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'BradCast' 11/4/2025: Republican Thuggery While Americans Vote by Progressive Voices

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🗳️ Is There Hope for America? Early Votes Surge and Trump’s Power Tested | The Karel Cast 25-142

Record early voting numbers in New York City. Proposition 50 poised to pass easily in California. Could this be a sign of a Democratic wave in the 2026 midterms—and a turning point for the country?

But before we celebrate, there’s a darker question: what will Donald Trump do if he sees power slipping away? History shows his followers don’t go quietly. Could the months ahead test America’s democracy once again?

Karel digs into the mood of the nation—hope vs. fear—and what today’s turnout might really mean for the future. Plus, a fast-paced look at the other major stories shaping your world.

🎙️ The Karel Cast streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST on all major platforms — Apple, Spotify, iHeart, and Spreaker.

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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 Cedric Leighton.

Col. Leighton (USAF-Ret.) provides his expert analysis on President Trump restarting U.S. nuclear weapons testing for the first time in 33 years.

They also discuss Trump and Pete Hegseth's missile attacks on fishing boats in foreign waters, the President's East Asia trip, a potential trade deal with China, and more.

Brad is then joined by New York Times investigative reporter Kenneth P. Vogel.

The two discuss Ken's new book, "DEVILS' ADVOCATES: The Hidden Story of Rudy Giuliani, Hunter Biden, and the Washington Insiders on the Payrolls of Corrupt Foreign Interest."

The book shines a spotlight on one of the most shadowy and impactful industries in U.S. politics—the foreign influence business. Drawing on exclusive sources, thousands of documents, and on-the-ground reporting, Vogel pulls back the curtain on this billion-dollar business that spans the partisan spectrum and secretly shapes U.S. foreign policy, while often flouting American values like human rights and democracy.

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. 

You can purchase Ken's new book, "DEVILS' ADVOCATES," at https://bookshop.org/p/books/devils-advocates-the-hidden-story-of-rudy-giuliani-hunter-biden-and-the-washington-insiders-on-the-payrolls-of-corrupt-foreign-interests-kenneth-p/a0a75dbc3b3a6de0?ean=9780063341210&next=t.

His handle on Blue Sky is @kenvogel.bsky.social.

Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'

He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.

'BradCast' 11/3/2025: Last Call(s) Before Election Day; Dispatches from the Gerrymandering Wars by Progressive Voices

🚨 Terror Train: Why the World Feels Unsafe in 2025 | The Karel Cast

A brutal knife attack on a London train sends shockwaves worldwide — but is it really that surprising anymore? With mass shootings daily, measles outbreaks, COVID still lingering, and global leaders flirting with the brink of war, it’s fair to ask: Are we safe anywhere?

From the chaos abroad to food insecurity at home, 2025 feels like a turning point. Have you changed your habits, or have we simply normalized the danger?

Plus:

• The worst box office weekend of 2025 — has streaming finally killed movie theaters, or are films just getting worse?

• Why the “Free Britney” movement might’ve backfired as she deletes her Instagram.

• The new CancerGuard test — would you take it?

• How social media’s highlight reels hide real human struggle.

• And my Mac dilemma — because even tech feels uncertain these days.

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'BradCast' 10/30/2025: The Weak 'Strongman'; Under-the-radar contests in Tuesday elections by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 10/30/2025 by Progressive Voices

🐋 AI Will Let Animals Talk — But Will Humanity Listen? | The Karel Cast

Artificial Intelligence is cracking the code of animal language — whales, elephants, and even dolphins may soon be able to “speak” to us through AI translation. Within just two years, we could be having real conversations with other species. But when that day comes… will we listen?

If animals can finally tell us what they feel and need, will we grant them the rights they deserve — clean oceans, protected habitats, a chance to live free from human harm? This episode explores how AI could change everything about how we treat life on Earth.

Plus:

• The GOP’s cruel attack on food security — why SNAP should never be political.

• The truth behind rising health insurance costs: Congress or corporate greed?

• The most mispronounced words in America.

• Why “White Lotus” fatigue is real.

• Michelin stars are back — but does anyone really care?

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Millions of Americans are expected to forgo buying health insurance starting in 2026 as the cost of their coverage soars. Others who currently qualify for Medicaid may find the rules have changed and they are no longer eligible. What can people do when they need care but can’t afford it? And why are young people especially at risk?

To find out, we spoke with Rachel Madley, director of policy and advocacy at the Center for Health and Democracy. She previously served as health policy advisor to Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and worked in the Office of Legislative Affairs at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Having struggled personally with a chronic medical condition, Rachel shares her firsthand experience staying alive despite America's cruel healthcare system. This is the second episode of a two-part series.

Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

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