KPFK - BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

Guest: Dr. Duncan Buell, Univ. of South Carolina

Cybersecurity and voting system expert Dr. Duncan Buell explains a 'serious new threat' to the security of the CA Gubernatorial Recall election after the theft and public release of election management software by Dominion Voting Systems, used in 60% of CA, how the state's elections officials can mitigate the threat, and actions voters can take to protect the integrity of their vote. Fulton Co., GA expands investigation into Trump's 2020 election interference. MyPillow CEO and conspiracy buffoon Mike Lindell throws himself under the bus...

Guest: Mark Joseph Stern, Slate legal reporter

Supreme Court expert Mark Joseph Stern explains three major, disturbing, unsigned rulings by the increasingly authoritarian rightwing majority on the U.S. Supreme Court using their 'shadow docket' to bypass established jurisprudence and overturn longstanding precedents without judicial review or public hearings - including effectively banning the constitutional right to abortion access in Texas. Stern also explains solutions that could rein in the out-of-control court and its use of the shadow docket. Also today: the nation's top cybersecurity and voting systems experts call on the CA Sec. of State to immediately mandate a statewide post-election Risk Limiting Audit for the California Gubernatorial Recall election, due to the threat of stolen voting system software undermining the integrity of the tally and voter confidence in the results.

Guest: Lizz Winstead, co-creator, The Daily Show

*Encore* Original air-date 8-6-2021
Strong jobs report and improving economic data tempered by uncertainty from the COVID Delta variant still wreaking havoc, especially in states with low vaccination rates. Democrats urge Pres. Biden to cancel all federal student loan debt as moratorium on debt payments is extended to Jan. 31. Lizz Winstead, co-creator of The Daily Show, reflects on the show's origins, evolution and influence over the last 25 years, its legacy, and her new focus defending reproductive rights and access to reproductive healthcare against relentless attacks. Also today: hilarious listener mail...

Guest: David Roberts, Volts newsletter

*Encore - original air-date 8/13/2021
Energy journalist DAVID ROBERTS explains two crucial policies in the Democrats' budget reconciliation bill, why they are the 'core strategy' to trigger decarbonization in all other sectors, and the 'last, best chance' for meaningful U.S. climate action for the next decade. Roberts discusses the complex political dynamics at work and actions voters can take now to get climate action. Also today: A serious breach of Dominion Voting Systems data could impact elections around the country, including the upcoming CA recall election.

Guest: Brynn Tannehil, author, 'American Fascism: How the GOP is Subverting Democracy'

*Encore* Original air-date 7-30-2021
New documents reveal Trump ordered the Justice Department to falsely claim the 2020 election was 'corrupt' to help his attempt to overthrow the election. Author and national security expert Brynn Tannehill explains her chilling, insightful new book that explains 'competitive autocracy', the Republican Party's embrace of authoritarianism and growing attempts to subvert democracy, and what each of us can do to defend democracy. Plus: Justice Dept. enforces federal law, orders IRS to hand over Trump's tax returns to congressional investigators.

Guest: Director Yael Gates; Activist Lauren Windsor

Guest host Nicole Sandler speaks with Director Yael Gates about her new movie, "The Big Scary S Word" (Socialism). And Lauren Windsor went viral today with her undercover video of Sen Ron Johnson admitting that Biden beat Trump fair and square in Wisconsin. She joins us too.

Guest: Stephen Miles, executive director of Win Without War

Guest host Nicole Sandler commemorates the end of our war in Afghanistan with Stephen Miles, executive director of WinWithoutWar.org, and most of President Biden's speech about the end of our 20 year nightmare in Afghanistan.

Guest: Dr. Michael Mann, Penn State University

*Encore* - The UN IPCC's alarming 6th Climate Assessment arrives amid a wave of extreme weather disasters around the world. The report warns of profound consequences in store for civilization if governments fail to act swiftly, but finds a narrow window to avoid the worst outcomes. Dr. Michael E. Mann explains key scientific findings in the new report, potential future scenarios, policy responses, 'doomism', climate provisions in the Democrats' budget reconciliation bill, and much more. Also today: Senate Dems pass $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation framework. TX GOP issues arrest warrants for Democratic lawmakers. CA mandates vaccines or testing for all school staff and teachers. CDC urges pregnant people to get vaccinated amid rise in COVID deaths.

Guest: Heather 'Digby' Parton, Salon and Digby's Hullabaloo

Award-winning columnist Heather 'Digby' Parton explains the CA Gubernatorial Recall Election launched by Republicans to unseat popular Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom as 'another example of Republicans using legal means to subvert democracy.' She also analyzes the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the corporate media's coverage of it, and potential accountability for Trump's attempt to steal the 2020 election. Also today: Texas GOP adopts sweeping voter suppression law. Judge blocks FL ban on school mask mandates.

Breaking news on horrific terror attack at Kabul, Afghanistan airport. US Election Assistance Commission data on 2020 election reveals voting trends and zero evidence of fraud. MI judge sanctions Trump lawyers for filing fraudulent lawsuits trying to help Trump overturn 2020 election. Capitol Police officers sue Trump and far-right extremist groups for inciting Jan. 6 Capitol Insurrection. Bipartisan Jan. 6 Select Committee moves to obtain records of Trump's movements, communications in relation to Jan. 6 Capitol attack. More legal accountability news out of SD, TX, and SC. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'