC)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  House Democrats adopted the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act on Tuesday night without a single Republican vote; the measure would repair much of the damage done to the Voting Rights Act by the rightwing majority on the stolen and packed US Supreme Court, and help address the wave of voter suppression laws in GOP-controlled states. COURTNEY HOSTETLER, Senior Counsel at the non-partisan government watchdog Free Speech for People (FSFP), explains their lawsuit challenging two new discriminatory voter suppression laws in Arizona, passed by the Republican state legislature despite zero evidence of fraud in past elections that the new restrictions would prevent. One law guts the state's very popular permanent early voting list; the other severely shortens the deadline for some voters to solve problems with their mail-in ballots. Hostetler details Arizona's long history of voter suppression, how these two new voting restrictions are specifically targeted to impact minority voters in several different ways, and actions voters can take now to stop voter suppression in their own states. Also today:  Genuinely good voting news in North Carolina, where a court overturned a Reconstruction-era law prohibiting former felons from voting. A Florida court rejected a GOP limit on donations to get initiatives onto the ballot, but the ruling comes too late to help a new effort to re-enfranchise former felons on the 2022 ballot – which Florida voters already overwhelmingly approved in 2018, but which was subsequently gutted by the GOP state legislature. Republicans will never run out of creative new ways to block voters' access to the ballot box.  It's what they do. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-johnlewisactpasseshouse-formerfelonrightsnc_courtneyhostetler-lawsuitaz_082521.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-johnlewisactpasseshouse-formerfelonrightsnc_courtneyhostetler-lawsuitaz_082521.mp3" length="56878120" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>59:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, voting rights, voter suppression, Republicans, Democrats, US House, Senate, filibuster, Joe Manchin, Kyrsten Sinema, Free Speech For People, Arizona, felon voting rights, voting, elections, Florida, North Carolina, Voting Rights Act</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:52:27 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/24/2021 (Trump's wall falls; COVID crisis deepens in TX, FL)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Global warming is helping to take down Donald Trump's shoddily-constructed, billion-dollar boondoggle of a border fence, and has also exposed the epic stupidity of destroying  the existing levee system that had protected residents against catastrophic flooding. Because of the growing surge of unvaccinated COVID patients overwhelming hospitals, officials in Orlando, FL have asked residents to conserve water because the city's limited supply of liquid oxygen, used for purifying water, is instead being diverted to treat COVID patients. Florida children and teenagers now comprise the fastest-growing group of positive COVID cases in the state. A tiny West Texas town has shut down after an explosion in COVID cases just five days into the school year, while the rest of the vast state is completely out of nurses and beds in emergency and ICU rooms, with hundreds of critically ill patients on waiting lists for both. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi brokered a deal with 10 'moderate' Democrats to move forward with passage of the landmark $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation blueprint that would, if signed into law, expand health care, child care, access to education, take on climate change and require corporations and the rich to pay their fair share in taxes to help pay for it all. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpscrumblingwall-covidhospitalcrisesfltx-housedemsbudgetwar_082421.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, border wall, Biden, infrastructure, budget reconciliation, US House, US Senate, centrists, Kyrsten Sinema, Joe Manchin, climate change, global warming, floods, environment, COVID, Texas, Florida, water, vaccines, public health</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2021 18:57:14 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/23/2021 (Ernest A. Canning with CA Recall advice for progressives)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In the latest sign of our worsening climate crisis, a record-shattering deluge and flooding in Tennessee killed at least 22. Nearly a thousand miles away, Tropical Storm Henri broke new rainfall records in the Northeast.  In Georgia, a court victory in Brad's First Amendment challenge to state Republicans' abhorrent voter suppression bill, SB 202 - - a federal judge struck down part of a provision that criminalized routine photography of the election process by the public and/or media  (but unfortunately several other provisions in this early challenge were allowed to stand, for now). In California, Republicans are unable to win statewide elections, so they are hoping to unseat popular progressive Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in a costly gubernatorial recall election that has national implications for the Democrats' razor-thin US Senate majority. ERNEST A. CANNING, longtime progressive Democrat and BRAD BLOG Legal Analyst, explains his article, 'One Progressive's Guide to the CA Recall,' a deep dive into this extremely close recall election, the candidates' positions, why he believes that Californians should vote 'NO,' how the California Democratic Party's strategy could backfire, and what he calls a better strategy for progressive voters. It's important for voters to fill out their hand-marked paper ballot and hopefully deliver it in person to a polling location or a secure drop-box by September 14th.  Also today:  another rightwing talk radio host who demonized vaccines and other public health measures has died of COVID. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-tnflooding-henri-sb202victoryga_ernestcanning-carecallkapelovitz_valentinedied_082321.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, COVID, California, recall election, Gavin Newsom, Larry Elder, talk radio, vaccines, climate change, environment, Georgia, voter suppression, press freedom, courts, Republicans, Democrats, progressives, Green Party, Phil Valentine</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2021 18:41:51 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/20/2021: (Nicole Sandler with Spencer Ackerman)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler speaks with national security journalist and author of the new book, 'Reign of Terror: How the 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump,' Spencer Ackerman. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_spencerackerman_082021.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>war, afghanistan, Spencer Ackerman</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:59:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/19/2021 (The Brainwashed Right's Newest Culture War Hill to (Literally) Die On)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': A number of school districts in Republican-controlled states are putting the health and safety of their children above the authoritarian edicts of their ambitious, Trumpy rightwing governors who have banned mask mandates in schools. As COVID hospitalizations and deaths continue to soar, more tragic stories are emerging of misinformed anti-vaccine proponents changing their minds at the last minute, too late to save their own lives. More rightwing radio hosts who demonized masks and vaccines, spreading disinformation and conspiracy theories over the public airwaves, are also being silenced by COVID. A seemingly disturbed far-right Trumper from North Carolina is in custody after an hours-long standoff with police, during which he threatened to detonate a bomb outside the Library of Congress. Reporters reviewing his Facebook livestream and other videos said the man railed against President Biden, Democrats, 'antifa' and more, spouting conspiracy theories about the 2020 election and claiming Trump would be reinstated. In Colorado, the FBI has joined a criminal investigation into Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who allegedly entered a secure area of the County's Election Division in the middle of the night, turned off the security cameras, and allowed two hard drives containing Dominion Voting's Election Management System (EMS) software to be copied in full - - extremely sensitive data that someone then released to the open internet at MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell's failed three-day 'Cyber Symposium'. Lindell now says he is sheltering Peters in a 'safe house'. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-maskmandates-rwantivaxxerdeaths-apbomberfail-tinapetersontherun_081921.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:26</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, COVID, Biden, Trump, disinformation, domestic terrorism, Mike Lindell, 2020 election, rightwing media, vaccines, anti-vaccine, FBI, Tina Peters, environment, climate change, pollution, pesticides, schools, mask mandates, vaccine mandates</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:19:44 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/18/2021 (Guest: UC Berkeley's Philip Stark on serious election security breach)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Biden announced the federal government will cover the salaries of school officials who chose to protect children, even if their paychecks are cut for defying bans on school mask mandates instituted by the authoritarian Republican governors of Texas and Florida. In California, Republicans know they can't win in a normal statewide election, so they have launched a recall election of progressive Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom with a circus of candidates who might become governor if voters approve the recall - - including rightwing, climate change-denying, misogynistic radio host Larry Elder and several others who oppose mask and vaccination mandates. But thanks to Newsom's statewide mask and vaccine mandates, California's rates of COVID infections, hospitalizations and deaths are falling once again. Voting system and cybersecurity experts are very concerned about California's election security after the recent theft and release on the open internet of election management software used by Dominion Voting Systems, allegedly by a far-right county clerk in Colorado during the MyPillow CEO's so-called 'Cyber Symposium' last week. Dominion's vulnerable touchscreens are used in several large jurisdictions in California.  Cybersecurity and voting security expert PHILIP STARK of UC Berkeley explains what was revealed in the serious security breach, how and why it is like 'a blueprint for how to write malware' that could be used to tamper with elections, and what can now be done to protect election security, with the California recall election and several elections in other states fast approaching. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-carecallcandidatecircus-maskmandatestxflbiden_philipstark-dominionemstheftthreat_081821.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:43</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, COVID, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, California, recall election, Gavin Newsom, mask mandates, schools, election security, public safety, cyberscecurity, voting machines, electronic voting, computers, Harri Hursti, Philip Stark, extreme weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:45:30 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/17/2021 (Avoiding the Memory Hole on Afghanistan, climate; Serious election security breach in CO)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   In 2001, Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) was the only member of Congress to vote against going to war in Afghanistan. Lee's sage words still ring true today, as President Biden stands by his decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan after 20 years, finally bringing an end to America's longest war. The majority of the U.S. public supports withdrawal, but not the hand-wringing D.C. media punditry, which seems to be falling over itself to declare Joe Biden's presidency a disaster following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. There is very little reason to believe far-right radical Taliban leaders' new P.R. blitz claiming they will respect women's rights and not retaliate against detractors and journalists. An update on the serious voting system data breach in Colorado:  Sec. of State Jenna Griswold (D-CO) issued a press release announcing that a criminal investigation is underway into the chief elections official in Mesa County for allegedly violating multiple security protocols. But top voting security experts are dubious about Griswold's vague assertion that the U.S. Cyber Security and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) 'does not view this breach as a significant heightening of the election risk landscape at this point.' Also today:  vaccinated Texas Gov. Greg Abbot has tested positive for COVID after barring local school districts and governments from imposing mask mandates to protect children under 12 who cannot get vaccinated. A 1912 news article accurately warns that burning coal will cause global warming. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-coalwarning1912-talibanafghanistan-domionemsgriswoldcisastatement_081721.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:45</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Republicans, Democrats, Barbara Lee, Congress, AUMF, Afghanistan, Taliban, cybersecurity, election security, election integrity, voting, environment, climate change, coal, COVID, Greg Abbott, CISA, Jenna Griswold, Mike Lindell,  water</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2021 19:39:40 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/16/2021 (Tragedy and Disaster in Haiti and Afghanistan)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Breaking coverage on the devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Western Haiti on Saturday. As we go to air, more than 1400 people are confirmed dead, thousands more injured, tens of thousands rendered homeless  and in desperate need of shelter, food, clean water, and medical care.  Tropical Depression Grace is compounding the devastation, dumping as much as 15 inches of rain on the island nation already struggling with the pandemic, gang violence, and political chaos after its president was assassinated last month.  Authoritarian governors in Florida and Texas have blocked local governments and schools from instituting mask requirements in schools, despite rising deaths among teachers from COVID and a surge in children requiring hospitalization.  A massive human tragedy is unfolding in Afghanistan - - Kabul, the capitol, fell to the Taliban on Sunday.  Biden Administration officials said they were stunned by the speed of the Afghanistan government's collapse,  but new reporting indicates that local and regional government officials sold out to the Taliban over the last year in the wake of the Trump Administration's agreement with the Taliban to withdraw all U.S. forces. President Biden addressed the Afghanistan crisis at the White House, explaining why he stands by his decision, unwilling to commit more American lives and treasure to extend America's longest war any longer.  Callers weigh in on whether  they support Biden's decision. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-haitiearthquake-maskmandatesblockedfltx-bidenonkabulchaos-callers_081621.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:50</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Haiti, earthquake, disaster, hurricane, extreme weather, Afghanistan, war, Trump, Biden, COVID, authoritarianism, Texas, Florida, military, public health, public safety, aid organizations, international aid</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2021 19:14:16 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/13/2021 (Guest: Energy reporter David Roberts on pivotal U.S. climate policy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  NOAA announced that July 2021 was the hottest July globally in recorded history, underscoring the necessity for swift U.S. climate action. DAVID ROBERTS, publisher of the Volts newsletter on energy and climate, explains two key measures in the Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation blueprint, and why he is virtually begging the environmental center and left to unite for what he says is our last, best chance for meaningful climate policy in the U.S. for the next decade.  Roberts explains the pivotal importance of Clean Electricity Standard (CES) and clean energy tax credits in the reconciliation bill, which together would revolutionize the U.S. electricity system, as the core strategy for decarbonization, 'the sector that is going to clean up all the other sectors'. Roberts discusses the complex political dynamics at play, the risk factors that could sink both bills and decimate U.S. climate policy, and the enormous stakes for all Americans. Roberts says that intense public pressure is crucial, and the best way to ensure passage is to CALL lawmakers to push for the specific climate provisions that are on the table – especially the Clean Electricity Standard. 'This is crunch time, he warns. 'We need to be coordinated and speaking in a single voice. Specifically the Clean Electricity Standard. That's the core.' Also today: A quick follow-up on our exclusive reporting on the serious security breach that occurred at MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell's bat-crap insane 'cyber symposium,' when someone released data containing Dominion Voting System's actual election management software. Cybersecurity experts are very seriously concerned about the breach's impacts on upcoming elections around the country, including the California gubernatorial recall election next month. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-dominionemsleakupdate_davidroberts-reconciliationcleanenergystandard_081321.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, climate change, climate denial, global warming, climate policy, clean energy, Clean Electricity Standard, Clean Electricity Payment Program, US House, US Senate, public health, Republicans, Democrats, Mike Lindell, California recall</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2021 19:49:29 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCAst' 8/12/2021 (EXCLUSIVE: Leaked or Stolen Dominion Voting System Software Released at MyPillow CEO's 'Cyber Symposium')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Republicans will use 2020 Census data released today to gerrymander themselves into minority rule in the US House. The US State Department plans to evacuate the embassy in Kabul as the Taliban retakes much of Afghanistan. National teachers' unions back mandates for vaccines or regular testing for school staff. A growing number of rightwing radio hosts are among the many vocal vaccine deniers finding themselves hospitalized or killed by COVID. In a scathing ruling, a Trump-appointed federal judge denied a motion to dismiss the $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems against Trump attorneys Sidney Powell and Rudy Giuliani, and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell.  At Lindell's so-called 'cyber symposium' circus in South Dakota this week, cybersecurity researchers said he failed to provide promised data that he claims proves that the election was stolen from Trump. An expert hired by Lindell says the data doesn't support his baseless claims. A Mesa County, Colorado election official who made similar unsupported allegations of an election conspiracy at Lindell's 'symposium' is under investigation for a serious data breach in her office, in a convoluted development that involves Ron Watkins, widely thought to be 'Q' of the infamous Q-Anon MAGA. What appear to be images of stolen hard drives containing actual, proprietary Dominion Voting System software, seemingly from Mesa County, were released at Lindell's 'symposium.' World-renowned cybersecurity expert Harri Hursti confirms to The BradCast that the images now posted on the open internet are indeed of Dominion Voting System software. The serious security breach may impact the administration of California's upcoming gubernatorial recall election. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-census-teachervax-rwtalkerscovid-dominionsuitproceeds-lindellsymposiumfail-dominionsoftwareleaked_081221.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:46</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, environment, climate change, 2020 election, Trump, election security, cybersecurity, Mike Lindell, Dominion Voting Systems, Sidney Powell, Rudy Giuliani, Biden, Afghanistan, COVID, Census, redistricting, vaccines, QAnon, Harri Hursti</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2021 19:05:32 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/11/2021 (Guest: Climate scientist Dr. Michael E. Mann on the U.N.'s new 'code red' climate assessment)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The alarming new climate assessment by the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns that the window is closing for governments to act on man-made climate change, with profound consequences for civilization itself. Described as a 'code red for humanity,'  the IPCC report cites the 'unprecedented' warming that has already occurred, and warns of worsening, unstoppable catastrophes to come if nations of the world fail to immediately begin to sharply decrease the dangerous burning of fossil fuels. World-renowned climate scientist DR. MICHAEL E. MANN, Distinguished Professor and Director of the Earth System Science Center at Pennsylvania State University, explains key findings of the new report, the various potential paths forward that it outlines based on the choices that world leaders now make, the policies and uncertainties involved, and the report's conclusion that there is still time -- barely –- to avoid the worst consequences with swift action. Mann also discusses 'doomism', and the $3.5 trillion budget framework from President Biden and the Democrats, which he says contains meaningful climate policy that can narrow 'the implementation gap'. Also today: Senate Democrats passed a $3.5 trillion budget framework designed to expand healthcare, childcare, education and much more, and includes long-overdue measures to finally take on our worsening climate emergency. Texas Republican legislators issued arrest warrants for Democratic state lawmakers who departed the state to prevent passage of a massive new voter suppression law. The CDC urged pregnant people to get vaccinated amid a surge in COVID hospitalizations and deaths among expectant mothers. California will mandate vaccines or weekly testing for all teachers and school staff. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-demarrestwarrantstx-cdcpregnacyvax-caschoolvax-demsinfrastructure_michaelemann-ipcc6thassessment_081121.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Senate, Republicans, Democrats, budget reconciliation, infrastructure, climate change, Dr. Michael Mann, environment, COVID, public health, elections, voting rights, voter suppression, Texas, California, Gavin Newsom, IPCC, vaccines, mandates</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2021 19:07:10 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/10/2021 (Elections and Governors Matter; Infrastructure bill clears Senate)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Today's show focuses on one theme: 'elections matter.' The resignation of New York's Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo amid a sexual harassment investigation elevates Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul as the state's first female governor. The US Senate finally approved a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, but there's a long road ahead to final passage, including an eventual vote in the House and an agreement among Dems on the much larger $3.5 trillion, Dems-only budget reconciliation package paired to go with it.  The COVID surge is crushing hospital capacity in GOP-controlled states despite the easy availability of free, safe, effective vaccines. School district superintendents in Texas and Florida are defying authoritarian directives from their Republican governors that prohibit schools from requiring masks for staff and children (who, under age 12, cannot get vaccinated). Florida's GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis threatened to withhold salaries of school district officials who implement mask mandates to protect unvaccinated children. Wisconsin's Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoed new voting restrictions passed by the state's GOP-controlled legislature. Dominion Voting Systems filed three more defamation lawsuits against wingnut news outlets Newsmax and One America News Network (OANN), as well as Trump MAGA billionaire Patrick Byrne. CNN demolishes the zany, absurd election fraud claims of the MyPillow guy, Mike Lindell. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-cuomoout-infrastructureclearssen-covidhavocgopstates-moredominionsuits-lindellcnn_081021.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-cuomoout-infrastructureclearssen-covidhavocgopstates-moredominionsuits-lindellcnn_081021.mp3" length="56079596" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:25</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>elections, politics, election security, voting rights, voter suppression, election integrity, infrastructure, Republicans, Democrats, Senate, budge reconciliation, COVID, vaccines, mask mandate, environment, climate change, Dominion Voting, Mike Lindell</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2021 18:47:56 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/9/2021 (Guest: Cybersecurity and voting systems expert Richard DeMillo)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's both 'Code Red for humanity,' according to the newest UN climate report, and 'code red' for American elections and voting systems, most immediately here in California.  New polls show that the ridiculous Republican attempt to recall Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is now in a statistical dead heat.  While most voters in CA will use mail-in voting, a troubling new report indicates serious security vulnerabilities with the computerized voting systems used in some of CA's largest counties  for in-person voting at the polling place.  The report by one of the nation's top voting systems and cybersecurity experts was so troubling that a federal judge ordered it sealed in an unrelated lawsuit in Georgia.  A different study in Georgia found that the vast majority of voters do not review their computer-marked ballots printed out by the touchscreen systems before casting them.  Cybersecurity and voting systems expert RICHARD DEMILLO of Georgia Tech University offers some cold, hard, well-informed thoughts on these vulnerable systems, why the judge ordered the voting security report to be sealed, and also offers advice on whether voters in California, Georgia or any other state should ever choose to vote on one of these systems when the option of using a hand-marked paper ballot is available to them.  DeMillo also debunks and demolishes the baseless claims of Trump supporters falsely asserting that the 2020 election in Georgia was 'stolen'.  Also today:  Wildfire evacuations in Evia, Greece resembled something out of an apocalyptic movie. New United Nations climate report warns that our man-made climate crisis is 'unprecedented', and unfolding even faster than predicted just a few years ago... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ipcc_richarddemillo-haldermandominionbmds-recallca_080921.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>POLITICs, cybersecurity, 2020 election, election security, election integrity, voting machines, electronic voting, ballot-marking devices, hand-marked paper ballots, Republicans, Democrats, California, recall election, Gavin Newsom, climate change, IPCC</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 19:30:02 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/6/2021 (Guest: Lizz Winstead, co-creator of 'The Daily Show')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A strong jobs report and other positive data indicate the economy is slowly climbing out of the pandemic recession, but the good news is tempered by uncertainty as the Delta variant continues to wreak havoc, primarily among the unvaccinated. New analysis shows that states with low vaccinations and high infection rates are slower to return to pre-pandemic economic levels. The Biden Administration announced a final extension of the federal student loan payment moratorium through Jan. 31. Congressional Democrats pushed Biden to cancel all federal student debt that would otherwise be spent by former students into the real economy. 'The Daily Show' recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, and the seminal fake news show has arguably helped change the news landscape in America. Lizz Winstead, co-creator and original head writer, delves into the origin of the show and its long-lived affect on the national news-scape over the ensuing decades since it premiered in 1996, and the satirical damage she has wrought. Winstead reflects on the evolution of the show, how it has changed both the audience for news and non-fake news outlets, and its bevy of breakout stars, many of whom have moved on to their own wildly successful shows and movie careers. She also discusses her new focus raising awareness on attacks on reproductive rights through her non-profit, Abortion Access Front, and explains why we are now facing the fight of our lives. Also today:  hilarious and insightful listener mail... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covideconomy-studentdebt_lizzwinstead-thedailyshow25years_080621.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Lizz Winstead, Daily Show, comedy, fake news, satire, Republicans, Democrats, COVID, Biden, jobs, economy, student loans, debt, jubilee, Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Samantha Bee, John Oliver, news, media, reproductive rights</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2021 19:09:26 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/5/2021 (Experts sound alarm over GA's unverifiable touchscreen vote systems)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A Colorado judge sanctioned two attorneys for Donald Trump for filing 'bad faith' legal complaints in Trump's attempt to overthrow the 2020 election. Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott called a second emergency special session of the state legislature to force through a massive new voter suppression bill, which has been blocked by state Democratic lawmakers who left the state to deny a quorum. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) introduced new federal legislation to establish an affirmative right to vote for every eligible citizen, which is not in the Constitution. In Georgia, a study kept secret by Republican Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger, revealed in a public records request, confirmed that the vast majority of voters using a costly new touchscreen Ballot Marking Device (BMD) system in the 2020 election did not verify if the computer accurately printed their selections - - which computer security experts have warned would allow hackers to change votes undetected. In a federal lawsuit seeking to force Georgia to stop using the unverifiable, hackable BMD voting systems, a judge has sealed a damning report by J. Alex Halderman of the Univ. of Michigan, the world's leading authority on electronic voting systems security, that exposes multiple, dangerous flaws in the state's computerized voting system. Halderman publicly called on Sec. Raffensperger to 'urgently' address 'highly exploitable vulnerabilities that allow attackers to change votes' without detection. The two reports confirm many years of warnings from 'The BradCast' and The BradBlog against the use of these unverifiable, hackable computerized BMD voting systems proliferating across the country, in favor of unhackable hand-marked paper ballots.  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumplawyersanctionsco-abbotnewsessiontx-ossoffrighttovote-bmdstudyexpertalarmga_080521.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:45</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, cybersecurity, 2020 election, Trump, electronic voting systems, voter fraud, voting rights, election fraud, hacking, voting machines, Georgia, hand-marked paper ballots, environment, climate change, Texas, Jon Ossoff</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:35:42 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/4/2021 (Guest: The Nation's John Nichols on OH special elections, 'Death by DeSantis')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Two vacant U.S. House seats were up for grabs in Ohio on Tuesday. In the reliably 'red' district of OH-15, a Trump-endorsed coal lobbyist easily won the Republican primary. In the reliably 'blue' district of OH-11, Cuyahoga County Council member Shontel Brown won the Democratic primary over former Ohio state legislator-turned-Bernie Sanders backer Nina Turner, in a race that attracted a flood of national money from outside groups and is being portrayed as the Democratic Party Establishment vs. Progressives. Longtime progressive champion and journalist JOHN NICHOLS of The Nation breaks down what the results on Tuesday night mean - - or don't - - for Democrats and the feisty progressive movement challenging the Party establishment going forward. Nichols also discusses the 'Death Cult' that is now the Republican Party, with 2024 presidential hopefuls like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis doubling down on authoritarianism and anti-science, anti-public health policies. Even as Florida smashes its all-time pandemic records for infections and hospitalizations and leads the nation in per capita COVID cases, DeSantis has prohibited schools from requiring face coverings to protect children and staff from COVID as the school year is set to begin. Nichols also weighs in on the chances of passage of the two potentially 'transformational' infrastructure proposals advanced by President Biden and Congressional Democrats. Also today:  while many elected Republicans are falling over themselves to kill their own constituents as quickly as possible by rejecting mandates for masks and vaccines, one Republican governor now says he has regrets... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_johnnichols-ohspecialelection-desantis-infrastructure_hutchinsonregretsar_080421.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:53</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, COVID, vaccines, mask mandate, Florida, Ohio, U.S. House, Congress, special election, Nina Turner, progressives, Shontel Brown, Trump, Biden, Ron DeSantis, authoritarianism, Asa Hutchinson, Arkansas, anti-science, public health</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2021 18:46:57 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/3/2021 (New York is Going Through Some Things....and Other Dark News of the Day)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is resisting growing calls for his resignation after New York Attorney General's investigation concludes he sexually harassed at least eleven staffers and illegally retaliated against one. New York City's outgoing Mayor Bill DeBlasio announces new program requiring proof of COVID vaccination to enter indoor leisure venues and restaurants, the first major U.S. city to do so. As the deadly and highly transmissible Delta variant of the coronavirus wreaks havoc across the nation, hospitalized anti-vaxxers are regretting their vaccine refusal. Florida and Texas now account for one third of all COVID cases in the U.S., with Florida leading the nation in hospitalizations and deaths, after their Republican governors prohibited businesses and local officials from reinstating indoor mask mandates and vaccine requirements. Louisiana's Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards reinstates indoor mask mandate, as Dr. Catherine O'Neal pleads with residents to get vaccinated and wear masks because the state's hospitals are running out of capacity to treat non-COVID emergencies such as heart attacks, strokes and car accidents. Anger grows among the vaccinated population as new reporting suggests all Americans may need to get a third vaccine shot due to the rapid spread of the Delta variant among the voluntarily unvaccinated. Also today: a new, pro-Trump 'free speech' social media network is reportedly being flooded by pro-ISIS propaganda and pornography. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-cuomoharassment-nycvaxreq-louisianasurge-thirdshot-trumpsocialmediajihad_080321.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:22</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, COVID, Andrew Cuomo, vaccines, vaccine mandate, Bill DeBlasio, Trump, Biden, Dr. Catherine O'Neal, free speech, ISIS, propaganda, misinformation, environment, climate change, sexual harassment, Letitia James</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2021 19:02:06 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/2/2021 (The 4th Surge and Callers on Why They Finally Got Vax'd...or Still Haven't)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Senate Democrats released the text of their landmark, bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure bill. We break down the details, released over the weekend, for the package that is to be paired with a much larger, $3.5 trillion Democrats-only bill that can be passed in the Senate with a simple majority vote. BOTH bills must be passed in the Senate before House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will allow either to come to the floor in the U.S. House.  If Biden and Dems can pull both packages off, it would be a remarkable achievement, and the largest investment in America since The New Deal. The COVID Delta variant continues to wreak havoc across the nation among the unvaccinated, and anger is rising among the vaccinated as all must pay a shamefully high price for the idiocy of the unvaxxed. Florida leads the nation in infections and hospitalizations, with more new COVID infections than at any time during the pandemic, forcing hospitals to cancel non-emergency surgeries.  FL GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis barred private companies from requiring vaccinations for customers or employees. Sadly, the decision to get vaccinated often comes too late for many vaccine-refusers who are now dying from COVID. We open up the phone lines to hear from longtime vaccine holdouts who finally decided to get inoculated.  Also today:  Rightwing ideologue Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY), the third highest-ranking House Republican, hilariously proves she is clueless that Medicare is 'socialized' healthcare. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-senateinfrastructureforward-deltarising-callersonreasonstovax_080221.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, COVID, infrastructure, Republicans, Democrats, Senate, Ron DeSantis, Biden, transportation, vaccines, anti-vaccine, vaccine mandate, Elise Stefanik, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Medicare, US House</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2021 18:16:56 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/30/2021 (Guest: Brynn Tannehill, author of 'American Fascism')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Blockbuster new reporting reveals that in December 2020, Donald Trump ordered the Justice Department to make the false, unprecedented public declaration that the 2020 election was 'corrupt', even though there was no evidence to support such a claim, and that he and Republicans 'would take care of the rest.' The acting AG's staff refused, but documented Trump's attempt to overturn the 2020 election and handed it over to Congress. While Trump's pathetic attempt to stay in power failed, that may not be the case in the near future.  A growing chorus of respected scholars, pundits, former Republicans, and many more are sounding the alarm that the Republican Right is becoming more and more autocratic and fascistic in advance of the 2022 mid-terms, warning that the 'Pro-Democracy coalition is sleep walking' into the 2022 election and 'the stakes couldn't be higher.' U.S. Navy veteran and national security expert BRYNN TANNEHILL, author of the chilling, insightful new book, 'American Fascism: How the GOP is Subverting Democracy,' expands upon that dire wake-up call. Tannehill explains the history and rise of competitive autocracy around the world (when one party wins an election and then changes the rules so they can never be removed from power) and how the Republican Party has evolved to embrace every more authoritarian, fascistic, and autocratic ideals, as GOP-controlled states even now are changing the rules of elections before the 2022 and 2024 elections. Tannehill also offers concrete actions that every voter can take to protect and defend our democracy. Also today:  The Justice Department enforced federal law, ordering the IRS to turn Trump's tax returns over to congressional investigators. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpdoj2020corruption_brynntannehill-gopfascismrising_trumptaxesdoj_073021.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:29</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Biden, Justice Department, corruption, 2020 election, elections, Capitol Insurrection, autocracy, fascism, authoritarianism, IRS, Trump tax returns, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, extremism, white nationalism, Tucker Carlson</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2021 18:57:40 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/29/2021 (TX voting rights battle; AZ 'audit' update; Biden unveils new vax incentives)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Justice Department has issued new guidelines, warning states that the DOJ will enforce federal laws governing post-election audits and voting rights. GOP-controlled states are enacting a wave of new voter suppression measures, and Republicans across the country have noticed that the grifters running the clown show 'audit' of the Maricopa County, AZ 2020 election are pulling in millions of dollars from gullible GOP donors, and have decided they would like some of that sweet 'audit' theater cash in their own states. Texas state Democratic representatives testified to a House Oversight Committee hearing about the necessity of passing federal voting rights reform legislation, and their decision to leave the state in order to block passage of a massive new voter suppression bill in the state legislature. Democratic Texas State Rep. Senfronia Thompson offered moving testimony about her and her family's personal experiences with Jim Crow voter suppression laws in the Lone Star State, underscoring why we must continue the fight to protect voting rights and defend democracy. With COVID surging again thanks to the fast-spreading Delta variant and those who have refused to get vaccinated, President Biden announced new initiatives to increase the nation's vaccination rate and save lives. The new initiatives include paying the unvaccinated $100 to get their shots, expanding federal reimbursement for employees and employees to take time off from work, and requiring federal workers and contractors to get vaccinated or face regular testing and other restrictions. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bennettunresignsinmaricopaaz-senfroniathompsontxvotingrights-bidenvaxincentives_072921.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:50</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, COVID, vaccines, Joe Biden, Democrats, Republicans, U.S. House, voting rights, voter suppression, elections, election fraud, Arizona audit, Maricopa County, Cyber Ninjas, environment, climate change, Senfronia Thompson, Texas, Jim Crow</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2021 18:56:59 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/28/2021 (Guest: John 'Bamboo Ballots' Brakey on Arizona 'audit' theatre)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators on Wednesday reached a deal on a $1 trillion traditional infrastructure plan to upgrade the nation's roads, bridges and broadband Internet, but final passage is far from certain. AP notes that if adopted, the bill would be one of 'the most significant long-term investments in nearly a century, on par with building the transcontinental railroad or the Interstate highway system.'  The Biden Administration will reportedly require all civilian federal workers to get a COVID vaccine or submit to regular testing. In the ongoing Maricopa County, Arizona 'audit' clown show, new reports suggest that former Republican Sec. of State Ken Bennett, the Republican state senate's liaison, was locked out of the 'audit' after he shared with the press partial results that support the accuracy of the original tally. Election integrity and transparency advocate JOHN BRAKEY, Director of the Arizona-based AUDIT-USA, who is assisting Bennett, explains the latest troubling news about what is going on with the 'audit' - - now in its third round - - and why it appears to be falling apart. Brakey debunks the waves of false and nutty allegations promoted by Republicans and grifters trying to get gullible, disinformed GOP donors to cough up more money. He also discusses whether the AZ 'audit' exercise is helpful or harmful to the overall cause of legitimate election integrity, as Republicans call for similar 'audits' of the 2020 results in states across the country... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-infrastructuredeal-federalvaxmandates_johnbrakey-azauditbennettcontroversy_072821.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-infrastructuredeal-federalvaxmandates_johnbrakey-azauditbennettcontroversy_072821.mp3" length="56060386" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:23</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, infrastructure, COVID, Senate, vaccines, Biden, Arizona, election integrity, audit, Maricopa County, John Brakey, Ken Bennett, Kyrsten Sinema, voting, elections, electronic voting, cybersecurity, voter fraud, election fraud, Cyber Ninjas</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:47:14 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/27/2021 ('A Cancer on Our Constitutional Republic' -- House Select Committee on 1/6 Capitol Riot holds its first hearing)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': More tragic stories are emerging of unnecessary, preventable deaths from COVID among those who refused to get vaccinated, including young people. Florida now leads the nation in new COVID infections, hospitalizations, and deaths, followed by Arkansas, Missouri, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, now labeled as areas of 'high transmission' due to the wildly transmissible Delta variant, and nearly all thanks to those who have rejected the free COVID vaccines. The CDC adjusted course to address the surge, issuing new guidance that all people, vaccinated and unvaccinated, should wear masks in indoor public spaces, and recommended masking indoors for school staff and K-12 students in the new school year. In Washington, D.C, the new U.S. House Select Committee on the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol held its first public hearing, formed after Republicans negotiated and then reneged on creating a bipartisan, independent blue ribbon commission to investigate the attack. We air extended clips of the riveting, disturbing, and often emotional testimony of four U.S. Capitol and D.C. Metro Police officers, who each risked their lives -- some very nearly dying -- that day to protect the Capitol and its occupants, plus excerpts of statements from congress members on the panel.  Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) said, 'If those responsible are not held accountable...if Congress does not act responsibly, this will remain a cancer on our constitutional republic.'  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-moreunvaccinateddeathsregrets-newcdcdeltarecs-jan6commofficertestimony_072721.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-moreunvaccinateddeathsregrets-newcdcdeltarecs-jan6commofficertestimony_072721.mp3" length="55921669" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-moreunvaccinateddeathsregrets-newcdcdeltarecs-jan6commofficertestimony_072721.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Jan. 6 attack, Capitol Insurrection, insurrection, accountability, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, racism, white nationalism, environment, climate change, Liz Cheney, Bennie Thompson, Michael Fanone, Harry Dunn, Capitol Police, domestic terror</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2021 19:23:28 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/26/2021 (Guest: Ian Patton of Long Beach Reform Coalition</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  More tragic stories continue to roll in from COVID vaccine deniers  who realize, too late, that their denialism was ill-considered.  Many of their reasons for rejecting the vaccine are based on misinformation spread by power hungry and/or ignorant politicians and celebrities.  From a state lawmaker in Missouri to a rightwing radio host in Tennessee, to  a 34-year old anti-vaxxer in Los Angeles. Those who survived say they now regret their denialism. The families of those who didn't survive are now wishing their loved ones had taken the vaccine, and hope that you will do so, if you haven't already.  If telling these heart-breaking stories helps save even one life, we're happy to keep doing so on air. As COVID continues to surge across the nation, thanks in part to the vaccine refuseniks, more vaccine mandates are being instituted - in New York City, California, and the federal Dept. of Veterans Affairs.  California's state election recount laws allow any voter to request a hand-count of any race, as long as they pay for it. But the law also allows counties to charge arbitrary prices to do so. IAN PATTON, co-founder and executive director of the Long Beach Reform Coalition, explains why his group is suing the Los Angeles County Registrar for charging them an unprecedented, exorbitant price for a tiny recount. L.A. County's costly new electronic voting system utilizes Voting Centers rather than neighborhood precincts, making recounts extremely expensive, rendering public oversight of elections nearly impossible.  The future of election recounts could hinge on this lawsuit, as more counties across the US adopt the Voting Center model. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-coviddenialismdeaths_ianpatton-recountlawsuitlongbeachca_072621.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-coviddenialismdeaths_ianpatton-recountlawsuitlongbeachca_072621.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, COVID, vaccine, anti-vaccine, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Veterans Affairs, vaccine mandate, elections, California, Long Beach, recount, audit, election integrity, voter fraud, election fraud, Dean Logan, voting centers</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2021 18:46:42 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast; 7/23/21: (Nicole Sandler with Cory Doctorow)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler speaks with author/journalist/and copyright and antitrust activist Cory Doctorow about our antitrust and monopoly problem and what Joe Biden is doing about it. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_corydoctorow_antitrust_072321.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_corydoctorow_antitrust_072321.mp3" length="57601463" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Cory Doctorow, antitrust, monopoly</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2021 17:03:14 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/22/2021: (Nicole Sandler with author Anthony DePalma on Cuba)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler speaks with journalist and author of numerous books about Cuba, Anthony DePalma about the protests happening on the island. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_anthonydepalma_cuba_072221.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_anthonydepalma_cuba_072221.mp3" length="55755755" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_anthonydepalma_cuba_072221.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Cuba, Anthony DePalma</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2021 16:48:08 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/21/2021 (Guest: Voting rights champion Helen Butler on new GOP voter suppression laws)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Republican-controlled states around the nation are adopting a wave of new voter suppression laws that not only disproportionately block minority groups from accessing the ballot, but also advance pernicious measures allowing the removal of qualified election officials, for virtually any reason, replacing them with partisans who can unilaterally undermine election laws and overturn legitimate election results.  HELEN BUTLER is one of those longtime election officials who has just been removed under Georgia's new voter suppression law.  Butler is a fierce, venerable voting and civil rights champion, the Executive Director of The Georgia Coalition for the People&apos;s Agenda, and until recently, a ten-year veteran of the bipartisan Morgan County, Georgia Board of Elections -- until top state Republican officials removed the entire board with little explanation.  Butler explains the disturbing provisions of Georgia's new law that, among other things, erects new barriers to voting by mail, bans absentee drop boxes, blocks the distribution of food or water on long voting lines, and more.  Butler details many actions that concerned voters can take to protect and defend voter access in their communities, warning, 'This is our darkest hour. This is our Selma moment, and we must act.' Also today:  more sad news of the rising death toll among those who are unvaccinated against COVID -- especially among tragically misinformed Trump-supporters, Republican COVID deniers and others.  Plus:  more fact-checking of baseless allegations from the clown-show 'audit' of the 2020 election in Maricopa Co., AZ, including their new misleading, uninformed claims about the cybersecurity of the county's electronic voting systems. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-unvaxxedrwcoviddeaths-azauditsoftware_helenbutler-gaelectionboardremoval-sb202threat_072121.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-unvaxxedrwcoviddeaths-azauditsoftware_helenbutler-gaelectionboardremoval-sb202threat_072121.mp3" length="56201480" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-unvaxxedrwcoviddeaths-azauditsoftware_helenbutler-gaelectionboardremoval-sb202threat_072121.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:32</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2021 19:10:14 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/20/2021 (Fact-Checking Right and Left, on AZ 'audit' claims, on Garland's DoJ)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   The Department of Justice charged the former chairman of Donald Trump's corrupt Inaugural Committee on several counts of illegally acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government, lobbying both the Trump Campaign and administration behalf of the United Arab Emirates.  US AG Merrick Garland issued a new policy prohibiting federal prosecutors from seizing journalists' communications, with a few reasonable exceptions. New reporting confirms that Trump's Justice Department declined to criminally prosecute former Trump Commerce Sec. Wilbur Ross for lying under oath to Congress, but not before widespread outrage was triggered by inaccurate reports falsely blaming Biden's DOJ for the decision. We walk through and debunk several false claims of the rightwing 'Cyber Ninjas' currently carrying out the secretive, troubled post-election 'audit' of the 2020 election in Maricopa County, AZ.  Cyber Ninja's CEO Doug Logan's testimony in a state legislative hearing last week vividly demonstrated the dangers of hiring someone who knows absolutely nothing about elections, voting systems, or audits.  You'll be shocked to learn that none of his claims are actually true.  Comprehensive fact-checks by AP, CNN and other outlets dismantle the false assertions made by Logan and wildly inaccurate claims by Trump, finding zero legitimate evidence to back up their claims.  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-tombarrackindicted-wilburrossnotindicted-factcheckazaudit_072021.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-tombarrackindicted-wilburrossnotindicted-factcheckazaudit_072021.mp3" length="56162045" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-tombarrackindicted-wilburrossnotindicted-factcheckazaudit_072021.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2021 19:37:05 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/19/2021 (Callers explain why  they refuse to get vaccinated, even as the Delta variant surges)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's not only Trumpers who are wildly misinformed when it comes to the COVID vaccines. Callers ring in today (many who claim they are not Trump supporters) to explain their reasons...as deadly and misinformed as they may be. The COVID Delta variant is tearing through largely unvaccinated areas of the country - primarily Trump-supporting states - while dramatically increasing hospitalization and death rates, and threatening the economic recovery.  Nearly all of those who are now becoming severely ill or dying from COVID are unvaccinated. But it's not just in Trump Country -- in Los Angeles County, where many residents are also vaccine-hesitant, a new surge of COVID infections has forced officials to reinstate an indoor mask mandate.  We asked callers to explain why they are refusing the COVID vaccine, including what information they are receiving,  and their reasons are many and varied. We hope the conversation may shed some light on the mess we are in as a nation, despite broad access to free, life-saving vaccines for all, and why we may soon find the nation locked down again due to massive misinformation that continues to pollute the body politic. Also today:  In Arizona, a new Associated Press analysis of voting records in the 2020 election in Maricopa County debunks the false claims made by a partisan group conducting an ongoing clown-show 'audit' of the election. AP found evidence for fewer than 200 potential cases of voter fraud, with only four cases reaching the level of criminal charges, out of more than 3 million votes cast, and debunks multiple other wild, baseless allegations... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-azvoterfraudstudy-covidspikear-vaccinerefusalcallers_071921.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-azvoterfraudstudy-covidspikear-vaccinerefusalcallers_071921.mp3" length="56935237" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-azvoterfraudstudy-covidspikear-vaccinerefusalcallers_071921.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>59:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, COVID, misinformation, vaccines, disinformation, propaganda, Fox News, Republicans, Democrats, voting, elections, voter fraud, election integrity, AZ audit, audit, infrastructure</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2021 19:02:23 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/16/2021 (Guest: Media analyst Eric Boehlert on faux 'Critical Race Theory' outrage)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The faint-of-heart or Fox 'News' viewers should proceed with caution before listening to today's broadcast, as we discuss the very, very scary 'Critical Race Theory.' After previous attempts to manufacture outrage over Dr. Suess and Mr. Potato Head failed, rightwing media and the Republican Party have targeted Critical Race Theory as their new pretend threat to the nation. Republican politicians are even passing laws to cancel teaching Critical Race Theory - - a decades old, largely obscure (until now), academic theory that (correctly) examines our nation's long history of systemic racism in our laws and society. However, as media critic and analyst ERIC BOEHLERT of the PRESS RUN newsletter points out, most Americans have no idea what Critical Race Theory is, or that it isn't even taught in K-12 schools. Boehlert details how the Republican Party and its 'billion-dollar rightwing propaganda media empire and infrastructure' gin up the outrage-and-grievance machine, with non-wingnut corporate media outlets acting as if they are obligated to cover the phony fury. Boehlert explains how and why the big media outlets are failing miserably in their coverage to accurately inform the public, and how news consumers should approach such manufactured outrages. Also today:  Catastrophic, deadly flooding has hit Germany and Central Europe, and yes, climate change plays a very important role. A new NASA study warns how a natural 'wobble' in the moon's orbit will likely result in a severe spike in flooding in coastal areas in the 2030s. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-lamasks-germandeluge-moonwobble_ericboehlert-criticalracetheorymsm_071621.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-lamasks-germandeluge-moonwobble_ericboehlert-criticalracetheorymsm_071621.mp3" length="56286135" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-lamasks-germandeluge-moonwobble_ericboehlert-criticalracetheorymsm_071621.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:37</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, media reform, media, Republicans, Democrats, Fox News, Critical Race Theory, climate change, environment, extreme weather, disaster, propaganda, disinformation, NASA, sea level rise, COVID, vaccines, racism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:12:18 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/15/2021 (The REAL cost of the Maricopa, AZ 'audit'; Also: Trump Death Cult rising)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Officials in Maricopa County, AZ announced they must spend millions on new voting systems because of potential corruption of their old voting systems during the clown-show 'audit' of the 2020 election conducted by the private conspiracy-theory company Cyber Ninjas. Maricopa Co. could save money by moving to hand-counted, hand-marked paper ballots, counted publicly. The real cost of the Cyber Ninja's bungled 'audit' may be in unfairly delegitimizing professional, non-partisan post-election audits, and undermining Democrats and other candidates seeking recounts and post-election audits in races that merit close investigation. Brainwashed ghouls of Trump's Death Cult cheered at CPAC when a panelist touted that millions of Americans refuse to save their own lives by getting vaccinated. The wingnuts at CPAC were also laughing at Democratic Senators Joe Manchin (WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (AZ) for their gullible willingness to do the GOP's obstruction work for them –- applauding the two Democrats for blocking filibuster reform that would enable passage of crucial voting rights legislation, intended to counter the tsunami of new Republican voter suppression laws. Sen. Manchin indicates he is open to passing Democrats' landmark $3.5 trillion infrastructure reconciliation package. COVID infection rates, hospitalizations and deaths are on the rise again nationally with the rapid spread of the Delta variant. Mississippi state health officials issued new recommendations to get more people vaccinated amid a horrific surge,  warning the unvaccinated that 'people are going to die needlessly.' Tennessee state officials have barred public health officials from all vaccination outreach to teens, including COVID, measles, and HPV. Vaccination rates have crashed in Mississippi, Tennessee, and West Virginia, but are rising in other Republican-controlled states. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-maricopaazauditmachines-cpacfilibuster-manchininfrastructure-trumpcoviddeathcult_071521.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-maricopaazauditmachines-cpacfilibuster-manchininfrastructure-trumpcoviddeathcult_071521.mp3" length="55955492" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, election integrity, CPAC, voter suppression, voting rights, Joe Manchin, Kyrsten Sinema, environment, climate change, European Union, Senate, filibuster, COVID, vaccinations, audit, recount, Arizona, Cyber Ninjas, anti-vaccine, Tennessee</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2021 19:04:28 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/14/2021 (Guest: Election security expert Susan Greenhalgh on EAC's weakening of voting system security guidelines)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Senate Democrats announced they have reached a new budget agreement that they called 'transformative' for American families. The proposal would invest $3.5 trillion in the expansion of Medicare, healthcare, child care and a host of other 'human infrastructure' priorities, while addressing climate change with broad array of clean energy incentives. The package would be paid for by increased taxes on corporations and those with annual incomes above $400,000. If all Democrats in the US Senate agree to the final legislative language, the measure could be adopted on Senate budget reconciliation rules, without the need for any Republican votes.  Along with adoption of a smaller bipartisan agreement on physical infrastructure spending - - presuming Republicans don't renege on it - - the two packages would be the largest such spending package since the New Deal, and a massive victory for Democrats ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. SUSAN GREENHALGH, Senior Advisor on Election Security at the non-partisan government watchdog group Free Speech for People (FSFP), discusses shocking revelations that the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), the federal agency responsible for overseeing the nation's election systems, held secret and unlawful meetings with voting system vendors, and then made alarming changes to weaken newly-drafted voting systems guidelines, including removing a ban against wireless modems and internet connectivity in voting machines. FSFP is suing the EAC to reverse those changes, alleging the agency violated federal laws governing transparency. Greenhalgh explains all of the madness and what it could mean for election security.  Also today:  Senate Democrats introduced a long-overdue, landmark proposal to decriminalize cannabis at the federal level... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-deminfrastructureblueprint_susangreenhalgh-eacmodemslawsuit_071421.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-deminfrastructureblueprint_susangreenhalgh-eacmodemslawsuit_071421.mp3" length="55901482" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, election security, Republicans, Democrats, voting machines, Elections Assistance Commission, cybersecurity, hacking, cannabis, decriminalization, marijuana, infrastructure, Senate, Free Speech For People, election systems</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2021 19:30:20 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/13/2021 ('A Test of Our Time': Biden Steps Up on Voting Rights in Philadelphia)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It feels like we are now in a battle to save democracy itself in America. President Joe Biden stood up to today to clearly spell out what is at stake in that fight, using his bully pulpit to press for the protection of voting rights and free and fair elections. In a stirring speech in Philadelphia, Biden outlined what is now at stake, declaring that 'we are facing the most significant test of democracy since the Civil War,' noting 'the Big Lie is just that: a big lie.' Biden called on Congress to pass federal voting rights reform legislation as 'a national imperative,' warning of measures being enacted in states to suppress the vote and overturn legitimate election results. Also today:  an excerpt from the new book, 'I Alone Can Fix It: Donald J. Trump's Catastrophic Final Year,' details what seems to have been the genesis of Trump's Big Lie as it developed on Election Night 2020, reportedly as the brain child of his tipsy personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, who exhorted Trump to falsely claim 'we won' in every battleground state, denying the actual election returns. Trump's Big Lie has poisoned the nation's soul ever since, with GOP-controlled state legislatures using Trump's Big Lie as pretext to adopt severe new voting restrictions and measures to allow partisan officials to overturn election results for virtually any reason. Heroic Democratic state lawmakers from the Texas House of Representatives, who left the state to block the majority Republicans' new voter suppression law, are now in D.C. to lobby Congress to pass democracy reform and voting rights protections. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-giulianitrumpelectionnightbiglie-txdemsdc-bidenvotingrightsspeechphilly_071321.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-giulianitrumpelectionnightbiglie-txdemsdc-bidenvotingrightsspeechphilly_071321.mp3" length="55935150" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, voter suppression, voting rights, democracy, fascism, authoritarianism, Texas, Republicans, Democrats, election integrity, environment, climate change, extreme weather, Big Lie, Trump, Biden, Rudy Giuliani, 2020 election </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2021 19:10:22 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/12/2021 (Guest: Attorney Ernest Canning on reforming CA's recall process; Texas Dems walk out)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Texas state Democratic lawmakers walked out of the state legislature to deprive Republican lawmakers of a quorum, halting a special legislative session called to adopt a massive voter suppression bill. Another round of extreme heat and extremely dry conditions amid a years-long mega-drought sparked enormous fires in Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, Idaho, Colorado and California. California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom called for voluntary cutbacks in water usage of 15 percent by residents and businesses, and expanded the state's regional drought emergency. Over the weekend, CA state power officials also asked customers to cut back power usage after wildfire knocked out a major transmission line. With multiple emergencies underway, an election to recall Gov. Newsom launched by California Republicans will be held Sept. 14th. Bradblog.com legal analyst ERNEST A. CANNING argues that GOP policies in California are so unpopular that the party is unable to win any statewide elections unless they can engineer a takeover via a low-turnout recall election. Canning explains the prior progressive history of the state's recall process, how Republicans have perverted it for their own political ends, and outlines several reforms to help prevent much of the abuse that Republicans have implemented in recent years. Callers weigh in on all of the above. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-txdemsfleetoblockvotingbill-caclimateemergencies_erniecanning-reformcarecall_071221.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:53</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Gavin Newsom, Texas, voter suppression, voting rights, Jim Crow, recall election, drought, wildfire, climate change, extreme weather, Democrats, Republicans </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 18:43:09 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/9/2021 (Guest: Legal reporter Mark Joseph Stern on SCOTUS undermining Voting Rights Act)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Republican justices on the GOP's pack-and-stolen U.S. Supreme Court majority have turned back the clock on voting rights, says UC Irvine election law professor Rick Hasen, 'and the American public does not realize what a hit American democracy has taken.'  The rightwing majority legislated from the bench, allowing states to erect new roadblocks to minority voting rights with few legal consequences. They wholly rewrote the intent of Congress and ignored the plain text of the Constitution's 15th Amendment, which declares, 'The Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.' Once again, they put the lie to the bogus claim by the right that they are 'originalists' or 'Constitutional textualists.'  Slate's ace legal reporter MARK JOSEPH STERN discusses the end of the Supreme Court's term, and the context and history of the two final rulings that gut campaign finance disclosure laws and further dismantle the Voting Rights Act. Justice Alito's majority opinion allows states to ignore the explicit language of Congress' legislation barring voting laws that result in disproportionate disenfranchisement of minority voters, and fabricates a new rule that is nowhere in the text of the VRA or in the Constitution. Stern warns the final two rulings bode ill for the next term of SCOTUS, any voting rights or democracy reform laws that Congressional Democrats may pass, and much more. Also today:  Corporations that pretended outrage over the Jan. 6 Capitol Insurrection and the proliferation of GOP voter suppression laws are still donating to Republicans who voted against certification of Joe Biden's decisive electoral victory over Trump.  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-corpdonationsgopjan6_markjosephstern-brnovich-scotuswrap_070921.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:47</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Supreme Court, voting rights, voter suppression, Democrats, Republicans, Samuel Alito, Capitol Insurrection, corporations, African Americans, minorities, campaign finance laws, disclosure laws, Citizen United, Joe Biden, elections, voter fraud</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:51:15 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/8/2021 (COVID Surge in Unvaxxed Trump Country; US (Almost) Out of Afghanistan)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani's law license suspended in Washington, D.C. for having lied on Trump's behalf that the 2020 election was stolen. COVID infections, hospitalizations and deaths are spiking in pockets of Trump Country where his duped followers are refusing to get vaccinated, with rural Missouri now the nation's hotspot, as the Delta variant grows in dominance. President Biden announced all U.S. combat troops will be out of Afghanistan by August 31, and answered critics who say the U.S. should remain in Afghanistan to continue America's longest war. Biden also vowed to help evacuate and repatriate the thousands of Afghan personnel who assisted the U.S. military. After breaking the nation, the world and arguably the planet itself with years of climate science denialism, Rupert Murdoch's Fox 'News' announced it is starting a new weather channel to break weather reporting, as well. A longtime former Fox 'News' executive published an op-ed criticizing Murdoch for 'the real damage that Fox News is doing to America', peddling propaganda that has led many millions of Americans 'to believe things that simply are not true.' Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-giulianiwoes-covidsurgemo-outofaghanistan-foxmurdoch_070821.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:50</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Rudy Giuliani, 2020 election, corruption, Fox News, climate change, climate change denial, extreme weather, environment, Joe Biden, US military, Afghanistan, war, Taliban, foreign policy, COVID, coronavirus, propaganda, rightwing media, Exxon</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 18:50:41 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/7/2021 (Guest: Former Asst. U.S. Attorney Randall Eliason on Trump's latest legal trouble)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Last week, New York prosecutors filed multiple criminal indictments against the Trump Organization and CFO Allen Weisselberg, alleging a 'sweeping and audacious' tax fraud scheme. Today, disgraced former president Donald Trump himself sued the major social media companies, claiming his First Amendment rights are being violated by private companies that banned him from their platforms for using his accounts to lie about last year's election and incite the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection (the First Amendment does not apply to private companies, only to the U.S. Government). A new book alleges that Trump has refused to pay his personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, for his legal work in criss-crossing the country to falsely claim, without evidence, that the 2020 election was stolen from Trump. Trump is facing his own legal problems as well, with 10 criminal indictments filed against his company last week. Former Asst. U.S. Attorney and white-collar crime expert RANDALL ELIASON of George Washington University Law School discusses the very serious charges against the Trump Organization, the next steps in the prosecution, Trump's dubious claims of ignorance about his company's 15-year tax fraud scheme, and explains why he disagrees with speculation by other legal experts that there may be more indictments to come. Also today:  Tropical Storm Elsa is wreaking havoc as the first storm to make landfall in the U.S., in what is already a record-setting 2021 Atlantic hurricane season.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpsuessocialmedia-stiffsgiuliani_randalleliason-weisselbergindictments_070721.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpsuessocialmedia-stiffsgiuliani_randalleliason-weisselbergindictments_070721.mp3" length="56531858" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:53</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, tax fraud, corruption, Trump Organization, accountability, Capitol Insurrection, social media, First Amendment, free speech, Allen Weisselberg, Florida, hurricane, extreme weather, white collar crime, Rudy Giuliani, extreme weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:27:39 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/6/2021 (Robert Brandon of Fair Elections Center on SCOTUS' new attack on democracy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We're back, and there's much to catch up on from an extremely busy news week, both nationally and internationally -- from historic heat and wildfires, to the Florida condo collapse and demolition in advance of Hurricane Elsa, to the US military exiting Afghanistan, and much, much more. The week was capped by the Justice Department calling on Congress to enact new laws to protect voters in the wake of rulings by Republicans' packed-and-stolen rightwing U.S. Supreme Court upholding two new voting restrictions in Arizona, both of which have been shown to disproportionately impact minority voters in AZ.  Rightwing Justice Samuel Alito invented new 'guidelines' that ignore both Congress' intent in passing the Voting Rights Act and the very plain language of the Constitution.  President, CEO and co-founder of the Fair Elections Center, ROBERT BRANDON, explains Alito's new, made-up guidelines, describing them as a 'a real departure' from conservatives' claims of reverence for so-called originalism and Constitutional textualism, and will make it even harder to defeat voter suppression laws in court. Brandon also covers how the new rulings will affect current lawsuits challenging the tsunami of new voter suppression laws now being enacted by GOP-controlled states around the country, what Congress can do about it, and more.  Also today:  a years-long study in Iceland finds that a shortened four-day workweek improved productivity in the majority of workplaces, and improved workers' health and lives.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-july4holidaycatchup_robertbrandon-scotusbrnovich_070621.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, voting rights, voter suppression, history, Constitution, Supreme Court, climate change, extreme weather, Samuel Alito, Fair Elections, labor, Arizona, voting, dark money, money in politics, public health, COVID </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2021 19:18:40 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/25/2021 (Guest: Dr. Brian Hughes on far-right radicalization as a public-health issue)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump's family business, the Trump Organization, could face criminal charges in Manhattan as soon as next week on allegations of bank and tax fraud (not Trump himself yet, or his family members or employees).  The Justice Department is suing the state of Georgia over its massive new voter suppression law that erects new barriers and restrictions aimed at making it harder for Americans -- specifically minorities -- to vote. As the toll of dead and missing rises in the collapse of a high-rise building in South Florida, experts say subsidence and rising sea levels may have been factors, raising the specter of coastal retreat for billions of dollars in coastal development. DR. BRIAN HUGHES of American University's Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab (PERIL) explains how far-right domestic extremism has now spread into the mainstream, and conventional methods of dealing with it as isolated issues of security and law-enforcement are insufficient, and should be expanded to include public health in order to tackle its root causes. Dr. Hughes also discusses the influence of online misinformation and disinformation, social media, and politicians, media outlets and astro-turf groups seeking to stoke 'white rage' and other culture war issues, even as the country moves toward a new, collective understanding of the effects of systemic racism in the U.S.  Hughes offers solutions and actions that state/local governments and individuals can take, particularly at the local level, including resources for parents, teachers and caregivers to get involved in helping to address root causes and prevent radicalization long before it begins. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumporgcharges-dojsuesga-flcondosearise_brianhughes-farrightradicalismpublichealthissue_062521.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:40</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Critical Race Theory, domestic terrorism, rightwing, extremism, radicalization, terrorism, white supremacy, white nationalism, Capitol Insurrection, voter suppression, Justice Department, social media, extremism, propaganda, Donald Trump</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 19:26:39 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/24/2021: (Dems won't be fooled again?; Giuliani license suspension; 2020 'Fraud')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A very busy news day began with the catastrophic collapse of a high-rise condominium building in South Florida, with dozens still missing. President Biden declared 'we have a deal' on an infrastructure package with a bipartisan group of Republicans and conservative Democratic senators -- the $1.2 trillion bipartisan compromise deal focuses only on so-called 'hard' infrastructure and must still pass Congress. Biden pledged to find a path forward via budget reconciliation for his $1.8 trillion American Families Plan that addresses 'human infrastructure' in the care economy. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, citing Republicans' record of reneging on deals at the last minute, said she will not bring up the legislation for a House vote until both proposals first pass the Senate. Speaker Pelosi also announced that she will create a House Select Committee to investigate the deadly, Trump-incited attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, after Republicans negotiated a bipartisan deal to create an independent commission, then used the filibuster to kill it. In leaked audio, three moderate Democratic Senators (Mark Kelley of AZ, Michael Bennett of CO, and Catherine Cortez-Masto of NV) said they support enacting filibuster reform to pass the sweeping voting rights and campaign finance reform bill known as the For the People Act through the Senate. A New York State law committee suspended Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani's law license over his 'demonstrably false and misleading statements' in courts seeking to overturn the 2020 election. Michigan Republican state lawmakers issued a scathing report debunking every false claim made by Trump and his supporters alleging systematic fraud in the state in the 2020 election. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-condocollapsefl-infrastructuredeal-jan6committee-filibusterfight-giulianisuspended-migopdebunks2020fraud_062421.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:28</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Senate, voting rights, elections, Republicans, Democrats, voter suppression, voting rights, environment, climate change, Rudy Giuliani, Michigan, 2020 election, fraud, infrastructure, Capitol Insurrection, filibuster, Joe Biden, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:13:18 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/23/2021: (Guest: Mark Joseph Stern on new SCOTUS opinions)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Republicans' stolen and packed U.S. Supreme Court handed down a series of new decisions this week. MARK JOSEPH STERN, legal reporter at Slate, explains the latest rulings, which include a very troubling 6-3 decision that kneecaps union organizing rights, further expanding the Roberts Court's relentless erosion of labor rights. But the court also issued more reasonable decisions, covering police powers to enter your home without a warrant, and whether a high school could punish a cheerleader for off-campus foul language and school criticism. While this first full term of the GOP's stolen and packed 6 to 3 court advantage was 'not as terrible' as it could be, Stern warns, 'it's not over yet.'  Stern also analyzes whether 82-year-old Justice Stephen Breyer will step down to allow President Biden to nominate a replacement while Democrats hold the majority in the Senate.  Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell already indicated he will not allow Biden to fill any Supreme Court vacancy if Republicans regain the majority in 2022. Also today:  Congressional Democrats vow to continue fighting to pass voting rights and election reform legislation after Senate Republicans voted down allowing debate on a critical voting rights bill. The use of a new, confusing Ranked Choice Voting system in the primary election for the New York City mayoral race means it could take weeks before a winner is declared.  In Buffalo, NY, India Walton is poised to become the first socialist mayor of a major American city since the 1960s. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-nyprimariesrcv-buffaloupset-gopvotingrightsfilibuster_markjosephstern-scotusrulings-breyer_062321.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:32</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Senate, voting rights, elections, Republicans, Democrats, For The People Act, voter suppression, voting rights, Supreme Court, labor rights, free speech, civil liberties, farm workers, Mark Joseph Stern, Stephen Breyer, Ranked Choice Voting</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:47:01 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/22/2021 (Guest: 'Climate Guy' Guy Walton on record heat; Dem Senators fight to save democracy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The heat is on. A record extreme heat wave is shattering records in the U.S. West, while pressure builds on two Senate Democrats to take the actions needed to save democracy from autocracy pushed by the Republican Party.  Senate Democrats held a test vote Tuesday, moving to begin debate on the critical election and campaign reform bill known as the For the People Act -- literally, a vote to hold a debate on whether to hold a debate. Democrats won that vote with their majority, but because of the undemocratic U.S. Senate rules requiring a 60-vote supermajority, the Republican minority easily blocked it. No debate will be held on voting and election reforms until the Jim Crow-era filibuster rule is reformed in some way, but both Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) oppose doing so, blocking long-overdue safeguards to American democracy. Meteorologist Guy 'Climate Guy' Walton explains the spike in daily records and extreme weather amid the intensifying mega-drought and wildfires in the West. Walton covers the impacts of human-caused climate change on reservoirs growing perilously dry, the nearly year-round wildfire season, how the corporate media is doing in their coverage of climate change, the quickening pace of broken heat records as our climate change emergency worsens, and much more.  He also discusses his wickedly subversive illustrated children's book series, 'World of Thermo' and the soon-to-be published 'World of Thermo: Carbonated.'  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-forthepeoplesenatedebate_guywalton-heatwaverecordextremes_062221.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Senate, voting reform, democracy, autocracy, Republicans, Democrats, For The People Act, voter suppression, voting rights, climate change, environment, extreme weather, drought, heat wave, media, Kyrsten Sinema, Joe Manchin, filibuster</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2021 18:45:37 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/21/2021 (Guest: Coalition for Good Governance's Marilyn Marks on lawsuit challenging GA's anti-voting law)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Republican-controlled state legislatures have filed hundreds of new voter suppression laws around the country since last November's election. While the GOP's Jim Crow-style voting restrictions are garnering the most attention in the corporate media, less noticed are provisions giving GOP-controlled state legislatures the authority to take over elections, remove local election officials, and even overturn legitimate results. A massive new voter suppression law in Georgia also includes measures that target and threaten press freedom with criminal charges for reporting on elections. Brad is the named plaintiff representing journalists in the Coalition for Good Governance (CGG) lawsuit challenging Georgia's SB202 in federal court.  Election Integrity champion Co-plaintiff MARILYN MARKS, voting rights advocate and Executive Director of the non-profit group Coalition for Good Governance, explains the importance of challenging the restrictions on press freedom in the new Georgia law, which criminalizes previously routine reporting on absentee mail ballot processing and tabulation problems and polling place photography, along with a number of extraordinary restrictions that create new opportunities for voter intimidation, will impede the public's ability to obtain information about Georgia's elections, and much more.  Marks also discusses an exciting forum scheduled for Tuesday, June 22, that will examine security issues with new computerized Ballot Marking Devices proliferating around the country. Also today:  Democrats are teeing up a test vote in the U.S. Senate for their sweeping election and campaign finance reform bill, the For the People Act. A new ad campaign seeks to pressure Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) to stop protecting the anti-democratic, Jim Crow-era Senate filibuster rule. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_marilynmarks-gasuitsb202-gasuitbmds_sinemafilibuster_062121.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_marilynmarks-gasuitsb202-gasuitbmds_sinemafilibuster_062121.mp3" length="56275980" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:37</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, voter suppression, voting rights, Georgia, ballot-marking devices, electronic voting, voting machines, cybersecurity, press freedom, Marilyn Marks, Kyrsten Sinema, filibuster, Joe Manchin, For The People Act</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2021 19:37:16 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/18/2021: Guest host Nicole Sandler with Dennis Kucinich</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler is joined by former and perhaps future Mayor of Cleveland, former Congressman Dennis Kucinich. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcas_nicolesandler_denniskucinich_061821.mp3</link>
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									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Kucinich, news, SCOTUS, Juneteenth</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:11:32 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/17/2021 (Progress on voting rights, filibuster?; SCOTUS upholds Obamacare)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Biden signed a new law designating Juneteenth – the day commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. – as the nation's newest federal holiday (14 House Republicans voted against it). The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) in a 7-2 vote, rejecting a stupid challenge brought by Republican-controlled states.  The Republicans' stolen-and-packed Supreme Court approved discrimination against same-sex couples by a Philadelphia foster care group, but LGBTQ advocacy groups say the very narrow ruling could have been much worse. The sweeping election and campaign reform bill, the For The People Act (S. 1), moved one small step forward, after a compromise proposal put forward by West Virginia's Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin garnered positive reviews from voting rights advocates and legal scholars as a path forward for Congressional Democrats to secure voting rights protections. Georgia voting rights champion Stacey Abrams endorsed Manchin's compromise proposal, acknowledging that it is incomplete and imperfect, explaining how it is critical for protecting voting rights against the wave of GOP voter suppression bills proliferating around the country. Abrams also endorsed Manchin's inclusion of a 'Voter ID' provision, explaining how it is not at all like the wildly restrictive ID requirements passed by Republican state legislatures. One caveat:  there are no provisions in the bill to counter new GOP state laws allowing legislatures to reverse any election results they don't like. In leaked audio, Manchin says that he is open to reforming the filibuster, critical for passage of any voting rights legislation. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-scotusobamacarephillyfostercare-manchincompromisevotingrightsfilibuster_061721.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:43</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, voting rights, voter suppression, For The People Act, Joe Manchin, Stacey Abrams, Supreme Court, LGBTQ, environment, climate change, filibuster, Congress, Juneteenth, racism, Republicans, Democrats, Obamacare</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2021 19:31:07 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/16/2021 (Manchin offers compromise!; Marcy Wheeler on Trump DOJ 'spying')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) is the only Democratic senator to refuse to co-sponsor the For the People Act (S.1), which contains crucial reforms to help counter the wave of voter suppression laws adopted by Republican-controlled state legislatures around the country. Today, Manchin said he is willing to compromise on a voting rights bill, releasing a memo detailing his points of 'compromise' to gain his support. Most of his requirements are acceptable and currently in the House-approved measure, others are more controversial among voting rights advocates. And, of course, the devil is in the details. Manchin still insists that any voting rights bill must have 'bipartisan' support, despite Republicans' clear opposition. Even if Democrats can settle on a bill, there is little chance that ten Republicans will sign on to overcome an expected GOP filibuster - so if Manchin won't agree to reform the filibuster, the measure would go nowhere. But the fact that Manchin is willing to compromise on the For the People Act is encouraging news for those of us who care about the survival of American democracy. Then: independent national security journalist MARCY WHEELER delivers some critical insight on the shocking news that the Trump Justice Department subpoenaed the communications data of Democratic members of Congress who the disgraced former president regarded as political enemies, and included scores of staffers and even their families. Wheeler offers helpful insight into why Democratic lawmakers should be very concerned about the collection of 'powerful' meta-data, and the stunning lack of judicial oversight or any limits whatsoever on the length and breadth of data collected and stored - practices which those same Democratic lawmakers have long defended - and what actions must be taken to ensure the public is also protected from surveillance. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-manchincompromise_marcywheeler-trumpdojspyingondems_061621.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:26</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, surveillance, Justice Department, spying, Merrick Garland, Congress, Adam Schiff, Eric Swalwell, Bill Barr, corruption, privacy, national security, Joe Manchin, voting rights, voter suppression, For The People Act, filibuster, democracy </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/15/2021 (Guest: Constitutional attorney John Bonifaz on accountability for Trump at Justice Department)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on Tuesday that the Justice Department will focus on the rise of domestic terrorism, particularly white supremacists in the wake of the Trump-incited Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection attack. New emails released today show ex-President Donald Trump directed the DOJ to promote and pursue his baseless Big Lie that the 2020 election was stolen from him. Nearly every day, new revelations expose just how poisoned the Justice Department had become under the Trump Administration, abused by the former president for his own personal benefit, to evade legal accountability, retaliate against his perceived political enemies, and keep himself in power. What we know so far is likely only the tip of the iceberg. That's why a group of non-partisan government watchdog groups have asked AG Garland to form a task force to investigate potential civil or criminal violations during the Trump Administration, including the seditious Jan. 6 insurrection incited by Trump. Constitutional attorney and longtime voting rights champion JOHN BONIFAZ, co-founder of the watchdog group Free Speech For People, explains why it is critical that this task force get to work as soon as possible, arguing it would be an 'outrage' for the Biden Administration to fail to pursue accountability. Bonifaz also covers disturbing new revelations that underscore the deterioration of the Justice Department under Trump, from attacks on press freedoms and surveillance of members of Congress to the disturbing continuations of Trump's corrupt DOJ policies, whether AG Garland is up to the task of reform, and much more. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_domesticterror_johnbonifaz-garlanddojtrumptaskforce-foreignmoneyinelections_061521.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:48</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Merrick Garland, Justice Department, civil rights, voting rights, domestic terrorism, Capitol Insurrection, environment, climate change, accountability, Free Speech For People, E. Jean Caroll, corruption, Trump, Biden, press freedom</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:22:36 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/14/2021 (Netanyahu finally out; Leak at Chinese nuke plant?; Biden restores G7; Callers)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':    As the nation begins opening up for business at full capacity, the death toll from COVID-19 officially reached 600,000. Infection rates have also begun to tick up again. Israel's long time hard-right leader Benjamin Netanyu, indicted on corruption charges, is finally out as Prime Minister in Israel, and has been replaced by a broad coalition of left, right and center parties, seeking to move beyond Netanyahu's exceedingly polarizing policies. Netayahu, in Trump-y tantrums, demonized his former rightwing colleagues and the new coalition as an 'evil and dangerous leftist government',  and called his personal legal troubles a 'witch hunt'.  In China, an unidentified problem at a new nuclear power plant has prompted close scrutiny from US officials. Independent experts are watching closely to determine how dangerous the situation now is.  President Joe Biden's attendance at the G7 summit  and NATO meetings appeared to restore a sense of normalcy to international cooperation and diplomacy in the post-WWII order - but many in Europe remain concerned about the continuing fragile and divisive political situation in the U.S. that allowed the rise of Donald Trump's autocratic regime. Former National Security Agency whistleblower Reality Winner, who exposed Russia's attempted hacks of voter registration systems during the 2016 U.S. election, was released from prison for good behavior. Callers weigh in on all of the above, Republicans' obstruction of democracy and voting reforms, accountability for wrongdoing by the corrupt Trump Administration, and much more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-netanyahuout-chinanukeplant-bideng7welcome-realitywinnerrelease-callers_061421.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:55</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, G7, foreign policy, nuclear energy, China, COVID, Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, rightwing, Justice Department, accountability, Reality Winner, whistleblower, 2016 election, Russia, voter suppression, democracy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:58:28 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/11/2021 (Guest: 'Jackpot' author Michael Mechanic of Mother Jones)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A blockbuster new report has exposed that Donald Trump's wildly corrupt Justice Department was even more corrupt than thought, and took unprecedented actions to target his perceived political enemies. The Trump DOJ secretly subpoenaed the communications data of Democratic members of Congress, their staff, and even their staff's children, at least one of whom was a minor. That's in stark contrast to the Trump White House's years-long blockade of lawful Congressional subpoenas, under the premise that such oversight would somehow violate constitutional separation of powers, even while they were literally spying on the Legislative branch. The stunning news comes after revelations that the Trump DOJ also secretly obtained journalists' phone, email and text records. Unless Congress and U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland enact real legal consequences and sweeping reforms, these outrageous, unlawful acts perpetrated by the Trump Administration can and will be carried out again in the future. A ProPublica bombshell this week demolished the myth of the American tax system that everyone pays their fair share and the richest Americans pay the most -- revealing that the nation's wealthiest men have legally avoided paying nearly all federal income taxes on their vast wealth, and in some years have paid nothing at all. Mother Jones' Senior Editor MICHAEL MECHANIC, author of the book 'JACKPOT: How the Super-Rich Really Live -- and How Their Wealth Harms Us All,' explains how the super-rich legally avoid paying taxes; how their scam hurts average Americans and the nation by starving government of crucial revenue for services; and what, if anything, can or will be done by Congress. Mechanic also debunks popular myths that perpetuate the grossly unfair system that rewards wealth over actual work. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpdojspiedondemreps_michaelmechanic-ultrarichpaynotaxes_061121.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:43</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, taxes, tax shelters, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Justice Department, separation of powers, spying, privacy, tax cuts, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Warren Buffett, Rupert Murdoch, wealth tax, money in politics, plutocracy, government, super rich,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2021 18:53:06 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/10/2021 ('Good Trouble': A big win over Keystone XL; Biden in Europe)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A huge, hard-won victory for the unprecedented, diverse coalition of tribes, farmers, ranchers, environmentalists, scientists, and even a few journalists, whose fight to stop the massive, controversial Keystone XL pipeline has finally succeeded.  For 13 years, the coalition mobilized to stop the KXL from transporting sticky tar sands crude from Alberta, Canada across the US to refineries in Texas for export overseas, threatening drinking water, farms, tribal lands, and the climate itself. Pipeline developer TC Energy finally pulled the plug on the polluting project after President Joe Biden cancelled its cross-border permit, thanks to the efforts of the protesters and activists. The fight to keep fossil fuels in the ground continues in Minnesota, where police used excessive force to arrest hundreds of protesters trying to stop expansion of the Line 3 tar sands pipeline, which poses the same risks to tribal lands, wetlands, water supplies, and the climate. The Southwest is facing a record 'mega-drought,' intensified by man-made climate change, with record low water levels in the Lake Mead reservoir triggering mandatory cutbacks in water deliveries and reducing electricity generation from Hoover Dam. California's reservoirs are also at 50 percent capacity due to drought as wildfire season gets underway. President Biden, on his first foreign trip, reaffirmed the U.S. 'special relationship' with the U.K., and spoke with US troops on the importance of defending democracy. A new global survey from Pew Research Center shows a stark contrast in public opinion of America in the Biden era vs. the Trump era, as Biden rehabilitates the nation's global reputation. Also today: Texas' corrupt, indicted Attorney General Ken Paxton faces yet another corruption investigation. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-keystonexlvictory-line3protest-bidenpewpoll-paxtonbarprobe_061021.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:28</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, environment, climate change, Keystone XL, pipeline, Line 3, drought, California, VBiden, Boris Johnson, Native Americans, protest, Ken Paxton, Texas, corruption, Britain, foreign relations, NATO</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 19:24:51 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/9/2021 (Guest: West Virginia's Robyn Kincaid on the maddening Joe Manchin)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The controversial Keystone XL Pipeline has been cancelled by its Canadian developer, a victory for the tribes and environmental groups that fought for more than a decade to stop it. President Biden commits the U.S. to donating 500 million doses of COVID vaccine to nations in need, as a new, highly transmissible variant is spreading in the U.K. and U.S.  The Biden Administration will move to permanently close the extra-judicial, extra-constitutional detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Sen. Joe Manchin is 'disappointed' that Senate Republicans predictably filibustered his Paycheck Fairness Act, yet still opposes reforming the filibuster to counter GOP obstruction. Manchin is also against the Democrats' For the People Act -- a massive election and campaign reform bill that would strengthen voting rights, end partisan gerrymandering, and curb dark money in campaigns -- because no Republicans support it, even though it is wildly popular in West Virginia. A massive rightwing dark money campaign, led by the Koch Network, is pressuring Manchin to oppose filibuster reform and the For the People Act. West Virginia's own ROBYN KINCAID, host and creator of the progressive Head-On Radio Network and co-founder of the Appalachian Communities Health Emergency Campaign, explains the mysteries of Manchin, the history of his family's political dynasty in the state, and key factors that may be at work in Manchin's inexplicable obstruction of Biden and the Democrats' agenda, which would greatly benefit the vast majority of his constituents in West Virginia. Kincaid also discusses the Appalachian Communities Health Emergency (ACHE) Act, recently re-introduced in the U.S. House, which could end destructive mountaintop removal coal mining 'once and for all.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-kxl-covidvax-gitmo_robynkincaid-manchin_060921.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:23</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Senate, filibuster, Joe Manchin, Republicans, Democrats, voting rights, coal, Koch Network, dark money, Americans For Prosperity, Guantanamo Bay, COVID, vaccines, Biden, Keystone XL, equal pay, West Virginia, Appalachia, Robyn Kincaid</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:22:39 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/8/2021 (Guest: Windham, NH auditor Philip B. Stark of UC Berkeley)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Ex-president Donald Trump is still promoting his Big Lie that the 2020 election was 'stolen' from him, falsely claiming that a post-election audit in New Hampshire found 'thousands' of ballots. Again, Trump's claims are false. But something troubling was discovered during a post-election hand count in the small town of Windham, NH, revealing that the state's 20-year-old Diebold optical-scan computer tabulators mis-tallied votes -- and thanks to a real, professional (non-clown show) forensic audit, we now know why.  Unlike the long-running 'audit' theater clown show still running in Maricopa County (Phoenix), Arizona, the NH audit was a fully open, completely transparent public exercise, administered by three recognized experts in voting systems, cyber-security and post-election auditing who were tapped by the state. One of those three experts joins us today -- PHILIP B. STARK, Professor of Statistics and Associate Dean of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley, and the inventor of the post-election Risk-Limiting Audit (RLA) protocol, regarded as the gold standard for post-election audits. The team's fully transparent hand-recounting of ballots and physical audits of the scanners has yielded what Stark regards as the answer to the mystery of what actually happened in Windham. Stark explains the audit team's painstaking and extraordinarily well-document public experiments, how they determined that the scanners incorrectly recorded votes, and much more, including whether the problems affected other contests in the state, and the wave of threats the team has endured from some Trump supporters. Also today:  listener reaction to Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV)'s obstruction of democracy reform legislation. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_philipstark-windhamnhaudit_060821.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 election, Trump, Biden, voter suppression, voter fraud, election fraud, election integrity, environment, audit, Arizona, New Hampshire, climate change, Philip Stark, Harri Hursti, hand recount,  Diebold, Republicans, Democrats</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2021 19:15:14 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/7/2021 (What do we do about Joe Manchin?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Republicans  have absolutely no interest in cooperating with Democrats on anything supported by Joe Biden or the Democrats, as Missouri's GOP Senator Roy Blunt accidentally revealed over the weekend. Nonetheless, President Biden is still going through the motions of negotiating with Republicans.  Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia is still pretending that Republicans will magically cooperate on ANYTHING in a bipartisan manner. In a new op-ed, Manchin announced he will oppose crucial election reforms included For the People Act, intended to protect voters from the tsunami of voter suppression laws being rammed through by GOP-controlled state legislatures.  Manchin rightly calls the right to vote 'fundamental' and criticizes Republicans' broad efforts to make voting as difficult as possible, but says he refuses to reform or eliminate the filibuster necessary to pass democracy reform,  falsely citing the framers of the Constitution who said nothing about an undemocratic filibuster allowing the minority party to obstruct the will of the majority. Does Manchin's refusal to reform the filibuster mean that saving democracy and the Biden Agenda are dead in the water, along with any hope of Democrats retaining control of Congress in 2022?  What can be done about this maddening, distressing, and somewhat terrifying turn of events before the 2022 mid-term elections, when new state-level GOP voting laws will allow Republicans to overturn any election results they don't like? We open up the phone lines to listeners to hear their thoughts on how to move forward and save democracy despite the obstruction from Manchin and Senate Republicans.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bluntrevealsgopobstruction-joemanchinblocksdemocracyreform_callers_060721.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:43</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Biden, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, 2022 elections, infrastructure, Roy Blunt, Joe Manchin, Kyrsten Sinema, filibuster, democracy reform, voting reform, election reform, voter suppression, voting rights, For the People Act</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 17:47:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/4/2021: (Climate law expert Carroll Mufffett on 'Black Wednesday' for the fossil fuel industry)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump reportedly believes that he will be 'reinstated' as President in August, despite no mechanism in existence to do so. But there may be another, much more insidious reason that he may be trying to ensure that his MAGA Mob believes it. Then: Last week's 'Black Wednesday' delivered landmark developments that left the fossil fuel industry reeling and may signal a sea change in efforts to hold the oil and gas industry accountable for their role in causing man-made climate change. CAROLL MUFFET, President and CEO of the non-profit Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), delves into the blockbuster decisions in courtrooms and boardrooms that hit oil majors last week. Muffett explains how the oil industry knew in the 1950s that burning their product would cause dangerous global warming, but chose to fund the climate change denial industry, lying to shareholders and the public about the threat and the risk of stranded assets. That denial may have come to a screeching halt last week when watershed decisions were handed down to global giants Royal Dutch Shell, Exxon and Chevron that sent shockwaves across the industry – from consequential shareholder rebellions at Chevron and ExxonMobil, to a Dutch court ordering Shell to cut emissions 45 percent by 2030, all on the same day. Muffett explains the 'wakeup call' of these developments, what it means for the oil industry going forward as companies are forced to make 'significant changes' to their business models, and what it portends for addressing accelerating risks of climate impacts to the financial system, human rights, and the planet. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpreinstatmentmadness-carrollmuffett-blackwednesday_060421.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:44</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, coup, Biden, oil, climate change, fossil fuels, environment, accountability, climate denial, Exxon, Shell, Chevron, courts, climate lawsuits, stock market, investing, MAGA, Carroll Muffett, human rights, liability, propaganda, Guyana </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 19:18:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/3/2021 (The Texas GOP 'Voter Fraud' Fraud; Good COVID news and more...)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Thanks to the Biden Administration's COVID vaccine efforts, infection rates in the U.S. are now as low as they have been since March of 2020. But global infection and death rates are still soaring, so the Biden White House finally announced it will distribute 80 million vaccine doses to nations in need. Bad news for Donald Trump's mega-donor and Postmaster General Louis DeJoy – the FBI is investigating DeJoy for unlawful campaign 'straw donor ' fundraising for Trump and Republicans, illegally pressuring employees to contribute to GOP campaigns and then reimbursing them. A third pro-climate activist investor has won a seat on oil giant ExxonMobil's board of directors. In Texas, a 'responsible' gun owner tried to shoot a dog but shot her own 5-year-old son instead. Also in Texas, the GOP-controlled state legislature is peddling outrageous, blatant lies to justify passing massive new voter suppression bill, planning to disenfranchise voters of color by banning or further restricting all of the methods that increased voter turnout in the 2020 election, especially among minority voters. CNN Brianna Keiler shuts down serious lies told by the Texas state Republican lawmaker who proposed the new voting restrictions. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-coviddrop-exxonboard-fbidejoyprobe-txvoterfraudlies_060321.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:39</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Biden, Louis DeJoy, campaign finance, corruption, accountability, environment, climate change, drought, pollution, voter fraud, election fraud, voter suppression, Texas, Exxon, guns, gun safety, COVID, vaccines</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:43:24 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/2/2021 (Guest: Roosevelt Univ. political scientist David Faris on democracy in peril)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We continue to sound the alarm about the perilous state of democracy in the U.S. right now, as Republicans around the country work to pass laws to make it harder for voters to vote and to allow Republicans to reverse election results they don't like. Heroic Democratic Texas state lawmakers who temporarily blocked a massive voter suppression bill are begging Congress to for a 'national response' to defend voting rights. More than 100 prominent academic democracy scholars published a 'Statement of Concern' about Republican-controlled state legislatures 'transforming...states into that no longer meet the minimum conditions for free and fair elections.' Author and Roosevelt University political scientist DAVID FARIS, one of the signatories on that statement, explains how these ongoing Republican machinations will allow them to steal the 2024 election, in a do-over of Trump's sloppy attempt to steal the 2020 election. Faris explains a chilling worst-case scenario, in which Republican legislatures, elected with a minority of votes in 2022 and 2024 thanks to gerrymandering and voter suppression, overturn the popular vote, or simply send their own slate of Republican electors to Congress regardless of who voters choose. Faris also discusses whether national Democratic leaders grasp the existential threat to our democratic system, and what actions can be taken now to defend it. Also today:  the Federal Elections Commission fined the parent company of the National Enquirer $187,500 for its role in illegal hush-money payments to one of Donald Trump's mistresses to prevent her story from influencing the outcome of the election. In New Mexico, Democratic state Rep. Melanie Stansbury won a special election for the U.S. House in a 'landslide victory' over her Republican opponent. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-nm1specialelectionresults-fecfinesami_davidfaris-democracyreforminperil_060221.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Biden, democracy, democracy reform, voting rights, voter suppression, election integrity, election theft, 2022 election, 2024 election, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, authoritarianism, National Enquirer, coup, Texas, filibuster</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:38:58 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/1/2021 (Texas Dems save democracy...for now)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Texas Democratic state lawmakers won a victory for democracy by walking out of the Texas' state House of Representatives late Sunday night, depriving the majority Republicans of the necessary quorum to ram through the GOP's massive anti-voting bill, effectively killing one of the most onerous pieces of voter suppression legislation introduced by any state since the 2020 elections – for now. After seeing how voter turnout increased markedly during the 2020 election with expanded pandemic-safe voting options, Texas Republicans moved quickly to put a stop to it in a state with one of the lowest voter turnout rates in the nation - further restricting voting by mail; reducing early voting and Sunday voting hours; criminalizing election officials for sending absentee ballot application requests to voters; outlawing driving more than two non-family members to the polls without the government's explicit permission; and deeply lowering the threshold of evidence for overturning an election. Texas' Republican Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to withhold lawmakers' pay in retaliation for Texas Dems' walkout, and says he will call a special session to finish the job. Texas Democrats pleaded with Congress to pass comprehensive federal voting and democracy reform legislation - unlikely as long as Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) block filibuster reform. At an unhinged QAnon conspiracy conference in Dallas, former Trump attorney Sidney Powell claimed Trump will 'reinstated,' and Trump's disgraced former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn said on videotape that a seditious Myanmar-style military coup 'should' happen in the US, then claimed he didn't say it. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-txdemvotesuppressionwalkout-flynnpowellcoupqanon_060121.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Memorial Day, voting, voting rights, voters suppression, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, oil, Exxon, Texas, Greg Abbott, Michael Flynn, Sidney Powell, coup, insurrection, QAnon, filibuster</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:33:10 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/31/2021 (Encore: Adam Green of Progressive Change Campaign Committee)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Encore: Original air-date 5-21-2021On today's 'BradCast': Is Trump World about to flip? Allen Weisselberg, longtime top executive at the Trump Organization, is now facing his own criminal tax-related probe, and his former daughter-in-law, who has been cooperating with state investigators, believes Weisselberg will flip on Trump to save himself. Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen believes Trump will flip on everyone else, even his own kids, if necessary to save himself. In Congress, Republicans have laid bare their intent to obstruct with bad faith negotiations, reneging at the last minute on a deal for a bipartisan Jan. 6 Commission. They are now pretending to be interested in reaching a bipartisan agreement on Biden's crucial infrastructure proposal. We've seen this movie before, when Democrats wasted months 'negotiating' Obamacare and allowing Republicans to extract concessions and water down the bill for a bipartisan deal, only to see all Republicans vote against it. Momentum is now growing for Democrats to go it alone on vital legislation to rebuild the economy, infrastructure, and assist average American families. But one Democratic senator, Joe Manchin of West Virginia, is not yet on board -- especially with Democrats' proposal for election and campaign reform, the For the People Act (H.R.1 in the House, S.1 in the Senate), and he's not yet on board with the filibuster reform that would be required to pass it with just a simple majority of 50 Democratic votes. ADAM GREEN, co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, explains the challenging but achievable path ahead, and what voters can do right now to help move these critical bills forward. Plus: another gem from the great musical comedy satirist Randy Rainbow, dedicated to all of the Republican lawmakers in Congress... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_encore_flippingtrumpworld_adamgreen-badfaithgop_053121.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2021 19:51:27 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/28/2021: (Nicole Sandler with Edward-Isaac Dovere)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler has all the news about today&apos;s first filibuster of the 117th Congress. The Republicans filibustered the cloture vote to open debate about launching an independent, bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the Capitol. Her guest is Edward-Isaac Dovere, author of ‘Battle for the Soul: Inside the Democrats&apos; Campaigns to Defeat Trump&apos; ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_edwardisaacdovere_2020election_filibuster_052821.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>edward isaac-dovere, Battle for the Soul, 2020, election, filibuster, Jan 6</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 15:46:07 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/27/2021: (Guest Host Nicole Sandler with author David Vine)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler speaks with David Vine. He's a professor of political anthropolgy at American University, and author of a trilogy of books about War &amp; Peace. His new one is the third,  The United States of War: A Global History of America's Endless Conflicts, from Columbus to the Islamic State​ ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_davidvine_wars_052721.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>war, peace, US, empire, David Vine</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 16:27:14 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/26/2021 (Guest host Nicole Sandler with Igor Volsky)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler speaks with Guns Down America's Igor Volsky as the nation is dealing with another mass shooting. Today in San Jose, a shooter killed eight innocent people before killing himself.  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_igorvolsky_massshootingagain_052621.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_igorvolsky_massshootingagain_052621.mp3" length="58300709" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:44</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>guns, mass shootings, Igor Volsky</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2021 15:31:24 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/25/2021: (Guest host Nicole Sandler with Stephanie Kelton)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Stephanie Kelton joins  guest host Nicole Sandler to explain what deficit spending really is, and why we can have nice things. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_stephaniekelton_gnr_052521.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Stephanie Kelton, modern monetary theory, stimulus, deficit spending</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2021 18:03:50 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/24/2021 (Guest: Election integrity advocate Jenny Cohn)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   New updates in the insane, completely non-transparent 'audit' theater in Maricopa County (Phoenix), Arizona.  The 'audit' clown show is being performed by the Trump-supporting Cyber Ninjas company, and a new analysis at Slate confirms our reporting that the Cyber Ninja's poorly-documented procedures would permit them to alter a minimum of 42,000 votes, undetected, during the 'audit' without setting off any internal or external alarm bells. Any 'results' that the Cyber Ninjas may announce from their 'audit' will be impossible to independently confirm, because - unlike real audits - the company has not allowed the public to track their daily tallies, and they have irrevocably broken the secure chain of custody for the voting machines and the 2.1 million actual ballots cast in Maricopa last year.  Election integrity advocate JENNIFER COHN explains how many of the questions and concerns about the 2020 election -- both good faith and bad faith -- might have been avoided had Democrats previously insisted on full public oversight of elections, instead of allowing private voting machine companies to take over America's elections with computers that effectively tally votes  in secret.  Cohn discusses how Republicans spent years blocking Senate Democrats' SAFE Act boosting election security, which mandated post-election audits for federal races with strict procedures and oversight, and warns that time is running out for Democrats' to reintroduce the crucial legislation prior to the 2022 midterm elections. Cohn, a longtime Democrat, also discusses concerns with various audits underway in several states, and answers questions from listeners on all of the above... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ninjaresultchangesmaricopaazaudit_jennycohn-demsculpabilitygopfraudclaims_052421.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ninjaresultchangesmaricopaazaudit_jennycohn-demsculpabilitygopfraudclaims_052421.mp3" length="55687236" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, voting rights, voter suppression, voting machines, audit, Arizona, Cyber Ninjas, Georgia, cybersecurity, election security, electronic voting, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, Ron Wyden, Amy Klobuchar, election fraud, stolen election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2021 18:51:23 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/21/2021 (Guest: Adam Green of Progressive Change Campaign Committee; Is Trump World about to flip?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   Is Trump World about to flip?  Allen Weisselberg, longtime top executive at the Trump Organization, is now facing his own criminal tax-related probe, and his former daughter-in-law, who has been cooperating with state investigators, believes Weisselberg will flip on Trump to save himself. Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen believes Trump will flip on everyone else, even his own kids, if necessary to save himself. In Congress, Republicans have laid bare their intent to obstruct with bad faith negotiations, reneging at the last minute on a deal for a bipartisan Jan. 6 Commission. They are now pretending to be interested in reaching a bipartisan agreement on Biden's crucial infrastructure proposal. We've seen this movie before, when Democrats wasted months 'negotiating' Obamacare and allowing Republicans to extract concessions and water down the bill for a bipartisan deal, only to see all Republicans vote against it. Momentum is now growing for Democrats to go it alone on crucial legislation to rebuild the economy, infrastructure, and assist average American families. But one Democratic senator, Joe Manchin of West Virginia, is not yet on board – especially with Democrats' proposal for election and campaign reform, the For the People Act (H.R.1 in the House, S.1 in the Senate), and he's not yet on board with the filibuster reform that would be required to pass it with just a simple majority of 50 Democratic votes. ADAM GREEN, co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, explains the challenging path forward, and what voters can do right now to help move these critical bills forward. Plus: another gem from the great musical comedy satirist Randy Rainbow, dedicated to all of the Republican lawmakers in Congress... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_flippingtrumpworld_adamgreen-badfaithgop-overcomingmanchin_052121.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_flippingtrumpworld_adamgreen-badfaithgop-overcomingmanchin_052121.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:49</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Biden, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, Allen Weisselberg, Trump Organization, accountability, Randy Rainbow,  American Jobs Plan, voting, voting rights, filibuster, Joe Manchin, Capitol Insurrection, Jan. 6 Commission</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2021 18:50:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/20/2021 (Guest: Ernest A. Canning on systemic racism, corruption in L.A. homeless crisis)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire after 11 days of fighting that killed hundreds of civilians, including dozens of children. The U.S. House passed a resolution to create a Jan. 6 Commission with 35 Republicans joining the Democrats. The Congressional Republican leadership negotiated the bipartisan deal and then reneged at the last minute, ordering their members to oppose it while scoffing at the attack on the Capitol and the U.S. Capitol Police, revealing yet again the GOP  negotiates in bad faith. The measure must still overcome an expected Republican filibuster in the Senate. In California, Republicans are hoping a low-turnout election will boost their attempt to recall popular Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. BRAD BLOG legal analyst ERNEST A. CANNING explains how a federal judge may have buttressed Newsom's case for addressing the state's homelessness and housing crisis. Canning discusses the case brought by a homeless advocacy group seeking federal intervention into the homelessness crisis in L.A. City and County, and the 'eye-opening' ruling that details the history of systemic racism and corruption in Southern California that has directly resulted in the crisis that disproportionately affects African-Americans. It's an insightful and maddening discussion of the horrors that have come to haunt all of us -- or, certainly should -- here in Southern California. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-israelhamasceasefire-housejan6commission_erniecanning-homelesscrisisla_052021.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:36</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Congress, Republicans, Demoocrats, Capitol Insurrection, domestic terrorism, Gavin Newsom, Jan. 6 Commission, environment, climate change, homelessness, racism, redlining, housing crisis, California, African Americans</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 18:42:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/19/2021 (Guest: Former Asst. U.S. Attorney Randall Eliason on Trump's new criminal probs in NY)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  New York Attorney General Letitia James announced she is actively investigating the Trump Organization in a criminal capacity, in addition to her ongoing civil probe of allegations of tax fraud, bank fraud, and other violations of state law. George Washington University law professor RANDALL ELIASON, a former Asst. U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia and an expert in white-collar crime and corruption, explains what AG James' announcement means, and the contours of the multiple investigations into allegations of criminal wrongdoing in the former president's financial dealings at both the state and federal level. Eliason also explains what to expect in the coming weeks and months as the investigations ramp up, in the wake of the court-ordered release of documents that Trump furiously fought to keep secret for years. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) joined forces this week to call on the leaders of both parties in the House and Senate to move forward with legislation to repair the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that was gutted by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2013. Their support may open a pathway to passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, but not the Democrats' separate critical, omnibus election and campaign reform bill, the For The People Act. Also today: the International Energy Agency issued a 'blockbuster' new roadmap for the world to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, including phasing out fossil fuels - a stunning turnabout for the historically pro-fossil fuel IEA. We explain what's in the 'road map' and what it signals, politically and economically, as the world comes to terms with our worsening climate emergency... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_randalleliason-trumpcriminalprobeny_manchinvra_ieareport_051921.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:49</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, corruption, Attorney General Letitia James, District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Trump Organization, Justice Department, Michael Cohen, environment, climate change, IEA, carbon emissions, global warming, voting rights, voter suppression</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 18:36:06 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/18/2021 (Maricopa, AZ's 'Sham' Audit v. Windham, NH's Very Real One)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's BradCast:  There is nothing wrong with citizens -- no matter how partisan – demanding to confirm that election results have been accurately recorded and reported, even when they've been lied to by a disgraced, failed former President of the United States. But post-election audits must be done in full public view, following established procedures that ensure transparent, well-documented, secure chain-of-custody at every step. Two post-election audits of the 2020 election offer stark contrasts:  one is an example of how NOT to do such a probe, the other one is a model for the nation.  In the clown show 'audit theater' in Maricopa County, AZ, the newest litany of absurd, outrageous false claims from the private rightwing company running the audit, Cyber Ninjas (which has no experience in elections or audits), were the final straw for the majority GOP Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. In contrast, the post-election forensic audit underway in Windham, New Hampshire, is led by actual experts in audits and voting systems, and is a methodical, professional, public process that is well-documented and transparent.  Also today:  Ohio Gov. DeWine's $1 million lottery drawings for vaccinated people have succeeded in increasing vaccine uptake. DeWine's scheme relies on funds from the American Rescue Plan, which every single Republican in Congress voted against. President Biden is expanding and extending the child tax credit -- beginning in July, families with children under 18 will receive monthly checks - again thanks to his American Rescue Plan that every Congressional Republican voted against. Hopefully, Democrats will loudly remind Americans they were the party that made ALL of those economic relief payments happen, while Republicans opposed them. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ohvaxlottery-childtaxcredits-azauditfury-nhaudittheory_051821.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, 2020 election, Arizona, New Hampshire, Biden, covid, economic relief, American Rescue Plan, environment, climate change, pollution, Mike DeWine, vaccines, cybersecurity, post-election audit, Congress, Republicans, Democrats</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2021 19:06:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/17/2021 (Guest:  Coalition for Good Governance on new lawsuit against GA voter suppression bill, naming Brad as plaintiff)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A new lawsuit against the Georgia Sec. of State and the State Election Board has been filed in federal court by election board members, individual voters, nonprofit organizations, and a journalist -- our own host, Brad Friedman.  MARILYN MARKS, founder and director of the Coalition for Good Governance, explains the new lawsuit that seeks to block a number of outrageous and dangerous provisions in the state GOP's new voter-suppression bill, in which Brad is a plaintiff due to the law's egregious and unconstitutional attack on press freedom. Some of the jaw-dropping provisions of the new GA voter suppression law have received broad coverage. But other shocking aspects of the bill are less well-known:   measures that trample on press freedom by making it unlawful to report on mail balloting discrepancies or security concerns; criminalize previously routine activities by poll workers, poll watchers, media observers, and even voters themselves; and allow the GOP-controlled state legislature to remove and replace bipartisan county election boards with a single partisan overseer.  Also today:  the GOP's packed and stolen U.S. Supreme Court will hear a new Mississippi law dismantling abortion rights. A former FL official and close friend of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has pleaded guilty to sex trafficking of a minor, and will fully cooperate with federal prosecutors.  Israel's bombardment of Gaza City intentionally destroyed a building housing the Associated Press and other media outlets, meaning the world will know less about what is happening in Gaza - which, like the new voter suppression law in Georgia, is likely the point. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-scotusabortionms-israelgazaap_marilynmarks-bradsuesga_071721.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, voting rights, voter suppression, Georgia, reproductive rights, Supreme Court, abortion, Marilyn Marks, elections, press freedom, Israel, Palestine, Gaza City, media, Associated Press, Matt Gaetz, sex trafficking, corruption</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 19:19:02 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>BradCast' 5/14/2021 (*Encore*: Former FEC Chair Ann Ravel on FEC Repubs killing Trump hush money conspiracy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ **Encore - Original air-date 5/10/2021**
On today's 'BradCast':  Late last week, two Republican appointees on the bipartisan Federal Elections Commission (FEC) announced they were ignoring the advice of the commission's General Counsel to vote down an investigation into the Stormy Daniels hush-money case, effectively quashing any further inquiry. Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and fixer, Michael Cohen, was already found guilty and sent to prison for the criminal campaign finance conspiracy in which he paid off adult film star Stormy Daniels to keep quiet about her affair with Trump in the days prior to the 2016 election. The payoff was clearly an election related expense, Trump signed the check himself, but the Trump Campaign failed to report it. Former FEC Chair ANN RAVEL offers insights on the 'slam dunk' case against Trump, how the GOP has permanently 'captured' the Commission to ensure Republicans are never held accountable for violating campaign finance laws, and the common-sense reforms that Congress must implement to restore the broken FEC.  Also today:  New revelations detail the origins of Trump's phony 'stolen' election myth back in 2018. The bizarre, absurd clown show of an 'audit' of the 2020 Presidential election underway in Maricopa County (Phoenix), Arizona, is Brad's worst nightmare come true. As he has reported, states' preference for unverifiable, privatized electronic voting systems is a threat to democracy itself, because secret software and concealed vote counting inside computers allows bad-faith actors to falsely claim an election was stolen even when there is no proof to support such an extraordinary charge.  Even if a computerized election is 100 percent accurate and secure, there is no way for the public to KNOW that it is - and that is the gravest threat to democracy. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_annravel-fectrumphushmoney_auditaznh-computerelectionnightmarescometrue_051021_encore051421.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:45</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, election fraud, electronic voting, Arizona, audit, New Hampshire, Ann Ravel, FEC, Stormy Daniels, Trump, Michael Cohen, campaign finance, money in politics, voting machines, John Brakey, 2016 election, 2020 election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 14:46:43 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/13/2021 (CDC ends masks, distancing for fully vaxxed)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Joe Biden announced 'This is a great day for America,' after the CDC released new COVID guidance allowing those who are fully vaccinated to take off their masks, indoors and out, and end social distancing in most circumstances, with several notable and important exceptions that include when traveling and visiting nursing homes and healthcare settings. Those who are not fully vaccinated (meaning two weeks after receiving their final dose) should still follow CDC protocols on masking and social distancing. States are enacting creative measures to coax more adults into getting vaccinated, including coupons and other giveaways. Ohio's Republican Gov. Mike DeWine announced a lottery, with those who are vaccinated getting a chance to win $1 million. The incentives are funded by Biden's and the Democrat's American Rescue Plan that passed with zero Republican votes. In Congress, Georgia's embarrassing Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene may trigger yet another House ethics investigation into her actions after she attempted to bully Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) in the halls of Congress. House Republicans spent the week trying to gaslight the American public and lie about the US Capitol Insurrection. Politico delves into interstate extradition statutes in the event that a certain resident of the Mar-A-Lago resort in Florida comes under criminal indictment from the District Attorney in Manhattan. Donald Trump's White House Counsel Don McGahn will finally answer questions about his starring role in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report documenting at least 10 documented instances of criminal corruption of justice by the disgraced former president. Colonial Pipeline reportedly paid ransom to hackers to restart operations. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-cdcendsmasksdistancingforvaxxed-greeneaoc-trumpextradition-mcgahntotestify_051321.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-cdcendsmasksdistancingforvaxxed-greeneaoc-trumpextradition-mcgahntotestify_051321.mp3" length="56153469" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:29</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Trump, ransomware, CDC, Colonial Pipeline, hacking, Republicans, Democrats, Marjorie Taylor-Greene, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Big Lie, Congress, US House, environment, climate change, pollution, renewable energy, bitcoin, Don McGahn</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 18:31:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/12/2021: (Guest: Heather 'Digby' Parton of Salon on GOP House caucus cancelling Liz Cheney)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  More than 100 former Republican officials say they will release a letter on Thursday threatening to start a new party if the GOP doesn't disengage from the madness of Trump's Big Lie. They are likely to be disappointed. On Wednesday, the House Republican caucus voted to oust far-right conservative Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) from her role as Conference Chair, the third-highest ranking GOP leadership position in the House, because she refused to repeat Trump's dangerous, baseless claims that the 2020 election was 'stolen' from him. After her ouster, Cheney said she would do everything within her power to ensure Trump 'never again gets anywhere near the Oval Office.'  Award-winning opinion journalist HEATHER 'DIGBY' PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo discusses the seeming meltdown and potential inflection point within the Republican Party, Cheney's underlying political strategy, and her likely replacement, the increasingly Trumpy Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), who is willing to lie about the results of the 2020 election. Fealty to falsehoods and a failed sociopathic former president now appears to be perhaps the only real 'value' remaining in the Republican Party. Also today:  Disturbing news on the ongoing ransomware attack against the D.C. Metro Police. The company that owns the Colonial Pipeline has begun to restart after a ransomware attack led to the shutdown of the massive fuel delivery system. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-heatherdigbyparton-lizcheneyousted_ransomwaredc-colonialpipeline_051221.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-heatherdigbyparton-lizcheneyousted_ransomwaredc-colonialpipeline_051221.mp3" length="56173997" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Trump, cybersecurity, ransomware, Colonial Pipeline, hacking, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Liz Cheney, Elise Stefanik, 2024 election, Big Lie, 2020 election, voter suppression, elections, Congress,  Rep. Kevin McCarthy, cancel culture</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2021 17:44:43 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/11/2021 (Guest: Cybersecurity journalist Kim Zetter)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A federal bankruptcy court judge in Texas has rejected the National Rifle Association's attempt to escape accountability for massive corruption and self-dealing, finding that the NRA was unlawfully trying to use bankruptcy proceedings to avoid litigation brought by NY State Attorney General Letitia James. In Arizona, despite claims from some state Republicans that they're 'embarrassed' by the 'audit' theater clown show underway in Maricopa County, the Republican-controlled state legislature passed new voter suppression legislation that critics charge disproportionately targets voters of color, including provisions to purge some 140,000 voters from the voter rolls and make it even harder to access the ballot box. Cybersecurity and national security journalist KIM ZETTER discusses the ransomware attack that led to the shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline, which supplies nearly half of the gas, jet fuel and diesel used on the Eastern Seaboard. Zetter explains how the attackers were apparently able to burrow into Colonial's corporate IT computer network, why her sources say the company decided to shut down the pipeline system, and the recent rise of ransomware attacks across the U.S., which are extraordinarily effective and difficult to prevent. Even today, the D.C. Metropolitan Police revealed that ransomware attackers have threatened to publish a sensitive list of police informants if the department doesn't pay up. Zetter also explains the security vulnerabilities of computerized voting and tabulation systems in the U.S., and the potential impacts of a ransomware attack on our election systems. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-nrabankruptcynixed-azmailinpurge_kimzetter-colonialransomware_051121.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-nrabankruptcynixed-azmailinpurge_kimzetter-colonialransomware_051121.mp3" length="56544951" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:54</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, cybersecurity, ransomware, Colonial Pipeline, infrastructure, hacking, environment, pollution, NRA, Arizona, elections, voting rights, voter suppression, election fraud, Kim Zetter, Letitia James, national security, election security</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2021 18:33:40 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/10/2021 (Guest: Former FEC Chair Ann Ravel on FEC Repubs killing Trump hush money conspiracy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Late last week, two Republican appointees on the bipartisan Federal Elections Commission (FEC) announced they were ignoring the advice of the commission's General Counsel and would vote down an investigation into the Stormy Daniels hush-money case, effectively quashing any further inquiry. Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and fixer, Michael Cohen, was already found guilty and sent to prison for the criminal campaign finance conspiracy in which he paid off adult film star Stormy Daniels to keep quiet about her affair with Trump in the days prior to the 2016 election. The payoff was clearly an election related expense, Trump signed the check himself, but the Trump Campaign failed to report it. Former FEC Chair ANN RAVEL offers insights on the 'slam dunk' case against Trump, how the GOP has permanently 'captured' the Commission to ensure Republicans are never held accountable for violating campaign finance laws, and the common-sense reforms that Congress must implement to restore the broken FEC.  Also today:  New revelations detail the origins of Trump's phony 'stolen' election myth back in 2018. The bizarre, absurd clown show of an 'audit' of the 2020 Presidential election underway in Maricopa County (Phoenix), Arizona, is Brad's worst nightmare come true. As he has reported, states' preference for unverifiable, privatized electronic voting systems is a threat to democracy itself, because secret software and concealed vote counting inside computers allows bad-faith actors to falsely claim an election was stolen even when there is no proof to support such an extraordinary charge.  Even if a computerized election is 100 percent accurate and secure, there is no way for the public to KNOW that it is - and that is the gravest threat to democracy. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_annravel-fectrumphushmoney_auditaznh-computerelectionnightmarescometrue_051021.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:41</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, Stormy Daniels, campaign finance, Ann Ravel, John Brakey, audit, Arizona, elections, election fraud, Federal Elections Commission, Roy Blunt, Congress, For the People Act, voting rights, stop the steal, criminal conspiracy, electronic voting</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 18:51:27 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/7/2021 (Next 'Big Lie' audit is in NH, but won't be like AZ clown show)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Will we ever escape Trump's 2020 'Big Lie'?  Maybe, but it will take a lot of time and effort. GOP pollster Frank Luntz believes that Trump's Big Lie may cost the Republican Party some races in the 2022 midterm election, and says that Trump can't win in 2024 should he run - but Democrats should not listen to him. Far-right cable outlet Newsmax forced to apologize and retract its false reporting and baseless allegations promoting Trump's Big Lie, as part of a defamation lawsuit brought by an employee of Dominion Voting Systems. A new post-election audit of 2020 ballots has been demanded by the MAGA Mob in Windham, New Hampshire, but it will be very different from the un-transparent shell-game that is the Arizona 'audit' theater currently underway in Maricopa County, AZ, being run by a rightwing firm with zero experience in elections or voting systems. The key difference in the upcoming New Hampshire audit is that it will be conducted in public by recognized experts in post-election audits, voting systems, and cybersecurity: Mark Lindeman of Verified Voting, Prof. Philip Stark of UC Berkeley, and legendary Finish cybersecurity and voting systems expert, Harri Hursti. All are serious experts, and the effort will hopefully result in a serious examination of whatever went wrong in Windham in this past election -- even as it's unlikely to find that the election was stolen from Trump.  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-luntzwrong-newsmaxsorry-windhamnhaudit_050721.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-luntzwrong-newsmaxsorry-windhamnhaudit_050721.mp3" length="56243824" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-luntzwrong-newsmaxsorry-windhamnhaudit_050721.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:35</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, corporate media, elections, election fraud, voter fraud, environment, climate change, New Hampshire, Harri Hursti, Arizona, audit, voter suppression, voting rights, Cyber Ninjas, Frank Luntz, Dominion</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 18:04:42 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/6/2021 (Guest: L.A. Times energy reporter Sammy Roth; Plus: 'Bamboo'zled in AZ!)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Florida's rightwing Republican Governor (and 2024 GOP presidential hopeful) Ron DeSantis used a live appearance on Fox 'News'  to sign the state's new voter suppression law while locking out access to his own state's local media. In Arizona, corporate media is finally catching up to much of what we have been warning over the past few weeks about the 'audit' theatre circus show underway in Maricopa County (Phoenix) of the 2020 presidential election. We've been covering the 'audit' in-depth, which is being conducted by Cyber Ninjas, a rightwing private company with no experience in elections or voting systems. We also previously warned you that Cyber Ninja's procedures would allow them to change a minimum of 42,000 votes without setting off any alarm bells inside the secretive count. AZ's Democratic Sec. of State and the US Justice Department today warned the company about potential serious violations of state and federal election laws in their 'audit.' A video posted by a local reporter outlet that contained badly edited, out-of-context remarks from John Brakey -- a longtime Democratic election integrity expert, founder of AUDIT USA –- put a misleading spin on Brakey's explanation of why the Cyber Ninjas are searching for 'bamboo fibers' in the ballots, and failed to include (until later) that Brakey himself does not believe in the conspiracy theory. Then: Los Angeles Time energy reporter SAMMY ROTH explains California's recent renewable energy generation record temporarily hitting 95% clean electricity, and a landmark report that details a road map for how the city of Los Angeles can go 100% renewable energy by 2035. Roth also explains how, if California can do it, so can the rest of the nation... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
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								<itunes:duration>58:28</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, corporate media, elections, election fraud, voter fraud, environment, renewable energy, fossil fuels, California, Arizona, audit, John Brakey, voter suppression, voting rights, Cyber Ninjas, Sammy Roth, Los Angeles</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 18:57:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/5/2021 (Guest: Guns Down America's Igor Volsky on fraud and death throes at the NRA)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The end may be nigh for the indescribably corrupt, terrorist-supporting National Rifle Association, after some big news out of a federal bankruptcy courtroom in Texas this week.  IGOR VOLSKY, author and founder of Guns Down America, details the shocking revelations emerging from the NRA's attempt to escape accountability from a lawsuit brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James to dissolve the 150-year old 'charitable' organization, due to its wildly corrupt violations of NY state law. Volsky also explains what's at stake with the first gun rights case just accepted by the US Supreme Court last week that could upend more than 100 years of state gun laws. Also today:  DHS Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas announced that numbers of unaccompanied minors held in Border Patrol facilities has been 'drastically reduced' by nearly 90 percent over the last month. But the non-wingnut corporate media, after following the cues of rightwing media and GOP politicians in breathlessly hyping a crisis at the border for several weeks, has virtually ignored the new development.  And even though Donald Trump is no longer in office, he is still pulling in a lot of money from taxpayers, because he quietly signed an unprecedented extension of Secret Service protection for his children and three former top appointees, who all spend a lot of time at Trump-owned properties. And when they do, guess who gets paid hundreds of thousands of dollars by the Secret Service for accommodations? The Trump grift never ends... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bordermedia_igorvolsky-nrabankruptcy_trumpkidsssgrift_050521.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:36</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, guns, gun lobby, NRA, Trump, Biden, gun violence, Republicans, Democrats, Warren Burger, Supreme Court, New York, corruption, bankruptcy, Wayne LaPierre, Letitia James, border, migrant children, DHS, corporate media, rightwing media, Igor Volsky</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2021 18:56:12 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/4/2021 (Guest: Former Leon County, FL Supervisor of Elections, Ion Sancho)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  California is seeing a stunning drop in COVID infections, hospitalization and deaths – just 15 deaths reported on Monday in a state of 40 million people. While the numbers could be due to slow reporting, both the state and L.A. County have one of the lowest test positivity rates in the nation. But across the nation, vaccine administration has fallen off sharply. President Biden announced a new goal for at least 70 percent of US adults to have at least one vaccine dose by July 4, and detailed plans to increase vaccine numbers, including expanding vaccines to 12-15 year olds after expected FDA approval next week. Biden's American Rescue Plan (passed by Democrats with zero Republican votes) includes paid days off for workers to get vaccinated, and has also dramatically lowered monthly premiums for those receiving federal subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). Instead of advancing policies that help average Americans, Republicans are passing new restrictions to keep them from voting. In Florida, despite the state's successful and secure election in 2020, state GOP lawmakers adopted yet another sweeping voter restriction bill targeting new voters, younger voters and, specifically, African American voters – by restricting early voting, no-excuse absentee voting, and secure drop-boxes, along with many other new restrictions. Former Leon County (Tallahassee) elections chief ION SANCHO explains the bill's voter suppression measures, and why Republicans are shutting down procedures that increased voter turnout in 2020 and inserting themselves much more directly into the elections process. He also warns that the Florida bill and similar voting restrictions pushed by GOP-controlled state legislatures around the country are eroding non-partisan, professional elections administration, targeting elections officials, and more. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-lacoviddrop_ionsancho-votersuppressionfl_050421.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:47</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, election fraud, voter fraud, Republicans, Democrats, Florida, voter suppression, voting rights, Ion Sancho, California, COVID, vaccines, Biden, Trump, Ron DeSantis, climate change, environment, labor unions, pollution, public health, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 18:25:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/3/2021 (Cyber Ninjas' Own Docs Reveal Their Steal in AZ;  The Truth about 2nd COVID Shots)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In Texas, reported results from a special election over the weekend dashed Congressional Democrats' hopes of  expanding their razor-thin majority in the US House, with a popular Democratic candidate missing a run-off slot by less than half a percentage point.  In Arizona, Trump supporters continue their tax-payer funded privately-run 'audit' of 2.1 million hand-marked paper ballots from the 2020 election in Maricopa County, AZ.  Cyber Ninjas, the Florida tech firm running the 'audit', has no experience in elections or voting systems, were forced by a court to reveal their secretive procedures.  The documents don't explain why the company is using bizarre techniques like UV lights to examine ballots, but reveal unfounded claims  that 'Antifa' might violently attack the venue. Brad explains the inexperienced company's counting processes could actually allow the group to add (yes, steal) a minimum of 42,000 votes for Trump, without ever raising any alarms or red flags, in a race that was decided for Joe Biden by just over 10,000 votes. And because the company is keeping their daily counts and tally sheets secret from the public, there is no way to know at the end of the process how they derived their numbers, or prove the accuracy of their announced tally, or for the public to verify if it matches with what the paid counters actually tallied.  While we support citizens' rights to examine ballots and tabulating -- even extreme partisans -- the process under way in AZ is a joke and is election audit theater.  Also today:  Brad and Desi explain their widely varying experiences from getting their second COVID vaccine shots, and callers who have had their 2nd jabs share how it went for them. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-tx6special-maricopacountfraudprocess-braddesisecondshots-callers_050321.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:52</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, public health, COVID, vaccines, Democrats, Republicans, election fraud, election audit, voter fraud, 2020 election, Cyber Ninjas, Arizona, Texas, Antifa, Biden, Trump, elections, recount</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2021 18:52:09 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/30/2021: (Nicole Sandler with Sen Mazie Hirono &amp; Amanda L. Tyler)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler speaks with Senator Mazie Hirono of Hawaii about her new book, &quot;Heart of Fire&quot;. She's also joined by Amanda L. Tyler, who worked with Ruth Bader Ginsberg on her final book, right up until the justice died. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_maziehirono_amandaltyler_043021.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:60</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Mazie Hirono, immigration, Amanda L. Tyler, Ruth Bader Ginsburg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:49:41 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/29/2021 (Biden's Reaganesque declaration of the end of the Reagan Era)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  On Wednesday night, during his first address to a joint session of Congress, President Joe Biden officially introduced his $1.8 trillion American Families Plan proposal - perhaps the nation's largest-ever investment in human infrastructure, including free access to pre-school, two years of community college, subsidies for child care, paid family leave, expanded health care subsidies, child tax credits and more.  The new initiative comes just a month after Biden signed his wildly popular American Rescue Plan, with emergency COVID relief and stimulus for the poor and middle class, and arrives on the heels of his proposal for a $2.25 trillion American Jobs Plan to create millions of jobs rebuilding the nation's physical infrastructure and transitioning to clean energy. With Reaganesque optimism on his 99th night in office, President Biden pounded what could become a final nail in the Reagan Era coffin when he declared in no uncertain terms: 'Trickle-down economics has never worked, and it's time to grow the economy from the bottom and the middle out.'  For analysis of Biden's stunningly-well received remarks on Wednesday night, and his pitch for an extraordinarily bold and long-overdue expansive agenda for the American people, we are joined by HEATHER 'DIGBY' PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo and 'DRIFTGLASS' of the 'Professional Left Podcast'.  To old-school progressive bloggers like us -- none of whom supported Biden in the 2020 presidential primaries – the President's remarkably ambitious plans are a pleasant surprise.  We discuss, dissect and debate the proposals, how they should or shouldn't be 'paid for', and whether/how any of it can be adopted into law with Democrats' razor-thin majorities in Congress, on today's special coverage edition of 'The BradCast'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-heatherdigbyparton-driftglass-bidennonsotu-100days_042921.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:27</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
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									<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:10:25 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/28/2021 (Inside the rightwing tally of 2020 ballots in Maricopa County, AZ)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Republicans in the Arizona state senate have contracted with a rightwing tech outfit with no experience in elections or voting systems to oversee a hand-count audit of 2.1 million hand-marked paper ballots cast in Maricopa County (Phoenix), Arizona's 2020 Presidential and Senate elections. Apparently AZ Republicans believe that only those two elections may have been 'stolen,' only after Democrats won those races for the first time in decades. Cyber Ninjas, with no inexperience in election oversight, has locked out the public and the media, in contravention of established election transparency practices. Its leader, Doug Logan, promoted false, ludicrous, evidence-free claims of fraud in the 2020 election, asserting that the election was stolen from Donald Trump - despite the majority-Republican county board of elections and the state's Republican governor certifying the Maricopa County results. We are always in favor of the public being able to oversee and check election results, but this is far from it - the Cyber Ninjas firm has asked a court to declare their forensic processes a trade secret, and has offered little information to the public and the media. Two longtime election integrity advocates, JOHN BRAKEY of AUDIT USA and RAY LUTZ of Citizens' Oversight Projects, have been among the few outsiders allowed in, and offer a unique, exclusive look inside the Maricopa County, AZ &quot;audit/recount.&quot;  They explain what they have seen so far and the secretive processes involved; their very serious concerns about the process itself, the lack of transparency and public reporting, and some nutty procedures; and positive elements that may come out of this exercise. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_johnbrakeyraylutz-insidemaricopacountyazaudit_042821.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, 2020 election, Arizona, Republicans, Democrats, election fraud, election integrity, public oversight, Cyber Ninjas, voter fraud, cybersecurity, Trump, Biden, John Brakey, AUDIT USA, Ray Lutz, voting, voting rights, absentee ballots</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:56:46 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/27/2021 (Guest: CUNY's Deepak Bhargava on 'The Progressive Multiplier' effect)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Republicans are very good at leveraging their political power to gain even more political power, wielding their rightwing agenda and propaganda industrial complex to shift power to their advantage, both inside and outside government. Our guest today, DEEPAK BHARGAVA of City University of New York and the Roosevelt Institute, suggests that Democrats must learn to do the same thing, but in a different way, using their current political power to expand political effectiveness through smart legislation and executive actions that benefit working American families. Bhargava says Democrats should implement what he calls the 'Progressive Multiplier' effect to defeat Trumpism – not to prevent their opponents from accessing the ballot box, like Republicans do, but to expand their own pool of voters. Bhargava notes that Republicans have been ruthless about restricting democracy, so Democrats must be ruthless about expanding democracy. And he offers specific actions – including some that are quite surprising and little-known -- that progressive elected officials and voters can take to expand voter engagement and participation in the US. Also today:  several new examples of the GOP's institutionalized and well-funded rightwing echo chamber, including the lie blasted out by the Republican-Fox 'News' propaganda industrial complex that falsely claimed Joe Biden's climate policy bans red meat – it doesn't.  President Biden issued an executive order raising the minimum wage for federal contract workers, and automatically tied it to inflation for the future. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-foxmeatban_deepakbhargava-progressivemultipliereffect_042721.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:56</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, filibuster, labor union, worker rights, infrastructure, voting, voting rights, voter suppression, environment, climate change, Fox News, propaganda, rightwing media, minimum wage, immigration</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2021 18:33:56 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/26/2021 (Grading Biden at 100 Days - callers weigh in; Plus much more news) </title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Over the weekend, President Biden officially declared the killing of 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire in 1916 a 'genocide,' the first US president to do so. The Republicans' stolen and packed US Supreme Court will hear an NRA-backed case seeking to overturn restrictions on carrying concealed weapons outside of the home, a foreboding sign for gun safety advocates. The US Justice Department will open a sweeping new 'pattern and practice' probe of the Louisville Metro Police Department in Kentucky in the wake of the 2020 police killing of Breonna Taylor in her own home.  The Biden Administration will launch of a $12 billion summer food program to feed more than 30 million low-income children, who face food insecurity during summer months when free school lunches are not available (an upside:  money spent on SNAP goes directly into local economies). Preliminary numbers from the 2020 US Census indicate that several red states will pick up new Congressional seats in the once-a-decade redistricting process.  California officials announced Republicans trying to unseat Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom have obtained enough signatures to mount a recall election this fall. In Arizona, the newest attempt by the state's Republican-controlled state Senate to find fraud in the 2020 election in Maricopa County (Phoenix) is disturbing on several levels, including the fact that their inexperienced contractor is barring the media and the public from overseeing the examination.  As Biden approaches his first 100 days in office, major media outlets are rounding up their assessments of his performance. Callers weigh in on their own grades for Biden's first report card, including some surprisingly positive reviews from our somewhat cynical and progressive listener base. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-armeniagenocide-scotusguns-dojlouisville-bidenchildhunger-censusredistnumbers-azrecount_callers-bidensfirst100.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:31</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Biden, politics, Trump, Gavin Newsom, recall, Justice Department, civil rights, police brutality, Armenian genocide, public health, nutrition assistance, Breonna Taylor, Census, redistricting, gerrymandering, election fraud, Arizona, Republicans, Democrat</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 18:56:05 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/23/2021 (Guest: Supreme Court journalist Mark Joseph Stern)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A new decision from the Republicans' stolen and packed US Supreme Court is a very ominous sign.  The 6-3 ruling in 'Jones v. Mississippi' shatters established court precedent that had prevented minors from being charged with life in prison without the possibility of parole, in all but the most extraordinary circumstances. Ace legal reporter MARK JOSEPH STERN of Slate explains the shocking details of the case, and the appalling majority opinion written by Justice Brett Kavanaugh that consigns hundreds of people who committed crimes as children to dying behind bars. The newly emboldened rightwing activist justices on the U.S. Supreme Court simply pretended the precedent didn't exist, a position so egregiously unfounded and cruel in its jurisprudence that Justice Sonya Sotomayor called out the majority in a scathing dissent. Most troubling, the twisted legal reasoning of Kavanaugh's opinion portends that we are likely to see even more disturbing decisions that also trash and overturn similarly long-held precedents. Stern also reports on President Biden's commission to study federal court reforms, and a newly emboldened rightwing state Supreme Court majority in Florida that further exposes the GOP's Big Lies that they oppose 'judicial activism' and Big Government. Stern warns that this week's decisions are likely a stark preview of worse still to come from the Court before the session ends in June. Also today:  encouraging new polling numbers indicate that Americans – especially young people – are beginning to feel hopeful about the future again, as they see government as an ally on the issues of poverty, climate change, health care, and more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_markjosephstern-jlwop-scotusreform_bidenyouthsurvey_042321.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:57</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Joe Biden, Trump, Supreme Court, prison, civil rights, justice, cruel and unusual punishment, Constitution, Mark Joseph Stern, climate change, youth, polls, judicial activism, Florida, juvenile sentencing, court packing, Democrats, Republicans</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:45:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/22/2021 (Biden's Earth Day Climate Summit; New Qs about Jan. 6 Capitol Insurrection)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Global tensions eased somewhat after Russia announced it plans to deescalate its troop buildup on its Ukraine border.  President Joe Biden opened his two-day virtual Leaders Climate Summit, hosting more than 40 world leaders -  including Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jingping - as the US begins to reassert its critical leadership role on global climate action under the Paris Climate Agreement.  Biden vowed under the agreement to cut U.S. emissions in half by 2030, and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.  Desi Doyen reports on the first day of Biden's climate summit, including key details from developing nations and youth climate leaders. In Congress, Republicans continue to block the formation of an independent commission to examine the deadly, Trump-fueled US Capitol Insurrection on January 6, despite a growing number of troubling new questions about the disastrous failure to protect the U.S. Capitol from the violent MAGA Mob.  Previous reporting has found troubling gaps in leadership, including a failure to respond to explicit advance warnings. Now undisclosed internal investigations revealed by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) suggest Capitol Police were ordered to seek out only 'anti-Trump' protesters, not Trump supporters. Why? We ask those questions and more, as the GOP continues to obstruct the formation of an over-arching commission that might deliver answers. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-russiaukraine-bidenclimatesummitday1-insurrectionquestions-earthday_042221.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:48</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, Capitol Insurrection, environment, climate change, Biden, Trump, Paris Agreement, fossil fuels, domestic terrorism, Russia, Ukraine, foreign policy, Earth Day, China, European Union</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2021 18:07:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/21/2021 (Guest: Philadelphia Inquirer's Will Bunch on the need for institutional policing reform)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  U.S. Attorney Merrick Garland announced the Dept. of Justice will launch a civil 'pattern or practice' probe of the Minneapolis Police Department, the day after a jury found former MPD officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts of murder and manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd last year. Garland says DOJ will investigate whether there are systemic abuses in the MPD's use of force policies, including against protesters. But Garland may want to expand that probe to neighboring Brooklyn Center, MN, where police attacked both protesters and journalists exercising their First Amendment rights mere hours after a court explicitly barred the police from using physical force, pepper-spray and other intimidation tactics against members of the media. Philadelphia Inquirer national columnist WILL BUNCH discusses the outbreak of police violence against the free press and protesters around the country, the institution of policing in the US and its historical roots in racism, and the need for nationwide policing reform.  Bunch notes that if police are attacking journalists with major media organizations who can tell the world what happened to them, how are police treating citizens when there are no cameras around? Also today:  President Joe Biden announced the US has achieved his goal of 200 million COVID vaccine shots administered, eight days before the target of his 100th day in office. Biden will also reportedly announce an even more ambitious goal on Earth Day, pledging under the United Nations Paris Climate Agreement to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 percent over 2005 levels by 2030, with the ultimate goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-dojprobempd-bklyncenterpressassaults_willbunch-policingreform_042121.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:44</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>police brutality, George Floyd, protest, free press, policing, Minneapolis, Justice Department, Merrick Garland, Joe Biden, COVID, vaccines, climate change, Paris Agreement, racism, Derek Chauvin, politics, public safety, civil liberties</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2021 18:36:38 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/20/2021 (Guest: Law professor Jordan Blair Woods on a brilliant idea for policing reform)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The state of Minnesota and the nation exhaled a collective sigh of relief after a jury on Tuesday handed down guilty verdicts on all three counts against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of unarmed and handcuffed black man George Floyd last year. The verdict came in a state already on the edge from the police killing of another unarmed black man, Daunte Wright, during a traffic stop in neighboring Brooklyn Center, MN. The demand for policing reforms grows louder each day amid outrage over the seemingly endless series of cops assaulting or killing motorists -- usually people of color – in routine traffic stops. JORDAN BLAIR WOODS, criminology expert and Associate Professor at the University of Arkansas' School of Law, explains his new proposal for a series of simple reforms that could save lives and prevent traffic stops from turning deadly:  replace armed police enforcement of traffic stops with unarmed traffic monitors employed by independent traffic agencies. Woods explains the disturbing data on stark racial disparities in traffic enforcement, the history of armed police using their authority to escalate traffic stops and as a pretext for criminal investigation, and how his proposed framework could save lives while also ensuring public safety.  Also today:  Montana's GOP-controlled state legislature adopts newly restrictive voting laws to limit voters' access to the ballot box. Republican senator attacks corporations criticizing the new wave of GOP voter suppression laws as 'economic terrorism.' Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-chauvinverdict-votesuppressionlawmt_jordonblairwoods-replacetrafficcops_042021.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:28</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, police reform, George Floyd, Derek Chauvin, racism, police brutality, protest, Daunte Wright, environment, climate change, renewable energy, coal, voter suppression, voting rights, Democrats, Republicans, defund the police, traffic enforcement</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2021 20:45:52 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/19/2021 (Good Shots and Very Bad Shots)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   Genuinely good and not-divisive news, as NASA's Ingenuity helicopter on Mars successfully completed the first-ever remote-controlled flight on another planet, carrying a piece of wing fabric from the Wright Brothers' plane that launched the era of flight in 1903. President Biden announced that all adults over the age of 16 are now eligible for COVID vaccine shots in all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico. The CDC announced that 50 percent of U.S. adults have now received at least one COVID shot.  The bad news:  if you're having trouble keeping up with the spate of near-daily mass shootings in the US, you're not alone. Over the weekend, two new mass shootings in WI and TX joined the growing list of mass shooting shootings over the past month in GA, CO, MD, CA, SC, TX and IN.  In the Indiana FedEx plant massacre that killed 8, the 19-year-old perpetrator had previously had his guns confiscated the under the state's 'red flag' law, which allows officials to take weapons from those considered to be a danger to themselves or others, but a loophole allowed him to obtain new guns legally anyway. Minnesota State Police in Brooklyn Center, MN are attacking journalists (and their First Amendment rights) who are covering community protests against the police killing of unarmed Daunte Wright. Callers weigh in on all of the above - including a teacher re-entering the classroom amid COVID, and a gun rights supporter - with insightful and constructive comments. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-marsingenuity-vaxeligibilityforall-massshootingscontinue_callers_041921.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>NASA, Mars, politics, gun violence, COVID, coronavirus, Biden, Senate, Republicans, Democrats, NRA, gun lobby, gun reform, gun safety, mass shootings, schools, school shooting, Minnesota, Daunte Wright, First Amendment, police brutality, free press</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2021 18:14:25 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/16/2021 (Guest host Nicole Sandler w Rep. Ted Deutch and The Intercept's Ryan Grim)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler welcomes her congressman, Ted Deutch, to the show, representing FL-22. Plus The Intercept's Ryan Grim updates us on the PRO Act, and the move toward DC statehood and progressives' push to expand the Supreme Court. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_teddeutch_ryangrim_041621.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:60</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Florida, Congress, Ted Deutch, PRO Act, SCOTUS, Ryan Grim</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2021 18:11:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/15/2021 (Guest: LA Times Michael Hiltzik on corporations pretending to defend democracy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   The Biden Administration announced new sanctions against Russian business and individuals in retaliation for the massive Solar Winds hack of federal agencies, and for interfering in the 2020 election on behalf of Donald Trump. Notable in the sanctions is the Treasury Department's confirmation that Trump's first 2016 campaign manager, Paul Manafort, shared proprietary polling information with Russian operative Konstanin Kilimnik, who gave it directly to Russian Intelligence Services, raising questions as to why the information is only now coming out. Then: MICHAEL HILTZIK, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and business columnist at the Los Angeles Times, discusses a two-page ad signed by hundreds of companies and corporate CEOs and published in major papers this week, declaring 'WE STAND FOR DEMOCRACY' in criticizing the tsunami of new voter suppression laws being passed in Republican-controlled state legislatures across the nation. Hiltzik explains the recent history of such pronouncements by large corporations purporting to support voting rights and democracy, adding new reporting on which corporations are adhering to their declarations, and notes there are no substitutes for actual action. He also covers how these very same companies have tried to squash the concept of 'shareholder democracy' within their own corporate organizations, and why unions should be allowed to make political campaign contributions, but not corporations. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ussanctionsrussiakilimnik_michaelhiltzik-corporationsfordemocracy_041521.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:34</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Republicans, Democrats, Biden, Trump, Russia, disinformation, 2020 election, Paul Manafort, collusion, sanctions, Putin, environment, climate change, Michael Hiltzik, corporations, democracy, voter suppression, voting rights, money in politics</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:49:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/14/2021 (Guest: David Roberts on Biden's infrastructure plan and ending socialism for the fossil fuel industry)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Joe Biden announced a firm date to remove all US troops from Afghanistan (other than those providing diplomatic security) no later than September 11, 2021, the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, declaring 'It's time to end the forever war.' Biden's massive infrastructure jobs bill, the $2.24 trillion American Jobs Plan, will be paid for largely by increasing the corporate tax rate, but also by ending permanent, longtime direct subsidies and tax breaks – government socialism for the fossil fuel industry. Energy and climate journalist DAVID ROBERTS of Volts characterizes Biden's plan as a remarkably progressive infrastructure, jobs and climate proposal. Roberts explains why focusing just on ending direct fossil fuel subsidies is 'a drop in the bucket' compared to the 'indirect subsidies' the fossil fuel industry receives from not paying the true cost of their products, which produce a massive amount of 'social harm' – external costs and damages to society in the form of pollution, public health, abandoned facilities and climate change that are instead paid by the public. Roberts also covers the scope of Biden's infrastructure jobs plan and its potential to transform US transportation, the difficulty of passing meaningful climate legislation through Congress, and more. Also today:  Brooklyn Center, MN police officer charged in police killing of Daunte Wright. Inspector General reports that DHS, FBI and US Capitol Police were wildly unprepared for the Jan. 6 Capitol Insurrection despite advance warning that violent rightwing extremists planned to attack the Capitol itself; the report also found that the police were prohibited from using their strongest crowd-control methods, for reasons that still remain unclear... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mncopcharged-capitolpolicewerewarned-bidenafghanwithdraw_davidroberts-americanjobsplan_041421.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Trump, Capitol Insurrection, Afghanistan, war, 9/11, David Roberts, Daunte Wright, police brutality, rightwing extremism, domestic terrorism, fossil fuels, infrastructure, subsidies, Manchin, climate change, pollution, Congress</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:34:42 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/13/2021 ('Both Sides'? Really, Liz?; And much more...)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   The Biden Administration announced it will finally withdraw the last 2,500 U.S. troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, 2021. If the withdrawal actually does occur, it will happen exactly twenty years after the 9/11 attacks that led to America's seemingly endless war there. The FDA and CDC have paused the distribution of the Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine after reports of rare blood clots in just six cases. Brooklyn Center, MN, has erupted in protest over the police killing of another unarmed black man, Daunte Wright, during a traffic stop for a minor infraction, leading to the resignations of the officer involved and the police chief. Virginia's Attorney General has opened an investigation into potential civil rights violations after disturbing new video of a different traffic stop in Virginia in December 2020 showed white police officers, with their guns drawn, pepper-spraying polite, calm, uniformed Army Lt. Caron Nazario. One of the police officers has been fired. It's just one of undoubtedly thousands of similar incidents NOT caught on viral video tape each year in America. Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) has been recently lauded for living up to the absolute minimum expectations for a Republican for appearing to condemn her party's radical extremism, but she simultaneously and falsely claims that 'both sides' harbor extremists. New data gathered by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) shows that far-right white-supremacist, anti-Muslim and anti-government extremists are the primary driver of the record rise in domestic terrorism incidents in the United States, by far, over the last 25 years. The numbers of rightwing domestic terror incidents and fatalities in recent years far outnumber those attributed to 'far left' attacks. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-usoutofafghan-jandjvaccine-dauntewright-caronnazario-lizcheney-rightwingterrorism_041321.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:26</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Republicans, Democrats, Liz Cheney, domestic terrorism, political violence, rightwing extremists, white supremacy, police brutality, Daunte Wright, Caron Nazario, systemic racism, Afghanistan War, vaccines, environment, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 18:42:32 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/12/2021 (Guest: Sue Wilson of Media Action Center on FCC consolidation of the public airwaves)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  First, breaking news of a new school shooting, this time in Knoxville, TN. The US hit a new single-day record for vaccinations in the race between vaccine distribution and the rise of deadlier variants, with nearly 40 percent of adult Americans having received at least one shot.  But COVID numbers are spiking again in some regions - in very hard-hit Michigan, Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer requested a vaccine surge, but for unclear reasons the Biden Administration rejected the request and recommended reinstituting lockdowns instead. Major corporate CEOs and major law firms intensified pushback against Georgia's massive new voter suppression law; actor-producer Will Smith pulled his latest film production from the state. It's pathetic that voters have to rely on corporations (and their campaign dollars) to pressure Republicans to block these voter suppression laws.  Then:  Media reform activist SUE WILSON of the Media Action Center explains her new report at BradBlog.com on a dangerous provision enacted the Trump FCC to quietly change media ownership rules to accelerate corporate consolidation, allowing a single company to own even more TV stations, radio stations and newspapers in a single market than before. Wilson explains the Catch-22 that the US Supreme Court used to uphold the damaging rule change, despite the negative impacts of consolidation that ill-serves the public and further gives away control of our public airwaves to corporate interests. Callers weigh in on all of the above... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_vaccinationnation-morecorporatepushbackonvotinglaws_suewilson-fccvprometheus_041221.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:49</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, COVID, coronavirus, FCC, Supreme Court, media, media consolidation, corporate media, propaganda, vaccine, Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer, voter suppression, voting rights, Georgia, Will Smith, radio, local news, Sinclair Broadcasting</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 18:27:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/9/2021 (Guest: SCOTUS expert Ian Millhiser; Amazon's unionization vote in AL)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The unionization vote at Amazon's warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama apparently lost by a nearly 2-to-1 margin, after the company spent millions in a campaign to scare and misinform its workers. The union charges that the nation's second largest private employer violated labor laws in its campaign to propagandize workers at the facility, and will file a challenge with the National Labor Relations Board. President Joe Biden's new executive order establishes a bi-partisan Presidential Commission to examine potential reforms of the federal judiciary and the U.S. Supreme Court. Any actual reforms to SCOTUS would likely require ending or modifying the Senate filibuster, which Lord Joe Manchin (D-WV) has so far prohibited. That works out great for the Republican Party, which appears to have no actual principles, governing philosophy or legislative agenda beyond suppressing voting rights to entrench themselves in power. Republicans don't actually need a legislative agenda, according to IAN MILLHISER, Supreme Court expert, author, and senior correspondent at Vox.com, who explains that the GOP's policies are being carried out by their stolen-and-packed rightwing Supreme Court majority.  Millhiser runs down the extraordinary agenda that activist jurists at SCOTUS have accomplished on behalf of Republicans over the last decade, warning there is much more to come, and details what voters can do to push reform of our broken judiciary and protect our democracy from those who would destroy it. Also today: Former Republican House Speaker John Boehner in new book calls today's GOP 'unrecognizable,' and more. Plus:  Musical satirist Randy Rainbow skewers Republican Senators Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-amazonalresults-bidenscotuscomm_ianmillhiser-gopcourts_040921.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:59</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Joe Biden, Supreme Court, Republicans, Democrats, US Senate, Alabama, labor rights, worker rights, unions, Amazon, court packing, Randy Rainbow, propaganda, union busting, John Boehner, Ted Cruz, Lindsey Graham, court reform, judiciary</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:10:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/8/2021 (The Pathetic Downfall of AL's Sleazy Sec. of State John Merrill)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Republican Party is making it nearly impossible to avoid sleazy, tabloid sensationalism, due to a growing wave of cheap, tawdry new developments that go beyond their nationwide push to suppress Democratic-leaning voters in a democracy. The Trump Campaign was caught ripping off its own unwitting donors, siphoning off hundreds of millions of dollars with the use of sneaky, hard-to-see, pre-checked boxes on online donation forms that turned one-time donations into monthly and weekly withdrawals. The Republican Party itself has now been caught adopting the same sleazy tactic to rip-off, as well. The scandal embroiling Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), reportedly under investigation for alleged sex trafficking of a minor, took a new turn today when several outlets reported his close friend is cooperating with prosecutors. Alabama's Republican Sec. of State John Merrill, who went to the US Supreme Court to block officials from offering safer voting options during the pandemic, vehemently denied allegations of an extra-marital affair this week – until reporters confronted him with salacious taped phone calls, effectively ending his aspirations for an upcoming vacant US Senate seat. The tawdry episode caps years of bizarre interactions between Merrill and this show arising from our accurate reporting. Also today:  President Biden, characterizing America's epidemic of gun violence as a public health crisis, announced a number of new executive orders to improve gun safety, because Republicans have blocked all efforts to reform gun laws in the US Senate. Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin (WV) delivered some twisted, counterfactual reasons as to why he will not support to eliminate or weaken the filibuster, and may block further legislation from passing via the Senate's Budget Reconciliation rules. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpnrccdonorscam-alsosjohnmerrillaffair-bidenguneos-manchinfilibuster_040821.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, corruption, Republicans, Democrats, Trump Campaign, guns, gun reform, Biden, John Merrill, Matt Gaetz, Joe Manchin, Senate, filibuster, Merrick Garland, gun violence, infrastructure, Second Amendment, environment, climate change, pollution</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 18:55:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/7/2021 (Guest: Dr. Trita Parsi, on the path toward restoration of the Iran nuclear deal)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  'Clean up on Aisle 45' is more than just a domestic challenge but also an international imperative because the disgraced former president left a disastrous mess of broken foreign alliances and agreements. Indirect talks began this week in Vienna in hopes of finding a path toward restoration of the landmark 2015 nuclear deal between the U.S. and Iran that had successfully curbed Iran's nuclear program and removed stockpiles of uranium from the country -- until Donald Trump unilaterally violated it. DR. TRITA PARSI, Middle East foreign policy expert and Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, worked as an advisor to the Obama White House during the complicated negotiations for the 2015 deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (or JCPOA). Dr. Parsi explains how Trump not only broke the agreement but also imposed additional punishing sanctions intended to prevent any future president from negotiating a return to the agreement. Parsi discusses the clear but difficult and delicate road back toward restoration of the accord, the urgency of  reaching an agreement before new elections in Iran in June, and offers other insights on the price the U.S. may ultimately have to pay for Trump's violation of the terms of the original agreement. Also today:  The Biden Administration announced it will restore humanitarian assistance to Palestinians that had been terminated by the Trump Administration. Ten more members of Congress joined a civil lawsuit against Donald Trump for inciting the US Capitol Insurrection on January 6. The landmark Amazon warehouse unionization vote in Alabama now moves to the counting phase, a very complex process... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-jan6lawsuitamended_tritaparsi-restoringjcpoa_amazonunionvotecounting_040721.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:48</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Biden, Iran, Iran nuclear deal, Middle East, war, diplomacy, nuclear weapons, foreign policy, JCPOA, Palestine, foreign aid, insurrection, Amazon, unions, labor, Republicans, Democrats, State Department </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:35:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/6/2021 (Possibilities open for Senate Democrats while Republicans take twisted trip to Looneyland)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Biden announced all Americans 16 and older will be eligible for COVID-19 shots by April 19th, in the race to get as many people vaccinated as possible as new, deadlier variants spread across the country and infection rates spike due to states prematurely relaxing COVID restrictions. Senate Democrats may have a new tool to circumvent Republican obstruction after the Senate Parliamentarian reportedly approved the use of an arcane provision in the Budget Act to allow additional 'revisions' of budget reconciliation packages that can bypass the Senate filibuster with a simple majority vote - - but there are some caveats. The Republican Party has abandoned reality and their pretense of long-held governing 'values' of 'small government' as Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a champion of unlimited corporate money in politics, pretended to be outraged by major corporations speaking out against new voter suppression laws adopted by Georgia's Republican-controlled state legislature. Republicans in state legislatures across the country are still snuggling up close to huge corporate interests and the fossil fuel industry, adopting legislation at the state level making it illegal for local towns and cities to set their own building codes and ban the use of polluting fossil fuels in new construction. Also today: Civil rights champion Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-FL) passed away, further narrowing the Democrats' slim majority in the US House. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green  News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenvax-hastingsrip-senatereconciliationjackpot-fossilfuelindustrygopblockrenewables_040621.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenvax-hastingsrip-senatereconciliationjackpot-fossilfuelindustrygopblockrenewables_040621.mp3" length="56060420" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:23</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Senate, US House, Republicans, Democrats, Biden, COVID, vaccines, public health, environment, climate change, pollution, fossil fuel, money in politics, Mitch McConnell, Georgia, corporations, free speech, Alcee Hastings, budget reconciliation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 18:36:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>BradCast' 4/5/2021 (Vaccination Nation)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   U.S. officials announced that a record 4 million Americans received shots of COVID vaccines on a single Saturday over the weekend, a promising sign that there is, indeed, light at the end of the COVID tunnel , and that the light is not an oncoming freight train.  But public health officials warn we're in a race between vaccinations and the spread of dangerous new variants across the country, between distributing protective vaccines quickly enough to avoid allowing deadlier and more transmissible variants to develop and take hold. Health officials are also very concerned about disturbing spikes in cases of younger adults requiring hospitalization in recent weeks. Confirmed infection rates are rising in more than 30 states, and hospitalizations and deaths are surging, as well.  Brad and producer Desi both got the first shot of a COVID vaccine over the weekend, and it was, in some ways, both revelatory and relieving,  as discussed on today's 'BradCast'.  Listeners call in to share their thoughts and views on getting vaccinated and their experiences in obtaining a vaccine, including those who are uncertain about side effects or  who do not plan to get a vaccine, for whatever reason, and much more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-vaccinationnation_callers_040520.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, coronavirus, COVID, vaccine, public health, health, healthcare, Republicans, Democrats, Dr. Fauci, anti-vaccine</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2021 17:41:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/2/2021 (Guest: Susan Greenhalgh of Free Speech for People on new election security lawsuit)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Another sorry tale of yet another federal 'watchdog' agency seemingly captured by the corporate industry that it is supposed to be overseeing and regulating – and this time, democracy itself is at stake. But first: Breaking news that a US Capitol Police officer was killed and a second critically injured when an assailant rammed a car into security barriers, in the most serious threat incident at the Capitol since the rightwing insurrection in January. Then: election integrity and security advocate SUSAN GREENHALGH, Senior Advisor on Election Security at Free Speech For People, explains the organization's new lawsuit seeking answers from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), the federal agency that is doing a woefully inadequate job overseeing the nation's voting system security standards. Since its inception, the EAC has largely been captured by the private voting system vendors they are supposed to be regulating. Greenhalgh explains the shocking failure of the EAC to protect election security, and how it has misled the public regarding the dangers of modems in computerized voting machines that can connect to the internet, which cybersecurity experts warn could be used to introduce malware, disrupt elections, or change results. FSFP is asking why EAC commissioners met in secret with voting system vendors, altered new security standards to again allow dangerously unsecure wireless communication devices in the nation's voting systems, and more. Also today: Major League Baseball pulls its All-Star Game out of Atlanta in protest of Georgia's massive new voter suppression law. Georgia's Republican governor blatantly lies about the broad, harmful impact of new voting restrictions. Plus: Former GOP House Speaker John Boehner's hilarious audio message to Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX)... