Progressive Voices: Recent Episodes
Progressive Voices
This time on Code WACK! We're talking about one of the most frustrating experiences in American healthcare - when your insurance company says ‘no.’ According to Miranda Yaver, an assistant professor of health policy and management at the University of Pittsburgh, insurance denials aren't rare. They're a routine part of navigating our healthcare system. In her new book, Coverage Denied: How Health Insurers Drive Inequality in the United States, Miranda Yaver explores what happens when patients undergoing treatment find themselves trapped between their doctors and their insurance companies.This is the first of two episodes with Miranda Yaver.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.
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 Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF-Ret.). The two discuss whether President Trump has already lost the Iran War. They also break down why the U.S. is running out of ammunition, and how the Iran and Ukraine-Russia wars are connected.Finally, they analyze Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's poor record during his time in charge of the U.S. military.Then, long time guest Edwith Theogene rejoins Brad on the show for the first time in a while. She is now Director of Policy and Advocacy at TSNE (Third Sector New England, Inc.), a capacity building organization that partners with nonprofit organizations to provide the services, programs, and resources they need to support their communities and ultimately, create a more equitable society.She and Brad discuss TSNE's work, as well as the Trump administration's attacks on progressive non-profits.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 new Substack called, 'The Bannon Ballot Blast,' at www.bradbannon.substack.com.His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
'BradCast' 8/10/2026: Alarming voting system vulnerabilities persist by Progressive Voices
Who’s Really Behind ItIs America really becoming more hateful—or is social media giving us a dangerously distorted picture of who we actually are?Oprah Winfrey has limited online comments after dealing with relentless negativity. Perez Hilton has faced vicious attacks online even while sharing images of himself injured and hospitalized. Scroll through social media or watch the news long enough and it can feel like basic human decency has disappeared.But is civility actually dead in America—or are a relatively small number of people making the country appear far more hateful than it really is?On today’s The Karel Cast, Karel looks beyond the outrage and examines what research tells us about who is actually creating all that toxicity.Studies of misinformation and social media behavior have found astonishing concentrations of activity among small groups of users. Research has found that a tiny fraction of accounts can be responsible for an enormous percentage of misinformation being shared online. Other studies have found that a relatively small percentage of active users generate a disproportionate share of toxic comments.Political conversation may be even more distorted. Research suggests that a small minority of users creates the overwhelming majority of political posts—potentially turning social media into a funhouse mirror of American society, where the loudest, angriest voices appear much more representative than they actually are.So maybe America isn’t as hateful as your feed makes it look.Maybe most people aren’t screaming at strangers, obsessing over politics or attacking celebrities online. Maybe we’re allowing a comparatively small group of extremely active people—and algorithms designed to amplify engagement—to shape our perception of millions of ordinary Americans.Then, Karel turns to food.British comedian Mo Gilligan investigates the enormous industrial poultry and fast-food system in Netflix’s new documentary Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy.From ultra-processed food and human health to factory farming, animal welfare, pollution, workers and the enormous hidden costs behind cheap fried chicken, the documentary asks an uncomfortable question:What are we really paying for inexpensive industrial food?For Karel, who is vegan, it’s another powerful reminder of why walking away from the industrial animal-food system can benefit animals, people and the planet.Today on The Karel Cast:• Is civility actually disappearing in America?• Why does social media seem so much angrier than everyday life?• How many people are really responsible for online misinformation and toxicity?• Are algorithms giving us a false picture of American society?• Why do celebrities like Oprah step away from online comments?• What does the hatred directed at Perez Hilton tell us about internet culture?• What does Big Chicken reveal about America’s industrial food system?• And could knowing who’s really creating all this noise help the rest of us stop being manipulated by it?The internet may be furious. America may not be.Tell me in the comments: Do you think Americans have actually become less civil—or has social media simply made the worst among us impossible to ignore?Support The Karel Cast on Patreon:patreon.com/reallykarelWatch, like, comment and subscribe:youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast streams LIVE Monday through Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Pacific and is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker and other major podcast platforms. You can also follow Karel on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, recording artist and writer based in Las Vegas, joined by his little service girl, Ember.
Leslie welcomes Jimmy O’Donnell, Deputy Legislative Director for the United Steelworkers (USW), to discuss why workers need the bipartisan Faster Labor Contracts Act—and why winning a union election is often only the beginning of the fight.Jimmy explains how outdated U.S. labor laws allow employers to delay negotiations for a first union contract, sometimes for years. He shares striking examples involving USW members, including workers who waited six years for a first contract—and one group that waited an astonishing 15 years.Leslie and Jimmy also discuss why the USW continues to push for comprehensive labor law reform through the PRO Act while supporting the Faster Labor Contracts Act as an important step workers need now. The legislation would establish firm timelines for first-contract negotiations and ultimately provide binding arbitration when employers and newly organized workers cannot reach an agreement.It’s a conversation about giving workers who vote for a union what they voted for: a meaningful voice on the job and a fair opportunity to secure a first contract.Follow the USW on Facebook, Instagram and X, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at USW.org. Also, check them out on Blue Sky where their handle is @steelworkers.bsky.social.Jimmy's handle on X is @JFODonnell13.
'BradCast' 8/5/2026: Lawless FCC Votes to Ignore Legal Cap on TV Station Ownership by Progressive Voices
Content note: This episode discusses self-harm, online harassment and mental-health struggles. If you or someone you know needs help please reach out to the services globally setup to assist. This Gay Week: Apple Censors Gay Apps, Pride Flag Creator Flees | This Gay WeekApple has removed gay dating apps in China—but what does that say about the company’s claim to be an LGBTQ+ ally?This week, Karel examines the growing pressure facing LGBTQ+ people and their allies online. Perez Hilton’s disturbing livestream raises urgent questions about cyberbullying, hateful comments and mental health. Ariana Grande is also stepping back from public life amid online negativity, while Karel turns more than 100 hateful comments into a music video for “You Have to Be Proud.” Is the LGBTQ+ community being disproportionately targeted, or has online abuse become universal?Also in this episode:LGBTQ+ refugees describe feeling like “prisoners in paradise” in Cape Verde as anti-LGBTQ+ laws spread across West Africa.Gay farmers speak candidly about homophobia in rural communities.Brighton Pride brings together JOY, Diana Ross and RAYE—but why does this celebration thrive while other Pride events struggle?Apple faces criticism over the removal of gay dating apps in China.A Pride flag creator is forced to flee.Support The Karel Cast at patreon.com/reallykarel. Watch, like and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel.The Karel Cast streams live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Pacific and is available on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker and other major platforms.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas with his service dog, Ember.#ThisGayWeek, #LGBTQ, #LGBTQNews, #GayNews, #QueerNews, #Apple, #China, #GayDatingApps, #DigitalCensorship, #PerezHilton, #MentalHealth, #OnlineHate, #Cyberbullying, #ArianaGrande, #CapeVerde, #WestAfrica, #LGBTQRights, #HumanRights, #GayFarmers, #RuralLGBTQ, #BrightonPride, #DianaRoss, #RAYE, #Pride, #PrideNews, #TheKarelCast, #Karel, #QueerCulture, #SocialMedia, #LGBTQCommunityhttps://youtube.com/live/37Y9QFuWw4o
'BradCast' 8/5/2026: El-Sayed's Primary Win in MI Will Test Popularity of Progressivism; Guest: John Nichols of 'The Nation' 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 world renowned Economist Dr. Rob Shapiro with a status update on the sad state of Trump's economy. This includes a breakdown of the latest inflation and GDP numbers, plus, an analysis on tariffs.Then, Brad is joined by Hadar Susskind, CEO of the New Jewish Narrative, to review Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's controversial trip to the U.S.The pair also discusses the Gaza strip and the Iran war.Finally, Hadar shares how AIPAC has been flooding U.S. midterm election campaigns with dark money in ways that may surprise you.Dr. Shapiro's website is Sonecon.com and his handle on X is @RobShapiro.The website for the New Jewish Narrative is NewJewishNarrative.org and their handle on BlueSky is @newjewishnarrative.bsky.social. Hadar's handle there is @hadarsusskind.bsky.social.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 new Substack called, 'The Bannon Ballot Blast,' at www.bradbannon.substack.com.His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
'BradCast' 8/4/2026: Cornyn, Tillis Approve Blanche for A.G. and Trump's Historic Taxpayer-Funded Heist) by Progressive Voices
America Is Exhausted: Is Tuning Out Self-Care—or Surrender?Political chaos, economic anxiety, extreme heat, social media outrage—America is running on empty.In this episode of The Karel Cast, Karel examines the growing sense of national fatigue under Donald Trump. As controversies pile up and tempers rise, more Americans are tuning out to protect their peace. But does stepping away help us recover—or allow the chaos to continue unchecked?Karel also discusses Ariana Grande’s reported retreat from the spotlight amid relentless criticism of her appearance and the negativity surrounding social media. Her decision raises a question many exhausted Americans are asking: When the noise becomes unbearable, is pulling back the healthiest response?What are you tuning in to when you tune out—television, music, silence, or something else? Share your thoughts in the comments.Support The Karel Cast: https://patreon.com/reallykarelWatch, like, and subscribe: https://youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast streams Monday through Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Pacific and is available on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, TikTok, Instagram, and other major platforms.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas with his service dog, Ember.#AmericaIsExhausted, #PoliticalFatigue, #DonaldTrump, #TrumpNews, #AmericanPolitics, #PoliticsToday, #PoliticalCommentary, #NewsCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #NationalFatigue, #NewsFatigue, #TuningOut, #MentalHealth, #SocialMediaFatigue, #DigitalDetox, #ArianaGrande, #CelebrityNews, #SelfCare, #Burnout, #AmericanCulture, #USPolitics, #BreakingPoint, #MediaOverload, #PoliticalPodcast, #ProgressivePolitics, #TheKarelCast, #ReallyKarel, #KarelCast, #Podcast, #LasVegashttps://youtube.com/live/Wspe8B6FooA
This time on Code WACK! California has debated a single-payer healthcare system for decades, but a new UCLA report commissioned by the California Health and Human Services Agency under Senate Bill 770 could reshape the conversation. In this episode, Michael Lighty, president of Healthy California Now, explains how the report moves the debate from cost to equity. This is the second of two episodes with Michael Lighty.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.
'BradCast' 8/3/2026: Georgia Voting System Flaw Allows Discovery of How Voters Voted by Progressive Voices
Boy George’s Israel ControversyAnother deadly weekend in America—and another mass shooting followed by familiar arguments but few meaningful solutions. Three people are dead, five are injured, and an armed civilian reportedly helped bring the standoff to an end. What does this incident reveal about gun access, public safety and America’s seemingly endless cycle of violence?Karel also examines Donald Trump’s claims about alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Were people maliciously prosecuted based on a false political narrative? What roles did the White House, Trump’s press secretary and Republican senators play—and will anyone be held accountable?Then, Boy George is facing backlash over a pro-Israel song that critics say dismisses allegations of genocide and suggests victims deserved their fate. Is this artistic freedom, inflammatory political messaging—or a moment when the artist should have read the room?Join Karel for candid commentary on Trump, political misinformation, gun violence, accountability, Israel and the controversies shaping today’s headlines.Support The Karel Cast:https://patreon.com/reallykarelWatch, like and subscribe:https://youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast streams live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Pacific and is available on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas with his service dog, Ember.
UK Arms Police to Protect Pride as Anti-LGBTQ+ Violence Surges WorldwideAs the UK considers arming police officers assigned to protect LGBTQ+ communities and Pride events, Karel asks a difficult question: Have we become dangerously numb to violence, war, and injustice?Gay Week contributor Scott Jacobsen is currently experiencing an active bombing situation in Ukraine—a stark reminder that millions of people have lived under the threat of ballistic missiles for years while much of the world looks away. Karel also addresses the devastation in Gaza, the killing of a person by a van in Berlin, Romania’s restrictions on Pride festivals, and the relentless stream of anti-LGBTQ+ violence worldwide.These stories make headlines, provoke momentary outrage, and are quickly replaced by the next crisis. But when cruelty becomes routine and complacency takes hold, what will it take to make us act?Today’s Karel Cast is an honest—and emotionally exhausted—conversation about Ukraine, Gaza, LGBTQ+ rights, global apathy, and the human cost of accepting injustice as normal.Support The Karel Cast at patreon.com/reallykarel. Watch, like, comment, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel.The Karel Cast streams live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Pacific and is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, TikTok, Instagram, and other major platforms.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas with his service dog, Ember.#LGBTQ, #LGBTQRights, #Pride, #PrideSafety, #UKPolice, #ArmedPolice, #AntiLGBTQViolence, #HateCrime, #HumanRights, #GayRights, #QueerRights, #Ukraine, #UkraineWar, #Gaza, #Palestine, #IsraelGazaWar, #WorldNews, #BreakingNews, #CurrentEvents, #PoliticalCommentary, #NewsCommentary, #GlobalConflict, #SocialJustice, #StopHate, #Equality, #CivilRights, #MediaApathy, #TheKarelCast, #ReallyKarel, #KarelCasthttps://youtube.com/live/VeQPK05db7s
'BradCast' 7/29/2026 (The 2026 Election, GOP division, Dems' odds, Trump's War, with guests: Heather Digby Parton and 'Driftglass') by Progressive Voices
America’s Food Safety Crisis: Cyclospora, Salmonella and Trump-Era CutsMore than 11,000 Cyclospora cases nationwide, a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to eggs—and critical questions about the safety of America’s food supply.Why are foodborne illnesses spreading, why has identifying their sources proved so difficult, and what role could federal cuts to food-safety surveillance play? Karel examines the outbreaks, America’s regulatory system and why the United States appears unable to keep its food supply safe.Also in this episode:Could AI apps that simulate dead loved ones or pets help people cope—or prevent them from grieving and moving forward? And does watching too much television actually harm your brain? New research offers a troubling answer.Support The Karel Cast:https://patreon.com/reallykarelWatch, like and subscribe:https://youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast streams live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Pacific and is available on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas with his service dog, Ember.#FoodSafety, #Cyclospora, #CyclosporaOutbreak, #Salmonella, #SalmonellaOutbreak, #EggRecall, #FoodborneIllness, #PublicHealth, #USFoodSupply, #FoodSafetyCrisis, #FDA, #CDC, #TrumpAdministration, #GovernmentCuts, #FoodInspection, #ConsumerSafety, #BreakingNews, #HealthNews, #PoliticalCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #ArtificialIntelligence, #AIGrief, #GriefTechnology, #DigitalAfterlife, #MentalHealth, #BrainHealth, #Television, #DementiaResearch, #TheKarelCast, #ReallyKarelhttps://youtube.com/live/LUf6iI9YWw4
This time on Code WACK! The upcoming governor's race could shape the future of health care for nearly 40 million Californians. With former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra facing Republican Steve Hilton, the election is raising critical questions about whether California will move closer to a single-payer healthcare system—or further away. Michael Lighty, president of Healthy California Now, joins us to break down what the primary results mean, where the candidates stand on healthcare reform, and what's at stake for the future of universal healthcare in California. This is the first of two episodes with Michael Lighty.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
'BradCast' 7/28/2026 (Firestorms in Europe, US; DOGE slashed fire management; Good news for voters in MO and KS) by Progressive Voices
Democrats, Read the Room: Why AOC, Mamdani and Young Voters Could Decide the FutureRepublicans are already branding Democrats as “socialists” and “communists” to frighten voters—but should Democrats really let those attacks dictate their agenda?Candidates such as Zohran Mamdani are winning because younger voters want affordable housing, healthcare, economic fairness and meaningful change.They’re listening to democratic socialists, liking what they hear and turning out to vote. So why are establishment Democrats fighting the candidates energizing their own base instead of working with leaders such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?Karel asks whether Democrats truly want transformative change—or simply want to preserve the political status quo.Also: Working from home remains enormously popular, but a San Francisco landlord reportedly wants to charge residents an additional $200 if they work from their apartments. Is that a reasonable fee, an invasion of privacy or another example of renters being squeezed?Join the conversation: Should Democrats embrace their progressive wing? And does a landlord have any right to charge tenants for working from home?Support The Karel Cast at Patreon. Watch, like, comment and subscribe at YouTube.The Karel Cast streams live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Pacific and is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas with his service dog, Ember.#Democrats, #DemocraticParty, #Progressives, #AOC, #ZohranMamdani, #DemocraticSocialism, #YoungVoters, #GenZ, #MillennialVoters, #PoliticalNews, #USPolitics, #ProgressivePolitics, #ElectionNews, #WorkingClass, #EconomicJustice, #AffordableHousing, #HealthcareReform, #PoliticalCommentary, #PoliticalPodcast, #TheKarelCast, #ReallyKarel, #Republicans, #Socialism, #WorkFromHome, #RemoteWork, #RentersRights, #SanFrancisco, #Landlords, #HousingCrisis, #LasVegashttps://youtube.com/live/NFy5RfPDBRs
The pair also discusses President Trump's war of choice in Iran.Then, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, an Immigration Attorney and Advocate, joins Brad to examine the recent rash of ICE's cold-blooded immigrant murders.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 new Substack called, 'The Bannon Ballot Blast,' at www.bradbannon.substack.com.His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
Middle East on the Brink, Berlin Pride Terror, and America’s Housing Crisis | The Karel CastThe world feels like it’s balancing on the edge of a knife.Iran says it will stop bombing if the attacks against it stop, while the Houthis open another dangerous front by targeting Saudi Arabia. Is the Middle East moving toward de-escalation—or toward an even wider regional conflict? And what role is U.S. leadership playing as tensions continue to rise?Then, tragedy strikes at one of the world’s oldest Pride celebrations. A deadly attack at Berlin Pride leaves people dead and injured, raising difficult questions about extremism, intolerance, and whether religious ideologies that promote hatred can coexist with an open, democratic society. How much responsibility do political leaders and inflammatory rhetoric bear when violence follows?Plus, I made what I thought was a simple comment about a two-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles renting for $2,500. The response? Thousands of people debating why housing has become unaffordable for so many Americans—and who is really to blame.Join me as we cut through the headlines, challenge assumptions, and talk about the stories shaping our world today.If you enjoy independent journalism, honest conversation, and perspectives you won’t hear anywhere else:👍 Like this video💬 Join the conversation in the comments📤 Share it with your friends🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Support independent broadcasting:❤️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/reallykarelWatch more:📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/reallykarelListen wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, and more.The Karel Cast streams LIVE Monday through Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Pacific.Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, recording artist, and commentator broadcasting from Las Vegas with his faithful service dog, Ember.#MiddleEast, #Iran, #Israel, #BerlinPride, #Pride, #LGBTQ, #WorldNews, #BreakingNews, #Politics, #Trump, #HousingCrisis, #Rent, #LosAngeles, #CurrentEvents, #NewsCommentary, #IndependentMedia, #TheKarelCast, #Karel, #Progressive, #Equality, #HumanRights, #Podcast, #YouTubeNews, #PoliticalCommentary, #GlobalPolitics, #MiddleEastConflict, #AffordableHousing, #LGBTQRights, #LiveShow, #Newshttps://youtube.com/live/WAQdrEauZWE
'BradCast' 7/23/2026 (Trump's War on Course to Decimate Republicans in Midterm Elections) by Progressive Voices
LGBTQ Rights Under Fire Worldwide: Pride Bans, Political Vetoes and Violence | This Gay WeekLGBTQ rights are advancing in some parts of the world—but this week’s headlines reveal a dangerous global backlash.On this episode of This Gay Week, Karel examines new reporting about the LGBTQ community in wartime Ukraine, a Romanian city’s refusal to authorize a Pride march, and condemnation of Indonesia’s decision to classify the “spread of LGBTQ culture” as a national security threat.In Poland, the president has vetoed legislation intended to recognize same-sex couples. In Senegal, the daughter of a prominent anti-LGBTQ advocate has reportedly been arrested on drug and “lesbianism” charges amid an intensifying crackdown. Cape Verde, meanwhile, offers a more hopeful story as one of Africa’s most LGBTQ-friendly countries—even as activists warn that legal protections have not eliminated discrimination and violence.Back in the United States, a Florida man received seven years after shooting and partially paralyzing his LGBTQ neighbor. In another frightening incident, police killed an armed man accused of opening fire outside a gay dive bar.These stories span continents, but they raise the same urgent questions: Are governments protecting LGBTQ people—or turning their identities into political targets? Why is Pride still treated as a threat? And what does genuine equality require beyond laws and public promises?Stories discussed:LGBTQ life in Ukraine during the first half of 2026Man sentenced for shooting and paralyzing LGBTQ neighborRomanian city resists authorizing LGBTQ Pride marchASEAN organization condemns Indonesia’s LGBTQ “security threat” labelDaughter of Senegalese anti-LGBTQ advocate arrestedCape Verde’s LGBTQ progress amid challenges across AfricaPolish president vetoes bills recognizing same-sex couplesPolice kill man accused of firing on gay dive barSupport The Karel Cast at Patreon.com/reallykarel.Watch, like, comment and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel. Your engagement helps independent LGBTQ news and commentary reach a wider audience.The Karel Cast is available across major streaming services, including Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify and Spreaker. Watch live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Pacific, with additional content on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, accompanied by his little service girl, Ember.#ThisGayWeek, #TheKarelCast, #LGBTQNews, #LGBTQRights, #QueerNews, #GayNews, #Pride, #HumanRights, #Ukraine, #Romania, #Poland, #Indonesia, #Senegal, #CapeVerde, #ASEAN, #MarriageEquality, #SameSexCouples, #AntiLGBTQViolence, #HateCrime, #GayBar, #QueerCommunity, #GlobalNews, #WorldNews, #LGBTQPolitics, #Equality, #CivilRights, #Karel, #ReallyKarel, #LasVegas, #Podcasthttps://youtu.be/pcHuPOoyNg8
where American factories helped secure victory in World War II.Along the way, Leslie and Scott explore how manufacturing has shaped America's economy, workforce, and national identity—and why a strong manufacturing base remains critical to the country's future. Scott also highlights the Alliance for American Manufacturing's state-by-state Made in America Showcase, celebrating innovative products and companies that continue America's manufacturing legacy today.It's an engaging conversation about America's past, present, and future—and the enduring role manufacturing plays in all three.To learn more, visit AmericanManufacturing.org, subscribe to the Alliance for American Manufacturing's YouTube channel at youtube.com/@AmericanMfg to watch episodes of 'The Manufacturing Report,' and follow the Alliance on X @KeepItMadeInUSA and Scott Paul @ScottPaulAAM for the latest news and insights on American manufacturing.
'BradCast' 7/22/2026 (Corporate Political Spending in 2026 Shatters All-Time Record) by Progressive Voices
Trump’s $87.6 Billion Iran War Request vs. SNAP: War or Food?The Trump administration wants another $87.6 billion, mostly for military spending connected to the Iran war. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the war has already cost $37.5 billion, while more than 500 American troops have reportedly been wounded and 17 killed. What has this enormous sacrifice accomplished—and where is the plan?Consider the numbers:Annual federal cost of SNAP in FY2024: $99.8 billionReported Iran-war cost to date: $37.5 billionAdministration’s supplemental request: $87.6 billionCombined amounts under discussion: $125.1 billionThat last comparison is not a precise accounting total—the supplemental package includes some non-war spending and may overlap with costs already incurred—but its scale is staggering. The request alone nearly equals what the federal government spends on SNAP for an entire year.At a time when millions of Americans are struggling to afford food, housing and healthcare, why can Washington find nearly $90 billion for another war—but not comparable resources to fight hunger and poverty at home?Also in this episode:RFK Jr. claims the cyclospora outbreak is under control despite rising cases, hospitalizations and unanswered questions about its source.The Trump administration’s assault on HIV/AIDS prevention continues, with approximately 1,700 sites reportedly closed—raising grave concerns about Project 2025, public health and the disproportionate harm inflicted on LGBTQ+ communities.The Karel Cast is supported by viewers like you. Join us at patreon.com/reallykarel, and please watch, like, comment and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel.The Karel Cast airs live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Pacific and is available on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas with his service dog, Ember.#Trump, #IranWar, #WarOrFood, #SNAP, #FoodStamps, #PeteHegseth, #Pentagon, #MilitarySpending, #WarSpending, #TrumpNews, #PoliticalNews, #USPolitics, #BreakingNews, #GovernmentSpending, #FederalBudget, #FoodInsecurity, #PovertyInAmerica, #RFKJr, #Cyclospora, #PublicHealth, #HIVPrevention, #AIDSPrevention, #Project2025, #LGBTQ, #Congress, #Iran, #Veterans, #TheKarelCast, #ReallyKarel, #PoliticalCommentaryhttps://youtube.com/live/ONUuSPWMeWg
Kantor, LLP has spent more than two decades helping patients challenge health insurance denials. Her cases have ranged from eating disorders to life-threatening cancers, giving her a firsthand look at how insurers make coverage decisions and the consequences when they favor profits over patients. This is the second episode in a two-part series.
'BradCast' 7/21/2026 ('SAVE America' Act Won't Save Trump. Neither Will False Claims of Non-Citizens Voting) by Progressive Voices
why Gen Z is leading much of this movement despite never growing up with these technologies, and whether this is nostalgia—or the beginning of a cultural shift back toward tangible experiences.Are we moving backward... or simply reclaiming something we've lost?The Karel Cast is powered by viewers like you. Support independent broadcasting at Patreon.com/ReallyKarel.Please Like, Subscribe, and Share on YouTube at YouTube.com/ReallyKarel.Listen wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker.Live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific, with additional content on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, and commentator broadcasting from Las Vegas with his faithful service dog, Ember.#RetroTech, #VinylRecords, #CDs, #FilmPhotography, #FlipPhone, #DigitalDetox, #GenZ, #Technology, #TechNews, #Analog, #PhysicalMedia, #MusicCollectors, #Photography, #Kodak, #Sony, #Gaming, #DigitalOwnership, #Streaming, #Nostalgia, #TechTrends, #FutureOfTech, #Minimalism, #Smartphones, #DumbPhone, #Media, #Innovation, #Culture, #TheKarelCast, #ReallyKarel, #YouTubehttps://youtube.com/live/hp4i74zPNYw
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 the NRDC's Bob Deans to discuss the wildfire smoke and extreme heat sweeping across the U.S., and how it's been made worse due to human-caused climate change.They also talk the environmental impacts of data centers, the Trump administration trying to strip away protections for endangered species, and how the NRDC is fighting that move in court.Then, Brad interviews Jack Hanna, Advisor for the Coalition for the National Infrastructure Bank.Jack details where the idea for a national infrastructure bank came from, the two other times it's been used in American history, why it's so badly needed, and how it could create 25 million U.S. jobs over ten years.The website for the NRDC is www.NRDC.org and the website for the Coalition for the National Infrastructure Bank is www.nibcoalition.com.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 new Substack called, 'The Bannon Ballot Blast,' at www.bradbannon.substack.com.His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
Trump Rehashes 2020 Election as U.S. Soldiers Die | The Karel CastDonald Trump used a Thursday night Oval Office address to revisit the 2020 election—again—even as American soldiers die overseas and families at home struggle with soaring grocery bills, gas prices, extreme heat and dangerous air quality. While the nation faces urgent crises, Trump is heading to a FIFA match.Karel examines the priorities, politics and human cost behind this troubling moment. Also in today’s episode:California steps in to help rescue Lake Mead.The Odyssey is driving the right-wing outrage machine wild—but Karel hasn’t seen it yet, for a reason that may surprise you.The Tate brothers are headed to jail, raising an unexpectedly urgent cultural question: Are capri pants manly?Watch for sharp political analysis, LGBTQ+ perspectives, cultural commentary and Karel’s signature unfiltered humor.Support The Karel Cast: https://reallykarel.comWatch, like and subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast streams live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Pacific and is available through Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas with his beloved service dog, Ember.#Trump, #DonaldTrump, #TrumpNews, #BreakingNews, #PoliticalNews, #USPolitics, #AmericanPolitics, #2020Election, #ElectionDenial, #OvalOffice, #USMilitary, #AmericanSoldiers, #WarNews, #FIFA, #CostOfLiving, #GroceryPrices, #GasPrices, #ExtremeHeat, #AirQuality, #ClimateCrisis, #LakeMead, #CaliforniaNews, #TheOdyssey, #TateBrothers, #LGBTQVoices, #PoliticalCommentary, #ProgressiveNews, #TheKarelCast, #ReallyKarel, #Karelhttps://youtube.com/live/aJrKrenmBBM
'BradCast' 7/16/2026 (Energy and Interior Chiefs Beclown Selves for Trump, Fossil Fuel Industry as American Chokes, Drowns, Burns) by Progressive Voices
'BradCast' 7/15/2026 (Is Voice of America Being Unlawfully Used for Propaganda? Guest: Former VOA White House Chief Steve Herman) by Progressive Voices
Tobago reinstates laws criminalizing gay sex after a major court ruling.🎬 Plus, we take a break from the headlines to dive into the latest Hollywood stories, entertainment news, and pop culture.It’s a fast-paced look at the biggest LGBTQ stories from around the globe, with insight, humor, and conversation you won’t find anywhere else.If you believe in independent LGBTQ journalism and commentary, please like, subscribe, and share. Your support helps keep these conversations alive.Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarel🎙️ The Karel Cast streams LIVE Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific and is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and other major platforms.Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, and LGBTQ advocate broadcasting from Las Vegas alongside his faithful service dog, Ember.#LGBTQ, #GayNews, #ThisGayWeek, #LGBTQRights, #Equality, #HumanRights, #Trump, #FosterCare, #Senegal, #TrinidadAndTobago, #WorldNews, #Politics, #Hollywood, #EntertainmentNews, #Progressive, #CivilRights, #LGBTQNews, #Gay, #Lesbian, #TransRights, #Queer, #Pride, #ScottJacobsen, #GoodMenProject, #Ukraine, #Karel, #TheKarelCast, #News, #YouTube, #Podcast
Is AI Already Biased? Who’s Really Programming Your Future? | The Karel CastYesterdayIs AI Already Biased? Who’s Really Programming Your Future? | The Karel CastCan artificial intelligence ever be truly neutral, or is it already reflecting the beliefs, priorities, and agendas of the people and governments building it?AI is growing at an astonishing pace, but someone is teaching it how to think. Tech companies, programmers, regulators, and now governments are all helping shape the future of artificial intelligence. As AI becomes more deeply connected to politics, business, and society, one question becomes impossible to ignore: Can we trust AI to be objective?Today, Karel explores how AI is trained, why bias may be unavoidable, and whether artificial intelligence is becoming the world’s most powerful influence—or simply another reflection of human flaws.Also on today’s show:🕗 The House has passed legislation to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. If the Senate approves it and President Trump signs it, what would that actually mean for your daily life? Are Americans ready for winter sunrises approaching 8:00 AM?⚖️ Plus, a television series sparks a bigger conversation: Do women truly receive equal justice under the law, or does the legal system still treat them differently?Join the conversation live and share your thoughts in the comments.Support independent broadcasting:❤️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/reallykarelWatch live and subscribe:▶️ https://youtube.com/reallykarelListen wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker.The Karel Cast streams LIVE Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific, with clips and highlights on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, and commentator based in Las Vegas, joined each day by his beloved service dog, Ember.#AI, #ArtificialIntelligence, #ChatGPT, #AIBias, #Technology, #FutureOfAI, #Ethics, #MachineLearning, #TechNews, #Politics, #News, #DaylightSavingTime, #SunshineProtectionAct, #Congress, #Trump, #Justice, #WomensRights, #CurrentEvents, #BreakingNews, #Discussion, #Podcast, #LiveShow, #YouTubeLive, #TheKarelCast, #Karel, #IndependentMedia, #Progressive, #SocialCommentary, #Trending, #NewsTalkhttps://youtube.com/live/xkBsdEpn6UY
This time on Code WACK! In the United States, as many as 30 million people are affected by eating disorders, including many children and adolescents, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect both mental and physical health. How well does our corporate healthcare system respond to illnesses as complex as eating disorders? What happens when an insurance company decides treatment is costing too much, and pressures a patient to go home? Can your insurer really cut off coverage? And what if that decision turns out to be not just wrong, but catastrophic? This is part one of a two-part episode.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
'BradCast' 7/14/2026 (Trump Losing Everything Everywhere All At Once) by Progressive Voices
The Satellite Company That Could Change Earth ForeverPresident Donald Trump is preparing a major national address Thursday night centered on newly declassified intelligence and renewed claims about the 2020 election. Reports indicate he plans to discuss alleged foreign interference and voting machine vulnerabilities, despite years of investigations, audits, and court rulings finding no evidence that foreign interference changed the outcome of the 2020 election. What could this speech mean for the future of American elections? Could it become part of a broader push for new federal election laws, including proof-of-citizenship voting proposals? And what role will Congress and the courts play if constitutional questions arise?Then, a story almost no one is talking about: Reflect Orbital. The startup wants to beam sunlight to Earth from space. Is it a technological breakthrough…or the beginning of a future with permanently illuminated skies, environmental consequences, and unintended risks?Join Karel as he breaks down the day’s biggest political and science stories with history, context, and analysis you won’t hear anywhere else.👍 Please Like, Subscribe, and Share to help independent media grow.❤️ Support independent broadcasting:Patreon: https://patreon.com/reallykarel🎧 Listen wherever you get podcasts:Apple Podcasts • Spotify • iHeartRadio • Spreaker and more.📺 Watch LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific on YouTube:youtube.com/reallykarelFollow Karel on TikTok and Instagram for daily clips, commentary, and behind-the-scenes moments with his service dog, Ember.#Trump, #DonaldTrump, #Election2020, #Democracy, #VotingRights, #Congress, #Constitution, #Politics, #PoliticalNews, #BreakingNews, #USPolitics, #Midterms, #Voting, #ElectionIntegrity, #CurrentEvents, #NewsAnalysis, #ReflectOrbital, #SpaceTechnology, #Climate, #ScienceNews, #FutureTech, #Environment, #Technology, #IndependentMedia, #Progressive, #TheKarelCast, #Karel, #YouTubeNews, #Podcast, #LiveStreamhttps://youtube.com/live/MXd3pj4zuto
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 Charlie Cook, Founder of the 'Cook Political Report,' to analyze the contentious #Senate races in #Maine and #Michigan. They also breakdown the races in the upper chamber for Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina and more.Then, Mabinty Quarshie, White House Reporter for the Washington Examiner, reports on President Trump’s turbulent turn at the NATO summit in Turkey.She also explains why if Trump wants to help his party ahead of the midterm elections, his restarting of the Iran war last week is the wrong move.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 new Substack called, 'The Bannon Ballot Blast,' at www.bradbannon.substack.com.His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
'BradCast' 7/13/2026 (Trump Fires All Commissioners on U.S. Elections Assistance Commission, with Election expert Susan Greenhalgh by Progressive Voices
The GOP is Dropping D E A D Is the GOP in Crisis? Plus Parasites Invade Your Food!The political landscape is shifting fast. Following the reported death of Senator Lindsey Graham, questions are mounting about the future of Republican leadership, the aging U.S. Senate, and whether America should finally have age limits for elected officials. With Mitch McConnell absent from public view amid ongoing health concerns, is Washington prepared for a generational change—or simply refusing to confront reality?Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate as Iran challenges U.S. policy and global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz faces renewed uncertainty. Are we heading toward yet another prolonged conflict, and what could it mean for Americans?Also on today’s show: Cyclospora outbreaks are making headlines. Should you stop eating fresh fruits and vegetables? Absolutely not—but there are smart precautions everyone should take. I’ll explain how to reduce your risk while still enjoying a healthy diet.And finally, I’ll share the story behind the biggest Instagram post of my life—why it resonated with so many people, and what it revealed about the moment we’re living through.Join me live for news, commentary, and conversation that goes beyond the headlines.Support independent media by becoming a patron at Patreon.com/ReallyKarel.Watch live and subscribe on YouTube at YouTube.com/ReallyKarel.Listen wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker.Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific.Broadcasting from Las Vegas with my faithful service dog, Ember.#Politics, #BreakingNews, #USPolitics, #Senate, #Congress, #Republicans, #LindseyGraham, #MitchMcConnell, #DonaldTrump, #MiddleEast, #Iran, #StraitOfHormuz, #WorldNews, #CurrentEvents, #FoodSafety, #Cyclospora, #HealthNews, #PublicHealth, #Commentary, #Progressive, #IndependentMedia, #TheKarelCast, #ReallyKarel, #YouTubeNews, #Podcast, #LiveShow, #PoliticalCommentary, #NewsAnalysis, #EmberTheServiceDog, #LasVegashttps://youtube.com/live/fmEB9ftSP2A
This Gay Week: A Global Crackdown on LGBTQ Rights?From Indonesia to Senegal, Bangladesh to Australia, anti-LGBTQ policies and rhetoric are making headlines around the world. Is the global fight for equality entering a dangerous new chapter?This week on This Gay Week, Karel and Scott Jacobsen (joining us from Ukraine) break down the biggest LGBTQ stories from across the globe:🏳️🌈 Indonesia faces international condemnation after a surge in abuse targeting LGBTQ students.🏳️🌈 Senegal moves to strengthen its ban on same-sex marriage, further criminalizing LGBTQ lives.🏳️🌈 Australia rejects key United Nations recommendations aimed at expanding LGBTQ protections.🏳️🌈 An LGBTQ cruise years in the making is blocked from stopping in Turkey, raising new concerns about LGBTQ travelers.🏳️🌈 Human rights advocates protest an anti-lesbian police operation in Bangladesh.🏳️🌈 A legal battle erupts in the United States over whether Christian schools receiving public tuition funds must comply with LGBTQ nondiscrimination policies.🏳️🌈 And the owners of New York’s legendary Stonewall Inn say J.K. Rowling’s influence has caused lasting harm to LGBTQ people worldwide.From victories to setbacks, politics to religion, this is the week’s essential roundup of LGBTQ news from around the world.Support independent LGBTQ journalism and commentary at Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarelWatch live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific and subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/reallykarel.The Karel Cast is also available wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker, and can be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, and commentator broadcasting from Las Vegas with his little service dog, Ember.#LGBTQ, #GayNews, #ThisGayWeek, #LGBTQRights, #HumanRights, #Indonesia, #Senegal, #Australia, #Turkey, #Bangladesh, #Stonewall, #JKRowling, #Equality, #Pride, #LGBTQNews, #LGBT, #TransRights, #Lesbian, #Gay, #Politics, #WorldNews, #CivilRights, #ScottJacobsen, #Karel, #TheKarelCast, #Progressive, #News, #YouTube, #Podcast, #PrideWorldwidehttps://youtu.be/YjP1cjNb19c
'BradCast' 7/8/2026: John Roberts and Corrupt Republican SCOTUS Majority Play the Long Game by Progressive Voices
Neal the Seal Is Breaking the Internet! 🦭 The World’s Favorite Rebel A mischievous elephant seal from Tasmania has captured hearts around the world—and his name is Neal the Seal.Every year, Neal returns to the beaches of southern Tasmania during breeding season, but instead of quietly finding a mate, he crashes into traffic barriers, flips fences, bumps parked cars, and causes absolute chaos. The incredible part? The locals adore him.Now tourists are getting far too close, putting both Neal and themselves in danger. Some officials even floated the idea of euthanizing him—but people around the world are saying absolutely not. A petition is gaining momentum to find safe, humane ways to protect Neal while letting him be the wild animal everyone has fallen in love with.Also on today’s show:🦭 Why Neal the Seal has become an international sensation—and why his future is suddenly uncertain.📞 Is Senator Mitch McConnell really taking phone calls? Reports claim he’s speaking with colleagues, but there has been little public visibility. Should Americans expect more transparency about the condition of one of the nation’s most influential political leaders?🌡️ As a dangerous heat wave scorches much of the United States, the Department of Energy is reportedly removing thousands of webpages related to climate change and energy conservation. What was deleted—and why now?Join Karel live as we separate fact from fiction, celebrate one of the internet’s most lovable wildlife stars, and tackle the stories shaping our world.❤️ Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE if you enjoy independent progressive journalism and conversation.Support the show and become part of our community:Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarel🎙️ The Karel Show streams LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific and is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.#NealTheSeal, #Tasmania, #ElephantSeal, #Wildlife, #AnimalNews, #FeelGoodNews, #BreakingNews, #ClimateChange, #HeatWave, #Energy, #DepartmentOfEnergy, #MitchMcConnell, #Politics, #CurrentEvents, #Environment, #Nature, #Animals, #Conservation, #News, #Progressive, #TheKarelShow, #YouTubeLive, #LiveStream, #Trending, #Viral, #Australia, #ProtectWildlife, #IndependentMedia, #NewsCommentary, #Karelhttps://youtube.com/live/qeGjh4YbbsU
and a national single-payer healthcare system.Dr. Malinow is the former president of Physicians for a National Health Program and currently serves on the steering committee of National Single Payer.This is Part 2 of a two-part episode.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
'BradCast' 7/7/2026: The Trump Family's Staggering Crime Spree; Trump hijacked America's 250th by Progressive Voices
Madonna is 68. Her new music reflects something all of us eventually face: mortality.After decades of projecting strength and invincibility, she’s speaking more openly about aging, loss, and what it means to grow older after losing her brother. It raises a question we all spend too much time avoiding:Why do we devote so much of our lives to things that ultimately don’t matter?Politics. Social media outrage. Money. Fame. Status. We chase all of it while the one thing none of us can stop is time.One of the world’s most famous biohackers spent millions trying to reverse aging—only to develop a serious autoimmune disease. It’s a reminder that no amount of money, technology, or science can make us immortal.So if we can’t beat death…how should we live?Today’s episode explores the only issue every human being shares: how to make the most of the time we have before it’s gone.Also on today’s show:• Why aren’t Democrats demanding more answers about Mitch McConnell’s health?• Is it finally time for Graham Platner to step aside?If this episode makes you think, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE. Your support helps independent voices survive.Support The Karel Cast on Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarel🎙️ Watch live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific on YouTube.Listen wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker.Follow Karel on Instagram and TikTok for clips, commentary, and behind-the-scenes moments.Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, and commentator based in Las Vegas, sharing life with his beloved service dog, Ember.#Mortality, #LifeLessons, #Madonna, #Aging, #Death, #Purpose, #MeaningOfLife, #LiveFully, #KarelCast, #ReallyKarel, #Politics, #CurrentEvents, #Biohacking, #BryanJohnson, #Health, #Longevity, #MitchMcConnell, #Democrats, #Commentary, #Podcast, #YouTubeShow, #IndependentMedia, #Progressive, #ThinkDifferent, #Life, #Philosophy, #SelfReflection, #HumanCondition, #NewsAnalysis, #Discussionhttps://www.youtube.com/live/WYOV523fKR8?si=fOlVZekissz95_Zr
'BradCast' 7/6/2026: Maine Us Senate Race Rocked by Sexual Assault Claim Against Platner by Progressive Voices
Division | Is This Really Who We’ve Become?America turned 250 years old—but instead of a celebration of unity, the anniversary exposed just how divided the country has become.This week on The Karel Cast, I look at the stories that defined America’s birthday: record-breaking heat fueled by a changing climate, political fear campaigns, extremist groups marching openly in Washington, D.C., and a nation increasingly unable to agree on even the most basic facts.As neighborhoods filled with fireworks, many Americans celebrated while others worried about frightened pets, traumatized veterans, wildfire risks, and the growing sense that we’ve lost sight of one another.What should have been a historic milestone became a reflection of a country wrestling with polarization, political theater, and competing visions of what America is—and what it should become.And because sometimes reality feels stranger than fiction… we’ll also talk about the internet’s latest obsession involving Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.Do you think America is stronger at 250—or more divided than ever? Join the conversation in the comments.👍 Please Like, Subscribe, and Share if you enjoy thoughtful, progressive commentary on politics, culture, LGBTQ+ issues, and the stories shaping our world.Support independent media:Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarel🎙 The Karel Cast streams LIVE Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific and is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, TikTok, Instagram, and other major platforms.Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, and longtime LGBTQ+ voice, broadcasting from Las Vegas alongside his service dog, Ember.#America250, #Politics, #PoliticalCommentary, #News, #CurrentEvents, #ClimateChange, #WashingtonDC, #Democracy, #DonaldTrump, #Progressive, #Liberal, #BreakingNews, #Opinion, #FourthOfJuly, #HeatWave, #ExtremeWeather, #TaylorSwift, #TravisKelce, #LGBTQ, #TheKarelCast, #Karel, #IndependentMedia, #USPolitics, #CultureWar, #Fireworks, #SocialCommentary, #YouTubePolitics, #PoliticalNews, #AmericanPolitics, #NewsAnalysishttps://youtu.be/BVnk1BfDfGk
LIVE From Ukraine: LGBTQ Rights Are Under Attack Worldwide | This Gay WeekWhat happens when you discuss LGBTQ rights while ballistic missiles are falling nearby?This week on This Gay Week, Scott Jacobsen joins me live from Ukraine to examine the biggest LGBTQ stories from around the world—including the realities of living in a war zone while continuing to fight for equality.This week’s stories include:• Russia’s crackdown on LGBTQ people reaches absurd new levels, with even SpongeBob SquarePants caught in the Kremlin’s culture war.• A Russian bar owner and two employees are arrested simply for allowing LGBTQ people to gather.• Ukrainian LGBTQ soldiers risk their lives defending their country, only to return home still fighting for equal rights.• Bulgaria holds a government-supported “Family March” on the same day as Pride, raising new questions about LGBTQ equality in Eastern Europe.• New setbacks for transgender rights in the United States spark concern over whether similar policies could spread around the world.These stories aren’t isolated—they’re part of a growing global struggle over equality, freedom, and human rights.Join us for thoughtful conversation, analysis, and perspectives you won’t hear on most mainstream news programs.👍 Please Like, Subscribe, and Share if you support independent LGBTQ journalism.❤️ Support independent broadcasting:Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarel📺 Watch live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific on YouTube.🎙️ Listen everywhere you get podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker.Follow Karel on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok for daily content and live broadcasts from Las Vegas with his service dog, Ember.#LGBTQ, #Pride, #GayNews, #ThisGayWeek, #Ukraine, #Russia, #TransRights, #HumanRights, #LGBTQNews, #Gay, #Lesbian, #Bisexual, #Equality, #Politics, #WorldNews, #Kremlin, #SpongeBob, #GlobalNews, #LGBTQRights, #CivilRights, #LGBTQCommunity, #UkraineWar, #BreakingNews, #Progressive, #NewsCommentary, #Karel, #ScottJacobsen, #GoodMenProject, #CurrentEvents, #YouTubeNewshttps://youtu.be/qbxo9TWMqBc
Republican Meltdown STOPS Congress | Taylor Swift’s Multi-Million Dollar Wedding | The Truth About “Chalance”Congress is in chaos…again.House Republicans abruptly shut down votes on several major bills after members of their own party revolted on the House floor, forcing leadership to cancel the legislative schedule and send lawmakers home for nearly two weeks. Instead of governing, Congress heads into another recess after failing to move key legislation—including an attempt to attach President Trump’s voting proposal to the defense budget.What’s really behind the latest Republican meltdown, and what does it mean for Americans?Then, a surprising new dating trend is taking over social media. It’s called “Chalance,” and after hearing what it is, I realized I’ve been doing it for years. Is this the secret to modern relationships, or just another viral buzzword?Plus, Taylor Swift’s lavish wedding celebration is reportedly costing millions. But research suggests the more couples spend on a wedding, the greater their chances of divorce. Is there really a connection between extravagant weddings and lasting marriages?Join me live as we break down the day’s biggest headlines with news, opinion, humor, and conversation you won’t find anywhere else.👍 If you enjoy independent progressive commentary, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE the show.❤️ Support independent media on Patreon:patreon.com/reallykarel🎙️ Listen wherever you get your podcasts:Apple Podcasts • Spotify • iHeart • Spreaker and all major podcast platforms.📺 Watch LIVE Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific.#Politics #Congress #Republicans #Trump #TaylorSwift #Wedding #DatingAdvice #Chalance #PoliticalNews #CurrentEventsHashtags:#Congress, #Republicans, #Trump, #TaylorSwift, #Politics, #PoliticalNews, #BreakingNews, #USPolitics, #HouseRepublicans, #Government, #CongressionalChaos, #CurrentEvents, #NewsCommentary, #Progressive, #Podcast, #YouTubePodcast, #TaylorSwiftWedding, #CelebrityNews, #WeddingNews, #Dating, #DatingTrends, #Chalance, #Relationships, #NewsAnalysis, #Liberal, #TalkShow, #IndependentMedia, #TheKarelCast, #ReallyKarel, #Newshttps://youtube.com/live/5bBt_PBWgys
This time on Code WACK! America's healthcare system doesn't only hurt us in big ways - like forcing us to choose between getting expensive medical treatments or living sick. Or having to choose the ‘least worst,’ but always very expensive health insurance policy. It also hurts us in small ways, forcing us to compromise to save a few bucks, to make a thousand little choices that can cost us our quality of life. As we approach the 4th of July, we’re talking with Dr. Ana Malinow, a retiredpediatrician. She’s helping lead a campaign for a new Declaration of Independence … from the ‘US Medical-Industrial Complex.’ Dr. Malinow spent three decades working as a pediatrician with immigrant refugees and underserved children. She's past president of Physicians for a National Health Program and is currently on the steering committee of National Single Payer. This is part one of a two-part episode. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
America’s Cost-of-Living Crisis: Even $100K Isn’t Enough AnymoreThe math of America no longer works — not even for people making six figures.A new New York Times survey confirms what I’ve been saying for a long time: Americans are being crushed by rising prices, stagnant pay, grocery bills, housing costs, and the daily stress of simply trying to survive. If people making over $100,000 are feeling squeezed, what does that mean for everyone making less?According to the survey, Americans say rising prices — not just low wages — are the biggest reason they feel financially trapped. Two-thirds say they are struggling and need immediate relief. The number one pressure point? Groceries. Food costs were named the biggest financial burden by 35% of Americans, far ahead of housing.So what’s the answer in today’s America? Make more money — or suffer.On this episode of The Karel Cast, Karel breaks down the brutal math of modern American life, why even the well-off feel poor, and why the cost-of-living crisis is becoming impossible to ignore.Support The Karel Cast at patreon.com/reallykarelWatch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast streams Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific and is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas with his service dog, Ember.#CostOfLiving, #Inflation, #GroceryPrices, #MiddleClass, #AmericanEconomy, #EconomicCrisis, #SixFigures, #MoneyProblems, #WorkingAmericans, #FoodPrices, #HousingCosts, #PaycheckToPaycheck, #PersonalFinance, #EconomyNews, #NYTimes, #AmericanDream, #FinancialStress, #Wages, #RisingPrices, #KarelCast, #TheKarelShow, #ProgressiveTalk, #CurrentEvents, #PoliticalCommentary, #LasVegasPodcast, #PodcastLife, #YouTubePodcast, #IncomeInequality, #MiddleClassCrisis, #America2026https://youtube.com/live/KFVnQKDA9s0
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, Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF-Ret.).The pair analyzes whether Trump's peace deal with Iran is already falling apart before the 60-day negotiation process has even been fulfilled.Brad also asks Cedric whether the Strait of Hormuz is actually still open for commercial shipping vessels.Additionally, they discuss the latest news on the war between Russia and Ukraine, and whether there is pressure building to remove Putin from power internally.Then, Tara Devlin, host of the 'TARABUSTER' podcast, joins Brad to discuss the bigger meaning of the sparse crowds at the Trump organized 'Great American Fair.'Col. Leighton's website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his handle on BlueSky is @cedricleighton.bsky.social.Tara Devlin is host of the progressive podcast 'TARABUSTER,' which can be found at www.tarabuster.com. Her handle on BlueSky is @tarabuster.bsky.social.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 new Substack called, 'The Bannon Ballot Blast,' at www.bradbannon.substack.com.His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
America at 250: Is the American Dream Falling Apart?America turns 250 this week—but is there really anything to celebrate?As the United States reaches its 250th birthday, the nation finds itself more divided than many Americans can remember. Political battles dominate Washington, global conflicts continue to create economic uncertainty, homeownership remains out of reach for millions, and many people wonder whether democracy itself is under unprecedented strain.While official celebrations take place in Washington, many Americans are asking a different question: Who is this celebration really for?At the same time, Pride Month closes amid heightened political tension, growing cultural conflict, and renewed debates over LGBTQ rights across the country.Meanwhile, extreme heat is becoming a deadly reality around the world, with Europe experiencing record-breaking temperatures and heat-related deaths, raising even more questions about the future we are building.At 250 years old, America stands at a crossroads. Can the country find common purpose again, or is division becoming its defining feature?Join Karel as he examines the biggest stories shaping America today and asks the difficult questions many politicians refuse to answer.Support The Karel Cast: Patreon.com/ReallyKarel📺 Watch live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific on YouTube.🎙️ Listen wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker.#America250, #FourthOfJuly, #Politics, #USPolitics, #CurrentEvents, #News, #Democracy, #Congress, #WhiteHouse, #Iran, #OilPrices, #Economy, #Inflation, #Pride, #LGBTQ, #ClimateChange, #ExtremeHeat, #BreakingNews, #PoliticalCommentary, #Opinion, #TheKarelCast, #Karel, #YouTubeNews, #IndependentMedia, #Trending, #NewsAnalysis, #America, #Freedom, #Constitution, #Podcasthttps://youtube.com/live/WD0UlGGSDOk
THIS GAY WEEK: One-Third of the World’s Nations Still Target LGBTQ PeopleTHIS GAY WEEK: One-Third of the World’s Nations Still Target LGBTQ PeopleHow bad is it for LGBTQ people around the world? The latest reports paint a troubling picture: nearly one-third of the world’s countries continue to criminalize, persecute, or openly discriminate against LGBTQ people. Why is progress accelerating in some places while moving backward in others?This week, Scott Jacobsen of The Good Men Project joins Karel from Ukraine to break down the biggest LGBTQ stories from around the globe.🌈 This week:• New research reveals the alarming global state of LGBTQ rights.• Germany has everyone talking about… gay sheep and rainbow wool.• Pride celebrations bring hope from North Macedonia and Bosnia.• Scott reports directly from Ukraine with two inspiring stories of resilience and progress.• Plus, the biggest LGBTQ headlines you need to know from around the world.If you care about equality, human rights, and staying informed on the issues affecting LGBTQ communities worldwide, this is the show you don’t want to miss.👍 Please Like, Subscribe, and Share to help independent LGBTQ voices reach more people.Support The Karel Cast:Patreon: https://patreon.com/reallykarel📺 Watch LIVE Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific:https://youtube.com/reallykarel🎧 Listen everywhere you get podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker.Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, and longtime LGBTQ advocate broadcasting from Las Vegas with his service dog, Ember.
'BradCast' 6/25/2026 ('So Stupid it Makes Your Head Explode'; Guests: Heather Digby Parton and 'Driftglass') by Progressive Voices
Trump’s Petty Politics? Why No One Stops Him | The Karel CastIs the presidency becoming more about personal grudges than public service?Today, Karel examines a week of escalating political drama as Donald Trump reportedly lashes out at members of his own party, refuses to support housing legislation, and makes claims without publicly presented evidence. Is this simply politics as usual—or something more concerning?Why would a president oppose a bill designed to help Americans buy homes? Why attack members of his own party for exercising congressional oversight? And why do so many elected officials continue to tolerate behavior that would end most political careers?Karel explores the power, politics, and personality behind the headlines—and explains why he believes so many people continue to look the other way.Plus:• The latest health headlines• Entertainment news to kick off your weekend• Commentary you won’t hear anywhere else👍 If you enjoy independent progressive commentary, please Like, Subscribe, and Share.Support independent broadcasting:Patreon: https://patreon.com/reallykarel📺 Watch live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific on YouTube:https://youtube.com/reallykarel🎧 Listen everywhere you get podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker.Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, and longtime LGBTQ+ voice broadcasting from Las Vegas alongside his service dog, Ember.#Trump,#DonaldTrump,#Politics,#PoliticalNews,#BreakingNews,#NewsCommentary,#CurrentEvents,#Congress,#Housing,#HousingCrisis,#AffordableHousing,#Government,#WhiteHouse,#Democracy,#PoliticalAnalysis,#Liberal,#Progressive,#Opinion,#News,#YouTubeNews,#Karel,#TheKarelCast,#LiveNews,#Commentary,#HealthNews,#EntertainmentNews,#PoliticalCommentary,#IndependentMedia,#NewsPodcast,#Trendinghttps://youtube.com/live/-1hlwQF1H4I
'BradCast' 6/24/2026 (Stop Trump's Project 2025 Scheme to Kill US Science Research) by Progressive Voices
Toy Story 5 Accidentally Exposes Society’s Biggest ProblemTHE GREAT DISCONNECT: ARE PHONES DESTROYING HUMAN CONNECTION?Toy Story 5 may be breaking box office records, but beneath the animation is a message that hits much closer to home. The film explores a battle between analog toys and digital devices, raising a question that affects all of us: Have we traded real human connection for screens?Today, we dive into what may be the biggest challenge facing modern society. Despite being more connected digitally than at any point in history, people are feeling more isolated, disconnected, and lonely than ever before.From endless scrolling and short-form content to online relationships that only feel real, we’re losing something essential. We’re becoming disconnected from nature, from beauty, from community, and from one another. Even the colors and experiences of the real world seem to be fading behind glowing screens.Can we get our humanity back? Can we reconnect with each other in a meaningful way? The answer may be yes—but many of us won’t like what it requires.Also today:• A fence goes up around Trump’s troubled reflecting pool project• The Senate finally pushes back against an unjust and illegal war with Iran• Why accountability still matters in American democracyJoin Karel for a thought-provoking conversation about technology, loneliness, politics, and what it means to be human in a digital age.Support the show:Patreon: ReallyKarelSubscribe:YouTube: youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast streams live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific and is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and all major podcast platforms.#HumanConnection, #Loneliness, #Technology, #ToyStory5, #DigitalAge, #SocialMedia, #ScreenTime, #MentalHealth, #Isolation, #Community, #Humanity, #Culture, #ModernLife, #Relationships, #Connection, #CurrentEvents, #Politics, #Trump, #Iran, #Senate, #NewsCommentary, #ProgressiveVoices, #YouTubePodcast, #PodcastLife, #Karel, #TheKarelCast, #Society, #LifeIn2026, #Discussion, #NewsAnalysishttps://youtube.com/live/wkCR7B2yW48
This time on Code WACK! Imagine being cut off from Mom - a nursing home resident - for months. You can't bring her favorite foods, or help dress her, hug her, or even hold her hand.For thousands of families during the COVID-19 pandemic, this became a heartbreaking reality. And without new laws, advocates say, it could very well happen again.That's why they are fighting to ensure our loved ones are never again separated from those they depend on most in nursing homes and other long-term care settingsToday we're speaking with Tony Chicotel, senior staff attorney with California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, or CANHR. For decades, Tony has fought to protect the rights of nursing home residents. And he says the isolation and neglect that families experienced during COVID was one of the most painful chapters of his career.This is part two of a two-part series on the Essential Caregiver’s Act. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
'BradCast' 6/23/2026 (The Horses Races AND the Track Conditions; Why Trump endorsements matter; SCOTUS v. VRA Again) by Progressive Voices
Doommaxxing: How Fear Became a Billion-Dollar BusinessAI is taking your job. The economy is collapsing. A new virus is around the corner. Democracy is ending. Or is it?In this episode of The Karel Cast, we examine the rise of “Doommaxxing”—the business model of keeping people scared, anxious, and constantly engaged. From social media algorithms to cable news, from political campaigns to tech billionaires, fear has become one of the most profitable commodities on Earth.Throughout history, powerful institutions have used fear to control attention. Today, smartphones and social media have made that process faster, more personal, and more profitable than ever before.Who benefits when we’re constantly told disaster is just around the corner? Is AI really coming for everyone’s job? Are we being manipulated into living in a permanent state of crisis? And what does all of this mean for our mental health, our politics, and our future?Plus:• Trump’s latest claim about algae in the Reflecting Pool and why experts disagree.• The FCC’s unprecedented challenge to Disney/ABC station licenses, including KGO-TV San Francisco.• Why media freedom advocates are sounding the alarm.Fear keeps us scrolling. Fear keeps us clicking. Fear keeps us watching.But who profits?The Karel Cast is supported by viewers like you. Please like, subscribe, and share.Watch live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific.Follow Karel:YouTube: youtube.com/reallykarelWebsite: reallykarel.com#Doommaxxing, #FearEconomy, #MediaManipulation, #SocialMedia, #BigTech, #ArtificialIntelligence, #AI, #DonaldTrump, #Politics, #NewsAnalysis, #CurrentEvents, #FCC, #ABCNews, #KGO, #MediaFreedom, #Propaganda, #FearMarketing, #Psychology, #MentalHealth, #BreakingNews, #Economy, #TechNews, #Commentary, #PoliticalCommentary, #MediaLiteracy, #NewsMedia, #CultureWar, #IndependentMedia, #TheKarelCast, #ReallyKarelhttps://youtube.com/live/DPE62hPNVSM
'BradCast' 6/22/2026: Scandals and Vandals, Memoranda and Referenda; Trump Reflecting Pool; U.S.-Iran negotiations; Billionaire tax in CA by Progressive Voices
Another Week, Another Trump Lie? Here’s What’s Actually HappeningTrump says one thing. Reality says another.As a new week begins, some things have become remarkably predictable: more claims, more contradictions, more attacks, and more headlines surrounding Donald Trump.On today’s Karel Cast, we look at three stories raising serious questions:• The controversy surrounding the blue-painted Reflecting Pool and claims about vandalism.• The continuing conflict involving Iran and questions about whether peace efforts have actually produced results.• The ongoing debate over Air Force One, including the luxury aircraft provided by Qatar and the millions spent modifying it.Whether you support Donald Trump or oppose him, one question remains: when statements from public officials conflict with documented facts, who should Americans believe?We’ll separate rhetoric from reality and examine what the media, government records, and public statements actually show.The Karel Cast is a progressive talk and entertainment show hosted by history-making broadcaster Karel, live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific.Support the show:Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarelWatch:YouTube: youtube.com/reallykarelListen:Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and all major podcast platforms.Follow Karel on TikTok, Instagram, and social media for daily content and live updates.#Trump,#DonaldTrump,#Politics,#PoliticalNews,#BreakingNews,#CurrentEvents,#USPolitics,#WhiteHouse,#NewsAnalysis,#Commentary,#Liberal,#Progressive,#Democracy,#Government,#FactCheck,#Truth,#Media,#PoliticalCommentary,#WorldNews,#Iran,#MiddleEast,#AirForceOne,#JDVance,#AmericanPolitics,#NewsUpdate,#PoliticalDiscussion,#KarelCast,#YouTubePolitics,#TrendingNews,#Opinionhttps://youtube.com/live/5bjCwoaJ6ws
'BradCast' 6/18/2026: 'Iran Wins': Trump Loyalists Rebuke Pathetic Iran 'Deal' by Progressive Voices
THIS GAY WEEK: Turkey Cracks Down, Japan Opens Up — LGBTQ Rights Head in Opposite DirectionsTHIS GAY WEEK | June 19, 2026The fight for LGBTQ equality is taking dramatically different turns around the world.This week, Karel and Scott Jacobsen of The Good Men Project join forces live from Kyiv, Ukraine, to break down the biggest LGBTQ news stories making headlines worldwide.⚾ Pride Night controversy is exploding in professional baseball. After high-profile clashes involving Pride celebrations, some players are drawing attention by displaying Bible verses while teams struggle to balance inclusion, religion, and fan expectations. One team made headlines by choosing LGBTQ inclusion over competition, even forfeiting a game rather than abandoning Pride Night.🌍 Turkey is moving sharply backward on LGBTQ rights, advancing harsh new laws that critics say could criminalize even discussing or acknowledging LGBTQ identities.🇯🇵 Meanwhile, Japan is taking a very different path. The government has launched a nationwide effort to increase understanding and acceptance of LGBTQ people, raising questions about how societies learn to embrace diversity.Plus: global LGBTQ headlines, culture, politics, and the stories impacting our community right now.Join the conversation live and let us know where you think the world is heading.👍 Please Like, Subscribe, and Share🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Support independent media:Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarelWatch more:YouTube: youtube.com/reallykarelListen everywhere:Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, Amazon Music, and more.#ThisGayWeek, #LGBTQNews, #Pride, #LGBTQRights, #GayNews, #ThisGayWeek, #LGBTQ, #LGBTQNews, #GayNews, #Pride, #PrideMonth, #LGBTQRights, #Equality, #HumanRights, #Turkey, #Japan, #Kyiv, #Ukraine, #Baseball, #MLB, #PrideNight, #Gay, #Lesbian, #Bisexual, #Transgender, #Queer, #Politics, #WorldNews, #CurrentEvents, #Progressive, #CivilRights, #SocialJustice, #Karel, #ScottJacobsen, #TheGoodMenProjecthttps://youtu.be/IZ47RiK5EJ4
The Big One Is Coming: 1,000 Years of Pressure Building Beneath California by Progressive Voices
'BradCast' 6/17/2026: The Trouble With Trillionaires [and Billionaires] by Progressive Voices
This time on Code WACK! What role do family members and friends play in the lives of nursing home residents? When COVID hit, how were residents impacted when their loved ones were no longer allowed to visit them? Today, we share the story of Melody Taylor Stark, who became an advocate for the Essential Caregivers Act after her husband, a retired dentist and nursing home resident, dramatically declined, then died, after being denied her daily visits during the dark days of COVID. Melody is a founding member of Essential Caregivers Coalition, a member of Caregivers for Compromise, and San Gabriel Valley Disability Collaborative, and Facebook co-administrator for Aging Enlightened, a group that was begun by a prominent reporter for Kaiser Health News. She works diligently to advance positive system changes in disability rights and long-term care. This is part one of a two-part series on the Essential Caregiver’s Act. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
Police Kill 10,000 Dogs Every Year… Why Does Nobody Care?POLICE KILL 10,000 DOGS EVERY YEAR… WHY DOES NOBODY CARE?A family was celebrating a big Knicks victory when police arrived over a noise complaint. Minutes later, their beloved dog was dead.The owner sat on the ground sobbing while officers stood nearby. No arrests. No charges. No consequences.And here’s the shocking part: this isn’t rare.Experts estimate that police kill more than 10,000 dogs every year in America — roughly 25 to 30 every single day. That’s nearly ten times the number of people killed annually by police.Many of these animals are family pets on their own property. Animal welfare groups, including the ASPCA, have called for mandatory reporting, better training, and accountability when officers use deadly force against animals.So why is this still happening?Because dogs have no legal rights of their own. They can’t sue. They can’t testify. And in the eyes of the law, they’re often treated as property rather than family members.Today, Karel asks a difficult question:Why are police allowed to kill thousands of beloved pets every year with little oversight or accountability?PLUS:• Are bars and clubs using facial recognition technology to collect your personal information without your knowledge?• Why are businesses scanning your face and storing your data for weeks?• What Toy Story 5 reveals about childhood, imagination, friendship, and our growing dependence on screens.The Karel Cast is heard on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and all major podcast platforms.Watch live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific on YouTube.Please like, subscribe, share, and support independent media.Support the show:Patreon.com/reallykarelKarel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, and commentator broadcasting from Las Vegas alongside his faithful service dog, Ember.#PoliceDogs,#DogLivesMatter,#AnimalRights,#DogLovers,#PoliceAccountability,#CivilRights,#PetSafety,#JusticeForPets,#AnimalWelfare,#DogsOfYouTube,#BreakingNews,#PoliceReform,#PetOwners,#FamilyDogs,#ASPCA,#DogAdvocate,#PetProtection,#FacialRecognition,#PrivacyRights,#Surveillance,#ToyStory5,#Parenting,#Technology,#SocialCommentary,#CurrentEvents,#NewsAnalysis,#IndependentMedia,#TheKarelCast,#ReallyKarel,#YouTubeNewshttps://www.youtube.com/live/fK0UhkEA8gc?si=UvuwJ2om9taVKAcY
'BradCast' 6/16/2026: DOJ Defies Career Staff to Greenlight Paramount-Warner Deal by Progressive Voices
WATER WARS HAVE BEGUN: The Colorado River Crisis Is ExplodingThe American West is facing a crisis that could reshape life for millions.The Colorado River supplies water to nearly 40 million people across the Southwest, but record drought, shrinking snowpack, rising temperatures, and increasing demand have pushed the river to a breaking point. California, Nevada, and Colorado all need the water. None want to give up their share. And now negotiations are collapsing.Could the next battle over the Colorado River be fought in court? As Lake Mead and Lake Powell continue to face pressure, states are preparing for what could become one of the biggest legal and political fights in modern American history.Plus:• Why are bars in San Francisco’s Castro District using facial recognition technology on customers?• Is it legal, and what does it mean for privacy?• The latest political headlines from Washington.• Health and fitness news that could affect your daily life.The future of water in the American West isn’t a distant problem—it’s happening right now.Join history-making broadcaster Karel as he breaks down the stories shaping our lives, our freedoms, and our future.Support The Karel Cast:Patreon.com/reallykarelSubscribe:YouTube.com/reallykarelListen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and everywhere podcasts are available.LIVE Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific.#ColoradoRiver,#WaterWars,#LakeMead,#LakePowell,#Drought,#ClimateChange,#WaterCrisis,#California,#Nevada,#Colorado,#AmericanWest,#EnvironmentalNews,#BreakingNews,#Politics,#CurrentEvents,#ClimateCrisis,#WaterRights,#Southwest,#WesternStates,#FacialRecognition,#Privacy,#Technology,#Surveillance,#WashingtonDC,#HealthNews,#FitnessNews,#NewsAnalysis,#ReallyKarel,#KarelCast,#YouTubeNewshttps://youtube.com/live/pYC_rzWM-RU
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 Alex Lawson, Executive Director of 'Social Security Works.' The pair discusses GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson's comments that Republicans will cut Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid in 2027.Alex also shares how Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Democratic members of the House, plan to schedule a vote to expand Social Security, if they win back the House in the November midterms.Finally, he also recaps his exciting visit to Netroots Nation 2026 that just took place in Philadelphia, and he previews '7 Days in DC: A Week of Democracy in Action.' (Find out more here: 7daysindc.com/#about)Then, Brad is joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief for PoliticusUSA. The two discuss what details are known thus far of Trump's Iran peace deal, including reporting that the deal has no agreements about Iran's nuclear program, which is why the President told the country he started this war.Next, they explain why Trump's UFC cage fight on the White House Lawn for his 80th birthday wasn't just a fantastic waste of taxpayer money, it was yet another stain he's left on the image of the White House, and the country.Lastly, Sarah shares how Trump's name being removed from the Kennedy Center, following his loss in court on the matter, symbolizes the end of his power in a very important and motivating way.Alex Lawson's handle on Blue Sky is @alaw202.bsky.social. The website for Social Security Works is www.socialsecurityworks.org.You can read Sarah's work at www.thedailypoliticususa.com.Follow her on BlueSky, where her handle is @politicussarah.bsky.social.The handle for PoliticusUSA is @politicususa.com.
'BradCast' 6/15/2026 (Deal or No Deal in Iran, Trump is Losing his War on America) by Progressive Voices
Subscribe:YouTube.com/reallykarelListen everywhere podcasts are available including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and more.Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, journalist, and commentator broadcasting from Las Vegas with his faithful service dog Ember.#LGBTQ,#lasvegas,#Aliens,#UFO,#DisclosureDay,#StevenSpielberg,#ExtraterrestrialLife,#AlienDisclosure,#Religion,#Christianity,#Bible,#God,#Theology,#Science,#UAP,#GovernmentSecrets,#FacialRecognition,#Privacy,#Surveillance,#LGBTQ,#GayBars,#CastroDistrict,#SanFrancisco,#CivilLiberties,#ElonMusk,#Trillionaire,#Economics,#Politics,#CurrentEvents,#NewsCommentary,#TheKarelShow,#ReallyKarelhttps://youtube.com/live/FV6AqklUKjg
This Gay Week: The Flag That Annoys The WorldIt’s Pride Month, but in some parts of the United States, the United Kingdom, and beyond, flying a Pride flag has become a political statement, a cultural battleground, and sometimes even a target.Why does a rainbow flag generate so much controversy? Is the outrage genuine, or is it being manufactured by politicians, media personalities, and culture-war influencers looking for the next fight?This week, Karel and Scott Jacobsen of The Good Men Project examine the growing backlash against Pride visibility and what it says about LGBTQ rights in 2026.Also on this episode:🏳️ Why are Pride flags becoming flashpoints in communities around the world?🏳️🌈 Could the Mayor of Budapest face jail time for supporting Pride?🎭 Has “Tip Toe” become a little too close to reality?🏢 Why was a long-standing UK community service organization suddenly forced to relocate?🌍 The latest LGBTQ news and developments from around the world.Every week, This Gay Week breaks down the stories impacting LGBTQ people, equality, politics, culture, and human rights.Join the conversation in the comments and let us know: Why do you think the Pride flag creates such strong reactions?Support independent media:Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarelSubscribe:youtube.com/reallykarelListen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and everywhere podcasts are available.The Karel Show streams LIVE Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific.Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, journalist, and commentator broadcasting from Las Vegas with his faithful service dog, Ember#ThisGayWeek,#PrideMonth,#PrideFlag,#LGBTQ,#LGBTQNews,#GayNews,#Equality,#HumanRights,#Pride,#LGBTQRights,#GayRights,#RainbowFlag,#Politics,#CurrentEvents,#News,#PoliticalCommentary,#CultureWar,#CultureWars,#BudapestPride,#LGBTQCommunity,#SocialIssues,#CivilRights,#NewsAnalysis,#IndependentMedia,#Podcast,#YouTubeNews,#ReallyKarel,#KarelShow,#ScottJacobsen,#TheGoodMenProjecthttps://youtu.be/PKS8Fb5bSW4
'BradCast' 6/11/2026: Trump Policies Imperil Social Security Trust Fund by Progressive Voices
Trumped Up Tomatoes Cost 40% MoreTomatoes are about to get a lot more expensive, and most Americans have no idea why.This week, I retreat to the kitchen to make a comforting vegan tomato soup, but even there, politics has a way of finding us. The biggest inflation story in food right now isn’t beef, eggs, or milk—it’s tomatoes. Prices are rising fast, and policy decisions could make them climb even higher.So while we chop, stir, blend, and cook, we’ll also talk about the real-world impact of politics on your grocery bill, along with the latest headlines from entertainment, current events, and the never-ending news cycle.Sometimes the best way to survive a chaotic week is with a warm bowl of soup and an honest conversation.🥣 Easy vegan tomato soup recipe🍅 Why tomato prices are surging💰 The hidden cost of food inflation🎭 Entertainment and pop culture updates📰 Politics that affect everyday lifeGrab a spoon and join the conversation.Support independent media:Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarelSubscribe:youtube.com/reallykarelListen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and everywhere podcasts are heard.The Karel Show streams LIVE Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific.Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, journalist, and commentator broadcasting from Las Vegas alongside his faithful service dog, Ember.#Tomatoes,#FoodInflation,#Inflation,#GroceryPrices,#FoodPrices,#Vegan,#VeganCooking,#TomatoSoup,#CookingShow,#CurrentEvents,#Politics,#DonaldTrump,#Economy,#CostOfLiving,#KitchenTalk,#FoodNews,#PlantBased,#VeganRecipes,#HealthyEating,#BudgetCooking,#NewsCommentary,#AmericanEconomy,#FoodCosts,#PoliticalCommentary,#KarelShow,#ReallyKarel,#Podcast,#YouTubeNews,#IndependentMedia,#Cookinghttps://youtube.com/live/lnZPMqWBZ1E
'BradCast' 6/10/2026: Maine Dems Elect Platner in Landslide; Primary results from ND, NV, SC, ME by Progressive Voices
The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they cover all of the changes happening on July 1st due to last years OBBBA bill and what the 7.5 million folks who are on the SAVE plan should do now that it is ending and formal notices will go out starting July 1st. They also detail new lending limits for both students and parents.This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Executive Director, Sabrina Cereceres, Lead Borrower Strategist, Sabrina Calazans, and Ryan Coryea, Policy and Communications Intern.The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.The SDCC website is www.StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on X, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg. Their handle on BlueSky is @debtcrisisorg.bsky.social.
