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Green News Report 2/19/2026 by Progressive Voices

Is The View Under FCC Attack? War With Iran? And Who Pays for Risky Rescue Missions?

Is the federal government targeting The View?

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr says an enforcement action is underway after the show featured Democratic lawmaker James Talarico. But here’s the issue — there’s no equal-time violation. No rule broken. So what exactly is being enforced?

Is this about media fairness… or political intimidation?

At the same time, headlines are screaming that the United States is on the brink of war with Iran. Why now? What direct threat justifies escalation? And are Americans ready for another Middle East conflict?

Plus — California’s deadliest avalanche in state history has claimed eight lives and cost massive rescue resources. But the group reportedly ventured out despite avalanche warnings. Should taxpayers repeatedly fund rescue operations when people ignore official alerts? Where does personal responsibility begin?

This episode tackles media freedom, government power, war rhetoric, and accountability — without spin.

The Karel Show streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST.

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Karel is a history-making broadcaster based in Las Vegas, bringing independent commentary four days a week.

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'BradCast' 2/18/2026: Antisemitism Rising Inside MAGA, GOP by Progressive Voices

This time on Code WACK!

Why are people in America resorting to receiving medical care in animal stalls - even if they have health insurance? What would it take to make volunteer stopgap clinics unnecessary - and who stands in the way of real reform?

To break it down, we spoke with leading healthcare reform advocate and New York Times bestselling author Wendell Potter. A former health insurance executive turned industry whistleblower, Wendell now serves as board president of the Center for Health and Democracy, which advocates for healthcare reform, and editor-in-chief of HEALTHCARE Un-covered, which investigates healthcare corporations and insurance conglomerates. This is part two of a two-part series.

Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

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NYC Tax War, Billionaire Backlash, Trump’s Ukraine Failure & The Culture Shift No One Wants to Admit

Why does New York City bend over backward to protect billionaires while everyday people struggle to survive?

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is threatening a 9.5% property tax increase if Albany blocks a proposed wealth tax. He calls it a “last resort.” But let’s be honest — why is it always the middle class paying the bill while the ultra-rich get protected?

Meanwhile in Napa Valley, famed French Laundry chef Thomas Keller and other wealthy Yountville business owners are pushing to pause an affordable housing project — citing parking and density concerns. But is it really about traffic… or keeping middle-income families out of Wine Country?

And remember when Trump said he’d end the Ukraine war in a day? Russian attacks are up. Civilian deaths are rising. Peace talks are dragging. Another promise collapsing under reality.

Plus — why is Wuthering Heights suddenly thriving at the box office? Why is steamy drama dominating streaming? Are cultural tastes shifting — and are women now driving the same kind of on-screen sexual demand long associated with men?

This episode connects politics, power, wealth, war, and culture — and asks the uncomfortable questions no one else is asking.

The Karel Show streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST.

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'BradCast' 2/17/2026: GOP's 'SAVE America Act' Designed to Disenfranchise Voters, Undermine Democracy by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 2/17/2026 by Progressive Voices

🚨 America Is Running Out of Time — And Democrats Still Aren’t Fighting Trump

Are we watching American democracy unravel in real time?

Allies are distancing themselves. Climate commitments are disappearing. Clean car mandates? Gone. Equity and inclusion protections? Stripped away. The guardrails that were supposed to hold? Failing.

And Democrats? Waiting for the midterms.

We don’t have nine months. We don’t have three years. We don’t have time to sit back while Donald Trump reshapes the country with policies that reverse climate progress, weaken global alliances, and erode democratic norms.

In this episode of The Karel Show, I break down what’s happening, why urgency matters now, and what I’ve learned in the last four days that changed how I see this political moment.

Plus — why does media attention and institutional action seem to move differently depending on who needs help? If this were you, me, a person of color, or a gay American — would the same resources be mobilized?

This is about power. Privilege. And time.

And time is the one thing we don’t get back.

📍 Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST

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Las Vegas-based broadcaster Karel — joined daily by his loyal companion Ember — delivers bold political commentary, cultural analysis, and real talk on today’s biggest headlines.

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'BradCast' 2/16/2026: Encore: End of 'New START' Nuclear Treaty by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 2/12/2026: Harpy Tantrums, Legal Losses, Election Fails, Retreating ICE and Hopeful Signs by Progressive Voices