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-capitolcarattack-gavotingblowbackmlballstargame_susangreenhalgh-eaclawsuitmodems_040221.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-capitolcarattack-gavotingblowbackmlballstargame_susangreenhalgh-eaclawsuitmodems_040221.mp3" length="56354126" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:42</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, elections, election security, cybersecurity, Capitol Police, insurrection, domestic terrorism, Elections Assistance Commission, voting machines, voter suppression, voter fraud, voting rights, MLB, boycott, Ted Cruz, regulatory capture</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2021 19:07:10 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/1/2021 (The High Price of Corporate Capture)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   If only lawmakers in GOP-run states gave as much of a damn about their own residents as they do for the corporations that fund their campaigns. If only those corporations gave as much of a damn about their own customers as they do about the possibility of being boycotted and losing profits. In Georgia, mounting public pressure against the GOP-controlled state legislature's massive new voter suppression law has brought shame to the state's lawmakers and Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, but also to major corporations -- some headquartered in the state -- that failed to take action or publicly speak out against the anti-democracy bill until after it was signed into law. A boycott organized by 70 Black corporate executives finally triggered Delta Airlines, Coca-Cola, and other companies to suddenly express 'outrage'. So GA's Republican state lawmakers retaliated against the companies for (belatedly) supporting democracy. Will corporations wait to speak up in Texas until after that Republican-controlled state legislature enacts similar draconian voter suppression schemes, as well? Also today:  just five years after the end of an historic drought,  California is in drought again, but thanks to new water infrastructure investments and conservation techniques, this drought may be less costly. Biden EPA Administrator Michael Regan dismissed dozens of Trump-appointed industry stooges from critical science advisory boards. New documents reveal that a climate science-denying fossil fuel industry lackey was the source of disinformation widely spread by Texas officials, that falsely blamed renewable energy for the catastrophic failure of the state's fossil-fueled, deregulated electric grid during last month's deadly extreme winter storm. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-cadrought-epacleanse-txtalkingpoints-gasuppressioncorporateblowback_040121.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-cadrought-epacleanse-txtalkingpoints-gasuppressioncorporateblowback_040121.mp3" length="56281343" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-cadrought-epacleanse-txtalkingpoints-gasuppressioncorporateblowback_040121.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:37</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, infrastructure, voting rights, voter suppression, elections, Georgia, Texas, climate change, environment, corporations, Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, boycott, drought, climate change denial, extreme weather, regulatory capture, EPA, CA</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 18:33:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/31/2021 (Guest: The American Prospect's David Dayen on Biden's new American Jobs Plan)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Joe Biden unveiled his sweeping $2 trillion American Jobs Act proposal in a speech in Pittsburgh on Wednesday.  The infrastructure-jobs-climate proposal promises to create millions of good-paying jobs and boost global competitiveness through massive and long-overdue public works projects to shore up the nation's crumbling roads, bridges, airports, ports, schools, water systems and electrical grid. It would also invest in domestic electric vehicle manufacturing and charging stations, and cap hundreds of thousands of abandoned fossil fuel wells and coal mines, and replace all lead water service pipes. It would 'build back better' by hardening the nation's infrastructure to better handle our worsening climate crisis. Much of the package would be paid for by an increase in corporate tax rates and ending fossil fuel industry subsidies, while boosting manufacture and deployment of clean energy technology. Financial journalist and Executive Editor of The American Prospect, DAVID DAYEN, discusses Biden's infrastructure and public investment bill, how it will be funded, how it addresses economic inequality and the US social welfare infrastructure,  and what to expect as it moves toward hopeful passage in Congress, even as Republicans signal they plan to obstruct it. Also today:  two Capitol Police officers sue Donald Trump for his incitement of the January 6th insurrection. Dominion Voting Systems beefs up its legal team as it escalates defamation lawsuits against Team Trump, Fox News, and other rightwing media outlets for spreading baseless claims the company's voting systems were somehow involved in 'stealing' the 2020 election. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-capitolofficerssuetrump-dominiondefamation_daviddayen-americanrescueplan_033121.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-capitolofficerssuetrump-dominiondefamation_daviddayen-americanrescueplan_033121.mp3" length="56783212" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>59:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, American Jobs Plan, economy, infrastructure, climate change, renewable energy, electric grid, Congress, taxes, tax cuts, schools, lead, electric vehicles, Capitol insurrection, Dominion Voting, deficit</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 18:24:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/30/2021 (Koch 'Dark Money' Group Learns Even Repub Voters Oppose 'Billionaires Buying Elections')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Billionaires trying to buy U.S. elections have a big problem:  newly leaked audio reveals the American public strongly supports Congressional Democrats' popular election and campaign finance reform bill known as H.R. 1, the For The People Act, which would stem the flow of dark money from political donors like the billionaire oil magnate Charles Koch. In leaked conference call audio, a research director for a Koch-run advocacy group concedes that even conservative voters support the bill when they understand that H.R. 1 'stops billionaires from buying elections,' and suggests dark money groups will have to find some other way to undermine Americans' support for democracy reform. Also today: Economists are very excited about the new $3 trillion infrastructure, jobs and clean energy proposal that Joe Biden will roll out in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, projecting it will boost the economy and create millions of new, high-paying jobs in repairing and upgrading the nation's roads, bridges, water systems, electric grids and other critical infrastructure that has been dilapidating for years, hardening it for climate resilience in a dangerously warming world, and much more. We discuss the broad outlines of what is known so far about the Biden's big infrastructure plan and what it could mean for reviving the US economy, still reeling from COVID shutdowns and massive job losses. Civil rights and voting rights groups have filed a third lawsuit in federal court seeking to block Georgia's sweeping new voter suppression bill. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-kochhr1audio-bideninfrastructureeconomy-newgasuppressionsuit_033021.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-kochhr1audio-bideninfrastructureeconomy-newgasuppressionsuit_033021.mp3" length="56103129" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-kochhr1audio-bideninfrastructureeconomy-newgasuppressionsuit_033021.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:26</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, dark money, Charles Koch, elections, voter fraud, election reform, Republicans, Democrats, H.R.1, voting rights, voter suppression, Georgia, infrastructure, Joe Biden, clean energy, climate change, environment, pollution, campaign finance reform</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:48:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/29/2021 (Guest: Caren Short, Sr. Voting Rights Attorney at Southern Poverty Law Center on GA's new voter suppression law)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Voting rights advocacy groups have begun taking legal action to counter the Republican Party's latest attack on democracy.  Despite zero evidence of fraud in the 2020 election in Georgia, the Republican-controlled state legislature jammed through a massive voter suppression bill in a single day that severely curbs voter access to the ballot box -- reducing early voting, increasing photo ID burdens for absentee voters, and even banning the distribution of food and beverages to voters waiting in Georgia's famously long voting lines. The new law will also allow the state's GOP legislature to take control of any county's elections, threatening to both undermine or even overturn election results, exactly as Donald Trump had tried to do after losing the 2020 election. CAREN SHORT, Senior Voting Rights Attorney with the Southern Poverty Law Center, explains the pernicious provisions in GA's unprecedented new voter suppression law, several new lawsuits filed to challenge the restrictions for targeting minority voters, and new proposed federal laws, such as the For the People Act (H.R.1) or John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R.4), that would help defend voting rights against a number of the GOP voter suppression tactics now underway in states across the country. Short also details how voters can take action to protect the right to vote from these attacks.  Also today:   President Biden announced expansion of COVID vaccine distribution, while CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky warns of a sense of 'impending doom' as infections surge in states that are rapidly lifting pandemic restrictions... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_gasuppressionlawblowback-carenshort_democracyunderattack_032921.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_gasuppressionlawblowback-carenshort_democracyunderattack_032921.mp3" length="55918372" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_gasuppressionlawblowback-carenshort_democracyunderattack_032921.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, voting rights, voter suppression, Republicans, Democrats, filibuster, HR1, For the People Act, Georgia, Southern Poverty Law Center, racism, democracy, vaccine, COVID, Supreme Court, Voting Rights Act, election integrity, voter fraud, MLB</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:17:53 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/26/2021 (AZ Sec. of State Katie Hobbs; Longtime FL election supervisor Ion Sancho) </title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We had planned for guest host NICOLE SANDLER to fill in for us today, to share her exclusive interview this week with Arizona's Democratic Secretary of State, Katie Hobbs. Unfortunately, Nicole is a bit under the weather after getting her second COVID vaccine shot (but getting much better!), and she  was kind enough to share the interview with us anyway, so we could share it with you.  In her conversation with Nicole, AZ's Sec. of State KATIE HOBBS debunks false claims of 'fraud' in the Grand Canyon State's successful 2020 Presidential election, in which Joe Biden became the first Democrat to win the state on the Presidential level in several decades. Hobbs also explains 'unprecedented' efforts now underway by Arizona's GOP state lawmakers to roll back voting rights and the state's popular mail-in voting options, despite last year's 'very successful' election -- or, perhaps, because of it.  Then we revisit Brad's recent conversation with Leon County's Florida's legendary, 30-year Supervisor of Elections ION SANCHO on similar efforts by the Republican-controlled state legislature to roll back voting rights in the Sunshine State and in neighboring Georgia. Also today:  Georgia Republicans rammed through sweeping new restrictions on voting that will curb voting rights and allow the GOP-majority state legislature to undermine County Elections Boards and even overturn election results, if they like... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler-katiehobbs_bradfriedman-ionsancho_032621.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler-katiehobbs_bradfriedman-ionsancho_032621.mp3" length="55119073" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler-katiehobbs_bradfriedman-ionsancho_032621.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:25</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, voter suppression, voting rights, election integrity, Katie Hobbs, Ion Sancho, Republicans, Democrats, Arizona, Georgia, Florida, Joe Biden, Brian Kemp, Nicole Sandler, mail voting, absentee voting</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:19:01 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/25/2021 (Biden presser, 'The Art of the Possible', and much more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In his first press conference as President, Joe Biden gave detailed answers on a number of important policy questions, including immigration, foreign policy, and more. We focus on his answers on reforming the filibuster and what he called the 'un-American' avalanche of voter suppression laws moving through Republican-controlled state legislatures. The Georgia GOP-controlled state legislature adopted a massive voter suppression bill, restricting early voting, mail-in voting, and more, including provisions effectively giving themselves unprecedented control to take over county elections via their partisan State Elections Board, with power to meddle with any election results they don't like. US Senate Republicans pretended that Republican-controlled states are not enacting 250+ voter suppression laws in 40+ states. Study finds that 400,000 American lives could have been saved if the U.S. adopted widespread masking, social distancing and testing protocols by May 2020. For the first time since the pandemic began a year ago, weekly jobless claims fell below the pre-pandemic weekly record. In Virginia, Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam banned the death penalty.  Texas raised the death toll in its catastrophic blackout last month. New York State finalized a deal to legalize recreational marijuana in the state. California announced it will open up COVID vaccination eligibility to residents 50+ on April 1.  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenpresserfilibuster-joblessclaimsfall-covidnumbers-deathpenaltyva-potny_032521.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>voter suppression, voting rights, Georgia, Republicans, Democrats, politics, Biden, press conference, Trump, Big Lie, 2020 election, decriminalization, marijuana, elections, COVID, unemployment, death penalty, environment, pollution, plastic, vaccine</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 19:06:55 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/24/2021 (Guest: Marilyn Marks of Coalition for Good Governance on power grab by Republicans in GA)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Republicans are mounting major assaults on voting rights in dozens of state legislatures across the country, using as pretext Donald Trump's evidence-free Big Lie that the 2020 election was somehow stolen from him. In Georgia, Republican state lawmakers are maneuvering to effectively give themselves total control over elections and results. MARILYN MARKS of the Coalition on Good Governance sounds the alarm bell, explaining how GA's new legislation would enact dozens of new restrictions, including limiting early voting days for large counties, adding ID requirements to absentee ballots, and banning people from giving food and water to voters waiting in long lines. Marks also reveals two insidious new measures that the state's Republican lawmakers are trying to jam through, including a new provision to allow the partisan State Board of Elections to undermine or even reverse elections results in any county, for virtually any reason, and a measure that knowingly degrades the state's gold-standard mail-in ballot authentication system in ways that will actually make it easier to commit absentee ballot fraud. Marks discusses actions voters can take to protect voting rights and defend ballot access in GA and elsewhere. Also today:  Team Trump attorney Sidney Powell now argues that Dominion Voting System's billion-dollar defamation lawsuit against her should be dismissed by hilariously asserting that 'no reasonable person' would have believed her widespread, outlandish claims that Dominion's system was used to steal the 2020 election. But Powell's repeated fraudulent claims have had real world consequences, spurring the deadly MAGA Mob attack on the U.S. Capitol, and those claims are now being used to justify hundreds of GOP voter suppression bills in more than 40 states... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-powelldominionresponse_marilynmarks-gasuppressionbills_032421.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:47</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Biden, Trump, 2020 election, Sidney Powell, Dominion Voting Systems, Georgia, Republicans, Democrats, voter suppression, voting rights, voting machines, defamation, election fraud, voter fraud, absentee voting, mail in voting, Stacey Abrams</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:46:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/23/2021 ('We Have to Act': GOP Support for Gun Massacres Leads to Yet Another One in Colorado)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  U.S. flags were already at half-mast following last week's mass killings in Atlanta when another mass shooting erupted on Monday in Boulder, Colorado. Ten people were murdered at a supermarket in Boulder, including a police officer who had seven children. Grocery store workers also risked their own safety to save their customers' lives, as they have been doing for the past year as essential workers during the COVID pandemic. President Biden called for the U.S. Senate to pass two bills, already passed by the U.S. House, that would close loopholes in the federal background check system, and to restore the ban on assault weapons that had successfully curtailed such mass casualty events. The Boulder mass shooting comes 10 days after a judge struck down the city's assault weapons ban. Those who have spent years working to enable terrorists to easily acquire weapons of mass destruction -- such as CO's Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert, the Colorado State Shooters Association, and the NRA – say now is not the time to talk about gun safety reform. 'Institutionalist' Senate Democrats inch closer to supporting filibuster reform as Republicans continue to obstruct all legislation, including gun safety reform, regardless of  how many of their own constituents lives might be saved.  Listeners react to coverage of the Republican scheme to recall California's progressive Gov. Gavin Newsom. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bouldermassacre-filibusterreform-newsomrecallca_032321.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:47</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, gun reform, gun safety, Boulder massacre, Atlanta massacre, gun violence, NRA, Lauren Boebert, Congress, Biden, environment, public health, public safety, COVID, climate change, pollution, Don Siegelman, essential workers, assault weapons ban </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:13:58 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/22/2021 (Guest: Former AL Gov. Don Siegelman on the attempted GOP recall of CA Gov. Gavin Newsom)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   The  racist, rightwing scheme to recall California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has reportedly gained enough petition signatures to win a spot on the ballot in an upcoming election.  If the signatures are verified, there will be two questions for California voters:  should Newsom be recalled, and if so, who should replace him?  We're joined today by someone who knows a thing or two about Democratic Governors being set up for hit jobs by Republicans. Alabama's former Democratic GOV. DON SIEGELMAN has, for years, explained how his second election was stolen from him with a Diebold optical-scan tabulator in the middle of the night, and how he was subsequently (and successfully) targeted for removal by Karl Rove and GOP operatives. Siegelman, the author of 'STEALING OUR DEMOCRACY: How the Political Assassination of a Governor Threatens Our Nation', now sees a similar scheme at play in the Republican effort to take down California's first-term progressive Gov. Newsom.  Siegelman also discusses the ongoing effort by Amazon warehouse employees in Alabama to become the first unionized warehouse in the  nation, the need for Congress to pass HR 1 to defend voting rights, the failure of the federal criminal justice system to protect inmates from COVID, and the necessity of broad criminal justice reform. Callers weigh in on all of the above. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-racistrecalleffortca_donsiegelman-govnewsomrecallca_032221.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Gavin Newsom, recall, California, democracy, voter suppression, voting rights, HR 1, inmate rights, COVID, racism, Asian-Americans, hate crimes, Don Siegelman, Alabama, labor rights, Amazon, unions, Karl Rove, Gray Davis </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:00:10 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/19/2021 (*Encore* Guest: Prof. Nelson Lichtenstein, UCSB labor historian)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ (ENCORE) On today's 'BradCast':   The US House passed Pres. Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. The massive COVID relief and stimulus package now heads to the White House for his signature as one of the most progressive bills to ever come out of Congress. The bill will assist Americans in weathering the economic devastation of the pandemic, reduce the overall poverty rate in 2021 by more than a third, cut child poverty in half, and speed up vaccine distribution, among many other historic provisions.  Biden also announced he had secured another 100 million vaccine doses from Johnson and Johnson. Zero Republicans voted for the rescue bill, and have only offered bad faith complaints and outright lies to oppose it.  Biden is also shaping up to be one of the most pro-worker, pro-union presidents in decades, issuing an unambiguous video message supporting workers attempting to unionize an Amazon warehouse in Alabama. Biden supported Democrats' passage of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act before its passage in the House on Tuesday, the most progressive, pro-union bill in 80 years. Labor historian and Professor NELSON LICHTENSTEIN of UC-Santa Barbara, explains the importance of the PRO Act, the efforts to unionize Amazon, the effect of decades of corporate anti-union propaganda, and how the decline in labor rights and union representation coincides with many negative economic and social trends and impacts affecting workers and the American middle class.  Also today:  The US Senate confirms Pres. Biden's historic cabinet nominees for HUD and EPA, and Judge Merrick Garland as US Attorney General. Plus: musical comedy satirist Randy Rainbow returns with another new tune... (Original air-date 3/10/2021) ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_031921_pv.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Biden, labor, union rights, Amazon, Alabama, COVID, COVID relief bill, US Senate, Republicans, Democrats, organizing, economy, anti-union, US House, PRO Act, Randy Rainbow, vaccine, poverty, unemployment, healthcare, propaganda, Merrick Garland</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2021 22:54:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/18/2021 ('Blue' States Still Bailing Out 'Red' Ones; and Praising Arizona)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A grab bag debunking of wingnut tropes and lies. Ohio's Republican Attorney General sued the Biden Administration for blocking states from using free federal money in their allocation of $350 billion in state aid in the Democratic COVID relief bill (the American Rescue Plan) to finance state tax cuts for their wealthiest residents. A new report contradicts the GOP's false propaganda about the COVID relief bill, showing that it's actually a 'RED state bailout' - the report finds that 11 of the top 12 states most dependent on the federal government for financial support are all controlled by Republicans, while 12 of the 14 least-dependent states are run by Democrats. Arizona state judge sanctions far-rightwing Arizona Republican Party for filing frivolous post-2020 election lawsuit, issues a scathing ruling excoriating the party for lying to the court (and more), and orders them to pay attorneys' fees to the Democratic Sec. of State.  New forensic audits of Maricopa County (Phoenix) electronic voting systems conducted by two separate, independent, federally-accredited voting system test labs shows 'no issues' were discovered in the systems. Despite repeatedly failing to substantiate their baseless claims, Arizona's Republican-controlled state legislature is pushing dozens of voter suppression bills to drastically restrict voting, including the use of popular mail-in voting used by 80 percent of AZ voters. Also today:  decades of GOP voter suppression inspired folk singer/songwriter Matt Sircely's moving new song, 'Back of the Line'.  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ohlawsuitarp-azgopsanctions-backoftheline_031821.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:28</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, voter suppression, voting rights, voter fraud, election fraud, cybersecurity,  election integrity, 2020 election, Biden, Trump, Republicans, Arizona, Democrats, COVID, economic relief, American Rescue Plan, tax cuts, Matt Sircely</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 19:11:49 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/17/2021: (Guest: Election integrity journalist Jennifer Cohn on new election security flaws)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Biden says he now supports reforming the Senate legislative filibuster, requiring obstructionists to actually talk and hold the Senate floor to block legislation.  Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who unilaterally killed the judicial filibuster to steal and pack the U.S. Supreme Court, has threatened to grind the Senate to a halt if Democrats try any reforms, even though the Senate is already non-functional due to McConnell's unprecedented use of the legislative filibuster. While Team Trump spent months falsely attacking Dominion Voting Systems with unsubstantiated claims of fraud in the 2020 election, recently unearthed documents reveal a gaping security hole in systems made by the nation's largest voting system company, Election Systems and Software (ESS), a company with a troubled history that Team Trump inexplicably ignored. Election integrity advocate and journalist JENNIFER COHN explains her new, deep-dive investigation showing how ESS electronic voting systems are bypassing required security installation processes, making it impossible for election officials to know if the software installed on their systems matches certified versions approved by the U.S. Elections Assistance Commission (EAC). That means that untested, modified software, perhaps containing malware, could potentially have been installed onto ESS systems in more than a dozen states last year – what one troubled election examiner called 'a gift wrapped opportunity to an insider threat' to election security. Cohn explains how the security flaw works, how the EAC has reacted to the security flaw both before and after the election, and actions voters can take to ensure election integrity in their own jurisdictions. Also today:  disgraced former president Donald Trump finally told his brain-poisoned followers to get vaccinated against COVID. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenfilibuster_jennifercohn-ess-hashverificationflaw-eac_031721.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenfilibuster_jennifercohn-ess-hashverificationflaw-eac_031721.mp3" length="57017059" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>59:23</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>election integrity, politics, 2020 election, filibuster, Senate, voting machines, ESS, EAC, Republicans, Democrats, Joe Biden, Mitch McConnell, COVID, vaccine, Trump, cybersecurity, hacking, election security, Joe Manchin, Dominion Voting </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2021 19:04:44 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/16/2021 (Guest: Migration Policy Institute's Sarah Pierce)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Quite a bit of 'Clean up on Aisle 45' news today. Congressional Republicans have taken their cue from the disgraced former president to falsely declare a massive 'border crisis' is underway, lying that 'terrorists' are 'rushing' to the US southern border.  Corporate media are following the GOP's cue, as they do. But there has been an increase in recent months in unaccompanied children from beleaguered Central American countries seeking asylum at the border, and because the previous administration gutted the US asylum system over the last four years, shelters are now running out of space, due in part to COVID restrictions. SARAH PIERCE, immigration attorney and Policy Analyst at the Migration Policy Institute separates fact from GOP fiction, explaining what is actually going on at the border right now, actions that the Biden Administration is taking in the short term, and potential long term solutions. Also today: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) has asked new US Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate what Whitehouse describes as the FBI's 'fake investigation' into sexual assault claims made against then-Judge Brett Kavanaugh prior to his confirmation to a lifetime appointment to the US Supreme Court, and more. Army Lt. Col Yevgeny Vindman -- twin brother of Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who testified against Donald Trump during his first impeachment -- will now be promoted to Colonel under the Biden Administration, in spite of Trump's revenge campaign against the Vindman family. Plus: Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-kavanaughfbiprobe-vindmanpromotion_sarahpierce-bidenborderinflux_031621.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-kavanaughfbiprobe-vindmanpromotion_sarahpierce-bidenborderinflux_031621.mp3" length="55958453" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Biden, border, immigration, asylum policy, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, terror watch list, accountability, Brett Kavanaugh, FBI, Alex Vindman, environment, climate change, Deb Haaland, Native Americans, corporate media, infrastructure</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:42:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/15/2021 (Guest: 30-year former Leon County, FL elections chief Ion Sancho)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Republican assault on voting rights is underway in more than 40 states, based on Trump's Big Lie that he won the 2020 election (he didn't), with particularly egregious assaults on voting rights in Georgia, Iowa, Texas and Florida.  But a tiny handful of Republicans are pushing back, including Georgia's Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, who decried some of Georgia Republicans' efforts to curb voting rights.  In Florida, a state where Trump won and where he lauded the absentee vote system, state Republican lawmakers nonetheless are enacting new restrictions on voting rights, banning secure drop-boxes and other measures that had  increased access to the ballot box -- that they themselves passed -- after it became clear that such methods helped increased turnout among Democratic-leaning voters. Former Leon County (Tallahassee), FL Supervisor of Elections and legendary champion of voting rights, ION SANCHO, explains why FL state Republicans, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, are moving now to restrict the franchise even after they declared the 2020 election to be one of the most secure elections in state history, and why they are specifically attacking voting by mail. Sancho details the 'tried-and-true playbook' that  he says is behind the surge in new voting restrictions and voter suppression laws being rushed through legislatures in 40+ states across the country.  Callers weigh in... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_voterestrictions-ga-ia-tx-fl_ionsancho_-flsuppression-blamedesantis_callers_031521.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:25</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>election, voting rights, voter suppression, vote by mail, absentee voting, Ron DeSantis, Ion Sancho, Georgia, Florida, Iowa, Texas, Republicans, Democrats, Joe Biden, Trump, election integrity, COVID, stimulus bill, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2021 18:45:04 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/12/2021: (Guest: Salon's Heather 'Digby' Parton on primetime for Joe Biden)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  On Thursday, President Joe Biden signed his $1.9 trillion 'American Rescue Plan' (ARP), which may ultimately prove to be the most progressive, equitable relief, stimulus and investment package perhaps in U.S. history. Biden also delivered his first primetime speech to the American public, sounding a cautiously optimistic note that a nation battered by the COVID pandemic might be able to hold small family gatherings on July 4, which, he said, &quot;after this long, hard year...will make this Independence Day something truly special, where we not only mark our independence as a nation but we begin to mark our independence from this virus.&quot;  Award-winning opinion journalist HEATHER 'DIGBY' PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo discusses Biden's speech, the relief bill, why folks on the Right appear to be floundering in response and retreating into the culture war fodder, and whether it could mark a shift in the landscape of US politics -- perhaps even the end of the Reagan Era. Also today:  a pretty hilarious and on point comedy segment on 'How Business Works.'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_reaganeracovidbillreaction_heatherdigbyparton-bidenprimetime_031221.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:52</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Biden, Trump, politics, coronavirus, COVID relief bill, American Rescue Plan, Keynsian economic, pandemic, infrastructure, Daily Show, history, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, economic, poverty, middle class, public health, Reagan, media, culture war, Fox News</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:32:42 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/11/2021 (Biden's 'American Rescue Plan' May Ultimately Be Seen as the End of the Reagan Era)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Joe Biden today signed his American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion COVID rescue and relief package that history may someday regard as the long-overdue end of the four-decade old Reagan Era. Zero Republicans in the House or Senate voted for the Democrat's remarkably robust, progressive and equitable economic relief plan. Unlike previous stimulus and rescue plans in the past, the ARP is crafted to benefit the poor and working class, and will help lift millions of Americans -- especially children -- out of poverty. Remember: all Republicans in both house of Congress voted AGAINST a nearly $2 trillion measure largely targeted at helping the middle class and the poor. Yet all Republicans in both houses of Congress voted in FAVOR of the nearly $2 trillion tax cut to help the wealthy and corporations already enjoying record profits.  Please share that with everyone you know, and remind them when the 2022 midterm elections roll around. Today also marks one year since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus to be an official pandemic, which has now killed more than 2.5 million around the world. The US, while only about 5 percent of the world's population, has suffered about a quarter of total coronavirus deaths under Donald Trump's horrifically failed leadership, with more than 500,000 dead and counting. Today is also the 10th anniversary of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster that struck Japan in 2011. Also today: A new recording has emerged of Donald Trump's previously secret phone call to Georgia's chief state election investigator during his 2020 election challenge, telling her, among other things, that 'when the right answer comes out, you'll be praised'. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, COVID, American Rescue Plan, economic relief, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, Trump, Biden, coronavirus, World Health Organization, Japan, nuclear energy, Fukushima, Georgia, election fraud, accountability, environment, climate change, tax cut</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 18:30:47 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/10/2021 (Guest: Prof. Nelson Lichtenstein, UCSB labor historian on Biden's support for unions)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   The US House passed Pres. Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. The massive COVID relief and stimulus package now heads to the White House for his signature as one of the most progressive bills to ever come out of Congress. The bill will assist Americans in weathering the economic devastation of the pandemic, reduce the overall poverty rate in 2021 by more than a third, cut child poverty in half, and speed up vaccine distribution, among many other historic provisions.  Biden also announced he had secured another 100 million vaccine doses from Johnson and Johnson. Zero Republicans voted for the rescue bill, and have only offered bad faith complaints and outright lies to oppose it.  Biden is also shaping up to be one of the most pro-worker, pro-union presidents in decades, issuing an unambiguous video message supporting workers attempting to unionize an Amazon warehouse in Alabama. Biden supported Democrats' passage of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act before its passage in the House on Tuesday, the most progressive, pro-union bill in 80 years. Labor historian and Professor NELSON LICHTENSTEIN of UC-Santa Barbara, explains the importance of the PRO Act, the efforts to unionize Amazon, the effect of decades of corporate anti-union propaganda, and how the decline in labor rights and union representation coincides with many negative economic and social trends and impacts affecting workers and the American middle class.  Also today:  The US Senate confirms Pres. Biden's historic cabinet nominees for HUD and EPA, and Judge Merrick Garland as US Attorney General. Plus: musical comedy satirist Randy Rainbow returns with another new tune... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
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								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Biden, labor, union rights, Amazon, Alabama, COVID, COVID relief bill, US Senate, Republicans, Democrats, organizing, economy, anti-union, US House, PRO Act, Randy Rainbow, vaccine, poverty, unemployment, propaganda, Michael Regan, Merrick Garland</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 18:54:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/9/2021 (Guest: Public Citizen's Matt Kent on the closing window to roll back Trump deregulation)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Congressional Democrats could roll back dozens of toxic and corrupt Trump-era regulations and deregulatory actions, with a simple, filibuster-proof majority vote in both houses of the U.S. Congress.  But they must act quickly. MATT KENT, Regulatory Policy Associate at Public Citizen, explains the specific parameters of the Congressional Review Act (CRA), which allows last-minute federal regulations to be undone with a simple majority vote without triggering the Senate filibuster. Kent's new report identifies an enormous number of measures, enacted at the last minute by the Trump Administration at dozens of federal agencies, that Democrats could reverse immediately – covering consumer protections, immigration, banking, energy, environment, federal executions, and much, much more. Kent explains why Democrats must act fast to overturn these measures before the legislative window to do so closes and why it is important to reform the CRA. Also today:  the Republican push to roll back voter access to the ballot is gaining speed in state legislatures across the country, with more than 250 measures proposed in 40+ states. Civil rights groups filed suit against Iowa Republicans' new laws restricting early voting and more. In Georgia, Republican state lawmakers passed measures to end no-excuse absentee voting (which they themselves enacted) and restrict early voting, along with other provisions that had been credited with increasing voter turnout in the 2020 election. Donald Trump, who demonized absentee voting in 2020, just voted absentee himself. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpflabsenteevote-suppressionga-ia_mattkent-congreviewact_030921.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, voting rights, voter suppression, Republicans, Democrats, filibuster, environment, climate change, Congressional Review Act, Public Citizen, regulation, deregulation, Trump, Georgia, Iowa, vote by mail, civil rights, African Americans </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:20:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>BradCast 3/8/2021 (Guest: Sarah Repucci of Freedom House on 'democracy under siege')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The U.S. Senate finally passed Joe Biden's massive $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan without a single Republican vote. While not perfect, the bill provides critical relief across a broad range of sectors, and Democrats largely managed to avoid the fool's errand of chasing Republican votes.  Donald Trump lost Wisconsin yet again, as the U.S. Supreme Court rejected his final remaining attempting to overturn the 2020 election. GOP state legislatures are imposing severe new restrictions on voting in many states -- Georgia Republicans just voted to eliminate no-excuse absentee voting that they themselves had implemented.  President Joe Biden commemorated Sunday's anniversary of the Bloody Sunday march in Selma, Alabama by issuing an executive order leveraging federal resources  'to promote voting access to all eligible Americans to participate in our democracy.'  SARAH REPUCCI, Vice President of Research and Analysis at the non-profit research organization Freedom House, explains their disturbing new report, 'Freedom in the World 2021: Democracy under Siege,' which has found that democracy is in decline around the world for the 15th straight year - 'a democratic recession' that continues to deepen.  Repucci explains the factors that have helped drive the grim decline in freedoms and democracy in the U.S. and other areas of the world in recent years, which countries are most at risk, why the United States has dropped in the rankings, and offers key recommendations for how to turn things around in this country. Also: the CDC has issued new guidance issued new guidance for those who are now fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covidreliefsenatepassage-scotusrejectstrumpwichallenge_sarahrepucci-democracyunderseige_030821.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:44</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Biden, voting rights, Selma, voter suppression, Georgia, Republicans, Democrats, COVID, economic relief, US Senate, HR 1, CDC, Freedom House, democracy, civil liberties, public health, vaccine, India, Africa, press freedom</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 18:28:59 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/5/2021 (Guest: Chuck Collins of the Institute for Policy Studies' Inequality.org)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   This year's flu season proves that masks and social distancing help to prevent viral transmission and death. That's bad news for residents of Texas and Mississippi, whose idiot governors have lifted statewide COVID restrictions as infection rates spike again. In Washington, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) filed suit against the disgraced former President Trump and his associates for their roles in inciting the January 6th U.S. Capitol insurrection. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) succeeded in delaying Senate debate over much-needed economic relief to desperate American families by forcing an all-night reading of President Biden's $1.9 trillion emergency COVID relief and stimulus package. Even though he voted in 2017 to give $2 trillion in tax cuts mostly to the wealthy, Sen. Johnson decried the emergency bill that extends federal unemployment benefits, provides funds for safely reopening schools, and helps millions of American families keep a roof over their heads and feed their children. CHUCK COLLINS, Director of the Program on Inequality and the Common Good at the Institute for Policy Studies, discusses his new report showing that the nation's 664 billionaires alone could cover almost the entire cost of COVID relief bill from just the profits they've made over the last 12 months. Those 664 billionaires added $1.3 trillion in wealth in 11 months, while 76 million Americans lost work,  nearly 100,000 business permanently closed, and 24 million households reported they did not have enough food over the past week, including 11 million children. Collins explains those and other startling numbers that highlight the obscene inequality in the U.S., and why Republicans are so dead-set against helping average Americans.  He also details actual solutions, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren's newly filed 'Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act', and the shadowy 'Wealth Defense Industry' that helps the ultra-rich hide their wealth. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-swalwellsuestrump-sencovidrelief_chuckcollins-billionairepandemicbonanza_030521.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Biden, COVID, Republicans, Democrats, US Senate, economic inequality, racial inequality, hunger, child hunger, unemployment, inequality, wealth, economy, economic relief, Sen. Ron Johnson, Eric Swalwell,  Elizabeth Warren, Trump, accountability, billionai</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 19:10:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/4/2021 (Democracy Strikes Back: 'For the People' v. For the GOP Fraudsters)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Democracy strikes back against the anti-democracy GOP, because every democracy story these days includes Republican fraud or attempted voter suppression. House Democrats passed H.R.1 -- the 'For the People Act' -- with zero Republican votes. The landmark once-in-a-generation bill to protect voting rights, and reform campaign finance and ethics now moves to the undemocratic Senate, where Republicans are opposed, and where a simple majority is not enough to pass the bill unless Democratic Senators Senators Joe Manchin (WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (AZ) to do the right thing and vote to reform the filibuster so the measure, which is wildly popular among all Americans (including majority of Republican voters) can pass. But Republicans are continuing their sad, pathetic attempts to trick Americans into the false belief that the 2020 election was stolen. In Michigan, a second statewide post-election audit - once again - confirmed the accuracy of the tally. In Arizona, the Republican-controlled state Senate won a court order to examine 2.1 million ballots cast in Maricopa County, but now has no idea what to do with them. In Kansas, a white male former Republican U.S. House Rep. Steve Watkins of Topeka, who was charged with three felony counts of voter fraud, was given a lenient 'diversion' agreement that drops all charges if he behaves for six months - unlike black single mother Crystal Mason of Texas, who received 5 years in prison for mistakenly casting a provisional ballot. Also today: As Republican governors of Texas and Mississippi lifted all COVID restrictions, new date shows infections rising fast in their states, with Mississippi rate of new COVID infections spiking 62 percent. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Biden, COVID, H.R.1, democracy reform, voter suppression, US House, US Senate, Democrats, Republicans, Joe Manchin, Kyrsten Sinema, voter fraud, 2020 election, Michigan, voting machines, Kansas, Arizona, environment, climate change, racism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:28:58 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/3/2021 (Guest: Climate scientist Dr. Michael Mann on Bill Gates' climate change book)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The US House has adjourned for the week due to warnings from Capitol security officials of a credible threat by rightwing extremists to attempt to breach the Capitol on March 4. The House Oversight Committee renewed its subpoena for Donald Trump's tax and financial records from accounting firm Mazar's USA, that Trump had successfully stalled for years. President Joe Biden criticized Republican governors of Texas and Mississippi who have lifted mask mandates and relaxed virus restrictions despite being among the top ten states for COVID deaths per capita - and who may be attempting to distract from the fact that their residents are still suffering a water crisis more than two weeks after an extreme winter storm.  New polls show that Americans overwhelmingly favor development of renewable energy over the continued production of fossil fuels. DR. MICHAEL E. MANN of Pennsylvania State University joins us to discuss solutions to the climate crisis and those who continue to seek to deny, delay and entrench inaction his new book, 'The New Climate War: The Fight to Take Back Our Planet'.  Dr. Mann also discusses two paths that are emerging on climate action – what he describes as the 'technocratic' path detailed in a new book by software mogul Bill Gates, and the other path, which Mann favors, of socio-political action that relies on deploying existing safe, clean renewable energy technologies. Dr. Mann explains specifically where he believes Gates gets it wrong, and details the solutions that actual energy system experts say are the most promising for success in solving the climate crisis. Dr. Mann says that, unlike Gate's Microsoft Windows, 'if the global climate system crashes, you can't reboot it.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-march4-housetrumpsubpoeana-covidrestrictionstxms_michaelemann-climatepaths-billgates_030321.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:24</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Biden, COVID, US House, rightwing extremism, domestic terrorism, climate change, Trump, Mazars, Dr. Michael Mann, climate science, climate solution, public health, Bill Gates, technocrats, politics, Democrats, Republicans, nuclear energy, renewable energy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:56:16 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/2/2021 (Guest: Julian Brave NoiseCat of Data for Progress on Rep. Haaland's historic nomination to Interior Dept.)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  CDC officials warn that the U.S. may see another surge in COVID-19, as previously-declining numbers are beginning to tick back up in recent days as states are once again begin prematurely lifting restrictions. President Biden announced that two pharmaceutical giants have joined forces to speed up manufacture of vaccines under his invocation of the Defense Production Act, and will create enough vaccines for every American adult by the end of May, two months earlier than previously projected. The idiot Republican Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, announced that he is lifting a statewide mask mandate and allowing all businesses to reopen to 100 percent capacity again, in direct contravention of public health officials' warnings. Senate Republicans are slow-walking top Biden cabinet nominees that are crucial to battling the pandemic and administering COVID relief. Native American tribes watched in dismay and fury as Biden's nominee to head the Interior Department, Rep. Deb Haaland (D-NM), the first Native American nominated to any cabinet position, was falsely derided and attacked as a 'radical' during her confirmation hearings by white, male GOP Senators who are radically out of touch with their own constituents' support for more renewable energy and less fossil fuel development. JULIAN BRAVE NOISECAT, Vice President of Policy at Strategy at Data for Progress, discusses what's really behind the rightwing outrage and the pathetic pushback against Haaland's nomination, and why it is such a monumental moment for so many Native Americans. He also explains the horrendous historic role that Interior has played in the genocidal treatment of Native Americans, and the important mission that it now carries out for all Americans. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradcast_bidenvaccines-abbottreopenstx_julianbravenoisecat-haalandinteriornombattle_030221.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:56</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Biden, COVID, Congress, Deb Haaland, Interior Department, Native Americans, genocide, racism, Republicans, Democrats, Julian Brave NoiseCat, fossil fuels, environment, climate change, Greg Abbott, vaccine, John Barrasso, renewable energy, cabinet </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:39:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/1/2021 (Guest: Dr. Karl Krupp of University of Arizona's Zuckerman College of Public Health)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   Good news and bad news today -- the U.S. House passed President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID economic relief package, which includes $1,400 individual checks and hundreds of billions in relief. Despite 76 percent approval among voters (including more than 60 percent of Republican voters), zero House Republicans voted for the package. The FDA approved a new, one-shot vaccine manufactured by Johnson &amp; Johnson that requires only regular refrigeration for storage, vastly expanding the distribution of vaccines to even more Americans. DR. KARL KRUPP, of the University of Arizona's Zuckerman School of Public Health, offers insights into the efficacy, differences and similarities between the three vaccines now available, and why he believes Americans should take any vaccine they can get as quickly as possible. He also explains why epidemiologists have become worried about recent declines in COVID infection, hospitalization and death rates, as states and cities begin to relax restrictions again at the same time as more deadly, transmissible variants are taking hold across the country. Dr. Krupp discusses why the nation may be on the verge of stumbling into a fourth surge in the pandemic, and how 'we're screwing it up all over again.' Also today:  In Jackson, Mississippi, tens of thousands are still without clean water, or even any water at all, more than two weeks after an extreme winter storm two weeks ago crippled the city's antiquated water system – primarily in predominately black areas of the city. France's conservative former President Nicolas Sarkozy has been found guilty of corruption, proving that modern democracies can hold even the most powerful to account. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-sarkozy-jacksonmswater-covidbill_karlkrupp-covidrates-vaccines_030121.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>COVID, coronavirus, vaccine, pandemic, economic relief, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, filibuster, Senate, minimum wage, infrastructure, Jackson MS, water, extreme weather, Biden,  Nicolas Sarkozy, corruption </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:51:29 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/26/21: (Guest Host Nicole Sandler with Ian Millhiser of Vox)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler recounts the latest news. Her guest is Ian Millhiser who writes at Vox about two cases that'll be heard Tuesday by the Supreme Court, that could mark the end of the Voting Rights Act. And, because we'll need them after that, we end with some laughs. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_ianmillhauser_vraindanger_022621.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:54</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Ian Millhiser, SCOTUS, Voting Rights Act, CPAC</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:42:34 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/25/21: (Nicole Sandler with Alexis Coe, historian)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler recaps the news of the day. Desi Doyen brings the Green News Report. And Nicole speaks with Alexis Coe, author of &quot;You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington&quot; ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_alexiscoe-georgewashington_news_022521.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:42</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>George Washington, Congress, confirmation hearings, Equality act</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:36:42 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/24/2021 (Guest: Slate's Mark Joseph Stern on SCOTUS  putting both Trump and U.S. elections in legal peril)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Some good news out of Virginia, where the Democratically-controlled state legislature has voted to abolish the death penalty, breaking with the state's centuries-long history of systemic racism and extreme racial disparities in their death penalty practices. Donald Trump and the Republican Party were unable to steal the 2020 Presidential election, but have plans in place to pull it off next time with a radical new interpretation of the U.S. Constitution's Elections Clause, arguing that only state legislatures may set procedures for federal elections. The US Supreme Court declined to assist this week, dismissing a 2020 election lawsuit in Pennsylvania based on the GOP's radical new tactic. No SCOTUS majority has ever affirmed this extreme reading of the federal Constitution, but the Republicans' stolen and packed Supreme Court may do so in the future. Slate's great legal journalist MARK JOSEPH STERN discusses the ruling, and justifiably destroys Justice Clarence Thomas' bizarre solo dissent. Stern also joins a lively debate over the question of whether SCOTUS was right to dismiss the case rather than hear it to clarify the issue before the 2022 midterm elections, and which could also have far-reaching implications for voting rights and free elections for decades to come. Stern also explains the specific legal jeopardy that Trump now faces, after an adverse Supreme Court ruling allowing a grand jury criminal probe to move forward on investigations into alleged bank, tax and insurance fraud by Trump and his organization, and a criminal investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, into Trump's attempts to interfere with the state's election results. Will a former President of the United States actually receive prison time? ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-vadeathpenalty_markjosephstern-electionsclause-trumpaccountabilityny-ga_022421.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>death penalty, politics, 2020 election, Republicans, Democrats, US Supreme Court, Congress, filibuster, accountability, corruption, election fraud, voting rights, voter suppression, Constitution, HR1, tax fraud, Cyrus Vance, Georgia, Clarence Thomas</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:19:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>BradCast 2/23/2021 (Guest: National security blogger Marcy Wheeler on Merrick Garland, criminal accountability for Trump)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The U.S. Supreme Court this week finally dismissed a bunch of silly and/or meritless MAGA challenges to the 2020 Presidential elections results in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia and Arizona. In the Pennsylvania case, Republicans argued a ridiculous interpretation of the Constitution as a pretext to nullify election results they didn't like, and three rightwing SCOTUS justices appeared to buy into the argument, which could portend profound impacts on future challenges to state election laws and voting rights. Around the country, GOP-controlled legislatures are moving swiftly to enact new voter suppression schemes after losing the White House and the Senate majority in the 2020 election - Georgia's Republican-majority Senate approved a measure to require a Photo ID to simply request an application for a mail-in ballot, just one of the several potential new voting restrictions now underway in the state's wingnut legislature. National security and accountability journalist MARCY WHEELER, of the indispensable Emptywheel blog, discusses the ongoing confirmation process for Biden's AG-designate Merrick Garland, and the unanimous SCOTUS ruling this week rejecting Donald Trump's attempts to hide his tax returns and financial documents from the Manhattan District Attorney, Cyrus Vance, Jr., in a criminal probe into tax, bank and insurance fraud by Trump and his organization. Will Trump face accountability, or even jail time? Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-scotustossespa2020challenge_marcywheeler-merrickgarland-trumpaccountability_022321.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-scotustossespa2020challenge_marcywheeler-merrickgarland-trumpaccountability_022321.mp3" length="56193336" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:32</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Elections, Supreme Court, elections, election fraud, voting rights, voter suppression, Republicans, Democrats, Georgia, Pennsylvania, national security, Marcy Wheeler, environment, climate change, Merrick Garland, Biden, Justice Department, accountability</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:42:34 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>BradCast 2/22/2021 (Guest: Dr. Robert Bullard of TSU, Nat'l Black Environmental Justice Network)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The U.S. hit the grim milestone of 500,000 confirmed deaths due to COVID-19, the disease which our failed former president had told us a year ago would simply 'disappear like magic' in spring. Donald Trump is finally out of options for hiding his tax returns -- the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied Trump's final appeal, meaning investigations in New York State and Manhattan can move forward into Trump's hush money payments to Stormy Daniels, and other allegedly fraudulent tax and loan schemes. Dominion Voting Systems is suing MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell for defamation, seeking $1.7 billion dollars - the latest attempt to ensure accountability for the suckers who promoted Trump's Big Lie that the 2020 Presidential election was stolen.  Texas is finally thawing out from a massive winter storm that knocked out power and water to millions, thanks to the Lone Star State's deregulated, privatized system that allowed utility companies to avoid winterizing. And, as is too often the case in such disasters, communities of color and the poor pay the biggest price -- they were hit the hardest, and will have the most difficulty recovering. DR. ROBERT BULLARD, Distinguished Professor at Texas Southern University, the 'father of environmental justice,' explains the cascading consequences of decades of policies that have resulted in disproportionate impacts on minority communities from pollution, natural disasters and climate change. Also today:  Joe Biden's Attorney General-designate Merrick Garland cited 'communities of color and other minorities [who do not have equal justice and] bear the brunt caused by pandemic, pollution and climate change,' during his Senate confirmation hearing on Monday. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-500kcovid-scotustrumptaxes-dominionlindell_drrobertbullard-txstormenvirojustice_022221.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-500kcovid-scotustrumptaxes-dominionlindell_drrobertbullard-txstormenvirojustice_022221.mp3" length="53768471" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>56:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Dominion Voting, Mike Lindell, Merrick Garland, Supreme Court, Trump, Biden, corruption, accountability, COVID, coronavirus, environmental justice, Texas, power outage, privatization, deregulation, public safety, climate change, pollution </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2021 18:45:34 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/19/21 (Recounted: A 'new era' of US domestic terrorism; Accountability, democracy reform)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 'BradCast' Recounted: On today's show, we've put together some of our important recent interviews that you may have missed. First up: COLIN P. CLARKE, an expert in insurgencies and terrorism, explains how and why the nation must grapple with the emerging threats posed by &quot;a new era&quot; of domestic terrorism. Then: Constitutional law expert JOHN BONIFAZ discusses specific reforms to ensure accountability for former President Trump and the Republicans who supported and promoted his failed attempted insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6, and actions Congress and voters can take to reform and protect our democracy going forward... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_recounted_bradfriedman_colinpclarke-rwterrorthreat_johnbonifaz-trumpaccountability_021921.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_recounted_bradfriedman_colinpclarke-rwterrorthreat_johnbonifaz-trumpaccountability_021921.mp3" length="55708850" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 election, impeachment, sedition, insurrection, domestic terrorism, extremists, white nationalism, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, Trump, Biden, Rep. Bennie Thompson, DHS, Justice Department, accountability, filibuster, democracy reform</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:57:18 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/18/2021 (Guest: Margot Paez, formerly of 'BradCast' and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   With that other guy finally out of our White House, Fox 'News' is quickly returning to form as the GOP's go-to corporate propaganda mouthpiece, launching a tsunami of disinformation seeking to deflect responsibility for the massive blackouts and water outages across Texas away from the real cause -- the state's deregulated and privatized fossil fuel industry –and instead falsely blaming wind energy. Texas officials failed to ensure reliable power and water to millions in a winter weather emergency that caused oil and gas wells, pipelines, power plants and refineries to freeze up due to failure to winterize, a direct consequence of deregulation and privatization of the state's electric grid. And those natural gas shortages are now affecting other states. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) angered his constituents by attempting to escape Texas' emergency with a trip to Cancun. But some good news:  NASA's newest rover, Perseverance, stuck its landing on Mars on Thursday. MARGOT PAEZ, former producer of 'The BradCast' who left us to work at Jet Propulsion Laboratory, spent several years on the team that developed the SHERLOC (Scanning Habitable Environments with Raman &amp; Luminescence for Organics &amp; Chemicals) instrument, one of several key tools central to 'Percy's' mission to search for signs of ancient microbial life on the planet. Paez, now a PhD candidate in climate change adaptation and mitigation, explains Percy's mission and the experiments on board, and offers clarifying thoughts on the broad applications of NASA's space research and how it is crucial to helping us understand climate change and other critical issues facing our home planet. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-texascrisis-cancuncruz_margotpaez-marsperseverance_021821.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
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									<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2021 18:23:20 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/17/2021 (Guest: Ari Berman on new GOP vote suppression laws + more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Rush Limbaugh may be dead, but his toxic legacy lives on in virtually every element of the nation's poisoned body politic. The consequences are all too apparent today amid the deadly winter storm that has knocked out power across Texas, and the avalanche of new voter suppression laws being pushed by Republicans following their loss of the White House in 2020. Limbaugh used his considerable skills to brainwash his gullible listeners over the nation's public airwaves with far-right, racist, misogynistic, extremist propaganda and lies. His influence echoes throughout the power outage crisis in Texas where, thanks to deregulation of the power grid by GOP lawmakers who put corporate profit above the general welfare of their own residents, millions are suffering power and water shutoffs due to an historic storm. To deflect responsibility, Texas Republicans and propagandists like Fox 'News' have unleashed a tsunami of disinformation in an attempt to falsely blame wind energy for the outages, omitting the fact that the state's natural gas, coal and nuclear sources are the primary sources of failure, due to lack of winterization thanks to deregulation. It may be very difficult for voters to vote out these dishonest, corporate-socialists – at least in GOP-controlled states, where lawmakers are introducing an avalanche of new voter suppression laws.  Voting rights journalist and author ARI BERMAN of Mother Jones explains the new GOP wave of efforts attempting to weaponize bogus fraud claims from the 2020 election in order to restrict voting access in battleground states like Georgia, Pennsylvania, Arizona and more. Berman also discusses the necessity of Congress passing democracy reform and filibuster reform on the federal level, to protect voters from the new GOP onslaught and ensure equal and fair voting rights to all Americans. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-limbaughdead-txblamingwind_ariberman-newgopvoterestrictions_021721.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:59</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Rush Limbaugh, Congress, voting rights, voter suppression, Republicans, Democrats, Ari Berman, filibuster, Texas, blackout, deregulation, privatization, extreme weather, propaganda, disinformation, Fox News, John Lewis Voting Rights Act</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:41:23 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/16/2021 (Guest: Constitutional law and impeachment expert John Bonfiaz of Free Speech for People)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Record cold temperatures continue to batter dozens of states, knocking out power to millions, with Texas residents paying the highest price for their state government's failure to keep the electricity and water on. And nope, it wasn't renewable energy sources that failed, despite the lies of Fox 'News' misinforming their viewers today, but fossil fuel energy sources, deregulation and privatization that helped create the mess. Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-MS) has filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump and rightwing extremist groups over the deadly insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6, the first such lawsuit in an expected wave of litigation. Constitutional legal scholar JOHN BONIFAZ, Co-Founder and President of the non-partisan governmental accountability group Free Speech for People, explains various paths forward to ensure accountability for the former president, in the wake of the bipartisan 57-43 majority vote of U.S. Senators finding Trump guilty of inciting insurrection, but which did not reach the required two-thirds threshold to convict him. Bonifaz discusses Rep. Thompson's lawsuit, the 14th Amendment, potential criminal statutes and other mechanisms that could be utilized to hold the scofflaw former president to account. He also delves into the need for important reforms, from ensuring accountability for U.S. Congress members complicit in Trump's insurrectionist scheme to overthrow the election, reform of our electoral system to defend voting rights against new Republican voter suppression laws, and obstacles to reforming the Senate filibuster. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-texasfreezeoutfailure_johnbonifaz-postimpeachtrumpaccountability_021621.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-texasfreezeoutfailure_johnbonifaz-postimpeachtrumpaccountability_021621.mp3" length="56049686" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:23</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, blackout, Texas, fossil fuels, deregulation, wind energy, insurrection, impeachment, accountability, Trump, Biden, US Senate, filibuster, 14th Amendment, voting rights, environment, climate change, extreme weather, Rep. Bennie Thompson</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2021 19:03:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/15/2021 (Bipartisan Senate Majority finds Trump guilty of inciting insurrection + more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In his second Senate Impeachment Trial over the weekend, Donald Trump was found guilty of inciting the deadly January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by a huge, bipartisan 57 to 43 verdict in the U.S. Senate.  Seven Republicans joined all of the Democrats to convict Trump for his attempt to overthrow the U.S. Government and the 2020 Presidential election, but because the vote did not meet the required two-thirds majority threshold, the disgraced former president was 'acquitted' of the charge.  Even Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was forced to admit that, yes, Trump incited the violence at the Capitol, but he voted 'not guilty' under the false, debunked pretex that it would be unconstitutional  to hold a trial after an official has left office -- a grotesque claim since McConnell was the one who prevented the trial from happening while Trump was still in office. We cover the proceedings, the vote, and the fallout in detail today.  Also today:  a catastrophic winter storm brought crippling snow, record cold and widespread power outages to millions, particularly in Texas, amid the ongoing COVID pandemic, halting efforts to distribute COVID vaccinates. The Biden Administration quietly withdrew Trump-era work requirements for Medicaid, and has re-opened access to the Healthcare.gov exchange to accommodate new 'ObamaCare' signups during massive unemployment wrought by the pandemic. New polls show the American public overwhelmingly supports passage of Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief and stimulus package. Progressive lawmakers successfully blocked potential cuts to the promised $1,400 relief checks that were pushed by Republicans and some conservative Democrats.  Listeners weigh in on whether they think Trump will face real accountability for his many crimes, and much more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-winterstormtx-bidenmedicaid-impeachtrialverdict-callers_021521.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-winterstormtx-bidenmedicaid-impeachtrialverdict-callers_021521.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:55</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>impeachment, insurrection, accountability, Senate, incitement, US Capitol, Mitch McConnell, Rep. Stacey Plaskett, Medicaid, Obamacare, healthcare, COVID, extreme weather, blackouts, climate change, public health, Texas</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2021 18:21:22 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/12/2021 (Impeachment Trial Special Coverage Day 4 with guest Heather 'Digby' Parton)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Our special coverage continues today, as Trump's attorneys both opened and closed their argument on behalf of the disgraced former president in his second Impeachment Trial, taking just three  hours. Their defense was a perfect fit for the Fox 'News' chyron, and was perfect for Donald Trump because it was filled with unapologetic lies, which we detail and debunk. Among Team Trump's most outrageous lies was the false claim that the Democratic House Impeachment Managers withheld video from the defense, when all audio and video materials used in their presentation were given to Trump's defense team before the trial began, in accordance with Senate Impeachment Trial rules. Team Trump also falsely charged that the Dems manipulated Trump's tweets and manufactured evidence - before presenting their own manipulated, deceptively-edited videos, including out-of-context montages of Democrats using the word 'fight' in various settings accompanied by scary music. Award-winning opinion and analysis journalist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo joins us to provide fact-checking, context, and debunking of Team Trump's flood of false claims (no, there is no First Amendment right to incite immediate violence).  Trump's attorneys conspicuously did not address why Trump never sent help to protect the Capitol or tell his supporters to stop their attack, even as he knew his own Vice President was a target of his MAGA Mob. We also discuss the reasons why specific Senate Republicans might vote for or against conviction and disqualification from future office, the broader implications and context of this historic Impeachment Trial week, and where it all goes from here. Late-breaking: CNN reports that Trump refused House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's direct pleas to send help while the deadly insurrection raged.  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-impeachtrialday4-defensecase_021221.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:34</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Impeachment, insurrection, US Capitol, incitement, free speech, Trump, Biden, Congress, Senate, environment, climate change, pollution, renewable energy, Republicans, Democrats, Digby, Fox News, political violence</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 18:34:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/11/2021 (Special Coverage Day 3: 'If Inciting Insurrection is Not Impeachable, Then What Is?')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Our special coverage continues today, as House Impeachment Managers completed their opening arguments in Donald Trump's second Senate Impeachment trial. They presented a damning, meticulous point-by-point case detailing Trump's months-long incitement of the murderous January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, and pre-butted expected arguments from the former president's defense team. But despite the hard, persuasive evidence of Trump's long-planned attempt to steal the election, most GOP senators say they are still likely to vote against conviction. Foolishly, cowardly Republican Senators don't seem to recognize their opportunity to neutralize the only real superpower that Trump now has left:  his control over the party thanks to his ability to run again in 2024, as Brad explains today.  House Managers noted that Trump still refuses to admit that he lost the 2020 election, and that his Big Lie threatens national security; has cost the federal government nearly half a billion dollars for Capitol security; and has harmed national security and America's standing in the world, with China, Russia and Iran dismissing the promise of Constitutional democracy. They warned that if the Senate fails to convict and bar Trump from holding future office, the chances are very good that he or a future president will repeat his deadly, authoritarian tactics and incite insurrection to hold on to power. They also debunked false claims about the First Amendment free speech clause, noting it does not protect incitement of violence. Also today:  Former Republican officials are reportedly considering creating a new, third national political party to counter the Trump-captured Republican Party that they claim would reflect 'principled conservatism'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-newrepubparty-impeachtrialday3_021121.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>impeachment, politics, insurrection, incitement, free speech, Trump, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, Senate, First Amendment, foreign policy, national security, China, Russia, Republican Party, third party, public safety </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:41:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/10/2021: (Impeachment Trial Day 2 - Special coverage w/ guest Lisa Graves, former Deputy Asst. AG)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Our special coverage of the historic second U.S. Senate Impeachment Trial of Donald Trump continues, as U.S. House Impeachment Managers presented damning evidence in their opening arguments against the disgraced former president. In a meticulously documented presentation, the House Managers detailed Trump's months-long effort to lay the groundwork for insurrection, using his various platforms to gin up false outrage among his supporters with baseless claims of a 'stolen election' beginning in summer of 2020, and culminating in his carefully orchestrated attack on Jan. 6 to prevent Congress from certifying President Joe Biden's victory. The managers showed how Trump assembled the 'logs and the kindling' to have his supporters falsely believe the election was rigged 'so if he lost, his supporters would be ready to light the match.'  They detailed Trump's actions to pressure election officials and state lawmakers to overturn the election for him, to push the Justice Department to launch fraudulent investigations, his attacks on his own Vice President Mike Pence, and much more. Chilling, previously unreleased video and federal charging documents revealed how close some of Trump's insurrectionist mob came to succeeding in their goal of assassinating VP Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.  LISA GRAVES of True North Research, former Deputy Asst. Attorney General at the U.S. Justice Department and former Chief Counsel in the U.S. Senate, brings a broad and helpful perspective to the day's proceedings, including why she believes it is crucial to hold the impeachment trial regardless of whether Senate Republicans vote to convict Trump. Also today: Fulton County, GA has opened a criminal investigation into Donald Trump's attempts to pressure state election officials to steal the 2020 election for him. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gacriminalprobe_lisagraves-impeachmenttrialday2_021021.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:50</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>impeachment, politics, insurrection, Trump, Biden, US House, US Senate, Mike Pence, Nancy Pelosi, US Capitol, riot, MAGA, incitement, stop the steal, elections, 2020 election, environment, climate change, pollution, Georgia, election fraud, accountability</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:56:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/9/2021 (2nd Trump Impeachment Trial: 'There is No 'January Exception' to the Impeachment Clause')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump alone makes up half of the four presidential impeachments in US history, a mark of shame that will never be removed. Democratic House Impeachment Managers on Tuesday were forced argue that Trump's historic second impeachment trial is indeed constitutional, countering Republicans' ridiculous, disingenuous claims.  Lead Impeachment manager Jaime Raskin (MD) argued that there is no 'January Exception' to the Constitution's impeachment clause allowing presidents to commit crimes and foment mayhem with impunity during their final weeks in office. House managers aired a riveting, chilling video from January 6, showing Trump repeatedly instructing his supporters to 'fight like hell' during his rally, then directing them to the U.S. Capitol where Congress was certifying President Joe Biden's 2020 Electoral College win, juxtaposed with violent scenes of the insurrectionists attacking the Capitol. The case made by Trump's team of defense attorneys was rambling, disjointed, overtly political and partisan, and did not address the constitutionality of the proceedings, but nonetheless got 44 Republicans senators' votes. Six Republicans voted with Senate Democrats to allow Trump's impeachment trial to proceed. Arguments for the actual charge of 'Incitement of Insurrection' begin on Wednesday. Also today:  A hacker using remote access software was prevented from poisoning a Florida city's water supply, but the incident offers a warning for electronic US election systems:  the US Election Assistance Commission, the federal agency responsible for certifying computer voting and tabulation systems, has quietly weakened new voting system security standards to allow wireless modems on voting machines, against the warnings of cybersecurity and voting systems experts. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-impeachtrialday1_vvsgmodemrulechangebyeac_020921.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:48</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 election, impeachment, insurrection, Senate, Republicans, Democrats, incitement, Jamie Raskin, Trump, Biden, US Capitol, elections, voting machines, cybersecurity, hacking, Florida, EAC, electronic voting, political violence</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:34:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/8/2021 (Guest: Attorney Ernest A. Canning on Dems' critical H.R.1 bill)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Fox 'News' fired anchor Lou Dobbs in the wake of a voting machine company Smartmatic's $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit against the rightwing propaganda network for airing false claims that the company was somehow involved in 'stealing' the 2020 election. We debunk Donald Trump's impeachment trial defense attorneys' false claims that the trial is unconstitutional (it isn't), and their absurd assertions that Trump was simply exercising his free speech rights when he incited his MAGA Mob to 'fight like hell' moments before they launched their deadly Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol. Georgia's Sec. of State has opened an investigation into Trump's attempts to pressure state officials to steal the election for him. GOP-controlled state legislatures across the country have launched a predictable wave of  new voter suppression, moving swiftly to implement hundreds of new voting restrictions.  But Congressional Democrats have introduced an antidote. Attorney ERNEST A. CANNING discusses his recent, deep-dive analysis of the Democrats' H.R.1. bill, the 'For the People Act,' which provides a LOT of long-overdue reforms for voting and fair elections - from automatic voter registration, to expanded secure vote-by-mail, to ending voter roll purges and partisan gerrymandering, and much, much more. Also today:  another Republican congressman has died from complications caused by COVID-19.  Republican U.S. Senator Richard Shelby of Alabama says he will not run for re-election, the fourth incumbent Senate Republican to bow out rather than run in the 2022 midterms... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-dobbsout-trumpimpeachdefense_erniecanning-hr1_020821.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:24</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, impeachment, free speech, HR1, voting rights, Congress, insurrection, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Biden, voter suppression, elections, gerrymandering, Lou Dobbs, voting machines, Fox News, Senate, Ernest Canning</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:58:39 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/5/2021 (Nicole Sandler with Craig Unger on Russia and Trump)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Host Nicole Sandler speaks with Craig Unger, author of 'American Kompromat: How the KGB Cultivated, and Related Tales of Sex, Greed, Power, and Treachery'. Plus news and congressional tales of the insurrection... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_craigunger_insurrectionstories.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:37</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Russia, Trump, Craig Unger, insurrection</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:48:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/4/2021 (Guest: Colin P. Clarke on growing rightwing domestic terror threat)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In the wake of the January 6 MAGA Mob attack at the U.S. Capitol incited by Donald Trump, many members of far-right extremist organizations have been arrested and indicted, with more to come.  But the violent insurrection was completely predictable. COLIN P. CLARKE, Senior Research Fellow at The Soufan Center and an expert in terrorism and insurgencies, warned on this program back in December that Trump was setting the stage for political violence. Clarke warns today that such far-right groups considered the violent insurrection at the US Capitol as a success and are now using it as a recruitment tool, hoping to launch more violent events in the near future. Clarke discusses how both lawmakers and law enforcement need to grapple with the emerging threats posted by 'a new era' of domestic terrorism; if our current laws are adequate to safeguard against further attacks; and the justifiable concerns that many Americans have that new domestic terrorism tools might inappropriately be used against the perceived political adversaries of those in power. Also today:  Smartmatic, a small voting machine company, filed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News, prominent Fox News anchors, and Team Trump attorneys Sidney Powell and Rudy Giuliani, seeking billions in damages over their false claims that the company somehow was involved in 'stealing' the 2020 Presidential election from Trump. Smartmatic's voting systems played no role in any of the battleground states where Team Trump has baselessly claimed the election was stolen from him.  Democratic House impeachment managers invited the disgraced former president to testify   under oath in his second impeachment trial beginning next week, but Trump declined. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpimpeachtestimony-smartmaticfoxsuit_colinpclarke-rwterrorthreat_020421.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:48</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 election, insurrection, impeachment, US Capitol, MAGA, Trump, Biden, rightwing, domestic terrorism, white supremacy, white nationalism, environment, climate change, pollution, insurgency, surveillance, civil liberties, Smartmatic, Fox News</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 19:20:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/3/2021 (Guest: Nat'l security expert Elizabeth Goitein on reforming National Emergencies Act)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Now that Trump is safely out of office, Congress needs to reform the National Emergencies Act so presidential emergency powers cannot be so easily abused. ELIZABETH GOITEIN, co-director of the Liberty and National Security Program at NYU's Brennan Center for Justice, argues that now is the time to rein in those emergency powers 'under a president who seems more inclined to rescind bogus emergency declarations than issue them.' Goitein cites very clear demonstrations by Donald Trump of how presidents can abuse presidential emergency powers - from his bogus declaration that was used to steal money from the U.S. military to build his vanity border wall with Mexico, to stunning new reports that he considered declaring an emergency to institute martial law in order to somehow steal the election from Biden. Goitein details how these powers can be reformed responsibly, and whether President Biden can use them to invoke an emergency declaration to accelerate action on our worsening climate crisis.  Also today:  New economic data shows that the U.S. economy has done far better under Democratic Presidents over the past 90 years than under Republicans, by every measure - from jobs to GDP to incomes and even stock prices - for a simple reason. (Hint: Dems heed economic data and historic lessons.)  Plus: Loony wingnut MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell is hilariously drummed off of far-right NewsmaxTV for peddling debunked, evidence-free claims that Dominion voting machines somehow stole the election from Trump, in the wake of the voting machine company's very serious legal warnings it would sue for defamation... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-demrepecons-elizabethgoitein-natlemergenciesactreform-lindellnewsmaxdominion_020321.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:48</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 election, Trump, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, emergency powers, national security, climate change, Congress, economy, tax cuts, GDP, Mike Lindell, Mike Flynn, martial law, abuse of power, border wall, Dominion voting systems, Schumer</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:51:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/2/2021 (Biden, Dems Not Falling for GOP 'Austerity' Con Again - So Far)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   President Joe Biden and Congressional Democratic leaders don't appear to be falling for Republicans' pretense that they are concerned about spending and deficits again now that a Democrat is in the White House. Republicans are complaining that President Biden's $1.9 trillion emergency COVID relief and stimulus proposal is too big, but they had no such concerns when they gave away much more with their $2.3 trillion tax cuts to the rich and corporations during the Trump Administration. Economists studying 18 developed nations over a fifty year period between 1965-2015 found conclusively that tax cuts for the rich did not result improved economic outcomes, did not reduce unemployment or improve GDP, and only succeeded in making the already-rich even wealthier while increasing economic inequality, including in the U.S.  The Biden White House, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are moving ahead with passing much-needed economic relief under Budget Reconciliation procedures that require only a simple majority vote in the Senate. Before Trump's unprecedented 2nd Senate impeachment trial gets underway next week, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) detailed, for the first time, her harrowing experience during the deadly Jan. 6 MAGA Mob attack at the US Capitol that was incited by Trump. House Democrats submitted their pre-trial filings, detailing a graphic, detailed, painstakingly-documented argument for Trump's conviction for inciting the insurrection. Trump's lawyers filed a largely limp legal brief in response, filled with false claims, making it clear that Trump hopes Senate Republicans remain cowed and in his thrall, afraid of the wrath of his brain-poisoned supporters. Plus Desi Doyen has some very good news in our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidengopcovidbill-aoccapitalattack-trumpimpeachmentfilings_020221.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Trump, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, COVID, coronavirus, economy, minimum wage, insurrection, impeachment, tax cuts, austerity, environment, climate change, pollution, electric vehicles, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Puerto Rico</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2021 19:02:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/1/2021 (Guest: Lizzy Price on corporate complicity with Trump; Biden's COVID relief package)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   As current President Biden decides whether to accept Republicans' counter-offer on COVID relief, the former president digs deeper into denial as he faces accountability for his disastrous presidency.  Donald Trump lost all five of his impeachment attorneys on Sunday, just days before his historic second impeachment trial over his incitement of insurrection, because he reportedly wants to argue that his encouragement of the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 was justified by his false claims that the election was stolen from him. In Los Angeles, anti-vaccination protesters and rightwing Trump-supporting extremists temporarily shut down COVID vaccinations at Dodger Stadium. Accountability continues to come for many of the thousands of MAGA Mob-sters who joined the U.S. Capitol insurrection, including for corporate CEOs. But what about officials in the Trump Administration who dutifully enacted Trump's horrific policies?  LIZZY PRICE of non-partisan government watchdog groups Accountable.us and American Oversight explains their new campaign to hold American companies accountable for hiring former senior Trump Administration officials, and the difference between accountability and consequences vs. the so-called 'cancel culture' that Republicans whine about.  Callers weigh in on whether they'd like to see President Biden stick with his current COVID emergency economic relief package on which he campaigned, or compromise with Republicans who are trying to weaken economic relief with a counter-offer less than one-third of the size of Biden's... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-vaccineshutdownla-trumploseslawyers_lizzyprice-corporatecomplicity_bidencovidpackagecallers_020121.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Biden, economy, coronavirus, COVID, relief bill, Republicans, Democrats, minimum wage, climate change, poverty,  Congress, compromise, accountability, insurrection, impeachment, vaccine, corporations, cancel culture, US Capitol, budget</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:18:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/29/2021 (Recounted: New state GOP War on Voters and Voting; Trump's 2nd impeachment trial)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 'BradCast' Recounted: On today's show, we've put together some of our important recent interviews that you may have missed. First up: The tsunami of disinformation pushed by Donald Trump to steal the presidential election with false allegations of 'voter fraud' ultimately failed, but that disinformation is now being used to advance new voter suppression laws in GOP-controlled state legislatures. DAVID DALEY, Senior Fellow at FairVote and author of 'Unrigged: How Americans Are Battling Back to Save Democracy,' explains new efforts by GOP state lawmakers to create 'an epidemic of Republican minority rule in this country' -- exploiting Trump's absurdly false claims about 'voter fraud' in the 2020 election to justify erecting new restrictions to voting, game the Electoral College vote, and more.  Daley also discusses the ridiculously undemocratic Senate - 'the original gerrymander' as he describes it – with actions that voters and elected Democrats can take to counter Senate GOP obstruction.  Then: Constitutional law and impeachment expert RON FEIN, Legal Director of the non-partisan government accountability group Free Speech for People (FSFP), explains why the second Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump is crucial to ensuring accountability for the 'seditious' former President and all future presidents.  Fein also dismantles Senate Republicans' false and disingenuous attempts to circumvent the impeachment trial, their bad-faith efforts to halt President Joe Biden's economic recovery agenda, and what happens now that the GOP's stolen and packed U.S. Supreme Court has dismissed two cases regarding Trump's alleged violation of the Constitution's Emoluments Clause.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_recounted_bradfriedman_daviddaley-gopvotersuppression_ronfein-2ndimpeachment_012921.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 election, impeachment, sedition, insurrection, voter fraud, election fraud, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, Trump, Biden, MAGA, Justice Department, accountability, Free Speech For People, filibuster, pardons, Emoluments Clause</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:57:05 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/28/2021 (What's good for General Motors...)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Pretty huge news today for the American economy and for the continuing prospects for human civilization. General Motors announced on Thursday that it will end the production of all gasoline and diesel powered cars and SUVs by 2035, signaling a potential sea change (both figuratively and literally) in American automobile production. Republican officials and Fox 'News' dupes freak out over the bad news for their fossil fuel industry funders (even if it's great news for their constituents!) in the wake of President Joe Biden's ambitious climate action agenda to create millions of jobs in transitioning the nation to clean energy - which includes replacing the entire federal fleet with all-electric vehicles. Biden signed executive orders expanding access to healthcare, undoing Trump's efforts to prevent millions of Americans who have lost their jobs during the pandemic from obtaining affordable health insurance. Biden's economic stimulus plans come not a moment too soon, as new economic data revealed that 2020 saw the biggest collapse of the American economy since World War II. The new report shows the average annual GDP growth under President Obama far outpaced that of supposed business genius Donald Trump. DHS has warned that brain-poisoned, misinformed MAGA wingnuts are plotting to kill Democratic officials and overthrow the American government. One even got elected to Congress - freshman Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) was recently found to have supported calls for the assassinations of Nancy Pelosi and Hillary Clinton, and stalked and harassed a survivor of a school shooting. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report...' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gmgoeselectric-trumpeconomy-bidenhealthcare-magaterror_012821.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, environment, climate change, electric cars, fossil fuels, renewable energy, Joe Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, Marjorie Taylor-Green, domestic terrorism, General Motors, healthcare, economy, Fox News, reproductive rights</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:45:42 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/27/2021 (Guest: Impeachment expert Ron Fein; Biden unveils ambitious climate agenda)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Department of Homeland Security issued a new warning about ongoing threats from domestic terrorists in the U.S., who have been radicalized by Donald Trump's Big Lie falsely claiming that the 2020 election was stolen. Three weeks after Trump incited his MAGA Mob supporters to launch their murderous attack on the Capitol, Trump's unprecedented second impeachment trial has officially begun in the US Senate, but Republicans are attempting to dismiss it, claiming that impeaching a president after he leaves office is somehow 'unconstitutional'. Constitutional law expert RON FEIN of Free Speech for People answers why Republicans' argument is clearly false, disingenuous, and dangerous, effectively telling any President they can commit crimes in the last few weeks of their term with impunity. Fein also explains how Democrats can prevent Trump from holding future office even without an impeachment conviction; how Trump could benefit from a second failure to convict him; and whether a censure resolution against the disgraced former President would be a deterrent from committing similar behavior in the future. Fein also rings in on the decision by the GOP's stolen and packed U.S. Supreme Court to dismiss two cases regarding Trump's alleged violation of the Constitution's Emoluments Clause as 'moot,' and whether Trump has pocketed a secret self-pardon for future use. Finally, it was 'Climate Day' in Joe Biden's new White House, and the new President unveiled an historically ambitious climate agenda that, if successful, will result in nationwide carbon emissions-free electricity by 2035, and create millions of new jobs in building resilient infrastructure, renewable energy, electric vehicles, and cleaning up legacy pollution, among many other provisions... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-dhsdomesticterrorwarning_ronfein-trumpimpeachment_bidenclimateplan_012721.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Trump, Democrats, Republicans, climate change, environment, renewable energy, environmental justice, impeachment, insurrection, Emoluments Clause, Supreme Court, Senate, Rand Paul, corruption, Free Speech For People, censure</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:54:01 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/26/2021: (Guest: FairVote's David Daley on new state GOP efforts to undermine elections)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The tsunami of disinformation pushed by Republicans and Donald Trump to steal the presidential election with false allegations of 'voter fraud' ultimately failed, but it's now being used to advance new voter suppression laws in GOP-controlled state legislatures, while GOP obstruction deepens in the Democratic-controlled U.S. Senate. DAVID DALEY, Senior Fellow at FairVote and author of 'Unrigged: How Americans Are Battling Back to Save Democracy,' explains new efforts by GOP state lawmakers to create 'an epidemic of Republican minority rule in this country' -- exploiting Trump's absurdly false claims about 'voter fraud' in the 2020 election to justify erecting new restrictions to voting, and game the Electoral College vote.  Daley also discusses the ridiculously undemocratic Senate, where, due to 'the original gerrymander' as he describes it, Democratic senators represent forty million more voters than Republicans but are barely able to win 50 percent of the seats. Daley suggests actions that voters and elected Democrats can take to counter the undemocratic filibuster in the already wildly undemocratic Senate.  Also today:  President Biden signed another flurry of executive orders addressing racial equity, and calls to end privately-run federal prison facilities. More Biden cabinet nominees were sworn in, including Janet Yellin, the first female Treasure Secretary. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell finally agreed to a power-sharing arrangement with Democrats in the closely-divided Senate.  Formal procedures began in the Senate for Trump's historic second impeachment trial on charges of inciting the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, while disturbing new revelations suggest the seditionists pre-planned and coordinated their attack with real-time assistance from someone on the inside. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenorders-impeachtrialbattle_daviddaley-stategopvoterestrictions-filibuster_012621.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 election, election fraud, voter fraud, Senate, filibuster, Republicans, Trump, Biden, Democrats, impeachment, insurrection, environment, climate change, pollution, gerrymandering, Electoral College, Supreme Court, Mitch McConnell</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:53:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/25/2021 (How Trump planned to steal the election -- and came really REALLY close!)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The hyperactive news cycle has not slowed down since Donald Trump finally left office.  Over the weekend, astonishing new reports revealed just how stunningly close the (thankfully) former president Trump came to succeeding in stealing the election, and Dominion Voting Systems has filed another $1.3 billion defamation suit filed against another Team Trump liar and lawyer, Rudy Giuliani. Dominion charges that Giuliani fueled Trump's 'Big Lie' about the election, and repeatedly, falsely claimed, without evidence, that Dominion systems were somehow used to steal the election from Trump. Giuliani's central false claim is based on a wildly bastardized and mangled version of a deep-dive investigative exclusive from The BRAD BLOG that we published more than 10 years ago. We are not fans of private voting companies and believe they have  no place in our PUBLIC elections, but Dominion is right to sue for the libelous falsehoods repeatedly told by Team Trump. Those lies served as the basis for a gob-smacking, last minute plot by Trump to install a lackey as Acting US Attorney General who could wield the powers of the US Dept. of Justice to attempt to reverse the 2020 Presidential election results in one or more states. Trump's plot was successfully blocked by a handful of top DOJ officials before he pulled the trigger that could have resulted in the stolen election he was seeking. The details are as stunning as the plot itself, and underscore how the two-week delay until Trump's second impeachment trial begins in the U.S. Senate could lead to more revelations of wrongdoing by the disgraced, now former President. Buckle up for today's latest edition of 'The BradCast'!... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-dominiongiulianilawsuit-trumpattempteddojcoup_012521.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 election, election fraud, election theft, Trump, Biden, Rudy Giuliani, Dominion Voting Systems, Republicans, Democrats, Justice Department, defamation, voting machines, insurrection, impeachment, Big Lie, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 18:05:03 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/22/2021 (Guest: The Prospect's David Dayen on Biden out of the starting gate)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's only Day 3 for the Biden Administration, but it feels like Donald Trump has been gone for months. We catch up with the President Biden's flurry of executive actions since taking office, and the Republicans' attempts to continue Senate dysfunction and obstruction, even though Democrats are now (theoretically) in the majority. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the House will send Donald Trump's latest Article of Impeachment for 'Incitement of Insurrection' to the US Senate on Monday, and his unprecedented second Senate impeachment trial will likely begin soon thereafter.  Trump's business empire continues to crumble, as more banks and law firms have now dumped the toxic former President following his incitement of the attempted U.S. Capitol insurrection on January 6. Financial journalist and author DAVID DAYEN, Executive Editor of The American Prospect, offers his perspective on President Biden's first half-week in office, the corporate media's curious adjustments in covering the new administration, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's ongoing attempts to delay the full turn-over of the Senate to Democrats. Dayen also explains a prescription for speeding up delivery of both new relief checks and vaccine shots to the American people, even as Republicans obstruct Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief proposal and try to handcuff Democrats from eliminating the Senate's democracy-stifling legislative filibuster. Also today: prescient thoughts from Jon Stewart from the first month of the already-exhausting Trump Administration... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-impeachschedule-trumporglawfirmsbanks_daviddayen-bidenfirstdays-sendysfunction_jonstewart013117_012221.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Biden, Trump, politics, insurrection, impeachment, Senate, Republicans, Democrats, obstruction, COVID, coronavirus, economy, filibuster, Jon Stewart, Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, Mitch McConnell, vaccine, economic relief, US Capitol, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:54:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/21/2021 (Clean Up On Aisle 45: What COVID Plan?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Now that the Biden Administration is actually in the White House, the extent of the unspeakable mess left by the previous occupants is now coming to light, as yet another Democratic President is left to clean up yet another economic disaster following yet another Republican Administration.  In just one of the several crises left for President Biden to solve in the wake of the unprecedented failures of the Trump Administration, there was reportedly no plan to coordinate national distribution, and no plan for safely reopening school and businesses to address the worsening economic crisis that Trump and Congressional Republicans refused to address.  As the 'clean up on aisle 45' gets underway, Biden unveiled his national COVID response plan, emphasizing transparency and science, signing at least 10 executive orders to begin building a national testing and vaccination system, resources to safely reopen schools, and more.  The US hit a new daily record for COVID deaths, and weekly jobless claims surpassed levels of the Great Recession for the 44th straight week. Donald Trump's own businesses are tanking thanks to his horrific decision to pretend the coronavirus was a hoax and do nothing to protect the nation. Biden's first full day clean-up included firing a number of wingnut Trumpers who had tried to burrow in to the Executive Branch. Also today:  duped adherents of the ridiculous QAnon conspiracy theory are disappointed and confused that Biden was inaugurated after all, and despondent that there were no mass arrests or executions of Democrats, as they had been led to believe. Even the rightwing racist street gang the Proud Boys have decided that Trump is a 'shill.' Plus: Desi Doyen has out latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidencovidrecoveryefforts-qanondisappointed_012121.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:32</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Biden, Trump, QAnon, domestic terrorism, Proud Boys, unemployment, economy, COVID, coronavirus, US Capitol, insurrection, vaccine, environment, climate change, Senate  </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2021 09:08:44 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/20/2021: ('Democracy Has Prevailed': President Biden Sworn In, Trump Leaves D.C. in Disgrace)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Joseph R. Biden, Jr. was sworn in as the nation's 46th President on Wednesday, under extraordinary security precautions following the violent insurrectionist MAGA Mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol just two weeks ago. The nation's worst president and biggest sore loser fled the nation's capital prior to Biden's inauguration, but on his way out, Donald Trump again abused the presidential pardon power by unleashing a load of pardons and commutations for more than 140 of his corrupt allies and wealthy friends, including his sleazy former campaign manager Steve Bannon. But Trump reportedly did not include pardons for his lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, his adult children, or himself. Trump also rescinded his own executive order barring Executive Branch officials from lobbying for five years after leaving office. In his first hours in office, new President Biden signed an unprecedented raft of Executive Orders at the White House to begin to undo some of the most egregious excesses and corruption of the previous Administration, focused on the simultaneous crises of COVID-19, the economy, racial injustice and climate change. We share key moments from today's ceremony, including Biden's full, crisp, tremendously on-point inaugural address in which he declared that 'Democracy has prevailed.'  Biden called on Americans to 'end this uncivil war,' to 'defend the truth and defeat the lies', and to unify to solve the major crises facing the country. Plus some thoughts on this historic day, reflecting on the end of four (actually five) hellishly long, painful, destructive and deadly years, as the 'American Carnage' of the Trump Era hopefully begins to fade as a new day begins... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bideninaugurationspecial_012021.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:41</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, Biden, Trump, impeachment, Kamala Harris, Congress, Senate, Democrats, Republicans, corruption, pardon, insurrection, inauguration, climate change, immigration, ethics, Steve Bannon, Rudy Giuliani, US Capitol, accountability</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2021 18:27:55 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/19/2021 (Bye, Don! Guest: Richard 'RJ' Eskow on Trump's bitter end, Biden's new beginning)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ It's our final 'BradCast' with Donald Trump still serving as President of the United States!  But it may take a while for the stink to go away. In the last hours of his term, Trump is reportedly preparing to announce 100+ last-minute presidential pardons, and he may attempt to issue pardons for his family or himself. Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell declared that Trump 'provoked' the violent attack and riots at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th. Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris held a moving memorial service for the more than 400,000 Americans killed by COVID, thanks to Trump's delinquent response. Trump's send-off from Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday morning may be sparsely attended, while A-list stars are showing up for Joe Biden's inauguration. Trump released a video on Tuesday bidding 'farewell' to the nation, which may come as a shock to his many gullible supporters to whom he has been lying for months. Misinformation about the election has plummeted on social media sites since Trump was banned, along with hate speech and calls for violence. Progressive columnist and broadcaster RICHARD 'RJ' ESKOW of 'The Zero Hour' discusses the mood in the nation's locked-down capitol on the eve of this unprecedented Inauguration Day, the potential dangers of Big Tech muzzling political viewpoints (even Trump's), and his assessment of Biden's cabinet selections and agenda so far. Also today:  Federal appeals court strikes down Trump EPA's failed attempt to dismantle meaningful emissions standards for polluting power plants.  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpbitterend_richardrjeskow-bidenbeginning_011921.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:59</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 election, Trump, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, inauguration, impeachment, insurrection, social media, hate speech, Congress, environment, climate change, pollution, coronavirus, COVID, censorship, misinformation, disinformation </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2021 18:19:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/18/2021 (Recounted: 2nd impeachment of Trump; Ensuring legal, political accountability)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 'BradCast' Recounted: On today's show, we've put together some of our important recent interviews that you may have missed. First up: Constitutional expert and former federal prosecutor BEN CLEMENTS of the non-partisan government accountability group, Free Speech for People (FSFP), discusses why the second impeachment of Donald Trump is crucial to ensuring accountability for the 'seditious' President of the United States and to prohibit him from occupying any future federal office in this country. Clements also explains the timeline and precedent of a second impeachment, the legality of a presidential self-pardon, and why the incoming Biden Administration Justice Department must pursue investigations and legal consequences for the wrongdoing by Trump and his administration. Then: Former Democratic Congressman and diplomat TOM PERRIELLO, now Executive Director of the Open Society Foundation-U.S., explains how the country may be able to carve a path forward to reconciliation and healing after Trump leaves office. Perriello draws on his extensive international experience as a diplomat in conflict resolution and transitional justice in war-torn countries to explain the one key step that the U.S. must take to end the cycle of escalating civil division and political violence that has plagued other nations. As Perriello noted in the New York Times, 'Countries that skip the accountability phase end up repeating 100 percent of the time -- but the next time the crisis is worse.'  Perriello covers several actions that President-elect Joe Biden and his administration can take to begin to help 'heal' the nation and avoid repeating the mistakes of the Obama Administration's decision to 'look forward, not back' on their predecessors' lawbreaking. As a former Democratic Congressman from Virginia, Perriello also offers insights on the historic second impeachment of Donald Trump. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_recounted_bradfriedman_clements-perriello_011821.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, impeachment, sedition, insurrection, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, Trump, Biden, MAGA, Justice Department, truth and reconciliation, Tom Perriello, Nancy Pelosi, Africa, authoritarianism, autocrats, accountability, political violence</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:35:42 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/15/2021 (Guest: Salon's Heather 'Digby' Parton on what lies ahead with Trump's exit)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The world has crossed a new, tragic COVID milestone. President-elect Joe Biden unveiled a new, $1.9 trillion effort to tackle COVID and rebuild the economy. Federal prosecutors alleged Capitol Insurrectionists hoped to 'capture and assassinate elected officials', then walked back the claim. Members of Congress reveal disturbing details on security issues they observed prior to the deadly attack on the Capitol.  Outgoing President Trump approval ratings hit new lows, and he is reportedly angry and isolated in the last days of his term.  But even as our long national nightmare will soon come to a close, Trump's exit also brings potential new national security threats. Opinion columnist HEATHER 'DIGBY' PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo details the latest reporting on Trump's crumbling corporate empire and why he poses ongoing security concerns to the nation even after he leaves office. We also discuss the fallout from Trump's historic second impeachment and how the U.S. Senate will proceed with the trial, even as Biden takes office and seeks to swiftly enact his agenda to address the coronovirus pandemic and confirm his cabinet nominations. We also cover the question of the 'Ghost of Trumpism' as it lingers - and rots - the Republican Party after he leaves on Wednesday. Also today: the Census Bureau has abandoned efforts to fulfill Trump's scheme to exclude undocumented immigrants from apportionment data to be sent to Congress. Thus ends the Republican Party's years-long desperate, failed attempt to weaponize the Census to shift political power away from urban, Democratic-leaning areas of the country, to white, Republican rural districts, at least for another 10 years... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-coviddeaths-bidenplan-insurrectionnews_heatherdigbyparton-trumpimpeach-secconcerns_011521.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, Trump, Biden, coronavirus, COVID, economic relief, US Senate, impeachment, insurrection, US Capitol, Census, immigration, national security, accountability, Republicans, Democrats, Ayanna Pressley, economy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:57:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/14/2021 (Big lie about 'stolen election' poses terror threat amid phony GOP calls for 'unity')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  U.S. intelligence agencies issued a warning that Donald Trump's Big Lie about a 'stolen election' was serving as the driving force for 'Domestic Violence Extremists' (DVEs) who pose a serious threat of further violence in coming days, according to documents obtained by the Washington Post. During the debate in the U.S. House over Trump's second impeachment, most Congressional Republicans perpetuated Trump's Big Lie, while pretending to be concerned that any attempt to hold Trump responsible for inciting a domestic terrorist attack on the U.S. Capitol would only serve to deepen divisions and anger his supporters at a time when the nation needs 'unity.' Some House Republicans also tried to rewrite reality by falsely claiming that Trump's speech at his MAGA Mob rally before the insurrection at the Capitol was not filled with calls to action.  Reality and actual evidence prove otherwise. Nonetheless, a handful of House Republicans had the courage to say the one thing that might actually 'lower the temperature': Joe Biden won the election fair and square, and Donald Trump lost, according to all available evidence. But because Republicans refuse to do the right thing and debunk Trump's ridiculous Big Lie, the National Mall in D.C. will be closed for the first time during a presidential inauguration due to the growing threat of domestic terrorism. But in this dark moment for the future of American democracy, there is still plenty of Trump Schadenfreude News, as New York City joined the growing list of those cutting ties to the disgraced Trump and his now very toxic brand. Plus Desi Doyen has more accountability news in our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bigliesstolenelectiontrumpincitement-terrorthreat-trumpempirecrumbling_011421.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 election, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, Big Lie, elections, election fraud, Biden, Trump, coronavirus, environment, climate change, Flint, water pollution, domestic terrorism, US Capitol, inauguration, Trump Organization</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:09:06 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/13/2021 (Trump impeached again; Guest: Former diplomat, Rep. Tom Perriello of Open Society US)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Donald Trump made history yet again on Wednesday by becoming the first President to be impeached twice. Ten Republicans joined Democrats in the U.S. House to charge the soon-to-be-former President with &quot;Incitement of Insurrection&quot; for inflaming his violent MAGA mob before their deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol last week. But the vast majority of House Republicans argued and voted against accountability, many hypocritically threatening that impeachment would serve to anger Trump supporters further, and lead to more divisiveness and hostility. We share a number of lawmaker speeches delivered during the House floor debate, both for and against Trump's impeachment. Former Democratic Congressman and diplomat TOM PERRIELLO, now Executive Director of the Open Society Foundation-U.S., explains how the country might be able to carve a path forward to reconciliation and healing after Trump leaves office. As the U.S. Special Envoy to the African Great Lakes Region during the Obama Administration, Perriello draws on his extensive international experience in conflict resolution and transitional justice in war-torn countries to explain the steps that countries must take to ensure successful accountability and reconciliation. Perriello discusses several ways that President-elect Joe Biden can begin to help 'heal' the nation, rather than the repeating the mistakes of the Obama Administration's decision to 'look forward, not back', and offers key insights from his experiences as a congressman on today's historic second impeachment of Donald Trump. As Perriello noted in the New York Times, 'Countries that skip the accountability phase end up repeating 100 percent of the time -- but the next time the crisis is worse.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpimpeachedagain_tomperriello-accountabilityneeded_011321.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:41</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, impeachment, Trump, Biden, insurrection, coup, domestic terrorism, accountability, reconciliation, Tom Perriello, Africa, conflict resolution, Nancy Pelosi, Republicans, Democrats, MAGA, US Capitol, Mitch McConnell, public safety, Obama</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:18:32 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/12/2021 (America or Autocracy?: GOPers Choosing Sides)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Three days before the violent insurrection instigated by Donald Trump on the U.S. Capitol, former Republican campaign strategist Steve Schmidt argued that the Republican Party would be 'destroyed on January 6, stating, 'There are only two sides in American politics now. There is the American side and the Autocratic side. May God help us all if we falter, flag or fail in defense of American democracy.'  On Tuesday, the Pentagon's Joint Chiefs of Staff issued an unprecedented statement to the joint forces (and the nation), condemning the violent insurrection and affirming that Joe Biden will be inaugurated on January 20.  Several major corporations announced they will withhold campaign donations to Republicans who challenged states' Electoral College votes on Jan. 6. A small but growing number of Republicans expressed support for impeaching Trump, including Rep. Liz Cheney and Gov. Larry Hogan (R-MD). The GOP's biggest funder, billionaire Sheldon Adelson, died. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was fooled into believing Trump took some responsibility for his rhetoric that launched the deadly attack on the Capitol, and then Trump announced in a Texas visit that he took no responsibility whatsoever and his speech inciting the riot was 'totally appropriate.' Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger offers a moving, encouraging perspective in response to last week's violent, failed coup. Also today: Michigan is set to criminally charge former Republican Gov. Rick Snyder and other former top state officials for their actions leading to the Flint, MI water lead poisoning disaster. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-americaautocracy-corpscutoffgop-adelsondead-schwarzeneggeroncoup_011221.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, insurrection, Trump, Biden, Inauguration, military, politics, impeachment, national security, domestic terrorism, autocracy, Democrats, Republicans, Arnold Schwarzenegger, campaign finance, Sheldon Adelson, Flint Water Crisis, environment, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 19:09:06 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/11/2021 (To impeach or not impeach -- again. Is there really a question?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Fallout continues to grow from Donald Trump's incitement of a violent insurrection and attack on the US Capitol last week.  House Democrats introduced formal Articles of Impeachment as they move forward on impeaching Trump a second time, with a vote expected on Wednesday. The FBI has notified all 50 states of the possibility of potential armed attacks by Trump's MAGA Mob on state houses in coming days, through and including Inauguration Day.  Trump's minions continue to tell each other that Trump will be inaugurated on January 20th, and are gleefully spreading disinformation and rumors that Trump will invoke the Insurrection Act and begin making 'high profile arrests.'  Chad Wolf, Trump's Acting Director of Homeland Security (who was illegally appointed), announced his immediate resignation after publicly criticizing Trump's insurrection.  The PGA withdrew the 2022 championship from Trump's New Jersey golf course. A growing number of prominent Republicans publicly suggest they would support Trump's impeachment and immediate removal. But several Congressional Republicans instead warned that if Trump is removed from office by either the 25th or impeachment, his MAGA Mob would instigate further violence. House Democrats suggested they may vote to impeach now but wait until after Joe Biden is sworn into office before sending the Articles to the Senate for a trial. Callers weigh in, for the first time since Donald Trump's attempted coup last week.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-newtrumpimpeachment_callers_011121.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:49</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Trump, Biden, coup, insurrection, incitement, Democrats, Republicans, impeachment, 25th Amendment, Nancy Pelosi, FBI, domestic terrorism, PGA,  Chad Wolf, Mitch McConnell</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2021 18:23:37 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/8/2021 (Guest: Former federal prosecutor Ben Clements on 2nd impeachment of Trump</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  As we go to air, Donald Trump is still in office, but the walls are closing in. President-elect Joe Biden described Trump as 'not fit to serve.'  Fallout grows from Trump's incitement of an attempted insurrection at the nation's Capitol that has now claimed 5 lives, including that of a Capitol Police officer. Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued an ultimatum, announcing Trump must resign or the U.S. House will file new Articles of Impeachment on Monday. Administration rats continue to flee Trump's sinking ship with more resignations. Trump announced he will not attend Biden's inauguration. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) called on Trump to resign. Dominion Voting Systems sued Team Trump attorney Sidney Powell for defamation, seeking damages of $1.3 billion for her demonstrably false claims about the company in the 2020 election. Constitutional expert and former federal prosecutor BEN CLEMENTS of the non-partisan government accountability group, Free Speech for People (FSFP), explains why accountability for the 'seditious' President of the United States is of the greatest immediate concern and the only sure way to ensure that Donald Trump is not permitted to run for federal office ever again in this country. Clements discusses the timeline of a second impeachment (even after Trump leaves office), the constitutionality of a presidential self-pardon, specific actions necessary to restore the integrity of the Justice Department and other federal institutions, and why Democrats must resist the temptation to 'look forward and not back,' inviting more lawless activity, and must ensure accountability for the destruction that Trump and his administration have wrought on our democracy. Also today:  musical satirist Randy Rainbow brightens up a very dark week with a new tune fit for this seditious moment... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-pelositrumpresignation-dominionpowellsuit_benclements-2ndtrumpimpeachment_010821.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Trump, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, US Capitol, siege, politics, Nancy Pelosi, sedition, insurrection, , accountability, impeachment, Congress, Sidney Powell, Dominion Voting, Twitter, pardon, Lisa Murkowski</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2021 19:02:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/7/2021 ('An Unspeakable Assault on Our Nation and Our People')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The fallout continues to grow from Donald Trump's instigation of an attempted insurrection at the nation's Capitol, and his attempt to steal the 2020 Presidential election has officially failed. After the Capitol building was cleared, Congress members (including a slightly chastened GOP) overnight affirmed Biden's 'landslide' Electoral College victory. Early Thursday morning, Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) delivered outstanding speeches on the tragic divisions in the nation and the violence unleashed by this lawless president. Despite the attempted coup, seven Republican senators and 138 GOP House Members nonetheless voted to nullify the votes of millions of Americans, and they should live in infamy and shame, including Senators Cruz (TX), Hawley (MO), Lummis (WY), Marshall (KS), Scott (FL), Tuberville (AL) and Hyde-Smith (MS). The MAGA Mob riots failed, serving no purpose other than to kill several Trump supporters and injure more than a dozen Capitol police. Both Twitter and Facebook have blocked Trump from using his accounts to foment more violence. Eight White House staff members and a cabinet member, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, have resigned. Incoming presumptive Senate Majority Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called on Vice President Mike Pence and Trump's remaining cabinet members to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office immediately for 'willfully inciting violence against the government of the United States', and warned that impeachment proceedings are possible. President-Elect Joe Biden noted the white, rightwing MAGA Mob rioters would have been treated very differently if they had been Black Lives Matter protesters. Also today:  Scotland tells Trump he can't travel there due to COVID lockdown.  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-failedinsurrection-attemptedcoupfallout-25thorimpeachment_010721.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-failedinsurrection-attemptedcoupfallout-25thorimpeachment_010721.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:24</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Trump, Biden, Nancy Pelosi, Mitch McConnell, 2020 election, Trump, Biden, Nancy Pelosi, Mitch McConnell, insurrection, Elaine Chao, Cory Booker, Mitt Romney, MAGA, riot, environment, climate change, Congress, social media, incitement</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2021 19:16:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/6/2021: (MAGA Mob storms US Capitol; Democrats win Senate; Guest: Philly Inquirer's Will Bunch)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The 'first draft of history' is still being written as we go to air. First, both Democrats Rafael Warnock and Jon Ossoff have reportedly won their U.S. Senate runoff contests in Georgia against incumbent Republican Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue, respectively, giving Democrats control of the Senate majority. After weeks of Donald Trump's false, incendiary claims that the election was stolen from him, his MAGA Mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, shutting down a joint session of Congress just as Republican lawmakers began their challenges to the ceremonial Electoral College affirmation of Joe Biden's decisive victory in the November election. Both chambers of Congress were evacuated and top leaders ushered to safety as the Trump-supporting, anti-American rioters violently breached the building's defenses, pushing into both Senate and House chambers as well as lawmakers' offices. One insurrectionist was reportedly shot and killed. Questions remain as to why Capitol police were unprepared for this perfectly predictable attempted coup. But it was not the only example of the Republican Party's steady degradation of our Constitutional representative republic. In Pennsylvania on Tuesday, GOP members of the Pennsylvania Senate block the swearing-in of a duly elected Democratic lawmaker, and used their gerrymandered majority to remove Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman from his state constitutional role as President of the state Senate. The great national columnist WILL BUNCH of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News explains the extraordinary events in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, the even more extraordinary events in D.C. on Wednesday, where it all comes from, and what it all means going forward. Finally, President-elect Joe Biden delivers calming words to a nation in crisis, while the current disgraced president returns to his bunker amid the American Carnage he has wrought... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-demswinga-senatemajority-magamobstormscapitol_willbunch-statesenatecouppa_010621.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:28</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Trump, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, riot, insurrection, Georgia, US Senate, US Capitol, Ted Cruz, MAGA, Pennsylvania, John Fetterman, Rafael Warnock, Jon Ossoff</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:25:04 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/5/2021 (GA Election Day; Guest: Lauren Windsor of 'The Undercurrent')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The last votes of the 2020 election were cast today, with Georgia's two U.S. Senate runoffs now over. Now the counting, fighting and complaining begin to determine partisan control of the U.S. Senate.  Early reports indicated voting mostly went smoothly, but Georgia's expensive, 'Rube-Goldberg' electronic voting system – relying on glitchy computers at every step of the voting process, from touchscreen computer ballot marking devices to computerized pollbooks to computerized scanners, instead of cheaper, simpler verifiable hand-marked paper ballot system – created problems, as usual, that triggered long lines. Journalist LAUREN WINDSOR, Executive Director of American Family Voices, and producer of the grassroots political web show, 'the Undercurrent', is on the ground in Georgia. Windsor explains her recent scoops gathered from bird-dogging incumbent Republican millionaires and Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue, getting them to comment on their respective stock market windfalls during the COVID epidemic, their pretend-populist stances while voting against higher COVID cash relief for working families, and their support for Trump's attempts to overturn Joe Biden's decisive win in the 2020 election. Loeffler and Perdue are running against Democratic candidates Rev. Rafael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, respectively. Also today:  some fun speculation on Donald Trump's future. An explainer on what to expect on Wednesday as Congressional Republicans launch their sore-loser effort  to overturn the 2020 Presidential election during the historic Electoral College vote in Congress. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_newcongress-defsecswarning-trumpraffenspergercallga_paullehto-electoralcollegeact_0104211.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, Trump, Biden, Senate, Georgia, elections, Congress, voting rights, voting machines, Kelly Loeffler, David Perdue, Jon Ossoff, Rafael Warnock, Project Veritas, corruption, COVID, environment, pollution, fossil fuels</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:19:48 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/4/2021 (Guest: Election law expert Paul Lehto on Trump/GOP effort to steal the 2020 election)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The nation has hit an unfathomable 350,000 COVID deaths, more than 115 times the death toll on 9/11, over the past 10 months.  The new 117th Congress has been sworn in and re-elected Rep. Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House.  Alarmed about Donald Trump's attempts to steal the 2020 election, all ten surviving former U.S. Defense Secretaries (including Dick Cheney) published a sharp group op-ed explicitly warning against anyone attempting to use U.S. armed forces to resolve election disputes.  New leaked audio revealed Trump harangued, pressured and threatened Georgia's Republican Secretary of State to change the state's election results and declare Trump the winner - a potential violation of both state and federal election laws. More than a dozen Republican U.S. Senators, led by Josh Hawley of MO and Ted Cruz of TX, announced they will challenge the Electoral College results on Jan. 6, subverting the normally pro forma procedure overseen by Vice President Mike Pence into an attempt to invalidate Joe Biden's decisive victory in the 2020 presidential election. PAUL LEHTO, election law scholar and democracy activist, explains the potential levers still remaining for Trump and his Republicans to steal the election from Biden, and what lessons we must learn from all of this madness. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_newcongress-defsecswarning-trumpraffenspergercallga_paullehto-electoralcollegeact_010421.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, Trump, Biden, Congress, election fraud, Georgia, Brad Raffensperger, Mike Pence, election integrity, Dick Cheney, Supreme Court, Electoral College, Constitution, Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley, voting machines, US military</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:41:36 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/30/20 (Nicole Sandler with Gush Shalom's Adam Keller, news)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler brings us up to date on the latest news, as the Senate is debating overriding Trump&apos;s NDAA veto, and Democrats are trying to get individual payments to citizens up to $2000 from $600. As the Trump administration tries to claim they negotiated middle east peace, Nicole speaks with Israeli peace activist Adam Keller of Gush Shalom, who calls the alleged peace deals “cynical and despicable deals worthy of all condemnation”. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_adamkellerisrael_thelatestnews_123020.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:34</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Israeli, peace deals, Gush Shalom, Senate, Congress, veto, vote, stimulus, NDAA</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2020 15:44:35 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/29/2020 (Nicole Sandler with David Atkins on the DNC and the news)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler brings us up to date on the latest news, with the House passing the CASH Act to give everyone $2000 and overrides Trump's NDAA veto. Today it goes to the Senate. Nicole's guest is writer, activist and DNC member David Atkins who posted a Twitter screed about the DNC. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_davidatkinsdnc_news_122920.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_davidatkinsdnc_news_122920.mp3" length="57658723" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_davidatkinsdnc_news_122920.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>1:00:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>DNC, Democrats, David Atikins, Covid, stimulus, NDAA</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2020 16:04:19 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/28/2020 (Nicole Sandler with Stephanie Kelton)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler updates us on all the news that happened over the Christmas holiday, leading up to today&apos;s House votes to override Trump&apos;s NDAA veto and raise the dollar amount of checks to individuals from $600 to $2000. Nicole speaks with economist/Modern Monetary Theory proponent Stephanie Kelton about how we can afford to help out our citizens in need during this crisis. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_stephaniekelton_covidstimulusetc_122820.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_stephaniekelton_covidstimulusetc_122820.mp3" length="56023667" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_stephaniekelton_covidstimulusetc_122820.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Stephanie Kelton, modern monetary theory, stimulus, Covid</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2020 15:57:58 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/24/2020 ('BradCast Very Special Holiday Special')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ It's the 'BradCast' Very Special Holiday Special!Featuring the BradCast Radio Theatre Players from the 1930s &amp; 40s!Call in the family, curl up around the fire and return to radio yesteryear with Our Very Special (And Somewhat Subversive) BradCast Holiday Special! Featuring The BradCast Radio Theatre Players in some of our very first BradCast broadcasts from the 1930s and 1940s!  Don't miss this award-wanting holiday tradition in the making! And Merry Christmas, world! ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_veryspecialholidayspecial_122420.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_veryspecialholidayspecial_122420.mp3" length="55683116" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_veryspecialholidayspecial_122420.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Radio theater, radio play, radio arts, holiday, Christmas</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2020 13:28:35 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/23/2020 (Guest: Heather 'Digby' Parton on our national Nightmare Before Christmas)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Our long national nightmare ain't over yet.  Donald Trump's mental health appears to be devolving rapidly, as every minute brings a new wave of disturbing reports of his erratic behavior - denying the election results, turning on even his closest aides and allies, and alarming top Defense Department military officials, who are reportedly deeply concerned over potential dangerous, destabilizing actions that Trump could attempt, after new revelations that Trump had discussed the idea of declaring martial law and ordering the military to 're-run' the election in states that he lost, egged on by his disgraced and pardoned former National Security Advisor, Lt. General Michael Flynn. Trump unleashed another wave of presidential pardons for convicted criminals: three corrupt Republican congressmen, four war criminals who massacred Iraqi civilians, and two campaign staffers who pled guilty to lying to federal investigators in the Robert Mueller Special Counsel probe into Russian interference during the 2016 election.  After the show, Trump also pardoned even more of his convicted criminal cronies:  former campaign manager Paul Manafort, former campaign advisor Roger Stone, and Charles Kushner, father of his son-in-law Jared. Trump also threatened to veto the COVID relief bill and the must-pass government funding bill to avoid another government shutdown. Then Trump vetoed the National Defense Authorization Bill that funds the military. HEATHER 'DIGBY' PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo joins us to explain why Trump's final days are 'more frightening than Nixon's' as he 'seems to be having a very public nervous breakdown.'  Plus: singer Patty Austin has an important new tune for Georgia voters, who will determine control of the U.S. Senate in the US Senate runoff elections now underway: 'Georgia, You're Voting for Me Too!' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpdevolvingmadness-nightmarebeforexmas_heatherdigbyparton_122320.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpdevolvingmadness-nightmarebeforexmas_heatherdigbyparton_122320.mp3" length="56178185" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpdevolvingmadness-nightmarebeforexmas_heatherdigbyparton_122320.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:31</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Trump, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, pardons, corruption, military, Mike Flynn, war crimes, US House, US Senate, Georgia, NDAA, COVID, economic relief, government shutdown, Mike Pence, Mitch McConnell</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 18:40:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/22/2020 (CA's Padilla to U.S. Senate; Iowa U.S. House contest)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  California Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed his longtime friend, CA Sec. of State Alex Padilla, to the U.S. Senate to serve out the remainder of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' term through 2022, where he will be the state's first Latino Senator.  We delve into Padilla's mixed record as California's top elections official - including his dishonest and misleading campaign promoting a major election reform bill that he spearheaded as a state lawmaker, which eliminated the requirement for federal testing of new voting systems and transferred sole power for approval of new systems to the Sec. of State, right before Padilla won the office himself. Election Integrity advocates in the state have concerns regarding Padilla's record, but politically, he will likely be a reliable Democratic place-holder vote in the U.S. Senate. Iowa Democratic Congressional candidate Rita Hart filed an election challenge with the U.S. House, seeking a full, uniform hand-count and an investigation by the Government Accountability Office into her Congressional race that she reportedly lost by only 6 votes out of nearly 400,000 cast. Newsmax becomes the latest rightwing propaganda outlet to suddenly backpedal on their false assertions regarding private voting system vendors Smartmatic and Dominion Voting Systems, in the wake of both companies demanding retractions and threatening to sue for defamation. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-padillatosenate-ia2contestinhouse-newsmaxcracks_122220.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-padillatosenate-ia2contestinhouse-newsmaxcracks_122220.mp3" length="56674311" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-padillatosenate-ia2contestinhouse-newsmaxcracks_122220.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>59:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Trump, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, US Senate, Alex Padilla, elections, California, Iowa, Newsmax, propaganda, Fox News, election fraud, environment, climate change, pollution, Defense Department</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2020 18:58:17 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/21/2020 (Guest: American Prospect's David Dayen on COVID emergency relief; Chaos at White House)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump's days in the White House are coming to an end, but new reports indicate he is becoming more manic and desperate as his clown-car friends and attorneys propose increasingly disturbing and unhinged schemes to steal the 2020 election, including declaring martial law, seizing states' voting machines, and more. Trump's outgoing Attorney General Bill Barr says he sees no grounds to appoint special counsels to investigate the election or impound voting machines. After nine months of blocking House Democrats' $2 trillion CARES Act passed in March, Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell finally relented to allow Congress to adopt a smaller, $900 billion package of long-overdue COVID economic relief for sick, dying and desperate Americans - but only after waiting until the economy is in tatters and more than 316,000 Americans have been killed by the virus. The American Prospect's Executive Editor and author DAVID DAYEN explains the crucial details of what is in the bill, what is not, and why - - and the real reason behind McConnell's craven decision to block financial relief to American families and push the economy to the edge of disaster. Plus:  Now that voting machine companies have threatened to sue them for defamation, Fox News and other rightwing media outlets are suddenly backtracking on their unsubstantiated reports accusing the companies of 'massive fraud' in the 2020 election ... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionchaoswh_daviddayen-covidreliefbill_foxnewssmartmaticsegment_122120.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionchaoswh_daviddayen-covidreliefbill_foxnewssmartmaticsegment_122120.mp3" length="56386271" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionchaoswh_daviddayen-covidreliefbill_foxnewssmartmaticsegment_122120.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:44</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, Trump, Biden, Mitch McConnell, CARES Act, COVID, COVID relief, economy, unemployment, hunger,  Senate, Georgia, voting machines, election fraud, Fox News, rightwing media, public health,  Congress</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2020 18:16:06 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/18/2020 (Razor-thin Dem majority; Dominion threatens Powell; more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We are still in 'Friday the 13th' mode on today's 'BradCast', with a reminder that there are still 33 long days before Inauguration Day, and in every horror movie, the monster always reappears even after you think he is absolutely, positively dead. Washington Post columnist Norm Ornstein details disturbing scenarios of insidious procedural schemes that Trump and Congressional Republicans can still unleash to monkey-wrench the 2020 election - including one potential scenario that turns on the House Democrats' slim, four-seat majority when the new Congress is sworn in on January 3. If a handful of House Democrats become sick or quarantined due to COVID, or are otherwise unable to attend the swearing-in, it could affect the outcome of the Congressional vote to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory on January 6. The razor-thin Democratic House majority also has serious long-term implications - every single Dem vote will now be needed to pass any legislation in Biden's agenda, once three Democratic House members leave to join his Administration. Trump's new Acting Defense Secretary has inexplicably halted all Pentagon transition briefings with the Biden Transition Team. In Georgia, county election officials resoundingly rejected an attempt by rightwingers to block 50,000 newly-registered voters from the ballot box in the Jan. 5 runoff elections for US Senate. Dominion Voting Systems has threatened to sue Team Trump attorney Sidney Powell for her false, outrageous, and arguably defamatory claims. An extremely far-right media outlet is now calling for a return to hand-marked paper ballots as the only secure, durable, verifiable and transparent method of voting - a position we have been advocating for years. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-newhousedemmajority-pentagontransitionhalt-dominionthreatenspowell-rightwinghmhcpb_121820.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-newhousedemmajority-pentagontransitionhalt-dominionthreatenspowell-rightwinghmhcpb_121820.mp3" length="56054418" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-newhousedemmajority-pentagontransitionhalt-dominionthreatenspowell-rightwinghmhcpb_121820.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:23</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Trump, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, election theft, Congress, US House, Georgia, voter suppression, election fraud, voter fraud, Dominion Voting Systems, Smartmatic, environment, climate change,  defamation, Sidney Powell, paper ballots</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 18:48:18 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/17/2020 (Guest: Political media analyst Eric Boehlert on the press to cover GOP denial on election, COVID)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Trumpism has completely captured the off-the-rails Republican Party, and that poses a very real danger to the nation, in their denial of the worsening COVID crisis and the GOP's false, evidence-free claims of a 'stolen' 2020 election – a threat to democracy itself. But the corporate media continues to downplay and falsely portray the GOP's anti-democratic schemes and coronavirus failures as 'both sides' at fault for the nation's massive problems. Political media analyst and author ERIC BOEHLERT of Press Run discusses what he describes as the 'media's defining failure of 2020' - its 'bogus Both Sides narrative' obscuring the Republican Party's utter failed response to the COVID crisis and their obstruction of a long-overdue emergency relief bill for struggling Americans, and the insanity of more than 100 Congressional Republicans signing on to the failed attempt by the Texas state Attorney General to nullify the votes of 20 million Americans in order to steal the election for Donald Trump. Boehlert argues the press has no idea how to cover those two issues of serious, existential denialism that jeopardize American lives and democracy itself. Also today:  A massive, record-setting snowstorm slams the Northeast. President-Elect Joe Biden is set to make two historic, climate-related cabinet nominations - Michael Regan, the first-ever African-American to serve as EPA Administrator, and Rep. Deb Haaland of New Mexico, the first Native American Secretary of the Interior Department. The two landmark appointments appear to be very good news, but the latter cuts into the Democrats' incredibly thin majority in the House next year... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenepainteriornoms_ericboehlert-mediafailgopdenial-demsteveschmidt_121720.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenepainteriornoms_ericboehlert-mediafailgopdenial-demsteveschmidt_121720.mp3" length="56110728" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenepainteriornoms_ericboehlert-mediafailgopdenial-demsteveschmidt_121720.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:27</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Trump, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, politics, media, election fraud, disinformation, propaganda, misinformation, CNN, Fox News, coronavirus, COVID, denial, climate change, Deb Haaland, Michael Regan, EPA, Congress, Native American</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2020 19:16:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/16/2020 (Debunking Trump's MAGA Media election disinformation)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Brad is grumpy today because, for the first time in 20 years of election integrity reporting, he is actually forced to defend a voting machine company against specious allegations made by sore-loser Donald Trump's dishonest attorneys and their media stooges, lest they further Trump's goal of undermining the United States' Constitutional republican democracy entirely.  Brad also debunks new nonsense claims from a so-called 'military intelligence' outfit (ASOG) and its so-called 'forensic audit' that clearly demonstrates they know nothing about voting systems or election law. The CEO of Smartmatic threatened to sue rightwing media outlets for falsely accusing the company of 'stealing' the election from Trump in states where they have no contracts. Senate Democrats pushed back against the shameful hearing held by Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin that promoted debunked disinformation and baseless, unsubstantiated claims of fraud in the 2020 election, as Republicans ignore the rising death toll from COVID-19 and American's desperate need for economic relief. Donald Trump's neighbors in Palm Beach, FL warn him he is not welcome to take up residence at Mar-a-Lago, where he is unlawfully registered to vote, after his Presidency mercifully ends in historic failure next month. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-pompeoquarantine-smartmaticpushesback-trumpmaralagofraud_121620.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-pompeoquarantine-smartmaticpushesback-trumpmaralagofraud_121620.mp3" length="56112484" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-pompeoquarantine-smartmaticpushesback-trumpmaralagofraud_121620.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:27</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Mike Pompeo, coronavirus, COVID, corruptoin, voting machines, Smartmatic, electronic voting, election fraud, voter fraud, environment, climate change, hacking, cybersecurity, MAGA, Senate, Ron Johnson</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2020 18:52:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/15/2020 (Guest: Legal reporter Mark Joseph Stern on SCOTUS and failed GOP efforts to use courts to steal the election)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Republican Party now seems to be eating itself alive in the wake of Trump's loss. Sore loser Donald Trump promoted a message calling for Georgia state GOP officials to be jailed. Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell finally recognized President-Elect Joe Biden's win, in the wake of Monday's Electoral College vote confirming his 'landslide' victory, and the US Supreme Court's unanimous rejection of Texas' radical lawsuit attempting to overturn the election results of four other states. Will there be any accountability for Congressional Republicans and wingnut state Attorneys General in joining the frivolous and arguably 'seditious' attempt to undermine democracy? Ace legal reporter MARK JOSEPH STERN of Slate explains the potential consequences for those Republicans, and a slew of other Supreme Court rulings handed down in the last week, including a decision rejecting Indiana's years-long effort to strip same-sex couples of their parental rights. Stern also discusses the pathetic legacy of Kansas's failed vote fraudster, Kris Kobach, and delivers a scathing assessment of disgraced rightwinger U.S. Attorney General and Trump fixer, Bill Barr. Stern deconstructs the radical, unprecedented legal theory promoted by the Texas state attorney general in his Supreme Court lawsuit attempting to overturn the 2020 election, which would nullify all election laws and regulations unless expressly enacted by state legislature, overturning centuries of American democracy and voting rights, with broad ramifications for all sorts of other laws... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumprepubsattackga_markjosephstern-scotusrulings-marriagein-kobach-paxtontx_121520.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumprepubsattackga_markjosephstern-scotusrulings-marriagein-kobach-paxtontx_121520.mp3" length="56087253" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumprepubsattackga_markjosephstern-scotusrulings-marriagein-kobach-paxtontx_121520.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:25</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Supreme Court, Trump, Biden, Mitch McConnell, Republicans, Democrats, election law, elections, voter fraud, election fraud, Kris Kobach, Bill Barr, corruption, same-sex marriage, LGBTQ, civil rights, Senate, sedition, Constitution</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2020 18:43:46 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/14/2020 (Biden is pres-elect;  Barr is out; Trump keeps losing in court)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Just minutes before airtime, President-elect Joe Biden received the 270 Electoral College needed to secure his win of the 2020 Presidential Election. Just seconds before airtime, Donald Trump announced the resignation of his corrupt fixer, US Attorney General Bill Barr, in the wake of Barr's recently concession that the Justice Department found no evidence of the widespread fraud that Trump falsely claims was the cause of his decisive loss. Over the weekend, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected an unprecedented, radical attempt by Texas to overturn the election results of four other states. On Monday, more courts dismissed Trump's lawsuits attempting to overturn the will of the voters. But Trump's sycophantic Republican supporters (including members of Congress and wingnut state attorneys general) are still pretending that the dead-end lawsuits could prevail, as illustrated in a dramatic reading of  a fireside satire called 'The President's New Suit.'   The nation passed a new grim milestone of more than 300,000 dead from COVID-19, as distribution of the first doses of the first approved vaccine began.  As their states certified their Electoral College votes for Biden, MI Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and former gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams called for 'unity'. At a rally in Washington DC over the weekend, far-right Trump supporters vandalized black churches and vowed to 'Destroy the GOP!' for failing to overthrow the will of the people and deliver the election to Trump.  Callers weigh in on all of the above. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-barrout-bidenwinsec-presidentsnewsuit-trumploseswicases-callers_121420.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-barrout-bidenwinsec-presidentsnewsuit-trumploseswicases-callers_121420.mp3" length="56145605" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-barrout-bidenwinsec-presidentsnewsuit-trumploseswicases-callers_121420.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:29</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, Trump, Biden, Electoral College, William Barr, COVID, coronavirus, vaccine, Democrats, Republicans, courts, Supreme Court, sedition, Proud Boys, protest, Georgia, Stacey Abrams, election fraud, voter fraud, elections</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2020 17:59:59 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/11/2020 (Nicole Sandler w/ Jeff Hauser on Biden's Cabinet</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Host Nicole Sandler speaks with The Revolving Door Project's Jeff Hauser about the Biden cabinet being assembled. Plus, breaking news that the Supreme Court denied hearing Trump's challenge to the election! ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicole_sandler_jeffhauser_cabinet_1211201.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>cabinet, progressive, Jeff Hauser, Trump, Supreme Court, lose</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2020 18:49:37 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/11/2020 (Nicole Sandler w/ Jeff Hauser on Biden's Cabinet</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Host Nicole Sandler speaks with The Revolving Door Project's Jeff Hauser about the Biden cabinet being assembled. Plus, breaking news that the Supreme Court denied hearing Trump's challenge to the election! ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicole_sandler_jeffhauser_cabinet_121120.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>cabinet, progressive, Jeff Hauser, Trump, Supreme Court, loser</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:09:30 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/10/2020 (Fact v. Fiction in GA, with Marilyn Marks of Coalition for Good Governance)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's Fact vs. Fiction, with real facts on the actual concerns about Dominion Voting Systems' unverifiable computerized voting machines in Georgia. Voting systems expert MARILYN MARKS, Executive Director of the nonpartisan, good government watchdog group, Coalition for Good Governance, explains what we know (and don't) about what happened during the 2020 Presidential election in November. Marks explains why Georgia is 'the poster-child for all that is wrong with US elections,' what concerns voters of all parties should have in advance of the U.S. Senate runoffs in Georgia in January, and what all Americans can do to ensure secure, verifiable elections there and in all US elections to come. Is there evidence that Dominion Voting Systems touchscreens or tabulators were, in fact, used to flip votes from Donald Trump to Joe Biden in Georgia?  Her answer may surprise you! Also today:  The US hits a new record number of COVID19 deaths in a single day – Wednesday was the fourth deadliest day in US history, surpassing even the death toll on 9/11. Donald Trump is ignoring the COVID crisis and the rising death toll while throwing crowded, maskless, indoor holiday parties at the White House. Eighteen GOP-controlled states have joined the corrupt, indicted Texas Attorney General's bonkers lawsuit at the US Supreme Court seeking to nullify the election results in four states that Trump lost, despite failing to show any evidence of fraud. More than 20 US states have joined in defending those states to protect democracy, the will of the voters, and the right to free and fair elections. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-coviddeathrecord-paxtontxsuitresponse_marilynmarks-factvfictionga_121020.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:45</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Biden, Trump, US Supreme Court, elections, election fraud, voter fraud, courts, Republicans, Democrats, coronavirus, COVID, voting machines, Dominion, environment, climate change, pollution, Georgia, Texas, cybersecurity, Ken Paxton, Senate</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:08:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 12/9/2020 (Indicted, corrupt Texas AG asks SCOTUS to reverse 2020 election)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Campaign and its supporters lost even more court cases on Wednesday in their corrupt attempts to nullify the 2020 election results, undermine democracy and the will of the American people, in order to steal the election. The MAGA mob escalated death threats and violent rhetoric against Republican lawmakers and elected officials who refuse to appease Trump. In Texas, the wildly corrupt, already-indicted state Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a widely mocked lawsuit directly with the US Supreme Court to nullify all lawful votes cast by voters in four swing states that Trump clearly lost (Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Georgia). Paxton is reportedly under federal felony investigation, so he could likely use a pre-emptive pardon from the outgoing president. We explain the ostensible basis for the suit, which relies on a radical reading of the U.S. Constitution and recycles previously debunked allegations, and its many irregularities. But to Trump, facts don't matter - threatening and strong-arming Republican stooges into doing his bidding is all that matters, whether those stooges are in GOP state legislatures or on Trump's stolen and packed U.S. Supreme Court. The terrified incumbent Republican U.S. Senators in Georgia, both facing serious challenges from Democrats in two runoffs on January 5 that will determine control of the U.S. Senate, issued statements supporting the Texas Attorney General's attempt to rob Georgia's voters. Also today:  the New York State Comptroller announced that the state's enormous pension fund - one of the largest in the world - will begin divesting its holdings in the fossil fuel sector. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpstrongarmspa-ga-paxtonscotuslawsuittx-fossilfueldivestmentny_120920.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Trump, Biden, politics, courts, corruption, Texas, Ken Paxton, Republicans, Democrats, US Supreme Court, climate change, environment, pollution, New York, divestment, George Conway, Georgia, Congress, US Senate, elections, voter suppression</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2020 18:15:35 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/8/2020 (Trump preps PardonPalooza, w/ former Asst. U.S. Attorney Randall D. Eliason)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The madness continues. Top Republicans intensify their incendiary, eliminationist rhetoric to foment violence, while Trump prepares to hand out pardons like Christmas candy. A new survey has found Americans self-reporting a huge decrease in their mental health status as the COVID19 pandemic drags on.  The Republican Party seems to be mentally crumbling before our eyes as the realization dawns on them that Team Trump is lying to them about 'winning' the 2020 election. Fox 'News' anchor turned racist wingnut drama queen Lou Dobbs broke into a frothy rage demanding Republicans 'fight harder' to overthrow the election. The Arizona GOP used social media to call on its followers to give their lives (literally) for Donald Trump. The US Supreme Court, in a unanimous ruling, rejected the only case to come before the Court to challenge the 2020 Presidential election results. (The Trump Campaign legal team has still not brought any cases to SCOTUS themselves.) But if Team Trump and Republicans are unable to spark the violent new civil war they are clearly hoping for, Donald Trump is busy preparing to give away pardons 'like Christmas gifts' to his family, associates, and even himself, while he still can. Today, Trump's pardon of admitted felon and former National Security Advisor Mike Flynn got Flynn's criminal case dismissed. Former Asst. U.S. Attorney RANDALL D. ELIASON of George Washington University Law School discusses the virtually unchallenged constitutional power of the presidential pardon, its scope and recent history, the PardonPalooza that we expect to see in the coming weeks, and whether a President is Constitutionally allowed to pardon himself... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gopersfomentviolence-flynnmoot_randalldeliason-pardonpowers_120820.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:36</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Trump, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, Supreme Court, Pennsylvania, election fraud, voter fraud, domestic terrorism, Mike Flynn, pardon, civil war, Constitution, mental health, Fox News, corruption, bribery</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2020 19:15:28 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/7/2020 (Trump Still a Loser and Criminal, But What's Alito Up to?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump and his team of lawyers continue their extreme losing streak.  After losing about six different cases in six different swing states on Friday, federal courts in Michigan rejected two different Trump election lawsuits on Monday. Trump loyalist and henchman Attorney General Bill Barr is reportedly considering quitting before he's fired for contradicting Trump's false allegations of widespread 'fraud' in the November election. More than 1,500 lawyers and former federal judges and prosecutors call for state bar associations to investigate and sanction the behavior of Team Trump attorneys, for filing a barrage of lawsuits falsely claiming of 'massive fraud' even as they fail to provide any evidence of fraud in court. Spurred by Trump's false claims of a stolen election, an armed MAGA Mob descended on the personal residence of Michigan's Secretary of State, attempting to intimidate her family. Trump illegally pressured Georgia's Republican governor to toss out election results and declare the loser Trump to be the winner. Georgia again re-certified the state's presidential election results for the third time, again confirming Biden won. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito agreed to consider an appeal seeking to toss out Pennsylvania's results and award the state's electors to Trump, moving it to within the &quot;Safe Harbor&quot; deadline, when all state election challenges must be completed. Also today:  The Trump Administration ignores their own EPA scientists to reject tightening soot pollution standards that could save more than 10,000 lives a year, and reduce deaths from COVID-19. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-sootrule-barrmightquit-trumpkeepslosing-gaharangued-alitochangesdate_120720.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:53</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Trump, Biden, elections, courts, election fraud, voter fraud, Georgia, Samuel Alito, US Supreme Court, Brad Raffensperger, Brian Kemp, Bill Barr, safe harbor, Michigan, Georgia, EPA, air pollution, environmental racism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 18:16:05 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/4/2020 (Trump stokes violent insurgency w/ Colin P. Clarke of The Soufan Center) </title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito announced a delayed schedule to examine a legal challenge seeking to invalidate hundreds of thousands of lawfully cast ballots in Pennsylvania, which Joe Biden won over Donald Trump by more than 80,000 votes. The hearing would occur after the so-called 'safe harbor' date to conclude state Electoral College result challenges, and appears to preclude the possibility that the nation's highest court intends to overturn results in Pennsylvania. That case, like all of those filed by the Trump Campaign to date, does not include any evidence or allegation of fraud. But Trump's path to overturning the will of the people is not quite foreclosed just yet, as we explain. COLIN P. CLARKE, an expert in terrorism and insurgencies and political violence at the Soufan Center, explains why he believes Donald Trump's post-election antics to delegitimize the election are extremely dangerous, and that Trump appears to be now actively laying the groundwork for violence and disruption to unfold regularly over the next four years during the Biden Administration. Clarke, an author of a number of books on international terrorism, discusses his concerns, the evidence for them and why he believes it's important for Americans to understand the very real threat posed to our Constitutional order by Trump.  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-scotuschallengeallbutdeadpa-colinpclarke-trumpinsurgentviolence_120420.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 Election, Trump, Biden, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Supreme Court, Pennsylvania, elections, election fraud, voter fraud, environment, pollution, climate change, oil, terrorism, domestic terrorism, Electoral College, Congress, courts</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2020 19:02:14 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/3/2020 (Trump 'Election Fraud' Crazy Train Rolling Off the Tracks)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Donald Trump Crazy Train keeps chugging along, getting crazier and farther off the tracks with each passing hour. All amid a surge in the COVID crisis, which it turns out wasn't a hoax at all, as both Donald Trump and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) falsely claimed. The surge in COVID infections, hospitalizations and deaths hit new single day record highs - 2,777 deaths on Wednesday alone - which health experts warn will continue to worsen in coming months. Trump may fire US Attorney General Bill Barr for announcing the Justice Department found no evidence to back up Trump's unhinged claims of 'massive fraud' as he tries to overturn the 2020 election. Team Trump continues to offer zero evidence of fraud in their legal complaints, and continues to lose in the courts, racking up new losses in the rightwing Wisconsin state Supreme Court and in federal court. Lack of evidence for fraud hasn't stopped the Rudy Giuliani Travelling Dog 'n' Pony Show, which dropped into the GOP-controlled Michigan state legislature for a bonkers 'hearing' with even more unsubstantiated and thoroughly debunked allegations. Even top Trump sycophant Sen. Lindsey Graham on Fox 'News' warned the Trump legal team that they must provide proof of their claims in court. In Georgia, a huge &quot;Stop the Steal&quot; rally led by Trump Crazy Train Conductors Sidney Powell and Lin Wood ordered Republicans to boycott the Jan. 5th U.S. Senate runoff elections, and called for locking up the state's Republican governor.  Plus some helpful words (for once) from far-right Trump supporter Erick Erickson, whose Twitter thread this week tried to shake some sense into Trump's sad, QAnon brain-poisoned crowd and help them wake up to reality... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covidrecords-trumpbarr-wisupremesrejecttrump-rudygoestomi-linwoodrallyga-ericksonundone_120320.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:46</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, coronvirus, COVID, Trump, Ted Cruz, Supreme Court, election fraud, courts, voter fraud, elections, Erick Erickson, Fox News, QAnon, Linsdey Graham, Michigan, Georgia, Wisconsin, state legislature, Melissa Carone, Rudy Giuliani, Lin Wood</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2020 19:00:52 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/2/2020: (Trump's dangerous rhetoric; Former Nat'l Security Council member William Tobey on Iran's nuclear program)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Everything and everybody is on the edge, and it feels like we're near a breaking point, at home and abroad. In Georgia, Republican election officials call on Donald Trump to stop his unhinged, false allegations that the state's election was 'stolen', warning 'someone is going to get killed' because Trump has inspired his supporters to unleash increasingly violent rhetoric and death threats against election officials and workers. But on Wednesday, Trump escalated his attempts to overturn the 2020 election and undermine democracy, delivering more dangerously incendiary, deluded remarks falsely declaring the election 'rigged'. Trump's recently-pardoned former National Security Advisor Mike Flynn called for sedition, encouraging Trump to declare martial law, suspend the Constitution, and order the U.S. military oversee a national re-vote. In 'lighter' news, we turn to the ongoing fallout from Trump's violation of the landmark Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) - which had successfully blocked Iran from developing nuclear weapons until Trump withdrew the U.S. from it - the recent assassination of Iran's top nuclear scientist, and Trump's assassination of revered Iranian General Qassam Soleimani earlier this year. Harvard University's WILLIAM TOBEY, former Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation at the National Nuclear Security Administration and an expert in nuclear weapons proliferation and terrorism, explains the international repercussions from these assassinations, and the difficult potential options for the incoming Biden Administration to strike a new deal, as Iran has vowed both revenge and to continue increasing its production of nuclear materials after the dissolution of the JCPOA. Tobey soberly warns, 'we are in a more dangerous position today than we were in 2018.'  Plus: a bit of fun with the concession speech we all should have heard long ago... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gabesterlingdeaththreatsga-trumpfrauddoubledown-williamtobey-iranscientistassassination_120220.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Trump, Biden, election fraud, voter fraud, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Georgia, news, nuclear weapons, Iran, courts, nuclear proliferation, JCPOA, Iran nuclear deal, domestic terrorism, terrorism, Israel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:21:47 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/1/2020 (SCOTUS hears Trump Apportionment Scheme, w/ Dan Vicuna, Common Cause)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  US Attorney General William Barr may be in big trouble with Donald Trump after announcing that the Justice Dept. has found no fraud in the 2020 election 'on a scale that could have affected a different outcome'.  Chris Krebs, the recently-fired Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) that oversees elections infrastructure, got it only half-right when he said that 'paper ballots' are necessary for election security – in reality, for reasons we detail, it is crucial to clarify that HAND-MARKED paper ballots protect elections, a critical difference from computer-marked paper ballot summaries that, after an election, can never be proven to reflect the voter's intent. Trump lawyer Joe DiGenova called for Krebs to be executed for calling the 2020 election secure, a chilling sign of our times that should result in DiGenova's disbarment. DAN VICUÑA, National Redistricting Manager at Common Cause, discusses what happened during oral arguments before the Supreme Court in Trump's latest attempt to game the Census and apportionment of Congressional seats for the next decade. Despite the Constitution's plain language mandating the counting of all persons residing inside the United States, Trump hopes to monkey-wrench the U.S. Census apportionment data to exclude out non-citizens. Vicuña explains that citizenship status has NEVER been used as a determining factor in the Census count, and how and why the unprecedented change would endanger not only the immigrant population, but everyone else in America, even in so-called 'red' states. Plus Desi Doyen has some very good news (along with the usual bad news) in our latest 'Green News Report'. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-barrnofraud-krebspaperballots-digenovathreat_danvicuna-scotusapportionment_120120.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Trump, Biden, politics, elections, election security, Supreme Court, citizenship, Census, voter fraud, election fraud, environment, climate change, immigration, election integrity, voting machines, Chris Krebs, Joe DiGenova, William Barr</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2020 18:55:25 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/30/2020 (Five days of humiliating Trump failure explained in one hour)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   An update on important news developments over the long holiday weekend, as Donald Trump continues to attempt to steal the 2020 election (yes, that's still ongoing!).  President-Elect Joe Biden fractured his foot, a troubling reminder that there is no law governing what happens if a president-elect passes before Inauguration Day. Los Angeles County implemented the most severe COVID-19 restrictions in the nation to curb a recent spike in cases and hospitalizations, despite having lower rates than Republican-led states. Now that the election is over, Republicans in Texas and the Midwest can stop pretending the coronavirus is a hoax to help Trump's re-election campaign, and begin enacting stronger public health measures to save lives. Arizona certified its election results, confirming Biden's win, but the loony state GOP vowed to challenge the results in court. Wisconsin also certified Biden's win after completing recounts requested by the Trump Campaign. In Pennsylvania, Trump lost in both state and federal court, where Republican-appointed federal judges upbraided the Trump Campaign's lack of evidence for their claims. Despite false claims made by Trump, Giuliani and their supporters, NONE of the Trump team's lawsuits allege fraud or provide proof. Team Trump clearly hopes the US Supreme Court will accept their radical, extremist interpretation of the Constitution that only state legislatures have authority over elections, and will allow GOP state legislatures to overturn the will of the voters and award electors to Trump instead of Biden, the actual winner. Callers weigh in with questions and comments on all of the above. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covidspikeca_bidencertified-wi-az_trumpdenied-pacourts_callers_113020.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:33</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Trump, COVID, coronavirus, politics, Republicans, Democrats, courts, Supreme Court, election fraud, voter fraud, elections, voting, voting rights, voting machines, Dominion, Hugo Chavez, Smartmatic, courts, disinformation, Pennsylvania</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2020 18:38:10 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/25/2020 (Nicole Sandler with Ari Berman &amp; Carlton FW Larson)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Host Nicole Sandler recounts the news of the day. She's joined by author and journalist Ari Berman for a post-mortem on the election. Then consitutional law professor and author of the new book, &quot;On Treason,&quot; Carlton F.W. Larson explains how Trump uses the word incorrectly, and so probably does Nicole. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_ariberman_carltonfwlarson_112520.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>election, voting rights, Ari Berman, Treason</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 15:54:59 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/24/2020 (Constitutional attorney John Bonifaz of FSFP on accountability for Trump)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The latest on the Trump Campaign's efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, as more states certify President-elect Joe Biden's win and top Republicans begin to begrudgingly admit Biden's clear victory. The Dow closed above 30,000 for the first time in history, despite Donald Trump's repeated lies that the stock market would crash if Biden was elected. Joe Biden announced his national security team, while Trump warmed up his pardon pen to 'pardon' two turkeys prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. Constitutional attorney and election law expert JOHN BONIFAZ, co-founder and President of Free Speech for People (FSFP), joins us to discuss the need for the incoming Biden administration to ensure accountability for the lawless current president and his associates, including crimes that were not part of Trump's impeachment over the attempted extortion of the Ukrainian President. Bonifaz adds to the list obstruction of justice, the 'kidnapping' of children and other horrors carried out by the current administration at our nation's borders, Trump's ongoing attempted coup to disenfranchise voters and overthrow the 2020 election results, and potential crimes against humanity for Trump's unforgivable failure to prevent the unnecessary deaths of more than a quarter of a million Americans (to date) because of his negligence and lies about the COVID pandemic.  He also discusses the legality of Trump potentially pardoning himself, and whether Republicans will act on their newfound concerns to enact real election integrity measures, like ending the privatization of our public elections by voting system vendors. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-certificationpa-nv_johnbonifaz-electionreform-trumpaccountability_112420.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, Trump, Biden, corruption, accountability, pardons, elections, voting, election security, election integrity, impeachment, Democrats, Republicans, environment, climate change, electric vehicles, courts, voting rights, Obama</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2020 19:06:34 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/23/2020 (The Crazy Continues from Trump's 'Coup Klutz Clan'!)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  An update on the last several days of The Crazy, as Donald Trump's attempted coup to steal the 2020 election continues to fall apart.  Republicans distance themselves from Trump's loony conspiracy attorney Sidney Powell after she turned the MAGA crowd against Republicans in the critical Georgia U.S. Senate runoffs on January 5. Trump finally permitted the General Services Administration to begin the transition to a Joe Biden Administration, even as insisted he 'will prevail' in his ongoing attempts to overturn the will of the American voters.  We catch up on the latest Trump legal cases and failures in his unprecedented attempt to subvert democracy in Nevada, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Wisconsin.  In Michigan, despite intense pressure from the Republican Party, the state Board of Canvassers voted to certify Biden's victory. We debunk the Trump Camp's insane, twisted claims alleging a vast international conspiracy that now includes false charges about voting machine companies, and more, which is based in part on bastardizing exclusive reporting about voting machine security on which we've reported at The BRAD BLOG since 2010.  The bottom line remains:  even if an election is 100 percent secure and accurate, unless the public is able to verify for themselves that it is secure and accurate, it is as much of a threat to confidence in our democratic system as it would be if the election had actually been stolen on such a system. Callers weigh in with great comments on all of the above. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-powellconspiracyfail-trumpcoupfails-nv-az-wi-mi-pa-ga_112320.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:24</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Trump, Biden, politics, elections, voting, voting rights, voters suppression, voting machines, electronic voting, Dominion, cybersecurity, hacking, courts, Sidney Powell, Rudy Giuliani, coup, US Senate, Georgia, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:24:03 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/20/2020 (Team Trump bastardizing BRAD BLOG reporting; Randall D. Eliason on Trump legal firms)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A deep dive down into the twisted rabbit hole of Team Trump's recently manufactured claims that a Canadian election vendor, Dominion Voting Systems, and its Venezuelan-tied competitor, Smartmatic, secretly joined forces as part of a vast international conspiracy (including the late Hugo Chavez) to steal the 2020 election from Donald Trump. As it turns out, the wildly unhinged claims in their pretend conspiracy are based, in part, on The BRAD BLOG's exclusive investigative reports from 2010. The original story is deeply reported, well-evidenced and independently verifiable, and is the kernel of truth that Trump's attorneys, Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell, are using as their basis for Trump's attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. We debunk their false claims and explain the original reporting that they have absurdly bastardized and mangled, and what the real takeaway should be for both parties and all American voters now that the GOP has finally developed a concern (or pretense of concern) about election integrity and the dangers of electronic voting and tabulation systems. Specifically, even if an election is 100 percent secure and accurate, if the public can't KNOW and verify it as such, then it is just as much of a threat to public confidence in our system than if the election was proven stolen. Also today:  George Washington Univ. Law Professor RANDALL D. ELIASON explains why it is absolutely appropriate for the public to criticize and pressure high-profile law firms representing Trump in his evidence-free 'voter fraud' cases. Plus:  the latest news from Georgia, Wisconsin and Michigan in Trump's attempted coup, and more high-profile Republicans test positive for coronavirus, including Donald Trump, Jr.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-giulianipowelltrumpdominionconspiracy_randalldeliason-trumplawfirms_112020.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:34</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, Trump, Biden, voter fraud, election fraud, Dominion Voting, Smartmatic, cybersecurity, hacking, voting machines, electronic voting, coronavirus, courts, Sidney Powell, Rudy Giuliani, conspiracy theory</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2020 19:08:17 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/19/2020: (COVID surging in GOP States; Trump schemes to steal the election)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   U.S. hits a grim milestone of 250,000 deaths from COVID-19, despite deranged liars like Donald Trump and Ted Cruz insisting we'd no longer be talking about the pandemic after Election Day. Health experts project 400,000 fatalities by February. CDC urges Americans to avoid travel and gatherings over the Thanksgiving holiday. The pandemic is surging in all 50 states, but the highest rates of death and hospitalizations are in 'red' states with GOP leaders who refused to implement basic public health measures. The Republican Party remains in denial about the presidential election results. The Trump Administration continues to delay important transition work to a Biden Administration, but a few cracks in the GOP wall are beginning to appear from key Trump supporters. Two wingnuts on the Wayne County, MI canvassing board, who first refused to certify the county's election results on the basis of phony claims of 'voter fraud', then reversed themselves and voted for certification, on Thursday reversed themselves again after a phone call from Donald Trump - but it's too late to change. Republicans could again try to block certification of Biden's clear win when Michigan's state Board of Canvassers meets Monday to certify the results. Trump invited MI GOP leaders to the White House, where it's expected he'll try to convince them to overthrow the will of the voters and select a competing slate of electors. GOP dead-enders are hoping to block certification of the election in several states in an unprecedented scheme to steal the election via GOP state legislatures.  Plus Desi Doyen joins us for our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covidrecordstgiving-trumpelectiontheftscheme_111920.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:34</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Trump, Biden, politics, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, election theft, elections, voting, voter fraud, election fraud, Michigan, CDC, coronavirus, recount, environment, climate change, electric vehicles, renewable energy, Britain</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2020 18:51:48 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/18/2020 (Team Trump targets black voters; Coalition for Good Governance's Jeanne Dufort on GA 'recount')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The desperate, chaotic and often hilarious attempts by the incompetent Team Trump to try to steal the election continue as they try to wreak havoc in several states. In almost every case, their strategy targets the votes of African-Americans. In Wisconsin, the Trump Campaign has requested a partial recount, but only in two heavily African-American counties. In Pennsylvania, Rudy Giuliani, who just joined Trump's legal team, made a jackass of himself in federal court, blurting out baseless claims of 'widespread nationwide voter fraud!' in heavily African-American Philadelphia. In Michigan on Tuesday night, the two Republicans on the Board of Canvassers in Wayne County refused to certify the November 3 results, citing allegations of irregularities in heavily African-American Detroit -- and then abruptly reversed themselves after brutal public comments pointed out their hypocritical decision to ignore larger percentages of inconsistencies in majority-white cities, and their previous vote to certify primary results that had an even higher number of inconsistencies. In Georgia, the state's unprecedented audit-recount-recanvass is nearly complete. It is not a 'hand recount' as misreported by many media outlets. Election integrity advocate JEANNE DUFORT of the Coalition for Good Governance, explains what is happening in the absurd election integrity clown show in Georgia, and says it offers some valuable lessons as the state prepares to hold several special runoff elections, including two races that will determine control of the U.S. Senate on Jan. 5. Finally, an astute listener nails the ultimate goal of Team Trump – to prevent states from certifying results to throw the election to the U.S. House, where the minority Republicans can overturn the will of the voters. Will they succeed? ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpchallenges-wi-pa-mi_jeannedufort-fakerecountga_111820.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Trump, Biden, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Georgia, Brad Raffesnperger, Rudy Giuliani, voter fraud, election fraud, recount, US Senate, voting machines, electronic voting, cybersecurity, racism, African-American, Pennsylvania, Michigan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2020 18:44:46 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/17/2020: (Good News, Bad News: Trump, Biden and Trump's Election Denial Clown Show)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A lot of good news/bad news stories on the incoming President-elect and the soon-to-be-former outgoing President. Trump reportedly attempted to launch an attack on Iran in the final weeks of his term, predicated on news that Iran is once again rebuilding its nuclear stockpile after Trump reneged on the 6-nation nuclear deal that had kept Iran from doing so. Good news -- there are enough remaining not-insane White House officials to talk Trump out of sparking WWIII on his way out the door. President-elect Joe Biden is disinclined to seek accountability for the many crimes committed by Trump and his administration – bad news, because the Obama Administration's failed policy to 'look forward, not back' on crimes committed by the George W. Bush Administration paved the way for the rise of Donald Trump and other GOP miscreants. But Biden plans to restore the independence of the Justice Department, meaning the next US Attorney General can follow the law and investigate lawbreaking by former officials. Georgia's GOP Secretary of State says Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) illegally tried to convince him to toss out lawfully cast ballots in the state. In GA's recount, nearly 2,600 untallied ballots were discovered, giving Trump an additional 778 votes but not affecting Biden's victory. In Pennsylvania, there were several new developments in the Trump Campaign's lawsuits -- none helped by Rudy Giuliani joining Trump's legal team. In a separate case, the PA Supreme Court rejected the Trump Campaign's baseless claims that Republican observers were not allowed to oversee counting in Philadelphia. Trump has lost 25 out of 26 election cases so far. Plus Desi Doyen joins us for our latest 'Green News Report'. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpiran-bidenaccountability-recountwi-grahamga-trumplegalfiascopa_111720.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:47</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Trump, Biden, Pennsylvania, Georgia, elections, voting, voting rights, voter suppression, voting machines, Iran, Justice Department, Rudy Giuliani, environment, climate change, Lindsey Graham, corruption, election challenges, cybersecurity</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 18:46:15 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/16/2020 (Guest: Nils Gilman of the Transition Integrity Project, on Trump's failing attempt to steal the election)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Republicans and rightwing media are suddenly  pretending to be very concerned about election integrity and are now picking up our 15 years of evidence-based reporting on election integrity at BradBlog.com, after scoffing at such 'libtard, sore loser conspiracy theories' regarding security concerns in computerized vote tallies and private voting system vendors in control of our public elections. The co-founder of the Transition Integrity Project  (TIP), NILS GILMAN, predicted this moment last summer, when TIP gamed out various scenarios of what Donald Trump might attempt in the wake of a Joe Biden victory in the 2020 election. We check in with Gilman today to see how the experts projected this current scenario -- Donald Trump is largely proceeding as they expected, unwilling to concede, spreading false claims of massive 'voter fraud,' and attempting to use the courts to overturn the clear results, even as more than two dozen Trump Campaign and Republican Party lawsuits have been tossed out of court or withdrawn.  Gilman says that while Trump's lies are 'like poison into the veins of the body politic', he's confident that 'they won't be able to get away with actually stealing this election.'  But Gilman has major concerns going forward about how rightwing media and Trump's supporters will react in a Biden Administration.  Then we open up the phone lines to debunk rumors and disinformation spread by rightwing media about the election and computerized voting systems. Callers weigh in on all of the above, including whether a Biden Administration should/will hold the criminal Trumpers accountable... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-repubelectionconcerns-failinglawsuits_nilsgilman-transitionintegrityprojectassessment_111620.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, election, voting, voting rights, voting machines, electronic voting, debunk, Trump, Biden, Sean Hannity, corrupion, election fraud, voter fraud, Dominion, rightwing media, Transition Integrity Project, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2020 18:58:12 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/13/2020: Nicole Sandler with Jason Carter of The Carter Center and health insurance industry whistleblower Wendell Potter</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler breaks the news the the major news organizations have called the election for Joe Biden with 306 electoral college votes to Trump's 232. There's still an audit recount going on, and the Carter Center is observing. Nicole speaks with chair Jason Carter.
