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'BradCast' 8/3/2026: Georgia Voting System Flaw Allows Discovery of How Voters Voted by Progressive Voices

Trump’s Reflecting Pool Claims, Gun Violence & Boy George’s Israel Controversy

Another deadly weekend in America—and another mass shooting followed by familiar arguments but few meaningful solutions. Three people are dead, five are injured, and an armed civilian reportedly helped bring the standoff to an end. What does this incident reveal about gun access, public safety and America’s seemingly endless cycle of violence?

Karel also examines Donald Trump’s claims about alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Were people maliciously prosecuted based on a false political narrative? What roles did the White House, Trump’s press secretary and Republican senators play—and will anyone be held accountable?

Then, Boy George is facing backlash over a pro-Israel song that critics say dismisses allegations of genocide and suggests victims deserved their fate. Is this artistic freedom, inflammatory political messaging—or a moment when the artist should have read the room?

Join Karel for candid commentary on Trump, political misinformation, gun violence, accountability, Israel and the controversies shaping today’s headlines.

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

'BradCast' 7/30/2026: This is What Kleptocracy Looks Like by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 07/30/2026 by Progressive Voices

UK Arms Police to Protect Pride as Anti-LGBTQ+ Violence Surges Worldwide

As the UK considers arming police officers assigned to protect LGBTQ+ communities and Pride events, Karel asks a difficult question: Have we become dangerously numb to violence, war, and injustice?

Gay Week contributor Scott Jacobsen is currently experiencing an active bombing situation in Ukraine—a stark reminder that millions of people have lived under the threat of ballistic missiles for years while much of the world looks away. Karel also addresses the devastation in Gaza, the killing of a person by a van in Berlin, Romania’s restrictions on Pride festivals, and the relentless stream of anti-LGBTQ+ violence worldwide.

These stories make headlines, provoke momentary outrage, and are quickly replaced by the next crisis. But when cruelty becomes routine and complacency takes hold, what will it take to make us act?

Today’s Karel Cast is an honest—and emotionally exhausted—conversation about Ukraine, Gaza, LGBTQ+ rights, global apathy, and the human cost of accepting injustice as normal.

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The Karel Cast streams live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Pacific and is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, TikTok, Instagram, and other major platforms.

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

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'BradCast' 7/29/2026 (The 2026 Election, GOP division, Dems' odds, Trump's War, with guests: Heather Digby Parton and 'Driftglass') by Progressive Voices

America’s Food Safety Crisis: Cyclospora, Salmonella and Trump-Era Cuts

More than 11,000 Cyclospora cases nationwide, a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to eggs—and critical questions about the safety of America’s food supply.

Why are foodborne illnesses spreading, why has identifying their sources proved so difficult, and what role could federal cuts to food-safety surveillance play? Karel examines the outbreaks, America’s regulatory system and why the United States appears unable to keep its food supply safe.

Also in this episode:

Could AI apps that simulate dead loved ones or pets help people cope—or prevent them from grieving and moving forward? And does watching too much television actually harm your brain? New research offers a troubling answer.

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This time on Code WACK!

The upcoming governor's race could shape the future of health care for nearly 40 million Californians. With former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra facing Republican Steve Hilton, the election is raising critical questions about whether California will move closer to a single-payer healthcare system—or further away.

Michael Lighty, president of Healthy California Now, joins us to break down what the primary results mean, where the candidates stand on healthcare reform, and what's at stake for the future of universal healthcare in California.

This is the first of two episodes with Michael Lighty.

Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

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'BradCast' 7/28/2026 (Firestorms in Europe, US; DOGE slashed fire management; Good news for voters in MO and KS) by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 7/28/2026 by Progressive Voices