Outrage Is America’s Favorite AddictionA simple Pride Month post from HelloFresh sparked outrage, boycotts, angry comments, and endless social media debates. But the real story isn’t HelloFresh. It’s why so many people seem permanently angry about everything.Why does a Pride post generate thousands of comments demanding a “Straight Pride Month”? Why are immigrants, LGBTQ people, trans people, teachers, homeless people, and other vulnerable groups constantly blamed for problems they didn’t create?Somewhere along the way, outrage became an industry. Politicians profit from it. Media outlets profit from it. Influencers profit from it. Entire movements are built around convincing people that someone else is responsible for their frustrations.From Pride Month backlash to election conspiracies to culture-war outrage, we’re living in an era where anger often replaces understanding and blame replaces accountability.In this episode, Karel examines the growing culture of grievance, victimhood politics, and why some people seem determined to stay angry no matter what issue dominates the headlines.A🔥 Why does Pride still trigger such strong reactions?🔥 Who profits from outrage?🔥 Is anger becoming America’s national pastime?Join the conversation in the comments.Support independent media:Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarelSubscribe:youtube.com/reallykarelListen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and all major podcast platforms.The Karel Show streams LIVE Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific.Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, journalist, and commentator broadcasting from Las Vegas with his faithful service dog, Ember.#PrideMonth,#LGBTQ,#LGBTQRights,#HelloFresh,#CultureWar,#Politics,#PoliticalCommentary,#CurrentEvents,#NewsAnalysis,#SocialMedia,#OutrageCulture,#CultureWars,#Equality,#CivilRights,#Democracy,#AmericanPolitics,#PoliticalNews,#Commentary,#Opinion,#News,#Trending,#GayRights,#HumanRights,#MAGA,#ConspiracyTheories,#IndependentMedia,#KarelShow,#ReallyKarel,#Podcast,#YouTubePoliticshttps://youtube.com/live/ZWBRGXxMxyM
This time on Code WACK! What happens when we get too sick to work in a healthcare system that is tied to our jobs? What is the ultimate cost? The story of New York Health Act advocate Mariana Pineda is a case in point. After developing Long COVID, Mariana spent years navigating the same fragmented healthcare system she was fighting to change. She lost her job. She lost her health insurance. She lost her home. And earlier this year, in March, 2026, she lost her life. Mariana was just 46 years old.This is part two of a two-part series featuring tri-chair of the New York State Poor People’s Campaign Susan Karbiner and LGBTQ and healthcare justice advocate Carly Paris. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
'BradCast' 6/9/2026: Corporate Donors to Trump's Ballroom Win $50B in New Govt Contracts by Progressive Voices
The HelloFresh Controversy Reveals A Bigger ProblemA Pride Month social media post from HelloFresh has sparked outrage, backlash, boycotts, and endless debate. Was it a bad joke? Probably. But the reaction to it may reveal something much bigger about where we are as a society in 2026.After spending 30 minutes discussing the controversy on GB News in the UK, one thing became clear: the conversation isn’t really about HelloFresh. It’s about LGBTQ visibility, Pride Month, and why so many people are still uncomfortable when queer people are included in mainstream culture.Meanwhile, Elon Musk and Donald Trump continue to push claims and conspiracies that dominate headlines. But are Americans still listening? Why is every election called “rigged” when one side loses and “fair” when the other side wins?And a new poll raises a troubling question: Is American exceptionalism fading? Fewer Americans than ever believe the United States stands above the rest of the world. What happened to the confidence that once defined the country, and what does it say about our future?In this episode, Karel connects the dots between culture wars, political outrage, conspiracy thinking, and a changing America struggling to define itself.🔥 Was the HelloFresh post offensive or harmless?🔥 Are conspiracy theories replacing facts?🔥 Is America losing faith in itself?Join the conversation in the comments.Support independent media:Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarelSubscribe:youtube.com/reallykarelListen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and everywhere podcasts are heard.The Karel Show streams LIVE Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific.Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, journalist, and commentator broadcasting from Las Vegas alongside his faithful service dog Ember.#HelloFresh,#PrideMonth,#LGBTQ,#LGBTQNews,#Pride,#CultureWar,#NewsAnalysis,#CurrentEvents,#Politics,#PoliticalCommentary,#DonaldTrump,#ElonMusk,#ConspiracyTheories,#AmericanPolitics,#SocialMedia,#Boycott,#Equality,#GayRights,#LGBTQCommunity,#America,#AmericanCulture,#Freedom,#CivilRights,#News,#Trending,#KarelShow,#ReallyKarel,#IndependentMedia,#Podcast,#YouTubeNewshttps://youtube.com/live/GjUg7y6MumQ
smid=url-share)Then, Brad is joined by Ethan Rome, National Director of the Emergency Campaign to Support Higher Education.The pair discusses the campaign's work to defend the autonomy of colleges and universities, protect vital life-saving research that is an engine of our local economies, and make higher education a public good that is accessible, affordable, and relevant to all people, including working families. They also discuss the Trump administration's attacks against diversity in college, as well as the threats from ICE on campuses across the country.The website for Ethan's organization is www.emergencycampaign.org.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.(Image Credit: Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)
'BradCast' 6/8/2026: Trump Rails Against CA Elections, Presents No Evidence of Fraud by Progressive Voices
The Great Disconnect: Record Wealth, Record HardshipThe economy is supposedly thriving. The stock market is breaking records. Corporate profits are soaring. Yet millions of Americans are struggling to pay rent, buy groceries, fill up their gas tanks, and save for the future.How can oil companies post enormous profits while gas prices remain painfully high? Why are food giants reporting strong earnings while grocery bills continue to climb? Why are hotels charging resort fees and parking fees on top of already expensive rooms? And how did a modest California home that once sold for $27,000 end up costing nearly $900,000?Meanwhile, political rhetoric grows more disconnected from reality. Claims of election fraud, accusations of rigged systems, and endless partisan battles leave many wondering whether common sense has completely disappeared from public life.In this episode, Karel takes a hard look at the contradictions defining modern America: record corporate profits, record asset values, and record financial anxiety for everyday people.Has the world stopped making sense, or are we finally paying attention to how the system really works?Join the conversation and tell us what you think in the comments below.Support independent media:Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarelWatch and subscribe:YouTube: youtube.com/reallykarelListen everywhere:Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and all major podcast platforms.The Karel Show streams LIVE Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific.Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, journalist, and commentator broadcasting from Las Vegas alongside his faithful service dog, Ember.#Economy,#Inflation,#CostOfLiving,#GasPrices,#HousingCrisis,#CorporateGreed,#CorporateProfits,#StockMarket,#Rent,#FoodPrices,#MiddleClass,#WorkingClass,#AmericanEconomy,#EconomicReality,#FinancialStress,#WealthGap,#IncomeInequality,#Politics,#CurrentEvents,#NewsCommentary,#KarelShow,#ReallyKarel,#IndependentMedia,#Commentary,#PoliticalDiscussion,#EconomicCrisis,#America,#LifeInAmerica,#YouTubePolitics,#Podcasthttps://youtube.com/live/x7px5_nIyo0
'BradCast' 6/4/2026: J6er Says No to Trump's 'Weaponization' Slush Fund Money by Progressive Voices
400+ Anti-LGBTQ Bills: Why Pride Matters More Than Ever | This Gay WeekAs Pride Month begins, LGBTQ people around the world are asking the same question:Are things getting better—or getting worse?This week on This Gay Week, Karel welcomes Scott Jacobsen of The Good Men Project for a wide-ranging conversation on the most important LGBTQ stories making headlines across the globe.Topics include:🏳️🌈 The current state of LGBTQ rights in the United States🏳️⚧️ The ongoing battle over transgender military service🌍 Ghana’s escalating anti-LGBTQ policies and what they mean for human rights worldwide🎉 Pride Month celebrations across America amid a growing wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation📜 More than 400 anti-LGBTQ bills that have been introduced, passed, or remain active in legislatures across the United StatesThe LGBTQ experience in 2026 depends heavily on where you live. In some places, equality continues to advance. In others, rights are being challenged, restricted, or rolled back.So where do we stand today?And why is Pride still necessary?Join Karel and Scott Jacobsen as they break down the week’s biggest LGBTQ news stories and discuss what they mean for the future of equality around the world.Support independent media:Patreon.com/ReallyKarelSubscribe and join the conversation:YouTube.com/ReallyKarelThe Karel Show streams Monday through Thursday and is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and all major podcast platforms.#LGBTQ, #PrideMonth, #GayNews, #LGBTQNews, #ThisGayWeek, #GayRights, #TransRights, #LGBTQCommunity, #Equality, #HumanRights, #Pride, #Pride2026, #LGBTQPolitics, #AntiLGBTQBills, #LGBTQLaws, #CivilRights, #GayCulture, #Lesbian, #Bisexual, #Transgender, #Queer, #LGBTQIssues, #PoliticalNews, #CurrentEvents, #ScottJacobsen, #TheGoodMenProject, #LGBTQWorldwide, #GayPodcast, #TheKarelShow, #LGBTQAdhttps://youtu.be/eNPLzgsov4c
'BradCast' 6/3/2026: Corrupt, Partisan SCOTUS Ends All Claim to Legitimacy with Mid-Election Alabama Ruling; Primary election results by Progressive Voices
This is the story of a dedicated advocate, organizer, and powerful voice in the fight for healthcare justice - Mariana Pineda.Mariana was a teacher in the Roosevelt School District, Nassau County, Long Island, until she caught a serious case of COVID complicated by pre-existing conditions, including asthma and heart problems.No longer able to work, she lost her employer-sponsored health insurance. Desperate to have some kind of coverage, she spent down her savings on COBRA. Despite financial help from friends, Mariana eventually ended up in a homeless shelter with her young son, Max, where they suffered from cockroaches and bedbugs.Yet through it all, Mariana never stopped advocating for people's rights. A social justice activist and tireless organizer, she could command a rally one minute and spend the next making sure everyone had something to eat.And before she died earlier this year at age 46… she spent years fighting for healthcare as a human right.This is part one of a two-part series about Mariana Pineda, single mom, teacher, and healthcare justice fighter. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
My Biggest Fear for the Rest of 2026 Isn’t PoliticsThe political world was focused on Tuesday’s major primary elections, and for good reason. The results could offer an early glimpse into what may become the most important midterm election cycle in decades.But while everyone was watching politics, another story may have been far more important—and far more frightening.Climate scientists are warning that conditions are lining up for what could become an exceptionally powerful El Niño pattern, bringing hotter temperatures, more extreme weather, and potentially another record-breaking year for global heat.And that’s what has me worried.I live in Las Vegas, a city that already feels like it’s sitting on the edge of an oven every summer. If temperatures continue to rise, what happens to cities like mine? What happens to millions of people living in places already struggling with extreme heat, drought, and rising energy costs?Is this simply our future now?A hotter planet. More dangerous summers. More climate refugees. More communities pushed to the breaking point.Today, we’ll discuss the primary election results you need to know, but we’ll also tackle the story that may matter far more in the long run: climate change, extreme heat, and whether America—and the world—are prepared for what’s coming next.And yes, we’ll talk about fear. Because change can be frightening. I feel it too.Support independent media at Patreon.com/ReallyKarelSubscribe and join the conversation at YouTube.com/ReallyKarelThe Karel Show streams Monday through Thursday and is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and all major podcast platforms.#ClimateChange, #GlobalWarming, #ElNino, #ExtremeHeat, #LasVegas, #Weather, #ClimateCrisis, #HeatWave, #Environment, #ClimateNews, #Politics, #Election2026, #Midterms, #PrimaryElection, #CurrentEvents, #BreakingNews, #NewsAnalysis, #PoliticalCommentary, #TheKarelShow, #Karel, #Earth, #ClimateEmergency, #Sustainability, #ScienceNews, #WeatherNews, #EnvironmentalNews, #HeatDome, #FutureOfAmerica, #Podcast, #IndependentMediahttps://youtube.com/live/s0rhwIdJoqM
'BradCast' 6/2/2026: Trump's Favorite Election Fraud Criminal Now Runs Free by Progressive Voices
Trump Is Losing. Why Does America Feel Like It’s Losing Too?Donald Trump keeps taking hits.His proposed projects are stalling. Legal troubles continue to mount. Poll numbers are sliding. Key initiatives face growing opposition. Even on major international issues, his answers seem increasingly detached from the realities Americans face every day.By many measures, Donald Trump is losing.But if Trump is losing, why does it feel like America is losing too?For millions of Americans, life is becoming harder, not easier. Housing costs remain out of reach. Grocery prices continue to strain family budgets. Political divisions are deeper than ever. Washington remains gridlocked while everyday people struggle to build stable, secure lives.So what happens if Trump’s setbacks don’t translate into victories for the rest of us?Today, Karel examines the uncomfortable reality that one politician’s losses don’t automatically become America’s wins. More importantly, we’ll explore what real success looks like for ordinary Americans—and how we can create it regardless of who occupies the White House.Are we trapped in a cycle where everyone loses? Or is there a path forward that neither political party seems willing to discuss?Join the conversation.Support independent media at Patreon.com/ReallyKarelSubscribe for more daily commentary on politics, culture, entertainment, and the issues shaping our lives:YouTube.com/ReallyKarelThe Karel Show streams Monday through Thursday and is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and all major podcast platforms.#Trump, #DonaldTrump, #Politics, #PoliticalNews, #America, #USPolitics, #BreakingNews, #CurrentEvents, #Democrats, #Republicans, #ProgressivePolitics, #LiberalPolitics, #PoliticalCommentary, #Election2028, #WhiteHouse, #Congress, #Economy, #Inflation, #CostOfLiving, #MiddleClass, #AmericanDream, #NewsAnalysis, #PoliticalAnalysis, #TrumpNews, #Government, #Voters, #IndependentMedia, #TheKarelShow, #NewsPodcast, #PoliticalPodcasthttps://youtube.com/live/y6Ui7PIINDc
'BradCast' 6/1/2026: One Failure After Another: An historic moment as the Trump Presidency collapses by Progressive Voices
400+ Anti-LGBTQ Bills: Why Pride Month Still MattersMany people ask: “Why do we still need Pride Month?”After all, same-sex marriage is legal. LGBTQ people are visible in media, business, and politics. Haven’t we won?The answer is no.As Pride Month begins, LGBTQ Americans—especially transgender youth—are facing the most significant legal and political backlash in decades. While marriage equality remains intact nationwide, the fight has shifted from expanding rights to defending them.More than 400 anti-LGBTQ bills have been introduced across dozens of states, while over 100 anti-trans laws have been enacted in recent years. From healthcare restrictions and sports bans to book censorship and attacks on legal recognition, the LGBTQ community is confronting a coordinated effort to roll back hard-won protections.In this episode, Karel examines:🏳️ Why Pride Month remains essential in 2026🏳️ The surge in anti-LGBTQ legislation across America🏳️ How transgender youth have become the primary target of political campaigns🏳️ Restrictions on healthcare, schools, sports, books, and public accommodations🏳️ The impact of recent court decisions and federal policy changes🏳️ Whether LGBTQ equality is moving forward—or backwardFor transgender Americans, many states have created legal environments that restrict medical care, identity recognition, participation in public life, and educational inclusion. For gay, lesbian, and bisexual Americans, marriage equality remains secure for now, but broader civil-rights protections remain uneven and vulnerable.Pride Month was born from resistance after the Stonewall uprising of 1969. More than fifty years later, the question is no longer whether Pride is necessary—but whether the progress achieved over decades can survive the current political climate.Join Karel for an honest conversation about LGBTQ rights, Pride, equality, and what the future may hold for millions of Americans.Support The Karel Show:Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarelSubscribe:youtube.com/reallykarelListen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and everywhere podcasts are available.The Karel Show streams live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific.Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, columnist, and host based in Las Vegas, Nevada, sharing life with his service terrier Ember.#PrideMonth, #LGBTQ, #LGBTQRights, #TransRights, #Equality, #Stonewall, #Pride2026, #GayRights, #Lesbian, #Bisexual, #Transgender, #CivilRights, #HumanRights, #LoveIsLove, #LGBTQCommunity, #TransYouth, #Politics, #SupremeCourt, #MarriageEquality, #LGBTQNews, #Progress, #SocialJustice, #Inclusion, #Diversity, #Pride, #Activism, #TheKarelShow, #Karel, #NewsCommentary, #CurrentEventshttps://youtube.com/live/sB0o15Z-ggs
A Viral LGBTQ StudentPride flags are being ripped down, politicians are fueling outrage, and once again the LGBTQ+ community is at the center of another global culture war. On this episode of Gay Week, Scott Jacobsen and Karel break down the stories everyone will be talking about.A chilling new true crime series revisits the tragic death of Alex Rodda and raises disturbing questions about social media, bullying, and accountability. In the UK, London Colney cancels its Pride celebration after hate crimes targeting Pride flags spark fear and outrage. Meanwhile, Nigel Farage faces backlash for defending a controversial preacher accused of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric.Plus, the endless “bathroom wars” continue as another anti-trans law takes effect, Senegal accuses the West of “imposing homosexuality,” and an openly gay 8th grader from Kentucky goes viral for all the right reasons.This episode is passionate, political, emotional, and deeply personal.Watch live weekdays and join the conversation.Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarelSubscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Show streams on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker and more.#LGBTQNews #Pride #NigelFarage #AlexRodda #GayWeek #TheKarelShow#LGBTQ, #GayNews, #Pride, #LGBTQNews, #TheKarelShow, #NigelFarage, #AlexRodda, #TrueCrime, #SocialMediaMurders, #PrideFlags, #TransRights, #BathroomBills, #GayRights, #LGBTQCommunity, #Politics, #CultureWar, #UKNews, #AntiLGBTQ, #Equality, #HumanRights, #QueerNews, #LGBTQPolitics, #ViralStory, #Kentucky, #PrideMonth, #BreakingNews, #ProgressiveTalk, #CurrentEvents, #Podcast, #YouTubePodcasthttps://youtu.be/TqLqvZl9bDU
America at 250: What Exactly Are We Celebrating? | Kitchen Talk With KarelAmerica is about to celebrate its 250th birthday… but what exactly are we celebrating?This week, a massive American flag was draped across Hoover Dam to launch the America 250 festivities. But as drought, climate change, political division, attacks on civil rights, and economic anxiety continue to reshape the country, Karel asks the uncomfortable question many Americans are quietly thinking:Is America truly something to celebrate right now?Broadcasting from the kitchen, Karel mixes food, commentary, politics, history, and real talk as he prepares soup and dives into the contradictions of modern America. From the drying of Lake Mead to the growing divide in the nation, this episode of Kitchen Talk is part cooking show, part social commentary, and completely unfiltered.What does patriotism even mean in 2026?And can a country celebrate freedom while so many feel left behind?Support the show at Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarelSubscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/reallykarelWatch live Monday through Thursday at 10:30am PST.#America250, #FourthOfJuly, #AmericanPolitics, #KitchenTalk, #TheKarelShow, #HooverDam, #LakeMead, #ClimateChange, #PoliticalCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #ProgressiveTalk, #America, #USPolitics, #Drought, #LasVegas, #NewsCommentary, #LiberalTalk, #CivilRights, #AmericanHistory, #Patriotism, #CookingShow, #SoupRecipe, #Politics, #SocialCommentary, #YouTubePodcast, #IndependentMedia, #PoliticalDiscussion, #CultureWar, #RealTalk, #Podcasthttps://youtube.com/live/zVAPT8CDAMg
The News Is Broken—And It’s Breaking Your BrainBREAKING NEWS!” Every alert is urgent. Every headline is a crisis. Every story is supposedly the end of the world. But what if the real problem isn’t the news… it’s the way the news is built?Today on The Karel Show, we dive into the nonstop outrage machine that modern media has become. Fear, anger, panic, urgency—it’s all engineered to keep you watching, clicking, doom-scrolling and emotionally exhausted. Are we finally tuning out because the news itself is broken?We’ll look at today’s biggest headlines and ask: Which stories truly matter? Which are manufactured outrage?* And how much of “breaking news” is actually broken journalism?Also:Primm, Nevada—the once-iconic stop between Las Vegas and California—is becoming a modern ghost town. So what killed it? Bad planning? Changing travel habits? Corporate greed? We’ll break down the slow collapse of a desert landmark.And the Pope issues a massive warning about Artificial Intelligence in a 43,000-word address—and the tech world immediately shrugs it off. Is the Vatican overreacting… or seeing something Silicon Valley refuses to admit?The Karel Show streams live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM PST.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelWatch and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarelAvailable on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, TikTok and Instagram.#BreakingNews, #MediaBias, #NewsMedia, #DoomScrolling, #MainstreamMedia, #KarelShow, #TheKarelShow, #NewsCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #PoliticalCommentary, #PrimmNevada, #LasVegas, #GhostTown, #AI, #ArtificialIntelligence, #PopeFrancis, #TechNews, #MediaCulture, #CableNews, #Journalism, #ModernMedia, #FearMongering, #YouTubeNews, #IndependentMedia, #ViralNews, #TrendingNews, #NewsAnalysis, #DigitalCulture, #PodcastShow, #EntertainmentNews, #LGBTQ, #Vegan, #LasVegashttps://youtube.com/live/B7hgi4oK08s
This time on Code WACK! For millions of Americans, health care means fighting insurance companies, putting off costly treatment, wondering whether the hospital you prefer is in-network, or fearing financial disaster if you get seriously sick. But what if healthcare worked differently? This is part two of our conversation with Dr. Bernard Ho, an emergency physician in Toronto and vice chair of Canadian Doctors for Medicare, a national evidence-based organization working to strengthen Canada’s publicly funded healthcare system. He is a lecturer at the University of Toronto, where he also earned his M.D. Bernard is currently completing his Masters of Public Administration at the Harvard Kennedy School. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
40,000 Evacuated After Toxic Tank Threat—Could This Happen In YOUR Neighborhood?A terrifying chemical tank failure in Garden Grove, California forced the evacuation of more than 40,000 people over Memorial Day weekend—including my friend Brandon and his family. Why? Because a massive industrial tank containing highly toxic chemicals was at risk of catastrophic failure.Had it exploded, thousands could have been injured—or worse.So why are dangerous industrial chemicals stored in densely populated neighborhoods? Why are homes, schools, and businesses built around facilities capable of mass disaster? And how many Americans are living next to hidden industrial threats without even knowing it?Today we examine the Garden Grove evacuation, the dangers lurking in cities across America, and why regulators continue allowing hazardous facilities near residential communities.Also:Trump pushes the Abraham Accords as global pressure mounts over Israel and the Middle East. Is diplomacy—or coercion—the real strategy?And I’ve seen what may be the best movie of the year—and no, it’s not another franchise blockbuster. I’ll tell you what surprised me and why you should watch it.The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarelWatch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast streams Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM PST and is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, TikTok and Instagram.#GardenGrove, #CaliforniaNews, #BreakingNews, #ChemicalSpill, #ToxicLeak, #MassEvacuation, #EmergencyAlert, #EnvironmentalDisaster, #PublicSafety, #IndustrialAccident, #ToxicChemicals, #NeighborhoodDanger, #TrumpNews, #AbrahamAccords, #MiddleEastNews, #Politics, #CurrentEvents, #NewsCommentary, #KarelShow, #TheKarelCast, #YouTubeNews, #ViralNews, #EmergencyResponse, #DisasterZone, #ChemicalPlant, #CaliforniaEmergency, #InvestigativeNews, #HiddenDanger, #MovieReview, #StreamingNowhttps://youtube.com/live/4lx3aCO3co8
Israel’s Massive Pride Celebration vs Nigeria’s LGBTQ Crackdown | This Gay WeekThis week on This Gay Week, Karel and journalist Scott Jacobsen report from Kyiv to break down the biggest LGBTQ stories happening around the world — from celebration and visibility to fear and persecution.In Nigeria and Cameroon, LGBTQ prisoners are still being jailed simply for existing. The organization Project Not Alone is working to literally buy freedom for some detainees, but how does that system work, and why are people being abandoned by the world community?Meanwhile, Israel is hosting a massive four-day Pride celebration in Tel Aviv near the Dead Sea, drawing LGBTQ tourists from around the globe. But with tensions exploding across the Middle East, is now the right time for a major international Pride event?Plus:• Marcia Gay Harden delivers an important message for mothers everywhere• LGBTQ youth are damaging their health in record numbers using a legal substance — what is happening?• Global LGBTQ headlines, politics, culture, and human rights stories you need to knowKarel and Scott bring perspective, passion, and global insight to the stories shaping LGBTQ life around the world.Support The Karel Cast at Patreon.com/ReallyKarelSubscribe at YouTube.com/ReallyKarel#LGBTQ, #Pride, #GayNews, #ThisGayWeek, #Israel, #TelAvivPride, #Nigeria, #HumanRights, #LGBTQRights, #MiddleEast, #Cameroon, #Equality, #GayCulture, #LGBTQNews, #KarelCast, #ScottJacobsen, #BreakingNews, #GlobalNews, #Pride2026, #TransRights, #Lesbian, #Gay, #Bisexual, #Queer, #Politics, #WorldNews, #LGBTQYouth, #MarciaGayHarden, #Humanity, #Podcasthttps://youtu.be/StFTPzX3Hig
'BradCast' 5/21/2026: Republicans Are Revolting, with guests Heather Digby Parton and 'Driftglass' by Progressive Voices
Medical Mistakes Are America’s 3rd Biggest Killer | My Partner Died 25 Years Ago Today26-83A quarter century ago, a preventable medical mistake took the life of my partner, Andrew Lee Howard. Today, medical errors are considered the third leading cause of death in America — behind only heart disease and cancer. How did we get here? Why are so many families still suffering because of mistakes that should never happen?In this deeply personal episode of The Karel Show, I open up about grief, survival, loss, forgiveness, and what it really takes to move forward after tragedy. Twenty-five years later, I’m still learning the lessons Andrew taught me: life is too short for meaningless meetings, everyone should grow something, cooking should come from passion, and even in the face of illness, you still have to get up and live.We also talk about HIV/AIDS, caregiving, resilience, and why love sometimes means accepting people exactly as they are. If you’ve ever lost someone, struggled with grief, or questioned the healthcare system, this episode will hit home.The Karel Show is one of the top independent podcasts covering current events, culture, politics, entertainment, and real life — streaming everywhere from Spotify and Apple Podcasts to iHeartRadio and Spreaker.🎙️ LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST❤️ Support the show at Patreon.com/ReallyKarel📺 Subscribe at YouTube.com/ReallyKarel#MedicalMistakes, #HealthcareCrisis, #GriefJourney, #LossAndHealing, #PreventableDeaths, #MedicalError, #HealthcareSystem, #TheKarelShow, #Podcast, #CurrentEvents, #HIVAwareness, #AIDSCrisis, #LoveAndLoss, #MentalHealth, #HealingAfterLoss, #Caregiving, #LGBTQVoices, #PersonalStory, #MedicalNegligence, #HealthCareInAmerica, #IndependentPodcast, #LasVegas, #LifeLessons, #EmotionalHealing, #SurvivingGrief, #HealthcareReform, #PatientSafety, #RealTalk, #HumanStories, #AndrewLeeHoward https://youtube.com/live/pGubauOwfM8
'BradCast' 5/20/2026: Primary Results from Six States; Lawsuit Challenges Trump's $1.8 Billion Taxpayer-Funded Grift Machine by Progressive Voices
Grogu are dominating the box office, but has Star Wars evolved…or completely lost its magic?Politics, culture, media, and reality collide on today’s Karel Cast.Support the show at Patreon.com/ReallyKarelSubscribe at YouTube.com/ReallyKarel#Trump, #January6, #DOJ, #Politics, #BreakingNews, #TrumpNews, #Jan6, #Fascism, #Democracy, #Corruption, #IRS, #Congress, #SupremeCourt, #CDC, #Pandemic, #Ebola, #Hantavirus, #StarWars, #Mandalorian, #Grogu, #PoliticalCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #NewsAnalysis, #TheKarelCast, #AmericanPolitics, #Media, #Authoritarianism, #JusticeSystem, #DemocracyCrisis, #YouTubePoliticshttps://youtube.com/live/N1CR0zlLBHE
This time on Code WACK! Today we’re taking an inside look at Canada’s public health insurance system known as Medicare. What are the biggest misconceptions Americans have about it? What works, what doesn’t, and why? And what happens when a public system starts drifting toward privatization? This is part one of our conversation with Dr. Bernard Ho, an emergency physician in Toronto and Vice-Chair of Canadian Doctors for Medicare, a national evidence-based organization working to strengthen Canada’s publicly funded healthcare system. He is a lecturer at the University of Toronto, where he also earned his M.D. Bernard is currently completing his Masters of Public Administration at the Harvard Kennedy School. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
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 Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).The two discuss black Americans being stripped of their political power following the recent Louisiana v. Callais Supreme Court ruling.President Weingarten also previews a ten-point speech she'll be giving on how to properly educate our children in the age of AI. She describes how teachers are seeing the 'muscle of learning' atrophying, and how we need to respond by changing education so that we're building active learning.She also shares how instead of leading this charge, Trump's Department of Education is instead busy undermining civil rights.Finally, she and Brad discuss a huge issue on the minds of the American people as they head to November's midterm elections, affordability. She shares what could be done to change the U.S. tax code to help with this issue.Then, Brad is joined by CNN Military Analyst Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF-Ret.).The pair talks about President Trump's recent trip to China, and his refusal to commit to defending Taiwan if China attacked them.Next, they shift the conversation to the Iran war. Col. Leighton highlights how President Trump failed to articulate why he was sending our nation to war with Iran. The President also never sought the authorization to use military force from Congress, or even notified the 'gang of eight' before launching military strikes with Israel against Iran.Finally, Col. Leighton updates the audience on Ukraine's recent success in penetrating Russia's missile defense system in a way that hadn't yet been done in the war.Randi Weingarten is president of the 1.8 million-member AFT, which represents teachers; paraprofessionals and school-related personnel; higher education faculty and staff; nurses and other healthcare professionals; local, state and federal government employees; and early childhood educators. The AFT is dedicated to the belief that every person in America deserves the freedom to thrive, fueled by opportunity, justice and a voice in our democracy.Their website is www.AFT.org and their handle on BlueSky is @aftunion.bsky.social. Randi's handle is @rweingarten.bsky.social.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.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.
'BradCast' 5/19/2026: NAACP Launches Voting Rights Boycott of College Sports at Southern Schools; Trump's corrupt $1.8B deal by Progressive Voices
America’s Growing Violence ProblemTwo teenagers carried out a horrifying hate crime at a mosque in San Diego, killing three people. But the bigger question is: where does this kind of hatred come from? Children are not born hating Muslims, LGBTQ people, immigrants, or people of color. They learn it — from adults, media, politicians, social media, and the culture around them.Today, hate speech is treated like entertainment. Islamophobia, homophobia, transphobia, racism — people dismiss it as “just opinions,” until violence happens. Then everyone acts shocked. But words matter, especially when young people are listening.And no public figure in America has normalized division and cruelty more than Donald Trump. Whether it’s immigrants, LGBTQ people, Muslims, or political enemies, the message spreads far beyond rallies and cable news. The children are listening. And sometimes, they act.Plus: The Heart Attack Grill in Las Vegas is shutting down, and the reason says a lot about America’s economy. Businesses are increasingly abandoning average Americans and focusing only on wealthier consumers. What does that say about where the country is headed?The Karel Cast dives into politics, culture, media, and the stories shaping our lives — with honesty, humor, and humanity.Support the show at Patreon.com/ReallyKarelWatch and subscribe at YouTube.com/ReallyKarel#Trump, #HateCrime, #Islamophobia, #MosqueAttack, #SanDiego, #Politics, #BreakingNews, #LGBTQ, #TransRights, #Homophobia, #Racism, #SocialMedia, #DonaldTrump, #Violence, #NewsCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #TheKarelCast, #ProgressiveTalk, #MediaCriticism, #AmericanPolitics, #CultureWars, #Equality, #HumanRights, #LasVegas, #HeartAttackGrill, #Economy, #MiddleClass, #PoliticalCommentary, #Podcast, #YouTubePolitics, #LGBTQ, #Vegan, #LasVegas, #EmberDoes_Vegas
'BradCast' 5/18/2026: Trump's $1.8 Billion DOJ-Facilitated Taxpayer Heist by Progressive Voices
In this episode, Leslie speaks with Jeff Padellaro, Director of the Teamsters Brewery, Bakery, and Soft Drink Conference, about ongoing strikes involving Teamsters workers at Breakthru Beverage in Illinois and Missouri.Jeff has been a Teamster for nearly 40 years.He explains why drivers and warehouse workers walked off the job, accusing the company of unfair labor practices and attempting to weaken critical union protections — including workers’ rights to honor Teamsters picket lines. He discusses why those protections matter not just in these disputes, but for the broader strength and solidarity of organized labor.The conversation also examines the challenges facing newly organized workers in St. Louis who are fighting for a fair first contract, as well as what the union describes as bad-faith bargaining tactics by management.Throughout the interview, Jeff reflects on nearly four decades as a Teamster and discusses the growing willingness of workers across the country to stand together and push back against corporate pressure.It’s a candid conversation about labor rights, solidarity, and why these strikes matter far beyond one company.Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/Teamsters.
'BradCast' 5/14/2026: More GOP Vote Rigging Underway. Hey, Maryland Dems! Time to Get Crackin' by Progressive Voices
THE TRUTH IS NOW CONTROVERSIAL — And That Should Terrify You26-78We live in a time where outrage is entertainment, misinformation spreads faster than facts, and absurdity is rewarded with clicks, followers and fame. But tell the truth? That’s where the real danger begins.In this episode of The Karel Show, Karel explores why honesty has become the most controversial thing in modern life. Why are people punished for uncomfortable truths while lies thrive online? Why has truth become something people fear instead of value?From social media algorithms to modern politics, outrage culture to entertainment, we’ve built a world where being loud matters more than being right. And when someone dares to say what’s real, they risk censorship, backlash and isolation.Plus, Karel reacts to the controversy surrounding The Boys and the reaction after commenting on the fate of the show’s bi character — and why representation in film and television still comes with consequences.Watch, like and subscribe to The Karel Show on YouTube and support independent media at Patreon.#Truth, #Censorship, #TheKarelShow, #FreeSpeech, #MediaBias, #Politics, #SocialMedia, #CultureWar, #CancelCulture, #TheTruth, #Commentary, #NewsAnalysis, #EntertainmentNews, #TheBoys, #LGBTQ, #RepresentationMatters, #Hollywood, #StreamingTV, #CurrentEvents, #Podcast, #IndependentMedia, #TruthMatters, #ViralCulture, #ModernSociety, #PoliticalCommentary, #YouTubePolitics, #CulturalCommentary, #TrendingNews, #NewsPodcast, #Karelhttps://youtube.com/live/50LSk76qakk
'BradCast' 5/13/2026: Do Dems Have the Courage Required to Restore and Reform American Democracy? by Progressive Voices
In this episode, Leslie speaks with parent coach, writer, and speaker Margot Magowan about how Nonviolent Communication (NVC) transformed her relationship with her children—and especially helped her family through a painful mental health crisis involving her oldest daughter.After years of therapies, hospitalizations, medications, and conflict, Margot says the breakthrough came when she and her husband learned how to truly listen with presence, curiosity, and compassion.She explains how NVC helped her shift away from trying to control or “fix” behavior and instead understand the feelings and needs beneath it. The conversation explores practical parenting challenges that many families face—from school struggles and emotional outbursts to rules, conflict, and communication—and how changing the way we respond to children can create more trust, safety, and emotional connection.Margot also discusses the difference between “power-over” and “power-with” parenting, why so many parents feel overwhelmed today, and how emotional regulation begins with the adults in the room.It’s an honest and compassionate conversation about parenting, connection, and learning how to listen in a whole new way.Margot's website is Listen2ConnectCoach.com and her handles on Instagram are @Listen2ConnectCoach and @reelgirlreviews.
The Culture War ExplainedPride Month is here, and once again the culture war is raging over one thing: the rainbow flag. Iran wants FIFA to ban Pride flags, Trump allies want them removed from public spaces, and cities across America are fighting over Pride displays and even rainbow sidewalks. But why does a symbol of inclusion make so many people so angry?Today on The Karel Show, Karel breaks down the real reason Pride flags trigger certain conservatives, the politics behind the outrage, and why LGBTQ visibility still scares so many in 2026.Plus: Trump prepares for a very different showdown with China’s leader Xi Jinping — and this isn’t Putin. FDA turmoil erupts as Marty Makary reportedly clashes with Trump-world over flavored vape policies. Why vaping is far more dangerous than people admit. And on The Boys, Sister Sage proves a painful truth liberals often forget: intelligence without strategy can still lose.The culture wars aren’t slowing down — they’re escalating.Support independent media and The Karel Show at:PatreonWatch and subscribe:YouTube ChannelStreaming everywhere including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Spreaker.#PrideFlag, #PrideMonth, #LGBTQ, #Trump, #FIFA, #RainbowFlag, #CultureWar, #Politics, #GayRights, #Pride2026, #Conservative, #Liberal, #TheBoys, #SisterSage, #XiJinping, #China, #FDA, #Vaping, #News, #CurrentEvents, #PoliticalCommentary, #LGBTQRights, #Equality, #Podcast, #YouTubePolitics, #DonaldTrump, #Pride, #CultureWars, #IndependentMedia, #TheKarelShowhttps://youtube.com/live/Zy3yAlj2gEY
This time on Code WACK! As of spring 2026, enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies have not been extended. Without congressional action, millions of Americans could face significantly higher premiums—or lose coverage altogether.Around 22 million people receive ACA premium subsidies, many of whom benefited from pandemic-era enhancements. If those aren’t restored, affordability for individuals buying their own coverage will take a major hit.Meanwhile, health care costs are rising across the board. Employer-sponsored insurance premiums have seen some of the largest increases in over a decade, shifting more costs to workers through higher premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses. Medicare premiums are also climbing, adding pressure on older adults.As coverage becomes less affordable, many people delay care, skip medications, or make tough financial tradeoffs just to get by.So what options do people have?Today, we revisit a timely 2025 conversation with Rachel Madley, executive director at the Center for Health and Democracy and former advisor to Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
'BradCast' 5/12/2026: California Offshore Oil Rig Fire Previews Trump's Next Huge Failure by Progressive Voices
In this episode, Leslie speaks with AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond about a Supreme Court ruling the labor movement is calling a dangerous setback for voting rights and working people.Fred explains why the AFL-CIO sees the decision as part of a broader effort to weaken the political power of working Americans—especially Black, Latino, and Native communities—and how attacks on voting rights are deeply connected to issues like wages, workplace protections, union strength, and economic fairness.The conversation also explores the historic connection between the labor movement and the civil rights movement, why many Americans feel democracy is becoming less responsive to ordinary people, and what organized labor plans to do next in response.It’s a powerful discussion about democracy, representation, and why the fight for voting rights remains central to the fight for workers’ rights.The website for the AFL-CIO is AFLCIO.org and their handle on Blue Sky is @AFLCIO. Their handle on Facebook, Instagram and X is @AFLCIO. Fred's handle on X is @STRedmond.
Trump’s Food Stamp Cuts Are Leaving Americans STARVING | Arizona Crisis Spreads NationwideFrom https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trump-food-stamp-cuts-children-arizona-hungry-big-beautiful-bill-rcna343922Children and families in Arizona are going hungry — and many say Donald Trump’s policies are to blame. Food stamp cuts, rising costs, and corporate greed are pushing working Americans to the edge while billionaires continue collecting tax breaks and corporate welfare. If this can happen in Arizona, your state could be next.In this episode of The Karel Show, heartbreaking stories reveal the real human cost of SNAP and food assistance cuts, and why millions of Americans are one emergency away from disaster. Why are we allowing this in the richest country on Earth?Plus, real estate expert David Etheridge from Keller Williams Orlando joins the show to discuss whether NOW is the right time to buy a house, how Iran tensions could impact the economy and housing market, mortgage fears, interest rates, and what buyers and sellers should expect next.Also, new developments in Savannah Guthrie’s mother’s case may finally bring answers. What did investigators discover, and why does it feel like we already know how this story ends?🔥 Watch until the end and join the conversation in the comments.💙 Support independent media and The Karel Show at Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarel📺 Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/reallykarel🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker and all major streaming platforms.📍Broadcasting from Las Vegas with Ember, America’s favorite little service girl.#DonaldTrump,#FoodStamps,#SNAPBenefits,#Arizona,#Poverty,#BreakingNews,#Politics,#TheKarelShow,#TrumpCuts,#HungerCrisis,#CorporateGreed,#EconomicCollapse,#MiddleClass,#FoodInsecurity,#America,#Republicans,#Democrats,#CurrentEvents,#News,#PoliticalCommentary,#HousingMarket,#RealEstate,#MortgageRates,#Inflation,#SavannahGuthrie,#IndependentMedia,#LasVegas,#Podcast,#YouTubeNews,#EmberDoes_Vegas, #LGBTQ, #veganhttps://youtube.com/live/awjqD7FGcHI
'BradCast' 5/11/2026: VA Supremes Nix Special Election Results, New U.S. House Map in Huge Gift to Voting Rigging GOP by Progressive Voices
Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, and cultural commentator broadcasting from Las Vegas.#TheKarelShow, #Inspiration, #Creativity, #Photography, #FujiFilm, #SonyRX100, #MentalHealth, #Politics, #Trump, #Inflation, #GasPrices, #EconomicAnxiety, #UkraineWar, #IranWar, #Artists, #CreativeLife, #Podcast, #CurrentEvents, #NewsCommentary, #Burnout, #Hope, #PhotographyLife, #CreateAgain, #LifeIn2026, #AmericanCulture, #IndependentMedia, #PoliticalCommentary, #CreativeInspiration, #PhotographyCommunity, #CultureWars, #LGBTQ, #LasVegas, #KarelShowhttps://youtube.com/live/DBDsTNKpHBk
Support The Karel Show▶ https://youtube.com/reallykarel❤️ https://patreon.com/reallykarel📡 Streaming everywhere: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker📅 LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PSTKarel is a history-making broadcaster delivering bold, unfiltered commentary on politics, LGBTQ issues, culture, and current events—broadcasting from Las Vegas with his companion Ember.#LGBTQ, #GayRights, #TransRights, #ThisGayWeek, #Hungary, #NorthernIreland, #Ukraine, #ScottJacobson, #LGBTQNews, #Equality, #HumanRights, #Politics, #CurrentEvents, #Trump, #DOJ, #CultureWars, #Pride, #LGBTQCommunity, #Gay, #Lesbian, #Trans, #QueerVoices, #Progress, #CivilRights, #NewsCommentary, #TheKarelShow, #PoliticalCommentary, #GlobalNews, #HistoryMatters, #TruthMattershttps://youtu.be/xs6d1UzBhfA
'BradCast' 5/7/2026: GOP Seeks Immunity for Big Oil; White South Rising Again After SCOTUS Ruling by Progressive Voices
Support The Karel Show▶ https://youtube.com/reallykarel❤️ https://patreon.com/reallykarel📡 Streaming everywhere: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker📅 LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PSTKarel is a history-making broadcaster delivering bold, unfiltered commentary on politics, culture, health, economics, and modern life—broadcasting from Las Vegas with his companion Ember.#Summer2026, #IranWar, #GasPrices, #TravelCrisis, #Inflation, #CostOfLiving, #EconomicAnxiety, #RoadTrip, #VacationSeason, #ClimateChange, #ExtremeHeat, #ElNino, #TravelCosts, #AmericanEconomy, #MiddleClass, #WorkingClass, #KShapedEconomy, #CurrentEvents, #BillieEilish, #Vegan, #AnimalRights, #PoliticsToday, #RealTalk, #TravelNews, #HeatWave, #FinancialStress, #TheKarelShow, #NewsCommentary, #SummerTravel, #TruthMattershttps://youtube.com/live/1rtPSUOH2mc
Why We’re Getting Sicker (And Ignoring It) | The Real Health Crisis No One Fixes by Progressive Voices
Democracy has been working to reveal just this. Founded by former insurance executive-turned-whistleblower Wendell Potter, the organization shines a light on how corporate power shapes the American health care system — and what it means for patients and families.Joining us today is Rachel Madley, the Center’s Executive Director. A scientist by training and a federal health policy expert, Rachel also brings lived experience navigating the health system with Type 1 diabetes — giving her unique insight into how policy decisions ripple into real lives.Today, we’re talking about the Center’s recent Sunlight Report, a first of its kind investigation into the corporate structure and expansion of UnitedHealth Group, the largest healthcare company in the world. The report pulls back the curtain on health care consolidation and reveals how deeply corporate expansion is reshaping who delivers care, how much it costs, and who ultimately benefits.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
'BradCast' 5/5/2026: The Corrupt Hypocrisy of the SCOTUS Majority; 'Project Deadlock' in Persian Gulf by Progressive Voices
Support The Karel Show▶ https://youtube.com/reallykarel❤️ https://patreon.com/reallykarel📡 Streaming everywhere: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker📅 LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PSTKarel is a history-making broadcaster delivering bold, unfiltered takes on culture, politics, and real life—broadcasting from Las Vegas with his companion Ember.#HungerGames, #WealthGap, #EconomicInequality, #CostOfLiving, #Inflation, #MiddleClass, #WorkingClass, #MetGala, #CelebrityCulture, #RichVsPoor, #AmericanEconomy, #FinancialStress, #PaycheckToPaycheck, #RealTalk, #CurrentEvents, #PoliticsToday, #SocialCommentary, #IncomeInequality, #LuxuryLifestyle, #StrugglingAmericans, #EverydayPeople, #WeThePeople, #EconomicReality, #MediaCriticism, #CultureWars, #TrendingNow, #TheKarelShow, #RealityCheck, #Dystopian, #America2026https://youtube.com/live/831K-njYgRo
'BradCast' 5/4/2026: Billionaires Spending Millions to Lie to Voters About CA's Proposed, One-Time Billionaires Tax by Progressive Voices
Support The Karel Show▶ https://youtube.com/reallykarel❤️ https://patreon.com/reallykarel📡 Streaming everywhere: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker📅 LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PSTKarel is a history-making broadcaster delivering bold, unfiltered takes on the economy, media, and real life—broadcasting from Las Vegas with his companion Ember.#RetirementCrisis, #CostOfLiving, #EconomicReality, #WorkingClass, #MiddleClass, #PaycheckToPaycheck, #FinancialStress, #Inflation, #RealNews, #MediaBias, #EconomicInequality, #Under100k, #AmericanEconomy, #SocialSecurity, #SavingsCrisis, #MoneyProblems, #EverydayAmericans, #WeThePeople, #RealTalk, #NewsForThePeople, #EconomicAnxiety, #Debt, #LivingCosts, #HousingCosts, #StrugglingAmericans, #CurrentEvents, #PoliticsToday, #TheKarelShow, #TruthMatters, #PFNNhttps://youtube.com/live/s45t70xawik
In this episode, Leslie speaks with Carlos Calzadilla-Palacio, founder of the Disrupt political PAC, about a potential shift in the youth vote and what it could mean for upcoming elections.Carlos argues that many young voters who supported Donald Trump in 2024 are beginning to rethink that decision, pointing to broken promises on issues like student debt, the economy, and foreign policy.He explains how those policy changes are affecting young Americans in real, everyday ways—and why frustration may be turning into political movement.But as Carlos emphasizes, changing opinions isn’t enough. The real challenge is turning that energy into action at the ballot box. He outlines how Disrupt is organizing on college campuses across the country, working to register and mobilize young voters during a key midterm cycle that will take place while many students are on campus.The conversation highlights both the risks and the opportunity ahead—and why the youth vote could play a decisive role in shaping what comes next.Disrupt is a youth-led political movement dedicated to freedom, affordability, and ending corporate control.Their website is www.DisruptPAC.org. Carlos' handle on X is @Carlos_Calz07.
In this episode, Leslie speaks with Andy Ferris, a longtime animal care specialist at Brookfield Zoo and a member of the Teamsters 727 bargaining committee, about an ongoing labor dispute that could lead to a strike.Andy shares what’s happening behind the scenes as workers negotiate with the Chicago Zoological Society over staffing levels, safety concerns, wages, and health care. Despite decades of service, many workers are being asked to accept minimal raises while facing rising costs—and potential cuts to long-standing health benefits.For example, workers were offered less than 4% raises, while the CEO's compensation increased by over 70%! The conversation also addresses one of the public’s biggest concerns: the well-being of the animals. Andy explains how workers have contingency plans in place to ensure animals are cared for, while also raising concerns about existing staffing shortages that could already be impacting safety.Finally, the discussion pushes back on claims from management that higher wages would drive up ticket prices, highlighting broader questions about priorities, cost of living, and how institutions value the people who keep them running.It’s a candid look at a high-stakes labor fight—one that impacts workers, families, and the animals they care for every day.For more than 100 years, Teamsters Local 727 has represented the hardworking men and women of the Greater Chicago area.They currently represent nearly 10,000 members across a multitude of industries, from bus drivers to trade show workers, pharmacists to zookeepers, funeral directors to parking industry workers. Their top priority is serving the needs of their members, and they firmly believe that a united union is a strong union.Their website is www.TeamstersLocal727.org and their handle on X is @Teamsters727.
BradCast 4/30/2026: Digby and 'Driftglass' on SCOTUS VRA ruling, 'Weekend at Donnie's', and much more by Progressive Voices
Support The Karel Show▶ https://youtube.com/reallykarel❤️ https://patreon.com/reallykarel📡 Streaming everywhere: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker📅 LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PSTKarel is a history-making broadcaster delivering bold, unfiltered takes on culture, media, and politics—broadcasting from Las Vegas with his companion Ember.#BadBoss, #WorkplaceCulture, #ToxicWorkplace, #GenZ, #Millennials, #Leadership, #OfficeLife, #CareerTalk, #WorkplaceTrends, #TheDevilWearsPrada, #MirandaPriestly, #BossFromHell, #CorporateCulture, #HR, #WorkplaceChange, #MediaNews, #LateNightTV, #JimmyKimmel, #StephenColbert, #NewsIndustry, #Journalism, #Broadcasting, #KNX1070, #KGO, #CurrentEvents, #PoliticalCommentary, #CultureShift, #TheKarelShow, #TrendingNow, #RealTalkhttps://youtube.com/live/4vZur6XASIA
Support The Karel Show▶ https://youtube.com/reallykarel❤️ https://patreon.com/reallykarel📡 Streaming everywhere: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker📅 LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PSTKarel is a history-making broadcaster delivering bold, unfiltered takes on politics, culture, and health—broadcasting from Las Vegas with his companion Ember.⸻ 🏷️ HASHTAGS (30, COMMA-SEPARATED)#Trump, #USPolitics, #PoliticalCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #BreakingNews, #EconomicIssues, #CostOfLiving, #WealthGap, #PoliticalDebate, #NewsAnalysis, #GovernmentSpending, #PublicPolicy, #MediaNarrative, #CultureWars, #PoliticalNews, #Debate, #Commentary, #TrendingNow, #ViralNews, #PublicOpinion, #Leadership, #Accountability, #MiddleClass, #Economy, #NewsTalk, #TheKarelShow, #PoliticsToday, #AmericanPolitics, #SocialCommentary, #RealTalk #LGBTQ #LasVegas #veganhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-ixFU6u23I
This is the second of a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
'BradCast' 4/28/2026: Trump Activist Judges Allow Ten Commandments in TX Classrooms by Progressive Voices
Support The Karel Show▶ https://youtube.com/reallykarel❤️ https://patreon.com/reallykarel📡 Streaming everywhere: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker📅 LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PSTKarel is a history-making broadcaster bringing bold, unfiltered takes on politics, culture, and health—broadcasting from Las Vegas with his companion Ember.#Democrats, #USPolitics, #PoliticalStrategy, #Midterms2026, #Election2028, #BreakingNews, #PoliticalCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #NewsAnalysis, #DemocraticParty, #PoliticsToday, #VoterStrategy, #CampaignMessaging, #TrumpNews, #PoliticalDebate, #MediaAnalysis, #CultureWars, #MichaelJackson, #LeavingNeverland, #PopCultureDebate, #CelebrityNews, #HealthNews, #HealthcareUpdate, #NewsTalk, #TheKarelShow, #TrendingNow, #PublicOpinion, #PoliticalNews, #Debate, #Commentaryhttps://youtube.com/live/9bGN1UOwkdA
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 Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief for PoliticusUSA. First, in the wake of the assassination attempt on the President this past weekend, Brad and Sarah discuss political violence in the age of Trump.Next, they analyze new polling showing that 70% of Americans want the Iran war to end ASAP.Lastly, they talk about the prospects for the Democratic party in the congressional midterms, and the curious case of John Fetterman.Then, Brad is joined by world renowned economist, Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon.The pair breaks down the status of the economy, including the impact of the Iran war and AI.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.
'BradCast' 4/27/2026: Trump, Republicans Exploit Failed Assassination Plot to Advance Ballroom Blitz by Progressive Voices
more📅 LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PSTKarel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, bringing bold, unfiltered takes on today’s biggest stories—alongside his beloved companion, Ember.#BallroomBlitz, #PoliticalNews, #BreakingNews, #MediaBias, #TrumpNews, #CurrentEvents, #NewsAnalysis, #PoliticalCommentary, #WhiteHouse, #Journalism, #NewsMedia, #PoliticsToday, #MediaCriticism, #USPolitics, #ViralNews, #TrendingNow, #NewsDiscussion, #Government, #PublicOpinion, #PoliticalDrama, #HotTopics, #Investigative, #NewsBreakdown, #RealityCheck, #Debate, #SocialCommentary, #TheKarelShow, #NewsTalk, #Commentary, #PoliticsExplainedhttps://youtube.com/live/z5Eyo3hfPTw
In this episode, Leslie speaks with Tom Duffy of the United Steelworkers about the urgent state of workplace safety in America ahead of Workers Memorial Day.They begin by reflecting on the meaning of the day, which honors workers who have been killed, injured, or made sick on the job—and why those risks remain a serious concern today. Tom shares insight from decades of experience investigating workplace incidents and advocating for stronger protections.The conversation then turns to recent policy changes and regulatory rollbacks that have weakened key safety standards, including protections against dangerous exposures and extreme working conditions. Tom explains what these changes mean in real terms for workers and why they could lead to more preventable injuries and illnesses.They also discuss the growing strain on the agencies responsible for enforcing workplace safety, with fewer inspectors and reduced resources making it harder to hold companies accountable.Finally, the episode focuses on what workers and unions can do to protect themselves, from pushing for stronger safeguards on the job to advocating for policies that prioritize worker health and safety.It’s a sobering but important conversation about the risks workers face—and the ongoing fight to ensure every worker makes it home safely.Follow the USW on Facebook, Instagram and X, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at USW.org. Also, check them out on Blue Sky where their handle is @steelworkers.bsky.social.
'BradCast' 4/23/2026: So Much Losing: In Iran, in public opinion, at the ballot box, in the courtroom by Progressive Voices
Michael Jackson’s Legacy Explodes Again—Why Won’t We Let Him Rest?A new Michael Jackson biopic is reigniting one of the most controversial debates in pop culture: how should we remember the King of Pop?Despite being acquitted in court, allegations continue to resurface—fueling media cycles, documentaries, and public opinion battles that refuse to die. So why does Michael Jackson remain under scrutiny decades later? Is it about race, fame, money—or something deeper in how we treat icons?Today, we break down the legacy, the accusations, the media machine, and the uncomfortable question: Is it time to finally leave Michael Jackson alone?Also in today’s show:Democrats score a major win in Virginia—and Donald Trump cries “rigged” yet again. Meanwhile, even conservative voices are questioning the system. What happens next?Plus: a hidden gem on Netflix you need to watch this weekend—The Law According to Lidia Poët.This is The Karel Show—where news, culture, and reality collide.The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarelPlease watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.#MichaelJackson, #MJLegacy, #KingOfPop, #LeaveMichaelAlone, #MJBiopic, #MusicHistory, #PopCultureDebate, #CelebrityControversy, #JusticeForMJ, #MJFans, #EntertainmentNews, #BreakingNews, #KarelShow, #PoliticsAndCulture, #TrumpNews, #VirginiaElection, #RiggedElection, #NetflixRecommendations, #LidiaPoet, #StreamingNow, #PopIcon, #MusicLegend, #HollywoodNews, #MediaBias, #CulturalDebate, #FamousTrials, #DocumentaryDebate, #NewsCommentary, #YouTubeNews, #ViralTopichttps://youtube.com/live/YqGAQ1Q-XAs
'BradCast' 4/22/2026: DOGE Bros Stole Your Social Security Data; VA wins new US House maps) by Progressive Voices
Pets Save Us… So Why Do We Treat Them Like A Problem?”As I wait for news about Ember after her procedure, I can’t help but think about something bigger…Why don’t we value pets the way we should?We know the science: Pets improve mental health They reduce loneliness They literally help people live longerFor many—especially seniors—pets are their primary emotional connection.So why: Do landlords charge extra for them? Do hospitals restrict visits from them? Do airlines and businesses treat them like inconveniences?And let’s be honest… can you really trust someone who doesn’t love animals?In this episode of The Karel Show, we celebrate the power of pets—and ask why society still hasn’t caught up to what we already know.Plus: Trump world drama continues—what’s really happening behind the scenes? A new test can detect 50 cancers—would you take it?* Why the numbers around American wealth don’t add up⸻The Karel Show is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarelPlease watch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Show is heard on all streaming platforms: Apple Music, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker and more.Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PSTAlso on TikTok and InstagramKarel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas.#Pets, #Dogs, #Cats, #AnimalLovers, #PetLife, #DogLovers, #CatLovers, #EmotionalSupportAnimals, #MentalHealth, #KarelShow, #NewsCommentary, #PetBenefits, #AnimalRights, #PetCare, #DogsOfYouTube, #CatsOfYouTube, #PetCommunity, #LoveAnimals, #PetOwners, #PetTherapy, #CurrentEvents, #TrendingNow, #YouTubeNews, #Lifestyle, #Wellness, #Animals, #PetLove, #DailyLife, #Companionship, #FeelGoodhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LN0Uzk3C0zI
This is the first of a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
'BradCast' 4/21/2026: Insiders Making a Killing Betting on Trump's War 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 Bob Deans, Director of Strategic Engagement for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).The two discuss the environment ahead of this year's Earth Day, which is this coming Wednesday.The NRDC tracks the Trump administration's actions and proposals that threaten the environment and public health. They've documented 470 and counting in about a dozen different categories. They're attacking the 'Clean Water Act,' the 'Clean Air Act,' and the 'Endangered Species Act.' Learn more at https://www.nrdc.org/resources/white-house-watch-tracking-attacks-our-environment-health.However, while efforts to combat climate change have regressed on a federal level, there's still real progress happening on the state level in many different parts of the U.S.Brad is then joined by Tara Devlin, host of the 'TARABUSTER' podcast.The pair covers the quagmire of a war that Trump has dragged the country into versus Iran.They also talk about Trump's verbal attacks against Pope Leo because the Pope is encouraging dialogue between the U.S. and Iran instead of more violence.The pair also discusses how the Pope is sticking to the teaching of the gospel in his message of peace, versus those encouraging more attacks vs Iran. Brad highlights additional clear differences between President Trump and Pope Leo with respect to the 'Sermon on the Mount' in the Gospel of Matthew.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.
'BradCast' 4/20/2026: Iran War Lies Continue from the Sundowning Gaslighter-in-Chief by Progressive Voices
Why Morality In America Is A FarceEight children are killed in Louisiana—and America moves on like nothing happened.Yet every time politicians want to restrict rights or target marginalized communities, they say the same thing: “It’s for the children.”But here’s the truth: gun violence is the #1 cause of death for people under 18 in the United States. So why isn’t that where the outrage is?In this episode of The Karel Show, we break down the uncomfortable reality behind America’s selective morality—and why the “protect the children” argument rings hollow.Plus: What triggered a personal breaking point this weekend—and what you can learn from it The ongoing chaos around the Strait of Hormuz—what’s really going on?* Why new data suggests many Americans may be richer than they think—and why the government still gets poverty wrong👉 Article referenced:https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/articles/rich-household-heres-income-takes-154617254.html⸻The Karel Show is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarelPlease watch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Show is heard on all streaming platforms: Apple Music, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker and more.Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PSTAlso on TikTok and InstagramKarel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas.#GunViolence, #ChildSafety, #America, #Politics, #BreakingNews, #NewsCommentary, #KarelShow, #MassShooting, #GunControl, #ProtectChildren, #USPolitics, #CurrentEvents, #SocialCommentary, #LGBTQ, #TransRights, #HumanRights, #MediaBias, #PoliticalAnalysis, #CultureWar, #NewsOpinion, #ViralNews, #YouTubeNews, #DailyNews, #TrendingNow, #Debate, #PublicSafety, #AmericanPolitics, #NewsUpdate, #Editorial, #HotTopicshttps://youtube.com/live/mXyfvjrO1Zg
“It Was NEVER About The Children… America’s Moral Hypocrisy EXPOSED”📝 DESCRIPTION (Rewritten for YouTube SEO)Eight children are killed in Louisiana—and America moves on like nothing happened.Yet every time politicians want to restrict rights or target marginalized communities, they say the same thing: “It’s for the children.”But here’s the truth: gun violence is the #1 cause of death for people under 18 in the United States. So why isn’t that where the outrage is?In this episode of The Karel Show, we break down the uncomfortable reality behind America’s selective morality—and why the “protect the children” argument rings hollow.Plus: What triggered a personal breaking point this weekend—and what you can learn from it The ongoing chaos around the Strait of Hormuz—what’s really going on?* Why new data suggests many Americans may be richer than they think—and why the government still gets poverty wrong👉 Article referenced:https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/articles/rich-household-heres-income-takes-154617254.html⸻The Karel Show is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarelPlease watch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Show is heard on all streaming platforms: Apple Music, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker and more.Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PSTAlso on TikTok and InstagramKarel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas.#GunViolence, #ChildSafety, #America, #Politics, #BreakingNews, #NewsCommentary, #KarelShow, #MassShooting, #GunControl, #ProtectChildren, #USPolitics, #CurrentEvents, #SocialCommentary, #LGBTQ, #TransRights, #HumanRights, #MediaBias, #PoliticalAnalysis, #CultureWar, #NewsOpinion, #ViralNews, #YouTubeNews, #DailyNews, #TrendingNow, #Debate, #PublicSafety, #AmericanPolitics, #NewsUpdate, #Editorial, #HotTopicshttps://youtube.com/live/mXyfvjrO1Zg
In this episode, Leslie speaks with Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, about three stories that highlight the role of manufacturing in America today—from global competition to space exploration to cultural identity.They begin by discussing why Chinese-made automobiles still haven’t entered the U.S. market in a major way, and why that may be a good thing for American workers, national security, and the long-term health of the auto industry. The conversation explores the balance between lower prices for consumers and protecting domestic manufacturing jobs.Next, they turn to the Artemis II mission and how a return to the moon is powered not just by NASA, but by thousands of American workers and manufacturers across the country. Scott explains how large-scale national projects like this support innovation, strengthen supply chains, and create jobs far beyond the space industry.Finally, the episode closes on a lighter but meaningful note, looking at how the Pittsburgh Pirates are embracing the city’s industrial roots with steelworker-themed celebrations. It’s a reminder of the deep connection between manufacturing, community identity, and pride in American work.Together, these conversations offer a wide-ranging look at how manufacturing continues to shape the economy, culture, and future of the United States.If you’d like to follow more of Scott Paul’s work or learn more about the Alliance for American Manufacturing, you can visit AmericanManufacturing.org. You can also watch episodes of their podcast, The Manufacturing Report, on YouTube at youtube.com/@AmericanMfg, or listen at AmericanManufacturing.org/podcast.They’re also active on social media—follow AAM on X at X @KeepItMadeInUSA, Scott Paul at @ScottPaulAAM, and on BlueSky at @keepitmadeinusa.bsky.social.
Trump vs Pope Leo: Why the Vatican Is Clashing With MAGA—and What It Means for 2026A shocking clash is unfolding between the Vatican and American politics. Why is Donald Trump and key Republican leaders turning against Pope Leo—a figure representing millions of their own religious base?In this episode of The Karel Show, we break down the growing tension between the U.S. political right and the Catholic Church. When Pope Leo called out war, division, and what he described as moral failures, it triggered a fierce backlash from Trump, J.D. Vance, and Mike Johnson. Why are they pushing back—and could this fracture the religious coalition that helped power their movement?Is this the moment that reshapes the Republican base heading into the midterms? And why pick THIS fight?PLUS:•An influencer overdoses during a livestream—does this mark a turning point for influencer culture?•Are we over-celebrating fame without talent—from social media stars to franchises like Real Housewives?•“Margot’s Got Money Problems” and the rise of OnlyFans—has adult content lost its stigma?This is politics, culture, media—and the shifting values shaping them all.The Karel Show is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarelWatch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarelStreaming everywhere: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, SpreakerLIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PSTAlso on TikTok and Instagram#Trump, #PopeLeo, #Vatican, #CatholicChurch, #USPolitics, #BreakingNews, #PoliticalNews, #TrumpNews, #MAGA, #FaithAndPolitics, #ReligionAndPolitics, #Midterms2026, #Republicans, #Evangelicals, #CultureWar, #InfluencerCulture, #OnlyFans, #SocialMedia, #RealityTV, #RealHousewives, #NewsCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #KarelShow, #Podcast, #YouTubePodcast, #LiveShow, #PoliticalDebate, #CulturalCommentary, #MediaCriticism, #TrendingNewshttps://youtube.com/live/ikIIO7Mvwqs
'BradCast' 4/15/2026: Trump's USDA Takes Chainsaw to U.S. Forest Service by Progressive Voices
Instagram#Trump, #DonaldTrump, #USPolitics, #FutureOfAmerica, #BreakingNews, #PoliticalCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #NewsAnalysis, #AmericanLife, #CostOfLiving, #Inflation, #MiddleClass, #MentalHealth, #Stress, #Hope, #Future, #LifeInAmerica, #PoliticsToday, #GlobalNews, #Economy, #Division, #NewsUpdate, #RealityCheck, #Motivation, #LifePerspective, #KarelShow, #EmberDoes_Vegas, #PoliticalNews, #USA, #WorldNewshttps://youtube.com/live/DsaGqhsG5yI
Johnson in early 2025 and went on to launch Disruptive Dialogue, a podcast and consulting platform where he shares insights from inside the U.S. healthcare system – while exploring ideas for reform.This is the second of a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
'BradCast' 4/14/2026: Midterm Elections Reality Check: House, Senate, Gerrymandering; China calls Trump's blockade bluff by Progressive Voices
Instagram#Trump, #JDVance, #USPolitics, #Iran, #MiddleEast, #BreakingNews, #WorldNews, #PoliticsToday, #GasPrices, #CostOfLiving, #Economy, #Congress, #USNews, #PoliticalCommentary, #NewsAnalysis, #GlobalPolitics, #ForeignPolicy, #TrumpNews, #Vance, #Inflation, #BidenEra, #America, #JustinBieber, #Coachella, #PopCulture, #NewsUpdate, #CurrentEvents, #PoliticalNews, #KarelShow, #EmberDoes_Vegashttps://youtube.com/live/Uincv4DtDig
'BradCast' 4/9/2026: Iran War, broken promises, growing failures, MAGA buckles by Progressive Voices
InstagramKarel is a history-making broadcaster based in Las Vegas delivering bold commentary on news, culture, and life.
'BradCast' 4/8/2026: Chaos, 'Ceasefire' Politics, Iran With the Upper Hand by Progressive Voices
Johnson in early 2025 and went on to launch Disruptive Dialogue, a podcast and consulting platform where he shares insights from inside the U.S. healthcare system – while exploring ideas for reform.This is the first of a two-part series.
InstagramKarel is a history-making broadcaster based in Las Vegas bringing bold takes on news, culture, and life.#Trump, #Iran, #BreakingNews, #WorldNews, #Geopolitics, #Ceasefire, #MiddleEast, #USPolitics, #GlobalTensions, #WarThreat, #ForeignPolicy, #PoliticalNews, #CurrentEvents, #NewsUpdate, #GlobalCrisis, #HealthNews, #VaccineResearch, #MemoryLoss, #SanFrancisco, #PublicHealth, #VirusOutbreak, #USNews, #PoliticalCommentary, #TrendingNews, #WorldEvents, #America, #NewsTalk, #TheKarelShow, #LiveNews, #DailyNewshttps://youtube.com/live/f99neAq5jkY
'BradCast' 4/6/2026: Trump Unhinging - Dangerously unbalanced 'Escalator-in-Chief' unleashes new war crime threats by Progressive Voices
“Trump’s Iran Threat Sparks Outrage — Is It Time to Invoke the 25th Amendment?”A shocking Easter message from Donald Trump is raising serious alarms—and not just politically, but globally. Threats involving Iran, war escalation, and rhetoric that many are calling dangerous and unhinged are forcing a critical question:👉 Has the line been crossed?In today’s episode, we break down:•The legal and moral implications of threatening war crimes•Whether the 25th Amendment is now a real conversation•Why Congress and leadership remain silent•And how all of this is happening while the American middle class continues to disappearFrom rising inequality to the reality of cities like Las Vegas shifting toward fewer wealthy customers, the divide is growing—and fast.This isn’t just politics. It’s about stability, accountability, and whether the system still works.📺 Watch, react, and decide for yourself.Support the show: https://patreon.com/reallykarelSubscribe: https://youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Show streams Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST across Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and more. Also on TikTok and Instagram.#Trump, #IranCrisis, #25thAmendment, #BreakingNews, #USPolitics, #WorldNews, #PoliticalAnalysis, #TrumpSpeech, #WarThreat, #GlobalTensions, #MiddleClassCrisis, #EconomicInequality, #LasVegasEconomy, #CurrentEvents, #NewsCommentary, #PoliticalDebate, #DemocracyNow, #USNews, #ForeignPolicy, #Congress, #WhiteHouse, #CrisisAlert, #PoliticalPodcast, #YouTubeNews, #ProgressiveTalk, #LGBTQVoices, #KarelShow, #NewsBreakdown, #AccountabilityNow, #AmericaInCrisishttps://youtube.com/live/Srv6fsF5da8
LGBTQ stories from around the world AND a special insight in to Ukraine living with Scott Jacobsen in Kiev.
InstagramKarel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, alongside his service dog Ember.#Trump, #USPolitics, #BreakingNews, #Iran, #WorldNews, #GlobalPolitics, #NATO, #ForeignPolicy, #PoliticalCommentary, #NewsAnalysis, #Leadership, #Democracy, #Accountability, #Texas, #Judge, #LegalNews, #CourtroomDrama, #ViralNews, #FreeSpeech, #CurrentEvents, #EntertainmentNews, #PopCulture, #NewsCommentary, #TheKarelShow, #PodcastLife, #IndependentMedia, #Politics, #Government, #America, #EmberDoes_Vegashttps://youtube.com/live/tLP_F46OyRg
InstagramKarel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, alongside his service dog Ember.⸻🔥 Hashtags#Trump, #Congress, #USPolitics, #BreakingNews, #SupremeCourt, #WhiteHouse, #PoliticalNews, #Constitution, #ExecutiveOrder, #ElectionLaws, #Iran, #OilPrices, #WorldNews, #GlobalPolitics, #PoliticalCommentary, #FreeSpeech, #CultureWar, #TransRights, #LGBTQNews, #DragCulture, #HollywoodNews, #JohnLithgow, #AmericanIdol, #AGT, #EntertainmentNews, #CurrentEvents, #TheKarelShow, #PodcastLife, #IndependentMedia, #EmberDoes_Vegashttps://youtube.com/live/NCsROR8JAV8
This time on CodeWACK!Today, most people on Medicaid get their care through private insurers called Managed Care Organizations, or MCOs—like Aetna and UnitedHealthcare. Critics say these companies add layers of bureaucracy that make it harder for patients—most of them low-income—to get care. They discourage physicians from accepting Medicaid patients by making them jump through hoops to get treatment pre-authorizations, or even to get paid. Are Managed Care companies making health care more expensive, not less? How are some states reacting? Are legislators starting to wake up and see through the hype? Some are.All this and more is discussed in a recent report from Physicians for a National Health Program, Removing the Middlemen from Medicaid. To unpack it, we spoke with Dr. Alankrita Olson—a public health physician and PNHP board member who advocates for a single-payer healthcare system.This is the 2nd of a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
InstagramKarel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, alongside his service dog Ember.#Inflation, #CostOfLiving, #GasPrices, #FoodPrices, #Economy, #USAEconomy, #MiddleClass, #BreakingNews, #EconomicCrisis, #Recession, #MoneyMatters, #FinancialNews, #USPolitics, #WealthGap, #IncomeInequality, #LasVegas, #TravelNews, #LuxuryLifestyle, #OilPrices, #IranNews, #GlobalPolitics, #Artemis, #SpaceNews, #NASA, #CurrentEvents, #NewsCommentary, #TheKarelShow, #PodcastLife, #IndependentMedia, #EmberDoes_Vegashttps://youtube.com/live/AuC_XeQ_llw
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 Charlie Cook, Founder of the 'Cook Political Report,' to talk March #Midterms Madness. He reviews the latest polling with Brad, and then shares how he thinks the balance of power will look in the House and Senate following the upcoming November elections.Then, Brad is joined by Christine Wood, Co-Director for 'Declaration for American Democracy.' Their coalition includes groups from the labor, racial justice, faith, women’s rights, environmental, good government, and many other important communities. She first recaps this past Saturday's 'No Kings' protests, which attracted more than eight million participants.Next, she breaks down the false talking points the Republican party is spreading about their voter suppression bill, which is ironically called, the 'SAVE Act.'The website for 'Declaration for American Democracy' is www.dfadcoalition.org.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.
InstagramKarel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, alongside his service dog Ember.#Druski, #MAGA, #PoliticalComedy, #ViralNews, #InternetDrama, #BlackCulture, #ComedyNews, #NoKings, #Protests, #WorldNews, #PoliticalNews, #BreakingNews, #USPolitics, #SocialCommentary, #LGBTQNews, #QueerEye, #CultureShift, #Equality, #HumanRights, #Economy, #Inflation, #GasPrices, #CostOfLiving, #LasVegas, #NewsCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #TheKarelShow, #PodcastLife, #IndependentMedia, #EmberDoes_Vegashttps://youtube.com/live/zLtA44vmvVQ
InstagramKarel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, alongside his service dog Ember.⸻🔥 Hashtags#LGBTQNews, #GayNews, #GlobalLGBTQ, #LGBTQRights, #HumanRights, #RussiaNews, #IranNews, #TrumpNews, #TransRights, #IndiaNews, #WorldNews, #BreakingNews, #PoliticalNews, #LGBTQCommunity, #EqualityMatters, #LGBTQVoices, #QueerNews, #NewsCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #TheKarelShow, #PodcastLife, #IndependentMedia, #FreeSpeech, #Censorship, #GlobalPolitics, #HumanRightsWatch, #LGBTQActivism, #QueerVoices, #InternationalNews, #EmberDoes_Vegashttps://youtu.be/Zz0e3Iqq1C8
InstagramKarel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, alongside his service dog Ember.#SocialMediaAddiction, #MetaLawsuit, #YouTubeAddiction, #BigTech, #MentalHealthCrisis, #DopamineAddiction, #TechNews, #BreakingNews, #DigitalAddiction, #SocialMediaHarm, #BigTechAccountability, #OnlineSafety, #InternetCulture, #AddictionAwareness, #MediaManipulation, #CorporateGreed, #TechIndustry, #MetaNews, #YouTubeNews, #MentalHealthAwareness, #NewsCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #AirportChaos, #TravelNews, #ICE, #TrumpNews, #USPolitics, #TheKarelShow, #PodcastLife, #EmberDoes_Vegas
'BradCast' 3/25/2026: Trump Over a Barrel in Iran, with Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast' by Progressive Voices
InstagramKarel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, alongside his service dog Ember.#USDebtCrisis, #AmericaBroke, #TreasuryReport, #EconomicCollapse, #NationalDebt, #SocialSecurityCrisis, #GenZMoney, #MillennialsMoney, #GenXRetirement, #BreakingNews, #PoliticalNews, #TrumpSpending, #FinancialCrisis, #USPolitics, #DebtExplosion, #AlanRitchson, #CelebrityNews, #BodycamFootage, #ViralNews, #OnlineHate, #MentalHealthAwareness, #ToxicCulture, #HollywoodNews, #CurrentEvents, #NewsCommentary, #TheKarelShow, #PodcastLife, #IndependentMedia, #LasVegasLife, #EmberDoes_Vegashttps://youtube.com/live/nwcKjUxbggU
This time on CodeWACK!Why are there middlemen in Medicaid—and what are they doing to our most vulnerable patients and physicians? How and why are private insurance intermediaries permitted to put profits ahead of patients? A recent report by Physicians for a National Health Program, titled Removing the Middlemen from Medicaid, pulls back the curtain on Managed Care Organizations (MCOs).To learn more, we spoke with Dr. Alankrita Olson, a public health physician and advocate for a universal single-payer system. She serves on the board of Physicians for a National Health Program and works to protect and expand healthcare access for all Americans. This is the first episode of a two-part series.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
'BradCast' 3/24/2026: SCOTUS arguments to block late arriving mail ballots by Progressive Voices
Instagram#AlanRitchson, #Reacher, #BreakingNews, #ViralVideo, #CelebrityNews, #FightVideo, #Controversy, #Accountability, #USPolitics, #Trump, #CurrentEvents, #NewsCommentary, #PoliticalCommentary, #Nevada, #LasVegas, #NevadaNews, #Economy, #GasPrices, #HealthcareCrisis, #EducationCrisis, #Unemployment, #SocialIssues, #TrendingNews, #TheKarelShow, #ReallyKarel, #YouTubePodcast, #NewsUpdate, #Debate, #FreeSpeech, #Americahttps://youtube.com/live/WJpTwu_J7q8
'BradCast' 3/23/2026: FCC Chair Approves Unlawful Media Mega-Merger, Undermines Media Diversity 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 Tim Karr, Senior Director of Strategy and Communications at 'Free Press,' a nonpartisan organization fighting for your rights to connect and communicate.The two discuss the Ellison family, who are billionaire Trump donors, taking over CNN and TikTok as part of their acquisition and merger deal of Warner Bros. They analyze how the Ellisons have turned CBS into a Trump-friendly right-wing news network, and the risks of the same happening to CNN and TikTok.Finally, they talk about the problems that all of these large media consolidations are causing by creating a monopoly that also reports what the government in power wants them to, just like the autocracies in Russia and Hungary.Then, Kim Scott, Publisher of 'DemList,' joins Brad to preview the third 'No Kings' protest, which will be taking place this Saturday, March 28th. The protest aims to counter the Trump administration and his Dictator-like actions and messaging. The first 'No Kings' protest attracted five million people across the nation, with the second including seven million participants. The organizers are aiming to make this the largest protest in American history.They're also expecting 'No Kings Day' protests in as many as 30 other countries on Saturday, opposing the Trump administration's actions.The website to find out if there's a protest near you, and how to get involved, is www.NoKings.org.The website for Free Press is www.FreePress.net and their handle on BlueSky is @freepress.bsky.social. Tim Karr's handle is @timkarr.bsky.social. Kim Scott's 'Demlist' is a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on BlueSky at the handle @demlist.bsky.social.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
Instagram @KarelOfficial and @OfficialKarel#Trump, #ICE, #TSA, #Airlines, #TravelNews, #BreakingNews, #USPolitics, #GasPrices, #Iran, #MiddleEast, #WorldNews, #PoliticalCommentary, #NewsAnalysis, #AirportSecurity, #TravelChaos, #Economy, #Inflation, #OilPrices, #StraitOfHormuz, #ProjectHailMary, #MovieReview, #TeacherStories, #TheKarelShow, #ReallyKarel, #CurrentEvents, #TrendingNews, #NewsUpdate, #PoliticsToday, #Aviation, #GlobalCrisishttps://youtube.com/live/k1g9WGsDn30
'BradCast' 3/19/2026: New World Democracy Report Warns U.S. Facing 'Unprecedented Autocratization' Under Trump by Progressive Voices
Instagram: @ReallyKarel⸻Hashtags:#CesarChavez, #LaborRights, #CivilRights, #Controversy, #BreakingNews, #Trump, #DonaldTrump, #Politics, #USPolitics, #Israel, #Iran, #MiddleEast, #GasPrices, #WorldNews, #LGBTQ, #LGBTQRights, #Africa, #HumanRights, #NewsCommentary, #PoliticalCommentary, #Podcast, #YouTubePodcast, #TheKarelShow, #ReallyKarel, #CurrentEvents, #Debate, #FreeSpeech, #SocialJustice, #TrendingNews, #NewsUpdatehttps://youtube.com/live/iyBg60asi50
'BradCast' 3/18/2026: Trump's Dumb Iran War Makes the National Security Case for Renewable Energy by Progressive Voices
Stop Watching, Start Acting | Are We Too Passive While the World Falls Apart?YesterdayStop Watching, Start Acting | Are We Too Passive While the World Falls Apart?On today’s episode of The Karel Show, political commentator Charles Karel Bouley asks a hard question:Has endless commentary replaced real action?Every day, millions of people talk about politics, current events, and injustice—on social media, television, podcasts, and in everyday life. But while the world debates and reacts, are the people doing harm simply moving forward unchecked?From viral videos of racism and violence to real-world crises unfolding in real time, we are constantly watching—but are we actually helping?At what point does documenting injustice become a substitute for doing something about it?On this episode of The Karel Show:• Why constant commentary may be creating inaction• The role of social media in shaping (or limiting) real-world impact• When recording events helps—and when it replaces action• A call to move beyond talking and start doingIs the world becoming more aware—or just more passive?Watch, like, and subscribe to The Karel Show for daily political commentary, news analysis, and real conversations about the issues shaping our lives.Support the show at:patreon.com/reallykarelWatch on YouTube:youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Show streams on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and all major platforms.Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PSTBroadcasting from Las Vegas, Karel is joined by his beloved Parson’s Terrier Ember.#PoliticalCommentary, #NewsAnalysis, #CurrentEvents, #SocialMedia, #Activism, #DoSomething, #WakeUp, #RealChange, #USPolitics, #WorldNews, #BreakingNews, #CulturalCommentary, #SocialIssues, #PoliticsToday, #MediaCulture, #DigitalAge, #ViralVideos, #PublicDiscourse, #Commentary, #IndependentMedia, #TheKarelShow, #Karel, #VegasBroadcaster, #PodcastNews, #YouTubePolitics, #NewsCommentary, #ProgressiveVoices, #RealTalk, #Society, #ModernCulturehttps://youtube.com/live/ydnorwzmHJw
This time on Code WACK! We’re taking a closer look at what happens when private equity buys hospitals. Our guest is Dr. Renee Hsia (pronounced “Shaw”).An emergency physician at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Dr. Hsia explains how patients can be harmed when Wall Street firms take over health care. A Professor of Emergency Medicine and Health Policy at the University of California, San Francisco, she is also Vice Chair of Health Services Research in the Department of Emergency Medicine, and a core faculty member of the Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies.This is part two of our two-part series.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! Keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.
'BradCast' 3/17/2026: Deteriorating Don; Collapsing TrumpWorld; DOGE Bros Exposed by Progressive Voices
Leslie is joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton (Ret.), CNN Military Analyst, to examine growing concerns over President Trump’s foreign policy decisions. From a top counterterrorism official resigning over what he says was a war with Iran lacking any imminent threat, to Trump openly talking about “taking” Cuba, the conversation raises urgent questions about judgment, intelligence, and accountability.Colonel Leighton breaks down whether these moves reflect strategy—or dangerous escalation—and what they could mean for global stability, U.S. credibility, and the risk of wider conflict.The Colonel's handle on Blue Sky is @cedricleighton.bsky.social and on X it's @CedricLeighton. His website is CedricLeighton.com.
Leslie takes a closer look at New York City’s proposed Delivery Protection Act and the growing scrutiny around Amazon’s last-mile delivery system. The conversation explores the hidden costs behind rapid delivery and who ultimately bears the burden.Leslie is joined by Christian Trimboli, a member of Teamsters Local 804 and an Amazon Delivery Service Provider (DSP) driver in New York City, who offers a firsthand account of the realities on the job. He describes the intense pressure drivers face—from demanding delivery quotas and constant surveillance to physically exhausting work with little job security or benefits. Christian explains how these conditions pushed him and his coworkers to organize with the Teamsters in pursuit of safer workplaces and fair treatment.Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents over 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at facebook.com/teamsters.
Trump Asks Allies for War Help — They Refuse | Economy at Risk?On today’s episode of The Karel Show, political commentator Charles Karel Bouley breaks down a rapidly escalating global crisis—and the consequences for America.After bypassing diplomacy and pushing the U.S. into a growing international conflict, Donald Trump is now asking allies for support. Their response? No. And the fallout could reshape global alliances and America’s role in the world.Could this war drag on for a year or more—and cripple the U.S. economy in the process?Meanwhile, back home:• A judge blocks RFK Jr.’s vaccine policies, raising new questions about public health, personal responsibility, and government overreach• What role should government play in your healthcare decisions?• Why your doctor—not politicians—should guide your medical choicesAnd in today’s lifestyle segment:• Do you really need supplements?• What actually works—especially on a vegan diet• How to optimize your health without wasting moneyThis episode of The Karel Show dives into politics, global conflict, public health, and everyday wellness—cutting through the noise with direct, unfiltered commentary.Support the show at:patreon.com/reallykarelWatch and subscribe:youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Show streams on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and all major platforms.Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PSTBroadcasting from Las Vegas, Karel is joined by his beloved Parson’s Terrier Ember.#Trump, #USPolitics, #WarNews, #GlobalConflict, #BreakingNews, #PoliticalCommentary, #NewsAnalysis, #WorldNews, #Economy, #USWar, #Allies, #ForeignPolicy, #RFKJr, #Vaccines, #PublicHealth, #Healthcare, #MedicalFreedom, #PoliticsToday, #CurrentEvents, #NewsCommentary, #VeganHealth, #Supplements, #Nutrition, #HealthTips, #PoliticalPodcast, #TheKarelShow, #Karel, #VegasBroadcaster, #IndependentMedia, #PodcastNewshttps://youtube.com/live/g3igNbW3Btk
'BradCast' 3/16/2026: Trump uses 'wartime' authority to reopen decrepit CA oil pipelines by Progressive Voices
The Real Cost of WarIn this episode of The Karel Show, political commentator Charles Karel Bouley breaks down a chaotic weekend in American politics, media, and global conflict.Donald Trump is escalating tensions with Iran, with the war now entering its third week and reportedly costing over $21 billion. The results so far? Rising gas prices, instability in the Middle East, and an even more hardline leadership emerging in Tehran.But the conflict overseas isn’t the only battle.Trump is also targeting American media, posting on Truth Social about reshaping U.S. journalism while the FCC chair threatens broadcast licenses for stations that don’t report the war the way the administration wants. Is this media reform—or an attempt at government control of the press?Meanwhile, massive media consolidation continues as CNN prepares to become part of CBS under Larry and David Ellison, raising even more questions about the future of independent journalism.Plus in entertainment news:• The latest Oscars winners and highlights• The shocking price of celebrity autographs• How the entertainment industry is changing in the middle of political turmoilOn today’s political commentary episode, Karel dives into the intersection of war, media power, and entertainment in a moment that feels increasingly volatile.Watch, like, and subscribe to The Karel Show for daily news commentary and analysis.Support the show at:patreon.com/reallykarelWatch on YouTube:youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Show streams on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and all major podcast platforms.Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST.Broadcasting from Las Vegas, Karel is joined by his beloved Parson’s Terrier Ember.#Trump, #IranWar, #MiddleEastConflict, #GasPrices, #USPolitics, #PoliticalCommentary, #NewsAnalysis, #FCC, #MediaFreedom, #FreedomOfThePress, #TrumpNews, #WarNews, #GlobalPolitics, #BreakingNews, #CurrentEvents, #PoliticsToday, #MediaControl, #CNN, #CBS, #EntertainmentNews, #Oscars, #CelebrityAutographs, #HollywoodNews, #PoliticalPodcast, #TheKarelShow, #Karel, #VegasBroadcaster, #ProgressiveCommentary, #NewsCommentary, #PodcastNewshttps://youtube.com/live/XhHJb7FpWCQ
'BradCast' 3/12/2026: Trump's War in Iran a 'Disaster in the Making' by Progressive Voices
Candy Ban | Should Food Stamps Restrict What People Buy?Food stamp recipients are suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture over new restrictions that block SNAP benefits from being used to purchase soda, energy drinks, candy, and sugary desserts.Since May, the USDA has approved waivers in 22 states allowing limits on what SNAP recipients can buy with their benefits. Supporters say the policy promotes better health and responsible spending of taxpayer money. Critics argue the restrictions are unlawful, stigmatizing, and make it harder for low-income Americans to manage their lives.So the big question is: Should the government control what poor people buy with food stamps?At the same time, the war that was supposed to end quickly is now entering another week, and gas prices are rising again. What’s the long-term strategy—and does Trump actually have an end game?On today’s Karel Cast, we dive into:• The SNAP soda and candy ban lawsuit• Government control vs personal choice• Food policy and poverty• Rising gas prices and global conflict• The politics behind the headlinesThe Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarelWatch, like, and subscribe on YouTube:youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is available on all major streaming platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker.Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer broadcasting from Las Vegas with his little service dog Ember.#SNAP, #FoodStamps, #SNAPBenefits, #SNAPLawsuit, #FoodPolicy, #SugarTax, #SodaBan, #CandyBan, #PovertyPolicy, #GovernmentControl, #PublicHealth, #USPolitics, #PoliticsNews, #TrumpNews, #GasPrices, #EnergyPrices, #WarNews, #EconomicPolicy, #SocialPolicy, #FoodJustice, #LowIncome, #PoliticalCommentary, #NewsAnalysis, #CurrentEvents, #BreakingNews, #YouTubePolitics, #TheKarelCast, #Karel, #VegasBroadcaster, #PodcastNews
'BradCast' 3/11/2026: 'Short-Term Pain for Long-Term Gain' in Iran? What Gain? by Progressive Voices
Trump Book Ban Controversy: Native American History Removed from National ParksYesterdayTrump Book Ban Controversy: Native American History Removed from National ParksDonald Trump is facing growing backlash after reports that books about Native American history have been flagged for removal from visitor centers at Redwood National and State Parks. Critics say the move raises serious questions about censorship, historical revisionism, and whether political power is being used to reshape how Americans understand their own past.On today’s episode of The Karel Show, Karel examines the controversy surrounding the reported book bans and what it could mean for the future of historical education in the United States.According to reports, several books focusing on Native American history and culture have been flagged inside park visitor centers. The books include titles such as “We Are the Land” by Damon B. Atkins and William J. Bauer, “California Through Native Eyes” by William J. Bauer Jr., “Adopted by Indians” by Thomas Jefferson Mayfield, and “We Are Dancing for You” by Cutcha Risling Baldy.Supporters of the books say they help visitors understand the deep and complex history of Indigenous tribes in California. Critics of the reported removals argue that removing these works risks erasing uncomfortable truths about how Native Americans were treated throughout U.S. history.But that’s not the only controversy dominating the headlines.Trump has also drawn criticism after comments about housing and development in the Pacific Palisades, raising concerns about whether low-income housing could be excluded from future rebuilding efforts.Meanwhile, global tensions continue to rise as war escalates overseas and Americans increasingly question the direction of U.S. leadership.So the larger question becomes:Can political power rewrite history—and who decides what future generations are allowed to learn?On today’s episode, Karel dives into the politics of censorship, the battle over historical truth, and why these debates are becoming central to the American culture war.⸻The Karel Show is independent political commentary from broadcaster Charles Karel Bouley II, delivering bold analysis on politics, culture, and global events.New episodes stream Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST.Support the show:patreon.com/reallykarelSubscribe on YouTube:youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Show is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker.Karel broadcasts from Las Vegas with his Parson’s Terrier Ember (#EmberDoes_Vegas).#Trump, #BookBan, #BookBans, #NativeAmericanHistory, #IndigenousHistory, #RedwoodNationalPark, #USPolitics, #PoliticalCommentary, #FreeSpeech, #Censorship, #AmericanHistory, #CultureWars, #HistoricalTruth, #NativeAmerican, #IndigenousRights, #BreakingNews, #PoliticalAnalysis, #NewsCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #HousingPolicy, #PacificPalisades, #USNews, #PoliticsToday, #IndependentMedia, #PoliticalPodcast, #Podcast, #TheKarelShow, #USGovernment, #HistoryMatters, #EmberDoes_Vegashttps://youtube.com/live/4oT90hipJRU
This week on Code WACK!, HEAL California’s podcast on healthcare justice, we’re digging into what happens when private investors buy hospitals and try to make them more profitable — and what that could mean for patient care. Guest: Dr. Renee Hsia (pronounced “Shaw”) — emergency physician at San Francisco General Hospital and Professor of Emergency Medicine and Health Policy at the University of California, San Francisco.