Then health insurance industry whistleblower Wendell Potter joins in to discuss what happened earlier this week when the Supreme Court heard the Trump administration's third try at overturning the ACA. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_jasoncarter_wendellpotter_111320.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_jasoncarter_wendellpotter_111320.mp3" length="55932970" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, election, recount, Carter Center, Wendell Potter, Affordable Care Act, SCOTUS</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2020 16:40:55 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/12/2020 (Criminal justice reform won big, with guest Daniel Nichanian of The Appeal)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The COVID-19 crisis in the U.S. continues to spike, with new daily case numbers and hospitalizations hitting record highs. Infections are spreading among staff at the Trump White House and Republicans who attended Donald Trump's maskless super-spreader Election Night 'Victory' Party. The wife of Georgia's hapless wingnut Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger has tested positive, meaning he will be forced to quarantine just as his state kicks off an unprecedented – and potentially disastrous – full statewide hand recount of the Presidential race. Longtime Republican operative Karl Rove, in a new op-ed, warns Republicans that Trump's court challenges to stop the election results from being certified will fail and will not change the final outcome. Despite disappointing losses for Democrats in the U.S. House and Senate, there were quite a few very encouraging results for progressives in down-ballot races around the nation. DANIEL NICHANIAN,  Editor of 'The Appeal: Political Report' and a Senior Fellow at the Justice Collaborative, explains how last week's election delivered victories for advocates of criminal justice reform in local and county races for District Attorney and County Sheriff, as well as ballot initiatives expanding voting rights and addressing mass incarceration and over-policing. Voters also approved the legalization of recreational marijuana in every state where it appeared on the ballot (including in even so-called 'deep red' states), along with other very progressive drug decriminalization measures that are beginning to wind down our long, failed War on Drugs. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covidoutbreakwh-rnc_danielnichanian-election2020criminaljusticereform_111220.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:48</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, criminal justice reform, election, voting rights, voter suppression, felon voting rights, coronavirus, public health, environment, climate change, marijuana, decriminalization, war on drugs, Trump, Biden, Georgia, Karl Rove, Congress</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:55:56 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 11/11/2020 (GA SoS Declares Statewide 'Audit', 'Recount', with Eddie Perez of Open Source Election Technology Inst.)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   Georgia's embattled Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced at a press conference Wednesday that the state will conduct a full, statewide hand-count in the Presidential race. As of airtime, Joe Biden leads Donald Trump in GA by more than 14,000 votes. Raffensperger had previously announced that the state would conduct a new pilot program for a post-election Risk-Limiting Audit (RLA), in which officials hand-count small, randomly-selected samples of ballots to determine whether results reported by computer-tabulators are accurate. For unknown reasons, Raffensperger today also declared that he selected the Presidential race for the RLA.  Election Integrity advocates have heavily criticized Raffensperger for forcing the state's voters to use an expensive, unverifiable, computerized Ballot-Marking Device system that can only confirm whether optical-scan tabulators tallied the ballots correctly, instead of choosing a cheaper, verifiable hand-marked paper ballot system, as recommended by cybersecurity and voting systems experts. Now that Trump appears to have lost in GA, many on the Right have suddenly decided that they are also critical of Raffensperger's computerized system. Voting systems expert EDDIE PEREZ, Global Director of Technology and Standards at the nonpartisan, nonprofit Open Source Election Technology (OSET) Institute, explains the confusing mess in Georgia, whether Raffensperger knows what he is doing or is carrying out 'election integrity theatre', and if either side will be satisfied with the ultimate result. Even if the statewide hand recount/RLA somehow flipped Georgia to Trump, Biden would still win the Electoral College. Also today:  28 Missouri election workers test positive for COVID. New poll shows 80 percent of Americans – including Republicans – believe that Biden won... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_eddieperez-gaannouncespresidentialrlarecount_111120.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, Georgia, Brad Raffensperger, Trump, Biden, recount, risk limiting audit, elections, election fraud, voting, voter fraud, cybersecurity, hacking, ballot marking devices, coronavirus, OSET, voting machines, electronic voting</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2020 18:38:42 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/10/2020 (Trump's Desperate Attempt to Steal the Election Continues)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Our necessary debunkery continues of Donald Trump and the Republican Party's increasingly embarrassing, desperate efforts to steal the election from Joe Biden.  Even Fox 'News' is beginning to refuse to air the White House's 'voter fraud' BS.  We debunk Trump's absurd twitter tantrums and evidence-free claims of fraud in Pennsylvania, Nevada, Georgia, and Wisconsin, and the Trump Camp's newest lawsuit in Arizona. Sec. of State Mike Pompeo makes a dangerous and un-American 'joke' about a 'smooth transition to a second Trump Administration.'   Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell supports Trump's right to legal challenges in the election (as do we!). Georgia's Republican U.S. Senators suck up to their demented sore loser President in calling for the resignation of the state's Republican elections chief before two Senate runoff elections on January 5 that could allow Democrats to take back the U.S. Senate majority. While there is no evidence to support Republicans' claims alleging wrongdoing by Georgia's computerized voting system vendor, we have invited Republicans to join in our call for using all hand-marked paper ballots, publicly hand-counted, in both of Georgia's critical U.S. Senate runoffs. New reporting indicates Republicans may try to ban mail-in voting altogether for the runoffs, despite the spiking deadly pandemic. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-pompeounderminesdemocracy-trumpvoterfrauddebunkery-gopturnsongasos_111020.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:24</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, election integrity, election security, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Biden, election fraud, voter fraud, debunk, Georgia, US Senate, courts, election, voting, vote by mail, environment, climate change, cybersecurity, paper ballot</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2020 18:21:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/9/2020 (Media declares Biden ‘Victory&apos;; GOP Cluelessly Pretending to ‘Stop the Steal')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The corporate media finally recognized the obvious and called the 2020 Presidential Election for Joe Biden. Wall Street rallied on news of Biden's win and good news about a possible COVID vaccine. Trump fired his Defense Secretary, as more top Trump Administration officials tested positive for the virus.  Biden reportedly plans to issue a series of Executive Orders after being sworn in to reverse some of the most egregious Trump Era offenses.  Trump's supporters on the right are exhibiting some pretty serious denial about it all, from the religious whacko Right to the non-religious whacko Right.  We do some serious debunking of many of the absurd, evidence-free allegations propagated by deniers and conspiracy theorists on the Right, and report on one of the very few legitimate concerns that have come to light since Election Night -- regarding misreported vote tallies in Antrim County, Michigan, that were discovered, then corrected, after 'human error' from Republican county officials.  We recommend Republicans call for an independent investigation and a hand-count of the county's paper ballots. The incident, and other apparent GOP losses in MI and GA, have helped fuel a sudden surge in Republican interest about election integrity and security. We offer an open invitation to Republicans to join the rest of us in the fight for real Election Integrity. Callers weigh in on the huge news, as we begin to see a glimmer of light at the end of our long, still-ongoing, national nightmare... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mediafinalllycallitforbiden-rightindenial-debunkingfraudclaims-savinggarunoff-callers_110920.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:29</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Biden, Kamala Harris, executive orders, election fraud, voter fraud,  election integrity, election security, cybersecurity, voting machines, electronic voting, evangelicals, news</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2020 18:38:22 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/6/2020: (BIDEN WON! Starting acting like it! With guest Heather Digby Parton)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We found the systemic fraud that Donald Trump has been lying about in his false claims that Democrats are trying to steal the election from him – hard evidence revealed today shows that the Trump Campaign and Republican Party are actually trying to do so, in Pennsylvania. Joe Biden is well on track to being the next President of the United States  - the state of Pennsylvania should have already been called as of Friday morning, based on the unofficial vote counts, but corporate media is not following the standards they usually apply. In any other Presidential election in any other year, all of the media would have begun calling Biden 'President-elect'.  Internal memos show Fox News on-air talent have been ordered not to do so, but why is the rest of corporate media pulling their punches? Republicans are claiming everywhere that Donald Trump 'won', but Democrats are not. Why aren't they dancing in the streets at this point? HEATHER 'DIGBY' PARTON of Salon and Digby's Hullabaloo joins us to analyze the issues at work – is it PTSD from 2016 and the last four years of the Trump Administration? Is it because Democrats under-performed in both U.S. Senate and House races this year? We also discuss what all Democrats should be spending their time working on and planning right now, including how Joe Biden can govern with a Republican-controlled Senate if Democrats are unable to win a still-possible longshot bid to pick up enough Senate seats to take the majority. We're beginning to process whatever lessons, so far, can be gleaned from what happened on Tuesday... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumppafraud_heatherdigbyparton-bidenwinspa-ga-presidency-demstupor_110620.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumppafraud_heatherdigbyparton-bidenwinspa-ga-presidency-demstupor_110620.mp3" length="55920457" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
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									<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 18:03:54 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/5/2020 (Trump's 'Legal Strategy' clown show with election law Prof. Joshua A. Douglas)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The stock market rallied on news indicating that Joe Biden will become the next President, contradicting Donald Trump's lies claiming that the market would crash if Biden won. U.S. coronavirus numbers skyrocketed to a new all-time record, thanks to Trump's disastrous denial and lies. As votes are still being tallied, Biden's lead appears strong. At the same time, the Trump Campaign is filing unsupported, nonsensical legal lawsuits in a number of states, while his gullible cult followers chant 'Stop the Count' in Michigan, but 'Count the Votes' in Arizona. Actual legal professional, JOSHUA A. DOUGLAS, election and Constitutional law professor at the University of Kentucky and author of 'Vote for US: How to Take Back Our Elections and Change the Future of Voting,' analyzes the flood of Trump lawsuits desperately seeking to win the election via the courts. Douglas explains that the Trump lawsuits so far lack merit, evidence, and a coherent legal strategy. He also discusses the actual legal danger looming at the Republicans' packed-and-stolen U.S. Supreme Court, including whether Trump's newest stolen justice will deliver the election to Trump and whether the rightwing court majority will undermine the right to vote that is guaranteed in nearly all state constitutions. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenonbrinkof270_joshuaadouglas-trumplegalstrategy_110520.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:23</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, Trump, Biden, US Supreme Court, coronavirus, voting, election, voting rights, voter suppression, election fraud, voter fraud, election integrity, environment, climate change, recount, right to vote, civil liberties</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2020 18:03:49 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/4/2020: (Wisconsin's own John Nichols of 'The Nation' on unsettled 2020 Election)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  On the day after a very late Election Night, it appears that -- barring some sort of tabulation surprise or failure -- Joe Biden is on track to win at least 270 Electoral College votes to become the next president. In Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan, GOP-controlled state legislatures barred election officials counting any mail-in ballots until Election Day, so unofficial results are very slow to come in. But Donald Trump is attempting to gaslight the American people, falsely claiming that counting legal ballots after Election Day is somehow 'fraud', and vowing to mount a Supreme Court challenge. Republicans of all stripes condemned Trump's falsehoods and his scheme to stop the counting of lawfully-cast votes as shameful and counter-productive. In contrast, Biden called for every vote to be counted and reassured voters that 'Nobody is going to take our democracy away from us, not now, not ever.' So far, Democrats do not appear to have won back the US Senate majority, and lost five seats in the US House, even as voters approved progressive ballot initiatives in several states. It was certainly a confusing verdict from the American people -- presuming the reported, unverified and unofficial results prove to be accurate. What to make of all of this? Progressive journalist JOHN NICHOLS of 'The Nation' and Madison's 'Capitol Times' offers insights for both for progressives and establishment Democrats from his unique perspective as a Wisconsinite -- a state that took a very similar right turn over the past couple of decades, much like the nation, then barely went to Donald Trump in 2016, and now appears to have flipped back to Democrats. Plus: the hands-down most optimistic take on whatever the hell happened yesterday... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-dayafterelection-bidenonverge-trumpshame_johnnichols-learningfromwi_110420.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-dayafterelection-bidenonverge-trumpshame_johnnichols-learningfromwi_110420.mp3" length="57204182" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>59:35</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, Trump, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, voting, elections, voter suppression, voting rights, Supreme Court, Pennsylvania, minimum wage, John Nichols, Wisconsin, gaslighting, Electoral College, Senate, US House, Scott Walker</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 18:43:11 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/3/2020 (Voting issues, problems, successes on Election Day 2020)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In the closing hours of the nightmarish hellscape that is Election Day 2020, voters encountered problems around the country, thanks to failure-prone computerized voting systems in battleground states such as Georgia, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Texas.  Perhaps because so many voters had already voted during Early Voting or by mail-in ballot, there were far fewer problem reports today than in recent presidential elections – at least as of airtime. But in places where there were major voting system failures that prevented voters from voting, in nearly every case the problems were related to the failure of electronic pollbooks made by a company named KnowInk. In Georgia, a countywide failure of the e-pollbooks prevented voters in Spalding County from voting at all, for hours, until the systems were replaced, because the Republican Sec. of State failed to follow a federal court order to ensure backup paper pollbooks were in place at every polling location. Similar problems with e-pollbooks plagued Ohio voters, but counties there had backup paper pollbooks on hand. In Texas, the same failing electronic pollbooks prevented voters in at least one county from voting for several hours, as well.  Also in Texas, the far-right 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a Republican lawsuit to toss out more than 127,000 ballots that were lawfully cast at drive-thru voting sites in Harris County (Houston), but the case may be headed to the GOP's stolen US Supreme Court. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionday2020-votingprobs-ga-oh-tx_110320.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:36</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, voting, voting rights, voting machines, electronic voting, cybersecurity, hacking, election integrity, voter suppression, Trump, Biden, Texas, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Louie Gohmert, environment, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2020 17:03:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/2/2020 (2020 Election Last Call: Voting questions, concerns, fears)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   On the penultimate day before the deadline to vote in the critical 2020 presidential election, Donald Trump and his Republican Party are actively filing a blizzard of lawsuits hoping to get the courts to help them toss out legally-cast ballots, hoping to take their voter suppression lawsuits to Trump's packed and stolen U.S. Supreme Court, where four justices have already promoted a radical extremist legal theory that only state legislatures may create any election rule or law. Texas Republicans immediately appealed a ruling by a very rightwing U.S. District Court judge Monday that rejected their attempt to discard 127,000 ballots legally cast at drive-thru sites in Harris County (Houston). Trump Campaign adviser Jason Miller brazenly lied about tallies and election procedures , falsely declaring that routine counting of lawfully-cast mail-in and military ballots after Election Night constitutes an attempt to &quot;steal&quot; the election.  Voters in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama struggle to vote on computerized voting systems because of ongoing power outages caused by Hurricane Zeta. Callers weigh in with questions about voting problems, the electoral college, and why they are planning to vote/not vote, or vote third-party this year (which seems insane given the situation this country and this planet are now in).  As non-partisan election integrity champion Jim Soper of CountedAsCast.org and the California Election Protection Network says: &quot;If you are finding it difficult to vote, vote on behalf of the 225,000 who can no longer vote...Or vote on behalf of the billions of people world-wide who would love to have your American privilege, but don't. Or vote on behalf of Mother Earth... Vote in their place. Think of it as their vote... Ask, how would they vote? Then honor them. Please vote, because they can't.&quot; ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-houstondrivethruruling-poweroutla-ga-al-ms_callers_110220.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, voting, voting rights, voter suppression, election integrity, voting machines, electronic voting, voting machines, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Biden, Supreme Court, Texas, Louisiana, extreme weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2020 18:13:32 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/30/3030 (Court-ordered chaos w/ Guest: Marybeth Kuznik, County Election Director in PA)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Election 2020 is coming down to the wire. Thanks to federal courts unleashing several last-minute rulings just five days before Election Day, chaos reigns in several key battleground states, in the most critical election in U.S. history. In Minnesota, two Republican federal appellate court judges, in a radical ruling, declared it unconstitutional for the state to count ballots postmarked by Election Day that arrive later – despite a state court settlement establishing the rule months ago – and instead ordered such ballots be segregated. The extraordinarily disruptive ruling, based on an unprecedented interpretation of the U.S. Constitution's Elections Clause, could potentially invalidate hundreds of thousands of lawfully-cast ballots. In Texas, Tarrant County (Ft. Worth), elections officials report computer optical-scan tabulators are rejecting about a third of all mail-in ballots because of a printing error – forcing election clerks, by state law, to 'remake' tens of thousands of ballots by hand that must be re-scanned by the machine, rather simply counting those hand-marked paper ballots publicly. Adding more chaos, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled it will wait until AFTER Election Day to decide if postmarked but late-arriving ballots in Pennsylvania must be discarded. MARYBETH KUZNIK, founder of election integrity group, VotePA, and now Election Director of Armstrong County, PA, explains the court's new order to segregate late-arriving absentee ballots, and other last-minute changes and disruptions with which elections officials are grappling around the country. All this underscores that citizen oversight of our public elections is a necessity -- if you've already voted and are looking for a way to help between now and Election Day and beyond, there are many opportunities! Check out some of them at Scrutineers.org, ProtectOurVotes.com and SmartElections.us. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-tarrantcntytxballots-latevbm-mn-nc-pa_marybethkuznik-pachaos_103020.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:31</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, election, voting, voter suppression, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Biden, Pennsylvania, Supreme Court, Minnesota, vote by mail, Texas, electronic voting, voting machines, cybersecurity, hacking, ransomware, courts, Constitution</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2020 18:47:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 10/29/2020 (Our Cold Civil War on Democracy continues, with some victories for the pro-democracy forces)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   We are now embroiled in a Cold Civil War on Democracy in this nation -- the greatest direct threat to our constitutional republic that we have faced since the Civil War. The threat emanates not from a foreign power, but the President of the United States and his party of henchmen and supporters who are attacking the very core of our republic: the right to vote and to have that vote counted as cast. Republicans are using every trick, legal and extra-legal, to prevent legal voters from voting and their ballots from being counted, with the help of their stolen U.S. Supreme Court. They may pull it off unless pro-democracy forces are able to overwhelm them between now and Election Day on Nov. 3rd. Our trench warfare coverage continues: Florida's Trumpy Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis discovered someone changed his voter registration data. In Minnesota, a federal judge has blocked a mercenary contractor's attempt to post armed para-militia at polling places, in violation of federal voter intimidation laws, and ordered them to reveal the identity of their financial backer. In Texas, a Trump-appointed federal judge has invalidated Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's orders exempting voters and pollworkers from wearing masks at polling places. In Harris County (Houston), 2020 early voter turnout has surpassed turnout in the entire 2016 election, thanks to expanded and innovative voting options -- naturally, state Republicans have filed a new lawsuit seeking to invalidate more than 100,000 already lawfully cast votes. Vermont's Sec. of State asked the US Supreme Court to correct factual errors about the state's voting laws in an appalling opinion written by Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
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								<itunes:duration>59:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, voting, voting rights, voter suppression, election, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Biden, Supreme Court, Texas, Minnesota, Vermont, vote by mail, environment, climate change, pollution, fossil fuels</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2020 18:55:27 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/28/2020 (Guest: Mark Joseph Stern on Trump's SCOTUS Election Trump Cards)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A bad day for Trump -- 'Anonymous' revealed himself as Miles Taylor, Chief of Staff of Trump's own Dept. of Homeland Security, who has endorsed Joe Bien.  The stock market sank over the unchecked third-peak surge in the U.S. COVID pandemic. Hackers defaced Trump's campaign website. Twenty former Republican US Attorneys endorsed Biden. Trump abandoned his supporters to frigid temperatures in Omaha, NE after his latest super-spreader rally. But Trump still has a few Trump Cards that he believes, with good reason, will secure his re-election:  his stolen and corrupt U.S. Supreme Court. Slate's ace legal reporter MARK JOSEPH STERN explains the ways that Trump is trying to use the courts to block timely-cast ballots from being counted at all after Election Day, and a scheme that is based in the latest concurrence filed by former GOP operative-turned-GOP activist Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.  Kavanaugh's opinion, blocking Wisconsin from counting legitimate but late-arriving mail-in ballots, is full of demonstrable, laughable, egregious errors of fact. But worse, it cites the rejected Bush v. Gore opinion from the Florida 2000 election debacle that handed the election to George W. Bush, despite that ruling specifically stating it can never be used as precedent. Stern describes the several ways in which that radical ruling could be the Trump Card that helps Republicans steal this year's election. Stern also offers his thoughts on Biden's call for a bi-partisan commission to study the court expansion and reform (if Democrats win both the White House and the Senate), and a federal court ruling rejecting the Justice Department's absurd attempt to derail a defamation lawsuit against Trump by columnist E. Jean Carroll. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpsverybadday-markjosephstern-scotustrumpcards_102820.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:35</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, voting, voter suppression, voting rights, absentee ballots, coronavirus, Trump, Joe Biden, Republicans, Democrats, election, Brett Kavanaugh, Supreme Court, corruption, court reform, Wisconsin, election theft, states rights</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 18:55:19 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 10/27/2020 (Guest: Aaron Belkin of Take Back the Court)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   The GOP's already-stolen Supreme Court has ordered Wisconsin to reject perfectly legal, timely-cast and postmarked mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day. Senate Republicans have kept their promise to break their previous promise to never seat a new Supreme Court Justice during a Presidential election year, installing Donald Trump's third nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, to a lifetime position on the nation's highest court. Barrett is the first justice in U.S. history to be confirmed with zero votes from the minority party in the Senate, and the first in history to be installed so close to a presidential election, after more than 60 million Americans have already voted.  AARON BELKIN, Director of Take Back the Court, the nation's oldest organization calling for expansion and reform of SCOTUS and lower federal courts, explains the Republicans' newest court-packing stunt after the GOP's original theft of the high court in 2016. While the need to save democracy itself by unrigging the Republican's packed federal courts is quite clear, the question remains as to whether Senate Democrats understand it, and whether they will have the courage to do so -- IF they are able to win back control of the chamber in spite of years of voter suppression laws and gerrymandering enacted by states and GOP judges. Belkin also covers what Americans must do to ensure court reform, expansion and restoration of democratic norms, should Democrats win back both the Senate and White House. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-barrettconfirmedswornin-scotusabsenteerulingwi_aaronbelkin-takebackthecourt_10272.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, voting, voting rights, democracy, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Biden, courts, court reform, Environment, climate change, Senate, filibuster, Wisconsin, voter suppression, Supreme Court, Amy Coney Barrett, Obama, corruption</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2020 18:27:02 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/26/2020 (Guest: Legendary FL election supervisor Ion Sancho, on vulnerabilities in the state's tabulation systems)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   The Trump Administration is no longer trying to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, who said on CNN, 'we aren't going to control the pandemic.'  The U.S. is hitting its third peak of infections, with new daily records for new infections now outpacing previous peaks.  The pandemic is getting worse, and  the President of the United States is the nation's top super-spreader via his maskless rallies around the country.  Vice President Mike Pence will continue campaign appearances, despite at least five of his inner staff circle tested positive. Trump says factual reporting on COVID data should be illegal. Talks between the White House and Democrats on a new emergency relief package for the American people have collapsed.  A ransomware attack has hit a Georgia county's elections infrastructure, knocking out key components. If a similar ransomware attack occurs on or before Election Day in any of the thousands of counties that rely on the Internet or networked computers for voting, it could generate absolute chaos.  Trump has indicated he hopes to exploit election chaos with the help of gerrymandered Republican-controlled state legislatures around the country, and the stolen U.S. Supreme Court with the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett in the U.S. Senate.  Legendary former Florida elections official, Ion Sancho (who oversaw the FL 2000 recount) explains his concerns about uncertified, unsecure wireless cellular modems installed on electronic voting machines used in 47 of Florida's 67 counties that could allow hackers to change election results undetectably. Sancho also offers solutions and specific actions that voters can take now to protect their own vote and get involved in helping to protect the integrity of the Nov. 3 election.  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-thirdcovidpeak-ransomewarega_ionsancho-celluarvotesystemmodems-2000redux_102620.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Biden, coronavirus, cybersecurity, Ion Sancho, voting, voting machines, voting rights, electronic voting, hacking, Florida, Senate, Supreme Court, Amy Coney Barrett</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2020 18:44:04 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/23/2020 (Special Coverage of the final 2020 Presidential Debate, w/ Heather 'Digby' Parton and Richard 'R.J.' Eskow)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  As new coronavirus infections spike to a new daily record in the U.S. on Thursday, with cases now on the rise in nearly 75 percent of the nation and hospitalizations increasing again in 38 states, our infected President, Donald Trump, and his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, faced off in Nashville, TN for the (mercifully) final debate of the 2020 season.  We have full analysis, context and fact-checking with award-winning opinion journalist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Hullaballoo, and RICHARD 'R.J.' ESKOW of 'The Zero Hour,' to make sense of the Nightmare Before Halloween that aired on Thursday night from Belmont University, moderated with a helpful mute button by NBC's Kristen Welker. We cover the broad range of topics, from Trump's family separation policy to climate change to the best and worst moments for each candidate.  Eskow offers insights -- as a former health insurance industry executive -- into the facts about both Biden and Trump's plans for healthcare coverage, amid the worsening pandemic and the threat by the GOP's stolen U.S. Supreme Court to strike down the Affordable Care Act just days after the election. Parton helpfully decodes Trump's ginned-up Fox News-fueled 'scandals' smearing the Biden family and the hidden strategy underlying it. They also deliver a chilling warning for anyone who may be under the false impression that Biden has the election wrapped up, and remind voters: 'The margin of victory [for Biden] must be greater than the margin of theft, suppression, and litigation'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-richardrjeskow-heatherdigbyparton-finaldebatenashvilletn_102020.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, Trump, Joe Biden, debate, coronavirus, Kristen Welker, healthcare, immigration, climate change, environmental justice, Burisma, Fox News, voting, voter suppression, voting rights, Supreme Court, Bernie Sanders, Affordable Care Act</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2020 18:06:30 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/22/2020 (Guest: Attorney Ron Fein of Free Speech for People on new federal voter intimidation lawsuit against Trump and Barr)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Joe Biden has proposed a bipartisan commission to study federal court system reform to counter years of Republican court-packing, if he wins the election – we discuss whether this is a smart political position for him to take right now. Senate Republicans broke their own Judiciary Committee rules to ram through the 'sham' nomination of Amy Coney Barrett, without a single Democrat present. The GOP's already-stolen Supreme Court has blocked safer curbside voting for disabled and elderly voters in Alabama, as requested by Republican Sec. of State John Merrill, ignoring CDC recommendations and in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Trump's Director of National Intelligence John Ratclifffe hastily convened an absurd press conference to declare that Iran was behind threatening emails sent to Democratic voters in some states, without providing any supporting evidence; skepticism of the administration's claims is warranted, short of independently verifiable information. The Legal Director of the non-partisan good government organization Free Speech for People, RON FEIN, explains the new federal lawsuit filed on behalf of the Latino civic engagement group Mi Familia Vota Education Fund and individual voters, charging that Donald Trump, Attorney General Bill Barr and Acting Sec. of Homeland Security Chad Wolf are violating federal laws against voter intimidation.  Fein also discusses a related federal lawsuit to stop a private mercenary contractor who has posted job listings seeking armed former special ops troops to patrol polling sites in the Minnesota. Plus Desi Doyen joins us for our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenscotuscomm-gopramsbarrettnom-curbsidevotingal-dememailthreats_ronfein-trumpbarrwolfintimidationsuit_102220.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Biden, Supreme Court, court reform, national security, elections, cyberseucrity, voting, voting rights, voter suppression,voter intimidation,  coronavirus, environment, climate change, electric cars</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2020 17:13:08 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/21/2020 (Guest: FairVote's David Daley on the rise and someday-fall of the GOP's 'Permanent Minority Rule')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Lawyers really don't like Donald Trump – even when he pays them millions. Senate Democrats move to delay a vote to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the US Supreme Court less than two weeks before the presidential election. The very rightwing 5th Circuit rules election workers can discard legal absentee ballots based on perceived signature mismatches without contacting voters first to allow them to cure any perceived problems. It's the type of voter suppression might have been blocked in advance by the Voting Rights Act until the GOP-majority U.S. Supreme Court gutted the law in 2013. The ruling in the infamous Shelby County case was part of a Republican 'Plot for Permanent Minority Rule' run by Karl Rove and the GOP, as expertly detailed by our guest today.  DAVID DALEY, author and Senior Fellow at FairVote.org, explains his new must-read cover story in The New Republic detailing the full scope of the GOP's successful, national scheme to gain control of state legislatures before the 2010 Census, in order to gerrymander democracy for the next decade and pass restrictions on voting rights with far-reaching consequences. The nation has paid a very steep price ever since, as Republicans in Congress and state legislatures have entrenched minority rule in many battleground states and opportunists like Donald Trump have taken advantage of lost protections for voting rights that haunt America's hobbled democracy today.  Daley also discusses how democracy can be restored, noting that state legislatures and voting maps are on the line again in the November 3 election. So please VOTE, and vote all the way down the ballot. Plus: a few words from comedy legend Mel Brooks... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
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								<itunes:duration>57:46</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, voting, voting rights, voter suppression, redistricting, voter ID, Texas, vote by mail, money in politics, Trump, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, red map, gerrymandering, Mel Brooks, state legislature, Supreme Court, Voting Rights </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2020 19:16:51 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/20/2020 (Good News, Bad News! It's 'The Caveat Show!')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A lot of good news/bad news for voters and voting rights, Democrats and Republicans as we head into the most crucial election in modern U.S. history. Former Republican National Committee chair Michael Steele has endorsed Joe Biden for President, joining hundreds of former GOP officials, governors, national security experts and more in rejecting Donald Trump as unfit for office.  USA Today, which has never endorsed any Presidential nominee, does the same, citing Trump's 'shambolic response' to the coronavirus pandemic.  Florida shatters records in its first day of Early Voting – but does it reflect actual sustained voter enthusiasm, or fear of COVID and Postal Service slowdowns? Encouraging fund-raising totals for Democratic Senate candidates in comparison to their incumbent Republican opponents in many states come with several major caveats. Short-term good news for Pennsylvania voters -- the Republicans' stolen U.S. Supreme Court will allow counting of mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted up to three days afterwards. But SCOTUS intruding into a state court ruling on a state's constitutional &quot;right to vote&quot; is quite foreboding news that's about to made much worse with the addition of Amy Coney Barrett on the high court. Also today: Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenendorsements-earlyvoting-senfundraising-mailinpa-stateinterventionscotus_102020.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, coronavirus, politics, voting, voter suppression, voting machines, early voting, absentee ballots, vote by mail, Republicans, Democrats, Supreme Court, Senate, money in politics, environment, climate change, pollution, Pennsylvania, Florida</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2020 18:37:23 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/19/2020 (Guest: Emily Levy of Scrutineers.org on citizen election protection)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Republican appointees to the Michigan state Court of Appeals have blocked extended deadlines to receive mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, allowing election officials to discard perfectly legal ballots delayed by U.S. Postal Service slowdowns.  In Orange County, Florida, on the first day of Early Voting, voters had to stand in hours-long lines after the entire voting system went down due because the private vendor running the county's elections failed to renew the office's website domain correctly. Today's disturbing headlines to serve as a reminder that the only thing that matters between now and November 3rd is the general election -- we have some important tips on how to maximize the chances of your vote being counted as cast. With all of the voting problems already unfolding in this election -- even more than usual -- public oversight of the election, before, during and after Election Day will be critical. EMILY LEVY, longtime election protection advocate and founder of Scrutineers.org, a nonpartisan online community of people working to protect US elections, joins us to detail the many ways that YOU can get involved with helping to oversee our elections.  Levy explains a number of ongoing projects that anyone, at any level, can join -- from free Zoom training workshops, to enhanced training for poll workers and poll watchers, to observing official tallies and post-election 'audits', and many more ways that citizens can get involved to ensure that voters in their own communities are able to vote and have their ballots tallied accurately. Callers weigh in on all of the above... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-mailinvotesblockedmi_emilylevy-scrutineerselectionprotection_101920.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, voting, voting rights, voters suppression, absentee ballots, courts, Michigan, Supreme Court, election integrity, Scrutineers, election protection, Postal Service, Florida, cybersecurity</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2020 18:24:18 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 10/16/2020 (Election law prof Joshua A. Douglas on 2020 federal court voting rights roller coaster)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   It's difficult to keep up with the roller coaster of federal court rulings on voting rights, as the Trump Campaign and Republican Party have sued in nearly every state to halt efforts make voting easier and safer during the pandemic. Lower federal courts have often upheld expansion of voting access, only to be overturned at the appellate and Supreme Court levels, often in deference to state legislatures, even when doing so will disenfranchise tens of thousands of voters in violation of federal law and the Constitution.  University of Kentucky election law professor JOSHUA A. DOUGLAS, author of 'Vote for US: How to Take Back Our Elections and Change the Future of Voting', joins us to discuss his new op-ed asking, if courts are supposed to protect the right to vote, why aren't they? Douglas explains the troubling answers to that question, along with good suggestions for how voters can begin to correct the course of events that have allowed Republicans to pack rightwing judges across the federal judiciary. Also today:  Donald Trump on Thursday rejected California's emergency disaster declaration for the ongoing, record wildfires across the state that have burned more than 4 million acres this year (double the previous record year) and killed 31 people. Former DHS Chief of Staff Miles Taylor says Trump privately ordered FEMA to withhold disaster aid to California because it did not vote for him. Trump abruptly reversed himself on Friday, perhaps realizing it's a bad look to withhold aid from a state that has more registered Republicans than any other in the union mere weeks before Election Day. Plus: Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpcawildfiredisaster_joshuaadouglas-courtsvotingrights_101620.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:39</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, voting, voting rights, voting systems, courts, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, voter suppression, environment, climate change, Senate, Constitution, California, wildfires, disaster, FEMA, Supreme Court, Amy Coney Barrett</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2020 18:09:22 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/15/2020 (Guest: Legal reporter Mark Joseph Stern on 'deranged' Barrett SCOTUS hearings)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Senate Republicans move full speed ahead in their desperate attempt to further pack the US Supreme Court while they still can. Slate's great legal reporter, MARK JOSEPH STERN, analyzes the week of hearings in the Senate Judiciary Committee to install Amy Coney Barrett on the Republicans' already-stolen Supreme Court before Election Day. Stern reports that the nominee established a new low for such hearings by refusing to give meaningful answers to any questions -- even questions about established federal law --  and calls the unprecedented rush to ram through the nomination a 'deranged power grab' by Republicans to cement their rightwing takeover of the federal judiciary. Stern also discusses the web of shadowy, unaccountable dark money groups that are backing Barrett's nomination, assesses the performances of Senate Democrats during the 'sham' hearings, and whether court reform is on the Democrats' agenda should they win back the White House and the Senate majority in the November election. Also today:  Hours-long lines in early voting in Georgia were caused by the state's costly new unverifiable touchscreen voting system, including failed check-in computers that caused bottlenecks at voting locations due to lack of bandwidth to handle the completely predictable high voter turnout. The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issue new warnings that malicious actors (most likely foreign, they suggest) have obtained 'unauthorized access' to elections supports systems,' but say they have 'no evidence to date that integrity of elections data has been compromised.'.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-epollbookfailga-fbicyberwarning_markjosephstern-barretthearings_101520.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 Election, politics, Trump, Republicans, Biden, Democrats, Senate, Supreme Court, Amy Coney Barrett, dark money, money in politics, voting, voter suppression, voting machines, cybersecurity, Georgia, Dianne Feinstein, Lindsey Graham, civil rights, FBI</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2020 18:43:15 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/14/2020 (Guest: Dark money expert Lisa Graves on the GOP's decades-long Supreme Court-packing coup)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Republicans have orchestrated a $250 million dark money scheme using a closely interconnected conspiracy of rightwing groups to pack the federal courts -- including the U.S. Supreme Court – by influencing the selection and confirmation process, and pushing specific cases to help achieve very specific results that benefit the very well-moneyed interests involved. On Tuesday, during hearings Senate Judiciary Committee's appalling and hypocritical push to ram through the confirmation of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett before Election Day, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) delivered a must-watch speech deconstructing the clear conspiracy of this insidious network of unaccountable dark money groups, which has succeeded wildly in packing the federal judiciary to benefit their dark-money funders. Much of Whitehouse's case cited evidence revealed by the non-profit Center for Media and Democracy (CMD), headed for many years by LISA GRAVES, former Deputy Asst. Attorney General at the U.S. Justice Department, who is now the Executive Director of True North Research. Graves offers deeps insights into Sen. Whitehouse's revelations and the decades-long GOP judiciary conspiracy now in play, the rush to install Barrett on the court to rule on election disputes, the judicial dishonesty of the late Justice Antonin Scalia's myth of &quot;strict constructionism,&quot; and whether Democrats should expand the Supreme Court and federal judiciary. Also today:  Good news for voters in the courts against the GOP's trench warfare to suppress the vote -- a Texas court has blocked a GOP effort to halt the use of safer curbside voting centers in Harris County (Houston). Alaska's state Supreme Court waived the state's witness signature requirement for mail-in ballots during the pandemic. A Virginia judge has extended Virginia's online voter registration period after technical failures. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-votingwins-va-tx-ak_lisagraves-barrettconfirmation-whitehousedarkmoneyjudicialconspiracy_101420.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, voter suppression, voting rights, Supreme Court, Republicans, Democrats, Amy Coney Barrett, Sheldon Whitehouse, dark money, money in politics, judiciary, court packing, Constitution, Tump, equal protection, Federalist Society, Scalia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2020 19:13:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/13/2020 (Amy Coney Barrett's Hypocritical, Media-Aided, Scalia-Fueled 'Originalist' Hoax)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  On the first day of Senate confirmation hearings to pack the already-stolen US Supreme Court with Donald Trump's third nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, the Associated Press promoted Republicans' myth that the late Justice Antonin Scalia was a so-called 'originalist' who believes in 'sticking to the text of laws and the original meaning of constitutional provisions.' In fact, it's an easily provable lie. In just one example, Scalia's ruling in the 2013 case that gutted the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965, and his explanation for it during oral arguments, reveal Scalia had little concern for the strict, originalist words of the Constitution or for the rule of law. Republicans have long falsely characterized Scalia's judicial philosophy and their own pretend assertions that they oppose 'radical extremist judges' who 'legislate from the bench.'  The fruits of the rightwing Supreme Court majority's dismantling of the Voting Rights Act are clear:  in Georgia and Texas, voters in minority-heavy areas were forced to wait in line for as much as 11 hours on the first day of Early Voting. The long lines were aided, in part, by still-unexplained programming failures on the touchscreen Ballot Marking Device (BMD) voting system. In an Orwellian ruling, Trump-appointed appeals court judges have upheld Texas' Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's attempts to make voting as difficult as possible by arbitrarily restricting secure drop boxes. In Virginia, online voter registration was shut down across the entire state on the last day due to a technical failure. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-barrettscaliahypocrisy-votefailstx-regfailva_101320.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, voting, voting rights, voter suppression, Amy Coney Barrett, Supreme Court, Senate, Antonin Scalia, voting machines, cybersecurity, electronic voting, ransomware, environment, climate change, Texas, Georgia, Virginia, Republicans, Democrats</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2020 18:57:41 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/12/2020 (Guest: Marilyn Marks of Coalition for Good Governance on GA touchscreen vote system ruling by federal judge)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The illegitimate confirmation hearings in the U.S. Senate for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett began Monday, with hypocritical Republicans shamefully trying to install her before Election Day to rule for Trump in any election disputes and overturn the Affordable Care Act during a pandemic, even after early voting has already begun.  In Georgia, the state's new, unverifiable, already-failed $100+ million touchscreen vote systems failed again, creating hours-long lines on day one of early voting.  In a BradCast EXCLUSIVE, we cover the new, long-awaited judge's ruling in the federal case challenging Georgia's the state's new touchscreen Ballot Marking Device (BMD) voting system. MARILYN MARKS of the Coalition for Good Governance, a plaintiff in the case, joins us to explain the decision from U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg, who once again ruled that it 'presents serious system security vulnerability and operational issues.'  The ruling details the lies, inaccuracies and a lack of knowledge in the state's expert testimony (all voting vendor employees), and concludes: 'The Plaintiffs&apos; national cybersecurity experts convincingly present evidence that this is not a  question of 'might this actually ever happen?' – but 'when it will happen.' Similar unverifiable BMD systems are being forced on voters for the first time in a number of critical battleground states. Despite finding the system dangerous, the judge ruled that it was too close to Election Day to require officials to switch to hand-marked paper ballots.  Marks explains what happens next as the case moves forward. Also today:  a conclusion to the saga that landed Brad in 'Twitter Jail' for posting a completely accurate tweet about massive errors found in GA's faulty voting systems. Plus California GOP caught red-handed deploying fake ballot drop boxes across the state in violation of state law... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-twitterjail_marilynmarks-bmdrulingga_fakecadropboxes_101220.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>55:52</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2020 18:48:59 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/9/2020: (Guest Host Nicole Sandler with author Kenneth C. Davis)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler brings us up to date on the latest news, including the foiled white supremacist plot to kidnap the governor of Michigan and overthrow the government! Nicole's guest is historian and author Kenneth C. Davis, who tells us about his latest book, &quot;Strongman: The Rise of Five Dictators and the Fall of Democracy&quot; ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_kennethcdavis_100920.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>militia, white supremacists, Strongmen, authoritarians, fascism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2020 16:52:14 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/8/2020 (VP Debate analysis w/ Heather 'Digby' Parton, David Faris)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We open with news that Twitter has suspended our account, @TheBradBlog, for posting a 100 percent accurate tweet characterizing failures in Georgia's new touchscreen voting system. The tweet was posted two weeks ago, and was based on an email from Georgia's Secretary of State to all 159 counties regarding an error discovered in the state's new touchscreen voting systems used by every voter at the polls. The email from the Sec. of State was published in federal court filings as part of litigation challenging the use of those machines and seeking hand-marked paper ballots for voters instead.  See BradBlog.com for the full story and documentation. Award-winning opinion journalist HEATHER 'DIGBY' PARTON of Salon and Digby's Hullabaloo, and author and political scientist DAVID FARIS of Roosevelt University and The Week join us for analysis, fact-checking and context on Wednesday night's refreshingly dull and normal(ish) Vice Presidential Debate in Salt Lake City, Utah between Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic V.P. nominee Kamala Harris. While the debate may have been dull -- save for the fly -- there was much to discuss about it in today's very lively show, including whether there will be any more debates at all this year. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bradblogtwitterban_heatherdigbyparton-davidfairs-vpdebateut_100820.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, debate, Twitter, Brad Blog, censorship, social media, Kamala Harris, Mike Pence, Susan Page, climate change, Supreme Court, court packing, coronavirus, corruption, taxes, Trump, Democrats, fracking, vaccine, Green New Deal</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2020 17:39:30 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/7/2020 (Guest: Doug Pagitt on how to reach Christian Trump voters)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The GOP War Against Voting and Voters gained ground in Texas, where the state supreme court ruled in favor of Republican's effort to block election officials in Houston from sending absentee ballot applications to all registered voters -- their latest success in making voting as difficult as possible in the state. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton – the man spearheading the state's war against democracy, who himself is under criminal indictment for fraud – has been accused by top aides in his own office of 'improper influence, abuse of office, bribery and other potential criminal offenses.' The Republican War on Voting in Texas is likely spurred by new polls showing Joe Biden is closing in on Trump's lead in the state. As polls show Biden gaining in battleground states, DOUG PAGITT, Executive Director and Co-founder of the faith-based group Vote Common Good, believes an interesting new scientific survey may have finally found a way to reach evangelical and Catholic voters who supported Trump in 2016. Pagitt is a progressive evangelical pastor who is on a bus tour of swing states, hoping to reach voters with the message that Americans can actively choose goodness in their own communities through the voting booth. The survey covered seven core virtues and seven vices, and found that just one of those virtues -- or, in Trump's case, lack thereof -- was more central to any other vice or virtue in changing the minds of his 2016 voters. Pagitt also explains how you can reach out to your faith-based friends and family who may be on the fence or still supporting Trump. Also today:  extended excerpts of Joe Biden's effective speech at the Civil War battleground of Gettysburg, PA on Tuesday, to heal the nation's divisions... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-votingmesstx-paxtoncharges_dougpagitt-kindnessiskey_bidengettysburg_100720.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 election, coronavirus, Texas, voter suppression, Ken Paxton, voting rights, voting, Christians, evangelicals, corruption, Joe Biden, Gettysburg, 2016 election, third party , religion</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2020 17:53:08 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 10/6/2020: (The Gaslighting Continues - But America Doesn't Seem to Be Buying It Anymore)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's BradCast: The corporate mainstream media are being played by Trump, they know it, and yet they still keep falling for it, enabling Trump in his gaslighting of Americans and helping him and the Republican Party spread lies and disinformation. Facebook has taken down at least one Trump lie regarding COVID-19 and the flu. New polls indicate Trump is receiving no 'sympathy bounce' from his coronavirus illness, that most Americans have no confidence in Trump's handling of the pandemic, and believe he has only himself to blame for his own infection. In the presidential race, new national polls following last week's disastrous debate show Joe Biden increasing his lead. Of course, we do not run national elections in this country, only state elections – but Biden is leading or tied in many swing states and gaining in red states once thought out of reach for Democrats. Some House races in red states are also showing Democrats are increasingly competitive. Polling in Senate races in South Carolina and Kansas also show surprising shifts in Democrats' direction, which explains Republicans' all-out war to suppress mail-in voting in South Carolina and everywhere else. The stolen rightwing majority on the US Supreme Court helped the GOP, ruling that South Carolina must require that all absentee ballots include a witness' signature to be valid, even during a deadly pandemic, despite the fact that Republicans did not object when the requirement was waived during the primary. The shocking ruling also holds other ominous implications for voting rights. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpcovidgaslighting-presidentialpolling-senateraces-ks-sc_100620.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, coronavirus, Biden, Trump, voter suppression, polls, voting rights, Supreme Court, South Carolina, environment, climate change, extreme weather, hurricane, absentee voting, vote by mail, gaslighting, Facebook, news media</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2020 18:39:53 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/5/2020 ('At This Point, For This President, Death Would Be Too Good')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast:  Donald Trump has tested positive for COVID-19, upending the 2020 election and casting doubt on whether the Republican-controlled Senate can still ram through Trump's nominee to fill the US Supreme Court seat left vacant by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. It appears that Trump has helped infect a least a dozen other high-profile officials in both the White House and U.S. Senate, and also put the Secret Service and White House staff at risk.  After being hospitalized over the weekend, where he enjoyed many days in a row of free, tax-payer funded healthcare (for which he often paid no federal income taxes at all), Trump headed back to the White House on Monday.  We cover the ongoing questions about the seriousness of the President's condition, and the lies, obfuscation, and evasion from Trump's White House physician that have raised many more questions than he answered.  How many more Americans will Donald Trump sicken before his disastrous tenure as President is brought to an end? How will all of this affect the remaining two scheduled presidential debates, and the Presidential election, with early voting already underway?  Will any of this serve to slow down or block Senate Republicans from holding confirmation hearings, now that at least three GOP Senators have contracted the virus? Callers weigh in on all of the above... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumphascovid-doctorslie-callers_10052.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:34</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Trump, Biden, coronavirus, pandemic, public health, health insurance, healthcare, Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Amy Coney Barrett, Senate, debates, medicine</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2020 17:52:28 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/2/2020 (Trump's Positive, In a Negative Sense&quot;</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler covers the latest news on Donald Trump's COVID diagnosis -- it was bound to happen sooner or later as Trump has completely screwed up our nation's response to the deadly pandemic and has been downplaying every aspect of it to the public since it began. DAVID DAYEN is executive editor of the American Prospect magazine, and he joins to me to talk about what it all means.  BuzzFeed News senior investigative reporter JASON LEOPOLD discusses his massive reporting project on the FinCEN Files -- thousands of &quot;suspicious activity reports&quot; and other US government documents that expose the scope of global financial corruption, the banks who enable it, and the government agencies that have failed to stop it... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_daviddayen_jasonleopold_100220.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:59</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, pandemic, vpublic health, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2020 16:55:11 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/1/2020 (Guest; Marilyn Marks on 'scandalous', uncertified new software being installed on all GA voting machines)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Good news for voters in the courts. In Wisconsin, a federal appeals court upheld extended deadlines, ruling absentee ballots postmarked by November 3rd can be received up to six days later. In Indiana, a judge has ruled that absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day can be counted if they arrive by Nov. 13, saying the extra time should help assuage concerns about the legitimacy of election results. In Montana, a judge has rejected a Trump Campaign lawsuit to block counties from automatically sending absentee ballots to all active registered voters, after the plaintiffs conceded they could not point to a single instance of voter fraud in Montana in any election during the last 20 years. In Alabama, a judge ordered the state to allow safer curbside voting, and declared the state's witness signature and Photo ID requirements for absentee voters during the COVID-19 pandemic as unconstitutional. Republicans could appeal all of these rulings to the GOP's stolen U.S. Supreme Court -- one of the reasons they are trying to pack the Court with Trump's nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, in record time before the election. In North Carolina, the Trump Campaign directed Republican officials on county boards of elections to ignore a court settlement and state election officials' instructions expanding absentee voting. MARILYN MARKS of the Coalition of Good Governance explains new bombshell developments in their election security lawsuit in Georgia, in which state elections officials publicly announced that massive, fatal errors discovered in voting databases used across the entire state will require all-new databases, and then reversed themselves, and then told a federal judge they intend to install all-new, untested, uncertified software just days before early voting begins. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
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								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, voting, voting rights, absentee ballots, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Supreme Court, electronic voting, voting machines, election security, cybersecurity, hacking, voter suppression, coronavirus, environment, climate change, public safety</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2020 19:03:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/30/2020 (Special Coverage: Trump, Biden 'Debate' in Cleveland, with Heather 'Digby' Parton, Eric Boehlert)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Special coverage of what we'll call the 'debate' in Cleveland, OH on Wednesday night between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, as nominally moderated by Chris Wallace of Fox 'News'. The embarrassing spectacle was roundly criticized by media, pundits, political analysts and viewers as nearly unwatchable due to Donald Trump's incessant, unhinged interruptions that drowned out any chance of actual information and substantive discussion. CNN's Jake Tapper called it 'a hot mess inside a dumpster fire inside a train wreck'. Trump 2020 Campaign Manager Bill Stepien called Trump's effort 'the greatest debate performance in presidential history.' The debate was so egregiously derailed by Trump's outbursts that the Presidential Debate Commission is considering changes to the format. Award-winning opinion columnist HEATHER 'DIGBY' PARTON of Salon and Digby's Hullaballoo and ERIC BOEHLERT of Press Run join us for a wide-ranging roundtable discussion on the debate, including Trump's failure to condemn white supremacy, his failure to contain the deadly coronavirus, Biden's refusal to specify whether he backs eliminating the Senate filibuster or expanding the GOP's stolen U.S. Supreme Court, Trump's serious threat to American democracy itself, whether either of the two candidates accomplished what they needed to in the debate, and much more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-heatherdigbyparton-ericboehlert-trumpbidendebateoh_093020.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:40</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, debate, Trump, Joe Biden, politics, Supreme Court, coronavirus, public health, corruption, environment, climate change, media, Fox News, Senate, filibuster, voter suppression, voting, fascism, authoritarianism, white supremacy, Proud Boys</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2020 17:48:36 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/29/2020 (PA, NYC, and Ballot Battle 'X Factors' with legal analyst Ernest A. Canning)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Joe Biden is leading in the national polling against Donald Trump, but don't get too excited – we don't run national elections, we run 50 state-by-state elections, and it's the Electoral College votes of each state that matter. There remain many 'X Factors' that could come into play this year, from the pandemic and the unprecedented number of absentee ballots, to the US Postal Service slowdowns, to new unverifiable touchscreen voting systems in many states, and the GOP's stolen U.S. Supreme Court that could help game the system before and after Election Day -- particularly if Republicans are able to steal an even larger majority by ramming through confirmation of Trump's Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett before Election Day on November 3rd. One of those 'X Factors' is underway in New York City today, where a voting system vendor sent out mail-in ballots with the wrong names and addresses printed on return envelope. Officials are scrambling to get corrected envelopes out and asking voters to contact the state Board of Elections if they received an incorrect absentee ballot. BRAD BLOG's long-serving legal analyst ERNEST A. CANNING explains numerous ballot battles to protect voters that are now underway in state and federal courts in crucial swing states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan and North Carolina, plus the little-known Supreme Court doctrine called the 'Purcell Principle,' that could make or break efforts to expand safer voting during the coronavirus pandemic. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenpa-mailinmessnyc_erniecanning-ballotbattles-pa-wi-barrett-purcell_092920.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, voter suppression, voting, Republicans, Democrats, Joe Biden, Trump, election integrity, election security, polls, environment, climate change, pollution, Electoral College, voting rights, Supreme Court, Amy Coney Barrett</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2020 17:02:50 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/28/20 (Guest: Slate's Mark Joseph Stern on Amy Coney Barrett; Voting system disaster in GA)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The U.S. Supreme Court is about to change this nation for a generation, and not for the better.  Slate's ace legal reporter MARK JOSEPH STERN explains the astronomical stakes for civil, voting and reproductive rights in the U.S. that could all be dismantled by Donald Trump's nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to replace late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, making Barrett the sixth rightwing justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. No nominee has ever been named this close to a Presidential election in U.S. history. More than 20 states are already voting in this year's Presidential election, and polls show huge majorities of Americans want the winner of the November election to name the next justice.  Stern reports that Trump has explicitly said he wants Barrett to be seated in time to throw the election to him in election disputes if necessary, and Republicans are shamefully obliging. Stern explains the danger that Barrett's installation poses for access to health care and previously long-established civil rights, reproductive rights, voting rights, environmental protection, and much more. Stern also reports on several actions that Democrats can take now -- and later if they win the presidency and flip the Senate in November -- to save the country, including expansion of the Supreme Court, and what those potential outcomes might mean for the future of the court, its legitimacy, and the nation. Also today:  Jaw-dropping news out of Georgia that could result in an absolute disaster for every voter at the polls in all of the state's 159 counties, due to egregious errors in the state's brand-new, $100 million, unverifiable touch-screen Ballot Marking Device. Plus new bombshell revelations from Donald Trump's tax records. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-markjosephstern-amyconeybarrett_majorvotingsystemfailurega_092820.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:59</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Supreme Court, Amy Coney Barrett, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, court expansion, civil rights, voting rights, Georgia, electronic voting, voting machines, cybersecurity, taxes, paper ballots, courts, politics, Senate, abortion,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:55:28 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/25/2020 (Guests: Communications attorney Art Belendiuk and media reformer Sue Wilson on Sinclair Broadcasting's ownership scam)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump's own FBI Director Christopher Wray directly contradicted Trump in testimony to a U.S. Senate hearing, saying there is no evidence to back up Trump's persistent, repeated lies about absentee voting, or his false claims of massive, widespread absentee ballot fraud in the 2020 election. A federal judge blocked the Trump Administration's attempt to rig the US Census based on testimony from Census officials who revealed that prematurely ending data collection would result in 'fatally flawed' headcount data, in violation of the Constitution. The Trump Administration was attempting to accelerate several deadlines to force an under-count, according to critics, to skew apportionment of US House seats and the distribution of $1.5 trillion in federal spending for the next decade, shifting political power to white, rural Republican districts. Former FCC official ART BELENDIUK and award-winning journalist and media reform activist SUE WILSON explain a new petition filed to challenge the FCC license renewal of several broadcast television stations owned by giant, rightwing corporate TV station owner Sinclair Broadcast Group. The petition alleges that Sinclair is unlawfully violating federal media ownership rules by secretly owning or controlling three stations in the Baltimore market, when they are only allowed to own one. Sinclair officially owns nearly 200 hundred TV stations across the country, often forcing local TV news stations to run rightwing propaganda disguised as news, giving local viewers no indication they are watching a Sinclair station with a far-right corporate owner controlling multiple local stations' newsrooms. Wilson and Belendiuk say what's at stake is whether Americans get to hear a diversity of voices and the information they need to make informed voting decisions. Also today: a new hilarious, very catchy tune from musical satirist Randy Rainbow... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-wrayballotfraud-censusmustcontinue_artbelendiuk-suewilson-sinclairbaltimorepetitiontodeny_092520.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:43</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, media, media ownership, local news, Census, FBI Dir. Christopher Wray, voting, voting rights, voter fraud, absentee ballots, vote by mail, propaganda, Sinclair Broadcasting, rightwing media, FCC, SEC, Telecommunications Act, Randy Rainbow</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2020 19:17:30 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/24/2020 (Yes, We Can. But Will We? -- Staring down Trump's cowardly threats to democracy itself)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump wants you to be frightened. He wants to terrorize and demoralize you. Don't let him. Vote instead. Trump is getting desperate because time is running out for the Trump Crime Family and their decades of fraud in New York, as the State Attorney General and the Manhattan District Attorney close in on Trump Organization crimes in two separate probes. Trump's absurd lies about absentee voting are a desperate gambit to pretend there is a massive scheme to cheat him. But make no mistake, he will do anything to come up with a way to win -- as long as it's other people who must risk their lives for it by being forced to vote in person, due to the COVID-19 pandemic that Trump failed so disastrously to control. That is why he is hoping to pack an already rightwing U.S. Supreme Court, and why he is signaling that there may not be a peaceful transfer of power in the event that he loses. Despite his threats, Trump is a coward. This nation is about to be tested in a way that we haven't seen since at least the Civil War. But as Sen. Bernie Sanders said today in response to Trump's thuggery -- the solution is an overwhelming landslide of a vote, which is now completely possible if we all step up and do our duty to save this democracy. Yes, we can... but will we? We will find out over the next six weeks, and beyond. Also today:  a federal court in Nevada dismisses Republican's lawsuit to block mail-in voting.  Republican in Texas sue their GOP Governor to block voters early voting. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ericmusttestify-trumptransitionthreat-vbmcasenv-txinplay_092420.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:39</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, coup, fascism, Trump, Eric Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Supreme Court, election theft, election security, election integrity, voter suppression, absentee ballots, environment, climate change, Bernie Sanders, Trump Organization, Nevada</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2020 18:08:22 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/23/2020 (Guest: Investigative journalist Art Levine on Trump joining PA in support of unverifiable voting systems)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Louisville, KY police not charged for murdering 26-year-old Breonna Taylor in her own home. The FBI and U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency jointly warn Americans that &quot;foreign actors and cybercriminals&quot; could attempt to take advantage of necessary delays in tallying mail-in ballots following Election Day on Nov. 3rd,  spreading false information &quot;in an attempt to discredit the electoral process and undermine confidence in US democratic institutions&quot; – like fake websites, manufacturing or spreading false information about vote counts, and other disinformation &quot;that includes reports of voter suppression, cyberattacks targeting election infrastructure, voter or ballot fraud, and other problems intended to convince the public of the elections' illegitimacy.&quot; They urge the public to &quot;seek out reliable and verified information from trusted sources, such as state and local election officials.&quot; But curiously they omit federal sources as &quot;trusted&quot;.  Vice President Mike Pence explicitly announces that Republicans hope to ram through a new Supreme Court nominee to rule on any potential election disputes. Notably, Republicans didn't care about such things before the 2016 election, when they blocked Pres. Obama's nominee for nearly a year. In one lawsuit in Pennsylvania, the Republican Party and the Trump Campaign have joined with the state's Democratic Secretary of State to block safer voting measures and defend the use of 100 percent unverifiable touchscreens in Philadelphia, the most Dem-leaning part of the state. Investigative journalist ART LEVINE discusses his blockbuster new article, 'Donald Trump's Favorite Voting Machines,' explaining how costly new computerized ballot-marking device voting systems could give Trump the perfect excuse to contest the election in a number of key battleground states. Plus: California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces the state will ban the sale of new internal combustion cars by 2035.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
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								<itunes:duration>58:59</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, cybersecurity, police brutality, Breonna Taylor, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, hacking, election security, electronic voting, voting machines, paper ballots, environment, California, climate change, voting rights, Pennsylvania</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2020 18:46:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/22/2020 (Guest: Harvard Law School legal historian Prof. Michael Klarman on expanding SCOTUS)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  More than 200,000 Americans who have now been killed by COVID-19, the equivalent of a 9/11 disaster every day for 67 days straight. The tragic milestone came one day after Trump claimed at a rally that the coronavirus 'affects virtually no one'.  Senate Republicans have completed their hypocritical contortions of reality (and their own prior statements) to declare they will immediately confirm any Trump nominee, sight unseen, to fill the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, despite their vociferous vows in 2016 they would never, ever, ever support a new justice nominee in the last year of a presidential term. Even Utah's Sen. Mitt Romney, who voted just months ago to remove Trump from office during the impeachment is on board with Republicans' scheme. None of these nightmares would be happening if not for our broken system of democracy, which allows a President who lost the popular vote and Republicans who represent a minority of Americans to steal a Supreme Court seat in 2016 and then break their own invented 'precedent' to steal yet another seat on the nation's highest court. We're joined today by Harvard Law School legal historian Prof. MICHAEL KLARMAN to discuss our broken democracy and how to begin repairing it by expanding the size of the current Court to restore balance and democratic principles.  Klarman also clerked the Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg when she served on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, and shares his personal reflections of the now-legendary late Justice. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-supremegophypocrisy_michaelklarman-rbg-expandingscotus_092220.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:24</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, court packing, public health, coronavirus, corruption, courts, politics, US Senate, law, elections, climate change, environment, pollution</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2020 18:36:14 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/21/2020: (RBG RIP and the Fight Over What Happens Now)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   After at least 200,000 Americans have died from the coronavirus pandemic, the Trump Administration's CDC, with little explanation, quietly removed a public guidance from its website warning that the coronavirus is airborne.  An update on the latest storms threatening the US in a record hurricane season.  A few words honoring the historic legacy of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, who died of cancer on Friday, while the fight over filling her vacant seat has already begun. Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has vowed to ram through Senate confirmation of Donald Trump's nominee this year, just 46 days before the 2020 Presidential election -- a corrupt reversal of his claim in 2016 that 'the American people should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court Justice' after the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. Senate Judiciary Chair Lindsey Graham (R-SC), has also hypocritically reversed his pledge that he would not support seating a new court nominee in a presidential election year.  How should Democrats respond -- should they push to expand the number of seats to re-balance the already stolen U.S. Supreme Court?  Callers weigh in... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ruthbaderginsbergrip-gopconfirmationhypocrisy-callers_092120.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:50</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, Mitch McConnell, Lindsey Graham, elections, voting rights, environment, extreme weather, hurricanes, climate change, Senate, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, civil rights</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2020 18:19:26 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/18/2020 (Recounted: Potential Constitutional Crisis in November; Voting Rights in North Carolina)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ BradCast' Recounted: On today's show, we've put together some of our important recent interviews that you may have missed. First up: Historian Dr. NILS GILMAN, Vice President of Programs at the Berggruen Institute and co-founder of the bipartisan Transition Integrity Project (TIP), discusses their disturbing report warning of a potential constitutional crisis over the November 3, 2020 election. Gilman explains the conclusions reached during a series of bipartisan tabletop 'war games' -- conducted by a bipartisan group of more than 100 current and former senior government officials, campaign leaders and experts from media to the military -- and their final report warning that the Trump Administration may seek to manipulate, ignore, undermine or disrupt the 2020 presidential election and the crucial transition process between Election Day on November 3rd and Inauguration Day, January 20, 2021. Most of the scenarios ended with a constitutional crisis that lasted until the inauguration, featuring violence in the streets and a severely disrupted administrative transition. Gilman also explains concrete actions that institutions and everyday Americans can take to guard against these disturbing scenarios. While nothing is inevitable, Gilman notes, the time to talk about it is NOW. Then: Slate's ace legal reporter MARK JOSEPH STERN discusses bona fide good news out of North Carolina, where state court judges recently struck down an 1877 law meant to 'secure white supremacy' by denying former felons the right to vote, and explains the long, racist history of the law. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_recounted_bradfriedman_nilsgilman-tip_markjosephstern_ncvotingrights_091820.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, constitutional crisis, corruption, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, war games, media, disinformation, Justice Department, Transition Integrity Project, Joe Biden, protest, courts, voting rights, voter suppression, felon voting rights</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:44:25 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/17/2020: (Some Victories in the War Against the War On Voting)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In a blistering new ad, Olivia Troye, a former top aide to Vice President Mike Pence and his lead staffer on the White House Coronavirus Task Force, endorses Joe Biden and denounces Donald Trump and his failed coronavirus pandemic response, saying Trump cares only for himself and winning re-election. Trump FBI Director Christopher Wray reports in a U.S. House hearing that Russia is again taking active measures to influence the 2020 election through 'more than malign foreign influence,' and that the Russian effort is intended to denigrate Joe Biden. The growing mountain of nightmarish news unfolding out of the Trump Administration this week alone underscores the necessity of ensuring everyone is able to vote safely this year and have their votes counted as cast, despite the Republicans Party's War on Voting to make it as difficult as possible this year. A federal judge in Washington State issued a nationwide preliminary injunction to block what he called the Trump Administration's 'politically motivated attack on the efficiency of the Postal Service' that slowed down mail delivery before the November election.  Pennsylvania's state supreme court rejected a Republican lawsuit to block the use of secure ballot drop-boxes and other voter assistance measures, but denied a Democratic request that voters be allowed to cure deficiencies with their absentee ballot before it is discarded – a reminder to be extremely careful to follow all instructions and rules for absentee voting  in every state. Ohio's Republican Chief Justice of the state's Supreme Court excoriates her own party for attacking a federal judge that approved expanded use of secure ballot drop-boxes. South Carolina's Republican state legislature approves new law to allow no-excuse absentee voting this year, but blocked the expansion of secure ballot drop-boxes. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-pencestaffervotesbiden-wraytestimonyrussia-electionrant-votingnews-pa-oh-sc_091720.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, voting, voting rights, voter suppression, absentee voting, vote my mail, climate change, environment, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Biden, US Postal Service, voter fraud, election integrity, Russia, Christopher Wray, election interference</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2020 18:43:40 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/16/2020 (Guest: Marilyn Marks of Coalition for Good Governance on election security)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The final state Primary Elections of the 2020 election were held on Tuesday, with masks and social distancing at the polls, and some surprises in the reported computer-tallied results that are eyebrow raising, historic, and just plain fun – including the landslide win for a state senate seat by a progressive gay drag queen! In the 2020 battleground state of Georgia, election integrity advocate MARILYN MARKS, Executive Director of the non-partisan Coalition for Good Governance, discusses what happened in a crucial court hearing this week in her organization's lawsuit seeking a ruling to decertify Georgia's new, unverifiable, $100 million touchscreen voting system as unconstitutional. The virtual hearing itself was interrupted -- 'Zoom bombed' by a hacker, ironically, which Marks says underscores the necessity for the state to replace its vulnerable system with hand-marked paper ballots 'that are verifiable and auditable.'  Marks explains several eye-popping revelations that unfolded during the three-day court hearing exposing the vulnerabilities of Georgia's system, including the state's stunningly less-than-expert witnesses. Also today:  Hurricane Sally has barreled ashore in Alabama, bringing widespread damage and record flooding as it moves inland very slowly, with more hurricanes line up behind it in this historic 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. Amid record wildfires in the West and the spate  of hurricanes relentlessly slamming the South, Donald Trump has chosen a notorious climate science denier for a top position at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the nation's premier agency for climate research, underscoring the existential importance of this year's elections... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hurricanesally-primaryresultsde_marilynmarks-gavotingsystemhearing_091620.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:47</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, election security, cybersecurity, Georgia, voting rights, election integrity, Republicans, Trump, Democrats, coronavirus, CDC, environment, climate change, hurricanes, wildfires, NOAA, climate change denial, Hurricane Sally, Diebold, floods</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 19:06:54 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/15/2020 (Voting News in Battleground Ballot Battles in WI, OH, NV)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Endless court battles continue as Donald Trump and the Republican Party  fight to make voting harder and more dangerous during a global pandemic.  Good news for voters in Wisconsin: one justice on the state's rightwing-majority Supreme Court joined the court's liberal minority to put an end to absentee ballot chaos that the court itself induced last week, ruling that the GOP-backed Green Party presidential nominee is ineligible to be placed on the November 2020 ballot. The ruling allows elections officials to meet statutory deadlines for mailing out the absentee ballots. Both the Green Party and a separate attempt to qualify rapper Kanye West for the ballot by were aided by Republican lawyers and activists. In Ohio, the GOP-controlled state legislature rejected a proposal from elections officials to cover the postage for absentee ballots (and, thus, voted in favor of an effective poll tax). A federal judge has ruled OH's Republican Sec. of State Frank LaRose does have the authority to expand the use of secure ballot drop-boxes across the state, but La Rose says he will not do so unless ordered by the court. Donald Trump attacked Nevada's Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolack for criticizing his COVID super-spreader campaign rally over the weekend, and falsely alleged that Sisolack is 'in charge of the ballots'. The state's chief election official actually in charge of the election is a Republican. Also today:  New study finds corporate media has failed to inform viewers about the direct influence of man-made climate change on the recent record fires and hurricanes in the U.S. The venerable Scientific American magazine has endorsed Joe Biden in its first-ever presidential endorsement in its 175-year history. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenendorsements-mediaclimatefailure-battlegroundvotingnews-wi-oh-nv_091520.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidenendorsements-mediaclimatefailure-battlegroundvotingnews-wi-oh-nv_091520.mp3" length="56767432" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>59:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, voting rights, voter suppression, vote by mail, voting systems, papaer ballots, environment, climate change, denial, Trump, Biden, science, coronavirus, hurricanes, fires, Nevada, Wisconsin, Ohio, corporate media, labor unions</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2020 18:23:46 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/14/2020 (Guest: Attorney, election integrity advocate and Twitter activist Jenny Cohn)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Desi Doyen covers the latest on the devastating, record, climate changed-fueled wildfire infernos wreaking havoc up and down the West Coast, and the new record hurricanes bearing down on the US Gulf Coast. With at least 35 dead from the Western states' fires so far, and more than 3 million acres burned in California alone, Donald Trump traveled to California to deny the existence of man-made climate change exists to state officials and fire scientists. Corporate media has made it much easier for Trump to misinform the nation with his lies because they have done a terrible job in educating the electorate, and failed to educate the public about our woefully vulnerable, hackable, rickety election system. JENNY COHN, attorney and election security advocate, discusses her new video that warns voters about security vulnerabilities in our elections, like remote access modems that are installed in voting and tabulation systems in key states -- including battlegrounds Florida, Michigan and Wisconsin -- that make the entire electoral system vulnerable to hackers. Cohn is calling for those modems to be removed from all systems in states that use them before the November election. She also explains some of her worst fears about this year's elections, and offers actions helpful &quot;Tips to Mitigate Threats to Our Votes and Voter Registrations Before November&quot; that voters can use to get involved and help improve election security, with Election Day now just 50 days away. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-westcoastfires-newstorms-trumpinca_jennycohn-removethemodems_091420.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-westcoastfires-newstorms-trumpinca_jennycohn-removethemodems_091420.mp3" length="56137207" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:28</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, election security, hacking, cybersecurity, election integrity, Jenny Cohn, Trump, extreme weather, wildfire, Nevada, Green Party, climate change, hurricanes, coronavirus, electronic voting, voting machines, ransomware, Florida, Michigan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2020 18:39:09 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/11/2020 (Guest: Courtney Hostetler, Senior Counsel at Free Speech for People)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It was not a good day for free and fair elections – but a great day for Republicans. In Florida, the 11th Circuit Court's new conservative majority (installed by Donald Trump) upheld a new &quot;pay-to-vote&quot; law, passed by the Republican state legislature to specifically undermine the overwhelmingly voter-approved Amendment 4 restoring voting rights to former felons. The appeals court's rightwing majority ruled that the new law's additional requirements ensuring only those with money can afford to vote – a blatant poll tax on former felons – is just fine. In another affront to democracy, Wisconsin's rightwing state Supreme Court ordered a last-minute halt to absentee ballot mailings until it decides whether to add the Green Party's presidential nominee to the ballot, inserting chaos into the election as WI election officials warn they won't be able to print new ballots in time to meet deadlines set in state and federal law. In Texas, some good news:  a federal judge has ordered the state to notify voters of any 'perceived signature mismatch' in their absentee ballot and give them a 'meaningful opportunity' to correct any issues instead of discarding it. COURTNEY HOSTETLER, Senior Counsel at the non-partisan Free Speech For People, joins us to discuss these and other disappointing preliminary court rulings on lawsuits in Texas, Pennsylvania and North Carolina that attempt to address what voting rights groups describe as unconstitutional, 'unsafe and unequal voting conditions' during the COVID-19 pandemic that put voters at 'increased risk of coronavirus transmission, which in turn will result in voter suppression.' Hostetler urges voters to fight like hell to ensure they can vote safely, and to reach out for help: 'Nobody is alone in this. There are a lot of people fighting, and we can always use more.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-paytovotefl-absenteechaoswi_courtneyhostetler-votingrightssuits-tx-pa-nc_091120.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-paytovotefl-absenteechaoswi_courtneyhostetler-votingrightssuits-tx-pa-nc_091120.mp3" length="56915447" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>59:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, voter suppression, Republicans, Democrats, courts, poll tax, racism, Florida, Texas, North Carolina, electronic voting, coronavirus, voting rights, Free Speech For People, 11th Circuit, Wisconsin, Amendment 4, Green Party</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2020 19:28:03 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/10/2020 (Guest: Journalist David Sirota on Woodward, Trump and 'the biggest scandal in modern journalism')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump has confirmed he intentionally downplayed the lethality and threat of the coronavirus crisis since early February, as revealed in audio recordings with Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward. In a week when the U.S. death toll from COVID-19 passed 190,000, Trump acknowledged he has been misleading the public about the virus while privately telling Woodward it was more deadly and more contagious than publicly understood.  Democratic presidential nominee, former Joe Biden, condemned Trump's mendacity as a 'dereliction of duty'.  But criticism of Woodward is also reverberating in journalism circles. Investigative journalist DAVID SIROTA, founder of the 'Too Much Information' (TMI) newsletter, charges that while Trump's actions constitute a 'horrific crime against humanity,' he was aided and abetted by Woodward's decision to withhold the crucial information for seven months until the publication of his book. Sirota discusses whether Woodward himself had a duty to warn the public earlier, and the broader issues of 'access journalism' and corporate-owned media. Also today: a new Microsoft report finds that Russia is taking active measures to interfere in the 2020 election and directly contradicts the Trump Administration's assertions on election interference by China. DHS whistleblower Brian Murphy alleges high-ranking Trump officials ordered him to alter US intelligence reports to remove references to Russian interference and add threats from China. Murphy also says he was instructed to change data to support the Administration's false claims about terrorists on the U.S.-Mexico border, and to match Trump's misleading claims and rhetoric regarding 'antifa' and minimize the far greater threat from white supremacists. This is NOT how intelligence gathering is supposed to work. Plus: Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_davidsirota-bobwoodwardtrumpcovidtapes_dhswhistleblowerrussiachina_091020.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Joe Biden, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, politics, Bob Woodward, coronavirus, duty to warn, public health, environment, climate change, journalism, ethics, election interference, DHS, whistleblower, national security, Russia, China</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2020 19:06:21 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/9/2020 (Guest: Legal reporter Mark Joseph Stern)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Western U.S. is grappling with unprecedented, catastrophic, climate change-intensified wildfires turning the sky an apocalyptic orange and wiping out entire towns in Oregon, Washington and Northern California. But corporate media is failing to connect these extreme weather disasters to the human-caused climate crisis, so we do. Then Slate's ace legal reporter MARK JOSEPH STERN explains the unprecedented move by the U.S. Justice Department to protect Donald Trump from a defamation lawsuit filed against him by author E. Jean Carroll in New York state court, stemming from her allegations that Trump raped her in a department store dressing room in the 1990's. Stern explains the Justice Department's stunning motion to move the case from state to federal court and replace Trump's personal defense lawyers with taxpayer-funded DOJ attorneys, the impact it could have on the November 2020 election, and what it means for Caroll's lawsuit. Stern also discusses bona fide good news out of North Carolina, where state court judges finally struck down an 1877 law meant to 'secure white supremacy' by denying former felons the right to vote, and explains the long, racist history of the law. The court's ruling means about 100,000 NC residents are now eligible to vote in the 2020 Presidential election in one of the most closely divided states in the nation. Also today:  noteworthy primary results from New Hampshire and Rhode Island. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-primaryresultsnh-ri-firesor_markjosephstern-ejeancarrollsuit-ncwhitesupremacylaw_090920.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-primaryresultsnh-ri-firesor_markjosephstern-ejeancarrollsuit-ncwhitesupremacylaw_090920.mp3" length="57606649" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, voting rights, voter suppression, felon voting rights. North Carolina, Florida, climate change, wildfires, environment, Justice Department, E. Jean Carroll, white supremacy, Jim Crow, racism, Oregon,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2020 18:53:45 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/8/2020 (Guest: Will Goodwin of VoteVets on Trump's attack on fallen military members)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Record-breaking heat in California is fueling raging wildfires across the state, with an historic 2 million acres burned just since mid-August, with peak fire season just beginning.  Few corporate media outlets are connecting the dots between extreme weather disasters and man-made climate change. Early voting has begun in some states in the crucial 2020 election. A ransomware attack forced Hartford, CT to cancel its first day of virtual classes today, similar to a wave of ransomware attacks that crippled Miami-Dade's public school system last week. It's a disturbing warning for counties that foolishly rely on computer networks and the internet to run the November 3 general election, as a ransomware attack before or on Election Day would be devastating. The Justice Department was forced to admit U.S. Attorney General Barr promoted falsehoods when he denigrated the security of vote-by-mail. U.S. Army veteran WILL GOODWIN of VoteVets.org discusses the blockbuster report in The Atlantic –since confirmed by multiple major news outlets, including Fox 'News' – that Donald Trump has repeatedly disparaged members of the military, including those were killed or captured, as 'losers' and 'suckers'. Goodwin shares his response to the reported insults by the Commander-in-Chief, the numerous ways in which Trump has failed the nation's security and standing on the world stage, and what effect the new revelations may have on the votes cast by active duty troops this year.  Also today:  a sad farewell to progressive activist and attorney Kevin Zeese, who passed unexpectedly over the weekend. A tireless fighter for universal healthcare, fair elections, racial and economic justice and peace, Kevin's fight for a better and more just world will, and must, continue... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatfireca-ransomwareattack-barrfraudlie_willgoodwin-trumpmilitarysuckerslosers_090820.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatfireca-ransomwareattack-barrfraudlie_willgoodwin-trumpmilitarysuckerslosers_090820.mp3" length="57607126" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, cybersecurity, electronic voting, voting rights, vote by mail, Barr, Trump, military, VoteVets, Kevin Zeese, California, fires, climate change, ransomware, propaganda, troops </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2020 19:02:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/4/2020 (Nicole Sandler with Rick Perlstein, Andrea Valdez)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler speaks with author and historian Rick Perlstein about his new book, 'Reaganland: America's Right Turn 1976-1980'. She's also joined by Andrea Valdez, the Editor in Chief of a new non-partisan, non-profit news organization run by women called The 19th* ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_rickperlstein_andreavaldez_090420.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_rickperlstein_andreavaldez_090420.mp3" length="56879229" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>59:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Rick Perlstein, Reaganland, Andrea Valdez, The 19th, Trump, military</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2020 15:32:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/3/2020 (Nicole Sandler w &quot;Unfit&quot; Director Dan Partland</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler speaks with Dan Partland, Producer/Director of the new film, &quot;Unfit: The Psychology of Donald Trump&quot; ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_danpartlandunfit_090320.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:57</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Unfit, Trump, Dan Partland</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2020 16:08:10 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/2/2020 (Guest: Howie Klein on MA Democratic primary)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The gears of American democracy continue to grind toward November 3rd as the 2020 election primary season winds down.  Progressive blogger and Congressional expert HOWIE KLEIN, of the indispensable 'Down With Tyranny' blog and co-founder of the progressive BlueAmericaPAC, explains what happened in two very notable races in Massachusetts' late-season state primary. The first is the somewhat bizarre primary challenge by ambitious 39-year old Rep. Joe Kennedy III for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination against incumbent 74-year old progressive climate champion, Sen. Ed Markey. The other was the challenge by 31-year old progressive Mayor of Holyoke, Alex Morse, against powerful 16-term establishment Democratic Rep. Richard Neal in the state's 1st Congressional District. One progressive won, the other lost. Both races were fascinating for different reasons. Klein explains why Kennedy was running in the first place and why he ultimate lost, and walks through what happened in the challenge against Neal, a long-serving corporatist in the House who faced criticism from many Dems for slow-walking Congressional oversight of Donald Trump's tax records. Also today:  Pennsylvania's state supreme court will hear a case filed by state Democrats seeking to clarify and expand the state's new mail-in ballot law amid the coronavirus pandemic. In Texas, a federal judge – for the second time – found the state in violation of the National Voter Registration Act for refusing to make online voter registration available alongside other online state services. Texas' Republican Attorney General has filed a lawsuit to block Harris County (Houston) election officials from sending out applications to request an absentee ballot to the county's 2 million registered voters... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
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								<itunes:duration>58:47</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, coronavirus, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, U.S. House, U.S. Senate, Massachusetts, climate change, environment, Medicare For All, voter suppression, vote by mail, absentee ballot, Ed Markey, Richie Neal, Joe Kennedy, Alex Morse, voting </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2020 18:18:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/1/2020 (Democracy, Disinformation, Dirty Tricks)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Facebook announced today that they have shut down several fake accounts created to support a Russia-related propaganda scheme targeting the Left, that seeks to suppress voter turnout in the 2020 election and undermine Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. The effort closely mirrors the (perhaps irreversible) decades-long effort by the Right to brainwash its own followers. With just two months until Election Day, Donald Trump's recently-appointed Director of National Intelligence will no longer provide in-person briefings to Congress on foreign interference in the election, with new evidence suggesting the directive came from Trump himself. Election 'dirty tricks' are already underway in the swing state of Michigan, where a mysterious new robocall received by some Democratic-leaning voters is spreading disinformation and fear about vote by mail, falsely claiming that voting absentee will send voters' contact information to law enforcement, credit card debt collectors, and others for 'mandatory vaccines.'  None of that is true. A judge in MI has upheld the legality and authority of Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) to send applications for absentee ballots to all of the state's voters, rejecting a lawsuit filed by Republicans. While Trump and Republicans have launched lawsuits in key battleground states like Pennsylvania to make voting more difficult during the global pandemic that Trump failed to control, Colorado's Sec. of State Jena Griswold (D) announced she will dramatically expand the number of secure drop-boxes. Plus some bizarre listener mail, and Desi Doyen with our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-brainwashedleft-2020russianinterference-dirtytricks-absenteevotingmi_090120.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, dirty tricks, propaganda, disinformation, misinformation, media, Facebook, Russia, national security, Republicans, Democrats, courts, voting, voting rights, election interference, environment, climate change, pollution, robocall, Michigan, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2020 18:19:20 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/28/2020 (2020 RNC Week-in-Review w/ Heather 'Digby' Parton, Richard 'RJ' Eskow)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The 2020 Republican National Convention is now over, culminating in a creepy, grotesque scene of thousands of people jammed together on the White House lawn for Donald Trump's viral super-spreader event in celebration of his acceptance speech to run for a second failed term as President. First up, a much-needed, extensive fact-check of the GOP lie-fest.  Then we're joined for our Republican National Convention Week-in-Review by HEATHER DIGBY PARTON, award-winning opinion journalist at Salon and Hullabaloo, and RICHARD &quot;RJ&quot; ESKOW, longtime progressive columnist and host of The Zero Hour show on TV, radio and podcast. The bizarre, lawless, and stunningly dishonest event from the GOP was capped off by Donald Trump's droning, 70-minute long attempt to gaslight the American people.  Did Trump's false, fear-mongering speech and the RNC's parade of dishonest, hypocritical speakers accomplish what Republicans and Trump needed it to? Parton and Eskow have plenty of thoughts on that question and many others in today's lively round-table at the end of another long convention week, as we prepare for nightmares to come in the general election season, presidential debate season, and, undoubtedly, a boatload of October Surprises and dirty tricks that lie ahead... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-heatherdigbyparton-richardrjeskow-rncweekinreview_082820.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:14</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Republicans, Democrats, RNC Convention, Trump, Mike Pence, Ivanka Trump, Joe Biden, corruption, disinformation, Hatch Act, propaganda, White House, rule of law, law and order, voter suppression, progressive, fact check</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:40:11 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/27/2020 (Guest: Col. Moe Davis, former Chief Military Prosecutor at Gitmo, now Dem candidate for NC-11)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  At the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, the GOP's candidate for North Carolina's 11th Congressional District offered some strange remarks. Today, his Democratic opponent joins us in response. Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel MOE DAVIS was the Chief Military Prosecutor at Guantanamo Bay until he resigned in protest after political pressure from the George W. Bush Administration to use evidence obtained through torture against detainees. Now Col. Davis is the Democratic nominee for the open NC-11 seat, vying against 25-year old Republican (apparent Nazi-enthusiast) Madison Cawthorn, whose RNC speech, delivered from a wheelchair, contained quite a few bizarre statements and factual errors. Davis sets the record straight, delves into specific policies and issues important to NC voters, and offers his thoughts on police reform, systemic racism in policing and the ongoing protests in Kenosha, WI in the wake of the murder of two protesters by an armed rightwing vigilante. Also today:  An update on the devastating damage wrought by monster Hurricane Laura in Louisiana.  In the three nights of the RNC Convention so far, no speakers have mentioned the words 'climate change,' despite one of the strongest storms on record hitting the U.S., and huge wildfires burning out west. During the bizarre, dangerous Night 3 of the RNC, Vice President Mike Pence gave a presidential-sounding address to a mask-less crowd filled with elderly war veterans. Pence warning that the current violence on the streets during the Trump Administration is actually a preview of what we could expect from 'Joe Biden's America', and pledged to 'make America great again -- again.'  Hopefully the event does not turn out to have been a COVID-19 super-spreader event... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hurricanelaura-rncday3_colmoedavis-nc11_082720.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Congress, North Carolina, RNC Convention, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Madison Cawthorn, Col. Moe Davis, Guantanamo, torture, coronavirus, broadband, rural, climate change, police brutality, hurricane, Joe Biden, Mike Pence, protest</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:55:49 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/26/2020 (Guest: Aklima Khondoker of All Voting is Local; RNC Day 2)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Evacuations are underway as monster storm Hurricane Laura aims for landfall near the Texas/Louisiana border. The National Hurricane Center forecasts Laura's storm surge will be &quot;unsurvivable,&quot; with impacts reaching up to 200 miles inland, all during a pandemic. In Kenosha, WI, a 17-year-old white gunman has been arrested on murder charges in the killing of two protesters during demonstrations against the outrageous police shooting of African-American father Jacob Blake. The NBA cancelled all of tonight's playoff games after the Milwaukee Bucks and other teams boycotted their playoff game to protest the shooting of Blake. On Day 2 of the Republican National Convention, the Trump Administration proudly broke several laws, using active duty troops, a tax-payer funded trip to Israel for Sec. Pompeo, the White House and the presidential seal for political purposes during the convention to un-ironically declare Donald Trump as the 'law and order president' by one hypocritical speaker after another. Former FL Attorney General Pam Bondi un-ironically attacked Joe Biden for 'nepotism' even as Trump's son Eric, Executive Vice President of his father's company, was sued this week by the New York State Attorney General for failing to respond to a lawful subpoena in an investigation into bank and tax fraud by his father. Finally, yet another story of targeted voter suppression out of Georgia:  AKLIMA KHONDOKER, Georgia State Director for All Voting is Local, explains new data showing that mail-in ballots from black voters were rejected at disproportionately higher rates than other groups during the state's June primary, and what actions are needed to protect the right to vote safely by mail and have those votes counted in the crucial November 2020 election. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hurricanelaura-kenoshaarrest-rncday2_aklimakhondoker-blackvbmrejectionga_082620.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, public health, coronavirus, Hurricanes, voter suppression, racism, RNC Convention, Eric Trump, corruption, Joe Biden, Georgia, vote by mail, police brutality, Jacob Blake, NBA, environment, climate change, voting, elections</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:10:49 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/25/2020 (Republican National 'Nightmare' Day 1; Courts saving the republic)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Day 1 of the bizarre dystopian nightmare otherwise known as Donald Trump's Republican National Convention featured speakers who sounded as if their remarks were either written by the same person or simply ripped straight off of Fox &quot;News.&quot; The first night featured an unending stream of falsehoods and propaganda, including so many dangerous lies about Trump's mishandling of the COVID crisis that MSNBC had to break in with an infectious disease specialist for some serious fact-checking. As ridiculous as the evening was – with a few accused felons, a seemingly stoned Don Jr., and his apparently insane former Fox &quot;News&quot; host girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle – we determined that ridicule was the best way to cover it, and turn to late night host Stephen Colbert for some assistance. Also today:  Hurricane Laura is aiming for the Texas-Louisiana border, likely as a powerful Category 3 storm, during a pandemic. A Florida judge puts the brakes on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' demand that all public schools must open for in-person instruction regardless of local coronavirus conditions.  A Trump-appointed federal judge forced the Trump Campaign and Republican Party to make fools of themselves in Pennsylvania, where they are suing to prevent the use of secure absentee ballot drop-boxes – the Republicans were unable to present any evidence, as demanded by the judge, to support their claim that secure drop-boxes would increase voter fraud. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hurricanelaura-schoolcovidrulingfl-rncday1-purgelawblockedin-lawsuitdropboxespa_082520.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:44</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, coronavirus, convention, RNC Convention, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Joe Biden, Donald Trump Jr, environment, propaganda, disinformation, climate change, misinformation, economy, racism, courts, voting rights, Tim Scott, Nikki Haley</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:27:32 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/24/2020 (Trump's Sister Calls Him a Liar; A Party That Now Stands for Nothing)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  While Donald Trump absurdly claimed Joe Biden will 'hurt God' if he's elected, God may have already chosen sides -- derailing Trump's plans for rallies and a national convention by sending a global pandemic and two simultaneous storms in the Gulf of Mexico (Marco and Laura) to pummel Texas and Louisiana during the Republican National Convention.  Trump's niece Mary Trump, who released a best-seller about the family, released secret audio tapes of Trump's older sister, former federal Judge Maryanne Trump Barry, describing her brother  the President as stupid, cruel, phony, a liar, and a menace. Just hours before the Republican National Convention began on Monday, more than two dozen former Republican Senators and Congressmen, including Arizona's former Sen. Jeff Flake, announced their endorsement of Joe Biden. A group of more than 70 national security officials who served under Trump and in previous Republican administrations also endorsed Joe Biden, describing Trump as 'dangerously unfit to serve another term.'  The Republican National Committee announced it will not produce a policy platform at all this year -- for the first time -- and will instead focus its convention on Trump, cementing the GOP's long descent into a party with no governing philosophy, interesting only in clinging to power at all costs and cult-worshiping  Trump. House Democrats grill Trump's U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy over his blatant attempts to sabotage the Postal Service and steal the election by slowing down the mail during the largest Vote-by-Mail election of all time. Callers weigh in with their thoughts on all of the above and much more.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriredman-twohurricanes-rncbegins-maryannetrumpbarrytapes-repubsendorsebiden_callers_082420.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:47</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, coronavirus, voter suppression, election integrity, corruption, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Mary Trump, RNC, convention, extreme weather, climate change, national security, Congress, Postal Service, Louis DeJoy, policy, election theft</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:39:16 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/21/2020 (2020 DNC Week-in-Review with Salon's Digby, PressRun's Eric Boehlert)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A bunch of longtime, cynical, dyed-in-the-wool progressive political journalists all seem to be largely in agreement today. The 2020 Democratic National Convention -- which, one week ago, nobody had any clue what it would look like -- was a stunning success on several surprising levels, including acceptance speeches from the Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates that exceeded expectations.  It was an often stark and somber week of uncut, commercial-free, two-hour-a-night politicking that had to be invented from scratch due to the pandemic. The result was a remarkably cohesive and often moving narrative, according to our guests today, HEATHER 'DIGBY' PARTON, opinion journalist at Salon and Hullabaloo, and longtime progressive media critic ERIC BOEHLERT of PressRun.  The Democrats appear to have successfully framed an epic -- and easy to understand -- election match-up featuring the nicest guy in the nation versus the meanest. But will that be enough to defeat Trumpism, voter suppression, and ongoing chaos amid a crippling pandemic and knee-capped economy? Will a platform touted as 'the most progressive' ever to be embraced by 'any Democratic presidential nominee in half a century' appeal to independents and disaffected Republican voters, while still retaining the support of the party's progressive wing? And how will Republicans counter the Democrats' carefully crafted story-telling with their own presentation next week?  We discuss those questions and much more today in our special week-in-review coverage of the 2020 DNC... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-ericboehlert-dncweekinreview_082120.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, DNC Convention, Trump, politics, Joe Biden, Republicans, Democrats, media, Kamala Harris, economy, corruption, coronarivus </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:06:58 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/20/2020 (Bannon arrested, Trump's loses again on taxes, Obama's plea for the ages to save the republic at DNC Day 3...)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Steve Bannon, Donald Trump's third 2016 campaign manager and former CEO of the rightwing propaganda outlet Brietbart, has been arrested on federal felony fraud charges for stealing $1 million from a supposedly non-profit, rightwing fundraising scheme to build private fencing on the U.S. southern border.  While it is appropriate for another Trump-enabled con-man and grifter to be held accountable, it should also be a warning that the charges could foreshadow that other federal indictments may drop in the days ahead of the November 3rd election. After receiving a very generous mulligan from the Republicans' stolen U.S. Supreme Court last month, allowing his attorneys another bite at the apple in making their ridiculous case that the President of the United States is above the law in every way, Trump's lawyers lose yet again, as a lower federal court judge rules for a second time that Trump's accounting firm, Mazars USA, must turn over his tax returns and other financial documents to the Manhattan District Attorney investigating the President on state fraud charges.  Day 3 of the DNC's virtual Democratic National Convention was masterfully crafted, including the historic nomination and acceptance speech by official Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Plus:  an extended excerpt of a landmark speech for the ages, unlike any he's ever delivered, by former President Barack Obama, with a very stern and clarion call to all Americans to rise up now by casting our votes to save democracy and the republic itself... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bannonarrest-trumptaxes-dncday3-harris-obamaspeech_082020.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:31</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, Steve Bannon, corruption, border wall, courts, Trump taxes, Trump, Mazars, Democrats, Republicans, DNC Convention </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2020 18:16:28 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/19/2020 (Guests: Democratic U.S. House nominee Adam Christensen and Progressive blogger Howie Klein)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A new effort by grassroots progressive activists to field candidates in all state races in Florida yielded encouraging results in Tuesday's state primary. One notable race was the Democratic primary win for the 6th Congressional District, won by former software designer turned whistleblower Clint Curtis, familiar to BRAD BLOG readers as the man who filed a sworn affidavit in 2004 alleging that he was asked by a sitting GOP congressman to create prototype software to flip an election on touchscreen voting systems without detection. HOWIE KLEIN, progressive blogger at &quot;Down With Tyranny&quot; and co-founder of the progressive BlueAmericaPAC, explains other important results, including the successful grassroots effort to put Democratic candidates on the Florida ballot from top to bottom, in every race, with candidates who will be competitive in November -- even in so-called &quot;red&quot; districts. One of those candidates, 26-year-old progressive business owner ADAM CHRISTENSEN, discusses how the ill-considered strategy by the Florida State Democratic Party to sit out races in many districts, allowing Republicans to go unchallenged, has been a costly one. Christensen won the Democratic primary in FL's 3rd Congressional District, and has taken a leadership role in helping several competitive candidates run at the state level. He explains how he is unflinchingly prepared to make his case for progressive platforms like the Green New Deal and Medicare for All, by meeting voters where they are, listening to them, and speaking in the language of independents and Republicans to clearly to explain how progressive policies will even help conservatives. Christensen's story is an inspiring one for folks around the country considering running for office themselves... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_howieklein-adamchristensen-flprimaryresults_dncday2_081920.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, Democrats, Republicans, Florida, primaries, Adam Christensen, Clint Curtis, Ted Yoho, DNC, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, media, progressives, socialism, Christianity, Fox News, Katie Porter, Democratic convention</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2020 19:14:13 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/18/2020 (The Right to Vote; Highlights from DNC Day 1)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Today marks the 100th anniversary of the day women won the right to vote with the ratification of the 19th Amendment on August 18th, 1920. Speaker Pelosi calls the U.S. House back into special session to block efforts by Trump megadonor and Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to gut the Postal Service before the November election. Facing lawsuits from more than 20 states, DeJoy pledged to pause his new mandates that have slowed mail delivery. The Republican-led U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee released a damning confirming the Trump Campaign's cooperation with Russia on its interference in the 2016 election, including the revelation that Trump lied under oath in written answers to Special Counsel Robert Mueller. Former DHS Chief of Staff Miles Taylor reveals he resigned because of Trump's 'terrifying' incompetence, unlawful orders, and attempts to exploit DHS for his own personal benefit. The first night of the virtual DNC Convention rolled out with a new format due to coronavirus concerns – creating a &quot;convention&quot; without the actual convention part. High-profile Republicans spoke in support of Joe Biden on the Dems' opening night. We share extended excerpts of the compelling, heartfelt addresses from Kristin Urquiza, whose Trump-supporting father believed the coronavirus to be a hoax until we was killed by it; former Democratic Presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders' making the progressive case for his endorsement of Biden; and former First Lady Michelle Obama, detailing Trump's failures and the necessity of why progressives, Democrats, the country and the planet cannot endure four more years under the most inept, corrupt, dishonest President in the history of the country. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-100yrswomensuffrage-dejoycongress-newsenaterussiareport_dncday1-sanders-michelleobama_081820.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:27</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, politics, Democrats, Republicans, Mueller, Senate, Postal Service, national security, Joe Biden, Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders, coronavirus, 2016 election, Russia, Kristin Urquiza, environment, climate change, Wikileaks, Roger Stone</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2020 17:55:02 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/17/2020 (Guest: Nils Gilman, co-founder of the Transition Integrity Project on potential Constitutional Crisis over the November Election)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Will Trump attempt to undermine the results of the 2020 election, and what actions might he take to monkey-wrench the process between the November election and Inauguration Day?  NILS GILMAN, Vice President of Programs at the Berggruen Institute and co-founder of the bipartisan Transition Integrity Project (TIP),  joins us to discuss their disturbing report warning of a potential constitutional crisis over the November 3, 2020 election. Gilman explains the conclusions reached during a series of bipartisan tabletop 'war games' -- conducted by a bipartisan group of more than 100 current and former senior government officials, campaign leaders and other experts from media to the military -- and their final report warning that the Trump Administration may seek to manipulate, ignore, undermine or disrupt the 2020 presidential election and transition process between November 3rd (Election Day) and January 20, 2021 (Inauguration Day). Except in the scenario of a landslide victory for Joe Biden, all of the scenarios ended with a constitutional crisis that lasted until the inauguration, featuring violence in the streets and a severely disrupted administrative transition that cripples the incoming administration's ability to respond to multiple ongoing crises like the coronavirus pandemic. As one participant noted, the high likelihood of a political impasse demonstrated 'the law is essentially... almost helpless against a President who's willing to ignore it.'  Gilman also explains concrete actions that institutions and everyday Americans can take -- from government to political organizations and the courts, to citizen activists and the media -- to be prepared to handle whatever may be hurled, and to fight against and mitigate these dire scenarios. While nothing is inevitable, Gilman notes, the time to talk about it is NOW... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-nilsgilman-transitionintegrityprojectreport_081720.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, constitutional crisis, corruption, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, war games, media, disinformation, Justice Department, Transition Integrity Project, Joe Biden, protest, courts</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2020 18:34:20 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/14/2020 (Nicole Sandler with Thomas Frank)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler speaks with author and journalist Thomas Frank about his new book, The People, No: A Brief History of Anti-Populism  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_thomasfrank_081420.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:52</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Thomas Frank, populism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2020 09:07:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/13/2020 (Trump Admits to Crippling U.S. Postal Service to Try and Steal the Election)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  At least now Donald Trump has effectively admitted that he's trying to steal the 2020 election, and he's doing it plain sight.  Trump announced he is rejecting the request from his own appointees on the GOP-majority Postal Board of Governors for $25 billion to save the U.S Postal Service from collapse, and a second request of $3.5 billion from the nation's elections officials to bolster election security. Trump said multiple times over the last 48 hours that he believes he will stop voters from safely casting a mail-in ballot by withholding that funding, preventing USPS from efficiently processing the expected explosion of Vote-by-Mail during this November's election, necessitated by his own failed coronavirus response. New reporting confirms that huge postal sorting machines have been removed from many locations, without explanation. Trump/GOP megadonor, Louis DeJoy, the new Postmaster General, has issued mandates slowing down mail delivery, and removed or reassigned 23 top USPSP officials. Trump also rejected any new economic relief funding to help the nearly 30 million now unemployed Americans, cash-strapped states and cities, hospitals, or schools. Trump's scheme is to monkey-wrench the machinery of the election, declare himself the winner on Election Night, and attack tallying of slower-to-count absentee ballots (which must be manually authenticated one-by-one) as 'fraudulent.'  Attempts to count all lawfully cast ballots will then be characterized as an attempt by Democrats to steal the election. That's the plan and it's happening right before your eyes, unless the public rises up to stop it. Also today: a bit of good voting rights news from the U.S. Supreme Court. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpadmitstotryingtostealtheelection_081320.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:22</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Postal Service, coronavirus, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, VoteVets, environment, climate change, pollution, voting rights, Louis DeJoy, corruption, election theft, election fraud, vote by mail, absentee voting, voter disenfranchisement</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2020 18:32:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/12/2020 (GOP Sec. of State mail-in suppression; Guest: Howie Klein on Biden/Harris and Tuesday primary results)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump and his cronies are attempting to steal the election in plain sight. Don't let them. Make plans for safely voting NOW. Republican Secretaries of State in key battleground states are doing Donald Trump's bidding by moving swiftly to make mail-in voting as difficult as possible. Kentucky's GOP Sec. of State Michael Adams is trying to add restrictions to absentee ballot requests to force voters to risk their health to vote in person, despite his widely-praised use of no-excuse vote-by-mail in the June primary, and he is proposing to change the rules to reject ballots that do not arrive by Election Day, regardless of postmark. Adams' absurd excuses for the proposed restrictions on vote-by-mail reveal that this is much more about voter suppression than safety or efficiency. In Ohio, GOP Sec. of State Frank LaRose has barred elections officials from offering more than one single secure drop-box per county for depositing Vote-by-Mail ballots, citing the Trump Campaign's lawsuit in Pennsylvania to block the use of secure drop-boxes. Tuesday brought state primary elections in Minnesota, Georgia, Wisconsin, Vermont and Connecticut – and lots of problems with costly new computerized voting systems, especially in Georgia. Progressive blogger and Congressional expert HOWIE KLEIN of Down With Tyranny and the progressive BlueAmerica PAC explains what happened in several state and congressional primary runoffs on Tuesday (including wins by an apparent Nazi-sympathizer Republican in North Carolina, and an openly racist QAnon conspiracy theorist Republican in Georgia) and his thoughts on Joe Biden's new running-mate Kamala Harris. Klein also offers a preview of next Tuesday's state primaries in Florida. Plus: Former VP Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris delivered remarks today from Delaware, in their first joint appearance as the 2020 Democratic Presidential ticket.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-vbmsuppressionga-ky-oh-pa_howieklein-primaryresultsmn-ga_081220.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Trump, politics, voter suppression, Republicans, Democrats, Michigan, Ilhan Omar, AIPAC, voting systems, election security, election theft, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, Kentucky, voting machines, voting problems</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2020 18:50:59 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/11/2020 (Harris named as Biden's VEEP; Mystery uncounted votes in GA)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Two mysteries solved in one show – the first is presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden's selection of California's U.S. Senator Kamala Harris as his Vice-Presidential nominee. Award-winning opinion journalist HEATHER 'DIGBY' PARTON of Salon and Digby's Hulaballoo joins us to discuss the big news and how it may play out among progressives and the electorate at large. The second mystery solved is in the key battleground state of Georgia, which is holding primary runoff elections today (with early reports of voting machine problems at the polls). JEANNE DUFORT of the Coalition for Good Governance explains how her bi-partisan citizens' panel solved the mystery of why potentially tens of thousands of perfectly legitimate votes were rejected and uncounted in the June primary by the state's new $100 million computerized tabulation system. What she found will shock you. Dufort reports that the Georgia State Elections Board proposed making important changes today that will help address the problems before the crucial November presidential election, but not completely, and not in time for today's primary runoff elections. Dufort discusses why the new fix is incomplete and what must now be done to ensure election integrity and accuracy in November. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-kamalaharrisveep_jeannedufort-lostvotesga_081120.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:32</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, election integrity, voting machines, electronic voting, cybersecurity, Georgia, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, progressives, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, election integrity, computers, environment, climate change, pollution, vote by mail</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2020 19:07:14 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/10/2020 (Elections fail in PR; 100k infected kids in two weeks; Trump's phony 'Executive Orders')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Administration is doubling down on multiple attempts to undermine  the integrity of the 2020 election, including Trump's new US Postmaster General directing the slowdown of mail delivery across the country. Now is the time to double check that you are prepared to vote safely in the critical November 2020 election -- from ensuring you that you know the deadlines for registering to vote and requesting a Vote-By-Mail ballot, to where/how to drop your ballot off in person, to making sure make sure everyone you know is also prepared -- 2020VotersCalendar.org has info for all 50 states. Also today: Puerto Rico forced to suspend part its primary election amid shortages of ballots. A new report finds that nearly 100,000 U.S. children have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last two weeks of July alone, and least 86 children have died from COVID-19 since May, even as the Trump Administration pushes states to reopen schools for in-person classes immediately. The US is approaching 165,000 confirmed deaths from COVID, but a new CDC study finds excess deaths since mid-March are 200,000 above what would normally be expected at this time of year, based on recent trends before the pandemic.  The Trump White House appears unwilling to compromise with Democrats on a new COVID emergency relief bill despite the end of expanded federal unemployment benefits for the vast majority of Americans to shore up the economy. Instead, Trump signed a handful of executive actions that won't accomplish what he pretends they will, and are likely unconstitutional -- including a payroll tax deferment that cuts funding to Social Security and Medicare -- and he continued lying to the nation about the dangerous spread of the virus. Callers weigh in on all of the above, and more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionfailpr-childcovidrising-200kexcessdeaths-relieftalksfail-fakereliefeos_081020.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>coronavirus, politics, 2020 election, Post Office, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, unemployment, Congress, executive orders, public health, payroll tax, voting rights, voter suppression, election integrity, vote by mail, absentee voting</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 18:55:50 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/7/2020 (Guest: Mark Dimondstein, President of the American Postal Workers Union on Trump Admin slowdown of mail)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A second test for the Governor of Ohio Mike DeWine appears to show he is negative for the coronavirus, despite an earlier positive result.  In Tennessee, if the computer-tallied results of the Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate there can be believed, Marquita Bradshaw, a progressive African-American environmental activist has won the party's nomination, despite being outspent 250 to 1. GOP dirty tricks are already underway in advance of the 2020 election, with new reports of North Carolina voters receiving hoax robocalls relaying false information about voting by mail. Dirty tricks are shamefully coming from inside the White House itself, as Pres. Trump continues to make false claims about absentee voting (after fraudulently doing so himself!). Trump's new Postmaster General, Republican Trump mega-donor Louis DeJoy, with no previous USPS experience, is undermining the U.S. Postal Service itself with new directives resulting in the slowdown of mail delivery in advance of what will be, by far, the largest Vote-by-Mail election in the nation's history.  MARK DIMONDSTEIN, President of the American Postal Workers Union, explains what is happening on the ground, the slowdowns caused by the new directives, the safety (and necessity) of Vote-by-Mail, and the history and context of why the USPS, a lifeline for Americans during the coronavirus pandemic, is in crisis mode. He also explains the decades-long effort to privatize the USPS (which is funded entirely by postage revenue, not taxpayers), so that private corporations can profit from the massive customer base served by the Postal Service that delivers to all Americans equally, every day, at all 160 million addresses across the country. Plus: a bit of inspiration from musical satirist Roy Zimmerman. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bradshawtn-dirtytricksnc_markdimondstein-trumpdejoyuspsslowdown_080720.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, Post Office, politics, 2020 election, vote by mail, absentee voting, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, relief bill, Congress, Louis DeJoy, USPS, unions, labor, dirty tricks, Tennessee, Marquita Bradshaw, Mike DeWine, voter fraud, APWU</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2020 19:13:51 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/6/2020: (NY A.G. Sues to Dissolve N.R.A; Trump in trouble too</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Michelle Obama reveals that coronavirus, racial strife and the 'hypocrisy' of the Trump Administration has left her wrestling with 'low-grade depression'. We know the feeling, and we will get through this together.  Among the stories covered today:  OH GOP Gov. Mike DeWine tests positive for COVID-19 before meeting with President Trump – if only we all could have meetings with Trump so we could also get access to rapid tests. Trump in Ohio speech touts 'economic prosperity' as another 1.2 million Americans filed for unemployment last week alone. It was the 20th straight week with more than 1 million jobless claims, and more than 31 million Americans out of work overall while enjoying Trump's 'economic prosperity.'  Three months after House Democrats passed an economic relief package, Senate Republicans and Trump White House have still failed to reach an agreement on keeping the economy afloat, after allowing expanded unemployment and moratoriums on evictions to expire. New York State Attorney General Letitia James sued the NRA, alleging massive financial fraud by its leaders, detailing gobsmacking levels of corruption and unlawful self-dealing by the NRA's leader Wayne LaPierre and four other top officials, and is seeking to dissolve the corrupt 'non-profit' organization.  New reporting reveals that Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr. has obtained financial documents from Trump's banker, Deutsche Bank, that are believed to contain evidence that Trump and the Trump Organization committed financial fraud. Also today: NOAA's new, updated hurricane forecast warns the already-record 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is likely to get worse. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covidecondisaster-nylawsuitnra-trumpdeutschebankdocs_080620.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:23</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>coronarivus, economy, politics, 2020 election, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, unemployment, economic relief, NRA, Letitia James, corruption, Deutsche Bank, New York, Wayne LaPierre, environment, climate change, hurricanes, Michelle Obama, depression</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2020 18:50:58 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/5/2020 (Guest: Howie Klein on progressive primary victories in MO, MI, AZ, WA, KS)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It was a big day for progressives on Tuesday in a number of state primaries held in Missouri, Michigan, Arizona, Washington state and Kansas. A surprising victory for residents of the 'red' state of Missouri -- voters adopted a statewide ballot initiative to finally expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) that had been immorally blocked by the state's GOP-controlled legislature, making it the 6th GOP-controlled state to expand Medicaid via voter referendum. Also in Missouri, Ferguson's longtime progressive activist Cori Bush defeated 10-term U.S. Congressman William Lacy Clay, Jr., making her all but certain to become the first African-American woman from Missouri in the U.S. House. HOWIE KLEIN, founder of the longtime progressive blog &quot;Down with Tyranny!&quot; and co-founder of the BlueAmericaPAC, which supports progressive Democratic candidates for Congress, walks us through both wins and losses for progressives from all five states on Tuesday, and what they are likely to mean going forward with more statewide primaries to go. Also today: 88-year old disgraced GOP felon and former Maricopa County, AZ Sheriff Joe Arpaio, is running for his old job, even after being convicted of contempt of court and corruptly pardoned by Donald Trump. Iowa's Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds does the right thing for a change, finally restoring voting rights for (most) former felons. Plus:  Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will not travel to Milwaukee to deliver his party's nomination acceptance speech at their virtual convention, due to the COVID crisis. Trump says he may give his own acceptance speech from the White House... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
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								<itunes:duration>57:60</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, coronavirus, politics, Republicans, Democrats, progressives, voting rights, felon voting rights, Trump, Joe Biden, US House, US Senate, Iowa, Missouri, Cori Bush, healthcare, Obamacare, Kansas, Arizona, Kris Kobach, Joe Arpaio, Tlaib</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2020 18:04:05 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/4/2020 (Death and Destruction; Hope and Change)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Voters head to the 'polls' in Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington state. Hurricane Isaias is bringing death and destruction to states along the U.S. Eastern seaboard after hitting North Carolina as a powerful Category 1 storm, with tornadoes, torrential rains, floods, and power outages for millions. Trump moves to make his monstrous, immoral, failed response to the coronavirus pandemic even worse, by slashing federal funding for National Guard's support services in every state -- where the Guard has been operating testing sites, distributing food and medical supplies, and more -- forcing cash-strapped states to make up the difference. But not in Texas and Florida, key to Trump's reelection hopes – those states will still receive full federal funding for troop support through the end of the year. In a gobsmacking interview with Jonathan Swan of 'Axios on HBO', Trump reveals callous indifference and embarrassing, grade school-like excuses regarding the harrowing rise in COVID-19 deaths nationally. The virus is now moving into more rural and less medically well-equipped regions, underscoring how consolidation and monopolization of hospital networks over the past decade has resulted in the closure of 'unprofitable' rural hospitals, leaving states in desperate need of assistance. Some hope and (maybe) change:  incumbent Sen. Martha McSally (R-AZ) remains on track to be the first Republican to lose not one but two U.S. Senate seats to Democrats in Arizona. But according to new polling, Sen. Mitch McConnell in Kentucky and Tommy Tuberville in Alabama both have double-digit leads against their Democratic opponents. Incumbent Sen. Lindsey Graham (R), is in a statistical tie with his Democratic challenger Jaime Harrison (D). Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-isaias-covidnews-senatepolling_080420.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>coronavirus, politics, 2020 election, US Senate, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, National Guard, Lindsey Graham, Mitch McConnell, environment, climate change, electric vehicles, Hurricane Isaias, health care industry, primaries</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2020 18:30:45 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/3/2020 (Guest: Maya Worman, Univ. of Chicago, on new Election Cyber Surge initiative)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   Some good news -- the Manhattan District Attorney is seeking 8 years of Donald Trump's and the Trump Organization's tax records to examine 'extensive and protracted criminal conduct,' according to new court filings.  A 17-year-old teen from Tampa, Florida has been charged with being the mastermind behind a scheme that hacked into the Twitter accounts of high-profile politicians, CEOs, and celebrities, as part of a Bitcoin scam.  If a multi-billion dollar social media company like Twitter, with a huge budget for cybersecurity, can't keep its system safe from hackers, what chances do your local county election clerks have in protecting the security of their computer voter registration databases, electronic pollbooks, computerized voting systems and computer tabulators in the crucial November 2020 election?  Republicans in Congress have rejected $4 billion in additional security funding requested by election officials across the country, as COVID-19 has vastly expanded the need for safer Vote-by-Mail.  MAYA WORMAN, Executive Director of the University of Chicago's Harris Cyber Policy Initiative, joins us to discuss the Election Cyber Surge, a new initiative that connects volunteer cybersecurity and voting systems experts with local elections officials around the country, to help them solve problems and security concerns before the election. Worman explains that the free assistance offered by the Election Cyber Surge initiative is intended to help prevent cyberintrusions, ransomware attacks, and more before they happen, and is an invaluable resource for thousands of local elections jurisdictions that may have limited, if any, I.T. support and a lack of access to experts.  Also today: callers weigh in on who they would like to see presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden chose as his Vice-Presidential candidate, and who they fear he will name... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumptaxesnyfiling-twitterscam_mayaworman-cybersurge_callersbidenveep_080320.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, 2020 election, politics, Trump, corruption, New York, Joe Biden, electronic voting, voting machines, computer security, cybersecurity, vote by mail, voting, election security, Twitter, hacking, Election Cyber Surge</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2020 18:43:15 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/31/2020 (Guest: Brendan Fischer of Campaign Legal Center on complaint alleging Trump Campaign money-laundering scheme)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Please don't take Trump's bait -- like his tweet on Thursday suggesting postponing the November 2020 election, even though he has no power to do so. It was a blatant and successful attempt to distract the news media from covering the horrific news that the U.S. economy has plunged a staggering annualized 33 percent during the pandemic. And it worked, with the media helping Trump reinforce his desperate narrative attempting to cast doubt on the election results. Democrats, especially, must stop cowering at Trump's wannabe dictator pronouncements. The anti-Trump Republicans at The Lincoln Project issue new, scathing ad countering Trump's attacks on vote by mail, while Federalist Society founder issues op-ed calling for Trump's impeachment. Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder removed from his position after being charged in $60 million bribery and money laundering scheme to force consumers to bail out First Energy's failing coal and nuclear plants. But Ohio's bribery scandal pales in comparison to a new FEC complaint alleging that the Trump Campaign is violating federal campaign finance laws by laundering nearly $170 million in campaign spending via pass-through firms controlled by his former campaign manager, Brad Parscale, that secretly and illegally funnel millions to Trump associates and even family members. BRENDAN FISCHER, Director of Federal Reform at the Campaign Legal Center (CLC), explains his organization's new complaint, detailing the 'unprecedented scale' of the scheme, how millions of dollars are potentially being siphoned from the campaign to hidden recipients, how it violates multiple campaign finance laws, and what voters can do to reform the system. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-standuptotrump-briberyscandaloh_brendanfischer-trumpcamplaunderingcomplaintfec_073120.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>coronavirus, politics, economy, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Lincoln Project, voter suppression, vote by mail, Ohio, money laundering, bribery, Trump Campaign, Brad Parscale, campaign finance, corruption, environment, climate change, renewable energy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2020 18:16:54 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>Monopoly Money: 'BradCast' 7/30/2020</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Surprisingly good news out of a U.S. House Antitrust Subcommittee hearing in which Big Tech CEOs – Amazon, Apple, Google, and Facebook – were called on the carpet by Democrats, and even some Republicans, to answer for their years of crushing, anti-competitive practices in their sectors. DAVID DAYEN, author, investigative financial journalist and Executive Editor of the progressive American Prospect, joins us to report on the revelations from the hearing, which he calls 'the most consequential hearing on corporate power in decades.'  Dayen also discusses the serendipitous timing of his new book, 'Monopolized: Life in the Age of Corporate Power,' documenting the breathtaking reach of unchecked corporate mergers, monopolies and consolidation over the past four decades, how we got here, and what we can do to destroy the power of monopolies that have led directly to some of the dangerous shortages we've seen during the COVID crisis. Dayen also covers the ever-worsening toll of the coronavirus on our economy, and Senate Republicans' attempt to craft a new emergency relief bill that shortchanges average Americans, as crucial financial assistance measures expire this week. Also today:  Former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain has died from coronavirus. President Obama delivered an inspiring eulogy for civil rights icon, Rep. John Lewis, calling for expansion of voting rights.  The U.S. economy has plunged by an unprecedented annualized 32 percent rate during the coronavirus pandemic. In a transparent stunt to distract from the disastrous economic news, Trump suggested the November 2020 federal election should be delayed, clearly trying to lay the groundwork to cast doubt on the election results among his supporters... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-caincovid-lewisfuneral-trumpelectiondelay-economicdisaster_daviddayen-housebigtechmonopolyhearing_073020.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-caincovid-lewisfuneral-trumpelectiondelay-economicdisaster_daviddayen-housebigtechmonopolyhearing_073020.mp3" length="56148787" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:29</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
