Articles in Category: Media Reform

‘Media Should be Partisan for Democracy’ in 2022, Argues Media Reformer: ‘BradCast’ 10/26/2022

Guest: Brian Hansbury of Media and Democracy Project; Also: Jon Stewart calls AZ A.G. out for 2020 lies; Republican PA-SEN write-in candidate drops out to endorse Democrat Fetterman...

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10/26/2022 -
6:42 pm PT

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Tell the FCC To Protect Our Public Airwaves From Dangerous, Convicted Hoaxster Alex Jones: ‘BradCast’ 10/17/2022

Guest: Sue Wilson of Media Action Center; Also: DoJ recommend six months for Bannon; Rightwing '2000 Mules' fraudsters face FBI, IRS referrals from AZ's GOP A.G.; And, Could Grassley actually lose in IA?!...

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Brad Friedman,
10/17/2022 -
6:55 pm PT

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In Memory of and Tribute to Eric Boehlert: ‘BradCast’ 4/6/2022

The BRAD BLOG, 'BradCast' and nation have lost a friend and champion...

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Brad Friedman,
4/06/2022 -
6:01 pm PT

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‘Green News Report’ – November 3, 2020

With Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen...

Election Day 2020 edition

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Desi Doyen,
11/03/2020 -
11:40 am PT

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Why Does the FCC Allow Sinclair Broadcasting to Violate Station Ownership Rules in Baltimore?

An investigation of FCC, SEC documents in a citizen-filed 'Petition to Deny' licensing for three stations controlled by the media behemoth may finally help put an end to the 'sham' control of our public airwaves...

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Sue Wilson,
9/23/2020 -
11:03 am PT

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Media Industry Confronting ‘Full Extinction Event’: ‘BradCast’ 3/31/2020

Guest: Buzzfeed News Media Editor Craig Silverman; Also: Grim virus numbers, tragically failed Presidency, faint but clear signs of hope...

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Brad Friedman,
3/31/2020 -
6:52 pm PT

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NY State to Review Certified Vote System After Computer ‘Ballot Stuffing’ Design Flaw Revealed: ‘BradCast’ 3/11/2019

Guest: Prof. Richard DeMillo of Georgia Tech; Also: Trump 2020 budget slashes Medicare, Medicaid, increases defense, wall funding, deficit spending; Bernie Sanders' 1987 climate change warnings unearthed...

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Brad Friedman,
3/11/2019 -
6:43 pm PT

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Mattis: U.S. Lacks ‘Actual Evidence’ of Alleged Syrian Chemical Attack: ‘BradCast’ 4/12/2018

Also: Clueless Trump now to rejoin TPP?; Sinclair continues to abuse public airwaves; And, why local news matters...

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Brad Friedman,
4/12/2018 -
6:29 pm PT

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Why Sinclair Broadcasting ‘Is Extremely Dangerous To Our Democracy’: ‘BradCast’ 4/3/2018

Guest: Pam Vogel of Media Matters; Also: Another mass shooting; Good news for voters in two federal voter registration cases in TX and FL...

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Brad Friedman,
4/03/2018 -
6:25 pm PT

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‘Green News Report’ – April 6, 2017

With Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen...

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Desi Doyen,
4/06/2017 -
10:03 am PT

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Putting the ‘Public’ Back in ‘Public Interest’: ‘BradCast’ 4/5/2017

Guest: Media reformer Sue Wilson; Also: The GOP's stolen SCOTUS lie...

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Brad Friedman,
4/05/2017 -
5:48 pm PT

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The ‘Public Interest’ Still Lives

How I took on a major media conglomerate for abusing our public airwaves and challenged the FCC to do its job -- and (mostly) won...

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Sue Wilson,
4/05/2017 -
10:20 am PT

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Imagine the US Without California. Plenty of Californians Are: ‘BradCast’ 12/30/2016

AND Fake News vs Bad Journalism; Jeff Chang on Diversity

GUEST HOSTED BY ANGIE COIRO

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Angie Coiro,
12/30/2016 -
5:40 pm PT

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Fear and Loathing in Cleveland: Trump’s RNC Acceptance Speech and the GOP’s Dark Future: ‘BradCast’ 7/22/2016

Salon's Heather Digby Parton on the rise of a 'demagogue' and the fall of 'conservatism' after the GOP's 'dystopian hellscape convention'...

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Brad Friedman,
7/22/2016 -
4:45 pm PT

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‘Mommy, Where Do Lies Come From?’: ‘BradCast’ 7/1/2016

Guests: Ari Rabin-Havt, Imani Gandy, Sajid Khan

Guest hosted by Angie Coiro...

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Angie Coiro,
7/01/2016 -
7:31 pm PT

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‘Dangerous Times’: Climate Scientist Warns Trump ‘Censorship’ Endangering National Security: ‘BradCast’ 3/6/2026

Guest: Dr. Peter Gleick; Also: Admin deported at least 50 legal Venezuelan migrants; Judge says South Sudan deportations violated court order

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Guest: Election expert Marilyn Marks on GA 2018 Lt. Gov. election contest as state moves to unverifiable barcoded ballots; Also: FL 2020 GOP power-grab update; IA Repubs vote to NOT count absentee ballots...

