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'BradCast' 7/21/2026 ('SAVE America' Act Won't Save Trump. Neither Will False Claims of Non-Citizens Voting) by Progressive Voices

Why Gen Z Is Bringing Back Old Tech | Vinyl, CDs, Flip Phones & Film Are Surging

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Why Gen Z Is Bringing Back Old Tech | Vinyl, CDs, Flip Phones & Film Are Surging

Why are young people embracing yesterday's technology? Vinyl records are booming, CD sales are climbing, film cameras are back, and even flip phones are making a surprising comeback. After decades of racing toward an all-digital world, are we finally experiencing digital fatigue?

On today's episode, Karel explores why consumers are rediscovering physical media and analog technology. As streaming services remove content, gaming companies push toward digital-only ownership, and algorithms dominate our daily lives, more people are asking a simple question: Do we actually own anything anymore?

We'll look at the data behind the resurgence of vinyl records, compact discs, film photography, and "dumb phones," why Gen Z is leading much of this movement despite never growing up with these technologies, and whether this is nostalgia—or the beginning of a cultural shift back toward tangible experiences.

Are we moving backward... or simply reclaiming something we've lost?

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Green News Report 7/21/2026 by Progressive Voices

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 the NRDC's Bob Deans to discuss the wildfire smoke and extreme heat sweeping across the U.S., and how it's been made worse due to human-caused climate change.

They also talk the environmental impacts of data centers, the Trump administration trying to strip away protections for endangered species, and how the NRDC is fighting that move in court.

Then, Brad interviews Jack Hanna, Advisor for the Coalition for the National Infrastructure Bank.

Jack details where the idea for a national infrastructure bank came from, the two other times it's been used in American history, why it's so badly needed, and how it could create 25 million U.S. jobs over ten years.

The website for the NRDC is www.NRDC.org and the website for the Coalition for the National Infrastructure Bank is www.nibcoalition.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 new Substack called, 'The Bannon Ballot Blast,' at www.bradbannon.substack.com.

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

Trump Rehashes 2020 Election as U.S. Soldiers Die | The Karel Cast

Donald Trump used a Thursday night Oval Office address to revisit the 2020 election—again—even as American soldiers die overseas and families at home struggle with soaring grocery bills, gas prices, extreme heat and dangerous air quality. While the nation faces urgent crises, Trump is heading to a FIFA match.

Karel examines the priorities, politics and human cost behind this troubling moment. Also in today’s episode:

California steps in to help rescue Lake Mead.

The Odyssey is driving the right-wing outrage machine wild—but Karel hasn’t seen it yet, for a reason that may surprise you.

The Tate brothers are headed to jail, raising an unexpectedly urgent cultural question: Are capri pants manly?

Watch for sharp political analysis, LGBTQ+ perspectives, cultural commentary and Karel’s signature unfiltered humor.

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'BradCast' 7/16/2026 (Energy and Interior Chiefs Beclown Selves for Trump, Fossil Fuel Industry as American Chokes, Drowns, Burns) by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 7/16/2026 by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 7/15/2026 (Is Voice of America Being Unlawfully Used for Propaganda? Guest: Former VOA White House Chief Steve Herman) by Progressive Voices

LGBTQ Rights Under Attack? Senegal, Trinidad, Trump & Hollywood | This Gay Week

From Washington, D.C. to Senegal and Trinidad & Tobago, LGBTQ rights are facing renewed challenges around the world. Join Karel and Scott Jacobsen of The Good Men Project, reporting from Ukraine, for another lively edition of This Gay Week—where serious news meets sharp conversation and a little Hollywood fun.

This week we cover:

🏳️‍🌈 The Trump administration’s move to roll back protections designed to help LGBTQ foster youth be placed with affirming families.

🌍 Senegal once again criminalizes same-sex relationships.

⚖️ Trinidad & Tobago reinstates laws criminalizing gay sex after a major court ruling.

🎬 Plus, we take a break from the headlines to dive into the latest Hollywood stories, entertainment news, and pop culture.

It’s a fast-paced look at the biggest LGBTQ stories from around the globe, with insight, humor, and conversation you won’t find anywhere else.

If you believe in independent LGBTQ journalism and commentary, please like, subscribe, and share. Your support helps keep these conversations alive.

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Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, and LGBTQ advocate broadcasting from Las Vegas alongside his faithful service dog, Ember.

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Is AI Already Biased? Who’s Really Programming Your Future? | The Karel Cast

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Is AI Already Biased? Who’s Really Programming Your Future? | The Karel Cast

Can artificial intelligence ever be truly neutral, or is it already reflecting the beliefs, priorities, and agendas of the people and governments building it?

AI is growing at an astonishing pace, but someone is teaching it how to think. Tech companies, programmers, regulators, and now governments are all helping shape the future of artificial intelligence. As AI becomes more deeply connected to politics, business, and society, one question becomes impossible to ignore: Can we trust AI to be objective?

Today, Karel explores how AI is trained, why bias may be unavoidable, and whether artificial intelligence is becoming the world’s most powerful influence—or simply another reflection of human flaws.

Also on today’s show:

🕗 The House has passed legislation to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. If the Senate approves it and President Trump signs it, what would that actually mean for your daily life? Are Americans ready for winter sunrises approaching 8:00 AM?

⚖️ Plus, a television series sparks a bigger conversation: Do women truly receive equal justice under the law, or does the legal system still treat them differently?

Join the conversation live and share your thoughts in the comments.

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