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									<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2020 19:05:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/29/2020 (Conspiracies. Real ones.)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  New revelations today uncover actual conspiracies behind the disasters we're now facing in the U.S., and further expose conspiracies that should be disregarded. Rightwing wingnut Congressman Louie Gohmert (R-TX) -- who claimed the coronavirus pandemic was a conspiracy created by the Chinese, or Democrats, and criticized the idea of mask-wearing and health experts who recommend it -- has tested positive for COVID-19. A very real conspiracy is behind a viral video with quack &quot;doctors&quot; that spread dangerous disinformation about coronavirus, leading to its removal from social media platforms.  New reporting exposes that the video, published by rightwing media outlet Breitbart, was funded and disseminated by dark money groups affiliated with the astro-turf &quot;Tea Party Patriots,&quot; in a desperate wingnut attempt to help Trump's re-election with deadly nonsense that has helped kill at least 150,000 Americans so far. In Minneapolis, police say they have identified the infamous &quot;Umbrella Man,&quot; who was videotaped casually smashing the windows of an AutoZone store, and is credited with sparking the violent protests and looting that engulfed otherwise peaceful protests following the police killing of George Floyd. Turns out the man is allegedly a member of a white supremacist group, who 'wanted to sow discord and racial unrest' -- likely part of a larger conspiracy exposed in new, leaked federal documents that reportedly show white racist extremists discussing plans to pose as anti-fascists (Antifa) to incite riots and violence at the protests, in an attempt to spark a race war. The new evidence debunks conspiracy theories pushed by the Trump Administration, Republicans and Fox 'News'  hoping to blame mostly peaceful protesters for the unrest. Plus:  a new, brilliant parody from musical comedy satirist Randy Rainbow... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gohmertcovid-americasfrontlinedoctorshoax-umbrellaman_072920.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:36</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>coronavirus, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, conspiracy, Tea Party, dark money, front group, hydroxycholoroquine, Louie Gohmert, white supremacy, riots, George Floyd protests, Minneapolis, Randy Rainbow, antifa, Breitbart</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2020 19:41:25 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/28/2020 (Guest: Zachary Pleat of Media Matters on Sinclair Broadcasting's COVID disinfo)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Malignant narcissist Donald Trump is so pathetic that he completely made up a pretend invitation to throw out the first pitch at a Yankees game, because the nation's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, was invited to do so. Major League Baseball has suspended the Florida Marlins' season after numerous players tested positive. If MLB and its billions of dollars can't keep its player safe, how do you suppose your underfunded local school district will do if they are ordered to re-open for in-person classes? Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is bravely risking his state's children and their teachers if it will help get Trump re-elected, despite exploding coronavirus infection and hospitalization rates among Florida's children that have increased 34% percent in the last week. The most corrupt Attorney General in U.S. history, Bill Barr, testified to the House Judiciary Committee, for the first time ever, in a contentious hearing that covered federal troops violating American's free speech rights and wreaking chaos on American streets, Barr's intercessions criminal cases on behalf of Trump's convicted felon friends, foreign interference in elections, and much more.  Don Jr. was put in &quot;Twitter Jail&quot; for promoting dangerous disinformation about coronavirus. ZACHARY PLEAT of Media Matters discusses how his newest report shamed the nation's second largest local TV network, Sinclair Broadcasting Group, into withdrawing an episode that spread dangerously false claims about the coronavirus. Pleat explains why Sinclair's pro-Trump propaganda -- hidden in plain sight, delivered through your local TV news station -- is arguably more insidious than even Fox &quot;News,&quot; and how rightwing propaganda is being spread over your public airwaves in dozens of states across the country. Plus Desi  Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covid-mlb-kids-barrtestimony_zacharypleat-sinclaircoronaconspiracy_072820.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, baseball, MLB, William Barr, protest, Democrats, corruption, disinformation, propaganda, Fox News, media, Sinclair Broadcasting, Media Matters, public airwaves, environment, climate change, Anthony Fauci, Trump, Justice Department, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2020 18:49:42 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/27/2020 (Nicole Sandler with Dan Gelber, Laura Packard)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ After a look at the latest news, guest host Nicole Sandler speaks with Miami Beach  Mayor Dan Gelber about how he&apos;s dealing with being in the heart of the epicenter of the global pandemic. Today marks the 3rd anniversary of John McCain&apos;s thumbs down on overturning the Affordable Care Act. Healthcare advocate Laura Packard joins in to talk about how important that vote was. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_dangelber_laurapackard_072720.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_dangelber_laurapackard_072720.mp3" length="57030531" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>59:24</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>ACA, Covid-19, pandemic, Dan Gelber, Miami Beach, McCain</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2020 16:26:56 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/24/2020 (GOP War on Voting Rights; 'Billionaire Bonanza 2020')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 'BradCast' Recounted: On today's show, we've put together some of our important recent interviews that you may have missed. First up: Millions of Americans have been tossed into unemployment, but stock markets are booming. Billionaires are drunk with irrational exuberance and flush with decades of sweet GOP tax cut cash. What explains the obscene inequality between the billionaire oligarch class and the rest of us? And what can we do about it? The Institute of Policy Studies' CHUCK COLLINS, co-author of the new report, 'Billionaire Bonanza 2020,' explains how we got here, and how we can -- and must -- begin to fix these absurd, decades-long imbalances in our economy. Then:  Several 2020 primary elections were disastrous for voters, forced to brave long lines at polling places or overcome huge hurdles to be allowed to safely vote via absentee ballot, to have their vote counted.  Voting rights journalist and author ARI BERMAN discusses how the coronavirus handed the GOP new, insidious ways to squash the vote before the crucial November 3rd election, detailing the extraordinary measures that Republicans around the country are launching to suppress the vote in 2020.  Berman warns that time is running out for all states to get ready for the crucial November election, with a crush of mail-in ballots and in-person voting during a pandemic and Republicans' escalating war on voters -- and what you can do to help protect the right to vote... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_eg12_bradfriedman_chriscollins-billionairesreport_ariberman-votingrights_0724201.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_eg12_bradfriedman_chriscollins-billionairesreport_ariberman-votingrights_0724201.mp3" length="55758148" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, politics, economy, billionaires, economic inequality, voter suppression, 2020 election, voting rights, Ari Berman, absentee voting, vote by mail, pandemic, tax cut</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2020 13:11:41 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/24/2020 (GOP War on Voting Rights; 'Billionaire Bonanza 2020')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 'BradCast' Recounted: On today's show, we've put together some of our important recent interviews that you may have missed. First up: Millions of Americans have been tossed into unemployment, but stock markets are booming. Billionaires are drunk with irrational exuberance and flush with decades of sweet GOP tax cut cash. What explains the obscene inequality between the billionaire oligarch class and the rest of us? And what can we do about it? The Institute of Policy Study's CHUCK COLLINS, co-author of the new report, 'Billionaire Bonanza 2020,' explains how we got here, and how we can -- and must -- begin to fix these absurd, decades-long imbalances in our economy. Then:  Several 2020 primary elections were disastrous for voters, forced to brave long lines at polling places or overcome huge hurdles to be allowed to safely vote via absentee ballot, to have their vote counted.  Voting rights journalist and author ARI BERMAN discusses how the coronavirus handed the GOP new, insidious ways to squash the vote before the crucial November 3rd election, detailing the extraordinary measures that Republicans around the country are launching to suppress the vote in 2020.  Berman warns that time is running out for all states to get ready for the crucial November election, with a crush of mail-in ballots and in-person voting during a pandemic and Republicans' escalating war on voters -- and what you can do to help protect the right to vote... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_eg12_bradfriedman_chriscollins-billionairesreport_ariberman-votingrights_072420.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_eg12_bradfriedman_chriscollins-billionairesreport_ariberman-votingrights_072420.mp3" length="55758148" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_eg12_bradfriedman_chriscollins-billionairesreport_ariberman-votingrights_072420.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, politics, economy, billionaires, economic inequality, voter suppression, 2020 election, voting rights, Ari Berman, absentee voting, vote by mail, pandemic, tax cut</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2020 13:07:18 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/23/2020 (Reality begins setting in for GOP; Chaos for America)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Trump cancels the Jacksonville, FL portion of the Republican National Convention due to the out-of-control surge in coronavirus there. Federal Judge orders former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to be released from prison, again, and excoriates the Justice Department and Bureau of Prisons for violating Cohen's First Amendment right to free speech. Two White House cafeterias shut down after a staffer reportedly tests positive for COVID-19. Trump sycophant and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis wobbles on forcing schools to open for in-person classes, after teachers' union sues. Senate Republicans stalling on passing additional coronavirus emergency economic relief as expanded unemployment benefits -- one of the few actions taken by Congress that has successfully helped to avoid a complete economic collapse over the past 6 months -- are set to run out at week's end. Fox 'News' poll finds Joe Biden leading Trump, beyond the margin of error, in key battleground states. Portland, Oregon Mayor Ted Wheeler among those tear-gassed by Donald Trump's federal stormtroopers on Wednesday night, along with throngs of protesters who have been gathering nightly for more than a month following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis; Wheeler decried the federal government's escalation of violence 'urban warfare'. In response to the violence being perpetrated by Trump's federal goon squad, John McCain's former campaign manager Steve Schmidt calls for Congressional investigations, and compares Trump's tactics to those of Hitler's Nazi brownshirts. Fallout spreads from the arrest Ohio's Republican House Speaker Larry Householder in a $61 million bribery and money laundering conspiracy to force consumers to give a $1.5 billion bailout to Ohio monopoly utility company FirstEnergy. Plus Desi Doyen has a delightfully light-hearted 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-rnccancelledinfl-cohensenthome-covidatwh-desantiswobbles-newjoblessclaims-portlandmayorteargassed_072320.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, COVID-19, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Biden, economy, unemployment, 2020 election, Senate, Portland, protest, Ohio, corruption, climate change, environment, Florida, secret police, Mike DeWine</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2020 18:49:58 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/22/2020 (Guest: Thomas Wolf of Brennan Center's Democracy Program)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Last week, Donald Trump promised (threatened) to roll out a slate of initiatives over the next eight weeks, beginning with immigration. On Tuesday, Trump unveiled an Executive Memorandum (not an Executive Order), declaring non-citizen immigrants should not be counted when determining the next Congressional apportionment from the 2020 Census, contrary to the plain language of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Constitutional law and Census expert THOMAS WOLF of the Brennan Center's Democracy Program explains exactly what Trump can and cannot do in his blatantly racist attempts to cheat on Census numbers that are used for the apportionment of crucial federal funding and congressional representation. Wolf says the way to fight back is to 'get counted' – if your household has not done so already, please go fill out the form TODAY at 2020Census.gov. Also today:  more than 1,000 Americans died in a single day from COVID-related illnesses on Tuesday, the biggest jump since May, underscoring yet again that the U.S. is headed in the wrong direction in dealing with the pandemic.  Trump threatened to withhold federal funding from schools that don't fully re-open, despite new polling showing the vast majority of Americans disagree with holding in-person classes. The 2020 state primaries are ongoing, with Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington State coming up on August 4th.  In Kansas, things aren't going well for notoriously failed GOP &quot;voter fraud&quot; fraudster and former Kansas Sec. of State Kris Kobach in his quest for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate -- Establishment Republicans are pushing for anyone but Kobach, and Democrats, including the presumptive Democratic nominee, state lawmaker Barbara Bollier, are pushing for Kobach to win, for good reasons... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covidschoolrecords-kobachsenatebollier_thomaswolf-trumpapportionmentmemo_072220.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:33</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, coronavirus, Republicans, Democrats, immigration, Constitution, Census, racism, reapportionment, Congress, redistricting, Kris Kobach, Kansas, 2020 election, schools</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2020 18:46:09 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/21/2020 (OH's GOP House Speaker Arrested in 'Largest Bribery, Money Laundering Scheme' In State History)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Blockbuster news out of Ohio, where the state's Republican House Speaker and four others were arrested in a $61 million bribery scheme that federal prosecutors called 'likely the largest bribery, money laundering scheme every perpetrated against the people of the state of Ohio.'  The charges revealed a stunningly corrupt scheme -- a conspiracy between the lawmaker and monopoly utility company First Energy to enact a state law, passed last year, that forced all Ohio electricity ratepayers to bail out unprofitable nuclear and coal plants, and gutted the state's renewable energy industry, in return for cash that was used for Republican lawmakers' and lobbyists' self-enrichment and political power. The sordid story of self-dealing includes unaccountable dark money political groups controlled by the Ohio House Speaker, a massive ad campaign attempting to fool voters, and much, much more. It's also a reminder that this is what voters can expect when they put corrupt politicians in power who cater to the interests of major corporations rather than the public.  Also today: COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are surging and ICU bed capacity is increasingly strained or non-existent, as predicted, in states that pushed fast reopening. Missouri's Republican Gov. Mike Parson insists that kids must go back to school, ignoring health experts' warnings that schoolchildren will in turn infect their vulnerable parents, high-risk grandparents, teachers and school staff. The founder of 'Cowboys For Trump' – also an elected Republican official in New Mexico -- posts bonkers video filled with moronic false claims about mask-wearing. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-briberyarrestsohiohb6-cowboysfortrump-moparsoncovidkids_07212020.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:22</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>coronavirus, politics, Trump, Ohio, corruption, bribery, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, FBI, Larry Householder, environment, energy, dark money, Citizens United, climate change, extreme weather, Gov. Mike Parson, Cowboys for Trump, disinformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 19:15:04 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/20/2020 (Guest: Ray Lutz of Citizen's Oversight; Also: RIP John Lewis)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A tribute to civil rights icon, Congressman John Lewis, who died on Friday, and his decades-long fight for voting rights and his call to cause 'good trouble, necessary trouble'.  We continue Rep. Lewis' fight for voting rights and election integrity today.  In California, two new reports on Los Angeles County's new, failed 300 million unverifiable touchscreen voting and electronic pollbook systems found widespread failures that resulted in long lines on March 3rd, yet state and county elections officials still plan to force voters to use the system in the crucial November election.  A third report finds that more than 100,000 absentee ballots were rejected by election officials in after California's March 3rd Super Tuesday primary, many due to voter error.  Expanded mail-in voting will be essential during the COVID crisis, so voters must not only navigate complex absentee voting rules in every state, but also exercise citizen oversight of the tabulation.  Election integrity advocate RAY LUTZ, Executive Director of CitizensOversight.org, joins us to explain a new push to change California election procedures to require election officials to include late-arriving mail-in ballots in their state-mandated post-election audits that check the accuracy of the tally.  Lutz warns that omitting absentee ballots out from the audit is a virtual roadmap for election theft on central tabulation systems, with the potential to move tens of thousands of ballots from one candidate to another, which would only be discoverable via a human audit check. Lutz says both major political parties are failing to ensure proper public oversight of absentee ballot handling, and offers actions that voters in every state can take to ensure the integrity and security of the November election and beyond... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-johnlewisrip-cavbm-lavsap_raylutz-caaudits_072020.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>coronavirus, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, voter suppression, election security, election integrity, cybersecurity, vote by mail, absentee voting, Rep. John Lewis, civil rights, California, Los Angeles, audit, public oversight</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2020 18:55:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/17/2020 (Guest: Attorney Ben Clements of Free Speech for People)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   The U.S. broke another record for new daily COVID-19 infections on Thursday, for the 11th time in the last 16 days, with more than 75,000 new confirmed cases. Rightwing former game show host Chuck Woolery, in an unhinged Twitter rant earlier this week, called news about COVID-19 'outrageous lies'. But like so many wingnuts hoisted on their own idiotic social media ranting, Woolery changed his mind after his own son was diagnosed with coronavirus. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg announced she is undergoing chemotherapy and does not plan to retire from the Court. Donald Trump's grant of executive clemency to his long time pal, GOP dirty trickster Roger Stone, is not over -- due to a new motion filed in district court by good government group, Free Speech For People. BEN CLEMENTS, a former federal prosecutor, joins us to explain their motion, which argues that Trump's commutation of Stone's prison sentence was unconstitutional and should be overturned by Judge Amy Berman Jackson, who presided over Stone's criminal case. Stone was sentenced to 40 months in prison, after being convicted on 7 counts, including witness intimidation and lying to Congress and federal investigators in their probe of Russian interference in the 2016 election. Clements explains why the presidential pardon power can't be used in a criminal manner or for a corrupt purpose, and what can be done about it – not only in Stone's criminal case, with ample public evidence that this was part of an illicit bribe -- but in any potential future corrupt pardons that Trump might attempt, as well. Also today: good news for progressives, as newcomer Jamaal Bowman wins the Democratic primary over incumbent establishment Rep. Eliot Engel (NY-16)... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covid-woolery-rbg_benclements-stoneclemency_071720.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>coronavirus, Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Roger Stone, 2020 election, justice, obstruction of justice, Robert Mueller, corruption, pardon, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Chuck Woolery, Free Speech For People, courts, Jamaal Bowman, Eliot Engel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2020 19:06:23 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/16/2020: (Democracy Wars Continue Amid Pandemic)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Democracy Wars are underway, between those who fight for the right to vote vs. those fighting to prevent them from voting at all, which never seems to end. Among the stories covered today:  Texas Republicans sued to the US Supreme Court to block voters under 65 from safely voting by mail during the pandemic, meaning that at least some of the 68,000 Texans infected with COVID-19 were forced to vote in person; one couple relates a harrowing story of the monumental effort it took for them to vote under the state's absurdly restrictive absentee ballot laws. SCOTUS also blocked a compromise ruling that would have allowed 1.4 million former felons in Florida the right to vote in November under state constitutional Amendment 4 -- overwhelmingly approved by voters in 2018 -- and instead effectively allowed to stand a law passed by Florida's Republican-controlled state legislature that lower courts have ruled is an unconstitutional poll tax. Hundreds of thousands will not be able to vote in Florida's August primary, thanks to the stolen Republican majority at SCOTUS, and they may be prevented from voting at all in November, as well.  In Michigan, a three-judge state court panel ruled that absentee ballots that arrive after the close of polls don't have to be counted, despite being legal under a state constitutional amendment passed in 2018.  In Dallas, TX, absentee ballot voters inexplicably had their voted ballots returned back to them. Also: a preview of the Trump Administration's mad push to force schools to open, from a summer camp in Ohio forced to close down due to a widespread outbreak, despite masks and social distancing. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_democracywars-fl-mi-tx_071620.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Joe Biden, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, voting rights, voter suppression, absentee voting, vote by mail, Texas, Florida, Amendment 4, Supreme Court, environment, climate change, Michigan, USPS</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2020 19:00:55 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/15/2020 (Guest: Lisa Graves on Charles Koch's scheme to privatize USPS)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The hack of top Twitter accounts today underscores the dangers of computerized voting -- if a multi-billion dollar company like Twitter can't protect its own servers from hackers, how will under-funded local election officials protect our elections and computerized voting, tabulation and registration systems across the country this November?  Voting by mail is also threatened by the new, Trump-appointed (and wholly unqualified) Postmaster General, who this week directed all postal workers to essentially slow down mail delivery, which will accomplish little more than help USPS' main competitors UPS and FedEx. That is probably the point, according to LISA GRAVES of True North Research, who joins us to explain her stunning new report on billionaire Charles Koch's nearly 50-year effort to privatize the Postal Service. Since the 1970s, Koch has spent millions of dollars funding a rogue's gallery of hard-right &quot;libertarians&quot; and Republicans to kill off the USPS, which Graves describes as a &quot;marriage between [his] ideological agenda and greed&quot;. She also explains why the Postal Service is now on the brink of insolvency, thanks to the Koch-backed 2006 Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (PAEA), championed by Koch-funded Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), which handcuffed the independent federal agency. Graves warns things could get much worse for USPS, very quickly, right before the crucial November election. Also today:  Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg has been released from the hospital.  Rep. Steve Watkins (R-KS) has been charged with felony voter fraud.  Plus:  results from Tuesday's primary election and runoff in Alabama, Texas and Maine -- where Sen. Susan Collins will face her most difficult re-election bid ever against Democrat Sara Gideon, who appears to have won the Democratic nomination to unseat Collins in November... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-twitterhack-watkinsvoterfraudks_lisagraves-charleskochusps_071520.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:38</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Charles Koch, Postal Service, USPS, 2020 election, election security, Twitter, cybersecurity, electronic voting, computers, vote by mail, libertarian, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, voter fraud, Susan Collins, Jeff Sessions</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2020 18:47:45 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/14/20 (Guest:  High-School senior Shourya Seth, COO of Project Paralink)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It would be hard to fail as thoroughly as Donald Trump's administration and his GOP-acolyte governors around the country have failed in their shambolic response to the COVID-19 crisis, even if you tried. Florida's incompetent and very Trumpy Gov. Ron DeSantis finally concedes his state is running out of rapid test kits amid an explosion of new cases after he reopened businesses far too early, but he has reneged on a pledge to publish hospitalization rates. Five months into the pandemic, new leaked documents from the Trump Administration show that dangerous shortages of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) persist across the country as cases surge, and FEMA is only able to fulfill about 30 percent of requests for front-line medical and long-term care facilities, because Trump still has not utilized the Defense Production Act to manufacture enough PPE to meet the nation's needs. So some high school seniors in Atlanta have tackled the problem: SHOURYA SETH, Chief Operating Officer for grassroots organization Project Paralink, explains how his group of friends have managed to produce, distribute, and donate more than 390,000 units of PPE to health workers at more than 1,500 locations, with the help of some corporate support and more than 1,000 volunteers, in what they describe as 'decentralization for social good' and 'localized disaster relief.' Also today:  Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden unveils comprehensive climate plan aimed at creating jobs, spurring economic growth and solving climate change by overhauling America's energy industry, including a target of carbon-free electricity by 2035. After 17 states sue, the Trump Administration drops effort to deport foreign exchange students attending U.S. schools that will not be holding in-person classes. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-testingppefailures_shouryaseth-projectparalink_bidengreennewdeal_071420.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:43</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>coronavirus, politics, Trump, Biden, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, schools, reopening, shutdown, environment, climate change, pollution, fossil fuels, Project Paralink, PPE, healthcare, FEMA, environmental justice, racism, Green New Deal</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2020 19:08:32 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/13/2020 (Twisted Trump Administration Demands Schools Reopen as COVID Cases Explode)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   The Trump Administration is doubling down on its twisted demand for schools to reopen next month for in-person classes, even as COVID-19 cases and deaths are exploding around the country. Florida hit a record new high of 15,300 new cases in a single day -- more than New York City at its peak back in April. Yet Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has demanded that all schools in Florida must reopen for in-person classes, five days a week, overriding the concerns of local school officials. California is seeing surging cases, as well -- on Monday, the state's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered bars, indoor restaurant dining, salons, churches and gyms to shut down again, and for the biggest counties, the school year will start with remote learning and not in-person classes. Donald Trump's Sec.  of Education, billionaire Betsy DeVos, announced on the Sunday news shows that all schools must reopen -- forcing teachers and staff to risk exposure -- or face losing federal funding, yet she admitted the administration has no federal guidance for schools when COVID spikes occur.  The Trump Administration's own coronavirus testing coordinator warned that the U.S. shouldn't even be thinking about getting kids back into the classroom until the virus is under control. But getting control of the virus will be difficult, with multiple states again reporting shortages because the Trump Administration has failed to ramp up US manufacturing of testing kits and personal protective equipment. Trump's plan to pretend that everything is normal in time for the November 3rd election is beginning to look a whole lot like mass murder, as many callers today seem to agree... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covidsurge-admindemandsschoolsreopen-callers_071320.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:39</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Betsy DeVos, schools, reopening, pandemic, Nancy Pelosi, Florida, California, Ron DeSantis, education, mass murder</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2020 18:23:27 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 7/10/2020 (Guest: Former U.S. Sen. Timothy Wirth on how Trump could lose but 'legally' stay in office)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Coronavirus infection rates and hospitalizations are surging across much of the country, particularly in states with Republican Governors who reopened far too early, against warnings from health experts.  The virus' mortality rate is a lagging indicator that follows the increase in hospitalizations, and now death rates are beginning to spike -- as predicted -- in states like Florida, Texas, Arizona and others where Republican Governors put their perceived (and twisted) political interests ahead of the health of their actual constituents.  In Florida, hospitals are running out of ICU space and test kits, yet the Republican National Committee is still planning to hold an in-person convention next month.  Former Colorado SENATOR TIMOTHY WIRTH joins us to discuss his chilling op-ed detailing an all-too-plausible scenario in which Trump could lose both the popular vote and Electoral College in a rout, but still manage to remain in office. Wirth explains the step-by-step process, and how it could all be done &quot;legally&quot; through a suite of presidential emergency powers, with some help from the stolen U.S. Supreme Court and the shameless Republican caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives. Wirth warns now is the time to start sounding the alarm bells, and making plans for how to counter such a scheme. The scenario, as he details it, is as chilling as it sounds -- and completely imaginable under this President, who, Wirth explains, is already busily laying the ground work for such a coup. Plus:  important advice from the great musical comedy satirist, Randy Rainbow... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-coviddeathsrising_sentimothyworth-trumpcouldlosebutstayinoffice_071020.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:57</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, pandemic, public health, Texas, Arizona, Florida, Sen. Tim Wirth, coup, Supreme Court, presidential powers, Randy Rainbow, accountability, election fraud, absentee voting</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2020 18:42:20 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/9/2020 (Guest: Mark Joseph Stern on SCOTUS Trump taxes decisions)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Republicans' stolen U.S. Supreme handed down two major decisions today, mostly agreeing that presidents are not above the law even as their rulings allowed the current one to buy some time before he potentially faces accountability – which will almost certainly prevent the public from seeing his tax returns, foreign financial entanglements, and other likely fraudulent financial documents before the critical 2020 election. Donald Trump unleashed an unhinged Twitter tantrum in response to those two extraordinary gifts from the Supreme Court today. One opinion effectively postpones the disclosure of his dubious financial documents to the Manhattan district attorney until after the November election. The other prevents several congressional committees from obtaining similar documents until after the election, and potentially never, if SCOTUS' newly-raised bar for such subpoenas allows Trump to run out the clock to the end of the Congressional session in December. Slate's great court reporter MARK JOSEPH STERN brings clarity and context to today's complicated opinions, which one attorney described thusly: &quot;The ruling is 'No president is above the law', but they post-dated it to the Biden administration.&quot; Also today:  Trump has received a second unexplained extension postponing release of his annual financial disclosure statement. A NYT columnist proposes that Joe Biden should refuse to debate Trump until Trump releases his tax returns from his years as President. The CDC is now claiming it will not revise guidance for safely reopening schools, despite Trump's complaints that the recommendations are &quot;very tough and expensive&quot;. Tulsa is seeing a surge of COVID cases following Trump's unmasked super-spreader campaign rally. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report' ... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_markjosephstern-scotustrumptaxes_trumpbidendebates_070920.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:50</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>coronavirus, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Supreme Court, Trump tax returns, financial disclosure, corruption, Congress, oversight, subpoena, Tom Friedman, Joe Biden, 2020 election, CDC, schools, environment, climate change, extreme weather, Tulsa</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2020 18:08:06 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/8/2020: (Guest: Eddie Perez of OSET Inst. on the truth about absentee ballot fraud)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Just weeks ago, the Trump Death Cultists on Fox 'News' and in Republican-controlled states were railing against the media and demanding apologies from those who warned that prematurely reopening states was a terrible idea. Today, at least 56 Florida hospital ICU's have now hit capacity -- just one GOP-led state where political decisions have had deadly consequences. Infections and hospitalizations are now rising sharply in 31 states. New conservative estimates forecast a mortality rate of more than 200,000 U.S. deaths from COVID-19 by November 1 -- others project as many as 500,000 -- while noting that some 45,000 lives could be saved in that time if everyone simply wore masks in public. At what point does it become a criminal act when Donald Trump, VP Pence and Gov. DeSantis command schoolchildren to go back to in-person classrooms next month, during a pandemic, under threat of financial penalty, and in defiance of CDC guidelines?  The CDC is changing its guidelines for schools after Trump called complained they were too &quot;tough&quot; and &quot;expensive.&quot;  Trump and Attorney General Bill Barr are also lying about absentee voting amid the pandemic. EDDIE PEREZ, Global Director of Technology and Standards at the OSET (Open Source Election Technology) Institute, debunks many of the lies about mail-in voting being infectiously spread by Trump, why the claims are largely nonsense, and why private, for-profit voting system vendors are not equipped to meet the critical needs of transparent, overseeable elections in support of American democracy.  Also today: The US Supreme Court hands down two disturbing opinions allowing religious organizations to ignore anti-discrimination laws, because &quot;freedom of religion&quot; apparently now includes the freedom to take actual freedoms away from everyone else... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-coviddeathmarch_eddieperez-vbmmyths_scotusreligousfreedom_070820.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Supreme Court, religious freedom, Trump, Pence, CDC, schools,  vote by mail, absentee ballot, election fraud, voter fraud, electronic voting, OSET, election security, Bill Barr, disinformation, Fox News</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2020 18:26:43 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/7/2020 (Guest: Mark Joseph Stern on new SCOTUS rulings, anti-voting measures)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  As the COVID-19 crisis gravely worsens in the U.S., some Republicans are calling for measures that will increase infection rates, hospitalization rates and, yes, death. In Florida -- despite health experts' warnings, more than 200,000 confirmed cases, and new record daily infection rates -- the Education Commissioner declared all public schools must re-open next month for in-person classes five days a week, calling it critical to &quot;a return to Florida hitting its full economic stride.&quot; President Trump further pushed the death march, pledging to pressure states to open schools, asserting they have been closed for &quot;political reasons.&quot;  Slate's ace legal reporter MARK JOSEPH STERN explains Monday's new U.S. Supreme Court rulings, and an emerging pattern of judicial opinions that bode darkly for voting rights in this year's critical Presidential election. The Court ruled that states may prevent so-called &quot;faithless electors&quot; from casting their vote in the Electoral College for someone other than the Presidential candidate who won the state's popular vote. The Court's ruling on robocalls made to cell phones reveals some encouraging news regarding a challenge to the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). But several recent decisions by both SCOTUS and federal appeals courts are extremely troubling -- and revealing -- as to how right-wing controlled federal courts will address voter suppression and measures intended to make voting safer and easier during the pandemic, suggesting we could be in for no small amount of chaos, disenfranchisement and, yes, deadly disease, in this year's crucial general elections. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covidfloridaschools_markjosephstern-faithlesselectors-aca-votersuppressiontx-al-wi-fl_070720.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:43</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, Florida, schools, economy, politics, voting rights, Trump, Supreme Court, voter suppression, Republicans, Democrats, Wisconsin, environment, climate change, pipeline, protest, faithless electors, Electoral College, robocalls, Obamacare, DAPL</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:49:21 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/6/2020 (Guest: Salon's Heather 'Digby' Parton on Trump's race war re-election strategy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   Several countries around the world have all but defeated the COVID-19 virus, while the U.S. has shattered new records for new infections and hospitalizations every day for the last month. Trump's former DHS Sec. Tom Bossert warns that if the virus continues on its current trajectory in the U.S., as many as 500,000 could die by year's end.  Trump's own FDA Commissioner avoids contradicting the president's dangerously false claims about the lethality of the coronavirus. The US Supreme court ruled on Monday that states could bar so-called 'faithless electors' from casting votes in the Electoral College, and struck down part of a law regulating robo-calls that could have implications for Republicans' attempts to dismantle Obamacare.  Opinion columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo deconstructs Trump's astonishing, aggressive, campaign-style rallies held at Mount Rushmore and on July 4th at the White House, during which he all but ignored the deadly coronavirus pandemic and its accompanying economic disaster, and instead offered 'angry declarations of war against fellow Americans on the day the country celebrates freedom and independence'.  Parton also discusses how Trump has failed to take action on mind-blowing allegations that Russian military intelligence paid bounties to members of the Taliban for killing U.S. troops, and new reporting exposing Trump's 'uninformed' and 'delusional' phone calls with world leaders, and more. We are now exactly 120 days from Election Day, November 3rd...not that anyone's counting... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covideuropeus-scotusrobocallselectors_heatherdigbyparton-trumpjuly4racewar_070620.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, July 4, Mt. Rushmore, race war, 2020 election, Republican, Democrats, Supreme Court, robocalls, faithless electors, Joni Ernst, racism, Europe, pandemic, Russia, bounty, foreign policy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2020 18:07:16 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/3/2020: (Nicole Sandler with Rep Eric Swalwell)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler speaks with Congressman Eric Swalwell about his new book, &quot;Endgame: Inside the Impeachment of Donald J. Trump&quot;. Plus the lastest news and commentary on the 4th of July and Black Lives Matter ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_ericswalwell_070320_.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Swalwell, Trump, Impeachment, BLM, 4th of July</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2020 16:11:45 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/2/2020 (Nicole Sandler with Jeff Sharlet and Jack Rice)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler speaks with author, professor and journalist Jeff Sharlet about the cult of Trump, something he wrote about for Vanity Fair. She also checks in with Jack Rice, a former CIA officer who is also a criminal defense attorney in Minneapolis, who weighs in on the Russian bounty for dead American soldiers in Afghanistan story. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_jeffsharlet_jackrice_070220.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Jeff Sharlet, Trump, Cult, Jack Rice, Russia, bounty, Afghanistan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2020 15:29:30 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/1/2020 (Nicole Sandler w/ Elie Mystal on our broken Justice Dept)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler brings us up to speed on the latest news, including the recent decisions from the Supreme Court. Elie Mystal, justice correspondent for The Nation, joins the discussion today about our horribly broken Dept of Justice, criminal Attorney General William Barr, and the final days of this term of the Supreme Court. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_eliemystal_dojandscotus_070120.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>DoJ, Justice, Bill Barr, Elie Mystal, Supreme Court</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2020 12:43:36 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 6/30/2020 (Republican v. Republican in WY, Democrat v. Democrat in KY, Trump v. Democracy Everywhere, and Carl Reiner RIP)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  As of July 4th we will be exactly 200 days from Jan. 20, 2021, the date when Donald Trump may no longer be the President of the United States -- presuming he is not able to somehow steal a second term. Let's not let him. Among the stories covered today:  Wyoming Republicans are literally beating each other up, as the GOP's extremist wing dukes it out with less-extremist factions. The Democratic Party's progressive and conservative wings are competing non-violently at the ballot box – AP has called a winner in Kentucky's U.S. Senate race, with former fighter pilot Amy McGrath reportedly edging out progressive African-American candidate and state legislator Charles Booker to win the Democratic nomination to unseat GOP Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell this November. We'll see if McGrath also has what it takes to take down McConnell this fall, which will be no easy feat, but well worth the effort in trying. The national Republican Party, the Trump Campaign and several sitting GOP Congressmembers have filed suit to stop  Pennsylvania counties from using secure absentee ballot drop-off boxes, even though an expansion of absentee voting was approved last year by the state's GOP-majority legislature, and secure drop-off boxes are a recommended best practice by vote-by-mail experts and the federal government. Also today: a heart-felt tribute to beloved comedy legend Carl Reiner, who passed away today at the age of 98. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-wyominggopbrawl-kysenprimaryresults-gopmailvotesuits-carlreinerrip_063020.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, Carl Reiner, Trump, politics, Russia, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, election security, voting rights, Pennsylvania, Wyoming, Kentucky, Amy McGrath, Charles Booker, Mitch McConnell, vote by mail, environment, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2020 18:08:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/29/2020 (Guest: Slate's Mark Joseph Stern on surprise SCOTUS rulings)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   Some good-ish news, as the U.S. Supreme Court's Chief Justice John Roberts joined the Court's liberal wing on another major case to strike down an extremist anti-abortion measure in Louisiana. Slate's Supreme Court correspondent, MARK JOSEPH STERN, joins us to explain the ruling and why advocates of reproductive rights won't have long to enjoy it. Has Roberts seemingly become a 'liberal squish' on three important landmark cases this session? Stern discusses that question, and another ruling today regarding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) dreaming up new (non-existent) Constitutional powers for the Presidency, and a SCOTUS decision blocking expansion of absentee voting in Texas, in the middle of a pandemic, in clear violation of the 26th Amendment. Also today:  Florida, Texas and Arizona, among the first to reopen, are now seeing the largest growth in coronavirus infections and hospitalizations in the country, highlighting the hubris of their Republican governors and rightwing media in misleading the public about health experts' warnings. The Trump Campaign removed social-distancing protocols and measures intended to protect attendees at his death rally in Tulsa, underscoring Trump's affirmative endangerment of the public.  The  GOP-controlled Mississippi state legislature voted to remove the Confederate flag symbol from their own state flag. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-msflag-trumptulsastickers-fltxcovidspike_markjospehstern-abortion-cfpb-johnroberts_062920.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:34</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, Trump, politics, Republican, Democrats, abortion, Supreme Court, Justice John Roberts, Brett Kavanaugh, Florida, Ron DeSantis, Sean Hannity, disinformation, CFPB, voting rights, Texas, Arizona, mass murder</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2020 18:54:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/26/2020 (Attorney Ron Fein, Free Speech For People)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The coronavirus pandemic is getting worse in the U.S., where infection rates, ICU usage and deaths are skyrocketing, primarily in states where Republican politicians have joined our maniacal conman President in trying to pretend the virus away. Republican governors in Florida and Texas -- among the first to reopen -- have been forced to re-close bars, restaurants and other businesses as their health care systems risk being overwhelmed. Vice President Mike Pence tried to gaslight America by declaring it &quot;very encouraging news&quot; that more young people are being infected than ever before. But new internal documents obtained by NBC News show the White House coronavirus task force warned both Donald Trump and Pence that infection rates, hospitalizations and deaths are growing fast and the cause is not -- despite the lies from both Trump and Pence – due simply to &quot;more testing.&quot;  RON FEIN, Legal Director of Free Speech For People, a good government organization, joins us to discuss a recent court ruling rejecting Indiana Sec. of State Connie Lawson's claim that her emails with other state elections officials and (potentially) electronic voting system vendors are exempt from public records requests due to &quot;national security&quot; reasons. Private voting system vendors wine, dine and lobby our nation's elections officials, who spend millions to purchase unsecure, crappy computer voting and tabulation systems, and then, like Lawson, parrot the vendors' false and inaccurate talking points when those systems fail. Also today: Appeals court rules Trump violated the law when he commandeered $2.5 billion in military funds to build his wall. Plus: a musical-comedy parody on Trump's sparsely-attended Death Rally in Tulsa... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpwall-covidspikesreclosureslies_ronfein-insecofstateemailsuit_062620.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpwall-covidspikesreclosureslies_ronfein-insecofstateemailsuit_062620.mp3" length="56092781" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:25</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, 2020 election, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, public health, electronic voting, voting machines, election security, Connie Lawson, Indiana, voting vendors, border wall, free speech, Mike Pence, corruption, Texas, Florida, Greg Abbot</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2020 18:46:45 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/25/2020: ('It Was Never Politics, It Was Always Science')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The U.S. again set yet another single-day record for confirmed COVID-19 cases, as the coronavirus pandemic, so far, has cost the lives of more than 122,000 Americans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) concedes that the infection rate in the U.S. is likely 10 times higher than official numbers indicate. Hospitalizations are rapidly increasing around the country, including Florida, Texas and Arizona, where denialist Republican Governors reopened for business far too quickly, against the advice of nearly all health experts. New revelations show that Republican governors are taking purposeful, affirmative efforts to lie to residents about COVID-19 numbers in their own states. In Florida, officials were instructed alter data on deaths and delete case numbers. Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, a billionaire coal baron, fired the commissioner of the state's public health bureau because he didn't like the numbers she reported. Donald Trump made a criminal admission at his Death Rally in Tulsa last week, when he admitted that he told his staff to 'slow down the testing, please!'  The White House said Trump was kidding, but new evidence today proves that he was telling the truth, for once: the Trump Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has refused to extend federally funded testing at 13 sites across five states, including Texas. It's a good question whether at some point American officials will need to be prosecuted for mass murder for their criminal delinquency and deceit in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Desi Doyen brings some accountability in our latest 'Green News Report', highlighting that the deadly denial about the coronavirus is a fast-motion mirror of the Republican denial of climate science.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
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								<itunes:duration>58:24</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, denial, science, COVID-19, accountability, Exxon, environment, climate change, pollution, DHS, New York, Florida, Texas, Greg Abbott, Ron DeSantis, Andrew Cuomo, Jim Justice, corruption, CDC</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2020 18:26:38 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/24/2020 (Darkest Hour Gets Darker; But Good News in NY, KY elections with Howie Klein of Down With Tyranny)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Given the disturbing news out of the DC Appeals Court today, a few words of warning about what is likely to come between now and November 3rd. As our darkest hour gets darker, we must stay focused on the election and making very real change in the White House and Congress. We break down how and why the unprecedented ruling by two Republican-appointed appellate judges ordering the dismissal of the criminal case against Donald Trump's former National Security Advisor and confessed federal felon Michael Flynn is so damning and dangerous. The entire matter is about as corrupt as it can get, but it may not be over yet. As the stunning ruling was released by the D.C. Court of Appeals panel, two Justice Department whistleblowers delivered damning testimony about similar cases of corruption by U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr and Trump in the criminal case against Roger Stone, another Trump crony found guilty of lying to federal officials in the Robert Mueller Special Counsel probe. Both affairs are so far off the rails from what the U.S. Department of Justice is supposed to stand for that it suggests dark times ahead for the nation. Our last firewall against full-blown authoritarianism in this country is this year's critical general election. Congressional expert HOWIE KLEIN explains Tuesday's major primary election results from Kentucky and New York, and key races elsewhere, why they matter, and why they are likely to scare the hell out of both the Left and Right establishment. Also today:  All electronic pollbooks in precincts across Virginia Beach, VA completely failed on Tuesday... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-flynndismissal-zelinskytestimony_howieklein-primaryresults-ny-ky_062420.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, 2020 election, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, public health,  voter suppression, electronic voting, voting machines, Bill Barr, corruption, Justice Department, Mike Flynn, Roger Stone, Robert Mueller, obstruction of justice</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2020 18:30:10 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/23/2020 (U.S. Personal Non Grata in EU as COVID rates keep surging)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The COVID-19 crisis worsens in the U.S., even as it improves in Europe and Asia. It's another fraught Election Day in several states. Trump threatens to sicken Arizona even more, and man-made global warming threatens everything.  Among the stories covered on today's program: What goes around comes around, as EU is now considering a travel ban against U.S. due to surging coronavirus infection rates in this country. Rising rates in many GOP-controlled states ties to premature openings for Memorial Day. The Mayor of Phoenix urges Trump to wear mask at local campaign rally as crisis grips state.  Phoenix church hosting Trump rally on Tuesday has miracle scheme to &quot;kill 99.9 percent&quot; of COVID-19 virus!  Problems at polls on Primary Election Day in New York. Kentucky may overcome poll closure concerns. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report', as record heat blows past 100 degrees Fahrenheit in Siberia (!), Trump makes new pretend claims about wind power while rolling back protections for birds, and the U.K. builds world's largest liquid air battery... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covidsurge-eublocksus-trumpaz-primaryvotingkyny_062320.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:39</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, 2020 election, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, travel ban, Phoenix, Arizona, science denial, Tulsa, rally, Kentucky, New York, voter suppression, environment, climate change, renewable energy, European Union, voting machines</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2020 18:13:38 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 6/22/2020 (Former Dep. Asst. Attorney General Lisa Graves on AG Bill Barr's unprecedented firing of the Manhattan U.S. Attorney)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump's embarrassing return to the campaign trail failed miserably on Saturday. His campaign promised blowout attendance at his ill-advised campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma but less than 7,000 of his supporters actually showed up.  During his speech, Trump all but admitted that he actually ordered his staff to test fewer people for COVID-19 to make him appear to be less of a failure. Despite Trump's attempts to pretend the coronavirus away, infections and hospitalizations are increasing in at least 23 states.  Former Deputy Asst. Attorney General LISA GRAVES explains what happened in the most consequential news of the weekend:  the failed-then-successful attempt by corrupt U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr to fire the U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York, Jeffrey Berman, likely unlawfully, beginning on Friday night.  Berman's office has prosecuted allies of Trump and was believed to be investigating more, including Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani and the Trump Organization itself.  Graves  describes the Barr/Trump/Berman mess as 'a debacle in terms of rule law.' Also today:  Los Angeles County issues report detailing widespread voting system failures in March 3rd primary. Voters in Kentucky and New York State should expect very long lines in primary elections on Tuesday, as officials have consolidated polling places due to coronavirus... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covidspread-trumptulsafail_lisagraves-barrbermanfiringscandal_062220.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, 2020 election, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, William Barr, Justice Department, corruption, Tulsa, rally, Jeffrey Berman, voting machines, electronic voting, election security, rule of law, Kentucky, New York, Los Angeles</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 18:32:32 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/18/2020 (Sarah Pierce of the Migration Policy Institute on SCOTUS ruling on DACA)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   Donald Trump's promises to end the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program were so void of substance that even his stolen U.S. Supreme Court had to concede his attempt was unlawful and unconstitutional. It was the second such defeat for the haters and the feckless President this week. The Court ruled 5-4 that Trump's botched, sloppy haste to end the program, which protects from deportation nearly 800,000 people brought here by their parents as children, violated the Administrative Procedures Act requiring reasonable justification for overturning executive orders by previous presidents. SARAH PIERCE, policy analyst at the Migration Policy Institute, explains the ruling and what it means for DREAMERS, who are protected, for now – at least until the Trump Administration can figure out how to end it legally. Pierce explains how the Trump White House and Republicans have repeatedly torpedoed all attempts in Congress to pass an immigration bill to protect DREAMERS. Also today: Shocking, but not surprising, revelations from Trump's former National Security Advisor John Bolton, who reveals in a new book how Trump attempted another Ukraine-style quid pro quo extortion scheme with China, by promising to lift trade tariffs in exchange for China helping him win re-election. Bolton could have testified in the Democrats' impeachment trial against Trump, but shamefully chose to hold his revelations for his book. Please don't buy that book.  Finally, Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report', as a new analysis concludes the nation could move to 90 percent renewable electricity in just 15 years, saving money and lives... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_sarahpiece-scotus-daca_boltonbook_061820.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:33</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, John Bolton, China, Supreme Court, DACA, DAPA, immigration, Dreamers, environment, climate change, wildfire, renewable energy, quid pro quo, John Roberts, courts, Congress, PGE</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2020 18:51:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/17/2020 (Guest: Political scientist David Faris says 'this time is different for Trump')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Vice President Mike Pence beclowned himself on Donald Trump's behalf – again – in a new op-ed claiming that the administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic is 'a cause for celebration' – even as the U.S. death toll from the virus hit 119,000 and climbing. Six states on Wednesday saw record spikes in new infections and hospitalizations, because they appear to have reopened for business far too early or their governors downplayed the risk of the virus and the need for simple safety measures. Republican governors of some of those states are either in denial or simply lying to their constituents about the deadly impacts of the virus, falsely claiming the new records are due to increased testing, and ignoring the surge in the percentage of positive tests and hospitalizations. Mayors of major Texas cities have asked Republican Gov. Greg Abbott to allow them to mandate mask-wearing to help slow the record surge of infections, but Abbott has blocked them, instead blaming the spikes on residents under 30 – who, he says, are not wearing masks. In all, at least 17 states saw a rise in new cases over the past week. Meanwhile, new polls show that Trump appears to be losing ground with voters in a number of key battleground states.  But Trump has come back from bad poll numbers before. Roosevelt University political scientist DAVID FARIS, however, tempts the gods by arguing in his latest column at The Week that &quot;This Time is Different for Trump,&quot; and joins us to explain why... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covidhotspots6states-badtrumpstatepolls_davidfaris-trumpintrouble_061720.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, pandemic, politics, 2020 election, polls, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Texas, public health, Mike Pence, Greg Abbott, voter suppression, dirty tricks</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2020 18:14:24 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/16/2020 (Univ. of AZ infectious disease epidemiologist Dr. Purnima Madhivanan)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence are trying to pretend, lie and distract their way out of the coronavirus crisis to hold rallies and boost their re-election chances. The virus doesn't care.  As DR. PURNIMA MADHIVANAN, infectious disease epidemiologist and Associate Professor at the University of Arizona's Zuckerman College of Public Health at the University of Arizona explains, &quot;'the virus is non-partisan.'   COVID-19 cases are spiking around the nation, and Trump and Pence are falsely claiming that the growth in infections and in hospitalizations since states began reopening is due to increased testing – but it's not. Epidemiologists are concerned about the alarming rise in the percentage rate of positive tests and hospitalizations, which are the best indicator of the increasing virulence of the pandemic in parts of the country. A very conservative COVID model now predicts more than 200,000 deaths in the U.S. by the beginning of October.  There is still no treatment, no cure, and no vaccine for the coronavirus, and the rapid reopening in many states has set us back to where we were in March and April. Dr. Madhivanan cautions that the U.S. is still in the first wave of the pandemic, which has not peaked yet, and warns that ICU beds in Phoenix are at near-capacity, with the state of Arizona in 'crisis mode.'  She also debunks denialists' false claims about the efficacy of the lockdowns, 'herd immunity,' and universal mask-wearing, and warns that things are likely to get much worse before they get better. Also today:  Donald Trump is trying to sue John Bolton to stop his upcoming new book. Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumppencecovidlies_purnimamadhivana-azcrisissurge-sciencedenial_061620.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:33</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Republicans, Democrats, public health, pandemic, John Bolton, environment, climate change, pollution, Supreme Court, Trump, Pence, propaganda, disinformation, epidemiology, Arizona, COVID, denial, herd immunity</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2020 19:04:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/15/2020 (Guest: Election integrity advocate Jeanne DuFort on GA's Primary Vote Tally Problem)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   Georgia's disastrous primary election last week resulted in hours-long lines, disproportionately in heavily-minority areas of the state, because new computer voting systems failed and absentee ballots failed to arrive, forcing voters to vote in person during a pandemic.  JEANNE DUFORT, a plaintiff in a number of election security cases brought by the Coalition for Good Governance and member of a bi-partisan review of ballots in several GA counties, joins us to explain stunning new data showing that GA's costly new computerized voting system appears to have failed to tally potentially thousands of votes across the state.  They found the state's new absentee ballot computer scanners failed to count votes on a significant 5-10 percent of ballots, by either over- or under-counting them.  Local county Boards of Elections and GA's Republican Secretary of State's office are downplaying or denying that the massive computer counting flaw warrants further inquiry, which could affect untold thousands of votes across the state. The Coalition seeks a &quot;thorough transparent investigation and correction of the vote count...completed prior to certification of the election results&quot; and for the state to repair the problem before the crucial November 2020 presidential election.  Also today:  The FDA revoked emergency-use authorization of the drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19 due to serious and potentially deadly dangers of the drugs -- directly contradicting claims made by non-health expert Donald Trump and Fox &quot;News&quot; pressuring Americans to take them.  Coronavirus infection rates and hospitalizations spiking in many places across the U.S., especially in areas where businesses have reopened quickly, like Texas. Great news from the U.S. Supreme Court, which ruled 6-3 that employers may not discriminate against LGBTQ people... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-fdachloroquine-scotuslgbt_jeannedufort-uncountedvotesga_061520.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
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									<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2020 18:53:25 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/12/2020 (Guest: Voting rights journalist Ari Berman on how Republicans are working to undermine 2020 election)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In Florida, the Democratic minority leader of the state's House of Representative is sounding an &quot;urgent&quot; alarm and calling for measures to protect voters' rights, with concerns that the Trump Administration could interfere with the November election through various means, including using the U.S. Postal Service to slow down the return of ballots so that they don't arrive in time to be counted.  A Trump Campaign spokesperson dismissed those concerns as &quot;an absolutely bogus conspiracy theory by Democrats.&quot; Of course, Republican willingness to commit fraud, especially in Florida elections, is anything but a &quot;conspiracy theory,&quot; with Donald Trump and other Republicans repeatedly committing absentee ballot voter fraud in that state.  Presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden is similarly worried about what the current President and his party may do to undermine the 2020 contest. The critical general election will be anything but a cakewalk -- the disastrous Georgia primary election is just one example of how Republicans are able to disenfranchise voters. Voting rights journalist and author ARI BERMAN discusses his latest article for Mother Jones, headlined &quot;How the Coronavirus Handed the GOP New Ways to Squash the Vote,&quot; and details some of the extraordinary measures that Republicans around the country are launching to suppress the vote in 2020. Berman warns that time is running out for all states to prepare for a tsunami of Vote-By-Mail requests and ballots and in-person voting during a pandemic, or else &quot;we're looking at a possible and likely disaster in November.&quot;  We also cover what YOU can do to help ensure the 2020 elections -- our last firewall against full-on authoritarianism – don't become the nation's latest nightmare... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-flabsenteefraud-regdrops_ariberman-2020concerns.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, Joe Biden, voter suppression, 2020 election, voter fraud, vote by mail, absentee ballot fraud, Florida, Georgia, voting rights, voting machines, Congress, racism, Ari Berman </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2020 18:46:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/11/2020 (Reality arrives on Wall Street as COVID-19 surges)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Wall Street has been high on irrational exuberance, despite record unemployment and major companies announcing bankruptcies. The stock market's major indexes have surged 44 percent since March, and on Wednesday, the NASDAQ hit an all-time record high. It's as if the market and the reality of the economy exist on two entirely different planets. But Wall Street may be returning to reality – the Dow plunged 1800 points Thursday, as new data showed the coronavirus pandemic cannot be pretended away, no matter how much Donald Trump and Republicans try.  New data shows that the rates of positive infections and hospitalizations are surging to record highs in at least 21 states that dangerously 'reopened' far too early. The spike largely reflects infection rates from before the nationwide protests over the killing of George Floyd, which some fear will add substantively to the totals. Yet the stock markets' inflated value has enabled Donald Trump and his Republican sycophants in Congress to avoid taking the actions needed to prevent harming the economy and the health of the American people. Also today: Army General Mark Milley, Trump's Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff, delivered a videotaped statement asserting he made a mistake in joining Trump for his obnoxious photo-op last week at DC's St. John's Episcopal Church, when military troops used tear gas and violence to clear out peaceful demonstrators. Around the nation, protesters have begun tearing down offensive monuments to Confederate traitors who attacked the United States to preserve the abomination of slavery.  Plus: Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report,' as major environmental organizations embrace racial justice... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-marketcrash-virussurge-milleyapology-confederatemonumentsfall_061120.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Wall Street, economy, unemployment, Confederate monuments, George Floyd, protest, Gen. Mark Milley, military, environment, climate change, pollution, racism, public health, Confederate flag</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2020 18:35:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/10/2020 (Guest: Marilyn Marks of Coalition for Good Governance on GA's primary election meltdown)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Georgia's primary election meltdown on Tuesday was a preventable disaster about which we've been warning for more than a year. MARILYN MARKS, of the non-partisan, non-profit Coalition for Good Governance, has been working through the courts for years to block the use of the new, unverifiable, touchscreen voting system implemented by GA Republican Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger in this year's critical Presidential election.  Raffensberger forced all counties to switch to the new, dangerous, wildly expensive, computerized voting systems, even strong-arming counties by threatening fines and legal action if they used cheaper hand-marked paper ballots instead. Voters were forced to wait in hours-long lines, with an untold number leaving without voting, as the system failed at every stage on Tuesday – from the electronic pollbook computers to the computerized touchscreen Ballot Marking Devices to the optical-scan computers in every precinct. The corporate media has focused a lot of coverage on Georgia's voting disaster the day after – but where were they when their coverage might have made a difference, before voters were disenfranchised? Marks warns these unverifiable systems are being implemented around the country, and offers concrete actions voters can take to protect against election meltdowns in November -- since the corporate media are unlikely to focus on it before the next election disaster. Also today: George Floyd's brother delivers a moving statement to the US House Judiciary Committee, as Democrats unveil sweeping police reform legislation. NASCAR says it will ban the Confederate Flag from its events. Donald Trump ends up firmly on the wrong side of history – again – rejecting a movement to re-name 10 military bases named for Confederate traitors – insisting, without any apparent irony, that the bases are part of &quot;a history of Winning, Victory, and Freedom.&quot; ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_marilynmarks-gaprimarymeltdown_philonesefloydtestimony-renamingmilitarybases_061020.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, George Floyd, Philonise Floyd, House Judiciary, police brutality, police reform, Georgia, 2020 election, electronic voting, voter suppression, NASCAR, racism, Confederate flag, US military</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2020 19:01:40 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 6/9/2020 (Voting disaster in GA; Chuck Collins on inequality and 'Billionaire Bonanza 2020')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Who could have predicted another Election Day disaster in Georgia?  As we've been warning for years now, the rollout of GA's GOP Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger's costly new unverifiable computerized voting system was a debacle for Georgia voters on Tuesday, especially those in the most heavily minority, heavily Democratic counties in the state.  Many voters reported never receiving their requested absentee ballots in the mail. Voters waited in hours-long lines as new computerized electronic poll-books failed, new computerized touchscreen Ballot Marking Devices (BMDs) failed, and new optical-scan computers to scan the unverifiable ballots printed out by the $4,000 BMDs failed. What didn't fail was Raffensperger's propensity to blame poll workers, who risked their lives to help voters during a deadly pandemic, for his own failure to implement a simple, verifiable and much less expensive hand-marked paper ballot system. Also today: Coronavirus infection rates are spiking in many states despite the White House, Wall Street and Republicans pretending the nightmare is over. It isn't. The economy went into recession as of February, before the COVID-19 shutdowns. Millions of Americans have been tossed into unemployment, but stock markets are booming. Billionaires are drunk with irrational exuberance and flush with decades of sweet, sweet GOP tax cut cash. What explains the obscene inequality between the billionaire oligarch class and the rest of us?  The Institute of Policy Study's CHUCK COLLINS, co-author of the new report, 'Billionaire Bonanza 2020,' explains what happened and how we can -- and must -- begin to fix the absurd, decades-long imbalances in our economy. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gaprimarydisaster_chuckcollins-billionairebonanza_060920.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:23</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>coronavirus, economy, Wall Street, billionaires, voting, 2020 election, Georgia, electronic voting, voter suppression, Brad Raffensberger, inequality, economic inequality, environment, climate change, pollution, EPA, Trump, oligarchy </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2020 18:19:38 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/8/2020 (Veteran journalist Lucian K. Truscott IV on pushback from Trump's Generals)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Veteran military journalist Lucian Truscott, who has covered historic events from Watergate and the Stonewall uprising to every major U.S. war and beyond, explains what he calls the 'extraordinary' pushback from current and former high-ranking military officials against Donald Trump's plan to unleash the U.S. military to 'dominate' protesters demonstrating against the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and police abuse everywhere.  Truscott says the protests and last week's military rebuke of Trump mark a turning point moment, which he believes also suggests the U.S. military is warning Trump against trying to somehow undermine this November's critical Presidential election. From his unique historical perspective, Truscott also discusses how today's civil rights demonstrations compare and contrast to previous periods of civil unrest, and his efforts, as a descendant of Thomas Jefferson, to integrate the descendants of former slave Sally Hemings (with whom Jefferson fathered six children) into the Monticello Association's annual reunions of those descended from the author of the Declaration of Independence and 3rd U.S. President. We also open the phones to callers who took part in the massive demonstrations around the country protesting the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, police abuse everywhere, and for the principle that Black Lives Matter... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_luciantruscott-generalspushbackagainsttrump_callers-floyddemonstrations_060820.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:41</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, Trump, George Floyd, police brutality, protest, military, James Mattis, Thomas Jefferson, Sally Hemings, racism, accountability, Lucian Truscott, civil rights, Viet Nam War</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2020 18:01:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/5/2020: (Nicole Sandler with John Nichols and Lots of News)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Host Nicole Sandler recaps the latest news, and there's lots of news today on the peaceful protests across the nation and the terrible police response to those protests. Plus the president has gone mad. Even madder than he already was.Nicole's guest today is The Nation&apos;s John Nichols who joins us to talk about his new book, “The Fight for the soul of the Democratic Party”  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_johnnichols_lotsofnews_060520.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:33</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>John Nichols, Democratic Party, Trump, George Floyd, police, protests, brutality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2020 15:35:19 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/4/2020 (The 'Antifa' Protester Myth and the Truth About Trump's Florida Voter Fraud Crimes)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Fact-checking and debunking the flood of lies, propaganda and disinformation that Donald Trump, US Attorney General Bill Barr, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR), and Fox News have been telling about 'antifa' – which is not an organization but a movement, made up of people who oppose fascism and authoritarianism. Two new reports from DHS and FBI find plenty of evidence that rightwing white nationalist groups have organized to instigate chaos at peaceful demonstrations protesting police brutality and the police killing of George Floyd around the nation – but the two agency reports found no evidence that antifa is involved, contradicting Trump's lies. Police continue to violently attack peaceful protesters around the country.  In Las Vegas, three men with ties to a rightwing extremist group calling for civil war were arrested on terrorism charges. NY Times gets well-deserved blowback for publishing far-right Sen. Cotton's op-ed calling for U.S. troops to be deployed to American cities, against American citizens. In Florida, a formal election fraud complaint has been filed alleging that Trump -- who has been spewing myriad false claims about absentee voting -- committed felony voter fraud when he illegally voted in Florida this year by absentee ballot, despite having no lawful permanent residence in the state. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-antifamyth-trumpflvoterfraudcomplaint_060420.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>coronavirus, Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, George Floyd, police brutality, protest, racism, antifa, white supremacy, William Barr, Tom Cotton, propaganda, New York Times, disinformation, voter fraud, vote by mail, environment, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2020 18:55:25 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/3/2020 (New Charges in MN; Tough Guy Trump Backs Down; Elections Across U.S.)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  New charges were brought today against the four Minneapolis police officers responsible for killing George Floyd last week, as protests continue across the country. Trump (as predicted) backed off his threats to send US troops to cities to 'dominate' peaceful American protesters. Trump's Secretary of Defense Mark Esper now says that he opposes using federal troops against Americans after federal storm-troopers violently cleared protesters from a park near the White House, and his previous description of American cities as 'battle spaces'. A senior Pentagon adviser resigns, charging that Esper &quot;violated&quot; his oath to protect and defend the Constitution. Pat Robertson tosses Trump under the bus. Trump says he will find another venue for the Republican National Convention since North Carolina won't let him create a viral super-spreader event. Primary elections were held amid protests, curfews and a pandemic in a dozen states and D.C. on Tuesday.  Because of the pandemic, lines to vote in-person were much longer than usual, and unofficial results will take longer to announce, due to the expansion of absentee voting. Progressive Congressional campaign expert Howie Klein of the 'Down With Tyranny' blog and the BlueAmericaPAC joins us to discuss the noteworthy news from the few results we do have so far -- such as Ferguson, MO electing its first-ever female and first-ever African-American mayor, six years after the police killing of Michael Brown sparked national protests. In Iowa, white supremacist Republican Rep. Steve King was defeated in the GOP primary by another rightwinger who will now face progressive Democrat J.D. Scholten (a recent guest on this show) in November. Klein covers a number of other progressive wins and losses this week, upcoming primary races next week in Georgia and West Virginia, and much more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-newchargesgeorgefloyd-esperflipflop-trumpdcpanic_howieklein-primaryelectionresults_060320.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:39</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, police brutality, protest, George Floyd, authoritarianism, 2020 election, Rep. Steve King, JD Sholten, Ferguson, Pat Robertson, Mark Esper, Defense Department, vote by mail, voter suppression, dystopia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2020 19:02:43 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/2/2020 (Policing expert Alex S. Vitale on the growing movement to 'Defund the Police')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Massive protests continue around the nation following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis eight days ago and the brutal response by law enforcement against peaceful demonstrators in many major cities. Meanwhile, it's Election Day in several states and Washington DC (presidential primary and municipal) today, many of which had been postponed due to the pandemic. Republican governors are refusing to expand absentee voting so voters can vote safely from home to avoid COVID-19 exposure, while Senate Republicans reject efforts to boost funding to give states the necessary time and resources to handle the unprecedented wave of mail-in voting we will see in this fall's critical general election. Trump decided to play tough guy on Monday by unleashing federal troops to attack peaceful demonstrators, priests, and foreign journalists covering the American Dystopian nightmare live on television, all so that Trump could pose for a campaign photo-op holding a bible in front of a  historic church.  The very real and systemic problem of brutal, racist policing has led to growing calls to &quot;Defund the Police.&quot; Professor Alex Vitale, coordinator of Brooklyn College's Policing and Social Justice Project and author of the book &quot;The End of Policing,&quot; explains how reforms instituted by the Obama Administration after several high-profile police murders of black men have failed to result in institutional changes to police departments around the country. Vitale says it is time to demilitarize and defund departments around the country, and explains how and why funding of many crucial social functions should be shifted away from police departments to social workers and community organizations, and how citizens can get involved. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-vbmprobs-id-pa-toughguytrump_alexsvitale-defundthepolice_060220.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:29</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, police brutality, protest, George Floyd, authoritarianism, environment, climate change, renewable energy, defund the police, 2020 election, vote by mail, voter suppression, dystopia, police reform</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2020 19:08:38 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/1/2020 (Weekend of American Dystopia: What Did You See and How Do You See It?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Administration is considering 'dominating' American cities with overwhelming military force to quash largely peaceful demonstrations against police killings of African Americans and in support of George Floyd, the 46-year old African-American who was killed by Minneapolis police officers last week. Over the weekend, police in cities around the country assaulted peaceful demonstrators with tear gas, rubber bullets, arrests and violence, targeted citizens on their own front porches, and assaulted journalists covering the protests in more than 100 documented attacks. The Washington Post notes that Western media outlets would report on the protests very differently if they were unfolding in any other country. We cover just some of the police-instigated violence and death across the country, in state after state, as well as the damage instigated by provocateurs (white ones, who were clearly not civil rights activists), and the endless loops of 'protest porn' mayhem and destruction broadcast by cable and local TV news. Major cities imposed curfews on Monday night, with National Guard troops posted in city streets.  We open up the phone lines to hear from listeners about what they saw and how they see it.  The American Carnage amid the Trump Era continues to grow, with no end in sight... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-policeinstigatedviolencegeorgefloyd-callers_060120.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, Trump, politics, protest, police brutality, Republicans, Democrats, George Floyd, racism, looters, journalism, free press, military, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, corporate media, American carnage</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2020 17:54:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/29/2020 (KY Dem U.S. Senate candidate Mike Broihier on Louisville protest shootings, ousting Mitch McConnell)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   Protests are exploding in major cities around the country in response to the police killing of unarmed African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN on Monday. The arresting officer in the Floyd case has himself now been arrested. The President of the United States issued an appalling, racist tweet that garnered another warning from Twitter for 'glorifying violence' against protesters. In Louisville, Kentucky, protests also erupted in violence, as demonstrators demanded justice for African-American emergency medical technician Breonna Taylor, who was shot in her own home by cops in late-night no-knock raid in March. Seven people were shot in that protest on Thursday night, but the city's mayor says no officers discharged a weapon. MIKE BROIHIER, a Kentucky farmer, teacher and retired U.S. Marine Lt. Colonel vying for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination to unseat Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in November, offers his thoughts on the protests against police brutality around the country and in Louisville, and the recent protests against coronavirus pandemic shutdowns by armed, white, rightwing men who hung an effigy of the state's Democratic Governor Andy Beshear outside the State Capitol on Sunday. Broihier calls the threat to Beshear an act of &quot;terrorism&quot; and ties the incident to the Bluegrass State's long history of racism and lynchings. Broihier, who has been endorsed by Indivisible Kentucky and former Democratic Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang, also discusses his opponent for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination, moderate Amy McGrath (also a former Marine lieutenant colonel), and his proposals for progressive policies like Universal Basic Income and a just 'green economy' transition for Coal Country... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-georgefloydprotests-trumpracism_mikebrohier-louisvilleprotestshooting-ussenatecampaign_052920.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Twitter, protest, civil liberties, police brutality, racism, public health, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Minnesota, Kentucky, riot, Mitch McConnell, Senate, 2020 election, Mike Broihier, Amy McGrath</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2020 18:22:38 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/28/2020 (Unemployment Deepens, Market Soars, What the Hell is Going On? The Prospect's David Dayen explains)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Another 2.1 million Americans filed new weekly jobless claims last week, bringing the number of unemployed to nearly 41 million -- Great Depression-era levels. But the official government numbers are still lower than the real unemployment numbers, according to our guest, DAVID DAYEN of The American Prospect, citing new census data that nearly half of all U.S. households have lost income since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis. Yet even with record jobless numbers and more than 100,000 Americans killed by COVID-19, the stock market is soaring. Billionaires in America have added $485 billion in wealth. Why is this happening? Dayen explains how the Federal Reserve's signals that they will act as a backstop for huge companies (with no strings attached) are bailing out the investor class, leaving average Americans with limited, temporary relief. Cash-strapped states and municipalities are fast approaching July 1 budget deadlines, and will soon slash services and lay off cops, firefighters, teachers, and medical workers unless Congress enacts another relief bill for states, but Senate Republicans say they are in no rush to take any action. Also today: a Pennsylvania Democratic state lawmaker calls for his Republican colleagues to resign for endangering lawmakers and their families, by hiding the fact that GOP lawmakers tested positive for COVID-19 yet took no protective measures during hearings calling for reopening businesses. Wisconsin will automatically send absentee ballot applications to all registered voters -- will Donald Trump threaten to cut off federal funding to WI like he did when Michigan announced the same policy?  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report' ... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_daviddayen-fedsaveswallstreet-americanssuffer_pahousecovid-wiabsenteenews_052820.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>oronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, voter suppression, vote by mail, public health, disinformation, economy, Federal Reserve, stock market, unemployment, recession, bailout, Pennsylvania, environment, climate change, 2020 election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 18:36:33 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/27/2020 (Trump's Twitter hoax and FairVote's David Daley on REDMAP 2.0)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  With the critical 2020 Presidential election only 160 days away, Republicans are launching desperate attempts to suppress certain voters, gaming the results of those who do manage to vote, and doing everything they can to distract from the fact that more than 100,000 Americans have died in three months thanks to Trump's disastrous, failed response to the coronavirus. Trump is playing both the victim and the strongman, pretending to be outraged that Twitter politely fact-checked two of his false claims about absentee voting, and threatening the company. Twitter is actually amplifying his disinformation, and Republicans are happy because it's helping to distract the corporate media from Trump's unspeakable failures as President.  (It should also be noted that Trump is a voter fraud criminal himself after voting from his business in Florida in violation of state law.)  Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis will appeal a ruling striking down the GOP state legislature's new poll tax law attempting to eviscerate a voter-approved state constitutional amendment restoring voting rights to most former felons. In Missouri, the GOP-controlled (and gerrymandered) state legislature is planning to gut a successful, voter-approved non-partisan redistricting initiative. FairVote Senior Fellow David Daley, who wrote the book on the GOP's successful plan to seize state legislatures to enact crippling partisan gerrymandered districts, explains Republicans' unprecedented new scheme to sabotage voter intent and voting rights in states around the country, by counting only voting age citizens for redistricting, in order to insidiously redistribute voting power from Democratic-leaning areas to white, Republican-leaning rural areas. While Dems are finally mobilizing to roll back extreme partisan gerrymandering from 2010, Daley argues they need to move immediately to counter the GOP's newest ugly war on voters... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumptwittertantrum_daviddaley-redmap2020_052720.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:44</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Twitter, voting rights, voter suppression, vote by mail, absentee voting, felon voting, Amendment 4, Missouri, gerrymandering, redistricting, Census, Florida, public health, disinformation, voter fraud</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2020 18:31:46 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/26/2020 (Guest: Ernest A. Canning on GOP's War to Suppress the Vote)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  As the U.S. crossed the threshold of 100,000 coronavirus deaths, the President of the United States played golf – twice – and emitted a torrent of lies, insults, and defamatory, false claims, including disinformation about absentee voting and accusing a cable TV host of murder. The Imperial College London warns the U.S. could see an additional 200,000 dead from COVID-19 by August, due to Trump's desperate, premature push to reopen the nation's economy.  Despite the GOP's attempt to pretend the virus pandemic away, economists warn that unless Republicans who control the U.S. Senate act very quickly, we could be looking at a second Great Depression by year's end. Some good voting rights news out of Florida – a federal judge has struck down the voter suppression law enacted by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state's GOP-controlled legislature attempting to gut voter-approved Amendment 4, which restored voting rights to most former felons, by establishing a new requirement that former felons must pay all fines and fees first. The judge ruled the GOP's new Jim Crow law to be an unconstitutional poll tax conditioning the right to vote based on ability to pay. The GOP's War to Suppress the Vote has pushed into California, where National Republican Party and former GOP Rep. Darrell Issa sued California Gov. Gavin Newsom to block absentee ballots from being sent to all registered voters in the state. Longtime BRAD BLOG legal analyst ERNEST A. CANNING joins us today to explain exactly why the GOP's lawsuit is even more ridiculous than it sounds, and what may happen if it comes before the GOP's stolen majority on the U.S. Supreme Court... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-100000dead-trumpmemorialweekend-flsuppressionlawnixed_erniecanning-gop-ca-vbmsuit_052620.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-100000dead-trumpmemorialweekend-flsuppressionlawnixed_erniecanning-gop-ca-vbmsuit_052620.mp3" length="56223966" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:34</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, voting rights, voter suppression, vote by mail, absentee voting, felon voting, Amendment 4, Darrell Issa, California, Florida, public health, corruption, propaganda, disinformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2020 18:47:24 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/21/2020 ('Transitioning to Greatness!'  If 'Greatness' Includes Record Unemployment and Thousands of Dead Americans)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump and his Republican henchmen in Congress are trying to pretend the coronavirus crisis away. But as all 50 states relax various restrictions, demand remains low and unemployment continues to grow, with 2.4 million new jobless claims last week for a total of nearly 40 million Americans unemployed. Expanded unemployment benefits have prevented the U.S. economy from tanking completely. Economists warn that failing to extend expanded unemployment, set to expire in July, is likely kill the economy entirely. But Congressional Republicans say they will not extend those benefits, hoping to force workers back to their jobs where they could get infected and die. Trump and his GOP pals are attempting to hide or censor coronavirus infection and death rates – and trying to distract the country with shiny things like a new, wholly (and statutorily) unqualified Director of National Intelligence! Gutting a long-standing arms treaty with Russia! Blaming Obama! Satirist Randy Rainbow offers a new musical take on it all. Fox 'News' is cynically pushing Americans to get back to work even as Fox Corp quietly extends their work-from-home orders into June. New study shows a heart-breaking 36,000 fewer Americans would have died if the country had implemented stay-at-home restrictions just one week earlier in March. Each day that Trump and Republicans delayed resulted in the unnecessary loss of American lives. New study finds that Wisconsin GOP's decision to force voters to vote in person in the recent primary resulted in &quot;statistically and economically significant&quot; spread of COVID-19. Trump tries to convince the nation that the pandemic crisis is over by declaring: &quot;The states are opening up. It's a transition to greatness!&quot; -- but &quot;greatness&quot; may be just another word for mass murder. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-unemploymentfight-stayathomerestrictions_052120.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, unemployment, Obama, Randy Rainbow, national security, Fox News, economy, 2020 election, public health, environment, climate change, vote by mail, corruption, propaganda, disinformation, Wisconsin</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 19:06:54 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/20/2020 (Guest: Climate scientist Dr. Michael Mann)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Michigan is grappling with double disasters – 10,000 residents forced to evacuate due to two catastrophic dam failures amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. But President Trump chose to attack Michigan today with completely false claims about absentee voting, and threatened to cut off federal funding to the state for lawfully mailing absentee ballot applications to all registered voters this year.  Trump made no similar threats against states Republican Secretaries of States taking the same action this year to help keep their voters safe during the global pandemic. Trump also committed absentee voter fraud himself in Florida this spring. Oregon held its all vote-by-mail primary election on Tuesday, and Trump didn't criticize the Republican Secretary of State for mailing actual ballots to every single registered voter in the state. Coronavirus shutdowns have caused a stunning drop in air pollution, and now a new study finds the lockdowns also caused a record-breaking daily drop in dangerous greenhouse gas emissions of about 17% in April. While temporary, it is likely to result in as much as a 7% reduction overall in emissions in 2020 – the amount that climate scientists warn we must cut every year, year after year, to avert the worst impacts of man-made global warming. Climate scientist Dr. Michael Mann of Penn State University explains the new study, the latest climate-fueled crises in Michigan and Bangladesh, and how the shutdowns demonstrate how society can cut emissions to mitigate future climate crisis-fueled disasters -- but we may have to make some change at the ballot box first... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_-miflooding-trumpabsenteethreat-orresults_michaelemann-covidcarbonclimatestudy_052020.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:58</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Michigan, extreme weather, climate change denial, public health, environment, climate change, 2020 election, vote by mail, election fraud, voter fraud, Oregon, infrastructure, Green New Deal</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2020 18:31:05 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/19/2020 (Barr v. Barr: Legal journalist Marcy Wheeler on the AG's unprecedented Flynn-flop)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr's Dept. of Justice stunned the legal world by filing a motion to drop all charges against Lt. General Michael Flynn, Donald Trump's first National Security Advisor. Flynn had twice pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI, including admitting he was a paid agent of Turkey, which he failed to disclose even as he participated in highly classified briefings after Trump's election. Barr contradicted his own DOJ's filings in January 2020 that Flynn's lies were material to the FBI&apos;s counterintelligence investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Now Barr has flip-flopped, claiming the DOJ's position is now that it was not a legitimate basis for a counterintelligence investigation. National security and legal journalist MARCY WHEELER of Empty Wheel explains this extraordinary, unprecedented mess, and how the argument is between the Barr DOJ's two conflicting positions on the matter – and the corporate media should be covering it that way, rather than seeking to &quot;both sides&quot; the issue. Also today:  as FL GOP Governor Ron DeSantis risks lives by &quot;reopening&quot; the economy faster than health experts recommend, a top Florida health official in charge of the state's lauded COVID-19 dashboard website says she was removed after refusing to falsify and censor scientific data on coronavirus cases. Republicans' attempts to deny, ignore and hide scientific data on the coronavirus pandemic are a hyper-speed version of their denial of climate science. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_marcywheeler-barrvbarronflynn-covidcensorshipfl_051920.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:54</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Florida, climate change denial, public health, William Barr, Justice Department, Michael Flynn, environment, climate change, extreme weather, Russia, Turkey, corruption, propaganda, disinformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2020 18:50:57 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/18/2020 (The Race to Stupid)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': It's a Race to Stupid. And we're all winning! Or losing. Depends on how you choose to look at, apparently. Among the stories covered today:  Trump fired the State Department Inspector General on Friday night, the fourth independent executive agency watchdog fired by Trump in six weeks, as he dismantles all governmental oversight of the Executive Branch and virtually the last firewall against corruption by the most corrupt Administration in US history. The firing appears to be in retaliation for the IG's investigation of Sec. of State Mike Pompeo, for defying a Congressional vote to push through $8 billion in arms sales to Saudi Arabia. Former Republican Rep. Justin Amash (I-MI) has ended his run for the 2020 Libertarian Party presidential nomination. Missouri's GOP-controlled state legislature votes to allow all registered voters to vote absentee, but unless they're ill or at &quot;high risk&quot; of from COVID-19, voters still must get their absentee ballot notarized. The stock market irrationally soared on slim news from a very small coronavirus vaccine study. In New York State, anti-lockdown protesters threatened a reporter covering their protests. California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the relaxation of certain criteria for reopening businesses.  We open the phones to listeners to ring in on all of the above, as well as on an interesting question the BBC posed to its audience over the weekend: &quot;If you could go back to the start of the year and give yourself some pre-lockdown advice, knowing what was about to happen, what advice would that be?&quot;... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-vaccinehype-pompeostateig-amashout-absenteevotingmo-carelaxinglockdown-protests_callers_051820.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:47</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, economy, shutdowns, public health, Pompeo, corruption, voting rights, vote by mail, election fraud, Justin Amash, protest, New York, Missouri, California, disinformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2020 18:08:19 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/15/2020 (On the 'Bright' Side of the Crisis: Whistleblower Testifies; Trump Counties Spiking)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  After an outcry raised by independent progressive media outlets, House Democrats have removed a provision from their next coronavirus relief bill -- the so-called Heroes Act -- that would have allowed certain types of non-profit organizations to participate in the Paycheck Protection Program payroll support, including industry trade groups (lobbyists!) and dark money campaign organizations.  Dr. Rick Bright, recently demoted director of the Health and Human Services Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) -- testified to a U.S. House Committee on Thursday regarding the unspeakable failures of the Trump Administration to respond to the coronavirus early, when it could have saved tens of thousands of American lives. Dr. Bright filed a whistleblower complaint alleging the Trump Administration retaliated against him for opposing &quot;efforts to fund potentially dangerous drugs promoted by those with political connections,&quot; and for his repeated, early (and correct) warnings to HHS leadership that the nation was dangerously unprepared for the coming pandemic. Dr. Bright warned that the U.S. still lacks a strategy to combat the virus, manufacture much-needed medical equipment, or produce and distribute a vaccine should one be developed, and if we fail to plan and prepare, we could be facing &quot;the darkest winter in modern history&quot; in 2020. But Donald Trump announced that a vaccine will be available by &quot;the end of the year&quot;! Wisconsin's rightwing state Supreme Court overturned Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' statewide stay-at-home orders, so Wisconsinites turned out in droves, crowding into bars without masks. Their timing is perfect, as a new study finds COVID-19 now spreading at an alarming rate into rural and suburban counties that supported Trump. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report&quot;... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-heroesactlobbyists-rickbrighttestimony-wisupremesbars-covidtrumpcounties_051520.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Dr. Rick Bright, whistleblower, HHS, Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, lobbyists, dark money, economy, shutdowns, public health, environment, climate change, disinformation, Wisconsin, pandemic, money in politics, Tony Evers</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2020 18:10:59 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/14/2020 (Return of accountability; David Dayen on coronavirus economics)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) has &quot;temporarily&quot; stepped down as head of the bipartisan Intelligence Committee after the FBI seized his cell phone, as part of an investigation into Burr's unusual stock trades after he received a private Senate briefing previewing the coming economic shock of the coronavirus – and there appears to be more the story. The federal judge overseeing the case against Donald Trump's first National Security Advisor, Michael Flynn, has appointed a former judge to argue against the Trump Justice Department's unprecedented motion to dismiss the case despite Flynn's multiple guilty pleas. The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a ruling dismissing an Emoluments Clause lawsuit filed against Trump over his ongoing ownership of a hotel in the nation's capital that is frequented by world diplomats and others seeking favor from the Administration. DAVID DAYEN of The American Prospect delves into new unemployment numbers released on Thursday that highlight the crushing toll that the COVID-19 crisis is taking on the nation's economy. A new report estimates that 27 million Americans have lost their employer-based health insurance due to the crisis. Fed Chair Jerome Powell is calling for Congress to appropriate much more money to &quot;avoid long-term economic damage.&quot;  Dayen explains how the massive unemployment numbers are largely by Congressional design, and details the negotiations over the next Congressional relief package, including a mini uprising from progressives on Nancy Pelosi's side in the House, and complete inaction on the Republican side from Mitch McConnell in the Senate and Trump in the White House... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-burrserved-flynntrouble-trumpemoluments_daviddayen-unemployment-newreliefbill_051420.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-burrserved-flynntrouble-trumpemoluments_daviddayen-unemployment-newreliefbill_051420.mp3" length="56094813" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:26</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Richard Burr, insider trading, Kelly Loeffler, 2020 election, economy, shutdowns, public health, Mike Flynn, Emoluments Clause, US House, Justice Department, unemployment, Federal Reserve</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 18:53:18 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/13/2020 (Trump committed voter fraud; Progressive blogger Howie Klein on Tuesday's special elections)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  While Trump has been busy pretending that Democrats steal elections by absentee voting, it appears he has committed voter fraud while serving as President when he voted in Florida's primary election by absentee ballot. The Washington Post reports that Trump used his Mar-a-Lago club as voting address, which is a commercial entity, not a residence as required by state election law – and the discovery of that information is a story in itself.  Trump is also falsely proclaiming that former President Obama committed a bogus (and unspecified) crime that he and Fox &quot;News&quot; have dubbed &quot;OBAMAGATE,&quot; in hopes of distracting from his failed coronavirus response and tarring presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden. But neither can articulate what the alleged &quot;crime&quot; is, or why Trump's claims of broad Constitutional powers somehow did not also apply to President Obama (in addition to zero evidence to demonstrate that Obama committed any crime). The great progressive blogger HOWIE KLEIN of Down With Tyranny discusses Tuesday's special elections for the U.S. House in California and Wisconsin, and a big win for progressives in Nebraska's primary election on Tuesday, where Progressive Democrat Kara Eastman trounced her former Republican-turned-Democratic challenger. Klein explains how and why the Democrats lost (and won) on Tuesday, and blames much of it on a lack of support from the conservative Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC).  Klein, the co-founder of the BlueAmericaPAC, also details several progressive U.S. House candidates facing incumbent establishment Democrats in upcoming primaries who could use some help over the next two months, as nearly 20 different states hold their delayed primary elections... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpvoterfraudfl-obamagate_howieklein-electionresultsca-wi-ne_051320.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpvoterfraudfl-obamagate_howieklein-electionresultsca-wi-ne_051320.mp3" length="56448951" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:48</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020 election, Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, public health, Obamagate, voter fraud, vote by mail, Fox News, election fraud, primary, US House, California, Kara Eastman, Nebraska, Wisconsin, progressives, Howie Klein, Obama, DCCC</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2020 18:22:13 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/12/2020 (Fauci warns against early reopenings; SCOTUS considers Trump tax subpoenas)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Two historic hearings unfolded in D.C. simultaneously today. First up were the U.S. Supreme Court's live-streamed oral arguments on two historic cases, involving efforts by Donald Trump to hide his financial records prior to becoming president from both federal and state officials. Three different U.S. House committees are seeking documents from Trump's longtime accounting firm, Mazars USA, and banks Deutsche Bank and Capitol One. The Manhattan District Attorney is seeking many of the same documents and tax records regarding Trump's unlawful hush money payments to two women prior to the 2016 election, and claims made by Trump's convicted lawyer Michael Cohen that Trump and his companies made fraudulent statements on tax filings and bank loan applications. At the same time as the Supreme Court hearing, infectious disease expert and head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci, testified before a U.S. Senate Committee remotely, warning of serious setbacks, &quot;suffering and death that could be avoided,&quot; if businesses reopen too soon.  The Coronavirus Task Force leaders testified from self-quarantine, after being exposed to Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary, who tested positive for COVID-19 after she and Pence traveled to Iowa to meet with CEOs of meatpacking plants that are now coronavirus hotspots. As the U.S. coronavirus death tolls surges past 81,000, an unreleased White House document details infections are spiking all over the country, particularly in many &quot;red&quot; states. An AP analysis finds people are now getting sick from COVID-19 at their workplaces that have recently reopened. Also today: Trump and Republicans lied about the special U.S. House election in California's 25th District on Tuesday, ignoring that a Republican mayor in the district requested an additional in-person polling place. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-scotustrumptaxes-covidspikes-fauciwarning-ca25_051220.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:43</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, US Supreme Court, 2020 election, economy, shutdowns, public health, environment, climate change, Mike Pence, vote by mail, election fraud, US House, Dr. Anthony Fauci, California, disinformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 18:56:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/11/2020: (Nicole Sandler with 'Modern Monetary Theory' economist Stephanie Kelton, fmr Dep Asst AG Lisa Graves)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler checks in with economist, 'Modern Monetary Theory' expert, author and educator Stephanie Kelton to try to understand our economic situation in the wake of Friday's jobs report showing 20.5 million jobs lost in April and an unemployment rate of over 14 percent, and forecasts that it's going to get worse.  Then, on the heels of the Attorney General completely upending due process and the rule of law on Friday, we talk with Lisa Graves, former Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the US, one of about 2000 former DOJ officials who've signed on to a letter asking Barr to resign. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_stephaniekelton_lisagraves_051120.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Stephanie Kelton, economy, Modern Monetary Theory, depression, Lisa Graves, Bill Barr, due process, Michael Flynn</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2020 13:45:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/8/2020 (Guest: Slate's Dahlia Lithwick on SCOTUS oral arguments and 'Freedom to' vs. 'Freedom for')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Republicans' stolen U.S. Supreme Court took a huge step toward public transparency by livestreaming oral arguments for the first time in history. Slate's Supreme Court expert and justice reporter DAHLIA LITHWICK joins us to discuss how the encouraging step toward transparency changed the nature of the proceedings and the infamous toilet flush heard during one of the hearings.  Lithwick also explains the most recent health scare of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and the substance of the cases heard this week, including whether religious groups and even private businesses are having their religious rights infringed by being allowed to opt out of the contraception mandate of the Affordable Care Act/Obamacare. (Yes, plaintiffs in this case argue that being allowed to opt out of having their insurance provider offer contraceptive care to employees by itself somehow violates their religious and &quot;moral&quot; freedoms.)  We also delve into how rightwingers seem to misunderstand the actual meaning of the words &quot;freedom&quot; and &quot;liberty&quot; invoked by the founders in our Constitution, and the concept of the long-standing difference between core notions of 'freedom to' and 'freedom from.'  Also today:  the coronavirus is working its way into the White House, as Donald Trump's personal valet and Mike Pence's press secretary, Katie Miller (married to Trump's Senior Advisor Stephen Miller), have tested positive. Arizona's Health Department has reversed itself and reinstated an independent virus modeling team. Plus a note from a listener who says he is retiring early from the US Postal Service because of the waves of &quot;hatred&quot; directed at his staff &quot;by the segment of our town who watch Fox News,&quot; yelling and screaming at postal workers for wearing masks... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_dahlialithwick-rbg-virtualscotus-freedom_pencepressseccovid_050820.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:40</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, economy, Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, religious freedom, 2nd Amendment, reproductive rights, , Arizona, shutdowns, unemployment, public health, Fox News, pandemic, Obamacare</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2020 18:57:03 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/7/2020 (Pretending It All Away; GOP Rep. Caught Ordering Falsification of Election Results)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump is trying to outdo George Orwell's '1984', but he and the Republicans simply can't lie the coronavirus away, as the death toll from COVID-19 surges past 75,000.  But they are going to try:  in Arizona, as AZ Republican Gov. Doug Ducey lifted stay-at-home restrictions, the state Health Department ordered infectious disease modeling experts to halt their work after potential models produced by the team showed that reopening businesses before the end of May would lead to a dramatic increase in infections and deaths. But Ducey wants them open now, so the Health Department shut down the state's independent team and says it is using secret, non-public modeling from FEMA and the CDC. Donald Trump and senior aides are now planning to publicly question the death toll that daily contradicts Trump's repeated lies about the pandemic. The Trump Administration has blocked the release of an official CDC guidance report intended to help local officials reopen businesses safely, because Trump wants to open the economy fast to help his re-election campaign regardless of how many Americans die because of it. In Colorado, newly leaked audio reveals that Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO), the state Republican Party Chair, ordered another party official to falsify an affidavit in order to place a Republican candidate for state Senate on the state's upcoming primary ballot – which is a crime. Buck is a Tea Party right-winger and former District Attorney who should resign from Congress and be disbarred. Plus: potentially historic snowstorm forecast to pummel parts of the Northeast this weekend as record heat hits the Southwest. And Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_pretendingitallaway_kenbuckelectionfraud_peakgnr_050720.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:23</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, economy, disinformation, Arizona, shutdowns, unemployment, public health, environment, climate change, extreme weather, Colorado, election fraud, Rep. Ken Buck, propaganda, pandemic</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2020 18:14:20 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/6/2020 (Bad news gets worse for USPS w/ American Prospect's David Dayen)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The rate of coronavirus deaths and infections in Texas has predictably spiked after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott lifted shutdown restrictions – and now new leaked audio shows Abbott admitting that the death toll would rise with the reopening of businesses, directly contradicting his public statements minimizing the impacts. Our guest today, The American Prospect's Executive Editor and investigative financial journalist David Dayen, warns that any federal official working on pandemic response right now while the nation is prematurely reopened for business &quot;who doesn&apos;t want to be known historically as a mass murderer should probably resign.&quot; Dayen also explains his major scoop today regarding the resignation of a top official at the U.S. Post Service, David Williams. USPS is an independent agency that takes no taxpayer funding, and is now in trouble due to the coronavirus shutdowns, but Congressional Republicans and Donald Trump have blocked any bailout. The Trump Treasury Department is now holding up a Congressionally-approved extension to USPS's line of credit in order to force a number of major concessions, from union-busting, to wage and pension cuts, and more.  Williams' departure, Dayen reports, suggests that the Administration's strong-arming appears to be working. We will all pay the price, as the USPS will be crucial to our ability to hold something that resembles a legitimate Presidential election this November. Also today: a federal judge has ordered the New York State Board of Elections to reinstate all candidates to the state's June 23 Democratic Presidential primary ballot. New poll indicates that Montana's very popular Democratic Governor Steve Bullock has a good chance of unseating Republican Sen. Steve Daines, which in turn could help flip control of the U.S. Senate from red to blue in November. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-nydemprimary-abbottcovidtx_daviddayen-bailoutprobs-uspstrouble_050620.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:55</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, Congress, bailout, economy, US Postal Service, Joe Biden, public health, postal banking, Texas, Greg Abbott, Steve Bullock, Montana, Senate, Bernie Sanders, Andrew Yang, Treasury Dept</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2020 18:52:19 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/5/2020 (Guest: Gallup, NM Mayor Louis Bonaguidi on COVID lockdown)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Administration has announced the White House's Coronavirus Task Force may be disbanded within the month, claiming the failed response was a success. Actual reality suggests otherwise – new data show that the rate of COVID-19 infections and deaths across the country are increasing, not decreasing, when NYC is removed from the statistics. Infection rates in rural areas have doubled, and the death rate has nearly tripled. Many of the worst outbreaks are developing in states where Republican Governors are lifting stay-at-home restrictions and business closures. Opening the country prematurely is likely to costs tens of thousands of lives, but President Trump today declared that it's more important to relax restrictions across the country even if it means &quot;some people&quot; will &quot;be affected badly.&quot;  He's got re-election to worry about, after all! One of the nation's most troubling hotspots is in rural Gallup, NM (pop. 22,000), now in lockdown with the closure of all roads going into and out of town in order to slow down the spread of the virus. Gallup's Mayor Louis Bonaguidi explains why the extreme lockdown measures were deemed necessary, how the town is coping, and their ongoing efforts to address longstanding inequalities, such as the lack of running water in much of the nearby Navajo Nation making careful hygiene and sanitation virtually impossible for residents amid the pandemic. Also today: Trump really dislikes a new campaign ad from anti-Trump Republicans called &quot;Mourning in America,&quot; highlighting his disastrous failed response to the coronavirus.  USDA finally moves to help farmers by buying surplus food to give to food banks, instead of destroying it, but not until July. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-ruralcovidspike_gallupnmmayorlouisbonaguidi_trumpadtantrum_usdabuysfood_050520.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:41</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, economy, agriculture, USDA, Lincoln Project, Gallup, shutdowns, unemployment, Navajo Nation, public health, environment, climate change, renewable energy, oil industry</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2020 18:50:09 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/4/2020 (It's worse than you're being told. Guest: Attorney Doug Ecks)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Administration's persistent lies about coronavirus and Trump's pressure to 'open' the country, against health experts' warnings, are likely to result in tens of thousands more preventable deaths.  According to internal, unreleased figures from FEMA and the CDC , the U.S. could reach as high as 3,000 deaths per day by June 1, particularly in Republican-controlled states moving quickly to lift stay-at-home restrictions, with 200,000 new cases per day by the end of May. New data from around the world show the infections and deaths are spiking again in countries that have begun opening up their economies.  Another new polls finds Joe Biden and Trump deadlocked in Texas, indicating the state may be a battleground in the 2020 presidential election. A new lawsuit filed in Tennessee seeks to lift &quot;some of the most restrictive absentee voting rules in the nation,&quot; to ensure voters can vote safely in the pandemic.  In Los Angeles County, voters will now be automatically mailed absentee ballots.  Sen. Bernie Sanders won the CA 2020 Super Tuesday primary, by a wide margin -- so, no, California did not 'steal' the election from Bernie.  A new report finds Los Angeles County's costly new boondoogle, a $300 million unverifiable touchscreen voting system, caused far more problems than previously thought during the primary election. Attorney Doug Ecks joins us to explain his findings showing an unacceptably high numbers of new touchscreen voting systems and new electronic pollbooks failed, causing hours-long lines during the election, and much more -- including 11 of 30 voting machines failing at a single location, an extraordinary failure rate for a brand-new system developed at extraordinary expense to taxpayers... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-coviddisastergettingworse_dougecks-lafailurevsap_050420.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:34</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, economy, Joe Biden, public health, voting rights, voter suppression, Texas, Los Angeles, election integrity, electronic voting, voting machines, cybersecurity, Bernie Sanders</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2020 18:59:18 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/1/2020 (Guest: Iowa U.S. House candidate J.D. Scholten on trust-busting Big Ag)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Despite 7,000+ meatpacking workers infected and at least 25 dead from coronavirus, Donald Trump issued an executive order earlier this week pretending to force meatpacking plants to open. Many of the worst COVID-19 hotspots in the US are at meatpacking plants in the Midwest. Just four Big Ag monopolies, mostly foreign-owned, now control 85% of the nation's beef supply chain because they were allowed to buy up and dangerously consolidate the nation's food production. And that is now costing us all in several ways. Those Big Ag companies are largely ignoring CDC guidelines for worker safety, no matter the deadly cost to the workers and their communities. Republican governors in SD, NE and IA have refused to issue stay-at-home orders, despite pleas from health officials. Iowa's governor told workers they will be denied state unemployment compensation if they refuse to work under dangerous conditions. The CEO of Tyson Foods recently declared that &quot;the food supply chain is breaking.&quot; J.D. SCHOLTEN, fifth-generation Iowan and Democratic candidate for Iowa's 4th Congressional District, blames the consolidation of the nation's food supply for the multiple disasters the industry is now facing. He argues that we can begin to address the threats to our broken food supply chain by starting with enforcing long-standing trust-busting anti-monopoly laws, and more.   Scholten is running against incumbent Republican white nationalist Rep. Steve King, who was removed by House Republican leadership from his committee assignments after making racist statements even they couldn't ignore. Also today:  Louisiana's GOP-controlled state legislature voted -- by mail -- to gut a proposal to expand Vote By Mail. Two Pennsylvania counties are ditching germy touchscreen voting machines to switch to safer, hand-marked paper ballots. Plus: another gem from musical satirist Randy Rainbow. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_jdscholten-covidmeatpackingcrisis-bigagtrustbusting_absenteereformla-paperballotspa_050120.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:55</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, Iowa, J.D. Scholten, Rep. Steve King, economy, unemployment,public health, agriculture, Big Ag, monopoly, anti-trust, farmers, meatpacking, food supply, voting rights, voter suppression</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2020 18:54:46 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/30/2020 (Guest: Legal reporter Mark Joseph Stern on new voting rights lawsuits)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A wave of voting rights lawsuits are being launched in states across the country, as we race toward the most critical election in the history of the nation in November amid a global pandemic. Ace legal reporter Mark Joseph Stern of Slate explains the fascinating new lawsuit filed in Texas this week, challenging a state law that severely blocks no-excuse Vote-by-Mail balloting for anyone who is younger than 65. Voting rights advocates argue it is in strict violation of the U.S. Constitution's 26th Amendment, the Vietnam War-era Amendment that lowered the federal voting age to 18. The issue is now more germane than ever, given the deadly threat of the coronavirus to voters in such states who would be required to cast a ballot in-person at the polling place. Voting rights advocates have begun to pursue similar legal challenges in the many states with constitutions expressly guaranteeing &quot;free and fair&quot; elections, in hopes of ensuring voting rights for all in the 2020 election. Also today: new poll shows presumptive Democratic Party Presidential nominee Joe Biden leading Donald Trump in Texas by 1 point – not much, but it does suggest that Texas is in play this year for Democrats. New weekly unemployment claim numbers from the U.S. Department of Commerce are grim, but researchers say the actual numbers are likely much, much higher than the official tally, due to overwhelmed state unemployment systems preventing the newly-jobless from filing. There is still no federal plan to contain the virus, but Republicans are ending stay-at-home requirements across the country. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covideconworsens_markjosephstern-26amndelectionsuittx-statesuits_043020.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, economy, unemployment, Joe Biden, public health, environment, climate change, voting rights, voter suppression, vote by mail, Texas, US Supreme Court, Fox News</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2020 18:38:01 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/29/2020 (Amash Getting In? Economy Tapping Out. And Election News)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Official election results from Ohio's presidential primary and Maryland's special Congressional election will take more time than usual due to coronavirus precautions, but preliminary reported results indicate that Democrat Kweisi Mfume has surprised nobody in winning back his old seat in the U.S. House in Maryland's special election to replace the late Rep. Elijah Cummings in Baltimore. Joe Biden surprises nobody by winning the first quickly-designed and rescheduled statewide absentee ballot primary election of the COVID era in Ohio. Trump's approval rating for his handling of the COVID crisis plummets in new poll, but his national head-to-head numbers with Biden remain unchanged. Andrew Yang sues New York State Board of Elections over its decision to cancel the Democratic Presidential Primary. Michigan's Republican-turned-independent U.S. House Rep. Justin Amash announces likely run for the Libertarian Party presidential nomination. Kansas' former Secretary of State, long time GOP &quot;voter fraud&quot; fraudster and current Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kris Kobach loses again, this time at a U.S. appeals court, finding his &quot;papers please&quot; proof-of-citizenship voter registration law that prevented 30,000 Kansans from legally voting is unconstitutional. New numbers from the Commerce Department confirm that the U.S. economy is in big trouble. Steven Colbert explains why Trump can't lie his way out of this crisis. Plus New York comedian Vic DiBitetto offers a rant FOR THE AGES in response to the federal government's pathetic response to the coronavirus, in a way that only a New Yorker can... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-results-oh-md-_yangsues-amashmayrun-kobachloses-economysinks_042920.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, economy, Joe Biden, Justin Amash, public health, Maryland, Ohio, vote by mail, Kris Kobach, voter suppression, Kweimi Mfume, Andrew Yang, New York, Stephen Colbert, Vic Tibettic</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:25:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/28/2020 (Guest: Eric Boehlert on media's failed coverage of 'Trump's Vietnam')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  More than 1 million Americans have officially tested positive for the coronavirus, and more than 58,000 have been killed by it – although health experts warn the actual numbers are likely at least two times higher. More Americans have been killed by COVID-19 in two months than were killed in the nine years of the Viet Nam War. Unemployment numbers are now on par with the Great Depression. U.S. intelligence agencies repeatedly warned Trump about the historic threat to public health and the economy posed by COVID-19 in more than a dozen classified briefings in January and February -- but Trump ignored them and publicly downplayed the dangers. Yet is the mainstream corporate media covering the unprecedented failure of the Donald Trump presidency with the context it warrants? ERIC BOEHLERT, longtime media analyst and publisher of the free newsletter, PressRun.Media, calls this historic moment 'Trump's Vietnam', comparing it to the failure of leadership and years of deceptions presented to the media during the Vietnam War. Boehlert discusses the D.C. media's failure to adequately cover just how &quot;unhinged the Trump presidency has become,&quot; their ongoing obsession with reporting their &quot;Dems in Disarray!&quot; narrative, and much more. Also today:  Maryland and Ohio both held elections on Tuesday, mostly by mail, offering a glimpse into what elections may look like between now and November. Some Republican governors have started lifting stay-at-home restrictions to allow businesses to re-open, but if Germany's current experience is a guide, COVID infection rates in the U.S. may increase again. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report', with the Trump Administration desperately trying to find a way to bail out the U.S. oil industry as it continues its stunning collapse... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionsoh-md-coronaviruspdbs_ericboehlert-trumpsvietnam-mediademdisarray_042820.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:29</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, Joe Biden, media, public health, environment, oil industry, climate change, media bias, fossil fuel industry, Viet Nam War, Germany, media reform, Maryland, Ohio, vote by mail</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2020 18:49:27 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 4/27/2020 (NY Dems Nix Prez Primary -- And Other News Both Bad and Good)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   Backlash is growing against failed COVID-19 financial relief measures that are failing to help the Americans that they were designed to help.  After Pres. Trump triggered an uproar with his dangerous musings about injecting people with disinfectant, the White House temporarily tried to reduce Trump's role in press briefings, but he's back dispensing lies and misinformation. Actor Brad Pitt performs a Saturday Night Live sketch as &quot;Dr. Anthony Fauci,&quot; hilariously correcting Trump's deadly BS. Good news for voters in North Dakota -- new court settlement guts GOP voter suppression law that disenfranchised Native American tribes.  Even Republicans have been forced to publicly correct the President's dangerous misinformation. The Democratic-controlled New York State Board of Elections has voted cancel the June 23 Democratic Presidential Primary, against the advice of candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders and the Democratic National Committee.  In Ohio, the postponed presidential primary concludes on Tuesday, April 28. Absentee ballots postmarked by Monday night will be counted if they arrive at County headquarters by May 8, with in-person voting will be available on Tuesday for disabled or homeless voters. Callers weigh in on all of the above... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_dranodon_nativephotoidcasend_nycancelsprezprimary_callers_042720.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, voting rights, voter suppression, vote by mail, North Dakota, New York, voter disenfranchisement, voter ID, public health, environment, Texas, shutdowns, Bernie Sanders, disinformation, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2020 18:07:43 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/24/2020: (Nicole Sandler with Ali Velsi, Hannah Turpeinen of Finland)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler speaks with MSNBC's Ali Velshi about the challenge of reporting the news as we're living through the biggest story of our lives, the pandemic! Plus, another call in Nicole's Quarantine Calling series... today, we reach out to Finland to see how they're faring during the coronavirus crisis. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_alivelshi_quarantinecalling_042420.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>coronavirus, news business, Ali Velshi, Finland, quarantine calling</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:16:42 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 4/23/2020 (Guest: Financial journalist David Dayen on bailout oversight)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump tossed his sorry pal, Georgia's dumb-as-dirt and illegitimate Governor Brian Kemp, under the bus by pretending that he &quot;disagreed&quot; and felt it was &quot;too soon&quot; for Kemp's scheme to re-open businesses in his state, even though he reportedly congratulated Kemp for doing so the day before. Trump's latest reversal comes after his coronavirus task force health officials insisted that he condemn Kemp's deadly decision, and a new survey shows older voters appear to be abandoning Trump in droves thanks to his incompetent response to the virus. Good news for Democrats and Joe Biden, as a new Fox News poll shows Joe Biden beating Trump by 8 points in both Michigan and Pennsylvania, two key battleground states. DAVID DAYEN, Executive Editor of The American Prospect and author of daily, must-read &quot;Unsanitized&quot; report, joins us to catch up on some of the very important scoops he has been churning out each day. Dayen has been causing a lot of problems for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, including over her puzzling pick for a key oversight panel -- freshman Rep. Donna Shalala (FL), who has no experience in financial oversight and failed to follow basic House investment disclosure rules, but is now tasked with overseeing trillions of dollars in corporate loans and grants given out by the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve. Not a promising sign, but Pelosi continues to stand by her selection. Why? Dayen explains that, Democrats' seemingly terrible negotiation skills, what's missing from the latest coronavirus crisis relief bill, and Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's latest scheme. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bidentrumppollsmi-pa_daviddayen_shalalapelosi_042320.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election,  Joe Biden, banks, public health, environment, oil industry, climate change, Donna Shalala, Congress, oversight, Georgia, Brian Kemp, bailout, Federal Reserve, Nancy Pelosi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:25:22 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/22/2020 (Guest: Attorney Courtney Hostetler on NAACP suit to block NC touchscreen voting; Trump's magical mystery cure fails)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  As U.S. deaths from COVID-19 increase, a new study finds that a drug hyped for weeks by President Trump and Fox News, hydroxychloroquine, is no cure at all and could actually cause harm. In the U.K., a new analysis concludes that the number of coronavirus-related deaths are likely at least two times higher than the official tally, that counts only patients who died in hospitals after testing positive. A different study conducted in Los Angeles suggests that infections are far more widespread than previously understood - as much as 28 to 55 times higher. Yet Republican governors are rushing to open up businesses against health experts' dire warnings. Georgia physician Dr. Karla Lorraine, in a moving viral video, excoriates GA's GOP Gov. Brian Kemp for his questionable decision to open a wide array of businesses, which endangers the health of frontline healthcare workers. Getting out of this madness begins with voting such madmen out of office, and to that end, attorney COURTNEY HOSTETLER of Free Speech for People discusses the lawsuit brought by NAACP of North Carolina to block the use of new, unsecure, 100% unverifiable -- and now infectiously dangerous --  touchscreen voting systems in November.  Hostetler explains how the new machines are a vector for spreading disease, are wildly prone to failure and hacking, and use barcoded &quot;paper ballot&quot; summary cards that can never be verified as accurately reflecting the intent of any voter. The suit argues such systems must be replaced with hand-marked paper ballots before the critical Presidential election this November. Also today: why crashing oil prices could be &quot;the final dagger in the heart of the U.S. shale oil industry.&quot; ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-chloroquinefail-realdealthinfectrates-kempfailga_courtneyhostetler-bmdsuitnc_oilglut_042220.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, voting rights, voter suppression, vote by mail, North Carolina, voter disenfranchisement, public health, environment, oil industry, Tea Party, Congress, Georgia, Brian Kemp</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2020 19:04:58 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/21/2020 (Guest: Marilyn Marks of Coalition for Good Governance)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Desperate to salvage Donald Trump's re-election chances, the White House and several GOP Governors are now set to begin lifting stay-at-home orders at grave risk to the lives of Americans in their own states. The Trump Administration is so far only testing around 147,000 people a day for COVID-19, and claiming that's a sufficient number to pressure states to reopen. But a new Harvard analysis indicates that ensuring a safe reopening of portions of the economy will require a national testing regime of 5 million tests per day, which eventually &quot;will need to increase over time to 20 million a day&quot; – and warns even that might not be enough to protect public health. The U.S. has barely tested 4 million people in total over the last four months.  But following a weekend of small protests by Trump supporters – egged on by rightwing astroturf groups, Fox &quot;News&quot; and the President himself -- Republican governors like Georgia's illegitimate Republican Governor Brian Kemp are ready to put their state's residents at increased risk of death by opening back up for business before it is safe to do so. Voting rights advocate Marilyn Marks of the Coalition for Good Governance has filed suit against Georgia's election officials to ensure a number of provisions are in place to ensure voters' health and safety in the state's upcoming primary. The list provides a useful template for voters in other states, since all 50 states must somehow figure out how to hold safe elections this November. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-covidtestnumbers-kempreopen_marilynmarks-primarylawsuitga_042120.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, voting rights, voter suppression, vote by mail, pandemic, voter disenfranchisement, public health,  environment, climate change, pollution, renewable energy, Tea Party, Congress, Georgia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2020 18:17:21 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/20/2020 (Guest: Lulu Friesdat of SmartElections.us on needed restrictions on absentee voting in the pandemic)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Rates of COVID-19 infections continue to rise around the country, particularly in rural areas. But Republican governors in GA, TN and SC have announced plans to lift their stay-at-home orders.  Rightwing front groups that fomented the so-called 'Tea Party' protests against President Obama many years ago are organizing new protests against state-mandated coronavirus shutdowns, largely in states controlled by Democratic governors.  Medical experts say ending stay-at-home orders is a recipe for disaster in the absence of a national testing and contact tracing system, which the Trump Administration has failed to create. The first major antibody test in the US indicates that millions more Americans may have contracted the virus without realizing it. For upcoming 2020 presidential primaries and the November election, voting rights advocates are calling for vastly expanding Vote-by-Mail, but many Republicans around the country are taking extraordinary measures to make it harder, not easier, to vote safely during the pandemic.  Lulu Friesdat, co-found of SmartElections.us, joins us to explain the open letter signed by more than 50 election integrity groups and voting rights advocates, calling on Congress to include common-sense conditions and restrictions on any federal funding that assists states to manage elections amid the pandemic. They including helping states move to expand more accessible absentee ballot-based elections, while also requiring safeguards against potential fraud, voter suppression and disenfranchisement.  Callers weigh in on all of the above... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-stayathomeprotests_lulufriesdat-smartelectionsvbmreccomendationletter_callers_042020.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:23</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, voting rights, voter suppression, vote by mail, pandemic, voter disenfranchisement, public health, Tea Party, Congress</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2020 18:01:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/17/2020 (Death Cult GOP)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The U.S. saw a record 4,591 American deaths in a single 24-hour period attributed to COVID-19. The national death toll rose to 33,000 on Friday. We've been hearing a lot of references to the GOP as a 'death cult' of late.  It sounds like a partisan smear but the description is becoming more apt by the day, as Republicans clamor to end social distancing measures, contrary health experts' stark warnings. Texas Gov. Greg Abbot announced a plan to re-open the state for business, even though the state is not projected to reach its peak death rate for another two weeks. President Trump tweeted attacks at Democratic governors in several swing states that he needs to win re-election, attempting to foment civil unrest among his supporters, who subsequently endangered their own lives protesting their governors' stay-at-home directives. The Trump EPA issued another rollback of pollution regulations, gutting an Obama-era rule curbing toxic mercury emissions and other pollutants. It's the latest in a long list of public health standards that the Trump Administration is racing to withdraw, to benefit his corporate campaign contributors and to block use of a law that allows Congress to reverse them. Each of the repealed standards saves tens of thousands of American lives every year. While Democrats are trying to make voting during the pandemic safer, Republicans in GOP-controlled states are launching new voter suppression efforts, forcing voters to choose between risking their lives to vote in person during a pandemic, or losing their right to vote altogether. Kentucky lawmakers passed new, disenfranchising Photo ID voting restrictions, knowing all of the state's driver's license offices are closed. Plus: a funny review of this movie in which we all now live.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gopdeathcult-eparegsoverturned-kyphotoid_041720.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, poverty, voting rights, voter suppression, vote by mail, pandemic, voter disenfranchisement, public health, environment, climate change, pollution, Texas, Kentucky</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2020 18:42:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/16/2020 (Guest: Financial journalist David Dayen on U.S. Chamber of Commerce interference with COVID relief)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Devastating economic numbers released today show new unemployment claims last week of 5.2 million. At the same time, relief programs for individuals and small businesses are failing – like the $350 billion Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small businesses, part of the CARES Act, is now completely depleted. Only some of the promised $1,200 individual payments allocated by the CARES Act have been received (some were delayed thanks to Donald Trump insisting his name be added to paper checks). Those many failures are making emergency relief for this health disaster worse than it needs to be. DAVID DAYEN, Executive Editor of The American Prospect and author of the daily, indispensable &quot;Unsanitized&quot; report, join us to explain his recent scoops -- how the Trump Treasury Department gave banks the green light to garnish some of those $1,200 payments sent to their customers, and USAA has been stealing those funds from disabled vets and their families (but has stopped the practice, thanks to Dayen's reporting). Dayen also discusses a new report examining the mystery of why the Trump Administration has been so hesitant to invoke the Defense Production Act to manufacture vitally needed medical equipment -- linked to the nation's most powerful lobbying organization, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Also today:  Despite the dangers of in-person voting amid a global pandemic, the Texas Attorney General is attempting to block voters from requesting absentee ballots, and likely will appeal a district court ruling allowing it. The legal fight foreshadows battle lines now being drawn between Democrats and voting rights organizations vs. Republicans attempting to suppress as many voters as they can. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-txabsenteelawsuit_daviddayen-covideconfalloutfailure_041620.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:53</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, poverty, economy, voting rights, voter suppression, vote by mail, pandemic, voter disenfranchisement, public health, environment, climate change, pollution, Texas, Chamber of Commerce, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:00:01 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/15/2020 (Guest: Journalist Alex Sammon on the collapse of America's food supply chain)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The U.S. (and world) economy continues to collapse, in spite of the ridiculous happy talk emanating from the President and his Republican pals, and the suffering of millions of Americans continues to grow amid the coronavirus pandemic. Incredibly enough, staggering amounts of fresh food are being destroyed by farmers and other food producers, even as food banks are struggling to keep up with demand from needy families. Why? The American Prospect's ALEXANDER SAMMON is here to explain how &quot;Coronavirus has Broken America's Food Supply,&quot; and how, incredibly, the federal government appears to be doing absolutely nothing to arrest the collapsing U.S. food supply chain – even though the President professes to love farmers, especially in swing states. More horrific economic numbers were released on Wednesday regarding retail sales, showing that yes, consumers are the backbone of the economy and are the job creators, not the parasitic corporations and executives who pretend to be.  Good news for voting rights in Virginia, where the state's Democratic governor has signed a series of important election reforms to expand the right to vote – reforms that passed due in no small part to the court-ordered un-gerrymandering of Virginia last year. Plus, the Republican National Committee has declared that absentee voting is &quot;easy, convenient and secure&quot; according to mailers the RNC paid for and sent out to Republican voters in Pennsylvania. So, apparently, we can ignore the President and all other high-profile Republicans who falsely claim that Vote-by-Mail is a vector for fraud. Their own party has just made liars of them -- although that's not particularly difficult to do these days... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionreformva-retailcollapse_alexandersammon-usfoodsupplychain_041520.mp3</link>
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									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, food supply, farmers, food banks, poverty, economy, consumer spending, Virginia, Ralph Northam, voting rights, voter suppression, vote by mail, pandemic, public  health</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2020 17:05:10 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/14/2020 (Guest: The Nation's John Nichols on Wisconsin primary)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A huge victory for democracy in last Tuesday's disastrous and dangerous primary election in Wisconsin. According to results announced Monday, progressive-supported judge Julie Karofsky resoundingly defeated a rightwing judge, appointed by former WI GOP Gov. Scott Walker, for a seat on the state Supreme Court. The victory reduces the court's heavily-rightwing GOP majority to 4-3. Progressives now have a shot at retaking the majority in the next court election. The victory comes after Republicans in the heavily gerrymandered state legislature forced Wisconsin voters to go in person to the polls despite statewide stay-at-home orders due to the global coronavirus pandemic. The Republicans on the state Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court's stolen Republican majority conspired to prevent the election from being postponed or changed to an all Vote-by-Mail election, despite the danger to voters and pollworkers. Voters endured rain, hail and possible infection to vote, waiting hours in line to cast in-person ballots, after Republicans clearly decided that forcing in-person election during a pandemic and suppressing the votes of tens of thousands of absentee voters was their only way to maintain their state Supreme Court majority. JOHN NICHOLS, Washington correspondent for The Nation and WI native son, joins us to discuss the important victory on the state Supreme Court and several other races, the appalling outrage of last week's election, and what all of this means for Wisconsinites and all Americans going forward. All fifty states must figure out how to hold free and fair elections in the most critical Presidential election in our nation's history in November, while the Republican Party schemes to bring chaos to all of it. Plus: Desi Doyen with our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-johnnichols_karoskywinswisupremecourtelection_041420.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:33</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, Wisconsin, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, voting, voter suppression, pandemic, environment, climate change, pollution, voter disenfranchisement, voting rights, public health, Julie Karofsky</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2020 18:47:02 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/13/20 (Coronavirus economic relief bills; Pandemic in US prisons)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 'BradCast' Recounted: On today's show, we've put together some of our important recent interviews that you may have missed. First up:  Now that Congress has passed a $2.2 trillion relief bill (with more likely on the way) to shore up the U.S. economy  amid unprecedented coronavirus shutdowns across the nation, economist and author Dr. STEPHANIE KELTON of Stony Brook University explains how Congress has always had the power to &quot;conjure&quot; into existence trillions of dollars in order to accomplish whatever it deems a priority – whether for wars, massive tax cuts for corporations, or dealing with a global pandemic. Kelton explains the &quot;deficit myth&quot; and the basic concepts of Modern Monetary Theory, and why it's necessary to help educate Americans who have been immersed in the false political myth that the only things we can &quot;afford&quot; are corporate subsidies and tax cuts for the rich -- when in reality, we do have the money and we can afford programs that promote the general welfare of average Americans. Then: Alabama's former Democratic Gov. Don Siegelman sounds the alarm on the coronavirus COVID19 spreading like wildfire through the nation's prison system. Gov. Siegelman has first-hand knowledge, having recently been released after a five year sentence — in what many regard as a political prosecution — at the Federal Correctional Institution in Oakdale, Louisiana, now the site of the nations worst COVID outbreak at a federal prison. Siegelman was held there for five years, until recently, for a crime that more than 100 former Democratic AND Republican Attorneys General charge was never a crime at all -- at least until Republicans charged Siegelman with it. Siegelman now focuses on criminal justice reform, and warns that swift action must be taken to protect the health and safety of prisoners, prison staff, their families, and surrounding communities... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_recounted_covid19_kelton-reliefbill_siegelman-prisons_041320.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, COVID19, politics, Trump, pandemic, Republicans, Democrats, economy, relief bill, prisons, inmate rights, public health, public safety, Modern Monetary Theory, deficit, Don Siegelman, criminal justice reform</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:47:14 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/10/2020 (WI Election disaster, U.S. Postal Service on the brink)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  New national poll shows that former Vice President Joe Biden leads Donald Trump by 11 points. Trump is desperate to 're-open' America as early as next month – but health experts say that's insane, in part because a vaccine won't be available for two years. Americans continue to wait for paltry $1200 relief checks, but millions of Americans fall between the cracks and will never receive them. In Wisconsin's disastrous primary election, Republicans and the US Supreme Court forced voters to risk their health to vote in-person during a pandemic – now new reporting reveals that even more voters were disenfranchised than previously known. Officials are now calling for the U.S. Postal Service to investigate why thousands of absentee ballots have since been discovered to be either missing or never delivered. A Republican Wisconsin state lawmaker is hypocritically seeking a special extension for his constituents, after blocking the same extension for other voters who received their absentee ballots late or not at all. The US Postal Service is on the brink of a complete shutdown as early as June, due to the decrease in mail delivery during the coronavirus pandemic and prior onerous requirements imposed by Congressional Republicans in 2006. House Democrats are seeking a short-term bailout for the USPS, which receives no taxpayer dollars, but Republicans have blocked all efforts to save the independent federal agency (despite having approved $500 billion for private corporations).  Millions of Americans rely on USPS for prescription drug delivery, and states need the USPS to conduct Vote-By-Mail elections in upcoming primaries in June, and the 2020 presidential election in November.  Plus: musical satirist Randy Rainbow's tribute to his new favorite Governor... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpdesperatetoreopen-absenteeballotfailwi-uspsonbrink_041020.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:58</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, economy, 2020 election, Congress, relief bill, Republicans, Democrats, Trump,  unemployment, Wisconsin, voting rights, voter suppression, US Postal Service, post office, Randy Rainbow, pandemic, public health, recovery, COVID-19</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2020 17:52:49 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/9/2020 (Guest: Financial journalist David Dayen on 'irrational exuberance')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The U.S. economic outlook continues to quickly degrade in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Another record 6.6 million applied for unemployment benefits last week, bringing the total number of jobless claims to a record 17 million, with an estimated unemployment rate of 12% -- leading some independent economists to refer to the numbers as the &quot;Great Depression II&quot;. Yet top Trump Administration officials continue to dispense happy talk, including Treasury Sec. Steven Mnuchin, who absurdly suggested today that &quot;we could be open for business&quot; by May. Stock market indexes spiked on Mnuchin's statement, ignoring the record high jobless numbers and the mounting toll of dead Americans killed by the COVID-19 virus. The Federal Reserve announced another $2.3 trillion in new funding schemes to shovel money to large companies with up to 10,000 employees -- creating money out of nowhere (no Congress needed, thanks!).  Yet none of the paltry $1,200 checks promised to individuals in the relief bill have been delivered, and the $350 billion Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small businesses is an abject failure mired in red tape. Investigative financial journalist DAVID DAYEN, Executive Editor of The American Prospect and author of the daily, indispensable &quot;Unsanitized&quot; report joins us again to help unpack the details on all of the above, new related failures, and a what we should be expecting in the days ahead. Plus, Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_daviddayen-joblessclaimsdisaster-adminhappytalk_040920.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:31</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, 2020 election, Congress, relief bill, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, stock market, unemployment, corruption, pandemic, economy, voting, shutdown, public health, recovery, COVID-19, environment, climate change, pollution</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2020 18:14:23 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/8/2020 (Guest: Former AL Gov. Don Siegelman on prison coronavirus explosion)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'Brad Cast':  Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT) has suspended his campaign for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, leaving former Vice President Joe Biden as the last man standing. While most of America remains under COVID-19 shutdowns, there is an explosion of coronavirus infections and deaths among both prisoners and staff in state and federal prisons and immigration detention centers around the country. While some states have released non-violent offenders to ease over-crowding, millions of prisoners are being held in close confinement, unable to physically distance themselves, without adequate personal protection or sanitation, turning incarceration into a potential death sentence. Former Alabama Governor DON SIEGELMAN (D) sounds the alarm about the spread of coronavirus cases among the incarcerated, focusing on an Oakdale, Louisiana prison that is reporting the highest number of COVID-19 cases and fatalities in the entire federal prison system. Siegelman details the dangerously crowded conditions under which prisoners and staff are forced to live and work, with no way to protect themselves from the spread of the virus, and calls for non-violent offenders to be released immediately.  Siegelman speaks from direct experience – in his upcoming book, &quot;Stealing Our Democracy: How the Political Assassination of a Governor Threatens Our Nation,&quot; he details his own incarceration at the Oakdale facility, and the story of the trumped-up political prosecution against him during the Bush Administration (including egregious prosecutorial misconduct for a crime that 100 former state attorneys general agree was not a crime before Siegelman was charged with it), and the almost-certainly stolen election on a Diebold voting system that saw results flipped against him in the middle of the night. Siegelman now fights for criminal justice reform, and implores listeners to pressure elected officials to release non-violent offenders to control the spread of coronavirus. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-sandersout_donsiegelman-prisoncoronavirusoutbreak_040820.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, 2020 election, Wisconsin, Republicans, Democrats, Trump,Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, prisons, inmate rights, mass incarceration, criminal justice reform, pandemic, economy, voting, voter suppression, public health, COVID-19, Karl Rove</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2020 18:49:30 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 4/7/2020: (WI and U.S. Supreme Courts Force Voters to Risk Lives to Vote in Pandemic)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Reprehensible and morally unjustifiable rulings by the Republican majorities on both the Wisconsin state and U.S. Supreme Courts have forced tens of thousands of voters to risk their lives to cast ballots today in Wisconsin. Both courts overturned Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' executive order to postpone today's election until June. The state court's immoral decision assured that voters faced potential death if they voted in person at a handful of crowded polling places in the middle of a pandemic. The U.S. Supreme Court's stolen Republican majority ruled that tens of thousands of voters who had not yet received their absentee ballots by Election Day have no recourse if they did not postmark their not-yet-received ballots by today. WI voters may consider themselves lucky if voter suppression is the ONLY thing that happens to them after being forced to stand in long lines that snaked for blocks at consolidated polling places. We delve into the political and legal shenanigans Republicans in Wisconsin and the US Supreme Court pulled to disenfranchise Wisconsin voters, with the goal of cementing a Republican majority in the state's top court and ensuring voter suppression can continue across the country in the November 2020 election and beyond. Today's fights are an ominous warning for upcoming elections in the 20+ states that have postponed their primaries due to the pandemic, and for the 50 states running the most critical election in our nation's history -- pandemic or no pandemic -- on November 3, 2020. Also today: Trump purges independent Inspectors General from overseeing his administration. Plus: Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_supremeshitshowelectionwi_trumpigpurge_040720.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:32</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, 2020 election, Wisconsin, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, inspector general, corruption, pandemic, economy, voting, voter suppression, election security, public health, recovery, COVID-19, environment, climate change, fossil fuels</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2020 18:28:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/6/2020 (Guest: Journalist David Dayen on COVID relief bill; WI Supremes condemn voters to die)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   U.S. deaths caused by COVID-19  hit 10,000 on Monday, but there is still no plan at the federal level for dealing with the pandemic, despite the Trump Administration receiving months of warning, or to recover from the economic fallout that could reach levels as bad or worse than the Great Depression.  There is no national plan to ensure that states have all of the basic medical and protective equipment they need, or tests, or any plans for the nation to navigate out of deep economic disruption.  The $2.2 trillion relief bill hastily adopted by Congress is a mess -- paltry individual relief checks could take months to get to many Americans, and the $350 billion allocated for relief to small businesses via SBA loans was a disaster out of the gate.  DAVID DAYEN, Executive Editor of The American Prospect, joins us to explain the economic disasters now unfolding for individuals and small businesses and how the supply chain has now become an all-out &quot;Wild West&quot; show as states compete with each other and the Trump Administration to obtain critical supplies at sky-high prices. Dayen predicts that no more than 5% of businesses who apply to the relief bill's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) are likely to receive loans before funding is depleted; he also has a warning for those facing bankruptcy. Also today: Wisconsin Republicans succeeded in their lawsuit to force voters to risk their lives to cast a vote in person in the state's primary on Tuesday, despite a statewide 'stay at home' order. It's a warning to all 50 states preparing to run the November election during a deadly pandemic  that one of the major parties is prioritizing political power over American lives. Callers from the coronaverse ring in.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_daviddayen-reliefbilldisaster_gopsupremeselectiondisasterwi_040620.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:43</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, politics, 2020 election, Wisconsin, Republicans, Democrats, Trump, corruption, pandemic, economy, Small Business Administration, CARES Act, voting, voter suppression, election security, public health, recovery, COVID-19</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2020 18:45:10 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/3/2020 (Guests: Filmmakers Simon Ardizzone and Russell Michaels)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We focus on the new HBO documentary film, 'Kill Chain: The Cyberwar on America's Elections,' from the same team who created the landmark, Emmy-nominated 2006 HBO doc 'Hacking Democracy'. The documentary is considered important enough that HBO is making it available to all on their YouTube channel, for free, from 4/6-5/25/2020. The earlier film featured the first-known, on-camera hacking of a Diebold optical scan vote tabulation system in which the results of a mock election were flipped, such that only a hand-count of the hand-marked paper ballots would have revealed the hack had occurred at all. Those same aging systems are still in use in U.S. elections today. Needless to say, almost no paper ballots are hand-counted by humans after elections to assure the computers are reporting accurate results, including the 2016 Presidential election. The new film follows legendary cybersecurity and voting system expert Harri Hursti as he uncovers new and disturbing revelations proving that U.S. elections are even more vulnerable than many realize, and are arguably no safer or more secure from manipulation. In today's special edition, we are joined by the filmmakers, SIMON ARDIZZONE and RUSSELL MICHAELS, who along with Sarah Teale, directed the follow-up 'Kill Chain,' out this week from HBO. The film includes a chilling interview with a foreign hacker who explains that, before the 2016 election, he was able to take complete control of Alaska's entire election system, and could have altered votes. The film also reveals many disturbing events and revelations regarding the 2016 election, including the hack of voting vendors (revealed by DHS whistleblower Reality Winner),  discoveries made by hackers at DefCon's Voting Village in Las Vegas, and much more. Also today: Wisconsin's upcoming presidential primary election on Tuesday -- amid a global pandemic -- is shaping up to be a disaster... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_simonardizzonerussellmichaels-killchain_040320.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 election, cybersecurity, hacking, voting rights, Wisconsin, election security, election integrity, 2016 election, HBO, Hacking Democracy, coronavirus, DefCon, Kill Chain, Diebold, Harri Hursti, Reality Winner</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2020 18:34:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/2/2020 (U.S. economy craters; WI election disaster will proceed)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  U.S. Labor Department statistics released today reveal a record 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits in the past week, on top of 3 million the week before, breaking all previous records and approaching levels of the Great Depression. Speaker Nancy Pelosi says House Democrats are working on another relief bill to follow up the $2.2 trillion stimulus/corporate bailout bill passed last week, but Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has rejected the proposal. Most Americans will be forced to wait weeks – and some must wait for months – to receive the paltry $1,200 check in last week's emergency relief bill. McConnell is doing something -- bragging he will continue to pack the federal courts with unqualified judges during the pandemic. GOP senators propose bill to punish those who disseminate false information about the coronavirus – but only when the disinformation comes from outside the US, so Donald Trump is safe, despite his months of repeated, deadly disinformation. Speaker Pelosi announces a new committee to oversee the Trump Administration's response to the pandemic and its disbursement of the $2 trillion relief bill, but the Trump White House has a history of rejecting House oversight. The Democratic National Committee is postponing its national convention to August. A Wisconsin judge has ruled the state's primary election can go forward on Tuesday, despite a statewide stay-at-home order, a massive shortage of pollworkers, the very real dangers to voters and staffers amid the pandemic, and warnings that absentee ballots may not be received in time (or even counted) due to severe staffing shortages. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_recordjobless_mcconnelltrumpdodge_judgeallowswielection_040220.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>healthcare, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, coronavirus, pandemic, economy, depression, recession, unemployment, 2020 election, environment, climate change, pollution, clean energy, Wisconsin, Tony Evers, insider trading</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2020 18:41:36 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/1/2020 (Former health insurance exec Richard 'RJ' Eskow)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We are finally beginning to hear, at least from some in the media, about the unprecedented depth of the crisis that the coronavius pandemic could wreak on the American lives and the economy. Top White House economists warned the Trump Administration about this exact scenario last fall, as a different analysis suggests the global economic downturn could continue into 2021, and it could take years to recover from what is shaping up to be &quot;a financial crisis of cataclysmic proportions&quot; with historic unemployment. Florida's mini-Trump Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has finally given up the Fox &quot;News&quot; denial ghost and issued a statewide stay-at-home order. Wisconsin's Gov. Tony Evers (D) has also issued statewide stay-at-home orders, but is inexplicably supporting the GOP-controlled state legislature's decision to hold the state's presidential primary (including other important races) next Tuesday anyway, despite massive pollworker shortages. WI state election officials warn severe staffing shortages could mean many absentee ballots may not arrive in time, and might not be counted at all. Elections officials in all 50 states should be working now to ensure they can safely, transparently and accurately manage statewide Vote-by-Mail elections for the ever-more-critical election in November. Meanwhile, centrist Democrats argued during the still-ongoing Democratic presidential primary that most Americans want to keep their employer-based health insurance. Now that millions are losing both their jobs and health insurance, is that still the case? Former healthcare insurance executive turned political columnist and host of 'The Zero Hour', RICHARD 'RJ' ESKOW reveals the little-known history behind how those plans came to be, and details how the timing of the pandemic may have resulted in worsening the virus' spread in a way that a Medicare-for-All style system might have helped to avoid. ... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-electionmesswi-covidcrisis_richardeskow-employercareworsenedpandemic_040120.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:24</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>healthcare, health insurance, insurance industry, politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, coronavirus, pandemic, economy, depression, recession, unemployment, 2020 election, Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, Florida, DeSantis, Tony Evers, Wisconsin </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2020 18:27:44 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/31/2020: (Guest: Buzzfeed News Media Editor Craig Silverman)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  An update on the Coronavirus pandemic -- the news remains largely grim, but there continue to be signs of light way down at the end of the tunnel. New evidence appears to suggest that physical distancing may be slowly working. Sadly, because of the dysfunctional, failed Trump Administration, things that should be getting better -- like supplies of tests, personal protective equipment and ventilators – are not improving in many parts of the country. With nobody on the federal level leading the way, states and cities continue to do so as best as they can. A new analysis from the St. Louis Fed warns unemployment could dwarf the highest levels of the Great Depression. Long time media industry expert Craig Silverman of BuzzFeed News explains the dire straits for news organizations, from independent to local to corporate-owned media, amid the coronavirus pandemic. Ironically, while online readership for many news organizations has skyrocketed, ad revenue has collapsed, forcing outlets across the country (and world) to shut down the print sides of their publications and lay off journalists at a time when good local journalism is needed, more than ever -- what one media analyst described as a &quot;full extinction event&quot; for journalism. Plus, Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-coronavirusupdatehope_craigsilverman-mediaapocalypse_033120.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:38</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, 2020 election, Republicans, Democrats, coronavirus, shutdown, stimulus bill, public health, New York, pandemic, news media, media, environment, climate change, pollution, Steve Bullock</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2020 18:55:39 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/30/2020 (Good news and bad on COVID-19; OH Repubs undermine rescheduled primary)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   An update on the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus across the nation. Trump appears to have heeded his medical experts' advice and dropped his absurd demand to &quot;reopen the economy&quot; by Easter, with &quot;federal guidance&quot; to continue social distancing throughout May 1. New, best-case scenario estimates warn that 100,000-200,000 Americans will die from the virus by August, even if the entire nation shuts down for months.  Potentially good news from South Korea, Seattle and California indicate that strict social distancing efforts appear to be succeeding in slowing the spread of the virus. All of which underscores, as Brad notes, that this is likely to go on far longer than officials are telling the American public, and nobody is steering the ship at the national level. Trump admitted on Fox &quot;News&quot; that Republicans blocked increased funding for election security in the stimulus bill because it would increase voter turnout, decreasing Republicans' chances of winning in 2020. New York State has finally postponed its presidential primary to June 23. Wisconsin's GOP-state legislature refuses to postpone its primary, set to be held next Tuesday. Ohio's GOP legislature and governor aren't even trying to hide their contempt for democracy -- state lawmakers just added cumbersome, time-consuming extra steps for absentee voters to participate in Ohio's April 27 primary, despite Ohio's Republican Sec. of State warning the changes are &quot;logistically impossible.