'BradCast' 8/13/2026: We're Paying an Unspeakable Price for the Cost of DOGE by Progressive Voices

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LGBTQ Rights Worldwide: UN Honors Advocates as Senegal Arrests 72 Men | This Gay Week

LGBTQ rights are making headlines worldwide. Scott Jacobsen of The Good Men Project joins Karel live from Ukraine for a new edition of “This Gay Week,” examining major stories affecting LGBTQ+ people and communities around the globe.

In this episode:

The United Nations honors five people for their extraordinary service.

Senegal arrests 72 men accused under laws targeting same-sex activity.

Long Beach, California, moves ahead with plans for a new Pride-themed float.

Karel and Scott examine more LGBTQ news, human-rights developments and stories from around the world.

Join the conversation in the comments: Where are LGBTQ rights advancing—and where are they most at risk?

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Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, alongside his beloved service dog, Ember.

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'BradCast' 8/12/2026: What the Heck Just Happened in Wisconsin? by Progressive Voices

94 Major Wildfires Are Burning Across the West—Is This the New Normal?

The Western United States is facing a dangerous wildfire crisis. Crews are fighting to protect Big Sur, three fires are burning near Reno with single-digit containment, and 94 large wildfires remain uncontained across the West as of August 11, 2026.

From the Northwest and Northern Rockies to California, Nevada and the Southwest, extreme heat, dry conditions and expanding fire activity threaten communities, public health and the environment. Wildfire smoke can travel hundreds of miles, while the economic and human costs continue to mount.

What can America do to prevent these disasters? Can better land management, climate action and community preparation make a meaningful difference—or must we adapt to wildfires as the West’s new normal?

Then, after 24 years on the air, a Bay Area radio host has been laid off. His scathing Facebook post captures the troubling state of today’s broadcasting industry. Who killed local radio—and why are experienced local voices disappearing?

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Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas with his service dog, Ember.

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'BradCast' 8/11/2026: War, Climate Chaos Now Threatening U.S. Crude, Diesel, Water, Power Supplies by Progressive Voices

Can America Survive This Divided? The United States Isn’t United Anymore by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 8/11/2026 by Progressive Voices

This time on Code WACK!

We're talking about one of the most frustrating experiences in American healthcare - when your insurance company says ‘no.’ According to Miranda Yaver, an assistant professor of health policy and management at the University of Pittsburgh, insurance denials aren't rare. They're a routine part of navigating our healthcare system.

In her new book, Coverage Denied: How Health Insurers Drive Inequality in the United States, Miranda Yaver explores what happens when patients undergoing treatment find themselves trapped between their doctors and their insurance companies.

This is the first of two episodes with Miranda Yaver.

Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

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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 first joined by CNN Military Analyst Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF-Ret.). The two discuss whether President Trump has already lost the Iran War. They also break down why the U.S. is running out of ammunition, and how the Iran and Ukraine-Russia wars are connected.

Finally, they analyze Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's poor record during his time in charge of the U.S. military.

Then, long time guest Edwith Theogene rejoins Brad on the show for the first time in a while. She is now Director of Policy and Advocacy at TSNE (Third Sector New England, Inc.), a capacity building organization that partners with nonprofit organizations to provide the services, programs, and resources they need to support their communities and ultimately, create a more equitable society.

She and Brad discuss TSNE's work, as well as the Trump administration's attacks on progressive non-profits.

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 new Substack called, 'The Bannon Ballot Blast,' at www.bradbannon.substack.com.

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