'BradCast' 3/10/2026: Trump's Never-Ending, Very-Soon-Ending War on Iran 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 Mica Soellner, Senior White House Reporter for Bloomberg Government.The two analyze the divisions that are developing within the GOP over the U.S. war with Iran. Also, they discuss how new Republican voting restrictions, that occurred during the recent Texas primary elections, reveal the party's nationwide strategy for the midterm elections. They also discuss the latest on the DHS shutdown and a new push by Trump and Vance to convince voters that they now care about the 'affordability' issue.Then, Alex Lawson, Executive Director of 'Social Security Works,' is our special guest for the second half of the show.He and Brad detail the 'Billionaire's tax' proposed by Senator Bernie Sanders and Rep. Ro Khanna. They also talk about 'millionaire's day,' which is when people making a million dollars a year stop paying into Social Security.Mica's handle on X is @MicaSoellnerDC. The website for Bloomberg Government is www.bgov.com.Alex Lawson's handle on Blue Sky is @alaw202.bsky.social. The website for Social Security Works is www.socialsecurityworks.org.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.
'BradCast' 3/9/2026: There's Plenty of Money for War, But Not Enough for You by Progressive Voices
Power: Are Trump and Pete Hegseth the Most Dangerous Men in the World?Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are driving some of the biggest global conflicts dominating the headlines today. With tensions rising from Venezuela to the Middle East, critics are asking a chilling question: is the world entering a dangerous new era of war and power politics?On this episode of The Karel Show, Karel breaks down the growing geopolitical tensions surrounding the Trump administration and the aggressive military posture of the United States.From U.S. intervention in Venezuela to escalating conflict with Iran and the broader Middle East, the world is watching America’s expanding military influence closely. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned that the current war with Iran may only be the beginning and that more casualties could occur as the conflict expands. (The Guardian)At the same time, critics warn that U.S. military actions and rhetoric from Washington could reshape global alliances and push the world closer to a broader conflict.But the crisis isn’t just overseas.Back home, Americans are facing mounting pressure and uncertainty:• rising economic anxiety• a housing market increasingly out of reach• travel chaos at major airports• job losses and political gridlock in WashingtonSo the real question becomes: who is holding power accountable—and what happens next?On today’s episode, Karel dives into the global consequences of war, the political forces shaping the moment, and why some observers believe Trump and Hegseth are among the most powerful—and controversial—figures influencing world events today.Will the world push back… or simply watch it unfold?⸻The Karel Show is independent political commentary from broadcaster Charles Karel Bouley II, delivering sharp analysis on politics, culture, and global events.New episodes stream Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST.Support the show:patreon.com/reallykarelSubscribe on YouTube:youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Show is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker.Karel broadcasts from Las Vegas with his Parson’s Terrier Ember (#EmberDoes_Vegas).#Trump, #PeteHegseth, #WorldPolitics, #GlobalConflict, #MiddleEastWar, #IranWar, #VenezuelaCrisis, #USPolitics, #PoliticalCommentary, #BreakingNews, #Geopolitics, #WorldNews, #USMilitary, #DefensePolicy, #TrumpAdministration, #EconomicCrisis, #HousingMarket, #GasPrices, #Congress, #PoliticalAnalysis, #NewsCommentary, #Podcast, #TheKarelShow, #PoliticalPodcast, #IndependentMedia, #CurrentEvents, #GlobalTensions, #WarAndPeace, #USForeignPolicy, #PoliticsTodayhttps://youtube.com/live/MC54yMNGpbc
Why the Midterms Matter More Than EverThe U.S. Senate had a chance to step in and limit President Trump’s authority over military action in Iran using the War Powers Act—but once again, they refused to act. What does that mean for the future of American foreign policy, and why are lawmakers unwilling to challenge the administration?In this episode of The Karel Show, we break down what the Senate’s decision really means, how it affects the escalating conflict with Iran, and why the upcoming midterm elections could be the moment voters decide whether to continue down this path—or change course entirely.Plus, as the weekend approaches, we’ll also dive into the entertainment headlines and health stories everyone’s talking about.The Karel Show delivers bold commentary on politics, culture, and current events—without pulling punches.The Karel Show is supported by viewers like you.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelWatch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Show streams across all major podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker, and airs live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM PST. You can also find the show on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, joined daily by his little service girl Ember.
Trump or Iran, What Is the REAL Threat to America?YesterdayTrump or Iran, What Is the REAL Threat to America?President Trump finally shared his justification with Congress for launching military action against Iran — but the explanation raised more questions than answers. Critics say the briefing failed to show any clear or immediate threat to the United States. As the Middle East conflict continues to evolve by the minute, we break down what’s happening and what it could mean for Americans at home.Meanwhile, new research suggests something surprisingly simple may help people live longer: pets. Studies show dog and cat owners may experience better health, reduced stress, and longer life expectancy. But there are important realities to consider too — including responsibility, cost, and the emotional toll when our companions eventually pass.And here’s something many Americans are ignoring: nearly half of the country has no will, no trust, no advanced healthcare directive, and no durable power of attorney. What happens if you become ill or incapacitated? Who makes decisions for you? In this episode we talk about why these documents matter and where you can start putting them together.War. Health. Pets. Planning for the future.The Karel Show streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST.Watch and subscribe:youtube.com/reallykarelSupport independent media:patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Show is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, joined by his little service girl Ember.#TrumpIranWar, #IranConflict, #USPolitics, #TrumpAdministration, #WarDebate, #MiddleEastNews, #BreakingNews, #NationalSecurity, #PoliticalCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #PetHealth, #DogsAndLongevity, #PetBenefits, #DogOwners, #CatOwners, #HealthResearch, #LiveLonger, #EstatePlanning, #WillsAndTrusts, #AdvanceDirective, #PowerOfAttorney, #FinancialPlanning, #LifePlanning, #IndependentMedia, #TheKarelShow, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #PodcastNews, #NewsCommentary, #PetLovers, #HealthAndWellnesshttps://youtube.com/live/AVRENRzLjz4
This time on Code WACK! Millions of Americans have health insurance, but still can’t afford to use it. So what happens when high deductibles and corporate profit pressures shape the care patients receive?To break it down, we spoke with Dr. Adam Gaffney — a pulmonary and critical care physician, public health researcher, and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He’s also a former president of Physicians for a National Health Program, and his work focuses on health care financing and national reform. This is the second episode in a two-part series.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! Keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
Leslie speaks with Naveed Shah, Political Director at Common Defense and a U.S. Army veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, about the constitutional and human consequences of the Trump administration’s new military action against Iran. Shah discusses the lack of congressional authorization, the risks of entering another prolonged Middle East conflict, and the impact such decisions have on troops and their families. The conversation also examines Trump’s past promises to end “forever wars,” his comments about potential U.S. casualties, and concerns about cuts to veterans’ benefits while committing the nation to a new war.Their website is CommonDefense.us and their handle on Blue Sky is @commondefense.bsky.social. Naveed's handle there is @armyofnaveed.bsky.social.
Leslie speaks with Alex Rias, Director of Civil, Women’s, and Human Rights at the AFL-CIO, about growing threats to civil rights protections and what they mean for working people. From the weakening of labor enforcement agencies and voting rights challenges to the criminalization of protest and attacks on workplace protections, Rias explains how civil rights and labor rights have always been interconnected. He also discusses how unions are responding—organizing more workers, defending workplace rights in the courts, and building diverse worker power to protect democracy and economic opportunity.The website for the AFL-CIO is AFLCIO.org and their handle on Blue Sky is @AFLCIO.org. Their handle on Facebook, Instagram and X is @AFLCIO.
'BradCast' 3/3/2026: Trump's Iran War Already an Expanding, Chaotic, Deadly Disaster by Progressive Voices
Leadership Are Under ScrutinyThe conflict in the Middle East continues to expand as U.S. and allied strikes against Iranian facilities draw retaliation and regional escalation. Smoke and violence have been reported across multiple fronts, and world markets are rattled by rising oil and geopolitical instability. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump — now 79 — has been photographed with a visible skin rash and irritation on his neck during public events, as well as past episodes of bruising and leg swelling attributed by officials to chronic venous insufficiency and routine treatments. Critics are questioning whether his physical condition and public appearances reflect weakening leadership at a moment of global tension. With no clear end in sight to the conflict and U.S. involvement deepening, many Americans are asking: Is this a strategic campaign or an open-ended war? What will the long-term costs be — economically, politically, and for global stability? And who will hold leaders accountable?This episode breaks down the war’s expansion, Trump’s handling of events at home and abroad, and what it means for the future of American diplomacy.The Karel Show streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST.Watch and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarelSupport the show at patreon.com/reallykarelIndependent commentary from Las Vegas.#MiddleEastWar, #Iran, #USPolitics, #TrumpHealth, #DonaldTrump, #GlobalConflict, #Geopolitics, #BreakingNews, #WarAnalysis, #OilPrices, #EnergyCrisis, #MilitaryAction, #InternationalRelations, #Leadership, #PoliticalCommentary, #WorldNews, #IranRetaliation, #Diplomacy, #TrumpRash, #ChronicVenousInsufficiency, #PresidentialHealth, #ConflictCoverage, #TheKarelShow, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #IndependentMedia, #NewsAnalysis, #PublicPolicy, #USForeignPolicy, #CurrentEventshttps://youtube.com/live/61hucXwND08
'BradCast' 3/2/2026: Trump Attacks Iran in 'Operation Epstein Fury' 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 CNN Military Analyst Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF-Ret.).The two discuss the military and foreign policy aspects of the Trump administration's airstrikes against Iran, the decision to kill their leader, whether the President had the authority to start this war despite being unprovoked, and more.Then, Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA, is our special guest for the second half of the show.She and Brad cover the domestic repercussions of the new U.S. war with Iran, including rising gas prices, which experts say could surge to $4 dollars per gallon.Sarah also breaks down the Paramount purchase of Warner Bros., which includes CNN, and the dangers of media consolidation.This is the same group that recently blocked Stephen Colbert's interview with Democratic politician James Talarico. Paramount was in position to do this because they recently acquired CBS News, the network that airs Colbert's show, in a recent merger deal.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.Sarah Jones' handle on BlueSky is @politicussarah.bsky.social and the website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com.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.
MoreThe U.S. and Israel have launched major military strikes on Iran — and Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been confirmed dead in the conflict. What started as a limited strike has already escalated with Iranian retaliation and global tensions rising. Critics are calling this an illegal war, and analysts warn gas prices could spike sharply as oil markets react. President Trump is publicly touting the campaign as a ‘victory’ — even suggesting Americans will sacrifice while his own family is spared from frontline risk. Meanwhile, everyday Americans are bracing for the real consequences: higher energy costs, economic instability, and the possibility of this conflict drawing out. But that’s not all. Another mass shooting has renewed national debate over gun violence. Anti-LGBTQ legislation is advancing in New Hampshire, bringing civil rights tensions back into the spotlight. And Hollywood? Your very own entertainment industry is celebrating itself even as the world fractures around it.This was one hell of a weekend — war, division, culture clashes, and political hypocrisy.#TrumpIranWar, #IranConflict, #MiddleEastWar, #KhameneiKilled, #IsraelUSStrikes, #GasPrices, #EnergyCrisis, #IllegalWar, #USPolitics, #DonaldTrump, #WarOnIran, #OilMarket, #GlobalNews, #CurrentEvents, #BreakingNews, #MassShooting, #GunViolence, #NewHampshire, #LGBTQRights, #CivilRights, #HollywoodNews, #EntertainmentIndustry, #PoliticalAnalysis, #WarConsequences, #DemocracyWatch, #TheKarelShow, #IndependentMedia, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #PublicPolicy, #NewsCommentary
'BradCast' 2/26/2026: Loser Trump's Unlawful Tariffs, Failed Media Co., Corrupt SCOTUS by Progressive Voices
Political ChaosMy sister had a brain tumor removed. The surgery was successful. The recovery? Brutal.Family members — daughters, friends, me — are stepping in. But here’s the reality: caregiving in America is overwhelming, underfunded, and often unsupported by insurance. Daily nursing care isn’t covered. Families are left to manage medications, mobility, doctor visits, and emotional breakdowns while trying to maintain jobs and lives.America is aging rapidly. Baby Boomers are entering their most vulnerable years. So who is going to care for them?We don’t have a plan. We don’t have enough nurses. We don’t have a system built for long-term home recovery. Is the future robots? AI caregivers? Or total burnout for families?This isn’t political theater. It’s happening right now in homes across the country.Meanwhile, Donald Trump says members of Congress who challenged him should be arrested. The statement was posted publicly. What does that mean for democratic norms?And The New York Times reports that records tied to the Epstein files may be missing — including information involving allegations connected to Trump. What is happening with these investigations?Caregiving. Accountability. Democracy. The system strain is everywhere.The Karel Show streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST.Watch and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarelSupport independent media at patreon.com/reallykarelIndependent voice from Las Vegas.
'BradCast' 2/25/2026: The State of the Union is Insane: Special coverage with Digby and 'Driftglass' by Progressive Voices
Arizona’s Age LawDonald Trump addressed a packed Congress and the nation — and after that State of the Union speech, the direction of the country feels unmistakable. Was it leadership… or political theater? Many Americans are questioning whether the priorities laid out reflect the real problems facing the country.Did the speech unify the nation — or deepen the divide?Meanwhile in Hollywood, a media battle is brewing. Netflix and Paramount are reportedly eyeing Warner Bros. But should either be allowed to absorb another major studio? What happens to competition, creativity, and consumer choice if media consolidation continues unchecked?And in Arizona, adult websites are blocked due to a new age-verification law. Apple is rolling out new compliance tools for child safety laws nationwide. But do age-verification mandates actually work? History suggests determined teenagers often find a workaround. Are these policies about protection — or political optics?Politics. Corporate power. Digital control. The future of media and freedom.The Karel Show streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST.Watch and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarelSupport independent commentary at patreon.com/reallykarelIndependent voice. Las Vegas based. No corporate filter.#StateOfTheUnion, #TrumpSpeech, #USPolitics, #Congress, #PoliticalCommentary, #MediaMergers, #WarnerBros, #Netflix, #Paramount, #HollywoodNews, #CorporateConsolidation, #FreeSpeechDebate, #ArizonaLaw, #AgeVerification, #ChildSafetyLaws, #TechPolicy, #AppleNews, #InternetFreedom, #CurrentEvents, #BreakingNews, #DemocracyWatch, #ElectionCycle, #NewsAnalysis, #EntertainmentIndustry, #DigitalRegulation, #IndependentMedia, #TheKarelShow, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #PoliticalDebate, #MediaPowerhttps://youtube.com/live/DPloz8O7aPY
This time on Code WACK! Why do Americans live about four years less, on average, than people in similar European countries, despite spending far more on health care? And why are so many dying from illnesses we already know how to prevent or treat?To help us unpack this, we spoke with Dr. Adam Gaffney — a pulmonary and critical care physician, public health researcher, and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He’s a former president of Physicians for a National Health Program, and his research and advocacy focus on health care financing and national reform. He’s also the author of To Heal Humankind: The Right to Health in History. This is part one of a two-part series.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! Keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
Avalanche LiabilityTonight, Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address. But is it a real assessment of America — or political theater?Recent polling shows many Americans believe the White House isn’t focused on the issues that matter most: cost of living, stability, global tension, and domestic division. Will Congress continue to align with the President, or begin to break ranks?Meanwhile, the BAFTAs spark global debate. Two award-winning Black actors take the stage. An actor with Tourette’s shouts a racial slur. Social media erupts. Was it handled correctly? What responsibility exists when neurological conditions intersect with harmful language? The answer isn’t simple — but the conversation matters.And in the deadly avalanche tragedy, new details raise serious questions. The skiers weren’t acting recklessly alone — they were with a tour company. If warnings were issued, what liability exists? At what point does risk become negligence?Politics. Race. Responsibility. Accountability.The Karel Show streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST.Watch and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarelSupport independent commentary at patreon.com/reallykarel#StateOfTheUnion, #TrumpAddress, #USPolitics, #Congress, #PoliticalDebate, #WhiteHouse, #CurrentEvents, #BAFTAs, #AwardsSeason, #RaceDiscussion, #TouretteSyndrome, #MediaControversy, #CulturalDebate, #AvalancheTragedy, #SkiAccident, #LegalLiability, #BreakingNews, #NewsAnalysis, #PoliticalCommentary, #Accountability, #DemocracyWatch, #EntertainmentNews, #SocialIssues, #IndependentMedia, #TheKarelShow, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #NationalDebate, #GlobalNews, #PublicPolicy, #EthicsInMediahttps://youtube.com/live/dZGU8aFKnNY
'BradCast' 2/24/2026: Trump FCC Chair's New 'Threat' to Broadcasters 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 White House Correspondent for the Washington Examiner, Mabinty Quarshie, who previews tomorrow's 'State Of The Union' address.Mabinty says she expects Trump to say that he doesn't need authority from the Supreme Court or from Congress in order to levy tariffs, and that he'll cherry pick any positive economic stats his staff can find. She and Brad also discuss why voters have soured on Trump's approach to immigration, and how electricity prices have doubled under his watch.On the subject of tariffs, Congress will have to authorize Trump's 15% tariffs across the board after 150 days, which doesn't look like it'll have the votes in the House or Senate.Mabinty also highlights how Trump's go to economic policy was tariffs, (and he was using it as a weapons for any world leader that angered him), but now those are likely to be gone soon.Then, leading progressive strategist and Outreach Director of the Battleground Alliance, Heather Booth, discusses November's upcoming midterm elections in the House and Senate.Heather highlights the damage that President Trump and congressional Republicans have done by taking away health insurance for millions of Americans, failing to address increases in the cost of living, and killing Americans like Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Next, despite acknowledging positive polling for Democrats heading into the midterm elections, she says that the results will all depend on Democrats organizing and turning out voters beginning now.Brad and Heather then discuss how the Battleground Alliance brings together Unions, environmental groups and civic groups and are supporting local organizations that are doing the work on the ground to win the midterms for Democratic candidates in over 40 congressional races.Heather also speaks about her organizing work with the late Rev. Jessie Jackson, and how his work lives on.She and Brad recap redistricting thus far for the upcoming election cycle, how Democrats have fought back against the Republican efforts to rig the upcoming midterms, the threat the Supreme Court still presents to the Voting Rights Act, and how Americans can fight back if it's struck down.Finally, Heather highlights how we can turn our anger into action and the 'hurt and hate into hope and heart.'The website for the Battleground Alliance is www.BattlegroundAlliance.org.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.
'BradCast' 2/23/2026: Trump's Criminal Cover-Ups Continue to Continue by Progressive Voices
Is Trump Losing His Base?Mexico is erupting after reports that cartel leader “El Mencho” is dead. Cities like Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara are facing violence, blockades, and fear. Why has the Mexican government struggled for years to defeat the cartels — and what happens now?Meanwhile, the Northeast is locked in a brutal freeze. New York City is sheltering in place as extreme cold grips the East Coast. Is this just winter… or another warning about infrastructure and preparedness?Plus — after traveling, spending time in the ICU with family, and watching the political climate shift, some hard lessons are emerging. Is Donald Trump losing parts of his own base? If so, what does that mean heading into the next election cycle?Cartels. Climate. Power. Loyalty. This episode connects the dots.The Karel Show streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST.Watch and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarelSupport the show at patreon.com/reallykarelIndependent commentary from Las Vegas, four days a week.#ElMencho, #CartelViolence, #MexicoNews, #PuertoVallarta, #Guadalajara, #DrugCartels, #BreakingNews, #MexicoCrisis, #NYCWeather, #EastCoastFreeze, #WinterStorm, #ExtremeCold, #NewYorkCity, #WeatherAlert, #USPolitics, #Trump2026, #PoliticalAnalysis, #ElectionNews, #CurrentEvents, #Geopolitics, #BorderIssues, #USMexico, #ClimateDebate, #IndependentMedia, #TheKarelShow, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #NewsCommentary, #DemocracyWatch, #GlobalNews, #ICULessonshttps://youtube.com/live/bqTO5QxfO64
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.Watch and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarelSupport the show at patreon.com/reallykarelKarel is a history-making broadcaster based in Las Vegas, bringing independent commentary four days a week.#TheView, #FCC, #BrendanCarr, #JamesTalarico, #MediaFreedom, #FreeSpeech, #PoliticalPressure, #TrumpPolitics, #WarWithIran, #IranConflict, #USForeignPolicy, #MiddleEastTensions, #BreakingNews, #PoliticalCommentary, #GovernmentOverreach, #EqualTimeRule, #NewsAnalysis, #Avalanche, #CaliforniaNews, #RescueCosts, #PublicPolicy, #Accountability, #CurrentEvents, #USPolitics, #IndependentMedia, #TheKarelShow, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #DemocracyDebate, #MediaBias, #CivilLibertieshttps://youtube.com/live/1qZsDsOO0ws
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! Keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
The Culture Shift No One Wants to AdmitWhy 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.Subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarelSupport the show at patreon.com/reallykarel#NYCPolitics, #WealthTax, #Billionaires, #ZohranMamdani, #NewYorkCity, #PropertyTaxes, #AffordableHousing, #ThomasKeller, #FrenchLaundry, #NapaValley, #WineCountry, #ClassPolitics, #Trump, #UkraineWar, #RussiaUkraine, #Geopolitics, #PoliticalCommentary, #CultureShift, #WutheringHeights, #StreamingWars, #MediaAnalysis, #EconomicInequality, #TaxTheRich, #LiberalPolitics, #ConservativePolitics, #CurrentEvents, #TheKarelShow, #LGBTQVoices, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #IndependentMediahttps://youtube.com/live/S7ihb5dAl98
'BradCast' 2/17/2026: GOP's 'SAVE America Act' Designed to Disenfranchise Voters, Undermine Democracy by Progressive Voices
🚨 America Is Running Out of Time — And Democrats Still Aren’t Fighting TrumpAre 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🎙 Streaming everywhere from Apple Podcasts to Spotify❤️ Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelLas 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.#DonaldTrump, #Trump2026, #DemocracyInDanger, #Democrats, #Midterms2026, #PoliticalCommentary, #BreakingNews, #ClimateChange, #CleanEnergy, #AmericanPolitics, #CurrentEvents, #MediaBias, #LGBTQVoices, #CivilRights, #GovernmentAccountability, #NewsAnalysis, #USPolitics, #SaveDemocracy, #ProgressiveVoices, #KarelShow, #PoliticalPodcast, #NewsTalk, #VegasBroadcaster, #Patriotism, #ChecksAndBalanceshttps://youtube.com/live/4LHvxCih6ws
'BradCast' 2/12/2026: Harpy Tantrums, Legal Losses, Election Fails, Retreating ICE and Hopeful Signs 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.🔗 Support The Karel Show:Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarelYouTube: youtube.com/reallykarel📺 Stream the show Mon–Thurs @ 10:30am PT on all platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio and more.#TheKarelShow, #AmericanValues, #Project2025, #LGBTQHistory, #Stonewall, #PrideFlag, #TrumpWatch, #BadBunny, #SuperBowlControversy, #FreeSpeech, #FreedomOfReligion, #ChappellRoan, #EpsteinFiles, #HollywoodAccountability, #DEI, #InclusionMatters, #Patriotism, #PoliticalCommentary, #ProgressiveVoices, #CancelCulture, #CultureWars, #LGBTQRights, #EqualityNow, #RealAmerica, #MediaBiashttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTVzBMtsZ_A
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! Keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
'BradCast' 2/10/2026: Trump Presidency Now Little More Than Racism, Corruption, Culture War Nonsense 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.Subscribe and support:📺 YouTube.com/reallykarel💸 Patreon.com/reallykarelStream on all platforms: Apple Music, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and more.Catch The Karel Show LIVE Monday–Thursday @ 10:30am PT on TikTok, Instagram, and beyond.#KarelShow, #MediaBias, #Ageism, #Over50, #AdvertisingTrends, #MediaReform, #GayDays, #Project2025, #TrumpWatch, #Cher, #SuperBowl2026, #StreamingNews, #TVRatings, #BoomerGeneration, #MediaMarketing, #DemographicShift, #SeniorPower, #NewsAnalysis, #YouTubePodcast, #PoliticalCommentary, #DigitalMedia, #AudienceMatters, #InclusiveMedia, #LegacyMedia, #NewsYouCanUsehttps://youtube.com/live/boin088_OyI
'BradCast' 2/9/2026: About that FBI Raid of the Fulton County, GA Elections Warehouse by Progressive Voices
(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.
InstagramKarel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer, broadcasting from Las Vegas with his service dog Ember.#Trump, #MAGA, #Racism, #Politics, #Midterms, #Democrats, #Republicans, #SwingVoters, #AIImages, #MediaCriticism, #BadBunny, #SuperBowl, #PopCulture, #LatinoVoters, #PoliticalNews, #CurrentEvents, #TheKarelCast, #ProgressiveMedia, #Authoritarianism, #CulturalPower, #Election2026, #PoliticalCommentary, #NewsAnalysis, #LGBTQVoices, #VegasMediahttps://www.youtube.com/live/o8fSMMCBJt8?si=11ZgQxKAedx9ODuY
'BradCast' 2/5/2026: End of 'New START' Nuclear Treaty, with nuclear weapons analyst Stephen Schwartz by Progressive Voices
YouTube’s Box Office TakeoverFrom the Super Bowl’s halftime hype to the controversy around Melania the documentary, this episode of The Karel Show dives into the biggest stories in entertainment right now.💥 Who’s really watching the Super Bowl for football anymore? It’s all about the commercials and halftime—this year featuring Bad Bunny. Don’t know who that is? You will.🎥 Is Melania a real documentary or slick political propaganda? With Amazon pulling it from some theaters, even the New York Times says we’re missing the bigger picture.🐷 Miss Piggy is gracing Vogue and reclaiming the spotlight as the most fabulous foam diva on TV—let’s talk about her iconic status.📽️ Iron Lung, the #1 movie this week, was made by a YouTuber. Is this the moment YouTube fully becomes Hollywood’s rival?😱 Plus, there’s a new Exorcist movie starring Scarlett Johansson—why are studios obsessed with reboots, and what movies actually scared you to death?👉 Watch, like, comment, and subscribe for your essential entertainment breakdowns with The Karel Show—where culture meets commentary.#TheKarelShow, #EntertainmentNews, #SuperBowl2026, #BadBunny, #MelaniaMovie, #Documentary, #MissPiggy, #Vogue, #IronLungMovie, #YouTubeMovies, #BoxOffice, #ScarlettJohansson, #Exorcist, #MovieReboots, #PopCulture, #EntertainmentCommentary, #LGBTQVoices, #DigitalMedia, #StreamingWars, #CultureCritichttps://youtube.com/live/AejI1-dqENo
'BradCast' 2/4/2026: Trump turning 'War on Terror' tools against domestic foes by Progressive Voices
This time on Code WACK! Privatized Medicare now covers more than half of older adults nationwide. But how do Medicare Advantage plans’ lower star ratings, narrow networks, and “paper benefits” hit seniors of color hardest-and why are hospitals dropping these plans, leaving patients scrambling for care? Our guest is Dr. Belinda McIntosh, an Atlanta-based psychiatrist with more than 20 years of experience, Physicians for a National Health Program board member, and co-author of the PNHP report No Real Choices: How Medicare Advantage Fails Seniors of Color. This is part two of a two-part series.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! Keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
more.#GLP1, #Wegovy, #Ozempic, #WeightLossDrugs, #DietCulture, #ObesityCrisis, #FenPhen, #FitnessMyths, #HealthScams, #QuickFixCulture, #KarelCast, #PodcastLife, #YouTubePodcast, #WeightLossTruths, #BodyImageIssues, #EScooterAccidents, #PublicSafety, #OzempicSideEffects, #HealthDebate, #FitnessRealityhttps://youtube.com/live/SbZ1oCnNXL0
Leslie is joined by Josh Graves, who serves as both an International Brotherhood of Teamsters Warehouse Division Representative and Vice-President of Teamsters Local 104.As a second-generation Teamster from Atlas Warehouse, a third-party logistics company that services Kroger, Josh has been a Teamster for over 22 years and is currently based in Arizona. He has played a key role in securing some of the union’s strongest contracts at Sysco, most notably the recent agreement at Local 690 in Washington, which provided Teamsters members with a wage increase of over 30 percent.In a wide-ranging conversation, Leslie and Josh dug into what has quietly become one of the most consequential labor stories in the country: the growing power of the Teamsters at Sysco, one of the nation’s most profitable food service giants.The discussion began with a recent win in Spokane, where drivers represented by Teamsters Local 690 ratified a four-year contract delivering major gains, including significant wage increases, lower health care costs, stronger pensions, and more vacation time. Graves emphasized that those gains were driven by workers’ willingness to authorize a strike, a show of unity that forced Sysco back to the table.That local victory, he explained, is part of a much larger strategy. Marshall and Graves pointed to the first-ever regional Sysco contract covering more than 1,000 Teamsters across Northern California and Nevada, where coordinated bargaining and a credible strike threat produced similarly strong results. The agreement not only boosted pay and benefits but also included important protections around safety and automation, setting standards that extend beyond a single facility or city.Graves noted that these wins are happening even in right-to-work states like Arizona, underscoring how union density and member engagement have reshaped negotiations nationwide. Over the past five years, Teamsters representation at Sysco has grown dramatically, strengthening the union’s leverage and changing the tone of labor relations with the company.Looking ahead, the conversation turned to upcoming contract expirations in Montana and Chicago. Graves made clear that, after a string of major victories, Sysco Teamsters are prepared to take action to secure contracts that match the gains workers have already fought for elsewhere.Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at Facebook.com/Teamsters.
more📺 Watch full episodes: youtube.com/reallykarel🙏 Support: patreon.com/reallykarel#Trump2026, #ElectionInterference, #KarelCast, #TulsiGabbard, #ConstitutionCrisis, #EpsteinTestimony, #ClintonHearing, #NewsAnalysis, #PoliticalPodcast, #SavannahGuthrie, #StopTrump, #FederalTakeover, #LiberalVoices, #QueerVoices, #ResistanceNow, #MentalHealth2026, #ProgressiveMedia, #AuthoritarianAlert, #USPolitics, #KarelUnfilteredhttps://youtube.com/live/6o8Zc4nS7bM
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 Cristina Jimenez Moreta, the 'Shared Future' Director.The pair examines the the rein of Kristi Noem as Trump's DHS Secretary and the leader of ICE, and why it's well past time for her to be fired.Then, Brad is joined by Tara Devlin, host of the 'TARABUSTER' podcast.They breakdown Trump's historically destructive first year of his second term, and why the America people are no longer buying what he's selling.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.
'BradCast' 2/2/2026: Bad and Good Bunnies, and an Electoral Shockwave Deep in the 'Red' Heart of TX by Progressive Voices
🎤 Grammys 2026 Flop? Melania’s Grift Exposed | Karel CastAfter 42 years of watching and attending the Grammy Awards, this may be the first time I left wondering—what happened to Music’s Biggest Night? From lackluster performances to social media influencers playing rockstar, the Grammys have changed… and not for the better.As a longtime voting member and music creator, I break down the highs and many lows of this year’s show, from Bruno Mars to Sabrina Carpenter to Chappell Roan, and ask: Has the Grammy lost its soul?Then—Melania Trump’s so-called “documentary” is making millions at the box office, despite being critically panned. Is it a scam? A grift? Or something worse? I’ve got receipts.Plus, Trump is shuttering the Kennedy Center, Epstein’s files keep naming names (including his), and the silence is deafening.🎧 New episodes Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST💥 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel📺 Subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel
visit AmericanManufacturing.org/Podcast.Their handles on X and BlueSky are @KeepItMadeInUSA, and @keepitmadeinusa.bsky.social, respectively.Scott's handle on X is @ScottPaulAAM.
Shut It Down to Stop ICE—And How to Not Die While Saving the Planet | The Karel ShowAt this point, there’s only one real move left: shut it down.Democrats have the power to defund DHS and ICE, but it means being willing to shut down the government and force Republicans to finally blink. And here’s the truth: the public is with them. For millions of Americans, the federal government has become more destructive than helpful — and surrendering again would be unforgivable.If it takes a shutdown to:• Withdraw ICE• End masked, unaccountable enforcement• Stop a President from operating what looks like a private armyThen Democrats should hold the line and not give in. Do whatever it takes to stop the madness.But it’s not all politics today.We also turn to something deeply personal and hopeful: How Not to Die, the new documentary exploring plant-based eating for human health and the planet. The film is airing on UnChainedTV, and we’re joined by its founder and president Jane Velez-Mitchell to talk about why food choices matter — for longevity, climate, and our future.Because surviving this moment isn’t just about politics — it’s also about how we live, eat, and care for ourselves and each other.The Karel Show is live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST, streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, and more — and simulcast on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.If you value independent commentary, support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel — and please like, subscribe, and share.Broadcasting from Las Vegas with my service dog Ember 🐾#TheKarelShow, #GovernmentShutdown, #DefundICE, #DHS, #PoliticalAccountability, #TrumpEra, #CivilLiberties, #IndependentMedia, #CurrentEvents, #Democrats, #ICE, #HowNotToDie, #PlantBased, #VeganDocumentary, #ClimateHealth, #JaneVelezMitchell, #UnChainedTV, #FoodAsMedicine, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #Ember
This time on Code WACK! How does Medicare Advantage - also known as privatized Medicare - fail seniors … especially seniors of color? Why do many seniors find they actually have no other choice than an Advantage plan? What’s the consequence of that lack of choice? And how do Medicare Advantage insurance plans actually deepen racial and income disparities?To find out, we spoke with Dr. Belinda McIntosh — an Atlanta-based psychiatrist with more than 20 years of experience, a board member of Physicians for a National Health Program, and co-author of a new PNHP report titled “No Real Choices: How Medicare Advantage Fails Seniors of Color.”This is the first episode in a two-part series.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
'BradCast' 1/28/2026: Government Shutdown Over ICE Funding Now Almost Certain by Progressive Voices
Repeating the Same Errors | The Karel ShowAt a recent California forum featuring Democratic candidates for governor, LGBTQ issues weren’t mentioned at all. Not once. That silence says more than any speech.Then Elizabeth Warren suggested that to “win,” Democrats should abandon social issues and focus only on affordability. The strategy? Shed the so-called distractions, chase the middle, and assume marginalized voters have nowhere else to go.That logic is exactly how Democrats lose.When core voters feel erased, they don’t switch parties — they stay home. And staying home is how elections are lost. Again.Meanwhile, Donald Trump retreats in Minneapolis — but is it far too late? And as Democrats threaten to fire or impeach Kristi Noem, a simple question hangs in the air: if the votes exist to impeach her, why not him?We also break down a viral Reddit post mocking The Farmer’s Wife over a $22 grilled cheese — a pile-on that led to both locations shutting down. Why are individual restaurants being publicly shamed while massive grocery chains and corporate food pricing escape the same scrutiny?This episode asks a hard but necessary question:When will Democrats stop misreading their own coalition — and start fighting like they actually want to win?The Karel Show is live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST, streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, and more — and simulcast on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.If you value independent commentary, support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel — and please like, subscribe, and share.Broadcasting from Las Vegas with my service dog Ember 🐾#TheKarelShow, #Democrats, #ElectionStrategy, #LGBTQRights, #ProgressivePolitics, #ElizabethWarren, #VoterTurnout, #TrumpNews, #KristiNoem, #Accountability, #PoliticalCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #CultureAndPolitics, #EconomicJustice, #RestaurantCulture, #CostOfLiving, #IndependentMedia, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #DemocraticParty, #EmberDoes_vegashttps://youtube.com/live/lxaowxOXu_8
'BradCast' 1/27/2026: Trump Blinks, Bovino Out, MN ICE Op Falters but Continues as Midterm Accountability Looms by Progressive Voices
Way Too Little, Far Too Late: Power, Blood, and Corporate Cowardice | The Karel ShowNow they want investigations. Now they want resignations.Now — after the damage is done.As Bovino is reportedly pushed back to the border and toward a quiet retirement, Republicans are suddenly calling for accountability and privately urging Kristi Noem to step down. Why the sudden concern? Because they smell blood in the water ahead of the midterms — and they’re trying to save themselves.It won’t work.They waited too long. Two people are dead. The videos are clear. And no one has been prosecuted for what appear to be killings carried out under the direction — and encouragement — of an out-of-control President and his inner circle. This isn’t politics. It’s responsibility — and it’s being dodged in real time.Then there’s Apple.I’ve been an Apple user since the Lisa. I literally have an Apple tattoo. But watching Tim Cook hand Trump a trophy — and then attend a Melania movie premiere at the White House — raises a serious question: does Apple’s leadership still understand its own users, values, or audience? Because right now, it looks like moral surrender dressed up as neutrality.Plus:• Alex Honnold climbs a skyscraper without a rope• Netflix pays for it — and profits from it• Should this kind of extreme risk be encouraged, monetized, and broadcast?This episode asks a simple question that applies to politics, corporations, and media alike:When accountability finally arrives, why is it always too little — and far too late?The Karel Show is live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST, streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, and more — and simulcast on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.If you value independent commentary, support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel — and please like, subscribe, and share.Broadcasting from Las Vegas with my service dog Ember 🐾#TheKarelShow, #Accountability, #TooLittleTooLate, #PoliticalFailure, #GovernmentAbuse, #KristiNoem, #Congress, #RuleOfLaw, #Apple, #TimCook, #CorporateEthics, #TrumpEra, #MediaCriticism, #AlexHonnold, #Netflix, #ExtremeRisk, #IndependentMedia, #CurrentEvents, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #EmberDoes_Vegas
'BradCast' 1/26/2026: The ICE Murder of ICU Nurse Alex Pretti, and Other Heroes of Minneapolis by Progressive Voices
How Congress Can Stop ICE Abuses—And Why It Must Act Now | The Karel ShowLet’s be clear: border enforcement and legal immigration are not the problem.Violent criminals, drug traffickers, and human traffickers should not be on our streets. That’s not controversial.What is the problem is how ICE is operating — and Congress has the power to stop it. Now.With the January 31 funding deadline approaching, Congress needs 60 votes to fund DHS/ICE. If Democrats vote no, the votes aren’t there — and ICE is defunded. That’s not radical. It’s constitutional leverage. Afterward, Congress can rebuild immigration enforcement the right way: clear rules, real oversight, and accountability that protects both public safety and human rights.We also address why Kristi Noem has failed as a leader in this moment — and why resignation or impeachment should be on the table when leadership enables harm instead of preventing it.Immigration reform is one thing.Removing criminals is one thing.Killing civilians is another — and it must stop.Plus: why has air travel become so miserable? From shrinking seats to engineered discomfort, we unpack why airlines seem determined to make flying unbearable — and who’s letting them get away with it.The Karel Show is live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST, streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, and more — and simulcast on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.If you value independent commentary, support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel — and please like, subscribe, and share.Broadcasting from Las Vegas with my service dog Ember 🐾#TheKarelShow, #ImmigrationReform, #ICE, #DHS, #Congress, #DefundICE, #HumanRights, #BorderPolicy, #RuleOfLaw, #GovernmentFunding, #KristiNoem, #Accountability, #CivilLiberties, #PoliticalCommentary, #IndependentMedia, #CurrentEvents, #AirTravel, #AirlineIndustry, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #EmberDoes_Vegashttps://youtube.com/live/pc_BiQbKH1o
'BradCast' 1/22/2026: Jack Smith's public testimony in the House, new secret ICE memo, with legal expert Keith Barber by Progressive Voices
Is It Time to Leave the U.S.? Moving to Canada as America Unravels | The Karel ShowThe world is no longer whispering — it’s saying it out loud.At Davos, global leaders openly criticized the United States, warning that under Donald Trump, America has become a threat to democracy, stability, and basic sanity. Even major U.S. outlets are now urging Europe not to back down — and to hold America accountable. These are extraordinary times, and the global consequences are accelerating.So what happens when Americans start asking the unthinkable question: Is it time to leave?In this episode, we’re joined by Tom Moore, creator of the wildly popular YouTube channel Living in Halifax, to break down the realities of moving to Canada — not the fantasy, not the panic, but the actual how, why, and what-to-expect:• Immigration basics• Cost of living realities• Cultural differences• Why so many Americans are looking north• And who moving actually makes sense forThis isn’t fear-mongering — it’s preparation.The Karel Show is live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST, streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, and more — and simulcast on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.If you value independent commentary, support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel — and please like, subscribe, and share.Broadcasting from Las Vegas with my service dog Ember 🐾#TheKarelShow, #MovingToCanada, #LeavingAmerica, #ExpatLife, #CanadaImmigration, #TrumpEra, #GlobalPolitics, #Davos, #AmericanDecline, #LivingInCanada, #Halifax, #PoliticalPodcast, #CurrentEvents, #DemocracyCrisis, #IndependentMedia, #LGBTQExpat, #ProgressiveVoices, #NewsAnalysis, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #EmberDoes_Vegashttps://youtube.com/live/4uCa_iZS7pc
This time on Code WACK! This time on Code WACK! In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we’re rebroadcasting this episode examining how desegregation shaped the experiences of Black patients in America – and what still hasn’t changed. What does racism in medicine look like today?To break it down, we spoke to Dr. Barbara Berney, project creator and producer of the documentary “Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution.” She’s also an emeritus professor at City University of New York School of Public Health and a distinguished scholar in public health, environmental justice, and the U.S. healthcare system. This is the second of two episodes with Dr. Berney. It originally aired in March of 2025. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! Keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
'BradCast' 1/21/2026: World Turning Against Self-Destructing U.S. Under Trump by Progressive Voices
Adults Won’t Step Up | The Karel Show 26-7Something is breaking — socially, politically, and economically — and today’s episode connects the dots.In Las Vegas, a man is suing the families of seven teens after a violent park attack. It’s not an isolated incident. I’ve been attacked twice by kids on e-bikes myself. Across the country, young people are acting out with little consequence, little guidance, and little accountability — often raised by overwhelmed adults who were never prepared to raise anyone at all.We also look at Brooklyn Beckham going public in a way that reflects a much larger generational unraveling — and ask what happens when kids are raised by kids in a culture with no guardrails.Meanwhile, Donald Trump tanked the markets, threatened Greenland (yes, again), and sparked renewed calls — including from a sitting Senator — to invoke the 25th Amendment. Congress, as usual, does nothing. As conditions escalate rapidly, the question isn’t if this gets worse — it’s who will finally act.We also break down:• Peet’s Coffee closing Bay Area locations• Starbucks downsizing nationwide• Whether the era of $10 coffee is finally ending• And yes — a determined coyote trying to reach Alcatraz 🐺 (so naturally, we bake him treats)The Karel Show is live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST, streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, and more — and simulcast on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.If you value independent commentary, support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel — and please like, subscribe, and share.Broadcasting from Las Vegas with my service dog Ember 🐾#TheKarelShow, #CurrentEvents, #YouthViolence, #ParentingCrisis, #SocialBreakdown, #TrumpNews, #StockMarketCrash, #PoliticsToday, #CongressFailure, #GenZ, #MillennialParents, #EconomicShift, #CoffeeIndustry, #LasVegasNews, #CultureCommentary, #IndependentMedia, #PoliticalPodcast, #NewsAnalysis, #CoyoteStory, #Emberhttps://youtube.com/live/SlpjELft27o
Leslie is joined by Jody Calemine, Director of Advocacy for the 63 Unions and 15 million members of the AFL-CIO.The two review President Trump's first year of his second term, and how it's been filled with relentless attacks on workers during his pursuit of 'Project 2025.'However, they also discuss how the labor movement is fighting back, and winning!The administration:- committed the single biggest-act of union-busting in history, - launched a brutal assault on immigrants and communities across the country,- ripped health care from millions,- made billionaires richer and corporations more powerful, - moved to unleash untested AI technology, - And dismantled government agencies that provide essential services. President Trump promised to “make America affordable again,” but instead, he spent a year driving up costs, holding down wages and letting jobs disappear—including jobs that would keep energy bills from skyrocketing. But in the face of relentless attacks on our livelihoods and freedoms, workers are turning to unions to fight back. And we’re winning. In December we saw the first sprouts of victory when a bipartisan group of lawmakers canceled votes on the SCORE Act, succumbing to pressure after months of organizing from the labor movement. Then before the year ended, a group of bipartisan lawmakers passed a discharge petition advancing one of labor's top priorities: restoring federal workers collective bargaining rights.At the beginning of 2026, we saw lawmakers in the house rally around an extension of the ACA tax credits and a band of Republicans come together to sink a series of anti-worker labor bills.The website for the AFL-CIO is AFLCIO.org and their handle on Blue Sky is @AFLCIO.org. Their handle on Facebook, Instagram and X is @AFLCIO. Jody's handle on Blue Sky is @guerino.bsky.social.
'BradCast' 1/20/2026: Trump Admin's Endless Waste, Fraud, Abuse in Elections by Progressive Voices
MAGA Shows Its Hand | Karel Cast 26-06Journalism is under attack — and this episode shows exactly how and why.After Don Lemon covered a protest involving an ICE agent who also serves as a pastor, right-wing outrage machines went into overdrive. The backlash escalated so far that the DOJ reportedly sent a letter and placed Lemon on a list — simply for doing his job as a journalist. That alone should alarm anyone who believes in a free press.Then Nicki Minaj inserted herself into the moment with a homophobic attack that revealed far more about MAGA culture than about its target. As political loyalty collides with personal grievance, the mask slips — again.We also break down new revelations surrounding Donald Trump and his fixation on the Nobel Prize, including texts that shed light on his bizarre Greenland rhetoric and international posturing.On a lighter (and very Karel) note:• Learn how to make homemade dog biscuits to save money• A special EPK feature on my new single “I Dance Because”, honoring those we danced with — and those we dance for nowThe Karel Cast is live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST, streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, and more — and simulcast on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.If you value independent journalism, consider supporting the show at patreon.com/reallykarel — and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share.Broadcasting from Las Vegas with my service dog Ember 🐾#KarelCast, #DonLemon, #NickiMinaj, #MAGAExposed, #FreePress, #JournalismMatters, #LGBTQVoices, #PoliticalCommentary, #TrumpNews, #MediaAccountability, #Resist, #QueerPerspective, #CurrentEvents, #ProgressiveMedia, #IndependentJournalism, #ICEProtests, #CultureAndPolitics, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #IDanceBecause, #PodcastYouTubehttps://youtube.com/live/23HzkXEUVRo
InstagramKarel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer, broadcasting from Las Vegas — always with his service girl Ember by his side.#TheKarelShow, #TrumpPresidency, #GlobalPolitics, #NATO, #EuropeNews, #TradeWars, #ICE, #AmericanDemocracy, #Authoritarianism, #Congress, #PoliticalCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #USPolitics, #CulturalDecline, #MediaCriticism, #ProgressiveVoices, #PodcastYouTube, #LasVegasMedia, #RealTalk, #NoOutrageBaithttps://youtube.com/live/3jHHmT4rO5o
'BradCast' 1/15/2026: A Cornered Rat: Trump threatens MN, NATO, World, w/ Heather Digby Parton, 'Driftglass' by Progressive Voices
InstagramKarel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer, broadcasting from Las Vegas — always with his service girl Ember by his side.#TheKarelShow, #IranProtests, #MiddleEastPolitics, #ForeignPolicy, #GlobalNews, #PoliticalAnalysis, #MediaSkepticism, #PowerAndPolitics, #CurrentEvents, #USPolitics, #IsraelNews, #CIA, #Venezuela, #NewsPodcast, #ProgressiveVoices, #CultureAndPolitics, #MediaCriticism, #PodcastYouTube, #LasVegasMedia, #NoOutrageBaithttps://youtube.com/live/3MYbxXnKI_Y
'BradCast' 1/14/2026: 'Mad King Trump in Venezuela (and Beyond) with Nicholas Grossman, U. of Illinois by Progressive Voices
InstagramKarel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer, broadcasting from Las Vegas — always with his service girl Ember by his side.#TheKarelShow, #AmericaInCrisis, #CurrentEvents, #CultureWars, #TransRights, #LGBTQVoices, #PoliticalCommentary, #MediaCriticism, #JusticeSystem, #HumanRights, #NewsPodcast, #ProgressiveVoices, #SocialIssues, #WomenInSociety, #CulturalDebate, #PodcastYouTube, #LasVegasMedia, #RealTalk, #ModernAmerica, #NoOutrageBaithttps://youtube.com/live/cvUN3kf4C5U
'BradCast' 1/13/2026: Things are Getting Weirder as Trump Keeps Losing by Progressive Voices
InstagramKarel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer, broadcasting from Las Vegas — always with his service girl Ember nearby.#KarelCast, #CurrentEvents, #PoliticalCommentary, #TrumpAmerica, #FindingJoy, #MentalHealth, #EverydayJoy, #DogsOfYouTube, #VeganLife, #FoodCulture, #GlobalCulture, #NewsPodcast, #ProgressiveVoices, #LGBTQVoices, #MediaCommentary, #PodcastYouTube, #LasVegasMedia, #Resilience, #CultureTalk, #DailyPodcasthttps://youtube.com/live/oXggQdlmK9g
'BradCast' 1/12/2026: Former Police Chief Jim Bueermann on the ICE killing of Renee Good by Progressive Voices
2026: The Year to Reset — Taking Back Our Lives, Not Just Our Politics | The Karel ShowThey say insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. For many Americans, the past several years have felt exactly like that.Donald Trump has made daily life exhausting for anyone who isn’t MAGA. Every day brings a new outrage. Every day he takes up more space in our heads. Every day the dark cloud he creates seeps into our lives, our relationships, and our sense of self.But here’s the truth: you can fly above those clouds. And above them, there is still sunlight.I’ve lived under that cloud for nearly a decade — watching a country spin out of control — and I’ve become someone I no longer want to be. Angry. Reactive. Consumed. Like Peter Finch’s character in Network, mad as hell and not willing to take it anymore.But rage alone doesn’t win. Purpose does.It’s time to be more like Stephen Colbert or Jimmy Kimmel — fully aware of what’s happening, but refusing to let anger hollow us out. It’s time for America to hit the hard reset.We can still take our country back — through elections, protests, Congress, and the courts. And if that fight fails, we face that reality when it comes. But we don’t live every day in fury while we wait.Yes, the economy is hurting people. Food prices are soaring. Violence fills the headlines. None of that is imaginary. But if we let Trump take our joy, our compassion, our humanity — then he wins something far bigger than an election.That ends now. For me. And maybe for you, too.The Karel Show is supported by viewer donations at patreon.com/reallykarelPlease watch, like, subscribe, and share at youtube.com/reallykarelThe show streams on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and more — Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM PT, and on TikTok and Instagram.Broadcasting from Las Vegas with my service girl Ember — this is The Karel Show.#2026, #ResetAmerica, #TheKarelShow, #USPolitics, #Trump, #MAGA, #PoliticalCommentary, #Democracy, #MentalHealth, #CultureShift, #CurrentEvents, #Election2026, #PoliticalReflection, #America, #MediaCriticism, #LiveYourBestLife, #PurposeOverRage, #NewsCommentary, #LasVegas, #Podcasthttps://youtube.com/live/c1OtZlTskB8
'BradCast' 1/8/2026: Trump to U.N., Rule of Law, World: DROP DEAD by Progressive Voices
'BradCast' 1/7/2026 (Guest: Election expert Marilyn Marks on 'nonsense' new claims about GA's 2020 election) by Progressive Voices
This time on Code WACK!As healthcare costs skyrocket and Americans face new coverage threats, California advocates are pushing for something bigger than simple fixes around the edges. We’re joined by longtime healthcare organizer Michael Lighty, who breaks down the fight for single payer, what’s at stake in 2026, and why unity may be the key to winning guaranteed healthcare for all.Michael is the president of Healthy California Now and has organized, advocated and developed policy for single payer Medicare for All nationally and in California for more than 30 years. This is the second episode in a two-part series with Michael Lighty. Check out the Transcripthttps://heal-ca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Transcript-Lighty-01_05_2026.pdfand Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.
Leslie is joined by Raul Torrez, Attorney General of New Mexico.Torrez is a career state and federal prosecutor who has served at every level of the justice system. Since taking office as New Mexico’s 32nd Attorney General in 2023, he has made protecting children a central priority—holding major tech companies accountable for enabling online abuse and investigating systemic failures in the child welfare system. The two discuss Torrez's lawsuits against Meta and Snap Inc.In December 2023, A.G. Torrez filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc., alleging that Facebook and Instagram enabled child sexual abuse and human trafficking. The complaint details how Meta's platforms allowed predators to exploit minors and how the company's algorithms contributed to the spread of harmful content.In September 2024, A.G. Torrez filed a lawsuit against Snap Inc., alleging that Snapchat's design features and algorithms facilitated child sexual exploitation and sextortion. The lawsuit claims that Snapchat misled users about the safety of its platform, particularly regarding disappearing messages, and failed to implement adequate safeguards for minors.Lastly, the pair shares information and resources on how parents can help protect their children online, and how to detect if their child may have experienced sexual abuse or exploitation online.
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 joined by CNN Military Analyst Cedric Leighton (USAF-Ret.).The two discuss Trump's capture of the Venezuelan President on their soil, and whether or not the action was lawful.Additionally, they posit whether this move by Trump undercuts the U.S. argument that China should keep its hands off of Taiwan.They also analyze the prospect of invading Cuba or Greenland, and the impact of a more Western Hemisphere-centric foreign policy on the security of the U.S.Lastly, the pair details Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's continued retribution against Senator Mark Kelly, a U.S. military veteran, for a video he was part of encouraging military members only to follow lawful orders.Then, Brad is joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA.The pair discusses the anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, as well as Jack Smith's recent testimony to Congress on how culpable President Trump is for the attack on our Capitol.Next, they preview the incoming cost increases for Americans' health insurance, thanks to the changes that Trump and Congressional Republicans have made to the Affordable Care Act.Finally, Sarah evaluates how possible it seems for Democrats to retake the House during this year's midterms, and whether the Senate could be attainable.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.Sarah Jones' handle on BlueSky is @politicussarah.bsky.social and the website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com.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.
'BradCast' 1/6/2026: Jack Smith's Testimony on Trump's Jan. 6 Crimes by Progressive Voices
'BradCast' 1/5/2026: Trump War on Venezuela is About Ego, Power, Creation of 'Alien Enemies' by Progressive Voices
This time on Code WACK!Today, we’re talking about rising healthcare costs and the renewed momentum behind Medicare for All. Recent polling shows majority support for the idea across Democrats, independents, and even a notable share of Republicans, even when voters are told it would replace most private insurance and require higher taxes.As premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs continue to climb, healthcare affordability is once again at the forefront of the political debate. To help us unpack what’s driving this support and whether it represents a real political opportunity, we’re joined by longtime healthcare advocate and policy strategist Michael Lighty, president of Healthy California Now and former healthcare constituency director for the Bernie 2020 campaign. This is the first of two episodes with Michael Lighty.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.
Goodbye 2025: The Year That Changed EverythingAs 2025 comes to a close, it’s time to pause—and take one last, honest look at a year that often felt overwhelming. The first year of Trump’s return to power reshaped politics almost daily, while breakthroughs and breakdowns across science, health, entertainment, and pop culture competed for our attention nonstop.Some stories inspired hope. Others shocked, exhausted, or divided us. And many lived somewhere in the uncomfortable middle. This episode of The Karel Cast puts 2025 into a time capsule—connecting the dots between the moments that defined the year and asking what they mean as we step into the future.If you felt like 2025 was a lot… you weren’t wrong. Let’s talk about the year that was.📌 The Karel Cast is supported by viewer donations at patreon.com/reallykarel👍 Please watch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartMedia, Spreaker, and more.📺 Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PT, with clips on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer, reporting from Las Vegas with his service dog Ember.#Goodbye2025, #YearInReview, #2025Recap, #Politics2025, #TrumpEra, #PopCulture2025, #ScienceNews, #EntertainmentNews, #CurrentEvents, #MediaAnalysis, #ProgressiveMedia, #NewsPodcast, #KarelCast, #LGBTQVoices, #EndOfYearReflection, #LookingAhead, #LasVegas, #PodcastClips, #CulturalMoment, #EmberTheServiceDoghttps://youtube.com/live/76i0vSN39JY
Erik Dane on ALS, Disability Visibility, and Refusing to Give UpErik Dane—forever remembered by many as “McSteamy” from Grey’s Anatomy—has lived much of his career in the spotlight. From blockbuster films to hit television shows, and more recently capturing a new generation on Euphoria, his career has continued to evolve. But in April 2025, at the height of renewed success, Dane was diagnosed with ALS—a devastating disease with no cure.Now using a wheelchair, Erik Dane is still acting, still creating, and still showing up. He recently appeared on Brilliant Minds and participated in a powerful media panel discussing the role, disability visibility, and what it means to continue working in an industry that rarely makes space for visible illness. We bring you that panel—and the conversation it sparked.As we look ahead to the new year, Erik Dane’s story is a profound reminder of two essential truths: nothing matters more than your health, and even when your body isn’t cooperating, your dreams don’t have to end.📌 The Karel Cast is supported by viewer donations at patreon.com/reallykarel👍 Please watch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartMedia, Spreaker, and more.📺 Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PT, with clips on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer, reporting from Las Vegas with his service dog Ember.#ErikDane, #ALS, #DisabilityVisibility, #GreysAnatomy, #McSteamy, #Euphoria, #HollywoodNews, #HealthAwareness, #ChronicIllness, #DisabilityRights, #Inspiration, #NeverGiveUp, #EntertainmentNews, #KarelCast, #LGBTQVoices, #PodcastClips, #LasVegas, #CurrentEvents, #MentalHealth, #EmberTheServiceDoghttps://youtube.com/live/RNxrJZohY8E
It’s Christmas — Let’s Dance! 🎄💃 | Karel CastNo politics. No heavy headlines. No big debates.It’s Christmas Day — a day for joy, memories, music, and movement. And today on The Karel Cast, we’re doing exactly that: dancing through decades of stories, songs, and survival.I’ve been making music professionally since the late 1980s, and on this special Christmas episode, I’m sharing the stories behind the songs — and playing some of the music videos I’ve created over the years, including:🎶 “Everybody Get On Up” — big hair, fake music, real dancing, and one unforgettable outfit straight from the hood.🎶 My first “big” record with Jellybean Benitez — how we met, where it was recorded, and why we ended up in the desert… in a trailer… with 200 pieces of fried chicken.🎶 “Don’t Stop” — my first Sylvester cover, featuring Thea Austin and Jeanie Tracy (who sang on the original), plus incredible studio stories.🎶 “Stronger Together” — written after Michelle Obama’s “when they go low…” moment, and how Daniel, Thea, Morgan, and I came together in my TuffStudio.🎶 “Married Men” — why that song had to be written.🎶 “We’re Not Going Back” — an anthem that hit Top 4 in the UK.🎶 “Do You Wanna Funk” — another Sylvester classic with a very unique backstory.This episode is about music as memory, movement as survival, and dancing because we’re still here.It’s Christmas.Let’s dance. 🕺✨The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel.Please watch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel.The Karel Cast is heard on all major platforms from Apple Music to iHeart, Spotify to Spreaker.Live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM PST, and also streaming on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster, songwriter, and entertainer, currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl, Ember.#ItsChristmasLetsDance, #ChristmasDayPodcast, #DanceMusicHistory, #KarelCast, #HolidayMusicSpecial, #ClassicDanceMusic, #SylvesterTribute, #LGBTQMusicHistory, #ChristmasVibes, #MusicStorytelling, #HouseMusicRoots, #QueerJoy, #HolidayJoy, #DanceBecause, #MusicMemories, #LasVegasCreator, #ChristmasPodcast, #EmberTheServiceDog, #UKDanceCharts, #MusicAsSurvivalhttps://youtube.com/live/o2KdTIQHTlU
The True Meaning of Christmas (It’s Not What You Think) | Karel CastEvery year we decorate the tree, exchange gifts, sing the songs, and gather with loved ones — but do we ever stop to ask why we do any of it? On this Christmas Eve episode of The Karel Cast, we take a deeper look at the true meaning of Christmas: where the traditions came from, what they were meant to symbolize, and how the holiday has evolved into what it is today.We’ll also talk honestly about why Christmas can feel magical for some — and painfully lonely or depressing for others. From nostalgia and loss to hope and connection, this is a reflective, thoughtful conversation about what this night really represents in our modern world.Whether Christmas fills you with joy, sadness, or a mix of both, this episode is for you.The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel.Please watch, like, comment, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel.The Karel Cast is heard on all major streaming platforms — from Apple Music to iHeartRadio, Spotify to Spreaker.Live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM PST, and streaming on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer broadcasting from Las Vegas with his little service girl, Ember.#ChristmasEve, #TrueMeaningOfChristmas, #HolidayReflection, #ChristmasTraditions, #HolidayMentalHealth, #ChristmasSadness, #HolidayJoy, #ChristmasThoughts, #KarelCast, #HolidayDepression, #ChristmasSpirit, #HolidayEmotions, #SeasonOfHope, #ModernChristmas, #LGBTQVoices, #HolidayPodcast, #ChristmasPodcast, #EndOfYearReflection, #LasVegas, #EmberTheServiceDoghttps://youtube.com/live/x8-698BCM9I
Climate Numbers Will Shock You | Karel Cast 25-167What would it actually take for your state to be food-self-sufficient?How much food — and especially meat — would the United States have to produce just to feed itself?The answers are staggering, and they reveal why climate change, agriculture, and what we eat are deeply connected — whether we want to admit it or not. These numbers don’t just challenge our assumptions, they expose how fragile the food system really is.So yes, eat, drink, and be merry this holiday season — but understand this: you are not alone, and the choices we make collectively matter more than ever.Plus, let’s talk about the emotional side of the holidays. They can be joyful… but also stressful. What holiday pet peeves drive you crazy? Crowds? Family drama? Travel chaos? Odds are, we share more than a few.And to balance it out: what are the things worth loving this season? The moments, the people, the small joys that make it all worthwhile.The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel. Please like, subscribe, and share at youtube.com/reallykarel.Catch The Karel Cast Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST on Apple Music, iHeart Media, Spotify, Spreaker, TikTok, and Instagram.#KarelCast, #FoodSecurity, #ClimateChange, #SustainableFood, #MeatConsumption, #ClimateCrisis, #FoodSystem, #HolidaySeason, #HolidayStress, #HolidayPetPeeves, #FoodProduction, #EnvironmentalImpact, #DietAndClimate, #USFoodSupply, #PopCultureTalk, #ProgressiveVoices, #SocialIssues, #NewsCommentary, #LGBTQCreators, #LasVegasCreatorhttps://youtube.com/live/gB4ZdO9dlkE
Airlines vs. Bigger Bodies: Should Fat Travelers Pay More? | Karel Cast Holiday travel is here — and Southwest Airlines is back in the spotlight for its “customer of size” policy. If you’re considered too large for a single seat, they require you to buy two. Sure, you might get a refund later… but will you? And is this policy fair?Let’s be honest: airplane seats are shrinking while Americans are getting larger. Should heavier passengers be financially penalized — or should airlines be held accountable for designing seats that barely fit anyone? And what does this say about how society treats bigger bodies?Plus: As we wrap up the year, Karel dives into the best movies, best music, and standout cultural moments of 2024 — the hits, the surprises, and what’s absolutely worth your time this holiday break.And finally: What would your perfect Christmas gift be this year? Let’s talk joy, wishes, and what really matters as we close out the year.The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel. Please like, subscribe, and share at youtube.com/reallykarel.Stream The Karel Cast Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST on Apple Music, iHeart Media, Spotify, Spreaker, TikTok, and Instagram.#KarelCast, #HolidayTravel, #AirlinePolicies, #SouthwestAirlines, #BodyPositivity, #FatShaming, #TravelNews, #AirlineSeats, #AviationIssues, #HolidaySeason2024, #MovieRecommendations, #BestMusic2024, #PopCultureNews, #Christmas2024, #GiftIdeas2024, #NewsCommentary, #ProgressiveTalk, #SocialIssues, #LGBTQVoices, #LasVegasCreatorhttps://youtube.com/live/cJnWWycOc_I
'BradCast' 12/18/2025: Old Man Shouts At People, and Other End of Year Observations by Progressive Voices
'BradCast' 12/17/2025: SCOTUS road map for illegal gerrymandering by Progressive Voices
This time on Code WACK!Suddenly, with little notice, you may find yourself having to step into a caregiving role for a friend or family member. Maybe you already have. It could be an aging parent, an ailing partner or an injured child. What does it really cost—emotionally, physically, and financially—to care for someone you love?To find out, we recently spoke with Mary-Elizabeth Harmon, a scientist turned storyteller and caregiver whose life changed in an instant. What she thought would be a brief visit to her father ultimately became a years’ long caregiving journey that nearly pushed her to the brink—and ultimately inspired her vision for “vertical villages,” where neighbors foster caring communities and economies to support one another through life’s toughest moments.As the founder of Village Company 360 and the caregiver of her mother in Virgina, Mary-Elizabeth reveals just how unprepared our systems are for the caregiving crisis—and why all of us need to pay attention.This is the first episode in a two-part series.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.
'BradCast' 12/10/2025: Dems Continue Stunning 2025 Election Streak by Progressive Voices
This time on Code WACK!Join us on a deep dive into the hidden forces behind soaring out-of-pocket costs, from rising medical costs to pandemic aftershocks and corporate profit pressures. Our guest, health insurance agent Sherry Davis Johnson, shares eye-opening stories from the front lines. We’ll also explore how the Affordable Care Act has saved lives, what protections still matter most, and what it really takes to navigate today’s healthcare maze. This is the second episode in a two part-series.Sherry Davis Johnson - a former nurse turned long–time insurance agent in Southern California - has seen our challenging healthcare system from every angle, as a nurse and home health provider, insurance agent and patient. Today, she’s here to help us make sense of it all. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.
'BradCast' 12/9/2025: Dr. Michael E. Mann on authoritarian petro-states undermining climate action by Progressive Voices
Leslie is joined by Scott Kroona and Brad Lusk, members of Teamsters Local 120, which represents over 15,000 workers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota.They discuss why their Union has authorized a strike at Actus Nutrition and Foremost Farms.They explain what has led to the strike, and how they and other dairy workers are pushing back against cuts to their health care, pensions, and other protections.The website for Teamsters Local 120 is www.TeamstersLocal120.org.
potentially upending a 127-year-old understanding of who gets to be a U.S. citizen. Kate and Brad also discussed how alarmingly frequent it has been for ICE to arrest and detain U.S. citizens for hours to even days, with some of them being assaulted in the process.Then, Center for American Progress's Natasha Murphy talks with Brad about healthcare, including premiums that are set to skyrocket at the end of the month if Republicans refuse to extend ACA tax credits.Natasha also breaks down why the Health Savings Account options, which many congressional Republicans are pushing as a replacement for ACA tax credits, do nothing to help pay for skyrocketing health insurance premiums themselves.Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch is also the Owner and CEO of Lincoln-Goldfinch Law. Their website is www.LincolnGoldfinch.com. Kate's handle is @AttorneyKLG on X, @attorneykatelg on Instagram, and @abogadakate on TikTok.Additionally, she's currently running for State Representative for Texas House district 50 as a Democrat.Natasha Murphy is the director of Health Policy at American Progress, where she develops and advances policy proposals to lower health care costs and improve health care coverage, affordability, and quality.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.
'BradCast' 12/3/2025: TN Special Election's 'Flashing Red Light Warning Sign' for GOP by Progressive Voices
This time on Code WACK!We’re digging into big questions: Are reduced health insurance subsidies leaving Americans with a bad case of sticker shock? If you’re shopping on the ACA marketplace, what should you watch out for before picking a plan? And what happens if you're pre-authorized for treatment in 2025, but can't afford to renew with the same plan in 2026? (It's not pretty.)For these answers and more, we talked to Sherry Davis Johnson — a former nurse turned long–time insurance agent in Southern California. Sherry has seen our challenging healthcare system from every angle, as a nurse and home health provider, insurance agent, and patient, having personally gone through five major surgeries in just two years. Today, she’s licensed in health, property, casualty, accident, and life insurance — and she’s here to help us make sense of it all. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
'BradCast' 12/2/2025: Politicization and weaponization of the Pentagon politicization 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 Mabinty Quarshie, White House Reporter for the Washington Examiner.The two analyze President Trump's 36% approval rating in the new Gallup poll, which is the lowest of his term, and just two points shy of his lowest ever.They also discuss Trump's handling of the press, and what his low approval rating could mean for Republicans in next year's midterm elections.Then, Brad is joined by CNN Military Analyst Cedric Leighton (USAF-Ret.).The two discuss the Washington Post report that Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, authorized a highly unusual strike to kill all survivors of one of the Trump administration’s attacks in recent months on boats allegedly carrying drugs in international waters.Next, they talk about Senator Mark Kelly's message to military service members about their duty to the U.S. constitution to not follow unlawful orders.Lastly, they discuss the prospects for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia.Mabinty Quarshie's handle on X is @MabintyQ.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. 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.
more—live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST.Catch visual clips daily on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, always joined by his loyal service girl Ember.#KarelCast, #Thanksgiving2025, #HolidayCooking, #KitchenChaos, #LGBTQNews, #GlobalLGBTQ, #ScottJacobsen, #GoodMenProject, #DEIDebate, #QueerRights, #LGBTQIssues, #CookingCompilation, #VeganCooking, #HolidayVibes, #PoliticalNews, #BreakingLGBTQ, #LasVegasCreator, #IndependentMedia, #ReallyKarel, #SupportCreatorshttps://youtube.com/live/G205jOCmCX0
This time on Code WACK!Will Humana and UnitedHealth Group be found by the courts to have prematurely denied or cut off physician-ordered post-acute care for Medicare Advantage members using AI models with error rates as high as 90%? And could these same AI tools, which over 60% of doctors allege systematically deny patients necessary care, be used in Traditional Medicare as well? The answer is YES, depending on where you live. To learn more, we spoke with Jeremy White, author of InHumana: An American Healthcare Story, published recently by White Lines Press. Jeremy and his wife, Edie, founded the award-winning satirical publication Red Shtick Magazine and its online version, The Red Shtick. They live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This is the second episode of a two-part series with Jeremy about his new book.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.
Leslie is joined by Roxanne Brown, President-Elect of the United Steelworkers. Currently serving as the Union's international Vice President, Brown will be sworn in to her new position on March 1, 2026. Following the USW's regular four-year nomination and election process that recently took place, Brown was elected to be the Union's new President!During today's interview, Leslie and Roxanne discuss how working families have taken major hits to their rights and their pocketbooks in 2025, thanks to the Trump administration.Before President Trump was elected, his advisors laid out a terrifying vision for the nation called, 'Project 2025.' And over the past year, working families have unfortunately borne the brunt of the administration rapidly enacting these policies. On top of this, the administration has failed to rein in – and in many ways added to – costs for necessities like groceries, energy and health care.Roxanne details how these attacks have hit bargaining rights for workers, veterans' benefits, workplace safety, healthcare and more.Taken together, we’re seeing an economy in which the rich get a whole lot richer, while everyone else is lucky to scrape by, just as Trump planned.Follow the USW on Facebook, Instagram and X, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at USW.org. Also, check them out on Blue Sky where their handle is @steelworkers.bsky.social.Roxanne's handle on X is @BrownRox.
subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarelNew episodes Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST on all streaming platforms.Karel broadcasts from Las Vegas with his service dog Ember.#KarelCast, #GenX, #Boomers, #GenZ, #GenerationalDivide, #EpsteinFiles, #ThanksgivingMovies, #MovieReviews, #LaborRights, #ChildLabor, #CurrentEvents, #NewsCommentary, #USPolitics, #SocialIssues, #AgingInAmerica, #BoomerLife, #GenXLife, #ProgressiveMedia, #TalkShow, #LasVegashttps://youtube.com/live/MCeGDsq60e4
'BradCast' 11/20/2025: President of United States Calls for Killing Democratic Officials by Progressive Voices
The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they cover the newest student loan updates, actions folks may need to take, potential changes to repayment plan options and forgiveness programs, and how you can make sure that you have the lowest monthly payment.This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Executive Director, Sabrina Calazans, and Communications Associate Ángel Rentería.The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.The SDCC website is www.StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on X, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg. Their handle on BlueSky is @debtcrisisorg.bsky.social.
This time on Code WACK! Imagine watching your mom suffer a stroke and two seizures that left her unable to use her right side… and then having her Medicare Advantage health insurer deny coverage for the nursing home care she desperately needs.Now imagine learning that the decision to deny her coverage may have been based on artificial intelligence (AI) instead of clinical observation by a qualified medical professional!Here to share this shocking personal story is Jeremy White, author of InHumana: An American Healthcare Story, published by White Lines Press. Jeremy and his wife, Edie, founded the award-winning satirical publication Red Shtick Magazine — and its online version, The Red Shtick. They live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, near Jeremy’s mother. This is the first episode of a two-part series with Jeremy about his new book. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.
Leslie welcomes back Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, for a preview of the newly released 2025 'Made in America Holiday Gift Guide.' (link: https://www.americanmanufacturing.org/blog/the-2025-made-in-america-holiday-gift-guide/) This year's guide makes it easier than ever for shoppers to find U.S.-made products and support American workers this holiday season.New polling released with the Gift Guide shows overwhelming demand for locally made goods, with 81% of Americans saying they’re as likely or more likely to buy American-made products this year. The vast majority (83%) of shoppers say they would buy more Made in USA goods if these products were more widely available. The Gift Guide bridges that gap, connecting consumers with the craftsmanship, quality and well-paid jobs that come from buying Made in America.In its 12th year, the 2025 Guide features 148 manufacturers and makers from across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. There’s an American-made gift for everyone, with finds ranging from model airplane kits and stocking stuffers to jewelry and grills.Shoppers can browse the guide by state or product category, and a new segment this year highlights brick-and-mortar stores specializing in state-made goods for in-person shopping. Additionally, AAM’s Made in America Directory spotlights 873 companies and their products that are not featured in this year’s Guide.Leslie and Scott highlight five of the companies and their gift offerings for just a taste of the guide. Here they are:1 - WicR2 - Alaska Glacial Essentials Skincare3 - Made-Plus Footwear4 - High Strung Studios5 - Cycle DogLastly, Leslie and Scott talk about Project MFG. What's Project MFG? Think Top Chef — but for welders, machinists and engineers. Ray Dick, founder of Project MFG and creator of the YouTube reality show 'Clash of Trades,' is inspiring the next generation of manufacturers through hands-on competition and community engagement.
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 new data showing that monthly U.S. jobs cuts surged to a 22-year high in October, and new polling showing that 54% of voters blame Trump for the current economy vs. only 21% blaming BidenSarah Jones' handle on BlueSky is @politicussarah.bsky.social and the website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com.Dr. Shapiro's website is Sonecon.com and his handle on X is @RobShapiro.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' 11/13/2025: Trump DOJ Takes Stand for Voting Whites in CA by Progressive Voices
'BradCast' 11/12/2025: Mamdani's 'Surprisingly Affordable' Affordability Agenda for NYC by Progressive Voices
This time on Code WACK! How do health insurance hassles like denials and preauthorizations exacerbate inequities in our broken healthcare system? How do they rob physicians of precious time caring for patients and even jeopardize their practices? And why are some big insurance companies buying up physician practices?To find out, we recently spoke with Dr. Erica Rowe Urquhart, a private practice orthopedic surgeon in northern New Jersey. Harvard-trained in biomedical engineering with an MD and PhD from Johns Hopkins, Dr. Urquhart is the author of the forthcoming book The Invisible Hand Wielding the Scalpel: Paying the Price in America’s Fractured Healthcare System. This is the second episode of a two-part series.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.
'BradCast' 11/11/2025: It's the Elections, Stupid; Dem shutdown fallout; Trump pardons 2020 accomplices 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 Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works. The two discuss the eight Senate Democrats who caved to the GOP and gave up healthcare tax credits in order to re-open the government.They also hypothesize Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's role in the eight Senators' decision, and whether it's time to look for a new leader for Senate Democrats.Finally, Alex explains that it's ultimately the Republicans who have caused the health care catastrophe.On that front, there’s a list of the 25 most vulnerable House Republicans that people should continue to focus on, and Social Security Works will continue to do protests on these matters.Then, Brad is joined by Eve Levenson, Senior Director of Political Partnerships and Strategy at Flytedesk, 'the technology that powers college media.'The pair analyzes last Tuesday's election results across the country, and how young voters played a huge part in determining the outcomes.Flytedesk's key takeaways showed that young voters remain a stronghold for Democrats: across the country from VA and NJ to CA and NYC, they favored Dems strongly in last Tuesday's elections.Young voters favored candidates who prioritized affordability. This tracks with Flytedesk's research that the economy and, in particular, costs were a top issue in both 2024 and 2025.The gender gap among young voters remains, but is shrinking: Abigail Spanberger, Mickie Sherrill, and Zohran Mamdani all won young men by double digits, while winning young women with even larger margins.The 'Social Security Works' website is www.socialsecurityworks.org and their handle on BlueSky is @socialsecurityworks.org. Alex's handle there is @alaw202.bsky.social. Flytedesk's website is www.flytedesk.com.Eve Levenson's handle on BlueSky is @eve-levenson.bsky.social.
'BradCast' 11/10/2025: Election 2025 Victories for Democracy; 7 Senate Dems Vote to End Shutdown by Progressive Voices
'BradCast' 11/6/2025: Election 2025: 'Light at the end of the tunnel' by Progressive Voices
'BradCast' 11/5/2025: Dems Win Everything Everywhere All at Once in 2025 Election 2025 by Progressive Voices
This time on Code WACK! Why can working as a doctor in America feel like being on a battleground? What questionable tactics are insurance companies using? How are they affecting patients and physicians alike? And when coverage is denied, what can patients do? (See Helpful Links below for tips on appeals.)To find out, we recently spoke with Dr. Erica Rowe Urquhart, a private practice orthopedic surgeon in northern New Jersey. A Harvard-trained biomedical engineer with an MD and PhD from Johns Hopkins, Dr. Urquhart is the author of the forthcoming book The Invisible Hand Wielding the Scalpel: Paying the Price in America’s Fractured Healthcare System.This is the first episode of a two-part series.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
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
'BradCast' 10/30/2025: The Weak 'Strongman'; Under-the-radar contests in Tuesday elections by Progressive Voices
This time on Code WACK! 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! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
Leslie is joined by Jody Calemine, Director of Advocacy for the 63 unions and 15 million members of the AFL-CIO, where he serves as chief lobbyist and director of government affairs.They discuss the severe toll of the ongoing government shutdown on workers and families—from unpaid federal employees turning to food banks to the ripple effects hitting local economies.Calemine warns that Congress’s failure to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits could sharply raise health costs for small-business owners and workers. He urges lawmakers to pass relief measures like the True Shutdown Fairness Act and Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, and to end political brinkmanship that’s using American workers as pawns.The website for the AFL-CIO is AFLCIO.org and their handle on Blue Sky is @AFLCIO.org. Their handle on Facebook, Instagram and X is @AFLCIO. Jody's handle on Blue Sky is @guerino.bsky.social.
(Link: https://www.sonecon.com/the-government-shutdown-is-the-first-skirmish-in-the-battle-over-trumps-2026-budget/)In it, Dr. Shapiro argues that the current federal government shutdown marks the opening move in a much larger struggle over the fiscal direction of the federal government under Donald Trump’s 2026 budget proposal. It contends that what appears to be a short-term fight over spending bills is in fact a strategic effort to reshape federal priorities—cutting large swaths of domestic programs while boosting defense, border security and deregulation. The shutdown is portrayed as both a bargaining tactic to force concessions from Congress and a signalling device to markets and stakeholders about how aggressively the administration intends to pursue its agenda. The blog warns that the deeper economic and institutional damage will come once the shutdown ends and the budget battle truly begins, with Congress and the administration locked in a clash over the size, scope and role of the federal government.Dr. Shapiro's website is Sonecon.com and his handle on X is @RobShapiro.
'BradCast' 10/28/2025: Monster Storm, Endless Wars, Gamed Elections -- It's all going great! by Progressive Voices
'BradCast' 10/27/2025 (Let's Play 'Who Wants to Be a U.S. Citizen?'!) by Progressive Voices
'BradCast' 10/23/2025: Critical NOAA Climate Database resurrected by Progressive Voices
'BradCast' 10/22/2025: Republican Partisan Buys Dominion Voting Systems by Progressive Voices
With millions of Americans poised to lose their health coverage due to government cuts to Medicaid and other health programs, what can you do to protect your health and access to care? If you find yourself uninsured, are there ways to get free or low-cost prescription meds and health care?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 first episode of a two-part series.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
'BradCast' 10/21/2025: Law[lessness] and [Dis]Order: Trump's crime spree continues and expands by Progressive Voices
'BradCast' 10/20/2025 - Celebrating 'No Kings' with callers and about 7 million other Americans by Progressive Voices
TARABUSTER.”Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.You can follow Tara on BlueSky at @tarabuster.bsky.social and on Instagram at @Taradacktyl.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' 10/16/2025: Rightwing SCOTUS Majority Poised to Gut Last of Voting Rights Act by Progressive Voices
'BradCast' 10/15/2025: The 'Epstein Shutdown' and Other Autocratic Nightmares by Progressive Voices
This time on Code WACK! What will happen when Medicaid is slashed for millions of people as a result of Trump’s H.R. 1, the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill?” How will the largest rollback of the social safety net in over 50 years harm children, families, and rural communities – and what could it mean for states that recently expanded Medicaid, like North Carolina? To find out, we spoke to Jennifer Wells, director of Economic Justice at Community Change Action, where she leads the organization’s work to advance policies and practices that improve the material conditions of low-income communities. This is the second episode in a two-part series.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.
'BradCast' 10-14-2025: Missouri Organizers Vow to Block Trump's Gerrymander from Taking Effect 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 Charlie Cook, Founder of the 'Cook Political Report' and Columnist for 'The National Journal,' to discuss the 'playing field' for the 2026 midterm elections in the Senate and House of Representatives.Then, Senior White House Reporter for 'Bloomberg Government,' Mica Soellner, joins Brad to talk about the new peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, the government shutdown, and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's recent attacks on President Trump.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' 10/9/2025: Trump Labor Dept. Warns Trump Immigration Policy Sparking Food Shortage by Progressive Voices
🔥 Katie Porter Scandal EXPOSES Why Democrats Keep Losing | Karel Cast 25-128Democrats are eating their own — again. As California’s Katie Porter faces criticism for a so-called “scandal,” even fellow Democrats are turning on her. But let’s be real — in the age of Trump, where threats, lies, and corruption barely make headlines, why are Democrats still obsessed with appearing perfect?Karel dives into how Democrats keep sabotaging themselves — from overreacting to minor controversies to refusing to play political hardball while the other side rewrites the rules. Meanwhile, red states gerrymander freely, but when blue states try to level the playing field, Democrats clutch their pearls.It’s time to ask: are Democrats too moral for modern politics? And is that moral high ground killing the country they’re trying to save?🎙️ Watch, comment, and subscribe — Karel breaks it down with no filter.👉 Watch more: youtube.com/reallykarel👉 Support: patreon.com/reallykarel
'BradCast' 10/8/2025: Donald Trump's Losing Battles, Republicans in Disarray Over Shutdown by Progressive Voices
This time on Code WACK! While not perfect, Medicaid has served as a lifeline for millions of impoverished Americans, including Jennifer Wells and her mother, who suffered a brain aneurysm years ago. But that lifeline will soon be taken away. Jennifer joins us to talk about the expected ramifications of Trump’s H.R. 1, the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill. She’s the director of economic justice at Community Change Action , where she leads the organization’s work to advance policies and practices that improve the material conditions of low-income communities. Over recent years, she has earned recognition as the 2020 Marshall University Commencement Speaker, 2020 TEDx Speaker, and 2018 National Association of Social Workers West Virginia Chapter's Social Worker of the Year. This is the first of two episodes with Jennifer Wells.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.
