KPFK - BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

Guest: Lucian Truscott, military journalist, Salon.com

Veteran military journalist Lucian Truscott explains what he calls the "extraordinary" pushback from US military officials against Trump's actions to "dominate" protesters demonstrating against the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and police abuse everywhere. Callers describe what they saw at massive Black Lives Matter protests across the country and around the world.

Guest: John Nichols - National Correspondent for The Nation

Guest Host Nicole Sandler recaps the latest news, and speaks with The Nation’s John Nichols about his new book, “The Fight for the soul of the Democratic Party”

Debunking myths about 'antifa' - a movement of people opposed to fascism and authoritarianism - and lies told by Trump, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) and US AG Bill Barr. DHS and FBI reports find evidence white nationalist groups organizing to instigate chaos at peaceful demonstrations protesting the police killing of George Floyd. Trump to be investigated for felony absentee ballot fraud in FL. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'

Guest: Howie Klein, Down With Tyranny

Primary election results with progressive Congressional expert Howie Klein. Also today: New charges brought against 4 police officers who killed George Floyd, as peaceful protests continue nationwide. Fallout grows from the Trump Administration's use of U.S. troops to violently clear peaceful demonstrators from a DC church and park. Even evangelical TV preacher Pat Robertson throws Trump under the bus.

Guest: Prof. Alex Vitale, Brooklyn College

Policing expert Alex Vitale explains why and how communities can 'defund the police' to end the epidemic of police brutality. Trump plays tough guy, unleashing troops to attack peaceful protesters, priests and journalists. Republicans erect hurdles for voters in many states trying to vote safely on Tuesday. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'

Coverage of the protests around the country of the police killing of unarmed African-American George Floyd, and the police escalation of violence (including attacks on peaceful demonstrators and journalists) triggering further civil unrest and violence. Callers weigh in on...

Guest: Mike Broihier, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in KY

Protests erupt across the country over the police killing of unarmed African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis. In Louisville, KY, seven people were shot in protests demanding justice for the police killing of unarmed African-American Breonna Taylor in her own home. Democratic Kentucky US Senate candidate and retired Marine Lt. Col. Mike Broihier discusses the protests against police brutality compared to the terorristic anti-shutdown protests of armed white men in KY, his campaign to unseat GOP Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and his proposals for universal basic income and a 'green economy' transition for Coal Country.

Guest: David Dayen, The American Prospect

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41 million Americans have filed for unemployment, but real jobless numbers are likely much higher. Financial journalist David Dayen explains the financial, political and policy reasons why the stock market is soaring while average Americans struggle and states face punishing budget cuts - and what happens next. Democratic PA lawmaker excoriates GOP colleagues for endangering lawmakers' families by hiding fact they'd tested positive for COVID-19. Good voting news for WI. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'

Guest: David Daley, FairVote, gerrymandering expert

Trump fakes outrage against Twitter for politely fact-checking his disinformation about absentee voting, while Republicans are glad it's distracting from 100,000+ Americans who have died from coronavirus thanks to Trump's disastrous, failed response to the pandemic. FL GOP appeals ruling striking down their latest voter suppression law. Gerrymandering expert David Daley explains the Missouri GOP's insidious new scheme to count only citizens of voting age to rig redistricting maps after the 2020 Census.

Guest: Ernest Canning, BradBlog legal analyst

As the U.S. hit 100,000 deaths from COVID-19 and experts warned the virus could kill another 200,000 by August, Trump golfed (twice) and spewed a torrent of insults, lies, and disinformation. Economists warn quick action by US Senate necessary to avoid a second Great Depression. Judge strikes down major voter suppression law in FL as unconstitutional poll tax. BradBlog legal analyst Ernest Canning explains GOP's new attempt to block expansion of absentee voting in CA.