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U.S. Courts Are Holding and Russia is…Teetering?: ‘BradCast’ 6/26/2023

Also: Unrelenting climate change-fueled weather pummels nation...

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Brad Friedman,
6/26/2023 -
6:17 pm PT

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The Trump Mind Virus, American Idiots and Our ‘Two-Tiered Justice System’: ‘BradCast’ 6/15/2023

Also: More disturbingly good news from SCOTUS and the lower courts!...

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Brad Friedman,
6/15/2023 -
6:20 pm PT

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Federal Court Blocks New Florida Law Banning Gender-Affirming Care

Judge finds state statue would cause child plaintiffs 'irreparable harm'...

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Ernest A. Canning,
6/14/2023 -
9:57 am PT

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How SCOTUS Has ‘Legalized’ Its Own Corruption: ‘BradCast’ 5/24/2023

Guest: Former federal prosecutor Randall D. Eliason; Also: How DeSantis robbed freedoms and weaponized Big Government 'cancel culture' in FL...

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Brad Friedman,
5/24/2023 -
6:47 pm PT

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TRUMP INDICTED: ‘BradCast’ 3/30/2023

The historic news breaks as we are on air; Also: Newly unredacted evidence from the Fox 'News' 'Brain Room' in Dominion's defamation suit; Disney hilariously out-foxes DeSantis...

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Brad Friedman,
3/30/2023 -
4:52 pm PT

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Virginia is for Vote Suppressors: ‘BradCast’ 3/29/2023

Guest: Alex Burness of Bolts Magazine; Also: More on need for media to call out pro-murder, anti-democracy Republicans; KY Repubs ban health care for trans kids; AR's GOP Guv further restricts absentee voting...

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Brad Friedman,
3/29/2023 -
5:30 pm PT

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Nope. Kari Lake is STILL Not AZ’s Governor: ‘BradCast’ 3/23/2023

Also: DeSantis proven a liar, moves to expand 'Don't Say Gay' to ALL public school grades; NE legislature advances cruel anti-trans measure...

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Brad Friedman,
3/23/2023 -
5:35 pm PT

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Also, Could You Define ‘Freedom’ to Make Sure We’re on the Same Page?: ‘BradCast’ 3/16/2023

The Right's hilarious Anti-'Woke' Chronicles continue; Anti-abortion Trump judge making chumps of SCOTUS majority; FL now where freedom goes to die; GA grand juror says Trump revelations 'gonna be massive'...

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Brad Friedman,
3/16/2023 -
6:05 pm PT

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Even Republican Election Officials in FL ‘Cannot Stomach’ DeSantis’ New Vote-by-Mail Restrictions: ‘BradCast’ 2/7/2023

Guest: Former Leon County election chief, Ion Sancho; Also: FL revokes Orlando Philharmonic venue liquor license for 'Drag Queen Xmas' show...

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Brad Friedman,
2/7/2023 -
5:24 pm PT

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‘Clocks Striking Thirteen’: Court Cites Orwell in Response to FL Republicans’ ‘Stop W.O.K.E. Act’

But DeSantis' totalitarian new law has even darker echoes...

UPDATE 3/16/23: 11th Circuit panel unanimously denied FL request to stay the preliminary injunction...

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Ernest A. Canning,
2/1/2023 -
9:56 am PT

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Hoping for ‘Bad But Not Catastrophic’ After SCOTUS Questions Fringe Election Law Theory: ‘BradCast’ 12/8/2022

Guest: Slate's legal journalist Mark Joseph Stern; Also: Griner heading home; 'Respect for Marriage Act' to become law; Report: DoJ seeking to hold Trump in contempt in stolen docs case...

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Brad Friedman,
12/8/2022 -
5:54 pm PT

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‘Madness is Coming’: SCOTUS on Brink of Judicial Earthquakes: ‘BradCast’ 6/14/2022

Guest: Legal journalist Mark Joseph Stern; Also: Republicans move quickly to protect the families of SCOTUS Justices, but not yours...

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Brad Friedman,
6/14/2022 -
5:57 pm PT

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GOP Senate Candidates Used Same ‘Replacement’ Rhetoric as Buffalo’s White Supremacist Shooter: ‘BradCast’ 5/19/2022

Also: Cruz TX disbarment sought for 2020 steal efforts; GOP Sen. booed in WY; Young voters eager for 2022; Record majority for abortion rights...

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Brad Friedman,
5/19/2022 -
7:19 pm PT

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Meanwhile…Back at SCOTUS: ‘BradCast’ 3/3/2022

Guest: Legal reporter Mark Joseph Stern on KBJ, the EPA, dark money in the federal judiciary and much more; Also: Latest good-ish news and bleak news out of Ukraine...