&quot;  Ohio is demonstrating to the country how NOT to reschedule elections during a pandemic -- unless one's actual goal, like Trump said, is to keep &quot;levels of voting&quot; as low as possible to help Republicans win. Callers weigh in on all of the above, and share how they are holding up in the Coronaverse... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-coronavirusnumbersnews-ohelection_callers_033020.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:25</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, 2020 election, voter suppression, vote by mail, media, Republicans, Democrats, coronavirus, shutdown, stimulus bill, public health, Congress, New York, pandemic, Ohio, Georgia, Wisconsin</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:22:56 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/27/2020: (Nicole Sandler w/ Wendell Potter on the need for Medicare For All in the Age of Coronavirus)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Host Nicole Sandler speaks with health insurance industry whistleblower Wendell Potter about the need for Medicare for All especially now, in the age of the coronavirus, as we just passed the 10th anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act. Plus, some comic relief courtesy of people socially distancing online all over the world. And of course, the latest news! ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_wendellpotter_coronavirusm4all_parodysongs_032720.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:35</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Wendell Potter, coronavirus, ACA, Medicare for All</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2020 15:46:52 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/26/2020: (GOPers work to suppress the vote amid global pandemic)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Our elections this year are most definitely in peril. Elections officials are frantically, and justifiably, moving towards Vote-by-Mail over coronavirus risks. But never underestimate the GOP scheming going on right now to devise ways of ensuring their efforts at voter suppression can continue, even amid a global pandemic – the GOP fears that broad Vote-by-Mail programs are likely to increase Democratic &quot;turnout&quot; in many, if not most, jurisdictions. Democrats are underestimating the amount of fraud and voter suppression possible with rushed, underfunded and under-staffed Vote-by-Mail programs, unless safeguards are carefully instituted. Many states have now postponed primaries until June. But disturbingly, Wisconsin still plans to hold primaries and a state Supreme Court election on April 7th, despite a state-wide 'stay at home' order. WI county elections officials warn they will not be able to adequately staff polling locations or ensure pollworker and voter safety, but Republican state legislators refuse to take the legislative action required to postpone or shift to an all-Vote-By-Mail election. In Georgia, the Republican Sec. of State Brad Raffensberger says he will mail absentee applications only to active voters, meaning legally registered voters who have been marked &quot;inactive&quot; by Raffensberger will not receive ballots. Also today: a record 3.28 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits this week, shattering the decades-old record, but Treasury Sec. Steven Mnuchin says the new record is &quot;not relevant,&quot; because the Senate passed an emergency stimulus bill. The New York Times is doing a pretty good job of misleading the public, as well – a good reminder to support independent local journalism, alt-weeklies, and local, non-commercial, listener-supported radio stations working to keep the public informed during this pandemic. Plus: Desi Doyen has a bit of much-needed good news in our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-unemploymentrecord-electionspostponed-gopvotersuppression_032620.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:28</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, 2020 election, voter suppression, vote by mail, media, Republicans, Democrats, coronavirus, shutdown, stimulus bill, public health, Congress, unemployment, economy, pandemic, bailout, environment, climate change, Georgia, Wisconsin</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2020 18:46:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/25/2020 (Guest: Economist Stephanie Kelton on Coronavirus relief bill and 'The Deficit Myth')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Prince Charles and rock musician Jackson Browne have both tested positive for COVID19 – but most sick Americans cannot get tested for coronavirus, which continues to be a national disgrace and ongoing failure of the Trump Administration. The U.S. Senate has reached an agreement on a $2 trillion emergency spending bill to address some of the growing economic fallout from the global coronavirus pandemic. Experts agree there will need to be much more spending hereafter, but so far, no one in Congress, the White House or the corporate media is asking 'how will you pay for that?' or complaining that we must offset that spending with budget cuts elsewhere. Economics professor and author Dr. STEPHANIE KELTON of Stony Brook University explains that Congress has always had the power to &quot;conjure&quot; into existence trillions of dollars, in a matter of days, in order to accomplish whatever it deems a priority – whether for wars, massive tax cuts for corporations, or dealing with a global pandemic. Kelton explains the &quot;deficit myth&quot; and the basic concepts of Modern Monetary Theory, and why it's necessary to help educate Americans who have been immersed in the false political myth that the only things we can &quot;afford&quot; are corporate subsidies and tax cuts for the rich, but we have no money for programs that promote the general welfare of average Americans. Also today: details on what's included the proposed Phase III emergency coronavirus spending bill, what it will and won't pay for, and the good news that America's governors -- both Democratic and Republican -- seem to be ignoring the corrupt, idiot, man-child President when it comes to the coronavirus... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_stephaniekelton-coronavirusbill-deficitspendingmyth_032520.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, coronavirus, shutdown, relief bill, public health, New York, Congress, unemployment, economy, pandemic, socialism, bailout, Prince Charles, Stephanie Kelton, deficit, federal debt, pay-for, pay-go, federal budget</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2020 18:54:28 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/24/2020 (Guest: Financial journalist David Dayen of The American Prospect)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': India announced a 21-day lockdown, &quot;a total ban on venturing out&quot; of the house for all 1.3 billion residents, to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the one of the world's most densely populated countries. In New York State, the number of confirmed infections is now doubling every three days. NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo expressed growing frustration with the Trump Administration's meager pandemic response, including offering only 400 ventilators despite the state needing as many as 30,000. Donald Trump attacked Cuomo and lied to the public about U.S. automakers manufacturing ventilators &quot;right now&quot; – they aren't, and can't begin manufacturing for many weeks. Trump said he wants to &quot;re-open&quot; the economy and end 'stay at home' directives by Easter (April 12), no matter how many Americans he helps kill in the bargain. Trump's &quot;problem&quot;, in this case, is not dead Americans -- it's a tanking economy that he fears may harm his reelection chances. Congress is said to be nearing an agreement on a $2 trillion &quot;Phase III&quot; relief bill in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, frustrated with Senate GOP intransigence, unveiled broad legislation that primarily benefits individuals, not corporations, and shores up the healthcare system, among other provisions. The American Prospect's Executive Editor, longtime financial journalist DAVID DAYEN, explains the proposed bills, how the bailout programs might be structured to ensure they help actual Americans rather than corporate interests, and how the economic damage wrought by the current pandemic is likely to be even worse than the 2008 financial disaster. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-virus-india-ny_daviddayen-phaseiiicongressbailout_032420.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 election, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, coronavirus, shutdown, New York, India, public health, environment, climate change, unemployment, economy, pandemic, socialism, Mitch McConnell, Congress, bailout</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2020 18:31:50 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/23/2020 (Calls from the Coronaverse)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Coronavirus cases and deaths increase rapidly in the U.S. and around the world. More state governors are issuing &quot;stay-at-home&quot; orders to slow the spread of the Coronavirus, COVID19, in an attempt to prevent overwhelming their healthcare systems. President Trump continues to mislead and misinform the American people. In Congress, Democrats are holding strong and not falling for Republicans' new con to deliver massive, no-strings-attached bailouts to corporations while leaving middle-class and low-income Americans behind. Brad suggests a Bipartisan Stimulus Relief Plan (the one that should be adopted immediately). Then we open the phones to callers who have been enduring &quot;stay-at-home&quot; orders now for days in California and around the country, to see how everyone is doing, and how they are holding up in these challenging circumstances.  Radio is considered an essential service and critical communications infrastructure -- a designation we take seriously -- so we hope to stay on the air as long as possible. Today's wide variety of callers, from all over the country, are enlightening, moving, uplifting, a bit heartbreaking ,and funny, and help to underscore why we believe radio is so important in helping each other get through during this unprecedented time in history... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_callsfromthecoronaverse_032320.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 election, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, coronavirus, shutdown, stimulus bill, public health, Italy, Congress, unemployment, economy, pandemic, socialism, Mitch McConnell, Congress, bailout, United Kingdom, social distancing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2020 17:51:34 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/20/2020 (Guest: Slate's Mark Joseph Stern - Can Trump cancel the 2020 election?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The governors of California, New York, Illinois and Pennsylvania are among the first to issue statewide 'stay-at-home' orders, and more are likely to do so, as the nation begins to self-quarantine due to the coronavirus pandemic. Hospital administrators are reporting that medical supply companies are price-gouging, seeking to profit from the critical shortage of personal protective equipment for health care workers. Just days after the Republican Party tarred the Democratic Party as &quot;socialists,&quot; Republicans are now calling for major socialist giveaways to combat the COVID-19 crisis. Trump is even calling for the federal government to take ownership in private corporations, the very definition of socialism wherein the government takes over the means of production. Meanwhile, several states are postponing previously scheduled primary elections, but is it possible, legal or constitutional that Donald Trump could exploit the public health crisis to postpone or cancel this November's election?  Based on Trump's unhinged behavior at today's White House press briefing, would anybody be surprised if he attempted to invoke national emergency powers amid a global pandemic to cancel this November's presidential election altogether? Slate.com court reporter MARK JOSEPH STERN discusses the legal and constitutional concerns of a hypothetical question that might have seemed crazy just a few weeks ago, but no longer. Stern also explains how the nation's courts -- including the chaotic immigration court system – have failed to take appropriate action for weeks to prevent the spread of the virus, with both courtrooms and prisons turning into viral petri dishes. And he details what happens next in several important (now-postponed) Supreme Court cases involving the Trump and the administration that may play a key role in the November election... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-stateshutdowns-trumpsocialism-markjosephstern-coronacortsjudgs-prezelection_032020.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 election, Supreme Court, primary, quarantine, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, coronavirus, shutdown,  public health, socialism, unemployment, economy, pandemic, Mitch McConnell, Congress, bailout, Electoral College, immigration</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2020 18:50:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/19/2020 (A Trump/GOP Disaster of Monumental Proportions)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Despite BS claims from Trump, lack of coronavirus testing  is causing chaos across the U.S., with only the well-connected able to get one.  Two members of Congress test positive for coronavirus; leadership rejects remote voting for members. Secret audio reveals GOP Senator Richard Burr privately warned wealthy funders about the likely catastrophic dangers and economic disruption of the coming pandemic, long before he (or the Trump Administration) warned the public. A ray of hope in China: Wuhan has zero new homegrown infections. Italy's death toll has officially surpassed China's. The infection rate in the U.S. increasingly resembles Italy's, but the response from the Trump Administration is far worse. The pandemic has caused an enormous spike in unemployment claims, but Republicans and Trump have so gutted the federal government through huge, reckless, unending tax cuts for the wealthy and interest rate cuts that we have very few economic tools left to mitigate the cataclysmic shock to the economy likely to come. Now Republicans, who planned to attack the eventual Democratic presidential nominee as a 'socialist', are once again relying on the federal government to provide enormous bailouts – which happens every time Republicans are allowed to take control of the federal government. Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell is pushing tiny checks for individual Americans alongside new massive tax cuts for giant corporations in any stimulus package -- the same corporations that already received a trillion dollar tax cut from Trump and the GOP in 2018. Also today: Tulsi Gabbard ends presidential campaign, endorses Joe Biden. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gabbardout-virustestchaos-econdisaster_031920.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:48</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 election, primary, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, coronavirus, shutdown, China, Tulsi Gabbard, Joe Biden, public health, Italy, Richard Burr, environment, climate change, unemployment, economy, pandemic, socialism, Mitch McConnell, Congress</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2020 18:21:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/18/2020 (Guest: Alysoun McLaughlin, Dep. Election Director, Montgomery County, MD)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In Tuesday's primary elections, former Vice President Joe Biden trounced Bernie Sanders in three more states that chose to hold low-turnout primaries, amid polling places that were closed or moved at the last minute, and a shortage of pollworkers due to cancellations, after public health officials recommended no large gatherings due to the coronavirus crisis. Both Biden and Sanders addressed supporters on Tuesday via live Internet stream, focusing mostly on actions needed to address the pandemic. Some good news for progressives: Marie Newman, a progressive challenger to far-right anti-abortion Democratic U.S. House Rep. Dan Lipinski in Illinois, appears to have won her primary race, virtually guaranteeing her election to the House in November. The U.S. Senate finally passed House Democrats' bill to guarantee paid sick leave and unemployment benefits to certain workers, and expand some food security programs amid coronavirus shutdowns. Far more will be needed to shore up the nation amid the ongoing crisis, as markets plunged again on Wednesday. President Trump finally vowed to invoke the Defense Production Act to ramp up domestic production of desperately needed medical supplies while attacking his political enemies and using racist terms to identify the virus. Amid the chaos, elections officials are focusing on devising ways to hold upcoming primary elections and the general election in November. ALYSOUN MCLAUGHLIN, longtime Deputy Election Director in Montgomery County, MD, joins us to discuss the efforts now underway to quickly move to all Vote-by-Mail elections in Maryland (and elsewhere), and some of the many challenges and concerns officials face in switching to such a system in short order. It's an eye-opening and important discussion, especially if states must adopt new election practices in line with recommendations of health experts, to ensure that VBM elections are secure, inclusive and publicly overseeable... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-fl-il-az-results-bidensandersremarks-trumpvirus_alysounmclaughlin-vbm-md_031820.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 election, primary, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, coronavirus, shutdown, Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, public health, election security, election integrity, vote by mail, electronic voting, voting systems, voting machines, Maryland, Illinois</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2020 18:36:37 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 3/17/2020 (Guest: Ion Sancho, 30-year former Leon County, FL Election Supervisor)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Another bizarre and chaotic day in the Coronavirus Era. Florida, Illinois and Arizona all held their Democratic presidential primary elections on Tuesday despite quarantines, lockdowns, and recommendations of social distancing to slow the spread of the Coronavirus. Ohio postponed their primary election today, with the state's Governor taking extraordinary measures to do so. Maryland, Louisiana, Georgia and Kentucky are postponing their April primaries until June. Maryland, however, will still hold a special election on April 28th to fill the U.S. House seat left vacant by the late Democratic Congressman Elijah Cummings, but it will now be an all Vote-by-Mail (VBM) election. All of the three states holding primaries today saw poll closures, low turnout, and shortages of poll workers, many of whom are elderly and most vulnerable to the virus. Guest ION SANCHO, the legendary former Supervisor of Elections in Leon County, FL and a champion of voting rights, offers insight, analysis, and solutions to the current primary chaos and the challenges now faced by elections officials and voters. Sancho explains the likely necessity of all states moving to VBM elections for the duration of the crisis – including the crucial November election -- and the steps that voters and officials must take to ensure such elections are secure, fair, and carried out with integrity. Also today: Wildly corrupt GOP Congressman Duncan Hunter, Jr. sentenced to 11 months in prison. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-moreelectionspostponed_ionsancho-fl-electionchaos-vbm_031720.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:57</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 election, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, coronavirus, shutdown, Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, environment, climate change, public health, debate, vote by mail, electronic voting, voting systems, voting machines, Ohio, Florida, Maryland,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2020 16:17:25 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/16/2020 (Nation Hunkers, Markets Crash, Elections Face Postponement)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We are now living in a strange new world, for the time being, as the coronavirus crisis threatens to shut down the nation entirely for weeks or months. Millions have been instructed to stay home from work. Financial markets are tanking. Cities and states are shutting down schools, restaurants, bars, clubs, theaters and casinos -- with some issuing 'shelter in place' orders. House Democrats have passed emergency legislation to help displaced workers and families, now awaiting a Senate vote. All in the middle of a crucial presidential election.  And all under the most dangerously inept, incompetent and dishonest administration in modern U.S. history -- Trump today literally told the nation's governors they are on their own, and should come up with enough respirators to keep their citizens alive. Today we try to get you caught up with the unfolding, bizarre and disorienting mess that we are ALL going through together, in hopes of &quot;flattening the curve&quot; and slowing the spread of the virus to avoid overwhelming the U.S. healthcare system.  States are beginning to postpone their upcoming primary elections, particularly those that use touchscreen voting systems, like Louisiana, Georgia and Ohio. For the primaries to be held on Tuesday, Florida, Illinois and Arizona say they are having difficulty staffing polling sites due to coronavirus concerns. Whether Ohio's primary election on Tuesday will go forward is still unclear amid dueling court rulings. Maryland and New York are considering postponement and moving to all-Vote-by-Mail primaries. Some states, like Pennsylvania, don't allow no-excuse absentee voting -- that will also need to change.  Also today:  Sunday's Presidential Debate,  and callers weigh in on all of the above.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_coronavirusclosures_primarypostponements_callers_031620.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 election, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, coronavirus, shutdown, CDC, Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, healthcare, public health, debate, vote by mail, electronic voting, voting systems, voting machines, flatten the curve, Minnesota, Ohio</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2020 17:39:42 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/13/2020 (Nicole Sandler with Lawrence O'Donnell, plus the latest on coronavirus)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler brings us up to date on the latest news concerning the coronavirus pandemic as the president declares a national emergency. Following the news update, Nicole welcomes MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell to the show for a discussion about politics, socialism and the state of cable news in the 21st century.  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_lawrenceodonnell_coronavirusnews_031320.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:39</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Coronavirus, healthcare, socialism, elections, Trump, Sanders, Lawrence O'Donnell</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:58:51 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/12/2020 (Trump's (Latest) 'Katrina')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump's prime-time Oval Office speech spooked investors and cratered the stock market, and did little to calm the nation's fears over the coronavirus pandemic. Trump announced a travel ban from all European countries but inexplicably not from the United Kingdom. European allies were blindsided by the new travel ban. Trump also called for a payroll tax cut that few experts believe will be of much help in addressing the broad economic impacts of the worsening pandemic. Immediately after Trump's address, the White House was forced to issuing corrections to numerous errors Trump made in reading his teleprompter remarks – no, trade and cargo will not be banned from Europe, and the health insurance industry did not agree to offer free coronavirus treatments to all. 2020 Democratic Presidential candidates Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders both stepped forward to try to calm an anxious nation with their own speeches and proposals for addressing the crisis. Cancellations are expanding around the country, from the NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball, the NCAA, Disneyland, and schools and universities in several states.  The pandemic looms over the upcoming primary and general elections (including questions over the wisdom of forcing voters to stand in hours-long lines to vote on germy touchscreen voting machines), prompting calls for Congress to immediately pass legislation requiring no-excuse absentee/Vote-by-Mail ballots for all voters in all states. If the virus continues on its current trajectory, an all-Vote-By-Mail election looks increasingly likely in November. Plus Desi Doyen has a bit of good news in our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpcoronaspeechdisaster-electionsinperil_031220.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:54</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 election, primary, Trump, Democrats, Republicans, Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, debate, coronavirus, vote by mail, climate change, environment, fossil fuels, renewable energy, voter suppression, electronic voting, Italy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2020 18:52:39 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/11/2020 (Guest: The Nation's John Nichols)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It was another big night for Joe Biden, as he appears to have been the clear winner in four of the six states that held Democratic Presidential primaries on Tuesday -- Michigan, Washington, Missouri, Mississippi, Idaho and North Dakota. But Bernie Sanders said on Wednesday that he is not out of the running just yet. Once again, voters on Tuesday were forced to shamefully wait in hours-long lines to cast their ballots in locations in both MI and ND. We share extended excerpts from Biden's remarks following his victories on Tuesday night, offered to a nearly empty hall in Philadelphia due to coronavirus concerns. We also share Sanders' remarks from Vermont today, vowing to stay in the race at least through Sunday night's scheduled debate.  The great JOHN NICHOLS of The Nation joins us to analyze the reported results, and make some sense of the surprising state of play in the election and this remarkable moment in history. Nichols observes in his column today that while voters in MI, MO and MS voted for Biden on Tuesday, exit polls reveal that they actually support Sanders' central campaign proposal for single-payer Medicare for All, by huge numbers. What explains that irony? Also today:  the World Health Organization has officially declared coronavirus a global pandemic, and the fallout from continues to have a growing effect on nearly every aspect of life in the U.S. and around the globe... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-coronavirus-probsresultsmi-wa-mo-ms-nd-id_johnnichols-sandersbiden_031120.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:33</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 election, primary, Trump, Democrats, Republicans, Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, debate, coronavirus,  voter suppression, electronic voting, voting machines, election security, election integrity, Missouri, Mississippi, Idaho, North Dakota</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2020 18:12:50 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/10/2020 (Voting should not be this difficult)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Voters in six states went to the polls on Tuesday for 2020 Democratic presidential primaries in Michigan, Washington, Missouri, Mississippi, North Dakota, and Idaho. Early reports show voters experienced numerous problems with unverifiable electronic voting systems that resulted in long lines and voters forced to leave without voting – as happened last week on Super Tuesday, particularly in Texas and California. Similar difficulties with voting are also on the horizon in states set to vote over the next several weeks. Also today: Venezuela announced that a massive warehouse fire destroyed nearly all of the nation's 50,000 touchscreen voting machines. St. Louis County, MO voters were turned away from the polls due to failed electronic pollbooks preventing voters from receiving ballots at all. The Mayor of Kansas City, MO, was blocked from voting after discovering he was no longer on the voting rolls. Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden cancelled upcoming campaign rallies in Ohio over coronavirus concerns.  Many states may move to all vote-by-mail ballots by November, especially states that relay on germy touchscreens. In Georgia, elections officials must now notify voters immediately if their absentee ballots are at risk of being rejected due to perceived signature mismatch. GA's Republican Secretary of State tries to force counties to use his costly, unverifiable, failed touchscreen voting system rather than hand-marked paper ballots. In Texas, brand new touchscreen Ballot Marking Device voting systems used on Super Tuesday appear to have &quot;lost&quot; as many as 7,000 ballots. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-venezuelafire-voteprobsmo-lawsuitsettledga-missingvotestx_031020.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:28</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 election, Trump, Democrats, Republicans, Biden, Bernie Sanders, debate, coronavirus, climate change, environment, oil, voter suppression, electronic voting, voting machines, election security, Venezuela, Georgia, Texas, Missouri</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 18:16:10 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/9/2020: ('The Very Core of Election Day: Voting Itself')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The U.S. stock market cratered (again) on Monday, over fears about the quickly spreading coronavirus and plummeting oil prices, with the Dow dropping more than 2,000 points. But the President of the United States spent the weekend playing golf and throwing parties. Six states hold 2020 Democratic presidential primaries on Tuesday  -- Idaho, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota and Washington. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) said she would vote for Joe Biden if he becomes the nominee, and recommends that you do, too. Montana's popular Democratic Governor Steve Bullock announces he will run for U.S. Senate, after all, increasing Democrats' odds of retaking the Senate majority.  Meanwhile, voting nightmares and failures from last week's Super Tuesday in 14 states continue. California's Sec. of State Alex Padilla directs L.A. to utilize an all vote-by-mail system for the November election, but L.A. County's Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean Logan is resistant.  Washington Post columnist Margaret Sullivan excoriates the corporate media for obsessing over &quot;the horse-race&quot; coverage and failing to cover the many predictable voting disasters in California and Texas until &quot;after the fact,&quot; ignoring &quot;the very core of Election Day: voting itself.&quot;  We open the lines to callers who offer more tales of extremely long lines, voter confusion and other debacles while attempting to cast a ballot last week on Los Angeles County's failed new touchscreen voting systems and electronic pollbooks... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-marketcoronacrash-bullocksenate-lavsapfail-sullivancolumn-callers_030920.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, 2020 election, voting, voting machines, electronic voting, cybersecurity, Biden, Bernie Sanders, stock market, oil, coronavirus, Senate, Steve Bullock, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, voter suppression, election security, election integrity</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2020 18:02:20 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/6/2020 (Guest: Investigative journalist Jason Leopold)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The rule of law continues to unravel at the Dept. of Justice under Donald Trump's fixer Attorney General Bill Barr. On Thursday, U.S. District Court Judge Reggie Walton issued a blistering -- and potentially unprecedented -- opinion effectively describing the U.S. Attorney General as a liar. Judge Walton (appointed by George W. Bush) described Barr's characterization of the Robert Mueller Special Counsel's Report on the investigation into Russia's influence on the 2016 election as &quot;distorted&quot; and &quot;misleading,&quot; and cited &quot;inconsistencies&quot; between Barr's summary of the report and the often-damning evidence ultimately revealed when the heavily-redacted report was finally released. Walton declared that Barr's &quot;lack of candor&quot; called into question his &quot;credibility and, in turn, the department's&quot; reasons for redacting portions of the report. The judge's opinion is now being cited by former prosecutors as &quot;indicative of the fabric of the justice system deteriorating.&quot; Judge Walton has now ordered the DOJ to privately reveal the unredacted report to him as he decides a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the full text of the document. BuzzFeed News investigative journalist JASON LEOPOLD, who filed the FOIA request in question, joins us to explain the unprecedented nature of the judge's scathing opinion, and what it means for AG Barr and the Justice Department going forward. Also today: some encouraging polls on the 2020 election and the chances of Democrats taking back the Senate majority. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_jasonleopold-barrmuellerreportfoia_wh-senatepolls_030620.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Democrats, Republicans, 2020 election, Biden, Bernie Sanders, Judge Reggie Walton, Attorney General Barr, corruption, Justice Department, FIOA, Mueller Report, Jason Leopold, climate change, environment, US Senate</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2020 19:02:31 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/5/2020: (Guest: Jodi Jacobson on Elizabeth Warren)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Sad news regarding Elizabeth Warren ending her run for the 2020 Democratic Presidential nomination today. Former Editor in Chief of Rewire.news, JODI JACOBSON, a devoted Elizabeth Warren supporter, joins us to discuss the exit of the progressive Massachusetts Senator's once-promising Presidential bid. We discuss what Warren did right and where her candidacy appears to have gone wrong, and whether Warren might be tapped with a Vice-Presidential nod on either a Joe Biden or Bernie Sanders ticket. Also today:  A Georgia county votes to move to a hand-marked paper ballot system in advance of the state's March 24 primary, in defiance of the GA Republican Sec. of State, who has ordered the use of new, 100% unverifiable touchscreen voting systems across the entire state that violate ballot secrecy, allowing voters' selections to be easily visible from 30 feet away. Montana's popular Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock is reportedly considering a run for US senate, after all, to unseat Republican incumbent Steve Daines, potentially offering Democrats a shot at retaking the US Senate majority. The fallout from Los Angeles County's disastrous Super Tuesday election continues with CA Sec. of State Alex Padilla (who approved the new systems for use) directing all Los Angeles County voters to receive hand-marked Vote-by-Mail ballots for the November general election. In Texas, an investigation is underway into a mysterious, completely unknown candidate on the Democratic ballot, who did no campaigning yet received enough votes to force a long-serving member of the statehouse into a run-off on Harris County's 100% unverifiable voting systems... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-hmpbathensga-bullockmt-vbmforla-houstonhousemystery_jodijacobson-warrenout_030520.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, 2020 election, Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, media, Democrats, Steve Bullock, Senate, voting machines, Los Angeles, electronic voting, voter suppression, cybersecurity, Georgia, election security, election integrity</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2020 19:25:18 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/4/2020 (Super Tuesday voting meltdown w/ L.A. County poll workers)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Who could have predicted there would be a voting meltdown on Super Tuesday in a number of states?  Oh, yeah, we did. Voting ground to a near halt in a number of states that rely on electronic pollbooks and unverifiable computer touchscreen Ballot Marking Devices (BMDs) – including in major cities in Texas and California -- triggering hours-long lines in several states. In  Los Angeles County, elections officials introduced a costly and complex computerized touchscreen system for first use that experienced major failures, as e-pollbooks slowed down to a crawl and BMDs reportedly flipped votes, suffered paper jams, or did not work at all. One L.A. County official estimated that a whopping 20% of the new BMD machines had failed at one point on Super Tuesday. We're joined today by two L.A. County election workers, LARRY DILG and 'DOUG', to talk about their impossibly long days of service, and what went wrong (and what went right) at their respective voting centers on L.A. County's new voting system. Also today: the reported results across the country from Super Tuesday, in which Joe Biden surged to unexpected victories in 10 states, Bernie Sanders won four states, including California (subject to change as the state completes its partial tallies). Billionaire Mike Bloomberg, who dumped half a billion dollars to win zero states, dropped out and endorsed Joe Biden.  Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the only other remaining candidate in the race to have won delegates, is reportedly assessing the outlook on how and if she will move forward in what now appears to be a two-man race for the Democratic nomination... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-supertuesvotingdisastersca-tx-results_larrydilg-doug_030420.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:39</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, 2020 election, Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Super Tuesday, Michael Bloomberg, voting machines, Los Angeles, electronic voting, voter suppression, cybersecurity, hacking, election security, election integrity</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:32:18 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/3/2020: (Super Tuesday Voting Disasters Natural and Man-Made)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Special coverage of the critical Super Tuesday primary elections in 14 states, the  biggest day yet in the 2020 Democratic Presidential primary season, with new reporting on difficulties that voters are experiencing around the country in attempting to cast their ballot, with many facing long lines or prevented altogether from voting.  Two states had good reason for delays -- Tennessee and Alabama were hit with deadly overnight tornadoes that also knocked out many polling places. But many other Super Tuesday jurisdictions had no excuses for forcing voters to wait in line for hours, in places like Austin and Houston, Texas and in Los Angeles, California.  As we report on today's 'BradCast', computer touchscreen voting systems and electronic pollbook check-in computers were again the primary cause of long lines and voter difficulties. All of these problems with electronic voting systems were completely predictable -- we should know, because we've been warning about them for months and years. We cover the tsunami of such problems across the country today, and open the phones to callers sharing their nightmarish experiences trying to vote on L.A. County's costly new, 100% unverifiable touchscreen voting systems. Plus, Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report', on billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer quitting the Democratic Primary race, the deadly coronavirus disrupting global energy markets while clearing up China's air, and a sad sign of climate change at Yosemite National Park... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_supertuesdaydisasters_callers_030320.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>55:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, 2020 election, Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Tom Steyer, voting machines, Los Angeles, electronic voting, Coronavirus, environment, climate change, pollution, China, Texas, Tennessee, tornado, extreme weather, cybersecurity</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2020 17:46:58 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/2/2020: (Super Tuesday voting probs in L.A. after Biden's SC revival)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   Former Vice President Joe Biden's huge reported victory in the South Carolina Democratic presidential primary has helped reshuffle the 2020 Democratic race. Billionaire Tom Steyer, former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar have dropped out --  unfortunately for their supporters in 14 Super Tuesday states who made the mistake of voting early (despite our weeks and months of warning otherwise) for candidates now no longer in the race. In California, major problems have been reported with Los Angeles County's costly new, unverifiable touchscreen voting systems. We open the phones to callers today (as we will again tomorrow) to hear about their early voting experiences, problems and concerns, and to answer questions about the new, frequently unverifiable voting systems now in use in Los Angeles that are spreading across the country. Also today:  The death toll from the Coronavirus in the U.S. has now risen to 6 people.  A federal court tossed out House Democrats' lawsuit attempting to force former Trump White House counsel Don McGahn to respond to a lawful Congressional subpoena to testify. A federal court blocked Trump's &quot;wait in Mexico&quot; policy for immigrants seeking asylum, then a federal appeals court unblocked it moments later. Trump nominates loyalist Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-TX) for a second time to become Director of National Intelligence, despite Ratcliffe's egregious lack of experience. Trump Administration signed a deal with the Taliban to remove all U.S. troops from Afghanistan in America's longest war, but Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) says that Trump's &quot;so-called 'peace deal' is anything but&quot; and will leave thousands of U.S. troops in place. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-weekendnewsupdate-bidenwinssc-steyerbuttigiegklobucharout-lavotingsystemprobs-callers_030220.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>55:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, 2020 election, Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar, Tom Steyer, voting machines, Los Angeles, electronic voting, Coronavirus, Afghanistan, immigration, courts, Taliban, war, Don McGahn</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2020 18:20:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/28/202 (Guest: Slate's Mark Joseph Stern)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The coronavirus and the Trump Administration's bungled response to it are wreaking havoc in global financial markets, triggering the worst week for Wall Street since the 2008 global financial crisis, amid fears that it will become a full blown pandemic. In the U.S., rightwingers like Rush Limbaugh are using our public airwaves to spread disinformation and propaganda about the virus. Slate's great court reporter MARK JOSEPH STERN joins us to explain a number of recent encouraging court rulings that will help protect the right to vote in several states. In North Carolina, two court rulings blocked the state GOP's latest attempt to enact new Photo ID voting restrictions, finding it was designed to disproportionately target minorities for suppression. In Florida, a federal Court of Appeals blocked the Republican state legislature and Governor's attempt to gut the landmark state constitutional Amendment 4, approved overwhelmingly by voters in 2018, that granted the right to vote to former felons who have completed their sentences. In Missouri, the state's Supreme Court blocked a &quot;Catch-22&quot; Photo ID voting restriction requiring voters without very specific photo IDs to commit a felony in order to legally cast a vote. The Missouri court also carved out a right to vote for many transgender and non-binary voters who are barred from obtaining the specific kind of photo ID required to vote. In Arizona, a court struck down two laws, passed by the state GOP legislature, for being racially motivated attempts to suppress nonwhite voters. Finally, a programming note - we will be LIVE and taking your calls both Monday and Tuesday of next week, so tune in to the live stream at KPFK.org at 6p ET/3pm PT, and give us a shout!... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-finalresultsia-coronavirus_markjosephstern-votingrightswins-fl-nc-az-mo_022820.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-finalresultsia-coronavirus_markjosephstern-votingrightswins-fl-nc-az-mo_022820.mp3" length="56436757" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:47</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, 2020 election, coronavirus, public health, pandemic, Rush Limbaugh, voting rights, voter ID, North Carolina, Arizona, Missouri, transgender, LGBTQ, racial discrimination, 2020 election, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg, courts, civil rights</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:55:09 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/27/2020 (Guest: Marilyn Marks of Coalition for Good Governance)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Administration's handling of the expanding coronavirus crisis does not seem to be inspiring confidence, with stock markets continuing to plummet due to investor fears of a global pandemic. Trump appointed Vice President Mike Pence to head the federal government response, (without informing HHS Secretary Alex Azar), but Pence's record as Indiana Governor isn't encouraging, because he presided over the worst HIV outbreak in state history. None of this is reason to panic, but it is a good opportunity to take a few simple measures to keep you and your family safe and prepared -- we offer some helpful tips toward that goal. And if the coronavirus is worrisome now, just wait until voters in jurisdictions forced to use unverifiable -- and germy -- touchscreen computers realize the unreliable systems are a potential source of transmission. MARILYN MARKS, Executive Director of the Coalition for Good Governance, joins us to discuss two new lawsuits seeking to block Georgia's costly, new 100% unverifiable touchscreen computer voting systems – in part due to a major design flaw that violates the right to a &quot;secret ballot&quot; because voters' choices are easily visible from 30 feet away, violating voter privacy and state law. Marks reports on several other stunning revelations out of Georgia, including evidence that the state's election server was apparently hacked before the 2016 election. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumppencecoronavirus_marilynmarks-bmdprivacysuitga-gaserverhack_022720.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:33</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, 2020 election, coronavirus, public health, pandemic, electronic voting, voting machines, Georgia, North Carolina, election security, hacking, cybersecurity, Mike Pence, environment, climate change, pollution, Alex Azar, stock market</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2020 18:45:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/26/2020 (SC Dem Debate special coverage w/ Heather 'Digby' Parton and David Faris)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Tensions were high in Tuesday night's Presidential debate in Charleston, South Carolina as seven Democratic Presidential candidates turned up the volume on each other, and especially against current front-runner Bernie Sanders. It was the final debate before the South Carolina Primary on Saturday and the critical Super Tuesday primaries in 14 states on March 3rd, which are likely to be 'do or die' contests for a number of the remaining candidates.  Joining us for special post-debate insight, analysis and some snark are the award-winning opinion journalist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Digby's Hulaballo, and Roosevelt University political scientist DAVID FARIS, columnist at The Week and author of &quot;It's Time to Fight Dirty.&quot;  Both offer thoughts on the Democratic Party's very long primary debate process to date, whether changes since 2016 are helping the Democratic electorate in making their choices, and what could be changed to improve the process in future. Tuesday's debate in Charleston offered telling comments, strategy and behavior from both Sanders and Bloomberg, SC's current front-runner Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg and Tom Steyer, in what seems universally agreed to have been a very poorly-moderated debate, with little time spent focusing on the greatest threat posed to the nation: Donald Trump.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton_davidfaris_scdemdebate_022620.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton_davidfaris_scdemdebate_022620.mp3" length="55967469" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Democratic Party, 2020 election, debate, corporate media, Michael Bloomberg, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar, Tom Steyer,  South Carolina, money in politics, primary</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:16:08 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>BradCast 2/25/2020 (Guest: Former insurance exec Richard &quot;RJ&quot; Eskow of The Intercept)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's  'BradCast':  Financial markets continued to plummet on Tuesday after the Centers for Disease Control (which Trump has gutted) announced that Americans should prepare for the spread of the Coronavirus. Also in healthcare:  Bernie Sanders' Medicare for All (M4A) proposal is a source of concern for unions, including the leadership of the powerful Culinary Union in Nevada, who fear losing top-flight, hard-earned health care benefits under M4A. Many other Americans also fear losing their existing private employer health care coverage. Yet entrance polls show the union's rank-and-file members were strong supporters of Sanders in the Nevada Caucuses. RICHARD &quot;RJ&quot; ESKOW, former insurance executive turned political commentator, policy analyst and host of The Zero Hour, argues that, while the Culinary Union's plan is top notch, Medicare For All would actually be even better and cheaper for them, other unions, and for all Americans – and he explains precisely how. Also today:  the crucial South Carolina Democratic President Primary on Saturday will be conducted on the state's costly new, 100% unverifiable touchscreen voting systems. L.A. County's expensive new, 100% unverifiable touchscreen voting system is already running into problems in early voting before the Super Tuesday Primary, with Voting Centers unable to open for hours, workers unable to set up complicated, Internet-connected computer pollbooks and voting machines, and more. Plus, Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_richardeskow-m4a-unions_morelacountyvsapprobs_022520.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:25</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats,  2020 election, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, healthcare, Medicare for All, Nevada, South Carolina, election security, voting machines, environment, climate change, fossil fuels, cybersecurity, Los Angeles</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2020 17:23:10 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title> BradCast 2/24/2020 (Sanders Wins NV, Media Freaks Out)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In the Nevada Caucuses over the weekend, Sen. Bernie Sanders appears to have won in a landslide, followed by runners-up former VP Joe Biden coming in second, Pete Buttigieg in third. The Buttigieg campaign is challenging the reported results. In South Carolina state polling, Biden's once seemingly-insurmountable lead in pre-election polling appears to be slipping, while national polls indicate Sen. Elizabeth Warren surging into second place after Sanders. With Sanders currently the front-runner, having won the popular vote in each of the first three primary/caucus states, members of the &quot;Democratic Establishment&quot; and their media supporters appear to be freaking out a bit. But as the media turns to the horse race in South Carolina, we turn to the track conditions:  voters across the entire state will be forced to vote, for the first time ever, on brand-new, 100% unverifiable touchscreen Ballot Marking Devices (BMDs), in spite of cybersecurity experts' warnings against such systems. After the polls close, it is 100% impossible to know if any ballot cast on these expensive new devices actually reflects the intent of any voter -- even if the new systems work as designed. A similar costly new BMD system is set for first use in Los Angeles County -- which has more registered voters than the entire population of South Carolina – on Super Tuesday, but voters in Early Voting have already reported encountering major problems.  Deadlines are fast approaching for voters to sign up for hand-marked paper ballots via Vote By Mail, recommended by experts for those forced to use unverifiable touchscreen voting systems at the polls... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-nvresults-sandersmediafreakout-concernssc-lacountyearlyvotefails_022420.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, voting, MSNBC, 2020 election, media, Michael Bloomberg, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Nevada, South Carolina, election security, voting machines, cybersecurity, Los Angeles, hacking</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2020 18:22:05 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/21/2020: (Guests: Leah Stokes of UC-Santa Barbara and David Arkush of Public Citizen)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Even with all the knives out between the candidates at the 2020 Democratic Presidential debate on Wednesday in Las Vegas, there was a relatively substantive policy debate over how to deal with our intensifying climate emergency. It's rare enough that climate and environmental issues are raised at all (an extraordinary disservice to the electorate) but recent polls show climate change is a top issue for voters, coming in second only to healthcare. Unlike Donald Trump and the Republicans, who treat the matter as a joke, all of the Democratic candidates appear to understand the existential threat posed by global warming and have released detailed climate policy proposals. Environmental and climate policy experts LEAH STOKES of the Univ. of California-Santa Barbara and DAVID ARKUSH of Public Citizen join us to unpack some of the key differences between the leading candidates on climate action policies -- which are in some areas much larger than voters may realize -- and how their responses in the debate are both telling and informative. Both are excellent climate policy communicators, with a sharp review of the climate crisis portion of Wednesday's debate, delving into the candidates' different positions on fracking bans, how their policy proposals stack up against the scientific data, how they plan to take on the fossil fuel industry and its executives politically (and, yes, criminally), and much more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_leahstokes-davidarkush-climatedebatevegas_022120.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, climate change, climate policy, environment, fossil fuels, fracking, Michael Bloomberg, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar, Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, debate, Nevada, money in politics</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2020 18:34:41 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/20/2020 (Special Vegas Dem Debate Coverage with David Bender, Jodi Jacobson)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Last night's raucous Democratic Debate in Las Vegas on Wednesday night was variously described as a &quot;two-hour free-for-all that sizzled with animosity,&quot; in which &quot;candidates turned on one another in scorching and personal terms,&quot; in a &quot;debate night brawl&quot; that &quot;threatened to further muddy the party's urgent quest to defeat Presidential Donald Trump&quot;.  We dive in to those murky and troubled waters to make sense of the debate, held in advance of Saturday's Nevada Caucuses, next Saturday's South Carolina Primary and March 3rd's Super Tuesday Primaries. The melee at the Paris Hotel and Casino featured VT Sen. Bernie Sanders, former Vice President Joe Biden, MA Sen. Elizabeth Warren, MN Sen. Amy Klobuchar, former South Bend, IN Mayor Pete Buttigieg and, in his first-ever appearance 2020 Presidential debate, former Republican NYC Mayor turned billionaire Democratic candidate Michael Bloomberg. It's fair to say Bloomberg did not receive a very warm welcome from his fellow contenders. We're joined today for special coverage of the debate by former Editor-in-Chief of Rewire.news, JODI JACOBSON and longtime activist, reporter, author and documentarian DAVID BENDER, Political Director of the Progressive Voices Network, with fascinating insights, occasionally frustrating confrontations, and a whole lot of well-informed opinion. Also today: Trump crony Roger Stone sentenced amid the unfolding crisis at the Justice Department... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_davidbender-jodijacobson-demdebatevegas_022020.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_davidbender-jodijacobson-demdebatevegas_022020.mp3" length="55724709" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, Michael Bloomberg, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar, socialism, capitalism, Pete Buttigieg, debate, Nevada, Roger Stone, Justice Department</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2020 17:48:22 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/19/2020 (Guest: The American Prospect's David Dayen on Michael Bloomberg)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Former Republican and current billionaire Michael Bloomberg makes his bought-and-paid-for debut on the Democratic debate stage in Las Vegas on Wednesday (where he isn't even on the ballot) as his problematic remarks continue surface on a number of issues important to Democratic voters. Investigative financial journalist, author and Executive Editor of The American Prospect, DAVID DAYEN, who has covered Bloomberg closely for years, joins us to discuss his new articles detailing the ways Bloomberg's life and career disturbingly mirrors Donald Trump's, his history of calling for cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid as deficit reduction measures, and his comparison of the AARP to the NRA. Dayen also cautions about the dangers to both democracy and the Democratic Party itself of a &quot;plutocrat-on-plutocrat election&quot; that would be in store if Bloomberg wins the nomination. Also today:  Good news on voting rights from the courts in two key battleground states. A federal appeals court has ruled that the GOP state legislature's new law restricting former felons from voting under the wildly popular Amendment 4, overwhelmingly passed by voters in 2018, violates the Equal Protection clause.  A state appeals court in North Carolina has again struck down the GOP state legislature's latest attempt in their decade-long effort to enact photo ID voting restrictions that disproportionately disenfranchise poor and minority voters. Plus: the very curious case of the erasure of 2020 Democratic candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren from a key portion of a new NBC/Wall Street Journal poll, despite Warren tying for second place in most recent national surveys and her third place standing in the national delegate race to date... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-votingrightsrulingsfl-nc-sanderswarren_daviddayen-bloomberg_021920.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, Bernie Sanders, Michael Bloomberg, Elizabeth Warren, voting rights, voter suppression, austerity, Social Security, North Carolina, Florida, Amendment 4, polls, corporate media</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:00:10 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 2/18/2020 (Trump pardons; Barr/DoJ Crisis; Bloomberg/Sanders Rising; Nevada Concerns)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Amid an already deepening crisis at the Justice Dept., Trump went on a &quot;clemency spree&quot; on Tuesday, issuing pardons to a long list of crooks, liars, tax frauds and scam artists, many of them personal friends of Trump. The Justice Department is in full crisis after Attorney General Bill Barr's unprecedented interventions in criminal cases involving Trump cronies. Calls for Barr's resignation are growing, in a scathing op-ed from former Deputy Attorney General Donald Ayer, and now a bipartisan public letter signed by more than 2,000 former DoJ officials, all demanding Barr step down for corrupting the DOJ. The Federal Judges Association has called an immediate emergency meeting to discuss the crisis at the DOJ and Trump's attacks on individual judges. In the Dominican Republic, officials were forced to postpone municipal elections due to failed electronic voting systems. Billionaire Michael Bloomberg has succeeded in buying his way onto Wednesday's Democratic presidential debate stage in Las Vegas, even though he will not be on the ballot in the Nevada Caucuses on Saturday. New reports warn that the Nevada Caucuses are shaping up to be a &quot;complete disaster&quot; mirroring Iowa's caucus fiasco, due to under-trained caucus leaders, a very complicated caucus process, lack of communication between the state party and the candidate campaigns, and the state party's first-time use of untested iPad &quot;Caucus Calculators&quot;.  CA Gov. Newsom signed a new law allowing voters to change their party registration at any time to vote in the primary, including on Election Day. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report', including some very big news from CNBC's Jim Cramer declaring fossil fuels &quot;over!&quot;... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradfriedman_bradcast-trumppardons-dojbarrcrisis-bloombergdebate-nvcaucusconcern_021820.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, Nevada, Bill Barr, Justice Department, corruption, pardon, Blagojevich, environment, pollution, climate change, Michael Bloomberg, California, caucus, voting machines, election security</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2020 18:34:52 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/14/20: (Guest host Nicole Sandler with Asawin Suebsaeng) </title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler brings us up to date on the latest news, and talks with Asawin Suebsaeng about his new book, &quot;Draining the Swamp&quot;. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_asawinsurbsaeng_news_021420.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:46</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>news, politics, Trump, Justice Department, William Barr, corruption, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2020 16:35:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/13/2020 ('That way madness lies')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In these dark times – seemingly getting darker by the day – we can't turn away. Now is the time to step forward and help ourselves – and help each other -- back into the light. Among the stories covered today: A vengeful, bitter, out-of-control Donald Trump is attacking everyone involved in the case against his friend, convicted felon Roger Stone, from the prosecutors to the federal judge to the foreperson of the jury. Trump's former White House Chief-of-Staff, Marine Corps General John Kelly, criticized Trump's firing of and personal attacks against decorated Iraq War vet Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who refused to follow &quot;an illegal order&quot; from the President not to testify. Trump attacked Kelly, falsely claiming that Kelly has a &quot;military and legal obligation&quot; to &quot;keep his mouth shut&quot; – similar to the failed legal defense used by Nazi soldiers that they were &quot;just following orders&quot; at the Nuremburg Trials. The only pathway to reverse this madness is voting, which is why we've spent 10 lonely years fighting for publicly overseeable voting systems, warning specifically about the spread of new, 100% unverifiable touchscreen voting systems. The corporate media is finally catching up: a new investigative report on NBC's Today Show focuses on the security dangers of Los Angeles County's expensive, dangerous, boondoggle of a new computerized voting system. Similar unverifiable systems are proliferating across the country in 2020 battleground states – we share advice on how to protect your vote and help protect the security of the crucial 2020 presidential election. Also today: Good news on voter turnout in the New Hampshire primary.  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpstonejuror-vindmankelly-nhturnout-nbctodayvsap_021320.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:54</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, 2020 election, Democrats, Republicans, New Hampshire, Bernie Sanders, election security, paper ballots, voting machines, Los Angeles, environment, climate change, Alex Vindman, Nuremberg, Gen. John Kelly, Roger Stone, judiciary, BP</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2020 18:20:38 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/12/2020 (Guest: Former Deputy Asst. U.S. Attorney General Lisa Graves)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The unspeakably important fight to replace the most dangerous, unfit, authoritarian President this nation has ever seen continued to unfold in the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday night, resulting in a narrow win for Sen. Bernie Sanders, followed closely by Pete Buttigieg and Sen. Amy Klobuchar. But the lively exercise in democracy was marred by the growing crisis in the Department of Justice, where four prosecutors abruptly withdrew in protest from the case against Trump's convicted confidante Roger Stone, after top DOJ officials intervened to reduce Stone's sentencing recommendation in response to public complaints from the President. Trump even attacked the federal judge overseeing Stone's case. New reporting reveals that Attorney General William Barr's apparatchiks also appear to have intervened last month to change DOJ prosecutors' sentencing recommendation for Trump's former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. Trump also pulled the nomination of former U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jessie Liu – who had overseen Stone's case and a number of others from the Mueller probe -- right before she was scheduled to testify in her Senate confirmation hearing for a top Treasury Department post. LISA GRAVES, former Deputy Asst. U.S. Attorney General and former Deputy Chief for the U.S. Court system, joins us to explain the impact of these stunning and somewhat terrifying events, and what it ultimately could mean for the rule of  law. Graves cites the upcoming election as our only way out, and offers insights into actions that can be taken to restore the independence and ethics of the Justice Department, even after Trump is no longer despoiling the White House. .. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-nhresults_lisagraves-stonetrumpbarrdojcrisis_021220.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, 2020 election, Democrats, Republicans,  New Hampshire, Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg, progressive, Klobuchar, Warren, Justice Department, William Barr, Roger Stone, Mueller, Michael Flynn, Constitution, corruption, judiciary, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2020 18:39:33 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/11/2020 (Guest: Dr. William of NC's EQV Analytics)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In the wake of the Iowa Caucus fiasco, Nevada Democrats announce they will use hand-marked paper ballots for early voting in the state's February 22nd caucuses. Trump Campaign officials say that they intentionally scheduled a rally in Manchester, NH on the eve of the state's caucuses so that Trump's security could make travel more difficult for Democratic candidates and their supporters. New national poll shows Bernie Sanders in first place ahead of Joe Biden – but those are national numbers in a nation that runs state-by-state elections instead. Sanders previews his defense against Republicans (and even some Democrats) hoping to disparage him with a &quot;democratic socialist&quot; label.  Trump and Republicans are trying to convince Democratic voters to sit out the 2020 election by sowing discord and division among progressives, and claiming the DNC is &quot;rigging&quot; the election against Sanders. Trump and South Carolina Republicans are urging their voters to vote for Sanders in the state's upcoming primary, because they'd like voters to believe he'd be easy to beat. Are they right? In North Carolina, a mysterious new PAC apparently tied to Republicans has launched a new ad campaign to boost progressive NC State Sen. Erica Smith over centrist, Democratic Establishment-backed rival in the race to unseat NC GOP Sen. Thom Tillis. DR. WILLIAM BUSA of the political data consulting firm EQV Analytics suggests the Republicans' attempt to monkey-wrench the Democratic Senate primary race and scare away progressive voters may backfire, and offers insights on what the Republicans are really up to. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-nvpaper-trumpnhfraudlie-sanderssurgesocialism_billbusa-ncericasmithscheme_021120.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-nvpaper-trumpnhfraudlie-sanderssurgesocialism_billbusa-ncericasmithscheme_021120.mp3" length="56120303" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:27</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, 2020 election, Democrats, Republicans,  New Hampshire, Iowa, Nevada, Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, paper ballots, voting machines, Senate, progressive, North Carolina, dirty tricks, environment, climate change, Erica Smith, Thom Tillis</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2020 18:22:22 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/10/2020 (Dem Battle Rages After Iowa Despite Calls for Unity)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Voters in New Hampshire go to vote on Tuesday in the first-in-the-nation primary. Despite the increasing animosity between supporters of the candidates, Friday night's lively 2020 Democratic Presidential Debate in the state included many calls for unity by most of the candidates, in order to defeat Donald Trump this November. Whether their supporters heard those pleas or not is another matter. In the ongoing effort to examine the reported results in the chaotic first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses last week, Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Mayor Buttigieg appear largely tied, due in part to the absurdly complex Iowa Caucus math and a number of seemingly random math errors – but state party lawyers claim that correcting erroneous precinct worksheets would violate state law against election tampering. Some Democratic partisans are still roiled, charging that the contest was stolen. Based on the available evidence – including the fact that every candidates' campaign signed off on precinct math worksheets at every caucus site -- we disagree, and explain why.  Also today:  new revelations from the past few days underscore what a dangerous and unprecedentedly dishonest menace this American President represents to both the nation and the world.  The venerable VFW demands Trump apologize for downplaying traumatic brain injuries among U.S. troops – now numbering more than 100 – injured by an Iranian retaliatory missile strike on an Iraqi military base after Trump's assassination of an Iranian general. Trump's new federal budget proposal, released Monday, increases spending for the military, his border wall, and extends tax cuts to the rich, while slashing student loan assistance, affordable housing, food stamps, health care, Medicaid, education and the environment.  Finally, an interesting update on vote-by-mail election security – or lack thereof – in California. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpiranbudgetsotu-demunitynh-iowamessnotstolen-vmbdropboxucla_021020.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:32</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, 2020 election, Democrats, Republicans, Iran, troops, New Hampshire, Iowa, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg, election security, election integrity, budget, Medicaid, unity, troops, TBI, California</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2020 17:56:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/7/2020 (Guest: Convicted GOP 2002 NH election phone-jammer Allen Raymond)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  With media reports that online &quot;Trump tolls&quot; intentionally tried to jam up the Iowa Democratic Party's results hotline after Monday's caucus, we're joined for an exclusive interview with someone who knows a thing or two about such plots – former Republican operative ALLEN RAYMOND, who was convicted with three others on criminal charges for mounting a similar phone jamming plot to tie up Democratic Get Out the Vote phone lines during the 2002 New Hampshire U.S. Senate race. Raymond, author of the book, &quot;How to Rig an Election: Confessions of a Republican Operative,&quot; explains the phone jamming plot and offers insights into how political operatives justify such dirty tricks and illegalities when taking unsavory and potentially unlawful actions in order to win elections. Raymond also shares his thoughts on what has become of the Republican Party in recent years (he says he is now a registered Democrat), and what should concern American voters as the 2020 election progresses under a Republican Party headed by a vengeful, impeached President. Also today: AP announces it will not declare a winner after all in the chaotic Iowa Democratic Caucuses, but we do. Antarctica hits an all-time record 65 degrees, underscoring yet again the need to replace a President who is a menace not only to the country's future, but to the entire planet. Trump retaliated against decorated Iraq War vet and National Security Council Ukraine expert Lt. Col. Alex Vindman, and his million-dollar donor EU Ambassador Gordon Sondland, firing them for testifying truthfully during the U.S. House Impeachment inquiry. Steven Colbert offers a few moving thoughts on Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT)'s courageous, historic vote against Trump in his Senate Impeachment trial... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-antarcticheat-iowaresults_allenraymond-iaphonejamplot_020720.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, impeachment, Trump, 2020 election, Republicans, Democrats, Mitt Romney, election integrity, dirty tricks, Bernie Sanders, Iowa, Peter Buttigieg, New Hampshire, climate change, environment, Antarctica, Alexander Vindman, Gordon Son</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2020 18:16:15 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/6/2020 (Iowa chaos is good news)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Today's dark, ugly, post-impeachment speech from President Trump provides a stunning contrast to the historic courage of Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) in voting to convict Trump on Abuse of Power.  Local L.A. news media covers Brad's reporting on major security vulnerabilities in L.A. County's new, costly, unverifiable computerized voting system. New revelations from the Iowa caucus disaster – a mob of Trump supporters succeeded in jamming up phone lines that were to be used as the backup for precinct officials to phone in caucus results in case the IDP's smartphone app had failed. Partial results from Iowa show Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg in a virtual tie. Despite the chaos, the good news is that Iowa's caucus process was fully public, recorded on hand-marked paper, and counted at the precinct -- meaning the public is able to scrutinize and force corrections, as has already occurred in several instances. There is no evidence so far to suggest that any reporting errors were intended to help or harm any particular candidate. While some see the Iowa Caucuses fiasco as a failure, we see it as a victory of public oversight of election results, which is woefully missing in voting jurisdictions where computers tally the vote (in all 50 states), leaving the public unable to oversee and verify results of their own elections. The furious DNC chair is demanding a recanvass of results in Iowa, but where was the DNC in 2016, when they chose not to challenge or scrutinize any results in MI, WI, or PA in the closest, most surprising presidential election result in US history? Also today: Desi Doyen has our latest &quot;Green News Report.&quot; ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumppelosiromneyimpeach-cbsla_vsap-iaphonejam-transparentresults_020620.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumppelosiromneyimpeach-cbsla_vsap-iaphonejam-transparentresults_020620.mp3" length="55815571" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, impeachment, Trump, 2020 election, Republicans, Democrats, Mitt Romney, election integrity, oversight, Bernie Sanders, Iowa, election security, voting machines, California, electronic voting, environment, hacking, cybersecurity, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2020 18:31:29 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/5/2020 (SOTU, Impeachment and Iowa with Heather 'Digby' Parton and Tom Sullivan)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Special coverage of three different historic events -- all at once. We're joined today for analysis and debunking by award-winning opinion journalist HEATHER 'DIGBY' PARTON of Salon and Digby's Hullabaloo, and TOM SULLIVAN, North Carolina writer and grassroots organizer whose &quot;For the Win&quot; training guide for county Get Out the Vote operations should be required reading for every so-called &quot;professional&quot; Democratic party strategist in the nation.  In a very lively show, we cover the ugly, bitter State of the Union address delivered by Donald Trump on Tuesday night -- literally shredded thereafter by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi; the shameful acquittal by Senate Republicans of the very guilty President Trump on both Articles of Impeachment; and the continuing fallout from the Iowa Democratic Party's disastrous use of untested, secretly-developed, non-transparent technology, against warnings from experts, in caucuses on Monday. We discuss this week's disasters so far, what all of it could and should mean for the candidates, and the impacts on the 2020 primary/caucus cycle and the critical general election moving forward... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-heatherdigbyparton-tomsullivan-sotu-impeachacquittal-iowa_020520.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:36</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, impeachment, Trump, 2020 election, State of the Union, Republicans, Democrats, Mitt Romney, Iowa, election security, voting machines, California, North Carolina, Nancy Pelosi, electronic voting, paper ballots, hacking, cybersecurity, SOTU</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2020 17:57:11 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/4/202 (Iowa's Dem Caucus Meltdown; Guest: John Nichols of The Nation)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': What the hell happened in the meltdown at the Democratic Iowa Caucuses on Monday night?  The caucuses worked as intended, but the Iowa Democratic Party's ill-advised decision to use a smartphone app to send local, transparent, public caucus site results to the state party headquarters failed miserably, generation confusion, delay, and conspiracy theories. As we have warned for more than 15 years, it is always a terrible idea to use new, untested, secretly-developed, nontransparent, unnecessary computer technology for mission critical, must-not-fail elections. We explain what happened –the complex caucus process, how the app was supposed to work, and the reasons and the history behind the decision to use the app, despite numerous warnings from cybersecurity professionals against it. Bottom line: even if technology like this works perfectly (it never does), the public cannot KNOW that it did, and confidence in democracy itself is deeply endangered. JOHN NICHOLS of The Nation, who was in Iowa, joins us for analysis and rants on all of the above, and what it all means now and in the future, while all of this ultimately gets sorted out. Also today: local  news outlets are carrying our reporting on Los Angeles County's new, untested, 100% unverifiable, expensive touchscreen voting system, set for first-time use in the mission-critical Super Tuesday primary on March 3rd.   Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-iowademcaucusmeltdown_johnnichols-results_020420.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:43</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, impeachment, Trump, 2020 election, Republicans, Democrats, Iowa, election security, voting machines, California, electronic voting, paper ballots, hacking, cybersecurity, climate change, environment, ranked choice voting, instant runoff voting</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2020 17:37:55 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/3/2020 (Impeachment, Iowa, and America's Last Firewall)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  After Friday's shameful vote in the U.S. Senate, with only two Republican Senators courageous enough call for new witnesses and documents in the Impeachment Trial of Donald J. Trump, we now have just one firewall left against the slide into full authoritarianism: the November 2020 election. With a Republican Senate more than happy to blatantly rig an impeachment &quot;trial&quot; against a Republican President, and a Justice Department unlawfully participating in Trump's obstruction,  the only American firewall left against the collapse of representative democracy as we've known it in this nation is your vote -- and the vote of every eligible citizen you know.  Investigative journalist Kurt Eichenwald has a chilling warning as to why &quot;we are in an extremely terrifying moment in American history.&quot; Also today:  The Des Moines Register canceled its final poll before the Iowa caucuses due to a procedural error. Millions of Vote-by-Mail ballots are now on their way to California votes for the March 3rd Super Tuesday primary. We explain the complicated procedures in California that are (sadly) necessary to vote in party primaries, and explain steps all voters can take to ensure they vote on a hand-marked paper ballot to maximize the odds of their vote actually being counted as cast.  Those steps included requesting a hand-marked paper Vote-by-Mail ballot, then delivering it in person to the polling place or County headquarters on Election Day or as close to it as possible (check with your local jurisdiction first). Share good information far and wide, and help your friends and neighbors to register, to vote, and to help spread the word to others.  Callers weigh in on all of the above... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-riggedimpeachmenttrial-iowa-cavbm-firewall2020_020320.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:48</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, impeachment, Trump, 2020 election, Republicans, Democrats, election security, corruption, Adam Schiff, voting machines, California, Iowa, electronic voting, paper ballots, hacking, cybersecurity, ransomware, coverup</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2020 17:50:13 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/31/2020: (Impeachment coverage with political scientist David Faris)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Republicans in the U.S. Senate appear to have outdone their sham confirmation proceedings for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in late 2018 with their sham Impeachment &quot;trial&quot; of Donald John Trump. Today, Republicans voted to block witnesses from a Senate Impeachment Trial for the first time in U.S. History. That vote now paves the way for an acquittal vote for the President. Another bombshell revelation from Trump's former National Security Adviser John Bolton alleges that Trump personally directed him &quot;to help with his pressure campaign to extract damaging information on Democrats from Ukrainian officials&quot; to cheat on the 2020 election. Bolton's book reportedly implicates acting White House chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney, the president&apos;s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani and White House counsel Pat Cipollone, currently leading Trump's Senate impeachment defense team. Giuliani associate Lev Parnas petitioned Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to testify with information that implicates Trump and top officials in his cabinet, including Attorney General Barr and Rep. Devin Nunes. DAVID FARIS, Associate Professor of Political Science at Roosevelt University and author of &quot;It's Time to Fight Dirty&quot;, joins us to discuss today's historic events, examining the efficacy of House Democrats' strategy to send the Articles to the Senate quickly to the Senate, and what price -- if any – that Republicans might ultimately pay among voters over their strategy of blocking witnesses withheld by the Trump White House.  It's a lively discussion on what all of this may now mean for Republicans, Democrats, the President and the voters, who will kick off the 2020 Presidential Election in Iowa on Monday... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_davidfaris-impeachmenttrialwitnessvote_013120.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:50</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, impeachment, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Senate, 2020 election, Ukraine, corruption, Lev Parnas, John Bolton, Gen. John Kelly, Adam Schiff, Bernie Sanders, Rudy Giuliani, Mick Mulvaney, Devin Nunes, Iowa </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2020 18:01:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/30/2020 (Guest: Former FEC Chair Ann Ravel)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Our special coverage of the Senate Impeachment Trial of Donald J. Trump continues with Day 2 of the questioning phase. Lead House Manager Adam Schiff characterized the defense offered by the White House Counsel's team on Thursday as &quot;a descent into Constitutional madness&quot; and &quot;the normalization of lawlessness.&quot; On Wednesday, Trump's defense attorney Alan Dershowitz made the extraordinary argument that is fine for a President to solicit a foreign power for help win an election (which is a violation of the law), as long as he or she believes it was in the best national interest for him or her to be elected. ANN RAVEL, former Chair of the Federal Election Commission who joins us today, describes that as &quot;insane.&quot;  Ravel, currently running for a California State Senate seat, offers alarming insights and a grim assessment of the many ways that the Trump White House lawyers are undermining U.S. campaign finance laws, warning, &quot;This is like sending a flare up indicating it's open season for illegality in our electoral process.&quot; She also explains what voters can do to change the corrosive influence of money in our political system. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report', with a few encouraging signs (though not nearly enough) on how some are attempting to step up and deal with our worsening climate crisis, both in the U.S. and around the globe... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-annravel-impeachmenttrialdershowitzphilbin_013020.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:29</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, impeachment, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Senate, 2020 election, environment, climate change, pollution, Ukraine, corruption, Jay Sekulow, John Bolton, Alan Dershowitz, Ann Ravel,  campaign finance, money in politics</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2020 17:08:43 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/29/2020 (Guest: Constitutional attorney, impeachment expert John Bonifaz)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Our special coverage of the Senate Impeachment Trial of Donald J. Trump continues, with Day 1 of Questions and Answers from senators, answered by the two teams of attorneys -- the Democratic House managers, and the White House Counsel defending Trump. On Wednesday, the Trump White House threatened to block the publication of former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton's bombshell book, asserting &quot;national security&quot; grounds. Trump unleashed a tirade against Bolton on Twitter. Republicans continue to argue impeachment is nothing more than a &quot;policy difference&quot; between Democrats and the White House. Democratic House Managers detailed how the White House counsel claimed the impeachment is invalid because the House failed to seek subpoenas in court for some witnesses even as the White House is in court right now arguing that House subpoenas of Executive Branch officials are illegitimate and the House has no right to oversee the Executive Branch. Constitutional attorney JOHN BONIFAZ, Co-Founder of FreeSpeechForPeople.org  joins us for insight, analysis and debunking of the day's proceedings. Bonifaz explains and responds to several of the novel defense claims offered by the White House's attorneys; offers his thoughts on whether Bolton and others (including the Bidens) should be called as witnesses; gives his impressions of the case brought to date by Democrats; calls out both criminal defense attorney Alan Dershowitz and White House attorney Ken Starr (who led the impeachment investigation against Bill Clinton) for hypocrisy; and explains his own consistency in supporting impeachment proceedings against George W. Bush, Donald Trump and, yes, Bill Clinton, for Abuse of Power by each of those presidents... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bolton-johnbonifaz-impeachmenttrialquestionsanswers.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:34</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, impeachment, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Senate, 2020 election, Ukraine, corruption, Jay Sekulow, John Bolton, Gen. John Kelly, Adam Schiff, Alan Dershowitz, Ken Starr, John Bonifaz, Joe Biden</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:43:46 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast 1/28/2020 (Senate trial shakeup; New election cybersecurity concerns)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In the Senate Impeachment Trial of Donald J. Trump, the President's defense team wrapped up their opening (and, they hope, closing) arguments. In a brief, two-hour presentation on Tuesday, they argued largely that Trump did nothing wrong, and even if he did, it's not impeachable, characterizing the dispute as little more than a &quot;policy disagreement&quot; between Democrats and the White House that sets a dangerous precedent by lowering the bar on future presidential impeachments. But Senate Republicans' plans for a quick acquittal have reportedly been upended by bombshell claims made by Trump's former National Security Advisor John Bolton in a draft manuscript. On Tuesday, Trump's former Chief of Staff, General John Kelly supported Bolton's assertions. Republicans are reportedly struggling to find the votes needed to block witnesses in the trial as new polling shows 75 percent of registered voters want witnesses to be allowed to testify. Also today:  with the Iowa Caucuses looming next week on Monday night, February 3rd, the state Democratic Party's decision to use a smartphone app to help report results quickly on caucus night is raising concerns about election security. We explain the issues specific to the Iowa caucuses and the security of the app in question. Of far greater concern, however, is an important county election underway right now in Seattle where more than a million voters are eligible to cast their vote via the Internet for the first time on either a computer or smart phone. The landmark pilot election comes despite a years-long, nearly-unanimous consensus from cybersecurity experts that the Internet is &quot;too risky for voting.&quot; Why are Democrats barreling ahead with this disturbing experiment? Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-iowacaucusapp-seattleonlineelection-impeachmentwitnessbattle_012820.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, impeachment, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Senate, 2020 election, election security, internet voting, electronic voting, hacking, cybersecurity, environment, climate change, pollution, Ukraine, corruption, Sekulow, John Bolton, Iowa, Seattle</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2020 18:38:40 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/27/2020 (Bolton's bombshell; Starr's impeachment hypocrisy, L.A.'s voting system debacle)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In the Senate Impeachment Trial of Donald J. Trump, his defense team delivered their opening (and potentially closing) arguments on Monday. But a new bombshell revelation could be a game-changer -- Trump's former National Security Advisor John Bolton charged in an unpublished book that Trump was directly involved in the scheme to unlawfully withhold military aid to coerce Ukraine to announce investigations into Trump's political rival. That explosive news has reportedly led a number of key GOP Senators to rethink their previous votes against calling for new witnesses and documents that have been blocked by the Trump White House.  Trump lawyer Ken Starr (Special Prosecutor in the Bill Clinton impeachment) hypocritically argued on Monday that Trump cannot be  impeached for Abuse of Power, despite Starr asserting the opposite in both the Clinton impeachment and in his own recent book.  Also today:  updates on the tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers' legend Kobe Bryant along with 8 others in a helicopter crash. An update on the &quot;conditional certification&quot; by CA Sec. of State Alex Padilla of L.A. County's new, 100% unverifiable touchscreen voting system, that could cause chaos when it is used for the first time in the upcoming March 3rd Super Tuesday primary. Callers weigh in on all of the above... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-kobebryant-boltonbombshell-starrhypocrisy-vsapupdate_012720.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:47</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, impeachment, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Senate, 2020 election, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles County, voting machines, electronic voting, hacking, cybersecurity, Ukraine, corruption, Adam Schiff, Jerry Nadler, Zoe Lofgren, paper ballots</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2020 18:04:05 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/24/2020: (Impeachment Trial Continues; CA Certifies Unverifiable Vote System; Guest: Heather 'Digby' Parton)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Special coverage continues of the Senate Impeachment trial of Donald J. Trump. But first, we turn to breaking news on a story we've been covering in California, where we revealed that Los Angeles County's new, 100% unverifiable, $300 million touchscreen computer Ballot Marking Device (BMD) voting system had failed to meet 40+ state voting security requirements in state certification tests. CA Sec. of State Alex Padilla today &quot;conditionally&quot; certified the system for use in the March 3rd Super Tuesday primaries anyway, despite calls to deny certification and require a verifiable HAND-MARKED paper ballot system instead for all voters. The City of Beverly Hills has announced it will sue over a serious ballot design flaw in the new L.A. County system that could disadvantage candidates and disenfranchise voters. On impeachment, we share the powerful and impassioned closing remarks on Thursday night of Democratic House Impeachment Manager Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), speaking directly to Republican Senators about the necessity of removing Trump before he cheats on the 2020 election, as he cheated to win in 2016, by soliciting foreign governments to interfere in our elections. Democrats have proven Trump attempted an unlawful pressure campaign to force Ukraine to announce investigations into his political rival Joe Biden and an evidence-free claim about the 2016 election. But Fox &quot;News&quot; viewers are seeing little to none of the impeachment trial. Award-winning opinion columnist HEATHER 'DIGBY' PARTON of Salon and Digby's Hulaballo joins us for analysis and commentary on the past week of the Senate Impeachment Trial, as Democrats wrap up their opening (and perhaps closing) arguments, including a look ahead to what we can expect from Trump's attorneys, who begin their rebuttal on Saturday, and why &quot;shamelessness is their superpower&quot;... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-vsap-soscert-bevhillssues_heatherdigbyparton-impeachtrialdemwrapopen_012420.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, impeachment, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Senate, 2020 election, Los Angeles County, voting machines, electronic voting, hacking, cybersecurity, Beverly Hills, Ukraine, corruption, Fox News, Adam Schiff, Jerry Nadler, Zoe Lofgren, Alex Padilla</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2020 18:00:40 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/23/2020 ('It Puts Even President Nixon to Shame')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Special coverage of the Senate Impeachment Trial of Donald J. Trump continues as Democratic House Managers' launch their second day of opening arguments, which could well be their closing argument as well, if Senate Republicans continue to block subpoenas for documentation and witnesses withheld by the Trump White House. The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists has, for the first time, moved the infamous &quot;Doomsday Clock&quot; inside the two-minute mark, just 100 symbolic seconds from &quot;midnight,&quot; thanks to growing threats of nuclear weapons and the climate crisis. Viewers of Fox &quot;News&quot; have not heard the evidence in Trump's Senate Impeachment Trial because the network has cut away from live coverage of the actual proceedings to lie about it during their regular programming instead. On Wednesday, lead House Manager Adam Schiff pointed out how existing documentation and eye-witness testimony is being withheld at the orders of the President. Hypocritically, Senate Republicans complained of not learning anything new from the Democrats' presentation after voting against new witnesses and documents being withheld by the White House. Schiff warned, &quot;the truth will come out&quot; anyway eventually, but GOP Senators have clearly calculated that, for most of them, it will be better to have damning information come out later, after they have voted to acquit. On Thursday, Democrats detailed the legal and Constitutional underpinnings of the first Article of Impeachment against Trump for Abuse of power, with House Judiciary Chair Jerrold Nadler describing allegations as &quot;overwhelmingly supported by the evidenced amassed by the House&quot; and &quot;among the most serious charges ever brought against a President.&quot; Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-doomsdayclock-impeachmenttrialdemopenargs_012320.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:49</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, impeachment, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Senate, 2020 election, Ukraine, corruption,  Adam Schiff, Jerry Nadler, climate change, environment, Doomsday Clock, pollution, Greta Thunberg, World Economic Forum, Steven Mnuchin, Alan Dershowitz</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2020 17:49:28 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 1/22/2020 (Guest: Martin Longman of Washington Monthly)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Our special coverage continues of the historic, ongoing U.S. Senate Impeachment Trial of Donald John Trump. We recap what happened over the last two days of the proceedings with audio highlights, including important moments from the contentious Tuesday marathon session that ended at 2am Eastern after almost 13 hours, when Republicans voted along party lines to block 11 different amendments proposed by Democrats to subpoena documents and first-hand witnesses to Trump's alleged high crimes and misdemeanors. Trump repeated his false claims to reporters at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, lying that he would &quot;love&quot; to have Bolton, acting White House Chief of Staff Mulvaney, Sec. of State Mike Pompeo, and former Energy Secretary Rick Perry testify at the Senate trial, but he just can't due to &quot;national security&quot; and &quot;executive privilege&quot; concerns. The White House lawyers' defense at the trial was not well received, even by Republicans, including Chris Wallace of Fox &quot;News,&quot; conservative constitutional law expert Jonathan Turley, and George Conway, longtime Republican attorney and activist husband of Trump senior adviser Kellyanne Conway.  MARTIN LONGMAN of Washington Monthly and the Progressive Pond joins us for analysis and commentary on the first day of House Impeachment managers' opening arguments (which could also be their closing argument, if Senate Republicans again block witness subpoenas), McConnell's &quot;scam trial&quot; and why Republicans seem to &quot;lose every round and still win&quot; -- going back as far as the Florida 2000 election. We close today Rep. Adam Schiff's chillingly apt warning from founder Alexander Hamilton... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_impeachtrialwitnessesopenarg_martinlongman_012220.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, impeachment, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Senate, 2020 election, Ukraine, corruption,  Adam Schiff, Jerry Nadler, Mitch McConnell, Pat Cipollone, George Conway, John Bolton, Chief Justice John Roberts</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2020 18:18:46 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/17/2020 (Guest: Historian, election analyst Richard Hayes Phillips, Ph.D.)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 'On today's 'BradCast':  Many in the pundit class are telling us that progressive candidates like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren are just not &quot;electable&quot; in the 2020 general election, so we take an evidence-based analysis to challenges those claims. It begins with dismantling the notion that pack journalism and &quot;conventional wisdom&quot; on such matters should be trusted -- for example, conventional wisdom assumes active-duty military members will be big supporters of Trump, but actual evidence gleaned from opinion polls, conducted by The Military Times, reveals a very different set of data (not likely to be helped by new revelations that Trump railed against top U.S. military leaders, calling them &quot;dopes&quot; and &quot;babies&quot;.) Historian, author and election fraud investigator RICHARD HAYES PHILLIPS, in a new fact-based analysis now published at BradBlog.com, addresses the questions regarding Sanders &quot;electability,&quot; based on known raw numbers from 2016 when Sanders ran in the primary against Hillary Clinton, and what opinion polls are telling us now. Based on what we know today, the data suggest that Sanders is, indeed, electable – but it's unknown whether he is more electable than someone like Joe Biden, or if it would hold after the coming tsunami of misleading Republican attacks and propaganda against whoever ends up winning the Democratic nomination. Hayes Phillips concludes that if Democrats &quot;unite behind the ultimate winner&quot; – no matter who it is -- they can defeat Donald Trump. Also today: new developments in the shocking story of security issues with Los Angeles County's $300 million boondoggle of a new, 100% unverifiable touchscreen voting system, including a major ballot-design flaw that computer security and voting system experts warn could be a nightmare-in-the-making for voters and candidates. The public comment period before certification of the flawed system closes Monday, Jan. 20... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-vsapfailures_richardhayesphillips-sanderselectability_011720.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:48</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, impeachment, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Senate, military, 2020 election, voting machines, electronic voting, Bernie Sanders, cybersecurity, hacking, Los Angeles, voting systems, Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden, electability </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2020 18:33:39 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/16/2020 (Parnas sings as impeachment begins; L.A. faces suit over vote system flaw)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The historic impeachment trial of Donald J. Trump officially began in the U.S. Senate today with a solemn oath-taking ceremony administered by the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. The non-partisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a damning legal opinion finding the Trump White House violated federal law when it withheld hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to Ukraine that was appropriated by Congress – the matter at the heart of Trump's impeachment. Lev Parnas, right-hand man to Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani who has been indicted on campaign finance violations, offered bombshell revelations on MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Show on Wednesday night in which he claimed Trump knew from the start about the scheme to strong-arm Ukraine to announce an investigation of Joe Biden. Parnas also implicated Vice President Mike Pence, former National Security Advisor John Bolton, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Congressman Devin Nunes and even Attorney General William Barr. New updates on our exclusive reporting on the pending certification of Los Angeles County's brand-new, $300 million unverifiable touchscreen voting system, set for first use in the crucial 2020 Super Tuesday primary on March 3, including misleading responses from L.A. County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean Logan to questions about numerous security issues found in testing of the system. Beverly Hills, CA is weighing a lawsuit to stop its use after revelations of a serious design flaw that is likely to cause havoc for candidates and voters. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report,' with special coverage of Tuesday night's 2020 Democratic Presidential Debate in Des Moines, in which climate change, at long last, was front and center throughout much of the forum... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-impeachtrialbegins-gaoukraine-parasmaddowbombshells-vsaplawsuit-loganresponse_011620.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:50</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, impeachment, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Senate, 2020 election, Lev Parnas, Ukraine, corruption, voting machines, electronic voting, climate change, environment, Bernie Sanders, cybersecurity, hacking, Los Angeles, voting systems, John Bolton</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2020 17:44:02 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/15/2020 (Special Coverage: Dem Debate; Impeachment Articles, Creepy New Evidence w/ 'Digby' and 'Driftglass')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A day full of breaking news truncates our special coverage of the Democratic Primary Presidential Debate in Iowa. We're joined today by guests HEATHER 'DIGBY' PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo and fellow longtime progressive blogger &quot;DRIFTGLASS&quot; (aka @Mr_Electrico on Twitter), co-host of the 'Professional Left Podcast', celebrating its 10th anniversary this week. We begin with coverage of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's decision to finally transmit the two Articles of Impeachment against Donald Trump, as approved by the House last year, over to the Senate for the third Presidential impeachment trial in U.S. history. Along with the articles, Speaker Pelosi also announced the selection of seven House members who will serve as prosecutors (known as House Managers) for the trial. The House Intelligence Committee released troubling new documentary evidence from the phone of Lev Parnas, an associate of Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, revealing a creepy and disturbing text message thread detailing what appears to be surveillance of then-U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch, an anti-corruption warrior. Then we move to coverage and analysis of Tuesday night's debate in Des Moines, Iowa, the final Democratic Presidential debate before voting begins for the 2020 nominating cycle – with former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), South Bend, IN Mayor Pete Buttigieg, and billionaire businessman Tom Steyer. 'Digby' and 'Driftglass' offer their insight on all of the candidates and a number of topics discussed, from the bubbling feud between Sanders and Warren to the candidates' varying positions on the Military/Industrial Complex and 'forever wars' in the Middle East, and more -- and whether Tuesday's debate shifted the fortunes of any of the front-runners before voting begins next month.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton_driftglass-impeachment-parnasdocdump-desmoinesdebate_011520.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, 2020 election, debates, Trump, impeachment, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, Senate, Ukraine, Lev Parnas, war, Marie Yovanovitch, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden, Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, Tom Steyer, Middle East</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:09:47 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 1/14/2020 (Courts Step in to Protect 'Inactive' Voters in WI, NY)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The U.S. House will vote on Wednesday to send Donald Trump's Articles of Impeachment to the Senate, beginning the process for his Senate impeachment trial. Meanwhile, the fight for voting rights continues with some major court victories today. A Wisconsin state appeals court panel had frozen a massive voter purge of 200,000 that was demanded by a rightwing legal outfit and a state court judge who was apparently willing to do their bidding -- in a battleground state that Trump reportedly won by just 23,000 voters in 2016. A federal judge in New York State has ordered voters deemed &quot;inactive&quot; by the state Board of Elections -- due to a failure to respond to a single election mailing or bad information from the U.S. Postal Service -- must be listed in poll books on Election Day. A failure of so-called &quot;inactive&quot; voters to appear in poll books at state precincts led to chaos and disenfranchised voters during the 2016 election in New York. In California, more fallout from the hornets' nest we helped kick on Monday's 'BradCast' when we detailed major security defects discovered by state certification testers in Los Angeles County's brand-new $300 million, unverifiable, computerized touchscreen voting system.  CA Sec. of State Alex Padilla is expected to certify the system, despite the massive failures discovered by the analysts that could put the 2020 elections in jeopardy in the nation's largest voting jurisdiction. We share public comments sent by listeners asking the CA Sec. of State to reject the new, flawed system in favor of hand-marked paper ballots for all voters. Listeners can weigh in during the short public comment period before final certification, which ends this Monday, January 20, by emailing VotingSystems@sos.ca.gov. Also today:  Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-votepurgecaseswi-ny-followupvsapcertprobs_011420.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:35</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, voting rights, voter suppression, impeachment, Congress, electronic voting, voting machines, cybersecurity, hacking, California, environment, climate change, Wisconsin</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2020 17:48:51 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/13/2020 (CA's New Touchscreen Voting System is Failing State Security Testing)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Trump Administration officials struggle to justify Donald Trump's unlawful assassination of a top Iranian general.  2020 Democratic presidential primary candidate Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) has dropped out of the race. In California, shocking results from computer security testing exposed massive failures and vulnerabilities in brand-new, 100% unverifiable touchscreen Ballot Marking Device (BMD) voting systems that are set to be used for the first time in the crucial 2020 election in Los Angeles County and in several states across the country. Testers found more than 40 violations of California Voting System Standards, including revelations that the system can be booted from any USB drive to bypass all security protections and logging; allow unauthorized individuals to access to the system to make undetectable changes to files and data; computer-marked paper ballots can be added or removed without detection; protective seals, locks, labels and sensors could be bypassed without detection; and much, much more. National voting system and cybersecurity expert described the findings as &quot;a security fail.&quot; The public has only a short time to weigh in on this $300 million, unverifiable, unsecure voting system during the public comment period that ends Monday, Jan. 20 - by emailing VotingSystems@sos.ca.gov  to ask them to reject certification for these systems and to demand a HAND-MARKED paper ballot for all voters at the polling place. These dangerous electronic voting systems are proliferating in key battleground states such as Georgia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and many other states before the critical 2020 elections ... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-bookerout-trumpiranlies-losangelescountyvsapsystemfailingcerttesting_011320.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:55</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Senate, impeachment, Iran, war crimes, 2020 election, Cory Booker, cybersecurity, election security, election integrity, voting machines, electronic voting, hacking, paper ballots, Los Angeles</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2020 17:52:01 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/10/2010 (Guest: Jim Williams of Public Policy Polling)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  There is one neat, simple trick that Democrats and opponents of Donald Trump can do to make sure that he is not re-elected this November – but they may need to start thinking about it right now. JIM WILLIAMS of Public Policy Polling joins us to explain what that one big thing is, based on his firm's most recent data. Also today:  the Trump Justice Department investigation of Hillary Clinton and the Clinton Foundation (demanded by Trump) has yielded nothing. A  probe into claims regarding Clinton and Uranium One, a Canadian company in which a Russian firm was allowed to purchase a controlling stake, also revealed no wrongdoing. The Trump State Department's Inspector General also found no criminal wrongdoing in Clinton's use of a private email server. All of the nonsense that Trump exploited in the 2016 to attack Clinton were entirely B.S. -- as we reported at the time. Yet the now-impeached President has seen his own &quot;charitable&quot; foundation shut down by a New York Court on fraud charges, and the Dept. of Justice investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election has resulted in seven guilty pleas (many from top officials in the Trump Campaign and Trump Administration) and 199 criminal counts against 37 people and entities. Trump's phony &quot;Lock her up!&quot; campaign was enabled -- shamefully -- by corporate mainstream media, which legitimized what was clearly a bogus, orchestrated hit job by Trump and his rightwing media machine. Trump is currently using the same playbook to falsely discredit Joe Biden -- and, undoubtedly, whoever wins the Democratic nomination this year. Good news in North Carolina: a federal judge has (again) blocked state Republicans' latest scheme to enact photo ID voting restrictions in 2020, finding it (again) to be discriminatory voter suppression. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-dojclintonprobeends_jimwilliams-howdemsdefeattrump_011020.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:29</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, 2020 election, Republicans, Democrats, polls, lock her up, corruption, Clinton Foundation, Trump Foundation, Uranium One, Public Policy Polling, corporate media, media, Justice Department, Biden, voter suppression, voter ID, rightwing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2020 18:30:46 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/9/2020 (No 'imminent attack' planned before Soleimani assassination; Wildly disturbing study on brand new computerized voting systems)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The fallout continues from Donald Trump's assassination of top Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, with members of both the House and Senate, both Democratic and Republican, blasting the Trump Administration for failing to provide any evidence of an &quot;imminent attack&quot; which might have legally justified Trump's targeted killing in classified briefings. Without evidence, Trump's action likely both domestic and international law, but will Democrats bring another article of impeachment over it? U.S. officials say they believe a Ukrainian Airlines passenger jet that crashed after takeoff from the airport in Tehran, hours after Iran's retaliatory strike on a US-Iraqi base, was likely mistakenly shot down by an Iranian missile -- underscoring how Trump's actions have not made Americans safer. In election security news, a new, landmark study shows that new, 100 percent unverifiable touchscreen computer Ballot Marking Devices (BMDs) now proliferating across the country, are &quot;extremely unsafe&quot; and vulnerable to undetectable hacking. The study found that more than 93 percent of voters failed to notice that their vote had been changed by the computer. We explain the study's disturbing findings and what you can do to avoid having your vote lost to a touchscreen Ballot Marking Device in your home jurisdiction. Finally, Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report', with some good news (coal plant shutdowns have save some 26,000 American lives!), scary news (new findings that Trump's EPA and FEMA are not prepared for disasters) and terrible news (the Trump Administration is announcing a new rule that would do away with most environmental impact studies before construction of major federal projects, such as roads, bridges and even oil pipelines!)... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-soleimaniassassinationlies-newbmdstudy-guttingnepa_010920.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, Iran, war, assassination, war crimes, Iraq, Soleimani, environment, climate change, cybersecurity, election security, voting machines, electronic voting, hacking, NEPA, AUMF, Pompeo, Congress, JCPOA</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2020 16:38:41 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/8/2020 (Guest: Former Dep. Asst. Secretary of State Michael Fuchs)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Iran's Tuesday night launch of missiles at two Iraqi military bases housing US troops, in response to Donald Trump's assassination last week of a top Iranian leader, caused no casualties, and may have been a deliberate, intentional attempt to help de-escalate a military confrontation that threatened to spiral out of control. In brief remarks on Wednesday, Trump appeared to take the off-ramp that Iran offered him, announcing new economic sanctions and claiming the US is ready to &quot;embrace peace,&quot; amid a rash of blatant lies about the anti-nuclear pact struck with Iran during the Obama Administration and other matters. A Ukranian Airlines plane crashed after take-off from Tehran's airport on Tuesday, shortly after the missiles were launched against the bases, and some experts believe the plane could been attacked, either accidentally or on purpose. Former Deputy Asst. Secretary of State MICHAEL FUCHS joins us to clear up much of the confusion of the days since Trump's assassination of Soleimani and Iran's measured retaliatory response. Fuchs also offers insights into the prospect of ending U.S. military interventions in the Middle East, the chances for diplomacy to succeed with Iran, and actions Congress could take to prevent Trump and future presidents from acting so dangerously, including re-asserting its Constitutional war-making authority. Also today: two-thirds of Puerto Rico has been without power, and hundreds of thousands are without clean water, due to a major (and unusual) earthquake on Tuesday that severely damaged the U.S. island's largest power plant... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_michaelfuchs-trumptakesofframpafteriranresponse_010820.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:43</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Iran, war, assassination, war crimes, Iraq, Soleimani, Obama, AUMF, War Powers Act, Puerto Rico, blackout, earthquake, diplomacy, State Department, Congress, JCPOA, Middle East, nuclear weapons</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2020 17:50:38 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/7/2020 (Guest: National security law expert Karen J. Greenberg)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The world remains on edge in the wake of Donald Trump's targeted assassination of Iran's top military general Qassem Soleimani. U.S. Customs officials are reportedly detaining Iranian-American citizens for extended questioning at the border. Trump officials are walking back Trump's threats of war crimes against Iran, should they retaliate, but have presented no evidence of an &quot;imminent attack&quot; to justify the killing. Iran's Foreign Minister characterized the assassination of Soleimani as &quot;state terrorism&quot;. National security and international law expert KAREN J. GREENBERG, Director of the Center on National Security at Fordham University School of Law, explains how Pres. Ford's Executive Order, the War Powers Act of 1973 (meant to constrain Presidents from acts of war without approval by Congress), and the Authorizations for Use of Military force adopted by Congress after 9/11 and again before our invasion of Iraq, have all now been stretched to the point of near meaninglessness. Until Donald Trump, no U.S. president had broadened the definition of 'targeted killings' to include the assassination of a state official, and the U.S. has pushed the boundaries of Geneva Convention restrictions against war crimes to fit its defensive/aggressive needs of the moment, with as little enforcement by international agencies as Congress has brought against U.S. Presidents from both major parties at home for violations of domestic laws and Constitutional mandates. Also today: Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell says he has the votes necessary to Trump's Senate impeachment trial forward without new witnesses or withheld documents. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_iransoleimani_karenjgreenberg-assassinationandwarcrimes_010720.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Iran, war, assassination, war crimes, Senate, McConnell, Iraq, environment, climate change, Australia, Soleimani, Obama, AUMF, War Powers Act, CPB</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2020 17:51:21 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast': 1/6/2020 (Happy New War!)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Donald Trump's targeted assassination of Iran's Major General  Qassem Soleimani has placed the U.S. -- and the world -- on the brink of yet another potential war. Trump's actions and threats to bomb Iranian cultural sites (a war crime) have helped unify tens of millions of Iranians. The Iraqi parliament has voted to remove all US troops from Iraq. Iran announced it will no longer abide by any elements of the Iran nuclear deal. Trump's false 2011 allegation that President Obama would start a war on Iran to win reelection was not only factually wrong, but also suggests a more plausible reason for Trump's sudden decision to assassinate Soleimani -- to distract from his upcoming impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate.  Former National Security Advisor John Bolton announced today that he would testify as a witness in the Senate impeachment trial, if subpoenaed (which  Sen. Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans are still blocking, along with all requested witnesses).  Plus: voter registration purges are ramping up in many states (check your registration), and a heads up for voters in California and elsewhere to ensure they are properly registered to vote in the party primary of their choice, and can vote on hand-marked paper ballots in advance of the fast-approaching Super Tuesday primaries... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-trumpsoleimanimess-callers_010620.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Iran, war, John Bolton, Obama, Iraq, voting, voting rights, cybersecurity, hacking, assassination, impeachment, US Senate, voter registration, electronic voting, voting machines, California </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2020 18:08:30 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/3/2020 (Guest: Steve Simon of Quncy Inst. on Iran)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler delivers the news about Trump's strike on an Iranian General Qassem Suleimani, the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, possibly provoking war. She speaks with Steven Simon, middle east expert from the Quincy Institute, and attempts to make world peace by reaching out to an average Iranian citizen for an illuminating conversation... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_stevesimon-iran_callingiranian_010320.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>55:45</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Iran, foreign policy, war, assassination, Iraq</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jan 2020 12:51:26 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/2/2020: (Nicole Sandler with Jude Morford, Stewart L. Rogers)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler runs down the latest news of the day. She's joined by activist Jude Morford, founder of WomenStanding, who tells us about her treks to sites where children are caged where she holds silent protest vigils. And we look back at the Age of Aquarius with Stewart Rogers, author of 'What Happened to the Hippies?' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_judemorford_stewartrogers_010220.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:13</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>activism, border detention, womenstanding, the 60s, hippies, baby boomers</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2020 15:49:53 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/31/19: (Nicole Sandler with 2019 in Review)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler looks back on the year gone by, recapping some of the biggest stories along with some that deserve much more attention than they got. Happy New Year! ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_2019inreview_123119.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:60</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2019, year in review, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2019 08:48:02 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/30/2019: (Nicole Sandler with Cenk Uygur)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler speaks with Cenk Uygur, founder of The Young Turks, Justice Democrats and the Wolf PAC about his decision to run for Congress from California's 25th Congressional district, and the problems with today's Democratic Party. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_cenkuygur_123019.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:26</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>elections, Cenk Uygur, Congress, Democrats</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2019 15:00:39 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/24/2019: (Nicole Sandler with Lauren Mayer)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler welcomes singer/songwriter/political parodyist Lauren Mayer to the show to have some holiday laughs... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_laurenmayer_122419.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_laurenmayer_122419.mp3" length="56440372" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:48</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>holidays, song parodies, Lauren Mayer, impeachment, Trump</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2019 15:06:55 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/23/2019: (Nicole Sandler with Tom Steyer, Alan Grayson)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Host Nicole Sandler speaks with Democratic presidential hopeful Tom Steyer about his candidacy, and a better way to spend the $100 million he&apos;s reportedly throwing away for this campaign. Former Congressman Alan Grayson returns to talk with Nicole after four years of a misunderstanding. His new book is “High Crimes: The Impeachment of Donald Trump” ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_tomsteyer_alangrayson_122319.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Tom Steyer, Alan Grayson, 2020 presidential election, impeachment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2019 13:37:17 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/20/2019 (Special Coverage: 2020 Dem Debate in L.A., with guests David Faris, Heather 'Digby' Parton)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Lively and smart special coverage of the final 2020 Democratic Presidential debate of 2019, held Thursday night in Los Angeles just one day after the U.S. House approved two Articles of Impeachment against President Donald Trump. Joining us for insight and analysis are guests DAVID FARIS, Roosevelt University political scientist and author of 'Time to Fight Dirty,' and HEATHER 'DIGBY' PARTON, award winning opinion and analysis journalist from Salon and Digby's Hullabaloo. Thursday night's debate, co-sponsored by PBS Newshour and Politico, featured candidates former Vice President Joe Biden; South Bend, IN, Mayor Pete Buttigieg; MN Sen. Amy Klobuchar; VT Sen. Bernie Sanders; Billionaire businessman Tom Steyer; MA Sen. Elizabeth Warren and entrepreneur Andrew Yang. However, with ballots for early primary states going out to voters in coming days, we also note the candidates who were not on Thursday's debate stage, who could still be featured on 2020 Democratic primary ballots very soon: CO Sen. Michael Bennet, former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, NJ Sen. Cory Booker, former HUD Secretar Julián Castro, former MD Rep. John Delaney, HI Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, former MA Gov. Deval Patrick, and author Marianne Williamson. We cover a lot of ground on today's special coverage program, including the latest in the post-impeachment showdown between House Democrats and Senate Republicans, and how the ongoing standoff over sending the Articles of Impeachment to the Senate before a trial is likely to play out. Of course, those are just a few of the topics covered, along with a host of clips from the debate and plenty of snarky and insightful comments along the way! ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_davidfaris-heatherdigbyparton-2020demdebatelosangeles_122020.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:51</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, impeachment, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, Nancy Pelosi, Mitch McConnell, 2020 election, debates, Bernie Sanders, Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Klobuchar, Andrew Yang, Tom Steyer, Pete Buttigieg, Tulsi Gabbard, climate change, taxes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:25:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/19/2019 (Pelosi vs. Rogue One and Rogue Two in post-impeachment mess)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In the wake of the passage of two Articles of Impeachment against rogue President Donald Trump, the post-impeachment phase got messier still, as Democrats stood strong in their fight for a fair trial in the Republican-controlled Senate. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi a blistering response to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's repeated admission in recent days that he is colluding with the White House and has no intention of being impartial in the Senate trial, despite his Constitutional mandate to serve as an impartial juror in impeachment trials. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-NC) also attempts to make a mockery of the Senate trial by rigging it in favor of the White House, contradicting his own past claims when he served as a House Manager for Pres. Bill Clinton's 1998 impeachment. Anti-Trump group Republicans for the Rule of Law releases hard-hitting ad hitting back at McConnell and Graham for refusing to allow testimony from a number of top Administration officials as witnesses in the Senate trial. A few thoughts on Tulsi Gabbard's vote of &quot;present.&quot; Some quick election integrity and voting rights news: New Jersey's Democratic Governor restores voting rights to 73,000 people currently on parole or probation. Georgia's Republican Sec. of State was forced to reinstate 22,000 after admitting his office had improperly removed them. Also today:  a quick update on the recent internecine battle at e-voting watchdog VerifiedVoting.org, in the wake of courageous resignations of two members of their Board of Directors.  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report,' with disturbing news out of Australia, bad news for our oceans, costly news about fracking and, shockingly, some kind words about global financial services behemoth Goldman Sachs!... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-postimpeachmentmess-njvoting-gapurge-verifiedvoting_121919.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:42</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, impeachment, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, Ukraine, Nancy Pelosi, Mitch McConnell, Lindsey Graham, voting rights, voter suppression, felon voting rights, environment, climate change, electronic voting, voting machines, cybersecurity</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2019 17:27:13 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/18/2019 (TRUMP IS IMPEACHED. Special coverage with Heather Digby Parton)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The President of the United States has now been impeached for only the third time in our nation's history. After nearly 11 hours of debate on the U.S. House floor on Wednesday, a furious Donald John Trump was impeached on Articles of Abuse of Power and Obstruction of Congress. We air extended remarks both in favor and against the Articles of Impeachment from the House floor debate, from Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Representatives James Sensenbrenner (R-WI), Justin Amash (I-MI), G.K. Butterfield (D-NC), Kathy Castor (D-FL), and Clay Higgins (R-LA). Award-winning journalist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Digby's Hullabaloo joins us for analysis on this historic day. We discuss the arguments (or lack thereof) offered on the House floor on Wednesday from Democrats and Republicans. We debunk a number of the false arguments offered by Republicans in lieu of any actual defense of the charges of wrongdoing against the President. And we look forward to what happens next when (and if!) the Articles are conveyed to the U.S. Senate for a trial, and a vote, on removal from office of Donald J. Trump... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-trumpimpeached_121819.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, impeachment, Republicans, Democrats, US House, US Senate, Nancy Pelosi, Constitution, Jerrold Nadler, James Sensenbrenner, Justin Amash, abuse of power, obstruction of Congress, Congress,  corruption, bribery, Ukraine, Joe Biden</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2019 17:13:58 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/17/2019 ('A Crime in Progress')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Dozens of tornadoes leave a path of destruction across the Deep South – in December -- is that normal? DNC Chair Tom Perez helps resolve labor dispute, enabling Thursday's 2020 Democratic presidential debate to air as scheduled, with 2020 Dem candidates who refused to cross union picket lines. Candidates call on DNC to relax qualification thresholds for future debates.  Trump's 2016 Deputy Campaign Chair Rick Gates receives light sentence for fraud and lying to federal investigators after &quot;extensive&quot; cooperation with Robert Mueller's Special Counsel probe, helping to secure guilty verdicts against Trump Campaign Chair Paul Manafort and Trump associate Roger Stone. Donald Trump unleashes bizarre, unhinged six-page letter attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over Democrats' impeachment inquiry. House Rules Committee wrangles over terms for Wednesday's House Floor debate on the two Articles of Impeachment against Trump. Senate Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell rejects Senate Democrats' request to call four top Trump officials -- first-hand witnesses to Trump's Ukraine extortion plot -- as witnesses in the upcoming Senate impeachment trial. Republicans are already attempting to rig next year's election with new voter suppression efforts – in Wisconsin, a Republican-appointed state judge ordered the immediate mass purge of more than 200,000 voters from the rolls in a state Trump reportedly won by just 23,000 votes. In Georgia, a judge allowed the mass removal of 300,000 voters for failing to vote in recent elections. In California, reportedly a computer &quot;glitch&quot; incorrectly changed voters' party preferences, potentially blocking them from voting in upcoming primaries, unless voters take action. Voters around the country are cautioned to check their voter registrations frequently before the November 2020 election. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report', wrapping up the U.N. climate talks in which the U.S. played spoiler, and more. The Gods have good reasons to be angry today... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-demdebatenews-impeachmentupdate-voterrollpurgeswi-ga-ca_121719.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-demdebatenews-impeachmentupdate-voterrollpurgeswi-ga-ca_121719.mp3" length="56518540" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:52</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, impeachment, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, US House, US Senate, voter suppression, 2020 election, debates, voter purge, voting rights, environment, climate change, DNC, Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, abuse of power, Wisconsin, Georgia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2019 18:36:09 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/16/2019 (Guest: NC State Sen. Erica D. Smith, U.S. Senate candidate)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The House Judiciary committee released its impeachment report on Monday, charging that Trump committed &quot;multiple federal crimes&quot; including bribery and wire fraud. On impeachment, freshman House Democrats are advocating for former Republican Rep. Justin Amash (I-MI) to serve as a House manager in the (likely) upcoming impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate of Donald J. Trump in January. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell declared that he will coordinate with the Trump White House to rig the Senate trial, which House Judiciary Chair Jerrold Nadler condemned as a &quot;subversion of Constitutional order.&quot; Senate Democrats have formally requested McConnell subpoena four Trump officials as fact witnesses. If Republicans refuse, some have called for Democrats to hold off the trial until courts rule on whether subpoenaed witnesses must testify, or after the 2020 election, should Trump be reelected. In PA, private voting machine vendor ES+S apologized for their misprogrammed and misconfigured voting systems that failed catastrophically in sparsely-attended municipal elections in November 2019, including machines that recorded zero votes for a candidate who actually won. NC State Sen. Erica D. Smith discusses a new scam ES+S is trying to pull off in North Carolina, in which the vendor has succeeded in convincing the State Board of Elections to allow them to skip the state certification process in North Carolina and use new, untested machines in 2020. Smith, who is challenging GOP US Senator Thom Tillis' re-election, explains that the board's approval of ES+S's &quot;bait and switch&quot; violated state law, and calls for hand-marked paper ballots for the crucial 2020 swing state.  Smith is a progressive Democrat who has rejected all corporate PAC donations, and leads her closest competitor and Tillis in the polls, yet state and national establishment Democrats have endorsed her primary opponent... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-impeachmentupdateamash_ericadsmith-essbaitandswitchnc_121619.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:33</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, impeachment, Republicans, Democrats, Justin Amash, Ukraine, Mitch McConnell, US Senate, Rep. Jerrold Nadler, voting machines, election security, hacking, cybersecurity, paper ballots, electronic voting, North Carolina, Sen. Erica Smith</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2019 18:19:23 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/13/2019 (Guest: Prof. Philip B. Stark, of UC-Berkeley)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Another historic day as the U.S. House Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to approve two Articles of Impeachment -- for Abuse of Power and Obstruction of Congress -- against Donald John Trump. Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell declared that he intends to rig the U.S. Senate's impeachment trial and has been colluding with the accused. Elections matter: on his way out the door, Kentucky's former Republican Tea Party Governor Matt Bevin pardoned or gave commutations to 428 convicted criminals, including a convicted murderer whose family made big donations to Bevin's campaign. Kentucky's new Democratic Governor Andy Beshear restored voting rights to 140,000 non-violent former felons. In Pennsylvania, election integrity groups sued to block the use of brand new, 100% unverifiable touchscreen Computer Ballot Marking devices that failed to correctly record tens of thousands of votes during last month's municipal elections, because failure of the machines would be more than enough to throw the results of the 2020 Presidential election in the crucial swing state. After that catastrophic failure in a live election, the previously well-respected Verified Voting watchdog group let elections officials and voting machine vendors off the hook by endorsing a so-called Risk Limiting Audit of the computer-marked paper ballot summaries produced by the systems. That was the last straw for today's guest, UC Berkeley's Philip Stark, the inventor of the post-election Risk Limiting Audit (RLA) protocol, who has been warning elections officials and vendors that use of RLA on computer-marked paper ballots is &quot;meaningless,&quot; &quot;security theater, not election integrity.&quot; Stark explains why he resigned from the board of Verified Voting and explains how RLAs work -- and don't – and what type of voting systems are best for the secure and overseeable American elections... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-judiciaryimpeachment-mcconnellcollludes-kyguvs-philipbstark-bmdsuitpa-rlas_121319.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, Congress, 2020 election, Mitch McConnell, Matt Bevin, felon voting, pardons, Beshear, voting rights, electronic voting, voting machines, paper ballots, election security, election integrity, hacking, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2019 18:24:37 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/12/2019 ('The President is the Smoking Gun')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The House Judiciary Committee's debate over Articles of Impeachment against Donald J. Trump continues, even as the first ballots for the 2020 elections are set to be mailed out in just weeks. The two-day markup of the Democrats' two Articles of Impeachment continued into Thursday, with House Democrats warning about Trump's ongoing efforts to undermine American democracy, and Republicans delivering a barrage of provably false claims, blatantly misleading information, and out-and-out lies – like claiming that &quot;Abuse of Power&quot; and &quot;Obstruction of Congress&quot; are not high crimes and misdemeanors despite being included as Articles of Impeachment against Pres. Richard Nixon. Major newspapers finally jump in to call for Trump's impeachment. Also today: House Democrats handed Trump a victory with new compromise legislation, including Trump's creation of a new military branch, &quot;Space Force,&quot; in exchange for expanded paid parental leave for federal workers. The first ballots of the 2020 Presidential Primaries are set to be mailed on Dec. 28 for military and overseas voters participating in New Hampshire's February 11 primary. Voters in more than a dozen states in the Super Tuesday primaries on March 3rd will begin receiving Vote-by-Mail ballots starting January 18 – all before the Iowa Caucuses and the New Hampshire primary. Yet many jurisdictions around the country are still gambling on faulty new electronic voting systems instead of safe, verifiable, hand-marked paper ballot systems, despite recent failures of brand-new touchscreen systems in municipal elections in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Texas, and North Carolina. In St. Louis County, a brand new, verifiable, hand-marked paper ballot system last month worked with no complications and saved taxpayers some $3 million in costs. Plus Desi Doyen has both good news and bad in our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_judiciaryimpeachmentmarkup_stlouisprintondemand_121219.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:40</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, Congress, corruption, Ukraine, environment, climate change, election security, voting systems, electronic voting, Space Force, family leave, Nixon, voting, 2020 election, paper ballots, Greta Thunberg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2019 22:48:08 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/11/2019: (Nicole Sandler with Lori Wallach/USMCA and Denis Campbell/UK elections)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler recaps the news of the day, from the Senate Judiciary hearing on the DOJ IG report on the Russia probe to Trump&apos;s latest anti-Semitic action and more. She speaks with Lori Wallach of Global Trade Watch to get the scoop on the new USMCA, and checks in with Denis Campbell in the UK on election eve. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_loriwallach_deniscampbell_121119.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Russia, Ukraine, hearings, USMCA, UK elections, impeachment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2019 16:42:25 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/10/2019: (Nicole Sandler on Articles of Impeachment, and Ramesh Srinivasan)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler has the latest news – including the Articles of Impeachment introduced by Democrats today. She speaks with Ramesh Srinivasan, author of ‘Beyond the Valley: How Innovators around the World are Overcoming Inequality and Creating the Technologies of Tomorrow&apos; about how the internet has changed our lives. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_impeachmentarticles_rameshsrinivasan_121019.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:43</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>articles of impeachment, Trump, Bill Barr, internet</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 15:11:22 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/9/2019: (Nicole Sandler with the news and Impeachment Hearing Highlights)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Host Nicole Sandler recaps the plethora of news of the day, and focuses on the impeachment hearing in the Judiciary Committee following the Intelligence Committee's report on the impeachment inquiry. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_impeachmenthearing_120919_.mp3</link>
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									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>impeachment, Trump, Barr, Ukraine, Russia, obstruction, abuse of power</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2019 16:20:53 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/6/2019: (Guest: American Prospect's David Dayen)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Despite claims that impeachment will be a &quot;disaster&quot; for Democrats, it appears House Republicans are jumping ship in advance of 2020. Three more GOP House members announced they will not seek re-election, bringing the total to 19, with potentially more such announcements to come. Then: new warnings are quietly mounting that our climate emergency could break not just the U.S. bank, but the entire world economy -- again -- with a climate-fueled collapse that could make the 2008 Great Recession look like a picnic. DAVID DAYEN, financial journalist and Executive Editor of The American Prospect, discusses the politics, policy and possibilities of Green New Deal legislation, fleshed out in a special, landmark edition of the magazine expansively devoted to every aspect of climate action, tapping an astonishing array of experts, climate leaders, and reporters showing &quot;it's practical, and it's feasible, and it not only can be done, it must be done.&quot;  Dayen says the practical, step-by-step blueprint shows how to move the U.S. to a carbon-free economy – how we already have the technology on hand today, and how doing so will actually enhance growth, equalize the economy, and create jobs, &quot;especially those in places that were hardest hit by the toxicity of the environment to this point.&quot; He also has a wake-up call on the failure of U.S. financial regulators to seriously examine the extraordinary disruption to the economy of a potential climate-fueled financial meltdown from climate catastrophe, or the costs of mitigating it. Dayen notes the unprecedented breadth of TAP's coverage, from virtually every angle, has actually made him more hopeful, not less, about our ability to achieve the radical change called for by GND, and the greener -- and safer, and more livable -- future it could bring... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-gopersquitindicted_daviddayen-prospectgnd-fossilfueleconmeltdown_120619.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:54</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, Green New Deal, climate change, environment, financial system, fossil fuels, banks, financial regulation, Great Depression, New Deal, 2020 Election, jobs, economy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2019 18:32:28 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/5/2019 (Pelosi: Dems Will Impeach; Ransomware Attacks Imperil 2020 Elections)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Thursday that Democrats will now move forward to draw up Articles of Impeachment against Donald J. Trump, saying Trump's recently revealed attempts to undermine the 2020 election by inviting interference from a foreign nation made the historic action necessary.  We share the sober announcement, the reaction from the White House, and the next steps toward a trial in the U.S. Senate. The Department of Justice announced indictments of two Russian hackers (whereabouts unknown) in one of the largest cybercrime sprees in U.S. history, that used malware phishing schemes to attack organizations in 11 states. Ransomware attacks are on the rise in 2019, particularly those that target critical public services, with at least 70 reported attacks targeting more than 50 cities. Over Thanksgiving, a ransomware attack on a technology services company crippled a company that operates 100+ nursing homes across the nation. Chillingly, on the same day as the nursing home company ransomware attack, the State of Louisiana was also hit -- just two days after the state's recent gubernatorial run-off election. Hundreds of computers at vital state agencies were affected across the state, including the Secretary of State's website. Had the attack come two days earlier, it might have devastated the state's elections – because Louisiana shamefully requires all voters at the polls to vote on 100% unverifiable touchscreen computer voting systems and use electronic pollbooks. Dozens of states are adopting similar vulnerable computer touchscreen voting systems before the critical 2020 elections. Those systems will be wildly vulnerable next year, where unhackable hand-marked paper ballot systems would not be. Are we insane? Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-pelosiimpeachment-cybercrimesandelection2020_120519.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:36</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, impeachment, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Pelosi, Congress, corruption, malware, cybersecurity, ransomware, hacking, Louisiana, elections, electronic voting, voting machines, election security, 2020 election, environment, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2019 18:30:59 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/4/2019 (Special impeaching hearing coverage with Heather 'Digby' Parton)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': As we try to tell you every day on 'The BradCast', it's ALWAYS about elections -- all of it... The U.S. House Judiciary Committee held its first official impeachment hearing on Wednesday regarding Donald Trump's Ukraine scandal and obstruction of justice in the Robert Mueller Special Counsel's probe. Four academics testified on the history and meaning intended by the founders of &quot;high crimes and misdemeanors&quot; in the U.S. Constitution's impeachment clause, and what three of the scholars described as clearly impeachable offenses committed by President Donald J. Trump. All three testified that the record is now clear that Trump should be impeached, based on his strong-arm bribery campaign to force Ukraine to announce investigations for his personal political gain, in what Trump's own E.U. Ambassador described in a previous hearing as a &quot;quid pro quo&quot; scheme. Not all of those who testified, however, agreed that Trump should be impeached. George Washington University School of Law professor Jonathan Turley -- the Republicans' witness, who testified in support of impeachment against Bill Clinton in 1998 -- argued the record was still too thin to move forward with impeachment against Trump. Salon's HEATHER 'DIGBY' PARTON joins us to discuss extended excerpts from the day's hearing, potential Articles of Impeachment against Trump (including abuse of power, bribery, obstruction of Congress and obstruction of justice), why House Democrats are moving quickly with the 2020 primaries in just two months, and more. Also today: Georgia's illegitimate GOP Governor Brian Kemp names an inexperienced, wealthy &quot;Ivanka-like&quot; GOP donor to be GA's new U.S. Senator. NATO leaders are caught on videotape laughing at Mr. Trump... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_kemploefflerga-trumpnatojoke_heatherdigbyparton-impeachmentjudiciaryscholars_120419.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:53</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, 2020 election, corruption, Congress, US House, high crimes, Constitution, Ukraine, courts, executive privilege, Jonathan Turley, Georgia, US Senate, Mueller, obstruction of justice, 2020 election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2019 17:17:52 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/3/2019 (Guest: Constitutional law and impeachment expert John Bonifaz)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The impeachment inquiry action moves to the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, based on the 300-page report released by the House Intelligence Committee on Tuesday documenting the serious abuses of power and obstruction of Congress by Donald Trump, that details Trump's attempts to force Ukraine to assist him in his 2020 re-election bid. Constitutional law expert JOHN BONIFAZ, co-founder of Free Speech for People, offers a preview of what to expect in Judiciary's first hearing to determine if Articles of Impeachment are merited against the President, and explains what the framers of  the Constitution intended when they used the term &quot;high crimes and misdemeanors&quot;. Bonifaz is critical of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats for delaying the impeachment inquiry when they took control of the House despite mountains of evidence, and argues there is long list of abuses beyond the Trump-Ukraine scandal that merit Trump's removal. Bonifaz warns that we, the people, must &quot;stay alert, awake and engaged in fighting for our democracy and our Constitution.&quot; Also today: a bad day for Trump in the courts, but a good day for the rule of law: a federal appeals court ruled Deutsche Bank and Capital One must turn over subpoenaed Trump-related financial documents to House committees. Federal judge refused to stay her ruling ordering former White House counsel Don McGahn to appear before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee.  Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) dropped out of the 2020 Democratic presidential primary race, just two months before voting begins in Iowa. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report', as the nations of the world convene in Madrid this week for the U.N. climate Summit... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-kamalaout-trumpcourtlosses_johnbonifaz-impeachment_120319.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:24</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, 2020 election, corruption, Kamala Harris, US Senate, US House, high crimes, Supreme Court, environment, climate change, Pelosi, courts, executive privilege, COP25, Paris Agreement, pollution, Ukraine </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2019 17:55:53 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/2/2019 (2019 voting disasters foreshadow catastrophe in 2020)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast:  Democratic Montana Gov. Steve Bullock dropped out of the 2020 Democratic presidential primary, saying he will not run for U.S. Senate despite his proven ability to flip a statewide seat from &quot;red&quot; to &quot;blue&quot; right when his country needs him to help take the Senate majority. Wildly corrupt conspiracy theorist and Trump supporter, Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA), pleaded guilty to criminal campaign finance fraud charges and misusing funds to bankroll his lavish personal lifestyle. The Trump White House rejected an invitation to participate in the first House Judiciary committee hearing on impeachment, pretending Trump is not being allowed due process. The timing of a potential impeachment trial in the GOP-controlled US Senate in January could lead right up to (or beyond) the first votes of the 2020 election - the Iowa Caucuses and the New Hampshire primary in early February. On 'Super Tuesday' on March 3, voters in Los Angeles -- the nation's largest voting jurisdiction -- will be forced to vote on brand new, 100% unverifiable touchscreen computer systems. Similar systems failed disastrously in sparsely attended municipal elections last month in battleground states such as Georgia and Pennsylvania,  where in certain precincts, the new touchscreens registered an impossible zero votes for some candidates. Imagine how badly things could go in a large turnout election like 2020. The failures left voters and party officials wondering what when wrong, and if the tallies reported by the system actually reflected the intent of the voters. As we've been arguing for some time, it is impossible to know whether these systems accurately record voters' intent, yet they are currently proliferating in the U.S. ahead of the critical 2020 elections.  Are you ready for the disaster? We offer some tips on how to avoid it... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_bullockout-hunterguilty-impeachupdate-2019votingdisastersin2020_120219.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, 2020 election, electronic voting, voting machines, Los Angeles, cybersecurity, hacking, election security, Steve Bullock, Duncan Hunter, corruption, US Senate, US House, paper ballots, Georgia, Penn.</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2019 17:53:44 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/27/2019 (Trump Up Schiff's Creek)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A new propaganda effort is underway by Trump, cowardly Republicans, and their dishonest rightwing media machine attempting to fool the public that impeachment hearings in the U.S. House Intelligence Committee were somehow &quot;a disaster for Democrats.&quot; Even mainstream corporate media has been helpful in spreading the fake news. But new polls show steadily increasing support for impeachment over each week of public hearings, with a 50 percent majority supporting impeachment and removal from office of the President of the United States. In comparison, during Bill Clinton's impeachment in 1998, support for the GOP effort among Americans never rose above 29 percent. The constant drip, drip, drip of increasingly damning information against Trump shores up a mountain of evidence that Trump directed a quid pro quo bribery scheme against Ukraine, conditioning military aid and other official acts in exchange for Ukraine launching public investigations into his 2020 political rival Joe Biden and a debunked theory that Ukraine, not Russia, interfered in the 2016 election. New testimony revealed that two Office of Management and Budget officials resigned over concerns that Trump's withholding of military aid to Ukraine was illegal. NYT reports Trump had already been briefed about the whistleblower complaint that kicked off the impeachment inquiry, long before he released the military aid. While various blockbuster revelations from witnesses received most of the attention over the first two weeks of public hearings, we share two of the clarifying closing summations by Intelligence Chair Rep. Adam Schiff that nicely wrap up the damning evidence against the President, and what the stakes are for the country. Our mission, as journalists, is to help educate the electorate, and we hope today's show might help all of us find our way out of this dark hour in American history... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_impeachmentpolling-newevidence_schiffclosingarguments_112719.mp3</link>
