KPFK - BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

Guest: Progressive bloggers Heather "Digby" Parton; Driftglass

Guest Host Nicole Sandler recaps the third Democratic primary debate with two of the OG progressive bloggers, Heather 'Digby' Parton and Driftglass.

Guest: Activist Joshua Potash, Broadcaster Krystal Ball

Guest Host Nicole Sandler speaks with activist Joshua Potash who's calling for mass protests like in Hong Kong and Puerto Rico, and broadcaster Krystal Ball who has a few problems with the mainstream corporate media.

Guest: Kevin Skoglund, cybersecurity expert, Citizens for Better Elections

In the NC-09 special US House election, reported results suggest GOP candidate won but there was an unusual anomaly in the Election Night tally. In PA, cybersecurity expert Kevin Skoglund explains several shocking security vulnerabilities confirmed in an outrageous new report on Philly's new unverifiable, computerized ballot-marking device system, similar to equally unverifiable new systems being deployed across the U.S., including Los Angeles, in advance of the 2020 election...

Guest: Ed Scruggs, Texas Gun Sense

Trump has fired his 3rd NSA, John Bolton. The GOP is downplaying expectations in the formerly deep-red NC-09 Special US House election underway today, seen as a bellwether for the 2020 election. Ed Scruggs of Texas Gun Sense discusses very positive signs that the pro-gun Texas state legislature will follow through on major gun safety reform laws in the wake of mass shootings. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'

Among the stories covered today: federal judge blocks Trump Admin's ban on some asylum-seeking migrants. Former SC Gov. Mark Sanford enters 2020 GOP presidential primary as GOP state parties cancel primaries to block Trump's competitors. Trump canceled "secret" meetings with the Taliban in same week as 9/11 anniversary. Special US House elections tomorrow seen as bellwether for 2020. Callers weigh in on the above, and much more...

As Hurricane Dorian pummels parts of the East Coast, the Trump Administration is diverting funds from military base hurricane reconstruction projects to Trump's border wall, while he remains fixated on his lie that Alabama would've been affected by the storm. GOP to cancel primaries in some states to rig 2020 primary for Trump. More GOP House members announce retirements. Plus another satirical masterwork from Randy Rainbow.

Guest: David Roberts, Vox.com energy journalist

We cover a lot of ground with delightfully snarky energy journalist David Roberts of Vox.com, on the marathon 7-hour CNN climate crisis town hall in which the top ten 2020 Democratic presidential candidates discussed their proposals for climate action in depth. Plus an update on Hurricane Dorian, the Trump Admin's rollback of light bulb efficiency rules, and Desi Doyen with the latest 'Green News Report.'

Guest: Dr. Bill Busa, North Carolina election expert

Good news for democracy - North Carolina state court orders new, non-gerrymandered maps drawn before the 2020 election. NC election expert Dr. Bill Busa explains the impacts for voters in the crucial 2020 swing state, and how Hurricane Dorian may affect turnout in special US House elections next week. NRA attacks Walmart for changing gun policies. Judge rules against Trump White House in press freedom lawsuit. Trump displays doctored maps to justify his false claims about Hurricane Dorian.

Guest: Meteorologist Guy 'Climate Guy' Walton

Veteran retired Weather Channel meteorologist Guy Walton explains what has made Hurricane Dorian such an unusual, deadly, and unpredictable storm, and the influence of climate change. Another mass shooting in West Texas brings more empty promises from NRA-owned Republicans like Trump and TX Gov. Abbott. DNC rules out unsecure remote telephone voting for 2020 caucuses after stunning test...

Guest: Blogger Tom Sullivan, Journalist and author and American Ex-Pat in the UK Dennis Campbell

Guest Host Nicole Sandler is joined by blogger Tom Sullivan, who got a threatening letter from Trump's attorney regarding his post about an MSNBC segment on the president and Deutsche Bank. Then she checks in with Denis Campbell, author, journalist and ex-pat in the UK about Boris Johnson's coup.