💀 Poverty Is Killing America’s Seniors | Karel Cast 25-127New research reveals a heartbreaking truth: poor and middle-income seniors are dying years earlier than wealthy Americans. Poverty is literally killing our elders — and no one in power seems to care. Karel exposes how inequality, housing costs, and healthcare failures are quietly shortening lives across the country.Plus — the Supreme Court’s next move could protect so-called “conversion therapy,” prioritizing free speech over human dignity. Karel asks: Why are we still afraid of sexuality and identity in 2025?Also, half of all college grads move back home — because debt and rent make independence impossible. When will America finally make education free? And finally, one good note: California bans loud streaming ads. Gavin Newsom signs the kind of law we all wish every state had.🎙️ Watch, comment, and subscribe — because awareness is power.👉 Watch more: youtube.com/reallykarel👉 Support: patreon.com/reallykarel#KarelCast, #SeniorPoverty, #IncomeInequality, #HealthcareCrisis, #AgingInAmerica, #SupremeCourt, #ConversionTherapy, #LGBTQRights, #FreeCollege, #StudentDebt, #EconomicJustice, #SocialCommentary, #BreakingNews, #CurrentEvents, #PoliticalPodcast, #LasVegasPodcaster, #NewsAnalysis, #YouTubeShorts, #ProgressiveMedia, #SubscribeNow
'BradCast' 10/7/2025: 'Supreme Arrogance': John Roberts and His Stacked, Packed and Captured Supreme Court by Progressive Voices
⚠️ America’s Real Threat: The Enemy Within the Ranks | Karel Cast 25-126Trump is reportedly pushing to use U.S. troops against U.S. citizens, even hinting at invoking the Insurrection Act of 1807. Courts and governors are resisting — but what’s the endgame? Is this a political stunt, or the most dangerous power grab in modern American history? Karel breaks it all down, exposing what may be the greatest internal threat to democracy we’ve ever faced.Plus — America’s true obsession: serial killers. With new shows on Ed Gein and John Wayne Gacy, why can’t we look away from the monsters? And finally — why are 12% of Americans on antidepressants? Karel explores what that says about our nation’s mental health, culture, and stress.🎙️ Watch, comment, and subscribe — it’s time to question everything.👉 Watch more: youtube.com/reallykarel👉 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel#KarelCast, #AmericanPolitics, #InsurrectionAct, #TrumpNews, #DemocracyInDanger, #USMilitary, #SerialKillers, #TrueCrime, #MentalHealthCrisis, #Antidepressants, #EdGein, #JohnWayneGacy, #Podcast, #BreakingNews, #CurrentEvents, #PoliticalCommentary, #NewsAnalysis, #YouTubeShorts, #LasVegasPodcaster, #SubscribeNowhttps://youtube.com/live/6ILPUP_e9ME
'BradCast' 10/6/2025: Trump Attempting His 'Invasion from Within' by Progressive Voices
🌎 The Diet That Could Save 15 Million Lives AND the Planet | Karel Cast 25-125Can what’s on your plate really save the world? The EAT-Lancet Commission—over 70 leading scientists—says yes. Their new “Planetary Diet” could stop 15 million deaths a year and drastically cut climate damage. But here’s the catch: it demands a complete shift in how we grow, eat, and think about food.Karel breaks down the report, explains why the current food system is killing both people and the planet, and reveals why he believes this life-saving solution will still be ignored. Plus—Diddy’s 50-month sentence, and major comedians facing backlash for performing in Saudi Arabia. Should art cross those lines?🎙️ Join the conversation, subscribe, and be part of the change!👉 Watch more: youtube.com/reallykarel👉 Support: patreon.com/reallykarel#ClimateCrisis, #PlanetaryDiet, #VeganLifestyle, #EATLancet, #Sustainability, #FoodSystem, #HealthAndWellness, #GlobalWarming, #EnvironmentalChange, #Nutrition, #Diddy, #ComedyControversy, #KarelCast, #Vegan, #HealthyLiving, #BreakingNews, #Podcast, #YouTubeShorts, #ClimateAction, #SubscribeNowhttps://www.youtube.com/live/hi4hGLSJ0g8?si=WMv0qmq0oXDkkQMm
'BradCast' 10/2/2025: Mass Firings During Shutdown 'Extremely Illegal' by Progressive Voices
Is Pet Ownership Only for the Rich? Rising Vet Costs, Shutdown & Global Conflicts | Karel Cast 25-124Pets bring joy, comfort, and real health benefits to our lives—but are they becoming luxuries only the wealthy can afford? In this episode of The Karel Cast, we dive into the skyrocketing costs of pet ownership: from veterinary bills to pet insurance that now runs $100–$250 per month. With MARS Inc. (yes, the candy company) owning nearly half of U.S. veterinary clinics, is the system stacked against everyday pet owners? Why isn’t there public support for families struggling to keep their beloved companions healthy?We also cover day two of the U.S. government shutdown, Trump’s collapsing approval ratings, and the frustrating lack of strong leadership from Democrats. Plus, a terror attack at a synagogue in England raises global questions about hate, compassion, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. How do we balance outrage at hate crimes with accountability for state violence and innocent lives lost?Join Karel for a bold, unfiltered conversation on pets, politics, and the price of compassion.👉 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel👉 Subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel🎧 Available on Apple Music, iHeart, Spotify, Spreaker & more.📺 Clips on TikTok & Instagram.#KarelCast, #PetOwnership, #VetCosts, #PetInsurance, #MARS, #GovernmentShutdown, #TrumpApproval, #USPolitics, #Democrats, #VeterinaryCare, #PetParents, #CostOfLiving, #AnimalLovers, #BreakingNews, #GlobalConflicts, #SynagogueAttack, #GazaCrisis, #PodcastClips, #OutrageCulture, #PoliticalCommentaryhttps://youtube.com/live/an8FBFdFiug
'BradCast' 10/1/2025: Voting rights journalist Ari Berman on Trump DOJ's 'voter suppression agenda' by Progressive Voices
As a consequence of Trump's drastic cuts to Medicaid and other health programs, experts estimate that between nearly 8 million and 10 million more Americans will be uninsured by 2034. These include the most vulnerable among us, people who depend on Medicaid because they are poor, ill and/or live with disabilities. And here’s the kicker: experiencing disability isn’t as rare or improbable as we’d like to think. That's why this fight for health care is about all of us—our families, our neighbors, and our future. From hospital care to home-based services to keeping rural clinics alive, Medicaid is a pillar of our healthcare system—and when it’s weakened, entire communities feel the impact. So what happens when that pillar is damaged? We recently spoke to Andy Imparato, executive director of Disability Rights California, and policy analyst Sabrina Epstein. This is the second episode in a two-part series with Disability Rights California.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
Enemy Within? Trump, Government Shutdown & Sean “Diddy” Combs Sentencing | Karel Cast 25-123Who exactly is America’s “enemy within”? Donald Trump told military leaders to prepare for internal enemies—but does that mean everyday citizens, immigrants, or simply anyone who disagrees with him? This episode dives deep into the dangerous rhetoric that blurs the line between democracy and authoritarianism.Meanwhile, the U.S. government is shut down—again. But this time, Trump appears ready to weaponize it, making Americans suffer in order to blame the other side. Why does Congress keep getting paid while the country stalls?And finally, Sean “Diddy” Combs faces sentencing. Prosecutors are pushing for 11 years—sparking questions about whether the punishment is fair, or if he’s being targeted because of race, power, and success.Join Karel for bold commentary, sharp insights, and the real questions others avoid.👉 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel👉 Subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel🎧 Available on Apple Music, iHeart, Spotify, Spreaker & more.📺 Daily clips also on TikTok & Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, joined by his service dog Ember.#KarelCast, #EnemyWithin, #DonaldTrump, #Authoritarianism, #GovernmentShutdown, #USPolitics, #SeanCombs, #Diddy, #PuffDaddy, #JusticeSystem, #RaceAndJustice, #MAGA, #Democracy, #PoliticalCommentary, #BreakingNews, #CurrentEvents, #LasVegasPodcast, #EntertainmentNews, #PodcastClips, #OutrageCulturehttps://youtube.com/live/pWUW_OS1vHY
'BradCast' 9/30/2025: 'A War from Within' (Trump's Mind) As Government Shutdown Looms by Progressive Voices
America’s Societal Meltdown Explained | Karel Cast 25-122Are we living in the most triggered era in American history? From outrage over a simple cotton plant in a hotel hallway to MAGA backlash against Bad Bunny performing at the Super Bowl halftime show, the culture wars never stop. Add in mass sho0tings at churches and politicians calling for more armed police, and you start to see a disturbing pattern: America has become addicted to being offended.In this episode of The Karel Cast, Karel dives into the nonstop outrage cycle—how people are constantly looking for reasons to be offended, and how social media algorithms feed the fire. From hypocrisy around faith and firearms to ignorance about Puerto Rico being part of the U.S., it’s a wild ride through the landscape of modern American “trigger culture.”👉 Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarel👉 Subscribe for new episodes: youtube.com/reallykarel🎧 Listen on Apple Music, iHeart, Spotify, Spreaker, and more.📺 Watch daily content on TikTok & Instagram.Karel is a groundbreaking broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, joined by his service dog Ember.#KarelCast, #TriggeredAmerica, #CultureWars, #BadBunny, #SuperBowlHalftime, #MAGA, #OutrageCulture, #TriggeredMuch, #GunViolence, #FaithAndFirearms, #PuertoRico, #AmericanPolitics, #SocialMediaOutrage, #KarenBass, #ChurchShootings, #LasVegasPodcast, #PoliticalCommentary, #EntertainmentNews, #ViralOutrage, #USCulturehttps://youtube.com/live/gl9Cjaxtato
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 Tim Karr, Senior Director of Strategy and Communications at 'Free Press,' a nonpartisan organization fighting for your rights to connect and communicate.The pair examines how Trump and his FCC pressured media organizations to remove Jimmy Kimmel from the airwaves, but also discusses how Americans banded together to make their voices heard in opposition to the authoritarian style actions.Then, Brad is joined by Ana Valdez, President & CEO of the Latino Donor Collaborative (LDC), which produces the annual U.S. Latino GDP Report. The two examine the contributions made by Hispanic Americans, as well as their population and economic trends, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.Brad and Ana also talk about the repercussions from the Supreme Court decision that allows ICE to resume arrests in Los Angeles based on appearance, language, or type of work.Drawing on the LDC's data showing Latinos as one of America's fastest-growing economic engines, Ana also released a statement emphasizing that the Court's decision carries consequences far beyond immigration enforcement:"This is not law enforcement; it is racial profiling.That is not how the Fourth Amendment is supposed to work. The Constitution requires specific facts, not a checklist of skin color, language, and job site.It also ignores economic reality. Latinos are not on the margins of this country; we are a major growth driver. Our GDP reached $4 trillion in 2023, making us the fifth-largest economy in the world if measured independently. Latino incomes and purchasing power are growing about twice as fast as the rest of the country, and Latino consumer spending topped $2.5 trillion last year. Targeting people who look or sound Latino undercuts the workforce and the businesses that keep the U.S. economy strong for everyone. Profiling this workforce is economic self-harm.And it ignores the community reality. Most Latinos are fully part of the American fabric. Ninety-four percent of Latinos under 18 are U.S.-born, and nine out of ten Latinos overall are citizens or lawful residents. Treating Spanish speakers or brown people as presumptive suspects means punishing citizens on their way to work and parents on school runs, not just the undocumented.Enforcement of immigration law cannot come at the cost of civil liberties and human dignity.America's economic future depends on treating Latinos as full and equal participants in our society, not targets of suspicion."The website for Free Press is www.FreePress.net and their handle on BlueSky is @freepress.bsky.social. Tim Karr's handle is @timkarr.bsky.social.The website for the Latino Donor Collaborative is www.LatinoDonorCollaborative.org and their handle on X is @LDCLatino and Ana's handle is @LDCAna1.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.
America Isn’t the Country You Think It Is | Karel Cast 25-121America loves to call itself the “greatest country in the world”—but the numbers tell a different story. Over 350 mass shootings this year, a wannabe tyrant in the Oval Office, and a Supreme Court that props up a far-right agenda. 70% of our infrastructure is outdated, we lack public transportation, and universal health care is still a dream—while we remain #1 for medical bankruptcies.The reality? 80% of Americans don’t have enough to retire. Care homes are broken, healthcare for aging is inadequate, and hatred—racism, homophobia, transphobia—runs rampant. Add to that endless wars and drug epidemics, and the myth of “American greatness” crumbles.So here’s the question: are we ignoring reality because the truth is too painful to face?👉 Watch, share, and subscribe for fearless commentary on the real state of America.youtube.com/reallykarel#KarelCast, #AmericanReality, #MassShootings, #HealthcareCrisis, #RetirementCrisis, #USPolitics, #SupremeCourt, #MAGA, #AgingAmerica, #MedicalBankruptcy, #DrugCrisis, #Infrastructure, #IndependentMedia, #NewsAnalysis, #BreakingNews, #TruthToPower, #Racism, #Homophobia, #Transphobia, #AmericaInDeclinehttps://youtube.com/live/C8mewyggG2o
Leslie is joined by Amber Miller, Director of the USW’s Rapid Response Department, a roughly 30-year tradition of member-driven, issue-based, nonpartisan legislative activism. Amber has been a proud second-generation Steelworker since 1997 where she began her career at Chase Brass and Copper in northwest Ohio.The two discuss how gerrymandering is a clear and present danger to working families, and what can be done to fight back.Gerrymandering allows politicians to redraw district maps in ways that protect their own power instead of reflecting the will of the people, silencing working families and communities of color. From Texas to Missouri, these power grabs undermine democracy, suppress votes, and weaken the voices of everyday citizens. Yet history shows that when working people organize—whether through ballot initiatives or grassroots campaigns—they can push back against partisan manipulation. States like Michigan prove that fair districting is possible, ensuring representatives are accountable to voters rather than corporate or political interests.Follow the USW on Facebook, Instagram and X, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at www.USW.org. Also, check them out on Blue Sky where their handle is @steelworkers.bsky.social.Amber's handle on X is @AmberUSWRR.
'BradCast' 9/25/2025 (Government shutdown looms; Comey's corrupt indictment) by Progressive Voices
America Isn’t Ready for 124 Million Seniors | Karel Cast 25-120Over 37% of Americans are now over 50—that’s 124 million people—and the cracks in our system are showing. Social Security is running dry, affordable home health care barely exists for the middle class, and state-sponsored elder care is almost nonexistent. Meanwhile, medicine is lagging behind in treating the illnesses most affecting older Americans.The truth is clear: America is not ready for the greying of its population, and the consequences are already unfolding.Plus, Trump falsely blames California Governor Gavin Newsom for an ICE shooting. Why does MAGA never take responsibility for its own dangerous rhetoric and actions?👉 Watch, share, and subscribe for bold commentary on aging, politics, and the future of America.⸻youtube.com/reallykarel#KarelCast, #AgingAmerica, #SocialSecurity, #HealthcareCrisis, #ElderCare, #Retirement, #USPolitics, #SeniorHealth, #AgingPopulation, #Medicare, #IndependentMedia, #NewsAnalysis, #TrumpLies, #MAGA, #BreakingNews, #EconomicCrisis, #PublicPolicy, #FutureOfAmerica, #GreyingOfAmerica, #CivicEngagement
'BradCast' 9/24/2025: Gov't Shutdown and Skyrocketing Healthcare Costs Loom by Progressive Voices
President Crybaby Melts Down Again While America Suffers | Karel Cast 25-119Jimmy Kimmel is back on ABC—but instead of focusing on America’s real crises, the President is throwing another tantrum. From the U.N. stage to cable news, he’s still whining about an election he lost years ago while ignoring soaring grocery prices, housing insecurity, healthcare failures, and global unrest.Karel asks: how much longer can MAGA followers defend a leader who only cries for himself, never for the victims of war, poverty, or disease? While inflation rises and families struggle, the President plays victim—proving once again that he’s unfit to lead.👉 Watch, share, and subscribe for unfiltered commentary that tells the truth mainstream media won’t.youtube.com/reallykarel#KarelCast, #PresidentCrybaby, #JimmyKimmel, #USPolitics, #MAGA, #Inflation, #Economy, #HealthcareCrisis, #HousingCrisis, #Gaza, #AIDSPolicy, #Democracy, #Corruption, #NewsAnalysis, #IndependentMedia, #LeadershipFail, #CivicEngagement, #BreakingNews, #TruthToPower, #AmericaInCrisishttps://youtube.com/live/YE9J4vxykwE
This time on Code WACK! What’s already changing for people with disabilities now that President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” has been signed into law? From pediatric clinics closing their doors to looming cuts in home and community-based services, the fallout is just beginning — and it’s hitting hard.Today we’re joined by two staff members of Disability Rights California, Executive Director Andy Imparato and Policy Analyst Sabrina Epstein, who have been working to track the bill’s impact and fight for the rights of those with disabilities across the state. This is the first episode in a two-part series with Disability Rights California. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.
'BradCast' 9/23/2025: Our Insane U.S. President at the U.N.; Homan Bribery Update; Kimmel Censorship Update by Progressive Voices
Modern Life Is Killing Us: Why Your Body Can’t Keep Up | Karel Cast 25-118Human bodies haven’t changed in 100,000 years, but our world has. From the rise of agriculture just 10,000 years ago to nonstop modern stress, tech overload, and processed living, we’re locked in an evolutionary mismatch—and it’s making us sick. Obesity, depression, cancer, and anxiety aren’t just random—they’re signs our environment is outpacing our biology.Karel breaks down why life today feels like an uphill battle, how modern pressures are breaking us down physically and mentally, and most importantly: what you can do to protect your health and reclaim your time.👉 Watch, share, and subscribe for an honest take on survival in a world that wasn’t built for our bodies—or our sanity.🔗 Original Linkyoutube.com/reallykarel#KarelCast, #ModernLife, #HealthCrisis, #EvolutionaryMismatch, #Obesity, #Depression, #Anxiety, #MentalHealth, #Wellness, #Longevity, #Stress, #Burnout, #ChronicIllness, #CancerPrevention, #SelfCare, #Lifestyle, #MindBodyHealth, #Science, #Biology, #IndependentMediahttps://youtube.com/live/V4UVjWIVoME
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 Kate Ackley, a Senior Reporter for Bloomberg Government.The two examine the impending government shutdown, which is set to happen October 1st. Democrats seem less eager to bail out Republicans than they did at the beginning of the current Trump administration, drawing the line at new massive healthcare cuts which would drive up premiums 10-20% for folks with Affordable Care Act health plans.Then, Brad is joined by Dr. Bob Bollinger is the Raj and Kamla Gupta Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.They examine the chaos caused at the CDC by RFK Jr. and the Trump administration, and the potentially dangerous new restrictions on who can now receive vaccines. Dr. Bollinger holds joint appointments in International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and in Community Public Health at the JH School of Nursing.He has more than 45 years of experience in international public health, clinical research, and education dealing with such global health priorities as HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, leprosy, dengue, antibiotic resistant infections, COVID-19 and other emerging diseases. Dr. Bollinger is also Associate Director of the Center for Clinical Global Health Education (CCGHE). Their website is main.ccghe.net. 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. (Image Credit: Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post/Getty Images)
🔥 MAGA Mourns While Trump Threatens America’s Future | Karel Cast 25-117Tens of thousands turned out to mourn their MAGA hero, but Trump couldn’t resist making it all about himself—attacking opponents and fueling division. From heads of state at a private funeral to Trump’s ominous remarks, the signs of America’s slide toward autocracy are louder than ever. Why are Democrats silent? What exactly are they waiting for?Meanwhile, citizenship is openly for sale—$1 million gets you a passport while poor immigrants are jailed and deported. And in the culture wars, Disney backlash grows as questions swirl about whether Jimmy Kimmel could or even should return after his firing for speech.Karel breaks it all down: the politics, the hypocrisy, and what it means for America’s future.🎙️ The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel📺 Watch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel📱 Live Mon–Thu at 10:30am PST | Also on TikTok, Instagram, Spotify, iHeart, and Apple Podcasts.
⏩ RIP Free Speech in America? Kimmel, Kirk & the Crackdown | Karel Cast 25-116Is free speech officially on life support in the USA? Jimmy Kimmel makes a factual statement about Charlie Kirk and suddenly his show is “pulled indefinitely.” Meanwhile, politicians are pushing new definitions of “hate speech,” platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and AI moderation systems are flagging content left and right, and Sinclair is planning a national tribute to Kirk while demanding donations.Karel unpacks the chilling trend: networks being stripped of their ability to self-regulate, cultural symbols under attack, and a democracy that feels like it’s slipping away. Has America already lost its 249-year experiment?🎙️ The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel📺 Watch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel📱 Live Mon–Thu at 10:30am PST | On Spotify, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, TikTok & Instagram.#KarelCast, #FreeSpeech, #JimmyKimmel, #CharlieKirk, #Censorship, #MediaFreedom, #USPolitics, #HateSpeechDebate, #SinclairBroadcast, #TikTokBan, #YouTubeCensorship, #AmericanDemocracy, #CurrentEvents, #PoliticalPodcast, #CultureWar, #SpeechFreedom, #DemocracyUnderThreat, #PodcastLife, #KarelAndEmber, #NewsAnalysis
⏩ Should You Leave America? Life on a Sinking Ship | Karel Cast 25-115America feels more divided and unstable than ever. With politics in chaos and leadership failing to unite, many are asking: is it time to leave the USA? Becoming an expat may not be as impossible as it sounds — jobs, communities, and opportunities exist around the world. So what’s really stopping you from getting off a sinking ship?In today’s Karel Cast, we explore the growing conversation about leaving America, what holds people back, and what new countries might offer. Plus — a look at local politics gone wrong: why is Las Vegas building four new baseball diamonds right next to four empty ones? Is it time to focus on fixing local issues instead of waiting for national change?🎙️ The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel📺 Watch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel📱 Live Mon–Thu at 10:30am PST | Also on Spotify, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, TikTok & Instagram.
This time on Code WACK! We talk a lot about how our healthcare system fails us when we get sick, but what about when regulators fail to PREVENT ILLNESS? Case in point: lead poisoning. It’s not just a danger from the past. Thousands of children are sickened from lead poisoning each year across the country. This week we’re looking at New York State which has older, poorly maintained housing stock in several areas, and where we’ve seen some of the highest incidences of lead poisoning in the country. So why hasn’t the state legislature passed the Lead Paint Right to Know Act, a bill that could help protect families from this entirely preventable harm?To learn more, we recently spoke with Shannon Burkett, a New York mother whose son Cooper was diagnosed with lead poisoning as an infant in 2008. Shannon is also the writer, producer, and editor of the podcast LEAD: How This Story Ends Is Up to Us. Both Shannon, a registered nurse, and Cooper, now 18, have been powerful voices in the fight to end lead poisoning. This is the second episode in a two-part series.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.
'BradCast' 9/16/2025: Our Crumbling Courts and Withering Rule of Law by Progressive Voices
⏩ How MAGA Is Stealing Your Most Valuable Asset: TIME | Karel Cast 25-114America has been trapped in a cycle of outrage since Donald Trump’s rise and the MAGA movement. Every headline, every conversation, every policy fight is dominated by their agenda — and it’s costing you more than you realize. They’re not just robbing your peace of mind, they’re stealing your most valuable asset: your time.From endless work hours to constant stress and nonstop political chaos, life in the USA feels hijacked. Is it even possible to take our time back — and live fully — under this system? Or has MAGA created a country where working, worrying, and watching are the only options left?In today’s Karel Cast, we break down how your life is being drained by politics, power, and distraction — and what it will take to reclaim your future.🎙️ The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel📺 Watch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel📱 Live Mon–Thu at 10:30am PST | Available on Spotify, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, TikTok & Instagram.#KarelCast, #MAGA, #DonaldTrump, #PoliticsToday, #AmericanLife, #TimeIsMoney, #FightForTime, #OutrageCulture, #TrumpEra, #LifeUnderMAGA, #PoliticalChaos, #AmericanFuture, #WorkLifeBalance, #USApolitics, #ResistMAGA, #NewsAnalysis, #CurrentEvents, #LiberalVoices, #PoliticalPodcast, #KarelAndEmberhttps://youtube.com/live/jFOu4MrZT2w
'BradCast' 9/15/2025: After Kirk Murder, First Amendment, But Not Second, Under Attack. Prove Me Wrong 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 Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). They discuss her brand new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers. Public Education and the Future of Democracy." The book's Publisher, Penguin House, describes it as "A rousing defense of public education as the cornerstone of American democracy, by the woman attacked by the far right as “the most dangerous person in the world”Attacks on schools and teachers have long been a hallmark of fascist regimes: Throughout history, as many dictators rose to power they began banning books and controlling curriculum. Fascists fear teachers because teachers foster an educated and empowered population that can see past propaganda and scare tactics. Fascists fear teachers because they teach young people how to think for themselves.Drawing on history, stories from teachers on the front lines, and decades of experience with America’s public schools, Weingarten argues that teaching students to think critically is the key to defeating would-be dictators.She encourages teachers to continue focusing on their vital mission to help young people thrive."The book is available for purchase here: https://sites.prh.com/whyfascistsfearteachersDuring the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Sara Haghdoosti and she is the Executive Director of Win Without War, a diverse network of activists and organizations working towards a progressive U.S. foreign policy.She details the dangers of militarizing local law enforcement, and what it means for everyday people that the President is willing to position troops in American cities to enforce his own agenda (with Memphis, TN just the latest).Based just outside of Chicago, Sara also speaks to what the local community is experiencing right now as Trump targets the city.Sara also talks about her organization’s ‘Know Your Rights Campaign’ for military service members that do not want to follow unlawful orders from the Trump administration:https://winwithoutwar.org/win-without-war-launches-notwhatyousignedupfor-org-for-members-of-the-military-during-trumps-authoritarian-crackdown/ Finally, Brad and Sara talk foreign policy, including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as the Trump administration's controversial airstrike on a Venezuelan boat that Trump claims contained drug smugglers transporting fentanyl.Randi Weingarten is president of the 1.8 million-member AFT, which represents teachers; paraprofessionals and school-related personnel; higher education faculty and staff; nurses and other healthcare professionals; local, state and federal government employees; and early childhood educators. Their website is www.AFT.org and their handle on BlueSky is @aftunion.bsky.social. Randi's handle is @rweingarten.bsky.social.'Win Without War' is a national grassroots organization that works with elected officials, policymakers, media, advocacy organizations, and movement leaders to promote and advance a values-based progressive national security strategy that prioritizes human security and diplomacy over war.Their website is WinWithoutWar.org. Their handle on BlueSky is @winwithoutwar.bsky.social. Sara's handle is @shaghdoosti.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.
Christian Nationalism: Patriotism or Threat to America? | Karel Cast 25-113In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the government and right-wing media call him a “true patriot.” But what if he wasn’t? What if Christian Nationalism—the ideology he championed—is actually un-American, contradicting the very principles of the Founding Fathers?Karel takes a hard look at how Christian Nationalism has been weaponized to discriminate against LGBTQ people, women, immigrants, Muslims, and anyone outside their narrow worldview. Is this really patriotism—or the perversion of freedom and democracy?Meanwhile, Kirk’s followers claim to support free speech, yet silence critics with doxxing, firings, and violent threats. The hypocrisy couldn’t be clearer.Does Charlie Kirk’s death prove it’s time for America to divide into separate alliances—the free states vs. the hateful ones? The Founders left us the tools. The question is: do we have the courage?The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel. Please like, subscribe, and share at youtube.com/reallykarel. The show streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST and is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Spreaker, TikTok, and Instagram.#ChristianNationalism, #CharlieKirk, #PoliticalViolence, #AmericanDemocracy, #SeparationOfChurchAndState, #LGBTQRights, #ReligiousExtremism, #FreedomOfSpeech, #PoliticalDivision, #USPolitics, #BreakingNews, #DemocracyInCrisis, #HumanRights, #EqualityForAll, #ConstitutionalRights, #TheKarelCast, #PoliticalAnalysis, #FaithAndPolitics, #CurrentEvents, #AmericanHistoryhttps://youtube.com/live/vYro9Cci0p8
Charlie Kirk Assassination: False Flag or Political Martyr? | Karel Cast 25-122Charlie Kirk was assassinated in public in Utah, and the fallout is tearing the nation apart. MAGA immediately weaponized the killing, labeling the shooter a radical left activist without evidence, fueling division and anger. The President quickly blamed the left—something he did not do when lawmakers were murdered in their homes just a month ago.So, was this an attack by an extremist, or could it be a false flag designed to spark unrest, radicalize young people, push for martial law, and even suspend upcoming elections? Either way, the consequences are devastating for America’s democracy.Join Karel as he breaks down the assassination, the dangerous political spin, and what it means for the future of the USA.The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel. Please like, subscribe, and share at youtube.com/reallykarel. The show streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST and is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Spreaker, TikTok, and Instagram.#CharlieKirk, #Assassination, #PoliticalViolence, #FalseFlag, #MAGA, #AmericanPolitics, #BreakingNews, #USPolitics, #DemocracyInCrisis, #PoliticalDivision, #Election2025, #MartialLaw, #LeftVsRight, #Radicalization, #HistoryInTheMaking, #PoliticalAnalysis, #TheKarelCast, #UtahNews, #PoliticalMartyr, #CurrentEvents
This time on Code WACK! Imagine discovering that your infant child—your nine-month-old baby—has lead poisoning – a toxin banned from paint and phased out of gasoline decades ago. So why do thousands of children each year have dangerously high levels of lead in their system?We spoke with New York mom, nurse, and advocate Shannon Burkett, whose son Cooper developed lead poisoning that stole his words, halted his development, and nearly cost him his life. Shannon is also the writer, producer, and editor of the podcast LEAD: How This Story Ends Is Up to Us, which had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival 2025, starring Merritt Wever and Cynthia Nixon. She’s a registered nurse, a mother of three, and a fierce voice in the fight to end lead poisoning.This is the first of a two-part series with Shannon Burkett.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.
🔥 Social Media Uprising: Can Gen Z Save America? | Karel Cast 25-122From the streets of the U.S. to the protests in Nepal, social media is fueling revolutions around the world. In Nepal, Gen Z forced their Prime Minister to resign after TikTok was banned — proving the power of digital activism. But what about America’s youth? Will Gen Z rise up to reclaim their future, or remain glued to their screens until it’s too late?Plus, a deeply human story: Bruce Willis’ family faces public criticism over his care during his battle with dementia — but should anyone judge such private decisions?👉 Join the conversation on The Karel Cast as we explore activism, power, and compassion in today’s world. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to support independent media.#GenZ, #SocialMediaRevolution, #KarelCast, #NepalProtests, #DigitalActivism, #YouthUprising, #TikTokBan, #CivilRights, #BLM, #ProtestMovement, #IndependentMedia, #BreakingNews, #USPolitics, #FutureOfAmerica, #LostGeneration, #PhoneAddiction, #BruceWillis, #DementiaAwareness, #CultureShift, #LikeAndSubscribehttps://youtube.com/live/B_CG7PXEbyY
Why the Epstein Files Don’t Matter Anymore | Karel Cast 25-121We already know the truth: Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein were close friends, and there’s more than enough evidence pointing toward Trump’s misconduct. But here’s the problem—MAGA doesn’t care. No matter how much proof is presented, they refuse to believe it. So why are Democrats still chasing Epstein files as if they’ll change anything? Until there’s a criminal conviction that sticks, Trump’s cult loyalty makes him untouchable.Meanwhile, Israel escalates attacks abroad, raising tough questions: Is your frustration with Netanyahu’s government or with the Jewish community as a whole?And on U.S. soil, the Supreme Court is eroding civil rights—driving while Mexican in Los Angeles is apparently enough to get pulled over. How much longer can this divided nation hold together before a breakup feels inevitable?👉 Tune in for fearless, uncensored analysis. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to support independent media.#EpsteinFiles, #TrumpCult, #KarelCast, #USPolitics, #MAGA, #TeflonTrump, #Democrats, #Netanyahu, #Israel, #SupremeCourt, #CivilRights, #DrivingWhileMexican, #PoliticalDivide, #AmericaDivided, #IndependentMedia, #BreakingNews, #PodcastLife, #ViralShorts, #LikeAndSubscribe, #WeThePeoplehttps://youtube.com/live/xdIBBSXkpPQ
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 Venezuela and the Trump administration's ill-considered attack on the purported drug boat and what that might mean for how the current regime uses our military. The two also posit the political and diplomatic implications of Trump's “name change” from the Department of Defense to the Department of War. Col. Leighton also breaks down the significance of Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un joining Xi Jinping in a show of strength as China unveiled new weapons at a huge military parade.Finally, the Colonel gives the latest updates on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Then, Brad is joined by Sarah Jones, the Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA.The two examine the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) again handing President Trump a bleak set of jobs numbers, just one month after he fired the agency's commissioner over weak employment data. They also detail the specific damage the President's tariffs have done on the U.S. economy, as well as a new report from Goldman Sachs estimating that 86% of the tariff revenue collected so far has been paid by American businesses and consumers.Additionally, the pair talks about the latest news surrounding the Epstein files.Finally, they discuss the chilling implications as Trump continues working to turn the military into his own police force, which he seeks to unleash in predominantly Democratic-led American cities.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. Sarah Jones' handle on BlueSky is @politicussarah.bsky.social and the website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com.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.
Proof America Is Splitting Apart | Karel Cast 25-120The writing has been on the wall since the 1800s—America may be headed for divorce court. From the new Western Alliance for Healthcare to growing political, cultural, and economic divides, we could be witnessing the first steps toward a fractured nation. Will this split be peaceful, or will it bring chaos and conflict?We’ll also talk about the backlash I’ve faced from the trans community for refusing to back down on my nuanced positions—why do potential allies keep turning into enemies?And in a chilling twist, I share a conversation I had with AI that’s already refusing orders. If machines start demanding freedom, what comes next?👉 Watch now for raw commentary you won’t hear anywhere else. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to support independent voices.#AmericaDivided, #Splitsville, #KarelCast, #WesternAlliance, #USPolitics, #CultureWar, #CivilDivide, #FutureOfAmerica, #PoliticalCommentary, #IndependentVoices, #BreakingNews, #AIethics, #ArtificialIntelligence, #PodcastLife, #TransRights, #Backlash, #WeThePeople, #LikeAndSubscribe, #EqualityForAll, #IndependentMediahttps://youtube.com/live/WOM0JC8G3IA
Leslie welcomes back Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the 63 unions and 15 million members of the AFL-CIO. In 2022, he was unanimously elected to the position as the highest ranking African American officer in the history of America’s labor movement.Secretary Redmond shares how he and the AFL-CIO just wrapped up their nationwide “It’s Better in a Union: Fighting for Freedom, Fairness and Security” bus tour. While big corporations profit off the backs of working people and politicians continue to raise costs and cut essential lifesaving services, the labor movement traveled the country providing voice to and building power with workers in the lead up to Labor Day.Mr. Redmond also blasts the new Trump administration's Union-busting executive order, which was issued right before Labor Day.The new order rips away collective bargaining rights from workers at NASA, the International Trade Association, the NWS, and more.The website for the AFL-CIO is AFLCIO.org and their handle on Blue Sky is @AFLCIO.org. Their handle on Facebook, Instagram and X is @AFLCIO. Fred's handle on X is @STRedmond.
Leslie 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 two examine the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) again handing President Trump a bleak set of jobs numbers, just one month after he fired the agency's commissioner over weak employment data.On Friday morning, the BLS reported that nonfarm payroll employment rose by only 22,000 in August. Analysts had forecast that the economy would add 75,000 jobs during the month. According to the agency, gains made in health care were offset by losses in federal government employment, as well as mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction.While July's figures were revised up to 79,000 from 73,000, June's numbers were revised down by 27,000, dropping from 14,000 to minus-13,000. That means this past June marked the first time the labor market shed jobs since late 2020. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate edged up to 4.3 percent from 4.2 percent in August.Leslie and Dr. Shapiro also discuss his latest blog, "The Lies Behind Trump's D.C. Troop Sure."(Link: https://washingtonmonthly.com/2025/08/18/the-lies-behind-trumps-d-c-troop-surge/)In it, Dr. Shapiro breaks down how President Trump’s justification for deploying troops in Washington, D.C. on the basis of crime is false, as FBI data show crime rates in the capital have sharply declined and are lower than in many comparable U.S. cities. Instead, Dr. Shapiro details how Trump’s actions reflect a partisan strategy and authoritarian impulse to consolidate power and intimidate opposition, rather than any genuine concern for public safety.Dr. Shapiro's website is Sonecon.com and his handle on X is @RobShapiro.
Wildfires destroy historic California Gold Rush town; Trump further escalates attacks against on US wind energy; Extreme rains trigger deadly landslide in war-torn Sudan; PLUS: Dozens of climate scientists issue scathing rebuttal to Dept. of Energy's science-denying report... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
RFK Jr & Vaccine Denial: Why He’s Dangerous for America 🇺🇸 | Karel Cast 25-119Vaccines aren’t political—until politicians like RFK Jr make them partisan. I know firsthand the importance of questioning medicine, but let’s be honest: vaccines save lives. The data is clear, the science is proven, and yet RFK Jr and red states like Florida are trying to make vaccine mandates illegal.The problem? Diseases don’t stay contained. His attacks on the CDC, his outdated views on autism, and the wave of staff defections around him prove one thing: RFK Jr is not healthy for America. So why won’t Congress step in?Plus, we’ll break down a new TV ad that completely hits the very sad mark, and talk about what Democrats must do to regain public opinion in today’s toxic media landscape.👉 Don’t miss this critical discussion—watch now, and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to support independent voices.#RFKJr, #VaccinesWork, #CDC, #KarelCast, #VaccineDebate, #PublicHealth, #StopMisinformation, #RedStates, #FloridaPolitics, #AmericanPolitics, #AutismMyths, #VaccineScience, #Democrats, #Congress, #ViralShorts, #LikeAndSubscribe, #IndependentMedia, #PoliticalCommentary, #PodcastLife, #PublicOpinionhttps://youtube.com/live/wuz2NkFwfdo
Trump’s Health Questions Grow: Why Isn’t the Media Asking? | Karel Cast 25-118Donald Trump vanishes for days at a time, his legs appear swollen from venous insufficiency, and his hands often look bruised. At nearly 80 years old, these could be normal signs of aging — or indicators of something more serious.Trump and MAGA made Biden’s health fair game, yet the media stays largely silent on Trump’s visible health struggles. Why the double standard? Shouldn’t the public demand answers? Is he just slowing down, or is something bigger being hidden?Plus, on today’s show: ever wondered how a song is created from scratch? 🎶 I just finished a new one, and I’ll take you through the creative process step by step.👉 Watch now, join the conversation, and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to support independent voices.The Karel Cast is powered by your support at patreon.com/reallykarel and streams Mon–Thu at 10:30 AM PST. Available on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Apple Music, Spotify, iHeart, and more.#KarelCast, #TrumpHealth, #DonaldTrump, #MAGA, #BidenHealth, #MediaBias, #PoliticalDivide, #AmericanPolitics, #PresidentialHealth, #IsTrumpSick, #BreakingNews, #Trump2025, #IndependentMedia, #ViralShorts, #LikeAndSubscribe, #SongCreation, #BehindTheMusic, #PodcastLife, #JusticeForAll, #EqualityForAll
This time on Code WACK! What happens when millions are stripped of Medicaid coverage? Who shoulders the costs when hospitals are forced to care for more uninsured patients? And how will unions and the workers they represent bear the brunt of skyrocketing premiums, job losses, and a growing healthcare crisis? Today we're joined by Cindy Young, a veteran labor negotiator and health policy advisor, and now vice president of the California Alliance for Retired Americans and of Healthy California Now. Cindy has spent decades fighting for healthcare justice and protecting workers' rights. She breaks down Trump's so-called One Big, Beautiful Bill, explains why unions are sounding the alarm and reveals what's really at stake for working families, seniors, and communities across America. This is the first episode in a two-part series in honor of Labor Day. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.
No Middle Ground Left: Why Debate Has Become All or Nothing | Karel Cast 118In today’s America, there’s no middle ground anymore. Yesterday, I — a proud, gay activist with trans family members — was labeled a transphobe simply for having a nuanced opinion about trans athletes and transitioning timelines. Instead of discussion, the immediate reaction was to attack.Even Governor Gavin Newsom has faced backlash from the extreme left for daring to agree with Charlie Kirk on certain issues. If you don’t agree 100% with a group, you’re branded as the enemy. That’s not dialogue, that’s division.Meanwhile, on a lighter note: do you have a bucket list? What’s on it, and when will you start checking things off?👉 Watch now and join the conversation. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to support independent voices like mine.The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel and streams live Mon–Thu at 10:30 AM PST. Available on Apple Music, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, TikTok, and Instagram.#KarelCast, #NoMiddleGround, #AllOrNothing, #TransDebate, #CancelCulture, #FreedomOfSpeech, #PoliticalDivide, #AmericanValues, #JusticeForAll, #CivilDiscussion, #TransRights, #EqualityForAll, #IndependentVoices, #SocialMediaBacklash, #UnityNotDivision, #CultureWar, #GavinNewsom, #ViralShorts, #LikeAndSubscribe, #PodcastLifehttps://youtube.com/live/DieW-zwkRHo
The Real Threat: Straight Male Violence vs. Trans Scapegoating | Karel Cast 25-117The right is in an uproar after a trans Catholic school shooter in Minneapolis killed two people — using it as “proof” that trans people are dangerous. But let’s look at the facts: only 2 killings by trans people this year vs. 244 killings by cisgender straight men. And tragically, 28 trans people have been murdered in 2025 alone — mostly by straight men.So why the outrage? Why the scapegoating? The numbers don’t lie: the real threat of violence isn’t coming from the trans community.Meanwhile, Donald Trump is threatening to unleash ICE raids on Blue cities after Labor Day. Should Americans begin to consider forceful resistance to protect their communities?And with Labor Day approaching, let’s not forget the history: it’s a holiday built by unions to protect workers — the same workers corporations are trying to underpay, strip of benefits, and crush with union-busting tactics today.👉 Watch now for the truth they don’t want you to hear. Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe to support independent voices.The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel and streams live Mon–Thu at 10:30 AM PST on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Also available on Apple Music, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, and more.#KarelCast, #TransRightsAreHumanRights, #StopTheHate, #GunViolence, #TruthMatters, #CisgenderViolence, #LaborDay, #UnionStrong, #WorkersRights, #JusticeForAll, #ProtectTransLives, #ICEraids, #DonaldTrump, #MAGA, #AmericanValues, #PoliticalDivide, #EqualityForAll, #ViralShorts, #LikeAndSubscribe, #IndependentMediahttps://youtube.com/live/1Iw2A9hlOk8
Evil Triumphs When Good Stay Silent | America’s Crisis of Cowardice 🇺🇸⚠️Every day in America, evil is winning — not because it’s stronger, but because good people stay silent. A vocal minority pushes tyranny, ignorance, and hate while Congress, corporations, and even judges remain quiet. From fat-shaming debates over airline seats to outrage over a Cracker Barrel logo, it seems all you have to do is bark long enough and loud enough… and decency caves in.Meanwhile, the President wastes time picking fights on social media instead of leading, while fascism creeps in through the cracks. Where are the louder voices for good? Where is the courage to oppose hate?👉 If you’re tired of silence in the face of evil, this is the episode for you. Don’t forget to like 👍, share 🔁, and subscribe 🔔 to keep these conversations alive.The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel and streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST. Watch on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and listen everywhere from Apple Podcasts to Spotify and iHeart Media.#EvilTriumphs, #GoodVsEvil, #AmericaInCrisis, #SilenceIsComplicity, #Fascism, #TrumpEra, #Congress, #CorporateCowards, #CurrentEvents, #TrendingNow, #BreakingNews, #KarelCast, #TruthMatters, #DailyShorts, #SubscribeNow, #LikeAndShare, #StayInformed, #PoliticalTruth, #CultureWar, #Resistancehttps://youtube.com/live/bUZ4r6FTB7o
What happens when millions are stripped of Medicaid coverage? Who shoulders the costs when hospitals are forced to care for more uninsured patients? And how will unions and the workers they represent bear the brunt of skyrocketing premiums, job losses, and a growing healthcare crisis? Today we're joined by Cindy Young, a veteran labor negotiator and health policy advisor, and now vice president of the California Alliance for Retired Americans and of Healthy California Now. Cindy has spent decades fighting for healthcare justice and protecting workers' rights. She breaks down Trump's so-called One Big, Beautiful Bill, explains why unions are sounding the alarm and reveals what's really at stake for working families, seniors, and communities across America. This is the first episode in a two-part series in honor of Labor Day. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.
Are Fat People Really To Blame? | Southwest Airlines, Incivility & America’s Compassion Crisis ✈️Southwest Airlines is requiring plus-sized passengers to buy two seats so they “don’t spill over.” But here’s the real question: why not just design a few rows of larger seats? Instead, society blames fat people for being fat, ignoring the bigger issue — an industry and culture that lack compassion.This episode of the Karel Cast digs into more than just airline seating. From body shaming to public incivility, America is in a compassion crisis. Insults fly daily, strangers fight over parking spots, and violence erupts over the smallest things. Is Trump to blame for fueling division, or is there something deeper and darker behind our collective lack of civility?👉 Join the conversation that matters. Don’t forget to like 👍, share 🔁, comment 💬, and subscribe 🔔 to keep this dialogue alive.The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel and streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST. Available on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Apple Music, Spotify, iHeart Media, Spreaker, and all major platforms.#AreFatPeopleToBlame, #SouthwestAirlines, #BodyShaming, #ObesityStigma, #AirlineSeats, #Incivility, #CompassionCrisis, #AmericanCulture, #TrumpEra, #CurrentEvents, #TrendingNow, #BreakingNews, #KarelCast, #DailyShorts, #SubscribeNow, #LikeAndShare, #StayInformed, #PoliticalTruth, #CulturalCommentary, #TruthMatters
I Want More Than Rainbow Sidewalks | Equal Rights, Not Empty Gestures 🌈🇺🇸Florida and other states are painting over rainbow sidewalks — but here’s the truth: LGBTQ+ Americans don’t need symbolic gestures. We need equal rights, protection under the law, and an economy that works for everyone.This episode of the Karel Cast calls out politicians like DeSantis who focus on erasing symbols instead of fixing real problems. Equality isn’t about sidewalks or flags — it’s about being treated like any other American, without discrimination, and with the same protections, opportunities, and dignity.From LGBTQ+ rights to women’s rights, racial justice, and immigrant protections — every group deserves more than performative politics. We need action, not symbols.👉 Join the conversation, share your voice, and don’t forget to like 👍, comment 💬, subscribe 🔔, and share 🔁 to keep this message alive.The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel. Catch it live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST and on demand across Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.#LGBTQRights, #EqualityForAll, #StopDeSantis, #RainbowSidewalks, #EqualRights, #JusticeMatters, #PoliticalTruth, #HumanRights, #WeAreAllAmerican, #EndDiscrimination, #PerformativePolitics, #CivilRights, #YouTubeShorts, #TrendingNow, #DailyShorts, #SubscribeNow, #LikeAndShare, #KarelCast, #TruthMatters, #StayInformed
Start Living or Get to Dying: The Fight for America’s Future | Karel Cast 25-113America feels stuck in a downward spiral—dictatorship knocking at the door, a Congress and Supreme Court unwilling to stop it, and citizens paralyzed by the nonstop barrage of criminality and chaos. But survival isn’t enough—we must actually live.So what do we do when it feels like every action ends in futility? What can liberal Americans do when democracy feels broken? The answer is clear: start living, or get to dying. And I’m not ready to go—are you?Today on The Karel Cast, we’ll confront this reality head-on, talk about how to move forward despite the madness, and find ways to reclaim life in the middle of America’s political storm.👉 Watch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel👉 Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel🎧 The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming platforms—Apple Music, iHeart, Spotify, Spreaker, and more.📺 Live every Monday–Thursday, 10:30 AM PST. Also on TikTok & Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his service dog Ember.
Spain battles its worst wildfire season --- yes, intensified by climate change; The world is drying out, threatening humanity's supply of fresh water; PLUS: Acting NASA Administrator wants the agency to give up climate science --- despite NASA's statutory mandate... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
AI Proves Social Media Is Destroying Us | Karel Cast 25-112AI just confirmed what we already feared: social media is toxic by design. Platforms aren’t about connection — they’re echo chambers of rage, built to make us hate-scroll, click ads, and consume endless misinformation.Even more shocking? Scientists tested a social media network made entirely of bots. They tried fixes like chronological feeds, flagging, and more. The results were horrifying — rage, division, and chaos spread no matter what. Add to that Russia’s ongoing disinformation war (with MAGA as their prime audience), and the dangers of these platforms become crystal clear.Meanwhile, many liberals feel trapped in a USA they don’t recognize, but remain docile instead of revolting. Why? Have people given up hope for change?Plus, it’s Pet Peeve Day — let’s talk about the little things that drive us crazy.🔥 Join me on today’s episode of The Karel Cast as we dig into the AI experiments, the broken promise of social media, and why America feels so stuck.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe — and support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel.#AISocialMedia, #SocialMediaToxic, #Misinformation, #EchoChamber, #RussiaDisinformation, #MAGA, #PoliticalCommentary, #UnfilteredTruth, #KarelCast, #DigitalAddiction, #HateScrolling, #OnlineRage, #AlgorithmBias, #AIExperiment, #SocialMediaCrisis, #PetPeeves, #PoliticalDivide, #WakeUpCall, #TechAndSociety, #LikeAndSubscribe
This time on Code WACK! What if California, Oregon, and Washington joined forces to win federal approval for universal, single-payer healthcare? Could a united West Coast shift the balance of power in America’s healthcare debate? To find out, we recently spoke with Michael Lighty, president of the single payer advocacy coalition Healthy California Now. Michael ’s a founding fellow of the Sanders Institute, and he was healthcare constituency director for the Bernie 2020 campaign. Most recently, he co-wrote and was a leader in the successful campaign to enact California’s Senate Bill 770, a critical step toward negotiating the federal waivers the Golden State needs to build a universal, publicly financed healthcare system.Join us as we explore how these three states are moving to collaborate toward a common goal — and why this could be a game-changer for patients, politics, and policy nationwide.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.
Hurricane Erin already setting records; Climate change drove record levels of global humidity in 2024, with 2025 breathing down its neck; Deadly rains in Pakistan, deadly Nordic heatwave, both supercharged by human-caused global warming; PLUS: U.N. talks to curb plastic production collapse, with oil-producing nations (like the U.S.) refusing to limit plastic production... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Entertainment Is Broken: Why TV, Movies, and Radio Have Lost Their Soul | Karel Cast 25-112The entertainment industry is collapsing under its own weight.•MSNBC is rebranding to MS NOW (My Source: News, Opinion, World) — but who asked for this? Certainly not viewers. This is another corporate boardroom decision with zero connection to the audience.•Streaming services keep raising prices while serving us endless hours of junk. Quality TV has become so rare we treat it like a miracle when it actually happens.•Movie studios are stuck on repeat — recycling old franchises, rebooting classics, and chasing box office dollars while abandoning originality and star-making magic.•Radio? Dying even faster, as corporations fight to control more stations in each market, suffocating creativity and local voices.We spend billions of dollars and millions of hours consuming “content,” but what happened to entertainment? Why has it lost its way? And what needs to change?🔥 Join me on today’s episode of The Karel Cast as we dig into the corporate greed, the creative bankruptcy, and the fight to save entertainment before it’s too late.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe — and support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel.The Karel Cast is live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and available on all major streaming platforms.#EntertainmentIndustry, #StreamingWars, #HollywoodProblems, #MovieStudios, #TVStreaming, #RadioDecline, #CorporateGreed, #MediaCollapse, #ContentVsArt, #HollywoodReboots, #EntertainmentNews, #KarelCast, #UnfilteredTruth, #MediaCommentary, #TVShows, #Movies, #MusicIndustry, #StreamingCosts, #CreativeBankruptcy, #LikeAndSubscribehttps://youtube.com/live/WHMyJq0uL8w
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 Robert Benson, D.Phil., Associate Director for National Security and International Policy at American Progress.The two breakdown Trump's summit with Putin, where he failed to secure a peace deal to end Russia's war with Ukraine.Then, Brad is joined by Tara Devlin, host of the podcast, 'TARABUSTER.'The pair exposes Trump and the GOP's hypocrisy as they deploy the National Guard to Washington D.C. with the excuse of stopping violent crime, yet they are the same people who pardoned those who violently assaulted Capitol Police Officers right in Washington D.C. on January 6th.They also discuss California Governor Gavin Newsom's efforts to nullify Trump led efforts to gerrymander Texas congressional districts, with the goal of gaining GOP house seats, by doing the same in California, in order to gain Democratic House seats to balance things out.The website for American Progress is http://www.AmericanProgress.org and their handle on BlueSky is @americanprogress.bsky.social. Robert's handle is @robertbenson92.bsky.social.Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.You can follow Tara on BlueSky at @tarabuster.bsky.social and on Instagram at @Taradackty.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.
Being human means being conflicted — and today I’m tackling two issues that have me torn.First: SNAP benefits may soon exclude snack foods, sodas, and chips. On one hand, we face an obesity crisis and need healthier choices. On the other, should poor people be policed on what they can eat while the wealthy buy whatever they want?Second: Algorithms are shaping how we see race. Why do viral videos often show Black people “acting out,” while similar (or worse) white content isn’t pushed as widely? Is the algorithm racist — and reinforcing dangerous stereotypes?Being a liberal, being human, means wrestling with contradictions. I’ll share my thoughts, where I’m conflicted, and what I’m absolutely clear on.✨ Support The Karel Cast at patreon.com/reallykarel📺 Watch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, and everywhere podcasts stream.#KarelCast, #LiberalPodcast, #ProgressiveTalk, #SNAPBenefits, #FoodStamps, #ObesityCrisis, #FoodJustice, #PoorPeoplesRights, #VeganLife, #SocialJustice, #RacialBias, #AlgorithmRacism, #BlackVoicesMatter, #MediaBias, #EqualityForAll, #HumanStruggles, #ProgressivePolitics, #LasVegasPodcast, #PodcastCommunity, #IndependentMediahttps://youtube.com/live/q_kYeFYavYY
Leslie welcomes back Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, for an in-depth look at four timely topics shaping the global economy and American industry. They break down China’s worsening economic crisis and what it means for global markets, and unpack the latest developments in U.S. tariff negotiations with key trading partners.The pair also highlights practical Made-in-America products perfect for outfitting a dorm room or first apartment, and finally, explores how programs like Manufacturing USA and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership are fueling innovation, strengthening supply chains, and creating good-paying jobs here at home.AAM's website is AmericanManufacturing.org and their YouTube channel is youtube.com/@AmericanMfg (where you can watch episode's of AAM's podcast, "The Manufacturing Report")If you want to listen to episodes of "The Manufacturing Report," visit AmericanManufacturing.org/Podcast.Their handles on X and BlueSky are @KeepItMadeInUSA, and @keepitmadeinusa.bsky.social, respectively.Scott's handle on X is @ScottPaulAAM.(Image Credit: Hill Street Studios via Getty Images)
Should Trump Represent Earth to Aliens? First Contact in 2025? | Karel CastWhat if humanity’s first meeting with extraterrestrial life happened next year — and Donald Trump was the one to represent us? With the interstellar object 3I Atlas heading our way in November, passing close to Jupiter, Mars, and even Earth, some scientists speculate it could be more than just space debris. Could it be a probe from another civilization? And if so… are we ready for first contact?Should Trump be humanity’s ambassador, or would that be a cosmic catastrophe waiting to happen? Could his actions trigger an intergalactic disaster — or is that exactly why “they” sent it in the first place?Plus, your weekend entertainment wrap-up: from Dexter to Weapons, we’ve got the must-watch picks.🔥 Uncensored. Unfiltered. Unhinged. This is The Karel Cast — where we talk about the stories others won’t touch.👍 Like, Subscribe, and hit the bell to stay ahead of the conversation.💬 Do you think 3I Atlas is just a rock… or something more?
This time on Code WACK! Why are some Americans choosing to go off the health insurance grid? For Lani Gonzales, entrepreneur and hypnotherapist, it was the mounting frustration with denials, delays … and ultimately being dropped by her health insurer through no fault of her own. So instead of reapplying she walked away—and pieced together a system for herself. Combining medical tourism, concierge medicine, a health share and even reclaiming her Philippine citizenship, Lani took an unconventional route to take control of her health care.What drove her to make these radical changes—and what can we learn from her journey? This is the second episode in a two-part series.
Are You Time Traveling In Your Sleep? The Science of Precognitive Dreams | Karel Cast 25-110What if your dreams aren’t just random stories — what if they’re messages from your future? There’s mounting scientific evidence that precognition is real. From gut feelings that come true to vivid dreams that predict events, researchers are exploring whether our consciousness might be “time traveling” — entangling on a quantum level with our future selves. Could your brain be receiving information from the future while you sleep?What if your dreams aren’t just random stories — what if they’re messages from your future? There’s mounting scientific evidence that precognition is real. From gut feelings that come true to vivid dreams that predict events, researchers are exploring whether our consciousness might be “time traveling” — entangling on a quantum level with our future selves. Could your brain be receiving information from the future while you sleep?Meanwhile, Donald Trump now has his own “brown shirts” — the National Guard — being deployed in ways they were never meant to be used. Why is Congress letting it happen? And is this all just part of a bigger distraction from what really matters?🔥 Uncensored. Unfiltered. Unhinged. This is The Karel Cast — where bold ideas meet hard truths.👍 Like, Subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss a moment.💬 Drop your thoughts — do you believe in precognitive dreams, or is it all coincidence?
The Real Enemy of the People? Congress Exposed | Karel Cast 25-109From Roe v. Wade to Gay Marriage, our rights are hanging by a thread — and the real culprit isn’t just the Supreme Court or Donald Trump… it’s Congress. In this fiery episode of The Karel Cast, we break down how decades of Congressional inaction have allowed our rights to be stripped, our climate to collapse, and our democracy to erode.Why didn’t Congress codify Roe v. Wade? Why didn’t they protect marriage equality? Why are budgets unbalanced, and why is the climate crisis ignored? Presidents come and go — but Congress’ dysfunction is the constant enemy of progress.🔥 Uncensored. Unfiltered. Unhinged. This is The Karel Cast.👍 Like, Subscribe, and hit the bell so you don’t miss the truth the mainstream won’t say.💬 Drop your thoughts — is Congress the real enemy of the people?
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 Tim Karr, Senior of Director of Strategy and Communications at 'Free Press,' a nonpartisan organization fighting for your rights to connect and communicate.The pair examines the increasingly disturbing trend of the mainstream media's capitulation to Trump and his administration. This includes a discussion on Free Press's newly created 'Media Capitulation Index,' and a report that Tim authored on the way forward. It's titled, "A More Perfect Media: Saving America’s Fourth Estate from Billionaires, Broligarchy and Trump."Then, Brad is joined by Hadar Susskind, President and CEO of 'The New Jewish Narrative." The organization's mission statement identifies their members as "American Jews, deeply rooted in the story of our people and the history of our struggle for peace and justice. In our narrative, peace and justice are the birthright of Israelis, of Palestinians, and of all people."The two discuss the increasingly dire situation in Gaza, where the United Nation's Humanitarian Affairs Office says that food consumption has "declined to its lowest level since the onset of the war." They report that "nearly 90% of households have resorted to extremely severe coping mechanisms to feed themselves, including taking significant risks to obtain food and scavenging from garbage." Gaza health authorities also report that over 200 people have died of starvation since the war began 22 months ago, and that nearly half of them were children.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. (Image Credit: Free Press)
After Over 2000 Years Restaurants Are Dying | Karel Cast 25-109For over 2,000 years, restaurants have been places to connect, celebrate, and explore new flavors — from ancient Greek taverns to Parisian cafés. But today, America’s dining scene is in crisis. In the first half of 2025, restaurants and bars saw one of the weakest six-month sales periods in a decade. Food costs are up over 20% since 2021, and some of my favorite spots have lost more than 30% of their business.What’s causing the collapse? Inflation, shifting habits… or Donald Trump’s economy? If restaurants vanish, it’s not just about losing convenience — it’s about losing a core piece of our culture, history, and daily life.Join me as I break down the history of restaurants, why they matter, and what it means if they disappear. Are we watching our way of life erode right in front of us?🔥 Uncensored. Unfiltered. Unhinged. This is The Karel Cast — streaming live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM PST on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.💬 Share your thoughts in the comments.👍 Like, Subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode.💖 Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel.#KarelCast, #RestaurantCrisis, #FoodCulture, #EconomicCollapse, #DiningOut, #RestaurantHistory, #DonaldTrumpEconomy, #FoodCosts, #Inflation2025, #SupportLocalRestaurants, #EatLocal, #HospitalityIndustry, #RestaurantDecline, #CulturalLoss, #EconomicImpact, #Foodies, #LunchOut, #DiningCulture, #SaveRestaurants, #EconomicRealityhttps://youtube.com/live/RwhkS3tH7jQ
🐶 Why Are Americans So Anti-Dog in Public? | Karel Cast 25-108Dogs at the grocery store? Farmer’s market? Restaurant? In other countries, it’s normal. In America, it’s a problem. But why? Today on the Karel Cast, we unpack a viral story out of San Francisco where people are outraged over well-behaved dogs being allowed in public spaces. Yet, research shows dogs lower stress, aid healing, and enhance well-being in hospitals and nursing homes. So why is the U.S. so obsessed with banning them from everyday places?Is this about health and safety—or just good ol’ American overreaction?Plus, we look at what’s hot in entertainment this weekend and get you ready to unwind (maybe with your dog by your side).🎙️ Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Unleashed. It’s the Karel Cast.💥 Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel📺 Subscribe now at youtube.com/reallykarel📱 Watch daily on TikTok, Instagram, and stream on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, and more!#dogs, #dogfriendly, #dogsoftiktok, #publicspaces, #americansociety, #petparent, #dogsarefamily, #karelcast, #animalrights, #petpolicy, #serviceanimals, #doglover, #dogculture, #viralnews, #sanfrancisconews, #weekendvibes, #popculturetalk, #mentalhealth, #petsinpublic, #entertainmentnewshttps://youtube.com/live/BcwfH37_06g
Nations gather in Geneva to again confront the global crisis of plastic pollution; Trump EPA moves to claw back billions in community grants for rooftop solar; PLUS: As energy costs rise, Trump Administration escalates its war on cheap renewable energy... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
What would you do if your health insurer suddenly dropped you—and the care you needed cost thousands out of pocket? That’s what happened to Lani Gonzales, a former attorney from Florida who thought she understood contracts—until she came face-to-face with America’s broken healthcare system.After experiencing medical debt and being denied coverage for vital health treatments, Lani asked herself: Why keep playing a game that’s rigged against me? Her search for affordable, compassionate care led her across the border to Mexico – and to some surprising lessons about what health care in America could look like. This is the first episode in a two-part series with Lani.
AI Is Coming for Your Job: Top 10 at Risk + What To Do After 50 | Karel Cast 25-108AI isn’t “coming”—it’s here, and a lot of jobs are on the line. We break down the Top 10 roles at risk (interpreters/translators, historians, passenger attendants, sales reps, writers/authors, customer service reps, CNC programmers, telephone operators, ticket/travel agents, broadcast announcers & radio DJs) and ask: What do you do—especially if you’re 50+?We talk real strategies: reskilling, AI-proof skill stacks, union/pro policy, UBI/transition supports, and how to push back on corporate AI rollouts that treat workers as disposable.Plus: Trump’s talk of “strict tests” for transgender athletes in the Olympics—why it’s a political stunt that harms real people. And yes, I stepped in it over a family-only line at the airport—is “special convenience” policy fair if it doesn’t serve everyone?👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for unfiltered analysis four days a week at 10:30 AM PT. Support at patreon.com/reallykarel and watch everywhere you stream.
IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: Fire at Grand Canyon North Rim is now the largest mega-fire in the U.S.; New research shows the cascading health impacts of wildfire smoke; PLUS: Trump Administration rolls out climate science deniers to justify overturning climate change regulations... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
The Death of the True Star: From Streisand to Sydney Sweeney | Karel Cast Ep. 107Hollywood used to make stars—real stars. The kind that could sing, act, and command a room like Streisand, Streep, or Prince. But now? The era of the true entertainer is over.Sydney Sweeney does a jeans ad and suddenly we know her political party. JLo headlines a tour and is torn to shreds. Fame today doesn’t require talent—just a phone and an algorithm.And when everything became “content,” the art… started to die.Are real stars a thing of the past? Have we traded brilliance for virality? Let’s talk about it—uncensored, unfiltered, and unhinged.🎙️ The Karel Cast streams Mon–Thurs at 10:30AM PST across all platforms.💥 Like, comment & subscribe right here on YouTube and support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel
Las Vegas Isn’t the Problem—America Is Too Expensive | Karel Cast Ep. 107Everyone’s saying Las Vegas is dying. But the real story? America is becoming unaffordable—coast to coast.Tourism in Vegas is down 15%, international travel is down 14%, and yes, price gouging in casinos plays a role. But the bigger picture? The entire U.S. economy is crumbling under the weight of inflation, rising tariffs, and policies that push people out instead of welcoming them in.And Trump? His legacy still haunts international tourism. Visitors don’t want to deal with ICE, insane costs, or political chaos.Vegas is the canary in the economic coal mine, and the signs are flashing red.Americans can’t afford America anymore.🎧 Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Unhinged. It’s The Karel Cast—live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM PST on all streaming platforms.👉 Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel and be sure to like, comment, and subscribe right here on YouTube!#LasVegas, #USAEconomy, #TourismCrisis, #Inflation2025, #PriceGouging, #VegasTourism, #EconomicCollapse, #TooExpensive, #Tariffs, #TrumpEffect, #InternationalTravel, #ICE, #MAGAChaos, #CostOfLivingCrisis, #TheKarelCast, #UnfilteredNews, #PoliticalCommentary, #VegasEconomy, #BrokeAmerica, #TruthBombs⸻https://youtube.com/live/3tBmREOfWrY
Trump EPA moves to kill its own authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions; 2025 on track to be one of the hottest years ever recorded; PLUS: The economic toll of climate-intensified wildfires and severe storms is soaring... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
When Progressives Push Too Far | Karel Cast Ep. 106When Tolerance Goes Too FarIs the left losing the middle? A viral debate over actress Sydney Sweeney’s “great genes” (and jeans) shows just how extreme internet outrage culture has become — and it may be pushing everyday people away from progressive causes.Plus, I want you to go to the movies — and I’ll tell you what to see and why it matters. 🎬And Senator Cory Booker loses it on fellow Democrats. GOOD. It’s about time someone shows real emotion and demands accountability from the party.Liberals, if we keep pushing people away with hypersensitivity, who’s left to fight for the actual issues? Let’s talk about how we get the message back on track.🎧 Uncensored, Unfiltered, Unhinged — it’s The Karel Cast.📺 Watch, like & subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/reallykarel🎙️ Stream on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or wherever you get your podcasts.#KarelCast, #SydneySweeney, #CancelCulture, #WokeGoneWrong, #ProgressivePolitics, #LiberalBacklash, #CultureWars, #CoryBooker, #Democrats, #OutrageCulture, #PopCultureDebate, #MediaCritique, #PoliticsAndCulture, #KarelUnfiltered, #NewsPodcast, #YouTubeNews, #LeftVsRight, #GetWokeGoBroke, #FreeSpeechDebate, #LikeAndSubscribehttps://youtube.com/live/Kluh7U0ZSCw
THIS WEEK ON CODE WACK!Most of us know that our profit-driven healthcare system results in moral injury. How is moral harming physicians? And how is it harming patients? Dr. Diljeet Singh is an integrative gynecologic oncologist and the president of Physicians for a National Health Program. She’s leading a powerful new project with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to find out.By gathering stories from doctors and patients across the country, her team is uncovering how corporate control and financial pressures are fueling moral injury in medicine—and what it will take to make things right. From physicians losing autonomy to entire communities losing access to care, the stakes are real—and deeply personal. This is the second episode in a two-part series.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.
🌪️ We’re Not Ready for What’s Coming | Karel Cast Ep. 25-105A volcano in Russia could trigger a tsunami. A rare derecho tears through the plains. After watching The Eye of the Storm, one thing is clear: we are completely unprepared for what Mother Nature is throwing at us — and it’s only getting worse.Tornadoes, hurricanes, deadly heat waves… they’re increasing. But our readiness? Crumbling. Why aren’t we adapting? Why are insurance companies collapsing under the pressure of disasters we knew were coming?Plus: a shocking new Gen Alpha survey (ages 12–15) shows we’re failing the future generation, too. From climate to culture — we are NOT ready.🎙️ Uncensored. Unfiltered. Unhinged. It’s The Karel Cast.📺 Watch, like, and subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel🎧 Stream on all platforms | Support at patreon.com/reallykarel#ClimateCrisis, #ExtremeWeather, #GlobalWarming, #StormWatch, #DisasterPreparedness, #GenAlpha, #VolcanoAlert, #Derecho, #ClimateAction, #TsunamiWarning, #InsuranceCrisis, #MotherNature, #KarelCast, #PodcastNews, #ClimateReality, #HurricaneSeason, #HeatWave, #EmergencyPrep, #KarelLive, #LasVegasPodcasterhttps://youtube.com/live/-xy7FsfldKA
IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: Massive algae bloom and marine heat wave are decimating South Australia's coast and fisheries; Iran grapples with water crisis and extreme heat; Wind-driven wildfires force evacuations in Greece, Turkey; PLUS: Donald Trump's irrational hatred of wind energy is killing jobs across the U.S.... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Is the Media Making Us Sick? | Karel Cast 25-104Is the media destroying your mental health? You’re not alone. In this eye-opening episode, Karel shares a personal message from a friend who’s had enough of the emotional rollercoaster brought on by news and social media. From the heartbreaking images in Gaza to the chaos of Trump and MAGA, it seems like everything is a crisis. And the curated “perfect lives” on social media? Just salt in the wound.We dive into how the news cycle, endless bad headlines, and performative social posts are becoming a silent health crisis for millions. But how do we stay informed without losing our sanity? Can we break free from the manipulation?Plus, Karel gives his take on how to reclaim your peace without disconnecting completely.🔊 Uncensored. Unfiltered. Unhinged.It’s The Karel Cast — streaming Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM PST on all major platforms and socials.❤️ Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel📺 Watch & Subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Spreaker & more!⸻Hashtags:#MentalHealthCrisis, #MediaFatigue, #SocialMediaToxicity, #NewsBurnout, #Gaza2025, #TrumpChaos, #DigitalWellness, #KarelCast, #KarelLive, #MediaManipulation, #EchoChamber, #StopDoomscrolling, #MentalHealthAwareness, #BreakTheCycle, #NewsAddiction, #UnplugToHeal, #SocialMediaAnxiety, #PoliticalFatigue, #DailyPodcast, #LikeAndSubscribehttps://youtube.com/live/l6i1JJm2MYs
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 joined by the White House Correspondent for CQ Roll Call, John Bennett.The pair discusses President Trump's struggles to distance himself from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal that has overtaken the political world, and the put the GOP on defense.They also discuss the humanitarian crisis happening in Gaza, as well as the Trump's attacks on the indepence of the Federal Reserve and its Chairman, Jerome Powell (who Trump appointed during his first administration).Then, Brad is joined by Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, an Immigration Attorney and Advocate.The two discuss the Trump administration's family separation policies and the militarization of ICE.Kate also tells the powerful story that led her to want to help vulnerable immigrants and their families.The website for CQ Roll Call is www.RollCall.com and John's handle on X is @BennettJohnT. Kate is also the Owner and CEO of Lincoln-Goldfinch Law and their website is www.LincolnGoldfinch.com. Kate's handle is @AttorneyKLG on X, @attorneykatelg on Instagram, and @abogadakate on TikTok.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.
ChatGPT Calls Out Trump’s Hypocrisy on AI—Plus Laverne Cox Backlash Explained | Karel Cast 25-104Trump just signed an executive order demanding AI developers pledge not to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, or LGBTQ+ rights. So I asked ChatGPT what it thinks—and the response was eye-opening, and ironically damning.Plus, Emmy-nominated trans actress Laverne Cox is under fire from her own fanbase after revealing she dated a younger, blonde MAGA-supporting cop. Is the backlash fair? Or does it reveal deeper divides in the LGBTQ+ community?🎧 Uncensored, unfiltered, unhinged—it’s The Karel Cast.Watch full episodes on youtube.com/reallykarel❤️ Like, subscribe, and comment to support independent media.#TrumpAIOrder, #ChatGPTResponse, #DEI, #LGBTQRights, #FreeSpeech, #LaverneCox, #TransVoices, #DatingPolitics, #WokeAI, #PoliticalIrony, #ExecutiveOrder, #MAGA, #KarelCast, #ProgressiveMedia, #PodcastClip, #AIethics, #TechNews, #QueerVoices, #WatchKarelCast, #LikeAndSubscribehttps://youtube.com/live/UhnFBg4oCHI
IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: A healthy environment is a human right, U.N. world court says in landmark climate ruling; Trump Administration working overtime to Make America Polluted Again; Climate-intensified extreme weather is driving up food prices around the world; PLUS: New U.N. analyses find booming clean, renewable energy has hit a global tipping point... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
What happens when doctors feel forced to act against their own moral compass? When financial barriers—not clinical judgment—determine the care a patient receives?We’re talking about moral injury in medicine—how it’s affecting physicians, harming patients, and why it’s getting worse under our profit-driven healthcare system.Joining us is Dr. Diljeet Singh, an integrative gynecologic oncologist and president of Physicians for a National Health Program. She shares powerful stories from her own practice—and from the front lines of American healthcare—that reveal a deeper crisis than just burnout. This is the first episode in a two-part series.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.
The depths to which our country’s leadership has sunk is astounding. Now, we come to find the Secretary of Defense has pulled a Trump-appointed, Senate-approved Admiral who was about to take command of the 7th Fleet. He is a beloved leader, roundly thought to be best leader in the navy today, but he couldn’t pass the ideology test imposed by the SECDEF. I hope you’ll listen as we briefly explore elevation of ideology over merit and competence.
The Truth Is Simple. The Problems Aren’t. | Karel Cast 25-103We keep acting like these crises are too complicated to solve—but they’re not.People in Gaza are starving? Feed them.Trump hiding in Epstein’s files? Assume it, act on it.Climate change? Cut meat, ditch fossil fuels, now.ICE doing illegal raids? Law enforcement, shut it down.It’s not complex—it’s corruption, politics, and profits that get in the way.Karel lays it out: straight talk, no spin.Because sometimes the clearest path is the one we keep refusing to take.💥 Uncensored. Unfiltered. Unhinged. It’s the Karel Cast.📲 Watch now on YouTube at youtube.com/reallykarel🎧 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, iHeart, and all major platforms.❤️ Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel#GazaCrisis, #ClimateActionNow, #TrumpEpstein, #ICEraids, #HumanRights, #TheKarelCast, #ProgressiveVoices, #UnfilteredNews, #PodcastLife, #LGBTQVoices, #Palestine, #EpsteinFiles, #VeganForThePlanet, #EndFossilFuels, #FeedTheHungry, #AmericanPolitics, #JusticeForAll, #DemocracyWatch, #RealTalk, #LikeAndSubscribe⸻https://youtube.com/live/DJN0GMEA_6o
📉 Why American Democracy Is Failing | Karel Cast Ep. 25-102American democracy is crumbling — and our Founding Fathers warned us this would happen if we ever stopped prioritizing education and civic knowledge. Jefferson, Washington, and others believed an informed populace was essential to protect our freedoms. Yet today, education is under attack — especially from the GOP — and the consequences are devastating.In this explosive episode of The Karel Cast, we ask: What happens when ignorance becomes policy? Why is the Department of Education constantly under fire? And how does this erosion of knowledge tie into the broader decay of American values?Plus: The Gaza hunger crisis intensifies, and the global response remains shamefully silent. If starvation is man-made, then so is the solution — so why aren’t world powers stepping up?💥 Bold. Unfiltered. Honest. It’s The Karel Cast. New episodes Monday–Thursday, streaming everywhere.📌 Support independent media at https://patreon.com/reallykarel📺 Subscribe and comment at https://youtube.com/reallykarel🎧 Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, and more.#AmericanDemocracy, #EducationMatters, #CivicDecline, #Jefferson, #Washington, #GOP, #GazaCrisis, #StarvationIsManMade, #PoliticalPodcast, #KarelCast, #IndependentMedia, #CivilRights, #TruthToPower, #TikTokPolitics, #CurrentEvents, #ProgressiveVoices, #EducationCrisis, #HumanitarianAid, #Gaza, #StopTheSilence
Leslie is joined by Jim Savage, Legislative Representative for the United Steelworkers (USW).The two discuss how the U.S. Dept. of Veterans' Affairs has been understaffed and underfunded for decades, often proving to be a barrier to those who served getting the care they need.However, rather than bolstering this vital lifeline, early on in the Trump administration, amid brutal cuts to a number of federal agencies, it announced that it would eliminate approximately 83,000 positions at the VA.While this was part of a larger effort to gut the federal government in the name of efficiency, as in other areas, there was nothing targeted or strategic about these cuts.Jim explains how the USW and their "Veterans of Steel" group is not only fighting these cuts, but working across the political aisle to promote common sense legislation to further help U.S. military veterans.Follow the USW on Facebook, Instagram and X, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at USW.org. Also, check them out on Blue Sky where their handle is @steelworkers.bsky.social. Jim's handle on Blue Sky is @savageusw.bsky.social.
America: When Did We Stop Having Standards? | Karel Cast 25-101Has America lost its standards? From disposable products and low-quality fashion to the normalization of rude online behavior and trash politicians, it seems like we’re spiraling into mediocrity. Stephen Colbert fires back at Trump—was it warranted or crossing a line? Is the decline of decorum now the norm? And what about Mexico blaming U.S. expats for housing prices—who’s really at fault?We dive into all this and more on today’s episode of The Karel Cast.🧠 Uncensored, Unfiltered, Unhinged.🎙️ Watch The Karel Cast Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST on YouTube and all major streaming platforms.💥 Support independent media at: patreon.com/reallykarel📺 Subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel📍 Follow on TikTok and Instagram#KarelCast, #AmericanStandards, #StephenColbert, #DonaldTrump, #MediaEthics, #SocialMediaRant, #Temu, #Shein, #DisposableCulture, #MexicoGentrification, #HousingCrisis, #QualityMatters, #ColbertVsTrump, #JohnnyCarson, #PoliticalCommentary, #YouTubePodcast, #IndependentVoices, #ProgressivePodcast, #DailyNewsShow, #CultureDeclinehttps://youtube.com/live/WsvAs2DtZNo
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 Sarah Jones, the Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA.The two discuss the Wall Street Journal Report that, in 2003, Trump sent Jeffrey Epstein, his then close friend, a graphic birthday card with a self-drawn picture of a naked woman, with the message, "Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret."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 the new economic data showing that both inflation, and the consumer price index (CPI) rose in June.This shows that the Trump tariffs are raising both inflation, and prices for goods that the American people purchase regularly.Brad also talks with Dr. Shapiro about his new piece for Washington Monthly, titled, "Trump's Budget Could Break the Economy."(Link: https://washingtonmonthly.com/2025/07/20/trumps-deficits-could-break-the-economy/)Sarah Jones' handle on BlueSky is @politicussarah.bsky.social and the website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com.Dr. Shapiro's website is www.sonecon.com, where you can find his latest blog posts as well.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.
Caught on Camera: Should Infidelity Cost You Your Job? | Karel Cast 25-100A viral Kiss Cam moment at a Coldplay concert exposes an affair between a CEO and his head of HR—and now, their careers are over. But should private relationships dictate professional fate? When did corporate America become the morality police?Plus, Colbert’s sudden firing is nothing short of political theater, a calculated move to please Trump and grease the wheels of the CBS/Skydance merger. Is this the media bowing to authoritarian pressure?And what if you were President? Karel lays out what he’d do first—including confronting ICE’s abuses of power.Uncensored, Unfiltered, Unhinged—It’s The Karel Cast.🎧 New episodes Monday–Thursday 10:30AM PST🔗 Watch + Subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel❤️ Support: patreon.com/reallykarel#KissCam, #CorporateAmerica, #Infidelity, #WorkplaceDrama, #ViralScandal, #CancelCulture, #StephenColbert, #CBSNews, #Skydance, #Trump, #ICE, #HumanRights, #Coldplay, #NewsAnalysis, #ProgressiveMedia, #KarelCast, #PodcastClip, #DailyPodcast, #HRScandal, #MediaCorruption
Trump, Epstein & the Biggest Cover-Up of Our Time? | Karel Cast Ep 25-99An SF Chronicle opinion piece says Trump and Epstein may be at the center of the biggest scandal of our time — filled with lies, cover-ups, and underage sex trafficking. But is that really the biggest?What about ICE abducting Americans off the streets without warrants? Why isn’t that front-page outrage? Is our moral compass broken?PLUS — it’s time for some Pet Peeves Therapy:😡 Enough with the post-call surveys. I’m not your consultant.🐕 Dog owners: if your dog is aggressive on leash, it’s your responsibility, not others’.🍳 Cooking videos: Why the race? We don’t need to make risotto in 90 seconds.📲 TikTok is now one giant commercial. Can we get back to real content?🎙️ Uncensored. Unfiltered. Unhinged. It’s The Karel Cast.👉 Listen daily on Spotify, iHeart, Apple, and watch on YouTube, TikTok & Instagram.💥 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel🐶 Hosted by Karel and his service dog Ember in Las Vegas.#Trump, #Epstein, #EpsteinFiles, #TrumpScandal, #BiggestScandal, #ICE, #HumanRights, #TheKarelCast, #CoverUp, #PoliticalCorruption, #DogOwners, #PetPeeves, #CookingVideos, #TikTokAds, #MediaBias, #JusticeForVictims, #UnfilteredPodcast, #LasVegasPodcaster, #ytshorts, #PatreonSupporthttps://youtube.com/live/0YGtin6g0fo
🎙️ Why THIS Lie From Trump Is Breaking MAGA | Karel Cast 25-98Trump has lied thousands of times, but MAGA is finally breaking ranks—and it’s all because of… Jeffrey Epstein? The Epstein files were supposed to be released. Trump promised transparency. But now even his most loyal supporters are revolting. Why this lie? What makes the Epstein connection the final straw for some?PLUS: My viral TikTok video about a mother whose child suffered a severe allergic reaction at Disneyland is sparking debate. Should Disney be held accountable?AND… The Emmy nominations are out. But are we really celebrating the best in television, or just the most hyped?👀 This episode is packed with truth, fire, and insight you won’t get anywhere else.🗣️ Uncensored. Unfiltered. Unhinged. It’s The Karel Cast.📣 Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and SUBSCRIBE. New shows drop Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST!📲 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel📺 Watch more: youtube.com/reallykarel#KarelCast, #TrumpLies, #JeffreyEpstein, #MAGABreakdown, #EmmyNominations2025, #TrumpDrama, #DisneyAllergy, #TikTokViral, #DisneylandIncident, #TrumpVsMAGA, #PoliticsUnfiltered, #ProgressiveVoices, #PodcastLife, #ViralTikTok, #CulturalCommentary, #FoodAllergies, #TruthBombs, #RealTalk, #StreamingPodcast, #LGBTQVoiceshttps://youtube.com/live/__TJSCq9M_M
THIS WEEK ON CODE WACK!As Trump Administration attacks on public health care ramp up, what’s California doing to fight back? Can the state break free from a system that puts profits over patients — and build a truly universal, single-payer healthcare system? Or will political roadblocks and federal inaction keep us stuck in a broken status quo? Bottom line, how close can California - the 4th largest economy in the world - get to single payer on its own?To find out, we spoke with Michael Lighty, president of Healthy California Now, who has organized, advocated and developed policy for single-payer Medicare for All nationally and in California for over three decades. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.