Investigators reportedly examining federal judge's long history of alleged domestic abuse, while Congressional impeachment looms...

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The Attempted 2018 Voter Suppression Begins: ‘BradCast’ 8/20/2018

And other news, both good and bad, around the country and world, 78 days out from the midterm elections...

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A New Test Post for Linux61

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Sunday ‘Cutting Corners’ Toons

THIS WEEK: Big Barbaric Bill ... Conman's Clowns ... Anti-Semitism ... In Memoriam ...

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‘A World of Tyrants, Bribes, and Influence’: ‘BradCast’ 5/22/2025

Guests: Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast'...

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5/22/2025 |
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‘Green News Report’ – May 22, 2025

With Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen...

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5/22/2025 |
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And Then They Came for Members of Congress…: ‘BradCast’ 5/20/2025

Guest: Attorney Keith Barber; Also: Noem doesn't know what Habeas Corpus means; Paramount owner wants CBS News to roll over to Trump...

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5/20/2025 |
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‘Green News Report’ – May 20, 2025

With Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen...

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Appeals Court Blocks Last Route for Voters to Challenge Violations of the Voting Rights Act: ‘BradCast’ 5/19/2025

Guest: Justin Levitt, former Dep. Asst. A.G. at DOJ; Also: Springsteen sounds alarm; Far-right loses in Romania; SCOTUS blocks Trump again...

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5/19/2025 |
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Sunday ‘Now Hoarding’ Toons

THIS WEEK: From the Middle East ... to Capitol Hill ... and Across the MAGAVerse ...

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Mad World: ‘BradCast’ 5/15/2025

Birthright citizenship and nationwide injunctions at SCOTUS; GOP tax and health care cuts in the House; Eliminating FEMA, dismantling NWS before hurricane season; Noem's surreal tattoo testimony; Souter's warning...

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5/15/2025 |
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‘Green News Report’ – May 15, 2025

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5/15/2025 |
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Articles in Category: Media Reform

Guest: Brian Hansbury of Media and Democracy Project; Also: Jon Stewart calls AZ A.G. out for 2020 lies; Republican PA-SEN write-in candidate drops out to endorse Democrat Fetterman...

Guest: Sue Wilson of Media Action Center; Also: DoJ recommend six months for Bannon; Rightwing '2000 Mules' fraudsters face FBI, IRS referrals from AZ's GOP A.G.; And, Could Grassley actually lose in IA?!...

The BRAD BLOG, 'BradCast' and nation have lost a friend and champion...

With Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen...

Election Day 2020 edition

An investigation of FCC, SEC documents in a citizen-filed 'Petition to Deny' licensing for three stations controlled by the media behemoth may finally help put an end to the 'sham' control of our public airwaves...

Guest: Buzzfeed News Media Editor Craig Silverman; Also: Grim virus numbers, tragically failed Presidency, faint but clear signs of hope...

Guest: Prof. Richard DeMillo of Georgia Tech; Also: Trump 2020 budget slashes Medicare, Medicaid, increases defense, wall funding, deficit spending; Bernie Sanders' 1987 climate change warnings unearthed...

Also: Clueless Trump now to rejoin TPP?; Sinclair continues to abuse public airwaves; And, why local news matters...

Guest: Pam Vogel of Media Matters; Also: Another mass shooting; Good news for voters in two federal voter registration cases in TX and FL...

With Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen...

Guest: Media reformer Sue Wilson; Also: The GOP's stolen SCOTUS lie...

How I took on a major media conglomerate for abusing our public airwaves and challenged the FCC to do its job -- and (mostly) won...

AND Fake News vs Bad Journalism; Jeff Chang on Diversity

GUEST HOSTED BY ANGIE COIRO

Salon's Heather Digby Parton on the rise of a 'demagogue' and the fall of 'conservatism' after the GOP's 'dystopian hellscape convention'...

Guests: Ari Rabin-Havt, Imani Gandy, Sajid Khan

Guest hosted by Angie Coiro...

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Guest: Dr. Peter Gleick; Also: Admin deported at least 50 legal Venezuelan migrants; Judge says South Sudan deportations violated court order

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Guest: Election expert Marilyn Marks on GA 2018 Lt. Gov. election contest as state moves to unverifiable barcoded ballots; Also: FL 2020 GOP power-grab update; IA Repubs vote to NOT count absentee ballots...

Investigators reportedly examining federal judge's long history of alleged domestic abuse, while Congressional impeachment looms...

And other news, both good and bad, around the country and world, 78 days out from the midterm elections...

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THIS WEEK: Big Barbaric Bill ... Conman's Clowns ... Anti-Semitism ... In Memoriam ...

Guests: Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast'...

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Guest: Attorney Keith Barber; Also: Noem doesn't know what Habeas Corpus means; Paramount owner wants CBS News to roll over to Trump...

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Guest: Justin Levitt, former Dep. Asst. A.G. at DOJ; Also: Springsteen sounds alarm; Far-right loses in Romania; SCOTUS blocks Trump again...

THIS WEEK: From the Middle East ... to Capitol Hill ... and Across the MAGAVerse ...

Birthright citizenship and nationwide injunctions at SCOTUS; GOP tax and health care cuts in the House; Eliminating FEMA, dismantling NWS before hurricane season; Noem's surreal tattoo testimony; Souter's warning...

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