61 % of Americans now feel this way, and that’s the problem. Plus, CA Governor calls homelessness a disgrace, but whose? And TVP and me. Watch daily in the Karel Cast free app at all app stores and reallykarel.com

Melissa speaks with former colleague and current Atlanta morning show host Jenn Hobby about being a leader in a more intimate setting, as well as how priorities change as you grow older. Plus, Melissa introduces you to an Instagram feed that honors women in a unique way.

Background Briefing 02-17-2020 by Progressive Voices

The 2020 presidential race didn’t get decided this week but the choice before us did. More democracy or less of it.

William Barr's Religious Fantasies Explain his 'Loyalty' to Trump by Progressive Voices

The Off-Kilter Podcast Episode 144 by Progressive Voices

First, why aren't I interviewing the Democrats when every candidate is over six miles away? Well, I'll tell you. And then, my thoughts on the boycotts and their bankruptcy. Then, Oscar winner Marshall Curry (The Living Room Window) talks about the film. Support the show at reallykarel.com

This week's Between The Lines

• Ralph Nader: Progressives, Moderates in Presidential Primary Battle for the Soul of the Democratic Party

• Karla Tait: Indigenous Nations Mobilize to Stop Construction of Canada’s Coastal GasLink Pipeline

• Margaret Poydock: Landmark Pro-Worker Legislation Wins Passage in House

• Bob Nixon: This Week’s Under-reported News Summary Feb. 12, 2020

On the #radio show this week we cover the latest Trump tax scam and what’s next after impeachment; get tips from the best on how to lobby effectively; find out how the ERA is moving forward and what you can do to help; and hear from Representative Batch about why women’s leadership and YOU are so key right now.

*Special guests include: Melissa Boteach, National Women’s Law Center, @nwlc; Rocío Carrión, MomsRIsing, @MomsRising; Carol Jenkins, ERA Coalition and The Fund for Women's Equality, @ERACoalition; Representative Sydney Batch, North Carolina District 37, @friendsforbatch.

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Another week in the United States of Serfs and Lords.

Tara takes MSNBC's Joy Reid to task for another lie-riddled Bernie-bash. The corporate media embraces Bloomberg - the former Republican Mayor of New York - in the Democratic primary.

Be it from the "left" or the reich, Conservatism is killing us.

Comedian and Tarabuster regular, Poppy Champlin, calls in during the second hour to discuss another week of madness.

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