National Nightmares: Broken FEC, Broken Election Systems: ‘BradCast’ 5/10/2021
We’ve got two lede stories really on today’s BradCast. You can decide for yourself which one is the more maddening. [Audio link to full show is posted below this summary.] Late last week, the bi-partisan Federal Elections Commission (FEC) announced they were ignoring the advice of their own General Counsel by voting down further investigation […]
Sunday Mothers Toons
Next ‘Big Lie’ Audit to be in NH (Will be NOTHING Like the AZ Clown Show): ‘BradCast’ 5/7/2021
Will we ever escape the 2020 “Big Lie”? Maybe. But it’s gonna take a while. That said, we’ve got some very good news on today’s BradCast about the next “Big Lie” 2020 ballot audit! [Audio link to full show follows this summary.] But, first up today, GOP pollster Frank Luntz appeared on a podcast this […]
‘Bamboo’zled in AZ; 95% Renewable Energy in CA: ‘BradCast’ 5/6/2021
We apologize in advance for any whiplash induced by today’s BradCast. The continuing madness and unending idiotic fallout from Donald Trump’s Big Lie about a “stolen” 2020 election forces us to keep an eye on the MAGA Mob in the rear view mirror, even as we continue to try to look forward to Joe Biden’s […]
‘Green News Report’ – May 6, 2021
Follow @GreenNewsReport… (Or use “Click here to listen…” link below.) IN TODAY’S RADIO REPORT: The Earth’s new normal is hotter than it used to be, thanks to global warming; Alarming news for the planet’s glaciers; California accuses Nestle of stealing millions of gallons of water; Major flaws in state’s forest carbon offset program; PLUS: Biden […]
Fraud and Death Throes at the NRA: ‘BradCast’ 5/5/2021
On today’s BradCast, the end sure seems nigh for the indescribably corrupt, terrorist-supporting National Rifle Association, after some big news out of a federal courtroom in Texas this week. If it’s too soon to discuss the news, I hope they’ll understand that we’re sending them our thoughts and prayers. [Audio link to full show is […]
Florida’s New Vote Suppression Bill Also Threatens Elections Officials with $25,000 Fines: ‘BradCast’ 5/4/2021
On today’s BradCast, we’re happy to begin with just about the best news we could expect to stumble across these days. Happily, not everything goes down hill from there. [Audio link to full show is posted below summary.] There has been a stunning drop in COVID infections, hospitalization and death numbers in California. Just 15 […]
‘Green News Report’ – May 4, 2021
Follow @GreenNewsReport… (Or use “Click here to listen…” link below.) IN TODAY’S RADIO REPORT: Biden makes history with climate-focused Congressional address; Senate GOP won’t vote for Biden’s infrastructure bill, no matter what’s in it; New report finds reduction of methane crucial for climate; PLUS: Washington State passes landmark cap and trade law… All that and […]
How Cyber Ninjas’ Own Docs Reveal Their Steal in AZ; And the Truth About Second COVID Shots: ‘BradCast’ 5/3/2021
After getting our second COVID vaccine shots on Friday, we return for today’s BradCast. For Desi, it was mostly a breeze. For me, just a few hours after taking the photo at right, as discussed on today’s show, it was a bit of a nightmare (if a worthwhile one) — as explained today along with […]
Sunday ‘Whopper, Side of Lies’ Toons
Strong Women Rule!: ‘BradCast’ 4/30/2021
Brad & Desi are out today. They’re getting their second Moderna vaccine. Hopefully any side effects they get will be long gone by Monday. Anyway, that’s why it’s me here today, NICOLE SANDLER once again guest hosting The BradCast. After a look at the latest news, we salute great American women today! I was inspired […]
With Reaganesque Optimism, Biden’s Address Signals End of Reagan Era: ‘BradCast’ 4/29/2021
Last month on The BradCast, after Joe Biden signed his $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan with emergency COVID relief and stimulus for the poor and middle class, we suggested that passage of that bill would likely be seen in history as the beginning of the end of the Reagan Era. Now, it appears, we’re hardly […]
Inside the GOP/Cyber Ninja’s Maricopa County, Arizona Audit/Recount: ‘BradCast’ 4/28/2021
Okay. Buckle up for today’s BradCast special coverage. Seriously. [Audio link to full show is posted below this summary.] As you’ve almost certainly heard by now, the Republicans in the Arizona state Senate have contracted [PDF] a rightwing tech outfit with no experience in elections or voting systems — calling themselves Cyber Ninjas — to […]
Dems Must Use Progressive Policies to Shift the Balance of Political Power: ‘BradCast’ 4/27/2021
On today’s BradCast: There is at least one thing Republicans are very good at. Whenever possible, they leverage their rightwing policy agenda — such that they have one — however they can in order to shift political power to their advantage. They do this both inside government and in their external communities, such as media, […]
‘Green News Report’ – April 27, 2021
Follow @GreenNewsReport… (Or use “Click here to listen…” link below.) IN TODAY’S RADIO REPORT: New climate targets still not enough to close the ’emissions gap’; Republicans’ infrastructure proposal about 1/5th the size of Biden’s; EPA revokes Trump’s attack on California’s emissions standards; PLUS: Fox News forced to admit Biden’s climate plans do not ‘ban red […]