KPFK - BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

Guest: Dr. Andrew Rosenberg, Union of Concerned Scientists

Dr. Andrew Rosenberg (Union of Concerned Scientists) explains the newest Trump EPA attempt to undermine and restrict scientific data used in writing pollution regulations, and the dangerous impact it will have on public health standards, new and old. The GOP's stolen Supreme Court appears poised to overturn DACA. Congress prepares for the 4th public impeachment hearings in U.S. history. Plus Desi Doyen has our 1000th 'Green News Report'!

Everything is political these days, even wildfires. An update in the House impeachment inquiry. Judge rejects latest Trump's latest attempt to block access to his tax returns. Widespread voting machine failures in off-year elections last week, plus CA's blackouts due to wildfires, raise questions about the reliability of Los Angeles Co.'s costly new, unverifiable electronic voting systems. Callers weigh in on all of the above...

Guest: Frederick Clarkson of Political Research Associates

After guest host Nicole Sandler updates us on the day’s news, she’s joined by Frederick Clarkson of Political Research Associates (politicalresearch.org). He just published a story titled “Project Blitz by Any Other Name” which includes audio from a 40-minute strategy call that reveals the latest plans of a Christian Nationalist campaign.

Guest: Joshua A. Douglas, Univ. of Kentucky Law election expert

Will losing KY GOP Gov. Matt Bevin steal the 2019 governor's race from Dem. Andrew Beshear? Election law expert Joshua Douglas details the highly disturbing pitfalls ahead in Bevin's challenge, and the dangers of his unsupported allegations of 'election irregularities.' NYS judge fines paper tiger Trump $2 mil for his fraudulent charity, as House Democrats announce new moves on his impeachment. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report'.

Guest: VA Delegate Mark Levine

Good news for Democrats in Tuesday's off-year elections, but bad news for voters, as brand-new electronic voting systems failed in multiple ways across many states -- a disturbing preview of what may occur in the expected high turnout of the 2020 election. VA House Delegate Mark Levine discusses the blue wave election that saw Democrats retake the state legislature, and the long list of progressive policy goals that VA Democrats plan to undertake...

It's Election Day, and voting system problems reported in many states do not bode well for high turnout expected in the 2020 election. Now is a great time to create a voting plan and help others. New poll shows Trump could win Electoral College vote again via battleground states. Plus: New breach of Iran nuclear deal, Trump's "impenetrable" border wall easily defeated, Trump creates a white history rival for Native American Heritage Month, and Desi Doyen with our latest 'Green News Report.'

Guest: Dahlia Lithwick, Slate legal reporter

Guest Dahlia Lithwick of Slate discusses today's big rulings rejecting the Trump Administration's stonewalling, and the long-lasting fallout from the disturbing confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh one year ago. Plus: HBO's John Oliver on the nation's vulnerable voting machines, and a preview of Election Day 2019...

Guest: Alice Ollstein, Politico healthcare reporter

Alice Ollstein breaks down the new 'Medicare For All' plan released by 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Elizabeth Warren -- costs, funding sources, and what it means for the 2020 campaign and beyond. Voting rights groups mobilize to counter new Republican efforts in several states to block the surge of young voters. Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) exits 2020 presidential race. Departing freshman Rep. Katie Hill (D-CA) delivers fiery final speech against 'revenge porn' and double standards for women in politics.

Coverage of the historic vote in the U.S. House of Representatives establishing the rules for a formal impeachment inquiry into Pres. Donald Trump. An Impeachment 101 on historical impeachments, and what happens next. WH official corroborates previous testimony on Trump's Ukraine quid pro quo scheme. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'

Guest: Sue Wilson, Media Action Center

Media reform advocate Sue Wilson discusses Facebook's controversial policy against fact-checking political ads, including blatantly false ads, and what steps can be taken to counter the rise of disinformation on powerful social media platforms while also protecting free speech. GOP tries out new tactic to defend Trump's indefensible actions. Will CA's pre-emptive blackouts during wildfire season disrupt Election Day 2020 on L.A.'s all-new 100% unverifiable electronic voting system?