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Green News Report 2/12/2026 by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 2/11/2026: Trump to Reverse EPA's Landmark 'Endangerment Finding' by Progressive Voices

🇺🇸 What Are American Values? (It’s Not What Trump Thinks)

Trump’s attempt to erase the Pride flag from the Stonewall Monument reveals what MAGA continues to misunderstand: diversity, equity, and inclusion are American values.

From outrage over Bad Bunny not speaking English at the Super Bowl to erasing LGBTQ history, MAGA has lost the plot. Religion isn’t an American requirement—freedom from it is. And free speech shouldn’t cost you your job.

It’s time the GOP and their Project 2025 agenda learn what this country really stands for. If they don’t like it, there are other countries more aligned with their ideology—try Russia.

Plus:

🎤 Chappell Roan shows more integrity than most politicians by ditching Wasserman over the Epstein connections.

📢 Why are Epstein clients protected while Weinstein was crucified?

🏳️‍🌈 Why protecting LGBTQ spaces like Stonewall matters now more than ever.

🎧 Tune in for the truth, commentary, and a challenge to the status quo.

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This time on Code WACK!

Healthcare premiums aren’t the only costs going up. Your pocketbook is also getting hit with higher out-of-pocket costs - like deductibles, co-pays, and coinsurance - often under the radar. How is this hidden cost crisis affecting families - and what can be done about it?

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

Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

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'BradCast' 2/10/2026: Trump Presidency Now Little More Than Racism, Corruption, Culture War Nonsense by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 2/10/2026 by Progressive Voices

🎙️ Why Media Ignores You After 54 (Even When You’re the One Watching)

When you don’t count.

We have an 80 year old President and another one just as old lost in 2024.

Our Congress, House and Senate’s, average age is 57.9 in the House and 63.9 in the Senate. Cher is almost 80 and is all over media. Even the Super Bowl is 60.

But as consumers, particularly of media, they don’t count. And if you’re over 54, neither do you. Because the key demographic for TV, Streaming services, Radio, for all media is 25-54.

And yet, we consume more of all of it. For instance, ABC World News tonight gets 9.244 million viewers but only 1.182 in the “key” demographic. So 8.1m over 54 and under 25 viewers and yet, they program for the 1.182m, not you, or them.

Why doesn’t the actual audience count? And it’s not just entertainment, advertising, marketing, billboards, TV ads, almost any commercial media aims at 25-54, or even younger. The reason? They think they have the most money, in their prime, making the money, working. Well, it’s a new world.

And in this one, it seems that it’s the over 54 crowd that is actually engaged, involved, brand loyal and consuming regular media over online. This disconnect is why media is failing.

We also cover:

• How media’s outdated ad models are tanking profits.

• Why older consumers are more loyal, more engaged, and totally ignored.

• The end of Gay Days Orlando after 35 years, and how Trump and Project 2025 are behind it.

🎧 Listen, learn, and get loud. Because if you’re over 54, you’re STILL here—and you still matter.

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'BradCast' 2/9/2026: About that FBI Raid of the Fulton County, GA Elections Warehouse 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 John Bennett, White House Correspondent for CQ Roll Call.

The pair discusses President Trump's reaction to the Bad Bunny Superbowl halftime show, the Department of Homeland Security facing a Friday shutdown unless Republicans agree to ICE reforms demanded by Democrats, Trump's racist video post of the Obamas, and ICE's disastrous polling amongst Americans.

Then, Brad is joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm, and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.

The pair examines Rob's recent blog titled, "Affordability: What It Means and How Trump Has Made It Worse."

(Link: https://www.sonecon.com/affordability-what-it-means-and-how-trump-has-made-it-worse/)

John Bennett's handle on X is @BennettJohnT and the website for CQ Roll Call is www.CQRollCall.com.

Dr. Shapiro's website is www.Sonecon.com and his handle on X is @RobShapiro.

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.

Trump’s Racist AI Post Backfires — Bad Bunny’s Global Takeover & Today’s News

Donald Trump crossed yet another line after sharing an AI-generated image that dehumanized the Obamas — then doubled down, insisting he “did nothing wrong.” The backlash? Predictable from MAGA, but far more dangerous for Trump among independents, moderates, and key voting blocs who once supported him.

Has Trump finally gone too far for swing voters and Hispanic communities? The evidence suggests yes. As his coalition shrinks, Trump appears to be campaigning solely to the ugliest fringe of his base — while Republican leaders once again remain silent. That silence could cost them everything, because both the House and Senate are very much in play in the upcoming midterms.

Meanwhile, Bad Bunny proved culture doesn’t ask permission. His Super Bowl moment captivated a global audience — and despite claims from conservative media, the world didn’t collapse. We break down what the numbers actually show versus what certain outlets want to be true.

Plus: a sharp look at the day’s top headlines, media spin, and what actually matters.

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