New App Offers ‘Mutually Assured Accountability’ for Election Results Oversight, Says Developer: ‘BradCast’ 10/12/2022
On today’s BradCast we’ve got an excellent idea for Democrats, Republicans and everyone else who has any concerns about accurately reported election results in this year’s critical midterm elections. [Audio link to full show follows below this summary.] But, first up, a few thoughts on a Republican Party in dangerous decline and what at least […]
50 State Chief Justices Eviscerate Democracy-Ending ‘Independent State Legislature’ Theory
A no-uncertain-terms brief [PDF] submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court by all 50 state Supreme Court Chief Justices eviscerated the so-called “Independent State Legislature” (ISL) theory being pushed by far-right legal activists. Their rare decision to file an amicus curiae (friend of the court) SCOTUS brief reflects the unanimous recognition by all of the nation’s […]
‘Ass-Kickers Not Ass-Kissers’: ‘BradCast’ 10/11/2022
As noted on today’s BradCast, we generally cover the track conditions of our elections more than the actual horse races. We do so again today. But, as it turns out, Dems have put up some pretty good horses this year. We cover a couple of them today as well. [Audio link to full show is […]
‘Green News Report’ – October 11, 2022
Follow @GreenNewsReport… (Or use “Click here to listen…” link below.) IN TODAY’S RADIO REPORT: Floridians devastated by Hurricane Ian confront a housing shortage and toxic mold; Extreme heat and drought could render regions uninhabitable within decades, U.N. report warns; Australia to conserve 30% of its land to protect endangered species; PLUS: California weighs a windfall […]
DeSantis ‘In a Pickle’, Has No Plan for Holding FL Elections After Hurricane Ian’s Devastation: ‘BradCast’ 10/10/2022
On today’s BradCast: It has been nearly two weeks since Hurricane Ian slammed the great state of Florida, leaving behind a swath of destruction across much of the state. Midterm elections, meanwhile, are now just 4 weeks away, but FL’s chief elections official — its Governor, Ron DeSantis — has yet to approve a plan […]
Sunday ‘Stand By Me’ Toons
Despite ‘Chokepoint Capitalism’, Creative Types Can Unite, Fight Back: ‘BradCast’ 10/7/2022
It’s NICOLE SANDLER, filling in again for Brad and Desi on the BradCast. [Audio link to full show is posted below this summary.] Today’s interview should be of great interest to all of the creators out there. Artists (both fine and musical), authors, and creators of goods that are sold to consumers all fight an […]
Will Florida Voters Finally Hold Its GOP Leaders Accountable for Misleading on Climate Change?: ‘BradCast’ 10/6/2022
Today on The BradCast: Elections are not only about the future, they’re also about accountability for failed leadership. There is a lot of that in Florida today, even if it’s difficult to notice above the death, destruction and devastation following Hurricane Ian. [Audio link to full show follows this summary.] Current estimates for the cost […]
‘Green News Report’ – October 6, 2022
Follow @GreenNewsReport… (Or use “Click here to listen…” link below.) IN TODAY’S RADIO REPORT: OPEC and Russia raising oil prices again; Brazil’s presidential election could determine the fate of the Amazon rainforest; PLUS: Biden pledges America will help Florida rebuild after Hurricane Ian… All that and more in today’s Green News Report! GNR’s now celebrating […]
KBJ Defends VRA on ‘Originalist’ Terms as SCOTUS Mulls Further Gutting of Landmark Voting Law: ‘BradCast’ 10/5/2022
What’s left of the Voting Rights Act is in danger yet again, thanks to the Republicans’ stolen and packed U.S. Supreme Court majority. But this time, as we report on today’s BradCast, the VRA has a new champion on the Court who seems to know how to speak in terms that even corrupt GOP Justices […]
Justice Jackson’s New SCOTUS Term and More GOP Election Crimes in MI: ‘BradCast’ 10/4/2022
It’s another 10-pound show in another 5-pound BradCast today. [Audio link to full show is posted below this summary.] Among the many stories covered… A state police detective in Michigan, according to email obtained by Reuters, recommends criminal charges be brought against Stephanie Scott, a Republican Michigan township clerk, for yet another breach of yet […]
‘Green News Report’ – October 4, 2022
Follow @GreenNewsReport… (Or use “Click here to listen…” link below.) IN TODAY’S RADIO REPORT: Florida residents face the catastrophic damage and death toll of Hurricane Ian; Community specifically designed for climate resilience passes Ian’s test; President Biden pledges timely, full aid for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona; PLUS: Next on the U.S. Supreme Court’s chopping […]
New Bill Would Prevent Congressmembers and Immediate Family from Buying, Selling Stocks: ‘BradCast’ 10/3/2022
With unspeakable devastation from Florida to Ukraine, the stakes couldn’t be higher for our upcoming midterm elections. We cover all of that on today’s BradCast, even while tending to some long overdue accountability and grotesque conflicts of interest in Congress. [Audio link to full show is posted below this summary.] The horrifying death toll from […]
Sunday ‘Think About It’ Toons
The High Cost of Climate Denial and the Collapse of FL’s Insurance Industry: ‘BradCast’ 9/30/2022
Even before Hurricane Ian devastated the state, Florida’s insurance industry was collapsing. As discussed on today’s BradCast, decades of climate denialism by the Republicans who run the state hasn’t helped. [Audio link to full show follows below this summary.] Gov. Ron DeSantis seems to have a very different perspective on federal hurricane disaster aid than […]