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									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, impeachment, Trump, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, Adam Schiff, OMB, Justice Department,  corruption, Urkaine, Mueller, Sondland, Yovanovitch, Fiona Hill, bribery, quid pro quo, Nixon, Russia, polls</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2019 17:39:40 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/26/2019 (Guest: Daniel Nichanian of The Appeal Political Report)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The House Judiciary Committee announced a new impeachment hearing for next Wednesday, with a warning to the White House over its refusal to make witnesses and documents available. Trump's DOJ is seeking a stay on yesterday's blistering federal court ruling ordering former White House Counsel Don McGahn to appear for scheduled testimony, in which the judge eviscerated the DOJ argument that presidents and White House officials enjoy &quot;absolute immunity.&quot; Trump pretended he &quot;would love&quot; to have top Executive Branch officials testify in impeachment hearings, but he can't because he's &quot;fighting for future Presidents.&quot; We'd hate to see Trump lose his right to vote if he ever should find himself imprisoned for any of his countless crimes. Today, there are millions in prison who have already lost that right -- a right, not a privilege -- while behind bars. A number of states have moved to enfranchise former felons, those awaiting trial, or on probation or parole, but when it comes to the right to vote for those still in prison, only Maine and Vermont currently allow prisoners to vote -- a policy endorsed by VT Senator Bernie Sanders. DANIEL NICHANIAN, Editor of The Appeal Political Report and an expert on criminal justice reform and mass incarceration, joins us to discuss his research into whether correctional facility officers and elected officials in Maine and Vermont agreed with a New York State lawmaker's claim that voting rights for the incarcerated is &quot;insulting [to] members of law enforcement and the criminal justice system.&quot; You may be surprised to learn that not one of them did. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report' as &quot;climate emergency&quot; is named &quot;Word of the Year&quot; by Oxford Dictionaries, unfortunately for very good reason... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_impeachmentnews_danielnichanian-felonvoting_112619.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:24</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, impeachment, Trump, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, Justice Department, corruption, voting rights, voter suppression, felon voting rights, prison, criminal justice reform, mass incarceration, environment, climate change, gerrymandering, Bernie</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2019 18:18:06 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/25/2019 (Listener Calls After Impeachment Week 2: What Happened to All the Pro-Trump Callers?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   A news-a-palooza of stories covered today. Late breaking news  -- a federal court has ruled that Donald Trump's former White House Counsel Don McGahn must respond to a lawful U.S. House subpoena for documents and testimony related to Special Counsel Robert Mueller's probe, during which McGahn testified that Trump attempted to obstruct justice at least 10 different times. The ruling will be appealed, but could also apply to a host of top Trump officials who have refused Congressional subpoenas. GA's Republican Secretary of State has launched an investigation into election integrity and computer science experts who called him out for installing new, hackable, unreliable and 100% unverifiable touchcreen Ballot Marking Device (BMD) voting systems across the state before 2020, despite the new systems' disastrous performance failures in 2019 live election testing. New Jersey's General Assembly voted to restore voting rights to some 83,000 people on parole &amp; probation.  Then we summarize last week's blockbuster public impeachment hearings in the US House Intelligence Committee, and cover a number of new, related stories which broke over the weekend, then open the phones to callers to weigh in on all of the above. Interestingly, last week, a number of callers remained opposed to Trump's impeachment and removal. Today, after hearing about the several blockbuster revelations of Week 2 of public impeachment hearings, those callers were nowhere to be found.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_votingnews_mcgahn_callers-impeachmentweek2_112519.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, Republicans, Democrats, Ukraine, Russia, Congress, Gordon Sondland, Marie Yovanovitch, Adam Schiff, 2020 election, corruption, quid pro quo, election security, war crimes, Don McGahn, electronic voting</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2019 17:40:07 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/22/2019 (The BradCast 'Late-Nite' Comedy Impeachment Hearing Week In Review Special)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ After a dizzying two weeks of damning testimony against Donald J. Trump in his ongoing impeachment inquiry in the U.S. House Intelligence Committee, we thought we'd check in on how the hours and hours (and hours) of public hearings might be playing in &quot;real America,&quot; as they are reported back to the American people on late night comedy shows -- where many Americans get all of their news. Thus, we're happy to present today's &quot;BradCast 'Late-Nite' Comedy Impeachment Hearing Week In Review Special!,&quot; featuring clips from Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, Samantha Bee and Trevor Noah. Enjoy!... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_impeachment-latenitecomedyweekinreviewspecial_112219.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:52</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, impeachment, Republicans, Democrats, Ukraine, Russia, Congress, Gordon Sondland, Marie Yovanovitch, Vindman, Stephen Colbert, Samantha Bee, Seth Meyers, Trevor Noah, comedy, Adam Schiff, Devin Nunes, quid pro quo</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2019 17:34:52 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/21/2019 (Special Impeachment and 2020 Dem Debate coverage w/ guests: David Bender and Jacki Schechner)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Special coverage of both the Democratic 2020 Presidential Debate in Atlanta and public impeachment hearings in the U.S. House on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning. The second hearing session on Wednesday in the House Intelligence Committee featured testimony from Laura Cooper, Deputy Asst. Secretary of Defense for Russia and David Hale, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs. Cooper revealed that Ukrainian officials were aware of the Trump Administration's freeze on nearly $400 million in military assistance at least a month earlier than previously known. Both officials say they had no idea why the White House had frozen the funds. Their testimony backs up the bombshell testimony from earlier on Wednesday with Gordon Sondland, Donald Trump's EU Ambassador, who was assigned to take the lead in Trump's pressure campaign to coerce the Ukrainian President to announce investigations of the 2016 election and Joe Biden in exchange for a White House meeting and the millions in military aid. Sondland charged that the scheme amounted to a clear quid pro quo by the President. In Thursday's hearing, Dr. Fiona Hill, Trump's former top Russia and Ukraine expert on the National Security Council under John Bolton, and David Holmes, political adviser at the U.S. embassy in Ukraine, delivered riveting testimony in the final scheduled public impeachment hearings. Among several revelations, Dr. Hill described Trump's and Rudy Giuliani's claims that Ukraine interfered with the 2016 election as a &quot;fictional narrative&quot; propagated by Russia. Then we move on to Wednesday evening's 2020 Presidential Debate on MSNBC. Broadcaster and documentarian DAVID BENDER of the Progressive Voices Network and journalist, producer and communications expert JACKI SCHECHNER, formerly of CNN and CurrentTV, join us for insight and analysis on both the hearings and the debate... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_davidbender-jackischechner-impeachment_hillholmes-demdebateatlanta_112119.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, Fiona Hill, Debate, 2020 election, Gordon Sondland, US House, corruption, Ukraine, quid pro quo, bribery, extortion, Russia, national security, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Biden, Tulsi Gabbard, Cory Booker</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2019 17:34:30 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/20/2019 ('Bombshell' impeachment hearing coverage with guest Heather Digby Parton)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': It was what many are describing today as a 'John Dean moment' in the public impeachment hearings of Donald J. Trump. Gordon Sondland , Trump's $1 million donor-turned-swamp-dwelling Ambassador to the European Union, dropped some bombshell testimony on Wednesday. Sondland admitted that the President's scheme to withhold a White House meeting and $391 million in military aid to Ukraine in exchange for the announcement of investigations into his political rivals was, in fact, a &quot;quid pro quo.&quot; Sondland tossed a several top Trump officials and allies under the bus in the bargain -- including Sec. of State Mike Pompeo, former National Security Advisor John Bolton, White House acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney, Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani, Vice President Mike Pence and, especially, the President of the United States himself. &quot;Everyone,&quot; he said, &quot;was in the loop. It was no secret.&quot;  Sondland explained that he &quot;followed the directions of the President&quot; when he &quot;worked with Mr. Giuliani&quot; on the Ukraine pressure campaign &quot;because the President directed us to do so.&quot;  Once again, our official 'BradCast' partner-in-impeachable-crimes, the great HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Digby's Hullabaloo, joins us moments after the conclusion of the Sondland hearing for insight and analysis, along with extended explosive excerpts of today's testimony.  Our special coverage continues with the remarkable events that transpired on Wednesday in the U.S. House Intelligence Committee's ongoing impeachment proceedings, on what may well prove to be an historic day (or the long-awaited beginning of the end?) for the shamefully failed Presidency of Donald J. Trump... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_impeachment_heatherdigbyparton-gordonsondland-quidproquobombshell_112019.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:58</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, Gordon Sondland, US House, corruption, Ukraine, quid pro quo, bribery, extortion, Russia, national security, Pompeo, Mulvaney, Bolton, Biden, Burisma, 2016 election, 2020 election, election meddling</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:46:16 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/19/2019 (Special impeachment coverage, Day 3, with guest Heather 'Digby' Parton)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Special coverage of Day 3 of public hearings in the U.S. House impeachment inquiry of Donald J. Trump. We go to air between two sets of witnesses, focusing today on Tuesday's morning session featuring Lt. Col Alexander Vindman, the Ukraine expert on Donald Trump's National Security Council, and Jennifer Williams, Vice President Mike Pence's Ukraine expert. Both witnesses have served for years as government officials. Both officials were listening in during Donald Trump's infamous July 25 call in which he pressured Ukraine's new President Volodmyr Zelensky for the &quot;favor&quot; of investigations into the Biden family, and the Russia-backed theory that Ukraine, not Russia, interfered in the 2016 U.S. President election, in exchange for receiving Congressionally-appropriated military aid. Williams described the President's phone call as &quot;inappropriate&quot;, as did Vindman, who was so &quot;shocked&quot; by the attempt at strong-arming Ukraine for Trump's personal political benefit that he brought his concerns to the NSC's top legal counsel on two separate occasions. We're joined once again by our special 'BradCast' Impeachment Correspondent Heather 'Digby' Parton of Salon and Hullabaloo to discuss today's proceedings, including how Vindman's testimony blew up the Trump/GOP claim that his pressure campaign was meant to combat corruption in Ukraine; what Democrats hope Americans take away from today's testimony; how Republicans are responding in their alternate reality world; and, yes, what was Donald Trump doing in that mysterious trip to Walter Reed Hospital over the weekend?  Plus, Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report', on climate change-fueled flooding in the historic city of Venice, Ford's new all-electric Mustang SUV, and a landmark, bi-partisan law in New Zealand to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-impeachment-vindmanwilliams_111919.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump,  Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, Alexander Vindman, Jennifer Williams, bribery, US House, corruption, Ukraine, quid pro quo, Russia, national security, environment, climate change, pollution, electric vehicles, Giuliani, Sondland</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2019 15:50:23 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/18/2019 (Taking callers' temperature on impeachment after Week 1 of public hearings)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We open up the phone lines to listeners who have a lot to say about their opinions on impeachment following week 1 of public hearings in the US House Intelligence Committee.  Also today: Donald Trump and Republicans lost again as Louisiana's Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards was re-elected in a weekend run-off election (according to Louisiana's 100% unverifiable touchscreen voting systems, which are shamefully used across the entire state). GOP Senators on the ballot in 2020 may be looking closely at the Louisiana results as they weigh whether to vote to remove Trump, should there be an impeachment trial the U.S. Senate.  The 'American Carnage' that Trump pretended to promise to end continued with another mass shooting, this time at a backyard party in Fresno, CA.  Against the recommendation of the Defense Department, Trump pardoned three military members accused or convicted of war crimes in Afghanistan and Iraq, and promoted one of them, sending a clear signal that the American Carnage WILL continue.  Trump tweet-attacked a senior staffer for Vice President Mike Pence, Jennifer Williams, a witness to Trump's phone call strong-arming Ukraine's President. Williams is now scheduled to testify in the public impeachment hearings this week.  The walls are closing in around Trump, with 9 witnesses set to testify on the Ukraine bribery scandal in open hearings this week. We open the phone to callers who have a variety of opinions on whether the first week of public impeachment hearings has moved them -- one way or another -- on the matter. Buckle up for much more 'BradCast' impeachment special coverage in the days ahead... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_lagovrunoff_fresnoshooting_trumpwarcrimespardon_impeachweek2preview_callers-impeachweek1_111819.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:31</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump,  Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, Marie Yovanovitch, US House, corruption, Ukraine, pardons, war crimes, mass shooting, quid pro quo, Russia, national security, Roger Stone, Gordon Sondland, Biden, 2016 election, 2020 election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2019 17:38:26 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/15/2019 (Special impeachment coverage with guest: Heather 'Digby' Parton)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Our special coverage continues today of the ongoing public impeachment hearings of Donald J. Trump in the U.S. House Intelligence Committee. Foreign service veteran and anti-corruption stalwart, Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, offered riveting testimony about being ousted, without explanation, amid a smear campaign against her that was propagated by Trump's attorney Rudy Giuliani, corrupt Ukraine officials, and the President of the United States himself. The coordinated campaign against her is at the center of Team Trump's scheme to get her out of the way so they could try to force Ukraine to announce probes into Donald Trump's political rivals in exchange for $391 million in military assistance.  Even as the hearing on Trump's apparent high crimes and misdemeanors played out, Trump launched a remarkable verbal attack against Yovanovitch on Twitter, which Intelligence Committee Chair Adam Schiff characterized as &quot;witness intimidation,&quot; suggesting a potential new Article of Impeachment.  Award-winning opinion journalist HEATHER 'DIGBY' PARTON of Salon and Hulaballoo joins us to analyze what happened during Friday's hearing, and what it all means. Also today: Trump ally and dirty trickster Roger Stone was found guilty on all counts, on charges related to the Robert Mueller investigation into Russia, Wikileaks and Team Trump interference in the 2016 election. Stone is the sixth top Trump associate to be found or have pleaded guilty to federal felony charges. At the same time, the Wall Street Journal reported that Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, also part of the smear campaign to oust Yovanovitch, is now under federal criminal investigation in relation to a natural gas scheme in Ukraine... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_impeachmentyovanovitch_stoneguilty_heatherdigbyparton_111519.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump,  Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, Marie Yovanovitch, US House, corruption, Ukraine, quid pro quo, Russia, national security, Roger Stone, Rudy Giuliani, Adam Schiff, Gordon Sondland, Giuliani, Biden, 2016 election, 2020 election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2019 17:20:01 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/14/1019 (Guest: Susan Greenhalgh of Nat'l Election Defense Coalition)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  KY Governor Matt Bevin has finally conceded his loss to Democratic challenger Andy Beshear last week – after making false, evidence-free allegations about &quot;irregularities&quot; and &quot;illegal votes.&quot; But very real concerns about the accuracy of electronic voting systems should be taken seriously, because they could alter the outcome of next year's elections. Last week, the key swing states of Pennsylvania and Georgia saw election disasters with brand-new touchscreen computer Ballot Marking Devices (BMDs). SUSAN GREENHALGH, Vice President at the National Election Defense Coalition, discusses her group's demand that Pennsylvania immediately decertify the expensive new 100% unverifiable voting systems that failed. Greenhalgh explains why such systems should never be used (except by voters who may need to use an assistive device), and why so many election officials ignore election integrity and cybsersecurity experts who warn against the use of such poorly designed, unverifiable touchscreen systems. Greenhalgh says there is still time for jurisdictions to switch to much cheaper, more secure, verifiable hand-marked paper ballot systems. Also today: Another deadly school shooting, this time in Southern California. Trump loses yet another court case in one of his several lawsuits seeking to block release of his tax returns to Congress and state prosecutors, with the cases all now headed to the Republicans' stolen U.S. Supreme Court, on which two of Trump's appointees now sit. Former Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick, a conservative Democrat, has entered the 2020 Democratic Presidential nomination race. Trump is in Louisiana to stump for the Republican candidate in the runoff election for governor on Saturday, in hopes of avoiding another Kentucky-style embarrassment. Plus Desi Doyen has our 1001st 'Green News Report', with disturbing news on the raging Australian bush fires, climate-change fueled frigid weather, and the Trump EPA's latest attack on public health... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_cashooting-trumptaxscotus-devalpatrick-laguvrace-bevinconcedes_susangreenhalgh-decertbmds_111419.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:32</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, elections, 2019 election, 2020 election, cybersecurity, hacking, voting machines, electronic voting, paper ballots, election security, Deval Patrick, climate change, environment, Bevin, guns, courts</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2019 17:58:38 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/13/2019 (Impeachment Hearing coverage with guest: Heather 'Digby' Parton)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Special coverage of the first day of public hearings in the impeachment inquiry of Donald J. Trump. We air extended excerpts from the opening statements at today's historic hearing in the U.S. House Intelligence Committee, as chaired by Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and led on the Republican side by Ranking Member Devin Nunes. Today's witnesses were two long-serving, career, non-partisan professional diplomats who offered detailed testimony on Trump's unprecedented withholding of military aide to Ukraine in a pressure campaign to force its new President to announce investigations into Trump's political rivals, and an uncorroborated theory regarding Ukraine's interference in the 2016 election. Ambassador Bill Taylor, a 30-year foreign service veteran, added the most noteworthy piece of new information, describing that he had recently learned about a late night phone call in July, in which a staffer overheard President Trump – speaking on an unsecure cell phone in a public restaurant in Ukraine -- ask US Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland about the status of &quot;the investigations&quot; into the Bidens and the 2016 election. George Kent, Deputy Asst. Sec. of State overseeing policy for Ukraine. Kent, also offered damning testimony about Trump's scheme to strong-arm Ukraine. Opinion journalist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON, of Hullabaloo and Salon, helps us analyzes today's breaking news, the damning case being laid out against the President by Democrats, the thin and disjointed case offered by Republicans in his defense, and how all of this may be perceived by the American public, as the historic hearings continue in the weeks ahead... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
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								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, impeachment, Republicans, Democrats, US House, corruption, Ukraine, quid pro quo, Russia, Ambassador Bill Taylor, George Kent, State Department, foreign policy, Gordon Sondland, Adam Schiff, Devin Nunes, national security, Giuliani, Biden</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2019 18:02:41 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/12/2019 (Guest: Dr. Andrew Rosenberg of the Union of Concerned Scientists)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': While the nation's attention is understandably focused on impeachment, the Trump Administration is continuing its non-stop corruption of government in service to corporate interests. The Trump Environmental Protection Agency's latest scheme is an attempt to undermine scientific research to allow more toxic industry pollution of our air and water, via a proposed rule that would limit the use of science that the agency is allowed to use as its basis for writing public health standards. DR. ANDREW ROSENBERG, Director of the Center for Science and Democracy at the Union of Concerned Scientists, warns that the new proposed rule would &quot;devastate public health and environmental protections&quot; by disallowing the use of public health studies unless all data – including confidential patient names and medical records – are made public. It would apply not only to new rules but also to retroactively to longstanding existing regulations, as well. Industry groups, of course, favor the new rule. Scientists and health care providers are strongly opposed, charging that the scheme will undermine public health protections and &quot;put the entire enterprise of developing science-based public health safeguards at risk,&quot; by binding future administrations. Also today: Former Pres. Jimmy Carter is reportedly recuperating after brain surgery. The Republicans' stolen US Supreme Court will allow a liability lawsuit brought by families of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre against a gun manufacturer to go forward, but court watchers suggest that the Court's stolen rightwing majority is poised to strike down President Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. On the eve of public hearings in the 4th impeachment inquiry in U.S. history, House Democrats have released procedural details for how the hearings will be conducted. Plus Desi Doyen has our 1000th 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_jimmycarter-scotus-guns-daca_impeachment_andrewrosenberg-epa-sciencerule_gnr1000_111219.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, Jimmy Carter, Supreme Court, guns, DACA, pollution, EPA, Andrew Wheeler, science, environment, climate change, public health </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2019 18:03:26 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title> BradCast' 11/11/2019 (Everything is Now Political. EVERYTHING.)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Yes, everything is now political -- even wildfires, as proven by the barrage of hate-filled, politicized tweets attacking &quot;liberals and Hollywood&quot; that Brad received in response to posting a non-political, straight news video of a fire that erupted in Burbank, CA. Also today:  Another judge rejected Trump's latest attempt to block access to his tax returns, this time in response to a newly-adopted New York State law allowing Congress to obtain tax returns of New York residents. In the House impeachment inquiry, Intelligence Committee chair Rep. Adam Schiff rejected House Republicans' attempt to add to the impeachment witness list Hunter Biden and the whistleblower who first brought the Ukraine matter to light, saying he will not allow the proceedings to be used to promote Trump's baseless, debunked conspiracy theories.  In off-year elections around the country last week, electronic voting systems failed, causing long lines and preventing voters from voting. The failures were a chilling preview of the potential chaos that could erupt on Election Day in 2020, during the most critical Presidential election in our history. In California, intentional public safety power shutoffs to prevent wildfires have resulted in widespread blackouts, with utility companies warning they may be forced to shut off electricity in California again next fall. Brad reports on the limited response from the Los Angeles County Registrar's office on how they plan to respond should similar power outages and machine failures hit the county's new, unverifiable electronic voting systems during next year's high-turnout 2020 election, which could be disastrous for voters in the nation's largest voting jurisdiction, and elsewhere. Callers weigh in on all of the above, and more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_impeachment_cafires_offyearelectionfails_lacountyvotingfails_callers_111119.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:59</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, climate change, voting machines, electronic voting, Los Angeles, impeachment, corruption, Ukraine, Biden, blackout, 2020 election, wildfires </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:50:35 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/8/2019 (Nicole Sandler with Frederick Clarkson on Project Blitz)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ After guest host Nicole Sandler updates us on the day's news, she's joined by Frederick Clarkson of Political Research Associates. He just published a story titled “Project Blitz by Any Other Name” which includes audio from a 40-minute strategy call that reveals the latest plans of a Christian Nationalist campaign. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_frederickclarkson_110819.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:25</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>project blitz, Frederick Clarkson, religious freedom, news, impeachment, hearings, Trump</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2019 15:52:58 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/7/2019 (Guest: U. of Kentucky College of Law's Joshua A. Douglas)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Paper tiger Donald Trump, who vowed he'd never settle the case against his fraudulent &quot;charitable&quot; Trump Foundation, settled after all. In a lawsuit brought by the New York Attorney General, a state judge has fined Trump $2 million, ruling he misused the foundation, repeatedly and illegally, to further his own political and business interests. Trump agreed with the finding. House Democrats will kick off the first public hearings in the impeachment inquiry next Wednesday with top State Department officials who will testify to Trump's politically motivated extortion plot against Ukraine -- including a Deputy Asst. Sec. of State who testified in previous closed-door hearings that he believed Trump's attempted quid pro quo was &quot;injurious to the rule of law, both in Ukraine and the U.S.&quot;  Potentially disturbing developments in Kentucky: unpopular and very Trumpy GOP Gov. Matt Bevin reportedly lost by just 5,000 votes to Democratic challenger Andy Beshear on Tuesday, but Bevin has refused to concede, alleging -- without evidence -- that there were &quot;irregularities,&quot; fraudulent absentee ballot tallies, and machine failures. Bevin has requested a &quot;recanvass&quot; of tallies, but Kentucky state law specifically disallows recounts in gubernatorial races, which are instead settled by a vote of the Kentucky legislature, currently controlled by Republicans. Election law expert and University of Kentucky College of Law professor, JOSHUA A. DOUGLAS, explains what happens next in the Kentucky saga, why Bevin's scheme and any help from the KY Republican state legislature could augur very darkly for our democratic system, what all of this means for Mitch McConnell, who is also on the 2020 ballot, and what a Beshear Administration might accomplish.  Plus Desi Doyen has the 999th edition of our 'Green News Report'... which is at least as disturbing as the previous 998. Next week: GNR1000! ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpfoundationfraud_joshdouglas-bevinbeshearcontest_110719.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:54</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Kentucky, Bevin, Beshear, voter fraud, election challenge, election law, environment, impeachment, climate change, pollution, Trump Foundation, corruption, Ukraine, quid pro quo, stolen election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 18:12:01 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/6/2019 (2019 Off-Year Election Vote System Failures and Electoral Triumphs)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A lot of good news for Democrats in Tuesday's off-year elections around the country, but also plenty for them to be very concerned about, including the failure of brand new voting systems in several key battleground states. We cover a number of disturbing voting disasters: nearly two-decade old touchscreen voting systems failed in Indiana.  Brand new 100% unverifiable touchscreen computer Ballot Marking Device voting systems failed disastrously in several counties in Pennsylvania and Georgia, with reports of flipped votes, machines recording zero votes, long lines, voters unable to check in, and some voters unable to vote at all. The low-turnout municipal elections were intended as a test run of the costly new systems before being deployed for use in the critical 2020 Presidential election, when turnout is expected to be very high. As to actual reported results: disappointing returns for Democrats in Mississippi. In Kentucky, a big apparent win for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andy Beshear, but the state's unpopular Gov. Matt Bevin is expected to challenge the results. Unequivocal success for Dems in Virginia, where a blue wave resulted in new Democratic majorities in both the House of Delegates and state Senate. These long-awaited victories, along with the current Democratic Governor in office, means that Dems will enjoy a &quot;trifecta&quot; for the first time in nearly 25 years.  DELEGATE MARK LEVINE, who won a third term representing VA's 45th District, discusses the impact that Donald Trump and impeachment may have had on voter turnout, the effects the state's recent switch from unverifiable touchscreen voting systems to hand-marked paper ballots, and the role that recently court-ordered fair district maps had on flipping the legislature. He also covers the long list of overdue progressive policy goals that VA Democrats now plan to undertake with their newly-won majorities. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_votesystemfails-in-ga-pa_results-ms-ky-va_marklevine-trifectava_110619.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 Election, 2019 election, Virginia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana, blue wave, progressives, voting problems, electronic voting, voting machines, paper ballots, cybersecurity, hacking, voting rights, Georgia,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2019 17:56:49 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/5/2019 (One Year Out: Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid.)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': It's Election Day in dozens of states around the country, and voting systems -- particularly new touchscreen and electronic pollbook systems -- are failing and causing long voting times in a number of states. The high number of voting problems during sparsely attended off-year elections does not bode well for the expected high turnout of the 2020 election. All things being equal, on a level playing field and in sane world, Donald Trump will be voted out in a landslide next year -- but that's not what we have. Among registered voters, all five leading Democratic candidates crush Trump in national polls. But we do not run national elections -- we run state-by-state Electoral College elections for president. A new NYT poll offers a sobering red flag -- in six battleground states, Trump ties or defeats top Democrats. Given our incredibly fragile and vulnerable electoral systems, he absolutely could win the election next year. So NOW is a great time to take action: What are YOU going to do next year to help voters vote? We offer some ideas to get started. Also today:  more embarrassing failures for Trump – his withdrawal from the landmark Iran nuclear agreement has resulted in Iran announcing it is installing new, high-speed centrifuges to enrich uranium. Trump's &quot;impenetrable&quot; border wall, costing $10 billion (paid by U.S. taxpayers, not Mexico) is anything but impenetrable, and is easily defeated by smugglers. To coincide with Native American Heritage Month, Trump recently created National American History and Founders Month, a pet White Power-y swamp project backed by one of his top campaign donors. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report', with news on the President's ridiculous withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, yet another Keystone Pipeline oil spill, and much more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_2019votingprobs_trumpfailures_2020pollsaction_110519.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:58</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, Iran, nuclear weapons, Election Day, 2020 election, polls, Electoral College, voting machines, electronic voting, election security, voting problems, border wall, environment, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2019 18:01:01 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 11/4/2019 ( Guest: Slate legal journalist Dahlia Lithwick)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We are now officially less than a year away from the critical 2020 Presidential election, but our electronic voting systems in many states are still just as bad, dangerous, vulnerable and unverifiable as they were 15 years ago. HBO's John Oliver got a lot of stuff right when he touched on America's voting machine security crisis on Sunday regarding our easily-hacked, oft-failed touchscreen voting systems. Unfortunately, he did not alert voters to the new and equally vulnerable and 100% unverifiable computer touchscreen Ballot Marking Devices (BMDs) now being installed around the country. Tuesday is Election Day in several states, including in Kentucky, where pre-election polls show unpopular Trumpy Republican Gov. Matt Bevin is in a dead heat with Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear.  But in 2015, Bevin was even further behind, yet somehow managed to win anyway on Kentucky's same unverifiable touchscreen voting machines. It has now been a year since Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in to a lifetime appointment as an Associate Justice on the Republicans' stolen U.S. Supreme Court, rammed through by Senate Republicans despite multiple credible accusations of sexual assault. SCOTUS journalist DAHLIA LITHWICK explains why she has not returned to the Court since Kavanaugh was sworn in, and why voters in the U.S. should not simply &quot;get over it&quot; when it comes to both Kavanaugh and the stolen seat filled by Neil Gorsuch. She also discusses two federal appeals court rulings that Trump's accounting firm must turn over his tax returns to New York state prosecutors and Congressional impeachment investigators; Trump's packing of the judiciary with unqualified ideologues for life; and our seeming collective inability (or even interest) to require accountability when laws and precedents are broken, which has led the nation to this perilous position. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_johnoliver-dres_ky-bevinbeshear_dahlialithwich-justiceforkavanaugh_110419.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, corruption, Supreme Court, judiciary, Brett Kavanaugh, voting machines, 2020 Election, hacking, cybersecurity, accountability, John Oliver, Kentucky, Matt Bevin, paper ballots, electronic voting</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2019 18:09:28 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 11/1/2019 (Guest: Politico's Alice Ollstein)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Sen. Elizabeth Warren finally released her detailed proposal on how she plans to pay for &quot;Medicare for All&quot; with &quot;not one penny in middle-class tax increases.&quot; Health care reporter ALICE OLLSTEIN of Politico breaks down Warren's newly-introduced plan and the multiple mechanisms she outlines for funding it. The Massachusetts senator says her Medicare For All plan will cover everyone and includes new benefits for dental, vision and long-term care, without spending more money than Americans pay overall right now for care that is twice as expensive as the rest of the developed world, but with worse outcomes. Effectively, argues Ollstein, Warren's expansive proposal now turns the tables back on her opponents to demonstrate how their plans can offer better coverage to all for less money. Also today:  Democrats begin their push-back against Republicans' coordinated national effort to curb surging turnout by young voters. The effort to erect new barriers to voting is well underway in battleground states like Wisconsin, New Hampshire, Florida, North Carolina and Texas, where Republican state lawmakers have been instituting particularly insidious measures to make it much harder for young voters, in particular, to cast a vote at all in the crucial 2020 elections. Voters in a number of other states, including Texas and Virginia, head to the polls for important elections this coming Tuesday. Democratic 2020 candidate Beto O'Rourke of Texas drops out of the 2020 Democratic presidential race. Freshman Congresswoman Katie Hill (D-CA) delivered a fiery final floor speech on the U.S. House, after her abrupt resignation in the wake of nude photos of her published by rightwing websites. Hill excoriated what she describes as a double-standard for women who are victimized by 'revenge porn' even as men credibly accused of sexual assault remain in office... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_aliceollstein-warrenm4aproposal_gopstudentvotesuppression_katiehill-finalspeech_110119.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:25</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, healthcare, Medicare For All, Elizabeth Warren, single payer, public option, voting rights, voter suppression, taxes, Katie Hill, Beto O'Rourke, 2020 election, revenge porn, cyber-exploitation, Bernie Sanders </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2019 18:23:18 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/31/2019 (Historic House Vote on Impeachment and Impeachment 101)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  On this historic day, when the U.S. House officially voted on rules to govern the next phase of the impeachment inquiry of Donald J. Trump, we offer an 'Impeachment 101' to explain how it works, and background on the process from the three previous impeachment proceedings in U.S. history. A sharply divided House set out rules for how the inquiry would proceed by a 232-196 vote, with two Democrats joining Republicans. The resolution targets a timeline that could see a vote on Articles of Impeachment by the Judiciary Committee and then the full House as early as Christmas. We cover the historic floor arguments today in favor of the resolution offered by Democrats, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Intelligence Committee Chair Rep. Adam Schiff, along with arguments against the resolution from members like House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Minority Whip Steve Scalise. Both Democratic and Republican impeachment investigators continued taking depositions behind closed doors about Trump's quid pro quo pressure campaign against Ukraine that is at the center of the current impeachment inquiry. In testimony today, Trump White House National Security Council Russia expert Tim Morrison reportedly corroborated accounts by other senior Administration officials that Trump did, in fact, personally direct the withholding of security assistance to Ukraine in exchange for a public commitment from the Ukrainian President to open an investigation into Joe Biden, and a debunked conspiracy theory that Ukraine (not Russia) attempted to manipulate the 2016 U.S. Presidential election. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report' with another coal company filing bankruptcy, the ominous warning for the nation in California's power blackouts, and why some major carmakers are siding with Trump in his battle against California over mileage and emissions standards... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_impeachment101_impeachmentrulesvote_morrisontestimony_103119.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:37</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, corruption, Ukraine, quid pro quo, U.S. House, Nancy Pelosi, Adam Schiff, environment, climate change, coal, 2016 election, 2020 election, carbon emssions</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:51:44 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/30/2019 (Guest: Media reform activist Sue Wilson)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Twitter has announced it will block all political ads from its massive social media site. But Facebook still refuses to even fact-check political ads, no matter how demonstrably false and misleading they are, or block paid political propaganda altogether. Media reform advocate SUE WILSON, founder of the Media Action Center, discusses Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's controversial refusal to fact-check political ads, sparked by the site's decision to allow a false Trump campaign ad that CNN refused to air. Wilson explains the arcane, nearly century-old federal laws that govern political ads for broadcasters that have proven inadequate for the digital media age. We also cover the open letter published by 200 Facebook employees this week calling for the company's leadership to enact a number of reforms to prevent the social media conglomerate from becoming &quot;weaponized&quot; by political campaigns with &quot;destructive misinformation&quot; that threatens our very democracy, amid equally valid concerns over political censorship by huge media outlets. Also today:  Republicans are trying out a new tactic to defend Donald Trump's indefensible, well-documented quid pro quo pressure campaign against Ukraine. In California, wind-driven, climate changed-intensified fires are raging, forcing electric utility companies to resort to widespread pre-emptive blackouts to prevent their aging equipment from igniting new fires. The planned blackouts raise disturbing questions for Los Angeles County and other voting jurisdictions around the country that are adopting new, 100% unverifiable electronic voting systems (instead of hand-marked paper ballots) and electronic pollbooks for the critical 2020 elections – systems that require electricity and internet access. What procedures do election officials have in place for early voting and Election Day if power companies are forced, at this same time next year, to again preemptively shut down power to avoid igniting wildfires?... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_cafiresblackoutselections_gopimpeachmentdenial_suewilson-facebookadcontroversy_103019.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:28</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, Ukraine, political ads, Facebook, Twitter, 2020 election, disinformation, targeted advertising, voting, voting machines, electronic voting, blackout, Mark Zuckberg, Maxine Waters, propaganda, FCC</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2019 18:44:15 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/29/2019 (Guest: Former federal prosecutor Randall Eliason)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We're at the point in the ongoing impeachment inquiry of Donald J. Trump when the facts against him have become so damning that he and his supporters in Congress are pretty much just tossing everything they can against the wall to see what, if anything sticks. Former Asst. U.S. Attorney turned George Washington University Law School professor RANDALL ELIASON discusses Congressional Republicans' continuing, nonsensical whining that the House impeachment inquiry lacks &quot;due process&quot; for President Trump. Eliason, a longtime expert in white collar crime and government fraud, responds to a number of different allegations being offered by Trump and his defenders, including the specious claim that there is no crime at the heart of Trump's quid pro quo pressure campaign against Ukraine, and &quot;suspicious timing&quot; of Trump's Attorney General Bill Barr opening up a criminal investigation into the origins of the 2016 counter-intelligence investigation into Russian election meddling. Also today:  Rightwing media are shamefully attacking White House national security official and decorated Iraq War vet Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who delivered startling testimony to House impeachment investigators regarding Trump's Ukraine quid-pro-quo scheme attempting extort Ukraine into opening an investigation to dig up dirt on Trump rival Joe Biden in advance of the 2020 election. Long overdue good news for voters in North Carolina, after a court ruling tossed out the GOP state legislature's new congressional district maps as an &quot;extreme partisan gerrymander,&quot; ordering new maps before the 2020 elections. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report' on California's wind-drive wildfires, Massachusetts' new climate fraud lawsuit against Exxon Mobil, and Trump's new plan to steal Syria's oil in violation of international law... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_ncgerrymander_vindmantestimony_randalleliason-impeachmentdueprocess_102919.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, Vindman, corruption, Ukraine, quid pro quo, environment, climate change, wildfire, due process, AG Bill Barr, rightwing media, voting rights, gerrymandering, North Carolina, Syria, war, Exxon, climate </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2019 18:26:32 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/28/2019 (Nothin' but news, mostly out of Congress, much of it insane)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Civil rights champion, former Democratic Congressman John Conyers has died at the age of 90, the longest-serving African-American in U.S. House history. Former Democratic North Carolina Sen. Kay Hagan died suddenly on Monday at age 66. Rising-star freshman Rep. Katie Hill announced her resignation from Congress amid allegations of an affair with a staffer (which she denies) in violation of House rules, and the publication of illicit photographs that she charges were released by her estranged &quot;abusive&quot; husband. Another senior Republican House Member, Greg Walden, has joined the growing group of House Republicans announcing retirements. Donald Trump primarily praised himself during an insane press briefing in which he announced a U.S. military operation had succeeded in killing ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in northwestern Syria, claiming that the killing of al-Baghdadi was a much bigger deal than the killing of Osama bin Laden during the Obama Administration. He also lied that he called for the killing of bin Laden before the 9/11 terror attacks (he did not).  Former Deputy National Security Adviser Charles Kupperman asked a federal judge to rule on whether he is legally required to comply with a House impeachment inquiry subpoena on what he knew about Trump's quid pro quo extortion of Ukraine in exchange for dirt on Trump's political rival, Joe Biden. Vice President Mike Pence refused to answer -- four times – when asked on CBS's Face the Nation if he knew about Trump's Ukraine quid pro quo scheme. All of which has left Republicans in the U.S. Senate wildly anxious about their likely vote on Trump's removal from office in an impeachment trial, as polls show independent voters are increasingly turning against the president... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_haganconyersrip_hillresigns_baghdaddikilled_trumpbinladenlie_impeachmentupdate_102819.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, John Conyers, Kay Hagan, Ukraine, quid pro quo, Mike Pence, corruption, Katie Hill, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Syria, Osama bin Laden, revenge porn </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2019 18:35:18 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/25/2019 (Guest: Former FEC Chair Ann Ravel)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  An exclusive interview with former Federal Elections Commissioner, Ann Ravel, on the apparent violations of federal election laws at the heart of the Trump impeachment inquiry into Ukraine. Ravel, who is now running for state office in California, also discusses the absurd campaign finance laws that allowed two (now indicted) associates of Rudy Giuliani to buy their way into the White House and directly affect U.S. foreign policy.  We cover our shamefully broken FEC, which does not currently even have a quorum of commissioners to meet as we head into the most critical election in the history of our nation. Ravel offers insights on the campaign finance laws apparently violated by Trump in soliciting a &quot;thing of value&quot; from a foreign entity at the heart of Trump's attempted withholding of military aid and the strong-arming of Ukraine in exchange for dirt on the Biden family; Attorney General Bill Barr's failure to refer the matter to the FEC, as required; and why Democrats in Congress have yet to make the Stormy Daniels hush money payments a central point in their impeachment inquiry. Also today: breaking news on a federal court ruling ordering the DOJ to turn over unredacted grand jury testimony and other materials from the Robert Mueller probe to House Democrats working on impeachment. Trump is standing by his man Rudy Giuliani – for now – as Giuliani increasingly finds himself in more embarrassing, and potentially criminal, straits by the hour. Plus the satirical Randy Rainbow throws Rudy under a bus... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_annravel-brokenfec-ukraineimpeachment-levigor-stormydaniels_giulianitrouble_102519.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, campaign finance, corruption, dark money, Citizens United, Supreme Court, Ukraine, Rudy Giuliani, Randy Rainbow, Stormy Daniels, FEC, Justice Department, Bill Barr, Lev Parnas, Igor Fruman</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2019 18:37:25 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/24/2019 (Meanwhile...In a Break from Impeachment News...)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  California combats another cycle of wind-driven wildfires, despite decisions by the state's privately-owned, for-profit utility companies to pre-preemptively shut off power customers – in order to avoid liability for failing to maintain their equipment. CA Gov. Gavin Newsom scathingly rebuked those utility companies (Pacific Gas and Electric and SoCal Edison) for placing profits over safety for many years, in what he categorized as &quot;Dog-eat-dog capitalism [and] greed meeting climate change.&quot;  Yet another top Trump Administration official, Commerce Sec. Wilbur Ross, is under investigating for using private email accounts to conduct official government business.  Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani is looking for a new criminal attorney as he faces two different federal probes. The average cost of Obamacare premiums is dropping and the health insurance marketplace is apparently stabilizing, in spite of Trump's/Republicans' attempts to sabotage it. A Massachusetts court has temporarily delayed an ill-considered attempt by the state's governor to institute a strict ban on nicotine vaping products, in response to a spate of lung injuries caused by black-market THC/cannabis cartridges, not nicotine. Such bans endanger the lives of an untold number of smokers and former smokers who would be prevented from using life-saving nicotine vapor devices in many states considering similar deadly bans because of irresponsible media coverage that has confused the public by equating safer nicotine vaping (and marijuana vaping, where it is legal and regulated) with the use of contaminated black-market THC vaping devices. Plus, Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report', on the dangerous California blackouts, Trump's deadly rollbacks of clean air standards, and Congressional testimony from former Exxon scientists detailing how the oil giant spent decades and millions of dollars lying to the public about climate change... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_cafires-blackouts_rossemails_giulianilawyerup_ocarestable_vapebans_102419.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, impeachment, corruption, emails, Wilbur Ross, Giuliani, California, wildfire, climate change, corporations, vaping, Obamacare, cannabis, environment, pollution</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2019 18:46:13 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/23/2019 (The Desperate Panic to Defend the President)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump needs a LOT of defending -- on virtually every front – and he's still got quite a few willing chumps, suckers and patsies willing to go down with his ship. Trump's shameless lawyers offered a remarkable argument in a federal appeals court today in an attempt to block the release of his tax returns to state prosecutors probing his hush-money payoffs to porn star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 campaign – asserting that a sitting president may not be indicted or even investigated at the federal or state level. Republicans are launching flailing, desperate attempts to defend Trump following Tuesday's &quot;damning&quot; testimony to House impeachment investigators by Bill Taylor, Trump's acting Ambassador to Ukraine. Trump's former Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker took to Fox &quot;News&quot; to declare that &quot;abuse of power&quot; is not actually a crime. Trump's far-right allies in the U.S. House stormed a secure room in the basement of the Capitol in a faux &quot;riot&quot; (reminiscent of the infamous &quot;Brooks Brothers Riot&quot; in Florida in 2000) in an attempt to derail the impeachment deposition of Defense Department official Laura Cooper, expected to testify that Trump's withholding of Congressionally-allocated military assistance to Ukraine was, in fact, unlawful. Also today:  in a House Oversight Committee hearing, former ExxonMobil scientists confirmed that executives in the oil giant knew decades ago that the use of their product was endangering humanity by causing dangerous global warming, even as Exxon invested millions in an &quot;immoral&quot; public relations campaign to confuse the public that the science on the matter was in doubt... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_olcmemo-trumptaxes_billtaylorfallout_houseimpeachriot_exxonoversight_102319.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, impeachment, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, Matt Gaetz, Ukraine, quid pro quo, national security, corruption, abuse of power, Exxon, climate change, climate change denial</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2019 18:40:29 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 19/22/2019 (Guest: Media analyst Eric Boehlert)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A very bad day for Donald Trump – first, he grotesquely and offensively compared his ongoing Constitutional impeachment inquiry to &quot;a lynching.&quot; And then his top diplomat in Ukraine, Bill Taylor, testified to House impeachment investigators that in no uncertain terms Trump had conditionally tied the release of military assistance for Ukraine to the requirement that Ukraine's President publicly commit to investigating Trump's 2020 political rival, Joe Biden. The &quot;damning&quot; testimony directly contradicts Trump and top administration officials who deny there was a quid pro quo. Then: because the story was buried by the corporate media, you may not have heard that Trump's own State Department concluded a years-long probe of Hillary Clinton's emails and her use of a private email server, finding &quot;no persuasive evidence of systemic, deliberate mishandling of classified information&quot; by Clinton or anyone in the department. The faux 'scandal' that was disingenuously used by Trump, his campaign and his party to propel him to office in 2016 officially ended with a barely imperceptible whimper, even as top White House officials like Ivanka Trump, son-in-law Jared Kushner have all since been found to have carried out government business on private email servers. Media analyst ERIC BOEHLERT discusses not only the phony &quot;BUT HER EMAILS!&quot; scandal but also the corporate mainstream media's dreadful failure and stunning &quot;whitewash&quot; of its own role in colluding with the Trump Campaign with its incessant, inaccurate over-hyping of the baseless charges during the fateful 2016 Presidential election. He warns the Trump Campaign is scheming to use the very same playbook in 2020. Finally, Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report,' with an Arizona county facing a water deficit, Trump's Energy Secretary resigning, ExxonMobil on trial for climate fraud, and more, as the 'GNR' approaches its 1000th episode ... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_impeachmentlynching-taylortestimony_ericboehlert-endofhillaryemailprobe_102219.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, quid pro quo, Hillary Clinton, emails, 2016 election, 2020 election, corruption, media, media failure, climate change, environment, lynching, Ukraine, Biden, State Department, Russia, Ivanka Trump</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2019 18:18:22 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/21/2019: (Guest: Attorney, Election Integrity advocate Jennifer Cohn)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump's insanity, the impeachment inquiry, his withdrawal of troops from Syria, and his attempt to award himself the contract for the G7 Summit at his own Florida resort (which he retracted over the weekend under pressure from Republicans) has all helped distract everyone from concerns about &quot;Plan B&quot; – specifically, concerns about our nation's vulnerable voting systems. Elections officials in many states are, insanely, moving towards 100 percent unverifiable touchscreen computer Ballot Marking Devices (BMDs) in advance of the 2020 election. Attorney and election integrity advocate JENNIFER COHN catches us up on a big list of election security and voting system news over the past month, including the expensive and vulnerable BMD systems being adopted in a number of key jurisdictions around the country before 2020. Unfortunately, other than a few bright spots, the outlook is pretty grim between now and next year, as even leading Democrats (hello, Sen. Amy Klobuchar!) seem to be having a very difficult time fighting for the real security improvements necessary to protect our election system from adversaries -- both foreign and domestic -- before next year's critical presidential election. Also today:  a federal judge placed a temporary injunction on Florida's new Republican-adopted law that prevents former felons from registering to vote, unless they've paid off all court-imposed fines and fees first, ruling that the new law amounts to an unconstitutional poll tax. St. Louis County has voted to move to a new, hand-marked paper ballot system for all voters who want one, a welcome safeguard for voters... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_flfelonvoting_stlpaperballots_jennycohn-bmds-vendors_102119.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, 2020 election, impeachment, Turkey, Syria, G7, emoluments clause, voting, voting rights, Florida, voting systems, electronic voting, cybersecurity, election security, hacking, voting machines, paper</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2019 18:25:56 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/18/2019: (Guest: Brendan Fischer of Campaign Legal Center)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   The worm may be turning in the Donald Trump impeachment inquiry, following Trump's Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney's admission that Trump withheld military aid to Ukraine to pressure the former Soviet nation to investigate Democrats and the 2016 election. Leading Republicans, including Ohio's former Republican Governor John Kasich, are expressing increasing concern over what appears to be a clear quid pro quo. Then BRENDAN FISCHER, Associate Counsel at the Campaign Legal Center, discusses his group's 2018 complaint that helped expose the alleged quid pro quo scheme, and details serious campaign finance law violations by two associates of Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani who were apprehended last week while trying to flee the country.  Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman were charged with using a fake shell corporation to illegally funnel hundreds of thousands of dollars to Republicans, including Trump's SuperPAC, in a successful effort to buy influence with GOP officials and directly affect U.S. policy. But Fischer notes that had the two not used a phony corporation and a secret source of money to do it and then lied about it to the FEC, their actions would have been perfectly legal under U.S. campaign finance laws. Fischer also rings in on the administration's stunning announcement that Trump's own National Doral resort in Miami, Florida will host next year's G-7 Summit of world leaders, despite the Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution which strictly bans payments to the President from foreign officials. Even some at Fox 'News' appear to have a problem with that, as well... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_impeachment_brandonfischer-parnasfrumangiulianisessions_101819.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:10</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Rudy Giuliani, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, Congress, Emoluments, corruption, Ukraine, Russia, campaign finance, money in politics, G7, Mulvaney, Kasich, Lev Parnas, Igor Fruman, FEC, Citizens United</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2019 17:36:10 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/17/2019 (Syria Madness, Trump''Meltdown' and a Fallen Giant)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Devastating news of the untimely passing of 68-year old Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD), Chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, whose extraordinary 23-year legacy has left an indelible mark on the nation and our ongoing fight for democracy and equal justice for all. Chaos continues to unfold in the Middle East following Trump's greenlight for Turkey to invade Northern Syria to attack former US-allied Kurds, with Russia emerging as the new power-broker in the Middle East, and an incredibly bizarre threat letter sent by Trump to Turkish President Erdogan. Vice President Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo strike a supposed &quot;deal&quot; with Turkey to clean up Trump's mess, that includes a short-term cease-fire to allow the Kurds and U.S. troops to retreat while giving Turkey everything that it had sought on the Turkish/Syrian border, along with the US promising to lift sanctions against its NATO ally. Trump's own former special envoy in the fight to defeat ISIS calls the new U.S. policy dangerous and &quot;totally incoherent.&quot; A former FBI official warns that Trump is &quot;spiraling down into a dangerous posture&quot; and is now &quot;incredibly vulnerable&quot; to foreign manipulation. Congress overwhelmingly passes a bipartisan resolution condemning Trump's actions. New details emerged from a contentious meeting in which Trump had what House Speaker Nancy Pelosi described as a &quot;meltdown&quot; after she charged that &quot;all roads lead to Putin&quot; with him. Plus Desi Doyen joins us for the latest 'Green News Report' with coverage of the moderators' failure to ask any questions on climate change at the recent 2020 Democratic Presidential Debate in Ohio, and California's latest moves to block Trump's fossil fuel expansion schemes, and more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradfriedman_bradcast_cummingsrip_syriachaos-trumpmeltdown_101719.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Elijah Cummings, oversight, Congress, civil rights, accountability, Nancy Pelosi, Middle East, Syria, Turkey, Russia, foreign policy, war, Erdogan, Pence, Pompeo, Kurds, climate change, environment, 2020 election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2019 18:18:31 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/16/2019 (Special Coverage of the 2020 Democratic Presidential Debate in Ohio)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The top twelve 2020 Democratic Presidential candidates gathered for a three-hour debate on Tuesday at Otterbein University, in Westerville, Ohio for their 4th primary debate of the 2020 nomination cycle. We devote the hour today to post-debate coverage, analysis and, of course, occasional snark, with JODI JACOBSON, president and editor in chief of Rewire.News and RICHARD &quot;R.J.&quot; ESKOW, longtime columnist and host of 'The Zero Hour'.  Among the many issues discussed and debated:  how to improve the debate format with so many, many candidates, and grading the CNN/NYT moderators; In-depth discussion comparing the candidate's various plans to reform the U.S. healthcare system; Sen. Elizabeth Warren's response to direct attacks from her fellow candidates, now that she is perceived to be the frontrunner; Which candidates demonstrated ability to push back against attacks from Trump and Republicans; Whether, and how, tense exchanges in the debate and ongoing intra-party conflict might affect the chances of the eventual Democratic nominee in the 2020 general election; and the clear differences between the moderates and the progressives on the debate stage. All that and more tackled in today's very lively, insightful and intermittently humorous post-debate special coverage! ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_richardeskow-jodijacobson-2020demdebateohio_101619.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:53</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, 2020 election, Republicans, Democrats, debates, healthcare, capitalism, globalization, media, Medicare For All, corporations, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar, Cory Booker, Kamala Harris</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:02:54 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/15/2019 (Guest: Salon &amp; Hullabaloo's Heather Digby Parton)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Good news for voters in Ohio, where the Republican Sec. of State had the good sense to check with voting rights groups before wrongly purging 40,000 active voters from the rolls. Award-winning opinion journalist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo discusses Trump's deadly withdrawal of U.S. troops from northern Syria, and – contradicting the corporate media conventional wisdom -- explains why Trump's Syria pullout appears to be anything but an impulsive decision. She links Trump's abandonment of our Kurdish allies to his Ukraine policy, explaining how his actions, like so many other controversial policies of the Trump Administration, are in the clear and direct interest of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Parton also discusses the latest impeachment news, including her theory as to why the Ukraine matter has finally resulted in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi giving permission to her caucus to proceed with impeachment, as many current and former executive branch officials are now lining up to testify to Congressional investigators -- and not in favor of Trump or his lackey lawyer Rudy Giuliani. Plus, the return of the 'Green News Report' with Desi Doyen, cramming a month's worth of green news into the latest 'GNR' in just six minutes. Buckle up! ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_ohpurgeblocked_heatherdigbyparton-impeachment-syria_101519.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:49</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Russia, Impeachment, Ukraine, Turkey, syria, voting rights, environment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2019 16:53:30 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/14/2019 (Brad and Desi are back! And with a few helpful lessons!)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Brad and Desi are back today, following a month-long hiatus to deal with a family emergency, when Brad's otherwise very healthy 80-year old dad suffered a major stroke before ultimately passing away a few weeks later. We share a few memories of Harvey Friedman and a couple of very important lessons learned that will almost certainly be of use to you and your family, with a couple of important websites you'll want to write down.  Then, we're joined by the great NICOLE SANDLER, who guest hosted for Brad and Desi, with no notice, during the fast-breaking news over the past month (with some occasional help from Angie Coiro along the way). Nicole fills us in, from the impeachment process now under way in the House in response to Trump's strong-arming of the Ukrainian President for (apparently false) dirt on Joe Biden and the 2016 election; to Trump's disturbing and sudden withdrawal of U.S. troops in the Kurdish-controlled areas of northern Syria, along with the death and chaos and escaped ISIS detainees, and a new deal cut between our previously-allied Kurds and the Russian-supported Syrians in its wake; to the corporate media still falling for Trump's B.S.; to the latest in the 2020 race for the Democratic Presidential nomination. We're wading gently back in to the madness this week with a little help from our friends. Our thanks to all of our listeners and affiliate stations for tolerating our unexpected and unscheduled absence! Hope you'll enjoy today's program! ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-dad_nicolesandler-impeachment-turkeysyria-2020dems_101419.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman-dad_nicolesandler-impeachment-turkeysyria-2020dems_101419.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>59:31</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, republicans, democrats, Congress, Syria, Ukraine, impeachment, Russia, 2020 election, healthcare, living will, Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Kurds</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2019 17:10:50 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/11/2019 (Nicole Sandler w/ Jack Rice)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler wraps up the week with lots of breaking news, with a few defeats for Donald Trump from the courts, the former US Ambassador to Ukraine testifies, and a high profile Fox News departure. Her old friend and colleague JACK RICS, who spent time as a CIA case officer under both George W Bush and Bill Clinton, weighs in on the insanity that is our current reality. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_jackrice_101119.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:39</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Jack Rice, Turkey, Syria, Kurds, ISIS, Trump, Impeach</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2019 14:38:16 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/10/2019: (Nicole Sandler w/ Denis Campbell, Thom Hartmann)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler recaps the latest in the non-stop breaking news. She welcomes Denis Campbell, an author, journalist and broadcast to give the UK perspective on Trump's decision to let Turkey invade Syria and exterminate the Kurds. And Thom Hartmann, broadcaster and author, joins in to tell us about his new book, The Hidden History of the Supreme Court and the Betrayal of America. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_deniscampbell_thomhartmann_101019_.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Turkey, Syria, Kurdistan, Trump, Denis Campbell, Thom Hartmann, Supreme Court</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2019 14:43:22 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/9/2019: (Nicole Sandler with Steffie Woolhandler)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler brings us up to date on the situation in Syria, where Donald Trump gave Turkey free rein to invade and obliterate the Kurds, our allies in the region. Then, it's an update on the latest in the impeachment inquiry battles.Nicole's guest today is Dr. Steffie Woolhandler, who has an article in The Nation about the various plans being floated by Democratic presidential hopefuls as Medicare for All, but not all are. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_steffiewoolhandler_100919_.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, Syria, Kurds, Turkey, genocide, impeachment, Medicare for All</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2019 16:39:59 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/8/2019: (Guest Host Nicole Sandler w/ David L. Phillips, Jasmine Beach-Ferrara)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Host Nicole Sandler begins the show with the latest from Trumpworld on the impeachment inquiry and his latest crisis with Syria, Turkey and the Kurds.
She speaks with DAVID L. PHILLIPS, author, educator and veteran of the Clinton, Bush and Obama administrations about the situation in Syria with the Kurds and Turkey. He wrote “Shock and Disgust” about Trump&apos;s idiotic announcement that he was turning Syria over to Turkey, damn the Kurds.
And, the Supreme Court began its new term yesterday. Today, they heard what will likely be one of the biggest cases of the year – the question of whether LGBTQ people have employment protection under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. We discuss it with JASMINE BEACH-FERRARA, Executive Director of the Campaign for Southern Equality
  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_davidlphillips_jasminebeachferrara_100819_.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, impeachment, Kurdistan, Turkey, LGBTQ rights</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2019 16:07:40 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/7/2019 (Nicole Sandler w/ Bayan Rahman, Mike Elk)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ As Donald Trump today unilaterally decided to pull all miltary support from the Kurds in Syria and give Turkey free rein to do as they please, I thought today would be a good time to replay my 2015 interview with Bayan Rahman, he Kurdistan Regional Government Representative to the USA, to learn about the Kurds and our relationship with them.Plus Mike Elk of Payday report checks in with an update on the GM strike, now in its third week. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_bayanrahman_mikeelk_100719.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:39</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Syria, Kurdistan, Turkey, Trump, GM strike, impeach</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2019 13:44:31 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/4/2019: (Nicole Sandler w/ Jenny Brown, Doug White)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Host Nicole Sandler brings us up to speed on the latest news. She speaks with Jenny Brown, author of 'Without Apology: The Abortion Struggle Now' on the day the Supreme Court announced that they'll hear an abortion rights case this term. Nicole is also joined by author and non-profit advisor Doug White about his new book, 'Wounded Charity: Lessons Learned from the Wounded Warriors Project Crisis'. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_jennybrown_dougwhite_100419.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:49</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>news, impeachment, Trump, Jeny Brown, abortion rights, Doug White, Wounded Warriors Project</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2019 15:39:56 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/3/2019: (Nicole Sandler wtih Marcy Wheeler)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ It's another crazy news day in Trump's America. Guest host Nicole Sandler recaps the latest news. She welcomes Marcy Wheeler of Emptywheel.net to the show to explain how Attorney General Bill Barr is implicated in Trump's efforts to solicit help from foreign leaders to damage his political opponents. And it's not only Barr, but Pompeo, Pence, Giuliani and even Lindsey Graham!Plus an essay on being in the &quot;humane middle&quot; and some levity, Randy Rainbow style. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_marcywheeler_100319.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>impeachment, Marcy Wheeler, whistleblower, Barr, Pompeo, Pence, Giuliani, Graham, Trump</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2019 14:59:37 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/2/2019: (Nicole Sandler w/ John Kiriakou, Doug White)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ After an update on the latest news, Guest Host Nicole Sandler speaks with torture whistleblower John Kiriakou about what today&apos;s whistleblower is going through. She also speaks with Doug White, author of “Wounded Charity,” a new book about the erroneous news coverage that almost brought down the Wounded Warriors Project. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_johnkiriakou_harveyjkaye_100219.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:41</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>whistleblower, John Kiriakou, Doug White, charities, Wounded Warriors Project</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2019 15:07:27 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 10/1/2019: (Nicole Sandler w/ DD Guttenplan, Tom LoBianco)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Host Nicole Sandler once again runs down the news in the Donald Trump impeachment inquiry, of which there is plenty! Both Mike Pompeo and Bill Barr are in it up to their eyeballs! We have two guests today. First up, D.D. GUTTENPLAN, editor of The Nation, has a new article titled &quot;We Don&apos;t Have to Choose Between Warren and Sanders Yet&quot;, a topic I'm immersed in!And then, as Mike Pence coule become president (if Trump is removed from office) or will be implicated along with the rest of this administration. Either way, he's an interesting topic, and the focus of the new book from veteran journalist TOM LOBIANCO called Piety and Power: Mike Pence and the Taking of the White House. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_ddguttenplan_tomlobianco_100119_pv.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>impeach, Trump, Barr, Pompeo, Barr, Mike Pence, DD Guttenplan, Sanders, Warren</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2019 13:56:38 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/30/2019: (Nicole Sandler w/ Elie Mystal, Terrell Starr)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Nicole Sandler returns to guest host The BradCast today. Recapping last week's impeachment madness with Elie Mystal, and getting deep background on the Ukraine aspect of the story from journalist Terrell Starr. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_eliemystal_terrelstarr_093019.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:15</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Elie Mystel, Trump, impeach, Giuliani, contempt, Acting DNI, Ukraine, Terrell Starr</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 12:08:02 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/27/2019 (Nicole Sandler w/ John Bonifaz)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Host Nicole Sandler recaps the latest news concerning the impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump. Her guest is John Bonifaz, founder and president of Free Speech of People and one of the co-authors of 'The Constitution Demands In: The Case for the Impeachment of Donald Trump' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_johnbonifaz_092719.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>56:58</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>impeachment, John Bonifaz, Trump, news</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2019 15:13:21 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/26/2019 (Nicole Sandler w/ David Dayen)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler recaps the latest news from the last 24 hours, including the release of a blockbuster whistleblower complaint, and the Acting DNI's testimony before the House Intelligence Committee. Then, something positive to look forward to:  DAVID DAYEN, executive editor of The American Prospect, talks about TAP's a new series delving into all the great things a new president could do on Day One --- 'The Day One Agenda'. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_daviddayen_impeachment_092619.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:57</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2019 23:34:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/25/2019: (Nicole Sandler w/ Ryan Grim, Denis Campbell</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[  Guest Host Nicole Sandler brings us up to date on the latest developments concerning the official impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump. The Intercept's Ryan Grim joins in to explain how things moved from virtually dead to warp speed in a matter of hours. And Denis Campbell, an author, journalist and an American ex-pat living in Wales, checks in to report on the latest from their Parliament where Prime Minister Boris Johnson is almost as bad as Donald Trump! ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_ryangrimimpeachment_deniscampbelluk_092519.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:40</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>impeachment, Trump, UK, Brexit, whistleblower, Ukraine</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2019 16:06:24 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>BradCast' 9/24/2019 (Angie Coiro w/ Justin Frank)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Angie Coiro gathers up all the impeachment news, and how that appears to have stymied new gun laws.  Elizabeth Warren leads the horse race in the latest polls. Placido Domingo won't play the Met. Psychoanalyst Justin Frank explores Trump's ego and his grudge against California... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_angiecoiro_justinfrank_092419.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>56:51</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Trump, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, Elizabeth Warren</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2019 23:22:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/23/2019: (Nicole Sandler w/ Jack Rice, Rick Parnell)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Host Nicole Sandler speaks with former CIA case officer Jack Rice about the treasonous behavior by the president in extorting a foreign leader for military aid by asking him to help take out a political rival. Then, as Climate Week is in full swing, we&apos;re joined by Rick Parnell, CEO of a new group called Foundation for Climate Restoration  that believes it can not only stop the effects of climate change, but can reverse the trend. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_jackrice_rickparnell_092319.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:59</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>climate change, climate week, Climate restoration, Jack Rice, CIA, intelligence, Trump, whistleblower, treason</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2019 11:45:53 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/20/2019: Nicole Sandler w/Jason Leopold, Jeanette Seneca</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Host Nicole Sandler brings us up to speed with what we know so far about the whistleblower story. After that, we need a diversion, so Jason Leopold joins in to tell us about the info he found from a FOIA request about an asteroid that almost hit earth! And Jeanette Senecal from the League of Women Voters reminds us that Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day, and spoke about why they no longer run the presidential debates. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_jasonleopold_jeanette_senecal_whistleblower_09202019.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>whistleblower, Ukraine, Trump, Jason Leopold, asteroid, FOIA, League of Women Voters, voter registration, debates</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2019 15:38:49 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/19/19: (Nicole Sandler with Mike Elk and Greg Sargent)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Host Nicole Sandler speaks with labor reporter Mike Elk of PaydayReport.com about the GM strike, and Washington Post columnist Greg Sargent about the whistleblower story. Plus a call to Israel to talk about the apparent defeat of Benjamin Netanyahu and the latest news too. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_mikeelk_gregsargent_091919.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:53</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>GM strike, Mike Elk, whistleblower, Greg Sargent, intelligence, Greta Thurnberg, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2019 16:02:08 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>BradCast' 09/18/2019 (Angie Coiro w Shannon Watts)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ GUEST HOST ANGIE COIRO reviews Corey Lewandowski's testimony before the House committee. News recap: Trump's visit to CA, challenge to CA's emission's waiver, appointment of Robert O'Brien. Then an extended interview with Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_angiecoiro_shannonwatts_091819.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Donald Trump,National Security,Robert O'Brien,John Bolton,impeachment,Corey Lewandowski,Shannon Watts,NRA,gun control,education</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:07:29 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/17/2019: (Nicole Sandler with Tamara Toles O'Laughlin and Bill McKibben of 350.org)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Host Nicole Sandler recaps the news of the day, then delves into Climate Week with 350.org's Tamara Toles O'Laughlin and, from the archives, Bill McKibben too. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_tamaratolesolaughlin_billmckibbenclimateweek_091719.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_tamaratolesolaughlin_billmckibbenclimateweek_091719.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>59:60</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>climate change, climate week, impeachment, Lewandowski, 350.org, strike</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2019 22:35:50 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/16/2019 Angie Coiro w Patrick Poblete, Richard C Clarke</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ GUEST HOST ANGIE COIRO reviews the news, including voting machine vulnerabilities in Wisconsin; UAW workers on strike; new Kavanaugh accusations; the Saudi Arabia drone strikes; New York Times on Twitter; WFP presidential endorsement of Elizabeth Warren; Warren's money-in-politics policy plan. Then an extended interview with security expert Richard A. Clarke on cybersecurity.  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_angiecoiro_patpoblete_richardcclarke_091619.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Richard Clarke, voting machines, Elizabeth Warren,rape culture,UAW, labor,strikes,Kavanaugh,Facebook,Saudi Arabia,Yemen,cybersecurity</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2019 16:35:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/13/2019: (Nicole Sandler with Digby, Driftglass/Debate)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Host Nicole Sandler recaps the third Democratic primary debate with two of the OG progressive bloggers, Heather 'Digby' Parton and Driftglass. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_digby_driftglassdebate_091319_.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>elections, Digby, Driftglass, Debate, Biden, Warren, Sanders</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2019 15:02:01 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/12/2019: (Nicole Sandler with activist Joshua Potash and Broadcaster Krystal Ball)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Host Nicole Sandler speaks with activist Joshua Potash who's calling for mass protests like in Hong Kong and Puerto Rico, and broadcaster Krystal Ball who has a few problems with the mainstream corporate media. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_joshuapotash_krystalball_091219.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>mass protests, activism, Krystal Ball, corporate media, election coverage</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2019 14:19:08 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/11/2019 (Guest: Kevin Skoglund of Citizens for Better Elections) </title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  At long last, North Carolina's 9th Congressional District held its do-over election, after a massive, criminal GOP absentee ballot election fraud scheme derailed the contest in 2018. The race was seen as a potential bellwether for 2020 and a referendum on Donald Trump. According to the reported results -- unverified by any human being -- Republican Dan Bishop defeated Democrat McCready by just over 2 percent. Given the fraud last time, and the importance that the GOP had placed on this race, McCready's team could petition to examine the results, but he very quickly conceded on Tuesday night based on the unofficial tally. An unusual anomaly also appeared on Election Night:  McCready's vote tally actually decreased as more votes were added, actually going backward. There could be a perfectly reasonable explanation -- a typo, a non-nefarious transcription error, etc.– and we'll report that if comes to light. But the anomaly underscores the importance of an effort in Pennsylvania, where a group of citizen election integrity advocates' petitioned for a re-examination of a new, 100% unverifiable touchscreen system purchased by Philadelphia. Cybersecurity expert KEVIN SKOGLUND, Chief Technologist for the Pennsylvania-based Citizens for Better Elections, explains the outrageous results of that re-examination, conducted in secret, that confirmed 3 of the petitioners' 10 concerns but failed to examine the rest. Skoglund explains shocking weaknesses confirmed by the report, including a vulnerability that allows the machine to add votes to the computer-marked paper ballot summary card AFTER it has been verified by the voter. Elections officials recertified the new system anyway. Similarly unverifiable and easily hackable computerized Ballot Marking Devices are being deployed across the nation, underscoring the important work being done by election integrity groups BEFORE these dangerous voting systems are deployed for U.S. elections in 2020... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_nc09results-reversedvotecounts_kevinskoglund-pa-expressvotexl-reexam_091119.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, election, election security, election fraud, voting machines, electronic voting, hacking, paper ballots, ballot marking device, voting system, cybersecurity, hacking, North Carolina, Pennsylvania</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2019 18:31:54 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/10/2019 (Guest: Ed Scruggs of Texas Gun Sense)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump has fired his third National Security Advisor, the very rightwing John Bolton. That's both good and bad news for America. North Carolina's 9th Congressional District U.S. House Special Election today is being seen as both a bellwether for 2020 and a referendum on Trump's job performance -- and the GOP appears to be hedging their bets, describing deep red NC-09 as a &quot;swing district.&quot; In the wake of two recent mass shootings in El Paso and Odessa, Texas, the state's very pro-gun, very pro-NRA Republican Governor Greg Abbot and his pro-gun, pro-NRA Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick claim they are now open to passing some type of gun safety reform laws in the very pro-gun state of Texas. ED SCRUGGS, Vice-Chair of Texas Gun Sense, a nonprofit advocacy group in the Lone Star state fighting for common sense gun safety reforms, explains the recent meeting that Gov. Abbott held with gun reform groups, in which both Abbot and Patrick brought &quot;startling&quot; and specific ideas for reforms.  Abbot even suggested he might not be opposed to ideas being discussed by state legislators regarding new restrictions, including expanded background checks and the possibility of &quot;red flag&quot; laws. But, as Scruggs explains, the devil will be in the details – and in what the NRA will even allow them to do. Scruggs suggests one of the nation's most staunchly pro-gun states may be on the verge of long-overdue reform. If it can happen in Texas... Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report', on a ballooning NOAA scandal in the wake of Hurricane Dorian, what appears to be a corrupt anti-trust probe by the DoJ into four major automakers for signing a special emissions standards deal with California, and much more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_boltonout_trumpliesnc9_edscruggs-txgunreform_091019.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_boltonout_trumpliesnc9_edscruggs-txgunreform_091019.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>59:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, John Bolton, election, guns, gun control, gun safety, gun reform, Texas, NRA, Gov. Greg Abbott, red flag law, background check, mass shooting, North Carolina, US House, extreme weather, NOAA, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2019 18:23:20 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/9/2019 (A Month's Worth of News from the Last Three Days + Callers)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Another avalanche of news over the weekend in the Trump  Era -- a federal judge has restored a nationwide injunction blocking the Trump Administration from enacting a ban on migrants who travel to the U.S. through another country before seeking asylum in the US.  Former GOP Governor and Congressman Mark Sanford  of South Carolina enters the Republican 2020 presidential primary, even as the GOP in South Carolina, Nevada and Kansas cancelled their 2020 caucuses and primaries to block serious challenges to Trump.  In North Carolina, two closely-watched special US House elections threatened by Hurricane Dorian will take place as scheduled on Tuesday - including the NC-09 race, rocked by a criminal GOP absentee ballot fraud scheme in 2018 that is now considered a toss-up, and regarded as a bellwether for the 2020 elections. Trump revealed he cancelled a secret meeting with Taliban officials at Camp David -- on the week of the 18th anniversary of 9/11 -- and said year-long peace talks with Taliban officials and the Afghan government are now &quot;dead&quot;. The US House Judiciary Committee will hold a formal vote to officially begin their impeachment inquiry of Donald J. Trump. Callers weigh in on all of the above, and on the contentious Democratic Presidential primary and the likely-disastrous move by Los Angeles County to replace its hand-marked paper ballot voting system with an ill-considered and 100% unverifiable touchscreen voting system prior the 2020 Presidential elections. Similar unverifiable systems are being implemented in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Texas and other key states before the 2020 election, despite warnings from cybersecurity and voting systems experts... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_asylumban_sanford2020_nc9do-over_talibantalks_callers-lavotesystem_impeachment_dnc_090919.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:47</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, immigration, 2020 election, Mark Sanford, North Carolina, NOAA, Hurricane Dorian, election fraud, asylum, Taliban, Afghanistan War, foreign policy, paper ballots, electronic voting, voting machines, GOP primary</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2019 17:53:57 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/6/2019 ('Cheeto Christ Stupid Czar' and Other Relevant Facts of the Political Moment)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  While Hurricane Dorian ravages parts of the East Coast and the death toll rises in The Bahamas, Trump remains fixated on his twisted, bizarre lies that the storm was going to hit Alabama. At the same time, amid that actual national emergency, Trump's Administration is stealing $3.6 billion from military construction projects at bases still trying to rebuild after previous devastating hurricanes over the past two years -- including in six states with Republican Senators facing reelection next year, who voted for Trump's fake &quot;national emergency&quot; to justify the diversion of funds allocated by Congress that would have stimulated their constituents' local economies. New reports indicate that the GOP will try to rig the party's 2020 nomination for Trump by canceling Presidential primaries and caucuses in at least four states in 2020 where Trump might have faced embarrassing loses to Republican challengers. One of those challengers, former Rep. Joe Walsh (R-IL), confronted Fox Business host Stuart Varney, who chillingly insisted that Trump has never lied to the public. Also today: Hurricane Dorian has upended early voting in two special U.S. House elections North Carolina, NC-03 and NC-09, and may depress voter turnout or force the elections to be postponed. In the U.S. House, GOP incumbents are racing for the exits, with another Republican Texas Congressman and longtime Rep. James Sensenbrenner (R-WI) announcing they will not seek re-election. Starbucks CEO and billionaire Howard Schultz officially withdraws from the 2020 presidential race as an independent candidate, which many Democrats feared might help pave the way for a Trump re-election in 2020. Plus another musical masterwork from internet satirist Randy Rainbow... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_dorian_trumpmilitarytheft_housegopexits_2020challenges_090619.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:35</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Hurricane Dorian, The Bahamas, extreme weather, hurricanes, military, border wall, national emergency, military bases, Stuart Varney, US House, James Sensenbrenner, Howard Schultz, 2020 election, Randy Rainbow</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2019 18:00:12 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/5/2019 (Guest: Vox's David Roberts on CNN's Climate Crisis Town Hall)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  As the Trump Administration announced this week it will attempt to roll back regulations on energy efficient light bulbs, Democratic 2020 Presidential contenders were granted extended airtime to discuss their plans for climate action in CNN's first-of-its-kind town hall devoted to solutions on the climate crisis. Energy and climate journalist DAVID ROBERTS of Vox.com analyzes what went down in the marathon 7-hour event, which he calls surprisingly engaging and substantive, and discusses the successes and failures of the CNN anchors, the candidates' responses, and the often smart and insightful questions posed by audience members. We cover a broad swath of subjects from the town hall, like the role of nuclear energy in the climate crisis, how candidates pushed back on the GOP framing that solutions must somehow involve painful personal sacrifice, how government mandates already effect our purchasing decisions, whether the Senate filibuster must be eliminated, and how to counter years of corporate mis-framing adopted by media and politicians for years. Roberts also shares his insightful and delightfully snarky views on which candidates and moderators excelled during the town hall, and which ones didn't. Plus Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report', with a bit more on the CNN climate crisis town hall and the latest on the impacts of Hurricane Dorian, currently threatening large swaths of the U.S. Eastern Seaboard.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpbulbrollback_davidroberts-cnnclimatetownhall_dorian_090519.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, Hurricane Dorian, climate change, CNN, environment, climate change denial, global warming, denial, nuclear energy, subsidies, Senate, filibuster, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Kamala, Booker</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2019 18:30:45 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 9/4/2019 (Guest: NC's Dr. William 'DocDawg' Busa)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Good news for democracy, for a change, out of North Carolina where the state's high court panel ordered the GOP-dominated state legislature to redraw state House and Senate maps before the 2020 elections, ruling the current maps are an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander. NC election expert and campaign consultant DR. WILLIAM BUSA of EQV Analytics, known as &quot;DocDawg&quot; at Daily Kos, breaks down what the ruling means for NC voters in the crucial 2020 swing state, and the potential impact Hurricane Dorian may have on voter turnout in two U.S. House Special Elections set for next Tuesday, September 10. Also today:  Hurricane Dorian is crawling northward, threatening Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and even Virginia with massive storm surges and power outages predicted in coming days. A federal court judge has temporarily restored the press pass for Playboy's White House correspondent Brian Karem, revoked by the Trump Administration following a kerfuffle with disgraced former Trump adviser Sebastian Gorka. The NRA attacked Walmart as &quot;shameful&quot; after the superstore chain announced it is changing its policies on gun and ammo sales and asked shoppers to stop openly carrying weapons in their stores in the wake of a recent mass shooting in a Walmart store in El Paso. The gunman in the latest mass shooting in Odessa, TX failed a federal background check but was able to obtain a weapon through the &quot;gun show loophole&quot; that allows for private sales without a background check – a loophole that NRA-controlled Republicans in Congress have refused to close for years. President Trump bizarrely tried to justify his false -- and potentially unlawful – assertions about Hurricane Dorian threatening the state of Alabama by producing a clearly doctored map to justify his obviously wrong claims... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_dorian_karem_txgunloophole_billbusa-ncgerrymanderruling_trumpfakedorianmap_090419.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Walmart, NRA, guns, North Carolina, gerrymandering, elections, voting rights, 2020 election, Hurricane Dorian, extreme weather, climate change, press freedom, US House, mass shooting, Alabama </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2019 17:58:20 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 9/3/2019 (Guest: Meteorologist Guy 'Climate Guy' Walton)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Most of Florida appears to have dodged a bullet -- although Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina aren't in the clear yet -- after the deadly and incredibly slow-moving Hurricane Dorian heads northward to the US after catastrophically devastating The Bahamas. Former Weather Channel meteorologist GUY WALTON, who now tracks extreme weather and our worsening climate crisis at his website, GuyOnClimate.com, offers insights into what has made Dorian such an unusual, deadly, and unpredictable storm. Also today:  another mass shooting in Texas, this time in the West Texas towns of Odessa and Midland, has resulted in 7 killed, more than 20 injured, a cowardly, sputtering US president who doesn't have a clue what to do about it, and a cowardly Texas governor who – after recently weakening gun restrictions in Texas -- now suggests he might be willing to take action that might actually help protect Texans, for a change, in curbing the rising scourge of gun massacres in the state since he took office. Don't hold your breath -- Texas Governor Greg Abbot, like Donald Trump, is a Republican who lives in fear of the terrorist-enabling NRA and places his own political career over the actual lives of the people he is sworn to protect and serve. Democratic voters in Iowa and Nevada dodged a figurative bullet in their upcoming 2020 caucuses, thanks to a few experts who hacked a recent closed telephone conference call held by the Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee, which was considering plans by those two states to add unsecure remote telephone voting options to their February caucuses. Plus late-breaking news that North Carolina's state supreme court has ruled the state's GOP-gerrymandered legislative districts unconstitutional and must be redrawn before the 2020 elections. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_westtxshooting_guywalton-dorian_dncremotecaucusnixed_090319.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:39</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, mass shootings, Odessa, guns, gun reform, Texas, Greg Abbott, NRA, climate change, extreme weather, Hurricane Dorian, Bahamas, hurricane, DNC, 2020 election, gerrymandering, North Carolina, Iowa, Nevada</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2019 18:17:01 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/29/2019: (Nicole Sandler with Tom Sullivan, Denis Campbell)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Host Nicole Sandler is joined by blogger Tom Sullivan, who got a threatening letter from Trump's attorney regarding his post about an MSNBC segment on the president and Deutsche Bank. Then she checks in with Denis Campbell, author, journalist and ex-pat in the UK about Boris Johnson's coup. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_tomsullivan_deniscampbell_082919.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:57</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>censorship, media, UK, Brexit, Parliament</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2019 14:25:38 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/28/2019 (Nicole Sandler with Matt Taibbi and Brian Karem)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Host Nicole Sandler dives into the topic of journalism in the Trump era, speaking with author and journalist Matt Taibbi, who&apos;s covering the 2020 elections for Rolling Stone magazine, and Playboy&apos;s Brian Karem, who&apos;s currently suspended from the White House. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_matttaibbi_briankarem_082819.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:51</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>journalism, Trump, Matt Taibbi, Brian Karem</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2019 14:28:25 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/27/19 Guest Host Nicole Sandler w Andrew Yang and Matt Keating</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Nicole Sandler speaks with an old radio colleague, Matt Keating, who is now a DNC member and was at the summer meetings in San Francisco where the idea of a climate debate was killed. Nicole also speaks with 2020 Presidential hopeful Andrew Yang. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_mattkeatingdnc_andrewyang_082719.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:01:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>DNC, 2020, climate change, Andrew Yang, Matt Keating</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2019 15:37:19 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/26/2019 (L.A. County Clerk Refuses to Answer Questions of New Unverifiable Voting Systems)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A growing chorus of cybersecurity and voting systems experts are warning against new, unverifiable touchscreen voting systems known as Ballot Marking Devices, or BMD, which print out a computer-marked paper ballot summary and then use an optical-scanner computer to read the non-human readable bar code/QR code printed on the ballot to tally the results. The bar code/QRCode (a type of barcode) ballot portion cannot be verified by voters, and after an election is over, it is impossible to know if any voter verified the human-readable portion of the ballot summary at all.  Those are just two of the many reasons why cybersecurity experts warn against these BMD systems that are now proliferating -- and replacing verifiable hand-marked paper ballots -- in many states across the country for the crucial 2020 Presidential election.  The corporate media also isn't covering any of the security or verifiability concerns of these dangerous new BMD systems. In Los Angeles County, the nation's largest voting jurisdiction, these unverifiable touchscreen voting systems are set to replace verifiable hand-marked paper ballot system, but LA County's Clerk/Registrar-Recorder Dean Logan, who has been very responsive and helpful in previous years, has not responded to our simple questions. Voters have many:  will they still be allowed to vote on hand-marked paper ballots? Will there be paper backups of the new electronic pollbook system to check in voters in case of machine failure? Will independent cyber security and voting systems experts be allowed to carry out security tests on the system before it's used in the 2020 Presidential election?  Today we take a deep dive into all of the above and more -- with listener calls -- including what voters can do about it, on today's 'BradCast'.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpg7madness_bmdconcerns-vsapdeanlogla_082619.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, G7, Republicans, Democrats, foreign policy, trade war, voting, election, voting machines, electronic voting, hacking, cybersecurity, paper ballots, Los Angeles, trade war, tariffs</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2019 17:51:49 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/23/2019 (Guest: Election integrity documentarian, organizer, LuLu Friesdat)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg has been treated for a tumor on her pancreas, and Court officials say there is no evidence of disease remaining. Rightwing billionaire David Koch has died – with his brother Charles Koch, he raised and spent $1 billion almost exclusively on Republican candidates and rightwing causes to influence US elections. The stock market took a dive after China announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods and Donald Trump unleashed a Twitter tirade in which he attacked his own fed Chair, calling him an &quot;enemy&quot; of the US, and absurdly declared he has &quot;hereby ordered&quot; U.S. companies to stop doing business with China. Rightwing business groups, White House officials, and Congressional Republicans were reportedly dumbstruck by the President's increasingly unhinged pronouncements. With the corporate media focused on the horse race elements of the 2020 presidential campaign, we are focusing on the quickly deteriorating track conditions for voters and candidates. In North Carolina, an astounding vote by the State Board of Elections will allow the certification of controversial, new, 100% unverifiable touchscreen voting systems in the state for the 2020 elections, despite overwhelming public opposition. Award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker LULU FRIESDAT discusses the stunning vote in the closely divided battleground state of North Carolina, and new revelations from DefCon's Voting Village at which new voting systems were hacked by attendees in minutes. We also cover her new organization, SmartElections.US, launched to help train and organize voters to oversee their own public elections via the new #CountTheVote citizens' initiative.  Finally, if it seems that the world is on fire of late, that's because it is, both figuratively and literally, from the Arctic to the Amazon.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_rbg_davidkoch_trumpchinatirade_lulufriesdat-bmdvotencsbe-defcon-countthevote_082319.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:40</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, David Koch, Koch Brothers, money in politics, dark money, election security, paper ballots, China, electronic voting, voting machines, cybersecurity, hacking, election, North Carolina</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2019 18:06:49 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/22/2019 (Ransomware Attacks Cripple 22 TX Municipalities. But Why Worry About 2020?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Denmark's Prime Minister trolls Trump by offering to buy the United States.  'Climate change' candidate, WA Gov. Jay Inslee, accomplished much before dropping out of 2020 presidential race. Former CO Gov. John Hickenlooper will run for US Senate after dropping out of presidential race, increasing pressure on other Dem presidential candidates to do the same. In scathing NYT op-ed, &quot;reformed&quot; Tea Party Republican and former Rep. Joe Walsh (IL) criticizes Trump and Republicans, and may enter 2020 race to primary Trump. In Texas, 22 municipalities hit with coordinated ransomware attacks that shut down all computer-based city services, with hackers demanding $2.5 million. The attack-via-private contractor using an email phishing attack is reminiscent of the 2016 spearphishing attack on voter registration services vendor VR Systems, as described in Robert Mueller's Special Counsel Report. It's another grave security warning for states and counties around the country swiftly moving to fully computerized voting and tabulation systems – an attack on any of those jurisdictions now relying on automated systems, on or before Election Day, would result in unimaginable chaos next year. Voter petition in GA has successfully triggered a reexamination of the state's new, unverifiable ballot-marking device system. Los Angeles County, the nation's largest voting jurisdiction, is also planning to move to new, 100% unverifiable computer touchscreen ballot marking device system for 2020, but the county's registrar Dean Logan hasn't answered questions from voters on whether they will be allowed to vote on hand-marked paper ballots at the polling place this year, and hasn't responded to famous computer/voting system expert offering to examine the county's new BMD systems for security concerns. Plus, Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report' on record wildfires from the Amazon to the Arctic, Inslee's exit, and teen climate activist Greta Thunberg's imminent U.S. arrival... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumptimes_2020candidatenews_txransomwareattack_ga-bmd-cert_lacountybmds_082219.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:39</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Greenland, 2020 election, Inslee, Hickenlooper, US Senate, Joe Walsh, cybersecurity, hacking, election security, paper ballots, voting machine, electronic voting, Greta Thunberg, environment, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:56:44 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/21/2019 (Guest: Dr. William Busa of NC's EQV Analytics)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A few thoughts on why we cover what we cover, and how difficult it is to make those decisions in the turbulent Trump Era – like when Donald Trump makes an absurd effort to purchase the independent nation of Greenland. Trump's increasingly erratic behavior suggests a quickly deteriorating state of mind, leading George Conway, conservative attorney and husband of Trump senior adviser Kellyanne Conway, to call for the Trump Cabinet and Congressional Republicans to consider using the 25th Amendment to remove the &quot;mentally unstable and unfit to serve&quot; Trump from office. Also today: since the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, OH just a few weeks ago, at least 27 white American male rightwingers have been arrested across the country for threatening mass slaughter, in what is becoming a nationwide epidemic of domestic terrorism. In North Carolina, early voting has begun in two special U.S. House elections – including a 'do-over' in a race rocked by a massive criminal GOP absentee ballot fraud scheme. DR. WILLIAM BUSA, of the campaign consulting and data firm EQV Analytics, details his alarming findings this week at a website run by the Republican National Committee supposedly intended to assist voters. Busa's analysis discovered what he calls &quot;political malware&quot; installed on the site that harvests voters' deeply personally data -- &quot;the holy grail of campaign advertising&quot; enabling precision micro-targeting – but also could result in purging registered voters from the rolls. Busa also updates the two U.S. House Special Elections now at stake on September 10th, including the NC-9 district that garnered national attention amid revelations of GOP illegal absentee ballot tampering -- a very tight race in which the Republican candidate has been revealed as an investor in an alt-right social media site described as 'Twitter for White Supremacists'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpgreenland_morerightwingdomesticterror_billbusa_votegopmalware-nc3-nc9_082119.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, guns, white supremacy, white nationalism, domestic terrorism, Greenland, Denmark, 25th Amendment, North Carolina, US House, malware, RNC, cybersecurity, election fraud, data tracking, Dan MacCready</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2019 18:36:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/20/2019 (The Domestic Terrorist Mass Shootings by White Male American Citizens That DIDN'T Happen Last Week)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Trump didn't take long to flip-flop on his promises to pass minor gun safety reforms in the wake of two mass shootings that killed 32 in El Paso and Dayton, and now  he's instead blaming 'mental illness.' House Republicans received secret talking points telling them to deflect away from gun safety reforms and instead blame mass shootings on &quot;mental illness&quot; and &quot;the left,&quot; rather than rightwing white supremacists, domestic terrorists, or easy access to military assault-style rifles and high-capacity magazines that are actually responsible. Thanks to tips from the public, in just the past week, law enforcement has prevented at least five different potential mass shootings by white American male rightwingers – all young men, all white – in Florida, Ohio, Connecticut, and Nevada. Rep. Peter King (R-NY) has become the first and only House Republican to join Democrats in co-sponsoring a bill to ban assault weapons, but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has refused to allow a vote on it. Longtime Republican pollster and operative Frank Luntz – who spent many years helping Republicans obstruct climate legislation and confuse the public about climate science – recently testified in the Senate that he is now willing to help Democrats fight against the climate crisis, and offered tips for language and messaging in helping to convince the American people of the need to take action.  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report,' on Newark's lead contamination water crisis, a fracking spike in global methane emission to spike, an aggressive proposal from a Democratic 2020 Presidential candidate that could help solve our climate crisis, and more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpgunflipflop_whitedomesticterrorarrests_luntzclimateadvice_082019.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:41</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, guns, gun control, gun safety, Senate, mental illness, US House, US Senate, white nationalism, white supremacy, domestic terrorism, assault weapons, climate change, environment, Frank Luntz, climate change denial</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2019 18:11:08 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/19/2019 (Guest: Jeanne Devon of the Alaska Democratic Party)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A new petition to rename part of New York City's 5th Avenue in front of Trump Tower after President Barack Obama has gained nearly half a million signatures. A brilliant idea, and unlikely – but more important petition efforts with actual legal standing are gaining ground in several states, with potentially far-reaching consequences. In Georgia, voters have succeeded in gathering enough petition signatures to demand the state re-examine its new, recently certified, 100% unverifiable touchscreen ballot marking device (BMD) voting system – just days after a federal judge found the state's current system to be &quot;unsecure, unreliable, grossly outdated...seriously flawed and vulnerable to failure, breach, contamination and attack.&quot; In Alaska, a broad, multi-partisan coalition has gathered more than enough signatures to begin the process of recalling newly-elected Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy for his attempt to implement devastating, radical cuts to the state's budget – a petition brought by a coal baron and the last remaining signer of Alaska's Constitution, among others.  JEANNE DEVON, formerly known as &quot;AKMuckraker&quot; of the great Alaska blog The MudFlats, now serving as Communications Director for the state Democratic Party, breaks down the details of the political tremors now underway in Alaska, from the recall petition to the Trump EPA's recent moves to push through the controversial proposed Pebble Mine project. According to EPA scientists, environmentalists and tribal nations, the enormous gold and copper Pebble Mine will cause &quot;irreversible loss of fish habitat&quot; in the world's largest sockeye salmon habitat in the pristine Bristol Bay watershed. It also endangers the livelihood of some 20,000 in the fishing industry. It's a must-listen conversation on the entire mess now consuming the great state of Alaska, and how it might also affect the 2020 Presidential election... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumptowerpetition_ga-bmdcertpetition_jeannedevon-akgovrecallpetition-pebblemine_081919.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:42</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, Republicans, Democrats, politics, justice, Alaska, Georgia, voting systems, paper ballots, election security, Barack Obama, petition, electronic voting machines, Mike Dunleavy, Pebble Mine, environment, climate change, education, budget, salmon</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2019 18:47:34 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/16/2019: (Guest: Cybersecurity journalist Kim Zetter)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Elections officials seem to be panicking around the country, and for good reason – although their concerns come about a decade or so too late, now that virtually every aspect of our &quot;public&quot; elections in the U.S.  has largely taken over by private vendors and contractors, with little or no oversight. A new AP analysis has discovered that nearly all voting systems currently in use in all 50 states are run on Windows 7 software (or earlier) that Microsoft will no longer update with regular security patches beginning in January. That includes new systems certified by the federal Elections Assistance Commission (EAC) as recently as this year. Financially strapped and technologically-challenged elections officials at both the state and local level are being asked to shoulder the burden of national security with little help from the federal government – but it's not just nation-states like Russia that pose a threat to the security of America's vulnerable, computerized and privatized elections, but also regular American hackers, like the recent hack of customer data at Capitol One.  Researchers and hackers at last weekend's Def Con Voting Village conference in Las Vegas also discovered numerous vulnerabilities in brand new voting and registration systems. Cybersecurity journalist KIM ZETTER explains her new, jaw-dropping exclusive detailing how -- contrary to the protestations of U.S. election officials and voting machine vendors that critical election systems are never connected to the internet and therefore can&apos;t be hacked -- a group of election security researchers have discovered that back-end election systems in 10 states were connected to the internet over the last year, including in critical swing states. And in many cases, the elections officials seemed to have no idea that their systems had been connected to the Internet by their vendors.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_obsoleteelectionsos_kimzetter-systemsfoundonline10states_081619.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Jeffrey Epstein, cybersecurity, 2020 election, election security, election integrity, election protection, Russia, Wisconsin, voting machines, hacking, voting systems, electronic voting, Georgia, Def Con, EAC</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2019 18:45:41 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/15/2019: (Guest: Marilyn Marks of Coalition for Good Governance)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Big news out of Georgia – big enough that we dumped our previous plans for today's show to cover the breaking news today from a federal court in Atlanta, on a case that we have been following for years. U.S. District Court Judge Amy Totenberg ruled that Georgia's 100% unverifiable touchscreen voting systems, in use in the state since 2002, are not fit for U.S. elections and, indeed, are so insecure that they violate the constitutional right of voters to have their votes counted as cast. Plaintiff MARILYN MARKS of the Coalition for Good Governance, the driving force behind this broad and gruelingly long case, explains the ruling that is a clear and overdue -- if not yet total – victory. Judge Totenberg excoriated the state defendants, former Republican Sec. of State, now Governor Brian Kemp and current Sec. of State Brad Raffensberger, for lying to the court about facts and evidence in the case, and for disregarding the many long-proven security concerns about Georgia's unverifiable voting systems, and made clear those systems may not be used again in 2020 or thereafter, under any circumstances. The judge also ordered a review of the state's electronic pollbook systems, which failed and caused chaos and disenfranchisement during the November 2018 election.  Also today: Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report' on global warming-fueled toxic algae blooms killing dogs in a number of states, Big Oil pushing into plastics manufacturing as gasoline demand declines, and Democratic-led states suing Trump's EPA to block his rollback of Obama's Clean Power Plan, and more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_marilynmarks-totenbergruling-ga-dreban_081519.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, pollution, election security, elections, 2020 election, Georgia, electronic voting, voting machines, paper ballots, hacking, cybersecurity, election integrity</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2019 18:10:33 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 8/14/2019: (Guest: Stephen Schwartz of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Popular Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams has announced a new project called Fair Fight 2020 – a broad, much-needed initiative to help Dems prepare well in advance of the 2020 elections to combat the many inevitable anti-voter tactics expected from Republicans. The organization will focus on election protection in about 20 swing-states and several governors' races in the 2020 election, and arose out of Abrams' own experience fighting massive voter suppression in her gubernatorial contest last year against Republican Brian Kemp. Contrast Abrams' effort with that of California billionaire Tom Steyer, who has vowed to spend $100 million of his own money in a likely pointless Democratic presidential run, instead of using that money to help elect Democrats or, for example, help nearly 1 million voters in the key battle-ground state of Florida who are being blocked by Republicans from being allowed to register to vote. Then: the consequences of yet another secretive nuclear accident in Russia -- reportedly an explosion of an experimental nuclear-powered missile on a Russian testing platform that killed at least seven people -- has nuclear weapons analysts studying what might be actually happening at the disaster site.  STEPHEN SCHWARTZ, longtime nuclear weapons policy analyst and former Executive Director and Publisher of 'The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists,' explains what is known so far about the accident, and the shifting and conflicting information released by Russia. He also discusses whether Russian President Putin and President Trump are entering into a new nuclear arms race, what it means for US nuclear weapons development and international non-proliferation agreements, whether Trump inadvertently exposed classified information about US nuclear capabilities via Twitter, and more, as the world's latest nuclear tragedy continues to unfold.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_abramsfairfight2020_stephenschwartz-skyfalldisaster_081419.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Stacey Abrams, 2020 election, voting rights, voter suppression, dirty tricks, Tom Steyer, Florida, felon voting, nuclear weapons, Russia, war, nuclear accident, START treaty, INF treaty, arms race, Chernobyl</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2019 18:28:25 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/13/2019 (From Epstein to USDA: The Under-Reported Price of Gutting the U.S. Government)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  At a recent GOP fundraiser, Donald's Trump's (acting) White House Chief of Staff, Mick Mulvaney, said, &quot;You're heard about 'draining the swamp. What you haven't heard is what we're actually doing.&quot; Today, we focus on what the Trump Administration is actually doing -- and the far-reaching consequences -- by under-funding, under-staffing, and deeply gutting the federal government. Lack of funding and a hiring freeze in the federal prison system resulted in a severe shortage of correctional officers at facilities like the one in Manhattan where accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein was found dead on Saturday morning. Mulvaney's speech exposed the Trump Administration's lies in justifying its forcible relocation of two key USDA science departments that assist American farmers, the Economic Research Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture – giving career scientists and officials just 30 days to decide whether to uproot their families or leave their jobs, without being told exactly to which state they were moving. A similar forced relocation is also underway at the Bureau of Land Management. There will be more to come if the USDA move isn't blocked, as Trump is actively and purposely killing your government for the benefit of industry. Some good news:  In Montana, a federal judge has blocked a scheme by Treasury Sec. Steven Mnuchin to allow 'dark money' non-profit groups to keep their donors secret, even from the IRS, which could have allowed foreign donors to illegally fund US political campaigns. In Texas, citizens are suing to force the state to notify voters when their absentee vote-by-mail ballots are rejected because untrained county elections officials deem their signature does not sufficiently match. Plus, Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report', on the Trump Interior Department gutting the Endangered Species Act, and much more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_bop-epstein_usda-gutted_irs-darkmoney_tx-absenteesuit_081319.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Jeffrey Epstein, Bill Barr, Mick Mulvaney, federal government, budget cuts, Bureau of Prisons, USDA, agriculture, science, anti-science, environment, climate change, voting rights, dark money, money in politics</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2019 18:17:41 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/12/2019 (Guest: Andrew Cohen of The Marshall Project)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Administration has announced two hugely consequential rule changes. The first further restricts legal immigration into the U.S., barring those who the administration believes may someday require public assistance from being granted a green card, and shifting its emphasis to immigrants' skills rather than on family reunification, to prevent US citizens' family members from joining them here. The Trump Interior Department announced it is weakening the Endangered Species Act, ending protections for newly-listed threatened plant and animal species, allowing federal officials to disregard the impacts of climate change, and, for the first time, allowing consideration of the economic costs to industry of species protections. The disturbing news of the death of imprisoned financier, sexual predator, and former Donald Trump friend, Jeffrey Epstein, has ignited intense speculation, given his contact with high profile celebrities, former presidents, princes, politicians and titans of industry. Donald Trump retweeted several conspiracy theories attempting to suggest that former President Bill Clinton was involved in Epstein's death, and more -- a new low, even for this president. While there is no evidence that Clinton was close to Epstein, Trump is known to have partied with him on several occasions. Senior White House adviser Kellyanne Conway claims Trump &quot;wants everything to be investigated&quot; – so how about a proper investigation of the detailed lawsuit filed in 2016 by a woman who alleges both Trump and Epstein raped her when she was 13 years old?  If Trump is happy to spread wildly defamatory, unsubstantiated allegations, then perhaps it's appropriate to share allegations with far more substance. Finally, ANDREW COHEN of the Marshall Project explains what he describes as an &quot;epidemic&quot; of prison suicides in the U.S. -- the number one cause of death in our prison system -- and potential paths for reform ... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_newrules-immigration-esa_trumpepsteindeath_andrewcohen-prisonsuicides_081219.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:38</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Jeffrey Epstein, defamation, Bill Clinton, prison reform, suicide, Justice Department, Marshall Project, investigation, environment, climate change, endangered species, immigration, family reunification, conspiracy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2019 18:28:16 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/9/19 Nicole Sandler with Jeff Sharlet on The Family</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler brings us the latest news and a few words about our gun violence epidemic here in America. Then, she's joined by Jeff Sharlet, author of 'The Family', which has just been adapted into a 5-part Netflix series, dealing with the secret religious society that's engrained in Washington DC. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_jeffsharletthefamily_guns_080919.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>54:54</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>guns, Jeff Sharlet, The Family, religious extremism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2019 14:34:54 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/8/2019 (The White Supremacist-in-Chief and Some Much Brighter 2020 News)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Grim news in Mississippi, where Trump's immigration deportation forces waited until the first day of the school year – and the day after state and legislative primary elections -- to round up nearly 700 migrant workers at various plants, but apparently made no plans for what would happen to their frightened children, left abandoned in the streets.  New report details how the Trump White House purposely failed to act on the growing threat of domestic terrorism by white supremacists like the shooter in El Paso, despite DHS officials' efforts to get the administration to take the danger seriously. With increasing evidence of the white supremacist threat -- even cited by Trump's own FBI Director -- the Trump Administration has continued to insist on focusing on jihadist terror and illicit drug importation instead.  A lawyer for a 39-year old man in Montana who attacked a 13-year old boy for refusing to remove his cap during the national anthem says the man believes he was doing &quot;what he believed he was told to do, essentially, by the president.&quot;  Trump had previously praised a Montana Congressman's violent assault on a journalist, calling him &quot;my kind of guy.&quot;  Also today:  Former GOP strongholds appear to be turning &quot;blue&quot; in advance of the crucial 2020 elections in previously deep-red Orange County, CA. In Texas, four GOP House members this week alone have announced they will not seek re-election in 2020. Plus Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report,' with an important new U.N. report on farming and climate change, a growing worldwide water crisis, four fossil fuel explosion in 48 hours, and miners in Kentucky waking up to how the coal industry has taken advantage of them.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
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								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, white nationalism, white supremacy, guns, mass shootings, domestic terrorism, DHS, Congress, blue wave, 2020 election, ICE, immigration, environment, climate change, water, IPCC, agriculture, Fox News, fossil fuels</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2019 17:59:58 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/7/2019 (Guest: Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Remember Brett Kavanaugh, Trump's Supreme Court nominee who demonstrably lied during his sworn confirmation hearing last year before Republicans voted to ram him through to a lifetime appointment on the nation's highest court? We do, and so does Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA), who, along with House Judiciary Committee Chair Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY), is moving ahead with a demand for records from Justice Kavanaugh's time as a top White House staffer in the George W. Bush Administration during the Iraq War – documents that then-U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chuck Grassley (R-IA) neither reviewed nor requested.  Johnson explains why Democrats are now seeking those records, and what they hope to find, on the committee that has jurisdiction to impeach all federal judges, including Supreme Court Justices. Congressman Johnson also weighs in on impeachment, the concept of 'packing the courts,' and his home state of Georgia's decision to buy a costly new unverifiable touchscreen voting system, rather than a cheaper, verifiable hand-marked paper ballot system, before next year's crucial 2020 Presidential election. Also today: NBC News reports, &quot;Trump turns day of grieving for shooting victims into day of grievances,&quot; as President Trump broke his own call for Americans to set aside &quot;destructive partisanship&quot; to unleash a barrage of attacks on several Democrats before, during and after his visits to two grieving cities recovering from horrific mass shootings – El Paso, TX and Dayton, OH. Trump misfired with a long-debunked Twitter snipe at El Paso native and current 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, Beto O'Rourke, after O'Rourke accurately linked the El Paso shooter's white supremacist language to Trump's identical references to an &quot;invasion&quot; at our southern border.  Trump also attacked Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown and Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley, former Vice President Joe Biden and Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradfriedman_bradcast_trumpdaytonelpasotrip-grievances_rephankjohnson-kavanaughdocs-scotusunpack-impeachment-gabmds_080719.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:48</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, mass shootings, white supremacy, white nationalism, El Paso, Dayton, guns, Supreme Court, Brett Kavanaugh, Beto O'Rourke, Rep. Hank Johnson, Iraq War, voting, elections, voting machines, paper ballots</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2019 17:57:46 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/6/2019 (Trump and the West Texas Town of El Paso -- and much more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's unclear if Donald Trump intended for foreign countries to warn their citizenry against travelling to the U.S. because of the risk of gun massacres and racist hate crimes as part of his making America great again, but that's now where we are. Uruguay and Venezuela have issued alerts to travelers to the U.S. due to the surge in mass shootings. Mexico is considering legal action following the murder of seven of their citizens in the shooting at the El Paso Walmart. Trump will visit El Paso and Dayton on Wednesday, OH but local officials would prefer he didn't, as they mourn their dead and protest the racist hate-mongering president who continues to sow the ground for even more rightwing violence. The FBI is investigating the El Paso and Gilroy, CA massacres as domestic terrorism, and is now asking Congress to beef up domestic terrorism laws.  GOP Gov. Mike DeWine proposes enacting the very-low-hanging-fruit of the most basic gun safety laws. Fox News presidential adviser Sean Hannity has a breathtakingly stupid idea for protecting schools and malls from gun violence. At least one former GOP U.S. House Member predicts Republicans will continue to do nothing even after the recent string of gun massacres, and calls for every Republican in the U.S. House and Senate to be voted out of office next year. Plus, Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report', as Greenland sees historic ice melt measurably raising global sea levels; July 2019 is now the hottest month ever recorded on Planet Earth; and CNN actually gave substantial time for 2020 Democratic Presidential candidates to discuss their ideas for solving climate change at last week's debate in Detroit... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_elpasodaytontrumpfallout_beatemall_080619.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:50</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, mass shooting, El Paso, Dayton, guns, background check, US Senate, US House, David Jolly, environment, climate change, 2020 election, Mexico, domestic terrorism, gun laws, Mike DeWine, Sean Hannity, Ohio, Uruguay</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2019 18:21:06 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/5/2019: (Guest: Richard DeMillo of Georgia Tech)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Updates on the two deadly domestic terror incidents in El Paso, TX and Dayton, OH over the weekend, carried out separately by white men with semi-automatic assault rifles and high-capacity magazines who collectively killed at least 31 people and wounded dozens more.  Democrats in Congress called for legislative action – again -- and the terrorist-enabling, NRA-captured Republican Party avoided discussion of solutions.  Donald Trump spent 48 hours following the El Paso massacre hoping to avoid acknowledging that the white nationalist shooter there explicitly targeted immigrants, and had echoed Trump's language and racism in decrying an immigrant &quot;invasion.&quot; There have been 251 mass shootings in the US in the 216 days of 2019 so far – underscoring the GOP's hypocrisy concerning national security, and their failure to confront the real and growing national security issue of white nationalism. Republicans have also failed to act to protect our elections, the only means by which the public may actually hold their failed, hypocritical, and corrupt elected officials accountable. However, the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee has released its bipartisan report (redacted) on election security, concluding that election systems in all 50 states were targeted by Russia in 2016. Cybersecurity and voting system expert RICH DEMILLO, former director of Georgia Tech's Information Security Center, shares his takeaways from the Senate election security report, warning that our vulnerable voting systems are, indeed, an issue of &quot;national security,&quot; and that threats also come from election insiders, local and state officials, and contractors hired to program and maintain the systems. DeMillo, a supporter of hand-marked paper ballots as the only known type of verifiable voting, shares several new, jaw-dropping revelations about the shocking lack of election and computer security in some states, and advice on actions that citizens can take to secure their local elections... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_elpasodaytonmassacres_richdemillo-senate2016electionsecurityreport_080519.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:58</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, mass shooting, guns, NRA, terrorism, domestic terrorism, national security, election security, US Senate, hacking, cybersecurity, 2020 election, Georgia, Russia, electronic voting, paper ballots, voting machines</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2019 18:35:45 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/2/2019 (Bad news for Trump/GOP; Dirty joke may result in hand-marked ballots for all NC)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The GOP's only black U.S. House member, Rep. Will Hurd of Texas, announced he will not seek re-election in 2020, the latest in a long and growing string of Republicans leaving Congress. Donald Trump abruptly withdrew his nomination of Texas Rep. John Ratcliffe to be the next Director of National Intelligence, amid backlash over Ratcliffe's lack of experience (required by statute for the DNI role), and revelations that he lied about his past claims to have prosecuted terrorists.  More bad news for Trump: a majority of House Democratic caucus now publicly call for opening an official impeachment inquiry, but it remains to be seen if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will change her current position focusing only for investigation and litigation, and no more. Another crazy, jaw-dropping twist erupts in North Carolina in the citizen-led fight for publicly overseeable elections and hand-marked paper ballots, as a wildly inappropriate joke told by the chairman of the state election board could potentially tip the balance in whether or not NC voters in the key swing state will have verifiable elections for the crucial 2020 presidential election. In Georgia, court testimony this week revealed disturbing new details in a federal lawsuit seeking to ban the state's 100% unverifiable touchscreen voting systems in favor of hand-marked paper ballots. The testimony exposed how the GA Sec. of State's office deeply misled the federal court and voters about its shockingly lax security before and during the 2018 election – like outsourcing the entire state's voting machines to three private contractors working on unsecured home wifi, and coverups of failed security tests. Plus: grim news out of the Arctic, where Greenland is undergoing an extraordinary melt event, with record high temperatures -- 10 to 30 degrees above the normal average... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_hurdout-ratcliffepulled-demmajorityimpeach_ncsbe-bmddeadlock_gasos-securityfails_greenlandicemelt_080219.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:39</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, election security, 2020 election, cybersecurity, hacking, North Carolina, Georgia, US House, Will Hurd, Pelosi, impeachment, voting machines, paper ballots, Arctic, Greenland, climate change, environment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2019 18:20:37 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 8/1/2019 (Dem Debate, Detroit, Night Two - Guests: David Dayen, Jacki Schechner) </title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Special coverage of Night Two of the second 2020 Democratic Presidential debate, hosted by CNN in Detroit, MI on Wednesday night. Featured on the second night's lively debate stage were former Vice President Joe Biden; CA Sen. Kamala Harris; NJ Sen. Cory Booker; entrepreneur Andrew Yang; Former HUD Sec. Julian Castro; NY Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand; HI Rep. Tulsi Gabbard; WA State Gov. Jay Inslee; CO Sen. Michael Bennet and NYC Mayor Bill DeBlasio. As during the previous night's debate, CNN's moderators again worked hard to gin up confrontation between the candidates on topics that included healthcare, immigration, race, the climate crisis, the economy, foreign policy and, unlike the first night, how the candidates might take on Donald Trump and whether he should be held accountable for his crimes through impeachment.  Journalist JACKI SCHECHNER, former CNN producer and healthcare reform expert, and DAVID DAYEN, investigative financial journalist and Executive Editor of The American Prospect, offer analysis, fact-checking and context for the substantive policy issues raised during the evening (including an eye-opening discussion on the complex healthcare debate), the records of the candidates, and the political and media aspects that emerged from night two of the latest round of Democratic debates. All of that and more are illuminated during our lively and hopefully enlightening conversation, on today's 'BradCast' special coverage... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_jackischechner-daviddayen-demdebatedetroitnighttwo_080119.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:31</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, debate, CNN, 2020 election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, healthcare, immigration, climate change, Cory Booker, universal basic income, economy, banking industry, accountability, white supremacy, Jay Inslee, Warren</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2019 17:17:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 7/31/2019 (Dem Debate, Detroit, Night One - Guests: Jacki Schechner, David Faris)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Special coverage of Night One of the second 2020 Democratic Presidential debate, hosted by CNN in Detroit, MI on Tuesday night.  Featured on the first night's debate stage were VT Sen. Bernie Sanders; MA Sen. Elizabeth Warren; South Bend, IN Mayor Pete Buttigieg; MN Senator Amy Klobuchar; former MD Rep. John Delaney; OH Rep. Tim Ryan; former CO Gov. John Hickenlooper; former TX Rep. Beto O'Rourke; MT Gov. Steve Bullock (in his first Dem Debate appearance) and author/spiritual guru Marianne Williamson.  The lively and often substantive debate was frequently truncated by CNN moderators, who seemed intent on forcing confrontation between the candidates, while framing many debate topics like Republican talking points, and otherwise trying to highlight divisions between the progressive and conservative wings of the party. Among the many issues raised during the debate:   healthcare (highlighting the party's many different and often controversial approaches to achieving universal coverage, from 'Medicare-for-All' to the Public Option, and its effect on private insurance), immigration, gun safety legislation, corporate money in politics, the climate crisis, issues regarding racism, the economy, the cost of college and student loans, foreign policy and nuclear weapons, and – in one of many rightwing memes that CNN pushed throughout the evening -- whether the Democratic Party has moved 'too far to the Left'.  JACKIE SCHECHNER,  journalist and healthcare reform expert, and DAVID FARIS, Roosevelt University political scientist and author of 'It's Time to Fight Dirty: How Democrats Can Build a Lasting Majority in American Politics,' offer analysis and insight into the substantive policy issues, as well as both the political and media aspects of night one of the latest two night Democratic debate... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_jackischechner-davidfaris-demdebatedetroitnightone_073119.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:34</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Democrats, Republicans, CNN, debate, 2020 election, presidential primary, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, progressive, Medicare For All, healthcare, climate change, immigration, policy, Klobuchar, Tim Ryan, Delaney, Buttigieg, Beto</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2019 16:33:08 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/30/2019 (What's In YOUR Voting System? The Capital One Hack and America's Tenuous Democracy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The hack of Capital One, one of the nation's largest financial institutions, exposed the personal financial records of more than 100 million people -- underscoring yet again the insanity of relying on proprietary, hackable computer systems &quot;overseen&quot; by ordinary county clerks to safeguard free and fair elections.  The Capital One hack was not from a nation-state like Russia, but allegedly a lone hacker in Seattle. If Capital One can't protect its data, what chance do ordinary local county clerks and state election officials have in ensuring results that the public can know are accurate? Thanks to public pressure, North Carolina's State Board of Elections may be on the verge of mandating hand-marked paper ballot systems across the state, but that decision may be on shaky ground after possible pressure from ES+S, the nation's largest voting vendor. The fight for free, fair and publicly-overseeable elections in North Carolina, Georgia and many other states and counties around the country is taking place right NOW. As in previous years, waiting until after the election is over is too late to do anything to protect against whatever may happen. We try to give you the information you need to fight for your publicly-overseeable democracy. What you do with that information in your community is up to you -- and you are really needed right now. Also today: Wisconsin's infamous former Gov. Scott Walker is leading a lawsuit brought by Republicans in Michigan attempting to overturn a popular state constitutional amendment, adopted overwhelmingly by Michigan voters in 2018, to stop Republican's egregious gerrymandering by creating an independent, non-partisan redistricting commission to draw fair state legislative and congressional maps after the 2020 Census. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_capitolone_ncbmds_walkermi-prop2_073019.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:37</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Republicans, Democrats, elections, election security, voting machines, electronic voting, cybersecurity, hacking, data breach, Capital One, Russia, Georgia, North Carolina, Michigan, gerrymandering, Scott Walker, environment, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2019 16:30:36 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/29/2019 (Guest: Marilyn Marks of Coalition for Good Governance)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A few words about 'stochastic terrorism' wielded by the President of the United States, as his attacks on minority Democratic members of Congress continued with a new target over the weekend, and as another mass shooting -- this time at a festival in Gilroy, CA on Sunday night – was once again directly tied to white supremacy. Then, we're joined by MARILYN MARKS of the Coalition for Good Governance for some of the jaw-dropping revelations from a marathon federal court hearing in her coalition's lawsuit seeking to force Georgia to stop using 20-year old Diebold touchscreen voting systems and adopt hand-marked paper ballots before this fall's municipal elections -- and for all future elections, including the 2020 Presidential election. The hearing revealed shocking new details that the state actually destroyed evidence needed in the case -- including computer servers, databases and voting system memory cards -- and lied to the court about security issues in its voting system. Former GOP Sec. of State, Gov. Brian Kemp is said to have narrowly defeated popular Democrat Stacey Abrams in the November 2018 race for governor on the very same unverifiable computer voting systems that Kemp was overseeing at the time. Marks also explains why she is hopeful that unverifiable computer Ballot Marking Devices -- like the systems Georgia and other states have chosen to adopt around the country in advance of 2020 – will be found unconstitutional at the federal level... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpstochasticterror_gilroyshooting_marilynmarks-galiesspoilation_072919.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:22</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, racism, Elijah Cummings, mass shooting, terrorism, domestic terror, white supremacy, voting machines, electronic voting, Georgia, hacking, cybersecurity, Brian Kemp, Stacey Abrams, guns </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2019 17:59:34 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/26/19 (Obamacare court challenge; Securing U.S. elections)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 'BradCast' Recounted: On today's show, we've put together some of our important recent interviews that you may have missed. First up: Constitutional law expert Ian Millhiser, Justice Editor at Think Progress, explains what happened during oral arguments in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals recently, in a lawsuit brought by Republican state attorneys general trying to get the Affordable Care Act, (Obamacare) overturned in its entirety -- and what its loss would mean for millions of Americans. Then: Kevin Skoglund, Chief Technologist for the non-partisan Citizens for Better Elections and the Protect Our Vote Philly coalition, explains how his coalition is (so far) successfully challenging the state of Pennsylvania's certification of a dangerous, costly, new unverifiable electronic voting system that has stunning security vulnerabilities, and details actions voters can take in every state to protect the security of their elections... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_recounted_millhiser-aca5thcircuit_skoglund-phillymbds_072619.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:49</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, election security, election reform, voting systems, electronic voting, voting machines, Russia, hacking, cybersecurity, Mueller, Senate, US House, McConnell, Supreme Court, Obamacare, ACA, healthcare</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2019 11:28:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/25/2019 (Guest: Salon's Heather 'Digby' Parton)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast'&quot;:  Award-winning opinion columnist Heather 'Digby' Parton of Salon and Hullabaloo joins us today for analysis as we attempt to cut through the media drama and partisan positioning to get to the actual facts and important content that matters from the landmark testimony by Republican former FBI Director and former Special Counsel Robert Mueller in the U.S. House on Wednesday, and where things go from here. Among the topics covered today:  content of note that was both damning to Donald Trump and at risk of being lost amid the often lousy corporate media coverage, the proper context for making &quot;sense&quot; of some of the conspiracies promoted by Republicans, and how Democrats' failure to impeach is setting up the country for even more Presidential corruption. Also today: Unprecedented heat and wildfires are blazing in the Arctic. Ohio's &quot;socialist&quot; Republican legislature and governor give consumers the finger by going all in on Big Government bailouts of coal and nuclear power companies. U.S. automakers give Trump the finger by working out a secret deal with California to lower vehicle emissions. The Trump Administration gives humanity the finger by deciding to &quot;Make America Kill Americans Again'. A California judge gives the finger to the administration's new, unlawful southern border asylum ban. Kim Jong Un gives his friend Donald the finger by firing off a few ballistic missiles to celebrate Mueller's testimony. And Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-muellertestimony_arcticheat_ohiocoal_072519.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, Pelosi, US House, Mueller, Mueller Report, corruption, Russia, election security, climate change, environment, extreme weather, immigration, William Barr, media, heat wave, death penalty, North Korea</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 16:59:13 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/24/2019 (Special Coverage: Mueller Testimony)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Special coverage of the long-awaited testimony of former FBI Director and Republican former Special Counsel Robert Mueller in the U.S. House on Wednesday. During nearly 7 hours of hearings before the Judiciary and Intelligence Committees, Mueller confirmed key details of his 448-page report on Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 election, the Trump Campaign's coordination with that effort and, in most detail, multiple instances of both indictable and impeachable criminal corruption of justice laid out by the report. We air extended excerpts of today's hearings, in which Mueller's responses made clear that both Donald Trump and U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr -- and the bulk of the Republican Party and their rightwing media outlets -- have been intentionally and completely misleading the American people with their false claims that Mueller's report &quot;exonerated&quot; the President. It did not. In fact, as Mueller's testimony made clear to those who watched, any other American who committed the crimes detailed in the Special Counsel's report would have been indicted with multiple felony crimes.  But for the Dept. of Justice Office of Legal Counsel (unsupportable) opinion that a sitting President cannot be indicted, Trump would most likely have been charged long ago for his repeated unlawful attempts to quash the Special Counsel's investigation. Mueller also offered chilling warnings about ongoing efforts by Russia and other foreign powers to interfere with and manipulate upcoming U.S. elections... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_specialcoverage-muellertestimony_072419.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:29</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, Congress, U.S. House, Robert Mueller, Russia, 2016 election, 2020 election, election interference, William Barr, Trump Campaign</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2019 18:05:54 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/23/2019 (Trump Breaks the World, GOP 'Conservatism' is a Deadly Lie)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Not content with breaking America, Donald Trump now seems intent on breaking the entire world. Donald Trump's apparent lie that India's Prime Minister asked for his help to mediate between Pakistan and India over the disputed Kashmir region has triggered chaos and outrage in the Indian Parliament. Trump's boast that, if he wanted to, &quot;Afghanistan would be wiped off the face of the earth&quot; did not go over well in Afghanistan. The UK's Conservative Party has selected Boris Johnson as its next prime minister -- a key supporter of Brexit who vows to pull the UK out of the European Union even if it means leaving without an agreement, no matter the havoc that would ensue. Trump's swamp gets deeper as the U.S. Senate confirms longtime defense contractor-lobbyist Mark Esper as new U.S. Defense Secretary. The Trump Administration and Congressional Democrats agreed to a two-year budget deal that will increase spending by $320 billion and avoid further debt-ceiling battles until 2021.  Record debt and deficit continue to balloon under the Republican President, exposing the lie that Republicans are &quot;conservative,&quot; proving they don't actually care about debt, deficit or Big Government federal spending -- at least when a Republican is in the White House. The media and Democrats should stop calling them &quot;conservative.&quot; A new federal report shows that GOP-controlled states' refusal to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) led to the premature deaths of approximately 15,600 Americans. That's GOP &quot;conservatism.&quot; Senate passes a bill to make hacking a voting system a federal crime. FBI Director Christopher Wray testified to the Senate Judiciary Committee that he believes &quot; Russians are absolutely intent on trying to interfere with our elections.&quot;  Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpbreaksworld_deadlyconservatism_072319.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:36</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, budget, deficit, Mueller, Congress, Boris Johnson, Brexit, Medicaid, Obamacare, rightwing, foreign policy, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, UK, EU, Russia, elections, cybersecurity, environment, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2019 18:19:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/22/2019: (What to expect when expecting Robert Mueller)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  What should we expect, and what are Americans hoping to hear, from this week's upcoming public testimony by former Special Counsel Robert Mueller in the U.S. House, regarding his report on Russia's involvement in the 2016 Presidential election and its 10+ instances of criminal obstruction of justice committed by President Trump? The hearings on Wednesday will be the last chance for Democrats to make the case for opening an official impeachment inquiry of Donald Trump before they leave on recess next week. Also today:  a recap and update on our important interview with cybersecurity and voting systems expert Kevin Skoglund on the dangerous, 100 per cent unverifiable touchscreen voting systems set for use in Philadelphia. Skoglund's group, Citizens for Better Elections, has succeeding in pushing the state of Pennsylvania to re-examine certification of these extremely expensive, easily-manipulated computer Ballot Marking Devices (BMDs). Similar unverifiable systems are being considered in counties across the nation -- including in Los Angeles County, the nation's largest voting jurisdiction -- in advance of the crucial 2020 Presidential election.  Callers ring in on all of the above and more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_phillylosangelesbmds_muellertestimonypreview_callers_072219.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, Mueller, impeachment, corruption, Russia, electronic voting, voting machines, cybersecurity, Los Angeles, election systems, hacking, environment, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2019 18:03:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/19/2019 (Guest: Protect Our Vote Philly's Kevin Skoglund)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  An update on the deadly climate change-fueled heat wave bearing down on millions of Americans, and the dangerous escalation of tensions in the Persian Gulf, thanks to Trump's withdrawal from the landmark Iran nuclear deal. In May, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced the Protect America's Voting and Elections (or PAVE Act), mandating HAND-MARKED paper ballots for every voter to protect manipulated or erroneous elections results, and ensure that results are publicly verifiable after elections. Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has blocked all election-related bills to make our democracy more secure before the 2020 election. Director of National Intelligence, Dan Coates, announced a new initiative today to coordinate the Intelligence Community's response to potential election manipulation, at least from foreign threats. But domestic threats -- from election insiders, private voting system vendors, and even simple programming errors -- are as serious and much more difficult to guard against, leaving election protection ultimately to public oversight at the local level. KEVIN SKOGLUND, Chief Technologist for the non-partisan Citizens for Better Elections in Philadelphia, discusses how the Protect Our Vote Philly coalition has successfully petitioned the state of Pennsylvania to re-examine an incredibly expensive voting and tabulation system that security researchers have found contains a remarkable security flaw. The voting system, made by &quot;mega-vendor&quot; ES+S, allows the ballot-marking device's printer to change votes on the computer-printed ballot summary card after the voter has cast their vote, without the voter's knowledge, and also violates state election code in numerous ways. Skoglund explains how these horrible, unsecure systems are proliferating around the country before the 2020 election, instead of simpler, cheaper and verifiable HAND-MARKED paper ballot systems. Why is McConnell disallowing Wyden's PAVE Act, requiring hand-marked paper ballots for all, from becoming the law of the land? ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatwave_iranus_coatselectionsec_kevinskoglund-phillyessexpressvotexlsecurityfail_071919.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:24</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, elections, election security, election systems, electronic voting, voting machines, cybersecurity, hacking, Dan Coates, national security, intelligence community, Ron Wyden, Pennsylvania, Iran</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2019 18:45:55 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/18/2019 (Gutting the U.S. Government)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  While everyone is understandably distracted by President Trump's obnoxious, racist tweets and occasionally by his criminal behavior, we focus today on a number of disturbing stories highlighting how the Trump Administration is hollowing out the U.S. government, to the detriment of public safety but the cheers of industry special interests. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is cutting back on safety inspections for the nation's 90-plus nuclear plants at the request of the nuclear energy industry. In California, the Trump Administration has paused a legally-mandated federal scientific analysis of potential harms to endangered species, and abruptly replaced biologists from two federal agencies with a new team of attorneys and so-called policy experts to conduct a new analysis of the Bureau of Reclamation's plan to release more water to farmers in the state's agriculturally-rich Central Valley, at the request of the state's powerful agricultural industry. The Interior Department announced it is moving Bureau of Land Management headquarters from D.C. to Grand Junction, CO, forcibly reassigning hundreds of senior federal employees who will either be forced to move or resign. The US Department of Agriculture is also hollowing its scientific expertise, forcing top staffers to relocate to Kansas City. Similar moves are underway at a number of regulatory agencies as the Trump Administration guts the U.S. Government at the expense of public safety to the benefit industry. Also today:  New federal court documents underscore Trump's direct involvement in a scheme to cover up his illegal hush-money payoffs to two women with whom he allegedly had affairs. Federal prosecutors have suddenly ended investigations into the Trump Organization and Trump himself in the campaign finance felony conspiracy. The hush-money matter alone is more than enough to merit impeachment and removal from office.  Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_guttingthegovt-nrc-blm-usda_trumphushmoney_071819.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:31</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, environment, regulatory capture, climate change, BLM, Interior Department, extinction, endangered species, water, California, corruption, impeachment, Hope Hicks, Robert Mueller, campaign finance, extreme weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 17:53:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/17/2019 (Guest: Constitutional law and SCOTUS expert Ian Millhiser)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Justice John Paul Stevens, who led the liberal wing of the U.S. Supreme Court before retiring in 2010, passed away on Tuesday. IAN MILLHISER, constitutional law expert and Justice Editor at Think Progress, discusses Stevens' remarkable legacy, and how his tenure is so starkly different from the so-called &quot;conservatives&quot; now seated on the GOP's stolen Supreme Court. Millhiser also reports on the status of the legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, brought by state Republican attorneys general seeking to strike down the landmark healthcare law in its entirety using a novel, &quot;ridiculous&quot; legal theory. He warns that if the case reaches the U.S. Supreme Court, it is unlikely to pass muster as long as the makeup of the court remains the same as it is today -- which, as Millhiser cautions, is not a guarantee. And there are ways that both the 5th Circuit and the Republicans challenging it could hedge that timing. An estimated 24,000 Americans will die each year if the Affordable Care Act is entirely struck down as plaintiffs seek -- and as a lower court judge ruled should happen. Also today, a flurry of breaking news: Democrats in the House scuttled a vote on Articles of Impeachment against Trump. The U.S. House voted to hold AG William Barr and Commerce Sec. Wilbur Ross in criminal contempt. MA prosecutors dropped sex assault charges against actor Kevin Spacey. Plus: a few thoughts on House Dems successfully passing a resolution finding that Donald Trump's racist tweets attacking four freshmen Congresswomen of color were, in fact, racist. But only four Republicans in the 197-seat GOP House caucus voted in favor of that resolution... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_ianmillhiser-johnpaulstevensrip-ocarelegalchallenge_071719.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:48</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, justice, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, impeachment, Affordable Care Act, Obamacare, Supreme Court, rightwing, Bill Barr, Kevin Spacey, racism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2019 18:30:33 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/16/2018 (Guest: Politico's Alice Ollstein)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  On Monday, Trump Attorney General Bill Barr effectively erased decades of immigration law to bar virtually all asylum claims made on the U.S. southern border. The ACLU and other groups on Tuesday filed suit. On Monday night, the Trump Department of Health and Human Services enacted another radical new regulation, without notice, barring medical services providers that receive federal Title X funding from referring patients to other doctors for abortion services, which critics describe as a &quot;gag rule&quot; on physicians. Title X allocates $260 million each year to states for family planning services for low income women through providers like Planned Parenthood. Politico Congressional reporter ALICE OLLSTEIN explains the national impact of the sudden rule change that will likely force most reproductive health care clinics to close. Planned Parenthood is suing to block the regulation, but the new rule was issued effective immediately, resulting in &quot;mass confusion and chaos&quot; for states and medical care providers. Ollstein also reports on the very real threat that a lawsuit challenging the Affordable Care Act could result in the entire law being struck down as unconstitutional. Also today:  after what was reported as a &quot;bitterly partisan brawl&quot; on the House floor, House Democrats pass a non-binding resolution condemning President Trump for his racist tweets attacking four freshman congresswomen of color - Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, Ayanna Pressley and Ilhan Omar, all American citizens. A &quot;Who Said It?&quot; test exposes Trump's comments about America are far more hateful than anything publicly uttered by the four congresswomen he attacked. Rep. Al Green (D-TX) files articles of impeachment against Trump. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report', on the ongoing threat from Hurricane Barry and the weekend blackout in NYC that reveals (again) the fragility of our nation's vulnerable infrastructure... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpracismresolution_aliceollstein-hhstitlexreg-plannedparenthood_071619.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:52</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, Republicans, Democrats, racism, politics, US House, impeachment, healthcare, Obamacare, Affordable Care Act, Title X, abortion, reproductive rights, HHS, environment, climate change, extreme weather, Planned Parenthood, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2019 18:27:24 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/15/2019 (Guest: KPFK News Director Ernesto Arce)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  New Orleans may have dodged a bullet, at least for now, as Hurricane Barry made landfall over the weekend without overwhelming the city's new pump system -- but the storm continues to deliver even more rain and flooding as it moves north and east across several states. Immigrant advocacy groups organized  #Lights4Liberty demonstration across the nation on Friday to protest ongoing revelations of horrific and inhumane conditions at many of Donald Trump's overcrowded migrant detention centers. Major cities from Los Angeles to New York braced for promised round-ups of &quot;millions&quot; of immigrants and their families, as threatened by President Trump over the weekend. So far the mass round-ups have not materialized. Ernesto Arce, News Director of our Pacifica Radio Network flagship station, KPFK 90.7 FM in Los Angeles, details the current status of the ICE raids, how local officials and the immigrant community have been preparing for the promised raids, and how the threat has served to rally the community and bring them together to resist Trump's deportation forces. Donald Trump's reprehensible, xenophobic, racist Twitter attacks over the weekend on four Democratic freshman Congresswomen of color have united the Democratic caucus to the side of Trump's targets-of-the-moment:  Reps. Ayanna Pressley (MA), Rashida Tlaib (MI), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY) and Ilhan Omar (MN).  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi  has pushed back on Trump by introducing a resolution condemning his statements. Shamefully, few Republicans in Congress have spoken out against Trump's racist attacks on members of Congress. Callers weigh in on all of the above... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_hurricanebarrynola_ernestoarce-immigrationraidsla_callers_071519.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, Republicans, Democrats, politics, immigration, ICE, CPB, racism, Congress, New York, blackout, Hurricane Barry, extreme weather, flood</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2019 18:06:32 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/12/2019: Guest Host Nicole Sandler with Harry Shearer and Brian Karem</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Nicole Sandler wraps up another week with more gaslighting from the liar-in-chief over his failure to get a citizenship question on the 2020 census. He also held a Troll's Gathering at the White House on Thursday. Journalist Brian Karem was covering the spectacle when he was accosted by Sebastian Gorka. Karem joins us today to talk about what happened and fill us on in the role of the press in the Trump White House.Also, all eyes are on New Orleans this weekend as Tropical Storm Barry is expected to make landfall in Louisiana as a category 1 hurricane. We'll speak with the incredible Harry Shearer, famous New Orleans resident, whose film, &quot;The Big Uneasy&quot; revealed why New Orleans flooded during Katrina. He'll tell us if the city is better prepared this time... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_harryshearerhurricane_briankarenwhreporter.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>56:22</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>hurricane, New Orleans, Harry Shearer, Barry, Katrina, White House press office, Brian Karem, Troll summit, Sebastian Gorka</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2019 17:12:39 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/11/2019: Nicole Sandler with Sen Mike Gravel</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Host Nicole Sandler brings us up to date on the news of the day, including Donald Trump's new executive order to count citizens, though he cannot put a citizenship question on the 2020 census. Tom Steyer is running a vanity campaign for president instead of putting his millions to actual good use. And our guest today is Mike Gravel, former senator from Alaska, who's running a most unusual race for president. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_mikegravelpresidentialcandidate_071119.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>2020, Trump, Tom Steyer, Mike Gravel, census, citizenship question, executive order</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2019 17:04:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/10/2019: (Guest: Sarah Pierce of Migration Policy Institute)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Trump's US Attorney General and personal fixer, William Barr, continues to exercise extraordinary, unprecedented powers in his role as the nation's chief law enforcement official.  Barr is reportedly directing former members of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team to not appear before Congress in private hearings next week.  Barr tried to implement a new policy that would have denied bond hearings for asylum seekers who meet certain criteria, allowing them to be held for months or years in already overcrowded detention facilities, but was blocked by a federal district judge. Barr has recently granted himself sweeping powers to establish precedent on immigration laws and override immigration court decisions -- including unilaterally changing the way immigration courts handle appeals. SARAH PIERCE, immigration attorney and policy analyst for the non-partisan Migration Policy Institute, explains how Barr's latest move gives him authority to set far-reaching immigration law precedent that would bind this and all future administrations. We also discuss the mountain of recent reports of overcrowded, unsafe and unsanitary conditions at border detention centers, the factors driving the surge in families seeking asylum in the U.S., and solutions for reforming our broken immigration system.  Also today: New Orleans hit with flash floods in advance of a new tropical storm (Barry) that could test the city's levee system.  While the media and Democrats are focused on the 2020 presidential race, little attention is being focused on winning back the U.S. Senate majority. Marine fighter pilot Amy McGrath (D) has announced she'll challenge Republican Majority Leader and democracy villain Mitch McConnell (R-KY) in 2020, providing a stark contrast to the handful of big-name Democrats who have chosen to run for president instead of the equally-as-important task of winning back the U.S. Senate for their party in 2020... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_nola-flooding-barry_barrcensusmueller_sarahpierce-barrimmigration_071019.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:07</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, immigration, Bill Barr, migration, Mexico, Central America, US Senate, 2020 election, climate change, New Orleans, floods, Mitch McConnell, Amy McGrath, Congress, courts, asylum, border</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2019 18:51:41 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/9/2019 (Counting Coal Mine Canaries)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals has unanimously confirmed a lower court ruling that Donald Trump violated the Constitution's First Amendment by blocking followers on Twitter, since he uses his personal account for official government business. Billionaire two-time, self-funding, third-party Presidential candidate Ross Perot has died at age 89. Billionaire self-funding environmental and impeachment activist Tom Steyer of California announces his run for the 2020 Democratic Presidential nomination, focusing on the desperate need to get corporate money out of politics and push Democrats to impeach Trump. Rep. Justin Amash (MI) last week left the GOP, and over the weekend blasted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for failing to begin an impeachment inquiry into Trump, and said that high-level Republicans privately thanked him for his outspoken stance. The Trump Justice Department announced they are replacing the entire legal team to continue the effort to add a question about citizenship to the 2020 U.S. Census, despite U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts' recent rejection of the Administration's &quot;contrived&quot; reason for doing so. Former DOJ lawyers described the move as &quot;unprecedented&quot; and &quot;the canary in the coal mine.&quot; But in a late-breaking news, a federal judge has rejected the DOJ's attempted move until they offer the court a plausible explanation. It's not impeachment, but Congressional Democrats are moving ahead with their legal strategy to challenge the Administration in court, issuing subpoenas to Trump business interests to investigate potential violation of the Emoluments Clause. House Judiciary Committee Democrats announced plans this week to authorize new Congressional subpoenas for a bevy of current and former high profile former Trump officials. Plus Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report', on record-breaking extreme weather around the world and Trump's Orwellian speech touting his Administration's (horrific) environmental record... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumptwittersuit_perotrip_steyer2020_amashimpeach_censusattorneys_emolumentscase_newhousesubpoenas_070919.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:39</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, citizenship, census, social media, First Amendment, free speech, emoluments, Congress, courts, Ross Perot, Tom Steyer, Justin Amash, Pelosi, Justice Department, environment, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2019 06:55:44 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/8/2019 (Guest: David Pasch of Voices for Vaping)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  An update on headlines over the busy holiday weekend, starting with Trump's celebration to himself in his July 4th tribute to the U.S. military. The Justice Department has reversed course and replaced its entire legal team in its ongoing attempt to add a citizenship question to the 2020 US Census, after a negative US Supreme Court ruling. Britain's ambassador to the U.S. accurately describes Trump as &quot;inept&quot; in private cables. US Women's Soccer team wins the World Cup. Congressman Justin Amash (I-MI) has left the Republican Party. Billionaire Trump pal Jeffrey Epstein has been charged with sex trafficking of minors. Iran announced it has exceeded uranium enrichment levels beyond those set by the landmark nuclear agreement that Trump has broken.  Alaska hits record all-time high temperatures. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) has dropped out of the 2020 Presidential race; billionaire environmentalist and impeachment activist Tom Steyer may jump in. Guest DAVID PASCHE of industry group Voices for Vaping explains a disturbing new ordinance in San Francisco that bans the sale of all e-cigarettes and vaping devices -- both at stores as well as via mail order -- within city limits. Vaping, which the UK's Royal College of Physicians concluded is 95% safer than smoking, has successfully helped multitudes of adult smokers to quit cigarettes for good. The new measure inexplicably allows the continued sale of deadly cigarettes, and is certain to increase unnecessary deaths by making it much more difficult for adults to quit smoking via e-cigarettes, in a nation where half a million die each year of smoking-related illnesses. Callers weigh in on all of the above... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_holidaynewsroundup_davidpasch-sanfranecigban_callers_070819.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords> Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, vaping, smoking, public health, San Francisco, e-cigarettes, Jeffrey Epstein, Eric Swalwell, Justin Amash, women's soccer, earthquake, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2019 18:44:42 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/3/2019 (*Encore* - Guest: Cyber risk security expert Chris Vickery of UpGuard) </title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ *Encore* -  An exclusive, stunning interview with CHRIS VICKERY, the Director of Cyber Risk Research at cyber security firm UpGuard, who revealed late last week that he discovered crucial files of the North Carolina State Board of Elections left public and vulnerable online, unencrypted and available for anyone to download -- including administrative master passwords for voting systems. The longtime cyber security researcher says that the data was apparently exposed as early as February 2016, and he notified the state of his discovery before the 2018 midterm elections. Vickery's bombshell comes on the heels of reports that the Dept. of Homeland Security plans to conduct a forensic investigation of North Carolina's voter registration systems, which failed on Election Day 2016, and Special Counsel Robert Mueller's redacted report revealing that Russian intelligence operatives penetrated at least two Florida county voter registration systems. But Vickery notes the NC exposed password files were not for voter registration systems, but for the state's computer voting machines and tabulators, made by private vendor ESS. As we've reported on 'The BradCast' since 2016, nobody -- not FBI, not DHS, not the states, or Mueller's Special Counsel team -- ever carried out a forensic investigation of any computer voting, registration or tabulation system used in the 2016 presidential election. Also today: Climate changed-intensified flooding spreads from the Midwest to the Southeastern U.S., with a month's worth of rain coming in one day over the weekend. Donald Trump declares victory after backing off his threat to impose new taxes on Americans who purchase imported goods from Mexico. Callers weigh in on all of the above, including a listener who quips that NC &quot;left the combination of the safe written on top of the door&quot;... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_chrisvickery-ncvotingmachinepasswordsfoundonline_encore_070319.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, 2016 election, 2020 election, cybersecurity, voting machines, electronic voting, cybersecurity, hacking, Russia, data breach, Robert Mueller, climate change, North Carolina, voter registration, DHS, FBI, Mexico</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2019 12:29:41 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 7/2/2019 (Admin concedes loss in Census fight, and other signs of hope)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A rough week in the federal courts for Donald Trump, but a huge victory for those of us who still support the idea of democracy -- as fragile as it remains in the U.S. on the eve of our Independence Day 2019. The Trump Administration has given up its racist attempt to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census. House Democrats sue in federal court to force the Administration to turn over Donald Trump's tax returns, as required by federal law, but Trump may get help from his stolen and illegitimate SCOTUS. A federal judge has blocked Trump's phony &quot;national emergency&quot; declaration to steal billions of dollars from the military to build his border wall. Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a controversial new law eviscerating voter-approved Amendment 4 that restored voting rights to former felons – the new GOP law requires former felons to pay all fines first before being allowed to vote. Former President Jimmy Carter states he believes that Donald Trump is an illegitimate president due to Russian interference in the 2016 election. The Trump 2020 Campaign dirty tricks have begun: a Trump digital content producer has created a fake-but-real-looking Joe Biden campaign website smearing the former Vice President. The fake site has received more visits than Biden's official website. Do Dems have any plans on how to deal with this sort of thing in 2020? Heat records are shattering around the world, and in the U.S., heat waves cooked mussels in their own shells in Northern California and dangerously cracked highways in South Dakota. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report' with special coverage of climate change in the first Democratic Presidential Debate in Miami... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_censusdefeat_housesuesadmin_trumpnatlemergencyloss_flvoting_jimmycarter_dirtytricks_070219.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:34</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Democrats, Republicans, 2020 election, Jimmy Carter, Russia, voting rights, Florida, environment, climate change, census, courts, border wall, military, Independence Day, Joe Biden, dirty tricks, propaganda, social media</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2019 18:27:24 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 7/1/2019 (Guest: Slate's Mark Joseph Stern)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  MARK JOSEPH STERN, legal reporter at Slate, joins us for one last time in this year's SCOTUS term to make sense of Court's most recent, very consequential rulings. Stern explains the Court's 5 -4 partisan split ruling allowing extreme partisan gerrymandering of legislative districts to continue, which he calls a &quot;crushing defeat for voting rights&quot; and a &quot;fiasco for democracy.&quot;  The anti-democratic practice has allowed Republicans to block fair representation at both the state legislative and Congressional levels since 2010, effectively punishing American voters for their political affiliations. Stern argues, &quot;Partisan gerrymandering is uniquely evil and difficult to fix, because it...entrenches a certain political party's power almost indefinitely, and creates a map that will hold even if the state votes against that party,&quot; but details pathways for voter action on the state level. Stern also explains the ramifications of the Court's 5-4 ruling temporarily blocking the Trump Administration from adding a question on citizenship to the 2020 Census and next steps.  The not-as-good-news is Chief Justice Roberts gave the Administration the opportunity to find a better pretext, or as Stern summarizes: &quot;Lie better next time.&quot;  Then we open up the phone lines to listeners, who weigh in on the Supreme Court's rulings and on last week's two-night 2020 Democratic presidential primary debates. New polling shows substantial gains for Senators Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren since the debates, with former Vice President Joe Biden falling back. Pretty seismic shifts after one single debate, with about 11 more to come in the months ahead...  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_markjosephstern-partisangerrymandering-census_callers-firstdebate_070119.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:58</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, debates, Supreme Court, gerrymandering, census, citizenship, racism, redistricting, free speech, First Amendment, Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2019 17:55:27 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/28/2019 (Dem Debate, Miami, NIGHT TWO - Guests: Heather Digby Parton, Richard &quot;RJ&quot; Eskow)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Our Special Coverage of this week's first 2020 Democratic Presidential Debates in Miami continues on today's 'BradCast', with post-debate analysis, insight and occasional snarky comment. Night #2 was a lively affair, featuring ten more Presidential hopefuls: VT Sen. Bernie Sanders; former Vice President Joe Biden; CA Sen. Kamala Harris; South Bend, IN Mayor Pete Buttigieg; NY Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand; CO Sen. Michael Bennett; CA Rep. Eric Swallwell; former CO Gov. John Hickenlooper; former tech executive Andrew Yang; and author and spiritual advisor Marianne Williamson. Joining us again today is Salon's award-winning opinion columnist, HEATHER DIGBY PARTON, along with our old friend RICHARD &quot;RJ&quot; ESKOW, a longtime political columnist and host of the weekly 'The Zero Hour' radio and TV program and -- helpfully today -- a former insurance company executive.  Among the many issues we cover from Thursday's debate: What the media are describing as a breakout performance from Harris, including her face-off with Biden over his history of working with segregationists in the U.S. Senate; whether Biden can sustain his polling lead after a shaky performance raising questions about his age (along with similar concerns about Sanders and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, to be fair); how the candidates' various proposals for universal healthcare coverage compare; the impact of the generational divide with younger candidates such as Buttigieg or Swalwell; Silicon Valley tech exec Andrew Yang's proposal for Universal Basic Income; a few &quot;insider&quot; stories on the seemingly &quot;4th dimensional&quot; Marianne Williamson, and more.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-richardeskow-demdebatemiaminighttwo_062719.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:22</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, debates, Democratic National Committee, healthcare, universal basic income, economy, Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Buttigieg, Marianne Williamson, Andrew Yang, Elizabeth Warren, climate</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2019 17:00:50 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/27/2019 (Dem Debate, Night 1 - Guests: Heather 'Digby' Parton, Dave Johnson)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Special coverage of the first round of the 2020 Democratic Presidential Debate from Miami. But first: two major, long-awaited opinions handed down by the Republican's stolen U.S. Supreme Court. The first, a 5-4 Republican vs. Democratic-appointee split, is very bad news for voters and democracy indeed on partisan gerrymandering. Chief Justice John Roberts declared federal courts have no place adjudicating disputes over extreme partisan gerrymandering of legislative districts, giving a green light to majority-party state lawmakers to cement power for themselves during the redistricting process, which is set to take place after the 2020 Census. In the minority dissent, Justice Elana Kagan noted that the rightwing majority's ruling leaves it to the same gerrymandered legislatures who created the undemocratic problem to rectify it, even though it may be impossible for opposition lawmakers to gain enough votes to actually change the process for fairer maps. In the second decision, Roberts joined with the court's Democratic appointees in a 5-4 split ruling that temporarily bars the Trump Administration from adding a question about citizenship to the 2020 Census, by sending it back to the lower court for further consideration. Recent evidence revealed that the Administration hoped to include the question with the intent to under-count immigrant communities, in order to shift billions of dollars in federal funding and voting power to &quot;Republicans and non-Hispanic whites,&quot; and that the Trump Justice Department lied to Congress and the Courts about their real reason for adding the question. Then it's on to our special coverage of Night One of the first Democratic Debate of the 2020 Presidential cycle, with Salon's award-winning HEATHER 'DIGBY' PARTON and Seeing the Forest's DAVE JOHNSON, with insight and analysis on as many of the candidates and the issues as we can possibly fit in to an hour. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_scotus-gerrymandering-census_heatherdigbyparton-davejohnson-demdebatemiaminightone_062719.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Supreme Court, gerrymandering, redistricting, Census, citizenship, Democratic debate, 2020 election, Medicare For All, health care, economy, climate change, foreign policy, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Beto</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2019 16:55:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/26/2019 (Guest: Slate's Mark Joseph Stern)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  House Democrats have called Donald Trump's and Republicans' bluff by passing a $4.5 billion supplemental spending bill to cover costs for children and other migrants being held in squalid, overcrowded conditions. Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller has agreed to appear for testimony in open session to both the House Judiciary and Oversight Committees on July 17th. The House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena Trump's senior adviser Kellyanne Conway for her multiple violations of the federal Hatch Act, which bars public officials from using their office for partisan campaign purposes. NRA-TV has shut down amid scandal and criminal probes of the terrorist-supporting NRA -- we send them our thoughts and prayers.  Slate legal reporter Mark Joseph Stern explains the far-reaching implications of several US Supreme Court rulings handed down this week. The new rulings offer some huge, screaming red sirens about the direction that the Republicans' stolen U.S. Supreme Court now intends to go with their far-right majority. A number of cases offered some pretty clear projections that this Court intends to overturn decades, if not centuries, of legal precedent, case law, and even thousands of federal laws in the bargain – from laws protecting the separation of church and state and blocking racism in the courtroom, to decisions overturning decades of trademark law, decades (and perhaps centuries) of property rights case law, and a ruling that came stunningly close to striking down hundreds of federal laws passed by Congress. But the biggest expected rulings -- on whether a citizenship question may be added to the 2020 Census and partisan gerrymandering -- are still to come. Stern says: &quot;You're seeing unbridled exercise of judicial power -- the kind of thing that [Chief Justice] Roberts said during his confirmation hearings he would never resort to.&quot;... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
