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Leslie speaks with Alex Rias, Director of Civil, Women’s, and Human Rights at the AFL-CIO, about growing threats to civil rights protections and what they mean for working people. From the weakening of labor enforcement agencies and voting rights challenges to the criminalization of protest and attacks on workplace protections, Rias explains how civil rights and labor rights have always been interconnected. He also discusses how unions are responding—organizing more workers, defending workplace rights in the courts, and building diverse worker power to protect democracy and economic opportunity.

The website for the AFL-CIO is AFLCIO.org and their handle on Blue Sky is @AFLCIO.org. Their handle on Facebook, Instagram and X is @AFLCIO.

'BradCast' 3/3/2026: Trump's Iran War Already an Expanding, Chaotic, Deadly Disaster by Progressive Voices

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As Middle East War Escalates, Trump’s Health & Leadership Are Under Scrutiny

The conflict in the Middle East continues to expand as U.S. and allied strikes against Iranian facilities draw retaliation and regional escalation. Smoke and violence have been reported across multiple fronts, and world markets are rattled by rising oil and geopolitical instability. 

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump — now 79 — has been photographed with a visible skin rash and irritation on his neck during public events, as well as past episodes of bruising and leg swelling attributed by officials to chronic venous insufficiency and routine treatments. Critics are questioning whether his physical condition and public appearances reflect weakening leadership at a moment of global tension. 

With no clear end in sight to the conflict and U.S. involvement deepening, many Americans are asking: Is this a strategic campaign or an open-ended war? What will the long-term costs be — economically, politically, and for global stability? And who will hold leaders accountable?

This episode breaks down the war’s expansion, Trump’s handling of events at home and abroad, and what it means for the future of American diplomacy.

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'BradCast' 3/2/2026: Trump Attacks Iran in 'Operation Epstein Fury' 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 CNN Military Analyst Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF-Ret.).

The two discuss the military and foreign policy aspects of the Trump administration's airstrikes against Iran, the decision to kill their leader, whether the President had the authority to start this war despite being unprovoked, and more.

Then, Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA, is our special guest for the second half of the show.

She and Brad cover the domestic repercussions of the new U.S. war with Iran, including rising gas prices, which experts say could surge to $4 dollars per gallon.

Sarah also breaks down the Paramount purchase of Warner Bros., which includes CNN, and the dangers of media consolidation.

This is the same group that recently blocked Stephen Colbert's interview with Democratic politician James Talarico.  Paramount was in position to do this because they recently acquired CBS News, the network that airs Colbert's show, in a recent merger deal.

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.

Is Trump’s War on Iran Illegal? Gas Hikes, Culture Chaos & More

The U.S. and Israel have launched major military strikes on Iran — and Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been confirmed dead in the conflict. What started as a limited strike has already escalated with Iranian retaliation and global tensions rising. Critics are calling this an illegal war, and analysts warn gas prices could spike sharply as oil markets react. 

President Trump is publicly touting the campaign as a ‘victory’ — even suggesting Americans will sacrifice while his own family is spared from frontline risk. Meanwhile, everyday Americans are bracing for the real consequences: higher energy costs, economic instability, and the possibility of this conflict drawing out. 

But that’s not all. Another mass shooting has renewed national debate over gun violence. Anti-LGBTQ legislation is advancing in New Hampshire, bringing civil rights tensions back into the spotlight. And Hollywood? Your very own entertainment industry is celebrating itself even as the world fractures around it.

This was one hell of a weekend — war, division, culture clashes, and political hypocrisy.

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'BradCast' 2/26/2026: Loser Trump's Unlawful Tariffs, Failed Media Co., Corrupt SCOTUS by Progressive Voices

America’s Caregiving Crisis Is Here | Aging, Exhaustion & Political Chaos

My sister had a brain tumor removed. The surgery was successful. The recovery? Brutal.

Family members — daughters, friends, me — are stepping in. But here’s the reality: caregiving in America is overwhelming, underfunded, and often unsupported by insurance. Daily nursing care isn’t covered. Families are left to manage medications, mobility, doctor visits, and emotional breakdowns while trying to maintain jobs and lives.

America is aging rapidly. Baby Boomers are entering their most vulnerable years. So who is going to care for them?

We don’t have a plan. We don’t have enough nurses. We don’t have a system built for long-term home recovery. Is the future robots? AI caregivers? Or total burnout for families?

This isn’t political theater. It’s happening right now in homes across the country.

Meanwhile, Donald Trump says members of Congress who challenged him should be arrested. The statement was posted publicly. What does that mean for democratic norms?

And The New York Times reports that records tied to the Epstein files may be missing — including information involving allegations connected to Trump. What is happening with these investigations?

Caregiving. Accountability. Democracy. The system strain is everywhere.

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Green News Repoprt 2/26/2026 by Progressive Voices