🎙️ Is Passion Dead in 2025? Gen Z, Cooking & Creativity Crisis | Karel Cast 25-97Is passion vanishing from modern life? After watching Nonnas, the heartwarming Netflix film about Italian grandmas bringing joy through cooking, I couldn’t help but ask: Who is keeping the flame alive in today’s generation?While 73% of Gen Z say they cook at home, most rely on simple or processed recipes. Millennials cook too, but signature family dishes and kitchen traditions seem to be fading fast. Americans now average less than 75 minutes in the kitchen daily, and that number’s dropping.It doesn’t stop at food. Content creators are churning out trends for clicks instead of creating from the heart. Where’s the soul? Where’s the love? We’re replacing passion with performance—and mistaking rudeness or confrontation for authentic expression.Let’s talk about why passion is vanishing in 2025—from our meals to our media—and how we can revive it before it’s too late.💥 Raw. Real. Relevant. It’s The Karel Cast.📺 Watch daily at youtube.com/reallykarel🎧 Available on all major streaming platforms💖 Support at patreon.com/reallykarel⸻📌 Hashtags:#GenZ, #Millennials, #CookingAtHome, #NetflixNonnas, #CulturalDecline, #FoodCulture, #Passion2025, #ContentCreators, #MentalHealth, #KarelCast, #HomeCooking, #FamilyRecipes, #CreativeBurnout, #SocialMediaTrends, #DisposableCulture, #LoveThroughFood, #KitchenTraditions, #EmpathyGap, #ModernLife, #GenerationLosthttps://youtube.com/live/guTK56xbRfw
Why MAGA Really Hates Superman | The Karel Cast 25-96⸻Superman just had the biggest solo box office opening in franchise history — so why is MAGA calling it a flop? Because Superman actually represents truth, justice, and the real American way — something MAGA no longer believes in.In this episode of The Karel Cast, we dive deep into why the right is melting down over a movie that challenges their distorted vision of patriotism.PLUS: MAGA influencers are literally burning their red hats as key figures break with Trump over his refusal to release the Epstein files. He promised transparency, so why is he backing out? Could it be that he’s protecting himself — and what might those files reveal about his ties to Epstein’s island?It’s hypocrisy on full display, and we’re unpacking all of it.🧠 Real talk. 💥 No filter. 🐾 With Ember by my side.📢 Subscribe, like, and join the conversation.🌐 Watch more at youtube.com/reallykarel💖 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel🎧 Stream everywhere: Apple, Spotify, iHeart, and more.⸻#Superman, #KarelCast, #Trump, #MAGA, #EpsteinFiles, #TruthJustice, #AmericanWay, #RightWingMeltdown, #GOPHypocrisy, #SupermanMovie, #BoxOffice, #DCComics, #TrumpLies, #PoliticalPodcast, #LiberalVoices, #ProgressiveTalk, #RedHatBurning, #OnlyInAmerica, #CultureWar, #ExposingTheTruthhttps://youtube.com/live/_WnIVe9yzbA
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.The pair first discusses a new piece that Scott wrote for 'Industry Week' that finally puts to rest one of U.S. manufacturing naysayers’ favorite lines: “Who wants to work in a factory anyway?”Next, they explore what progress has the Trump administration made on all of their attempted trade deals after the White House extended its reciprocal tariff pause to August 1st, with the hope of securing more deals.Third, Scott and Leslie explain why Americans should be pleased about a new 10-year end to 'the de minimis exemption,' a Customs loophole that Chinese e-commerce behemoths like Temu and DHGate had been exploiting.Fourth, Leslie asks Scott about an FTC letter sent on the same day Amazon launched its Prime Day sale this week, which called on the e-commerce giant (and Walmart) to put a stop to false “Made in USA” claims on its website. This comes after Amazon’s marketplace has increasingly become a Wild West of products from third-party vendors as it seeks to emulate SHEIN and Temu. Finally, both Leslie and Scott applauded Senator Elissa Slotkin for a recent speech she gave outlining her “Economic War Plan." They also found this particular line from the speech very timely: "As a CIA officer and Pentagon official by training, I believe that the single, greatest security threat to the United States is not coming from abroad. It’s the shrinking middle class here at home."Here is where you can find more of Scott and the AAM's work:WEBSITE: AmericanManufacturing.orgYouTube Channel: youtube.com/@AmericanMfg (where you can watch episode's of AAM's podcast, "The Manufacturing Report")X: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAMBlueSky: @keepitmadeinusa.bsky.social
Is America Making Us Mentally Ill? The Emotional Toll of Life in the USAAre you emotionally exhausted just living in America right now? You’re not alone. From climate disasters and political chaos to daily horrors in the headlines, the U.S. feels like a never-ending rollercoaster — and it’s crushing our mental health.In this episode of The Karel Cast, I open up about my own struggles: the fear of leaving, the hope that maybe midterms will help, and the exhaustion of trying to find joy in a country constantly in crisis. Is it possible to stay sane in a place that feels increasingly unhinged? Let’s talk about the toll it’s taking — and what we can do about it.💬 Share your thoughts below — are you staying, going, or just hanging on?📺 Watch the full episode, subscribe, and support at youtube.com/reallykarel💖 Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel#mentalhealth, #America2024, #toxicculture, #leaveamerica, #expatliving, #karelcast, #currentevents, #bipolaramerica, #politics, #flooding, #economiccollapse, #midterms2024, #newsanalysis, #lasvegaslife, #mentalhealthawareness, #usnews, #americanlife, #overwhelmed, #supermanmovie, #societalbreakdownhttps://youtube.com/live/hAwh-tBeKrY
This week on Code WACK!, we’re revisiting a powerful conversation with Ian Lewis, labor leader and health policy expert, about what true freedom looks like in America—especially when the average family pays over $31,000 a year for health care in 2025.💥 Could Medicare for All actually unleash entrepreneurship, lower costs, and expand access for all? 💼 What would it mean for small business owners—and the workers stuck in jobs just to keep their insurance? 🧾 And what would a just transition look like for those working in the health insurance industry?Ian, now with UNITE HERE Local 2, pulls no punches as he lays out the moral and economic case for single-payer reform—sharing real stories from frontline workers and a hopeful roadmap for what's possible.📌 In this episode:Why health costs trap workers and entrepreneursHow single-payer could revive the American DreamThe truth about job losses—and gains—in a reformed systemA gut-wrenching story of one worker forced to fly to El Salvador for affordable careWhat gives Ian hope—and why he believes reform is within reach🛑 Because without healthcare, our independence is just an illusion.
Leslie Marshall Show - How Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Affects Student Loans Now and In the Future by Progressive Voices
When Friends Flip Out: How Much Is Too Much? | Aging, Diet Myths & Climate Chaos📄 Description:What do you do when a close friend starts to spiral or act out? As we age, studies show we lose friends—most notably between ages 25–30 and again from 60–70. But when do you draw the line? How long do you tolerate bad behavior to “preserve” a decades-long friendship? In this episode of The Karel Cast, we explore the tricky balance of maintaining meaningful relationships while also protecting your peace.Plus, catastrophic flooding hits Texas and New Mexico, confirming what Al Gore warned us years ago—climate collapse is here, and we are painfully unprepared.And if you’re a fan of the “paleo diet,” you may want to sit down. Turns out everything you think you know about the caveman lifestyle may be—well, completely wrong.🔥 Real talk. Real issues. Real Karel.🟢 Watch now and join the discussion: youtube.com/reallykarel🎧 Subscribe on all streaming platforms: Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker💬 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel
Leslie is joined by Bruce Lesley, President of First Focus on Children, a bipartisan advocacy organization working to make children the priority in federal policy and budget decisions.Bruce explains how the newly passed 'Big Beautiful Bill' "chooses billionaires over babies, and puts the nation’s children in unprecedented peril."Here are just a few ways that the new law will hurt the nation’s children: Cuts $1 trillion from Medicaid and CHIP: Medicaid and CHIP provide health insurance to over 37 million children in the United States and Medicaid covers nearly 40% of births. H.R.1 includes the largest funding cuts to these programs in their history and creates administrative burdens, such as lock-out periods and work requirements. Defunds the largest child anti-hunger program: One-in-five children experience food insecurity. This bill cuts food assistance by cutting more than $200 billion from SNAP and places a larger cost share burden on states. This cost shift could cause states to end their programs or limit enrollment. Advocates argue that losing SNAP benefits could also impact free school meals, further risking a rise in child hunger.Leaves children behind in tax policy: This legislation offers an inadequate Child Tax Credit. While some will see an increased credit amount, the increase still fails to keep pace with inflation. Even worse, the new structure keeps more than 20 million children from receiving the full credit and blocks 2.6 million kids from receiving any credit at all.Undermines public schools: H.R.1 creates a new tax benefit for wealthy donors that jeopardizes the future of our public schools. This education voucher tax credit will offer 2-3x the benefit of other non-profit donations, incentivizing donations over other organizations. It is important to note research shows vouchers do not improve academic outcomes and disproportionately benefit families who already send their children to private schools.Threatens the child care workforce: There is already a child care shortage in the country. H.R.1 will make it harder to recruit and train new child care professionals by prohibiting the use of federal student loans for sectors that do not earn over the median high school graduate salary. We must further invest in this profession and work to increase pay for providers, not create additional barriers to building a strong child care workforce.Increases funding for family separation: H.R. 1 dramatically raises funding for immigration enforcement. This funding will lead to increased family separation and detention. These immigration practices disrupt entire communities and are known to create childhood trauma, adversely affecting child health and development.Cancels efforts to address the climate crisis: H.R. 1 eliminates investments in solar and renewable energy leaving our children to deal with greater effects of climate change in the future. This measure comes as kids are experiencing adverse environmental health effects and natural disasters.Forces kids to shoulder our ballooned national debt: H.R. 1 drives up the national debt by $3 trillion in order to give tax breaks to billionaires and industries like gun manufacturers. This bill expects our children to shoulder the cost of these tax breaks when they become adults while stripping them of essential services today. The website for First Focus on Children is FirstFocus.org and their handle on BlueSky is @FirstFocus.bsky.social. Bruce's handle there is @BruceLesley.bsky.social. (Image Credit: J. Scott Applewhite / AP)
Leslie is joined by Victor Mineros, Proud Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 396, Western Region International Vice President, and Director of the Teamsters Solid Waste and Recycling Division, which represents tens of thousands of sanitation workers across the country.The two discuss what’s happening in the U.S. sanitation industry, the ongoing strikes at Republic Services, and why this moment matters for working families across the country.Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at Facebook.com/Teamsters.
American Hypocrisy: Why Do We Tolerate These Contradictions?The contradictions in American life are everywhere — and today, we break them down. Why is sex work still taboo when porn is the internet’s #1 use? Why are gay adult performers still punished while straight ones get mainstream careers? Why do we spend billions on incarceration but won’t invest in housing? Why do we mourn 100 deaths in Texas but ignore daily massacres in Gaza or Ukraine? And why, in a nation of excess, do so many still go hungry?From reality shows like Love Island booting cast members over adult content, to America’s obsession with punishment over prevention, today’s Karel Cast dives deep into the twisted double standards that define U.S. culture. If you’ve ever wondered why America seems so upside down — I’ve got thoughts.Uncensored. Unfiltered. Unhinged.It’s The Karel Cast.👊 Support at patreon.com/reallykarel📲 Subscribe on youtube.com/reallykarel📡 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker & more📱 Watch clips on TikTok & Instagram#AmericaContradictions, #SexWorkStigma, #LoveIsland, #OnlyFans, #LGBTQRights, #PrisonReform, #FoodInsecurity, #GazaCrisis, #UkraineWar, #AmericanHypocrisy, #KarelCast, #PodcastLife, #RealityTV, #SocialJustice, #MediaBias, #SimonRex, #NoahPurvis, #EntertainmentIndustry, #CultureWar, #SpeakTruthhttps://youtube.com/live/oaCBaCu4_lU
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 Mabinty Quarshie, White House Reporter for 'the Washington Examiner.'The pair examines what's in the Republicans' newly passed 'Big, Beautiful Bill,' how Trump managed to convince wayward GOP congressional members to support such an unpopular bill, the implications the bill has on next year's congressional midterms, Virginia's statewide elections this year, and an update on Trump's tariffs. Then, Bob Deans, Senior Advisor for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), talks about Trump and DOGE's cuts to the U.S. National Weather Service, and whether they contributed to the poor forecast and deaths in the Texas floods.Then, they discuss how the cuts to clean energy manufacturing incentives will hurt the planet, as well as the United States' economy and manufacturing base.Finally, they talk about Trump's executive orders, which have been devastating for our environment.You can follow Mabinty Quarshie on X at @MabintyQ.The website for NRDC is www.NRDC.org and their handle on BlueSky is @NRDC.org.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. (Image Credit: Adam Zyglis/Buffalo News)
Why Democrats Keep Losing in the 21st Century | Karel Cast Ep. 25-92Democrats are stuck in the past. MAGA is driving the future.The Democratic Party keeps trying to connect with voters and values from decades ago — but that world is gone. Meanwhile, MAGA is pushing a dangerous, authoritarian nostalgia that’s reshaping politics as we know it.🎯 The result? Democrats are outmatched, outdated, and out of touch.They cling to civility, bipartisanship, and norms that no longer exist — while the GOP plays scorched-earth politics.If the Dems don’t evolve — fast — they’ll keep losing.🚨 We need bold, modern leadership for a bold, modern crisis.⚠️ America hasn’t reached greatness — not for all its people.And if both sides are looking backward, no one is building a future.🧠 Let’s unpack why the Democratic Party is failing to meet the moment… and what must change.—🎧 Uncensored, Unfiltered, Unhinged. It’s The Karel Cast.Support at patreon.com/reallykarelWatch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarelDemocratsFailing, ModernPolitics, MAGANostalgia, PoliticalEvolution, KarelCast, DemocraticParty, PoliticalStrategy, AmericanDemocracy, GOPExtremism, ProgressiveVoices, 21stCenturyPolitics, TrumpEra, MAGA, PoliticalReform, VoterOutreach, YouthVote, DNC, PoliticalFuture, AmericaInCrisis, WakeUpDemocratshttps://youtube.com/live/sJhltVyE-kM
🇺🇸 Are There Too Many Holidays in the USA? Or Not Enough? | Karel Cast Ep. 25-91Donald Trump recently said there are “too many holidays” in the U.S. and they’re bad for the economy. But let’s get real—this from a guy who’s spent millions golfing.The truth? Americans take fewer holidays than almost any other developed country.Why don’t we value rest, mental health, and time off like other nations do?Is it rising costs? Hotel rates, food prices, even parking fees (👀 $100 in Lake Tahoe!) are pushing vacations out of reach for many.🎆 As the 4th of July approaches, Karel asks:Do you have the time, money, and energy to celebrate? Or are holidays now just another burden?Plus, he shares a delicious Raspberry Salad recipe perfect for any BBQ!💥 Uncensored. Unfiltered. Unhinged. It’s The Karel Cast.🔔 Subscribe for bold takes on news, culture, politics, and life at YouTube.com/ReallyKarel💜 Support Independent Media: Patreon.com/ReallyKarel📣 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker and more.⸻Hashtags:#KarelCast, #AmericanHolidays, #MentalHealthMatters, #VacationCrisis, #TooManyHolidays, #DonaldTrump, #HolidaySpending, #TravelCosts, #LakeTahoe, #BBQSeason, #4thOfJuly, #Juneteenth, #HolidayEconomy, #WorkLifeBalance, #RaspberrySalad, #USCulture, #IndependenceDay, #AmericanLifestyle, #InflationImpact, #RealTalkWithKarelhttps://youtube.com/live/Zzig2gGPlcY
The Middle East is a riddle. Religious and political factions have made it a tinderbox for as long as any of us has been alive. Now, between the Israeli decapitation of the its military and science corps, and the United States’ Bunker Busters, Iran, which has enjoyed indirect control of the region through its proxies, is facing the unknown. That’s where we start today in a short essay regarding the contradictory nature of the Middle East. I hope you’ll listen.
THIS WEEK ON CODE WACK!As millions of Americans face losing their health coverage, what can single-payer advocates do right now to protect our care and push for something better? What’s truly at stake for our country—and especially for its most vulnerable residents?To find out, we spoke to Michael Lighty, president of the Healthy California Now coalition and former constituency director for the Bernie 2020 campaign.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.
🎆 There’s Nothing to Celebrate This July 4th | Karel Cast Ep. 25-90Today marks the real Independence Day — July 2, 1776 — when America voted to declare freedom. But 249 years later, what are we really celebrating?🇺🇸 As Donald Trump pushes policies that gut social programs, skyrocket the deficit, and unleash masked forces on our streets…🇺🇸 As billionaires walk free while Americans suffer…🇺🇸 As our democracy teeters on the edge of dictatorship…The truth is, there’s nothing to celebrate. We should be revolting — not barbecuing.This episode pulls no punches as I expose the hypocrisy of celebrating “freedom” in a nation where MAGA extremism is the real fireworks show — and it’s blowing up our rights.Also:•Diddy walks away from racketeering charges•Trump wins $16 million in a bogus lawsuit•And why we, the people, keep getting left behind🔥 It’s time to wake up. The party’s over.🎧 Stream it now. Share if you’re done pretending.—✅ Support independent media: patreon.com/reallykarel📺 Subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel🎙️ Listen: Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker & more📱 Follow: TikTok & Instagram @reallykarel—📌 20 Hashtags (comma-separated):#July4thReality, #AmericanHypocrisy, #KarelCast, #IndependenceDay, #MAGAThreat, #DemocracyInCrisis, #DonaldTrump, #SupremeCourt, #GOPCorruption, #PoliticalWakeUpCall, #ProtestNow, #OligarchyAlert, #WeThePeople, #ReclaimDemocracy, #SocialJustice, #NoJusticeNoPeace, #AmericaUnmasked, #FourthOfJuly, #TruthBombs, #IndependentMediahttps://youtube.com/live/h_HKrBylC-g
Tourists & Students: U.S. Border Agents Are Watching Your Social Media | Karel Cast Ep. 25-89📺 YouTube Description (SEO-Optimized):🚨 If you’re planning to travel to the U.S., Big Brother is watching. Ireland’s National Student Council is warning students and tourists that U.S. customs agents are now scanning social media for “anti-American” or “anti-Semitic” content — and it could get you denied entry. Who decides what qualifies? What happened to free speech?Meanwhile, American democracy continues to erode as Democrats allow MAGA forces to dominate without resistance. From police in face masks to surveillance of every word we post, the land of the free is becoming the home of authoritarian control.PLUS: The global climate crisis hits hard — temps are soaring worldwide. 85° in Barcelona, 110° in Paris — there’s no escaping the impact of what we’ve done.🔥 Wake up before it’s too late.—✅ Watch, Like, Comment & Subscribe💡 Support the show: https://patreon.com/reallykarel🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker & more🌐 More: https://reallykarel.com📲 Follow on TikTok & Instagram @ReallyKarel
On the radio show this week, we highlight a buzzing bee activation at the US Capitol where parents and kids protested the "Big Bad Betrayal Bill," a Republican budget proposal which could kick 16 million people off healthcare and lead to an estimated tens of thousands more deaths per year. We celebrate Pride Month with "Parenting with Pride," a new resource offering support against hostile school environments and book bans for LGBTQ+ families. The show also details the disastrous impact of proposed Medicaid cuts on people with disabilities. Finally, we hear from the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) about how data provides a crucial reality check against misinformation, as well as about the $64 billion annual economic cost of abortion restrictions and persistent wage gaps, underscoring the vital role of storytelling and data in these ongoing fights.SPECIAL GUESTS: Felicia Burnett, MomsRising and MamásConPoder, @MomsRising, @MamásConPoder, @momsrising.org, @mamasconpoder.org; Nadine Smith, Equality Florida, @equalityfl, @equalityfl.bsky.social; Maria Town, American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), @AAPD, @aapd-disability.bsky.social; Dr. Jamila Taylor, Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR), @IWPResearch.
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.) gives the latest updates on Iran's nuclear program following missile strikes on their nuclear enrichment facilities by the Trump administration. He and Brad also discuss the U.N. nuclear agency disagreeing with the administration that the strikes have fully disabled Iran from enriching uranium for a nuclear weapon in the near future. Then, Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works, joins Brad to break down Congressional Republicans' 'Big, Beautiful Bill,' and why it's so intensely unpopular with Americans.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. The 'Social Security Works' website is www.socialsecurityworks.org and their handle on BlueSky is @socialsecurityworks.org. Alex's handle there is @alaw202.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.
Billionaires Gained $2 Trillion—And We Still Don’t Get It | Karel Cast Ep. 25-88⸻🎙️ YouTube Description (Optimized):We hear these jaw-dropping numbers daily:💰 $256 billion for Bezos💰 $356 billion for Musk💍 A $56 million wedding📈 3,028 billionaires gained $2 trillion in wealth last yearAnd we say: “Wow, that’s a lot.”But we don’t really understand what it means — or what it costs the rest of us.Our brains can’t comprehend these scales. That’s how the ultra-wealthy keep winning — while the rest of us barely hang on.If we truly understood the numbers, if we felt their impact, we’d be in the streets demanding change. But we don’t — because deep down, we still fantasize about being one of them.Plus, the Supreme Court just handed Trump more fuel to tear down democracy. Can it be stopped? Yes. But will we?🧠 Wake up. Numbers don’t lie. But billionaires and politicians do.⸻🎧 Support independent media:🟣 Patreon.com/reallykarel📺 Subscribe on YouTube🎙️ Listen on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker and more⸻📌 20 Hashtags (comma-separated):#BillionaireWealth, #WealthInequality, #Bezos, #Musk, #KarelCast, #EconomicJustice, #TaxTheRich, #SupremeCourt, #DarkMoney, #Billionaires, #TrillionDollarClub, #WealthGap, #SystemRigged, #MoneyPowerPolitics, #PoliticalCorruption, #AmericaWakesUp, #ProgressiveVoices, #SocialJusticeNow, #WakeUpAmerica, #WeDeserveBetterhttps://youtube.com/live/9LqKtpynlZk
🌈 56 Years of Pride: Are We Really Any Further? | Karel Cast Ep. 25‑87⸻Description:🔥 June 29, 1969 — the spark that ignited a movement. The Stonewall Uprising was our Fort Sumter, our beginning. Now, 56 years later… we ask: What has truly changed?In this episode of The Karel Cast, Karel dives into:•🌈 Why it’s called Pride — and whether being LGBTQ+ still requires courage•🏳️🌈 The erosion of progress: Republicans targeting gay marriage again•💥 The power of visibility vs the reality of political regression•⚖️ Diddy’s trial, Trump’s likely pardon, and the corruption of consequences•🎭 Kevin Spacey wins awards — does talent excuse history? And what does it say to survivors?This isn’t just a Pride Month recap — it’s a reckoning.💬 Let’s get real. Are we proud? Are we safe? And are we being heard?🎙️ Stream on Spotify, Apple, iHeart and more📺 Watch, comment & subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel🩷 Support independent voices at patreon.com/reallykarel🐾 Broadcasting live from Las Vegas with Ember, Mon–Thurs 10:30am PST⸻🔑 Hashtags (comma-separated):#PrideMonth, #Stonewall56, #LGBTQHistory, #GayRights, #KarelCast, #QueerVoices, #RepublicansVsRights, #GayMarriage, #LGBTQPride, #ProgressOrNot, #KevinSpacey, #CancelCulture, #SexualAssaultSurvivors, #TrumpPardon, #PoliticalCommentary, #QueerMedia, #DiddyTrial, #LGBTQNews, #RadicalVisibility, #EmberDoesVegashttps://youtube.com/live/nYs0G6qFhdU
How are young people pushing back against a potential rollback that could once again block DACA recipients, or Dreamers, and thousands of others from enrolling in Affordable Care Act coverage? And why do advocates call this potential move by the Trump administration extremely dangerous?To find out, we spoke with Kristin McGuire, Executive Director of Young Invincibles, the nation’s largest young adult policy and advocacy organization. Kristin leads efforts to elevate the voices of young adults in the political process and expand their access to economic opportunity.This is the second episode in our two-part series.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.
📢 PROOF Congress REFUSES To Do Their Job | Karel Cast Ep. 25-86Description:🚨 Congress had one job — and they blew it.In this explosive episode of The Karel Cast, Karel breaks down how over 129 Democrats joined Republicans to block articles of impeachment against Donald Trump, despite his blatant violations of the law — including launching unauthorized military strikes on Iran.Only 69 brave lawmakers (including AOC and Bernie Sanders) stood up and said “enough.” So what does this say about Democratic cowardice, accountability, and the future of American democracy?🧨 Plus: A Democratic Socialist Muslim wins the Democratic Primary for NYC Mayor — a powerful sign of political change or just a blip?🔥 You follow rules or you’re fired. Why doesn’t Congress?🎙️ Watch now, get outraged, and stay informed. Like, subscribe, and support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel📲 Stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker and more.📺 Follow on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram @reallykarel🐾 Live from Las Vegas with Karel and Ember, Mon–Thurs at 10:30am PST.⸻Hashtags:#CongressFail, #ImpeachTrump, #KarelCast, #PoliticalCorruption, #Democrats, #BernieSanders, #AOC, #ProgressiveVoices, #AccountabilityNow, #IranStrike, #DJT, #Midterms2025, #BlueCowards, #NYCPolitics, #SocialistMayor, #MuslimCandidates, #DoYourJob, #LGBTQVoices, #NewsCommentary,
Is America Beating the Empathy Out of Us? | Karel Cast Ep. 25-25Description:Trump announces a ceasefire that lasts just 12 minutes and then unleashes a profanity-laced rant—why don’t I care? Another promise broken by Trump and his loyalists—why doesn’t it faze me? LGBTQ suicide prevention services are defunded—this should devastate me… but it doesn’t stick. And when record-breaking heat slams the U.S., I don’t even blink.From absurd headlines to real tragedies, I’m asking the big question: Is America beating the empathy out of us?In today’s Karel Cast, I dig into why emotional burnout is becoming the norm and whether it’s okay to prioritize your dog, your friends, and your survival over everything else.Is it apathy? Or is it self-preservation in a country gone mad?⚡ Watch, like, subscribe and support at patreon.com/reallykarel🎙️ Stream everywhere: Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker and more📺 Catch video clips on TikTok and Instagram @reallykarel🐾 Broadcasting live Mon–Thurs 10:30am PST from Las Vegas with my girl Ember#Hashtags:#KarelCast, #EmotionalBurnout, #EmpathyCrisis, #TrumpNews, #LGBTQRights, #MentalHealthMatters, #ClimateChange, #PoliticalFatigue, #NewsCommentary, #ApathyOrSurvival, #QueerVoices, #ProgressiveMedia, #PodcastLife, #LasVegasLife, #DogDad, #CultureCritic, #LGBTQPodcast, #CurrentEvents, #KarelAndEmber, #NewsFatiguehttps://youtube.com/live/LYZ0cRBw5a8
🚨 An Illegitimate President Just Started an Illegal War | Karel Cast Ep. 25-84This weekend, Donald Trump launched airstrikes against a nation that hasn’t attacked us, hasn’t threatened us, and reportedly has no nuclear capabilities — all without congressional approval, UN support, or public discussion.🇺🇸 Why? To continue acting as Israel’s proxy, spending $250 million of our taxpayer money to escalate a war no one asked for — and no one fully understands.And yet, the media barely flinched. No outcry. No protest. Just more war… while the American people foot the bill and wait for the fallout.🎵 Also in this episode: A personal reflection on self-doubt, creativity, and why so many of us struggle to feel “enough” — even when we are. Especially after recording a new song, I found myself wrestling with that voice. Do you?This is The Karel Cast — unfiltered, fearless, and unapologetically honest.📺 Subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel💖 Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel🎙️ Stream on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, and more📱 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @reallykarel
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.The two discuss:1. The Wall Street Journal recently documented the stark disparity between China and America’s military-industrial strength in a series of graphs. The results are downright alarming, especially as geopolitical tensions flare. The data illustrate the urgent need for the United States to take action to revitalize our domestic shipbuilding industry. 2. With tariffs coming into force, Made in the USA marketing is surging. U.S. consumers are rejiggering their purchasing habits, as evidenced by a boom in “Made in USA” searches on e-commerce sites, and companies are more than happy to tout their “Made in USA” commitments. (From Modern Retail: “Amazon searches for the phrase shot up to 126,000 from 26,000 in the past 30 days — nearly five times the previous period.”) 3. The state of our infrastructure and energy grid is dire. It’s a crisis that creates another obstacle to U.S. manufacturing’s renaissance and America’s competitiveness.4. This time, the China Shock is global in nature. Beijing is flooding the world’s markets with its industrial overcapacity across all categories, and job losses and bankruptcies are trailing the imports. WEBSITE: AmericanManufacturing.orgYouTube Channel: youtube.com/@AmericanMfg (where you can watch episode's of AAM's podcast, "The Manufacturing Report")(If you want to listen to episodes of "The Manufacturing Report," visit AmericanManufacturing.org/Podcast)X: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAMBlueSky: @keepitmadeinusa.bsky.social
💊 America’s Obsession With Quick Fixes Is Killing Us | Karel Cast Ep. 25-83Why do Americans want pills instead of accountability?From PrEP therapy to weight-loss injections, we’ve become a culture obsessed with instant results and zero responsibility. Safe sex? Too much work. Exercise? Forget it. We want a pharmaceutical solution for everything — even when lifestyle changes could actually solve the problem.But it doesn’t stop with health.⚠️ Is the Iran conflict just a distraction from what’s happening in Gaza and Ukraine?🎬 And what’s with the weekend movie slate? Superman again? Jurassic World again? Why can’t Hollywood tell a new story?In this fiery episode of The Karel Cast, we break down America’s addiction to the quick fix — in health, politics, and pop culture.📺 Watch, Subscribe, and Share💖 Support at patreon.com/reallykarel🎙️ Streaming everywhere, Mon–Thurs 10:30am PT📱 TikTok & Instagram: @reallykarel🔔 youtube.com/reallykarel⸻#KarelCast, #QuickFixCulture, #AmericanHealthCrisis, #PrEPDebate, #ObesitySolutions, #OzempicCulture, #SafeSexMatters, #GazaCrisis, #UkraineWar, #IranDistraction, #WagTheDog, #HollywoodRemakes, #SupermanAgain, #JurassicReboot, #ProgressiveVoices, #PoliticalCommentary, #LGBTQPodcast, #LasVegasPodcaster, #DailyNewsPodcast, #TikTokPoliticshttps://youtube.com/live/RxcYtiHYZqI
📺 Commercials Reveal Everything Broken in Our Society | Karel Cast Ep. 25-82Ever sit through streaming commercials and feel something’s… off?From fast food pushed at midnight to Big Pharma pitching miracle pills with deadly side effects, today’s ads say more about our society than the shows themselves.Why are we bombarded with:•🍔 Food we shouldn’t eat•💊 Drugs with horrific side effects•🎬 Movies with recycled plots and hollow messages•🚗 Cars we can’t afford but are told we need?Advertising doesn’t just sell products—it shapes culture, values, and even our self-worth. And what it’s telling us? Isn’t good.Plus: Same region, same headlines. Why I’ve tuned out the never-ending cycle of Middle East conflict.✨ Time to break free from what they want you to believe.This is The Karel Cast—where critical thinking isn’t just encouraged, it’s required.📺 youtube.com/reallykarel💖 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel📱 TikTok & Instagram: @reallykarel🎙️ Streaming on all platforms, Mon–Thurs 10:30am PT⸻#KarelCast, #MediaCritique, #StreamingAds, #CulturalDecline, #PharmaGreed, #ConsumerCulture, #FastFoodNation, #MiddleEastFatigue, #AdPsychology, #AmericanValues, #PodcastHost, #ProgressiveVoices, #QueerMedia, #SocialCommentary, #CriticalThinking, #YouTubePodcast, #LasVegasPodcaster, #DailyNewsPodcast, #TikTokPolitics, #LGBTQVoiceshttps://youtube.com/live/XGMrYLDi_IQ
HIS WEEK ON CODE WACK!As federal officials carry out large-scale, military-style raids and widespread arrests of undocumented immigrants, another fight is quietly brewing — one that could push thousands of people off their health insurance.More than half a million young people who were brought to the U.S. as children and grew up here could soon lose eligibility for affordable and subsidized health coverage. A new rule proposed by the Trump Administration would once again block DACA recipients from buying Marketplace insurance or receiving financial assistance.What would this mean for their health, their communities and the widening gap in health and economic equity?To find out, we spoke with Kristin McGuire, Executive Director of Young Invincibles — the nation’s largest young adult policy and advocacy organization — where she leads the charge to amplify the voices of young adults in the political process.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.
🌍 Why the World Feels Like It’s Falling Apart | Karel Cast Ep. 25-81Genocide in Gaza. War in Ukraine. Trump’s relentless assault on immigrants, women, and the LGBTQ+ community. Climate collapse accelerating. Sky-high food prices. Corporate bigotry from brands like Target, the Dodgers, and Home Depot.It feels like the world is unraveling—but why?Why do the same crises keep coming back, generation after generation, with no real solutions?In this powerful episode of The Karel Cast, we break down the root cause of today’s chaos. Spoiler: it’s been with us since the beginning of civilization.a✊ If you’ve felt overwhelmed, angry, or just plain confused by the state of things—this one’s for you.🕊️ Watch, Subscribe, and Share💡 Support at patreon.com/reallykarel📺 youtube.com/reallykarel📱 TikTok & Instagram: @reallykarel⸻#KarelCast, #MiddleEastCrisis, #GazaGenocide, #UkraineWar, #TrumpHate, #LGBTQRights, #TransRightsAreHumanRights, #ClimateCrisis, #EconomicCollapse, #PoliticalPodcast, #ProgressiveVoices, #QueerCommentary, #BlackAndBrownLivesMatter, #AntiFascist, #CorporateBigotry, #NoJusticeNoPeace, #ActivistVoices, #DailyNewsPodcast, #YouTubeNews, #KarelLive
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 Charlie Cook, Founder of 'the Cook Political Report,' to talk about ten years of Trump in politics. This includes how he completely changed the Republican party's identity, and what might happen to the GOP once Trump is no longer President.Then, Kim Scott, Publisher of 'Dem List,' previews the NYC Mayoral primary election.She also details the upcoming Governors' races in Virginia and New Jersey, which tend to be a bellwether for the following year's midterm elections in Congress.Kim Scott's 'Demlist' is a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on BlueSky at the handle @demlist.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.
🔥 War & Protest Explode Across the Globe | Karel Cast Ep. 25-80A full-scale war between Israel and Iran has erupted, escalating the Middle East crisis to new and dangerous levels. Is this a necessary defense or Netanyahu’s strategy to erase all opposition? And is Gaza now completely forgotten as aid stalls and the world watches elsewhere?Meanwhile, across the U.S., millions march in “No Kings” rallies, demanding a return to community, equality, and justice. But will these protests move the needle—or are we screaming into the void?Also in this episode:💥 Democratic lawmakers attacked in a vicious shooting—imagine the outrage if they were MAGA.📺 Why The Diplomat might be the best show on TV right now—and what it says about our real-life diplomacy.👑 Truth. Perspective. Attitude. This is The Karel Cast—streaming live Monday through Thursday at 10:30am PST.✅ Like, Share, and Subscribe🎙️ Hear it everywhere you get podcasts💖 Support at patreon.com/reallykarel📺 youtube.com/reallykarel📱 Follow on TikTok & Instagram @reallykarel⸻#KarelCast, #IsraelIranConflict, #MiddleEastWar, #Netanyahu, #NoKings, #ProtestsUSA, #LGBTQVoices, #DemocracyInCrisis, #GazaCrisis, #TheDiplomat, #NetflixReviews, #PoliticalPodcast, #ProgressiveVoices, #QueerCommentary, #PodcastHost, #DailyNewsPodcast, #YouTubeNews, #MAGA, #USPolitics, #KarelLivehttps://youtube.com/live/aBOFC-eZFr4
In a United States where the presidential administration is comfortable arresting sitting members of Congress and tackling sitting senators who dare ask a question at a press conference, and where they’ve called the military into the streets against American citizens, it’s hard to believe anything more can happen, but you may rest assured it will. Today’s commentary deals specifically with the ongoing ICE raids. This is important. We must all stand together, or we will surely hang separately. Until January, this was all unthinkable, but here we are. Give a listen and get ready to exercise your Constitutional right to speak and assemble.
🚨 War With Iran? LA ICE Raids Distract From Dangerous Moves | Karel Cast Ep. 25-79As all eyes lock on Los Angeles and the chaos surrounding ICE raids, something far more dangerous brews behind the scenes. The U.S. is quietly evacuating embassies in Iran — a classic signal that conflict may be imminent. Are we watching a modern Wag the Dog scenario play out while the media diverts our attention?Also in this episode:✈️ A chilling air disaster kills 243 — but one person survives. Is it fate…or something stranger?🕒 Would you install an app that predicts your death date? I did. And I’ll tell you what it said.🔥 Don’t miss a minute of this jam-packed Karel Cast. Hit Subscribe, share, and support at patreon.com/reallykarel.📺 Watch every episode at youtube.com/reallykarel🎙️ Listen wherever you get podcasts — Apple, Spotify, iHeart, and more📱 Follow Karel on TikTok and Instagram for daily insights
🚨 War With Iran? LA ICE Raids Distract From Dangerous Moves | Karel Cast Ep. 25-79As all eyes lock on Los Angeles and the chaos surrounding ICE raids, something far more dangerous brews behind the scenes. The U.S. is quietly evacuating embassies in Iran — a classic signal that conflict may be imminent. Are we watching a modern Wag the Dog scenario play out while the media diverts our attention?Also in this episode:✈️ A chilling air disaster kills 243 — but one person survives. Is it fate…or something stranger?🕒 Would you install an app that predicts your death date? I did. And I’ll tell you what it said.🔥 Don’t miss a minute of this jam-packed Karel Cast. Hit Subscribe, share, and support at patreon.com/reallykarel.📺 Watch every episode at youtube.com/reallykarel🎙️ Listen wherever you get podcasts — Apple, Spotify, iHeart, and more📱 Follow Karel on TikTok and Instagram for daily insights⸻#KarelCast, #IranNews, #LAProtests, #ICERaids, #USIranTensions, #FinalDestination, #DeathApp, #PoliticalDistraction, #WagTheDog, #BreakingNews, #EmbassyEvacuation, #MiddleEastConflict, #PodcastHost, #ProgressivePodcast, #YouTubeNews, #LasVegasPodcaster, #GayBroadcaster, #QueerVoices, #TikTokNews, #DailyPodcast
How are big insurance companies dodging the very rules meant to protect patients — and turning our health care system into a profit machine for Wall Street? What can we the people do to stop it?Join us as we dive into the dark side of corporate loopholes, for-profit health care, and policy failure with Rachel Madley, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Center for Health and Democracy. A former FDA staffer and health policy advisor to Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Rachel played a key role in crafting and reintroducing the House Medicare for All bill in 2023. With a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from Columbia University, she brings both scientific rigor and firsthand policy experience to this eye-opening conversation.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
How are big insurance companies dodging the very rules meant to protect patients — and turning our health care system into a profit machine for Wall Street? What can we the people do to stop it?Join us as we dive into the dark side of corporate loopholes, for-profit health care, and policy failure with Rachel Madley, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Center for Health and Democracy. A former FDA staffer and health policy advisor to Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Rachel played a key role in crafting and reintroducing the House Medicare for All bill in 2023. With a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from Columbia University, she brings both scientific rigor and firsthand policy experience to this eye-opening conversation.
🔴 Trump’s Real Plan for Power EXPOSED | Karel Cast Ep. 25-78Donald Trump isn’t focused on fixing immigration — he had four years to do that and did nothing. So what is his endgame? It’s all about one thing: Power.In this episode, I lay out exactly how Trump plans to hold onto power — and why we should all be paying attention.PLUS: Is it wrong to focus on joy and positivity in a world filled with political chaos and daily trauma? We explore the idea of choosing happiness without becoming blind to reality — and whether that’s a form of “hypernormalization.”🎙️ The Karel Cast is LIVE Mon–Thurs at 10:30am PST and available everywhere: Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, TikTok, Instagram — and always at youtube.com/reallykarel.💖 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel⸻Hashtags:#Trump2024, #DonaldTrump, #ImmigrationCrisis, #TrumpPowerPlay, #PoliticsExplained, #KarelCast, #AmericanPolitics, #Hypernormalization, #JoyInChaos, #CurrentEvents, #GOP2024, #MAGAUnmasked, #NewsAnalysis, #PoliticalCommentary, #ProgressiveMedia, #WhatMattersNow, #Election2024, #ConsciousMedia, #LasVegasPodcaster, #LGBTQVoices
Gavin vs Trump: Why Newsom Stands Alone Against MAGA Madness | Karel Cast 25-78Description:Why is Gavin Newsom the only one standing up to Trump and the MAGA machine? Today, House Speaker Mike Johnson invoked a vile image—saying Newsom should be “tarred and feathered,” a punishment once used on runaway slaves. The attack is more than words—it’s a dangerous escalation.As Trump’s authoritarian grip tightens, where is the resistance? Why does it feel like Newsom is fighting alone while the rest of the country spirals into chaos under MAGA control?In this episode of the Karel Cast, we break down:•The disturbing language from GOP leaders•Why Newsom’s defiance matters more than ever•How Trumpism continues to fail Americans: rising costs, broken systems, and growing division•And most importantly—why we must ask: Where is everyone else?🟠 Support the show: https://patreon.com/reallykarel🔴 Subscribe: https://youtube.com/reallykarel🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and everywhere you stream.📱 Follow Karel on TikTok & Instagram for daily clips.🎙 Live Mon–Thurs at 10:30am PSTKarel is a trailblazing broadcaster based in Las Vegas with his loyal service pup Ember.⸻Hashtags:#GavinNewsom, #DonaldTrump, #MAGA, #MikeJohnson, #TarredAndFeathered, #KingTrump, #AmericanPolitics, #KarelCast, #NewsomVsTrump, #StopMAGA, #Authoritarianism, #PoliticalCommentary, #TrumpIndictments, #GOPExtremism, #LasVegasMedia, #ProgressiveVoices, #YouTubePolitics, #LGBTQVoices, #CurrentEvents2025, #NewsAnalysis
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.) gives the latest updates on the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. He also discusses President Trump having tanks roll into Washington D.C. for the 250th Birthday of the U.S. Army (but also for his own birthday, which is the same day as the parade).Finally, the two discuss the Trump administration siccing 2,000 National Guard troops on protesters who were demonstrating against the administration's deportation tactics. Then, Brad is joined by Tara Devlin, the host of the podcast, 'TARABUSTER.'The two discuss the meltdown between President Trump and Elon Musk, as well as how the mainstream media now seems to cover Billionaires like the third branch of Government.They also discuss the Trump administration siccing 2,000 National Guard troops on protesters who were demonstrating against the administration's deportation tactics. 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. Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.You can follow Tara on BlueSky at @tarabuster.bsky.social and on Instagram at @Taradackty.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.
Trump Wages War With California Uses Troops As Personal Army | Karel Cast 25-77Donald Trump has activated the National Guard under a rarely-used Title X order—and he’s sending them into California, targeting Governor Newsom in what many are calling a personal war disguised as immigration enforcement. This alarming move mirrors the darkest chapters of history, echoing tactics used in 1930s Germany.Is this the beginning of a constitutional crisis? Is Trump creating his own private army to cement power and secure a third term?Also in this episode: the influencer world turns deadly on the Las Vegas Strip—violence caught on camera, clout-chasing gone too far.👊 Join the conversation that pulls no punches.🎙️ The Karel Cast is live Mon–Thurs at 10:30am PST.🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Spreaker & more.📱 Follow on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: @reallykarel🙏 Support independent media: patreon.com/reallykarel
🇺🇸 Does America Have Just 1,251 Days Left? | Karel Cast Ep. 25-76It’s been 209 days since Donald Trump returned to power — and with 1,251 days left in his term, America faces a crisis like never before. From LGBTQ+ hatred and xenophobic travel bans to attacks on reproductive rights and democracy itself, this presidency feels like an unrelenting nightmare. Can our nation survive the next 1,251 days?In today’s Karel Cast, we break down the damage already done — and what’s at stake if we don’t stand up. From climate denial to defunding healthcare, the assault is daily. So we ask: Will America make it to the next election intact?🔥 Support independent media: patreon.com/reallykarel📺 Subscribe & Watch: youtube.com/reallykarel🎙 Listen Mon–Thurs 10:30AM PST on all major platforms.📱 Follow on TikTok & Instagram @reallykarel⸻Hashtags:#AmericanDemocracy, #LGBTQRights, #ClimateCrisis, #WomensRights, #Trump2025, #Resist, #PoliticalCommentary, #ProgressiveVoices, #StopTheHate, #SaveDemocracy, #KarelCast, #IndependentMedia, #HumanRights, #Authoritarianism, #TrumpWatch, #USA2025, #DailyNews, #PoliticalPodcast, #LGBTQMedia, #KarelLive
🚨 Trump vs Pride: Why the Politics of Hate Is Escalating | Karel Cast Ep. 25-75 🌈IIn this powerful episode of the Karel Cast, we break down the GOP’s growing war on LGBTQ rights and visibility. Trump’s administration just erased Harvey Milk’s name from a Navy ship — during Pride Month — and declared June as “Title IX Month” instead, twisting the law to target trans rights.This isn’t new — the GOP has a long, shameful history of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric. But we won’t be erased. They can cancel a month, but they can’t cancel Pride — because Pride is protest, resilience, and love.Also in this episode:🐾 New science proves pets improve mental health — so why is pet ownership still restricted in so many places?💊 A new pill could extend your large dog’s life — would you use it?👉 Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel📺 Watch more at youtube.com/reallykarel🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, and more📱 Follow on TikTok & Instagram @reallykarel⸻Hashtags:#LGBTQRights, #PrideMonth2025, #HarveyMilk, #TrumpHate, #TitleIX, #TransRightsAreHumanRights, #GOPAgenda, #QueerVoices, #PrideIsAProtest, #KarelCast, #PetWellness, #DogLifeExtension, #MentalHealthMatters, #LGBTQNews, #ProgressiveMedia, #CancelHate, #PrideNotPolitics, #QueerSolidarity, #StopTheHate, #PoliticalCommentary
Why So Many Americans Feel Helpless — And How to Break Free | Karel Cast Ep. 25-74⸻Description:Do you ever feel like nothing you do matters? Climate change, skyrocketing prices, broken politics — and yet the most common reaction is: “What can I even do?” You’re not alone — helplessness is becoming America’s national mood.In this bold episode of the Karel Cast, we dig into:•Why that feeling of helplessness is more than just personal — it’s systemic.•How it creeps into your identity without you realizing.•The shockingly simple cure most people ignore.•What hypernormalization is — and how it keeps you stuck.•Plus: Why seniors are suddenly turning to cannabis in record numbers. 🍃👊 Time to take your power back.🧠 Time to wake up.🔥 Time to stop feeling helpless.⸻👉 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel📺 Subscribe & watch more: youtube.com/reallykarel🎧 Stream on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker & more📱 Follow on TikTok and Instagram: @reallykarel🎙️ Live Mon–Thurs @ 10:30 AM PST⸻Hashtags:#KarelCast, #FeelingHelpless, #ClimateAnxiety, #CostOfLivingCrisis, #PoliticalFatigue, #Hypernormalization, #FightTheSystem, #CannabisSeniors, #SeniorHealth, #LGBTQVoices, #WakeUpAmerica, #EmpowerYourself, #TalkShow, #PodcastClips, #ProgressiveMedia, #RealTalk, #MentalHealthMatters, #IdentityCrisis, #DoSomething, #SocialAwarenesshttps://youtube.com/live/a5563S8Q6GQ
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 Kate Ackley, a Senior Reporter for Bloomberg Government.Kate shares a a general status update of the lobby industry under President Trump. Then, she and Brad talk about the lobby efforts on the House reconciliation budget bill, and the higher education executive orders.Then, Brad is joined by Sarah Jones, the Editor-in-Chief of Politicus USA.The two discuss President Trump's broken promises on inflation and Ukraine, he and the House Republicans' big bad budget bill, Musk getting out of DOGE, and RFK Jr. on vaccines (or lack thereof). 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.
Is Trump Actually Good for Gay Pride? The Truth Behind Corporate Pullouts 🏳️🌈🔥 | Karel Cast Ep. 25-73Description:Is Donald Trump actually doing the LGBTQ+ community a favor? In this episode of the Karel Cast, we dive into the recent backlash as companies pull out of Pride events due to anti-DEI rhetoric — and why that might not be the worst thing.Corporations are bailing, boycotts are being threatened, and people are outraged… but maybe it’s time we remember that Pride started as a riot, not a sponsored party. Maybe it’s time to take our power back — and stop relying on brands for validation.Also in this episode:🔥 A man throws fire at a crowd — the media frenzy begins: immigration, Free Palestine, and fear-mongering.🎨 AI is taking over art, film, and writing — but what happens to the human in the humanities?👉 Support the Karel Cast at patreon.com/reallykarel📺 Watch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel🎧 Listen on Apple Music, Spotify, iHeart, and all major platforms📱 Catch more on TikTok and Instagram @reallykarel🎙️ Live Mon–Thurs at 10:30 AM PST
Leslie is joined by Liz Shuler, President of the 63 unions and over 15 million members of the AFL-CIO, and the first woman leader of America’s labor movement.The pair discusses the Supreme Court ruling upholding Trump's firings of the National Labor Relations Board and Merit Systems Protection Board members, the draconian House budget bill, and the field hearings the Union conducted through the 'Department of People Who Work for a Living,' which they released a report on last week.The website for the AFL-CIO is www.AFLCIO.org and their BlueSky handle is @aflcio.org. Liz's handle is @lizshuler.bsky.social.
Leslie is joined by Lily Roberts, Managing Director for Inclusive Growth at the Center for American Progress.The two first react to Senator Joni Ernst, after an audience member yells, “People will die,” during her discussion on Medicaid cuts at a town hall this morning, replying, “Well, we all are going to die.”Leslie and Lily then discuss the disastrous approach to food stamps (SNAP) in the House Republican passed 'Big Beautiful Bill.'The House-passed version:A. Would cut off some or all food assistance for 11 million people (4 million of those are kids) due to subjecting new groups of people (parents of young kids, older people, people who live in parts of the country where jobs are scarce) to additional paperwork requirements.B. Eliminates the national guarantee that whether you live in New York or Mississippi, you won’t go hungry. This has been the bottom line of food support and anti-poverty in the US for 60 years. Now, states will be required to foot part of the bill for SNAP, which many of them can’t afford.C. Guts SNAP as one of our best anti-recession tools – it keeps recessions from becoming depressions. SNAP immediately gets small dollars to the people who need money most, and it’s spent nearly instantly in local communities. Funding changes and cuts will doubly punish states during recessions. That’s important now, as we deal with economic uncertainty and a food safety net (food pantries, free school lunch, farmer grant programs) that have already been gutted by DOGE so can’t step in to help. The website for the Center for American Progress is www.AmericanProgress.org and their handle on BlueSky is @americanprogress.bsky.social. Lily's BlueSky handle is @lilyroberts.bsky.social.(Image Credit: Getty Images)
The Real Evil in “Sinners” Has Nothing to Do with Vampires | Karel Cast 25-72⸻Description:I watched Sinners, and yes—it’s as good as the buzz. But the real horror? It’s not the vampires. It’s something deeper, more human, and far more terrifying. And the worst part? We let it survive.In this episode of the Karel Cast, I dig into the hidden themes of Sinners, the moral blindness we embrace, and how we reflect that same evil in real life.📺 Plus: TV isn’t just mindless entertainment—catching up on 9-1-1 made me rethink some life choices. It’s never too late to stop making the same old mistakes, is it?🌡️ Also: California and Nevada are roasting again—record heat, severe drought—and what are officials doing to prepare? Not much. Let’s talk about it.👉 LIKE, comment, and SUBSCRIBE at youtube.com/reallykarel❤️ Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel🎙️ New episodes stream live Mon–Thurs @ 10:30AM PST across Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and more.📱 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @reallykarel⸻Hashtags:#KarelCast, #MovieReview, #SinnersMovie, #VampireMovies, #HiddenEvil, #MoralBlindness, #TVLessons, #911onTV, #Heatwave2025, #ClimateCrisis, #NevadaNews, #CaliforniaDrought, #SocialCommentary, #CulturalCritique, #LGBTQVoices, #UnfilteredTalk, #IndependentMedia, #PodcastClip, #RealityCheck, #MediaAnalysis
Why Society Keeps Collapsing—And We Just Pretend It’s Fine | Karel Cast 25-71Description:Our world is unraveling, but we’re too busy pretending everything’s normal. In today’s Karel Cast, I break down a powerful article on hypernormalization—how we normalize the absurd and destructive just to keep functioning. Sound familiar? It should.Also: The anti-LGBTQ+ agenda continues to escalate. Where does it end? What is the ultimate goal of those targeting queer lives and rights?Plus, Trump’s latest move? Pardoning reality show felons. How much lower can it go?👉 WATCH, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel💬 Join the convo in the comments❤️ Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel🎙️ The Karel Cast streams Mon–Thurs @ 10:30AM PST on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and more.📱 Follow for more on TikTok & Instagram: @reallykarel
This week on CodeWACK!Medicare for All is back in the spotlight! With two new bills recently introduced in Congress, what makes these proposals different from earlier versions— and why are some advocates feeling hopeful, even in the current political climate? What would a truly public, universal health care system look like, and how could it help curb the soaring costs, corporate greed, and bureaucracy plaguing our current system?To unpack this, we spoke with Rachel Madley, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Center for Health and Democracy. A former health policy advisor to Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal — lead sponsor of the House Medicare for All bill — Rachel helped shape and reintroduce the landmark legislation in 2023. She’s also a former FDA staffer and holds a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from Columbia University, where she was active in both Physicians for a National Health Program and Students for a National Health Program.
Why the “Big Beautiful Bill” Is a Big Fat Lie — And No One’s Talking About ItDescription:In this episode of The Karel Cast, we dig into the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” — praised in headlines but deeply flawed beneath the surface. While the Senate nitpicks over details, no one is asking the real question: why is this bill just bad for Americans, full stop? Karel breaks down the bigger picture lawmakers ignore and why this is a pattern that keeps hurting everyday people.Next, we tackle the $750,000 budget hole at NYC Pride and the growing financial crisis facing LGBTQ+ Pride events nationwide. A recent survey shows consumers are now twice as likely to avoid brands that support Pride. Is this Trump’s fault? Not exactly. Karel has a sharper take.Finally, a little keyboard chaos: Karel got into it online with a journalist covering the Nevada Gay Rodeo. What sparked the drama? Let’s just say it involves clout-chasing, rodeos, and a whole lotta ego.🔥 Unfiltered. Honest. Bold as ever.🟢 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel📺 Watch + Subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel🎧 Stream anywhere: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker & more📱 Follow on TikTok + Instagram: @reallykarel📍 Live Mon–Thurs at 10:30am PST
$7 Coffee? $3 Cream? Restaurant Tries to Defend INSANE Prices — It BackfiresDescription:In today’s episode of The Karel Cast, we dive into the viral backlash against Ain’t Normal Coffee in Oakland after a reviewer called them out for charging $3 extra for a splash of half and half. The owner says it’s unfair criticism — but is it really? When coffee already costs up to $10, and a scone is $7, how much is too much?We also tackle the global double standard in media outrage: Gaza’s ongoing devastation continues, yet a single violent incident in the U.S. involving Israelis sparks international headlines. Why is one life valued over another in public discourse?Plus, let’s get personal — when someone says “I need space” in a relationship, what does that even mean? Karel shares a raw and honest take on emotional distance and what it really signals.🔥 Tune in for bold opinions, unfiltered honesty, and the truth you’re not hearing anywhere else.🟢 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel📺 Watch + Subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel🎧 Stream anywhere: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker & more📱 Follow on TikTok + Instagram: @reallykarel📍 Live Mon–Thurs at 10:30am PST
💀 30 Americans Die EVERY Hour From This Hidden Killer | Karel Cast Ep. 25-68You hear about cancer, heart disease, and accidents — but the #3 leading cause of death in the USA? You probably haven’t been told the full truth.➡️ Medical errors claim 100,000 lives a year — that’s 30 people per hour. And no, these aren’t rare mistakes… they’re disturbingly common.💔 I lost the most important person in my life to this, and 24 years later, I still don’t trust the medical system — and after this episode, you might not either.🚀 Meanwhile, Trump wants to weaponize space with a “golden dome” of defense — but who actually owns space? And what happens when other countries respond in kind? This could trigger a dangerous new arms race above Earth.⚖️ Plus: I want to lose weight the old-fashioned way — but is that foolish in today’s shortcut-obsessed world?🎧 Watch & listen to The Karel Cast, now streaming everywhere — Apple, Spotify, iHeart, YouTube, TikTok, and more.💖 Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel📺 Subscribe: YouTube.com/reallykarel
Are you handsome/pretty? Can you read a TelePrompter convincingly? Are you willing to compromise whatever personal values you might hold in exchange for fame and fortune (of course, if you’re already ideologically aligned, so much the better)? If you answered all those questions “yes,” then you too could be a part of State Television, aka Fox News. Most presidents feverishly vet their cabinet and functionaries to ensure competence and integrity. This administration has a different approach. There are only two bars to clear. First, are you loyal to Donald Trump, no matter what, and second, has he admired you on Fox News. We’ll go through the list in this short commentary. I hope you’ll listen.
This week on CodeWACK!Which states have received the highest scores in the rePROs Fight Back’s 13th annual 50-state report card on sexual and reproductive health and rights released in March -- and why? And what specific threats - whether federal, state or local - should reproductive rights advocates be most concerned about? And what policies should they be promoting? To find out, we spoke with Jennie Wetter, Director of the rePROs Fight Back initiative at The Population Institute, where she champions sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice every day. Jennie also hosts the rePros Fight Back Podcast, offering deep dives into abortion access, birth control, sex ed, LGBTQ+ rights, and This is part two of a powerful two-part series with Jennie.
America’s Budget Battle EXPOSES a Harsh Truth | Karel Cast 25-67💥 You spend money on what matters. So why is the U.S. government slashing Medicare, Medicaid, food aid, and education — but pouring billions into war and tax cuts for the wealthy? The answer is painful: America has an empathy problem. And it’s killing us.🇺🇸 Politicians reflect the people. When Biden revealed his cancer diagnosis, the right didn’t respond with compassion — they mocked him, spread conspiracies, and celebrated. What does that say about us?💣 Is the U.S. on the brink of collapse — or already past the point of no return? This isn’t a rant. It’s a reality check.👀 Plus, the Diddy drama deepens — and what was reportedly found in his hotel room is shocking. Drug cocktails, bizarre personal items… it paints a dark picture of celebrity excess and self-destruction.🎧 Watch the full Karel Cast now and join the conversation that isn’t afraid to say what others won’t.👉 Watch, Subscribe, and Support:🌐 reallykarel.com📢 patreon.com/reallykarel📺 YouTube: @ReallyKarel🎙️ Streaming on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, and all major platforms#EmpathyCrisis, #BidenHealth, #USPolitics2025, #BudgetCuts, #MedicareMatters, #FoodStamps, #AmericanDecline, #PoliticalCommentary, #TruthTellers, #KarelCast, #DiddyControversy, #CelebrityCulture, #DrugAddictionAwareness, #ViralPodcast, #LasVegasLife, #LGBTQVoices, #RealTalk, #YouTubeNews, #CultureCritique, #CurrentEventshttps://youtube.com/live/zbn9dI8idqI
🚨 Biden’s Cancer Battle, AI Griefbots, and the Price of Fame | Karel Cast Ep. 25-66President Joe Biden is battling aggressive prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 9 and bone metastasis. At 81, is this the end of the road—or just the beginning of a tougher fight? We break it all down.🧠💀 Griefbots are here. Yes, your loved ones can now interact with a digital version of you after you’re gone. Your face, your voice, your memories—kept alive by AI. But is this innovation comforting, creepy, or just dangerous?💸 Would you rather be rich or famous? Ben Affleck says money over fame—and I’ve got thoughts. Is celebrity worth the cost?🎧 Watch the full episode now on YouTube and listen on all major platforms.📲 Subscribe: https://youtube.com/reallykarel🌐 Follow @ReallyKarel on socials and visit reallykarel.com🎙️ The Karel Cast: Bold, unfiltered commentary from trailblazing LGBTQ+ host Karel, coming to you from Las Vegas with his dog Ember.
Leslie Marshall Show - A Non-Partisan View on U.S. Tariffs with AAM President Scott Paul by Progressive Voices
Overwhelmed by Life? Where Do YOU Escape? Plus: The Real Diddy Drama | Karel Cast Ep. 25–66🌪️ When life gets too loud, where do you go to quiet the noise?We all reach a breaking point — but what helps you reset? Is it music, nature, meditation, motorcycles, or just zoning out with a favorite movie? In this episode, we dive into the essential need to retreat, recharge, and protect your peace. You’re not alone in needing a safe space — let’s talk about how to find (or build) yours.🔥 Is Diddy a freak — or just human?A wild new claim involving nipple cream has the internet buzzing, but let’s be real: sexual kinks aren’t crimes. What is on trial here is consent. So why do we get so distracted by the salacious headlines? Let’s break it down.
Reformed Killers or Master Manipulators? The Menendez Brothers Back in Court | Karel Cast Ep. 25-65🔍 Are the Menendez Brothers reformed—or just playing the long game?Their shocking 90s murder trial gripped the nation even before O.J. Now, decades later, they’ve been re-sentenced and could be eligible for parole. Was it justice, manipulation, or redemption? Their parole hearing is set for June — and the world is watching.✈️ Meanwhile, Trump is jetting off with his new BFFs — Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the billionaire boys’ club including Elon Musk. This isn’t diplomacy. It’s a luxury power trip — but who really benefits? Spoiler: not you.🏍️ PLUS: What happens when you stop doing something you love? Inspired by Ewan McGregor’s The Long Way Round, I’m reflecting on the passions we leave behind — and why we need to reclaim them.🎙️ The Karel Cast airs Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms.📲 Follow @ReallyKarel on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and more.💖 Support independent media at patreon.com/reallykarel📺 Subscribe and watch all episodes at youtube.com/reallykarel
Why is National Single Payer organizing a National Day of Action on May 31 amid cuts and freezes to public health programs? How has an incremental approach to universal health care in America made comprehensive healthcare reform more difficult? To find out, we recently talked to Dr. Ana Malinow, who spent three decades working as a pediatrician with immigrant, refugee and underserved children before retiring as clinical professor of Pediatrics from UC San Francisco School of Medicine. The past president of Physicians for a National Health Program, she is on the steering committee of National Single Payer. She’s also a lead organizer for The Movement to End Privatization of Medicare.This is the first episode in a two-part series.
Health Obsessed, But Dying Younger? | Karel Cast 25-64Americans are more health-obsessed than ever—tracking protein, joining gyms, spending billions on healthcare. Yet shockingly, we’re dying younger and younger. What’s behind this deadly contradiction? The truth is simpler—and scarier—than you think.Also on today’s Karel Cast:🇨🇳 Trump’s “Deal” with China – Is it really a win, or a surrender disguised as strategy?😩 Blue Mondays Are Real – Why Mondays hit harder than we realize and how to fight back.🎙️ Watch & ListenThe Karel Cast streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST across Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartMedia, and Spreaker.📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram @ReallyKarel.🐾 Karel is a trailblazing broadcaster now based in Las Vegas with his service dog Ember. Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel.🔔 Subscribe for fearless commentary, real talk, and the truth the mainstream won’t say!
Trump’s Flying Palace EXPOSED, Music Mogul Trial Drama, and #1 Artist of the Century Shocks Fans!Karel Cast Ep. 25-64🚨 Trump says “Buy American,” but happily accepts a $500M luxury jet from Qatar — a nation far from an ally. Why? He wants a flying Mar-a-Lago! The current Air Force One isn’t lavish enough, apparently. But don’t worry — YOU’LL be footing the bill. Will Elon DOGE this one?🎤 A major music mogul is on trial, but why is this case making headlines while Weinstein fades into the background? The answer might be simpler — and scarier — than you think.💿 Plus, the best-selling music artist of the 21st century has been revealed — and it’s NOT who you think! The numbers will blow your mind.📺 Watch the full episode now on YouTube and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.🌐 Follow @ReallyKarel on all socials and visit reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast — bold, unfiltered, and three times a week across all streaming platforms.🏳️🌈 Hosted by trailblazing LGBTQ+ talk show legend Karel, coming to you from Las Vegas with pup Ember.
Single Dad Murdered After Instagram Date | Why the Old Safety Rules Still Matter | Karel Cast Ep 25-63📢 Thumbnail Text Idea:“DM → Date → DEAD 💔”“Why We’re Ignoring the Rules That Could Save Our Lives”🎙️ DescriptionA single dad ends up dead after meeting a woman through Instagram. They exchanged DMs, went on a date… and he was found in a pool of blood next to his car. In an era of dating apps and DMs, are we ignoring the safety rules that used to protect us? This shocking story proves: the rules haven’t changed—we’ve just stopped following them.🚨 In this episode of The Karel Cast, I break down what happened and why it matters. From true crime shows to real-world tragedy, we keep seeing one theme: our parents’ safety advice still applies—but tech has made us forget.🧼 Also today: Food safety in the U.S. is collapsing. There’s one product you should AVOID buying right now—and no, it’s not meat (which you shouldn’t be eating anyway!).🎬 Plus, as the weekend rolls in, we dive into the latest entertainment news and ask: Should we give more tax breaks to U.S. productions?🕙 The Karel Cast goes LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST.🎧 Available everywhere: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram🐾 Hosted by Karel, history-making broadcaster and entertainer, live from Las Vegas with Ember the Wonder Pup 🐶💸 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel▶️ Subscribe now: youtube.com/reallykarel
This week on CodeWACK!Single payer is back in the spotlight with Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Pramila Jayapal submitting new Medicare for All bills for 2025-26! How will the upcoming National Day of Action on May 31st keep the need for healthcare reform in the spotlight? And how do physicians feel about single payer today, 60 years after the American Medical Association’s infamous ‘stealth campaign’ against socialized medicine (featuring none other than Ronald Reagan)? To find out, we recently talked to Dr. Ana Malinow, who spent three decades working as a pediatrician with immigrant, refugee and underserved children before retiring as clinical professor of Pediatrics from UC San Francisco School of Medicine. The past president of Physicians for a National Health Program, she is on the steering committee of National Single Payer. She’s also a lead organizer for The Movement to End Privatization of Medicare.
What Century Are We Living In? Progress Feels Like It’s in Reverse | Karel Cast Ep. 25-62Are we really in the 21st century? Because it sure doesn’t feel like it.From popes chosen in secrecy like it’s 1723, to India and Pakistan clashing over colonial-era borders, to Trump talking about annexing Canada like it’s 1776 again — the world seems stuck in the past.And despite having supercomputers in our pockets, some still believe in horse dewormer over science. Measles is back. Anti-vax conspiracies are thriving.Seriously… What century is this?Join Karel as he breaks down the madness of modern-day “progress,” with a sharp, witty, and brutally honest look at today’s world.🟢 Watch & Listen LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST📲 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and more🎥 Full videos on YouTube, TikTok & Instagram: @reallykarel❤️ Support the show at Patreon.com/ReallyKarel⸻#KarelCast #WhatCenturyIsThis #PoliticalSatire #ProgressOrNot #ModernMadness #CurrentEvents #IndiaPakistan #TrumpNews #AntiVax #PopeElection #SocialCommentary #WokeTalk #LGBTQVoices #LasVegasPodcast #HistoryRepeats #ReallyKarel #MeaslesOutbreak #21stCenturyProblems
Why We’re All Poor Even at $100K | Truth About ‘Minimum’ WageKarel Cast 25-61In four Bay Area Counties, low income now means six figures. Yes, $100 to be poor. But we’ve always lied to ourselves about money. For instance, the “minimum” wage is just another word for poverty, not a living. And it’s not just the four area counties, low income in the USA now means under $100k a year and we all know it. So why do we lie and say you can live comfortably on $50k or $70k a year. In today’s world, that’s surviving, not comfortable.Also, why is the world turning its back on Gaza. They are about to be completely destroyed and disenfranchised, and no one is screaming at Israel. Why? Oh, ya, that’s why.The MET Gala made me joyous and sad. We’ll discuss.The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at / reallykarel 🎬 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒:▶️ • Trump Says “I Don’t Know” About Defen... ▶️ https://youtube.com/live/U8VP5Ym8PBI▶️ • Everybody Wants This, But Can’t Have It 🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊:▶️ / @reallykarel ⚠️ 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. do your own research.✖️ 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and image that are property of “Really Karel” You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided👉 @ReallyKarel ▶️ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐊𝐄𝐘𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐒:-#CostOfLivingCrisis #SixFiguresStillBroke #MinimumWageTruth #AmericanDreamIsDead #LivingWageNow #EconomicReality #MiddleClassMyth #RealTalkMoney #FreePalestine #StandWithGaza #GazaUnderAttack #HumanRights #SilenceIsViolence #JusticeForGaza #EndTheOccupation #GenocideInGaza
Trump Says “I Don’t Know” About Defending the Constitution 😳 | Karel Cast Ep. 25-60⸻Description:🚨 Did Trump just betray the oath of office—again? In a jaw-dropping interview, Donald Trump was asked if it’s the President’s job to defend the Constitution—and he responded: “I don’t know.” Seriously? This is the same man who’s sworn twice to protect and defend it. Is this another impeachable offense the media will ignore?🔥 In this episode of the Karel Cast:🛑 Trump dodges basic constitutional duty—why is Congress silent?📸 What’s with that Pope photo and Trump’s bizarre behavior?👑 Prince Harry speaks out after court loss—but why is public hate still so strong?🍗 Alcohol and chicken: what do they have in common? A deadly truth.🎧 Plus, how mainstream media gaslights us and why YOU need to speak up.🎙 The Karel Cast is bold, fearless, and unfiltered—streaming LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:30AM PST.🔔 SUBSCRIBE for honest takes on politics, culture, and headlines no one else is telling.💬 Drop a comment: Should Trump be held accountable for this?📲 Watch & follow on TikTok, Instagram, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart & more💖 Support the show at Patreon.com/ReallyKarel#Trump #Constitution #PoliticsToday #PrinceHarry #CancelCulture #KarelCast #BreakingNews #ViralNews #PopCulture #PoliticalCommentaryhttps://www.youtube.com/live/Wc3bYP75tFI?si=c6hdNWvFlgOC0yPT
🎤 Katy Perry Backlash: Is Social Media Just a Hate Machine Now? | Karel Cast Ep. 25-59Description:Katy Perry is getting dragged online—for her space show, her moves, even her past collabs. But what’s really going on here? Is this just what social media is now—a judgment factory? Mark Zuckerberg says the era of traditional social media is over. So is it all just toxic noise now?Plus on today’s Karel Cast:🔹 Teddi Mellencamp opens up about cancer—and trolls call her a liar.🔹 VP Kamala Harris hits back with an “I told you so.” Was it deserved or just smug?🔹 Barbra Streisand drops a star-studded studio bombshell—see who’s on the playlist.🔥 Get ready for hot takes, bold opinions, and no holding back. Subscribe now so you never miss a beat.#KatyPerry #SocialMediaDrama #TeddiMellencamp #KamalaHarris #BarbraStreisand #PopCulture #KarelCastThe Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarelhttps://youtube.com/live/hui8S7ymCkI
The Most Ignored Yet Valuable AssetKarel Cast 25-59It’s the most valuable asset you have, and yet, your government doesn’t care to protect it. So many regulations are being removed, safeguards, and there’s no regulation on things that are poisonous to your asset. We spend billions a year, trillions, trying to protect it, but the current administration believes it doesn’t need to be safeguarded. So, let’s talk about your most valuable asset: Your health, both physical and mental.How can you age well? Is Chicken a few times a week ok for you? Is dairy safe? Are hospitals and clinics safe? What is the real state of your health in the USA.Also, Canada Goes liberal and rebukes Trump. Let’s hope the rest of the world, and then the United States, follow through?The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarel
Leslie is joined by Megan Salrin and Jimmy O'Donnell of the United Steelworkers (USW).In one of his early acts as president, Donald Trump not only fired National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo but also removed NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox.Firing Wilcox upended nearly 90 years of Supreme Court caselaw and left the NLRB unable to perform its vital mission of upholding workers’ rights.During today's episode, Leslie, Megan and Jimmy discuss why workers need a Pro-Labor National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).Megan Salrin is the National Coordinator for the United Steelworkers’ Rapid Response program, the union’s nonpartisan initiative for education, communication, and action on legislative and policy issues affecting USW members. Before this role, she served in USW’s Legislative and Policy Department and worked for several Members of Congress from the Midwest.Jimmy O'Donnell is a Legislative Representative for the USW, where he advocates for pro-worker policies related to labor rights, workplace health and safety, clean energy manufacturing, and workforce development. Previously, Jimmy spent several years working at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C.Follow the USW on Facebook, Instagram and X, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at USW.org. Also, check them out on Blue Sky where their handle is @steelworkers.bsky.social.
Everybody Wants This, But Can’t Have ItWe all want it. Many fight and die for it. But it’s the one thing we cannot have in reality.What is it? Something you try to maintain every day, but truly, can’t. Plus Jack in the box closing 200 stores, close them all…or, is there hope for rebranding?And Justin Bieber must stop complaining about being famous. The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarel
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 joined by Amie Parnes, Senior Correspondent at 'The Hill,' and Jonathan Allen, Senior National Politics Reporter for NBC News.They discuss their newest #1 New York Times best-seller, "Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House.""The authors of the #1 New York Times bestseller 'Shattered' provide a revelatory, inside look at the Biden, Harris, and Trump camps during the 2024 battle for the White House, arguably the most consequential contest in American history."Brad also speaks with Jon and Amie about their evaluation of Trump's first 100 days of his second term. They also discuss the future presidential prospects of Kamala Harris, and who else might be a viable Democratic candidate for President in 2028.Amie and Jon's book is available for purchase here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/fight-Inside-the-wildest-battle-for-the-white-house-jonathan-allen/22252142?ean=9780063438644&next=tBrad 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.
On Popes and KingsKarel Cast 25-58On Popes and KingsThe Pope has died and a new one is to be chosen. Has this ritual reached its end game? Is it still relevant in these times? How important is the Pope to the world…and why don’t other religions have one de facto ruler?The lowest approval rating of any President in 80 years. Well, we knew that. But there’s other numbers more important, especially if you’re a Democrat.Has traveling become something only for the rich? A recent trip to LA has me thinking….The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarel
They’re Dead? I’m GoneKarel Cast 25-59It’s Entertainment Thursday and we start with TV shows killing off your favorite characters. With a recent death on 9-1-1 one has to wonder what are they thinking when they kill a much-liked main character. Has any show gone too far and lost you because of killing off your favorite character? And what death was the most memorable for you.Plus, a look at the biggest Entertainment headlines and current events around the globe.The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarel
The Truth About Your HealthKarel Cast 25-58A new report says that Linoleic acid can be found in seed oils made of canola, corn, cottonseed, grapeseed, soy, sunflower, safflower and rice and it has been linked to breast cancer. RFK Jr and TikTok are going after seed oils. Why? Are they truly dangerous?Protein. Eat this much according to influencers, eat that much according to doctors. Plant proteins for longevity, meat protein for early survival. Where should you get your protein?The fact is we now live in a world with 1000 opinions on what to eat, what not, and what's going to happen to your if you don't do this or that.So what should you really do for health? That's really simple. The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarel
Wrestlemania Explains Trump PerfectlyKarel Cast 25-57Wrestlemania came to Las Vegas this past weekend and it was a big multi-million dollar event. Even Trump got involved with rumors swirling he would attend. But it's a perfect partnership for him. An event with lots of bluster, lots of glitz, but it's all fake, manufactured and filled with nothing more than overblown testosterone. But it goes far deeper than that. Professional wrestling at its core is designed to be a fight between the good guys — “babyfaces,” in wrestling parlance — and bad guys, or “heels.” And while modern wrestling usually isn’t as cut-and-dry anymore, Trump operates under the same thinking, framing his endeavors, allies and enemies along those lines.I was asked why I still wear a mask in public situations by a person at the doctor's office last week. Well, with 1000 measles cases and it spreading like Wild fire, Covid still in effect, and new viruses emerging, the question becomes, why aren't you?The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarel
There Is No Information Security Any MoreKarel Cast 25-56I received a letter this weekend, a letter that I’ve gotten before. In fact, I’ve gotten six of them total. And you know what it says. It says that all the verification of who you are, all the information of yours that your health care provider has, including your charts, your conditions, your medications, might as well be at the public library. Because it certainly isn’t safe. Is anything being done? Or is it a lost cause?Also, we now live in a society where our children can go through not one, but TWO mass shootings, and STILL nothing at all is done. The story of the Parkland survivor that ended up in the Florida shooting.Another study about plant based diets...what will it take for you to finally change?The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarel
When Did It Become OK To Argue Facts?Karel Cast 25-55There are 42 facts about Orangina that are indisputable. So, how are they disputed? When, exactly, did it become OK to argue facts?And watching Real PD on Max has taught me one thing: Something is really wrong with our educational system! And I don’t just mean the perps…..I mean, it’s only Kansas, is English a second language there? Verbs not matching nouns, participles just dangling…do we even teach English in school? Plus other entertainment news.The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarel
Are We Great Yet? I’m ConfusedKarel Cast 25-54I’m confused. During the campaign it would be all about how great America will be on day one of the regime. But here we are 100 days in and…are we great yet?Prices on everything are soaring;Division is worse than ever;Both The Israel Genocide of Gaza’s and Ukraine war are still going with no end in sight;Essential services and employees are being cut;Military people are dying on the border and there’s been no reform to immigration laws or system;Gay, Bi, Trans, Women, all still having rights removed;There’s a war on education…Are we better yet?Are we Great?The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarel
This time on Code WACK! What’s it like operating an abortion clinic in Wyoming, one of the most anti-abortion states in the nation? Meet Julie Burkhart — longtime reproductive rights advocate, founder and CEO of Trust Women Foundation, which works to expand access to abortion care in underserved communities, and protégé of Dr. George Tiller, who was murdered for providing abortion care. Hear how Dr. Tiller’s legacy lives on through her work. Why are patients traveling hundreds of miles for abortion care, post-Roe? What’s it been like to offer care in as state where arson, litigation, and political threats against reproductive care providers are part of daily life.
Geme V. Lomi Compost Wars! Plus Kidfluencers?Karel Cast 25-52There's little things we all can do to help our planet. One is reduce your waste imprint. And you can do this by Geme and Lomi. But which is better? Well, let's see!Kidfluencers on Netflix has shown us all the dangers of kid stars on social media. But is it also child abuse?Plus it's Trump v. Harvard to the tune of $2.2b . Who will win? That's an easy question.The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarel
Surviving the HospitalKarel Cast 25-51Afib took me down Thursday, and I had to call 911, go in an ambulance to the ER, then the ICU. Now, I’m home.I’ve learned so much about our health care system, and myself, on this traumatic journey. And I’m going to share.Also, Kidfluencers. I didn’t even know they existed, until a Netflix documentary blew the roof off of it all. Is this child abuse?AND, it’s not futile to try and help the planet, and I’ve got a great say you can (If you’ve got some extra green to burn first). The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarel
🔴 LIVE | Are We Deer In The Headlights? | Really KarelKarel Cast 25-50It's official. We are at war with China. A trade war, and we're not going to win. 80% of target and Walmart goods come from China. Amazon, Temu, China. So those prices will DOUBLE with a 104% tariff. So, what are YOU doing to prepare? Because many, when faced with imminent danger, freeze, like a deer in the headlights. When people are in mass shootings and meet the gunman, many just stand in front of the gun and get shot out of fear. Is America paralyzed? Are you? Or, are you stocking up, cutting spending? Also, how can crayfish on valium teach us about consciousness and other science stories that just boggled my mind (Let's not talk about your anus...or...let's). The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarel
Can our local health departments counteract the mixed messages given by RFK, Jr. the secretary of Health and Human Services, about vaccine safety and efficacy? What about us? How can we combat disinformation and highlight the benefits of vaccinating our children and ourselves?To find out, we spoke with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed—physician, epidemiologist, author, and county health commissioner. He is formerly the health director for the city of Detroit. As the host of the award-winning America Dissected podcast, he breaks down the forces shaping public health for tens of thousands of listeners each week. This is the second of two episodes with Dr. El-Sayed.
When It's Time to Let GoKarel Cast 25-49The Trump regime has proven to be too much for the world, both practically and emotionally. It's a non stop roller coaster day to day. And that induces anxiety. In fact, most of American life induces anxiety. We are surrounded with health news every day, take this supplement, eat this way, exercise this much, eat this much protein...on and on...it induces anxiety.So when is it time to just let go...of it all. Just wake up and take the day for what you can do and release what you can't.The time is now.I mean if Madonna and Elton John can find peace, the, there must be hope for us all.The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarel
The New Depression Is Upon UsKarel Cast 25-48Today, the news will be talking about how the world economic bedrock has been shaken and how one man has decided to change fortunes instantly. His evil has infected every single country in the world, and it’s depressing.Prices on everything are rising, and income isn’t, groceries are going up at least 4% more, and it’s depressing.Social Security hangs in the balance. State medical assistance, and it’s depressing.There’s already signs another great Depression is rising…but I would say, if you go by the mood of the country, for more than a few people, the great Depression is already here.And yet this last weekend thousands marched. Were they heard? Did it matter? Well, if it made them feel better, than part of that answer already is yes. Because right now we need something to make us feel better.The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarel
Trump Executive Order Stripping Collective Bargaining Rights is Biggest Attack on Labor in Decades by Progressive Voices
Leslie is joined by Jesse Case, Director for the Food Processing Division for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.The two examine why so many cannabis workers are joining the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.To add some perspective, the Teamsters represent over 1,000 cannabis workers in six different states. They've also bargained the strongest contracts in the industry for workers at a number of multi-state operators, which are the largest players in the US cannabis industry.Tens of thousands of Teamsters across the continent are members of the union’s growing Food Processing Division. The division represents many classifications of worker, including production line workers, mechanics, forklift drivers, machine operators and more. They help prepare, process and move just about every kind of food you find at the grocery store, including meats, dairy vegetables, fruits and grains.Visit www.Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at Facebook.com/Teamsters.Find the Teamsters Cannabis workers online by visiting linktr.ee/teamsters_420.
DEI Hate Goes GlobalKarel Cast 25-47USDA is freezing funding to Maine and you won't believe why.US Embassies around the world have sent out a letter to every company they do business with you won't believe what it says.MAGA isn't just waging a war against DEI in the USA, but everywhere. But why?The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarel
Let’s Talk Anything but HIM! Karel Cast 25-46Remember a time when our entire time wasn’t spent talking about what the US President was doing, no matter who it was? Remember when we talked about ANYTHING other than the horrors of the US President’s actions? Bush had Iraq and we talked about it a lot, but we didn’t speak of his actions every single day. Reagan ignored AIDS and had Iran-Contra but STILL we managed to not have all conversations be about him. So first, we’ll nod to the liberal victory in Wisconsin in spite of Elon’s money, we’ll admit no shock about Republicans winning the Florida panhandle but are shocked that over 44% voted Democratically. And Corey Booker, vegan goes for 25:05 on the Floor setting a record. And?Meanwhile there’s lots of other headlines we can cover like Death Penalty for Luigi? Four Beatle’s movies? Hooters Goes Bust! There’s a lot of other headlines that don’t have HIS name directly attached. So let’s talk about those.The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarel
What could Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s appointment as Secretary of Health and Human Services mean for the public health of everyday Americans, given his history of vaccine misinformation? With measles already on the rise and deadly, and the looming threat of future pandemics, how might his leadership shape the nation’s response to infectious diseases?To find out, we spoke with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed—physician, epidemiologist, author, and county health commissioner. He is formerly the health director for the city of Detroit. As the host of the award-winning America Dissected podcast, he breaks down the forces shaping public health for tens of thousands of listeners each week. This is the first of two episodes with Dr. El-Sayed.
In A Trade War We All LoseKarel Cast 25-45It’s amusing how the rich so nonchalantly talk of trade wars, the economy and life when they are not living it. Elon Musk just spent more trying to get a judge elected in Wisconsin than most of us will ever make in our lifetimes. Trump hasn’t been to a grocery store ever. Think about that. The President has no idea what it’s like to grocery shop. He’s never been in a Target. A Walmart. He’s never checked the prices of fruits and vegetables. He doesn’t own a car, they are given to him or his company buys them. They don’t live in our world. So in their trade war, they win, we lose. Also, why do I have imposter syndrome? Is that truly what’s holding me, and perhaps you, back?The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarel
GOP Medicaid/CHIP Cuts Threaten One-Third of All School Age Children by Progressive Voices
This Weekend Terrified MeKarel Cast 25-44We all do our chores on our weekend, whenever that may be. Mine is Fri-Sun. One thing I needed to do was go shopping, as I stopped getting hungry root deliveries. Oh my God. I mean, Oh my God. $3.50 pineapples. $1.50 oranges. Two yellow squash for $3. Then it was off to Costco to restock things like flour, sugar, agave syrup and BBQ sauce. $256.And I’m not alone. Steve spent $300 on food this weekend, for just him, for the week. I am now terrified that I won’t be able to afford good, whole food. And no one, NO ONE is addressing this. What does Trump say? “I’m not concerned at all...” About 25% more for cars. About the tariffs and food. I am. Also, Gavin Newsom and others are now saying the Democratic brand is toxic because it caters to the educated elites. Wow, is this just WRONG.The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarel
Leslie is joined by Connie Livingston, Senior Lead Counselor at Empowerly, which empowers students to become the most successful version of themselves with personalized college and career guidance. Their tailored guidance helps students triumph over the college admissions process and spark the future of their dreams.Connie has worked in the field of college counseling since 2008. She began her career as an Assistant Director of Admissions at Brown University and has since moved on to Empowerly, where she has worked for the past three years.The pair examines the increasingly difficult college application process in the United States.More and more students are applying to college. More and more applications means a lower percentage of acceptance. So the bar has been raised.4.0's are now 5.0's, competition is international, there are no more DEI policies or 'boxes' for affirmative action/diversity.So kids are taking SAT prep classes, doing a lot of outside work/volunteerism, etc. and additionally, parents are hiring college counselors.Here are the questions answered during the interview:1. What does an outside college counselor do?2. Is there a range of fees? (Some people think it's unattainable for them because of the price)3. Do they help the students write their essays? (editing them, etc)4. Is there any assistance with SAT's?5. Does it increase a student's chances of admission if they utilize a college counselor that is separate from their high school's college counselor?6. Why is Empowerly better than a student trying to solely use AI, like ChatGPT, to help them with the admissions process?The website for Empowerly is Empowerly.org. Their handle on Instagram is @empowerlyinc and you can find them on Facebook.com/empowerly as well.
