Progressive Voices

A major pet peeve is someone saying to me, I don't have time to cook, or exercise, because I work…well, why do you work? Also, a trip down memory lane about how it all began that ends with a key point of wisdom for us all.

It's become painfully clear to Karel why we, including himself, are often stuck. Why is unhappiness more prevalent these days, dissatisfaction instead of happiness? He's discovered why and is telling you now!

Leslie is joined by Congressman David Cicilline, Chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, and a member of the House Judiciary Committee.

The two discuss House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler's final counteroffer today to Attorney General William Barr to obtain the full version of the special counsel's report, along with an ultimatum: If the Justice Department doesn’t comply, the panel will initiate contempt proceedings.

Congressman Cicilline's Twitter handle is @DavidCicilline and his website is Cicilline.House.Gov.

Rep. Cicilline is also a leader in Congress on issues of core American values, serving as Chairman of the House Antitrust Subcommittee, Co-Chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, and Vice Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

Just this week ,his Equality Act bill (H.R.5) passed the House Judiciary Committee. 'The Equality Act' extends existing civil rights protections to LGBTQ Americans in the areas of employment, education, housing, credit, jury service, public accommodations, and federal funding. The bill is co-sponsored by 240 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including three Republicans.

Background Briefing 05-02-2019 by Progressive Voices

Rick Smith Show - 05-03-2019 by Progressive Voices

Rick Smith Show - 05-03-2019 by Progressive Voices

The BradCast 05-02-2019 by Progressive Voices

During today's 'Inside Scoop,' Mark discusses Attorney General Bill Barr's testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee from yesterday. He also plays some of the most important exchanges from the hearing, including with Senators Mazie Hirono, Kamala Harris, and Richard Blumenthal.

Additionally, Mark plays back, and discusses, the response from the Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee to AG Barr for refusing to show up for questioning at their committee today. This includes whether or not Democrats should hold Barr in contempt, and even whether or not they should vote to impeach him as Attorney General.

You can find more free radio shows and TV appearances of Mark's at his website, www.MarkLevineTalk.com.

Climate action is now a major plank for Beto and Booker in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary; New poll shows climate change is a top issue for voters; Jakarta and Washington D.C. grapple with rising seas; PLUS: New York State bans offshore drilling and plastic bags... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

The BradCast 05-01-2019 by Progressive Voices