KPFK - BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

PLEASE DONATE to KPFK! New polls show that President Biden's policies are wildly popular with the vast majority of Americans, yet most of the public has no idea that Biden has enacted them. The public also is unaware of the chilling facts of what Donald Trump himself has vowed to do if he is re-elected in 2024. Mainstream media outlets are failing to inform the public of basic facts, but why? We sort out the facts from the fictions, and callers weigh in. Original airdate 11-13-2023.

Original airdate 11-2-2023. On today's 'BradCast': We dig deep to explore several fascinating, mysterious stories, some of which may remain a riddle for all time. No matter what you may read on the Internet, Brad is not actually dead...as far as he knows. Why did the U.S. quietly 'pause' gun exports for the next 90 days, a little over a week ago, and why haven't any of us heard about it until now? Why does elected GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson appear to have no bank accounts or assets of any type? Is that even possible? Why did 31 House Democrats vote AGAINST expelling serial liar and federally-indicted New York Republican Rep. George Santos? The answer may surprise you. 2024 GOP Presidential candidate Nikki Haley says she supports term limits for member of Congress - - but does she support term limits for the stolen and packed rightwing supermajority on the U.S. Supreme Court? The Biden Administration just unveiled $5 billion in new funding for rural America, the biggest investment in decades. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'

Guest: Rich Logis, Perfect Our Union

PLEASE DONATE to KPFK! Updates in the Israel-Hamas War include Pres. Biden's trip to Israel to announce $100 million in aid to Palestinian civilians, his warning to Israel about lessons learned from 9/11, new details about a deadly explosion at a hospital in Gaza, and Egypt's agreement to allow some humanitarian aid into Gaza. Republican U.S. House majority again fails to select a new Speaker. Rich Logis explains his exit from the 'Ultra MAGA cult,' the toxic factors that drew him in, what finally shook him out of it, and advice on how to reach out to MAGA friends and family members. Original airdate 10-18-2023.

Guest: Michael Hiltzik, L.A. Times business columnist

PLEASE DONATE to KPFK! LA Times columnist MICHAEL HILTZIK explains the 'scam' lawsuit taken up by the rightwing supermajority on the US Supreme Court, brought by a rightwing billionaire-funded legal mill, that seeks to pre-emptively kill a potential future progressive wealth tax that doesn't even exist. Republican-controlled U.S. House finally selects a new Speaker, far-right Trump ally Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA), who is a 2020 election denier, insurrection insider, and ardent opponent of reproductive rights and LGBTQ rights. Hurricane Otis is the most powerful hurricane on record to hit Mexico. Original airdate 10-25-2023.

Guest: Dr. Jessica Moerman, CEO, Evangelical Environment Network; Matthew Lee, policy expert

PLEASE DONATE to KPFK! Donald Trump/Republicans are still denying climate change and spreading disinformation about climate solutions and renewable energy. Meanwhile, the blockbuster new 5th National Climate Assessment details the undeniable and costly climate disasters already affecting every corner of the US, and the broad array of existing tools to mitigate its impacts. The US/China just signed a climate cooperation agreement. DR. JESSICA MOERMAN, President and CEO of the Evangelical Environmental Network, and policy expert MATTHEW LEE explain new legislation from three Senate Republicans - a carbon border adjustment tax that could attract GOP support, reduce emissions, bring jobs back to the US, and much more. Original airdate 11-15-2023.

Guest: Robin Marty, Exec. Director, West Alabama Women's Center

PLEASE DONATE to KPFK! A positive election night for democracy and reproductive rights in the US on Tuesday. Voters resoundingly protected reproductive rights in Ohio. Democrats won control of state legislatures and state supreme courts. Gov. Andy Beshear (D) won re-election in deep-red Kentucky. Reproductive rights expert ROBIN MARTY, Executive Director of the West Alabama Women's Center, offers witty insight and deep analysis on Tuesday's victories for abortion rights and reproductive freedoms, the political landscape going forward into the critical 2024 election, and much more. Original airdate 11-8-2023.

Guest: Marilyn Marks, Coalition for Good Governance

PLEASE DONATE to KPFK! A high stakes voting system security trial is set to begin in Georgia, with critical implications for the 2024 election. The lawsuit spawned a landmark cybersecurity report so damning that the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency advised immediately applying security patches, but GA Sec. of State Raffensperger says he will wait until after the 2024 election. Plaintiff Marilyn Marks explains the latest developments in the lawsuit and the stakes for the state and the nation. New developments in the Fulton Co., GA election theft RICO lawsuit. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'

Guest: Dr. Jessica Moerman, CEO, Evangelical Environment Network; Matthew Lee, climate policy expert

PLEASE DONATE to KPFK! Donald Trump/Republicans are still denying climate change and spreading disinformation about climate solutions and renewable energy. Meanwhile, the blockbuster new 5th National Climate Assessment details the undeniable and costly climate disasters already affecting every corner of the US, and the broad array of existing tools to mitigate its impacts. The US/China just signed a climate cooperation agreement. DR. JESSICA MOERMAN, President and CEO of the Evangelical Environmental Network, and policy expert MATTHEW LEE explain new legislation from three Senate Republicans - a carbon border adjustment tax that could attract GOP support, reduce emissions, bring jobs back to the US, and much more.

PLEASE DONATE to KPFK! U.S. House passes legislation to avert government shutdown. Historian warns, 'We are sleepwalking towards authoritarianism.' Trump Campaign downplays Trump's increasingly Nazi-like rhetoric. Leaked videos of cooperating witnesses in Fulton Co., GA election theft case appear to have been released by Trump's defense team. Biden Administration releases 5th National Climate Assessment showing weather disasters cost the nation $150 billion a year, and details solutions. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'

PLEASE DONATE to KPFK! New polls show that President Biden's policies are wildly popular with the vast majority of Americans, yet most of the public has no idea that Biden has enacted them. The public also is unaware of the chilling facts of what Donald Trump himself has vowed to do if he is re-elected in 2024. Mainstream media outlets are failing to inform the public of basic facts, but why? We sort out the facts from the fictions, and callers weigh in...