KPFK - BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

Ohio's Republican House Speaker arrested with four others in stunning 'largest bribery, money laundering scheme' in state history, to force electricity customers to bail out state's unprofitable nuclear and coal power plants. Coronavirus surges, as predicted, across U.S. Missouri GOP governor pretends that forcing kids back to school won't endanger their families or school staff. NM GOP official posts bonkers video on mask-wearing. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'

Guest: Ray Lutz, CA election integrity activist

Remembering civil rights icon, Rep. John Lewis. New reports show massive problems with Los Angeles County's costly new computerized voting system during disastrous March 3 primary. Ray Lutz, Executive Director of CitizensOversight.org, explains new push to amend CA election procedures to include absentee ballots in mandatory audits to address gaping flaw in election security.

Guest: Ben Clements, Free Speech For People

US breaks new record for new daily COVID-19 infections, for the 11th time in 16 days. Rightwing former game show host abruptly retracts unhinged rant about coronavirus "lies" after his own son tests positive. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg announces she is being treated for cancer. Attorney Ben Clements explains new court filing seeking to overturn Trump's corrupt commutation of convicted felon Roger Stone's prison sentence. Plus: Progressive newcomer Jamaal Bowman declared winner in NY Democratic primary against establishment incumbent Rep. Eliot Engel.

The endless Democracy Wars are underway between those fighting for the right to vote and those fighting to prevent them from voting. Stolen US Supreme Court helps Texas GOP suppress vote by mail in Texas during the pandemic, and helps Florida GOP to block former felons from voting despite state constitution Amendment 4. GOP-controlled Michigan appeals court blocks counting of completely legal absentee ballots. Also: Ohio outbreak is scary preview of Trump's mad push to reopen schools. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'

Guest: Lisa Graves, True North Research

Cyberattack on Twitter underscores concerns that under-funded local elections officials are not prepared to protect computerized voting systems in crucial Nov. 2020 election. Trump's new Postmaster General directs workers to effectively slow down mail deliveries. LISA GRAVES discusses her new report exposing billionaire Charles' Koch's nearly 50-year campaign to privatize the US Postal Service. Also today: sitting Republican Congressman charged with felony voter fraud.

Guest: High-School senior Shourya Seth, COO of Project Paralink

COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths surge across the country, particularly in FL and other GOP-controlled states, causing PPE shortages because the Trump Admin's failed coronavirus response includes a failure to ramp up PPE manufacturing. High school senior Shourya Seth, COO of Project Paralink, joins us to explain how his successful grassroots organization has managed to produce and deliver nearly 400,000 PPE units and counting. Joe Biden unveils comprehensive climate policies to create jobs while solving climate change. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'

The Trump Admin is demanding schools reopen next month even as COVID-19 cases and deaths explode across the country. Education Sec. DeVos admits there is no federal plan for schools in coronavirus hotspots. CA orders re-closing of certain businesses due to COVID surge. Trump Admin has not increased manufacturing of tests or PPE. Callers weigh in...

Guest: Former Sen. Tim Wirth (D-CO)

Former US Sen. Tim Wirth (D-CA) explains chilling scenario in which Trump could lose both the popular vote and the Electoral College vote, yet gain a 2nd term, completely legally. As predicted, COVID-19 deaths are rising fast in states that reopened quickly. Plus: good advice from musical comedy satirist Randy Rainbow...

Guest: Mark Joseph Stern, Slate legal correspondent

Expert analysis of the two major Supreme Court rulings today regarding Trump's financial records, with Slate's legal reporter Mark Joseph Stern, providing clarity and context. CDC says it won't revise guidance for reopening schools during a pandemic, despite Trump's complaints. Why Biden should refuse to debate until Trump releases his 2016-2019 tax returns. Tulsa, OK sees COVID-19 spike after Trump rally. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'

Guest: Eddie Perez, OSET Institute

Election security expert Eddie Perez debunks myths and lies about vote-by-mail spread by Trump and AG Barr, and how voters can ensure their vote is counted. Trump Admin commands schoolchildren to return to in-person classrooms while COVID-19 cases overwhelm hospital capacity in some GOP-controlled states. SCOTUS hands down rulings allowing religious organizations to ignore anti-discrimination laws under the guise of "religious freedom."