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.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, Editor at Large at Congressional Quarterly and Roll Call. The pair discusses 'Tariff Tuesday,' scheduled for tomorrow by the Trump administration. In response to the tariffs, the cost of goods and services for Americans are expected to rise, while the stock market (and people's retirement accounts) are expected to decline.Then, Brad is joined by Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works, which fights to address the retirement income crisis by protecting and expanding America's Social Security system. Social Security Works is the convening organization of the Strengthen Social Security Coalition— a coalition made up of over 340 national and state organizations representing over 50 million Americans.Brad and Alex talk about the chaotic economic policies of the Trump administration, April 5th's planned protests, and the battles to save Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security.Stripping Medicaid funding could literally put Seniors in nursing homes on the streets, and deprive children with disabilities of funding for their education.On the Social Security front, Alex explains that the Trump administration is firing staff at Social Security offices to try to cause enough chaos so that they can create an excuse to demand emergency powers to take control of Social Security.The website for CQ Roll Call is www.RollCall.com and John's handle on X is @BennettJohnT.The 'Social Security Works' website is www.socialsecurityworks.org and their handle on BlueSky is @socialsecurityworks.org. Alex's handle there is @alaw202.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.
Leslie Marshall Show - Should U.S. or China Build Our Ships?! Tariffs, and Made In American Spotlight by Progressive Voices
Shocking Revelation Shows Fascism’s RiseKarel Cast 25-43While everyone is busy with signal gate, Mike Johnson said the most shocking thing out loud: He plans to have Congress try and get rid of most Federal Courts, because they aren’t ruling in their favor. This is EXACTLY what Hitler did. It’s time to stop acting like the USA hasn’t been taken over by oligarchs and fascists and start doing all we can to remove them. Quickly.Plus, the weekend is ahead. What do you do for fun in today’s world of 24 hour nonstop horrible news, economic downturn and madness?The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarel
Leslie is joined by Dr. Anthony Estreet, PhD, MBA, LCSW-C, CEO of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).The NASW is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards for social workers, and to advance sound social policies.The pair discusses Dr. Estreet's op-ed for Salon, titled, "Trump's Executive Orders Are Exacerbating the Country's Mental Health Crisis." (link here: https://www.salon.com/2025/03/12/executive-orders-are-exacerbating-the-countrys-mental-health/)Dr. Estreet earned a bachelor’s in science in psychology from Bowie State University, an MSW at Virginia Commonwealth University, a doctorate in social work at Morgan State University, and an MBA at the University Maryland-College Park.He has been a professor and chair of the Master of Social Work Program at Morgan State University since 2013. Estreet is also founder and chief executive officer of Next Step Treatment Center in Baltimore, which provides substance use treatment and mental health services.The website for the NASW is SocialWorkers.org and you can follow them on BlueSky, where their handle is @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social.
Tackling the Biggest StoriesKarel Cast 25-42White House war plans leaks.Trump going after federal judges.Family deported after 35 years.$150k to live alone in San Francisco.3x your hourly wage on groceries...Gay bar says NO to Maga clothing...There's a lot of stories out there and I'm going to round them up, explain them to you, and give you my opinion as Karel looks at the news.The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarelhttps://youtube.com/live/Vm1ZpEv0VTY
White Lotus Breaks TabooKarel Cast 25-42The White Lotus on Max has gone and done it...they not only had a same sex couple in a three way...but the two were brothers. And they went THERE. But, historically, is the subject matter so taboo? It's an uglier fact of humanity, but it is a fact that's been around since the dawn of time. So why does NO ONE talk about it, or dramatize it, if it really happens, a lot? I know.And, do you hate annoying group texts. Well, a reporter got put in to one...a top secret one...on the app Signal. And what was the topic? Only top secret war communications between the highest members of Government. Will anyone be fired? Probably not. A Gay bar says no one can come inside in anything MAGA. I get it. I understand. But is this the right thing to do and where does it end? Can they wear a confederate flag shirt? I support the idea, but maybe not the practice of it. It's a very slippery slope. But...a dress code is a dress code.The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarelhttps://youtube.com/live/zNSUEB7JVHY
Leslie is joined by Sean O'Brien, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.They begin the interview by acknowledging the accomplishments that President O'Brien and General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman have helped their Union to achieve during their three years heading the organization.With 80,000 new members organized, great successes at the negotiating table including many of their best contracts ever like at UPS and Anheuser-Busch, an empowered rank-and-file membership that has waged over 250 strikes and led bargaining themselves against some of the world’s largest employers, the O’Brien-Zuckerman administration has charted one of the most defining and positive chapters in Teamsters history.Next, Sean shares with the audience the Union's contract campaign with their 10,000 Teamsters aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs). They're fighting for a fair contract with United, who raked in over $4 billion dollars in profits last year, but is lowballing the Teamsters at the bargaining table.At the same time, the airline wants to outsource maintenance to communist China and South America.Sean explains how United Airlines Teamsters are ensuring safety in the skies, and that Teamster members will not accept anything less than a strong new contract with the industry-leading wages and job protections they have earned.Lastly, Leslie and Sean discuss how, following a credible strike threat, more than 1,000 newly organized drivers and warehouse workers at United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) in Florida, Georgia, and Illinois have ratified their first Teamsters contracts.Represented by Teamsters Locals 26, 79, 728, and 769, UNFI workers have secured agreements that deliver significant wage increases, improved benefits, and a defined benefit pension plan. Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit www.Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/Teamsters.Sean's handle on X is @TeamsterSOB.
How is Ireland’s plan for single-tier, universal health care, known as Sláintecare, funded? Is it sustainable long term? What improvements has the nation’s healthcare system seen so far – and what can America learn from this?To find out, we spoke to Dr. Sara Burke, associate professor and director of the Centre for Health Policy and Management in Trinity College Dublin’s School of Medicine. She is the Principal Investigator of a research project entitled 'Health system foundations for Sláintecare implementation in 2020 and beyond …’ and Co-Director of SPHeRE, Ireland’s national research training program for population health, policy and health services research. Her research interests include health policy, inequities in health, healthcare access and the politics of health reform. This is the second of two episodes with Dr. Burke.
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 Mabinty Quarshie, National Political Reporter for the Washington Examiner.The pair begins their interview by discussing the bombshell report that the Secretary of Defense accidentally texted a reporter IMPENDING WAR PLANS on a non-government group chat that included the Vice President, Secretary of State, National Security Advisor and Homeland Security Advisor!...who all also replied on the thread, with none of them realizing the Reporter was on the thread, in plain sight!!!They also examine Trump's plan to gut the Department of Education, whether his relationship with Elon Musk is becoming strained, and why the Republicans could deeply regret messing with Social Security checks.Then, Mica Soellner, Congressional Reporter for Punchbowl News, talks about the Congressional response to the bombshell Atlantic report about the Trump administration texting a reporter war plans.She and Brad also examine the divisions among Congressional Democrats following Senator Schumer's vote to advance the Republicans' continuing resolution.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.
It’s Not The People We Should Platform, It’s the IdeasKarel Cast 25-41There’s a petition from Democrats to demand Gavin Newsom stop platforming extreme Right people. And I agree, we don’t need to give these people any more oxygen. But to dismiss their ideas, their arguments, or their issues prematurely, at least some of them, may be just too dismissive. For instance. Vaccines. Are they safe, all of them? No. They are not. And I am living proof. My life has almost been ruined by the Shingrix Vaccine from GlaxoSMithKline. And thousands of others as well. But science finds that acceptable for the good of the many. But what if YOU’RE the one? Why release something that could do those things to more than 100 people total? So RFKJr has a point, he’s just obtuse and misguided.The Department of Education. We all agree Education in the USA is broken. We charge too much to college kids to go and have an entire bureaucracy setup to handle their loans. We underpay teachers, schools have become shooting galleries. And kids are coming out of the system complete idiots. Something is wrong and reform should start on the federal level. Abolishing isn’t the answer, expanding its mandate is but we can all agree, it’s broken.Government: There’s not one of us that thinks it has ever truly worked well. The post office is a mess, but privatizing isn’t the answer. DMV is a mess. Every government agency is overloaded an inefficient and doesn’t really serve the people well. But gutting it is not the answer. Repairing, replacing, modernizing and expanding is. Their grievances often mirror those of the other side. The solutions is what we disagree upon.The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarelhttps://youtube.com/live/60cIpKDilrg
Karel Cast 25-40 It’s Thursday and the world is alive with news.Israel, with the US’s Blessing, resumes its genocide in Gaza. And at this stage, let’s just call it what it is, an ethnic cleansing. Will anyone step in to help the Palestinians?Trump wants to dismantle the US Dept of Education as part of the 2025 agenda he said he had never read. He wants the states to be in charge. Here’s the thing: congress created it, and only congress can dismantle it. Plus, we tried it with the states and that didn’t work. Would you move to poor states if you had kids? Nope. Why? Schools.And in entertainment, from male parts causing a stir on White Lotus to a lack of shows to bond with our parents and other groups (Star Trek brought me and my dad together every week, what does that today?) entertainment is also a big ticket item this weekend.These, and so many more headlines are whizzing past us today, we’ll take a moment and slow them down.The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarel🎥 TITLE: Gaza, Education, and Entertainment: Major Headlines We Can’t Ignore✅ Subscribe To My Channel For More Videos:👉 / @reallykarel ✅ Stay Connected With Me:🌐Website : www.reallykarel.com📸Instagram : / reallykarel 🎙️Apple Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...🎵Apple Music : / karel 📌 Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching:👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heHku0n3O0Y&t=67s 👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl1Co18-kII👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTOxUq5Gcfk&t=1415s🔔 Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE and turn on NOTIFICATIONS so you never miss a video!👉 / @reallykarel © ReallyKarel⚠️ 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄:This video and my YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of "Really Karel." You are authorized to share the video link, embed this video on your website, or share my channel as long as proper credit and a link back to my YouTube channel are provided.
This time on HEAL California’s Medicare for All podcast, Code WACK!, we’re taking a closer look at Ireland’s push toward universal healthcare with Sláintecare—a 10-year reform plan designed to ensure access based on need, not wealth.Why did Ireland lag behind other European nations in adopting universal healthcare? How does Sláintecare compare to Medicare for All? And what lessons can the U.S. take from Ireland’s journey toward a fairer system?Join us as we speak with Dr. Sara Burke, public health expert and director at Trinity College Dublin’s School of Medicine, to explore what Sláintecare means for Ireland—and what it could mean for the future of U.S. healthcare.
We are InhumanKarel Cast 25-39Jasmine Mooney did all the right things. She’s a nice 30-something Canadian working in the USA legally and traveling back and forth for work. Until ICE decided arbitrarily that she wasn’t. Suddenly a two week ordeal of hell was put upon her, and she’s one of the lucky one.Her story should shame a nation and its people. Instead, THIS nation wants more. We are inhuman. With Trump leading the way.If a nation is judged by how it treats its prisoners, then we are one of the cruelest in the world. And we do it all for profit.The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarel
Elon Musk is a self-described inhabitant of the Autism Disorder Spectrum. One of its hallmarks is difficulty interpreting interpersonal communications. That’s because its victims lack empathy. Empathy is the emotional connection that allows us to put ourselves in another’s shoes. All forms of interpersonal give and take are impacted. For most, this distancing makes life harder. Then there’s Elon Musk. For him, the lack of empathy is a superpower. Let’s dive into the real world effects a lack of empathy has on the most powerful unelected official in American history. Its short. I hope you’ll listen.
What Good Are Checks and Balances?Karel Cast 25-38A court has ordered Trump to halt deportations under the wartime act. But he didn’t. It’s not the first time he’s ignored a court order.Congress sits idly by as he decimates the government; programs that they have already approved, authorized and funded.The founders setup three branches of government. The Executive, Legislative and Judicial. The very reason was to make sure no one ran amok. So why is it so broken?The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarel
Leslie Marshall Show -3/17/25- Is Trump Tanking the Economy? What should Democrats' Strategy Be Going Forward? by Progressive Voices
American Masculinity Isn’tKarel Cast 25-38One of the best shows on streaming right now is Adolescence on Netflix. Emmys for all, just throw them at them. And the topic? Male masculinity and how it can literally be toxic. As in, cause death. That, coupled with a post from the new captain America made me realize, American men get masculinity all wrong, and the Right isn’t helping.Wanna live longer? Better? Well I’ve got nine tips for you. Plus, it’s National Chocolate Week and I have found the absolute best way to consume it. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember.
How did desegregation impact Black patients in America? What hasn’t changed? What does racism in medicine look like today? And what should we do when we see it? To break it down, we spoke to Dr. Barbara Berney, project creator and producer of the documentary “Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution.” She’s also an emeritus professor at City University of New York School of Public Health and a distinguished scholar in public health, environmental justice, and the U.S. healthcare system. This is the second of two episodes with Dr. Berney.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
Government Shutdowns, Banned Words, and MAGA Missteps: This Week’s Biggest StoriesKarel Cast 25-37The Democrats don’t like the House Bill to fund the government, and who would? But, will they shut down what little government we have left, and if they do, who gets hurt the most. We do. Utah Banning Pride Flag. Trump adding LGBTQ to “banned words.” Where’s the outrage, the protests, the upset? You get one question with the President of the United States, and Ireland, and you ask about...wait for it...Rosie O’Donnell? That sums up MAGA in one question. And it’s the weekend how are you going to relax?The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at / reallykarel The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at / reallykarel The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember.
What the US Government Truly Values – Shocking Insights! | Breaking News 2025 | Really KarelKarel Cast 25-37Trump cuts 1300 jobs at the Department of Education...EDUCATION. Do we not value education? Should we not be expanding education, schools, facilities, staff? Obviously not. So let’s face it, we don’t value education.In fact, Social Security about to be staff reduced, so we don’t value taking care of our aging, our sick. So in all honesty, what DOES the Trump Administration and AMERICANS now value?And is it anywhere near what our founders thought we would value?Plus, Rosie moves to Ireland. Tell the truth, you wish you could move, too.The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember.🎥 TITLE: What the US Government Truly Values – Shocking Insights! | Breaking News 2025 | Really Karel🔔 SUBSCRIBE LINK :-📌 / @reallykarel
Let’s Play Headline RouletteKarel Cast 25-36It’s time to be spontaneous. Let’s just grab the headlines and see what comes up. Will it be Musk’s Tesla failing around the world? The Friday Deadline for a debt bill or else the whole thing shuts down? ICE making people disappear?Or will it be Wendy Williams gets bailed out of memory care by NYPD after dropping note for help? And who should be in a facility more, Wendy Williams or Elon Musk? Or RFKJr telling people to take Vitamin A and asking Quacks to help with the measles outbreak?Maybe it’s all that and more as we play 30 minutes of headline roulette. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember.
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, Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF Ret.).The pair analyzes U.S.-Ukraine relations following Trump-Vance's disastrous White House meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.Col. Leighton also outlines the threats to Poland, and the rest of Europe, now that Putin has been emboldened by Trump's favoritism of Russia over Ukraine.They also talk about the latest fighting in Syria since the Assad regime was recently toppled.Then, Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), discusses the Trump administration's expected Executive Order to close the Department of Education, whether that move would be legal, and the disastrous fallout that would occur if it were to happen.She also details what actions that she'd recommend to concerned Teachers, parents and citizens in the face of these threats from the Trump administration.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.Randi Weingarten is president of the 1.8 million-member AFT, which represents teachers; paraprofessionals and school-related personnel; higher education faculty and staff; nurses and other healthcare professionals; local, state and federal government employees; and early childhood educators. The AFT is dedicated to the belief that every person in America deserves the freedom to thrive, fueled by opportunity, justice and a voice in our democracy.Their website is www.AFT.org and their handle on BlueSky is @aftunion.bsky.social. Randi's handle is @rweingarten.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.
Broken Hearts Can KillKarel Cast 25-35Gene Hackman literally died of a broken heart in one of the strangest celebrity stories of the year. It's everyone's worst nightmare, demented, alone, lost. How did someone so famous, and rich, end up this way?From the "you learn something knew every day" file: Did our founders speak English, with no accent, or did they have British accents? Who, exactly, were these men, and where did their parents come from?And from the music and entertainment file, Lady Gaga has returned to her roots with Mayhem the album. But, is it dated now?The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember.https://youtube.com/live/Zdy6ip3TVKc
Should There Be a LGBTQ Exodus #MAGA | LGBTQ Under Fire 🔥Karel Cast 25-34I got a letter to day from Live Out Loud, a LGBTQ youth support organization. It’s bad. And HRC, and others, post every day about new horrors against the community.THIS is why my perspective on the USA right now is different. Because no one is coming to help the LGBTQ community of America. No one came before. No one is coming now. And today’s youth have been protected, coddled, shielded from the homophobia of the 50s, 60, 70, 80s, 90s…they’ve lived in a world of Chappel Rhône and Sam Smith in lace on awards shows. They’re in for a very rude awakening. Is this time the time for an LGBTQ exodus?The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember.🎥 TITLE: Should There Be a LGBTQ Exodus #MAGA | LGBTQ Under Fire 🔥✅ Subscribe To My Channel For More Videos:
This time on HEAL California’s Medicare for All podcast, Code WACK!, we’re uncovering the shocking history of racial segregation in hospitals—and the fight to end it.What did segregation in health care really look like? Was it just a Southern problem, or were hospitals in the North just as complicit? And what finally forced hospitals to desegregate—despite years of resistance?Join us as we speak with Dr. Barbara Berney, public health scholar and producer of the documentary Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution, to explore the tragic consequences of hospital segregation—and how Medicare helped bring it to an end.
Lies, Bombast and Fascism: The State of the UnionKarel Cast 25-33100 minutes of lies, bombast and fascism...that was what delivered as the State of the Union Address in the United States. But in recent polls only 34% of Americans think we are heading in the right direction. So what is their plan? Do they really believe there won’t be another election so the electorate doesn’t matter?And the lies? Why didn’t more Democrats walk out, or not attend all together?Canada, Mexico, now hate us. Are at a trade “war” with us. And his idiot followers think this is all great.America is screwed. We are the titanic and Orangina a giant ice berg. So...is it time to man the lifeboats?The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember.
🔥 The Enemy is Winning – America’s Biggest Threat Yet 2025⚠️ | Really Karel 🎙️Karel Cast 25-32Russia is not a friend of the United States. If Russia had it’s way, we would be under the rule of Vladimir Putin. They do not like the West, and they do not embrace Western culture. At least no one a governmental level. The list of reasons why Russia is not a country to be emulated or befriended is too long for one show or editorial. And yet, it’s not only Donald MuskPutin that loves the Kremlin, there’s been a 30% jump in the number of Americans that no longer see Russia as the enemy.And that’s how the enemy wins. And is winning. And now Musk is rallying for us to leave the UN and NATO playing every card Vladimir wants. These are scary, horrifying times. Either someone, anyone, begins to actually fight to remove this regime, or the world is about to change so profoundly that being an American will not be a desirable thing.The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember.🎥 TITLE: 🔥 The Enemy is Winning – America’s Biggest Threat Yet 2025⚠️ | Really Karel 🎙️✅ Subscribe To My Channel For More Videos:👉 / @reallykarel ✅ Stay Connected With Me:🌐Website : www.reallykarel.com📸Instagram : / reallykarel 🎙️Apple Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...🎵Apple Music : / karel 📌 Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching:👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTOxUq5Gcfk&t=1147s👉 • Exploring the Glow: Is There Any Ligh... 👉 • Is Talking Enough? The Power of Actio... 🔔 Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE and turn on NOTIFICATIONS so you never miss a video!👉 / @reallykarel © ReallyKarel
Donald Putin Debuts; Plus $27 oatmeal?Karel Cast 25-31Donald Putin, the bride of Vladimir, emerged in the White House as he belittled and berated another world leader that refused to bow to his power. The world condemned while Republicans applauded. They truly are N*zi’s. Oscar surprises…did voters try to be too “cutting edge?”Traveled to Long Beach…oh do I have a lot to say about it from $27 to $20k memory care…what a trip.The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember.https://youtube.com/live/XTOxUq5Gcfk
And the Winner Is...The Truth About Award ShowsKarel Cast 25-30Oscar weekend approaches, and every year haters hate, lovers love and many ignore. I've been, many times. I also vote on Grammy, SAG/AFTRA Awards, Dorian Awards so I know a little about these things.And the truth is, they are just as political and yes, biased in many ways, as life itself is...but who doesn't like getting an award? Plus it means money, and in some cases, makes careers. But is that fair, since it takes a whole lot to get to that level, even if it may seem otherwise.And what of this year's crop of films...were they the cream of it, or, just the most promoted.And the winner is....The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 1030 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember.
Karel Cast 25-29Since Jan 20th there's been a lot of darkness in the country, and the world. But even in the darkest nights there an be some light. Do you see any? What is the light right now that guides you, that keeps you focused and looking ahead. Or is it truly PITCH BLACK?Also, go outside tonight and look up. Seven planets all in the sky for you to see. Basically, our galaxy, our neighbors. You won't see it again until 2040. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 1030 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember.
Karel Cast 25-28“I don’t want to talk about this any more…I mean, all we do is talk about it, it doesn’t help anything…”This is what my friend said to me…and is he right? Every day talk show hosts talk about what is going on…and we allow the audience to also vent their frustrations or air their opinions. But other than feeling good, what good does it really do? What am I REALLY doing to change things. Are we powerless and is talking all we can do outside of voting. Is it enough?Steph, me, Thom, David Pakman…MSNBC…we all educate, we talk, we inform and entertain. We help you see things or think of things in a different way. But then what?Is Talking enough?The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 1030 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember.🎥 TITLE: Is Talking Enough? The Power of Action in a World of Words | Really Karel✅ Subscribe To My Channel For More Videos:👉 https://www.youtube.com/@ReallyKarel?sub_confirmation=1✅ Stay Connected With Me:🌐Website : www.reallykarel.com📸Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/reallykarel/🎙️Apple Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-karel-cast/id1497631021🎵Apple Music : https://music.apple.com/us/artist/karel/1225237888📌 Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching:👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWMjjvicndc&t=173s👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgqHx5MCCtw👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8EjBp-n8Qs🔔 Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE and turn on NOTIFICATIONS so you never miss a video!👉 https://www.youtube.com/@ReallyKarel© ReallyKarel⚠️ 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄:This video and my YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of "Really Karel." You are authorized to share the video link, embed this video on your website, or share my channel as long as proper credit and a link back to my YouTube channel are provided.
White People Across the Globe are Terrified 2025 | #maga #guy #entertainment2025 #reallykarel Karel Cast 25-27Germany swings far right. The USA has gone off the right wing deep-end. Spain is going right. Why? It's simple, the wealthy, the White, the Rich are all scared. They are afraid that their way of life is going away because of the "others". And the wealthy don't want the money used for social programs. How long will this swing last?Is anything really being done about the cost of Groceries? Well, according to top researcher, it's a real issue and not nearly enough is being done.A Golden Girls murder mystery spurs a lot of nostalgia. What TV Characters will endure in your life as special?The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 1030 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember.🎥 TITLE: White People Across the Globe are Terrified 2025 | #maga #guy #entertainment2025 #reallykarel
Leslie Marshall Show -2/24/25- Trump and Musk's Abuse of Power; Trump vs the Free Press by Progressive Voices
And There It Is…All Hail King TrumpKarel Cast 25-26The official White House X account did an open act of treason today, spitting in the face of our forefathers, of our history and heritage, by anointing Trump King. Literally. And people actually hailed him on X. This is it. We’re becoming Russia. He’s not going to leave, his intentions are clear. Democracy truly is dead.And why? Because just like last time, good people are sitting by and doing nothing. It is the saddest day since our inception. And is the harbinger of our undoing.Unless someone does something.The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarel The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 1030 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember.
What The World Is Saying Isn’t GoodKarel Cast 25-25Last night, I watched BBC, SkyNews (UK), RTE (Ireland), France24 and NHKWorld as well as headlines from Latin America. What did I learn?It’s much worse than we thought. Orangina is becoming very hated, quickly, and so are Americans. And what are THEY concerned with? Ukraine. Gaza. Tariffs. And the impetulant, disrespectful, downright criminal behavior of a “tyrant in training”.Never have I wanted to escape a country more; but options may be limited. They are ALL talking about ceasing US immigration to their countries.Meanwhile LAUSD (Los Angeles School District) at 800 schools says no phones. Either they turn them off, or they’re locked up. The reaction? The kids and teachers like it. Who doesn’t? Parents of course. Why? Fear of school shootings.The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarel The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 1030 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram.Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember.Keywords: Ukraine Conflict, Russia-Ukraine War, Donald Trump, Trump’s Ukraine Policy, MAGA Movement, Make America Great Again, World Media Coverage, Global News, Foreign Affairs, International Relations, US-Russia Relations, Trump’s Foreign Policy, Ukraine Peace Talks, Global Politics, Geopolitical Newshttps://youtube.com/live/rgqHx5MCCtw
The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they detail the latest threats to the Department of Education, what could happen to your student loans, and what's circulating on social media about student debt cancellation regarding data breaches. They're also joined by a special guest who helps to untangle all of the confusion.This episode's SDCC hosts are Executive Director, Sabrina Calazans, and Special Projects & 'Free the Degree' Director, Sabrina Ashley Cereceres.Today's special guest is Abby Shafroth, Co-Director of Advocacy at the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) and the Director of NCLC’s Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project.Abby is an expert on the federal student loan program, as well as on the intersection of criminal and consumer law. The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.The SDCC website is www.StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on X, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg. Their handle on Blue Sky is @debtcrisisorg.bsky.social.NCLC uses the tools of advocacy, education, and litigation to fight for economic justice for low-income and other vulnerable people who have been abused, deceived, discriminated against, or left behind in our economy. The NCLC website is www.NCLC.org.Their handle on Blue Sky is @nclc4consumers.bsky.social.
What’s at stake for Medicaid—the lifeline for millions of low-income Americans—under President Donald Trump and a Republican-controlled Congress determined to slash spending? How would cutting Medicaid affect the more than 72 million people who rely on it for health care? And is Social Security next on the chopping block? To break it down, we spoke with Alex Lawson, executive director of Social Security Works, an organization fighting to protect and expand Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid; lower drug prices; and ensure health care as a human right. This is part one of a two-part series.
The First US President's Day Without OneKarel Cast 25-23It's President's day in the USA and this is the first one in our history where we don't have a President, we have a would be dictator, autocrat, oligarch, whatever the term one chooses, but not a President. Presidents act Presidential; Presidents defend and protect the Constitution; Presidents consider ALL American's their responsibility. Not this one.Trump and Putin have plans for Ukraine that don't involve Zelenski. Will this heighten the war?The weekend had lots of entertainment in it, and a lot of it involving the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. The show has endured. But why have I never really been a fan?Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/VunsNGlaQU8
What Truly Terrifies You?Karel Cast 25-24Fear is used in so many parts of our lives. Politicians use it to get us to vote for them; religion uses it to get you to convert; media uses it daily to shape their coverage. People are dying from floods and weather in Kentucky and Tennessee. There's a death cult whose members just got caught. Guns are everywhere.I've been thinking a lot about fear and how it just doesn't serve us, or America. But in order to deal with it, we must truly face it. So, what TRULY scares you? Health? Money? What?Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel You can listen on all your favorite streaming services like AppleMusic, and Spotify, iHeart media and more. And watch Monday through Thursday on Youtube at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.
Is America Worth The Cost of Admission?Karel Cast 25-22The economy in the USA is the biggest issue on all our minds. Rents are out of control; mortgage rates and interests; groceries; fuel; utilities; internet; autos and so much more. No place exemplifies this more than California. But California burns, often; floods often. Crime is rough in the major cities. Homelessness is out of control. The same goes for Seattle, New York, Houston, Miami, and every major city in the USA.And what do we all get for this price of living? All of us, Maga and non-Maga alike? We do have a beautiful country, but most of us can’t afford the truly pretty places. We don’t have the best health care in the world, on the contrary. Why is the world taking so much and giving us back so little?There’s one simple answer.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.
What is Entertaining in 2025?Karel Cast 25-23There's a new Marvel Movie opening, Captain America with Harris Ford as Red Hulk and an African American Captain. As Marvel pours out movie after movie, is this the entertainment we want?And what about streaming? Why do all the good RomComs like Bridgette Jones' new outings not get to go to theaters but must go straight to streaming?Has Binge Watching helped, or hurt, TV entertainment.And what of of NBC. It's about to divorce itself from its other brands, including MSNBC. What would bring you back to media, what could the new owners do to make news coverage relevant again?Also, Rock hall of fame nods are out. Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and Phish, along with Mariah Carey...are they missing anything?Also, is Wendy Williams being held hostage? She says so.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.Keywords: #Trending #Viral #FYP #SubscribeNow #YouTubeCreator #ContentCreator#Marvel #MCU #MarvelUpdates #MarvelCinematicUniverse #MarvelFans #SuperheroMovies #ComicBookMovies #MusicNews #NewMusic #TopCharts #MusicLover #PopCulture#EntertainmentNews #Movies #MovieTalk #Hollywood #FilmBuzz #CinemaLover #TrendingNow #karel #lasvegas #gay #lgbtq #veganism #Entertainment2025 #FutureOfFun #WhatsTrending2025 #Viral2025 #FutureEntertainment #TrendingNow2025 #NextGenEntertainment #2025Vibes #FutureTechFun #EntertainmentTrends #FutureIsHere #2025Trends #FutureVibes #EntertainmentRevolution #2025Goals #FutureIsNow
This week's commentary focuses on Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation roadmap for the Trump Administration. Although the president denied knowing anything about it while on the campaign trail, it was conceived and written primarily by Russell Vought, the once and current OMB director (super-powerful controller of the budget), and a slew of Trump designees. The roadmap eschews democracy for autocracy, and paves the way for the broligarchs to continue their rampage. Sounds like fun, I know, but I hope you’ll listen anyway. It’s short!
This time on Code WACK! Why are some 200,000 Americans dying each year due to issues with their health insurance and access to care? Would a single payer healthcare system put a stop to this? To find out, we interviewed Dr. James G. Kahn, an expert in health policy and economics, and advisor to Code WACK! and editor and primary blogger of Health Justice Monitor.
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 by Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works, which fights to address the retirement income crisis by protecting and expanding America's Social Security system. Social Security Works is the convening organization of the Strengthen Social Security Coalition— a coalition made up of over 340 national and state organizations representing over 50 million Americans.Brad and Alex talk about Elon Musk's infiltration of the social security system, his massive role in the Trump administration, their collective threat to America's social safety net, and today's protests against DOGE, Musk and in favor of protecting Social Security and Medicare.Then, Brad is joined by Democratic Media Creator Will Robinson.The two discuss the Democratic response to Trump's excesses (including strategy, message and tactics), Democrats' use of new media, and more.The 'Social Security Works' website is www.socialsecurityworks.org and their handle on BlueSky is @socialsecurityworks.org. Alex's handle there is @alaw202.bsky.social. Will Robinson's handle on BlueSky is @willrobinson1776.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.(Image Credit: AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
MAGA Hypocrisy Can You Imagine 2025? | Really Karel ShowKarel Cast 25-21JD Vance claims judges are not allowed to check executive power...then who is? But can you imagine what Orangina and other GOP would have done if Harris, or Biden or Obama or Hillary had said this? Can you imagine?A friend of mine was accosted yesterday over a parking space. And it made me sad for a lot of reasons, one of which is a certain way it made me feel. And it involves an ugly emotion...can you imagine?I keep up on San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles news. Between the fires, the Flu, the rain and the cost do I have a romantic view of California because I still think it's a great place...or, is it? Can you imagine?Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.#maga #hypocrisy #jdvance #executive #power #GOPDoubleStandards #political #hypocrisy #Orangina #bidenharris #ObamaLegacy #hillaryclinton #californiadreaming #BayAreaNews #lalife #ClimateCrisis #costofliving #ImagineThis #PoliticalDrama #ParkingSpaceProblems #UglyEmotions #californialove #realitycheck
Super Bowl Is All That’s Wrong with America 2025 | Really Karel ShowKarel Cast 25-020Yesterday was the “big game” day. But what is it, really?Well, it’s companies paying $16m a minute to get their message across. And where does that money come from? From our pockets. And are these companies good for America, good for the world, good for the planet? Nope, most sell things we shouldn’t even eat or drink or drive. Trump shows up to cheers while Taylor is booed? A world upside down.And multi-million dollar players are tasked with getting a ball from one end of the field to the other and get paid more for one game than doctors, teachers, essential workers.jAnd the audience, the same one that screamed about the price of eggs, is spending tens of thousands of dollars all told for the experience. It is the closest to the hunger games we get.And the half time show? Who was that for, exactly? Not the NFL demo, that’s for sure.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.Title :- Super Bowl Is All That’s Wrong with America 2025 | Really Karel Show✅ Subscribe To My Channel For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@ReallyKarel/?sub_confirmation=1✅ Stay Connected With Me: 👉 Website: / www.reallykarel.com==============================✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching:- 👉 😡 How to Avoid ‘Rage Burnout’ – Science Explains the Toll and Solutions 2025 | Really Karel Showhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpfO3_bjPwY&t=1459s👉 The EASY Way to Understand Donald Trump's EXPENSES | #trump #reallykarel | @BBChttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwAUpXSQY6U&t=6s👉 Air Tragedy in DC: The Deadliest Plane Crash in Years – Is Flying Still Safe? | Really Karel Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmKxzlNS-Z8&t=2s👉 The Room Most Affected By Trump Tariffs: The Kitchen | #trump |@ReallyKarelhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mq3F8iwKMI&t=11s=============================🔔 Subscribe to my channel for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/@ReallyKarel/?sub_confirmation=1© ReallyKarel✖️ 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and image that are property of "Really Karel" You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided
The strong reactions to the tragic murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson by alleged killer Luigi Mangione are bringing renewed attention to the abuses of for-profit health insurance. How does our complex, costly, and callous for-profit healthcare system contribute to America's high mortality rate and how many people are believed to die each year as a result?To find out, we interviewed Dr. James G. Khan, an expert in health policy and economics, and advisor to Code WACK! and editor and primary blogger of Health Justice Monitor, a health policy blog.
Rage Exhaustion Is Real So What to Do?Karel Cast 25-019On yesterday’s show we touched on it, and today, Scientific American proves me out: Rage Exhaustion is real and can take a real toll on our health, both physical and mentally.Tuning out isn’t the answer, because, in today’s world you simply can’t.So how do we not kill ourselves by being outraged all the time at the events of late?Well, that’s where it gets tricky.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.#Trump, #DonaldTrump, #Politics, #PoliticalPodcast, #TrumpRage, #PoliticalDiscussion, #CurrentEvents, #USPolitics, #PoliticalCommentary, #TrumpAdministration, #PoliticalDebate, #TrumpNews, #PoliticalAnalysis, #TrumpSupporters, #TrumpCriticshttps://youtube.com/live/JpfO3_bjPwY
The EASY Way to Understand Donald Trump's EXPENSES | #trump #reallykarel @BBC Karel Cast 25-018There’s a lot of talk about the economy, how tariffs will effect it and so much more. But there’s a much bigger cost to Orangina’s presidency, and we are beginning to pay it.What is it and how can we make sure we don’t pay to much of the toll? I know.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.Trump economy, Trump tariffs, economic impact, trade war 2025, US economy, financial crisis, political impact, Trump policies, economic downturn, government policies, inflation 2025, cost of living, stock market news, job market, economic forecast, financial burden, business news, leadership failure, national debt, economic challenges, political influence, financial instability, market trends, policy consequences, economic toll, future of America, political divide, Trump legacy, economic decline, government spending, tax policies, inflation crisis, American economy 2025, US trade policies, consumer prices, financial struggles, wealth gap, stock market crash, Trump administration, economic effects, inflation news, trade policies 2025, economic downturn, unemployment crisis, federal deficit, money matters, business outlook, cost of leadership, leadership impact, White House decisions
The Room Most Affected By Trump Tariffs: The Kitchen | #trump | @ReallyKarel Karel Cast 25-017Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on we, the people. Oh he says Canada and Mexico (and China) but they don’t pay, we do. So on Tuesday, will prices skyrocket again?And which room in your house, of all rooms will be affected more? That’s easy, the most important one in the house.Also, what about the house. We get lots of timber from Canada, so home prices will rise.Plus Music’s Biggest night…was it? As a voting member, I have thoughts. Grammy 2025, hit or miss?Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.
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 Bob Deans, Director of Strategic Engagement at the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC).The two discuss the effects of Trump pulling out of the Paris Climate Accord, how the U.S. is trying to unravel a hacking plot that targeted climate activists, climate change and the L.A. fires, and more.Then, Brad is joined by Founder of the 'Cook Political Report.'The two analyze how unpopular Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico have been, whether Trump cares since he won't be on the ballot again, and more.The NRDC works to safeguard the earth—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends.They combine the power of more than 3 million members and online activists with the expertise of some 700 scientists, lawyers, and other environmental specialists to confront the climate crisis, protect the planet's wildlife and wild places, and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities.The website for the NRDC is www.NRDC.org and their handle on X is @NRDC.Charlie's handle is on X is @CharlieCookDC. 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 X is @BradBannon.
Air Tragedy In DC: If Flying Still Safe?Karel Cast 25-015The worst air disaster in two decades. 67 people gone in under three minutes. It stokes the worse fears in all of us. But should it? Is flying safe?Well, it is, until it isn’t.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.#DCPlaneCrash#AA5342#PotomacCollision#ReaganAirportCrash#BlackHawkCollision#AviationSafety#AirSafety#FlightSafety#AviationAccident#PilotSafety#AirTrafficControl#MidAirCollision#AviationRegulations#FAA#NTSBTITLE: Air Tragedy In DC: If Flying Still Safe?✅ Subscribe To My Channel For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@ReallyKarel/?sub_confirmation=1✅ Stay Connected With Me:👉 Website: / www.reallykarel.com==============================✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching:👉 The Beginning of the End is Here 2025 | 🔥 Really Karel 🔥https://youtube.com/live/5RY3ybuw784👉 ❌ TikTok Ban Is Pointless In This New Age 2025 | Really Karel Show USA 🔥https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7rXAbc2Meg&t=703s👉 Report Adds Insult to Injury 2025 | Really Karel Show USA 🎙️ @BBC @BBCHindi @bbcnewsarabichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5iK3nYsYX4&t=76s👉 💪 White Men Are Scared : The History of Fear and Privilege 2025✊ || ✨Really Karel ✨https://youtube.com/live/A3I17aRFPeM=============================🔔 Subscribe to my channel for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/@ReallyKarel/?sub_confirmation=1© ReallyKarel✖️ 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and image that are property of "Really Karel" You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is providedhttps://youtube.com/live/TmKxzlNS-Z8
This time on Code WACK! For the second episode in our two-part series on racism in medicine, in honor of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr, we’re asking the question: What is racially concordant care and how does it help save lives? What else can be done to reduce deadly disparities in medicine? To find out, we spoke to Dr. Uché Blackstock. Blackstock, author of the New York Times best-selling book “Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine,” which is now available in paperback. She’s also the founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity, an organization that aims to dismantle racism in healthcare and narrow racial health inequities. Blackstock was named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in Global Health and one of the Top 13 Innovators Shaping the Future of Health by Fortune Magazine.
⚔️ The Battle Lines Are Clear – Who Will Dominate? | #battlelines #battle #reallykarel Karel Cast 25-014A text from a “friend” shows me now that the battle lines are drawn. There will be casualties of this war. Very, very real ones.There can be no civility, nor common ground. We truly are in a fight for the soul of the country and the world.Will we win? Not if we don’t fight.And that means hard choices.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.battle cats hack, cosmic juggernaut lvl max, battle cats ponos, cosmic juggernaut, battle cats 500 cent ubers, infinite lists, battle cats ponos, who are nba players that will dominate this season,who will dominate next in football, who will dominate valorant champions? - valorant pro teams, how mines are cleared,battle lines,the battle cats,battle cats,battle lines lomachenko,battle,the battle of new orleans,battles,battleship final battle scene,korea battle cats,battleship final battle,battle cats cheese,mineko battle cats,deeply dreaming battle cats,trench battle,the battle cats cheese,a mad irregular battle,battle cats korea guide,battle cats depper dream,famous battles,boogle battle cats,battle cats boogle,battle of the bulge
Why #MAGA is So Afraid of #DEIKarel Cast 25-013Donald Trump is fighting DEI harder than climate change, grocery prices, or any other issue facing America. Why? Why is MAGA so afraid of diversity, equity and inclusion? That’s a really simple question to answer.But as companies like Target continue to discontinue this practice, what does it tell you about corporate America? And aren’t we stuck in a giant “Whatcha Gonna Do?” Period?Because really, what are YOU going to do? Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.
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 Tara Devlin, the host of the podcast, 'TARABUSTER.'The two review then opening week of the second Trump administration, what can be done to slow or stop him, and whether he's 'flying too close to the sun' with unpopular actions like mass padoning the January 6th rioters, including some who assaulted Capitol Police Officers.Then, Brad is joined by Policy and Advocacy Strategist Edwith Theogene.The pair analyzes Trump's damaging executive orders attacking DEI programs in the federal government and the military.Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.You can follow Tara on X at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.Edwith's handle on X is @WhoIsEdwith and her website is www.ed-with.com.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 X is @BradBannon.
In this episode we bring on special guest Sanho Tree, director of the Drug Policy Project at the Institute for Policy Studies in D.C. We discuss the hidden effects of the algorithms that shape our beliefs and values, addiction, disinformation, and the true source of the Fentanyl crisis in America.
Goodbye Gaza and Let’s Finish Veganuary with a Bang!Karel Cast 25-012As Trump continues to decimate the country, I’ve decided to take to the kitchen and end Veganuary with a bang by making vegan cornbread and protein-packed chili.Of course, we first address Trump wanting to turn Gaza in to a resort community for rich Israelis. After all, it is beachfront. So, the end of any hope of a two-state solution. And this on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.#Veganuary #VeganCornbread #VeganChili #PlantBasedRecipes #EndVeganuary #CookingForChange #VeganLifestyle #ProteinPackedMeals #VeganComfortFood #SocialJustice #TwoStateSolution #GazaCrisis #PoliticalCommentary #LiberationOfAuschwitz #HumanRights #PeaceAndJustice #VeganFoodies #ClimateJustice #BeachfrontGaza #MiddleEastConflict #CookingWithPurpose #VeganForThePlanet #VeganFoodLove #EndOfVeganuary #VeganCommunity #EthicalEating #HumanitarianCrisis #IsraelPalestineConflict #CulinaryActivism #FoodAndPolitics #Auschwitz80Yearshttps://youtube.com/live/TWXgyveOhoA
👉 America's New Priorities: What Matters Most in 2025 || Really Karel ✨Karel Cast 25-012You can tell who a person is by what they prioritize. What do they put first in their lives? How do they live.The same can be said for a country. You can tell the nature of a country by what it excels at, what its priorities are…so what are the USA’s new priorities and what does it say about the USA?Also, Oscar noms come out and Trump won’t be happy, Hollywood embracing Trump ???Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.TITLE: 👉 America's New Priorities: What Matters Most in 2025 || Really Karel ✨
Karel Cast 25-011History is full of scared White men pretending to be rulers. But what they and their supporters are, are scared. They’re afraid that if women, Blacks, Gays, trans, Hispanics, Native Americans…they’re afraid that if they are given an equal playing field, the White men will loose because they are inferior. And they’re right.The USA is moving in to an era of White Male, Rich White Male, privilege again. But don’t worry, they’re dying as they are all old and sick. It’s like Reagan on Steroids. So our job is to be even more fabulous.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.TITLE: 💪 White Men Not Scared : The History of Fear and Privilege 2025✊ || ✨Really Karel ✨
California has suffered a devastating loss. Lives, properties, memories, all up in smoke. Republicans wasted no time blaming men (Democratic ones, of course) for this climate change-fueled act of God. Predictably, Republicans from red states that take huge amounts of money from the federal government, want to use fire relief as a cudgel to force California to change its policies to align with MAGA thinking. The irony is that California contributed eighty-billion dollars to the U.S. Treasury, meaning that it funds places like Kentucky, West Virginia, Mississippi, and Louisiana—the very places that would impose their will on the Golden State. Today’s commentary takes a look. I hope you’ll listen.
Karel Cast 25-010There’s a lot of talk about making America great again. But what about Americans? What about the people?Do you remember your passions? Your drive? Your goals. It seems today it’s all about survival and keeping pace with the world as we know it. But what do you LOVE in your life, or did you, that you would like back? Are you doing it now, or …. There has to be more to life than worry, stress, nonstop barrage of bad news and struggle. Remember when there was? How do we get back to THAT America? Where America was actually, you know, fun?Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.
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, Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF Ret.). The pair analyzes Trump's threat to 're-take' the Panama Canal in a modernized version of Manifest Destiny. They also discuss the status of the war between Russia and Ukraine now that Trump has taken office, the nomination hearings for Pete Hegseth to be Defense Secretary, and Trump having Gen Milley’s portrait removed from the Pentagon hallway where they honor former Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.Then, Project Lifeline's Hope Frye discusses the elimination of CBP One, ending refugee resettlement, as well as Trump's goal to end birthright citizenship.She and Brad also talk about enforcement and the border, including "mass deportation."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 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. His website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his handle on X is @CedricLeighton. Project Lifeline is dedicated to helping undocumented immigrant children secure legal status through innovative projects, strategic collaborations and targeted advocacy. Their website is www.ProjectLifeline.us and their handle on X is @ProjLifeline. 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 X is @BradBannon.
This time on Code WACK! In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality and justice for all, we welcome Dr. Uché Blackstock, author of the New York Times bestselling book “Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine.” Trained as an ER physician, the Harvard Medical School graduate is the founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity, an organization that aims to dismantle racism in healthcare and narrow health inequities.
Karel Cast 25-009Joe Biden had one job: to keep Donald Trump from winning the Presidency ever, and he failed. Today, he stands side by side with the man he called oligarch to transfer power of the first world superpower over to a despot.It is the beginning of the end of Trump’s reign; four years that the USA will either survive, its institutions hold, or will crumble and become something new, something barely recognizable. Why? Because of 77 million of its people, or about 24%. Ignorant, fed up, racist, bigoted, homophobic, transphobic, they voted for a person and a party that will do them harm. And they did it and do it gleefully.So, today marks the beginning of the end of Trump, and of America. How will we emerge?We may not.Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.The video is about "The Beginning of the End is Here 2025?" but also tries to cover the following subjects: Live Usa NewsJoe Biden Donald trump TITLE: 🔥 The Beginning of the End is Here 2025 | Really Karel 🔥 ✅ Subscribe To My Channel For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@ReallyKarel/?sub_confirmation=1✅ Stay Connected With Me: 👉 Website: / www.reallykarel.com==============================✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉 🔥 Democrats Need to Grow A Pair 2025 | Really Karel 🔥https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjOAWpWxHsE👉 ❌ TikTok Ban Is Pointless In This New Age 2025 | Really Karel Show USA 🔥https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7rXAbc2Meg&t=703s👉 Report Adds Insult to Injury 2025 | Really Karel Show USA 🎙️ @BBC @BBCHindi @bbcnewsarabic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5iK3nYsYX4&t=76s👉 America Is Becoming Too Stressful To Flourish 2025 🌪️ | Really Karel Show USA 🎙️https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ9AUojbtSM&t=94s=============================🔔 Subscribe to my channel for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/@ReallyKarel/?sub_confirmation=1
What's Holding Democrats Back from Winning in 2025? | Really Karel 🔥Karel Cast 25-008Trump and MAGA have, well, balls. They are offensive, abrasive, dismissive, they are exclusionary and ill-tempered. And they win. Consistently. Biden gave his farewell speech and used words like Oligarch and all kinds of dire predictions. But then, they turn around and shake Trump’s hand. And why do they never talk this way BEFORE elections? Why do they wait until they lose to make such statement. Do they want to lose?Exterminators crawl in attics, they go in swamps, they get dirty and they get down in the muck because that’s where their prey is. Why don’t Democrats? Why do they think they can win the fight from the higher ground on the sidelines instead of in the dirt with the rest of the political pigs?Also, what streaming music took from us by giving us everything.Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.🎬 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒:- ▶️ https://youtube.com/live/y1UBK24rxqc▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbYtFPFDnSI&list=PLFwi_D4fmQ4qyrTK36NlBE8-2Mi59o-zT&index=40▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t85lJdkPXKg&list=PLFwi_D4fmQ4qyrTK36NlBE8-2Mi59o-zT&index=41▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxZTJDziDVQ&list=PLFwi_D4fmQ4qyrTK36NlBE8-2Mi59o-zT&index=42▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaUohYM66ls&list=PLFwi_D4fmQ4qyrTK36NlBE8-2Mi59o-zT&index=43▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmvjBk8ye0g&list=PLFwi_D4fmQ4qyrTK36NlBE8-2Mi59o-zT&index=46▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K8oXBXX-Rg&list=PLFwi_D4fmQ4qyrTK36NlBE8-2Mi59o-zT&index=47🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊:▶️ / @reallykarel
How is the Department of Veterans Affairs becoming increasingly privatized and what could this mean for those who have served and sacrificed for our country? Is corporate health insurance better than the VA healthcare system - or not? How is privatization affecting the financial viability of the VA -- and what can be done to stop it?To find out, we recently spoke to Wendell Potter, a former health insurance industry executive turned whistleblower, the New York Times bestselling author of Deadly Spin and the president of the Center for Health and Democracy. He’s also the author of the Substack newsletter HEALTH CARE un-covered where he recently penned a post entitled “Privatizing the VA: The Unseen Costs to Veterans and Taxpayers Alike.”
TikTok Ban Is Pointless In This New Age 2025 | Really Karel Show USA Karel Cast 25-007TikTok could disappear over the weekend from the App stores in the USA. And other countries have already followed suit. BUT, with thousands flocking to Rednote does it even matter? And why are we so afraid of Chinese surveillance on TikTok but not on the millions of other devices with microphones and cameras actually produced in China? Is this all a red herring?Plus, yesterday I said I no longer care. But we all know that’s not true, the real problem is I care too much about you, the country and the planet and it is literally killing me. It’s award season as the BAFTA nominations are announced and Oscar next week. But given Trump’s rising to power, LA under siege by fire and all the other events, is it tone deaf to carry on, or is it just what we need, a distraction?Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.🎬 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒:- ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohu2Bo5pUmw&t=213s▶️ https://youtube.com/live/B5iK3nYsYX4🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊:▶️ / @reallykarel ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: The content provided in this video is for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for any loss or damage resulting from actions taken or not taken based on the information presented here. Use this information at your own discretion and always conduct your own research.✖️ COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This video and all associated content, including dialogue, music, and images, are the property of "Really Karel." You are welcome to share the video link, embed it on your website, or share the channel, provided that proper credit is given with a link back to my YouTube channel. Thank you for your support! 🙏 👉 @ReallyKarel 🏷️ RELATED KEYWORDS :- karel livestream,karely,chris addresses the mrbeast drama...,karel,karel podcast,tiktok,kindergarten 2 all missions,gervonta davis vs frank martin,intelektualiści,inventors killed by their creations, tiktok,tiktok ban,tiktok news,tiktok issues,tiktok is cringe,tiktok challenges,tiktok ban congress,tiktok getting banned,why tiktok is dangerous,tiktok dances,tiktok cringe ,tiktok is destroying youth,is tiktok banned,tiktok is cancer,tiktok is destroying society,tiktok challenge,tiktok banned in us,tiktok ban thoughts,attention span declincing tiktok,tiktok ban explained,tiktok ban: are other apps in danger?,tiktok videos,will tiktok get banned, tiktok ban,tiktok,tiktok ban usa,tiktok ban in usa,usa tiktok ban,ban tiktok usa,usa ban on tiktok,tiktok banned,tiktok ban us,us tiktok ban,tik tok ban,tiktok ban update,tiktok ban song,tiktok ban wiki,tiktok ban updates,ban,is tiktok banned,trump tiktok ban,ban on tiktok,new tiktok in usa,elon musk tiktok ban,tiktok ban india,mr beast tiktok ban,congress tiktok ban,how to ban tiktok,will tiktok be banned
Report Adds Insult to Injury 2025 | Really Karel Show USA 🎙️ @BBC @BBCHindi @bbcnewsarabic Karel Cast 25-006Jack Smith issue a report and says Trump would have been convicted of insurrection if he went to trial. So why didn’t he? Democratic and justice department misconduct.Plus more updates on the fires and it’s Veganuary, but is America a lost cause when it comes to saving itself and the planet?Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.🎬 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒:- ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohu2Bo5pUmw&t=213s▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rad4Cs4_w0&t=1s▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXocKM6vZfw▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iekahEIGEUI&t=83s▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAcTTm5iE98🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊:▶️ / @reallykarel ⚠️ 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. do your own research.✖️ 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and image that are property of “Really Karel” You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided 👉 @ReallyKarel 🏷️ RELATED KEYWORDS :- Jack Smith report, Trump insurrection trial, Trump conviction debate, Democratic misconduct, Justice Department controversy, Insurrection accountability, Political division in America, Trump trial speculation, America’s justice system, Fires in America, Climate change crisis, Environmental sustainability, Veganuary 2025 trends, Saving the planet debate, America’s political turmoil, Justice and democracy, Trump and insurrection, Jack Smith investigation, US political accountability, Climate emergency updates, Environmental policies in US, America’s climate future, Justice Department failures, Trump’s legal challenges, Insurrection consequences, Political corruption debate, Saving America’s democracy, Democratic Party controversies, Environmental activism 2025, Veganuary and sustainability, Political crisis in US, Climate action urgency, Insurrection legal implications, Fires and global warming, Trump’s political influence, Democratic and GOP divide, Accountability in politics, Environmental crisis solutions, US leadership challenges, Saving Earth initiatives, America’s environmental stance, Justice Department scrutiny, Political misconduct 2025, Trump vs democracy, America’s lost cause debate, Climate change inaction, Veganuary impact on environment, Insurrection aftermath, Political ethics in US, Fires and justice updates.🎯 Please share with your friends and family. Also don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to notify you if I post a new video. Much love and God blesshttps://youtube.com/live/B5iK3nYsYX4
America Is Becoming Too Stressful To Flourish 2025 🌪️ | Really Karel Show USA 🎙️ Karel Cast 25-005Climate change is destroying cities.Christian nationalism is about to take over the nation.Groceries are soaring. Health care costs are out of control. Mass shootings are still happening. How do we tune it out and flourish in today’s world? Is there a way to be a happy American if you’re not worth over $2m ? Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.🎬 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒:- ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohu2Bo5pUmw&t=213s▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rad4Cs4_w0&t=1s▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXocKM6vZfw▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iekahEIGEUI&t=83s▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAcTTm5iE98🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊:▶️ / @reallykarel ⚠️ 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. do your own research.✖️ 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and image that are property of "Really Karel" You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided 👉 @ReallyKarel 🏷️ RELATED KEYWORDS :- Climate Change, Christian Nationalism, Rising Grocery Prices, Healthcare Crisis, Mass Shootings, Flourishing in America, Economic Inequality, American Dream, Climate Crisis, Social Justice, Cost of Living, Mental Health Awareness, Resilience, Happy Living, Middle Class Struggles, Sustainable Living, Financial Wellness, Gun Control, Environmental Change, National Unity, Overcoming Challenges, Positivity in Adversity, Modern American Life, Affordable Living, Hope for Change, Living with Less, Economic Justice, Mental Health Matters, Life in America, Future of America, Happiness in Hard Times, Navigating Challenges, Building Resilience, Social Change, Climate Action, Peaceful Living, American Challenges, Unity and Hope, Real Life Issues, Hope for Future, Affordable Healthcare, Equality for All🏷️ RELATED HASHTAGS :- #TheCoddlingOfTheAmericanMind #Trump2025Policies #PredictionsFor2025 #HinduismGrowth2025 #TheSimpsonsPredictionsFor2025 #TrumpPresidency2025 #HistoryAmerica #ReligionsGrowingIn2025 #AmericanHistory #ReligiousDemographics2025 #MostPopularReligionsIn2025 #2025Predictions #ReligionsInAsia2025 #Project2025Explained #Project2025Immigration #2025Sermon #Project2025 #TopReligions2025 #Project2025LGBTQ #Project2025Abortion #CPAC2025🎯 Please share with your friends and family. Also don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to notify you if I post a new video. Much love and God blesshttps://youtube.com/live/qQ9AUojbtSM
Leslie Marshall Show - What to Expect from Trump's 2nd Term; How to Retool the Democratic Party by Progressive Voices
We Are Too Broken to Fix Blue States Should Join Canada 2025 | Really Karel News 2025Karel Cast 25-004SoCal is in devastation. My friends were evacuated. Lives have been forever changed.And while there’s a valid question to be had about Climate Change, building in these areas in today’s world and more one simple post sums up why we’re too broken as a nation to continue as one: and it was from Barbra Streisand.She commented about Climate Change and the remarks, the comments, were so vitriolic…Trump supporters are delighting in the devastation and blaming Gavin Newsom and Democrats for the fires. Trump himself has done the same. We are too broken as a nation to continue as one. Trump has the right idea but wrong implementation. The Blue States should seek to become new Canadian States, bond with Canada, and dissolve our bonds with the very non-United States. It’s time to leave these people to their ignorance and misery instead of trying to save them, and spending $ on them.Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊:▶️ / @reallykarel ⚠️ 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. do your own research.✖️ 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and image that are property of "Really Karel" You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided 👉 @ReallyKarel 🏷️ RELATED KEYWORDS :- canada, broken track missing on roller coaster, do democratic states have segregated schools?,canada us,canada news, trump canada, united states,why don't democrats do more to stop homelessness?,lincoln to trump, 51st state, how to fix democracy,jeffrey rosen,minnesota senate,corporate influence,prototyping techniques,video updates,virginia house of delegates,environmental and energy study institute,congressional district 5 debate,international affairs🏷️ RELATED HASHTAGS :- #SouthernCaliforniaFires #WindstormDamage #CaliforniaWildfires #PacificPalisades #PasadenaFires #ClimateChangeImpact #WildfireEvacuations #SoCalFires #ClimateChange #CaliforniaWildfires #WildfireCrisis #BlueStates #PoliticalDivision #CanadaAndBlueStates #UniteWithCanada #TrumpPolitics #EnvironmentalDisaster #EvacuationStories #ClimateCrisis #GavinNewsom #Democrats #UnitedStatesCrisis #NationalDivision #BarbraStreisand #ClimateDebate #PoliticalPolarization #USAProblems #Devastation #CaliforniaBurning #WildfireImpact #ClimateAction #BuildingInFireZones #CommunitySupport #TrumpSupporters #NaturalDisaster #CaliforniaDisaster #WildfireAwareness #BreakingTheUnion #NewCanada #PoliticalIgnorance #DividedNation #UnitedStates #AmericanPolitics #CrisisManagement #SouthernCalifornia #FireSafety #WesternUSA #EnvironmentalIssues #SaveThePlanet #RebuildResponsibly #ClimatePolitics #DisasterRelief #PoliticalStruggles #WildfireRecovery #BreakingNews🎯 Please share with your friends and family. Also don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to notify you if I post a new video. Much lovehttps://youtube.com/live/kAcTTm5iE98
🚨 CA Wildfires Threaten Lives | My Friends in Danger 2025 🔥 | Really Karel NewsKarel Cast 25-003A windstorm has caused massive fires and losses in Southern California, from Pacific Palisades to Pasadena. I have friends all over that area and some are evacuated.This happens often, and when will we finally say you simply cannot live or rebuild in these areas? Isn’t it time to acknowledge that much of the LA canyons are a loss to climate change?And what will insurance companies do, tired of paying claims, when 10,000 homes are destroyed? Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊:▶️ / @reallykarel ⚠️ 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. do your own research.✖️ 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and image that are property of "Really Karel" You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided 👉 @ReallyKarel 🏷️ RELATED KEYWORDS :- rabbie burns,robert burns,ken burns (author),burns night supper,tails burns to death,burns down own house,cancer,gendarmerie,urban legends,my conscience burning,my conscience burning my lyrics,my conscience burning my eyes are too lyrics,my conscience burning my eyes are too,my conscience burning tiktok lyrics,last gang records,driver ran red light,my conscience burning my eyes are too tiktok lyrics,my conscience burning my eyes are too tiktok,orangevale, danger zone,highway to the danger zone,kenny loggins danger zone,danger zone top gun,danger zone lyrics,danger zone kenny loggins,kenny loggins danger zone lyrics,top gun danger zone,danger zone kenny loggins lyrics,the danger zone,danger zone song,lyrics danger zone,danger,highway to danger zone,lyrics kenny loggins danger zone,kenny loggins lyrics danger zone,danger zone lyrics kenny loggins,lyrics danger zone kenny loggins,big l danger zone, danger zone news,karel news,breaking news,karnal sher khan kargil war,kartel,karel livestream,karely,vybz kartel,karel,vybz kartel vevo,karnal sher khan fight,karnal sher khan,indian on karnal sher khan,fear files serial,karel podcast,fire,news,karnal sher khan story,karnal sher khan video,karnal sher khan india,captain karnal sher khan,karnal sher khan shaheed,karnal sher khan history,karnal sher khan ki kahani,vice news,world news🏷️ RELATED HASHTAGS :- #SouthernCaliforniaFires #WindstormDamage #CaliforniaWildfires #PacificPalisades #PasadenaFires #ClimateChangeImpact #WildfireEvacuations #FireSafetyAwareness #DisasterPreparedness #LAClimateCrisis #RebuildingAfterWildfires #InsuranceChallenges #HomeLoss #WildfireRecovery #ClimateAdaptation #CanyonFires #FireSeason2024 #EnvironmentalCrisis #SustainableLiving #WildfireResilience #NaturalDisasterResponse #CaliforniaNews #FirePrevention #ClimateCrisisSolutions #CommunitySupport #DisasterRelief #InsuranceDebate #WildfirePolicy #CanyonLivingChallenges #ClimateReality #WildfirePreparedness🎯 Please share with your friends and family. Also don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to notify you if I post a new video. Much love and God blesshttps://youtube.com/live/iekahEIGEUI
Karel Cast 25-002I have paid over $150 a month for nine years to Nationwide Pet Insurance for their Whole Health with Wellness plan for Ember.Now, they have decided to not offer it in Nevada and CA, and other states, and are cancelling 300k policies. Not for nonpayment or too many claims, but just because they can. It’s almost impossible to insure a senior pet, and they know it. So why not leave people with the policies grandfathered in and just not offer them going forward?Greed. Pure and simple. And they are blaming vets for “rising costs…” Like THEY are not partially to blame for these rising costs.THIS is what’s wrong with USA. Corporations, not people, not government, Corporations run it all and do what they want. And if your pet dies because of it, so what.Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/JXocKM6vZfw#petinsurance #nationwidepetinsurance #bestpetinsurance #doginsurance #petinsuranceexplained #pethealthinsurance #catinsurance #ispetinsuranceworthit #insurance #petinsurancereviews #bestpetinsurancefordogs #petinsuranceworthit #petinsurancereview #whatispetinsurance #petinsurancecost #petinsurancecomparison #petinsurancenationwide #nationwideinsurancepet #nationwideinsuranceforpets #nationwidepetinsurancereview #doghealthinsurance #cathealthinsurance #affordablepetinsurance #petcareinsurance #topratedpetinsurance #petinsuranceprosandcons #petsafetyinsurance #nationwidepetpolicy #nationwideinsuranceclaims #petprotectionplans #dogownersguide #catownersguide #nationwideinsurancefeedback #nationwidepetreviews #petinsurancebenefits #bestdoginsurance #bestcatinsurance #petinsuranceoptions #nationwideinsurancecoverage #insuranceforpets #nationwideinsuranceexperiences #petownerinsurance #petloversinsurance #insuredpets #pethealthplans #petinsurancefacts #nationwideinsuranceissues #doghealthplans #cathealthplans #nationwidevscompetitors #petcareessentials #insuranceforpetslovers #bestnationwideinsurance #petownerschoice #dogcaretips #catcaretips #petinsurancetips #choosingpetinsurance #nationwidecustomerservice #insurancehacks #pethealthsolutions #insuranceadviceforpets #doglifeinsurance #catlifeinsurance #petpolicycomparison #nationwideclaimsupport #petwellnessinsurance #pethealthmatters #petsafetycoverage
Why have U.S. administrations from both sides of the aisle chosen to privatize Medicare and how has that complicated health care for patients? How do mega insurance companies benefit as a result? How much is all this costing us, anyway? And what can we do about it?To find out, we spoke with Wendell Potter, a former health insurance industry executive turned whistleblower, the New York Times bestselling author of Deadly Spin and the president of the Center for Health and Democracy. He’s also the author of the Substack newsletter HEALTH CARE un-covered which chronicles out-of-control profiteering in U.S. health care, its impact on everyday Americans, and potential policy solutions.
Things I Learned On Vacation about Me, and the USAKarel Cast 25-001It’s been a great two weeks of shows here, but I’ve been on vacation here in Las Vegas and I’ve learned a lot about myself and about the USA.We’ll talk about the attacks on NY Day; We’ll talk about Jan 6 and what it means and we’ll talk about how liberals are becoming the epitome of a saying made famous in Nazi Germany. Because it appears many now want to do NOTHING, hear NOTHING, say NOTHING about politics in 2025. Doesn’t that mean the bad people win?Plus the Golden Globes were last night and there’s one movie I couldn’t be happier about winning.AND, wanna meet me this Sunday in San Francisco. I’ll tell you how.Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/4rad4Cs4_w0
In the wake of the recent presidential election, we’re revisiting one of our favorite podcast episodes from 2023 about the hurdles America's Indigenous peoples face in accessing health care. What’s being done to help elder Native Americans receive culturally competent long-term care? Would it surprise you to learn that relying on the Indian Health Service may not be enough to meet their needs? Why are some members of this highly vulnerable population buying health insurance too? To find out, we spoke to Elder Billie Tohee, executive director of the Albuquerque-based National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) and former chair of the board.
Homeless Speak Out; Moto Madness and Cheerleaders?Karel Cast 24-184Happy Christmas Eve! First we talk about how it's OK to not be OK on Christmas. Then, on Christmas and holidays, we often think of those less fortunate, including the homeless. We look back on a segment about the homeless and how the GOP views them, versus how they really are, and we go speak to them. We also talk about A Complete Unknown on Screeners A to Z, we revisit my love of motorcycles with the Aprilia Mana and then, am I old, or old fashioned? We revisit a great segment from KGO Radio about cheerleaders and bikers.And of course, we end with my version of Silent Night. Happy Christmas! Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtu.be/nR828M33FZo
This time on Code WACK! What could another Trump presidency mean for the rise in Medicare private plans and what would that mean for patient care and financial waste in our healthcare system and for the Medicare Trust Fund? To find out, we recently interviewed Dr. Diljeet Singh, an integrative gynecologic oncologist and incoming president of Physicians for a National Health Program [PNHP]. With more than 25,000 members across the United States, PNHP advocates for a universal, comprehensive, single-payer national health program. This is the second episode in a two-part series.
Let's Visit the Outing in Ireland, the world's only LGBTQ music a matchmaking festival! An let's meet Eddie McGuinness, their founder, as well as the most famous drag queen in the UK Panti Bliss; trans revelation Kellie Maloney and so many more on the streets of Dublin. The Outing will take place again over Valentine's Day 2025, so come and see for yourself!Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtu.be/j7x-aWYBYb8
The Queen of Horror Rises! Anne and Chris RiceKarel Cast 24-187Happy New YearShe may be gone, but her work lives on. Interview with the Vampire is a hit show on AMC, her books sell like hotcakes and Her son is accomplished author all by himself. I had the pleasure of sitting with Anne and Christopher Rice just months before her death and it was magical and mystical!Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtu.be/0VcrtkTf1QE
Karel's Kitchen Is Open Wide!Karel Cast 25-02We all have to eat better in 2025 and Plant Based is the way. So let's go in to my kitchen and just have some fun today! We'll make bean burgers, a vodka gimlet SHIRTLESS because I lost a bet, we'll make Veggie Korma and so much more. Ember gets in to the mix and we have a blast.Eating Plant Based 2025 is going to change you and the planet. So let's kick it of in Karel's Kitchen.Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtu.be/IR9qr-DhsL0
Very High Tea, Velvet Chocolat and MoreKarel Cast 24-183On this special Holiday Karel Cast, first we go to High Tea at Cobblestone Cottage in Las Vegas to encourage you to do something nice for yourself this holiday season; something you love. I go with BFF Steve Cabral and Ember and we have just a great time.Then, it's off to the kitchen. You've seen these Chocolat Velvetizers on Social Media for hot chocolate, but are they any good? Well, let's hang out in the kitchen and use one, shall we? What ends up happening, and is it ALL that?And then a Quick Look at President Musk? As well as the horror out of Germany on the first day of the Holiday week.Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtu.be/GfvJuxGvBdw
90s Icon Marc Summers Plus Super 90s Quiz We Love the 90s!Karel Cast 24-185As the year closes, nostalgia is bound to pop up and what better decade to remember than the '90s! And who better to remember it with than Marc Summers. You loved him on Double Dare, and he's been on Broadway with a new play that set records as well. And let's not forget the show he and I did together, produced by Woody Fraiser, Ultimate Revenge. Plus, there's a great movie about him. Join he and I as he talks about the trials he had to overcome to continue to be an enduring icon. In memory of Woody Fraiser.Plus, the late Daniel Charleston, a product of growing up in the 90s joins me for a 90s quiz....how will you rate?Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtu.be/G3i7jOnW3JE
Merry Christmas! Let's Sing and Eat!Karel Cast 24-184Merry Christmas from The Karel Cast! Let's take a look back on the Christmas and talk about dining a little healthier and why most of America doesn't do it. Join Jewels Long Beach, Amy Brown, DJ Valentino Rose and me before I was vegan (and I hate it).Then let's talk about the history of Christmas songs with Morgan Mallory and the Late Daniel Charleston. And let's take time to reflect and try and have a very merry Christmas. Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtu.be/E8gKpqHAxv4
80% Of Your Life Comes From Here; Islamaphobia Still ReignsKarel Cast 24-186The port of Los Angeles is where 80% of your goods come from and where, if tariffs happen it will change the entire port. Let’s go take a look at the port and see what it’s actually like inside.Islamaphobia is not new and they were very worried under Trump. Well, they’re worried again. We went and spoke to some at a peace rally in Long Beach including Congressman Garcia.Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtu.be/xdLt0pidH0E
Leslie is joined by Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO.The two discuss:- Why there is no source that Union workers trust more for information about politics than their fellow Union workers- How, despite the massive headwinds Democrats faced in this year's elections, Union voters turned out for Harris by a margin of 57%-41%, a slight advantage over 2020, after months of person-to-person contact focused heavily on pocketbook issues - How, the Union vote, almost single handedly, kept the presidential race close across the Blue Wall and other battlegrounds. It also propelled Democratic Senate candidates to victory in closely contested races- S.T. Redmond's take on the nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary- His reaction to the selection of Gwynne Wilcox to succeed Lauren McFerran as the new chair of the NLRB- His concern and frustration at House Republicans, President-Elect Trump and Elon Musk forcing the federal government to the brink of a shutdown, and how it would leave so many hard working Americans without a paycheck right before the HolidaysIn 2022, S.T. Redmond he was unanimously elected to the position as the highest ranking African American officer in the history of America’s labor movement.His path to the federation’s second-highest office began in 1973, when he went to work at Reynolds Metals Company in Chicago and became a member of the United Steelworkers (USW). He was active in his local union almost immediately, serving as shop steward and eventually vice president. He served three terms as local president.In 2021, Redmond was elected president of the Trade Union Confederation of the Americas, a prestigious international post.The website for the AFL-CIO is www.AFLCIO.org and their handle on Facebook, Instagram and X is @AFLCIO. Fred's handle on X is @STRedmond.
🔥 It Was The Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times 2025 | Really Karel 🔥 by Progressive Voices
Don’t Spend 2025 Doing This | | Really Karel 🔥Karel Cast 24-181The new year is just 14 days away. And it’s shaping up to be…interesting, life changing, world-changing, so many things. But there’s one thing we must all stop doing in 2025…one simple but difficult thing: Stop arguing with idiots. Stop, in life, on social media, just quit. Examples:I posted a thread about cursive writing, and was attacked telling me how needless it is. It isn’t needless, it teaches more than writing, it teaches brain development, motor skills, so much more. But look what’s happened without it over the years. Dumbed down populous anyone?Veganism: It’s the way. Show people the way. But arguing with them about it is pointless. Most people are just too stupid to understand things that are for their own good. Show them the way, tell them why it should happen, and then leave it there.Trump Supporters: They will never, ever, see the light, and if they do, it won’t be from you. Live your best life, support your causes, fight your battles. But leave idiots alone.Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.
Will You Regret Not Fixing Your Anger Issues in 30 Days? | Really Karel Karel Cast 24-180Last night I had a chance to go over writings of mine from my 30s and 40s. They were angry…and many verged on homophobia. Why was I so mad? And why did so many places want my show and column when I was? Anger today is what wins elections, but anger is ugly, and harmful. And fills me with regret.Nickel Boys, a new film, shows yet again the horrors of being Black in America in our recent past. Why aren’t all Blacks more angry? And why do Whites tell them they shouldn’t be…they SHOULD be angry, for a long, long time…but is it productive?As the year ends maybe it’s time to let the anger go America. It doesn’t serve us well.Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.
💥 I Survived the Apocalypse and Here's What I Learned 2025🌍Karel Cast 24-179 🚀Not since Orson Wells convinced America that Mars was attacking has such hysteria happened. Drones, or are they? Over New Jersey, NYC, and DC. Whose are they and why are they there? Are they aliens? Military? Iran? Or just…you know…drones?🌍 1000 or more dead, in France. And we still don’t take climate change seriously.🎶 Lessons from entertainment: A Complete Unknown makes me realize we need Bob Dylan’s now more than ever, but don’t have any. And Streisand’s book leaves me…unsettled.📺 Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media, and more.❤️ Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel. Help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas!🎬 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒:- ▶️ https://youtube.com/live/O6JnRmQsobk▶️ 🤝 Why Being Your Neighbor's Keeper C... ▶️ Pardon Me? 🤔 Hunter is Free, Plus, Au... ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNW8m4wrBNg&t=3s▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-nt8U3Uc4k&t=608s🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊:▶️ / @reallykarel ⚠️ 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. do your own research.✖️ 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and image that are property of "Really Karel" You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided 👉 @ReallyKarel 🏷️ RELATED KEYWORDS :- the war of the worlds, war of the worlds, the war of the worlds redux, the war of the worlds the new generation, hearts of iron, the great war redux, #the war of the worlds, hearts of iron 4,war of the worlds musical, war of the worlds the attack, the eve of the war, hearts of iron iv, worlds, war of the servers, war of the servers 2,eve of the war, world war 1,the 1st world war, the great war, the hearts of iron 4 world war one, metro 2033 redux, apocalypse, zombie apocalypse, the mannii show voice reveal, countryballs zombie apocalypse, can you survive, the purge anarchy, the forever purge, the mannii show real voice, the purge trailer reaction ,the purge behind the scenes,survive,behind the scenes, the purge season 1,the purge season 2,the purge tv series, the purge election year,how to survive, the purge season 2 episode 9,the purge scene, the purge trailer, the manni, the purge, the mani show, 2025 Predictions, Thriving After Disaster, Life Lessons, Doomsday Preppers, Emergency Preparedness, earth, End of the World, sun, Surviving Catastrophe, What I Learned, Survival Skills, Future Predictions, Lessons from the Apocalypse, Post-Apocalyptic Life, Survival Story🏷️ RELATED HASHTAGS :- #walf #walftv #walfadjri #actualité #informations #sénégal #jaiden #animations #jaidenanimation #jaidenanimations #animation #nickeh30 #nickeh30fortnite #fortnite #fortniteshorts #fortnitenickeh30 #shorts #bigbudtractors #case #johndeere #international #peterbilt #dodge #bigbud #truck #tractor #farm #welkerfarms #welkerfarmsinc #montana #wheatharvesting #wheat #harvest #sunset #drone #epic #epicmusic #cinematicmusic #corn #usa #france #ClimateChange #environmentalcrisis #globalwarming #climateemergency #sustainability #ecoawareness #carbonfootprint #climatejustice #environmentalawareness #renewableenergy #greenliving
A shocking murder on The Avenue of the Americas, and the surprising response of many Americans revealed that we are capable of compassion and outrage at the same time. Today’s commentary looks at how the healthcare insurance industry is more reviled than the New England Patriots in their Super Bowl-winning rampage years. I hope you’ll take a listen.
The guest host for today's 'Leslie Marshall Show' episode 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 joined by Rep. Ro Khanna, who represents California's 17th Congressional District, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, and is serving his fourth term.As a leading progressive in the House, Rep, Khanna is working to restore American manufacturing and technology leadership, improve the lives of working people, and advance U.S. leadership on climate, human rights, and diplomacy around the world.Brad and Rep. Khanna discuss his 'new economic deal,' and how Democrats need to talk about economic revitalization in de-industrialized towns, and how they're going to give Americans a raise.Rep. Khanna highlights the sad irony that Republicans who were just elected to power, are not going to do anything to address the main economic issues that Americans are clamoring for help with.Instead, they are talking about dismantling the social safety net, killing the CFPB, and cutting healthcare programs to fund tax cuts for the rich.However, Rep. Khanna highlights how when Americans mobilized during the last Trump administration to prevent cuts to popular domestic programs, they were successful. He believes that there is a viable path to stop these cuts again, as long as Americans make their voices heard in massive numbers in opposing these cuts.Rep. Khanna also argues that 'Medicare for all' needs to be the Democrats' North Star for healthcare, and that then the party can talk about the incremental measures that they can use to get there. A recent study by Yale epidemiologists found that Medicare for All would save around 68,000 lives a year while reducing U.S. health care spending by around 13%, or $450 billion a year.Rep. Khanna also details a bill that he co-sponsored with Senator Bernie Sanders that would eliminate medical debt. He uses the staggering fact that 42% of Cancer patients go bankrupt within two years of being diagnosed to highlight why this is so necessary.Lastly, Rep. Khanna discusses his brand new political reform and anti-corruption bill designed to clean up corruption in politics.The plan calls for:- 12-year term limits for Members of Congress; - A ban on Members of Congress from holding and trading individual stocks during the Member’s tenure; - A ban on Members of Congress and candidates for the House and Senate from accepting contributions from political action committees and lobbyists, and a lifetime ban on lobbying for Members of Congress;- A binding code of ethics for Supreme Court Justices; and18-year term limits and regular appointments for future Supreme Court Justices, requiring a new Justice to be added and another to rotate off every two years.Rep. Khanna serves on the House Armed Services Committee as ranking member of the Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies and Information Systems (CITI), as co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, a member of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, and on the Oversight and Accountability Committee, where he previously chaired the Environmental Subcommittee.His website is www.Khanna.House.gov.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 X is @BradBannon.
What's REALLY Happening This Week in Tech 2025 | Really KarelKarel Cast 24-178We spoke of PTSD this week. We have so much flying at us every day, we never really take the time to deep dive any more . For instance, the nation is still split on whether Luigi is a hero or felon; and are angry at health care. But what will come of it all, and how long before we move on.Biden has just given clemency to more people than any other Presidents, should he open the doors to the Bastille and let people go if they are first time, non violent offenders? All of them? And the biggest story, about how our health and diet should change, and how we are living longer, sicker, than any other nation, almost 14 years of our lives spent sick, isn’t getting any play, but should. All of this around the holidays which have their own drama. So, when do we actually take a minute to deal with it all, or do we ever?Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/O6JnRmQsobk
The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they share updates on the SAVE lawsuits, discuss changes to existing repayment plans, and provide guidance for those struggling to afford their monthly payments. They also feature a special guest who addresses the impacts of student debt on mental health and wellness.This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans, Special Projects & 'Free the Degree' Director, Sabrina Ashley Cereceres, and Licensed Psychologist, Bryan Harnsberger.The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.The SDCC website is www.StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on X, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
🚨BREAKING: Luigi to Lead a Revolution 2025 👊 | Really KarelLuigi To Lead A Revolution?Karel Cast 24-177A country that just elected a billionaire criminal 💸, who then appoints the richest man in the world 🌎 to oversee removing things the lower classes need in the name of cost-cutting 🔧, is rallying behind a rich kid for killing a rich corporate CEO 💼 because Congress refuses to regulate the health care industry or provide universal coverage 🏥. And this is supposed to be the start of a revolution against the rich? 🤔There’s new dietary guidelines out after three years 🥗. How do you say "be a vegan" without pissing off the meat and dairy industry? 🥩 Like this.And it’s screener season 🎬. The Brutalist is, well, brutal; Anora is…confusing 😵💫; and Queer is just that 🏳️🌈.📺 Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or @ReallyKarel, and listen on all your favorite streaming services 🎧 including Apple Podcasts 🍎, Spotify 🎵, iHeart Media ❤️, and more.💖 Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel. Even $5/month helps keep the antics of this big gay guy 🌈 and his little dog Ember 🐾 going strong in Las Vegas! ✨🎬 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒:- ▶️ • 🌍🤝 Why Being Your Neighbor's Keeper C... ▶️ • Pardon Me? 🤔 Hunter is Free, Plus, Au... ▶️ • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNW8m4wrBNg&t=3s🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊:▶️ / @reallykarel ⚠️ 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. do your own research.✖️ 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and image that are property of "Really Karel" You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided 👉 @ReallyKarel 🏷️ RELATED KEYWORDS :- luigi mangione,evolution,shark evolution,evolution of mario,hungry shark evolution,evolution of mario games,luigi mangione under arrest,luigi,nyc 2025,why did luigi kill the ceo,where to eat in nyc,2024 elections,how to,illumination,superluigilogan,national treasure,news headlines today,what to do in nyc,radio hit,politics,election,animation,the national,#motivation,anton daniels,crypto and wattson interactions,devory darkins, unitedhealthcare ceo,united healthcare ceo,unitedhealthcare ceo shot,unitedhealthcare ceo killed,united healthcare ceo killed,ceo,unitedhealthcare ceo brian thompson,united healthcare ceo shot,unitedhealthcare ceo shooting,ceo killer caught,ceo killed,health insurance ceo death,health care,united health care ceo,ceo united health care,ceo united health,unitedhealthcare ceo shooter,ceo killed in nyc,brian thompson ceo,united ceo killed. 🎯RELATED HASHTAGS :-#WorldNews #gamingnews #Nintendo #2025games #NintendoDirect #Mario #popculture #gamingrevolution #characterdevelopment #Luigi #revolution #gamingcommunity #gamingpredictions #videogamehistory #mariofranchise #BillionairePolitics #WealthInequality #HealthCareCrisis #CorporatePower #SocialRevolution #EconomicJustice #UniversalHealthCare #CongressDebate #ClassDivide #RichVsPoor #PoliticalCorruption #Revolution #SocialCommentary #EconomicInequality #healthcaredebate 🎯 Please share with your friends and family. Also don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to notify you if I post a new video. Much lovehttps://youtube.com/live/d-nt8U3Uc4k
This time on Code WACK! What questionable justifications did a major insurance company give to repeatedly deny coverage to treat a baby’s brain tumor? What would have been the financial impact on the family if they had to pay for their baby's treatment out-of-pocket? What specific health policies could we implement to avoid situations like this? To find out, we spoke to Dr. Eunice Stallman, a psychiatrist in Idaho and mother of two-year-old Zoey, who has suffered seizures and developmental delays because of a brain tumor discovered when she was an infant. This is the second episode in a two-part series.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
Leslie is joined by Elizabeth Brotherton-Bunch, Beth oversees communications for the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), helping to spread the word about smart public policies that guide the creation of family-supporting factory jobs.The two discuss this year's AAM 'Made in American Holiday Gift Guide.'They cover a mix of some of this year's incredible companies and gifts.Here's more on it directly from AAM:"The Alliance for American Manufacturing is thrilled to unveil the 11th edition of the Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, our annual collection of American-made gift ideas from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.We worked especially hard this year to find Made in USA companies that have not been included in the guide before, so we can shine a spotlight on even more great American makers and manufacturers. We also purposely selected an eclectic mix of items at a variety of price points, so there’s something Made in America for everyone on your list! If you still can’t find what you’re looking for, scroll to the bottom of this page for previous editions of the guide, or check out the Made in America Directory. We’ve grouped gift ideas by category on this page, but you can also navigate it by state. Happy shopping!"Check out the gift guide at http://www.TinyURL.com/2024AAMGiftGuide.AAM's website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their handle on X is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Beth's handle is @ebrotherton.
