'BradCast' 1/8/2026: Trump to U.N., Rule of Law, World: DROP DEAD by Progressive Voices

ICE Kills an American—Will Anyone Be Held Accountable? | The Karel Cast

The headline no one wanted to read: an American woman is shot and killed by ICE while driving away. Authorities immediately claimed she was attacking agents. She wasn’t. She was fleeing. That’s not enforcement—that’s murder.

The lies came fast. The accountability? Nowhere to be found.

Will the United States do anything about it—or has the bar fallen so low that state violence against civilians is just another news cycle? And Donald Trump’s response says everything about who he is, what he stands for, and how little human life seems to matter to him now.

Also on today’s show:

• SAG Awards nominations are out—are these really the best films of the year, or just the same insiders rewarding each other again?

• I reveal who I voted for—and why the so-called front-runner doesn’t deserve to be in the race at all

• A brawl breaks out at Disney over line cutting—why are people so angry, so tense, and so ready to explode over something so small?

This isn’t outrage for clicks. It’s a reckoning—with power, culture, and a country losing its moral compass.

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This time on Code WACK!

As healthcare costs skyrocket and Americans face new coverage threats, California advocates are pushing for something bigger than simple fixes around the edges. We’re joined by longtime healthcare organizer Michael Lighty, who breaks down the fight for single payer, what’s at stake in 2026, and why unity may be the key to winning guaranteed healthcare for all.

Michael is the president of Healthy California Now and has organized, advocated and developed policy for single payer Medicare for All nationally and in California for more than 30 years. This is the second episode in a two-part series with Michael Lighty.

Check out the Transcripthttps://heal-ca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Transcript-Lighty-01_05_2026.pdfand Show Notes for more!

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What Is Left to Say About America? Politics, Pizza, Prices & a Country at a Breaking Point | The Karel Cast

Every day, I—and countless other hosts—go on air to talk about the state of America. And lately, it feels like the same grim message on repeat: Trump must go. Democracy is strained. The country is slipping.

So the real question becomes: what is left to say?

Has the era of a and warnings passed? If there’s no action—no accountability—are we just talking into the void? Is it time to stop pretending commentary alone can save a nation?

Impeachment talk is growing again, but will leaders ever do what’s best for the country instead of protecting their party and their power?

Also in today’s show:

• Americans are falling out of love with pizza—sales are down, prices are up

• A San Francisco pizza parlor battles DoorDash as a $30 order becomes $50—who can even afford convenience anymore?

• A brawl breaks out on the Indiana Jones ride—isolated incident, or another sign we’re becoming something darker?

This isn’t outrage for clicks. It’s a reckoning—with politics, culture, and ourselves.

The Karel Cast is supported by viewer donations at patreon.com/reallykarel

Please watch, like, subscribe, and share at youtube.com/reallykarel

The show streams on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and more—Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM PT, and on TikTok and Instagram.

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Leslie is joined by Raul Torrez, Attorney General of New Mexico.

Torrez is a career state and federal prosecutor who has served at every level of the justice system. Since taking office as New Mexico’s 32nd Attorney General in 2023, he has made protecting children a central priority—holding major tech companies accountable for enabling online abuse and investigating systemic failures in the child welfare system.

The two discuss Torrez's lawsuits against Meta and Snap Inc.

In December 2023, A.G. Torrez filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc., alleging that Facebook and Instagram enabled child sexual abuse and human trafficking. The complaint details how Meta's platforms allowed predators to exploit minors and how the company's algorithms contributed to the spread of harmful content.

In September 2024, A.G. Torrez filed a lawsuit against Snap Inc., alleging that Snapchat's design features and algorithms facilitated child sexual exploitation and sextortion. The lawsuit claims that Snapchat misled users about the safety of its platform, particularly regarding disappearing messages, and failed to implement adequate safeguards for minors.

Lastly, the pair shares information and resources on how parents can help protect their children online, and how to detect if their child may have experienced sexual abuse or exploitation online.

The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.

Brad is joined by CNN Military Analyst Cedric Leighton (USAF-Ret.).

The two discuss Trump's capture of the Venezuelan President on their soil, and whether or not the action was lawful.

Additionally, they posit whether this move by Trump undercuts the U.S. argument that China should keep its hands off of Taiwan.

They also analyze the prospect of invading Cuba or Greenland, and the impact of a more Western Hemisphere-centric foreign policy on the security of the U.S.

Lastly, the pair details Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's continued retribution against Senator Mark Kelly, a U.S. military veteran, for a video he was part of encouraging military members only to follow lawful orders.

Then, Brad is joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA.

The pair discusses the anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, as well as Jack Smith's recent testimony to Congress on how culpable President Trump is for the attack on our Capitol.

Next, they preview the incoming cost increases for Americans' health insurance, thanks to the changes that Trump and Congressional Republicans have made to the Affordable Care Act.

Finally, Sarah evaluates how possible it seems for Democrats to retake the House during this year's midterms, and whether the Senate could be attainable.

Col. Cedric Leighton is the Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 27 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. His website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his handle on BlueSky is @CedricLeighton.bsky.social.

Sarah Jones' handle on BlueSky is @politicussarah.bsky.social and the website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com.

Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'

You can read his columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon.

His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.

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