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‘Green News Report’ – March 27, 2025

With Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen...

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Desi Doyen,
3/27/2025 -
10:14 am PT

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Signal Scandal Gets Worse for Trump, GOP; Big Special Election Victories for Dems in PA: ‘BradCast’ 3/26/2025

Also: Musk tries to buy next week's WI, FL elections; Trump's attempted Executive Order election 'power grab' would 'disenfranchise millions'...

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Brad Friedman,
3/26/2025 -
7:02 pm PT

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‘Emptywheel’ on Why Trump NatSec Team Should ‘Resign in Disgrace’ After Signal Chat Debacle: ‘BradCast’ 3/25/2025

Guest: National security journalist Marcy Wheeler of emptywheel.net...

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Brad Friedman,
3/25/2025 -
6:18 pm PT

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Merkley: ‘What Else Could a Russian Asset Do That Trump Hasn’t Yet Done?’: ‘BradCast’ 3/6/2025

Also: Admin planning deportation of Ukrainian, Afghan refugees; GOP House Committee's 'racist' attack of Dem Rep. as 'illegal immigrant'...

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Brad Friedman,
3/6/2025 -
6:18 pm PT

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‘You Don’t Know What You’ve Got ‘Til It’s Gone’: Trump/Musk Gutting of Government Continues: ‘BradCast’ 2/18/2025

Indiscriminate mass firings, critical services endangered, laws violated, as even senior Trump-appointed 'acting' officials resign in protest...

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Brad Friedman,
2/18/2025 -
6:37 pm PT

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The Opposition Takes Shape: ‘BradCast’ 2/4/2025

Agency insiders, elected Dems, civil suits, public actions coalesce to take on the radical rightwing extremism of Trump, Musk and the DOGE Bros...

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Brad Friedman,
2/4/2025 -
7:18 pm PT

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Trump/Musk Deferred Resignation E-Mails to Fed Workers an ‘Unlawful, Barely Veiled Threat’: ‘BradCast’ 1/30/2025

Guest: Jacqueline Simon of the American Federation of Government Employees; Also: Trump's sick, twisted, D.C. air disaster press briefing...

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Brad Friedman,
1/30/2025 -
6:49 pm PT

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Trump Already Violating Federal Law (That He Signed!) During Transition: ‘BradCast’ 11/18/2024

Guest: Former Dep. Asst. A.G. Lisa Graves; Also: Flood of unqualified, corrupt Trump nominees for top cabinet posts continues...

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Brad Friedman,
11/18/2024 -
6:25 pm PT

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Climate Advocates Brace for Trump 2.0, Vow to Fight ‘Climate-Denying Fascist’ Government: ‘BradCast’ 11/12/2024

Guest: Jean Su of Center for Biological Diversity; Also: U.S. Senate updates in AZ, PA; Trump loyalists, lackeys named to key positions...

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Brad Friedman,
11/12/2024 -
6:37 pm PT

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John Kelly on Trump: ‘Fascist’, Admires Hitler, Disrespects Constitution and Dead, Disabled Vets: ‘BradCast’ 10/23/2024

Also: Chris Melody Fields Figueredo of the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center on more than 150 important referendums before voters this year...

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Brad Friedman,
10/23/2024 -
6:38 pm PT

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Reported ‘Hack’ of Trump Campaign Docs by Iran May be a VERY Serious National Security Issue: ‘BradCast’ 8/14/2024

Guest: NatSec journo Marcy Wheeler of Emptywheel; ALSO: Hurricane Ernesto swipes Puerto Rico; Primary results from CT, VT, MN and WI...

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Brad Friedman,
8/14/2024 -
6:24 pm PT

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Cannon’s Corruption: ‘BradCast’ 7/16/2024

Guest: Attorney Keith Barber; Also: Menendez 'guilty' on all counts...

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Brad Friedman,
7/16/2024 -
5:55 pm PT

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Amid the Assassination Attempt Aftermath: ‘BradCast’ 7/15/2024

Also: Trump Stolen Documents Case Dismissed in FL; OH's J.D. Vance named as GOP Veep nominee; Callers ring in on all of the nightmares...

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Brad Friedman,
7/15/2024 -
5:52 pm PT

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Interference Threats Loom Over November’s Presidential Election: ‘BradCast’ 6/18/2024

Also: Lake loses again in AZ; Trump loses again in NY; MD Guv pardons 175k for pot; Biden goes on offensive against 'liar and fraud' opponent...

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Brad Friedman,
6/18/2024 -
6:24 pm PT

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Our Russian Nesting Doll: ‘BradCast’ 2/22/2024

How the U.S. has fallen prey to a decade-long Russian intel op; Also: Lindell owes $5 million for 2020 'election data' challenge; Media ignore good Biden polling amid ill-considered bids to replace him...

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Brad Friedman,
2/22/2024 -
6:20 pm PT

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Corporate Donors to White House Ballroom Win $50 Billion in New Government Contracts, Funding: ‘BradCast’ 6/9/2026

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‘Crooked or Stupid’: Trump Rails Against ‘Rigged’ CA Elections, Offers No Evidence, Storms off Interview: ‘BradCast’ 6/8/2026

Counting continues in CA; Critical ME primary tomorrow; Also: Callers ring in, some who have fallen for phony rightwing 'voter fraud' claims...

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Corrupt, Partisan SCOTUS Ends Any and All Claim to Legitimacy With Mid-Election Alabama Ruling: ‘BradCast’ 6/3/2026

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Trump’s Favorite Election Fraud Criminal Now Runs Free: ‘BradCast’ 6/2/2026

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Articles in Category: National Security

With Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen...

Also: Musk tries to buy next week's WI, FL elections; Trump's attempted Executive Order election 'power grab' would 'disenfranchise millions'...

Guest: National security journalist Marcy Wheeler of emptywheel.net...

Also: Admin planning deportation of Ukrainian, Afghan refugees; GOP House Committee's 'racist' attack of Dem Rep. as 'illegal immigrant'...

Indiscriminate mass firings, critical services endangered, laws violated, as even senior Trump-appointed 'acting' officials resign in protest...

Agency insiders, elected Dems, civil suits, public actions coalesce to take on the radical rightwing extremism of Trump, Musk and the DOGE Bros...

Guest: Jacqueline Simon of the American Federation of Government Employees; Also: Trump's sick, twisted, D.C. air disaster press briefing...

Guest: Former Dep. Asst. A.G. Lisa Graves; Also: Flood of unqualified, corrupt Trump nominees for top cabinet posts continues...

Guest: Jean Su of Center for Biological Diversity; Also: U.S. Senate updates in AZ, PA; Trump loyalists, lackeys named to key positions...

Also: Chris Melody Fields Figueredo of the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center on more than 150 important referendums before voters this year...

Guest: NatSec journo Marcy Wheeler of Emptywheel; ALSO: Hurricane Ernesto swipes Puerto Rico; Primary results from CT, VT, MN and WI...

Guest: Attorney Keith Barber; Also: Menendez 'guilty' on all counts...

Also: Trump Stolen Documents Case Dismissed in FL; OH's J.D. Vance named as GOP Veep nominee; Callers ring in on all of the nightmares...

Also: Lake loses again in AZ; Trump loses again in NY; MD Guv pardons 175k for pot; Biden goes on offensive against 'liar and fraud' opponent...

How the U.S. has fallen prey to a decade-long Russian intel op; Also: Lindell owes $5 million for 2020 'election data' challenge; Media ignore good Biden polling amid ill-considered bids to replace him...

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