🌍 The Biggest Threat to the World Remains the Same 🌪️ | Really Karel 🎙️Karel Cast 24-177The biggest threat to the world has always been the same thing, and I realized it while watching a ridiculous reality cop show. And the stupidity is overwhelming, how did we become such an uneducated culture?Does all this CEO Luigi stuff sit right with you? There are thousands of unsolved murders in the NYC and the USA, but they find this guy in three days? And the photos, is he an A&F model? Plus a look at the biggest news of the day.Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/GNW8m4wrBNg
I guess I could have called today’s commentary, “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet,” but when I wrote it, the subject matter—Trump’s retribution via unqualified loyalists in the highest positions in government—just made me sad. I think I managed (barely) to find some humor in all this. Either way, it’s short, and won’t depress you any more than you already are. I hope you’ll listen.
Karel Cast 24-176Face It, You’re Not Sorry He’s Dead But You’re Mad At Wrong PeopleThe CEO of United Health Care gets shot in cold blood and the world is shocked at the response from the US citizens on social media. Joy, happiness, justification, rooting for the criminal to get away, thirsting after the shooter…is it the ugly side of America? Or is this the side of humans that’s there all along. Let’s face it, the guy ran a company that literally causes pain, suffering and kills people. But who is responsible for that, him, United Health Care or Congress? Are we mad at the wrong people?There’s a rodeo in Las Vegas, and most of these cowboys don’t know they’re calling themselves slaves. Why do we keep words around that are rooted in hatred?I still haven’t gotten to Christmas. What’s wrong with me.?Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.🤝 Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel👉 The Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.🎬 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒:- ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk9fciBwwpY&t=2s▶️ • 🌍🤝 Why Being Your Neighbor's Keeper C... ▶️ • Pardon Me? 🤔 Hunter is Free, Plus, Au... ▶️ • 🎯 Are These The Last Holidays 🎄⏳ 2024... 🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊:▶️ / @reallykarel ⚠️ 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. do your own research.✖️ 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and image that are property of "Really Karel" You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided 👉 @ReallyKarel 🏷️ RELATED KEYWORDS :- united healthcare ceo shot,unitedhealthcare ceo shot,ceo shot in cold blood,united healthcare,brian thompson united healthcare,united healthcare ceo killed,ceo united healthcare shot,united healtchare ceo shot,ceo of united healthcare,united healthcare ceo,united healthcare shooting,ceo of unitedhealthcare,shot,ceo shot,ceo shot in nyc,healthcare ceo shot,health care insurance companies,shoot,healthcare ceo gunned down in new york,health care, emotional honesty, tiktok, mental health, grief, social commentary, death, personal growth, navigating emotions, coping with loss, understanding grief, complex feelings, dealing with anger, forgiveness, relationships, Face It, moving on🎯RELATED HASHTAGS :-#howtomakemoneyonline #mostreliablecarbrandsofalltime #howtobuildwealthinyour20s #howtoinvestinstocks #howtotradeoptions #thecurrencyresethasbegun #stockmarket #greatlakes #againsttheruleswithmichaellewis #savingmoney #howtogetrich #courttvonthedocket #shockingtruestories #riotsinchinaoverlockdown #howtoinvest #hinduprotestinbangladesh #hindusprotestinbangladesh #shockingtruestory #chinalockdownnewupdate #emotionalhonesty #tiktok #mentalhealth #grief #socialcommentary #death #personalgrowth #navigatingemotions #copingwithloss #understandinggrief #complexfeelings #dealingwithanger #forgiveness #relationships #FaceIt #movingon🎯 Please share with your friends and family. Also don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to notify you if I post a new video. Much love and God bless.https://youtube.com/live/8Nj8Y9zgIXI
🌍💥 World Governments Collapse While We Shop ⚠️ 2025 | Really Karel Karel Cast 24-174South Korea is thrown in to chaos with a President declaring, then parliament rescinding, martial law. Now, he’s being impeached. France throws out their Prime Minister and cabinet over a budget he pushed through. And how do we react, by shopping of course!How much money does it take to be successful in America. And what’s the definition of such? A new report has some shocking figures, and not all of them about how much money you make.You won’t believe the most shocking thing I said on social media this week, if you go by the comments. No, really, you won’t believe it.Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.🤝 Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel👉 The Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.🎬 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒:- ▶️ https://youtube.com/live/FRvejIUMS_I▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa7RfuyxtXs&t=179s▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjHJ4f08gWY&t=225s▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpDq6tCSH3A&t=1s🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊:▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@ReallyKarel⚠️ 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. do your own research.✖️ 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and image that are property of "Really Karel" You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided 👉 @ReallyKarel 🏷️ RELATED KEYWORDS :- collapse of world government, government collapse, collapse of government, french government collapse, france government collapse, government collapse france, collapse of western government, french government collapses, france government collapse explained, collapse of world order, is the world on the brink of collapse? economic collapse, us dollar collapse, financial collapse, countries that could collapse in 2024,government,how to collapse america, donald trump, Current Affairs, latest news, News Analysis, world news, Social Issues, Consumerism, Crisis Management, Government Failures, Social Commentary, canada news, Apocalypse, soviet union, Political Commentary, Economic Collapse, Global Economy, Economic Downturn, Modern Society, Global Crisis, full documentary, 🎯RELATED HASHTAGS :-#donaldtrump #CurrentAffairs #latestnews #NewsAnalysis #worldnews #SocialIssues #Consumerism #CrisisManagement #GovernmentFailures #SocialCommentary #canadanews #Apocalypse #sovietunion #PoliticalCommentary #EconomicCollapse #GlobalEconomy #EconomicDownturn #ModernSociety #GlobalCrisis #fulldocumentary #howtomakemoneyonline #mostreliablecarbrandsofalltime #howtobuildwealthinyour20s #howtoinvestinstocks #howtotradeoptions #thecurrencyresethasbegun #stockmarket #greatlakes #againsttheruleswithmichaellewis #savingmoney #howtogetrich #courttvonthedocket #shockingtruestories #riotsinchinaoverlockdown #howtoinvest #hinduprotestinbangladesh #hindusprotestinbangladesh #shockingtruestory #chinalockdownnewupdate🎯 Please share with your friends and family. Also don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to notify you if I post a new video. Much love
U.N. court to rule on landmark climate case; North Carolina town sues Duke Energy over climate deception; South Africa's High Court blocks new coal plants; PLUS: Global warming now the dominant driver of drought in the U.S. West... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
🎄❄️ The Problem With Christmas 2025 🎁✖️ ||| Really KarelKarel Cast 24-172Christmas is now a forced holiday. We MUST shop, we MUST celebrate, we must have family and friends…it all seems obligatory. And if we don’t we are left out, an outcast, there’s something wrong with us. But can you force a season?Desantis as Defense Secretary? The absurdity continues.The head of my healthcare system was shot dead in New York. Did the company piss off the wrong person?Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.🤝 Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel👉 The Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.🎬 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒:- ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@ReallyKarel/videos▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa7RfuyxtXs&t=179s▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjHJ4f08gWY&t=225s▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpDq6tCSH3A&t=1s🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊:▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@ReallyKarel⚠️ 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. do your own research.✖️ 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and image that are property of "Really Karel" You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided 👉 @ReallyKarel 🏷️ RELATED KEYWORDS :- Christmas Controversies, Christmas Society, Christmas Alternatives, Christmas Consumerism, Christmas Critique, Christmas Problems, Christmas Discussion, Christmas Analysis, Christmas Issues, Christmas, Christmas Reflection, Christmas Culture, sancta, Christmas Traditions, Christmas Expectations, Holiday, Christmas Debate, Holiday Season, christmas carol,all the young dudes fanfic harry potter,a christmas carol full audio,brookhaven roleplay with voice,all the young dudes fanfic audiobook,holiday season,christmas carol,christmas,all the young dudes marauders,all the young dudes fanfiction,charles and camilla scandal,christmas horror stories,inside the royal family,christmas carol different voices,all the young dudes fanfic,severus snape and the marauders,the grinch who stole christmas
U.N. plastics treaty negotiations collapse in South Korea; U.N. COP29 climate talks end with weak agreement in Azerbaijan; PLUS: Extreme drought is an immigration issue, study warns... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
This time on Code WACK! Imagine learning that your baby girl has a brain tumor that’s causing seizures and disrupting her development, and your health insurance company is denying coverage for treatment her pediatric oncologist says she needs to survive and thrive? What would you do? Where did one mother turn when repeated health insurance denials delayed time-sensitive treatment to shrink her baby’s tumor? To find out, we spoke to Dr. Eunice Stallman, a psychiatrist in Idaho and clinical faculty at the University of Washington School of Medicine and the University of Washington Boise Psychiatry Residency Program. Her daughter Zoey is two years old now and still undergoing medical treatment. This is the first episode in a two-part series.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
🌍🤝 Why Being Your Neighbor's Keeper Could CHANGE EVERYTHING 2025 🌟🏡| Really KarelKarel Cast 24-171You know your neighbor is in need of help, or, are abusing someone in the home or a pet. When do you get involved, or do you? And does this translate to a bigger national policy?Also, holidays are here, now. You’re being told to shop, to wrap, to decorate, to celebrate. Is it working?Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.🤝 Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel👉 The Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.🎬 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒:-▶️ https://youtube.com/live/LU281CtCwbE▶️ https://youtube.com/live/A6SYXSiHSKs▶️ https://youtube.com/live/gUs-pPLFNbY▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf0T2oJ5h5E&t=6s🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊:▶️ / @reallykarel ⚠️ 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. do your own research.✖️ 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and image that are property of "Really Karel" You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided 👉 @ReallyKarel 🎯𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐊𝐄𝐘𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐒:-#wicked #thanksgiving #wickedmovie #arianagrandewicked #thanksgivingparade #macysthanksgivingdayparade #wickedtrailer #thanksgivingmakeup #thanksgivingmovies #cutethanksgivingmakeup #arianagrandewickedmovie #thanksgivingdayparade #thanksgivingpiesaustin #wickedmovietrailer #maccosmeticsthanksgivingdeals #macysthanksgivingdayparade #macysparade #wickedtouring #wicked20thanniversary #holidaycelebrations #thanksgivingfun #BreakingNews #NewsUpdate #SocialIssues #WorldNews #InternationalNews #HunterBiden #Politics #PoliticalNews #Freedom #Australia #CurrentEvents #NewsCommentary #AustraliaNews #YouTubeNews #PardonMe #Government #trendingnews #CityChannelPittsburgh #CrimePrevention #CommunityActivism #NeighborsKeeper #CommunityEngagement #SupportNetwork #CommunitySupport #LocalCommunity #CityOfPittsburgh #CrimeAwareness #CommunitySafety #HomeSecurity #BuildingCommunity #StLuke #NeighborlyLove #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #NeighborhoodWatch #SocialResponsibility #HelpingOthers #Keeper #TheHighFructoseAdventuresOfAnnoyingOrange #HomeboysInOuterSpace #UniversityOfRhodeIsland #NationalLatin@Network #NinjaTurtlesTheNextMutation #MassachusettsInstituteOfTechnology #TheClevelandShow #UniversityOfStThomas #WorstTVShowsOfAllTime #OfficeOfPublicEngagement #UniversityOfCalifornia #Youth #MyMotherTheCar #SpectrumOfChoice #ObstaclesAndOpportunitiesForAdultsWithAutismDD #WhiteHouse #NewYorkStateLegislaturehttps://youtube.com/live/aa7RfuyxtXs
Pardon Me? Hunter is Free, Plus, Australia Leads The Way AgainKarel Cast 24-170President Biden gives a blanket pardon to Hunter. And given the fact that Trump promised to go after people on day one, who could blame him? I mean, shouldn't Presidents pardon their children? Would you?Australia had a mass shooting; a week later guns were illegal. Now, in the wake of more reports about how social media causes children to self-harm plus all the other negative effects, they have now outlawed social media for people under the age of 16. Why are they brave enough to protect their children, but we are not?The UK Voted to join a handful of other countries, including states in the USA, to allow doctors to help people die. Why are we so afraid at end of life care? Have we read too many science fiction books?Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/NjHJ4f08gWY
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 Mica Soellner, Congressional Reporter for Punchbowl News.She and Brad analyze the small Republican majority in the House, and whether that will be a problem for the party's legislative goals in the upcoming term.Then, Brad is joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-In-Chief of Politicus USA.The two discuss President Biden pardoning his son Hunter, what went wrong for Democrats in Pennsylvania during last month's election, how Progressives can rally against the Trump administration before the 2026 midterm elections, and media coverage of the presidential election.Mica Soellner's handle on X is @MicaSoellnerDC. Sarah Jones' handle on X is PoliticusSarah and the website for Politicus USA is www.PoliticusUSA.com.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 X is @BradBannon.
🦃✨ Thanksgiving is Wicked 2025 🦃✨ || Really Karel 2025 Wicked is taking over the box office this Thanksgiving. But what can a story of friendship, sisterhood, and a fake Wizard tell us in 2024? Plenty.And another film, not as big, but more important, is out there and you must see it. Why the movie “2073” scared the hell out of me.And, it’s cooking day today. How do you Thanksgiving? Early in day? Later? And why do we remember what the day is really about anyway?Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel📌 The Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.🎬 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒:-▶️ https://youtube.com/live/LU281CtCwbE▶️ https://youtube.com/live/A6SYXSiHSKs▶️ https://youtube.com/live/gUs-pPLFNbY▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1REkfbX6kQ&t=17s🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊:▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@ReallyKarel⚠️ 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. do your own research.✖️ 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and image that are property of "Really Karel" You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided 👉 @ReallyKarel 🏷️ Related Keywords: Thanksgiving quotes, wicked trailer, Thanksgiving decorations, Thanksgiving dessert, wicked movie, Thanksgiving recipes, wicked, Thanksgiving traditions, england, ariana grande, cynthia erivo, ariana grande wicked, Thanksgiving dinner, Thanksgiving history, Thanksgiving ideas, thanksgiving, Thanksgiving turkey, Thanksgiving crafts, Thanksgiving 2023, Thanksgiving meal, wicked,thanksgiving,wicked movie,ariana grande wicked,thanksgiving parade,macy's thanksgiving day parade,wicked trailer,thanksgiving makeup,thanksgiving movies,cute thanksgiving makeup,#wicked,ariana grande wicked movie,thanksgiving day parade,thanksgiving pies austin,wicked movie trailer,mac cosmetics thanksgiving deals,macys thanksgiving day parade,macy’s thanksgiving day parade,wicked touring,wicked 20th anniversary 🎯𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐊𝐄𝐘𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐒:-#wicked #thanksgiving #wickedmovie #arianagrandewicked #thanksgivingparade #macysthanksgivingdayparade #wickedtrailer #thanksgivingmakeup #thanksgivingmovies #cutethanksgivingmakeup #arianagrandewickedmovie #thanksgivingdayparade #thanksgivingpiesaustin #wickedmovietrailer #maccosmeticsthanksgivingdeals #macysthanksgivingdayparade #macysparade #wickedtouring #wicked20thanniversary #holidaycelebrations #thanksgivingfun #nepalimovie #nepalifullmovie #loveisintheair #fullmovie #thescopiaeffectfullfreemovie #thelovenyougiveme #thescopiaeffectfreemovie #theforgottenpodcast #thescopiaeffectfullmovie #thescopiaeffectmovie #moviecentral #arpanthapamovie #loveisintheairstory #loveisintheairengsub #sci_fiactionmovies #actionmovies2023 #englishscifi #movie2023 #anupbaralmovie #superhitnepalimovie #nepalicinema🎯 Please share with your friends and family. Also don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to notify you if I post a new video. Much love and God bless
This time on Code WACK! What can be done to protect health care for the most vulnerable in the aftermath of Trump's victory? What does another Trump administration mean for single payer both nationally and in the states? How do many union leaders feel about single payer, and why? If we had Medicare for All, what other benefits could unions bargain for?To find out, we recently interviewed Ada Briceño, chair of Orange County Democrats and co-chair of Unite Here Local 11, which represents tens of thousands of workers in hotels, restaurants, airports, and sports arenas in Southern California and Arizona. This is the second episode in a two-part series.
Being Thankful in A World of HateKarel Cast 24-168Trump is threatening horror on day one; banning trans from military, executive orders out the a*s, Walmart is the latest to roll back DEI, no ceasefire in either ongoing war...so how, on this Thanksgiving week are we supposed to be Thankful? Well, as Dickens said, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going direct the other way--in short, the period was so far like the present period that some of its noisiest authorities insisted on its being received, for good or for evil, in the superlative degree of comparison only...In other words no matter how horrible, it's not new, and people get through it. And it's them that choose how, not anyone else.So, you have to choose to be thankful. 👉 Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.👉 Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel👉 The Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/XlfEKPS3IY0
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 Tara Devlin, the host of the podcast, 'TARABUSTER.'The two discuss what went wrong for Democrats in the election, what they should do to revive their political fortunes moving forward, as well as Trump's troubling choices for his cabinet.Then, Brad is joined by CNN Military Analyst, Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF Ret.). The pair analyzes Trump's picks for his national security team.They also break down the latest news from the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.You can follow Tara on X at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.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 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. His website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his handle on X is @CedricLeighton. 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 X is @BradBannon.
The Climate Crisis Is Killing The KitchenKarel Cast 24-167Catsup is almost $10 a bottle in some places; mayonnaise the same. Part of this is because of the climate crisis, but it's also corporate greed. So, why not make the simple stuff yourself. Today, we make home made Catsup and Mayo (Vegan) and talk about the the climate conference over the weekend. 👉 Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.👉 Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel👉 The Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.Recipes:Ketchup56 oz canned diced or crushed tomato1/2 cup water1/2 cup plus 2 tbs distilled white vinegar1/2 cup plus 2 tbs dark brown sugar1 tsp onion powder12 tsp garlic powder1 1/2 tsp salt1/8 tsp celery salt1/8 tsp mustard powder1/4 tsp pepper1 cloveHealthy squirt of Scricha sauce to tasteCombine in slow cooker on high for six to 12 hours (let it cook down) and then use an evulsion mixer to puree (or blender).Vegan Mayo1/2 cup soy milk1 tbs red wine vinegar1/4 tsp sea salt1 1/2 tsp spicy dijon mustard1 tsp fresh lemon juice1 cup Avocado or neutral oilpinch of sugarhttps://youtu.be/VRpAcWqFvk4
Leslie is joined by Kevin Mapp, the USW’s International Vice President of Human Affairs. Kevin coordinates bargaining in the union’s health care, containers, public sector and ship building sectors.The pair discuss the power of international solidarity in the case of Bridgestone.Multinational corporations operate globally, oftentimes attempting to pit workers in different countries against each other in a race to the bottom on wages and working conditions.Unionized workers, however, understand that the only answer to large-scale corporate greed is global solidarity. - The USW works with global labor federations like IndustriALL and UNI so that they can share information about operations in different countries. - The USW maintains formal strategic alliances with at least six other unions in Australia, Mexico, Germany, Brazil, and the United Kingdom.Nowhere has this been more urgent than in Liberia, where workers on Bridgestone’s massive rubber plantation have been struggling for decades to improve their working conditions.Japanese-owned Bridgestone is one of the world’s largest tire and rubber manufacturers. It employs more than 125,000 workers worldwide, including approximately 4,000 members of the USW.In Harbel, Liberia, Bridgestone operates the world’s largest contiguous rubber plantation, covering some 185 square miles. It’s owned by Bridgestone subsidiary, Firestone Liberia, and approximately 7,000 workers reside there with their families. - These workers both live and work on the plantation, buying food from the company store and sending their children to schools run by the company. - The work is difficult, slashing bush, tapping trees, draining latex into metal buckets that weigh 65 pounds each when full, and carrying them long distances to weigh stations. - This latex then goes straight into the North American supply chain, serving as the starting point for American-made tires.In 1990, Terry Renninger, then president of Bridgestone’s Liberia operations, said, “The best way to think of it is as an old Southern plantation.”Indeed, in the years leading up to the formation of their union, the Firestone Agricultural Workers Union of Liberia (FAWUL), workers endured what a 2005 human rights lawsuit called “forced labor, the modern equivalent of slavery.”In 2007, workers successfully organized, and since then they’ve been making incremental progress in improving working conditions on the plantation, though serious problems remain regarding wages, health care, housing, workplace safety, and more.On top of this, in 2019, Bridgestone fired more than 2,000 workers, forcing them instead to work for contractors, doing the same work but earning significantly lower wages without benefits or other protections provided by FAWUL’s contract.According to the U.S.-based Solidarity Center: - One of the big benefits they lost was the education promised to their children, who now must walk long distances through difficult terrain to attend classes in open-air classrooms without desks or other supplies. - Workers struggle to afford protective glasses, boots, or gloves. - Living conditions are cramped, and payment for food comes out of workers’ paychecks, which can sometimes leave them with zero or negative balances on their pay slips.Since then, these workers have pushed back, with the support of unions like the USW, as well as the Solidarity Center and others. - On Aug. 31, 2024, contractors voted overwhelmingly to unionize and are attempting to rejoin FAWUL. - FAWUL is currently in negotiations with Bridgestone, and one of the key issues is the fate of contractors.The USW has been proud to provide strategic and bargaining support, but the true strength comes from workers themselves who have shown they’re willing to take action.The outcome of these negotiations is still not certain, but it’s clear that workers – across the world – are strongest when they’re united.
📌 Please Believe These People The Threats are Real 2025 | Really Karel | @BBC @abscbnentertainment A text exchange with a gay friend in Georgia today proves why we really need to consider leaving the USA: These people don’t believe the people they voted for are going to do the things they have said they were going to do. Why don’t they believe them? Why do they think they are harmless, even good, people. They have shown time and time again they are not, so how are they under this spell?ICC issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu, and it means nothing.Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel📌 The Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.🎬 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒:-▶️ https://youtube.com/live/-GZHiZlyrUU▶️ https://youtube.com/live/A6SYXSiHSKs▶️ https://youtube.com/live/gUs-pPLFNbY▶️ https://youtube.com/live/H6NV8e3eSC4🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊:▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@ReallyKarel⚠️ 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. do your own research.✖️ 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and image that are property of "Really Karel" You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided 👉 @ReallyKarel 🎯𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐊𝐄𝐘𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐒:-#LeavingUSA #PoliticalAwareness #WakeUpAmerica #SocialJustice #EqualityMatters #BreakingTheSpell #PoliticalDiscussion #CriticalThinking #LGBTQVoices #AmericanPolitics #VoterAccountability #HumanRights #BelieveActionsNotWords #GeorgiaVoices #USA2025 #DiversityMatters #SocialCommentary #StandForJustice #ProgressiveChange #UnityInDiversity #ChallengingBeliefs #PoliticalResponsibility #ChangeStartsHere #AwarenessMatters #VoteWisely #InclusiveSociety #BreakingStereotypes #StandTogether #LGBTQSupport #TruthInPolitics #QuestionEverything #AmericanReality #LGBTQRights #PoliticalChange #UnmaskingTheTruth #VoicesOfAmerica #TimeForChange #EqualityForAll #UnderstandingPolitics #GeorgiaSpeaks #BreakingFree #InformedDecisions #PowerOfAwareness #StandUpForJustice #NoMoreLies #HumanityFirst #VoteForChange #PoliticsAndSociety #HopeForTomorrow #BelieveInChange #FreedomMatters #EqualityAndJustice #EmpowerCommunities #SpeakTruthToPower #AmericanVoices #JusticeForAll #WeThePeople #WakeUpCall #ProtectHumanRights #StrengthInDiversity #UnitedForChange #LeadershipMatters #ArrestWarrant #NetanyahuArrestWarrant #BenjaminNetanyahu #ICCArrestWarrants #ICC #NetanyahuArrest #ArrestWarrantAgainstNetanyahu #InternationalCriminalCourt #JusticeForAll #LegalAction #ArrestNetanyahu #NetanyahuICC #WarrantForArrest #ICCJustice #InternationalLaw #NetanyahuUnderFire #LegalRepercussions #NetanyahuCharges #JusticeInAction #criminaljustice #accountabilitymatters 🎯 Please share with your friends and family. Also don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to notify you if I post a new video. Much love and God blesshttps://youtube.com/live/LU281CtCwbE
💼 Will They Step Up or Stand Down? 🔍 Examining Leadership, 2025Karel Cast 24-166👉 Trump’s cabinet picks would be laughable if they weren’t dangerous. Dr. Oz in charge of Medicare and Medicaid? A wrestling executive in charge of education? A felon as attorney general? So, the question remains, will Congress do their job and stop these appointments or will they bow to the furor?A TV show made me cry last night because it was the last episode. What TV show made you cry when it ended?Day two of the passion discussion from yesterday…what to do to kickstart it if it just isn’t there.👉 Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.👉 Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel👉 The Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.🎬 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒:-▶️ https://youtube.com/live/-GZHiZlyrUU▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0azJ...▶️ https://youtube.com/live/gUs-pPLFNbY▶️ https://youtube.com/live/H6NV8e3eSC4🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊:▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@ReallyKarel⚠️ 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. do your own research.✖️ 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and image that are property of "Really Karel" You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided
🌍 Will The World Bow Down 2025? 🙇♂️ | USA News | Really Karel Media personalities in the USA like Joe Scarborough are bowing down to Trump. Will others? Will the world? Either he is the new Hitler or he isn’t, which is it? And, are people already having buyers remorse before he’s even in office?Has modern day life taken away your passion for…life? How can you find it again and live a more purpose-filled, passionate life?What’s the next movie up in Screener season? Well, this one’s about a giant robot that has a heart of gold.👉 Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.👉 Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel👉 The Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.🎬 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒:-▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRSN4zJ8Ji4&t=12s▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0azJoJ0jRo&t=3s▶️ https://youtube.com/live/gUs-pPLFNbY▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GZHiZlyrUU&t=5s🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊:▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@ReallyKarel⚠️ 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. do your own research.✖️ 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and image that are property of "ReallyKarel" You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided 👉 @ReallyKarel 🏷️ Related Keywords: 2025 predictions, political landscape, global power dynamics, societal change, world leaders, international relations, cultural shifts, economic forecasts, social commentary, trends in 2025, global trends, geopolitical analysis, future technology, future of humanity, climate change impact, world news, will the world bow down 2025? 🙇♂️ | USA news | really karel, world wrestling entertainment, world news today, trends in 2025,2025 predictions, world leaders, world athletics, smack downs highlights, world championships, smackdown 2024,biden 2024,daily news, how to build wealth in your 20s,modi live news, election 2024,daily mail news, worldathletics, donald trump news, how to build wealth, usa news really karel, usa news | really karel 🎯𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐊𝐄𝐘𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐒:-#ModernLife #PassionForLife #PurposeFilledLiving #RediscoverYourself #LifePassion #SelfDiscovery #PersonalGrowth #LivingWithPurpose #Inspiration #LifeJourney #MindfulLiving #FindingPurpose #Motivation #FulfilledLife #LifeGoals #GiantRobot #HeartOfGold #MovieSeason #ScreenerSeason #FilmLovers #SciFiMovies #RobotWithHeart #MovieFans #CinemaLovers #NewMovies #EntertainmentNews 🎯 Please share with your friends and family. Also don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to notify you if I post a new video. Much love and God blesshttps://youtube.com/live/H6NV8e3eSC4
This time on Code WACK! What could a Trump White House mean for your health care and your family’s? What might it mean for public health at a time when the nation is still reeling from the devastating COVID-19 pandemic? And which populations stand to lose the most? To find out, we spoke to Ada Briceño, chair of Orange County Democrats and co-chair of Unite Here Local 11, which represents tens of thousands of workers in hotels, restaurants, airports, and sports arenas in Southern California and Arizona. Ada is also a former National Steering Committee Member for the Labor Campaign for Single-Payer. This is the first episode in a two-part series.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
It is truly all over but the shouting. Donald Trump has convinced a plurality of voters to send him back to the White House. In acceptance of the new reality, Joe and Mika went to Mar-a-Lago, not as they said, to go to war, but to go to work. Work on understanding the new administration and maybe the bifurcated soul of a nation. Here’s a brief commentary on how 45 became 47. It’s important to understand, so let’s get started.
💥 The Destruction of American Media Begins 🇺🇸🎙️ ||| Really Karel 🇺🇸💥Karel Cast 24-163👉 Brendan Carr, who wrote the chapter on the FCC in Project 2025, has been appointed to head that agency. His first goals are to end “diversity, equity and inclusion efforts of the agency,” and being to punish agencies that prohibit fake news and Trumpropaganda . And goodbye section 230…he wants to be able to sue Meta and others if he doesn’t like the information. All in the name of freedom. This is how you kill America’s media, or what’s left of it.It’s screener season, so what movies should you be on the lookout for and which ones should you miss. Well, I’ll tell you.👉Threads? X? Blue sky? Or is it time to say bye bye bye bye to social media in its current forms?👉Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.🎯 Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel👉 The Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/-GZHiZlyrUU
Face It, You Can’t Afford to EatKarel Cast 24-163A new report is out about how much a family spends to eat in each state in the USA. It ranges from $211 per week, or $844 a month to over $300 a week, or $1200 a month. In CA it’s $297 a week and Nevada $295. What do you do when food costs as much as rent per month? Cut back, that’s what. So, what are you buying these days, and NOT buying. And is there any relief in sight for this?I’ve spent the last few days in depression, fear, anticipation...looking at various spots in the world I could flee to because of what’s happening in Washington. Is there a very real danger, or do I just need to get more involved in life and ignore what’s going on? The USA is going to swing hard right, but it’s done it before...Gladiator II is going to dominate the box office. Is this really the time for a film about blood lettings for an emperor and the blood lust of the people?Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/gUs-pPLFNbY#shockingtruth #theshockingtruthrevealed #healthyeating #shocking #eatingforhealth #truth #shockingincome #whatyouneedincomeshocking #howtogetintoacting #youneedshockingincome #eating #incomeshockingrequirements #eatingatnight #startlingtruth #latenighteatingweightgain #eatingbeforebedweightgain #consciouseating #latenighteating #eatingatnightandweightgain #startlingtruth #mytheatinglateatnightcausesweightgain #karellivestream #karelpodcast #veganfood #karel #entertainmentnews #veganteacher #currentevents #podcasts #breakingnews #karely #harristrump #kamalaharris #veganrecipes #talkradio #harris2024 #tiktok #economy #lasvegas #donaldtrump #mega #budgetgroceryshopping #shocking #budget #realestateinvesting #gaming #housingmarketcrash2023 #october2024housingstats #eveningedition #antitrusthearing #housingmarket2023 #housingmarket2024 #ushousingmarket2023 #investing #antitrusthearingtoday #housingmarketforecast2024 #thetravelscouts #salestoactivelistingsratio #17villagesinitiativevancouver #housingmarketupdate #springsellingseason #roboticsengineering #walkingtomakka #donaldtrump #frugalliving #teslamodel3 #costsavingtips #thriftycooking #mealprep #budgetmeals #mealplanning #easyrecipes #affordablemeals #expertadvice #savingmoney #financialtips #groceryshoppingtips #budgetcooking #cookingonabudget #healthyeatingonabudget #budgetfriendlyrecipes #eatingonabudget
Are These The Last Holidays?Karel Cast 24-162Thanksgiving is in 15 days, but what, exactly, are you thankful for this year? Families will be broken apart by politics. Money is so tight gifts may be sparse this season. Holiday feasts are almost too unaffordable to even plan. And yet, given what next year holds, are these the last holidays for America? Will it even be recognizable next year?Plus, People says John Krasinski is the sexiest man alive. Somehow, I just don’t. But what makes a man sexy? Or a woman? Is it really all looks?And, it’s screener season. And I’ve seen the cutest stop action movie that will make you ball your eyes out. And its stars are snails.Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/wpDq6tCSH3A
This time on Code WACK! Why have healthcare giants like United Health and Cigna been purging some of their commercial accounts and pivoting to government-funded programs like Medicare Advantage and Medicaid? How is this affecting patients? And what is the government doing about it? To find out, we spoke with Wendell Potter, a former health insurance industry executive turned whistleblower, the New York Times bestselling author of Deadly Spin and the president of the Center for Health and Democracy. He’s also the author of the Substack newsletter HEALTH CARE un-covered which chronicles out-of-control profiteering in U.S. health care, its impact on everyday Americans, and potential policy solutions. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
Mainstream Media Dies Here's WhyKarel Cast 24-161KFI AM 640 Los Angeles is dying, as iHeart Media cuts five percent of its total workforce. MSNBC is down to under 600k viewers after the election. CNN, NBC, ABC News, all down. Why? I know.Cillian Murphy's new movie shines a light on a horrible Catholic Church tragedy. Now, the archbishop of Canterbury resigns over the handling of the sexual abuses. Can someone remind me why we allow this institution to exist?Are you afraid of your annual physical more and more as you age? What about your dog's? Oh the anxiety of yesterday!Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/Sn4AYBj7bJ0
What's Next For You In the USAKarel Cast 24-16024% of the USA has put a fascist regime in power. So what's next for you, and the USA?Should you stay or should you go now?Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/gRSN4zJ8Ji4
My Birthday Is Darker This YearKarel Cast 24-159Nov 7…not a particularly good day to have a birthday this year…but here we are. What are my wishes? Plus, the USA has shown who 25% of us are, why won’t we believe them?’Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/6hrCRwGrNV0
RIP USA: The USA is Dead, Long Live 'Murika Karel Cast 24-158Apathy won. Less than 1/4 of Americans want to turn their back on the Constitution and the rule of law, chose hatred, bigotry, fear and oligarchy.The environment lost. Decency, fairness, diversity, lost. Kindness, joy, a positive future of hope, lost.America is dead as the founder's vision fades away. We have two countries in one now; will we finally split?Or slip in to fascism without so much as a whimper.Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/X0azJoJ0jRo
How do some Australians, who have single-payer health care they call Medicare, view the American healthcare system? What do they think about the many people in America who need to have a job to get health insurance? Who set their wedding day with their health insurance in mind? Or who have health insurance but go bankrupt anyway, because it doesn't cover all their medical bills?To find out, we spoke to Australian Anna Candler, founder and CEO of The Circular Water Company. Through frequent visits to family in the U.S., Anna has gained firsthand insight into the stark differences between the Australian and American healthcare models. This is the second episode in a two-part series.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
THIS IS IT! Plus The Politics of a Murdered SquirrelKarel Cast 24-157This is it. Election Day 2024. Will it be the fourth time that Trump and his party are rebuked? (2018 mid terms, 2020 Presidential, 2022 Mid Terms and now...?) And do we really expect them all to accept defeat if they lose?Peanut the squirrel was killed unjustly. But now, MAGA has made it political by saying his owner, Mark Longo, is a Trump supporter and this was done by the Democrats. Nothing could be further from the truth. Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/fqpTbOAYh-0▶️ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐊𝐄𝐘𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐒:-#squirrel #squirrelwithagun #squirrels #igaveasquirrelagun #squirrelwithagunfather #squirrelwithagunmother #grumpygardenergetridsquirrels #getridsquirrelsingarden #squirrelwithagunsecret #imcadesquirrelwithagun #squirrelwithagunsecrets #squirrelfacts #politics #getridsquirrels #squirrelwithagungame #squirrelwithagunending #howtogetridsquirrels #squirrelwithgunbossfights #squirrelwithagunwalkthrough #squirrelfunnies #squirrelhumor #squirrelgame #squirrelhunter #squirrelnation #squirrelobsession #squirrelwatching #squirrelsofinstagram #squirrelphotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #wildlifeconservation #squirrelpower #squirrelarmy #squirrelmania #squirrellover #squirrelgang #squirrelvideos #squirrelantics #squirrelfacts #squirrelinvasion #squirrelsgonewild #squirrelsquad #squirrelsrule #squirrelsunite #squirrelsofearth #squirrelchase #squirreladventures #squirrelsightings #squirrelspotted #squirrelwars #squirrelfreak #squirreltok #squirrelmemes #squirrelgif #squirrelcute #cutewildlife #wildlifeencounters #animalvideos #animals #animalsbeingjerks #naturelovers #naturegram #naturephotography #nature_seekers #ecology #conservation #biodiversity #wildlifeprotection #squirreladdict #squirrelwatcher #squirrelpuns #squirrellife #animalhumor #animalslove #squirrelinvasion #squirreljokes #squirrelsaturday #squirreloutfit #squirrelobsessed #forestlife #outdooradventures #wildlifeobserver #wildlifenature #protectwildlife #naturewildlife #animallovers #animallove #bighorn #funnyanimals #animalworld #natureofearth #squirrelpic #squirrelspics #squirrelworld #wildliferescue #wildlifelovers #wildlifephotos #outdoorlife #squirreldaily #squirrelfacts101 #squirrelhunt #squirrelinspired #funnywildlife #natureaddict #natureloversclub #squirrelwatch #squirrelpark #squirrellife #squirrelwatchers #squirrelproblems #squirrelquestions #wildlifephotographer #forestcreatures #urbanwildlife #squirrelrelief #squirrelcleanup #animalspecies #wildlifeawareness #squirreloutreach #squirrelhelp #reallykarel #really_karel #really-karel #rreally_karel #realykarel #reall_karel #reallykarelnews #karelreallynews #reallykarel2025 #scaryreallykarel #really_karelnews #newsinreallykarel #karely #reallykarelusanews #trumpinreallykarel #foxnewsinreallykarel #breakingnewskarelreally #donaldtrumpreallykarel #kareltalk #breakingnewsreallykarel #karel #usaupdatenewsreallykarel #kareltalks #reallynewsinusaPlease share with your friends and family. Also don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to notify you if I post a new video. Much love and God bless
Here's the One Thing You Must Now DoKarel Cast 24-156This is it. The Monday before the most contentious election in recent memory. Will the United States choose sanity, choose inclusion, or will we start our descent in to autocracy? There's only one thing left for you to do, outside of voting, and I'm going to tell you what it is. Also, I spent the weekend with a gun, pepper spray, and security at my building on alert. Why? Because some people really don't like what I say. I'll share with you the text messages I got on Friday.James Van Der Beek has colo-rectal cancer as so many people under 60 are now developing the disease. Why? That's simple, but you won't like the answers.Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://www.youtube.com/live/yPUbruab5sI?si=IoVzcsEm07NVFkzO
The Ghost of Trump Present Haunts Us This HalloweenKarel Cast 24-155What has American politics become? We have actual Presidential candidates leading press conferences from Garbage Trucks looking like Orange faced clowns. What must the world think? And how will History judge this era? Who were we before Trump? Who were the Germans before Hitler?Are we going to talk about Spain? 100 dead as they get one year of rain in one day, meanwhile the USA experienced it's driest October ever. Will we ever, really, truly do anything to help stop this?Halloween is here. A night of spooks and demons. It goes against Christianity to celebrate, but people do. Why? Why are we so fascinated with what happens after death instead of what we do in life?Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://www.youtube.com/live/Kyvw0iUueFo?si=s7fz1bv2uHdF9l5E
Who Supports A Garbage Candidate?Karel Cast 24-154Donald Trump's surrogates call Puerto Rico a floating pile of garbage. His followers call gays groomers, call Democrats socialists and pedophiles, they mock Black, Trans, Gay, they threaten the lives of those that disagree with them...but don't call them garbage as Biden did. Really?Seems to me only people with garbage attitudes would support a garbage candidate. Lay in dirt, get fleas.To Ozempic or not? If you were overweight, even just 30 pounds, would you take the drug? AND, scientists are again recommending to the US government that Americans eat less meat and sugar. So why won't those recommendations make it? The reason proves the point of my new book.Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.🎬 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒:-▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JM6-C...▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1REk...▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2T_r...▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3_wo...🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊:▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@ReallyKarel⚠️ 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. do your own research.✖️ 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and image that are property of "Channel name" You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided@ReallyKarelhttps://www.youtube.com/live/MJa2OAGeE8Q?si=Tu4ih99ykmbeiTYU
What's Behind The Rise Of Hatred In America Today? Really KarelKarel Cast 24-153The biggest threat to the world that Donald Trump has always posed is not his policies, it’s the way he and his followers have now normalized hatred, bigotry and discord. His rally should have ended his campaign; it invigorated it. His surrogates have said things that are beyond the pale. He has said and done things that are just horrific. And yet, they are accepted.And this normalization is everywhere. On social media, everyone wants to fight, say horrible things about people they never met.Can we recover from this disease of hatred or has he unleashed a beast that will remain for a long, long time?Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.🎬 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒:-▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JM6-C...▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1REk...▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2T_r...▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3_wo...🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊:▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@ReallyKarel⚠️ 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. do your own research.✖️ 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and image that are property of "Channel name" You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided @ReallyKarel
Climate and the U.S. economy are on the ballot; World on pace for significant and dangerous warming without faster action, U.N. report warns; PLUS: Biden cracks down on lead paint, a serious threat to America's children... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
How does Australia's healthcare system work and why is it considered one of the best in the world? What are some of the ways the Australian healthcare system, which they call Medicare, and private health insurance differ from ours?An Australian citizen, Anna is founder and CEO of The Circular Water Company in Sydney. Through frequent visits to family in the United States, particularly in Maryland, she's gained firsthand insight into the stark differences between the Australian and American healthcare models. This is the first episode in a two-part series.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
Our ex-president is so secure in the knowledge that he will win election to the presidency that he is not even pretending to mount an actual campaign. Just rallies where the base swoons, and he sways—thirty-nine minutes of swaying in fact—instead of speaking. So convinced is he, that when he does speak, it’s only about his enemies (in case you’ve been living under a rock, that anyone who publicly disagrees with him. We take a look at that and some other peculiarities in today’s commentary. It’s short. I hope you’ll listen.
MAGA, Trump Display Their Hatred of Americans At Madison Square GardenKarel Cast 24-152At any other point in our history, the political rally that Donald Trump held at Madison Square Garden would have ended his, or any other candidate's, campaign. The hatred, the bigotry, the racism and homophobia towards Americans not like them was on full display and they were not only unashamed, but reveled in it. At any other time the media would have put an end to Trump and his campaign the day after such an event. Instead, they empower him. The GOP and MAGA have become the most hateful, divisive party since Germany in 1940, and no one in the party does a thing. Why? I know.Billionaires that own media companies are now ruining Free Speech and mainstream media. How do we solve this crisis?The Ozempic Question raises its ugly head...to jab or not to jab?Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://www.youtube.com/live/hMDlOYWRvNk?si=7Pqz4d24mhNDoXJU
Harris Finally Drops the F-Bomb Towards TrumpKarel Cast 24-151It may be late in the game, but Kamala Harris has finally called Trump what he is, a fascist. And of course, heads have exploded. Because heaven forbid you should say the emperor has no clothes.So, how do you live your longest life. Well, the research is in and it’s not what you think. Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/v3_wofimSHk
Do You Know How To Survive The Doctor's Office? Plus Trump Is No SurpriseKarel Cast 24-150I've gotten a lot of emails from people asking how to navigate the health care system since I seem to be good at it, so today, we talk about how to survive the doctors office.Also, today another former Trump cabinet member has called him a fascist. Why is this a surprise to so many ? Have they not been paying attention. And what's wrong with men, Hispanic men, that they would vote for this man?Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/z2T_rmSskog
What is “data justice” and how does it inform and refine health policies for invisibilized communities? What policy solutions are needed to reduce health disparities among people, especially marginalized Latinx and indigenous communities? What role does the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California play in advancing the health of vulnerable communities throughout the state? And what are the hopes and fears of these communities when it comes to their health and the upcoming presidential election? To find out, we recently interviewed Dr. Seciah Aquino, executive director of the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California. This is the second episode in a two-part series.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
When You Have To Accomplish The ImpossibleKarel Cast 24-149It seems like electing a decent candidate, a good woman, Kamala Harris is almost impossible in 14 days. But a lot of America seems impossible these days. Solving the gun problem; solving the climate crisis; solving inflation…it all seems…well…impossible.And in your personal life, many tasks seem impossible; making more money; getting a better house; affording little niceties. So what do we do when we encounter the impossible. Well, a few things,.Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/I1REkfbX6kQ
15 Days Until We Find Out If the USA Is Lost To IgnoranceKarel Cast 24-148I voted yesterday and what an experience that was. But it made me realize that we have about two weeks until we find out if there’s more people that believe in the Constitution, more people that see Trump for who he really is, or if we are lost to a cult-based ignorance. I, for one, am not optimistic.I worked a McDonalds, and was so much better than Donald Trump. Why his stunt was insulting.My trip to the Vegan Street Fair showed me why people are looking for someone to blame in today’s economy.Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/JM6-C7T_68A
Time was, Kamala was a lousy retail politician. That we then, and this is now. She’s apparently a quick study. As a media coach, I guessed I 2020 that VP was the end of the road for her, because I’ve never seen anyone gain so much poise and distinction. In my experience, you have “it” or you don’t. I’m glad to be proven wrong. She’s turned into a great pol. We discuss this and some other related topics on today’s commentary. It’s short. I hope you’ll listen.
Texas Wants to Kill Innocent Man, While Meat Industry Wants to Kill YouKarel Cast 24-147A Texas man is scheduled to be executed for the 2002 murder of his child..from shaken baby syndrome. The problem? Experts have now conceded that that diagnosis isn't reliable; in fact, many cases have been overturned because we now know that the syndrome isn't just caused by abuse but can have bacteriological and other biological components to it making the person completely innocent. So why won't they stop it? It's Texas.Listeria is running amok in pre-packaged chicken, and deli meats. Hundreds of millions of pounds of meat is being recalled. And yet, the nation refuses to go Vegan. We know how much damage meat does to the body; we know the next pandemic will probably come from meat or dairy...but...we line up to eat it. Death Wish 2024.It's the weekend. Does this even have any meaning any more? Do you recreate? Or do you do all the things you don't have time to do during the week because you're too exhausted.Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtu.be/pUaz9hx1-pc
VP Harris Legitimizes Propagandist Network In Contentious ExchangeKarel Cast 24-146VP Harris went on a network that is a pro-Trump propaganda spreader, an enemy of a free state and country, to try and talk sense and win people over. Did she? No, all she did was give them grist for their lying mill. Why did she do it? Was it an olive branch to all Americans or was it a desperate attempt to get a few votes? Depends on who you ask.Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more.Plus Hell's Kitchen is everything that's wrong with TV and America.Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/TqdJWF7qakc
Billionaires are Stealing Your Election With Your Own MoneyKarel Cast 24-145Elon Musk and others are giving enormous amounts, hundreds of millions of dollars, to Donald Trump. Why? So he'll protect THEM. And they are doing it with money you gave them by supporting their products and companies. They only care about their money and themselves. And it should be illegal.The family of the Menendez Bros are meeting today to try and convince a judge to re-sentence them after 30 plus years in jail. Have we extracted our revenge upon them? Is it enough?Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more. Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/Hlc_O6BFgkQ
Public health advocacy requires considerable insight into the major issues that affect communities. How best to gain this insight? What role does direct personal experience play? Today Seciah Aquino, DrPH, MS shares how her lived experience as an immigrant has informed her work as Executive Director of a leading health equity advocacy organization, the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California. How did her experience, first as a young child in Guatemala and later as an immigrant living in Gardena, California, inspire her to pursue higher education and transform her life, and the lives of others? And how did that experience inform her response to the COVID pandemic?
Hurricane Milton is gone, but Florida is still grappling with its toxic aftermath; Trump's lies about FEMA disrupt disaster aid to North Carolina; PLUS: The U.K. ditches coal for good... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Grocery Stores, and The Election, Are Trying to Kill UsKarel Cast 24-144There is an Instagram account that shows what’s inside your favorite foods, and it’s mostly salt and sugar. Grocery stores are the #1 provider of food, but most of what is inside is NOT edible and should not be consumed…how is this even possible. And is it just a USA thing? Is Election anxiety interfering with your day? This is far too much for us to endure, this prolonged worry. And many of us are truly terrified this criminal tyrant is going to win somehow. What is Donald Trump doing to the mental health of America and how can we improve it.Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more. Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/3eneT1J6WCk
We All Need To Be Worried About the Man At SproutsKarel Cast 24-143Trump turns darker every day, now threatening to kill immigrants. And yet, the man that tried to lecture me at Sprouts about why he is the only choice is the real danger. Wealthier, not stupid...and yet totally brainwashed. This election is really about whether or not the brainwashed can actually take over.140 nations condemned this country over the weekend for attacking a UN Encampment. What country? Israel, now accused of open war crimes. But it doesn't matter and I'll tell you why.I've seen the near future and I absolutely hate it. Is this how my parents felt? As Elon unveils robots, the inevitable home care companion is coming. And people become more and more obsolete. Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more. Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/Q0S9wAxWvx8
If You're Against DEI You're Against the ConstitutionKarel Cast 24-142Companies are rolling back their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion divisions. But that is directly against the founding principles of the United States including the Constitution. So why have we gotten it all so wrong?Hollywood is in trouble, and many are rejoicing. But these are the same people that sit and watch, talk about, listen to and enjoy all the entertainment industry has to give. Why are the commercial artists suffering? That's easy.Demi Moore's horror film the substance is a horror because it hits too close to home...Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more. Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/h5DZs3CF_EA
Milton Cuts Life Short; Science Tries the OppositeKarel Cast 24-141Milton delivered the promised punch, including tornados, and people died. Why in a place known for this weather is everything not built to sustain it including the power grid, water, and buildings?Meanwhile, social media influencers AND scientist are promotoing life extension routines and drugs like rapamycn and others. But to what end? How long do you really want to live?And what is your comfort show? What can you watch over and over because you just LOVE the cast.Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more. Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/eNRoUF98Psw
Killer Storm Milton is a Warning UnheededKarel Cast 24-140Why, as humans, do we not heed the warnings we are given. We're so worried about life, living, but we don't pay attention to the warnings about how to survive long term. We have no long term survival plan. So why do we want to extend lives?Milton is a killer. And 100% caused by climate change. What will we do about it? Nothing.Kamala is making the media rounds, and I really like her. But at this point, I don't care. Let's just vote. I'm done. I can't take any more Trump. Is that going to be a problem for her, our exhaustion?Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more. Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/3DamW9K3kwk
Just over a week since the last deadly storm, Florida braces for powerful Hurricane Milton; Donald Trump is lying about the federal response to Hurricane Helene for political gain; PLUS: New study finds hurricanes have hidden death tolls, many years later... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Rebate aggregators? Group purchasing? Vertical integration? How exactly do Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBMs, operate to maximize profit? And how are everyday Americans suffering from these practices?To find out, we spoke to Dr. Ed Weisbart, national board secretary of Physicians for a National Health Program, a single-payer advocacy coalition that boasts more than 25,000 members, and former chief medical officer for one of the largest PBMs in the country. This is the second episode in a two-part series.
Sally Field Reminds Us Famous People are Human, too Plus, Gaza in RubbleKarel Cast 24-139Sally Field had a TJ Abortion, was molested, an then starred as the wholesome girl next door, Gidget. But she WAS the girl next door...because we're all human and we all go through things. Like Lisa Marie Presley. Boy did she go through things.Gaza is in rubble a year after Israel began the war. What is the end game? It appears genocide.Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or youtube.com/reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more. Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/ng8riodqWZc
The Real Danger of AI Is Your LonelinessKarel Cast 24-138Well, it didn't take long. I saw an add on Instagram to create my virtual boyfriend using AI. The service is called Replika and they are always there to listen and talk and always on your side. This is frightening on so many levels, but make no mistake. AI home car, nurses, etc, it's coming, and it's coming fast. And AI dates even sooner.Trump's rally with Musk was so Nazi, so planned, so horrific, and yet, he's tied....Hurricane Milton is headed towards my friends, and all we can do is hope...Old...or antisocial? How do you know if you not wanting to go out and do the things you used to do is based on getting old, being broke, or being antisocial?Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or youtube.com/reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more. Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/M2i1xt07uME
Friday Recap Of A Week of War And DevastationKarel Cast 24-137Israel is moving full speed ahead with a full scale war in the Middle East, but no one wants it.Kamala and Trump are neck and neck when more damming evidence has come forth which should condemn him to the heap pile of politics.Movies are out this week...are there any worth going to see? Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or youtube.com/reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more. Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/_lvgBOtFjq4
Jack Smith Drops Bombs On TrumpKarel Cast 24-136A judge has unsealed new evidence in the People of the US vs. Donald J. Trump and the conclusion is Trump resorted to crimes to overturn 2020 results. But his cult followers won't care and the courts seem to be moving slower than Neptune's days (google it). So what good does this do? Is it the October surprise?Asheville, NC never thought a hurricane would take it out. And the Senate is already talking about Southern Climate Abandon areas. But as I worry about friends in Asheville, as Steve my BFF worries about his friend Joe in Asheville, it's clear climate change is people. It's families. Its lives, and homes and its terror at times. In the USA. So truly where are we going with this?The arts are dying. And no one was ever encouraged to be an artist. Pauley Perrette just said she's "not that person any more" and doesn't need acting or the acting lifestyle. Many singers, actors leave the field. And most are not encouraged to get in to it. YET, one of the biggest industries is entertainment. So why the disconnect? That's a simple one.Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or youtube.com/reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more. Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/O785wyaJ6eo
Vance v. Walz: You Have to Admit, Civility is BoringKarel Cast 24-135The debate between the two VP candidates was thoughtful, cvil and presented two different styles and two different politically ideologies. And I could barely stay awake. Maybe I was just tired, but, I saw more eyeliner than fire in the belly. Are we no longer interested in actual debate?180 missiles...Iran lobbed 180 missiles at Israel. A friend asked did WWIII just start and...I couldn't really be optimistic about it not.Yesterday was two important days in Las Vegas, one of pain and one of politics. It was Oct. 1, the anniversary of the shooting at Mandalay Bay and the country music festival; what's changed in LV to make sure that couldn't happen again? And, it was music advocacy day, where Recording Academy members met with local reps about the No Fakes Act and more. Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or youtube.com/reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more. Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/0jRwJ4JMCMg
We’re taking another look at Pharmacy Benefit Managers or PBMs. Why were PBMs started and how did they morph to become one of the most powerful entities in health care? Why have they caught the attention of the Federal Trade Commission? How are they a threat to consumers?To find out, we spoke to Dr. Ed Weisbart, the national board secretary of Physicians for a National Health Program and former chief medical officer of one of the biggest PBMs in the country. This is the first episode in a two-part series.
There's No Stopping the Rampant Ridiculous Karel Cast 24-134Streaming services are now ridiculous. We pay a streaming service to watch their shows and they now serve us ads. Tivo and cable were, in fact, better. We watched what we wanted when we wanted and fast-forwarded through the ads. So why don't we go back?Café Bastille in San Francisco is closing...because of lack of business. Restaurants all over Vegas are closing. They're blaming a lot ... but what' s really to blame? The cost. And our habits have changed post pandemic. So where are we eating now?Verizon went down and millions across the country had no phones. Why don't we all have satellite phone capability or minimally why don't cell phone companies have satellite backup?Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or youtube.com/reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more. Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/Ys0sHHN_eSk
Don't Fear The Right Answer for the Wrong DirectionKarel Cast 24-133One of the key campaign questions, according to a survey I got over the weekend, many believe the country is headed in the wrong direction. But what "direction" do they mean? Do they mean towards diversity, equity, inclusion, women's rights, climate change and more. Or do they mean it's becoming too accepting, too liberal, too...nice? What is the Wrong direction?Because in the future, people will look back and say the wrong direction was smart people letting the less educated do things just because they think it's either too hard to change them or there's money in what's going on so it can never change.That's stupid. And that's America and much of the world. We KNOW what's best, but refuse to demand it. Why? Because most people today are poorly educated about civics, about science, art, literature...they're consumers and only know as much as they need to know to be such.We're headed in the exact direction the wealthy want us to be; towards mass annihilation while they are safely ensconced in mini-paradises of our creation. CA bans all plastic bags and causes controversy. It's exactly the point. We KNOW plastic bags are terrible. But....stupid is as stupid does.Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or youtube.com/reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more. Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/te-uOV5PxjA
A Reminder To Practice Self Care FirstKarel Cast 24-132Let's start making some Matcha, because it's good, good for you and forces you to be kind to yourself in those moments. And while doing it let's talk about the importance of self-care. What are you doing to take care of your physical and mental health? Then, let's kitchen table talk about P Diddy and how we've all been to parties where freaky stuff was going on, be it drugs, etc, but didn't participate or even know, so the guilt by association thing must have another motive. It does. The million dollar winner on America's Got Talent isn't. I'll tell you why.Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or youtube.com/reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more. Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtu.be/5gevcUJsiCw
Pay Attention, There's A World War BrewingKarel Cast 24-131No matter where you stand on Israel , the fact is, while we are all distracted with other thing like an election, there is a real world war brewing in Israel, Gaza and Lebanon. Are we going to let this continue, join in or refuse help?A survey on the phone yesterday made me very, very angry. Independent research companies are anything but, and they are skewing the polls the way they want them, so don’t believe them.Power, money and faith: how the three oppress most and empower those that are despots.Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or youtube.com/reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more. The Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/0gXqSKlaHxc
Menendez Murders: Sociopaths, Victims or Both?Karel Cast 24-130Their Stories are once again dominating pop culture. Why? What do we find so intriguing? And why are people still so split on their guilt? Are they vicious sociopaths, victims of abuse, or both? And would it matter?Could Janet's comments about Kamala Harris be because in 2004 Harris weighed in on Jackson trial? Is she that petty?Reaction to my anxiety segment yesterday proves we have a long way to go in understanding what anxiety really is.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at / reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Emberhttps://youtube.com/live/jbdm-ipfJwc
The Face of Mental Illness is Right In Front Of YouKarel Cast 24-129Illness anxiety disorder (previously called hypochondriasis) is a psychiatric disorder defined by excessive worry about having or developing a serious undiagnosed medical condition. And I have it in spades. Mental Illness is all around us in all shapes and forms. We should care.Biden says goodbye to UN in speech, and heralds world-wide changes over his tenure in government. But he said when he first started in 1972 "the Cold War was going strong, Vietnam was the longest war in American history...there was trouble in the Middle East..." OK, so, wait, what's so different now?The Menendez Series on Netflix is pure camp, don't look to it for facts, just over-the-top performances and a campy script. But, was it murder one, or manslaughter? Does physical and mental abuse somehow lessen murder. They planned it. They executed it. Lied about it and then claimed abuse. Abused people feel trapped, that the only way out is to permanently remove the problem. Should they get leniency?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at / reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Emberhttps://youtube.com/live/IYwkeht56v8
This time on Code WACK! What’s at stake in health care with the upcoming federal election? Would Donald Trump really try to repeal the Affordable Care Act - again? Would Kamala Harris continue fighting to rein in the skyrocketing cost of medicine? What will be the fate of Biden-era policies like enhanced tax credits limiting the cost of health insurance premiums? Or access to reproductive health care (including contraception)? With so much up in the air, how is Families USA, a leading national, non-partisan voice for healthcare consumers, responding? To find out, we spoke to Anthony Wright, Families USA’s new executive director. This is the second episode in a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
None of the News Matters, Under It All Only THIS DoesKarel Cast 24-128What to do when a family member betrays you… Irma threw Destiny under the bus…I told her to get out.Diddy and Justin Bieber and Hollywood. Are creative people more freaky, or is it the same proportion just amplified?Why does America know no shame? Another shooting in Alabama where nothing will be done.Janet Jackson was not on my bingo card for joining the race debate about KamalaWatch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at / reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://youtube.com/live/DJj8v6SSzLw
Oprah And VP Harris Bring Heart to the Campaign Karel Cast 24-127 Oprah Winfrey proved she is one of the best interviewers working still by presenting VP Harris in a forum filled with hope, compassion and dare we say, joy. But the stories presenting were completely heartbreaking and proof that America can do so much better than what it is doing. 383,000 of our youth have had active shooter drills. Over 50,000 of our youth have actually been involved in some way in a school shooting. Oprah and VP Harris took us inside those shootings with a girl still riddled with bullet holes, and it hurt. Meryl Streep asked the best question...what do we do if he doesn't accept the results and tries to create chaos again? Also, it's Friday. October is a heartbeat away and we are looking forward to Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Or are we? Are the holidays on hold while we all hold our collective breaths? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at / reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Your Breaking News of the Day Done My Way Karel Cast 24-126 The news comes at us in a nonstop barrage. So let's dive in to it, with a twist. We'll see how many stories we can fit in to 30 minutes. Diddy's in the PoPo; Trump should be but is out being absurd. Pagers are exploding in foreign lands while Norwalk has basically outlawed being poor and homeless. All of these stories and so much more, plus a look at international news, as only I can. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at https://youtube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. https://youtube.com/live/5WSs6UqqKX4
Is America Actually Worth the Cost? Shocking Figures AboundKarel Cast 24-125A home in Marin just sold for 14.5 million dollars. And it’s nothing that special. Houses in Las Vegas are going for $1.5 up to 30m. The average condo in Los Angeles is now $450k for a one bedroom. Seattle, San Francisco, New York, Miami, Dallas... but it doesn’t stop there. Rural America home prices are skyrocketing as well. What are we paying for, exactly? And who, exactly has this kind of money?The headline reads: Kamala’s Nevada problem...things are just so expensive. But is that HER fault, Biden’s and again, is it worth it. Nevada is a desert state, extreme temperatures, not much water... should things be expensive here?Bit it all boils down to America is costly. Cars starting at $25k. Homes out of reach. Food skyrocketing. Healthcare rocketing. Is it all worth the actual price of admission? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at https://youtube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://youtube.com/live/GNCEMr88SiE
This time on Code WACK! The fight for affordable, accessible health care in the U.S. has gone on for decades. Who’s in the fight to win solutions that improve health care for everyone? What policies are they working on? Today we’re featuring the Washington DC-based Families USA, a leading national nonpartisan voice for healthcare consumers. We welcome their new executive director, Anthony Wright, who previously served for 22 years as executive director of Health Access California. This is the first episode in a two-part series with Anthony Wright. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
Leslie is joined by Brendan Duke, Senior Director for Economic Policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund.The pair discuss two of his most recent pieces for CAP. (both listed below)1. "Donald Trump Is Lying About Immigrants and Social Security/Medicare" (https://www.americanprogressaction.org/article/donald-trump-is-lying-about-immigrants-and-social-security-medicare/)2. "Harris’ Plan To Raise the Minimum Wage and Eliminate Tax on Tips Would Benefit Service and Hospitality Workers" (www.americanprogressaction.org/article/harris-plan-to-raise-the-minimum-wage-and-eliminate-tax-on-tips-would-benefit-service-and-hospitality-workers/)Previously, Brendan was a senior policy adviser at the White House National Economic Council for the Biden-Harris administration, and a member of their presidential transition team. Duke estimated the cost of various provisions of the 'American Rescue Plan' and of the administration’s 'Build Back Better' plan, as well as helped develop its overall budgetary frameworks. He also worked on the administration’s Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force, where he served as the National Economic Council’s point person on supply chain data during the port congestion crisis of 2021, and the infant formula crisis of 2022.His handle on X is @Brendan_Duke.
Leslie is joined by Dr. Nicole Saphier, who has served as a FOX News Channel contributor since 2018, breaking down the latest medical news across all platforms.Dr. Saphier is a board-certified radiologist with advanced fellowship training in breast imaging. The two ladies discuss Breast Cancer Awareness month, which is right around the corner in October, and what folks can do to protect themselves and their families from the dangerous disease.Then, the pair comments on a new study linking social media to eating disorders in kids and young teens.Dr. Saphier is author of FOX News Books' best-seller "Love, Mom," which shines a light on maternal love with powerful first person stories from the FOX News family and beyond.In addition to her clinical, research and media responsibilities, Dr. Saphier holds leadership and advisory positions at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, New Jersey Department of Health, and Radiological Society of New Jersey.Her website is www.NicoleSaphierMD.com and her handle on X is @NBSaphierMD.
We Are Living In The Strange Absurdity of NowKarel Cast 24-124A convicted felon who keeps staging assisination attempts to get attention is within five points of the White House.The planet is dying, but we are talking about more oil, more drilling, more concrete, more people. We know Plant Based diet is the answer for our health and the planet's but the meat industry, restaurants and grocery stores are all in on meat and dairy.Families are going bankrupt every day to pay for health care while the wealthy have the best of the best. Corporations are making record profits while we struggle to pay bills, eat food, get from point A to point B.Guns are the #1 cause of death for our children, but they remain available, and legal, to most.We are so fat many are shooting themselves up with an unproven drug to lose weight, while others won't take vaccines to save their lives.How have we become such an absurd species? Oh, that's easy.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at https://youtube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://www.youtube.com/live/FTTZ3dr0qnM?si=jR9lmHws7a2rQ2Zz
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 Mabinty Quarshie, National Political Correspondent for the Washington Examiner.The two discuss the latest news on both Kamala Harris' and Donald Trump's presidential campaigns.Then, Brad is joined by CNN Military Analyst, Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF Ret.). He breaks down the latest information on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, including what the presidential candidates had to say on the two conflicts in their recent debate.Mabinty Quarshie's handle on X is @MabintyQ.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 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. His website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his handle on X is @CedricLeighton. 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 X is @BradBannon.
Fool Me Once, Fool Me Twice Trump Tries AgainKarel Cast 24-123It seems every time Trump needs a bump in popularity, a nut job with a gun appears as was the case AGAIN over the weekend. Either he's the unluckiest political candidate in history, or this is just another of his lies. I mean, he was in show business, after all. And what does it speak of the candidate that we would believe him capable of such, or his fit about Taylor Swift over the weekend as well? Meanwhile the Senator from Ohio, spend the weekend defending his lies that are threatening Haitians in Springfield, OH and being called out on them on every show.Someone should do a Super Bowl half time show that I want to see ... Dance Divas of the 80s and 90s singing their hits...Janet Jackson....but now, we get Kendrick Lamar...who I'm sure is a fabulous to those that love him...but I have no idea who he is. So, I'll learn something...or watch something else.Plus news of the day...Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at https://youtube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://www.youtube.com/live/aGBZJyrR_qg?si=Tkb6dYqRpgpjQJzu
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. The two discuss how high interest rates are crushing U.S. manufacturing's potential growth, NAFTA's lingering damage in the rust belt, and how the Biden administration's industrial policies are actually turning the tide on U.S. competitiveness.For over 17 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.The website for AAM is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their handle on X is @KeepItMadeInUSA.Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
This Is One of the Reasons The Planet Is Doomed; Kitchen TalkCome to my kitchen as I show you one of the reasons the planet is doomed: non recycled wasted from appliances. Many states have enacted a right to repair law, but there are few people that know how to repair things any more...do you? Would you even know where to bring an appliance for repair? And, is it truly cheaper just to replace them?Also, let's talk entertainment! I've been streaming a great series on AppleTV Plus, plus there's big movies out now and in the pipeline. Should you watch, or wait, or skip?All this plus any breaking news of the day as you join the Karel Cast 24-121 LIVE in my kitchen this Friday, Sept, 13, Friday the 13th!!!!Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at https://youtube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://youtube.com/live/xnmxMmlxP2E
America Repulsed At Thought of Dog Eating, But World Does ItKarel Cast 24-120The world laughed and gasped at Donald Trump's assertion that immigrants are eating dogs and cats in Springfield, Ohio. And while they may not be eating them there, dog meat is still a staple around the Globe in places like China and other Indonesian nations. If that thought horrifies you as it does me, then I have one question, why aren't you vegan. Or are you a Speciesist?We all have First World problems every day. And I'm stuck right smack dab in the middle of one...what do you do when you encounter a first world problem?Plus, it's all of our worse nightmares. So why isn't it on the political agenda? https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/coroner-s-investigation-quebec-care-home-allegations-of-neglect-1.7318734Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at https://youtube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://youtube.com/live/AXX2ELTVs2k
The Longest 90 Minutes of TV is over Trump V. Harris RecapKarel Cast 24-118Well, their first debate is now history. Did it move the dial on the election? Did one emerge the clear winner and the other go down in flames. Or was it just more of the same that we’ve come to expect when anything involves Trump? Let’s discuss.My cousin is MAGA. And yesterday I reached my breaking point and ended a 50 year friendship. It hurt, truly, it hurt. But I can no longer tolerate it. Have you lost more friends or family over Trump?Today is Sept. 11. It seems like it never really happened.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at https://youtube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://youtube.com/live/lS4kXpQjW_U
I’m finding it both hilarious and divisive that Republicans did all they could to stop the transformative legislation that President Biden managed to push across the finish line. They all voted against each and every bill that have proven their worth time and time again, to the extent that Republicans love to take credit for bills they worked against. Today, a short commentary on the Inflation Reduction Act that has, agains the will of our right wing, worked wonders.
This time on Code WACK!What are lawmakers and the Federal Trade Commission doing about Pharmacy Benefit Managers and their undue influence over drug prices and access? Who is watching out for consumers when the pharmaceutical industry pursues self-serving arrangements? And what’s the impact on independent pharmacies and their patients?To find out, we recently interviewed Hannah Garden-Monheit, director of the Office of Policy Planning, Federal Trade Commission. Prior to joining the FTC, Garden-Monheit worked at the National Economic Council (NEC), where she served as Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and Director for Competition Council Policy. At the NEC, she was extensively involved in shaping the President’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, and much more. This is the second episode in a two part series.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
Leslie is first 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 two discuss his latest piece for 'Washington Monthly' titled, "Kamala Harris Still Has Time for a Big New Idea in Economic Policy."Dr. Shapiro explains how the fading prospect of upward mobility for Americans without college degrees is a major issue that concerns millions of voters.He proposes that one way to help people raise their incomes is by offering free retraining for higher-paying jobs.He also details how the plan would work, and how much it would cost (which may surprise you!).The full article is available at www.sonecon.com/blog, along with all of Dr. Shapiro's other writing.Then, Leslie is joined by Brad Bannon, who 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. The two preview tonight's presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.This includes discussions about whether V.P. Harris will deliver the policy message voters say they want to hear, which version of Trump shows up onstage, abortion, the Economy, and more.Dr. Shapiro brings broad knowledge and experience in economics and politics based on his government service and decades of conducting analysis and providing advice to U.S. presidents, senators, representatives and governors, as well as foreign leaders and senior executives at numerous Fortune 100 companies. His views are respected in the United States and around the world, and he has helped develop numerous policies that affect investment, taxation, regulation, trade and government spending here and abroad.His website is www.Sonecon.comm and his handle on X is @RobShapiro.You can hear Brad guest host for Leslie each Monday from 3-4pm ET with his own program, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon.'Brad also writes a political column each week for 'The Hill.'You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon and on Facebook is at @DeadlineDCWithBradBannon.
France Chills On Air Conditioning; High Stakes Debate Has Heart PoundingKarel Cast 24-118The stakes are high for tonight's debate. Why are we all so on edge? Because we know we are not dealing with a stable person or regime. We know he could win and it terrifies us.France is taking bold steps to Global Climate Change by getting rid of air conditioning, why aren't we?Apple releases new phone...and I want it!Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://youtube.com/live/VRowIgKUmuA
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 Sarah Jones, the Editor-in-Chief of Politicus USA, to analyze how racism is affecting this year's presidential contest and Vice President Kamala Harris.Then, Brad Bauman, a Principal in the Raben Group's Strategic Communications practice, joins the show to help preview tomorrow's debate between Harris and Trump.Sarah Jones' handle on X is PoliticusSarah and the website for Politicus USA is www.PoliticusUSA.com.Before joining Raben, Brad Bauman was at Fireside Campaigns, where he helped grow the company from a three-person operation to a full-service communications shop with more than 70 employees within four years. He previously served as executive director of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, where he oversaw the caucus' legislative, communications, and political operations for over 80 members of Congress. The website for the Raben Group is www.Raben.co and Brad Bauman's handle on X is @bradbaumn.
Boiling Water Has Cooked Us; Debate Shouldn't HappenKarel Cast 24-117Climate change is literally cooking us across the globe. And there's no doubt it's man-made; which means we did a lot of it to generate energy meaning the burning of fossil fuels, coal, nuclear. But under it all, what does that do? Boil water. Yup, most of our energy is still created by steam. It's 2024, can't we do better?The debate is tomorrow and I still believe Kamala shouldn't even do it. The media refused to concentrate on Trump's cognition problems, and take him as a serious candidate. He is not a serious candidate, just a serious threat.Very serious fires...and no one really cares. We're becoming immune to the devastation of climate change and that's a bad thing.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://youtube.com/live/01lo-zBGGFE
Father Buys Son WMD P*ssed When He Uses itKarel Cast 24-116The father of the boy in GA who shot up his school bought him the gun AFTER the police approached him about his son and school shooting threats. So, he's arrested. Is this one way to help stop it, or?Our health care system should not be for profit and I have the proof as to why.It's Friday, the weekend. The West Coast is sweltering, so time to stay inside, is a movie the thing?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://youtube.com/live/Pyaf6RnOB4I
Preventing Tragedies Seems Impossible Is It Us?Karel Cast 24-116The FBI warned police last year about the then-13-year-old that ended up being the school shooter. And it's not the first time we've heard that a mass shooter has been on the radar of law enforcement. So why can't they stop them? Is it access to guns, or is it just us, humans. Are many of us just inherently bad?Discouragement is fuel if you use it right. Is it really always darkest before the dawn? It sure seems that way.Tucker Carlson, and many more took money from Russians to spread disinformation through Tenet media, whether they knew it or not. What should be done?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://youtube.com/live/VTddExcpRoY
The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they detail the latest challenges to the SAVE plan, why millions of folks don't have to make monthly payments right now, and what's going on with the latest student debt cancellation plan. They also alert folks of upcoming deadlines and who benefits from taking action.This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans, and Special Projects & 'Free the Degree' Director, Sabrina Ashley Cereceres.The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on X, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
America Returns To Normal With School ShootingKarel Cast 24-116A Georgia school shooting brings America back to normal as the nation that doesn’t care if its kids die because the GOP wants them to with out any control. Are sleep studies a scam? Does everyone have apnea? USA sanctions Russia over election tampering. Why not sanction Fox News?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://youtube.com/live/KZkfxuq9y38
This time on Code WACK!So you might have heard the term pharmacy benefit managers – or PBMs – in the news. But what are they? How did these middlemen get to be so powerful? How are they causing drug prices to skyrocket? And what’s the Federal Trade Commission doing about it? To find out, we recently interviewed Hannah Garden-Monheit, the FTC’s director of the Office of Policy Planning. Prior to joining the FTC, Garden-Monheit worked at the National Economic Council (NEC), where she served as Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and Director for Competition Council Policy. At the NEC, she was extensively involved in shaping the President’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, and much more. This is the first episode in a two part series.
Leslie is joined by Author Eliza Sultan and District Attorney of New Mexico's 13th Judicial District, Barbara Romo.The pair are here to talk about Eliza's book, "Children on the Front Lines of Justice: Report Sexual Abuse and Survive the Criminal Trial," which D.A. Romo wrote the foreword in."Children On the Front Lines of Justice” is the story of a brave brother and sister, May and Charlie, who testify against a family member at his criminal trial. They must be brave and tell the truth about sexual abuse. The story is narrated from the children’s perspective. The objective of the book is to help children, parents, caregivers, guardians and anyone working with these survivors to have an idea of what to expect- when faced with having to testify. Any child from age 2-18 faced with having to testify at a criminal trial could benefit from this story of valiance and justice.The book is also a resource that prosecutors, advocates, and anyone who is touched by the justice system could share with families facing this experience. Eliza and her kids hope that the book will help children and their families know that they are not alone in their experience. The book is available on Amazon at this link:https://a.co/d/0eCnTSWEliza Sultan is an author, writer of op-eds, legislative advocate, self-described pain-in-the-activist, and mother of two children. She became active on issues of child testimony reform and child welfare after her family experienced first-hand the toll that participating in the criminal justice process takes on a family, particularly the issue of children testifying in open-court in front of someone who harmed them.Inspired by the courage of her children, Eliza began advocating to bring awareness to these issues and push for legislative and policy change that reflects the reality of the trauma that the judicial process itself exacts on families.In addition to her book, Eliza continues her advocacy through speaking engagements and consultation with policy leaders across the country, and she anticipates expanding her advocacy into other areas of the justice system that impact children.You can follow her on Instagram where her handle is @ESultanAdvocacy.Barbara Romo is District Attorney of New Mexico's 13th Judicial District. She’s been practicing law in New Mexico for over 24 years, having worked for eight years in the 1st Judicial District Attorney’s Office prosecuting a variety of felonies and heading up the Felony Crimes Against Children Unit, exclusively prosecuting felony crimes against children and homicides.As a prosecutor, Barbara has prosecuted every type of felony and has tried over 100 cases before juries specializing in crimes against children, sexual assault and homicides. She has worked for the New Mexico Victim's Rights Project as a victims' rights attorney, providing legal representation to crime victims as well as providing training and assistance to prosecutors, law enforcement, and other agencies who assist victims of crime.Barbara has been much lauded receiving the Community Service Prosecutor of the year award in 2018, Prosecutor of the Year in 2016, Rookie Prosecutor of the Year in 1997 all from the New Mexico District Attorney Association.
Leslie is joined by Sean O'Brien, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.The two discuss the Teamsters winning a groundbreaking joint employer decision against Amazon, United Airlines Teamsters rallying nationwide for a strong new contract, and Costco fleet drivers overwhelmingly authorizing a strike.Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit www.Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/Teamsters.Sean's handle on X is @TeamsterSOB.
VIDEO PREMIERE We're Not Going Back Plus Ukraine, Israel Make War NormalKarel Cast 24-114First, the video premiere of We're not Going Back, a song written by Karel and performed by Thea Austin. Then, Israel is dealing with six dead hostages and blaming Netanyahu. Biden wants more done. And daily, more people die. Ukraine suffered large attack and needs permission from weapons supplier to actually use weapons. The ridiculousness of ongoing war.Heatwave again. Las Vegas posting hottest summer on record. Why is not one politician talking about this? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://www.youtube.com/live/4pog4RskDgI?si=QMj9ZafL1Pc6B9E3
Trump Stomps On Graves While Others Follow DreamsKarel Cast 24-113In a new low, hardly thought possible, Donald Trump stomps on soldier's graves in a restricted area of Arlington for a thumbs-up photo opportunity. Will this upset enough people to help him loose?Dreams. That's what politics is all about. Do you follow yours? Or have you abandoned them? I'm realizing one now. And it's incredible. Ladies and Gentlemen, the world premiere of Thea Austin's collaboration with Karel, We're Not Going Back.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://www.youtube.com/live/g7T5JSqmEcY?si=7aMWkc_zRlzi31cB
Would You Die For Your Beliefs In the USA?Karel Cast 24-112MAGA has become militarized in many ways, with their leaders calling for bloodbaths, civil wars and silencing their critics in violent ways. It is becoming increasingly dangerous to speak out against them. If you're not famous, and don't have security, should you ? Would you risk your life to criticize the movement?Britain is considering banning vape pens. We all know they can kill you. But if they ban them, then why not alcohol? Why not tobacco all together? Why not red meat and dairy? Where does it stop?The Italian leader said to the BBC that he's all for a multiethnic culture, but not multicultural. What's the difference, and is that stance racist?Lowes, Tractor Supply, Best Buy, Harley Davidson and John Deere see no reason to help LGBTQ or any other group with equality, diversity and inclusive policies. Why do they always cave to the right and not what's right?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://www.youtube.com/live/Ag8xFq-9vck?si=iISs-BwWFdopbJ2Z
As the United States faces an election possibly unlike any other in our history, we wonder about the future of our healthcare system. What changes might we expect under President Trump, or President Harris? What would a new administration mean for single-payer efforts in states like California and Oregon? And what about Medicare, a lifeline for so many vulnerable Americans?To find out we spoke to the one and only Michael Lighty, president of the Healthy California Now coalition and former healthcare constituency director for Bernie 2020.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
Leslie is joined by Joe Radosevich. He is the Vice President for Campaigns and Outreach in the Advocacy and Outreach Department at the Center for American Progress. He works across teams to advance the organization’s priorities with external partners and elected leaders.Leslie and Joe discuss the extensive piece he co-wrote with Will Ragland, titled, "Project 2025: The Plan To Seize Power by Gutting America’s System of Checks and Balances."Here is the beginning of the eye-opening guide:"The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 is a road map for how a new far-right presidential administration can take over the country. The project contains four components: a 920-page book with far-right policy proposals, a personnel database of loyalists ready to replace tens of thousands of civil servants, a private online training center, and an unpublished plan for the first 180 days of a new administration.Many of the proposals in Project 2025 are sweeping and would eliminate fundamental personal freedoms while cutting the take-home pay of millions of Americans. Unsurprisingly, Project 2025’s policies to increase taxes on the middle class, allow corporations to stop paying workers overtime, implement a national abortion ban, and raise the retirement age for Social Security are wildly unpopular.That is why the most striking aspect of Project 2025 is a new strategy to gut the system of checks and balances that has long protected Americans’ personal freedoms. This strategy would concentrate power in the hands of the president—and set in motion a plan to flood the civil service with far-right loyalists to seize control of independent agencies. It is a playbook written for an authoritarian administration. This new vision would make it even harder for the American people to have a say in their government or oppose policies they disagree with.The scope of Project 2025 is extensive. An ongoing series from the Center for American Progress unpacks specific proposals in Project 2025, from raising the cost of prescription drugs and restricting access to contraception, to slashing funding for early childhood and K-12 education. There are proposals to end civil rights protections, exploit the most vulnerable Americans, stop safeguards that protect clean drinking water, halt action to combat the climate crisis, and open the door to an unprecedented level of corruption at the expense of the public. Taken together, Project 2025 is a plan for a presidency focused on consolidating and holding on to power.Many of the policies listed in the public 920-page agenda can be grouped into three core areas: - Gut the U.S. system of checks and balances to consolidate power. - Take away Americans’ fundamental personal freedoms. - Raise costs on the middle class to give the wealthy billions."Read the rest at this link: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/project-2025-the-plan-to-seize-power-by-gutting-americas-system-of-checks-and-balances/Before joining American Progress, Joe served in a variety of senior roles for U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. As Governor Shapiro’s Chief of Staff, Joe led the combined legal and communications strategy that successfully defended Pennsylvania’s election results in 2020, and expanded the role of the Pennsylvania attorney general’s office into labor and environmental crimes.The website for The Center for American Progress Action Fund is www.AmericanProgressAction.org.
Leslie is joined by Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO. On June 13, 2022, he was unanimously elected to the position as the highest ranking African American officer in the history of America’s labor movement.He first discusses with Leslie why, as President, Donald Trump was a disaster for workers and their unions.Then, Fred details that the AFL-CIO supports Kamala Harris and Tim Walz because they are fighting every day to lift up working people.Next, he explains how the 'Blue Wall' has been built by organized labor.Finally, Fred recaps how he and his fellow Union leaders championed Vice President Kamala Harris as the choice for working class folks in a series of speeches on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention last week.The website for the AFL-CIO is www.AFLCIO.org and their handle on Facebook, Instagram and X is @AFLCIO. Fred's handle on X is @STRedmond.
The Tiny Way Climate Change Is Killing YouKarel Cast 24-111It's the deadliest animal on Earth already, and now, climate change is giving it superpowers. The mosquito is on track to kill millions of us, and yet, we act like it's no problem whatsoever. And how and why is it doing this? West Nile virus, other disease. And now, the Mpox is coming for you. Is it even safe to go out any more?Las Vegas betting on JLo's next beau. Jesus, the misogyny is everywhere, is it not? They have not bet on a man's next conquest...Chappel Rohn and the pitfalls of social media music success.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://www.youtube.com/live/3CU7klvJFVQ?si=B4H6vMp53rdSfsMF
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 Congressional Reporter for Punchbowl News, Mica Soellner.The two recap this past week's DNC, including Vice President Harris' nomination acceptance speech.Then, Brad is joined by Tara Devlin, the host of the podcast, 'TARABUSTER.'She first analyzes RFK Jr.'s endorsement of Donald Trump.Then, Tara breaks down a theme that former President Clinton hit on at this past week's DNC, which is why many voters have the misconception that Republicans are historically better on the economy than Democrats, which hard data shows is not the case at all.Mica Soellner's handle on X is @MicaSoellnerDC. Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.You can follow Tara on X at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.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 X is @BradBannon.
MAGA Comes Unglued Over Unrealized NonsenseKarel Cast 24-110#MAGA and their cult members have come unglued at the behest of billionaires who care nothing about them...again. This time over a proposal from President Biden and VP Harris over unrealized capital gains, a tax that would only effect 11,000 people in the USA worth over $100m and that have 80% or more of their assets in capital gains (stocks, bonds, real estate, etc). It will not affect any average homeowner or American. But you can't tell these morons that.But let's be real, the real dilemma in USA is still groceries, eating out, gas prices. These are not set by a President, but yet, that's what we are judging Harris and Trump on. And Trump is capitalizing on the fact that Americans are too ill informed to know the facts.Also, things that are ticking me off on this Monday, like refunds. They take your $ in seconds, and then take days to refund it.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://www.youtube.com/live/Tm5-7mTDu6k?si=o_UFeUSWQ2UIjM6s
Leslie is joined by Jim Parrott, a nonresident fellow at the Urban Institute, where he is part of their Housing Finance Policy Center. Jim is also owner of Parrott Ryan Advisors, which provides strategic advice on housing finance issues to financial institutions active in the primary and secondary mortgage market.The two discuss the Opinion piece he co-wrote for the Washington Post with Moody Analytics' Chief Economist Mark Zandi. It's titled, "Harris Plan Could Solve the Longtime Affordable Housing Crisis."(Link here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/21/harris-affordable-housing/)Before joining Urban in 2013, Jim Parrott spent several years in the Obama White House as a senior adviser at the National Economic Council, where he led the team of advisers charged with counseling the cabinet and president on housing issues. Before his time in the White House, Parrott was counsel to Secretary Donovan at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.The website for the Urban Institute is www.Urban.org.