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								<itunes:duration>58:29</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, border, Robert Mueller, US House, Hatch Act, US Supreme Court, free speech, civil liberties, NRA, qual Protection, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, property rights, gerrymandering, voting rights    </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2019 17:12:01 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/25/2019 (Guest: Steven Rosenfeld of Voting Booth)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump issued new militaristic threats and new sanctions on Iran, including against its top leaders, including its lead nuclear negotiator. Iran responded that Trump's actions have resulted in the &quot;permanent closure&quot; of diplomacy between the two countries. The escalating tensions are a direct result of Trump withdrawing from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal that successfully prevented Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Iran is still in compliance. Trump threatened Iran if they renege on the deal that Trump broke, promising &quot;obliteration&quot; of Iran just days after reportedly cancelling an attack against them. Now Trump's team seems confused that Iran is disinterested in negotiating with the US.  Fox &quot;News&quot; viewers have no idea of the facts behind Trump's withdrawal from the landmark agreement with Iran. Former Fox reporter, &quot;Campaign Carl&quot; Cameron criticized the fake news channel's &quot;partisan misinformation&quot; in a video promoting his new news venture, Front Page Live. NY Post removes story reporting on magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll's credible new allegations that Trump raped her years ago. 2020 Democratic hopeful Elizabeth Warren's new plan to address the extraordinary vulnerability of our nation's voting, registration, and tabulation systems, mandates the safest, most verifiable method possible: HAND-MARKED paper ballots. Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell is blocking all election security bills. Guest Steve Rosenfeld explains the DNC's mandate to include some form of &quot;remote voting&quot; by phone or internet for party members who cannot attend early caucuses in person, and reports that DNC officials may now be reconsidering that insane mandate requiring use of unverifiable off-site voting systems. Plus Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report', with Vice President Mike Pence refusing to acknowledge the US military's assessment that climate change is a national security threat, acute water shortages in India, and more.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpiranthreats_warrenpaperballotplan_foxcameron_stevenrosenfeld-dncremotecaucusvoting_062519.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:39</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Democrats, Republicans, 2020 election, DNC, debates, Iran, Iran nuclear deal, foreign policy, diplomacy, war, media, Fox News, climate change, environment, Mike Pence, national security, election security, internet voting, cybersecurity</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2019 18:31:55 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/24/2019 (Are ya ready for a Dem 2020 debate?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Retired Navy Vice Admiral and former Pennsylvania Congressman Joe Sestak has jumped into the 2020 Democratic presidential primary race. The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the US Patent Office's ban on &quot;scandalous&quot; trademark names as an unconstitutional violation of the Free Speech clause. Trump's Vice President Mike Pence on Sunday to refused to answer direct questions about the Administration's decision to keep migrant children detainees on the border in horrific conditions, without soap, toothbrushes, showers, beds or blankets in overcrowded facilities. But some good news:  nearly 300 children at a &quot;squalid&quot; Texas facility have now been transferred. In election news, the former general counsel of North Carolina state Board of Elections is now calling for hand-marked paper ballots for every voter, but Mitch McConnell in the U.S. Senate is blocking all legislation that would increase election security by mandating a hand-marked paper ballot for all voters. Then we open the phones to callers, in advance of this week's first 2020 Democratic Presidential debates: What are they looking for in this week's two-night face-off among 20 candidates on Wednesday and Thursday? What is the most important factor they hope to find in a Democratic nominee? Who do they like, and who do they not like, so far?... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_sestak_scotus-fuct_migrantchildrenpence_hmpb-nc-la_predebatecallers_062419.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:29</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, climate change, migration, children, detention centers, concentration camps, Joe Sestak, Supreme Court, elections, voting rights, election security, cybersecurity, electronic voting, Bernie Sanders</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2019 18:32:19 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/21/2019 (Iran War called off for now, U.S. 'concentration camps' still on)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump says he called off an attack on Iran to retaliate for a U.S. drone shot down on Thursday. Iran says it flew into its airspace, which the U.S. denies. None of this would have happened had Trump not recklessly and stupidly pulled the U.S. out of the landmark Iran nuclear deal struck during the Obama Administration. Iran reportedly also showed restraint, declining to target a manned U.S. military aircraft accompanying the drone. Democrats call for a &quot;step back from the brink of war&quot; and Congressional debate, even as they have previously allowed Trump and other presidents to wage war without Congressional approval. Fox &quot;News&quot; talking heads goad Trump to bomb Iran. Iran and the world may breathe a bit easier for the moment, but children held in deplorable, overcrowded, unsanitary conditions in U.S. detention centers near the border cannot. Rightwingers waged a silly, disingenuous debate over comments by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accurately referring to U.S. migrant detention facilities as &quot;concentration camps&quot;. The Trump DOJ actually argued in court this week that denying the children soap and toothbrushes, and forcing them to sleep on concrete floors in overcrowded cells, constitutes &quot;safe and sanitary&quot; conditions. The Texas Tribune rounds up horrific stories that suggest that, yes, these are in fact concentration camps. AP relates horrific accounts of what attorneys found at a facility near El Paso, where frightened children are caring for children and going for &quot;weeks without bathing or a clean change clothes.&quot; In Oregon, Republican lawmakers are being fined $500/day for failing to show up to vote on an important climate change bill supported by a large majority of voters. Finally, on a lighter note, the 'Covfefe Song - Grounds for Impeachment', by Roy Zimmerman and Melanie Harby... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpblinksiran_immigrantconcentrationcamps_covfefe_062119.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:48</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, immigration, detention center, human rights, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Iran, Iran nuclear deal, war, Fox News, concentration camp, courts, climate change, impeachment, AUMF, Congress </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2019 18:13:38 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/20/2019 (Guest: Dr. Assal Rad of the National Iranian American Council)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Tensions are increasing in the Middle East after Iran shot down an unmanned U.S. surveillance drone that it claims had crossed into their airspace. The U.S. contends the spy plane was in international airspace. The U.S. has blamed Iran, without presenting evidence, for several attacks on shipping tankers, and Iran has denied any involvement in those incidents. But U.S. war-hawks have been banging drums against Iran for some time, and applauded Donald Trump's unilateral withdrawal last year from the landmark Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), negotiated by the Obama Administration to curb Iran's nuclear program in exchange for lifting crippling sanctions -- with which Iran is still certified to be in compliance. Trump described Iran's action on Thursday as &quot;a very bad mistake&quot; and &quot;a foolish move&quot;. Dr. Assal Rad, Iran expert and policy analyst at the nonpartisan, nonprofit National Iranian American Council, explains what is known and unknown about the current situation, how Trump's restoration of sanctions has crippled Iran's economy, at least for the working class, and how Trump's violation of the anti-nuclear pact has strengthened the political hand of anti-U.S. hardliners in the Islamic Republic. Also today:  Oregon's Democratic Gov. Kate Brown has authorized state police to find rogue Republican state senators who fled the state to prevent a quorum necessary to approve sweeping climate change legislation. Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) has re-launched the bipartisan 'Climate Solutions Caucus'. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report', with troubling news on the Trump Administration's official rollback of Obama's landmark Clean Power Plan in favor of a scheme to aid the coal industry, and good news from New York state, where lawmakers have adopted one of the world's most ambitious climate change action plans... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_assalrad-iranusdroneshootdown_orsenategopscram_houseclimatecaucus_062019.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:31</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Iran, war, nuclear weapons, foreign policy, warhawks, JCPOA, Iran nuclear deal, Oregon, climate change, climate policy, environment, pollution, EPA, coal, climate solutions, Congress, New York, sanctions</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2019 17:38:24 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/19/2019 (Guest: Slate's Mark Joseph Stern)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Slate legal reporter MARK JOSEPH STERN reviews the first batch of U.S. Supreme Court opinions issued this week. Among the opinions discussed today: A Supreme Court &quot;punt&quot; on a case involving yet another bigoted cake baker, this time Oregon, who refused to sell a wedding cake to a same-sex couple. Largely good news for voters in Virginia, where a 5 to 4 majority opinion will ensure new, fairer, more competitive legislative districts in statewide elections this November. The Court also affirmed what has long been considered a loophole in the U.S. Constitution that allows for exceptions to the restriction on double-jeopardy cases, ruling that virtually identical indictments may be brought against the same person, for the same crime, in both state and federal courts. Plus a preview of some major decisions still to come. Also today: Donald Trump launched his re-election campaign at a rally in Orlando, Florida following the same tired pattern of pretty much all of his campaign rallies. Former Trump White House official Hope Hicks appeared for a closed-door hearing before the House Judiciary Committee, but member Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) described her testimony as &quot;obstruction of justice in action,&quot; asserting &quot;absolute immunity&quot; from even innocuous questions, a newly invented &quot;privilege&quot; from the White House and DoJ. The Trump Environmental Protection Agency officially replaced President Obama's landmark Clean Power Plan, which established the first-ever greenhouse gas emission standards for power plants, with a new rule that makes the reduction of emissions optional for states, and which, the EPA's own analysis shows will result in 300 to 1,500 premature, preventable deaths every year. So, yes, Trump is now purposely killing Americans AND lying about it, in falsely claiming 'our air and water has never been cleaner'.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpsocialism_hicksimmunity_eparollback_markjosephstern-scotus-cakebakepunt-vagerrymander-dbljeopardy-censusquestion_061919.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:49</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, environment, pollution, EPA, Supreme Court, civil rights, same-sex marriage, double jeopardy, gerrymandering, voter suppression, Census, racism, discrimination, LGBTQ, Hope Hicks, obstruction of justice, Mueller</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2019 18:28:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/18/2019 (Guest: Former Dept. Asst AG Lisa Graves)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump's Acting Sec. of Defense Patrick Shanahan, a former Boeing executive, has withdrawn his formal nomination after reported difficulties obtaining a standard FBI background clearance. Former Raytheon lobbyist and Trump's Sec. of the Army Mark Esper has been named the new Acting SecDef.  The massive electric grid failure in Argentina did not, at least, prevent gubernatorial elections from continuing on Sunday in Argentina, because they wisely use HAND-MARKED paper ballots. That's in contrast to the utter havoc and chaos that would result from a similar outage or attack on the U.S. power grid during an election next year in dozens of states that rely on computer voting systems and electronic poll books. What could possibly go wrong? Freshman Democratic U.S. House Rep. Katie Porter has announced she has decided to call for an official impeachment inquiry of Donald Trump – significant in that Porter narrowly won election last year in Republican-leaning Orange County, California. Porter is one of only two Democrats from closely divided swing districts to call publicly for beginning the Constitutional process of impeachment. The Trump Administration has been exercising all manner of legal schemes and Presidential tricks to try and obstruct the Congressional investigation of the many criminal obstruction offenses by Trump detailed in Mueller's report. What are the chances that he will ultimately succeed in his attempts to obstruct Congress? LISA GRAVES, DOJ Deputy Asst. Attorney General, former General Counsel in the US Senate, and former Deputy Chief for the US Court system, explains some of the key elements of Trump's crimes and his attempts to invoke multiple measures to block accountability. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report', with details on the South American power grid failure, the U.S. offensive against the Russian power grid, and much more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_shanahanout_samericapowergrid_porterimpeachment_lisagraves-trumpobstructionexecpriv_061819.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:31</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, Mueller, obstruction, Patrick Shanahan, corruption, blackout, elections, electronic voting, voting machines, Russia, cybersecurity, Katie Porter, executive privilege, climate change, environment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2019 18:13:37 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/17/2019 (Supremely Strange Bedfellows at SCOTUS)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Anti-authoritarian and alt-right researcher and author David Neiwert, who we interviewed on Friday, is still inexplicably suspended from Twitter after he posted a graphic related to his reporting on US white supremacists. Iran has announced that it will soon exceed the limit of enriched uranium it agreed to in the Iran Nuclear Deal, from which Pres. Trump withdrew, and the Trump Administration announced the Pentagon plans to send an additional 1,000 troops to the Middle East. The U.S. Supreme Court has handed down important -- but mixed -- rulings, including a win for voting rights in Virginia and a loss for Republicans who used unlawful racial in drawing state legislative seats after the 2010 census. A second ruling disappoints civil libertarians hoping to close a Constitutional loophole that allows state and federal prosecutors to try the same person for similar crimes, which could impact a potential presidential pardon for Trump's former campaign chair, Paul Manafort. A Fox &quot;News&quot; polls finds five of the top 2020 Democratic Presidential candidates handily defeat Trump in nationwide polling, with former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders leading. Pressure rises for House Democrats to launch impeachment proceedings, according to Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who says, &quot;Our decision on impeachment should be based in our Constitutional responsibilities and duties and not in elections or polling.&quot;  Callers weigh in... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_iranpushback_scotusrulings_2020trumppolls_callers_061719.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:28</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Supreme Court, LGBTQ, gerrymandering, Manafort, civil liberties, 2020 election, Iran, JCPOA, Iran nuclear deal, Middle East, impeachment, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, rule of law, Constitution</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2019 18:41:21 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/14/2019 (Guest: Investigative journalist David Neiwert)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Administration is making evidence-free allegations that Iran is behind attacks on shipping tankers in the Persian Gulf, but the Japanese owners of one of those ships has contradicted the administration's version of events. So far, no other country is backing up U.S. Sec. of State Mike Pompeo's charges or Donald Trump's vague accusations that Iran is the perpetrator of similar recent attacks. Award-winning investigative journalist David Neiwert has been &quot;temporarily suspended&quot; from Twitter because of a profile graphic from the cover of his 2017 book, 'Alt-America: The Rise of the Radical Right in the Age of Trump', because it violates Twitter's &quot;sensitive media policy&quot; rules barring &quot;symbols historically associated with hate groups&quot; in profile or header images. Obviously, the graphic is part of reportage and commentary on those symbols, rather than in support of them. The recent de-platforming of conspiracy theorists like Alex Jones (InfoWars) and white nationalists like Richard Spencer from social media outlets such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube has been met with cheers from many on the Left. But should Neiwert's case give pause to progressives? Also today:  the Democratic National Committee announced the roster of which ten 2020 Democratic Presidential candidates will appear on each of the two nights of the first Presidential debates, set for June 26 and 27 in Miami. Finally, we close with an excerpt from candidate Bernie Sanders' recent policy address at George Washington University defining democratic socialism, in which he calls for a 21st Century Economic Bill of Rights, modeled on a similar proposal from FDR, that guarantees a living wage, affordable housing, health care and a complete education for all. Sanders makes the case that democratic socialism is the only way to offer &quot;true freedom&quot; from corporate oligarchy and rising authoritarianism... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpiranscam_davidneiwert-twitterban_dncdebaters_sandersfreedomgwu_061419.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Iran, Pompeo, war, Middle East, radical right, nazis, authoritarianism, free speech, press freedom, Twitter, social media, hate speech, white nationalism, fascism, Bernie Sanders, socialism, 2020 election, debates</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2019 19:34:17 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast'  6/13/2019 (Slithering amidst the GOP Paracosm)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A musical tribute to the St. Louis Blues, Brad's much-beloved hometown hockey team, in celebration of their long-awaited, first-time-ever Stanley Cup Championship. In other news:  the Trump-appointed head of the Office of Special Counsel (not Robert Mueller's Special Counsel) recommended that Trump White House advisor and serial liar Kellyanne Conway be fired for &quot;repeated violations&quot; of the Hatch Act, which bars federal officials from using their official offices for political purposes. Kellyanne's husband, longtime Republican attorney and activist George Conway published an op-ed in the Washington Post with former Obama Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal slamming Trump's latest court filing in his attempt to defy Congressional subpoenas, in which his lawyers argue that Congress is not allowed to investigate any president on criminal matters. Michigan Rep. Justin Amash, the only sitting Republican member of Congress to call for impeachment proceedings, resigned from the hard-right &quot;House Freedom Caucus&quot; (formerly the &quot;Tea Party Caucus&quot;) which he co-founded. Amash may be the only Republican who actually bothered to read the redacted Mueller Report, which details multiple instances of criminal obstruction by the President for Congress to consider in impeachment proceedings. Numerous elected Republicans this week trotted out creative excuses for why they are overlooking multiple, well-documented federal crimes committed by Trump. In Michigan, the state Solicitor General, appointed by new Democratic Attorney General Dana Nessel, announced that prosecutors have dropped all criminal charges against eight former officials who were indicted in the Flint lead-poisoning water crisis, and will re-start the investigation from scratch, including potentially re-filing charges. Prosecutors allege that expansive new information indicates former Republican Attorney General Bill Schuette's three-year investigation failed to properly review all evidence, some of which is tied to former Republican Gov. Rick Snyder.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
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								<itunes:duration>58:59</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, constitutional crisis, impeachment, Kellyanne Conway, George Conway, courts, Congress, obstruction of justice, Mueller, Flint Water Crisis, Michigan, St. Louis Blues, corruption, Justin Amash, Rick Snyder</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2019 18:02:11 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/12/2019 (NC's Dr. William Busa, Daily Kos' 'Doc Dawg)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A follow-up to the disturbing story we broke earlier this week regarding North Carolina election system &quot;master passwords&quot; and other sensitive documents found, exposed and unprotected, online since before the 2016 election. Dr. William Busa of EQVAnalytics, a Democratic campaign consulting and technology firm in North Carolina, explains new developments since the blockbuster data breach was first revealed, including the North Carolina State Board of Elections' vague explanations for the vulnerable files that make the case appear even &quot;murkier&quot;. Busa hits on &quot;the bigger question&quot; which is that no one -- not the FBI or DHS, or the states -- has conducted a forensic analysis of the computer voting systems and tabulators used in 2016 to verify they were not manipulated, despite the intelligence community's assessment that Russia penetrated at least 21 state elections systems in the 2016 election. Why did a US cybersecurity researcher discover the exposed files before DHS?  Busa also offers insights on two special elections for the US House, and his program REG WATCH at NCGoVote.org that automatically notifies NC voters if their registrations are changed or deleted. Also today:  in Constitutional Crisis news, the House Oversight Committee voted to recommend contempt of Congress charges against Attorney General Bill Barr and Commerce Sec. Wilbur Ross for refusing to turn over documents revealing the lies the Trump Administration has told about adding a citizenship question to the 2020 Census. Former White House Communications Director Hope Hicks has reportedly agreed to testify behind closed doors to the House Judiciary Committee. A new Quinnipiac national poll shows six of the current top contenders for the 2020 Democratic Presidential nomination -- Biden, Sanders, Harris, Warren, Buttigieg and Booker -- all defeating Donald Trump in a head-to-head match-up, if the election were held today. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_barrrosscontempt_2020polling_billbusa-ncpasswordsvickeryfollowup-nc3-nc9-regwatch_061219.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, 2016 election, electronic voting, cybersecurity, hacking, North Carolina, constitutional crisis, obstruction of justice, contempt, William Barr, Wilbur Ross, census, DHS, election security, voting</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2019 17:23:24 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/11/2019 (An Entirely Corrupt Enterprise)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': We are far beyond politics and partisanship, as the nation and the planet are under threat from an entirely corrupt enterprise, from top to bottom: the Republican Party. The Trump Administration is censoring science, blocking a State Department intelligence analyst from fully informing Congress about the national security perils of unchecked climate change, because his written testimony didn't &quot;jibe&quot; with administration's climate change denial. North Carolina Republicans rival Georgia and Florida Republicans for the most corrupt and willing to blatantly game elections for partisan advantage. After blockbuster revelations from a cybersecurity researcher who discovered North Carolina State Board of Election passwords and more exposed online, and after multiple recent investigations uncovering the North Carolina GOP's blatant attempts to game state and federal elections, a new treasure trove of documents reveals that the state's Republicans lied to a federal court in at least one of three different lawsuits against them for unlawful gerrymanders, which have enabled the NC GOP to unlawfully hold super-majorities in the state legislature (until last November, thanks to new court-ordered maps). Corrupt Republican state lawmakers in Florida, after gutting a voter-approved state constitutional amendment to restore voting rights to most former felons, have now gutted the entire statewide ballot initiative process to make it nearly impossible for citizen initiatives to qualify for the ballot at all, which the Tampa Bay Times says &quot;will solidify Republican control by eliminating one of the last threats to their power: the ballot box.&quot; Comedian Jon Stewart delivers heartbreaking testimony in Congress to lobby for permanent authorization of the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund, excoriating the &quot;rank hypocrisy&quot; of the mostly GOP lawmakers who didn't bother to show up to the hearing, and who are shamefully fighting the program's extension. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_whcensorsclimatescience_ncgerrymanderlie_flgutspetitions_jonstewart911vcf_061119.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:23</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, gerrymandering, voting rights, voter suppression, Jon Stewart, 9/11, climate change, climate change denial, environment, science, national security, North Carolina, Florida, Ron DeSantis</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2019 18:44:29 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/10/2019 (Guest: Cyber risk security expert Chris Vickery of UpGuard)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  An exclusive, stunning interview with CHRIS VICKERY, the Director of Cyber Risk Research at cyber security firm UpGuard, who revealed late last week that he discovered crucial files of the North Carolina State Board of Elections left public and vulnerable online, unencrypted and available for anyone to download  -- including administrative master passwords for voting systems. The longtime cyber security researcher says that the data was apparently exposed as early as February 2016, and he notified the state of his discovery before the 2018 midterm elections. Vickery's bombshell comes on the heels of reports that the Dept. of Homeland Security plans to conduct a forensic investigation of North Carolina's voter registration systems, which failed on Election Day 2016, and Special Counsel Robert Mueller's redacted report revealing that Russian intelligence operatives penetrated at least two Florida county voter registration systems. But Vickery notes the NC exposed password files were not for voter registration systems, but for the state's computer voting machines and tabulators, made by private vendor ESS. As we've reported on 'The BradCast' since 2016, nobody -- not FBI, not DHS, not the states, or Mueller's Special Counsel team -- ever carried out a forensic investigation of any computer voting, registration or tabulation system used in the 2016 presidential election. Also today:  Climate changed-intensified flooding spreads from the Midwest to the Southeastern U.S., with a month's worth of rain coming in one day over the weekend. Donald Trump declares victory after backing off his threat to impose new taxes on Americans who purchase imported goods from Mexico. Callers weigh in on all of the above, including a listener who quips that NC &quot;left the combination of the safe written on top of the door&quot;... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_chrisvickery-ncvotingmachinepasswordsfoundonline_061019.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:26</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, 2016 election, 2020 election, cybersecurity, voting machines, electronic voting, cybersecurity, hacking, Russia, data breach, Robert Mueller, climate change, North Carolina, tariffs, DHS, Mexico</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2019 17:56:18 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/7/2019: (Guest: Public Citizen's Aquene Freechild)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Remember when overturning Citizens United with a Constitutional amendment used to be a huge thing among progressives? It still is. Some good news on that front today – the state of New Hampshire became the 20th state in the union this week to vote to overturn Citizens United with a Constitutional Amendment. The vote was a symbolic landmark for proponents of overturning the disastrous SCOTUS ruling, as it represents what would now be just over half of the 38 states that would be required to ratify such an Amendment. Is it even possible to keep corporate PAC and other &quot;dark money&quot; out of our elections following the 2010 Citizens United ruling by the U.S. Supreme court? Aquene Freechild, Co-director of Public Citizen's Democracy is For People initiative, explains the current state of the fight to overturn the Citizens' United Supreme Court ruling that opened the floodgates to corporate spending in our elections, the good news out of New Hampshire, and a complaint filed by Montana against the Treasury Department for changing federal disclosure rules that make &quot;dark money&quot; even darker. Also today:  Biden flipped his position on the Hyde Amendment just hours after pressure from his 2020 rivals and the Democratic Party's base. U.S. carmakers have flip-flopped, as well – first working with the Obama Administration in 2009 to set new standards for vehicle mileage and carbon emissions, then begging the Trump Administration to rollback those landmark standards, to now begging Trump to not go quite so far.  The Democratic National Committee has rejected a request to hold a debate focused solely on climate change, and has threatened to sanction 2020 Presidential candidates who participate in such a forum on their own. Plus: listener feedback on House Democrats' internecine debate over whether to launch an impeachment inquiry against Trump... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_bidenhyde_autoindustrytrumpregs_demclimatedebate_aquenefreechild-nhcitizensunited_060719.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, money in politics, campaign finance, dark money, Citizens United, Supreme Court, Joe Biden, Hyde Amendment, auto industry, mileage standards, pollution, DNC, climate change, environment, impeachment, oil industry, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2019 18:26:24 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/6/2019: (Republican 'Socialism' and Other Deadly Hypocrisies)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Utah taxpayers and locals have been stuck with the bill for outstanding fines, unpaid taxes and a whole lot of toxic waste after a coal company abandoned its 30-acre coal processing plant -- another example of privatizing the profits and socializing the losses, which the GOP has supported for years when it comes to the long-subsidized dirty fossil fuel industry.  The U.N.'s Deputy High Commissioner on human rights blasts the recent spate of anti-abortion laws adopted by GOP-controlled U.S. states as akin to &quot;torture&quot; and &quot;gender-based violence against women.&quot; North Carolina's Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed one such law, and the NC's Republican-controlled state legislature failed on Wednesday to override that veto – a victory for NC women's reproductive rights thanks to the 2018 'blue wave' election that broke the GOP's gerrymandered, veto-proof majority. Wisconsin's Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vows to veto a similar measure in WI. Texas' Republican Gov. Greg Abbott earned new ire from Republicans and Democrats alike after vetoing a widely-supported bill to protect domestic violence victims. In today's Constitutional Crisis and Impeachment News: House Democrats will vote next week to allow committees to bring contempt charges straight to court for Trump Administration officials who defy lawful subpoenas for documents and testimony, without requiring a full House vote first. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly said that she'd prefer to see Trump &quot;in prison,&quot; and continued to block her caucus from beginning an official impeachment inquiry. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report', with several new climate proposals from 2020 Democratic hopefuls, Trump's idiotic remarks regarding climate in the UK, and a deadly, early season heat wave broiling India with 120 degrees temperatures... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
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								<itunes:duration>58:50</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, coal, pollution, socialism, subsidies, Utah, abortion rights, North Carolina, Wisconsin, human rights, Nancy Pelosi, impeachment, environment, climate change, 2020 election, Elizabeth Warren, Joe biden</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2019 17:38:31 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/5/2019 (Guest: Charles Chamberlain of Democracy for America)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Is the dam Nancy Pelosi has erected against the tide of impeachment finally beginning to crack? Thirty progressive groups have published an open letter expressing &quot;deep disappointment&quot; in the Speaker for her blockade of impeachment proceedings against President Trump, and calling for &quot;bold, moral leadership.&quot; Charles Chamberlain, Chair of Democracy for America, one of the groups that signed on, discusses the letter and responds to many of the reasons and excuses that Pelosi and other Democrats have cited for not taking action. Also today: on Trump's overseas trip, he made absurd new comments regarding climate change that made it clear he doesn't understand even basic climate science. He also made bizarre claims like the US has &quot;the cleanest climate ever,&quot; even though air and water pollution has increased measurably since he took office, and dangerous greenhouse gas emissions are now again on the rise in the US. We do a thorough debunking. Newly published emails reveal that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) appears to have been behind the push to disseminate a bogus list falsely claiming some 100,000 &quot;non-citizens voters&quot; in the state, part of a scheme used by the Secretary of State earlier this year as a pretext to purge legal voters from the rolls and trigger the state's Attorney General to open criminal investigations. The list was withdrawn after thousands of voters were found to be legally registered naturalized citizens. The state is now paying out hundreds of thousands of dollars in court settlements after being sued by several groups over the bogus purge list. It now appears that the Governor may have been behind the insidious voter suppression initiative the whole time... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpclimateuk_charleschamberlain-pelosiimpeachletter_abbottvoterpurge-tx_060519.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:59</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, impeachment, 2020 election, Mueller Report, Emoluments,  obstruction of justice, climate change, environment, pollution, United Kingdom, Democracy For America, Texas, voter suppression, Greg Abbott</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2019 18:40:14 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/4/2019 (Gun Safety, 'Live Hand Grenades' and Beyond the 'Middle Ground' to Fight Our Climate Crisis)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Virgina's Democratic Governor Ralph Northam will convene a special session of the state legislature for &quot;votes and laws, not thoughts and prayers,&quot; in response to last Friday's mass shooting in Virginia Beach in which twelve people were killed. Republicans have controlled both chambers of the VA state legislature through gerrymandering, blocking all gun safety measures, but the entire General Assembly will be on the ballot in VA's off-year elections in November 2019. Congressional Republicans appear to be pushing back against Donald Trump's promised new tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico. Our constitutional crisis continues:  the White House has directed former White House Communications Director Hope Hicks and former White House Counsel Chief of Staff Annie Donaldson to defy lawful Congressional subpoenas. As the persistent drumbeat to launch an impeachment inquiry grows louder each day against the scofflaw president, Democrats are preparing a number of contempt of Congress votes against current and former Administration members. In 2020 Presidential election news, former Vice President Joe Biden released a $5 trillion climate plan that includes $1.7 trillion in federal spending over the next ten years, to be paid for by reversing the GOP's 2017 $1.5 trillion tax cuts and ending subsidies for fossil fuel companies. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) released her own $2 trillion 'Green Manufacturing' plan to take on the climate crisis. Plus Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report', with passage of the $19 billion disaster relief package in Congress despite Republican obstruction, the Trump Administration's newest scam to suppress climate science, Colorado's new plan to go big on renewable energy, and -- this is true -- the Administration's promise of &quot;freedom gas&quot; for the world!... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_vaguns_mexicotariffs_hicksdonaldsonbarrmcgahnrosscontempt_bidenclimate_060419.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, impeachment, guns, gun reform, Ralph Northam, Virginia, 2019 election, tariffs, Mexico, obstruction of justice, Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, climate change, environment, subsidies, fossil fuels</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:22:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 6/3/2019 (97-Year Old TX Political Icon Blocked From Voting and Other Impeachable Matters)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': San Antonio's 97-year old former Mayor and political icon Lila Cockrell was turned away from the polling place during an election last week for not having the exact type of ID now required to vote in the Lone Star State.  Sadly, there are more than 600,000 legally registered Texans who also don't possess the very specific type of ID now needed to vote in the state. In Virginia, new information has emerged on the mass shooting last Friday in Virginia Beach in which 12 people were killed -- the shooter used several semi-automatic pistols and extended magazines, which state Democrats have been trying to limit for years in the state legislature, but such measures have been virtually impossible to enact because of a decade of Republican gerrymandering.  Republicans continue to make the best public case for impeachment -- former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld called for impeachment of President Trump on obstruction of justice charges, as many Americans (particularly those who only follow fake news outlets such as Fox &quot;News&quot;) still appear to be completely unaware of the many crimes committed by Donald Trump, as meticulously detailed in Robert Mueller's Special Counsel report.  But Democratic U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi continues to block an official impeachment inquiry. Callers weigh in on all of the above... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_97yearoldtxmayorblockedatpolls_virginiabeachshooting_impeachment_callers_060319.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:59</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, voter suppression, impeachment, voter ID, mass shooting, Virginia, guns, gerrymandering, William Weld, obstruction of justice, Nancy Pelosi, Robert Mueller, corruption, Justin Amash, Texas, Fox News, propaganda</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2019 17:59:58 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/31/2019 (Guest: MIT nuclear proliferation expert Vipin Narang)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Flooding is getting worse in the Midwest, triggering mandatory evacuations in Arkansas and Missouri, with more severe weather predicted in the days ahead. Republicans and business groups are criticizing Donald Trump's surprise new tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico, intended to pressure them to somehow stop Central American migrants from crossing the southern U.S. border. The new tariffs are likely to cost billions, and are paid by American importers and consumers, and threaten hundreds of thousands of U.S. jobs, particularly in the auto and agriculture sectors. Calls grow for House Democrats to launch official impeachment proceedings against the President, as Special Counsel Robert Mueller's statement this week clarified the need to continue informing the public about his findings. A group of former high-level GOP attorneys, called Republicans for the Rule of Law, released a new video detailing several of Trump's obstruction crimes highlighted by Mueller. Also today: after several months of relative calm during negotiations with Trump, North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un began testing missiles again in early May, but Trump has continued to downplay -- or completely deny -- Kim's actions. Trump seems more obsessed with Iran, which does not have nuclear weapons, but may be ramping up its nuclear program again in the wake of Trump pulling out of the anti-nuclear agreement struck during the Obama Administration. Vipin Narang of MIT's Security Studies Program explains what may be underway on the Korean peninsula, how the Trump Administration is responding to both North Korea and Iran, and what may happen next... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_flooding-ar-mo_trumpmexicotariffs_impeachmentnews_vipinnarang-nktests-iran_053119.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:37</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Mueller, climate change, extreme weather, floods, Mexico, tariffs, impeachment, Justin Amash, North Korea, Iran, nuclear weapons, foreign policy, JCPOA, nuclear deal, South Korea, Japan, Fox News, propaganda</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2019 18:22:57 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/30/2019: (Impeachment is NOT 'a Dirty Word')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': New Hampshire's legislature overrides a veto by Republican Gov. Chris Sununu to finally abolish capital punishment. Israel's rightwing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was unable to form a governing coalition and will face new elections in September. Trump grew more manic and unhinged in a press avail on the White House lawn, in the wake of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's remarkable public statement on Wednesday, in which Mueller directly contradicted the numerous false narratives promoted Trump Attorney General William Barr, the White House, and rightwing media. Calls grow among Democrats to launch an official impeachment inquiry in the House. Conservative Republican Rep. Justin Amash offers another persuasive case for impeachment, charging that AG Barr &quot;deliberately misrepresented key aspects of Mueller's report&quot; and &quot;has so far successfully used his position to sell the president&apos;s false narrative to the American people.&quot; Also today: new bombshell documents reveal 'smoking gun' evidence that the Trump Administration's case for adding a citizenship question to the 2020 Census was built on lies from the beginning, and was explicitly and intentionally designed to disenfranchise urban and immigrant communities in favor of white Republican communities over the next decade of redistricting. The new evidence also reveals that Trump officials at the DoJ and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross deliberately lied to Congress and prosecutors about the reasons for inclusion of the citizenship question. But it's unclear if the new evidence will be presented to or considered by Trump's stolen U.S. Supreme Court majority, due to issue a ruling on the constitutionality of the Census citizenship question next month. Plus Desi Doyen has the latest ''Green News Report,' as the relentless extreme weather begins to ease in the central U.S. and climate protesters in Europe help propel Greens into the EU Parliament... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradfriedman_bradcast_nhdeathpenalty_israelelection_muellertrumpamashimpeachment_censusquestionbombshell_053019.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:36</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, Mueller, corruption, William Barr, Justin Amash, propaganda, Fox News, citizenship, Census, Supreme Court, racism, gerrymandering, Wilbur Ross, accountability, environment, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2019 18:23:05 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/29/2019 (Guest: Heather Digby Parton)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Special Counsel Robert Mueller spoke publicly for the first time about his two-year probe into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential election, and Donald Trump's obstruction of that investigation. Mueller made clear that because Dept. of Justice guidelines prevent the indictment of a sitting President, he and his team of investigators would have cleared the President of wrong-doing if they could have: &quot;If we had had confidence that the President clearly did not commit a crime, we would have said so...We did not, however, make a determination as to whether the President did commit a crime.&quot; Mueller's statement, once again, clearly places the matter of impeachment on Congress' doorstep. House Judiciary Chair Jerry Nadler offered his strongest condemnation of Trump to date, charging that &quot;the Special Counsel has clearly demonstrated that President Trump is lying about the Special Counsel's findings, lying about the testimony of key witnesses in the Special Counsel's report and, above all, lying in saying that the Special Counsel found no obstruction and no collusion.&quot; Nadler did not answer whether his Committee would begin a formal impeachment inquiry or subpoena Mueller to testify. Award-winning opinion journalist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Digby's Hulaballoo offers analysis and insight into today's events – charging that Mueller's statements highlight how Trump's Attorney General William Barr blatantly misrepresented the Special Counsel's findings, and &quot;Democrats are dithering&quot; in the face of clear and convincing evidence of criminal obstruction by the President of the United States. Also today: Libertarian Republican Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan -- alone among Congressional Republicans -- has offered summary condemnations of what he describes as Trump's &quot;impeachable&quot; behavior. The National Weather Service predicts that the relentless weeks of severe weather, that has left a trail of destruction across multiple Midwestern states, should begin calming somewhat... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_tornadopause_muellerspeaks_heatherdigbyparton-mueller-dems-amash_052919.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Robert Mueller, impeachment, collusion, Russia, conspiracy, obstruction of justice, William Barr, Justice Department, special counsel, Jerry Nadler, environment, climate change, extreme weather, Justin Amash</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2019 17:32:49 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/28/2019 ('Happy' Memorial Day Weekend)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  President Trump commemorates the somber remembrance of the nation's war dead by wishing Japanese troops a &quot;Happy Memorial Day!&quot; The record swarm of tornadoes continues across the Midwest, as some 53 twisters touched down in eight different states in a single day, marking a record-tying 11th straight day with at least eight tornado strikes. In Dayton, OH, a KKK rally on Saturday brought out 9 Klansmen and 500 to 600 counter-protesters. Far-right tele-evangelist Franklin Graham (son of the late Billy Graham) used his tax-exempt religious pulpit to call for a &quot;day of prayer&quot; for Donald Trump, claiming no president has been more &quot;attacked&quot; by his &quot;enemies.&quot; Abraham Lincoln dissents. The wingnuttery continued in Fresno, CA as its minor league baseball franchise apologized for &quot;celebrating&quot; Memorial Day with a video tribute featuring a montage of America's &quot;enemies of freedom&quot; that featured Kim Jong Un, Fidel Castro and Democratic Congresswoman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.  The U.S. Supreme Court has placed a hold on two different lower appeals court rulings that would have required Republican legislatures in Ohio and Michigan to draw new, fair Congressional maps for 2020 to end their unconstitutional partisan gerrymandering of districts. In Texas, Secretary of State David Whitley was forced to resign in the wake of his false claims that tens of thousands of non-citizens had voted illegally; the state must now pay voter plaintiffs $450,000 for their legal costs and fees over the attempted illegal voter purge. South Bend, IN Mayor Buttigieg, a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, criticized Trump's draft dodging during the Vietnam War by claiming a &quot;disability,&quot; underscoring that Trump, who now pretends to revere the military, was willing to exploit the system and his wealth to avoid the draft and force someone else take his place in Vietnam... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_tornadoswarms_rightwingers_oh-mi-scotusgerrymander_txsosout_buttigiegtrumpdraftdodger_052819.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:29</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, Pete Buttigieg, extreme weather, climate change, draft dodger, Franklin Graham, evangelicals, Supreme Court, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, rightwing, gerrymandering, voting rights, voter suppression</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2019 18:53:08 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 05/24/2019 Angie Coiro w David Levine, Elizabeth Cobbs, Kate Kendall)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ GUEST HOST ANGIE COIRO reviews the news, and closely analyzes Speaker Nancy Pelosi's press conference this week. UC Berkeley Professor David Levine deconstructs Donald Trump's rough legal week, and the possibilities of impeachment. And Kate Kendall introduces a new organization to expand the Supreme Court by several seats; it's called Pack the Courts. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_angiecoiro_davidlevine_elizabethcobbs_katekendall_052419.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, Russia, William Barr, Saudi Arabia, Nancy Pelosi, gerrymandering, impeachment, SCOTUS, LGBTQ, Harriet Tubman, Robert Mueller, racism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2019 16:50:42 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/23/2019 (Disaster, Relief, Another Bailout, Pardoning War Criminals and 'An Intervention for the Good of the Country')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Trump Justice Department announced new charges against WikiLeak's Julian Assange for publishing classified materials -- a serious threat to First Amendment press freedoms. US Senate agrees to a long-delayed $19 billion disaster relief bill (which Trump had held up for months) to assist victims of extreme weather disasters in several states and Puerto Rico – without including the White House's request for more border money. The Trump Administration announced another $16 billion in bailouts for U.S. farmers -- on top of $11 billion handed out last year -- to compensate for Trump's trade war with China, which has roiled markets and hit Trump supporters in farm country particularly hard. Trump appears to be coming more unglued by the day: he attacked his former Sec. of State Rex Tillerson as &quot;'dumb as a rock' after Tillerson suggested in testimony to Congress this week that Trump was embarrassingly unprepared for a 2017 meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who charged on Wednesday that Trump was &quot;engaged in a cover-up,&quot; suggested at her weekly press conference that Trump is too unstable to govern and &quot;wish[ed] that his family or his Administration or his staff would have an intervention for the good of the country.&quot; Then Pelosi vowed that House Democrats are &quot;not on a path to impeachment.&quot; Trump is reportedly considering pardoning convicted U.S. war criminals on Memorial Day, in a move that current and former service members warn insults his own military and undermines the military justice system. Plus Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report', on the massive tornado swarms and flooding in the beleaguered Midwest, disturbing new projections for sea level rise, Louisiana's plan to retreat from the coast, and some good news and bad news from Trump's EPA... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_disasterrelief_farmbailout_trumppelosiintervention_warcrimepardons_052319.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:26</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, constitutional crisis, impeachment, Congress, democracy, Nancy Pelosi, Julian Assange, press freedom, climate change, environment, military, tariffs, economy, war crimes, China, Rex Tillerson</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2019 18:10:10 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/22/2019 (Guest: Media critic Eric Boehlert)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  In the ongoing &quot;crapshow&quot; in D.C. today, the Donald Trump Presidency continues to swirl still deeper into the bowels of its own disastrous making. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared &quot;the President of the United States is engaged in a cover-up.&quot; Trump stormed out of a scheduled White House meeting with Democratic leaders to hold what media falsely described as an &quot;impromptu&quot; news conference, in which he claimed – with a straight face -- to be &quot;the most transparent President in the history of this country.&quot; A federal judge has rejected the Trump family's attempts to cover-up his financial records, ordering two banks to turn over records in response to lawful Congressional subpoenas. Trump's new U.S. Attorney General -- his personal fixer William Barr -- has helped Trump pull off his largest cover-up to date. Media critic ERIC BOEHLERT argues that the corporate media have failed to hold Barr appropriately to account, even after Barr was found in contempt by the House Judiciary Committee for failing to turn over the full Mueller Report. Boehlert also discusses whether Congressional Democrats are falling short, amid their internecine debate and intensifying calls to begin a formal impeachment inquiry. Also today: the City of Baltimore's computer networks have been crippled and shutdown by a ransomware attack for more than two weeks, the 20th U.S. municipality to be hit by such an attack so far this year. The ongoing disaster led the city Board of Elections' Deputy Director to opine: &quot;Thank goodness it's not an election year.&quot; Yes, because every county and state relies on similar computer networks for everything from voter registration to tabulation to election night reporting, underscoring that without paper poll books and HAND-MARKED paper ballots, it would be literally impossible to run an election under such circumstances... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_balitimoreransomware_trumpcongresscoverup_ericboehlert-mediabarr-impeachment_052219.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, constitutional crisis, Mueller, impeachment,  Congress, democracy, William Barr, voting, Nancy Pelosi, electronic voting, voting systems, hacking, cybersecurity, ransomware, corporate media, coverup</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2019 18:02:51 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/21/2019 ('Our Subpoenas Are Not Optional'; More GOP Absentee Ballot Election Fraud)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The Constitutional Crisis in D.C. continued to heat up today as former White House Counsel Don McGahn defied a lawful Congressional subpoena to appear for testimony before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee. A growing number of Democratic House members are pressing for an official impeachment inquiry to begin, but House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly maintains that an impeachment inquiry would both hold up both legislation and other investigations in the House. Trump's lawyers are appealing a federal judge's ruling ordering Donald Trump's accounting firm, Mazars USA, to turn over financial documents from Trump within the next week. Although court rulings have favored Democrats to date, the Administration clearly hopes that the appeals court or the GOP's stolen U.S. Supreme Court will change the score. Conservative Republican Rep. Justin Amash (MI) pushed back against fellow Republicans criticizing his assertions that the redacted Mueller Report reveals that Trump &quot;engaged in impeachable conduct,&quot; with a detailed rebuttal shooting down uninformed defenses and excuses offered by Trump, Attorney General Bill Barr and other apologists. Also today:  more breaking news of yet another case of Republican absentee ballot election fraud, this time in Florida, revealing campaign supporters and organizers for a Republican candidate discussing the theft and destruction of absentee ballots of opponents. The incident offers yet more evidence that voting by mail -- unless absolutely necessary -- remains a terrible idea, but we offer ways that voters in all states can protect their votes. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report', on the latest round of extreme weather hammering the Midwest, another coal company bankruptcy, major oil companies lobbying for a carbon tax (but with a big catch), and 2020 Democratic hopefuls introduce comprehensive new climate policies... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_mcgahnnoshow_demsimpeachmentdebate_miamigopabsenteefraud_052119.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:32</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, constitutional crisis, Mueller, Justin Amash, impeachment, election fraud, Florida, extreme weather, global warming,  Supreme Court, Congress, democracy, environment, climate change, Don McGahn</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2019 18:12:40 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/20/2019 (Guest: Dave Daley of FairVote)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Ten million Americans are under flash flood and tornado watches and warnings today, after a reported 67 tornadoes hit over the weekend in five states. The UK's Guardian newspaper has updated its style-guide for accurate reporting on man-made climate change, recommending &quot;climate change&quot; be referred to as &quot;climate emergency, crisis or breakdown,&quot; and switching to the term &quot;climate science denier&quot; rather than &quot;climate skeptic.&quot; It will be nice when US media decides to do the same. In the wake of last year's massive GOP tax cut for corporations, Ford Motor Co. announced it plans to close plants and fire as many as 7,000 workers by the end of summer. Libertarian-leaning Tea Party Republican Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan over the weekend charged that Attorney General William Barr &quot;deliberately misrepresented Mueller's report,&quot; and explained on Twitter why he believes &quot;President Trump has engaged in impeachable conduct.&quot; We bestow upon Amash our much-sought after, rarely granted &quot;Intellectually Honest Conservative Award.&quot; No other Congressional GOPers have joined Amash. A federal judge ordered Trump's accounting firm to turn over Trump's financial documents. The White House has ordered former White House Counsel Don McGahn to defy a Congressional subpoena and not testify to the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Author DAVID DALEY of FairVote draws a direct line from the GOP's extreme partisan gerrymandering of legislative districts in GOP-controlled states to those states ramming through radical, unpopular, unconstitutional anti-abortion restrictions. Daley updates us on recent partisan gerrymandering cases in North Carolina and Maryland in the Supreme Court, and why, he argues, the fight for fair maps, fair elections and democracy itself &quot;is not going to be saved in this country by any given election,&quot; but needs to be &quot;engaged and fought every single day&quot; as we are now in &quot;a war for the future of this country&quot;... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_tornadoes_fordlayoffs_amashtrumpimpeachment_daviddaley-gerrymanderabortion_052019.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:42</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, Mueller, Justin Amash, impeachment, gerrymandering, voter suppression, redistricting, fair elections, state legislature, abortion, extreme weather, global warming, climate change denial, GOP tax cut</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2019 18:25:03 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/17/2019: (Time to Impeach Yet?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Host Nicole Sandler is freaked out about the lawlessness of the Trump administration and the seeming lack of action on the part of the Democrats to do something! The question of the day is &quot;To impeach or not to impeach?!&quot; Nicole is joined by Lisa Graves, former Chief Counsel for Nominations on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee under Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) and as Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the U.S. Department of Justice during the Clinton Administration. Twitter's GottaLaff also joins in to continue the conversation. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_nicolesandler_lisagravesimpeachment_gottalaff_051719.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>impeachment, Lisa Graves, GottaLaff, Trump, Barr</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2019 17:31:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/16/2019 (The Republican Party is a Culture of Corruption)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A fish rots from the head. The GOP is a complete culture of corruption from top (Donald Trump) to bottom (pick any elected Republican). EPA Inspector General finds former EPA Chief Scott Pruitt owes taxpayers $124,000 for luxury travel, but we'll never get it. Trump pardons his billionaire pal and business partner, Conrad Black, convicted on fraud and obstruction of justice charges because he said nice things about Trump. Then he pardoned Patrick Nolan, former CA GOP leader convicted on federal racketeering charges. GA's GOP Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck indicted on 38 felony counts, but has refused to resign. MI state GOP Rep. Larry Inman indicted on charges of attempted extortion, soliciting a bribe and lying to the FBI.  Republicans on the Federal Election Commission voted against investigating illegal campaign contributions from a Democratic-linked law firm, against FEC lawyers' recommendations, while Democratic commissioners and voted in favor of it. In the wake of revelations from the FBI that two Florida county election systems were penetrated by Russian Intelligence prior to the 2016 Presidential election, former Bush Administration cybersecurity czar Richard Clarke warns about the looming dangers of electoral manipulation from foreign sources in the 2020 election. But it's not only foreign sources like Russia that we must be guard against. The revelations have resulted in a few Republican and Democratic officials becoming alarmed about the dangers posed by vulnerable electronic voting systems that we've been shouting about for 15 years. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report', with a disturbing update on last year's deadly fires in California, new evidence that our climate crisis is worsening and Exxon's own scientists predicted precisely where we'd be today, along with some other &quot;Impossible&quot; news... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_gopcultureofcorruption_fl-russia2016_051619.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, 2016 election, cybersecurity, election security, Russia, Florida, environment, climate change, EPA, pardons, FEC</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2019 19:00:21 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 5/15/2019 (Guest: 30-year Leon County, FL Supervisor of Elections Ion Sancho)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Even Republicans in Florida have finally been forced to admit what we've been pointing out about the 2016 election for years. Florida's new Republican Governor Ron DeSantis acknowledged that at least two county election systems were infiltrated by Russian intelligence in advance of the 2016 election, but says the FBI forbid him from publicly identifying the counties. Former Leon County, FL Supervisor of Elections Ion Sancho, the legendary elections chief in Tallahassee, explains the insider details of DeSantis' announcement, and charges that the FBI lied when telling county election officials that &quot;no county had been hacked&quot; in the run-up to the 2016 contest. Sancho says he has no reason to trust the claims by either DeSantis or federal officials that the 2016 election results were unaffected by the attack, and offers some serious-as-a-heart-attack warnings about 2020 in the bargain.  Also today: Trump Administration ratchets up its threat of war against Iran, for reasons that no one – including U.S. allies – seems to understand, deploying war ships to the tinder box region and ordering all nonessential government staff out of Iraq due to unspecified and unsupported claims of &quot;threats&quot; from Iran. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed the most draconian anti-abortion bill in the nation, outlawing nearly all abortions, with no exceptions for rape or incest. The new law, adopted Tuesday by the male-dominated state Senate and signed less than 24 hours later, would not only force women to carry the child of their rapists, it could also penalize doctors more harshly than the rapists. Plus: reported results from North Carolina's 9th congressional district special election primary, in which the seat has remained unfilled since the 2018 contest was tossed out after revelations of a criminal GOP absentee ballot fraud scheme... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpiran_abortional_nc9-primaryresults_ionsancho-florida2016gruattack_051519.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:58</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, 2016 election, 2018 election, 2020 election, cybersecurity, electronic voting, Russia, voting machines, hacking, Marco Rubio, Florida, abortion, FBI, Ron DeSantis, North Carolina, election fraud, Alabama</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2019 18:40:31 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/14/2019 (2020 Visions)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A survey of the 2020 Democratic Presidential primary field, as Democrats fight to shape their party's identity to both save the planet and win enough voters to prevail in next year's presidential election against race-baiting criminal and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump. Global warming intensifies: the Arctic hit record high temperatures in the 80s, Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii measured 415 parts per million of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere for the first time in human history, 19 of the hottest 20 years on record have all occurred since 2000. At a rally to promote the Green New Deal on Monday, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA), and Vermont Senator and Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders criticized Democratic presidential candidates who suggest there can be a &quot;middle ground&quot; on climate action. Candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden (who was not present) citied his record as a champion of climate legislation since 1986 in disputing reports that he suggested a 'middle ground' approach. Montana's Governor Steve Bullock officially entered the 2020 Democratic Presidential primary race as a 'centrist', touting his record winning three statewide elections in a so-called &quot;red state.&quot; Bullock is one of at least four presidential candidates who many Democrats would prefer to see run for the Senate to take the majority. Daily Kos' Markos Moulitsas says Democrats can't change the minds of previous Trump voters, and it's a waste of time and resources to try. Progressive Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren explains her reasons for declining a Fox 'News' town hall invitation, labeling Fox a &quot;hate-for-profit racket.&quot;  Is Warren's principled stand a strategic mistake to miss the opportunity to reach out to many voters who might otherwise hear little more than Fox' fake news and GOP propaganda? We welcome your thoughts. Plus Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_gndrally_booingbiden_bullockin_warrenturnsdownfox_0514191.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:40</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, Green New Deal, Steve Bullock, US Senate, Fox News, climate change, environment, propaganda, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2019 18:44:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/13/2019: (Guest: Marilyn Marks of Coalition for Good Governance)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump's escalating trade war with China sent world markets plummeting after China announced it would retaliate against Trump's 25 percent tariff increase on Friday with a similar tariff on $60 billion in US experts -- meaning Americans will pay exorbitant new import taxes (which are NOT paid by China, as Trump repeatedly falsely insists). Trump on Monday threatened to add new taxes to ALL goods made in China if they don't kowtow to his demands, which experts say could tip the U.S. economy into recession. Trump and his allies are blocking more than 20 separate investigations in what experts -- including former Republican Congress members and legal staffers -- cite as a growing, unprecedented crisis between the two co-equal branches. In Florida, a judge has ordered the state to comply with the Voting Rights Act and supply election materials for Spanish-speaking voters before the 2020 primaries – key for voters who relocated to the state from Puerto Rico after devastating Hurricane Maria. In North Carolina, Republican primary voters on Tuesday will select from a crowded field in a do-over election scheduled for this fall, because the November 2018 contest was not certified amid revelations of a massive criminal absentee ballot fraud scheme involving the previous Republican candidate. In Georgia, plaintiffs are challenging the results of the 2018 Lt. Governor race in court, after more than 125,000 votes inexplicably went &quot;missing&quot; on the state's unverifiable voting machines but not on hand-marked paper absentee ballots. Plaintiff MARILYN MARKS, Executive Director of the non-partisan Coalition for Good Governance, explains what happened during recent oral arguments before the Georgia state supreme court, as well as GA Gov. Brian Kemp's new effort to switch the state from old 100 percent unverifiable voting systems to all-new 100 percent unverifiable touchscreen systems... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpchinatradewar_constcrisis_spanishvotingfl_nc9-primary_marilynmarks-galtgovsupremecourtappeal_051319.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Democrats, Republicans, China, tariffs, trade war, taxes, Voting Rights Act, Florida, Puerto Rico, voting rights, voter suppression, North Carolina, election fraud, recession, Georgia, abortion, voting machines, electronic voting</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2019 18:20:04 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 05/10/2019 (Angie Coiro w Monica McLemore, Amy Everitt)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ GUEST HOST ANGIE COIRO reviews the news, with new developments from the House in its ongoing Trump investigations. Chelsea Manning is out of jail for now. The Pentagon is shifting important funds to building a border wall. Chobani steps in to save a school lunch program. Ben Shapiro's BBC interview is a lesson in how journalism is done. And a deep dive into abortion and law in the US...
  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_angiecoiro_monicamclemore_amyeveritt_051019.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:60</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Wall,Mexico,Donald Trump,Border,Republicans,Democrats,Russia,Trump Taxes,Jerry Nadler,Ben Shapiro,BBC News,Abortion</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2019 17:32:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/9/2019 (Gun policy reform; Escalating Constitutional crisis)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 'BradCast' Recounted: On today's show, we've put together some of our favorite recent interviews that you may have missed. First up: Igor Volsky, founder of Guns Down America and author of the new book 'Guns Down: How to Defeat the NRA and Build a Safer Future with Fewer Guns', explains what lessons the U.S. might learn from New Zealand on gun reform, and calls for bold new platforms and new political framing from 2020 Democratic Presidential candidates. He also offers new ideas for how Democrats can take action without flinching against the politically powerful NRA and its rightwing propaganda outlets. Then: Former U.S. House Judiciary Committee General Counsel TED KALO warns we are already in the midst of a constitutional crisis, and explains what may come next as the Trump Administration and new Attorney General and &quot;fixer&quot; William Barr escalate their standoff with Congressional Democrats, including what tools Democrats might use to counter the Trump Administration's unprecedented obstruction... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_recounted_volsky-gunreform_kalo-constcrisis_050919.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:23</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, constitutional crisis, corruption, Mueller, William Barr, Justice Department, guns, gun control, 2020 election, NRA, impeachment, contempt of Congress, Congress, Nancy Pelosi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2019 12:10:24 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/8/2019 (Guest: Salon's Heather 'Digby' Parton)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Today seems to be the day we officially tumble over the Constitutional Crisis cliff. Donald Trump's DOJ informed the House Judiciary Committee that the President was formally invoking Executive Privilege to block the release to Congress of the unredacted report by Special Counsel Robert Mueller. The House Judiciary Committee voted on a resolution finding Trump's Attorney General-turned-personal fixer William Barr in contempt, after weeks of House Judiciary Chair Jerrold Nadler attempting to find accommodation with the Justice Department, to no avail. The New York Times published a blockbuster story revealing that Trump's tax records from 1985-1994 reveal that the self-proclaimed &quot;great businessman&quot; personally lost more than $1 billion over that decade. Award-winning journalist HEATHER 'DIGBY' PARTON of Salon and Hulaballoo joins us to make sense of it all. Did the Times' report have anything to do with Trump's blanket use of Executive Privilege today to block a report on which he had previously waived the privilege? Is Trump's legally dubious (to say the least) strategy to block any and all access to documents and witnesses really meant only to run out the clock until the 2020 election season begins in earnest? Are House Democrats moving too cautiously in their attempts to hold Trump and his Administration accountable? All of those questions and many more are covered today with the great Digby. Also today:  late-breaking news that the GOP-controlled Senate Intelligence Committee has subpoenaed Donald Trump, Jr., over his previous testimony to Congress on the Trump Tower Moscow project... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_execprivmuellerreport_housejudcontemptbarr_heatherdigbyparton_050819.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:31</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, Mueller, William Barr, tax returns, obstruction of justice, perjury, Don Trump Jr., contempt, Judiciary Committee, U.S. House, U.S. Senate, Lindsey Graham, impeachment, executive privilege, Nancy Pelosi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2019 18:23:43 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/7/2019: (Climate and Constitutional Crises Continue to Deepen)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast', from Constitutional Crisis to Climate Crisis:  The rogue Trump Administration stunned fellow Arctic Council members in Finland on Monday when the U.S. refused to sign an agreement because of a dispute over wording acknowledging climate change is a threat, and Sec. of State Mike Pompeo gave a speech in which he appeared giddy over opportunities for plunder of natural resources in the quickly melting Arctic. Donald Trump stunned legal and military experts with the pardon of a former U.S. Army lieutenant court-martialed for murdering an Iraqi civilian. Trump has moved from pardoning those who obstruct justice, like disgraced former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio, to granting clemency to murderous war criminals. Without a hint of irony, Attorney General William Barr's Justice Department announced it had charged a Virginia man on counts of &quot;obstructing a federal investigation and making multiple false statements to FBI officials.&quot; 500 former Republican and Democratic federal prosecutors have now signed onto an open letter charging that, based on the evidence revealed in the redacted Mueller Report, Trump would have been indicted on multiple counts of obstruction had he been a private citizen. With multiple Constitutional showdowns escalating between the Administration and Congress, including Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin's refusal to turn over Trump's tax returns as required by law and Barr's refusal to respond to a lawful Congressional subpoena, we look back at House Republicans in 2012 insisting on a contempt vote against then-Attorney General Eric Holder. The White House has blocked former White House Counsel Don McGahn from turning over subpoenaed documents and testifying to Congress, despite having already waived executive privilege. Finally, Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report,' on the disturbing landmark study released by the U.N. finding that humanity is now threatening the extinction of some 1 million plant and animal species... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_pompeoarctic_trumpwarcrimepardon_constcrisis-mnuchin-barr-mcgahn_050719.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Democrats, Republicans, constitutional crisis, Arctic, environment, climate change, climate change denial, war crimes, Iraq, pardon, William Barr, Mueller Report, obstruction of justice, perjury, Don McGahn, Congress, Treasury Department</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2019 18:26:46 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/6/2019 (Guest: Attorney Ernest A. Canning)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A landmark United Nations report warns that 1 million of the planet's animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction, many within decades, thanks to human development and consumption that leaves land species with &quot;insufficient habitat for long-term survival,&quot; but its authors stress there is still time to act to reverse the trend. Trump roils global markets with tweets threatening to escalate his trade tariff war with China. A few honest conservatives debunk Trump's lies on the trade war, noting that Americans, not China, pay the higher costs, and he has harmed rather than helped the U.S. economy. The Trump Administration announced it is deploying an aircraft carrier battle group to the Persian Gulf to ratchet up pressure on Iran. Some 400 former federal prosecutors -- both Republican and Democratic -- published an open later declaring that Trump would have been indicted on felony obstruction of justice were it not for the Justice Department prohibition against indicting a sitting president. The House Judiciary Committee will vote to hold Trump Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress charges after his failure to produce the full, unredacted Mueller Report. Trump' Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has rejected a lawful Congressional request to produce Donald Trump's tax returns as required by law. Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen began a three year federal prison sentence for lying to Congress and violating campaign finance laws at Trump's direction. Florida Republican state lawmakers passed a bill to undermine the state's new, voter-approved constitutional amendment restoring voting rights to most former felons. Attorney and BradBlog.com contributor ERNEST A. CANNING explains his insightful op-ed arguing that the notion of &quot;inmate vote is not a radical idea,&quot; and policies barring inmates from voting while incarcerated is unjust and hypocritical, in the nation that incarcerates more of its own citizens than any other.  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_extinctionreportun_constcrisisdeepens_erniecanning-inmatevoting_050619.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_extinctionreportun_constcrisisdeepens_erniecanning-inmatevoting_050619.mp3" length="56122704" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:27</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, oversight, extinction, biodiversity, voting rights, felon voting, prison voting, trade war, China, economy, Treasury Department, tax returns, obstruction of justice, Justice Department, Iran</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2019 18:15:12 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast': 5/3/2019 (Guest: Ted Kalo, former House Judiciary Comm. General Counsel)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   Former U.S. House Judiciary Committee General Counsel TED KALO warns we are already in the midst of a constitutional crisis, and explains what may come next as the Trump Administration and its new Attorney General and &quot;fixer&quot; William Barr harden their obstruction against Constitutional oversight by Congressional Democrats. Kalo explains the legal and historic context of Barr's astonishing testimony in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, his refusal to appear before the House Judiciary on Thursday, and the Justice Department's failure to turn over a full, unredacted version of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report to the House by deadline. Kalo also details the possible legal paths forward should Barr, as expected, continue to refuse to cooperate with the committee; why Democrats haven't already cited the A.G. with contempt; and Barr's remarkable argument that a President can obstruct a federal investigation solely on the basis of whether he believes that he has been unfairly accused. Also today, good and bad news for voters in two key 2020 battleground states: A federal court has ordered Ohio to redraw its gerrymandered congressional district maps before the 2020 elections, but Florida Republicans have adopted legislation to undermine voter-approved Amendment 4, which restored voting rights to former felons, making it so that those who have money will be able vote, and those who do not, won't... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_ohgerrymander_flfelonvoting_tedkalo-barrmuellerreport-obstructioncontempt_050319.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_ohgerrymander_flfelonvoting_tedkalo-barrmuellerreport-obstructioncontempt_050319.mp3" length="55961679" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_ohgerrymander_flfelonvoting_tedkalo-barrmuellerreport-obstructioncontempt_050319.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, William Barr, Mueller, corruption, obstruction of justice, impeachment, contempt, Justice Department, voting rights, gerrymandering, US House, US Senate, perjury, voting rights, felon voting rights, Florida, Ohio</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2019 18:32:42 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/2/2019 ('Chicken' Barr; 2020 election theft warnings)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Following a shameful performance in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, Trump's Attorney General (and personal fixer) William Barr failed to even show up for his testimony in the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday. Calls for Barr's resignation increase. Some so-called &quot;moderate&quot; Democrats are now having second thoughts about voting for Barr's confirmation. Chris Wallace of Fox 'News' calls out his own network's false reporting on the redacted Mueller report. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi labels Barr's sworn Congressional testimony in early April as a crime. House Judiciary Committee Chair Rep. Jerrold Nadler slams A.G. Barr for skipping the committee hearing today, but didn't yet move to hold Barr in contempt of Congress. Trump's FBI Director Christopher Wray and Hillary Clinton issue remarkably similar warnings about the possibility of a stolen election in 2020. Plus Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report', with details on new climate action plans from Presidential hopefuls Beto O'Rourke and Cory Booker, good news from voters regarding climate concerns, bad climate change news for Jakarta and Washington D.C., and some good news for residents of New York State... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_chickenbarr_clintonwray2020warnings_050219.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:38</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, William Barr, corruption, Robert Mueller, Mueller Report, obstruction of justice, Russia, 2016 election, 2018 election, 2020 election, election security, impeachment, Hillary Clinton, environment, climate change </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2019 17:50:26 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 5/1/2019 (Barr Senate Hearing; Guest: NC writer, activist Tom Sullivan)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Donald Trump's newly-appointed and already-dishonest Attorney General William Barr testified in the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee today, amid revelations that Special Counsel Robert Mueller had sent a letter to Barr charging that the AG's four-page letter to Congress mischaracterized the findings of the Special Counsel's two-year Russia probe. Mueller wrote that Barr's summary &quot;did not fully capture the context, nature, and substance of this Office's work and conclusions,&quot; leading to &quot;public confusion about critical aspects of the results of our investigation.&quot; Barr took it upon himself to clear Trump of obstruction charges, even though Mueller specifically said he was unable to exonerate the President, and Barr also mischaracterized the report's findings on &quot;collusion&quot; with Russia. The letter contradicts Barr's sworn testimony, in which he misled members of both the House and Senate regarding Mueller's concerns about Barr's inaccurate conclusions. We air extended experts from today's hearing in which Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) charges Barr with lying to Congress, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) calls out Republican colleagues for ignoring the matter, and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) forced Barr to admit he made his decisions about obstruction without reviewing the actual evidence. Then: North Carolina writer, activist, and progressive organizer TOM SULLIVAN of Digby's Hullabaloo shares his thoughts on Barr's &quot;stunning performance&quot; today and how Congressional Democrats should respond; progressives' prospects in upcoming special elections for U.S. House; the roiling internecine battles between progressives and the conservative Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC); and Sullivan's &quot;For The Win,&quot; a nuts-and-bolts training guide for county-wide Get Out The Vote operations that have successfully helped folks organize in counties all over the nation... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_barrsenatetestimony_tomsullivan-nc3-nc9-uncshooting-progsvdccc_050119.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:54</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Senate, William Barr, Robert Mueller, Mueller Report, collusion, conspiracy, obstruction of justice, corruption, perjury, 2020 election, GOTV, progressives, DCCC, North Carolina, impeachment, Russia, Kamala Harris</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2019 18:14:26 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/30/2019 (Lies and Obstruction Work)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Why tell the truth and follow the rule of law when BS'ing and obstructing justice are a much more successful way to get ahead?  A fascinating new study finds that wealthy men are more likely to make stuff up than women and folks with lower incomes. Donald Trump has reached a new milestone of telling more than 10,000 lies while in office. CNN catalogs 77 different &quot;lies and falsehoods&quot; by Trump and his associates in the redacted Mueller report, many concerning his own business dealings with Russia, with most going unprosecuted. In March, Trump's 2020 Campaign Manager Brad Parscale delivered a paid speech in Romania to politicians and policy experts, raising questions among legal experts about conflicts of interest – but Team Trump paid little price for lying about extensive dealings with Russia, so why worry about a Trump Romania Special Counsel investigation? U.S. Sec. of State Mike Pompeo commented on the volatile situation in Venezuela, where the U.S. is supporting a coup to oust the nation's actual President Nicolas Maduro, but Pompeo is a successful liar as well, so there's no particular reason to believe any of his assertions. A federal judge will allow a lawsuit to proceed that alleges Trump is violating the Constitutional Emoluments clause. Trump's private attorneys are suing to block Deutsche Bank and Capital One from responding to lawful subpoenas from Congressional committees seeking documents to conduct oversight. Trump's Attorney General William Barr is in a standoff with the House Judiciary Committee, attempting to dictate the format of his appearance in a committee hearing on Thursday. But if Barr then fails to answer the subpoena, then who would enforce a Contempt of Congress citation against the nation's top law enforcement official? Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_lyingandobstructionworks_043019.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:39</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, impeachment, obstruction of justice, lies, perjury, Mueller Report, Romania, Russia, Venezuela, propaganda, disinformation, emoluments, accountability, oversight</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2019 17:57:02 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/29/2019 (Guest: Ramon Galindo of NBC 7 San Diego)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Saturday's Passover shooting at a synagogue in Poway, California, just north of San Diego, is the latest in a rising spate of rightwing extremist hate crimes. NBC 7-San Diego reporter RAMON GALINDO, who spent the weekend covering the shooting at Chabad of Poway, offers the latest updates on the shooting, which took the life of 60-year old Lori Gilbert-Kay and injured three others, including the congregation's rabbi. The suspect, who is now in custody, is said to have been inspired by the recent massacre at Muslim mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, and the deadly Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh exactly 6 months ago. Galindo offers insight on a number of the heroes in the story, with whom he spoke, including Gilbert-Kay and Oscar Stewart, an unarmed Iraq vet and congregant who reportedly ran toward the shooter to stop him, and an off-duty Border Patrol agent and congregant who fired at the suspect's fleeing car. The White House denies Donald Trump's obvious responsibility in helping to hasten the rise of white supremacists and other rightwing extremists. The Poway synagogue shooting comes ten years to the month after the Obama Administration was forced to withdraw a Dept. of Homeland Security draft report on the dangerous rise of lone wolf rightwing domestic terrorism in April of 2009, due to outrage from reactionaries on Fox 'News' and in the Republican Party. (No such fury was issued by the right after a similar report on leftwing extremist; both reports were begun during the George W. Bush Administration.) Recently the Trump Administration curtailed DHS programs assisting state and local officials on issues of white supremacy and domestic terrorism. Listeners call in with their own thoughts and reactions... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_ramongalindo-powaysynagogueshooting_rwextremism_calls_042919.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:35</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, hate crime, white supremacy, rightwing extremism, Judaism, Islam, Poway, synagogue shooting, gun violence, gun safety, DHS, San Diego, domestic terrorism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 17:43:30 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/26/2019 (Trump asylum policy; 2020 election system security)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 'BradCast' Recounted: On today' show, we've put together some of our favorite recent interviews that you may have missed. First up: Sarah Pierce, immigration attorney and policy analyst at the Migration Policy Institute, explains a new policy recently announced by Trump's new US Attorney General William Barr that would block asylum seekers, who have already demonstrated a &quot;credible fear&quot; of return to their home countries, from seeking a bond for release until their asylum case can be heard -- which would keep such individuals in detention for months, and even years, despite existing lack of space at ICE detention facilities. Then: As the Democratic Party prepares to allow internet and online voting for the first time in their 2020 presidential caucuses, researchers recently found a back door in Switzerland's existing online voting system. Veteran cybersecurity and voting system journalist Kim Zetter joins Brad to talk about what happened in the Swiss hack, and potential nightmare scenarios that may be in store for Democrats (and the nation) if they choose to implement online voting in crucial caucuses that will help determine the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_recounted_sarahpierce-asylumpolicy_kimzetter-swisshack_042619.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, election security, voting systems, electronic voting, cybersecurity, hacking, Switzerland, asylum, immigration, William Barr, migration, caucus, online voting, internet voting, Mexico</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:54:47 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/25/2019: (Biden jumps in and other 2020 news and concerns of note)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Former Vice-President Joe Biden finally announces that he's entering the crowded race for the 2020 Democratic Presidential nomination, taking on Donald Trump directly in a fashion most other candidates have avoided. Hillary Clinton pens a worthy op-ed in the Washington Post with her recommendations on how to best take on the question of whether Donald Trump should be impeached in the wake of the Mueller Report, and actions to protect the 2020 election from interference. George Conway, the conservative attorney husband of White House senior adviser/Trump apologist KellyAnne Conway, tags Trump with a new nickname, #DerangedDonald. Federal court panel strikes down Michigan's legislative district maps as unconstitutional partisan gerrymanders, orders the state legislature to redraw state and Congressional district maps, and hold special state Senate elections under the new maps in 2020, rather than 2022. Michigan Republicans, naturally, vow to appeal the ruling. A New York Times exposé reveals that former DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen was repeatedly rebuffed by Trump and other senior White House officials when she attempted to convene cabinet level meetings on a strategy to protect the 2020 election and harden cybersecurity defenses against intrusions -- reportedly because insecure Trump sees any such efforts as casting doubt on the legitimacy of his 2016 victory. Plus Desi Doyen joins us for the latest 'Green News Report', as the second monster cyclone in a month strikes Mozambique, extreme weather hits around the globe, and some encouraging news here at home as Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announces plans for the city's very own Green New Deal... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_bidenin_georgeconwaytwitter_migerrymandernixed_nielsenrussiarebuff_042519.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:39</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Joe Biden, 2020 election, Hillary Clinton, impeachment, George Conway, Michigan, voting rights, gerrymandering, Kirstjen Nielsen, 2016 election, cybersecurity, environment, climate change, Russia, Mozambique</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2019 17:59:26 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/24/2019 (Guest: Slate's Mark Joseph Stern)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The Trump Administration is barreling toward several unprecedented crises, as the fruits of the GOP's labor to violate constitutional norms to steal a Supreme Court seat appear about to pay off for them. The U.S. House General Counsel sued to block Trump's attempts to divert $6 billion in funding from the Defense Department to build his border wall. But Trump and the GOP have packed the judiciary with &quot;conservatives&quot; of convenience – judges who claim to believe in one set of principles but follow a radically different path when it suits their political whims. Trump is counting on such judges, in announcing he is blocking all White House and executive agency officials from responding to document requests issued by the U.S. House; directing current and former officials to ignore Congressional subpoenas; denying lawful requests for Trump's financial records; and vowing he will to seek help from his stolen SCOTUS if he is impeached. Legal reporter MARK JOSEPH STERN explains even more disturbing news regarding Tuesday's oral arguments in the US Supreme Court challenging the Commerce Department's attempt to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census. Lower court rulings found that Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross lied and unlawfully directed the Census Bureau to add the question, over the objections of census experts who warned it would result in a massive under-count and misallocation of congressional districting, electoral votes, and hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding. Stern details the stunning hypocrisy displayed by the Court's five Republican justices, and suggests the outlook is not encouraging. Also today: some quick reported results in a few special elections in Tennessee and Florida that hold some potentially positive news for progressives. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest, belated 'Green News Report.' ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_electionsresults-tn-tampa_markjosephstern-scotuscensus_042419.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:54</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Supreme Court, corruption, judiciary, citizenship, census, redistricting, Voting Rights Act, Justice Roberts, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, Chevron deference, impeachment, environment, climate change, elections</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2019 18:21:15 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/23/2019 (To Impeach or Not to Impeach?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  We focus on accountability and respect for the rule of law and the Constitution, as a lawless Administration and criminal President become more lawless and criminal by the day. The House Oversight Committee moved on Tuesday to vote on contempt charges against former White House Personnel Security Director, Carl Kline, who refused a subpoena to testify on the orders of the Trump White House. Maryland's Republican Governor Larry Hogan says he is considering a primary run against Trump in 2020. Former Trump transition team official J.W. Verret makes the case for impeachment in the wake of Trump's &quot;criminal conduct,&quot; revealed by the Mueller Report. But Democrats in Congress are timidly moving ahead with great caution. Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly has not ruled out impeachment, but vowed &quot;to go as fast as the facts take us.&quot; During a CNN town hall, most Democratic 2020 presidential hopefuls were cautious or circumspect, to varying degrees, in calling for the House to launch an impeachment investigation. Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) called for Congress to &quot;take steps toward impeachment,&quot; but Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) called for equal justice under the law and impeachment proceedings against Trump to begin immediately as a Constitutional duty.  Several Democrats have justified shying away from impeachment proceedings because Senate Republicans are unlikely to vote for conviction. But many Republican Senators supported impeachment and removal of a president who attempted to obstruct justice – when it impeachment was against President Bill Clinton in 1998. Yet their arguments against Clinton apply directly to Trump. Will those Senators hypocritically vote against conviction this time around?  Exposing their hypocrisy would be helpful for voters before the 2020 election. We won't know, of course, unless Dems do the right and Constitutional thing by voting in favor of the rule of law and impeachment... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_impeachornotimpeach_042319.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:42</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Mueller, Congress, impeachment, Bill Clinton, Nixon, corruption, obstruction of justice, Constitution, Elijah Cummings, 2020 election, national security, William Weld, Gov. Larry Hogan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2019 17:45:43 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/22/2019 (Mueller concedes probe never checked 2016 election results)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  An avalanche of important news headlines breaking today in the US and around the world over the weekend.  A commemoration of the 49th annual Earth Day with Desi Doyen, including  &quot;A Message from the Future from Alexandria-Ocasio Cortez,&quot; a charming and hopeful look &quot;back&quot; from the future on the world-changing successes of AOC's Green New Deal, depicting how the US ultimately acts on climate change by creating millions of jobs in a just transition away from fossil fuels. Also today: troubling new information buried in the redacted Mueller Report shows that Russian intelligence operatives infiltrated &quot;individuals and entities involved in the administration of the [2016] elections,&quot; determining they successfully planted malware on a number of U.S. voting systems. But Mueller writes, &quot;the [Special Counsel's] Office did not investigate further [and] did not, for instance, obtain or examine servers or other relevant items belonging to these victims,&quot; because &quot;The Office understands that the FBI, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the states have separately investigated that activity.&quot;  Unfortunately, that's not true, as we detail today. As we have reported repeatedly, DHS admits it did not conduct any forensic analysis of voting systems following the 2016 Presidential election, and apparently no one ever has.  That's both crucial and troubling, considering that Trump reportedly won by less than 80,000 votes in the key swing states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Most of those very same systems will be used again in the 2020 Presidential election.  Callers weigh in on the findings of the redacted Mueller Report, with mixed feelings on whether Democrats in Congress should begin impeachment hearings... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_earthdayaocfuture_muellernevercheckedvotingsystems_callers_042219.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Mueller, Russia, 2016 election, voting machines, electronic voting, hacking, cybersecurity, DHS, impeachment, obstruction of justice, environment, Climate Change, Earth Day, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Green New Deal</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 17:59:34 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/19/2019 (Guest: Salon's Heather 'Digby' Parton)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It appears that Trump Attorney General William Barr's willingness to beclown himself to the level of Donald Trump didn't help much in protecting the President against his own clearly criminal and impeachable behavior. As detailed by the redacted version of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's long-awaited report, Trump's repeated and now well-documented attempts at obstruction of justice have been uncovered for all to see, while at the same time exposing Barr's willingness to peddle Trumpian lies to the American public about what it said prior to its release. House Judiciary Chair Jerry Nadler (D-NY) has subpoenaed the Justice Department the full, unredacted report, and will require Barr and Mueller to testify to Congress. After falsely hailing the report before it was released, on Friday, Donald Trump railed profanely and incoherently against it. Award-winning opinion and analysis journalist HEATHER 'DIGBY' PARTON of Salon and Digby's Hullabaloo offers insight and analysis into the report itself and the second day of fallout, as several 2020 presidential candidates join growing calls for impeachment proceedings to begin in the U.S. House. We also examine whether Democrats in the House and Senate (not to mention Republicans) will find the backbone to do the right thing and fulfill their Constitutional responsibilities to hold Trump accountable, or whether they'll continue to pull punches, as they have done for so many years, allowing dangerously criminal and unfit clowns like Donald Trump to ascend to the Presidency in the first place... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradfriedman_bradcast_barrlies_trumpcries_heatherdigbyparton-muellerreportimpeachment_041919.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradfriedman_bradcast_barrlies_trumpcries_heatherdigbyparton-muellerreportimpeachment_041919.mp3" length="56403565" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:45</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, William Barr, Robert Mueller, impeachment, Russia, obstruction of justice, corruption, US House, Justice Department, 2020 election, Watergate</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2019 18:03:01 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/18/2019 (Mueller Time - Guests: Richard Eskow, Jacki Schechner)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ We shouldn't be surprised that Donald Trump's newly-appointed Attorney General William Barr has gone out of his way to obstruct justice, in his attempt to misdirect from the repeated obstruction of justice painstakingly detailed by Special Counsel Robert Mueller's 448-page report. Even in the redacted version, which Barr finally allowed to be released today, Trump's attempts to shut down the Special Counsel probe are more than clear. Barr delayed the report's release for nearly a month, then offered an astonishing -- if ham-fisted -- sleight-of-hand in his misdirect, an hour before the report on Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential election was released, detailing President Trump's attempts to frustrate the FBI's investigation of the interference and the Special Counsel's probe launched after Trump fired FBI Director James Comey.  Journalists RICHARD ESKOW, columnist and host of The Zero Hour radio and TV program, and JACKI SCHECHNER of the Committee to Investigate Russia, join us to analyze Barr's redacted version of Mueller's report -- a first look at the culmination of the  two-year effort, detailing various coordination efforts, knowingly and otherwise, with Russia's efforts to influence 2016 election, and the President of the United States' repeated attempts to obstruct the probe into his own obstruction of justice after the firing Comey and the naming of Special Counsel Mueller. We also discuss what may -- or should -- happen next, as House Democrats subpoena the Department of Justice for the full, unredacted report and all underlying evidence, and calls for the impeachment of Donald J. Trump grow – not surprisingly, given the remarkable revelations of Trump's corruption, detailed by  Mueller. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_richardeskow-jackischechner-barrreleasesredactedmuellerreport_041819.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Russia, Mueller, special counsel, obstruction of justice, Justice Department, William Barr, 2016 election, collusion, conspiracy, money laundering, FBI, impeachment, environment, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 17:46:12 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/17/2019 (Guest: Sarah Pierce of Migration Policy Inst.)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': As the nation awaits Trump Attorney General William Barr's redacted version of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on Thursday morning, Barr has announced new immigration policies to add to Trump's success in creating chaos and a humanitarian crisis on our southern border. Immigration attorney SARAH PIERCE, Policy Analyst for the U.S. Immigration Policy Program at the Migration Policy Institute, discusses Barr's newly announced policy changes that would bar asylum seekers -- who have already demonstrated a &quot;credible fear&quot; of return to their home countries – from seeking a bond for release until their asylum case can be heard, which would keep such individuals in detention for months and years despite the existing lack of space in ICE detention facilities. Also today: Trump has vetoed a bipartisan War Powers Resolution passed by the US House and Senate to end to U.S. military aid supporting Saudi Arabia's war against Yemen, which has killed thousands of civilians and created a humanitarian crisis. Federal prosecutors are reportedly seeking up to 10 months in prison for actress Felicity Huffman in the college admissions scandal, while the actions taken by Trump in the last week alone are a veritable litany of impeachable, prosecutable offenses. Neither the corporate media nor Congressional Democrats appear capable of handling them with the gravity they deserve, nor do they seem prepared to respond to the &quot;creeping authoritarianism&quot; that has turned outrageous, impeachable actions by the  sitting President into little more than another &quot;wacky Trump story of the day&quot; in his chaotic and criminal Presidency. Even outspoken progressive freshman House Democrats, while supporting calls for impeachment in general, appear to be pulling punches in deference to fearful party leadership. As we argue today, there is more than enough -- even without Mueller's findings -- to, as columnist Dan Savage has long argued, &quot;ITMFA&quot;... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpsaudiyemenveto-authoritarianism_sarahpierce-barrbordermeasure_041719.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:31</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, immigration, asylum, William Barr, Robert Mueller, ICE, economic inequality, college admissions scandal, corruption, authoritarianism, War Powers, Yemen, media</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2019 18:09:13 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 4/16/2019 (The Billionaire Opportunists of Notre Dame)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to rebuild the iconic, Notre Dame Cathedral. Macron launched a new fund that has already raised $700 million, primarily from France's wealthiest families and corporations. While the largesse of the wealthy is appreciated, their ability to suddenly give away nearly a billion in cash underscores deep economic inequality in France and elsewhere. Paris-based oil and gas giant, TOTAL SA, raked in profits of more than $13 billion last year, during the same period that the so-called Yellow Vest citizen protests demanded Macron reverse a new gas tax hike that fell disproportionately on low- and middle-income households.  Yet where were France's billionaires then? Why didn't TOTAL cover the $4.2 billion tax instead of the citizenry, when the company could have paid the entire thing and still walked away with $10 billion in profits to spare? Also today: Democratic Presidential hopeful Sen. Elizabeth Warren has announced she will place a moratorium on all new fossil fuel leases, if elected. The Washington State legislature and Democratic Presidential candidate Gov. Jay Inslee have enacted a goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2045, and adopted a &quot;public option&quot; healthcare insurance scheme. Fox News anchors in a town hall broadcast were stunned when the crowd went wild for Sen. Bernie Sanders' Medicare-for-All universal coverage proposal. More heartbreak from Trump's unspeakably cruel immigration policies: ICE has deported the widower of a U.S. military veteran killed in Afghanistan, leaving their 12-year-old US citizen daughter parentless in Phoenix, and ICE is also trying to deport an 11-year old girl back to El Salvador alone, without her family. Houston's Police Chief Art Acevedo bravely condemns the Administration's monstrous family separation policies. Plus Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report,' on the weekend swarm of deadly tornadoes, Trump's new Interior Secretary already facing ethics probes, and more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_notredamefundingscam_sandersfox_trumpimmigrationhorrors_0416191.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:42</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, immigration, ICE, Notre Dame, France, economics, protest, gas tax, economic inequality, fossil fuels, family separation, climate change, environment, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Medicare For All, Fox News</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2019 19:25:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/15/2019 (Guest: Author, Univ. of KY election law Prof. Joshua A. Douglas)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  One institution after another seems to be burning to the ground, either literally or metaphorically. The historic, 850-year old Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris was engulfed in flames today, but its famous bell towers may have been saved. Trump's U.S. Attorney General William Barr announced he will release his redacted version of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into the Trump Campaign and Russian interference in the 2016 election.  House Democrats have inexplicably extended the deadline for the Treasury Dept. to turn over Trump's tax returns, while the Administration continues to flaunt federal law requiring the requested materials be given to Congress. Death threats escalate against Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) after Trump posted a video grossly mischaracterizing her comments referencing the 9/11 attacks. A white male arsonist has been charged with hate crimes after burning down three African-American churches in Louisiana. Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg officially announced his run for the Democratic nomination for President over the weekend, calling for restoration and expansion of voting rights. Republican state legislatures in Tennessee and Arkansas move to erect barriers to voter registration drives and citizen-led ballot state ballot initiatives.  University of Kentucky College of Law election Professor JOSHUA A. DOUGLAS discusses his new book 'Vote for US: How to Take Back Our Elections and Change the Future of Voting', which details how regular citizens are succeeding around the country in expanding voting rights, even in the face of the dark forces trying to restrict access to the voting booth, by taking action themselves.  Douglas offers a list of groups, initiatives, and actions that readers can take, and gain inspiration to take action in their own home towns and states. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_notredame_trumpomar_joshuaadouglas-citizenvotingrightsexpansion_041519.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:43</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2019 17:58:24 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/12/2019 (Guest: Igor Volsky)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  New Zealand's new ban on military-style assault weapons officially went into effect on Friday, leaving many in the U.S. wondering why action on gun safety here remains seemingly impossible. IGOR VOLKSY, founder of Guns Down America and author of the new book 'Guns Down: How to Defeat the NRA and Build a Safer Future with Fewer Guns', explains what lessons we might learn from New Zealand. Volsky calls for bold new platforms and new political framing from 2020 Democratic Presidential candidates, and explains how Dems can act without flinching against the politically powerful NRA and its rightwing propaganda outlets. Also today:  Fox News promoted, then retracted, a graphic of a poll that falsely proclaimed Trump's public approval ratings were &quot;soaring&quot; when in fact he has a 55 percent disapproval rating. Republicans and Trump have completed the regulatory capture of virtually every executive branch agency, with corporate executives and lobbyists now overseeing and regulating the same industries for which they previously worked. Do Fox viewers know that Trump has filled the D.C. &quot;swamp&quot;? Do they just not care? Trump doubles down on his impeachable behavior at the southern border. Democrats in Congress can learn a lot from freshman Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA), who absolutely shames JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon for the paltry wages he pays employees, detailing how many of his full-time employees are actually losing money each month, even though the bank recorded $9 billion PROFIT in the first quarter of 2019 alone, and Dimon enjoyed a $31 million salary last year. In a remarkable exchange in a House hearing, former Sec. of State John Kerry smacks down climate-science denying clown, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY). Suffice to say, if you're bested by John Kerry in a debate, you must be really bad at it, and the laughable Massie certainly was... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_corptakeover_igorvolsky-nzgunban-usgunsdown_porterkerry_041219.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:12</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, guns, gun safety, NRA, New Zealand, 2020 election, regulatory capture, money in politics, lobbying, fossil fuels, economy, minimum wage, Katie Porter, John Kerry, Jamie Dimon, Fox News, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2019 18:20:38 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 4/11/2019 (Making sense of the Assange indictment)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A day of many indictments. Stormy Daniels' attorney Michael Avenatti was indicted on charges of bank fraud, tax fraud, and allegedly stealing from clients. Former Obama White House Counsel Greg Craig was charged with lying to federal agents regarding his lobbying work for Ukraine, arising from the Robert Mueller Special Counsel probe (Trump Campaign chair Paul Manafort was also found guilty on similar charges). WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was arrested in the U.K. after being evicted from the Ecuadorean embassy in London, where he's claimed asylum for seven years. Assange faces an extradition request from the U.S. on a (so far) one-count indictment on charges of &quot;conspiracy to commit computer intrusion,&quot; for allegedly attempting to help then-U.S. Army Pvt. Chelsea Manning hack a password on a classified Defense Department computer system.  Press freedom advocates warn the charges against Assange could be expanded to threaten the Constitutional rights of journalists. We separate the facts from the spin on what we know, and don't, about the indictment, and what Assange and WikiLeaks have actually done, and what it all may -- or may not -- mean for press freedom as the case moves forward.  Also today:  Good news regarding the death penalty in New Hampshire. Trump Treasury Secretary Stephen Mnuchin's violates federal law in refusing to give Trump's tax returns to Congress. Trump Attorney General William Barr obnoxiously suggested, without evidence,  that the Obama Administration &quot;spied&quot; on the Trump Campaign in 2016. Oil industry lobbyist David Bernhardt confirmed as Trump's new Interior Secretary by the US Senate, despite new disturbing details on his perfidy and corruption. Plus Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report' on Trump's newly signed Executive Orders strip states' rights over fossil fuel infrastructure, troubling new findings on accelerating climate change, and much more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_assangearrest_bernhardtconfirmed_041119.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:35</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Julian Assange, Wikileaks, Justice Department, William Barr, Chelsea Manning, hacking, 2016 election, press freedom, David Bernhardt, climate change, environment, Interior Department, tax returns</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 18:02:36 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/10/2019 (Guest: Media analyst Eric Boehlert)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  It's a dark news day, but a bright spot was the first-ever photographic evidence of a black hole, 53 million light-years away, so dense that nothing, not even light, can escape its gravitational pull. Sounds a lot like the Trump Administration. Veteran media analyst ERIC BOEHLERT discusses the latest bizarre lawsuit filed by California Rep. Devin Nunes, in his increasingly mysterious and troubling new legal gambit to challenge press freedom and seemingly the First Amendment itself. Nunes is suing Twitter, a GOP operative, and now the McClatchy Company, which publishes the Fresno Bee in Nunes district. While Nunes' suit against Twitter seemed absurd, this new suit suggests a darker and more nefarious effort to undermine Constitutionally-protected freedom of the press. Who is funding these efforts by Nunes and why? Boehlert also discusses concerns about the corporate media's ongoing failures in reporting on Trump AG William Barr's handling of the still-secret Mueller Report, and other matters as we head into the 2020 Presidential election cycle. Also today: in the race for a key seat to change the balance on Wisconsin's State Supreme Court, progressive-aligned Judge Lisa Neubaeur conceded the race to far-right Judge Brian Hagedorn, and declined to seek a recount despite a razor-thin margin on unverifiable voting machines. The loss of the seat likely ensures former Republican Gov. Scott Walker's anti-union and voter suppression laws will stand, and could handicap the state's Democrats during redistricting fights following the 2020 census. In the Midwest, another &quot;bomb cyclone&quot; brings more major flooding to states still reeling from billions of dollars in damage from the last &quot;bomb cyclone&quot; just weeks ago. Trump signed two new Executive Orders to block state authority over fossil fuel infrastructure. Plus listener mail regarding our ongoing discussion of how Dems should move ahead to the 2020 election... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_blackhole_bombcyclone_wisupremeelection_ericboehlert-nuneslawsuits_041019.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:44</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, environment, climate change, extreme weather, press freedom, First Amendment, Devin Nunes, science, William Barr, Mueller, Wisconsin, elections, corporate media, pipelines, civil liberties, 2020 election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2019 18:32:03 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/9/2019 (Trump's Unlawful Border Orders; Pressing 2020 Candidates for Answers)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Trump has fired just about everyone in his failed Administration (or they quit), failed to fill their vacancies, personally violated an unprecedented number of laws, and purged most of his top officials who work on immigration. But it gets worse:  the President of the United States said last week that we &quot;have to get rid of judges,&quot; days before reportedly instructing Customs and Border Patrol agents to ignore the law and block immigrants from exercising their legal right to claim asylum. If true, that would be an unlawful instruction from the President of the United States. Real presidents (at least Democratic ones) would be impeached for that. New reports indicate DHS Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen was pushed out for refusing to violate the law as demanded by Trump. Disgraced former KS Sec. of State Kris Kobach may be blocked from a Senate-confirmed post because of Senate Republicans. Another federal court judge blocks yet another key Trump immigration policy, at least for now. Listeners react to yesterday's program with Phil Aroneanu of the ACLU regarding the group's new RightsForAll.us campaign, which seeks to get 2020 candidates on record on several &quot;thorny&quot; civil liberties issues, and the potential pitfalls for Democratic candidates committing early to politically difficult policy positions, as they attempt to unseat arguably the worst president our nation has ever had. Plus Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report', as the Midwest buckles up for another 'bomb cyclone' and potentially more catastrophic flooding, global warming pushes the Arctic ecosystem into an &quot;unprecedented&quot; new state, and the GOP scrambles to come up with their own policy to counter the popular Green New Deal resolution to combat climate change.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_aclu2020rightsfeedback_trumpunlawfulborderorders_conmankobach_040919.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:31</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, immigration, border wall, corruption, authoritarianism, Customs Border Patrol, illegal order, Kirstjen Nielsen, Kris Kobach, family separation, asylum, 2020 election, civil liberties, climate change, environment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2019 18:07:23 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/8/2019 (ACLU Digital Organizing Director Phil Aroneanu)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  As anti-immigration hard-liners surge to greater power in the White House, President Trump is purging top officials from several key agencies: Dept. of Homeland Security Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen has been forced forced to resign, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services director and top counsel were fired, the Secret Service Director has also been pushed out, and Trump's nominee to head Immigration and Customs Enforcement was withdrawn.  Foreign policy hard-liners are also ascendant in the Trump White House -- Trump has designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a foreign terrorist organization, against the strong advice of top Pentagon and CIA officials, who fear blow-back to American troops and intelligence operatives abroad.   Amid the Administration's latest disturbing lurch to the hard-right, the American Civil Liberties Union is looking forward, with a new program to mobilize and engage voters in advance of the 2020 presidential election. The ACLU's new national RightsForAll.us campaign is devoting $30 million to help voters get 2020 candidates on the record on a number of important civil liberties issues -- including some that are quite thorny politically -- like reducing the U.S. prison population (and how they would go about it), and allowing incarcerated persons to vote, among many others. ACLU's Digital Organizing Strategy Director PHIL ARONEANU explains the initiative, its goals, and whether some of the &quot;thorniest&quot; questions for candidates might ultimately become a liability for those candidates. In an age when one of the greatest threats to civil liberties and constitutional rights is the man in the White House, Democratic candidates will have to defeat him first before being able to restore such rights. Callers weigh in on all of the above... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_nielsen-wh-hardlinepurge_philaroneanu-aclurightsforall_callers_040819.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:33</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, voting rights, felon voting rights, voter suppression, ACLU, DHS, Kirstjen Nielsen, Iran, immigration, family separation, civil liberties, border wall, asylum</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2019 17:58:49 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast 4/5/2019 (Angie Coiro with Hadar Aviram and Joel Paul)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ GUEST HOST ANGIE COIRO looks at Trump's border flipflop and its financial cost, and his legal action to continue hiding his tax returns. Elizabeth Warren on the filibuster; ICE appointment withdrawal; death threats aimed at Jeff Flake. Then an extended breakdown of all the investigations into the Trump administration. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_angiecoiro_hadaraviram_joelpaul_040519.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:59</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>wall,Mexico,Donald Trump,ICE,Border,Immigration,Elizabeth Warren,Mueller,filibuster,Republicans,Democrats</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2019 17:42:17 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/4/2019 (Never-Ending Mendacious and Corruption)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': How the Administration covered up Trump's recent lies about North Korean sanctions. How Trump's lies about the still-secret Mueller Report have been aided by Trump's Attorney General, and how Mueller's team is reportedly none too happy about it. How the Marine Corps Commandant is pushing back against Trump's lies about a &quot;national emergency&quot; at the southern border, which the general says is undermining troop readiness and hurricane recovery for Marines and their families. How Trump lied about a new health care plan to replace Obamacare and how Congressional Republicans have forced him to back down. How Trump lied about closing the border with Mexico, and how economic reality forced him to back down. Also today: two North Carolina special elections for the U.S. House are coming up, in NC-03 to replace the late Republican Rep. Walter Jones, and in NC-09, a re-do election in the wake of a criminal GOP absentee ballot fraud scheme. But the Chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party was indicted this week on fraud, bribery and campaign finance charges and lying to the FBI. Another North Carolina Republican, Congressman Mark Walker (NC-06), a member of the House GOP leadership, is also finding himself intertwined in the criminal scandal. Plus Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report', with yet another deadly chemical fire in Houston, yet another court loss for ExxonMobil, yet another way that Trump is making both climate change and immigration even worse, and yet another mendacious Trump lie about wind energy that even Republicans are criticizing, and Burger King's &quot;Impossible&quot; dream... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpunendinglies_ncgopindictments_040419.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Mueller Report, William Barr, corruption, Russia, military, Marine Corps, national emergency, Mexico, border wall, immigration, climate change, environment, pollution, North Carolina, election fraud, healthcare</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2019 17:22:23 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/3/2019: (Guest: John Nichols of The Nation)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Election results from a number of key races in special elections around the country on Tuesday held good and bad news for Democrats and progressives. In Chicago, former federal prosecutor and progressive reformer Lori Lightfoot will become the city's first black female and first openly gay mayor. In the key swing-state of Pennsylvania (which uses 100 percent unverifiable touchscreen voting systems), Democratic Navy vet Pam Iovino is said to have flipped a long-held Republican state senate seat in a special election, a victory is seen as a potential bellwether for the 2020 Presidential race. Democrats will need to win back PA, MI, and WI – which went to Trump in 2016 but elected Democratic governors in 2018 -- if they hope to win back the White House. The news out of Wisconsin on Tuesday was not good. According to unofficial results in a special election for the state's Supreme Court, progressive-aligned candidate Judge Lisa Neubauer appears to have fallen short against GOP-aligned Judge Brian Hagedorn, who likened homosexuality to bestiality. Wisconsinite JOHN NICHOLS of 'The Nation' analyzes the surprising results. Did a last minute influx of out-of-state Republican cash make the difference?  While turnout increased for both parties, why did it increase more for the GOP?  Does a potential &quot;recount&quot; have any chance of reversing the currently reported results? And what should it tell Democrats headed into the crucial 2020 Presidential election? Also today: House Democrats approved subpoenas to require Trump's Attorney General William Barr to turn over the full, unredacted Mueller Report. GOP Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell unilaterally moved to change Senate rules (again) to install Trump appointees to lifetime appointments on the federal bench. The House Ways and Means Committee issued a formal request to the IRS for 6 years of tax returns from Donald Trump and eight of his business entities. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_electionresults-chi-pa-wi_johnnichols_housesubpoenas_senaterulesnuked_040319.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, election, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Chicago, Lisa Lightfoot, LGBT, US House, Mueller, Senate, Mitch McConnell, Pam Iovino, gerrymandering, 2020 election, voter turnout, recount, electronic voting, Trump tax returns</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2019 18:12:50 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/2/2019 (Swamp Things)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  An important elections is underway today for Wisconsin's state supreme court, and a state senate special election in Pennsylvania may serve as a bellwether for the 2020 elections. Another major chemical fire in Houston – the second in two weeks -- kills at least one and underscores Texas' lax regulations on the chemical industry. Donald Trump's nominee for Interior Secretary, top oil and gas lobbyist David Bernhardt, heads to easy confirmation in the U.S. Senate, to fill the vacancy left by corrupt former Secretary Ryan Zinke. Bernhardt has been instrumental in reversing regulations long opposed by the fossil fuel and chemical industry. Secret audio exposed by Reveal shows top oil lobbyists laughing that Bernhardt, &quot;the guy that actually headed up&quot; their legal team challenging federal endangered species protections, is now in charge. In his confirmation hearing, Bernhardt refused to recuse himself from issues involving his former lobbying clients. A Trump White House whistleblower, Tricia Newbold, has come forward to the US House Oversight Committee to expose what she says are at least 25 Trump appointees who failed security clearance checks but were ultimately granted clearance when senior Trump officials over-ruled career security officials -- including two currently-serving senior White House officials who failed background checks. The Committee voted to subpoena Newbold's superior, Carl Kline. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee-Sanders bizarrely described Congressional oversight as &quot;sad and shameful&quot; and &quot;dangerous&quot; to national security. Hours later, the Secret Service announced it had arrested a Chinese national at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, who was carrying a computer thumb-drive reportedly containing &quot;malicious malware&quot;. Plus Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report,' with the White House's latest scheme to jump start the Keystone XL pipeline, and more bad news for Trump's environmental rollbacks in federal courts... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_specialelex-wi-pa_newtxchemfire_bernhardtinteriorswamp_whwhistleblower_mar-a-lagoarrest_040219.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:19</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, courts, environment, climate change, public safety, chemicals, fossil fuel industry, money in politics, national security, Senate, elections, David Bernhardt, Jared Kushner, environment, climate change, Interior</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2019 18:20:46 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 4/1/2019 (Guest: Immigration policy expert Theresa Cardinal Brown)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Donald Trump has threatened to shut down the border with Mexico entirely, and announced he is ending foreign aid programs to El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras in Central America. Meanwhile, an actual humanitarian crisis is gripping a number of US towns along the Mexico border due to an unprecedented wave of migrant families with children fleeing strife in Central America, who are overwhelming US detention facilities and shelters that were not designed for them. THERESA CARDINAL BROWN, Director of Immigration and Cross-border Policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center, explains what is and isn't happening at the border right now, how Trump's policies are affecting it, and what Congress needs to do to ease the humanitarian crisis growing by the day. Brown details the impacts of Trump's threat to cut off of foreign aid (which would likely serve to make the problem worse), the disastrous economic impacts if Trump follows through on his threat to close the Mexican border, whether Trump's wall would help, and the long term actions and policies that Congress should focus on to address the situation in the near- and long-term.  Also today: a federal judge in Alaska has struck down Trump Administration's reversal of Obama-era ban on offshore drilling in the Arctic and parts of the Atlantic Ocean.  It's at least the fourth setback over the past two weeks for Trump environmental policy. Callers weigh in on all of the above, and share their thoughts on the 2020 presidential campaign, and more... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_theresacardinalbrown-bordercrisis_trumpoffshoredrillingloss_callers_040119.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:29</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, immigration, caravan, Central America, Mexico, border wall, environment, climate change, Alaska, offshore drilling, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, 2020 election, healthcare</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2019 17:39:53 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/29/2019 (Guest: Former WI state Supreme Court candidate Tim Burns)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Trump loses another attempt to undermine the Affordable Care Act in court. Wisconsin faces a very important election next Tuesday that could ultimately result in finally restoring a progressive-leaning majority to its state Supreme Court -- wildly important for both the state and the nation. Then: In 2016, Senate Republicans stole what should have been a Democratic majority on the U.S. Supreme Court when GOP Senate Leader Mitch McConnell held the seat vacant for a year, refusing to hold a vote on President Obama's nominee, and then changed Senate rules to kill the judicial filibuster, enabling McConnell to install rightwingers Neil Gorsuch and accused sexual-predator Brett Kavanaugh. Many progressives are now calling for the expansion of SCOTUS if Democrats can regain control of the U.S. House, Senate and White House in 2020 to restore a liberal-leaning majority that arguably should have been theirs in 2016. McConnell is already decrying the idea, ironically describing it as &quot;an unprincipled power grab...that would threaten the rule of law and our American Judicial system.&quot; Wisconsin attorney and former state Supreme Court nominee TIM BURNS explains the little-known history of &quot;court packing&quot; in the U.S., and debunks false and misleading claims by McConnell and Republicans about the several times in US history that the size of SCOTUS has been changed by both the legislative and executive branches, frequently in response to the out-sized growth of corporate power.  Burns describes what actually happened in the 1930s when the Court was ultimately not expanded under FDR, in a fascinating bit of lost history. He places new calls to expand the Court today into a very enlightening perspective as the debate kicks off in the nation and among Democrats vying for the 2020 Presidential nomination.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpacacourtlosses_wisupremecourt_timburns-courtpacking_032919.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Supreme Court, Wisconsin, voting rights, corruption, court packing, Mitch McConnell, Affordable Care Act, Obamacare, FDR, history, New Deal, corporations, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2019 18:11:42 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/28/2019 (McConnell's hilarious stunt vote, while his constituents die)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': The New York Times finally figures out they've been duped by Trump Attorney General William Barr's 4-page summary of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's long-awaited report; the paper now confirms that Mueller's report runs 300+ pages. Trump and his cult-member Republicans in Congress and on Fox News are still parroting the NYT's initial false headlines about the report. Barr's summary should have been viewed much more skeptically by &quot;the paper of record&quot; and many others in the corporate media. Ongoing fallout from that irresponsible coverage: Trump and Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee demanded the resignation of Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA). Schiff is (appropriately) having none of it. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) held a sham stunt vote earlier this week on the landmark Green New Deal resolution proposed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA), which calls for a wartime-like mobilization to transition the U.S. economy away from fossil fuels while creating millions of jobs and ensuring a just transition for fossil fuel industry workers like coal miners, with funding for job training and protection of their pensions and healthcare from bankrupt, predator coal companies. But instead of offering their own solutions, Republicans mocked the Green New Deal – especially Sen. Mike Lee's (R-UT) in an embarrassingly unfunny speech. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) punched back. In the House, Ocasio-Cortez delivered an epic takedown of Republicans' claims that parents wanting clean air and water for their children is &quot;an elitist fantasy.&quot; Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Big Coal have conspired to allow the expiration of a tax on coal that funds healthcare for coal miners with terminal black lung disease, which is surging again, but coal industry owners don't want the life-saving, lapsed tax renewed. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_barrmuellerfail-nyt_gndmockery_mcconnelltrumphatecoalminers_032819.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Green New Deal, Mueller, William Barr, media, Fox News, New York Times, collusion, Adam Schiff, Ocasio-Cortez, Senate, environment, climate change pollution, black lung, coal, Mitch McConnell, propaganda</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2019 18:43:31 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/27/2019 (Guest: Suzanne Almeida of Common Cause)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A potentially interesting development at the U.S. Supreme Court in Tuesday's oral arguments on partisan redistricting (&quot;gerrymandering&quot;) cases that could mean good news for voting rights, and bad news for the scourge of state and Congressional legislative district maps drawn for partisan advantage. While the Supreme Court has long found gerrymanders on a racial basis to be unconstitutional, they've yet to rule whether partisan gerrymanders are similarly unconstitutional. SUZANNE ALMEIDA, Redistricting and Representation Counsel for Common Cause, the lead plaintiff in a case challenging egregious partisan gerrymandering in North Carolina now before the Supreme Court, explains what she observed during oral arguments regarding two cases of partisan redistricting in Maryland and North Carolina, and some surprises during oral argument, particularly from Justice Kavanaugh, whose decisions could change history and deliver a major win for voting rights. She describes why these cases are so important, especially for the crucial 2020 elections and the subsequent redistricting of all 50 states that will follow the 2020 Census. Also: In 2010, the GOP employed highly sophisticated computer mapping techniques to draw extremely partisan maps that locked in their huge electoral advantages over a decade, by &quot;packing&quot; Democrats into a small number of districts or &quot;cracking&quot; them across several districts to dilute the voting power of non-Republican voters. A new analysis from AP finds that 2018's &quot;blue tsunami&quot; election would have been much larger for Democrats were it not for extremely partisan GOP-drawn maps in a number of key states. Plus: Special Counsel Robert Mueller's decision to not hand down charges over alleged campaign finance violations in relation to the infamous June 2016 Trump Tower meeting does not bode well for the Justice Department's plans to enforce election laws barring foreign governments from sharing information with campaigns for the purposes of influencing the 2020 election... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_muellercampaignfinance_suzannealmeida-scotusgerrymander-nc-md-kavanaugh_032719.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, gerrymandering, redistricting, 2020 election, voting rights, voter suppression, US Supreme Court, Common Cause, North Carolina, Maryland, 2018 election, partisan gerrymandering, campaign finance, Manafort</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2019 18:10:16 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/26/2019 (Guest: Salon's Heather 'Digby' Parton)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  The corporate media's coverage of Attorney General William Barr's terse, misleading 4-page summary of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report has, by and large, been atrocious in innumerable ways. Political journalist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON discusses the shameful failures by the media and others – in their credulous reporting on Barr's bare-bones, &quot;very, very clever political document&quot; which supposedly summarizes Mueller's sprawling, two-year probe, and in their years-long failure to demand independently verifiable evidence of speculative allegations regarding the Mueller Report. Rather than learning from their mistakes, many in the media seem to be repeating them all over again in the wake of Barr's memo, which some justifiably see as a &quot;white wash&quot; or &quot;cover-up&quot; by a man who was selected by Trump for his previously stated opposition to the probe and to the very notion that any president can legally be charged with obstruction of justice. Also today:  The U.S. House voted decisively (including 14 Republicans) to override Trump's veto of the resolution blocking his phony &quot;national emergency&quot; declaration, falling just short of the two-thirds majority required. The Senate had previously voted to block the President (including 12 Republicans). But AP described Trump's overwhelming loss in both chambers as a &quot;victory&quot; for the President. The issue now heads to the courts. Trump's Dept. of Justice reversed its previous position and now supports striking down the entire Affordable Care Act (&quot;Obamacare&quot;) as unconstitutional. If successful, as many as 30 million Americans would lose access to affordable healthcare coverage. Plus, Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report', on fossil fuel-related climate disasters around the world, the Trump Administration new backing for a troubled nuclear plant, and the Senate GOP's &quot;sham&quot; vote on the Green New Deal, in hopes of mocking the initiative... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_borderveto_ocaresuit_heatherdigbyparton-muellerbarrmediafailure_gndmockery_032619.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Robert Mueller, William Barr, media, media failure, cover up, national emergency, healthcare, US House, US Senate, Obamacare, ACA, Justice Department, environment, climate change, Green New Deal, Mitch McConnell</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2019 18:54:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/25/2019 (Barr's summary of Mueller's Report does Justice no favors)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Donald Trump's new Attorney General William Barr issued a four-page summary of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's two-year investigation into Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 Presidential election, Team Trump's cooperation in that effort, and Trump's attempts to obstruct the probe. Barr' summary says the Special Counsel's report explicitly &quot;does not exonerate&quot; Trump of obstruction of justice crimes, but that didn't stop the White House, Trump and Republicans from falsely characterizing the terse summary as &quot;complete and total vindication&quot; of Trump. Barr also claims Mueller's report &quot;did not establish that members of the Trump Campaign conspired or coordinated with the Russian government in its election interference activities.&quot;  Barr, who has deep conflicts of interest in the matter, claims Mueller left the decision up to Barr as to whether to prosecute Trump on obstruction. Congressional Democrats are justifiably demanding Mueller's report be publicly released.  While we've shared no small measure of healthy skepticism about what Russia did or didn't do during the 2016 election, there is no legitimate question about Trump's attempt to obstruct Mueller's investigation. That Barr, and similarly-conflicted Deputy A.G. Rod Rosenstein, were left to determine Trump's fate on this point -- and did so in less than 48 hours after a two-year investigation -- is anything but what any American should consider to be &quot;justice.&quot;  Today, we focus on the very few FACTS revealed by Barr's memo and open up the phone lines for listeners to offer a bevy of interesting takes on the events of the past 24 hours, and the past three years... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_barrsummaryofmuellerreport_callers_032519.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Robert Mueller, special counsel, Justice Department, William Barr, Rod Rosenstein, Russia, 2016 election, collusion, conspiracy, obstruction of justice, Comey, justice</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 18:08:41 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 3/22/2019 (Guest: Kim Zetter of MotherBoard and New York Times)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Breaking as we go to air, Special Counsel Robert Mueller has wrapped up his two-year investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential election, cooperation by Team Trump, and any obstruction of that probe involving the President of the United States. Mueller's confidential report has now been delivered to Attorney General William Barr, as required by law; Barr says that he will soon release his own summary of the report. Also today: as former President Jimmy Carter becomes the longest living president in U.S. history, we review his warning issued when he was co-chair of the so-called &quot;National Election Reform Commission,&quot; formed by a group of Republican operatives to make recommendations on U.S. elections following two disastrous Presidential elections in a row -- the highly disputed 2004 Presidential election in Ohio and the 2000 debacle in Florida. While the Republicans wanted a recommendation for photo ID voting restrictions, the Commission issued an unambiguous finding that the greatest threat posed to elections comes from insiders like election officials and private voting system vendors. That warning still stands as the Democratic National Committee is now calling for remote or online voting during their 2020 presidential nominating caucuses. Veteran cybersecurity and voting system journalist KIM ZETTER joins us to explain a recent hack test of the online voting system used in Switzerland that went very badly, with researchers finding &quot;a critical flaw&quot; that a single insider could exploit. So how are those plans coming for remote voting in the DNC's 2020 Presidential caucuses next year? And how can it be that we keep turning to these unworkable electronic and online voting schemes from private vendors and election officials who swear by the &quot;certified&quot; security of their systems, only to find later they are anything but secure once independent experts test them? ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_muellerreportbreaking_kimzetter-swissinternetvotingbackdoor_032219.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:58</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Robert Mueller, Special Counsel, Russia, obstruction of justice, collusion, Attorney General William Barr, Jimmy Carter, voting, electronic voting, voting machines, cybersecurity, election security, DNC, online vot</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2019 19:25:38 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/21/2019 (WI Power-Grab Undone; U.S. Military 'Combat Readiness' Undermined by Trump)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': New Zealand bans military-style assault weapons less than one week after a white supremacist massacred 50 worshiping Muslims in Christchurch. As record flooding inundates the upper Midwest, the National Weather Service warns the catastrophic floods are moving south. NOAA warns spring could bring even more &quot;unprecedented flooding&quot; to most of the nation. In Wisconsin, a state judge has blocked laws passed during the GOP-controlled state legislature's unprecedented power-grab in the lame-duck session last December, revoking measures that had been intended to strip authority from the incoming Democratic Governor and Attorney General. The U.S. Marine Corps Commandant issued a blistering memo warning that Donald Trump's &quot;national emergency&quot; declaration and deployment of troops to the U.S.-Mexico border has undermined troop readiness, national security, the Marine Corps' solvency, and delayed urgent repairs caused by last year's hurricanes right before the next hurricane season begins. On Wednesday, Trump touted his support for the military at a plant that manufactures tanks the Pentagon has said it no longer needs. The nuclear arms race begins again:  in the wake of Trump's announcement that he will pull the U.S. out of the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty between the U.S. and Russia, and Russia's subsequent withdrawal, Pentagon officials now say the U.S. will begin flight tests this summer of two types of non-INF compliant missiles that would have been banned under the treaty.  Plus Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report' on the staggering economic cost of floods in the upper Midwest, the toxic chemical inferno this week in Houston, Trump's EPA chief pushing delay on climate change, 2020 Dems pushing climate solutions, and a very encouraging ruling on oil and gas drilling in Wyoming... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_floodwarning_nzban_wipowergrabundone_trumpunderminingmilitary_032119.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:50</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, Christchurch, mass shooting, guns, NRA, nuclear weapons, Russia, INF treaty, Marine Corps, national emergency, border wall, environment, climate change, Wisconsin, Scott Walker, floods</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2019 18:01:35 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/18/2019 (Guest: ACLU Florida Exec. Director Dr. Micah Kubic)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Florida voters last November overwhelmingly adopted Amendment 4 to their state Constitution, ending the state's shameful, post-Civil War era lifetime prohibition on former felons voting in the state (except for murder or felony sexual offenses). At long last, as many as 1.5 million former felons have begun registering to vote in the state. But this week, Republican state lawmakers began ramming through a new measure to add new restrictions to the amendment to limit which former felons can register to vote, and, critics charge, adding what amounts to an unconstitutional &quot;poll tax&quot; that many former felons would have to pay before being allowed back on the rolls. Dr. MICAH KUBIC, Executive Director of the Florida ACLU, explains how state Republicans are attempting &quot;to create new barriers and burdens&quot; to alter the &quot;crystal clear&quot; language of the referendum that also raises &quot;serious constitutional concerns.&quot; Also today: 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke rails against discriminatory Photo ID voting restrictions and other types of voter suppression. Stacey Abrams, former GA Democratic gubernatorial nominee and potential 2020 presidential candidate, ruffles feathers in refusing to concede her race against her opponent, Governor Brian Kemp, and instead highlighting the widespread voter suppression under Kemp's supervision as GA Sec. of State last year. The ongoing controversy, and Kemp's questionable legitimacy as the state's new Governor,  underscores our many years of warning that the use of computerized voting systems does not allow the public to know who actually won or lost an election – even as many states are moving to adopt similar unverifiable computer touchscreen voting systems in time for the 2020 election. Plus: a federal judge has temporarily blocked oil and gas drilling on public lands in Wyoming, ruling the U.S. government violated federal environmental law in failing to consider climate change impacts. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_micahkubic-flamend4_2020abramsbeto_wydrillingblock_032019.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>politics, Republicans, Democrats, voting, Florida, voting rights, voter suppression, 2020 election, voting machines, Stacey Abrams, Brian Kemp, Beto O'Rourke, ACLU, felon voting, poll tax, environment, fossil fuels, climate change, Wyoming, public lands, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2019 18:03:00 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/19/2019 (Under Water, Under the Gun, Under Pressure)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Donald Trump responded to record, devastating flooding in the Midwest by sending his Vice President Mike Pence, and therefore didn't see firsthand how, yet again, climate disruption is wreaking costly havoc on virtually every area of the U.S. In Nebraska, U.S. Air Force Strategic Command, which oversees our nation's nuclear arsenal, has been inundated by floodwaters, despite upgrading its flood control infrastructure to withstand a &quot;thousand year flood&quot; in 2015, which turned out be insufficient. Yet the Trump White House is still reportedly preparing a panel to rebut the U.S. military's assessment that climate change is a national security threat, which will be headed by a prominent climate science denier. Two 2020 Democratic Presidential candidates have called for the Electoral College to be abolished -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and South Bend, IN Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Whether done via constitutional amendment or via the growing National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, there are a number of reasons that may or may not be a good idea, and Dems may want to be careful what they wish for. Also today: a Missouri state lawmaker has introduced two bills that would force every state resident to buy at least one an AR-15 and a handgun. Listeners respond to our previous show with strong disagreements over the pros and cons of Daylight Saving Time. (Those listeners who disagree with us are, of course, entirely wrong) Plus Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report,' with a number of deadly fossil-fueled climate and environmental disasters, and much more hopeful news for the future, as millions of kids around the world walked out of school last Friday to march in Climate Strikes around the globe, demanding their governments act on climate change... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_midwestflooding_electoralcollege_listenermaildst_disastrousgnr_031919.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, climate change, environment, extreme weather, Nebraska, infrastructure, military, national security, climate change denial, Electoral College, Elizabeth Warren, Buttigieg, guns, Climate Strike, Daylight Saving Time</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2019 18:01:26 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/18/2019 (Guest: Slate's Mark Joseph Stern)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':   Record flooding on the Missouri River is wreaking havoc, causing extensive damage in the northern Great Plains states, including a number of military bases. Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend, Indiana and a 2020 Democratic Presidential primary candidate, explains to Fox News why the Green New Deal is necessary to fight climate change while also creating jobs. New 2020 Presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke blew away previous records for fundraising in the first 24 hours after entering the race last week, even exceeding Bernie Sanders' previous record haul. Then the great legal journalist MARK JOSEPH STERN of Slate explains a number of noteworthy recent rulings and other legal issues moving through the federal and state court systems, including a number of cases dealing with unconstitutional racial and partisan gerrymandering (which will determine the fairness of redistricting after the upcoming 2020 Census); a &quot;stunning&quot; ruling in a case filed against gun manufacturer Remington, brought by the parents of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre; a disturbing appeals court ruling on a state GOP law that blocks all funding to Planned Parenthood; and a hilarious explainer on why people are wrong for hating Daylight Saving Time... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_missouriflooding_buttigiegbetosanders_markjosephstern-gerrymanders-sandyhook_031819.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, climate change, environment, floods, Nebraska, military, climate change denial, gerrymandering, voter suppression, 2020 election, Pete Buttigieg, voting rights, gerrymandering, abortion rights, Beto, Bernie</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2019 18:25:30 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/15/2019: (Guest: Steven Rosenfeld of Independent Media Foundation's Voting Booth)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A very dark day in Christchurch, New Zealand, as a white supremacist unleashed a terror attack on two Muslim mosques, killing at least 49.  But it was a brighter day around the globe as inspiring &quot;school strikes&quot; took place in more than 120 cities, with kids walking out of class to march in protest for action on climate change. Inspired by 16-year old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg -- who began her own solitary school strike last year and is now nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize – massive throngs of young protesters marched, demanding action from politicians to act on dangerous man-made global warming. Here in the U.S., change will come through voting, and even some rightwingers are beginning to grasp the perils of new, unverifiable touchscreen ballot-marking devices. Rightwing group FreedomWorks has joined the fight against the machines in Georgia, where vote-suppressing Republican Governor Brian Kemp, former Sec. of State, is lobbying state legislators hard to purchase all-new unverifiable touchscreen BMD systems at a cost of $150 million. Even a cybersecurity expert and National Security Advisor for the Trump 2020 campaign is calling for hand-marked paper ballots in Georgia. Then: STEVEN ROSENFELD of the Independent Media Foundation's Voting Booth project sounds the alarm about state Democratic Parties considering utilizing unsecure online and telephone voting to satisfy the Democratic National Committee's new requirement for caucus states to implement some form of remote voting during the 2020 primary season, for individuals who cannot attend the caucuses in person. Rosenfeld explains how similar recent efforts at such voting schemes have failed spectacularly, and how it could very well be a looming disaster for Democrats in 2020 caucus states. With an already-complicated caucus system and 20+ candidates, amid the most important election of our lives hanging in the balance, what could possibly go wrong? ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_globalclimateschoolstrikes_stevenrosenfeld-2020demonlinecaucuses_031519.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Politics, Republicans, Democrats, New Zealand, gun violence, Christchurch, white supremacy, massacre, Climate Strike, School Strike, activism, climate change, environment, voting, voting machines, internet voting, 2020 election, DNC</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2019 18:32:23 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/14/2019: (Congress begins to claw back ceded powers, rebuke Trump)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Congressional votes on Thursday may prove to be a landmark in a greatly overdue claw-back of Congressional powers ceded long ago to the Executive branch -- long before Trump. On Wednesday night, the GOP-controlled Senate voted once again passed a resolution to end financial support of the U.S.-backed, Saudi-led war on Yemen that has resulted in an unparalleled humanitarian crisis. It's the first Congressional rebuke of a President under the War Powers Resolution since it was adopted in 1973. Thursday morning, the Democratic-led U.S. House voted unanimously (!) on a resolution to demand the public release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's final report. The U.S. Senate also voted 59-41 (including 12 Republicans) to reject Trump's &quot;National Emergency&quot; declaration to steal money appropriated by Congress to the military to build his southern border wall. It's the first time since the National Emergencies Act of 1973 that Congress has exercised its option to attempt to block such a declaration. Trump has vowed to veto the resolution and there are not currently enough members in each chamber to vote to overcome Trump's decree. The matter will most likely be settled in the Supreme Court, which is very likely to rule in favor of the President given the way the act was written, ceding even more Congressional power to the Executive Branch. Also today: Beto O'Rourke jumps into the 2020 Democratic Presidential primary free-for-all. In Wisconsin, still more (shameful) evidence that the GOP's photo ID voting restriction scheme succeeded wildly in suppressing the vote. Plus Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report', on how school strikes by kids around the globe and the introduction of the Green New Deal may be forcing the fossil fuel industry to rethink their loathsome, planet-killing business strategies.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumprebukedcongressionalclawback_betoin_wiphotoidscam_031419.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, US Senate, US House, War Powers Act, national emergency, Robert Mueller, voting rights, voter suppression, Wisconsin, environment, climate change, pollution, Beto O'Rourke </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2019 18:38:46 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/13/2019 (Guest: Susan Harley of Public Citizen)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Good news in California, where newly-elected Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom issued a moratorium on the state-sanctioned killing of 737 individuals on the state's death row, the largest death row in the Western Hemisphere. Newsom described the death penalty as 'discriminatory' and a 'failure' that has resulted in the deaths of innocent people 'wrongly convicted.'  Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort was sentenced in a DC court to nearly 7 years in prison for criminal conspiracy fraud and witness tampering. Minutes later, New York State prosecutors announced 16 new indictments against him. Despite the judge explicitly stating that none of the charges against Manafort regarded 'collusion' with Russia, Donald Trump once again lied to the public about that fact. Meanwhile, Democrats in Congress are pushing ahead with a number of progressive policy proposals in advance of the 2020 elections. Attorney SUSAN HARLEY, Deputy Director of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch division, explains new legislation introduced by Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Congressman Pete DeFazio (D-OR) to levy a miniscule (.01 percent) Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) on every stock market transaction to ease market volatility by curbing the legalized skimming that takes place by high volume computer traders, with the revenue estimated to raise nearly $800 billion in revenue for federal coffers over ten years. Harley discusses how the proposal is ultimately a very progressive tax on the wealthiest that can be used for &quot;rebuilding Main Street on Wall Street's dime.&quot; Finally, the recently introduced, wildly popular Green New Deal is already paying off – freaking out Republicans but also sending them scrambling to respond, after years of denying climate science, with some even taking baby steps conceding that &quot;climate change is real&quot; and &quot;humans contribute&quot;... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_cadeathpenalty_manfortsentencing_susanharley-ftt_031319.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:46</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, Republicans, Democrats, politics, Gavin Newsom, California, death penalty, criminal justice system, Paul Manafort, corruption, Congress, Brian Schatz, Wall Street, financial transaction tax, financial industry, tax, Green New Deal, climate denial</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2019 18:21:11 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/12/2019 (Impeachment off the table? Again? Also: The Venezuela scam and more)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi seems to take impeachment 'off the table', just like she did back in 2006 during the George W. Bush regime. It was a mistake then and it's a mistake now -- perhaps not a political one, but a mistake for the nation and its long term well-being. NY State's Attorney General has reportedly subpoenaed financial institutions over their dealings with Donald Trump. In North Carolina, federal prosecutors have finally stepped in to investigate a GOP absentee ballot fraud scheme. The Trump Administration is recalling U.S. diplomats from Venezuela, saying their presence in the country has become a 'constraint' on U.S. policy. Top Trump officials have been threatening the administration of President Nicolas Maduro for several months since opposition leader Juan Guaido declared himself to be President of the nation in turmoil. An excellent report by the New York Times reveals that at least some of the claims made by Trump Administration officials and Republicans in Congress (like Sen. Marco Rubio) against President Nicolas Maduro are based on false information – a NYT video shows allegations that Maduro's forces set fire to aid trucks coming from Colombia are inaccurate. This is just one more reason to be skeptical about Trump's intentions and media reports regarding the troubled South American nation. Sen. Rubio was also hilariously wrong in his false claims about an explosion at the 'German Dam' in Bolivar State!  Plus, Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report', with news on the oil, gas and mining lobbyist set to head the U.S. Interior Dept, Wyoming Republicans bailing out their coal industry, and this Friday's global Climate Strike, in which kids in more than 90 countries will walk out of school to rally and demand of action on climate change, thanks to the inspiration of Swedish teen climate activist Greta Thunberg... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_pelosiimpeachment_trumpnyprobe_nc9-fedsubpoena_venezuelascam_031219.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:31</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, Nancy Pelosi, US House, New York, bank fraud, insurance fraud, corruption, election fraud, Venezuela, Marco Rubio, Nicolas Marduro, Juan Guaido, environment, climate change, Climate Strike</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2019 18:04:22 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/11/2019 (Guest: Richard DeMillo of Georgia Tech)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  A top New York State election official has finally acknowledged a serious new &quot;design flaw&quot; in the state's already-certified computer voting system, after warnings by computer security and voting systems experts of a potential &quot;ballot stuffing attack&quot; vector embedded in computer Ballot Marking Device (BMD) voting systems. Professor RICHARD DEMILLO, former Dean of Georgia Tech's Information Security Center, explains the stunning vulnerability that allows the Dominion-made voting machine to print additional votes on a ballot after it has been reviewed and by the voter. The vulnerability renders any computer-marked &quot;paper ballots&quot; completely &quot;worthless&quot; for a post-election audit, and the same flaw appears to be present in systems in use or being set for use in counties in Kansas, Texas, Pennsylvania, Delaware and elsewhere as jurisdictions rush to &quot;upgrade&quot; their voting systems to new equipment in advance of the 2020 Presidential election. A &quot;Permission to Cheat&quot; flaw, similar to that which has now been effectively decertified in NY, also appears to be in the new $150 million system currently being pushed by Republicans, vendors and elections officials for the entire state of Georgia over the repeated warnings of computer security and voting systems experts.  Also today: Donald Trump's Fiscal Year 2020 budget proposal released today includes massive cuts to domestic programs like Medicaid and Medicare (which he previously vowed to protect), the EPA and other federal agencies, while proposing a record increase in defense spending plus an additional $8.6 billion for his border wall (which Mexico is still not paying for). If adopted by Congress, Trump's aspirational budget would ensure annual budget deficits of at least $1 trillion each year over the next four years, thanks in part to the Trump-GOP $1.5 trillion tax cut for the wealthy and corporations. Plus: from C-SPAN, an unearthed clip of Sen. Bernie Sanders warning about climate change impacts all the way back in 1989... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
