Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Gaza: ‘BradCast’ 10/16/2023
It was another necessarily grim BradCast today, as conditions worsen and the death toll rises in Gaza while Israel continues relentless airstrikes in the wake of Hamas’ horrific attack over one week ago. [Audio link to full show follows below this summary.] Hundreds of innocent civilians, including women and children, have been killed over the […]
Sunday ‘Conflict Avoidance’ Toons
My ‘Ridiculous, Couldn’t-Possibly-Be-True’ George Santos Theory From January Was True After All: ‘BradCast’ 10/12/2023
It was a lot of show on today’s BradCast. But at least one of my seemingly ridiculous-at-the-time theories from way back at the beginning of this year has now been vindicated. Buckle up. [Audio link to full show is posted below this summary.] Among our many stories covered today… The latest on the Israel-Hamas war, […]
‘Green News Report’ – October 12, 2023
Follow @GreenNewsReport… (Or use “Click here to listen…” link below.) IN TODAY’S RADIO REPORT: Deadly combination of intense heat and humidity could render parts of the world, including the U.S., ‘unlivable’ as the planet warms; Damage to an undersea natural gas pipeline off the coast of Finland looks like sabotage; PLUS: European Union launches world’s […]
EV Deal With GM ‘A Monumental Achievement’ for Striking Auto Workers: ‘BradCast’ 10/11/2023
On the heels of last weekend’s Hamas attack on Israel and Israel’s subsequent retaliation against Gaza, there has been a flood of disinformation about the conflict allowed to circulate on social media. Also on today’s BradCast, we take some time to focus on a major victory back home in the ongoing strike by auto workers […]
‘Our Hearts Are Broken, But Our Resolve is Clear’: ‘BradCast’ 10/10/2023
We begin again on today’s BradCast with the latest developments in what AP is now calling the latest Israel-Palestinian war, before catching up with a number of political and climate related issues here at home. [Audio link to full show follows below this summary.] ISRAEL v. HAMAS: On Monday, the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, […]
Game On, Wisconsin!
It’s game on, Wisconsin! Last Friday, eight days after it declined to hear an emergency request to block the Wisconsin Assembly from initiating impeachment proceedings against recently seated Justice Janet Protasiewicz, the state’s Supreme Court partially granted a request to determine whether The Badger State’s existing legislative maps violate the state Constitution. The Court’s 4-3 […]
‘Green News Report’ – October 10, 2023
Follow @GreenNewsReport… (Or use “Click here to listen…” link below.) IN TODAY’S RADIO REPORT: Big victory for striking auto workers demanding a just transition to electric vehicles; Glacial outburst flood in India kills dozens, damages significant infrastructure; Millions of children displaced every year due to extreme weather disasters; PLUS: Climate change is coming for your […]
Informing Without Inflaming After Horrific Weekend Attack by Hamas, Israel’s Retaliation: ‘BradCast’ 10/9/2023
We were otherwise looking forward to a fun BradCast today. Then Hamas launched a surprise attack on a number of Israeli towns and a music festival on a kibbutz on Saturday, in a horrific assault by land, air and sea. Hundreds were killed, injured or taken hostage. Now, Israel is brutally retaliating in Gaza. [Audio […]
Sunday ‘Rudderless Republicans’ Toons
Last week’s K-Mac toon did not age well. The corporate media is forced to abandon its “Dems in disarray” trope but I see no equivalent GOP alliteration, thus, this week’s header…
The Old Normal (But With Democracy Itself and Life on Earth at Stake): ‘BradCast’ 10/5/2023
Good news, bad news, news about shamefully misreported news, and something that’s as close to “normal” news as we are able to find these days. All on today’s BradCast! [Audio link to full show follows this summary.] THE GOOD NEWS: After two years and countless shameful losses in federal courts — including twice at the […]
‘Green News Report’ – October 5, 2023
Follow @GreenNewsReport… (Or use “Click here to listen…” link below.) IN TODAY’S RADIO REPORT: Scientists are freaking out about September’s record heat and Antarctica’s missing sea ice; Critical climate targets still barely within reach, thanks to growth of renewable energy; PLUS: After weakening UK climate policies, British Prime Minister cancels high-speed rail, expands offshore drilling… […]
Even SCOTUS is Rejecting the Rightwing Scheme to Kill the CFPB: ‘BradCast’ 10/4/2023
The corrupt House GOP is in shambles but, for some reason, the corrupt Republicans at SCOTUS appear to have momentarily lost the plot, as all discussed on today’s BradCast. [Audio link to full show follows this summary.] We begin where we left off yesterday, as the historic and stunning news had just broken that far-right […]
MCCARTHY OUSTED, GOP HOUSE IN CHAOS: ‘BradCast’ 10/3/2023
Breaking just before air on today’s BradCast: Yup. More GOP chaos in Congress. But I’m sure, by week’s end, it’ll all be the Democrats’ fault somehow. [Audio link to full show follows this summary.] In the wake of House Dems helping to keep the federal government from a shutdown over the weekend by voting in […]
‘Green News Report’ – October 3, 2023
Follow @GreenNewsReport… (Or use “Click here to listen…” link below.) IN TODAY’S RADIO REPORT: New York City floods again after third 100-year storm in two years; From Minneapolis to Mexico, bizarre extreme heatwaves set new September records; Home insurance bubble could burst as climate disasters strain insurance markets; PLUS: Norway almost 100% EVs… All that […]