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Brad Friedman,
3/3/2022 -
6:34 pm PT

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SCOTUS Saves ObamaCare (Again)!; More Manchin Progress on Voting Rights, Filibuster Reform: ‘BradCast’ 6/17/2021

Also: Juneteenth now a federal holiday! And SCOTUS allows religious discrimination against same-sex couples, but it could have been worse...

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Brad Friedman,
6/17/2021 -
6:43 pm PT

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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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6/8/2026 |
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Sunday ‘Tick Tick Tick Tick’ Toons

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6/7/2026 |
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‘I’m not a Victim. I was a Criminal’: J6er Says ‘No’ to Trump’s ‘Weaponization’ Slush Fund Money: ‘BradCast’ 6/4/2026

Guest: Convicted MAGA rioter Jason Riddle; Also: Pelley charges new CBS execs pushing 'falsehoods', 'bias' into '60 Minutes'...

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6/4/2026 |
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‘Green News Report’ – June 4, 2026

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

Also: Primary election results from CA, IA, MT, NJ, NM and SD...

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

Also: Not so 'hot' after all, as data finds international tourism to U.S. plummeted in 2025...

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6/2/2026 |
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‘Green News Report’ – June 2, 2026

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6/2/2026 |
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One Failure After Another: ‘BradCast’ 6/1/2026

We are in an historic moment, as the Trump Presidency begins its collapse; Also: Callers ring in on tomorrow's wild California Gubernatorial primary...

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6/1/2026 |
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Did Trump and His Attorneys Conspire to Defraud the United States?

The court-ordered reopening of Trump's lawsuit against the IRS could have impacts well beyond blocking access to a $1.8 billion slush fund...

UPDATE, Midday 6/1/26: Trump announces plan to drop 'Weaponization Fund'...

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6/1/2026 |
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Sunday ‘Slush Fun!’ Toons

THIS WEEK: Dirty Money ... Trump Kennedy Center ... Let's Get Physical ... Forever (and Ever) War ...

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5/31/2026 |
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Idle Hands…

Time off, and an update on the BRAD BLOG update...

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5/25/2026 |
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Sunday ‘Have You Considered Treason?’ Toons

THIS WEEK: The Unstoppable Steal ... The Colbert Canary ... The Paxton Primer ...

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5/24/2026 |
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Republicans Are Revolting: ‘BradCast’ 5/21/2026

Guests: Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast' on the primaries, the ballroom, the slush fund, the wars, the media, Stephen Colbert, and much more...

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5/21/2026 |
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‘Green News Report’ – May 21, 2026

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5/21/2026 |
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Also: Unrelenting climate change-fueled weather pummels nation...

Also: More disturbingly good news from SCOTUS and the lower courts!...

Judge finds state statue would cause child plaintiffs 'irreparable harm'...

Guest: Former federal prosecutor Randall D. Eliason; Also: How DeSantis robbed freedoms and weaponized Big Government 'cancel culture' in FL...

The historic news breaks as we are on air; Also: Newly unredacted evidence from the Fox 'News' 'Brain Room' in Dominion's defamation suit; Disney hilariously out-foxes DeSantis...

Guest: Alex Burness of Bolts Magazine; Also: More on need for media to call out pro-murder, anti-democracy Republicans; KY Repubs ban health care for trans kids; AR's GOP Guv further restricts absentee voting...

Also: DeSantis proven a liar, moves to expand 'Don't Say Gay' to ALL public school grades; NE legislature advances cruel anti-trans measure...

The Right's hilarious Anti-'Woke' Chronicles continue; Anti-abortion Trump judge making chumps of SCOTUS majority; FL now where freedom goes to die; GA grand juror says Trump revelations 'gonna be massive'...

Guest: Former Leon County election chief, Ion Sancho; Also: FL revokes Orlando Philharmonic venue liquor license for 'Drag Queen Xmas' show...

But DeSantis' totalitarian new law has even darker echoes...

UPDATE 3/16/23: 11th Circuit panel unanimously denied FL request to stay the preliminary injunction...

Guest: Slate's legal journalist Mark Joseph Stern; Also: Griner heading home; 'Respect for Marriage Act' to become law; Report: DoJ seeking to hold Trump in contempt in stolen docs case...

Guest: Legal journalist Mark Joseph Stern; Also: Republicans move quickly to protect the families of SCOTUS Justices, but not yours...

Also: Cruz TX disbarment sought for 2020 steal efforts; GOP Sen. booed in WY; Young voters eager for 2022; Record majority for abortion rights...

Guest: Legal reporter Mark Joseph Stern on KBJ, the EPA, dark money in the federal judiciary and much more; Also: Latest good-ish news and bleak news out of Ukraine...

Also: Juneteenth now a federal holiday! And SCOTUS allows religious discrimination against same-sex couples, but it could have been worse...

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We are in an historic moment, as the Trump Presidency begins its collapse; Also: Callers ring in on tomorrow's wild California Gubernatorial primary...

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