Sunday ‘Low Below’ Toons
Trump’s Chumps: Former Prez Spent $50M of Donor Money on Personal Legal Bills in 2023: ‘BradCast’ 2/1/2024
Legislation is hard. It involves compromise and stuff. But the bulk of Republican state Senators in Oregon won’t have to worry about that anymore. At least for a few years. Also, stealing money from your duped political donors to cover your mountain of legal fees to defend your law breaking appears to be very easy […]
‘Green News Report’ – February 1, 2024
Follow @GreenNewsReport… (Or use “Click here to listen…” link below.) IN TODAY’S RADIO REPORT: Saudi Arabia ditches plans to expand oil production; Millions of Americans at risk of dangerous chemical train derailments, new study finds; European Union to phase out polluting heavy duty diesel trucks by 2040; PLUS: Biden Dept. of Energy issues new efficiency […]
Full U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Insane Ruling that Could Finally Kill the VRA: ‘BradCast’ 1/31/2024
If, by now, you don’t realize that Republicans are attacking both democracy and the rule of law itself in this country, I don’t know what world you live in. But on today’s BradCast we’ve got two fresh — and disturbing — examples/warnings. [Audio link to full show follows this summary.] FIRST UP today: Did the […]
2024 Track Conditions Get Muddier by the Day: ‘BradCast’ 1/30/2024
Be sure to put on your mud boots for today’s BradCast. You’re gonna need ’em. [Audio link to full show follows this summary.] Among the many stories covered on today’s program… American Presidential Primaries and Caucuses were always confusing for voters. This year, they are even more so. That, however, suits Donald Trump just fine […]
‘Green News Report’ – January 30, 2024
Follow @GreenNewsReport… (Or use “Click here to listen…” link below.) IN TODAY’S RADIO REPORT: Biden pauses approvals of new LNG export terminals, citing climate risk; Canada’s tar sands are a larger source of air pollution than previously thought; China installed more solar energy in 2023 than the U.S. did in its entire history; PLUS: Climate […]
‘If Someone Got Into MAGA, They Can Get Out’: ‘BradCast’ 1/29/2024
Today on The BradCast: Escaping MAGA and whether real accountability for the former President’s many crimes and civil verdicts might finally begin to bend the curve against him from within his own party and from his own supporters. [Audio link to full show follows this summary.] On Friday, a nine-member federal jury in New York […]
The BRAD BLOG’s 20th Anniversary!
I was exhausted after about four. It hasn’t gotten any easier since. Nonetheless, incredibly enough, The BRAD BLOG has now officially turned 20 years old. And I’m still not sure who actually won the 2004 election…
Sunday ‘American Gothic’ Toons
Local Fox Affiliate Moderator Mars California U.S. Senate Primary Debate With Absurd Query
An extraordinarily absurd moment occurred during the past week’s “Showdown for U.S. Senate Debate” between California Democratic Reps. Adam Schiff, Barbara Lee, Katie Porter and Republican former major league baseball player, Steve Garvey. The debate was conducted on KTTV Fox 11, the Southern California local affiliate of the Rupert Murdoch-controlled Fox Corp. In an unsuccessful […]
Economic Recovery Soaring; GOPers Crashing, Burning, Heading to Prison: ‘BradCast’ 1/25/2024
Today on The BradCast: Some very good news about Democrats. Specifically, for the President and the post-pandemic economic recovery. And a bunch of good news about Republicans. At least for those who enjoy watching the fish rot from the head down. As detailed on today’s program… Yet more excellent economic numbers were released on Thursday […]
‘Green News Report’ – January 25, 2024
Follow @GreenNewsReport… (Or use “Click here to listen…” link below.) IN TODAY’S RADIO REPORT: Astonishing record rain and flash flooding cause widespread damage in San Diego; Despite recent cold, Winter overall is getting warmer in the U.S.; Oil giant ExxonMobil sues its own shareholders to block climate initiatives; PLUS: USPS unveils new EV charging stations […]
Four-Time Criminal Indictee, Cult Leader Wins New Hampshire’s First-in-Nation GOP Primary: ‘BradCast’ 1/24/2024
I fear we are still far from peak madness, even if it feels like we’re getting dangerously close on today’s BradCast, with our Special Coverage analysis of New Hampshire‘s First-in-the-Nation Primary results and whatever the hell may be happening next. [Audio link to full show follows this summary.] Donald Trump defeated Nikki Haley on Tuesday […]
Good News for Bad GOP Gerrymanders in Three States, as NH Heads to Polls: ‘BradCast’ 1/23/2024
As noted on today’s BradCast, CBS News’ legendary radio and TV broadcaster Charles Osgood has passed away at age 91. Other than that, we’ve got some arguably much brighter news throughout the bulk of today’s program. [Audio link to full show follows this summary.] Among the many stories covered today… Last night, just after midnight, […]
‘Green News Report’ – January 23, 2024
Follow @GreenNewsReport… (Or use “Click here to listen…” link below.) IN TODAY’S RADIO REPORT: Deadly winter storms pummel U.S. infrastructure; FEMA overhauls disaster relief system as climate shocks worsen; Oil industry lobbyists launch multi-million dollar ad blitz promoting fossil fuels; PLUS: The 2024 Presidential election is an inflection point for climate action… All that and […]