Last Week Today with OG Bloggers: ‘BradCast’ 4/1/2024
It may be April Fools Day, but its no joke that we are back on today’s BradCast after a half-planned, half-doctor-advised Spring Break week off! [Audio link to full show follows this summary.] Before we left, it seemed like last week might prove to be a slow news week, with Congress on vacation, no primary […]
Sunday ‘He Is Ris’ Toons
Spring Breaking
Just a quick note to mention that we are standing down this week for a much-needed Spring Break. That comes not a moment too soon, as it turns out. Close listeners to BradCast and Green News Report last week may have noticed my failing voice, as my post-COVID fun continues, now featuring a first-time-ever case […]
Sunday ‘Roll Out the Barrel’ Toons
It’s Up to You, New York: ‘BradCast’ 3/21/2024
On today’s BradCast: It’s crunch time for our disgraced former President in his old home state. Sad! But they ain’t playin’ in New York. So, get your popcorn ready. [Audio link to full show follows this summary.] But first, a few other news items of note… The past year has been the warmest on record […]
‘Green News Report’ – March 21, 2024
Follow @GreenNewsReport… (Or use “Click here to listen…” link below.) IN TODAY’S RADIO REPORT: Biden EPA issues new tailpipe emissions and pollution rules, the most significant climate regulation in U.S. history; Rio de Janeiro hits record 144°F heat index; Exxon CEO blames the victim, says climate change is your fault; PLUS: U.N. weather agency issues […]
‘It All Comes Down to Brett and Amy’: Another Week of Stunning Federal Judiciary Debacles: ‘BradCast’ 3/20/2024
From top to bottom, the Federal Judiciary, as evidenced several times this week alone and discussed in detail on today’s BradCast, seems to be coming undone. [Audio link to full show follows below this summary.] But, first up today, a quick review of Tuesday’s Primary and Special Election results in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio […]
American ‘Bloodbath’: ‘BradCast’ 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. [Audio link to full show follows this summary.] Donald Trump is now running on the promise of political violence — whether he wins or loses. He made that clear (again) during this past weekend’s […]
‘Green News Report’ – March 19, 2024
Follow @GreenNewsReport… (Or use “Click here to listen…” link below.) IN TODAY’S RADIO REPORT: EPA finally bans all uses of asbestos in US, after decades of trying; President Biden unveils billions for rebuilding struggling communities torn apart years ago by highway construction; Extreme heat wave in Africa forces schools to close; PLUS: Massachusetts coastal town […]
Corporations ‘Taking a Bazooka’ to Federal Labor Board in Hopes of Declaring it ‘Unconstitutional’: ‘BradCast’ 3/18/2024
On today’s BradCast: Given all of the ongoing madness, this story has not yet broken through all of the noise. But there is a concerted effort by several large corporations underway right now to undermine nearly 100 years of labor law in these United States. [Audio link to full show follows this summary.] After some […]
Sunday ‘Wouldn’t Wanna Be Ya’ Toons
Schumer Steps Up on Israel; Longtime Trump Biz Associates Paid Biden Burisma ‘Bribe’ Liar $600k: ‘BradCast’ 3/14/2024
Lots (and lots) of news on today’s BradCast, from Israel to TikTok foolishness to lots (and lots) of Trump accountability news. [Audio link to full show follows below this summary.] Among our lead stories today… Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, an ardent, longtime supporter of Israel, called on Israel‘s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold […]
‘Green News Report’ – March 14, 2024
Follow @GreenNewsReport… (Or use “Click here to listen…” link below.) IN TODAY’S RADIO REPORT: Florida Republicans ban local efforts to protect outdoor workers from extreme heat exposure; Fossil fuel industry still not plugging climate-warming methane leaks; Republicans’ Project 2025 would withdraw U.S. from Paris Climate Agreement again, and block re-entry; PLUS: California’s snowpack is back, […]
After Accountability for Fraud, What’s Next for the Corrupt NRA and Gun Safety Reforms?: ‘BradCast’ 3/13/2024
On today’s BradCast: The most powerful pro-gun lobbying group in the nation — along with its wildly corrupt leadership — has finally been held to account for years of massive fraud. So what comes next for the NRA, for the firearms industry’s ironclad death grip on the Republican Party, and for the continuing battle to […]
How to Media Better and Other Smart Ideas: ‘BradCast’ 3/12/2024
Corporate media failure and a small, if noteworthy, success (for a change) are just part of today’s BradCast, which also includes a ‘bloodbath’, more House GOP dysfunction, a wingnut Recall, and plenty of rape victim shaming…by a rape victim. [Audio link to full show follows below this summary.] Colorado‘s far-right Republican Rep. Ken Buck, who […]