KPFK - BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

Republicans escalate efforts to deflect attention away from Trump's theft of classified documents from the White House. FBI/DHS issue advisory warning of 'unprecedented' surge in far-right extremist threats against law enforcement in wake of FBI court-approved search of Trump's FL residence. Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani is a target in GA probe of 2020 election theft conspiracy, as Sen. Lindsay Graham (R-SC) ordered to testify in the probe. Trump Organization's CFO Weisselberg expected to plead guilty to fraud. Callers weigh in...

Guest: David Roberts, Volts newsletter

Judge unseals the warrant detailing 'probable cause' for the FBI's court-approved search of Donald Trump's FL residence, showing that Trump is under federal criminal investigation for obstruction of justice, unlawful removal of government records, and alleged violations of the Espionage Act. House Democrats pass the Inflation Reduction Act, containing historic investments in climate and healthcare, with zero Republican votes. Environmental journalist David Roberts explains the well-founded criticisms of the I.R.A., its key mechanisms, and why, on balance, it is likely to be a 'transformative' game-changer for the economy and the multi-generational fight to address climate change.

Disturbing new revelations in the federal criminal probe of disgraced former Pres. Donald Trump's theft of classified documents. Trump/Republicans are lying to their supporters about the court-approved search. US AG Merrick Garland asked federal court to unseal the warrant. Trump's incendiary rhetoric inspired political violence -- a rightwing supporter attempted to attack an FBI field office; others unleashed a flood of death threats to the judge who signed the warrant. Hilarious new Lincoln Project ad needles Trump. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'

Guest: Randall D. Eliason, former Chief, Public Corruption/Fraud Section, US Justice Department

Days after the FBI executed a court-approved search warrant at his private residence in Florida, Donald Trump repeatedly invoked his 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination in the NY Attorney General's probe into bank, tax and insurance fraud allegations against him. Former DOJ official Randall Eliason separates the speculation from the facts in both investigations, and offers insight and analysis into what is known/not known, key aspects of criminal procedure, and potential pathways moving forward. Also today: noteworthy results from Tuesday's midterm primaries in CT, MN, WI, and VT. Trump-endorsed 2020 election deniers are winning the GOP nomination for state offices key to the 2024 Presidential election.

The FBI executed a court-approved search warrant on Donald Trump's Florida mansion on Monday. We break down what is known and unknown confirmed about the search and its broader implications. Republicans vowed to exact revenge on the Justice Dept. in response. GOP nominees for all top offices in Arizona are all 2020 election deniers. Michigan's GOP Attorney General nominee implicated in an unlawful, serious voting system security breach. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'

Guest: Dr. Michael E. Mann, Penn State Univ.

As climate scientists' dire predictions about the impacts of man-made global warming come to pass earlier than predicted, Democrats finally succeeded in passing a landmark healthcare, climate, tax and deficit reduction bill in the US Senate despite total Republican opposition. We delve into the details of the Inflation Reduction Act, from healthcare to corporate taxes to climate. Climate scientist DR. MICHAEL E. MANN explains the upsides and downsides of the climate provisions in the bill, and how voters can help. Callers weigh in...

Guest: Marcy Wheeler, National security journalist, Emptywheel.net

Encore - original airdate 7/14/22 A bipartisan group of former top-level Justice Department prosecutors say 'evidence is overwhelming' that Donald Trump directed the January 6 insurrection and must be prosecuted. Others are concerned the DOJ is moving too slowly, or not at all. Independent national security journalist Marcy Wheeler, who has perhaps the most comprehensive grasp of the sprawling investigations of January 6 than anyone else on the planet, counters that view. Wheeler explains the current status of the DOJ's various probes, new revelations from the House January 6 Committee, and scenarios that could lead to the prosecution of Trump and his top cronies.

Guest: Rep. Hank Johnson, D-GA

Tennessee's 2022 midterm primary marred by voting machine 'glitches'. Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) discusses the critical need for Congress to bring reform and accountability to the federal judiciary, including several bills he has introduced to un-pack the Republicans' rightwing, extremist super-majority on the stolen U.S. Supreme Court. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'

Noteworthy results from Tuesday's primary elections in AZ, KS, MI, MO, WA, OH. In a landslide, Kansas voters resoundingly rejected a Republican state constitutional amendment to ban abortion. New 'Roe and Reform' initiative pushes Democrats to campaign on codifying abortion rights into federal law if they can get two more Senate seats to reform the filibuster. Trump-backed 2020 election deniers defeat moderates in Arizona GOP primary. Plus a heartfelt sign-off from legendary L.A. Dodgers announcer, Vin Scully, who passed away at 94.

Guest: George Beebe, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft

Primary elections in AZ, KS, OH, MI, MO and WA feature a bunch of Trump-backed 2020 election deniers who could cause very serious problems for democracy itself in 2024. Shipments of grain finally allowed to safely leave Ukrainian ports amid Russia's brutal, unjustified invasion of Ukraine. Foreign policy expert GEORGE BEEBE discusses nuanced and difficult questions in potential paths forward to peacefully resolving the seemingly intractable conflict, and offers insight into the potential geopolitical ramifications of Speaker Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'