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								<itunes:duration>58:48</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, Bernie Sanders, climate change, voting, elections, voting machines, electronic voting, cybersecurity, hacking, computers, budget, deficit, New York State, Georgia, paper ballots, Medicare, military </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2019 18:13:01 -0700</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/8/2019 (Special Counsel's report; Democrats and the Green New Deal)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 'BradCast' Special Edition: On today' show, we've put together two recent important interviews for you. First up: Professor STANLEY BRAND, Distinguished Fellow in Law and Government at Penn State University, and an expert on independent counsel &amp; special counsel law, explains the potential paths ahead after Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report is finally delivered to new US Attorney General William Barr -- and warns us all to manage our expectations. Then: environment and energy reporter Emily Atkin of The New Republic discusses her provocative article calling out Establishment Democrats  in the roiling internal political debate over Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal resolution. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_stanbrand-muellerreport_emilyatkin-greennewdeal_030819.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, US House, US Senate, Green New Deal, impeachment, Robert Mueller, corruption, special counsel, White House, Justice Department, environment, climate change, Dianne Feinstein, Nancy Pelosi, Congress</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2019 13:14:59 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/7/2019: (54 years after Selma, Dems take the offensive on voting rights, climate)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  54 years to the day after the Bloody Sunday march in Selma, Alabama led to the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965, and 6 years after the rightwing U.S. Supreme Court's gutting of that crucial law, Republicans in Congress are both blocking its restoration and working to prevent the Democrats' newly-introduced effort to expand voting rights. Michael Cohen sues the Trump Organization for failing to cover his legal fees, as they had apparently promised. Democratic Senator, Sherrod Brown of Ohio, announces he will not seek the Democratic nomination in 2020. Butler County, PA officials have decided to dump their 100% unverifiable touchscreen voting systems in favor of hand-marked paper ballots. House Democrats will soon vote on HR-1, a massive elections and ethics reform bill that calls for automatic universal voter registration, expansion of early voting, an end to mass voter purges, independent redistricting commissions, and allowing every voter in America to cast their vote on a hand-marked paper ballot, among other crucial measures. Democrats in the House and Senate have introduced a bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to reinstate the requirement for federal government to pre-approve new election-related laws in jurisdictions with a history of racial discrimination at the polls. Naturally, Republicans oppose it. Curiously, some Republicans appear to be shifting away from outright climate change denial to finally admitting that man-made greenhouse gas emissions are responsible for global warming -- if only for appearances -- amid the rising popularity of the recently introduced Green New Deal. Desi Doyen has the latest Green News Report, with disturbing news on toxic coal ash waste in groundwater in 39 states, plastic pollution in the deepest parts of the ocean, and Democrats vowing, as with elections and voting rights, to go on offense in the U.S. Senate... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_cohensuit_brownout_paperballotsbutlerpa_hr1-vraa_gopdenialchange_030719.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:28</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Democrats, Republicans, voting rights, voter suppression, HR1, gerrymandering, Congress, Mitch McConnell, Voting Rights Act, Supreme Court, paper ballots, environment, climate change, climate change denial, Michael Cohen, 2020 election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 17:57:57 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/6/2019 (Guest: Will Bunch of Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': With Democrats back in the majority in the U.S. House, oversight of the Executive Branch has finally begun again. But President Trump, his White House and their TV operation called Fox &quot;News&quot; are calling constitutionally-mandated oversight &quot;Presidential harassment!&quot; In the wake of the House Judiciary Committee's request for documents from over 80 Trump associates this week, longtime Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News national columnist WILL BUNCH describes the effort underway as a &quot;shadow impeachment,&quot; exactly like the process we would see if Articles of Impeachment had already been introduced, just without Democrats using &quot;the I-word&quot;. But will that process be enough to bring accountability, much less slam the brakes on this out-of-control and unprecedentedly corrupt Presidency? Also today: A new report from Donald Trump's U.S. Treasury Department confirms that the Trump/GOP tax cuts have blown up the federal deficit to record levels – thanks in no small part to a vast reduction in revenue from the tax cut, including a 23 percent drop in corporate taxes paid to the government compared to last year. So much for the Republicans' repeated lie that their tax cuts would &quot;pay for themselves!&quot; The Commerce Department announced that the foreign trade deficit has also hit record levels – the opposite outcome of what Trump promised with his &quot;American First&quot; tariff and trade wars (with the higher costs are paid by American consumers).  Finally, speaking of long-overdue and much-needed federal oversight: Democratic leadership in the House Oversight and Reform Committee today sent letters to Georgia's new Republican Governor and former Sec. of State Brian Kemp, and new Sec. of State Brad Raffensberger, seeking documents surrounding the massive vote suppression that tainted Kemp's reported narrow victory in the Governor's contest over Democrat Stacey Abrams last November. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_defecittarifffailure_willbunch-shadowimpeachment_housedemskempsuppression_030619.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, oversight, US House, Senate, accountability, corruption, Trump Organization, Michael Cohen, Watergate, deficit, debt, tax cut, tariffs, trade war, trade deficit, voter suppression, Georgia, voting</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2019 18:35:39 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/5/2019 (Elections, Oversight, and the Cows Come Home)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  Several high-profile Democrats announce they are not running for the Democratic Presidential nomination in 2020. An Indiana election board is considering using hand-marked and hand-COUNTED paper ballots in an upcoming primary election. North Carolina sets a date for a re-do election in the state's 2018 U.S. House race in the 9th Congressional District, tainted by Republican absentee ballot fraud perpetrated by a GOP contractor on behalf of the disgraced candidate and Baptist preacher Mark Harris. The Democratic candidate Dan McCready has already announced he will run again, but the only Republican candidate (so far) turns out to be a real peach. NC judge rejects bid to stay his own ruling nullifying two state Constitutional Amendments, one of which would have imposed disenfranchising Photo ID voting restrictions. Speaking of GOP election fraud:  in Virginia, an investigation is heating up into (now-former) Republican Rep. Scott Taylor regarding forged petition signatures in the 2018 election. New poll shows strong majorities of voters now believe Donald Trump committed crimes before and after becoming President. Trump attempts to deflect Congressional oversight with increasingly manic attacks on Democrats. The House Judiciary Committee is putting an astonishing number of potential crimes under a microscope, sending massive document requests to more than 80 Trump associates, family members, organizations and institutions, in a long overdue exercise of oversight by Congress into this unprecedentedly corrupt president and administration. Finally, Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report' with tragic news out of Alabama, stupid news out of CPAC, important news at the EPA, and new Democratic candidates entering the 2020 race. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_2020dems_gopelectionfraud-nc-va_trumpoversight_030519.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:46</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, impeachment, corruption, Trump Organization, House Oversight, Congress, Jerry Nadler, North Carolina, election fraud, voter fraud, Virginia, environment, climate change, 2020 election, Hillary Clinton</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2019 17:53:49 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/4/2019 (Guest: Marilyn Marks of Coalition for Good Governance)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ The fight continues to block new, unverifiable and hackable voting systems from proliferating, as a number of jurisdictions are rushing to buy them despite unambiguous warnings from experts. The national media is only just now beginning to take notice. Election integrity champion MARILYN MARKS of the non-profit Coalition for Good Governance has an update on the battle in Georgia, where the state legislature is about to hold a rushed vote on a bill spending at least $150 million for the purchase of these dangerous new electronic touchscreen systems, ballot-marking devices (BMD), that produce an unverifiable, bar-coded, computer-marked &quot;paper ballot&quot; summary card that is no more verifiable than GA's old, easily-manipulated paperless touchscreen voting systems. Marks says the GOP state legislature is ramming through the deal, ignoring the unwavering advice of cybersecurity and election experts and mountains of evidence demonstrating that these systems cannot be audited after elections, and are just as hackable as old touchscreen systems. But the boondoggle is set to be a bonanza for the private voting machine vendors who stand to make hundreds of millions, more than far cheaper, verifiable, hand-marked paper ballot systems. Also today:  former CO Gov. John Hickenlooper jumps into the 2020 race for the Democratic presidential nomination. Deadly tornadoes kill 23 in Alabama. The Pentagon will announce the end of annual joint-military exercises with South Korea, following Donald Trump's failed summit with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un, in which the US apparently received no concessions from the North in return. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) says he will vote to block Trump's &quot;national emergency&quot; declaration. The House Judiciary Committee has requested documents from more than 80 Trump officials, family members and organizations in its investigation of impeachable issues of obstruction of justice, corruption and abuse of power by Donald J. Trump. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_altornado_nadlertrumpdocs_hickenlooperin_marilynmarks-bmds-ga-politico_030419.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, 2020 election, electronic voting, voting machines, BMDs, voting systems, cybersecurity, hacking, Georgia, Brian Kemp, Stacey Abrams, election security, ES+S, North Korea, national emergency, corruption</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2019 18:30:10 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 3/1/2019: (Guest: Emily Atkin of New Republic)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast':  WA State Gov. Jay Inslee is the latest to announce his candidacy seeking the Democratic Party's 2020 nomination for President in an already very crowded field, and he is the first to make combating climate change a top priority. But Inslee has yet to come aboard in favor of the Green New Deal resolution -- a ten-year blueprint for a sweeping, wartime-mobilization to transition the American economy and power-grid to 100% carbon-neutrality by 2030, while providing millions of public works jobs to upgrade U.S. infrastructure, clean up legacy pollution, and ensure that vulnerable communities, including coal miners, survive and thrive the transition. Recently, a group of children from the Sunrise Movement visited Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) to urge support for the GND, and the full video revealed that Feinstein doesn't truly seem to grasp the urgency of the climate crisis that scientists have been warning about for decades.  Environmental journalist EMILY ATKIN discusses her provocative article arguing that moderate Dems like Feinstein could ultimately present a &quot;bigger threat to the left's goal of slowing climate change before it's too late,&quot; than out-and-out climate science deniers like Donald Trump. Atkin offers her thoughts on the impacts of protests on Democrats and the development of the GND, and on Inslee's candidacy, as well. Also today: Congressional Republicans are still having a difficult time constructing a defense for the indefensible Donald Trump following his former lawyer Michael Cohen's stunning U.S. House Oversight Committee testimony this week, but Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) creatively tries anyway. Congressional Dems reportedly plan to request Trump's tax returns from the IRS. Plus some closing thoughts on Cohen's historic testimony, and a &quot;righteous rant&quot; from Committee chair Elijah Cummings (D-MD), in the midst of this very dark chapter in American history... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_inslee2020_emilyatkin-gnd-difi-pelosi_trumpcohencummings_030119.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:44</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, climate change, Green New Deal, Dianne Feinstein, Nancy Pelosi, environment, Michael Cohen, Congress, oversight, Elijah Cummings, Jay Inslee, 2020 election, democracy, patriotism, Robert Mueller, Special Counsel, </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2019 18:18:14 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/28/2019 (GOP's 'Ignore and Deny' strategy falling apart)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today&apos;s ‘BradCast&apos;: Fallout continues from the bombshell testimony of Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen in the U.S. House Oversight Committee on Wednesday. Republicans&apos; and Trump&apos;s 'Ignore and Deny' strategy is falling apart, as they appear unable to substantively respond to the (at least) five felony crimes Cohen alleges that Trump committed before and after he became President of the United States. Trump&apos;s Hanoi Summit with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un abruptly fell apart on Thursday, cut short early with no deal and no agreement signed, and both sides contradicting each other on what actually happened. Trump again failed to address North Korea's brutal and atrocious human rights record, and he publicly sided with Kim over U.S. intelligence agencies (again) regarding the death of 22-year old American student Otto Warmbier after his imprisonment there. In Israel, felony indictments were announced against the dishonest, Trump-supported, right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after a two year investigation. In North Carolina, prosecutors have charged the GOP contractor who allegedly committed absentee ballot fraud in NC's 9th Congressional District in the 2016 and 2018 elections, with more charges for &quot;others&quot; reportedly soon to come. Good news for voters in Texas, where a federal judge has blocked the state from removing as many as 98,000 registered voters from the state rolls in the wake of a wildly inaccurate list released by Acting Secretary of State David Whitley that falsely claimed that they were non-citizens, fraudulently registered to vote in the state. The federal judge found that only 80 of the 98,000 names are actually non-citizens. But that didn&apos;t stop (criminally indicted) TX Attorney General Ken Paxton and Trump from trumpeting the false claims. The debacle and the court&apos;s reprimand appear to imperil Whitley&apos;s confirmation as Sec. of State. Plus: Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report'.. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_cohenfallout_trumpkimsummitfail_nc9dowlessarrest_txpurgeblocked_022819.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Michael Cohen, corruption, impeachment, North Korea, Kim Jon Un, Otto Warmbier, human rights, election, election fraud, voter fraud, 2018 election, absentee ballot fraud, North Carolina, Texas, environment, climate</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2019 18:24:37 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/27/2019 (Guest: Heather Digby Parton on Michael Cohen's House testimony)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ As you may have heard, Donald Trump's former personal attorney and fixer Michael Cohen publicly testified under oath for some 7 hours in the U.S. House Oversight Committee on Wednesday.  Among the &quot;highlights&quot; were Cohen's detailed allegations -- along with supporting documentation -- revealing that Trump committed felony crimes both before his election and since taking office, including secretly writing checks to reimburse Cohen for hush-money payments secretly made to Stormy Daniels just before the 2016 election. Cohen pleaded guilty last year to felony charges related to participating in that felony campaign finance conspiracy, which he says was &quot;directed&quot; by Trump to affect the election by keeping Daniels quiet about the affair she allegedly had with Trump.  Cohen testified that Trump's son Don, Jr. also participated in the conspiracy scheme in the months following the 2017 inauguration. Moreover, Cohen charged that Trump was told in advance by Roger Stone during the campaign that WikiLeaks' planned to release DNC emails said to have been hacked by Russia. He also offered evidence to suggest that Trump was well aware of the infamous Trump Tower meeting with Russians offering &quot;dirt&quot; on Hillary Clinton before it took place.  Trump has previously denied both matters and Cohen is set to soon begin a three-year sentence for his part in the hush-money conspiracy and for lying to Congress previously about Trump's plans to build a condominium project in Moscow.  In his damning opening statement, some of which we share at length today, Cohen seeks redemption and describes the man for whom he worked for ten years, in no uncertain terms, as a &quot;racist, conman and cheat&quot;. We're joined today by the great HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo to discuss what we now know (and still don't),  and how both Republican and Democratic lawmakers  handled the day's historic proceedings... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_heatherdigbyparton-michaelcohenhousetestimony_022719.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:59</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Michael Cohen, Congress, Elijah Cummings, corruption, Stormy Daniels, Trump Organization, Russia, Wikileaks, Roger Stone, Hillary Clinton, 2016 election, racism, Special Counsel, Robert Mueller, campaign finance</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2019 17:37:38 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/26/2019 (Everything at Once and Rotting from the Head Down)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today&apos;s ‘BradCast&apos;:  Everything is now happening all at once, apparently! The U.S. House voted to revoke Trump's &quot;national emergency&quot; declaration. The nation's top U.S. general for homeland defense told a Senate committee there is no military emergency on the southern border; former national security officials told Trump that his declaration is unjustified and unlawful. In Congressional testimony this week, Michael Cohen, Trump's former personal lawyer, is expected to testify that Trump committed criminal acts before and since becoming president. Trump partisan Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) threatened Cohen via Twitter, a potentially unlawful attempt at criminal witness tampering and/or intimidation. New documents allege thousands of children were sexually assaulted during detention under Trump&apos;s family separation policy. In North Carolina&apos;s 9th House District, disgraced Republican candidate Mark Harris says he will not run again in the do-over election of the Nov. 2018 race that was tainted by GOP election fraud -- leaving the field open for several Republicans to run for the seat, getting second bite at the apple, despite getting caught committing election fraud the first time out. Also in NC:  a state court judge has nullified two state Constitutional amendments placed on the ballot by Republican state lawmakers because their super-majority was built on an unlawful, unconstitutional racial gerrymander, and therefore the illegitimately constructed chambers did not have the lawful right to place those state measures on the ballot in the first place. Kids across the country are pushing back against adults trying to suppress their free speech rights. Kids protested at the offices of Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to demand action on climate change and passage of the Green News Deal resolution. Plus Desi Doyen has the latest ‘Green News Report&apos;... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_natlemerghouse_cohentestimonythreats_harrisoutinnc9_kidspushback_022619.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, national emergency, Congress, border wall, national security, immigration, sexual assault, North Carolina, election fraud, gerrymandering, voter suppression, free speech,press freedom, environment, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2019 18:10:42 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/25/2019 (Guest: Stephen Schwartz of Bulletin of Atomic Scientists)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today&apos;s show: In the GOP absentee ballot election fraud scandal in North Carolina&apos;s 9th district, state prosecutors say they intend to investigate whether to file criminal charges will against Republican House candidate Mark Harris and the GOP operative he hired, McCrae Dowless, who carried out the scheme, for election fraud, lying under oath, and campaign finance violations. Donald Trump, after months of silence, was finally forced to comment on the unprecedented NC election fraud scandal -- in word salad remarks, he offered a torrent of false, disproven, and evidence-free claims on the myth of “voter fraud.”  Military and atomic experts are expressing concern for what Trump may bargain away during his second nuclear summit with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un in Hanoi, Vietnam this week. Given the North increasing its nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities after their first meeting last June, are experts overly worried that Trump will try to make any kind of &quot;deal&quot; with Kim in order to walk away with something he can pretend to be a &quot;win&quot;? Analyst STEPHEN SCHWARTZ of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists -- keepers of the so-called Doomsday Clock -- offers insight and perspective on the prospects for the talks with a U.S. President as wildly unbalanced and unqualified as our current one – and the need, as Brad argues, for &quot;nuclear security triage,&quot; given the greater danger that Trump, with his finger on the nuclear button, presents to the world. Plus some thoughts on the Oscars ceremony, including director Spike Lee winning his long-overdue first Oscar – and even though Lee never mentioned Trump by name during his acceptance speech, our racist President found a way to make it all about him... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_nc9fallout_stephen_schwartz-hanoisummitworries_022519.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:44</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, election fraud, voter fraud, North Carolina, absentee ballot fraud, nuclear weapons, North Korea, Kim Jong Un, denuclearization, treaty, Doomsday Clock, Oscars, Spike Lee, racism, Academy Awards, Russia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2019 18:13:28 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/22/2019 (Guest: Former US House General Counsel Stanley M. Brand)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[  On today&apos;s show:  The North Carolina state Board of Elections has called for a new election in the 9th Congressional House District after revelations of a GOP absentee ballot fraud scheme, yet we hear nothing but silence from the wildly hypocritical Republican &quot;voter fraud&quot; fraudsters who have lied for years about phony fraud as a pretext to ram through laws that suppress the Democratic-leaning vote. The NC Democratic Chairman has to explain the difference between &quot;voter fraud&quot; and &quot;election fraud&quot; to NPR (will NPR remember next time?). Speaking of GOP hypocrisy: Trump-supporting billionaire and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft was cited by Florida police for soliciting prostitution, part of a sting operation uncovering a human sex trafficking ring. Trump has disingenuously used false assertions and lurid descriptions of human sex trafficking as pretext for his &quot;National Emergency&quot; declaration to steal money from the military to build his border wall with Mexico. Amid several media reports that Special Counsel Robert Mueller&apos;s report may be coming soon, Professor STANLEY BRAND of Penn State University, an expert on independent counsel/special counsel law, explains the likely paths ahead after the Mueller report is finally delivered to Trump&apos;s new U.S. Attorney General William Barr. Brand, former General Counsel to the U.S. House, warns the public may never see any of Mueller's &quot;confidential&quot; report, and the reasons why he believes Mueller is unlikely to recommend either indictment or impeachment in his report. Plus: some musical fun with Trump&apos;s “Border Lies”... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_nc9followup_kraftcharged_stanleybrand-muellerreport_022219.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, border wall, Mueller, Special Counsel, Robert Kraft, sex trafficking, North Carolina, voter fraud, election fraud, Robert Kraft, national emergency, indictment, impeachment, William Barr, Randy Rainbow</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2019 18:39:27 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/21/2019: (New election called for NC-9 after dramatic fraud testimony)    </title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today&apos;s show: After several dramatic developments over the last 24 hours, the NC State Board of Election voted 5-0 to hold a new election, in the wake of dramatic, surprise testimony on Wednesday. John Harris, an assistant U.S. Attorney and son of the Republican candidate Mark Harris, testified against his father, detailing warnings he had given about a Republican absentee ballot contractor, McCrae Dowless, in last year's 9th Congressional district race in which the elder Harris is said to have defeated Democrat Dan McCready by just 905 votes out of more than 275,000 cast. Dowless&apos;s record of fraud was clear long before he was hired by Harris for his 2018 campaign -- in 2017 the state Board of Elections referred a similar election fraud case implicating Dowless to the U.S. Attorney at Trump's Dept. of Justice. But the DoJ took no action despite the mountain of election fraud evidence uncovered by state investigators in the 2016 GOP election fraud scheme. Hand-marked paper ballots were instrumental to uncovering the NC fraud scheme.  Also today:  Trump's DHS has transferred resources away from election security oversight to immigration and border issues, in advance of the 2020 election.  A long-time Coast Guard official, according to a federal indictment on Wednesday, was a white supremacist and domestic terrorist plotting to murder &quot;leftist&quot; Democratic members of Congress and prominent members of the media &quot;on a scale rarely seen in this country.&quot; The chilling indictment came on the same day that Donald Trump tweeted, yet again, in all caps, that journalists are the &quot;ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE!&quot;  Plus, Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report' on the Trump Administration delaying action on toxic chemicals in our drinking water, and some good news out of Australia, for a change.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_nc9-harrissontestimony-newelection_dhs2020_coastguardterrorist_022119.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:32</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, election fraud, North Carolina, NC-9, Mark Harris, voter fraud, absentee ballot fraud, McCrae Dowless, domestic terrorism, white supremacy, DHS, election security, media, pollution, environment, climate change</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2019 17:47:41 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 2/20/2019 (Guest: Public Citizen's General Counsel Allison Zieve)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today&apos;s show: When Congress reached a compromise deal to avoid a government shutdown last week, it included a carve-out shielding several ecologically-sensitive wildlife- and tourism-related sites in the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas from Donald Trump's controversial border wall – at least until the current legislation expires in 6 months. But Trump&apos;s &quot;national emergency&quot; declaration may override even that limited legislative protection. This week, non-profit public advocacy group Public Citizen filed a lawsuit challenging the administration&apos;s attempts to use a &quot;national emergency&quot; declaration to steal private property for the wall as unlawful and unconstitutional. ALLISON ZIEVE, General Counsel for Public Citizen and lead litigator, explains the lawsuit filed on behalf of the Frontera Audubon Society, which charges that the wall will impede migration of wildlife and members&apos; access to their property, and three private citizens whose families have owned and lived on the land for generations. Zieve describes the federal government's heavy-handed tactics to condemn and seize their private lands, and how Trump&apos;s vanity wall will bisect their properties – and in one case will be located mere feet from a plaintiff&apos;s home. Also on today's show: Bernie Sanders shatters all historic U.S. records for fundraising in a presidential election in the first 24 hours, in the wake of announcing he's running for President again in 2020. New polls show that all of the elements of the Green New Deal are wildly popular, garnering well over 80 percent support across all political parties. And apparently, Fox does not want you to hear a profane interview between Tucker Carlson of Fox 'News' and historian Rutger Bregman about raising taxes on the wealthy that was recorded last week. Fox decided against airing it -- so we did... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_allisonzieve-natlemergwallsuittx_sandersmoney_populargnd_carlsonbregmanfox_022019.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:44</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, border wall, national emergency, Texas, wildlife refuge, eminent domain, Public Citizen, Bernie Sanders, 2020 election, money in politics, campaign finance, Green New Deal, Tucker Carlson, Rutger Bregman, taxes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2019 18:33:03 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/19/2019 (GOP ballot fraud scheme exposed in NC; Bernie's back; 10 years of GNR)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today&apos;s show: Independent Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, the 2016 Democratic primary election second-place, says he's running in 2020 and immediately raises a &quot;yooge&quot; amount of money in just hours. But Sanders now faces a new and different set of challenges in the race to win the nomination in a very crowded and already-progressive field of candidates. North Carolina&apos;s new State Board of Elections began their public inquiry into the Republican absentee ballot fraud scheme in the state's 9th Congressional District race last November.  NC's Elections Director Kim Strach charged this week that GOP operative McCrae Dowless, a contractor, ran a &quot;coordinated, unlawful and substantially resourced absentee ballot scheme&quot; in two counties that netted enough ballots to influence the results of the election. Dowless' scheme, allegedly included illegally collecting and modifying absentee ballots, paying workers to harvest those ballots, falsifying witness signatures and more. The state GOP is still backing Harris, but national Republicans have remained silent about the coordinated election fraud conspiracy after years of false claims about voter fraud. NC state investigators reported to Trump's Dept. of Justice that Dowless ran a similar absentee ballot fraud scheme in 2016, but shamefully, the Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney in the state ignored them and chose instead to prosecute a handful of alleged non-citizen voters instead of the blatant fraud conspiracy that appears to have stolen an entire election in 2018.  Plus Desi Doyen has the latest ‘Green News Report'! ' in which we celebrate 10 years of independent green news, politics, analysis and snarky comment over YOUR public airwaves!... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_bernie2020_nc9-gopfraudhearing_gnr10_021919.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:45</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, national emergency, border wall, North Carolina, Bernie Sanders, 2020 election, 2018 election, election fraud, environment, climate change, pollution, absentee ballot fraud, progressives, campaign finance, media</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2019 18:01:05 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 2/18/2019 (The Impacts of Trump's Border Wall Land Grab)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 'BradCast' Special Edition: On today' show, we've put together two recent important interviews for you that focus on the impacts of President Trump's unwanted, controversial border wall on the people and wildlife that live there.  First up: attorney Ricky Garza of the Texas Civil Rights Project in the Rio Grande Valley explains how his organization is helping Americans on the Texas-Mexico border trying to hold the line against Trump's border wall land grab. Then: Brad's conversation with Marianna Trevino-Wright, Executive Director of the National Butterfly Center in Mission, Texas, where the Trump Administration has already moved in heavy equipment to bulldoze the beloved and crucial wildlife, bird and butterfly refuge. Plus: we have an update to this story in the wake of Trump's declaration of a 'national emergency', which may override a compromise carve-out in Congress intended to protect the Center and other ecologically sensitive sites from destruction. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_ontheborder_garza-trevino-wright_021819.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:46</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, border wall, government shutdown, endangered species, environment, Texas, National Butterfly Center, Rio Grande Valley, civil rights, property rights, eminent domain, national emergency</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:41:34 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 02/15/2019 (Angie Coiro w/Joel Simon)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ GUEST HOST ANGIE COIRO looks at the Trump press conference and the alleged national emergency. The ACLU files suit for two women stopped by Border Patrol for having Spanish accents. Republican Bill Weld announces his primary challenge against Donald Trump. The FTC is discussing a major settlement with Facebook for privacy infringements. Amazon abandons NY deal. And journalist Joel Simon discusses his book, We Want To Negotiate. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_angiecoiro_joelsimon_021519.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump,national emergency,FTC,Facebook,Amazon,Bill Weld,Mel Watt,Google,Amazon,New York,Committee to Protect Journalists</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2019 17:14:22 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/14/2019 (Power to the People)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today&apos;s show: The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has voted to close down its last remaining coal-fired power plant to save millions in costs, in defiance of pressure from Donald Trump and one of his top campaign donors, coal baron Robert Murray of Murray Energy, who owns the mine that supplies the plant. In 2016, Hillary Clinton tried to help Coal Country prepare for the inevitable decline of the US coal industry with a planned $30 billion “just transition” fund. But Clinton&apos;s policies and her words were opportunistically taken out of context by Fox 'News' and the corporate media, Republicans and Trump, and now those miners will be out of work without the assistance that Clinton had tried to offer them. Also today:  U.S. Senate confirms controversial William Barr for U.S. Attorney General, who will oversee the Robert Mueller Special Counsel probe. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Trump will sign a compromise bill to fund the government, which includes just $1.4 billion for Trump's border wall (less than the deal offered last December that he rejected) and then declare a &quot;National Emergency&quot; to steal tax-payer funds from elsewhere to fund his border wall. Progressive freshman Congresswomen have vowed to vote against the bill. DHS is diverting resources away from cybersecurity teams tasked with protecting the 2020 election. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) grills disgraced Republican operative Elliot Abrams on the Trump Administration&apos;s intervention in Venezuela. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) exposes the shameful lack of campaign finance laws and ethics rules to prevent members of Congress from self-dealing. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report' on the Fox &quot;News&quot;/GOP freak-out and lie-fest regarding AOC's Green New Deal proposal, and good news about the City of Los Angeles, which is ditching fossil fuel-powered electricity... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_kycoalclosure_omar-elliot-foreignaffairs_aoc-corporateoversight_021419.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:35</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, coal, corruption, climate change, pollution, environment, Hillary Clinton, 2016 election, William Barr, Justice Department, government shutdown, border wall, Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Elliott Abrams</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2019 18:40:17 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/13/2019: (Guest: Marianna Trevino-Wright of the Nat&apos;l Butterfly Center)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today&apos;s show: The Justice Department has indicted dozens of gang members in a criminal conspiracy for &quot;attempted murder, kidnapping, maiming, and conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.&quot; No, they aren&apos;t violent undocumented immigrant members of “MS-13” -- they are members of the all-white, Arkansas-based New Aryan Empire. Yet Donald Trump hasn't mentioned them during any of his false anti-immigrant rants. Trump reportedly will accept a deal struck between Congressional Democrats and Republicans to avoid another shutdown that contains less than if he'd accepted the deal he reneged on last year. Sean Hannity of Fox ‘News&apos; appears to have given Trump permission to accept the compromise, while calling for Trump to declare a &quot;national emergency&quot; to steal even more tax-payer money for a wall. The deal includes $23 billion for border security, but record debt and deficits are clearly not a problem for today&apos;s pretend &quot;fiscal conservatives&quot;: the Treasury Department says the national debt has topped $22 TRILLION for the first time in history, increasing by more than $2 trillion since Trump took office thanks in part to the GOP&apos;s unpaid-for $1.5 trillion tax cut. But it's not immigrants that pose a threat to those living on our southern border, it&apos;s lawless federal agents:  Trump's U.S. Customs and Border Agents are breaking into private property and threatening to seize private lands of Americans who have lived on the banks of the Rio Grande for generations, while staging heavy machinery in preparation to bulldoze the National Butterfly Center and nearby wildlife refuges.  Executive Director MARIANNA TREVINO-WRIGHT explains the federal government's intrusions on their 100-acre butterfly refuge, detailing how insects and animals will &quot;sentenced to death&quot; and devastation by the wall, plus the lawsuit the Center filed this week to stop the destruction. Also today: the surprise resignation of Trump FEMA Director Brock Long. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_walldeal_mariannatrevino-wright-natlbutterflycenter_brocklongout_021319.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:51</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, border wall, national debt, tax cuts, endangered species, wildlife refuge, butterflies, Brock Long, FEMA, climate change, extreme weather, white supremacy, MS-13, Sean Hannity, Rio Grande Valley, Texas</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2019 18:12:13 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/12/2019 (Guest: Election integrity expert Marilyn Marks)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today&apos;s show:  First up, Donald Trump and former Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) held dueling rallies on the border in El Paso, TX, in which Trump lied about the effectiveness of an existing border wall in the city, lied about his rally's crowd size compared to O'Rourke's, and tellingly, failed to let his supporters know about a deal struck between Congressional Republicans and Democrats to avoid another government shutdown. The agreement reportedly includes less money and less fencing than the deal that Trump rejected in December, leading to the longest federal government shutdown in US history. That's &quot;The Art of the Deal”? Trump may yet be harangued into not signing it by rightwing talk show hosts, and shut down the government again.  Then election integrity bulldog MARILYN MARKS of the Coalition for Good Governance explains a disturbing update to the group's ongoing election lawsuit challenging inexplicable reported results from Georgia's 2018 Lt. Governor's race, which had an impossibly high rate of 127,000 “undervotes” (in which no vote was recorded) that occurred ONLY on touchscreen voting machine ballots, not on paper ballots, with a disproportionately high rate specifically in heavily African-American neighborhoods and precincts. Experts are having trouble coming up with reasons for the anomalous numbers, and Marks is seeking an independent forensic investigation of the computer-voting and tabulation systems used in 2018. The results have national implications, as key states like Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Iowa and California are preparing to move to similarly 100 unverifiable voting systems before the 2020 Presidential election. Plus Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report', with special coverage of the landmark ‘Green New Deal&apos; resolution introduced in Congress last week by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA)... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpbetoelpaso-walldeal_marilynmarks-galtguvblackundervotes_021219.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:39</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Beto O'Rourke, border wall, El Paso, immigration, Georgia, electronic voting, voting machines, Stacey Abrams, hacking, cybersecurity, environment, Green New Deal, climate change, voting rights, 2018 election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2019 18:08:44 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/11/2019: (Groundhog Day All Over Again?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Among the stories covered on today's show:  We've been here before - Donald Trump is lying again about his border wall and Congress is days away from another potential government shutdown over Trump's demands. El Paso city officials debunk Trump's false claims about a border fence in El Paso, Texas in advance of his campaign rally there. Congressional negotiations are stalled as Republicans and Democrats work to avoid yet another federal government shutdown on Friday.  Many furloughed federal employees have not yet been received backpay, or received only partial payment for working during the shutdown. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) announce their intention to run for President in 2020. In Virginia, both Gov. Ralph Northam and Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax insist they have no plan to resign. African-American leaders in the state have called for Northam to remain in office and make amends, and new polling reveals that a large majority of African-American voters in the state agree. Callers weigh in on all of the above... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpelpasolies-shutdowntalks-virginiamess_callers_021119.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpelpasolies-shutdowntalks-virginiamess_callers_021119.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:25</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, shutdown, border wall, Virginia, Northam, Klobuchar, Elizabeth Warren, 2020 election, racism, blackface, corruption, El Paso, Beto O'Rourke</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2019 17:57:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/8/2019: (Guest: David Roberts of Vox.com)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today&apos;s show: One of the nation's smartest climate and energy journalists, David Roberts of Vox.com, discusses the Green New Deal resolution introduced in Congress Thursday by progressive freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY)  and veteran Senator Ed Markey (D-MA). Modeled in scope after FDR's New Deal and JFK&apos;s ‘moon shot,&apos; the broad proposal calls for a &quot;10-year national mobilization&quot; to create thousands, if not millions, of jobs by transitioning the nation toward 100 percent &quot;clean, renewable and zero-emission energy sources.&quot; It also includes a number of aspirational goals to assist &quot;frontline and vulnerable communities&quot; who face the worst impacts of climate change, and who would be among the first beneficiaries of a national effort to tackle the increasingly dire global climate crisis. Roberts explains what the resolution -- the first to begin defining a ‘Green New Deal&apos; – actually calls for, why its focus is on solving the problem while growing the economy, and how the landmark resolution is already forcing the issue to the top of the 2020 Democratic presidential primary campaign. We also discuss the over-the-top freak-out on the right, already falling over themselves to attack and misrepresent the central tenets of the resolution, which polls show are extremely popular, populist and progressive ideas. Also today: some of the remarkable, and at times arrogantly obnoxoius, testimony from the nation's wildly unqualified top law enforcement official, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, as he attempted to evade oversight questions from the new Democratic majority in the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Friday... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_whitakertestifies_davidroberts-greennewdealintro_020819.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, AOC, Ed Markey, Green New Deal, Matt Whitaker, Jerry Nadler, environment, climate change, renewable energy, fossil fuels, economic inequality, justice, 2020 Election, Fox News</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2019 18:40:16 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/7/2019 (Virginia's political scandal is more troubling than you know)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today&apos;s show: Yes, Virginia, there is a problem with race and hate in the Commonwealth. The media are all over the astonishing political crisis that has taken over the state, in the wake of a Republican website revealing a racist photo on Governor Ralph Northam's 1984 yearbook page, a serious sexual assault allegation against Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax, and Attorney General Mark Herring&apos;s announcement that he had dressed in blackface as one of his favorite rappers for a party 40 years ago. Top Democrats in the state and nationally have demanded Northam resign, despite the lack of evidence to suggest he is a racist in the 35 years since the photo. But Democrats would be wise to pause and ensure they&apos;re not making decisions out of fear. The next state official in the line to become Governor would be Republican House of Delegates Speaker Kirk Cox, who is only in that role thanks to a questionably &quot;tied&quot; House election in 2017 decided by lots drawn from a bowl, putting the GOP in control of the VA House.  Far more notably, VA&apos;s current GOP majority is thanks to unconstitutionally racially gerrymandered House of Delegates maps, which gave as many as 8 additional seats to Republicans than they would have otherwise won. One of those districts was &quot;won&quot; by Cox, according to new district maps ordered by a panel of federal judges a few weeks ago. Also today: Fox 'News' is freaking out about wildly popular ideas such as increasing taxes on the wealthy and a &quot;Green New Deal,&quot; officially introduced today by Democratic Rep. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Senator Ed Markey (D-MA). Plus Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_vapoliticalcrisis-racialgerrymander_020719.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:23</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Ralph Northam, Virginia, racism, blackface, gerrymandering, voter suppression, sexual assault, Fox News, Green New Deal, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, socialism, taxes, environment, climate change, extreme weather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2019 18:14:50 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 2/6/2019 (Post-SOTU analysis with guests Heather 'Digby' Parton and Eric Boehlert)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ The New York Times described Donald Trump's State of the Union Address on Tuesday night as &quot;veer[ing] between two moods -- combative and conciliatory.&quot; Democratic minority leader Chuck Schumer described it as &quot;sort of like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and the excitement and the enthusiasm was all in the Mr. Hyde parts.&quot; But according to early polling -- weighted towards self-identified Republicans and right-leaning independents -- a majority of Americans who watched it approved of Trump's remarks. Our two excellent guests today, award-winning opinion journalist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and author and political media critic ERIC BOEHLERT, join us to make sense of both parts of Trump's remarks -- at times disjointed, at times collegial, at times aggressive -- as he veered between out-and-out lies to something more closely resembling facts, but shamefully lacking in context.  Did Trump meet the bar set for him by his own White House aides, who promised new calls for &quot;unity&quot; and &quot;bi-partisan cooperation&quot;?  Is Trump capable or even interested in that?  We also discuss the striking sea of new and veteran female Democratic Representatives dressed in suffragette white; Nancy Pelosi's triumphant new-again role as House Speaker; Trump's obsessive (not to mention graphic and largely false or misleading) advocacy for a southern border wall as the only solution to what he describes as  an &quot;immigration and humanitarian crisis&quot;; the stunning number of important issues (from the climate crisis to gun violence to the recent record-long government shutdown and much more) that Trump ignored; the misleading use of Venezuala's ongoing political crisis as an attempt to smear &quot;socialism&quot; in the U.S. in advance of 2020; and Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams' smart and spirited response to Trump's dark and largely substance-free SOTU... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_ericboehlert-heatherdigbyparton-postsotu_020619.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, State of the Union, border wall, Nancy Pelosi, socialism, Schumer, bipartisanship, Stacey Abrams, government shutdown, voting rights, voter suppression, Congress</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2019 17:40:22 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/5/2019 (Former Deputy Assistant Sec. of State Michael Fuchs)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today&apos;s show:  A landmark nuclear arms agreement between the U.S. and Russia is now history, and beyond a few short hours of media coverage, it is all but forgotten. Former Deputy Assistant Sec. of State under President Obama, MICHAEL FUCHS, discusses the Trump Administration's announced withdrawal from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) agreement struck between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev, and explains the consequences, including how withdrawal from the agreement means the U.S. has lost the ability to inspect Russian nuclear missile sites and other weapons facilities. What did we gain in return? Well, pretty much nothing. We also discuss the real reasons why this &quot;gift to Vladimir Putin&quot; seems to have come about, the activities of Trump's dangerous National Security Advisor John Bolton, and Fuchs&apos; assessment of the upcoming Trump's planned second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un – in the wake of Trump sending the message to the world that treaties between the U.S. and other nations are meant to be broken at the whim of an angry, brain-addled, clueless President of the United States. Also today: Federal prosecutors in New York have subpoenaed a massive number of documents from Trump's 2017 Inauguration Committee to investigate potential unlawful activity, adding to the list of multiple state and federal probes into the Trump Administration, and everyone involved in it, all at the same time. The dumbest man on the Internet (no, not Trump) tweets aggressively stupid falsehoods about solar power. The Trump Administration claims the State of the Union address will be a call for unity and cooperation, before the second dumbest man on the Internet (yes, Trump) verbally attacked Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Plus, Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report' . ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_inaugsubpoena_michaelfuchs-endofinf_020519.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_inaugsubpoena_michaelfuchs-endofinf_020519.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:43</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Trump Inauguration Committee, corruption, money laundering, Mueller, Russia, North Korea, national security, foreign policy, John Bolton, environment, climate change, nuclear weapons, INF, treaty, bribery, Schumer,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2019 17:44:34 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/4/2019 (Race, Ralph Northam and Resignation?)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Should Virginia's Democratic Governor Ralph Northam resign after revelations that his 1984 medical school yearbook featured a photo of a man in blackface standing next to a man in a KKK costume?  Gov. Northam first apologized for the photo's impact, but then at a press conference asserted he was not in the photo at all, and does not remember dressing up in minstrel show blackface or as a Klansman as seen in the photograph. Top Democrats from Virginia to D.C. and beyond continue their calls for Northam to resign to allow his Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax -- an African-American Democrat -- to replace him. But should he? Should he be shunned for an action that may have never happened, or if it did, happened 35 years ago? The answers to those questions are both yes and no, as we discuss with callers today, focusing on Northam's remarks at his strange Saturday press conference, in which he stated that resigning would &quot;spare&quot; him &quot;from the difficult path that lies ahead... I could avoid an honest conversation about harmful actions from my past.&quot; We endeavor to have a least part of that &quot;honest conversation&quot; with many callers who weigh in, including some history about key civil rights figures who overcame their racist histories to lead on landmark civil rights issues. Also today:  MSNBC edits out the most important part of a voting rights ad aired during the Super Bowl by Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams -- cutting is off just BEFORE the crucial line calling for &quot;hand-marked paper ballots&quot;... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_ralphnorthamresignationdebate-callers_020418.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:04</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, Democrats, politics, Republicans, Virginia, Ralph Northam, racism, blackface, African-American, Justin Fairfax, Georgia, voting rights, electronic voting, paper ballots, Stacey Abrams, Super Bowl, Rachel Maddow Show</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2019 17:39:49 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 2/1/2019 (Guest: Chuck Collins of Institute for Policy Studies)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today&apos;s show:  During Trump&apos;s government shutdown, we saw remarkable, heart-wrenching stories about furloughed federal workers struggling to afford food and medical care. Meanwhile, Republicans have been slashing taxes for the wealthy and corporations for decades, as middle-class wages remain stagnant and poverty grows. Racial inequality means that economic inequality is even worse for those who aren't white. As the rich get obscenely richer, Americans are told we simply can't afford our existing social safety nets, much less expansions to include Medicare for All, a Green New Deal or free college tuition, all wildly popular ideas. Did the month-long federal government shutdown teach us anything about how close most Americans are to the brink of poverty? Did our elected officials (ahem, Republicans) actually notice or care? This week, Senate Republicans Mitch McConnell, Chuck Grassley and John Thune introduced a bill to repeal all estate taxes for the very wealthy, even though the current estate tax applies to fewer than two dozen people in those three senators' states combined. CHUCK COLLINS, an expert on U.S. inequality and the racial wealth divide at the Institute for Policy Studies, explains how and why the inequality gaps have grown so wide in the U.S., why some voters tend to vote against their own economic interests, how attitudes about race exacerbate the problem, and if we may finally be heading into a potential awakening of the American people who have been conned for last 40 years. Also today: an update on House Democrats' much-needed omnibus election and ethics reform bill, HR-1.  South Dakota Republican lawmakers are now working to restrict voting in the state. Plus a must-listen conversation at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where a panel on income inequality confronted the millionaires and billionaires in attendance about shirking their responsibility to pay their fair share in taxes... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_chuckcollins-incomeinequality_020119.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_chuckcollins-incomeinequality_020119.mp3" length="56567777" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:55</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, voting rights, elections, voter suppression, economic inequality, government shutdown, billionaires, racial inequality, taxes, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bernie, Elizabeth Warren, poverty, minimum wage, racism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2019 18:28:21 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/31/2019 (Intervention Please)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Today on 'The BradCast': Before she delivers the Democratic response to the State of the Union address on Tuesday, Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams will debut a new ad during Sunday's Super Bowl in Atlanta calling for HAND-MARKED paper ballots in the state, sponsored by her non-partisan voting rights organization Fair Fight Georgia. But Georgia Republicans are inexplicably pushing instead to replace the state's hackable, 100 percent unverifiable touchscreen voting systems with a new, very expensive, also 100 percent unverifiable touchscreen system that produces unverifiable bar-coded paper ballots, rather than hand-marked paper ballots that computer science and voting systems experts all agree to be the most secure way to conduct and verify elections.  In the U.S. Senate, Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell lied about the Democrats&apos; major election reform bill, HR-1, which would mandate universal automatic voter registration, expanded early voting, ending partisan gerrymandering, making Election Day a federal holiday and yes, a HAND-MARKED paper ballot for every voter. Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged Trump's top intelligence chiefs to &quot;stage an intervention&quot; after Trump lashed out at them for contradicting his false claims on North Korea, Iran, ISIS, Syria Afghanistan, and his imagined &quot;national emergency&quot; at the U.S. -Mexico border. If Schumer really wants to &quot;stage an intervention&quot; with this President, Democrats in the Senate and House could be calling for an immediate impeachment inquiry, as explained by Ernest Canning at Bradblog.com. Also today:  McConnell allowed a bipartisan, non-binding resolution that (gently) rebukes the President on both Syria and Afghanistan to pass in the Senate. Plus Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report,' on the record bone-chilling Polar Vortex, evidence that Trump's intervention in Venezuela is about oil, and some good news out of Germany, which is quitting coal entirely.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_brad_friedman_abramshandmarkedballots_mcconnellhr1lies_schumertrumpintervention_013119.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Democrats, Republicans, Stacey Abrams, voting rights, voting, elections, electronic voting, paper ballots, voting systems, Georgia, Mitch McConnell, early voting, Senate, Chuck Schumer, Afghanistan, national security, environment, climate</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2019 18:00:12 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/30/2019 (Guest: Meteorologist Guy 'Climate Guy' Walton)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Baby, it's COLD outside -- record cold, in fact, with wind chills dipping to an unfathomable 60 degrees below zero in parts of the Midwest and Northeast. Fox 'News' and the climate change Denier-in-Chief are having a grand old time avoiding the actual scientific explanation for the bone-numbing depression in the Polar Vortex which, yes, is linked to global warming. We turn to &quot;Climate Guy&quot; GUY WALTON, 30-year veteran meteorologist of the Weather Channel, for some of the actual science of what&apos;s going on, and why and how weather patterns have changed in recent decades to bring these bitter cold snaps, even as the rest of the globe continues to suffer from record heat – like in Australia, where record high temperatures (as high as 120F) have touched off record bush fires in recent weeks. Also today: Donald Trump's own top intelligence chiefs all directly contradict him in their newly-published annual &quot;Global Threat Assessment&quot; which, as it turns out, does not cite immigration concerns as any sort of danger to the nation, despite Trump's persistent and unsupported claims to the contrary. U.S. House Intel Committee chair Adam Schiff (D-CA) suggests that the report is likely to be used against the President in court, should he try to declare a &quot;national emergency&quot; to build his unpopular border wall. Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) criticizes House Republicans&apos; failure to appoint members to key committees, which is blocking oversight of the Trump Administration. Plus some encouraging health news -- a new study finds that e-cigs (vaping) are more than twice as successful in helping smokers quit as Big Pharma&apos;s nicotine-replacement systems like patches and gums. That may be bad news for Big Pharma's billion dollar profits, but it's good news in reducing harm. Yet well-intentioned Democrats are working to make it harder, not easier, for people to quit smoking and dying by switching to vaping... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_intelchiefsvtrump_guywalton-polarvortex_newecigstudy_013019.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:24</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, national security, intelligence community, Iran, North Korea, Afghanistan, nuclear weapons, border wall, public health, climate change, extreme weather, Polar Vortex, smoking, vaping, Adam Schiff, e-cigarettes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 18:04:44 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/29/2019 (Guest: Marilyn Marks of Coalition for Good Governance)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today&apos;s show, we look forward and back at U.S. elections, and no, we're still not done with the 2018 elections, even as we look towards the hell that awaits in 2020 -- because someone's got to do it. For those who believe in fair and overseeable public elections, some maddening developments:  after Florida's new Republican Governor Ron DeSantis used false pretexts to suspend the elected Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, Susan Bucher (one of the most knowledgeable and respected in the nation), she has chosen to resign rather than attempt to challenge her suspension in the extremely partisan GOP-controlled Florida state Senate. Republicans in Iowa's state legislature, in an outrageous decision, voted to reject 29 absentee ballots from the 2018 election in order to give a state assembly seat to the Republican candidate, by just 9 votes out of more than 14,000 cast. MARILYN MARKS of the Coalition for Good Governance explains several maddening updates to at least two election cases in Georgia. The first is a lawsuit seeking to conduct an expert forensic investigation of the state's unverifiable, easily-hacked touchscreen voting systems, to investigate an inexplicably huge under-vote rate in last year&apos;s GA Lt. Governor's race that occurred only on the state&apos;s 100 percent unverifiable touchscreen voting systems, but not on hand-marked paper ballots. Marks has also been leading the charge in an uphill battle to get former GOP Sec. of State, now Governor Brian Kemp and his Republican successor Brad Raffensberger to follow the recommendations of computer scientists and voting systems experts by replacing the state's unverifiable touchscreen voting systems with hand-marked paper ballots. But private voting system vendor lobbyists and state Republicans are pushing expensive unverifiable touchscreen systems which produce an unauditable barcoded ballot summary card. Plus, Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_bucherresignsfl_marilynmarks-galtgovdismissed-bmds_012919.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, elections, voting, voting rights, voting systems, electronic voting, cybersecurity, barcode ballot, Georgia, Iowa, disenfranchisement, environment, climate change, extreme weather, 2018 election, 2020 election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2019 18:49:22 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/28/2019: (GOP power-grab in FL before 2020!)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's 'BradCast': Florida Republicans are brazenly stripping elected Democratic election officials of power and their jobs in advance of the 2020 election. Florida's new Secretary of State Mike Ertel, appointed by new Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, resigned after photos surfaced of him dressed in blackface, mocking Hurricane Katrina victims. Now DeSantis has used false pretexts to force out two elected county Supervisors of Elections in the state's most heavily-Democratic areas. But it's not just a Florida outrage -- it should be a national one, given that DeSantis has now installed two Republican lackeys to oversee elections in the two most Democratic-leaning areas of the closely divided Sunshine State in advance of the 2020 Presidential election. Their removal is nothing short of an outrageous GOP power-grab. Also today: The U.S. economy lost billions during Trump's shutdown.  Unlike furloughed federal employees, federal contract workers are currently screwed without any hope for receiving their back-pay. Callers ring in on why they believe Trump finally decided to fold on the shutdown -- at least for three weeks, until it may happen again, or he decides to declare a fake &quot;national emergency&quot; to justify stealing billions of tax-payer dollars allocated to military spending, in order to build his unnecessary and unwanted southern border wall... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_floridapowergrab_shutdownends-callers_012819.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:47</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Florida, voting rights, felon voting rights, Ron DeSantis, racism, voting, 2018 election, Susan Bucher, environment, California, extinction, government shutdown, economy, CBO, national emergency, Rick Scott, wall</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 17:58:38 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/25/2019: (Guest: The Intercept's Akela Lacy)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today&apos;s show: Donald Trump caved, finally agreeing to reopen the federal government -- at least temporarily -- after the longest shutdown in U.S. history. Trump pretended he'd made a &quot;deal&quot; with Democrats but, in fact, he simply agreed to continue funding the government at its previous levels until February 15. During bizarre White House remarks, he suggested he will shut the government down again or declare a &quot;national emergency&quot; if he doesn&apos;t get a deal for his wall. There were many reasons Trump finally buckled today, including increasing pressure from lawmakers in his own party, plummeting poll numbers, and dire warnings from the FAA that a shortage of air traffic controllers was causing flight delays along the Eastern Seaboard. But there were two other stories the Administration was eager to get off the front pages: first, a stunning report that a Trump appointee granted Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner a top secret security clearance that had previously been overruled by career security professionals at the White House (and similarly approved &quot;at least 30&quot; others who&apos;d been rejected!).  Also, Trump's longtime supporter and dirty trickster Roger Stone was arrested in Florida and charged with seven counts of lying to federal officials, witness tampering and obstruction of justice, as part of Robert Mueller's Special Counsel probe. Criminal justice reporter AKELA LACY of The Intercept explains her investigation into the decision by the Trump Health and Human Services Department to quietly approve a controversial waiver allowing a Christian foster care group in South Carolina to discriminate against prospective foster parents on the basis of their religious affiliation. Critics fear the precedent is poised to spread to other federal agencies and other states, as the Administration's partnership with &quot;Religious Right&quot; Republicans under the guise of &quot;religious freedom&quot; is now officially sanctioning religious discrimination.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_brad_friedman_trumpcave_kushnersecurity_stonearrest_akelalacy-fostercarediscrimination_012519.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:47</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, shutdown, border wall, foster care, religious discrimination, South Carolina, HHS, Roger Stone, Jared Kushner, Robert Mueller, Russia, Special Counsel, FAA, Ann Coulter, Muslim, Jewish, religious freedom, children</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2019 18:03:59 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/24/2019 (BRAD BLOG's 15th Anniv. and other news of the day w/ Ernest Canning, Desi Doyen)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Today is the 15th Anniversary of BradBlog.com! Longtime BRAD BLOG legal contributor Ernest A. Canning discusses his latest article at the blog on the &quot;Political Revolution,&quot; embodied by the new freshman class of progressive U.S. House members. We also take a few minutes to look both back and forward at our latest milestone with Ernie and 'Green News Report' co-host and BradCast producer Desi Doyen, on the many lessons learned and important stories covered at our little, independent, reader- and listener-supported website over the past decade and a half. Many of the stories we broke over the years -- from election integrity and voting rights to climate change and more -- have since become part of the national consensus and part of many popular calls for reform. Of course, none of it could be done without those of you support our work via http://BradBlog.com/Donate. Also today: As Donald Trump's federal government shutdown nears the end of its fifth record week, he folded like a cheap suit in his attempt to bully U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over delivering his State of the Union next week. Federal aviation unions issued a dire warning about the ongoing effects and potential critical dangers of the shutdown, and we share other heartbreaking stories of families suffering the consequences of Trump&apos;s shutdown.  Billionaire Commerce Dept. Secretary Wilbur Ross effectively called 800,000 federal workers whiners for needing to use food banks to feed their families. In the U.S. Senate, Mitch McConnell finally allowed votes on measures to reopen the government, which all failed. Plus Desi has the latest 'Green News Report', with more bad news about the shutdown, Greenland's melting ice shelf, and the inspiring teen climate activist taking on the corporate powers and millionaires of Davos this week... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_erniecanning-desidoyen-bradblog15anniv_012419.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, shutdown, Republicans, Democrats, economy, Obamacare, election security, voting rights, climate change, environment, Greta Thunberg, Mitch McConnell, Senate, Michael Cohen, Nancy Pelosi, Wilbur Ross, media reform, Greenland</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2019 17:56:44 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/23/2019 (Shut Down, Cancelled and Blocked)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today&apos;s show: Los Angeles teachers strike ends with a new contract, increased pay and reduced class sizes. New polls show President Trump's approval numbers plummeting over his federal government shutdown. After the Trump insisted he was coming to Congress to deliver his State of the Union address, House Speaker Pelosi officially postponed his speech until after the government reopens. Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen cancelled his scheduled public testimony before the U.S. House Oversight Committee in response to the President's attempts to intimidate him by calling for his family members to be investigated. North Carolina's 9th Congressional District seat remains vacant after a state judge refused to order the certification of Republican candidate Mark Harris, amid an ongoing investigation into absentee ballot fraud by a GOP contractor. The State Election Board referred the contractor to Trump's U.S. Attorney in the state in 2017, but no action was ever taken despite the mountain of evidence of actual election fraud discovered by the Board. The U.S. Attorney in North Carolina instead was busy investigating a handful of alleged cases of non-citizen voting. Kansas state lawmakers have begun to roll back some of the powers they granted to disgraced former Kansas Sec. of State and “vote fraud” fraudster, Kris Kobach. Also today: we note that Republicans supporting the President's demands for billions for a border wall have never demanded Trump explain how he plans to pay for it, contradicting their claims that we can't afford money for healthcare, education, etc., without drastic spending cuts elsewhere. Plus a noteworthy observation by HBO's Bill Maher on what Americans should really be learning from the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_sotu-cohen-cancelled_nc9fraud_middleclassshutdownsqueeze_012319.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, government shutdown, Pelosi, State of the Union, Kobach, election fraud, North Carolina, 2018 election, teachers, labor, strike, Bill Maher, voter fraud, Michael Cohen, obstruction of justice</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2019 18:28:47 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/22/2019: (Guest: NatSec journalist Marcy Wheeler)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today&apos;s show:  Legal and national security journalist MARCY WHEELER details precisely what is -- and what is not -- known about BuzzFeed News' blockbuster report charging that Donald Trump had suborned perjury by directing his former attorney Michael Cohen to lie to federal investigators about Trump Tower Moscow project negotiations during the 2016 Presidential election. The explosive allegations led to a carefully worded response from the Special Counsel's office. Wheeler, who has long been covering all things related to the Trump/Russia probe, offers much insight into the confusion following the report, Mueller's unusual statement, conflicting remarks from Trump's TV lawyer Rudy Giuliani, why Mueller's office chose to speak out, and whether he was pressured to do so by Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein. Also today:  In a 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed Trump's ban on transgender people in the military to move forward, but at least one legal obstacle remains. In slightly more encouraging -- and certainly less cruel -- news from SCOTUS today, the Court made no announcement of plans to hear argument on any of the many ongoing lower court cases challenging Trump's reversal of the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Trump is attempting to use temporary restoration of the program as a bargaining chip, as part of an offer to Democrats in exchange for the $5.7 billion he has demanded for a border wall, which has led to the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. Plus Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report', on toxic coal ash groundwater contamination in 22 states, a tragic pipeline explosion in Mexico, and Trump&apos;s government shutdown halting wildfire prevention even as it is temporarily protecting marine wildlife from seismic testing during offshore oil exploration in the Atlantic... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_scotus-transban-daca_marcywheeler-buzzfeedtrumprussiacohen_012219.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, government shutdown, Buzzfeed, DACA, SCOTUS, transgender, military, transgender ban, environment, climate change, Michael Cohen, Rudy Giuliani, perjury, corruption, Russia, Special Counsel, Robert Mueller</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2019 18:18:51 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/21/2019 (Trump's Border Wall Land Grab; PG&amp;E Bankruptcy) </title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 'BradCast' Special Edition: On today' show, we've put together two recent important interviews for you. First up: Brad's conversation with LA Times Pulitzer prize-winning business-columnist Michael Hiltzik, about the case for California taking over the state's largest private utility company in the wake of catastrophic wildfires. Then: attorney Ricky Garza of the Texas Civil Rights Project in the Rio Grande Valley, who is helping Americans on the Texas-Mexico border trying to hold the line against Donald Trump's border wall land grab. Plus a mind-blowingly prescient 1958 TV show that you won't want to miss! ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_michaelhiltzik_rickygarza_trackdown_012119.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, border wall, climate change, environment, PGE, eminent domain, Texas, Trackdown, California, wildfires, civil rights, property rights, government shutdown</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2019 12:53:09 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/18/2019 (Guest: Analiese Eicher of One Wisconsin Now)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today&apos;s show: the White House is desperately scrambling for new distractions from Donald Trump's unpopular federal government shutdown, and an explosive report published Thursday night by BuzzFeed News. The otherwise uncorroborated article alleges that the President instructed his former personal lawyer Michael Cohen to lie to federal investigators about the Trump Organization's proposed deal to build a Trump Tower in Moscow. If the story proves true that Trump instructed Cohen to lie about the project, it would, according to Democrats today, amount to evidence of the subornation of perjury as well as obstruction of justice, both impeachable offenses. Neither Trump nor the White denied the report initially. [In a rare statement issued late Friday evening after the show, Mueller's office disputed BuzzFeed's &quot;description of specific statements...and characterization of documents and testimony obtained&quot; by the Special Counsel.] Also today: a federal judge in Wisconsin rejected new limits on early voting and polling place IDs rammed through by Republican lawmakers and failed GOP Gov. Scott Walker during an extraordinary lame-duck session. ANALIESE EICHER, one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit brought by non-profit One Wisconsin Now challenging the WI GOP&apos;s last-minute voting changes, discusses the lawsuit and ruling, in which the judge said it was &quot;not a close question&quot; that the GOP&apos;s new voting restrictions were an unconstitutional violation of voting rights -- just as he had rejected nearly identical measures passed by GOP lawmakers in 2016.  Michigan&apos;s new Democratic Sec. of State announced she is seeking to settle a lawsuit challenging the extreme and unconstitutional partisan gerrymander in state legislative and Congressional districts drawn by Republican state lawmakers. A settlement could mean new maps for MI before the 2020 election. Finally, satirist Randy Rainbow offers a pretty hilarious song on Donald Trump's wall... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_buzzfeedmoscowtrumptowerlie_analieseeicher-earlyvotingwi_gerrymandermi_011819.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_buzzfeedmoscowtrumptowerlie_analieseeicher-earlyvotingwi_gerrymandermi_011819.mp3" length="56182428" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_buzzfeedmoscowtrumptowerlie_analieseeicher-earlyvotingwi_gerrymandermi_011819.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:31</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Buzzfeed, Michael Cohen, obstruction of justice, perjury, Robert Mueller, Russia, impeachment, Scott Walker, Wisconsin, voting rights, voter ID, voter suppression, gerrymandering, Michigan, Randy Rainbow</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2019 18:11:29 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/17/2019: (Trump paid to rig polls; 'Collusion' confusion; Shutdown woes; Raising taxes)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today&apos;s show: Donald Trump's former personal lawyer admits he paid a guy to rig online polls for Trump before he announced his candidacy in 2015, potentially another campaign finance felony. Trump&apos;s new personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, broke the internet with an appearance on CNN in which he moved the &quot;collusion&quot; goal posts by falsely claiming that neither he nor the President ever claimed his campaign -- if not Trump himself -- &quot;colluded&quot; with Russia. Trump rescinded permission for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and members of Congress for the use of military transport to visit troops in Afghanistan in retaliation for Pelosi's threat to postpone the scheduled State of the Union Address due to the government shutdown. The harmful consequences of Trump's record federal government shutdown continue, with senior citizens and people with disabilities facing the threat of potential eviction in HUD- and USDA-subsidized low income housing. The Administration is calling some 50,000 furloughed federal employees back to work, without pay, at agencies such as the FDA, FAA, and at the IRS. Republicans are freaking out and lying about a proposal floated by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) to raise the nation's top tax bracket to 70% on income above $10 million. Wisconsin's failed former GOP Gov. Scott Walker was resoundingly mocked across social media for lying to schoolchildren about how Ocasio-Cortez&apos; fairly conventional tax proposal would actually work. Polls show her tax proposal is wildly popular across every demographic and region. Plus Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report', with EPA&apos;s plummeting prosecutions of polluters, Senate Democrats grilling the Administration's coal lobbyist-turned-nominee for EPA Administrator, Australia&apos;s latest record heat wave, and businesses slowly waking up to the risks that climate change poses to their bottom lines... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_collusionconfusion_shutdownwoes_taxtruth_011719.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Nancy Pelosi, government shutdown, taxes, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Michael Cohen, Rudy Giuliani, collusion, Russia, 2016 election, conspiracy, HUD, Scott Walker, climate change, EPA, environment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2019 18:08:15 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast 1/16/2019: (Guest: Slate's Mark Joseph Stern)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today&apos;s show: Slate legal reporter MARK JOSEPH STERN explains several encouraging legal rulings from the courts, beginning with the damning opinion issued on Tuesday by a U.S. District Court judge finding Treasury Secretary Wilbur Ross repeatedly violated the law and lied about his reasons for adding a controversial question on citizenship to the 2020 U.S. Census. Stern also offers some surprisingly good news from SCOTUS today regarding a unanimous (!) opinion supporting the right of workers in certain circumstances to bypass costly mandatory arbitration clauses and file class action lawsuits against their employers for violating their rights. Next, we review Tuesday's confirmation hearing in the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee for Donald Trump's Attorney General nominee William Barr. Barr, who successfully pushed for presidential pardons for top officials involved in the Iran-Contra scandal when he served as President George H.W. Bush&apos;s AG, on Tuesday promised independence from the White House, and that he would allow Robert Mueller's Special Counsel probe to be completed. However, he equivocated on a number of points related to the probe, such as whether he'd recuse himself from overseeing it if DoJ ethics officials advised as much, and whether he would release Mueller's report at all to the public. Stern also offers insight and response to a number of other troubling moments from the confirmation hearings, including a chilling moment when Barr equivocated on whether the Justice Department would &quot;jail reporters for doing their jobs.&quot; House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rescinded her invitation to Trump to give the annual State of the Union Address to a joint session of Congress during the ongoing historic federal government shutdown. Vice President Mike Pence today repeated Trump&apos;s false claim that &quot;we have defeated ISIS in Syria” as justification for the withdrawal of all U.S. troops in the country, just hours after news became public of a deadly bombing that killed four Americans -- two U.S. troops and two civilians – in an attack claimed by ISIS... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_markjosephstern-census-billbarr_sotucancel_isisattack_011619.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:54</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, William Barr, Supreme Court, Wilbur Ross, citizenship, census, perjury, press freedom, Robert Mueller, ethics, Nancy Pelosi, State of the Union, ISIS, Syria, Mike Pence, Special Counsel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2019 18:02:04 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 1/15/2019 (Guest: Michael Hiltzik of LA Times)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's show:  In a scathing ruling, a U.S. District Court Judge blocked the Trump Administration's attempt to add a question on citizenship to the 2020 Census. William Barr, Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney General, testified at his Senate confirmation hearing that he will not impede the investigation of Special Counsel Robert Mueller into Trump/Russia, but would not commit to publicly releasing Mueller's full report, or recusing himself from oversight of the probe, even if DoJ ethics officials recommended it. Barr previously wrote and circulated a lengthy memo last year undercutting Mueller's investigation. Moderate House Democrats declined the White House's invitation to meet to drive a wedge between them and Speaker Nancy Pelosi, as Democrats unify in their refusal to cave to Trump's demand for a border wall. The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is creating long lines at TSA checkpoints at major airports, and federal employees are being forced to turn to charity food banks to help feed their families. Los Angeles Times' Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and business columnist MICHAEL HILTZIK explains the options for the State of California in responding to the bankruptcy announcement of the state's largest privately-owned utility company, Pacific Gas and Electric, which is facing some $30 billion in potential liabilities for historic, deadly wildfires linked to PG&amp;E's failure to maintain its equipment. Hiltzik discusses the pros and cons of what would be a radical, if potentially profitable, investment by the state, and how the company's failures portend similar threats to fossil fuel-reliant firms, insurance companies and state governments as the increasingly brutal effects and costs of climate change undercut profitability. Plus Desi Doyen joins us for the latest 'Green News Report'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_censusruling_barrconfirmation_shutdown_michaelhiltzik-pgebankruptcy_011519.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:03</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, government shutdown, TSA, William Barr, Justice Department, recusal, Robert Mueller, census, citizenship, Wilbur Ross, PGE, climate change, environment, pollution, fossil fuels, electricity, liability, Camp Fire </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:59:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/14/2019 (Guest: Marilyn Marks of Coalition for Good Governance)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's show:  Winter weather crippled much of nation over the weekend, from heavy rains and flash floods in recently fire-ravaged California, to monster snowfall in the Midwest, to icy conditions in the East -- shutting down parts of the federal government in D.C. that weren't already closed due to Donald Trump's ongoing federal government shutdown caused by his demands for his pointless and ill-considered southern border wall. Disturbing new revelations that the FBI opened a counterintelligence probe in 2017 into whether the President of the United States was either a witting or unwitting agent of Russia. Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney General, William Barr, who faces confirmation hearings this week, now says Special Counsel Robert Mueller's probe should be allowed to finish and its report should be made public, contradicting his previous statements. Pacific Gas and Electric announced it will file for bankruptcy protection in light of $30 billion in potential liability for maintenance failures that helped to spark historic, deadly wildfires. In Los Angeles, the nation's second-largest school district, teachers are on strike. New York state is finally moving to reform its election systems and voting laws that are among the most restrictive in the nation. A new petition from the nation's top computer security and voting systems experts asked Georgia's state voting reform commission to choose hand-marked paper ballots rather than a new, unverifiable,  computer-marked and barcoded summary of voters' ballots called Ballot Marking Devices (BMD) that cannot be audited after an election to determine whether the results reflect the actual intent of voters. Voting system expert MARILYN MARKS, of the non-partisan Coalition for Good Governance explains the security experts' concerns and the many dangers of BMD systems being implemented across the country, including in L.A. County. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_shutdown_pgebankruptcy_lastrike_marilynmarks-bmds-ga-lacounty_011419.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:06</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, extreme weather, elections, election systems, voting systems, voting rights, electronic voting, climate change, PGE, teachers strike, news</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2019 18:10:45 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/11/2019: (Guest: Ricky Garza of Texas Civil Rights Project)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Donald Trump's federal government shutdown is the now the longest in U.S. history. On Friday, federal workers missed their paychecks, and hundreds demonstrated against the shutdown outside the White House, protesting they can&apos;t pay rents, mortgages, or for food and medical needs, as the fallout from the shutdown begins impacting airports, food safety, and low-income housing. The Trump Administration is reportedly considering taking money from U.S. military disaster relief funding earmarked for disaster recovery. Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell refuses to allow a vote on bills to re-open the government that are identical to those passed virtually unanimously last year. In Texas, in the Rio Grande Valley, even before Trump receives the $5.7 billion he is demanding, the federal government is letter to property owners letters, who have lived on the banks of the Rio Grande for generations, to begin the process of seizing their land for eminent domain for the border wall/fencing. Even an historic, 150-year old Catholic mission chapel on the banks of the river is in a legal battle with the federal government to survive. RICKY GARZA, Rio Grande Valley native and staff attorney for the non-profit Texas Civil Rights Project, explains how his organizations is working to help local property owners in the valley understand their legal rights and fend off a government takeover of their land and homes. Garza says: &quot;The only crisis that exists now is artificially created by this administration. The only time I heard any talk about a crisis along the border was when I turned on cable news.&quot;  Plus: a gob-smacking clip from a 1958 TV series in which -- and this is for real -- a con-man named &quot;Trump&quot; (seriously!) fools a town&apos;s residents by telling them that only he can save them, and sells them on a &quot;wall&quot; to protect them from utter destruction... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_shutdownfallout_rickygarza-eminentdomainthreatsriograndeborder_trackdown1958_011119.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:44</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, border wall, civil liberties, eminent domain, property rights, Texas, immigration, labor, unions, Mitch McConnell, FAA, FBI, public safety, Mexico, borderlands</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2019 18:25:21 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/10/2019 (Guest: Tom Philpott of Mother Jones)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ As Donald Trump's federal government shutdown continues over his demand for US taxpayers to foot the $5.8 billion bill for his border wall, we air his previous comments about government shutdowns charging that Presidents, not opposition parties in Congress, should be held responsible. But what he had to say about walls back in 2004 is even more amusing and/or ironic. As the shutdown drags on, the safety of the nation, including its food supply, is now endangered – including FDA food inspections, and the furloughs of workers at the Federal Aviation Administration, Secret Service, FBI, DHS cybersecurity divisions and even the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office. Food and agriculture correspondent TOM PHILPOTT of Mother Jones discusses the safety (or lack thereof) of the nation's imperiled food supply, how the Trump Administration's deregulatory agenda has already undermined the safety of our food supply, and the negative impacts on farmers, craft beer makers, small business owners, and low-income families who rely on government programs for nutrition assistance. Trump reiterated that he might declare a national emergency in order to force the border wall&apos;s construction, but even rightwingers like Fox 'News' are publicly saying such a declaration would set a bad precedent. Polls show Americans increasingly blame Trump for the shutdown. Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senator Chuck Schumer's response to Trump's prime-time Oval Office address on Tuesday garnered higher ratings than Trump&apos;s speech (so much for his &quot;winning&quot; television ratings). Plus, Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report', as Fiat-Chrysler agrees to pay a huge fine for using secret software to cheat on emissions testing, Trump threatens to cut off FEMA wildfire disaster relief to California, and Democrats continue to push back and push ahead on climate crisis action... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_tomphilpott_fdashutdownfoodsafety_trumpshutdownpolls_011019.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, government shutdown, FDA, DHS, food safety, national security, CDC, farmers, agriculture, inspections, SNAP, poverty, food stamps, polls, environment, climate change, pollution, FEMA, California, Green New Deal</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2019 17:58:23 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/9/2019: (Guest: Matt Gertz of Media Matters)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today&apos;s show:  Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer accused Donald Trump of governing &quot;by temper tantrum&quot; in the Democratic response, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, to Trump's televised prime-time Oval Office address, used by Trump to gain public support for his demand of $5 billion for a southern border wall or else he&apos;ll keep the government shut down. The speech offered no new information and, at times parroted word-for-word, rightwing anti-immigration, pro-wall commentary from Sean Hannity and Lou Dobbs' on Fox 'News'.  On Wednesday, Trump reportedly stormed out of a White House negotiation meeting with Congressional Democrats, as his partial federal government shutdown drags on into its third week. The costs of that shutdown to some 800,000 federal workers are rapidly intensifying -- paychecks will not be issued this week for many workers already facing extraordinary hardship thanks to the shutdown, which Trump has threatened to continue for &quot;months or even years&quot; unless Democrats agree to his demands. Since nothing new was offered in Trump&apos;s Tuesday night prime-time speech, why did the television networks agree to litter our public airwaves with false claims and long-ago debunked propaganda? We&apos;re joined by Media Matters' MATT GERTZ, who charges that the &quot;networks got played,” to examine why the networks allowed it to happen, and whether new efforts to fact check and debunk Trump&apos;s false claims are helpful to the public. Also today:  the midterm 2018 'blue wave' continues into 2019, as Dems in Virginia win very big in the first Special Election of the year. And Donald Trump threatens, via misspelled tweet, to cut off FEMA wildfire recovery aid to California, following the worst and most deadly fires in state history. Whether he will follow through with that threat is a separate question, of course, and his absurd explanation as to why he claims to be doing it are, of course, nonsense.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpbordershutdownaddresstantrum_mattgertz_femareliefthreatca_010919.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:32</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, border wall, government shutdown, Fox News, news media, journalism, media reform, bias, propaganda, disinformation, White House, Media Matters, 2018 Election, blue wave, FEMA, California, wildfires, Gavin Newsom</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2019 17:35:53 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/8/2019 (Shutdown Crisis is Real, 'Border Crisis' is Not)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today&apos;s show:  The effects of the federal government's partial shutdown continue to worsen, including potentially tens of thousands of American families who could be evicted from homes subsidized by the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. Vice President Mike Pence repeated Trump&apos;s false claims of a “national emergency” crisis at the border – but declaring a &quot;national emergency&quot; may be Trump&apos;s only face-saving way out of it. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear two partisan gerrymandering cases this session from Maryland and North Carolina which may not be good news for advocates of voting rights, but the Court rejected Virginia Republicans&apos; latest bid to delay remedial redistricting maps for statewide elections in Nov. 2019.  The effects of last year's 'blue wave' election continue to improve the lives of Americans across the country.  Maine&apos;s new Democratic Governor Janet Mills signed an order to implement Medicaid Expansion, finally giving some 70,000 Mainers access to healthcare that had been blocked for some eight years by the former Republican governor. Florida's Amendment 4, adopted by nearly 65 percent of voters in November, kicked in on Tuesday, allowing as many as 1.4 million former felons the right to vote in a state notorious for close elections. The result could be a sea change for the state in 2020, not to mention for the rest of the nation where Florida's electoral votes are key to presidential elections. Plus Desi Doyen has the first 'Green News Report' of 2019, where last year's 'blue wave' is bringing changes on the environmental front at both the state and federal level, even as Trump's shutdown is trashing National Parks and blocking important scientific research... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_shutdownandbluewavefallout_010818.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:32</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, border wall, immigration, government shutdown, Obamacare, Medicaid, Maine, Florida, voting rights, gerrymandering, Supreme Court, Paul LePage, environment, climate change, pollution, felon voting rights, healthcare</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2019 18:10:36 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/7/2019: (Brad solves the government shutdown)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Brad and Desi are back, and there's a lot of news to cover as Democrats officially settle in to their new U.S. House majority amid an ongoing partial federal government shutdown. The Trump shutdown is causing very real and negative effects across the country, particularly in food assistance to the poor and impacts at our national parks. Oddly enough, one historic site in D.C. is still staffed -- the Old Post Office building, which is now a Trump hotel property. Meanwhile, Trump will make a prime time speech to the nation on Tuesday night to address his pretend &quot;immigration crisis&quot; at the southern border -- Brad explains how Democrats can solve the very real shutdown crisis by giving Trump exactly what he asked for in his very own proposed budget for 2019 (just $1.6 billion for the wall). Also today: for the first time, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, recuperating from cancer surgery, missed oral arguments. But in better news, the Court sided with MA Attorney General Maura Healy in her investigation of Exxon Mobil for lying to the public and its investors about climate change. Republicans are freaking out and lying about a proposal from new Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans to help fund a 'Green New Deal' to fight climate change. And, finally, we open up the phone lines to callers on all of the above and much more, including what listeners hope to see Democrats take on as their top priorities in the new Congress... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpshutdown_demagenda_aco-taxrates_calls_010718.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:53</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, shutdown, national parks, corruption, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Supreme Court, Exxon, climate change, taxes, Green New Deal, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, rightwing media, immigration, border wall, Congress</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 17:37:14 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/4/2019 (Angie Coiro w/ Joe Flower)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ GUEST HOST ANGIE COIRO with a review of the news: Day 14 of the federal government shutdown; HR-1, its presentation and contents; what a Trump &quot;national emergency&quot; takeover could entail. Then Part Two of Angie's conversation with health care futurist Joe Flower. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_angiecoiro_joeflower_010419.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Shutdown,wall,Donald Trump,Nancy Pelosi,Chuck Schumer,John Lewis,Elijah Cummings,John Sarbanes,HR1,Health Care,Pharma,ACA</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2019 18:01:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 01/03/2019 (Angie Coiro w/ Hannah Ehrlich, Joe Flower)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ GUEST HOST ANGIE COIRO reviews the installation of Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House; spying charges against an American in Russia; bad news from the jobs and housing sectors; and another blow to Apple. Then Hannah Erlich looks into diversity in children's books, and Joe Flower has advice and insight on America's health care system. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_angiecoiro_hannaherlich_joeflower_010319.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>56:54</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Donald Trump, Wall, Shutdown,Bernie Sanders, Kevin McCarthy, Congress, Nancy Pelosi, Kid Lit, Health Care, Obamacare, National Security</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2019 17:01:46 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/2/2019 (Angie Coiro w/ Dave Johnson, Sarah Kendzior)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ GUEST HOST ANGIE COIRO looks at the latest on the shutdown, including Trump's cabinet meeting and the fruitless border security meeting with Dem leaders. Then Dave Johnson deconstructs rumors of discord between the Sanders and O'Rourke camps; he says regardless who ends up running, climate change will be the topic no one can ignore. And Sarah Kendzior discusses Harry Reid's early, ignored warnings about Donald Trump's corruption and Russian entanglements.
  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_angiecoiro_davejohnson_sarahkendzior_010219.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Donald Trump, Wall, Shutdown, Elizabeth Warren, Beto O'Rourke, Bernie Sanders, Lamar Alexander, Congress, Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, Climate Change, Election 2020</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2019 18:11:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 1/1/2019: (Special Edition:  CA&apos;s ambitious clean energy legislation; Pentagon&apos;s $2 trillion accounting fiasco)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's special edition of ‘The BradCast&apos;, we've put together some of our favorite recent interviews for you. First up:  environmental journalist David Roberts of Vox discusses California&apos;s ambitious (and achievable) new statewide mandate to use only 100% &quot;carbon-free&quot; electricity by 2045, and why the entire effort is such a huge deal.  Then: Investigative journalist DAVE LINDORFF discusses his recent exclusive at The Nation covering the decades-long &quot;accounting fraud&quot; being carried out by the Pentagon, and how the DoD uses accounting gimmicks to ensure endlessly increasing budgets and payments to defense contractors. The unchecked spending ensures that services Americans actually need -- like healthcare, education and infrastructure maintenance -- continue to be on the chopping block every year, even as Defense spending now accounts for 54 cents out of every tax-payer dollar collected. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_eg3_davidroberts_davelindorff_010119.mp3</link>
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								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_eg3_davidroberts_davelindorff_010119.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>56:32</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Pentagon, Defense Department, military, military spending, military industrial complex, environment, climate change, corruption, Congress, California, clean energy, renewable energy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2019 10:25:25 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/31/2018: (Special Edition: Election Security in Georgia; Attacks on the Endangered Species Act)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's special edition of ‘The BradCast&apos;, we've put together some of our favorite recent interviews for you. First up:  Election integrity expert MARILYN MARKS of the Coalition for Good Governance explains her organization&apos;s new lawsuit in Georgia seeking to toss out the results of the November 2018 Lieutenant Governor's race, due to an inexplicably high rate of ballots where no vote was recorded in the race, that occurs only on the state's 100 percent unverifiable touch-screen voting systems, not on hand-marked paper absentee or provisional ballots. The suit may lead to an unprecedented forensic examination of Georgia's easily-hacked, oft-failed, unverifiable touchscreen voting machines, but evidence of programming failure or manipulation may have been destroyed in violation of state and federal election laws. Then:  L.A. Times Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist MICHAEL HILTZIK debunks Trump's bizarre false claims about California's record wildfires, and discusses the real story behind the Trump Administration&apos;s apparent effort to exploit the catastrophic blazes as a way to strip away the state's control of its own water system and as pretext to gut the Endangered Species Act. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_eg2_marilynmarks_michaelhiltzik_123118.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:49</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, election security, election integrity, hacking, computer security, electronic voting, voting, Georgia, environment, climate change, California, wildfire, water, Endangered Species</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2018 11:54:35 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/28/2018 (Angie Coiro w/ Robin Marty, James Hatch)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ GUEST HOST ANGIE COIRO compares Donald Trump's wall tantrum with his pitiable response to the opioid epidemic. Wells Fargo gets away again. The EPA okays more pollution. Author Robin Marty looks at abortion law in a &quot;post-Roe&quot; world. And the second installment of an interview with Navy Seal James Hatch. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_angiecoiro_robinmarty_jameshatch_122818.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_angiecoiro_robinmarty_jameshatch_122818.mp3" length="53580276" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_angiecoiro_robinmarty_jameshatch_122818.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>55:49</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Donald Trump, Wall, Robert Mercer, EPA, coal, Abortion, Ohio, Roe v Wade, Wells Fargo, Afghanistan, US Navy, James Hatch</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2018 17:24:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/27/2018 (Angie Coiro w/ Mark Kastel, James Hatch)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ GUEST HOST ANGIE COIRO reviews the news, with stories about Russia and the BBC, Trump in Iraq, Ohio abortion ban, Cohen in Prague, and GM job losses. Then, Mark Kastell of Cornucopia on organic dairy farms crashing; and Navy Seal James Hatch on his injury and recovery - and his dogs.  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_angiecoiro_markkastell_jameshatch_122718.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_angiecoiro_markkastell_jameshatch_122718.mp3" length="57978879" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_angiecoiro_markkastell_jameshatch_122718.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>1:00:24</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Donald Trump, Russia, BBC, Michael Cohen, Prague, Abortion, Ohio, Iraq, Afghanistan, Organic Farming, US Navy, Big Ag, James Hatch</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2018 17:04:53 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/26/2018 (Angie Coiro w/ Jackie Speier)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Angie Coiro reviews the news: the death of another immigrant child; the hidden meaning of Trump's NORAD Santa call; trouble for Steve Mnuchin and Jerome Powell; and the US economy's ripple effects across the world. Then Congresswoman Jackie Speier on Jonestown, women's rights, sexual assault, abortion, Trump, and the 2019 Democratic agenda.  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_angiecoiro_jackiespeier_122618.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Jonestown,Border Patrol, immigration, Donald Trump, sexual assault, MeToo, Iraq, bone spurs, New York Times, Steve Mnuchin, Jerome Powell, Vietnam</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2018 16:59:31 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/25/2018: (Special Edition: Election Security and Sec. Zinke's Monumental Screwup)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 'BradCast' Special Edition:  On today' show, we've put together some of our favorite interviews from the year for you. First up:  Internationally recognized expert on voting systems and elections technology, DR. DAVID JEFFERSON of Livermore National Laboratory and Verified Voting, explains why using the Internet to cast votes in American elections is not a secure option for voting under any circumstances, and why use of blockchain technology, which he describes as a &quot;fad&quot;, fails to make the Internet any more secure or auditable for use in American elections, especially after the fact.  Then:  AARON WEISS of the Center for Western Priorities explains the &quot;monumental screwup&quot; when the U.S. Department of Interior and its corrupt (and now resigned) chief, Secretary Ryan Zinke, accidentally released unredacted documents regarding the agency's deliberations over the unprecedented lifting of federal protections for a huge portion of the Grand Staircase-Escalante monument in Utah. Weiss details how the Department's subsequent redactions in the documents reveal what Zinke's agency hoped the public wouldn't find out. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_eg1_davidjefferson_aaronweiss_122518.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_eg1_davidjefferson_aaronweiss_122518.mp3" length="55695955" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_eg1_davidjefferson_aaronweiss_122518.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Reublicans, Democrats, Ryan Zinke, public lands, corruption, elections, voting, voting systems, electronic voting, internet voting, blockchain</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 13:21:55 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>A Very 'BradCast' 12/24/2018 (The Very Special Holiday Special!)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Featuring the BradCast Radio Theatre Players from the 1930s &amp; 40s! Call in the family, curl up around the fire and return to radio yesteryear with Our Very Special (And Somewhat Subversive) BradCast Holiday Special! Featuring The BradCast Radio Theatre Players in some of our very first BradCast broadcasts from the 1930s and 1940s!  Don't miss this award-wanting holiday tradition in the making! And Merry Christmas, world! ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_holidayspecial_122418.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_holidayspecial_122418.mp3" length="55522620" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_holidayspecial_122418.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>57:50</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 10:21:45 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/20/2018: (Trump! The Thrilling Season Finale!)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Every reality TV show needs a dramatic and gripping season ending finale, just as much as every Reality TV President needs one!  On today's 'BradCast': TWISTS AND TURNS!  Acting AG Matthew Whitaker did not receive an ethics waiver to oversee Special Counsel Robert Mueller's probe, as previously reported.  Will he anyway? SURPRISES! Trump stuns his military advisers and Congress by declaring &quot;victory&quot; over ISIS and announcing he is withdrawing U.S. troops from Syria! But when? Nobody knows!  Is Afghanistan next? (Apparently so!)  MAIN CHARACTERS 'KILLED OFF'! Defense Secretary Gen. James Mattis submits his surprise resignation.  SUSPENSE! Will Trump shut down the federal government over Christmas? CHRISTMAS VILLAINS! Trump's USDA announces they will now make it more difficult for the poor to receive food stamps, in defiance of Congress and its new Farm Bill. That'll show 'em!  NUCLEAR CLIFF-HANGER!  North Korea bluntly declares that they will not denuclearize unless the U.S. removes its own troops and nuclear weapons at the same time.  Will Trump return to his threats for &quot;fire and fury&quot;?! Stay tuned for the thrilling 2019 season!  Also today: The DNC announces its 2020 Presidential primary debate schedule, even though we're not yet even done with the 2018 election.  An update in the GOP Absentee Ballot Election Fraud Scandal in the NC-9 congressional district:  a stunning, just-released 2016 investigative report from the NC State Board of Election includes some jaw-dropping evidence showing the same GOP contractor at the center of the 2018 scandal – McCrae Dowless – was also running the same illegal absentee ballot harvesting scheme in the 2016 election.  Why was Dowless not prosecuted in 2016, and allowed to carry out the same unlawful election fraud scams in 2018?  Finally, Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report,' with a number of Christmas climate crisis gifts from states around the country, and hardly any lumps of coal at all... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_whitaker_outofsyria_mattisquits_wallshutdownthreat_foodstamps_nknukes_nc9-2016fraud_122018.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_whitaker_outofsyria_mattisquits_wallshutdownthreat_foodstamps_nknukes_nc9-2016fraud_122018.mp3" length="55721427" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_whitaker_outofsyria_mattisquits_wallshutdownthreat_foodstamps_nknukes_nc9-2016fraud_122018.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, border wall, government shutdown, reality tv, Matt Whitaker, corruption, James Mattis, Syria, Afghanistan, military, food stamps, election fraud, North Carolina, environment, climate change, North Korea, DNC</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2018 18:05:31 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/19/2018 (Guest: Heather 'Digby' Parton)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today&apos;s show:  a federal judge in Washington D.C. (the same judge involved in Tuesday's dramatic sentencing hearing of Donald Trump's disgraced former National Security Adviser, Michael Flynn) blocked the Trump Administration's new policy of rejecting asylum claims made on the basis of domestic abuse and gang violence. It&apos;s just the latest legal or political blow to Donald Trump's failed policies, all eagerly supported by his Republican Party. In formerly &quot;deep red&quot; Kansas, where voters rejected a number of Republican state lawmakers in the midterm election, things are getting worse for the Kansas GOP after three elected Republicans in the state legislature – so far -- flipped to join the Democratic Party in advance of the new state legislative session. Then: HEATHER ‘DIGBY&apos; PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo discusses what now feels like a presidency in near free-fall, following this week&apos;s dramatic sentencing hearing of Trump's former NSA, Michael Flynn, last week's sentencing of Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen, who implicated the President in a felony violation of campaign finance laws, and multiple state and federal investigations into the Trump Campaign's alleged coordination with Russia, and his own obstruction of justice. We analyze the judge&apos;s astonishing and curious references to &quot;treason&quot; in the Flynn hearing, the seemingly inexplicable number of lies told by Trump and his associates about their contacts with Russians, how Trump&apos;s wingnut fans are (often hilariously) continuing to justify it all, and what Democrats will (or should) do once they take over the House majority next month... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_asylumruling_ks-gopdefections_heatherdigbyparton-flynncohenrussiatrumpdems_121918.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_asylumruling_ks-gopdefections_heatherdigbyparton-flynncohenrussiatrumpdems_121918.mp3" length="55966832" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_asylumruling_ks-gopdefections_heatherdigbyparton-flynncohenrussiatrumpdems_121918.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Kansas, corruption, Robert Mueller, Russia, Michael Cohen, Michael Flynn, conspiracy, collusion, treason, Emmet Sullivan, evangelicals, asylum, immigration, domestic violence, investigation, Trump Foundation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2018 17:59:25 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/18/2018 (Shutdowns, Reversals, Back flips and Lies)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today&apos;s show: New York&apos;s Attorney General has entered an agreement with the Trump Foundation to shut down the supposed charitable organization for good. But an ongoing investigation into misuse of the organization for alleged fraud, campaign violations and self-dealing by Trump, his three oldest children and his 2016 campaign, will continue. The Trump Administration blinked over Trump&apos;s threats to shut down the government if he doesn&apos;t get funding for his border wall with Mexico – the Press Secretary suggested they will find the money elsewhere, as Congressional Republicans do not have enough votes to pass a bill to meet Trump&apos;s demands.  Sentencing has been postponed for Trump's disgraced former National Security Adviser Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, who pleaded guilty to lying to federal investigators last year. Flynn asked for his sentencing to be delayed after a dramatic court hearing in which U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan railed that he could not &quot;hide my disgust, my disdain&quot; for Flynn's behavior and upbraided the former NSA for having &quot;arguably sold out your country&quot;. In Arizona, Republican Rep. Martha McSally, who narrowly lost November's U.S. Senate race to Democrat Kyrsten Sinema, has been appointed to replace Sen. Jon Kyl, who temporarily replaced the late Sen. John McCain earlier this year. In the North Carolina GOP absentee ballot election fraud scandal, state Republicans have again reversed themselves and are now demanding the State Board of Elections certify Republican Mark Harris as the winner of the race, despite the ongoing fraud investigation. The Board has postponed a planned evidentiary hearing until to January 11. Plus, Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report,' with a surprising amount of actually encouraging news for a change.... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpfndtnshut_budgetblink_flynnfiasco_mcsallynamed_nc9delayed_121818.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpfndtnshut_budgetblink_flynnfiasco_mcsallynamed_nc9delayed_121818.mp3" length="56370757" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumpfndtnshut_budgetblink_flynnfiasco_mcsallynamed_nc9delayed_121818.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:43</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Michael Flynn, corruption, national security, FBI, Russia, Robert Mueller, Arizona, US Senate, McSally, Sinema, North Carolina, election fraud, 2018 election</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2018 18:26:26 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/17/2018 (Guest: Prof. Richard DeMillo of Georgia Tech, Verified Voting)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's show: states and counties all across the country are finally beginning to move to new &quot;upgraded&quot; voting systems. In many cases, however -- in Republican and Democratic-leaning jurisdictions alike -- election officials from Georgia to California are preparing to move to touchscreen computer Ballot Marking Devices, which are even less verifiable than systems currently in use!  Proponents claim that these new touchscreen computer voting systems are a &quot;verifiable&quot; record of the ballot. But as computer and security expert Professor Richard DeMillo of Georgia Tech explains, his recently published research shows half of voters do not bother to verify their computer-printed ballots before casting them, and are unable to verify, just seconds after leaving the polling place, whether an unvoted ballot accurately represents the races on the ballot they just cast, among other security vulnerabilities. DeMillo, who previously served as Chief Technology Officer at Hewlett-Packard, contends that HAND-MARKED paper ballots are the only method to ensure that elections actually reflect the will of the voters. Also today:  What it means, and doesn't, for consumers after a federal judge's questionable ruling finds the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) unconstitutional.  Trump's corrupt Interior Department Secretary Ryan Zinke announces his resignation. Callers weigh in, including on whether voting in the U.S. should be compulsory, sparking a lively debate on today's 'BradCast'... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_richdemillo-bmdstudyga_acaruling_callers_121718.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_richdemillo-bmdstudyga_acaruling_callers_121718.mp3" length="56539220" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_richdemillo-bmdstudyga_acaruling_callers_121718.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>58:53</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Obamacare, healthcare, 2018 election, Georgia, election integrity, electronic voting, voting systems, cybersecurity, voting machines, ballot marking device, Los Angeles, Ryan Zinke, corruption, voting</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2018 17:58:50 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/14/2018 (Guest: Craig Holman of Public Citizen)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Despite his many desperate, shifting attempts to explain (lie) his way out of it, all evidence indicates that Donald Trump committed a major campaign finance felony in making hush-money payoffs before the 2016 election to women with whom he had had sexual affairs. Campaign finance expert CRAIG HOLMAN of Public Citizen methodically debunks each of Trump's various claims, point-by-point, and what can (or at least should) be done. The controversial Justice Department Office of Legal Counsel (OLC)'s opinion that a sitting President may not be indicted on criminal charges is preventing accountability for Trump, but Holman argues that's exactly what the 25th Amendment is designed to handle. Wisconsin&apos;s rejected Republican Gov. Scott Walker signed a host of bills today, designed to strip power from the state&apos;s voters and incoming Democratic Governor-elect Tony Evers and Attorney General-elect Josh Kaul. In Michigan, rejected Republican Gov. Rick Snyder also signed several bills on Friday to undermine voters. In North Carolina – where the GOP invented these unprecedented state power grabs in 2016 -- the GOP absentee ballot election fraud scandal appears to have spread to a completely different U.S. House District. In Maine, Republican Rep. Bruce Poliquin&apos;s constitutional challenge to the state's new Ranked Choice Voting system was rejected by a Trump-appointed judge. Poliquin today ended the ongoing hand-count he had requested in his 2nd Congressional District race. Poliquin won the first computer tally by more than 2,000 votes, but failed to win a majority, and is said to have lost to Democrat Jared Golden on November 6th, after voters' second place choices were redistributed to other candidates according to the computerized RCV algorithm used to tally ballots. The complicated RCV hand-count was otherwise expected to continue for several more weeks... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_craigholman-trumpfelony_walkersignswi_ncfraudspreads_me-rcvcountended_121418.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, campaign finance, Michael Cohen, coverup, 25th Amendment, indictment, 2018 election, election fraud, North Carolina, Michigan, Wisconsin, Scott Walker, Ranked Choice Voting, Public Citizen</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2018 18:21:17 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/13/2018 (Fine Messes: In Trump World, Congress, Kentucky, North Carolina, Michigan, The Arctic)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Among the messes covered on today's 'BradCast':  Trump can't find anyone to be his new Chief of Staff except maybe his own son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Trump finally responds to the sentencing of his former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, denying responsibility and claiming that Cohen only pleaded guilty as a favor to the prosecutors in order to &quot;embarrass&quot; Trump. Republicans in Congress currently have no plan to avoid a government shutdown next week, after Trump declared he would happily take the blame for such a shutdown during a televised Oval Office tantrum over funding for his border wall in a meeting with Democrats Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer. Kentucky&apos;s Tea Party Republican Governor Matt Bevin posts a bizarre video attacking the Louisville Courier-Journal and non-profit investigative reporting outlet ProPublica, after a recent investigation into his ethics. In North Carolina&apos;s GOP election fraud scandal, state Republican lawmakers have passed a bill allowing state elections officials to order not just a new general election for the U.S. House, but a new primary as election, as well. In Michigan, GOP lawmakers are scrambling to pass a measure in the lame duck session to make it much harder for voters to place statewide initiatives on the ballot -- just one of several efforts by Republicans in the state to strip power from voters and the Executive Branch before Democrats can be sworn in as Governor, Attorney General and Secretary of State. Plus Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report,&apos; with bad news for the Arctic, new Trump EPA rollbacks of clean water standards, and Washington State&apos;s broad new push for climate action... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_wallshutdown_cohentrump_bevinky_doovernc9_powergrabmi_meltingarctic_121318.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, 2018 election, corruption, Matt Bevin, journalism, Michigan, North Carolina, election fraud, environment climate change, pollution, Michael Cohen, government shutdown, Pro Publica</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2018 18:21:28 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title> 'BradCast' 12/12/2018 (Guest: Congressional reporter Alice Ollstein)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today&apos;s show:  Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and 'fixer' Michael Cohen has been sentenced to three years in federal prison. Both Cohen and the federal government now allege that during the 2016 election, Trump &quot;directed&quot; a conspiracy to pay hush money to women with whom Trump was said to have had sexual affairs in order to buy their silence and &quot;influence the election,&quot; considered an illegal campaign contribution. National Enquirer publisher AMI signed a non-prosecution agreement with prosecutors regarding a similar scheme, in exchange for their cooperation. As noted today, Trump appears to be in VERY big trouble at this point. Incoming New York state Attorney General-elect Letitia James suggests she intends to &quot;use every area of the law” to investigate President Trump, his business transactions, and &quot;anyone&quot; in his circle who may have violated state law. AG-elect James tells NBC she is attempting to ensure Trump, his associates, his family and his various organizations are unable to evade accountability with Presidential pardons at the federal level. In North Carolina, new revelations in the ongoing GOP absentee ballot election fraud scandal in the 9th Congressional District election, including the state Republican Party's admission that a new election will most likely be necessary. Also: the open enrollment period to sign-up for ObamaCare ends this Saturday. Politico's ALICE OLLSTEIN explains the several reasons why signups are down so much this year, how it may affect the stability of the federal exchange, and the dilemmas facing Democrats – set to take the majority in the U.S. House in January – on how best to defend the Affordable Care Act against a federal lawsuit and the Trump Administration&apos;s attempts to sabotage the landmark law and its vital protections for Americans with preexisting conditions... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_cohensentenced_trumpcooked_alliceollstein-ocare_nc-9gopfraud_121218.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:46</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, Obamacare, Affordable Care Act, healthcare, Michael Cohen, corruption, Robert Mueller, Trump Organization, National Enquirer, Letitia James, accountability, North Carolina, 2018 election, election fraud, Russia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:59:51 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/11/2018 ('I Will Shut Down the Government')</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today&apos;s show:  Time Magazine has chosen several journalists, dead and alive, as 'Person of the Year' for 2018. A jury recommends life in prison plus 419 years for the neo-Nazi who killed activist Heather Heyer when he plowed his car into protesters at the 2017 “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville. Washington Post creates a new category for Donald Trump&apos;s endlessly repeated, debunked lies: &quot;Bottomless Pinocchio.&quot; Trump conducted a bizarre, on-camera pageant in the Oval Office, threatening Congressional Democratic leaders Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Chuck Schumer that he will shut down the government unless they comply with demands to fund his border wall, despite the great cost of a shutdown to Americans. Negotiations are likely to get uglier once Democrats take over with the House majority in January. New details today on the GOP election fraud scandal in the NC-9 Congressional District race: the State Board of Elections has requested more time to conduct an investigation into allegations of absentee ballot fraud, and new evidence suggests election workers illegally tabulated early vote results and leaked the valuable information to the campaign of Republican candidate Mark Harris prior to Election Day. In Florida, election officials have revealed that nearly 7,000 vote-by-mail absentee ballots post-marked by Election Day were not counted in the midterm election. Those un-tabulated ballots might have affected a number of close races in Florida, including the races tallied in statewide &quot;recounts&quot; for U.S. Senate, Governor and Agricultural Commissioner. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report,' with an update from U.N. climate talks, where the U.S., Russia and Saudi Arabia – an 'Axis of Oil' – are obstructing negotiations, and youth protesters demand fossil fuels be kept in the ground. Here at home, the Trump Administration is planning to reclassify high-level nuclear waste as less dangerous to avoid billions of dollars in clean-up costs... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumppelosischumershutdownthreat_nc9fraud-earlyvotes_lateflmailballots_121118.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>59:08</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, border wall, racism, Heather Heyer, neo-Nazi, journalism, 2018 election, North Carolina, election fraud, Florida, absentee voting, Pelosi, Schumer, government shutdown, environment, climate change, Paris Agreement</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2018 17:55:31 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/10/2018 (Guest: Investigative journalist Dave Lindorff)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ When Democrats take control of the U.S. House majority in the new Congress next year, one of the first orders of business will be determining who actually gets to be seated from the November 2018 midterm elections – there are as many as three (and possibly more) seats being challenged in the wake of the November 2018 midterm election, thanks to the burgeoning GOP absentee ballot election fraud scandal in North Carolina, an admission by a newly-elected Florida Republican that he &quot;may have&quot; violated federal campaign finance laws, and a lengthy hand-count process in Maine's first-ever Ranked Choice Voting election for a U.S. House seat. Donald Trump will reportedly call for an unprecedented $750 billion budget next year for the Pentagon on top of his previous increases to military spending, despite his description of Defense Department spending last week as &quot;crazy&quot;. The massive budget increase is said to be a &quot;negotiating tactic&quot; to ensure that the $733 billion originally requested by the Pentagon remains intact. Investigative journalist DAVE LINDORFF discusses his recent exclusive at The Nation covering the decades-long &quot;accounting fraud&quot; being carried out by the Pentagon, and how the DoD uses accounting gimmicks to ensure endlessly increasing budgets and payments to defense contractors. The unchecked spending ensures that services Americans actually need -- like healthcare, education and infrastructure maintenance -- continue to be on the chopping block every year, even as Defense spending now accounts for 54 cents out of every tax-payer dollar collected. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), who will chair the U.S. House Intelligence Committee next year, argues that a sentencing memo filed by federal prosecutors in New York on Friday, charging that Trump &quot;directed&quot; a criminal conspiracy with his former attorney Michael Cohen, suggests &quot;a very real prospect that on the day Donald Trump leaves office, the Justice Department may indict him&quot;... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_housecontests-nc9-fl15-me2_davelindorff-dodbudgetfraud_trumpfeca_121018.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:50</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Defense Department, Pentagon, military, defense contractors, corruption, Adam Schiff, Michael Cohen, 2018 election, election fraud, North Carolina, campaign finance, Florida, Maine, collusion, conspiracy, defense spending</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2018 18:11:34 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/7/2018 (Guest-host Angie Coiro w/ Lara Bazelon)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest host Angie Coiro reviews a slew of news headlines, with Donald Trump appointing Heather Nauert to the UN, Army General Mark Milley to head the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and nominating William Barr as Attorney General. Revisiting George H. W. Bush's record as president; why Huawei may be a security concern around the world; and a conviction in the killing of Heather Heyer. Lastly, a conversation with Lara Bazelon about justice for the wrongly convicted. Her new book is 'Rectify'. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_angiecoiro_larabazelon_120718.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Donald Trump</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2018 17:09:00 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/6/2018 (Dem unconcedes NC U.S. House race amid GOP election fraud scandal)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today&apos;s show: Dan McCready, the Democratic candidate in NC's 9th Congressional District U.S. House race, withdrew his concession amid mounting evidence of GOP absentee ballot election fraud. Outgoing NC-9 Republican Rep. Robert Pittenger says he brought concerns about fraud during the primary, in which he was ousted by Republican Mark Harris, to both state and national GOP officials at the time. But Republican officials took no action after the primary, despite their decades-long false claims about “voter fraud” being used to justify laws that restrict voting. The Charlotte Observer has now called for a re-do of the 2018 election in NC-9, from scratch, beginning with the primary. In New York, in a newly emerging election fraud scandal, Republican and Independence Party leaders have been charged with forging signatures on nominating petitions in order to boost chances for GOP candidates. Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin and Michigan this week continued their efforts to undermine the will of the midterm voters:  in Wisconsin, the GOP-gerrymandered legislature rammed through unprecedented measures in an extraordinary, overnight lame duck session – not only stripping power from the Governor, the Attorney General, and voters, but also confirming 82 appointees of outgoing Republican Governor Scott Walker to state positions in a single day, many with no public hearing whatsoever. In Michigan, GOP lawmakers debuted a new trick: passing laws early in the year to raise the state&apos;s minimum wage and grant sick leave for workers to prevent them from appearing on the November ballot, and then gutting those same measures in the lame duck session when voters cannot stop them. Plus Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report', with a bunch of bad news on global carbon emissions and Greenland ice melt, and encouraging news from major companies taking bold actions on climate change... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_nc9-demunconcedes_gopknew_wiwalkerappoints_migutsvoterbills_120618.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_nc9-demunconcedes_gopknew_wiwalkerappoints_migutsvoterbills_120618.mp3" length="56450307" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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								<itunes:duration>58:48</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Iraq, democracy, North Carolina, Republicans, Democrats, election fraud, 2018 election, voter fraud, voter ID, Wisconsin, Michigan, Scott Walker, voter suppression, minimum wage, environment, climate change, Paris Agreement</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2018 18:23:35 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/5/2018 (Government by Chaos, Elections by Fraud)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today&apos;s show: In observance of the national day of mourning for the late President George H.W. Bush, the stock market was closed – likely a good thing after the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged after investors realized that Donald Trump lied over the weekend that he had reached a deal with China over his trade tariffs. In Georgia, the Republican candidate won the crucial runoff race for Secretary of State. The Atlanta Journal Constitution has finally noticed extreme irregularities in the Lt. Governor's race that only appear in the unverifiable touchscreen results, not on vote-by-mail paper absentee ballots. In Little Rock, Arkansas, sixty years after angry mobs protested school integration, voters have elected their first elected African-American mayor. In North Carolina&apos;s 9th District, yet more disturbing details are emerging in the intensifying GOP election fraud scandal. New House Democratic Caucus chair Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) suggests that &quot;Republican operatives stole” the race, and both he and the editorial board of The Charlotte Observer, the state&apos;s largest newspaper, have called for a new election. In North Carolina, Republicans in the state legislature are jamming through new polling place Photo ID voting restrictions before losing their super-majority, under false claims it will deter non-existent &quot;voter fraud&quot; but which will do nothing to deter what appears to be major absentee ballot fraud in the state. In Wisconsin, the Republican-gerrymandered and controlled state legislature worked literally all night to jam through a bill aimed at stealing power from incoming Democratic Governor Tony Evers, incoming Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul, and the state's voters. Republicans in Wisconsin, Michigan, and North Carolina and elsewhere in the country are resorting to desperate power grabs to hold on to power, and it's beginning to feel more and more each day like the GOP is a party in its death throes. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_trumptariffs_gasosrunoff-ltgovcontest_nc9fraud_wigopcoup_120518.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>58:42</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, 2018 election, China, tariffs, George HW Bush, Georgia, Arkansas, racism, Wisconsin, Scott Walker, North Carolina, election fraud, voter ID, voter suppression, Michigan, Hakeem Jeffries</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2018 18:35:55 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/4/2018: (Guest: Analiese Eicher of OneWisconsinNow)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Republican lawmakers who lost their legislative majorities in the November midterm elections are in a desperate scramble to pass laws in lame duck legislative sessions to rob power from incoming Democrats before they can be seated. In Michigan, GOPers are jamming through last-minute legislation to block the reforms voters had adopted to expand voting rights. In North Carolina, the GOP-controlled legislature is hypocritically ramming through new Photo ID voting restrictions, even with the state in the midst of a massive GOP absentee ballot election fraud scandal in the state's 9th Congressional district. But it is in Wisconsin where the GOP is pushing the most audacious power grab in the nation, to usurp the powers of the incoming Democratic governor, Tony Evers and Attorney General-elect Josh Kaul on a litany of issues before they can be sworn in. Despite Democrats having won every statewide contest on the ballot, and receiving 54 percent of the votes for the State Assembly, Republicans retained control of 63 percent of the seats in the wildly gerrymandered state house, and they are using that ill-gotten legislative muscle. The unprecedented Republican power grab has led to protests at the state capital in Madison. OneWisconsinNow's ANALIESE EICHER -- a plaintiff in the 2016 federal case that struck down WI GOP&apos;s previous attempt to curtail early voting -- details the multiple outrageous and unprecedented moves that the #WIGOPPowerGrab is strong-arming through the state legislature. Eicher says Republicans &quot;want to stay in power, no matter what the cost.&quot; Plus Desi Doyen has the latest 'Green News Report', with a look at the late George H.W. Bush's environmental legacy, and a warning for the world issued this week as the annual U.N. climate summit opened this week in Poland... ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com</description>
								<link>https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_bradfriedman_lameduckgoppowergrabs-nc-mi-wi_analieseeicher_120418.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>57:54</itunes:duration>
									<author>BradCast@BradBlog.com (Brad Friedman)</author>
									<itunes:author>Brad Friedman</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Trump, politics, Republicans, Democrats, 2018 election, voter fraud, election fraud, North Carolina, corruption, Wisconsin, power grab, gerrymandering, Michigan, Georgia, voting rights, environment, climate change, Paris Agreement, global warming</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2018 18:10:08 -0800</pubDate>
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								<title>'BradCast' 12/3/2018 (A Thousand Points of GOP Corruption)</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ On today's show:  In the wake of the death of George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States, it was a sign of these times that there was even a question whether the sitting U.S. president would attend Bush's memorial service.  But Donald Trump will attend, despite his many obnoxious attacks on the Bush family in recent years. We review parts of Bush Sr.'s legacy today -- without either dancing on his grave or lionizing -- particularly on the environment. Callers ring in with their own thoughts on the more unsavory parts of that legacy. Also today, several updates on recent stories, including the race for Alaska House District 1 that was tied, with control of the entire state legislature hanging in the balance, that on Monday was decided by just one vote. In Georgia, a lawsuit filed by the Democratic Party to extend the deadline for absentee ballots to be received in Tuesday's crucial midterm runoff elections was resolved in favor of voters, with the state's next Secretary of State on the line. In North Carolina, more new details on the growing GOP election fraud scandal, including the rather stunning criminal record of GOP contractor McCrae Dowless, who ran an absentee ballot campaign in NC's 9th Congressional District on behalf of GOP candidate Mark Harris. In a state where Republicans, ironically enough, have falsely claimed for years that voting restrictions are needed to deter fraud by Democrats, an investigation is uncovering inexplicable irregularities and other evidence of election f