Mysterious Recount in Tied U.S. House Primary Race Highlights Problems in CA Election Laws: ‘BradCast’ 5/13/2024
We’ve got a whole lotta Trump accountability news (and some for one high-ranking Democrat as well) since we last spoke to you on The BradCast last week. We’ll get you up to speed on all of that today, but not before getting caught up on a crazy recount situation out here in the Golden State […]
Sunday ‘Stormy Weather Continues’ Toons
Facing Down the Threat to American Democracy: ‘BradCast’ 5/9/2024
On today’s BradCast: Why we’re taking sides for democracy in this year’s election. And why every real journalist should. [Audio link to full show follows this summary.] Among the many stories covered on today’s program (and not necessarily in this order)… Journalist John Harwood: “As a Veteran Reporter, I’ve Always Valued Neutrality. But Trump’s Threat […]
‘Green News Report’ – May 9, 2024
Follow @GreenNewsReport… (Or use “Click here to listen…” link below.) IN TODAY’S RADIO REPORT: Tornado outbreaks leave trail of destruction across multiple states; Republicans ban climate change in Florida, just in time for hurricane season; House Republicans’ latest salvo in their ‘War on Woke Appliances’; PLUS: A shift is underway in how U.S. culture portrays […]
Trump Trial Ketchup: Stormy Takes the Stand: ‘BradCast’ 5/8/2024
Once again, on today’s BradCast, we’ve got a mid-week “ketchup” for you, with everything you need to know about the disgraced former President’s still-ongoing, first criminal trial. And it’s been a very big week in that regard. [Audio link to full show follows this summary.] But, first up today, interesting results out of Indiana on […]
New Cybersecurity Breach in Coffee County, GA: ‘BradCast’ 5/7/2024
On today’s BradCast: A new cybersecurity incident has emerged in Coffee County, Georgia. That’s the now-notorious rural enclave in the southeastern part of the Presidential battleground state where Donald Trump allies and operatives, in January of 2021, unlawfully breached, copied and distributed the state’s proprietary touchscreen voting system software after the 2020 Presidential election. Five […]
‘Green News Report’ – May 7, 2024
Follow @GreenNewsReport… (Or use “Click here to listen…” link below.) IN TODAY’S RADIO REPORT: Relentless rains trigger widespread floods in Houston and southern Brazil; April 2024 was the hottest April on record, on land and sea; Man-made global warming is supercharging heavy rains across the U.S.; PLUS: President Biden unveils billions in new funding for […]
2024 Electoral — and Climate — Omens: ‘BradCast’ 5/6/2024
We’ve got a lot of news from around the globe and right here at home on today’s BradCast. Some of it is even not terrible! But, yeah, much of it is. [Audio link to full show follows this summary.] Among our stories today… It will be eight years next month since the 2016 BREXIT referendum […]
Sunday ‘Self Reflecting’ Toons
Pro-Palestine Protests, Proportionality, and Political Perspective: ‘BradCast’ 5/2/2024
Today’s BradCast is perhaps better listened to than explained. But here’s a quick summary and some links for more details. [Audio link to full program follows this summary.] We focus today on the largely peaceful pro-Palestinian protests that have sprung up on college campuses across the U.S. over the past week or two in response […]
‘Green News Report’ – May 2, 2024
Follow @GreenNewsReport… (Or use “Click here to listen…” link below.) IN TODAY’S RADIO REPORT: Extreme heat and storms grip Asia; New study reveals the 56 major brands responsible for half of global plastic pollution; Negotiations for international plastic pollution treaty end with no limit on production; PLUS: Congressional probe finds Big Oil still trying to […]
Trump Trial Ketchup: Criminal Contempt and His Two-Tier Justice System: ‘BradCast’ 5/1/2024
The historic trial for Donald Trump‘s 2016 election interference indictment continues, but was on a break today in New York. That gives us an opportunity to get caught up with all the action since our previous mid-week “ketchup” episode in the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. President. We have much to discuss to […]
Third-Party Myopia v. Democracy’s Survival
At a moment when, as President Joe Biden has aptly warned, both “democracy” and “freedom” will be on the ballot in November, third-party myopia poses a clear and present danger to survival of constitutional democracy in these United States. Metaphorically, the word “myopia” refers to “cognitive thinking and decision making that is narrow in scope […]
A Few Hits of Dopamine for Your Listening Pleasure: ‘BradCast’ 4/30/2024
We’ve got quite a few good news items amidst all the madness on today’s BradCast. You may enjoy a few hits of dopamine along the way. Your welcome. Please listen responsibly. [Audio link to full show follows this summary.] Among our stories today… Just to help kick things off…American University distinguished professor Allan Licthman has […]
‘Green News Report’ – April 30, 2024
Follow @GreenNewsReport… (Or use “Click here to listen…” link below.) IN TODAY’S RADIO REPORT: Extreme weather grips Africa; Sea levels on the US Gulf Coast are rising twice as fast as the rest of the planet; More Americans breathing toxic air, new report finds; PLUS: Historic new EPA rules will slash air, water, and climate […]