KPFK - BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

The National Archives found items reportedly labeled as 'classified' and 'top secret' among the many boxes of documents that disgraced former President Trump stole from the White House, but the corporate media is downplaying the security breach, the opposite of their treatment of Hillary Clinton's emails in 2016. Trump allegedly attempted to flush documents down the toilet. FL GOP dirty tricksters are targeting elderly voters, changing their voter registration without permission. GA GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene complains about Speaker Pelosi's "gazpacho police." Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'

Guest: Marianna Treviño-Wright, Nat'l Butterfly Center

In a case with big implications for Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) and other MAGA Congressmembers, North Carolina state elections board asserts it has the authority to disqualify any candidate that has 'engaged in insurrection' under the 14th Amendment. National Butterfly Center Director Marianna Treviño-Wright explains the surge in violent rightwing extremist threats that has forced the nature center to close its doors indefinitely, the attempt to stop destruction caused by Trump's border wall, and how people around the country can help save butterflies. Also today: National Archives asks Justice Department to investigate if Trump's mishandling of presidential records is unlawful.

Guest: Dan Vicuña, Common Cause

Redistricting expert DAN VICUÑA explains both good news and very troubling news on redistricting around the country, including what the new ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court's rightwing majority is likely to mean for a brazen racist gerrymander in Alabama, and for other states, the future of the Voting Rights Act, and American democracy itself. Newly-released economic and job creation numbers under Biden demonstrate the corporate media's double standard when reporting on Democratic vs. Republican administrations. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'

SCOTUS to hear AL racial gerrymander challenge, which may doom the Voting Rights Act. Trump unlawfully absconded with presidential records. RNC declares deadly, violent Jan. 6 Capitol Insurrection 'legitimate political discourse.' Biden's economy is booming with historic levels of job creation, yet the corporate media is reporting the Nov. 2022 elections are a problem for Democrats. Why? Callers weigh in.

Guest: Peter Strzok, former FBI agent

Guest host Nicole Sandler speaks with former FBI agent Peter Strzok, the man who opened the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 elections. He's probably better known for being Donald Trump's punching bag. His book 'Compromised' is now out in paperback

The never-ending 'Global War on Terror' continues with new reporting on a US military raid in Syria that led to the deaths of the latest ISIS leader. COVID infection rates are beginning to fall but deaths from the Omicron variant are still rising, averaging 2,600 Americans per day, with hospitals still overwhelmed. EPA moves to derail US Postmaster Louis DeJoy's insane boondoggle plan to spend billions on new gas-guzzling mail delivery trucks instead of shifting to all-electric. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'

Guest: Grace Panetta, Business Insider

Congressional reporter Grace Panetta explains new bipartisan efforts in the U.S. Senate to reform the poorly-written Electoral Count Act (ECA) to address weaknesses exploited by Donald Trump and his advisors in their failed attempt to steal the 2020 election, and ways to close loopholes that could allow a corrupt political party on the state level to steal a presidential election. Obstructionist Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) declares Biden's Build Back Better agenda 'dead'. NY state Democrats' new voting maps could flip three US House seats.

Guest: John Bonifaz, co-found, Free Speech For People

In a fascinating discussion that weaves together history, election law, and Constitutional principles, Constitutional law expert JOHN BONIFAZ explains a new complaint filed in North Carolina challenging the eligibility of Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) to appear on the ballot in 2022 under the 14th Amendment, which bars anyone who has 'engaged in insurrection or rebellion' from serving in elected federal office. New reporting reveals disgraced former president Trump was personally involved in unlawful plot to seize the nation's voting machines after the 2020 election. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'

Investigative journalist, blogger, and broadcaster Brad Friedman's investigative interviews, analysis and commentary, as ripped from the pages of The BRAD BLOG (BradBlog.com), today's current events (if they matter) and the rest of the stuff we have to live with.

Guest: Lynn Bernstein, Transparent Elections NC

A PA bridge collapsed hours before Pres. Biden's visit to promote the bipartisan infrastructure law, while Fox 'News' disinformed its viewers about it. Judge hands victory to Biden Administration in canceling new offshore oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico. Justice Department arrests another Trump follower who threatened elections officials. House Jan. 6 Committee subpoenas 14 people from 7 states who submitted fake elector certificates in brazen election fraud scheme to help Trump steal the 2020 election. Election security advocate Lynn Bernstein of Transparent Elections NC discusses chilling threats and intimidation targeting election integrity advocates, and her organization's push for hand-marked paper ballots and transparent, verifiable elections in North Carolina.