The BRAD BLOG https://bradblog.com Because it's not about Right or Left, it's about Right and Wrong! Sun, 12 May 2024 13:35:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sunday 'Stormy Weather Continues' Toons As The BRAD BLOG's former longtime toon sherpa PDiddie always reminded us: "With editorial cartooning increasingly an endangered species, please consider supporting them if you possibly can." * * * The BRAD BLOG is looking for someone -- other than me -- who may be able and available ... https://bradblog.com/?p=15032 Facing Down the Threat to American Democracy: 'BradCast' 5/9/2024 On today's BradCast: Why we're taking sides for democracy in this year's election. And why every real journalist should. [Audio link to full show follows this summary.] Among the many stories covered on today's program (and not necessarily in this order)... Journalist John Harwood: "As a Veteran Reporter, I've Always Valued Neutrality. ... https://bradblog.com/?p=15031 'Green News Report' - May 9, 2024 Follow @GreenNewsReport... (Or use "Click here to listen..." link below.) IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: Tornado outbreaks leave trail of destruction across multiple states; Republicans ban climate change in Florida, just in time for hurricane season; House Republicans' latest salvo in their 'War on Woke Appliances'; PLUS: A shift is underway in how ... https://bradblog.com/?p=15030 Trump Trial Ketchup: Stormy Takes the Stand: 'BradCast' 5/8/2024 Once again, on today's BradCast, we've got a mid-week "ketchup" for you, with everything you need to know about the disgraced former President's still-ongoing, first criminal trial. And it's been a very big week in that regard. [Audio link to full show follows this summary.] But, first up today, interesting results ... https://bradblog.com/?p=15029 New Cybersecurity Breach in Coffee County, GA: 'BradCast' 5/7/2024 On today's BradCast: A new cybersecurity incident has emerged in Coffee County, Georgia. That's the now-notorious rural enclave in the southeastern part of the Presidential battleground state where Donald Trump allies and operatives, in January of 2021, unlawfully breached, copied and distributed the state's proprietary touchscreen voting system software after ... https://bradblog.com/?p=15028 'Green News Report' - May 7, 2024 Follow @GreenNewsReport... (Or use "Click here to listen..." link below.) IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: Relentless rains trigger widespread floods in Houston and southern Brazil; April 2024 was the hottest April on record, on land and sea; Man-made global warming is supercharging heavy rains across the U.S.; PLUS: President Biden unveils billions ... https://bradblog.com/?p=15027 2024 Electoral --- and Climate --- Omens: 'BradCast' 5/6/2024 We've got a lot of news from around the globe and right here at home on today's BradCast. Some of it is even not terrible! But, yeah, much of it is. [Audio link to full show follows this summary.] Among our stories today... It will be eight years next month since the ... https://bradblog.com/?p=15026 Sunday 'Self Reflecting' Toons As The BRAD BLOG's former longtime toon sherpa PDiddie always reminded us: "With editorial cartooning increasingly an endangered species, please consider supporting them if you possibly can." * * * The BRAD BLOG is looking for someone -- other than me -- who may be able and available ... https://bradblog.com/?p=15024 Pro-Palestine Protests, Proportionality, and Political Perspective: 'BradCast' 5/2/2024 Today's BradCast is perhaps better listened to than explained. But here's a quick summary and some links for more details. [Audio link to full program follows this summary.] We focus today on the largely peaceful pro-Palestinian protests that have sprung up on college campuses across the U.S. over the past ... https://bradblog.com/?p=15023 'Green News Report' - May 2, 2024 Follow @GreenNewsReport... (Or use "Click here to listen..." link below.) IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: Extreme heat and storms grip Asia; New study reveals the 56 major brands responsible for half of global plastic pollution; Negotiations for international plastic pollution treaty end with no limit on production; PLUS: Congressional probe finds Big Oil ... https://bradblog.com/?p=15022