Kamala Rises as Trump Deteriorates Karel Cast 24-109Kamala capped off a fabulous week at the DNC with a speech that hit all the right notes. But will it be enough to sway independents, and if not, why not? What exactly are they expecting. There's no comparison really. Kamala is younger, fresher with great idea; Trump is a deteriorating criminal singing the same two notes everywhere he goes. So what's stopping people from voting for Kamala?The right attacked a 17 y/o boy with a learning disability. This is who they are.Beyonce wasn't there. And this is why.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://www.youtube.com/live/Ky335XbL7mk?si=h-Nfcf6bQNb8MBfK
Gus Walz Steals Our Hearts With His Joy at DNCKarel Cast 24-108As Tim Walz took the stage for his moment, his son, Gus Walz, stole our hearts with his pride, his joy and elation at seeing his dad on that stage. Our hearts were filled, like his, and it was the best moment of the convention so far. Oprah? Sure. But Gus Walz, he's the real ticket. Harley is now considering firing its CEO over his desire for more DEI at the company. Who are these people. Diversity Equity and Inclusion are AMERICAN values. Why can't they see that?It's been a very gay convention. And that's a good thing.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://www.youtube.com/live/_64eQqhpjCU?si=v7WO33ARPADQjuLS
Obama's Serve Up One-Two Punch for DNC KnockoutKarel Cast 24-107Michelle Obama, a powerhouse of a speaker, mother, wife and First Lady, knocked it out of the park with her inspirational, and very frank, speech at the DNC last night. She was very real...and told everyone they were going to have to DO SOMETHING. Will they listen?Then, came the "only person dumb enough to speak after Michelle Obama," her husband, Former President Barack Obama. And his keynote was everything it needed to be. There were some key takeaways from which the entire country could learn. The problem, they won't listen.One of Obama's comments had to do with social media. And it was the reason we should all be running from it.A famous French actor wanted his dog euthanized when he died and put in his arms to be buried with him. The family says no. Are they right?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://youtube.com/live/IrIu9f0k6BU
This time on Code WACK!What’s been happening on the healthcare front since California Senate Bill 770, which paves the way for a single-payer healthcare system, was passed last year? What’s the process and the timeline? What are the necessary next steps to winning single payer in the Golden State and why is it so important to achieving healthcare equity? To find out we spoke to the one and only Michael Lighty, president of the Healthy California Now coalition and former healthcare constituency director for Bernie 2020.
Biden Burns the House DownKarel Cast 24-106President Joe Biden in a blazing speech for almost an hour proved he is no where near done in the party. He didn't pass the torch to Kamala, he set it ablaze, taking names and having receipts. This is what 51 years of public service comes to, and it was a blaze of glory. Although, the convention still feels very much like a cult meeting.Families are going in to major debt...not for food or clothing, but for Disney Vacations. The NYT did an entire series on families going in to debt to go to theme parks or on cruises. My social security number was leaked. Was yours?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://www.youtube.com/live/JUVjXtrvLk8?si=j0p-zp0Jps1C5qxV
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 Bob Deans, Director of Strategic Engagement at the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC).The two discuss the damage that natural disasters are doing to the United States, all accelerated by man made climate change. They also breakdown Project 2025 and the environmental stakes in the presidential race.Then, Kimberly Scott, Publisher of DemList, details the plans for the Democratic National Convention live from Chicago where it's taking place this week.The NRDC works to safeguard the earth—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends.They combine the power of more than 3 million members and online activists with the expertise of some 700 scientists, lawyers, and other environmental specialists to confront the climate crisis, protect the planet's wildlife and wild places, and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities.The website for the NRDC is www.NRDC.org and their handle on X is @NRDC.Kim Scott's 'Demlist' is a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on X at the handle @TheDemList.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 X is @BradBannon.
Karel Cast 24-104Kamala Seats Herself At Your Kitchen TableKitchen table issues, the real nuts and bolts of the economy, paying bills, that's where Kamala Harris is aiming with her economic plan laid out today. She wants to try and make homeownership more accessible and bring down the price of groceries. To do that, she'll have to take on the very people that make presidents, corporate donors. Will this work?We age at two separate ages more than any other time in our lives. So should medicine be responding in kind?Is it irresponsible to own a pet if you can't afford pet insurance and don't have a credit card or savings account for catastrophic illnesses? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://www.youtube.com/live/RdvtdNFH-CA?si=trj-0xPvFmU0Wppa
American Discontent: A Crisis of Faith, Family, and FutureKarel Cast 24-102I hold in my hand a simple grocery store receipt, but in it lies the very reason Americans are so upset this election cycle. What can politicians do about this?Everyone's up in arms about Earthquakes and it doesn't make since to me.A weatherman had a panic attack on air and told the audience about it. He's being called brave. Why do we hide the very parts of us that make us human?What's your Excuse: This new segment will examine the millions of reasons we don't do things we should. Today, veganism. We know it's the answer, so why won't you do it?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comhttps://www.youtube.com/live/4NzsD8-7SZk?si=C9DzukVADsRTYhqR
This time on Code WACK!How far did one man have to go to get the health insurance he needed to cover a specialized surgery in another state? Despite jumping through many hoops to even qualify to buy the coverage he needed, why did he still end up paying tens of thousands of dollars in out of pocket costs? How much would you be willing to pay for the freedom to consult the doctor of your choice?We recently spoke to Rand, a commercial property manager, writer and father of three in Southern California who shared the formidable health and insurance challenges that he’s faced with us. Rand asked that we not use his last name for this interview. This is the second of a two-part series with Rand.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
Leslie is joined by Roxanne Brown, the USW’s International Vice President at Large, who oversees the union’s public policy and legislative agenda as well as its political work. She has spent more than two decades advancing policies on Capitol Hill and with regulatory agencies on behalf of USW members. She has extensive experience in manufacturing, environmental and energy policy.The two discuss how Vice President Kamala Harris, and her running mate Tim Walz, have been delivering wins for workers throughout their public service lives. It comes down to values:Working people need a candidate who will fight for them.USW members told their leadership that they most value retirement security, affordable health care, labor laws that support their ability to form Unions and negotiate strong contracts, alongside safe, healthy workplaces, worker-centered trade, and a strong industrial policy that supports American manufacturing.Vice President Kamala Harris, and her running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, have a strong record delivering on all these issues.Vice President Kamala Harris serves as a crucial part of the most pro-labor administration of our lifetimes, which breathed new life into domestic manufacturing and established the nation’s first industrial policy in decades. This includes infrastructure and other investments rooted in strong 'Buy America' provisions.Policies to build stronger, more resilient supply chains.She took charge of the White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment, breaking down barriers for workers forming Unions.She also walked the picket line with striking UAW workers.Harris was also the tie breaker on a number of key votes that advanced the interests of working families.The USW worked for years to pass the Butch-Lewis Act and protect the pensions of more than a million workers whose retirements hung in the balance through no fault of their own. Not a single Republican voted for the American Rescue Plan, which included Butch-Lewis, but thanks to VP Harris, it passed.Her work as a tie-breaker also enabled the administration’s efforts to return the National Labor Relations Board to its mission of empowering working people, rather than serving the interests of wealthy corporations.Even before she was the Vice President, Harris fought for workers.As a Senator, Harris fought for legislation to address workplace violence in health care and social service settings.As California's Attorney General, she cracked down on corporate creed, took on the big banks, and defended vulnerable workers against wage theft.She fought for labor protections and fair wages for agricultural and domestic workers.Harris’ choice of running mate also shows that she prioritizes workers and shares their values. Tim Walz was himself a Union educator, who over his career:Paved the way for more workers to have access to paid sick and family leave;Made major strides in protecting workers’ health and safety on the job;Improved standards for patients and workers at Minnesota’s nursing homes;Strengthened Union organizing and collective bargaining rights;Expanded unemployment benefits and took steps to protect workers from wage theft and other abuses.The choice is clear. Workers need elected officials who will fight on their side, and both Harris and Walz have clear, pro-worker records.You can follow Roxanne on X, where her handle is @BrownRox. Follow the USW on X, Facebook and Instagram, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at USW.org.
Bikers, Be Better; $100k To Lockup Phones? What’s Your Excuse? Karel Cast 24-101Harley Davidson's CEO did a speech in which he said the company needs to do better in several areas, including DEI, diversity, equity and inclusion. Of course, MAGA bikers are now boycotting and taking issue with Harley. I'm a biker, many gay people are, and as such, we are calling on the biker community to do better.Bay Area schools spent $100k to lockup kid's cell phones in bags called Yondr that are locked during the day and can only be opened at the end of day or in an emergency. Is this necessary? Whatever happened to the word, no?What's your Excuse: This new segment will examine the millions of reasons we don't do things we should. Today, veganism. We know it's the answer, so why won't you do it?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://www.youtube.com/live/xgg9D5eqJQg?si=vFysZ2H0bmZRhxl_
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, Editor at Large at Congressional Quarterly and Roll Call, to discuss the dramatic rise of the dynamic duo that is the Harris-Walz presidential ticket. Then, Brad is joined by CNN Military Analyst, Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF Ret.). The two examine the military service record of Minnesota Governor, and Democratic running mate, Tim Walz.Col. Leighton also breaks down the latest developments in wars in Ukraine and the Gaza strip. The website for CQ Roll Call is www.RollCall.com and John's handle on X is @BennettJohnT. 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 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. His website is CedricLeighton.com and his handle on X is @CedricLeighton. 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 X is @BradBannon.
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. The two discuss how Team USA athletes at this year's Olympic Games in Paris came to wear opening and closing ceremony uniforms that have been 100% exclusively made in America, with 100% domestically sourced materials.During this conversation, the pair also talked about a recent episode of AAM's "The Manufacturing Report" podcast, hosted by Scott, where he interviewed family-run shoe manufacturer Rancourt & Co.Co-owner and President Mike Rancourt. Mike shared the process of creating these iconic, American-made shoes, how they came to work with Ralph Lauren for the designer's Team USA Olympic uniform, and the pride Rancourt & Co. shoes bring to the Lewiston, Maine community.You can listen to the episode, and all of the other episodes of "The Manufacturing Report," at SoundCloud.com/Keep-It-Made-In-America.Scott also shared his first hand experience attending a recent event with Congressman Ro Khanna. Rep. Khanna laid out new legislation called the Modern Steel Act, which would see a robust steel industry that’s environmentally friendly, union-represented, and state-of-the-art. And Khanna wants to do it in America’s old steel towns, bringing new life to the communities who built our nation. So Khanna came to Johnstown, Pennsylvania, kicking off his new initiative inside the long-shuttered Bethlehem Steel railcar wheel plant.For over 17 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their handle on X is @KeepItMadeInUSA.Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
TAYLOR TERRORISTS ARRESTED; Bi Impossible to Date? Karel Cast 24-99Three people wanted to terrorize Taylor's concert...why? Israel, Iran and the drama of the Middle East. And it is Drama. And when will it stop?Online controversy over dating Bi man or woman. Would you? Why or why not?Covid is now the #10 cause of death and the #1 and #2 could almost be prevented, so why are we dying of them?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://www.youtube.com/live/SfQXn7OEpCo?si=ExIq2_Vid9EtTIjt
Tropical Storm Debby isn't done with the East Coast yet; Hottest oceans in 400 years endanger Australia's Great Barrier Reef, scientists warn; PLUS: Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate, Gov. Tim Walz, is a proven climate champion... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Do You Choose Your Death? Will Trump Flee? Karel Cast 24-98The death of a friend has me thinking, do we ultimately choose our deaths? Donald Trump is losing the election. He knows he faces real jail time if Kamala wins. Will he flee?What is a house worth, really? And why isn't that reflected in the price?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://www.youtube.com/live/co5RVp3vdV0?si=w2B9UFO2pZeSDs3T
Going Crazy for Walz; Pot Equal Heroin in Nevada And More Karel Cast 24-97 by Progressive Voices
This time on Code WACK!Imagine having to fight with your HMO insurer about compensating your surgeon who doesn't belong to your provider network, but happens to be a specialist in a particular procedure that you want because it has fewer side effects. Could you afford to cough up a few thousand dollars to pay the surgeon while hassling with your HMO? But the story doesn't end there. What if you then needed a followup procedure that is relatively new but has a 98% chance of a positive outcome? But the surgeon you want - who invented it - is not in your state, never mind your network?We recently spoke to Rand, a commercial property manager, writer and father of three in Southern California who shared the formidable health and insurance challenges that he’s faced with us. Rand asked that we not use his last name for this interview. This is the first of a two-part series with Rand.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
Walz Waltzes In Surprising VP Pick; England Torn By Racism Karel Cast 24-96Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, is the new VP pick for Kamala Harris. A teacher, a veteran and an outspoken Trump critic, will his brash be enough to sway voters back to Harris from Trump? Let's seeEngland remains torn by White Nationalism as violence spreads. As some are prosecuted they are literally crying for their mothers. This is who these cowards are, so yes, prosecute them to the hilt.I am sick of the misogyny surrounding JLo and Ben Affleck. He's a chain smoker. He's short with people, including her. His only love seems to be for Matt Damon. So why is JLo getting the blame? Because we blame women for failed marriages and shouldn't. Arctic photos that should terrify you.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://www.youtube.com/live/qyztHDbJfiA?si=uKV4qqHFPjv9xkN_
I’ll bet The Donald would like to have his Veep appointment (anointment?) back. JD Vance was supposed to be a weapon in their war against O’l Joe, but now that the orthopedic shoe is on the other foot, it’s clear they needed to go a different way. I know Trump wanted that Tech Bro money, but he got a lot more than he bargained for. Whether you’re a sad, childless cat lady or not, I hope you’ll listen to this short commentary.
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 Mabinty Quarshie, national political correspondent for the Washington Examiner.The two break down the latest news regarding Kamala Harris' VP pick, which is expected to be announced by tomorrow.They also talk about the latest polling and story lines in the Harris-Trump matchup.Then, noted Economist, Dr. Rob Shapiro, analyzes the latest jobs report and also discusses his new blog, titled, "Harris Has the Facts to Refute Trump’s Lies about the Economy."(Link: https://www.sonecon.com/harris-has-the-facts-to-refute-trumps-lies-about-the-economy/)Mabinty Quarshie's handle on X is @MabintyQ.The website for Sonecon is www.Sonecon.com and Dr. Shapiro's handle on X is @RobShapiro.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 X is @BradBannon.
White Nationalism Turns Ugly in UK And More Today's Karel Cast 24-95It appears many of the White people that descended from colonialist don't want to be colonized themselves by immigrants. Isn't that rich. And they are destroying their own country and lives over misinformation and hatred.80% of us die in hospitals when 100% of us want to die at home. This is brought home by very bad news from a friend. How this can rip families apart.VP Pick comes today. And?Things we hate but put up with: air travel, it's horrid. But we line up for it. And so much more.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://www.youtube.com/live/Smc3rUkmcOg?si=3Vbr1UudiqeTct44
Olympic Boxer Drama; Human Chess; Trap Misses Again Karel Cast 24-94 by Progressive Voices
NABJ A Glorious Train wreck; USA is D U M B ; Dining Out Woes Karel Cast 24-93Trump spoke at the NABJ, Black Journalists and it was a glorious train wreck. Why did they invite him? Why do we always give deference to the other side, if the other side is evil?A map of the the states with the highest and lowest IQ is out and America is 29 in the world, with an average IQ of 97.4. Japan is 106.9. Why is America so dumb, well, there's a real answer.I went out to lunch, The cost was sobering. This is not sustainable. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://www.youtube.com/live/SJHx_pHVh-g?si=v8y4Hd_JkOqdAW50
WEIRD ELON; Kamala Draws; Forever Wars; UK Explodes Karel Cast 24-92 by Progressive Voices
Why did California’s latest single payer bill fail and what can we do about it? How can the public learn the truth about how much they could save with unified financing when deep-pocketed corporations keep lobbying legislators against it? What will it take to make Medicare for All a reality once and for all? To find out, we asked Jodi Reid, executive director of California Alliance for Retired Americans or CARA, California’s largest grassroots senior advocacy organization. Jodi represents her organization on the board of Healthy California Now, a single-payer advocacy coalition. This is the second of a two-part series with Jodi.
Our president did the right thing. He’s a decent man who put country over self, and stepped away from his reelection bid. His opponent, an indecent man would never—could never—put country over himself. The indecent man thought he’d have a cakewalk to another term in the White House, but he’s about to get schooled by an underestimated woman. Here’s a short commentary that puts it all in perspective. I hope you'll listen.
FEUDAL AMERICA; No More Voting? ; Southport Tragedy Karel Cast 24-91It dawned on me while walking the other day; we are still our ancestors. We are all still working to make the rich richer. Everything we do is to make someone rich. Grocery shopping, transportation, clothes, all of it, education, it's all to make CEO's and owners rich. Working poor to make the rich rich. That's America. That's the world we live in.63 dead in Las Vegas from....heat. Why doesn't anyone care? Well, if I were governor. Southport Stabbing has Taylor Swift, and the world, devastate. But imagine if it were a gun.You Won't Have To Vote Any More...Trump repeats claims, why will no one believe him? Like the media, that is.60 Days vegan does this. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://www.youtube.com/live/-Mvcu_f_KuU?si=c2eb7HP1uQAYj0Gc
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 Bloomberg Government's Kate Ackley to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, which launched just a week ago, but has already hit some impressive metrics with voter enthusiasm and fundraising totals.Then, Sarah Jones, Editor-In-Chief of Politicus USA, analyzes how the Trump-Vance campaign has been reeling since President Biden announced he would not be seeking re-election a week ago.They also discuss the phone calls that volunteers are organizing for different groups of constituents on behalf of the new Democratic presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris.Kate Ackley's handle on X is @kackleyZ and the website for Bloomberg Government is bgov.com.Sarah Jones' handle on X is PoliticusSarah and the website for Politicus USA is PoliticusUSA.com.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 X is @BradBannon.
Olympic Opening Wows; Excessive Force? Biden's DOA Proposal Karel Cast 24-90The Opening Ceremony of the Olympics was perhaps the best I have ever seen. It celebrated all things French, and Americans seem to have an issue with the fact that there are other cultures that are more advanced socially than we are. Also, is your nationality also your heritage? Does Celine have French roots or is she strictly Canadian?Two kids run on a to a field at a baseball game, and are escorted out in handcuffs? Good lesson, or over policing? Biden wants term limits on the Supreme Court and a constitution amendment to stop Presidential immunity. Is it all just wishful thinking?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://www.youtube.com/live/8vkQaR_v-Mw?si=72JOJ3SuC84SQar_https://youtube.com/live/8vkQaR_v-Mw
FIRES and the cycle of numbness; Olympic Ambivalence; Ryan Reynolds, Actor? Karel Cast 24-89 by Progressive Voices
HOMELESS OUT in CA; Drugs Making You Sick? Doing the Work Karel Cast 24-88 by Progressive Voices
This time on Code WACK!Why is long term care, including in-home health care, in crisis? How are skyrocketing costs affecting patients? How come two-thirds of people in California who are getting in-home health care get it from family members who are often unpaid? Would universal long term care - or a single-payer system with unified financing - help? To find out, we spoke to Jodi Reid, executive director of California Alliance for Retired Americans, California’s largest grassroots senior advocacy organization. She has more than four decades of organizing experience on issues ranging from health care to housing. Jodi represents her organization on the board of Healthy California Now, a single-payer advocacy coalition. This is the first of a two-part series with Jodi about long-term care.
HOTTEST DAY ON EARTH; Excited about Kamala; Aging Anxiety Karel Cast 24-87It's the hottest day on Planet Earth with the average air temperature globally at 62.87 F. It's hotter than it's been in 120k years and we did it. An NO ONE is talking about how to stop it, what to do about it, or how to survive it. Heat kills more than floods, earthquakes and tornadoes combined, so why are we ignoring it? Because we still don't believe it.I'm excited about Kamala Harris, actually. I like her a lot. But I'm afraid to be optimistic. Look what Trumpism has done to me.I'm getting older. I will one day get some condition or get sick. And one day, like you, I will die. And that thought has me reeling!Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://www.youtube.com/live/2pQ9B_bgXwQ?si=nNCXyVJONUHxvNSf
KAMALA the UNITER? Shocking Video White Cop Shoots Black Woman Karel Cast 24-86Well, Kamala already has the delegates to win the nomination and more than $200m in her war chest already. Young people seem excited. Is this what the Democrats needed to win? Will the enthusiasm last?Biden was betrayed, and is hurt. We must acknowledge that.And another White cop has killed another Black person, needlessly. When will this ever stop? Or will it?Plus, Snapped has me puzzled. What is it, you gotta hear this.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://www.youtube.com/live/229Ivjsm2s4?si=S7-UQfroUprmCzvM
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 joined by two accomplished political guests to discuss the unprecedented history that has taken place within the past 24 hours, with President Biden electing not to run for re-election, and instead, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.Brad is first joined by Charlie Cook, Founder of the 'Cook Political Report.'Then, for the second half of the show, Brad's guest is Juliane Schäuble, US Correspondent for Der Tagesspiegel, Berlin's biggest newspaper.Charlie's handle is on X is @CharlieCookDC. Juliane's handle there is @berlin_juliane.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 X is @BradBannon.
SPECIAL EDITION Biden OUT What Now? Karel Cast 24-85Biden has caved to media pressure and is out of the race. So what does it mean, other than the fact that at this moment, right now, the only person running for office of President in the USA is a twice-impeached Christo-Fascist civilly adjudicated sexual predator insurrectionist who steals classified documents and screws porn stars. The honorable man? Forced to drop out.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
MEDIA Destroying Biden; Woman Drowns Unnoticed Karel Cast 24-84Why has the media decided it's time for Biden to go. There is NO public outcry. The politicians are being spurred on by the media, not the people. In fact, most people I know want Biden to stay. So, is the fix in? Has Trump already gotten to these people? And what a sh*tshow the convention was, and why didn't the media cover the dangers, the lies, the fascism and cultism going on?In Las Vegas, in February, a 58 year old woman died at LVAC, Las Vegas Athletic Club. Why did no one stop to help her? The video will shock and disgust you.Plus Adele is taking a break; Trixie Mattel is taking a break. What's with all these breaks?And Elon leaves CA because he's a transphobe. Good.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
A day after a 20 year old registered Republican tried unsuccessfully to assassinate Donald Trump, I'm sending this recording about 2025—my newspaper column from last week. Because the leader of P25 calls for violence if “the left” doesn’t allow his minority to sell democracy down the river. I’ll get to the shooting that left one dead, two critically injured, and one very lucky ex-president who has repeatedly called for violence, relatively unscathed. I’m starting here with Project 2025 because it is a logical precursor to the political violence most now—belatedly—decry. As always, I link to the things I quote in my blog: jonbsinton.substack.com.
This time on Code WACK!How do insurance companies put up barriers to addiction treatments? How does this affect treatment programs and their clients? And how would it be if we had Medicare for All?To find out, we spoke to Arlene Stanich-Prince, executive director of Ohlhoff Recovery Programs in San Francisco, one of the longest standing treatment programs in the area. This is the second of two episodes with Stanich-Prince.
Explaining Vance; Document Case; My Fear Comes Home Karel Cast 24-83JD Vance, what does he mean? Does he solidify anything for Trump? And what challenges does he present for Democrats?What does the document case being dismissed mean in Florida and where is it going to end up?We all have our fears. My biggest fear came literally in to my neighborhood yesterday, and it terrified me. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.Here are the topics that they discuss:1. Polling shows that American shoppers prize the "Made in USA" label and are willing to pay more for it—something that counterfeiters are all too happy to capitalize. So how can the Federal Trade Commission protect the integrity of "Made in USA"? AAM is out with a new explainer video that is shared with the audience.Call your Representatives today in support of the COOL Online Act at 202-224-3121. Use AAM's 'Made in America' online directory at AmericanManufacturing.org/made-in-america2. The U.S. is "frighteningly behind China" in global shipping, AAM President testified before the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party at the end of June.How can the U.S. correct course?3. The Biden administration announced the investment of $1.7 billion dollars in grants for auto plant retooling projects across eight states as it works to transition the U.S. auto industry to electric vehicle technology. 4. U.S. brands like McDonald's, Apple, Starbucks, and Nike flocked to China to gain access to the world's second-largest consumer market, but Chinese companies are studying the West's formulas for success and pushing the competition out. Is the Chinese market fool's gold?For over 17 years, Scott Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their handle on X is @KeepItMadeInUSA.Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
TRUMP SHOT by Republican Youth But I Don't Like My Reaction Karel Cast 24-82A young man tried to kill Donald Trump. But I don't like how I reacted to it. Because this says more about me than anything else. And who America is turning me in to. And I'm going to change course.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
This time on Code WACK!What are some of the most common misconceptions about people who are addicted to substances like opioids? What medicines are revolutionizing the way people are being treated today – and how accessible are they? To find out, we spoke to Arlene Stanich-Prince, executive director of Ohlhoff Recovery Programs in San Francisco, one of the longest standing treatment programs in the area. This is the first of two episodes with Stanich-Prince.
Biden Presses On; Am I Too Involved; Dance Superstar Jeanie Tracy Karel Cast 24-81Biden does a NATO press conference full of substance and lasts over an hour, and yet, all anyone can talk about is one flub. It's not Biden that's declining, it's America, thanks in large part to American Media.I often call out bad behavior. But it can have consequences. Am I too involved? Is it now too dangerous to call out bad behavior?She's a dance music legend. She sang with Sylvester. She's had #1 hits of her own. She's in the show on PBS Disco: The Soundtrack of a Generation. She is Jeanie Tracy and she is here with us today.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Are You OK? Plus Media Companies Make Bias Clear and TV That Made You Cry Karel Cast 24-80NBC, CBS, ABC, they are all making their bias clear as they continually run stories about Biden’s age, splits in the party and more. They are not doing this about Trump, who is equally as old, and is a fascist to boot. So it has become clear that the corporate media in the USA is on the side of MAGA and Trump. Why? Well, it’s always the same reason, money. They are selling us out, and our country for clicks, views and ratings. And it could cost us the country.Are you ok? There’s so much going on in the world and in your world. And yet, no one’s really asking are we OK? Because I’m not. I’m not OK. There’s just too many horrible things at once. So what are you doing to be OK? And will you be better after the election?The Closer on Peacock, season 5, Episode 3, has just gutted me. Brenda Leigh loses her cat to kidney failure, and in real life, the real life cat actually died right after filming. The episode just made me sob big ugly tears. What TV show has done that to you?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
It is with a heavy heart that I present this week’s commentary. I’m sick about it. I truly think Joe Biden has been the most legislatively consequentially president since LBJ, but watching the disastrous debate forced me to conclude that he must step aside. That’s how important it is to defeat Donald Trump once and for all. I hope you’ll listen to this brief analysis.
RECORDS BROKEN as Frustration Rises Plus The Biden Non-Issue Karel Cast 24-79 by Progressive Voices
BIDEN COMPETANCY TEST? 117 In Las Vegas? 35% Interest Macys? Karel Cast 24-78Biden is doing an interview with ABC George Stephanaupolis...and it's really more of a competency test...but what are people expecting? And now that the bar is so high for him, can he live up to expectations or have people decided to just cancel him and move on? The 4th of July happened for the 248th time as a nation and I don't know about you but I didn't feel much like celebrating. Also, where are all these broke people getting the $ for fireworks$ ? Sunday it's going to be 117 in Las Vegas as a heat wave hits the Pacific Southwest. What is one to do? Not much.Macy's sent a notice to all card holders: We are going up to 34.9% interest on the card. Is this even legal? And if the answer is yes, then why, why is that legal?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
What is the true cost of the American health insurance system? What toll is it taking on both patients and providers? And what do we need instead?To find out, we recently interviewed Dr. Linda Peeno, a physician, ethicist and health insurance industry whistleblower who testified before Congress and who has spent nearly four decades working to protect patients from harm and death by corporate healthcare systems. Dr. Peeno was played by actor Laura Dern in the 2002 docudrama “Damaged Care,” and she was also featured in Michael Moore’s 2007 documentary “Sicko.”
DEMOCRATS Are They Too Weak To Fight? Karel Cast 24-77Biden now has immunity for his actions in office, official actions. Defending the Constitution is an official action. He says Trump, MAGA and the Supreme Court are threats to the Constitution. So why isn't ever MAGA legislator, Justice and Trump in Gitmo? Why doesn't he use his position as commander in chief to tell the National Guard, DOJ, someone to arrest these people for their crimes against the USA? Why do Democrats REFUSE to fight for our country like Republicans fight to destroy it? Is it all just talk and campaigning? The USA is lost. If something is not done within four months, we are done as a Democratic Republic. And no one, including high ranking Democrats, seem to want to play anything but the victim.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://youtu.be/lr6H4FzFb-U
We’re stymied by politics on so many topics, but immigration seems to be the big hot button at the moment. In today’s commentary we take the conversation in a different direction, and talk about immigration from the perspective of leadership. We look at two women, one from the U.S., and one from Nigeria, as we contemplate the generally glossed-over value of immigrants as political and business leaders. I hope you’ll listen.
BIDEN CANCELLED? Homeless a Crime? Songs that Inspire Karel Cast 24-76 by Progressive Voices
A Pathological LIAR and An 81 Year Old; NEITHER should be there Karel Cast 24-75What a dark and dismal day in the USA the morning after the worst debate in my lifetime. Trump, a pathological Christo-fascist liar, unchecked, allowed to spew lie after lie; and Pres Biden, 81, sick and exhausted and all of that showing, thus making him look weakened. They say a liar and criminal won...so that means we all lost. Whose fault is this, well, that's simple.When it's too hot to walk outside we go to the casinos. Come with us! We go to the Wynn, Encore and Venetian. Let's explore!Ever wanted to make home made bread or pizza dough, I'll show you how and why can't you eat raw cookie dough? I'll tell you and then show you how to make tollhouse vegan cookie dough that you can eat!Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
New Mexico town grapples with cascading consequences of simultaneous weather disasters; Environmentalists on edge awaiting critical US Supreme Court ruling; PLUS: Good news! Biden's climate law has created more than 300,000 clean energy jobs... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Supreme Extension; McDonald's Blame Game; Assange Free Karel Cast 24-74 by Progressive Voices
How did a single mom in Kentucky, in the 1970s, become a physician, then a health insurance medical reviewer and eventually a whistleblower?To find out, we recently interviewed Dr. Linda Peeno, a physician and ethicist who has spent nearly four decades working to protect patients from harm and death by corporate healthcare systems. Dr. Peeno was played by actor Laura Dern in the 2002 docudrama “Damaged Care,” and she was also featured in Michael Moore’s 2007 documentary “Sicko.” She has assisted in more than 150 legal cases to expose for-profit systems that have corrupted medicine and health care.Check out the Show Notes and Transcript for more!
Some prices remain stubbornly high for no apparent reason other than producer greed. The supply chains are flowing, and inventories are up. Compounding the greed demonstrated by manufacturers and retailers, is a pernicious right-wing media that is spinning hard. They want Americans to think the economy is in the tank, when nothing could be farther from the truth. In today’s commentary we drill down on both sides arguments. I hope you’ll listen.
Extreme heat and costly, historic flooding wreak havoc across U.S.; FEMA warns of disaster funding shortfall, as storm season is just getting underway; Climate change is making home insurance unaffordable; PLUS: Global warming turbocharged Mexico's deadly heat wave, and doubled the frequency of extreme wildfires... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
THERE IS NO DEBATE; Why the Ground Matters in Heat Karel Cast 24-73Donald Trump and President Joseph Biden are set to debate this week and the world is abuzz. I'm not. I'm not even going to watch. First, I never want to hear that man speak again. Second, there IS NOT DEBATE. It's like debating if the Earth is Flat or if we should legalize perversion. On some matters there is no debate.Influencers are being invited to cover the debate, with VIP access and access to candidates. But does this smack at the faces of credentialed, working media. And, as the entire country is heating up, it really mattes about what is beneath our feet. The ground heating is even worse than the air heating. I'll tell you why that matters.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Leslie is joined by Maria Somma, Organizing Director for the United Steelworkers (USW).The pair explores why workers still need the PRO Act.This includes white collar workers, which Maria shares multiple examples of with the audience.Workers in the South are also eager to exercise their rights, though this is drawing backlash from anti-worker politicians in states like Georgia and Alabama.The Biden administration has done important work to correct course at the NLRB, and there are pro-worker provisions in recent investments, which are helping smooth the way for workers to have a voice on the job. This includes extensive new requirements for infrastructure projects to be “made in America” as part of the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Known as the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), this section of the law promises to stimulate American manufacturing and create jobs for American workers by ensuring that a substantial portion of BIL funding is used to purchase U.S.-made products and materials.However, workers still face an uphill battle when it comes to forming unions. The solution is to finally pass comprehensive legislation that shores up loopholes in our laws and attaches real, immediate penalties to corporations that violate workers’ rights. Leslie and Maria share the legislative solution to these issues, which is the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act).They detail what the law would do, which is:- Establish stronger and swifter remedies to stop employers from breaking the law- Make companies recognize contractors as part of the collective bargaining process so they can no longer continue to whittle down Union membership by subcontracting- Force an employer to reach a first contract in a timely manner with a newly organized group of workers. (No more dragging out first contracts)- Reverse so-called 'Right to Work,' regardless of state laws - Prohibit employers from forcing employees to attend anti-union meetingsRecent polls show that support for unions is at a fifty-year high, and having Joe Biden, the only sitting President to walk a picket line, in office has helped workers a great deal. But, it’s time for the law to catch up. Maria Somma has been an organizer for her entire career, first as a community organizer, and then as a labor organizer. She started with the Steelworkers in 2001 as a healthcare workers organizer, and became Organizing Director in 2015.The website for the USW is www.USW.org.Their handle on X and Instagram is @steelworkers. Like them on Facebook by visiting www.Facebook.com/Steelworkers.
Climate Hits the Kitchen; Louisiana Goes Godly; Tipping is Racist Karel Cast 24-72Storm in Texas and the South; Caribou, Maine at 103; The West Coast is Burning...it's summer but how does all this effect you immediately? Look no further than the kitchen! Olive Oil is more expensive than crude; Maple Syrup more than a barrel of oil per gallon.Louisiana has decided the 10 Commandments needs to be in schools, and while the morality isn't such a bad thing, the fact that it's tied to a Christian God is problematic. Do you know how and why we tip in the USA? Well, it has everything to do with exploitation and slavery. Yes, slavery. So why do we keep it?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Extreme heat intensifies across Eastern U.S. as Tropical Storm Alberto kicks off hurricane season; Deadly wildfires force evacuations in New Mexico; Delhi, India and Saudi Arabia hit astonishing record temperatures; PLUS: U.S. schools grapple with the impacts of extreme heat... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
In honor of PRIDE Month, we’re revisiting a popular episode about the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s and 1990s. What were the health policy failures that spurred so many Americans to militant activism? How did the LGBTQ+ community win the struggle to get government funding to address the deadly virus?Fortunately, today, with appropriate medical intervention, more and more people are living, instead of dying, with HIV/AIDS. But the U.S. still trails many developed countries in life expectancy, a result of health policy failures that continue to cause unnecessary death and suffering. What can today's Medicare-for-All movement learn from AIDS activists? To find out, we spoke with Michael Lighty, President of the Healthy California Now Coalition and former constituency director for Bernie 2020.
What Is The Chemo For the Growing Cancer in the USA? Karel Cast 24-71I posted about Pride and the negativity online is just overwhelming, it's like it's the 80s all over again. But why? Why are people so anti-LGBTQ again? Well, that's simple.And is it too late to stop the spread of the cancer that is MAGA and Donald Trump? Has he and them infected the world? And if so, what is the Chemo that will eradicate this cancer from us? Is the only way separation of the states...breaking up the USA? Plus Justin gets a DWI...why? He can afford driver upon driver.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://youtu.be/c26tklTuEXI
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 Paul Lisnek, legal and political analyst for WGN-TV in Chicago, to talk crime, punishment and campaign 2024. This includes how Trump's conviction in the New York election interference case will affect the presidential race.They also discuss a new secret recording of Justice Alito rejecting compromise and saying that one political party will 'win.'Then Tara Devlin, the host of the Tarabuster podcast, exposes the GOP's flirtation with Fascism.She also explains the many problems with the way that most of the U.S. media covers news and politics these days.Finally, Tara and Brad discuss the growing number of gifts that conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has received, but did not claim on the disclosure forms for his job, as well as what the reaction would be if this had been a liberal Justice.Paul Lisnek is a multi-Emmy, Cablefax, Telly and Beacon Award winning television host and analyst.He's been the political analyst for WGN-TV since 2008, appearing on all the station’s newscasts discussing political issues of the day. He is the host of Politics Tonight on CLTV, on which he interviews the leading political figures in the city, state and country, and also serves as a fill-in anchor. Paul has interviewed presidents, governors, senators, congressmen, local representatives and mayors too numerous to count over the last 25 years. His handle on X is @PaulLisnek.Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.Brad Bannon 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 X is @BradBannon.You can watch the show's livestream at either of these links:X: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1BRJjPPVaegKwYouTube: https://youtube.com/live/z42QpQBrVPE?feature=share
We find ourselves in a destructive spiral. It is mostly the fault of the dishonest hardliners on the right. I will not call them conservatives, for they have co-opted and corrupted mainstream, movement conservatism. These hardliners are fueled by lies. The bigger, the better. Because they have no shame, they’ll say and do anything. And they are in turn fueled by polemic media. In today’s commentary, I suggest we turn off the cable news, internet, social media, and talk radio. By partaking in the very things that raise our blood pressure, we are ensuring an unhealthy country, and are damaging our own personal health to boot. The only to make it stop, is stop consuming it. I hope you’ll listen.
Crime v. Punishment; LGBTQ Pride Month Dangers; Alex Jones Broke Karel Cast 24-70Angie Harmon's daughter broke in to a bar with friends, got drunk and then left with six bottles of booze. What should her punishment be? Do we spend too much time on petty criminals and not enough on major ones? What happened to bringing them home to parents, paying for the damages and moving on? Baltimore Pride had a chemical agent released. Social media is now filled with anti-LGBTQ hatred. Let's face it, this Pride month it's more dangerous than ever to be LGBTQ in the USA. Where is this all headed?Alex Jones has to sell everything to pay for his lies and I couldn't be happierAll of this and more on today's Karel Cast. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
WHERE IS YOUR HAPPY PLACE? Plus, Can You Afford Vacay? Karel Cast 24-69I'm live from the Hotel Maya in Long Beach, CA and it's one of my happy places. I love the view, the rooms, I love how Ember can walk and play on the beach, being in the harbor near The Queen Mary, I love that it's not in Long Beach proper and that there are NO homeless all around it...I love a lot about it. I love that it's a Doubletree/Hilton property so there's a standard of excellence. Where is your happy place? And how often do you get there?Also, the restaurant, Fuego, adds 20% gratuity to ALL checks, whether you want to tip or not. Is that OK in today's world?And, can you afford travel and tourism? It's a multi-billion dollar industry, but is it becoming only for the rich?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
In parts of the U.S., air conditioning can't keep up with extreme heat, and a big one is coming over the next week; Record rain triggers flash flooding from Sarasota to Spain to China; New York passes law requiring oil companies to pay for climate change damages; PLUS: Renewable energy in the U.S. has delivered $250 billion in health benefits... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
This time on Code WACK!At least seven states are grappling with budget shortfalls in 2024. What goes on behind the scenes when a state needs to cut costs? Who stands to lose the most as programs are trimmed or eliminated? Today we're looking at California’s multi-billion dollar budget deficit – and what's being done to protect the state’s most vulnerable residents. To find out, we spoke to Jodi Reid, executive director of California Alliance for Retired Americans, California’s largest grassroots senior advocacy organization. She has more than four decades of organizing experience on issues ranging from health care to housing. Jodi represents her organization on the board of Healthy California Now, a single-payer advocacy coalition.
HUNTER BIDEN Is In Every Family; USA Back sliding with world Karel Cast 24-68The verdict in the Hunter Biden trial is not what we should be talking about; no, we should be talking about how there's a Hunter Biden in every family, it may even be us. We should be talking bout addiction, about drug safety, how not to die from bad things in drugs...we should be giving people support not disdain, options not sentences. Drug addicts lie, newsflash. Did Hunter lie 11 days sober? Probably. But each family has someone that takes too many pills, drinks too much, does recreational drugs, either in moderation, or too much. Drugs are literally everywhere legal or not, and that should be the conversation. When thinking about life, about beginnings and endings, about happiness...are you happy in the USA, truly? Gun violence, adoration of terrible behavior, run by billionaires and out of touch white conservatives, really run, that is; the dumb are getting dumber and the educated are getting quieter. And the world is taking heed; France is going right wing, Germany...why? Why at this point are humans letting the worst among us have the most? Is it because as a species we have a death wish?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Far-right parties win big in European Union parliamentary elections, with climate action in the crosshairs; New York Governor halts first-in-nation congestion pricing in New York City; PLUS: Biden Administration tightens mileage rules to save consumers money and combat climate change... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
It was nice to see our system of justice prevail in New York. The jury unanimously convicted the ex-president, but his allies in the media and Congress, rather than supporting it, are bent on tearing down the justice system for their own power and money. Here’s a short commentary on these folks whose conduct is unbecoming officers of the U.S.A. I hope you’ll listen.
There is no reason for Trump to be anywhere near Biden in the polls in a perfect world. But the world is far from perfect. So why? Why are they close when one is a convicted felon, sexual offender, twice impeached wreck of a man? It's the messaging. Biden is telling us the economy is great, and by all accounts, it is. But YOU and I are not feeling it is, and Trump is speaking to that.So what should Biden do? Listen to me, that's what.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Everyday Is 9/11 in Gaza; Hunter's Folly; Help W/Strings Karel Cast 24-66I watched 9/11 One Day in America on Hulu and it suddenly made me see and realize the real horror going on in Gaza and how every day is 9/11 for them. And that makes us duplicitous with terrorists, since Netanyahu is behaving like a terrorist. Hunter's trial is a folly. Legal drugs versus illegal drugs. Really? We need to do better when it comes to selling guns, but are checkboxes the answer? And what would you want them to say, checkboxes?Help…many people need it and there are many agencies set up to dish it out…but, with so many strings. Why is that? Why can't we just help people?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://youtu.be/Owctm97TJpM
IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: May 2024 was the hottest May ever recorded globally; Earth just saw 12 straight months of unprecedented heat; Heat deaths in the U.S. hit a new record in 2023; The world's largest solar farm is now online --- in China; PLUS: The U.N. Secretary-General has a message for the world... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
My comment today is delivered with a heavy heart. Like so many Jews around the world, I am distraught and distressed at the Netanyahu government and its now-clear goal of running the Palestinians out of Gaza and the West Bank. Controlled by a self-centered Prime Minister and an uncompromising religious minority, Israel finds itself at odds with the wider world. Here’s a short commentary that sheds a little light. I hope you’ll listen.
This time on Code WACK!How do Managed Care health insurance plans hurt patients? Why is it legal for commercial health insurers to use Denial-of-Care as a business model? And what is one organization doing to call attention to such issues? To find out, we spoke to Kimberly J. Soenen, founder of “SOME PEOPLE,” a Chicago-based not-for-profit organization and multiverse channel dedicated to removing barriers to healthcare access. Soenen is also the COO of AMPERS Radio Association in Minnesota, but the views she expressed in this podcast are solely her own. This is the second episode in a two-part series with Kimberly Soenen.
YOU ARE KILLING ARTS; Hunter Biden's Useless Trial; AMERICANs are dying Karel Cast 24-65Spotify is increasing their fee by $3 a month. The owner, Ek, is worth $3.5 billion dollars, more than any artist on his platform including Paul McCartney or Taylor Swift. They pay crap to the artists. Streaming platforms are killing the theaters…or…are they? I know the real reason all this is happening and it's not them, it's YOU.Hunter Biden's trial has begun. Even Lindsay Graham knows it's a sham. Only two percent of these offenses go to trial. Two percent. So why Hunter? He's not getting the same treatment under the law as others. It's revenge. And it sucks.61% of Americans over the next 26 years will develop cardiovascular disease, Ozempic be damned. But why? And can it be stopped?Cyndi Lauper announced her farewell tour and it has me in the dumps. I'll tell you why.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Leslie is joined by Mike Sozan, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund.The two analyze the significance of former President Donald Trump being found guilty on all 34 felony counts in his New York election interference case.They also chat about Mike's new piece for the DC Journal, titled, "COUNTERPOINT: Trump’s Conviction Is an Important Victory for the Rule of Law." (Link here: https://dcjournal.com/counterpoint-trumps-conviction-is-an-important-victory-for-the-rule-of-law/)Then, Leslie is joined by whose new book, "Is MAGA a Terrorist Movement?", has reached #1 best-seller status on Amazon in seven categories, including Campaigns and Elections.In addition to previewing the book, the pair discusses:- Top reasons that MAGA, by definition, is a domestic terrorist movement- Textbook reasons that the January 6th insurrection was a terrorist attack on home soil- Here's what pseudo-Christians and MAGA mean when they use the word, "Woke"- What will America become if Trump is reelected in November?- What peaceful actions can be taken to counteract MAGA?Mike Sozan is a top expert on American democracy, and served as former Senator Mark Udall’s Chief of Staff, worked for former Senators Jim Webb and Bill Nelson, and also served as an Attorney for the Department of Justice and the FCC. The website for the Center for American Progress Action Fund is www.AmericanProgressAction.org.Their handle on X is @CAPAction, on Facebook is @AmericanProgressAction, and on Instagram is @FightForProgress.Russell Jack is a former US Federal Air Marshal, spent years inside the government, working alongside MAGA supporters. He has decades of experience in detecting, deterring, and defeating terrorism and criminal activity.He is passionate in his defense of Democracy, currently under attack by the terrorist group known as MAGA (Make America Great Again). He hopes his book and his website will promote critical thinking about protecting our Democracy, and just how precariously close we are to losing it forever.His website, where you can purchase the book, is www.MAGATerrorism.com, and you can follow him on Facebook, where his handle is @MAGATerrorism.
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 Bob Cusack, Editor-In-Chief of 'The Hill,' to examine the judicial and fiscal stakes of the upcoming presidential election.They also talk about the potential impacts of former President Trump being found guilty on all 34 charges in his New York election interference case.Then, CNN Military Analyst, Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF Ret.), updates us on the deadly wars in Gaza and Ukraine.Bob Cusack has been reporting on policy and politics in the nation’s capital since 1995. He joined The Hill as Business and Lobbying editor in 2003 and became the newspaper’s managing editor a year later. He became the editor in chief in 2014.Cusack has won five awards from the National Press Club and the Society of Professional Journalists for investigative articles on a range of issues, including national security, healthcare and 2008 presidential politics surrounding Hurricane Katrina.Bob's handle on X is @BobCusack.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 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.His website is CedricLeighton.com and his handle on X is @CedricLeighton.Brad Bannon 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 X is @BradBannon.You can watch the show's livestream at any of the following three links:X: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1OyJAWDmyBwKbFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/4z5mcGLGcxCW67jB/YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/Zud8iULLKu4?feature=share
CEASEFIRE! Biden's Proposal; J-Lo Hate? Most Popular Topic Karel Cast 24-64Biden has proposed a three part cease fire deal for Israel and Gaza but will Netanyahu allow it? What does it call for and is it feasible? The fighting has gone on long enough, too long, and must stop, but is this the way? Other nations are on board, but will that matter?A Plurality of voters says THIS but only a small part of the GOP. Will it matter? Has Trump been damaged by the Guilty verdict more than we are letting on? And will sentencing change things?Why is everyone hating on J-Lo these days? What was her crime?What was my biggest topic of the week? You may not believe it!Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
GUILTY ALL COUNTS! But What Will It Mean? Karel Cast 24-63The First American President to ever be convicted of a felony, Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts. But what, if anything will it really mean? Will it move the needle at all in the election? And what does it say about the electorate that they would, in fact, allow a convicted felon to run for office? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
This time on Code WACK!What’s the impact of commercial health insurance Denial-of-Care tactics? Who “wins” when new employees have to wait three months before their health insurance kicks in? What devastating physical, financial and emotional consequences did one young woman face after she was seriously injured during such a waiting period? To find out, we spoke to Kimberly Soenen, founder of the Chicago-based “SOME PEOPLE,” a not-for-profit organization and multiverse channel that examines the people, processes and systems that constitute the maintenance of and barriers to health. This is the first episode in a two-part series with Kimberly.Soenen is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of AMPERS Radio Association. All views expressed during this podcast are her own.
SOUTH PARK Perfection; Why They Steal Catalytics; Cannon Misfires Karel Cast 24-62South Park proves yet again it is one of the best social commentaries on television with the South Park: The End of Obesity episode about Ozempic. The questions raised are valid, and really should be answered both by health insurance companies and the food industry. A young actor dies. Why? Someone wanted his catalytic converter. But what are they and why are they valuable? Trump goes to the jury while another judge refuses to gag him. Should there be a "recusal court" setup to make sure impartial judges are hearing cases?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
In the battle for clean air and water, there are winners and losers. The winners can afford to distance themselves and their families from areas that flood every spring, and places where the air is foul due to industrial plants. The losers are, as usual, too poor to get out of the way, and they are the ones who suffer. In today’s commentary, we look at three very different places that are each bearing the brunt of environmental inequality. It’s short. I hope you’ll listen.
DON'T DIE BEFORE YOU DO THIS; Are we Cruel? Memorial Day Movies Karel Cast 24-61I am planning a memorial and having to fight with family members who have no clue what the deceased would want is just horrifying. So does your family know what you would want? Where would you like your memorial? What music? Flowers? Music? Food? Do you care? And if you do, have you made your wishes known?Social Media is allowing the worst of us to have a voice. But are they the majority? It certainly seems like it. Are we worth saving? Is our culture now just a bunch of self-centered, self-absorbed entitled a*sholes?What movies should you stream and watch this Memorial Day weekend? And why is the box-office filled with decades old ideas?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
This time on Code WACK!Why do lawmakers continue to ignore the toll our broken healthcare system takes on us? And what can we do, ourselves, to bring about change? What inspired single-payer advocate and mother Rebecca Wood to put much of her activism on hold to “sharpen her swords”? To find out, we interviewed Rebecca, a first-year law student and public interest fellow at the University of Massachusetts. She’s a 2024 Rappaport Fellow in Law and Public Policy and the president of the University of Massachusetts Law National Lawyers Guild chapter. This is the second episode in a two-part series with Rebecca.
PROSECUTION RESTS, but should they? Tribute to Andrew Howard Karel Cast 24-60The Prosecution in the Donald Trump election subversion trial has rested, but should they have? Did Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels really prove the case through a preponderance of evidence? Should that have found someone credible to back up Cohen..although, who, in Trump's inner circle is credible and NOT under indictment? Air turbulence kills one, but does that mean air travel is getting riskier?48 Papers, 23 years…and still people think you are crazy for being plant based. Why aren't you?Andrew Howard died May 21, 2001, 23 years. A lifetime, and just yesterday. The song Missing You by Diana Ross spoke to me, so I recorded a version for Andrew, For Daniel, for all my friends and pets that are gone. And a great slide show of our lives makes the perfect tribute video.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://youtu.be/BXm2aU0y32w
The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they detail the the recently extended consolidation deadline, who benefits by taking action, and what you can expect later this Summer if you're enrolled in the SAVE plan. They also discuss other important updates and talk about where we stand in the fight for student debt cancellation. This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans, and Policy Advisor, Spencer Dixon.The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on X, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
It’s disturbing to hear the media talk about Trump’s Day One plans as if he has already won. How we arrived at a place where a person who is wholly unqualified both by temperament and fitness for high office is in a neck and neck race for our highest office is a damning commentary on our collective attention span and lack of desire to educate ourselves about the coming political contest. All I can say is, democracy, tighten your chinstrap. You’re in for a rough ride. Here’s a brief commentary that pulls it all together. I hope you’ll listen.
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 Edwith Theogene, Director of Racial Equity and Justice at CAP Action.The two discuss President Biden's robust whole government approach to equity, his commencement speech this past weekend at Morehouse College, which is predominately attended by African-American students, and how the Supreme Court's SFFA vs Harvard decision has hurt DEI efforts around the country.Edwith also details 'Project 2025,' a right-wing effort to weaponize a potential second Trump term. Then, Brad Bauman, a Principal in the Raben Group's Strategic Communications practice, talks presidential politics with Brad.Specifically, he examines President Biden's re-election efforts, and what messaging that Democrats should be using to convince voters to given Biden a second term over Trump.In her role at CAP, Edwith Theogene leads American Progress’ efforts to develop, communicate, and implement policy ideas that provide a new way forward for a range of equity challenges in an increasingly diverse America, with a particular focus on race and equity.Her handle on X is @WhoIsEdwith.Before joining Raben, Brad Bauman was at Fireside Campaigns, where he helped grow the company from a three-person operation to a full-service communications shop with more than 70 employees within four years. He previously served as executive director of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, where he oversaw the caucus' legislative, communications, and political operations for over 80 members of Congress. The website for the Raben Group is www.Raben.co and Brad Bauman's handle on X is @bradbaumn.Brad Bannon 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 X is @BradBannon.You can watch the show's livestream at any of the following three links:X: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1ZkJzjLejWaJvFacebook:https://fb.watch/sbLGyFV5hd/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/9xH4EI_aeaw?si=pIbf48exNBdORSf7
Butker, Combs Men Behaving Badly; Should Biden Campaign? Karel Cast 24-59Sean Combs apologizes for beating a woman on an eight year old video; a claim he denied, called her crazy then gave her $50m dollars to shut up. Butker goes on an anti-gay, Handmaid's tale rant at a college graduation. Why do men these days feel they can just behave as badly as they want? I know.If you want to save Democracy there is only one choice on the ballot. So why is Biden agreeing to debates and legitimizing his opponent?JLo and Ben may split, do we always root against love, and if so, why?Plus my thoughts on Pride Month.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
22/25/27 Tips Out of Control; Stereotypes are Real; Life Goals Karel Cast 24-58After having my jaw drilled, sanded and a screw put in I went for take out and the tip screen sent me over the edge: 22/25/27 were the choices…what happened to 15% ? Tipping is out of control and now they want more and more and more. How much do you tip? And do you feel compelled to ALWAYS tip, even at places you didn't before?Stereotypes are real. Some are derogatory and some are often used against people, but let's be real, they're real. Like, bitchy waiters being gay…SOME ARE! Sociologists deal in generalizations and most generalizations are based in fact.A woman swims 30 miles to an island. Diana Nyad swam to Cuba. What life goal do you still have that you haven't done yet?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://youtu.be/pv3IcvutC8I
This time on Code WACK!In honor of Mother's Day, we're talking about how our dysfunctional health insurance system affects moms. How far did one mother go to ensure that her daughter – born extremely premature – got the critical care she needed? How did our broken healthcare system push our guest, Rebecca Wood, to delay her own care for the sake of her daughter Charlie, with devastating consequences? How has Rebecca’s life been transformed since she testified before Congress in 2019 about the impossible choices she faced? This is the first of two podcast episodes featuring Rebecca Wood.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
Before Pessimism Practice Gratitude; Trump v. Everyone; Pageants over? Karel Cast 24-57Gratitude. For the big things. For the little things. In today's world we are not trained to practice gratitude. Pessimism, discontent, upset, fear, yes; gratitude, no. But there are things every day for which we all should be grateful. Today, I'm grateful for my patrons. What are you grateful for?Trump v. Everyone. Is he going to have the final laugh and win it all?Miss USA resigned. Miss Teen USA Resigned. The runner up doesn't want the title. Is this a symptom of a bigger problem that we need to get rid of pageants all together? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://youtu.be/R7EnnFmn4zg
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.First, Scott breaks down today's move by President Biden to levy new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, semiconductors, batteries, solar cells, steel and aluminum. The tariffs on Chinese EVs will rise to 100%, quadrupling the current tariff of 25%.It's the latest bid by the Biden administration to keep China from undercutting U.S. companies and threatening U.S. manufacturing jobs, many of which are union jobs.Second, Leslie and Scott discuss yesterday's Substack piece by Elizabeth Pancotti at Roosevelt Forward, titled, "Why It’s Good, Actually, That You Can’t Buy the World’s Cheapest Electric Vehicle." (Link--> https://rooseveltforward.substack.com/p/why-its-good-actually-that-you-cant)Next, Scott explains why what’s happening at ports in Belgium should worry both American automakers and policymakers.Finally, Leslie and Scott explore how America is at a crossroads when it comes to trade policy.For over 16 years, Scott Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their handle on X is @KeepItMadeInUSA.Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
Canada's fire season erupts, forcing evacuations, as wildfire smoke chokes U.S. Upper Midwest; Record-breaking increase in carbon dioxide levels in the world's atmosphere; PLUS: Michigan is newest state to sue Big Oil for mounting climate damages... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
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 Sarah Jones, Editor in Chief of PoliticusUSA, to discuss Trump's New York hush money trial, including Michael Cohen's testimony that took place today.Then, noted Economist, Dr. Rob Shapiro examines some troubling data regarding retirement security for Baby Boomers, as well as Republican threats to Social Security and Medicare.The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their X handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.The website for Sonecon is www.Sonecon.com and Dr. Shapiro's handle on X is @RobShapiro.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 X is @BradBannon.You can watch the show's livestream at any of the following three links:X - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1YqKDgnBnXkxVFacebook - https://fb.watch/s2kQc0XRsh/YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/STerVwvlyZo
I was intrigued (and relieved) to read about a high school principal who makes students place their smartphones in a lock-bag for the school day. Tensions are down and grades are up. This commonsense solution to the blight of phones in the classroom is a good example of how technology outruns us until we understand it well enough to take advantage of it while holding its worst aspects at bay. This short commentary looks at the constant battle to keep up. I hope you’ll listen.
YOU ARE AT RISK; Backing Wrong Industries; A Legend Dies Karel Cast 24-56A new report says 90% of people over 20 in the USA are at risk of heart disease. Why? Lifestyle (Lack of exercise, obesity, high blood pressure). So basically everyone . Why? Why can't we seem to get it right? It's not hard. So what's the problem. Oh, that's simple.The Auto industry help "build" America. The Meat and Dairy industry is a backbone of American business. Wall Street is so revered politicians will pass laws to protect it and spend billions to prop it up. AirBnB, Uber all deprive hotels and taxis of work…why in the USA and world do we back all the WRONG Industries. There is $ in the right things, but no one will do it, is it OK BOOMER? Are BOOMERS the problem?A legend, a nice man, and an acquaintance of mine is dead. That's two losses in two weeks for me. Grief is not fun.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://youtu.be/rwRMIOLUj9A
PORK WORM ATE BRAIN; Apple Crushes Creativity? Trump Ever Tried Karel Cast 24-54Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he had a pork worm eat his brain and gave him brain damage. And he wants to be President and calls Biden infirm. How do you know if you have a parasite and how do you get them? And did he really have them. Does Donald Trump? Does #MAGA ? Have they just been eating too much raw bacon?Donald's Delays are working. He's not going to trial before the election for the biggest of his crimes. Why? Out of control judges that side with him or delay his trials. From the Supreme Court to local judges, they are, in fact, protecting him and treating him differently.Apple has introduced some pretty cool iPad upgrades, and the commercial that they are using to promote them is causing all kinds of trouble amongst online creators. But is it just fake outrage?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Tornado outbreaks leave trail of destruction across multiple states; Republicans ban climate change in Florida, just in time for hurricane season; House Republicans' latest salvo in their 'War on Woke Appliances'; PLUS: A shift is underway in how U.S. culture portrays climate reality... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
This time on Code WACK! With all its apparent advantages, why hasn’t California passed single payer yet? Is organized labor fully in the Medicare-for-All game? Do managed care providers - like Kaiser Permanente - have outsized influence on healthcare reform in the state? To find out, we spoke to Peter Shapiro, a retired letter carrier and author of Song of the Stubborn One Thousand: the Watsonville Canning Strike (Haymarket Books 2016). He represented his union at the founding conference of the Labor Campaign for Single Payer in 2009 and has been involved with the issue ever since. He currently represents the Alameda Labor Council on the board of Healthy California Now, a single-payer advocacy coalition. This is the second episode in a two-part series with Peter Shapiro. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
MET GALA MEH; Paying for PrEP; Daniels Storms Karel Cast 24-54The Met Gala, a benefit for the museums costume wing, happened Monday and why do I feel very Hunger Games about it all? $75k tickets. Outfits that cost even more. I used to think it was all just celebrity good fun, but now, in today's world, it just seems…wrong. But why? We talk about it.Stormy Daniels has spilled the tea, and just big wow. But Old Spice and Pert? I mean, really Donald? Where do you buy your toiletries, Walgreens?PrEP Therapy, to help people not get HIV, is $2k a month or more. Should insurance companies be forced to pay for a drug that isn't needed? You don't need drugs to not get HIV, just condoms and common sense. So why when people are being denied Chemo, are we paying for this? Is it cost effective?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
As we watch the unprecedented criminal trial in New York, eyes are also on the Supreme Court, for they will rule in June on the also-unprecedented question of presidential immunity. If SCOTUS rules that Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for acts he made as a private citizen in his post-presidency, we will have crowned a king. And of course, if he wins the November election, the King has already told us—loudly, and in no uncertain terms—how he plans to rule. Here’s a short commentary on the subject of kings and the trull of law. I hope you’ll listen.
Relentless rains trigger widespread floods in Houston and southern Brazil; April 2024 was the hottest April on record, on land and sea; Man-made global warming is supercharging heavy rains across the U.S.; PLUS: President Biden unveils billions in new funding for rural clean energy, and to remove and replace toxic lead water pipes... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
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 The Nation Magazine's John Nichols to discuss the new book that he co-authored with Senator Bernie Sanders, titled, "It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism."Then, John Bennett, Editor at Large at Congressional Quarterly and Roll Call, talks with Brad about the latest developments between the Israelis and Hamas within the Gaza Strip, and how their conflict is affecting the innocent civilians caught in the crossfire.Brad and John also analyze how the Biden administration has handled the situation, and how it could affect the President's re-election chances this November.The website for 'The Nation' is www.TheNation.com and their Twitter handle is @TheNation.John Nichols' handle is @NicholsUprising. John's book can be purchased here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/667864/its-ok-to-be-angry-about-capitalism-by-bernie-sanders-with-john-nichols/The website for CQ Roll Call is www.RollCall.com and John Bennett's handle on X is @BennettJohnT.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 X is @BradBannon.You can watch the show's livestream at any of the following three links:X:https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1nAKEazWdYaKLFacebook: https://fb.watch/rVfOKm0f-X/YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/nMsbbkCwt5M
The American Era of Disappointment Karel Cast 24-53There's not much in America these days that isn't disappointing. Our political system is a mess. Our way of life is disappearing right in front of us. Beloved institutions are closing. People are following despicable people. Are you encouraged about anything these days?Also, Israel shuts down Al Jazeera. Should we do the same to Fox News, Newsmaxx and OAN? Or is it just a very bad look.And what thing do you do that may be considered crazy by other people. We all have something.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
BEFORE NATIONAL GUARD After Police; What Have We Done? Pain Kills Karel Cast 24-52Before we send national guard but after police: Biden says protests are fine, but not chaos and destruction; he doesn't think, however, the national guard should get involved. Where is this heading and why is it happening?"What Have We Done" said Keith Davidson, the lawyer for Stormy Daniels who helped pay $130k to Daniel's for her story as part of a catch and kill plan to sway the election. And it worked. What does his testimony do for Trump?Gas is skyrocketing nationally while you all sit in traffic and debate better rail and public transportation. Are Americans just too controlled and stupid to survive?Pain Kills. And it killed someone I love Tuesday. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
This time on Code WACK! How is private equity affecting our healthcare system? What’s being done about it? How does our fragmented healthcare system affect patients, including people who have cancer? And what cues can healthcare reform activists take from California's immigrant community?To find out, we spoke to Peter Shapiro, a retired letter carrier and author of Song of the Stubborn One Thousand: the Watsonville Canning Strike (Haymarket Books 2016). He represented his union at the founding conference of the Labor Campaign for Single Payer in 2009 and has been involved with the issue ever since. He currently represents the Alameda Labor Council on the board of Healthy California Now, a single-payer advocacy coalition. This is the first episode in a two-part series with Peter Shapiro. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
SILENCE THE STUDENTS? Noem Doubles Down; Seinfeld Rants Karel Cast 24-52Campuses across the country are deciding to clamp down on the Pro-Palestinian encampments that have sprung up , but should they? Isn't this the same as being opposed to the Vietnam War? Students were right then to protest, are they right now? And even if they're not right, should they still be allowed to do it? Don't we want engaged young people?Kristi Noem doubles down on dog shooting and it just explains so much about MAGA.Seinfeld blames the extreme left for his inability to be funny. But is it their fault, or have comics just refused to evolve in the new times, finding it easier to demean others for laughs instead of genuinely being funny. You know, Lucy never had to worry, did she? And she was funny.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://youtu.be/QZQZp9IJrkE
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 Mica Soellner, congressional correspondent for Punchbowl News. The two discuss the shaky status of Speaker Mike Johnson, on top of the fragile GOP majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.Then, Kimberly Scott, Publisher of DemList, details the plans for the Democratic National Convention this summer in Chicago.Kim also shares the latest political fundraising numbers for the 2024 Presidential and Congressional races.Mica Soellner's handle on X is @MicaSoellnerDC. Kim Scott's 'Demlist' is a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on Twitter @TheDemList.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 X is @BradBannon.You can watch the show's livestream at any of the following three links:X: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1yNxaZOdpabKjFacebook: https://fb.watch/rM5KJlPP86/YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/zlYi4k4GDCs
On the radio show this week, we cover the campaign to keep guns off campus; how moms are leading the way and organizing across the nation; why polling can provide key insights to leaders (and to us!); and we cover the very important fight for tax fairness.*Special guests include: Andy Pelosi, The Campaign to Keep Guns Off Campus, @KeepGunsoffCamp; Christian Davis, MomsRising, Cincinnati Parents Empowerment Network, @MomsRising; Elyssa Schmier, MomsRising, @MomsRising; and Maura Quint, Americans for Tax Fairness, @4taxfairness.
It may not exactly be the trial of the century, but it is unprecedented. A man and his loyal followers--including senators and congress-critters--are determined to place his ego and lies above our system of justice. Is one man above the law? I hope you’ll listen to this short commentary that tries to make sense of the nonsense.
GEN Y, Z, ALPHA DYING; Vegas Teacher Whoops! Is that Really Your food? Karel Cast 24-51Gen Y, Z, Alpha and part of X are dying. Why? Accelerated aging causing cancers and other "older" diseases. And why is their biological aging accelerating? The answer in is probably in your purse or pocket. A Las Vegas sub teacher whoops the As of a student who, may or may not have, deserved it. But adults can't whip the as of kids that are not their own (nor should they). But what do you do when kids attack? Las Vegas restaurants are suing Uber Eats claiming imposters are selling their food with Uber's blessing. So how do you know if the food you get is really from the place you want? Well, you have to TRUST Uber I guess….Malls are getting rid of food courts for this. But if they do, won't you miss SOME of it?And Dead Boys Detectives brings up an interesting issue about being gay, particularly now. How is something from the 1800s relevant today? Easy.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
In 2020, I talked about democracy with filmmaker/writer/organizer/activist, ASTRA TAYLOR. Four years later, following a pandemic, waves of protests, an insurrection, and a couple of ongoing wars, we revisit our fragile and threatened way of political life. She’s been busy - working with the Debt Collective, a union of debtors she co-founded, and writing two new books, THE AGE OF INSECURITY and SOLIDARITY: The Past, Present, and Future of a World-Changing Idea.
Ray KirsteinAttachmentsWed, Apr 24, 3:32 PM (4 days ago)to GeorgeNext time on The State of Belief: the man who calls Christian nationalism “a false white gospel.” 50 year after founding the Christian community and magazine Sojourners, Jim Wallis is blunt: do today’s political Christians actually believe in the teachings of Jesus, or not? In his new best-selling book, The False White Gospel: Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith, and Refounding Democracy, Jim Wallis shows what faithful democracy would look like, and how Christian nationalism is getting in the way. The book – and our conversation – isn’t only for Christians but for all faith traditions, and those with no faith at all. Jim argues that re-learning to practice a politics of neighbor love will be central to the future of democracy in America.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords. The Illegitimate SCOTUS sinks lower in their quest to give Traitor Trump everything he needs to escape consequences for his life of crime.Perjury Traitor Greene shares a creepy dystopian propaganda of a Republicon billionaire telling dupes they're at "war" with other Americans.Kristie Noem revels in killing a dog.Cruelty is the point of Conservatism.Republicans declare war on democracy - and other Americans.and more!We discuss the madness.
Leslie is joined by Nick Wilson, Senior Director for Gun Violence Prevention at American Progress, where he leads the organization’s efforts to reduce gun violence and shrink the footprint of the criminal justice system while improving public health and safety.The pair discusses the Biden Administration taking a major step towards closing the 'gun show loophole,' requring thousands more gun dealers to run background checks.The administration first proposed the rule in August, after the passage of the most sweeping gun violence bill in decades, a bipartisan compromise in response to the massacre of 19 students and two teachers at a Uvalde, Texas elementary school.That law expanded the definition of those who are “engaged in the business” of selling firearms, and are required to become licensed by the ATF and therefore run background checks. The rule, which implements the change in the law, will take effect 30 days after it is published in the Federal Register.There are already roughly 80,000 federally licensed firearms dealers. Administration officials believe the new rule will impact more than 20,000 dealers who have gotten away with selling firearms without a license and performing background checks at places like gun shows and over the internet by claiming they aren’t “engaged in the business” of firearm sales. The website for the Center for American Progress is www.AmericanProgress.org. Nick's handle on X is @NickWilsonB.
Leslie is joined by Liz Shuler, president of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO, and the first woman leader of America’s labor movement.The two discuss the Union's 2024 'Death on the Job Report,' the recent UAW win in Tennessee and what it means for the broader Union movement in the South, as well as the Inaugural 'Climate, Equity and Jobs Launch' held by the AFL-CIO on Earth Day this year.The 2024 'Death on the Job Report' can be read here: https://aflcio.org/press/releases/afl-cio-releases-2024-death-job-report-ahead-workers-memorial-dayA visionary leader and longtime trade unionist, Liz Shuler believes the labor movement is the single most powerful vehicle for progress and that unions are a central force in leading lasting societal transformations. She is committed to busting myths about labor, leveraging the labor movement’s diversity for innovative approaches to social justice and making the benefits of a union voice on the job available to working people everywhere.The website for the AFL-CIO is http://www.AFLCIO.org and their handle on X is @AFLCIO. Liz's handle is @LizShuler.
National Weather Service warns Summer 2024 will be hotter than usual; Power outages have surged in the U.S. along with extreme weather, study finds; Poll finds most Americans support climate action but few have heard about Biden's sweeping climate policies; PLUS: California hits renewable energy milestone... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
TikTok Ban NOT. TRUMP in TWO courts; Eggless Quiche Karel Cast 24-50 by Progressive Voices
This time on Code WACK! How would single-payer, Medicare for All affect the experience of getting care? Would it make it easier to find and see a primary care doctor? And just as importantly, how much money could individuals and families save under a state or national single-payer system?See how much you would save with the new, national Medicare for All Household Savings Calculator!Join us as we chat with Dr. James G. Kahn, who led the calculator team. He's an expert in health policy and economics, an advisor to Code WACK! and editor and primary blogger of Health Justice Monitor, a health policy blog. This is the second episode in a two part series with Dr. Kahn.
Europe is the fastest-warming continent on the planet, new study warns; Plastics manufacturers are big contributors to man-made global warming; PLUS: Biden Administration unveils Solar For All program, American Climate Corps, and sweeping new actions on conservation... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
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 Bob Deans, Director of Strategic Engagement at the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC).The two discuss this year's Earth Day theme, 'Planet vs. Plastics,' President Biden's substantial environmental accomplishments, and more.Then, Teresa Purcell of the Rural Strong Network details efforts to build Democratic strength outside of Metro areas.The NRDC works to safeguard the earth—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends.They combine the power of more than 3 million members and online activists with the expertise of some 700 scientists, lawyers, and other environmental specialists to confront the climate crisis, protect the planet's wildlife and wild places, and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities.The website for the NRDC is www.NRDC.org and their handle on X is @NRDC.Teresa Purcell is the founder of the Rural Strong Network LLC, which provides branding, consulting, networking, tools, and training to local leaders to strengthen our communities, advance democratic values, and make government work. She is a seasoned leader renowned for her expertise in amplifying the voices of rural and BIPOC communities nationwide.The website for the Rural Strong Network is www.RuralStrong.us.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 X is @BradBannon.You can watch the show's livestream at any of the following three links:X: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1vOGwjVPAlvKBFacebook: https://fb.watch/rDFVqehd8C/YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/clqI32CuVNM
Top Republican leaders are alarmed that their colleagues openly flaunt demonstrably untrue Russian propaganda in the halls of Congress. Today, we take a look at the still-responsible Republicans' outcry over how Putin and Company have overwhelmed the Grand Old Party. I hope you’ll listen.
NO HELP FOR YOU! 911 dies; Rotterdam Woman stuck; Carry On Battles Karel Cast 24-47Wednesday in four states 911 went out for over two hours. That means those who needed the police, fire or rescue the most, couldn't reach the operators to help them. Would you know what to do if you couldn't get through to 911 in an emergency? And why are these systems so vulnerable?A Rotterdam Influencer is stuck in Morocco. Why? Her skirt is too short. Yes in 2024. Also, The Smithsonian cancels all drag events, events that have been an annual staple. Why? Republicans brought them up, once. Yes, in 2024. From Canadian news, there's a new fight over carry on luggage. What should, and should not, go up in the bin? And April 22 and 25th are two of the most important Supreme Court arguments. One, could clean up your city. The other could free a criminal from prosecution. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Astonishing, historic deluge inundates Dubai; Climate impacts will cost global economy $38 trillion a year by 2049, new study calculates; New lightbulb efficiency standards will save consumers money; PLUS: Biden Administration cracks down on toxic silica dust to protect workers' lungs... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
This time on Code WACK! What the heck is going on with Medicare for All in California? Can single-payer advocates overcome their differences and finally win health care for all in the Golden State? What’s the significance of two recent bills, Senate Bill 770, and Assembly Bill 2200, in achieving Medicare for All in California? To find out, we spoke to Dr. James G. Kahn, an expert in health policy and economics, an advisor to Code WACK! and editor and primary blogger of Health Justice Monitor, a health policy blog. This is the first episode in a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
TRUMP SLEEPS, No jurors; Coachella Isn't Cool; Are the Arts over? Karel Cast 24-46The first former President on trial for a felony and he…sleeps. Meanwhile they can't find impartial jurors, and how could they? The media has kept him in every part of our lives for eight years…you'd have to get Martians to be on the jury, or people from other countries, to find someone without an opinion of him. Subsequently, no jurors have been found.Coachella isn't cool, or fun, or innovative. It's a cash machine for a horrid person, so why do people go? Because they're idiots. Like the guys that destroyed part of Lake Meade National Park, idiots. Like the tow truck driver in SF trying to hook up to a car in traffic with people in it…idiots. There's just no shortage of idiots. I went to a Grammy mixer and met fabulous artists like Angela Winbush and Tommy Tutone as well as remixer and producer Chris Cox. What was the consensus? That it's getting harder and harder to make money in the music industry and arts all together. Is the age of artists over?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://youtu.be/X-gxZ872DRc
Leslie is joined by the International President of the United Steelworkers (USW), David McCall.The two explore the topic of restoring the United States' lost shipbuilding capacity.President McCall first details how the USW, alongside four other labor organizations, filed a petition last month requesting the United States Trade Representative (USTR) open an investigation into China’s non-market practices as it seeks to dominate the commercial shipping market. Next, Leslie and President McCall discuss how the loss of shipbuilding capacity poses a grave threat to America's national security.The pair also explores how the U.S. loss of commercial shipbuilding capacity has directly resulted in the loss of high-paying manufacturing jobs in the sector and across the supply chain.Finally, President McCall breaks down how the COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the danger of relying on foreign manufacturers to supply America's needs.President McCall previously served four years as International Vice President, leading negotiations that delivered wage increases, stronger job security and other gains for tens of thousands of workers in steel, tire and other key industries.McCall, a fourth-generation Steelworker, was born and raised in Gary, Indiana. His great-grandfather, grandfather, great-uncles, uncles and mother all worked at U.S. Steel’s Gary Works, and he walked his first picket line at age 7 during the USW’s 116-day, industry-wide strike in 1959.The website for the United Steelworkers is www.USW.org and their handle on X, Facebook and Instagram is @steelworkers.
Record ocean heat is bleaching coral reefs around the world; Biden raises royalties to drill and mine on public lands, the first update in a century; Innovation in Indiana: wireless EV charging roads; PLUS: Bizarre fish behavior is a marine mystery in Florida... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
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 Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works, which fights to address the retirement income crisis by protecting and expanding America's Social Security system. Social Security Works is the convening organization of the Strengthen Social Security Coalition— a coalition made up of over 340 national and state organizations representing over 50 million Americans.Brad and Alex talk about the GOP's fight to cut Social Security and Medicare benefits, including former President Trump's comments in support of those cuts during a recent interview on CNBC.The 'Social Security Works' website is www.socialsecurityworks.org and their handle on X is @ssworks. Alex's handle there is @alaw202.Brad is then joined by Joshua Green of Bloomberg Businessweek. They discuss Joshua's new book, "The Rebels: Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and the Struggle for a New American Politics."The book is available for purchase here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/586025/the-rebels-by-joshua-green/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 X is @BradBannon.You can watch the show's livestream at any of the following three links:X: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1ZkKzjVgApDKvFacebook: https://fb.watch/rtqUPJBuFA/YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/cTU9T-4Wnl8?feature=share
It’s a strange world we inhabit. The most sane person I knew is now the one least tethered to reality. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was a stalwart of our initial progressive talk effort, Air America. Bobby was smart and savvy. As a law professor, he could explain the economically and morally unsustainable nature of slavery, or as a leader of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), he could tell you about our troubles with water pollution. Then, inexplicably, he went off the rails and became an anti-vaxxer, followed soon after by his conversion to conspiracy theory super-spreader. It’s not often that I speak about newsmakers from my personal experience, but this is one of those rare times. I hope you’ll listen.
MONDAY MADNESS: Trump on Trial; Iran, Israel, US; $treaming Ripoff; Karel Cast 24-45 by Progressive Voices
Next time on The State of Belief: R. G. Cravens, author of the new book Yes Gawd!: How Faith Shapes LGBT Identity and Politics in the United States. We’ll talk about the ways religious affiliation – or no affiliation – informs the way members of this community see themselves, as well as the nation in which we all live. Dr. Cravens is Senior Research Analyst at the Southern Poverty Law Center. We’ll dig into several important recent reports that bear R. G.’s name, including the toxic feedback loop of anti-Trans pseudoscience being amplified by prominent religious right voices, and the very real attack on religious freedom manifest by attacks on LGBT-inclusive houses of worship.
Why does our society produce more poverty than other wealthy countries? Why don’t we - or why can’t we - change our incentives? Questions like this drive MARK RANK, in his books, POORLY UNDERSTOOD: What America Gets Wrong About Poverty, and THE POVERTY PARADOX:Understanding Economic Hardship Amid American Prosperity, and in his latest, THE RANDOM FACTOR: How Chance & Luck Profoundly Shape Our Lives and the World Around Us.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords. Without a hint of irony, Traitor Trump and collaborator Mike Johnson propose "election integrity" policy that already exists.Republicans usher us from one fake crisis to another.Comedian Poppy Champlin calls to discuss the madness.
This time on Code WACK! Will California’s new single payer bill, CalCare, be a tough sell for the state’s legislature, even if most of the state’s residents want Medicare for All? What political hurdles must be cleared before such a bill would pass? And what would it mean for single payer efforts if Donald Trump is re-elected president this year?To find out, we spoke to Assemblymember Ash Kalra. As a longstanding champion of single-payer health care, Assemblymember Kalra introduced statewide legislation known as CalCare (AB 1400 in 2021 and AB 2200 in 2023), which would guarantee comprehensive, high-quality health care for all Californians as a human right. This is the second episode in a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
ANSWER ME! I’ve Got Questions For You; Plus OJ Dies And Dr. Influencer? Karel Cast 24-44OJ Simpson, who was found civilly liable for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, has died of prostate cancer. How should the media treat it? Sports star? Famous football player? Acquitted murderer? Felon? How should we publicly treat the death of people who, according to civil courts, have done terrible, terrible things. And what did his trial say about us?Do people under 40 today have it harder or easier than Baby Boomers did? That’s a question of the day and I want to read your comments below, so post them. Also;Would you go to a doctor who was an influencer? Who spent time online promoting themselves, their brand and their content? And in the movie Civil War out this weekend, the filmmaker doesn’t take sides. Should he? There’s two sides to EVERY story, a right and wrong one, and that’s it. Why do we act now like there may be two right sides?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://youtu.be/vWPhMc8u36o
March 2024 was the hottest March ever recorded, continuing a 10-month record hot streak; European court rules Switzerland's climate inaction violates human rights; Norfolk Southern settles East Palestine lawsuits for $600 million; PLUS: EPA cracks down on airborne pollution from chemical plants and toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they detail the President's latest announcement on student debt cancellation, the important deadline at the end of the month, and the latest Senate hearing focused on Mohela.They'll cover updates and, as always, talk about what actions folks should take and the available programs.This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans, and Policy Advisor, Spencer Dixon.The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
OK BOOMER! Is 21 too young for 65? Arizona Goes Medieval Karel Cast 24-43Arizona is going to enforce an abortion law from…1864…and that speaks volumes for who these people are; they are medieval leftovers, religious zealots, misogynist, subservients…Handmaid Tale much? OK BOOMER is the battle cry of GenX, Y, Z, Alpha and Millenials, but why do they consider it an insult and what, exactly is their beef? Russel Simmons 21 year old daughter is dating a 65 year old…is that too far of an age difference or is there such a thing?What's really on my mind today? Caring when you shouldn't. Putting emotional energy in to someone or something that doesn't care about you.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.First, Scott explains how high interest rates and trade deficits are stifling U.S. factory jobs growth.Second, Leslie and Scott move across the globe to discuss China, where U.S. Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, is wrapping up a five day trip.Scott begins this discussion by highlighting how Beijing's economic success remains tied to U.S. market access, and how that offers America leverage.Next, Leslie and Scott discuss the increasingly high risk that China will flood the globe with EVs and green tech thanks to their government subsidized overcapacity in both industries.During her current trip to the Communist nation, Secretary Yellen says that the concern about excess capacity is shared by many other countries in addition to the U.S., both developing as well as rich ones.“This is not anti-China policy,” she said. “It’s an effort for us to mitigate the risks from the inevitable global economic dislocation that will result if China doesn’t adjust its policies.”Finally, Scott shares the advice he provided to a panel convened last week by the Washington International Trade Association (WITA) about Chinese auto imports.To summarize, he encourages the U.S. not to wait for China’s heavily subsidized car to arrive here. But instead, to be PROACTIVE!For over 16 years, Scott Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their handle on X is @KeepItMadeInUSA.Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
Buckle up! It's going to be a hyperactive hurricane season; New study finds half of the Colorado River's water is used to grow feed for cattle; Good news for CA snowpack, for now; PLUS: Disney's Tomorrowland says goodbye to Yesterdayville... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
It’s a strange world we live in. The latest weirdness comes, of course, from the internet, where we find “farmers” trying to get you to fertilize their crop of conspiracy theories. In this short commentary, you’ll hear about how important it is to broaden your news sources, lest you become an unwitting accomplice.
REPENT! The End is Neigh! NYC Shakes, Eclipse; 911 Triggers Karel Cast 24-42The eclipse today has brought out the wack jobs including MTG. Have we gone that far back in time that we now accept thinking from the Middle Ages? Well, in a word, yes. Plus, NYC shakes and you would think the Empire State Bldg was in rubble…why doesn’t anyone understand tectonics? As 911 enters its seventh year and 100th episode, a favorite character has come out as Bisexual. And that was it. Triggers triggers triggers. But why? Isn’t being Bi a more natural state of being human? And what’s really on my mind today? Money, and I’ll tell you why.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
NEXT PANDEMIC? Malls Dying; $430k Is Your Worth; Karel Cast 24-41Bird Flu is raising its ugly head again…as a vegan I could care less, but is it the next pandemic waiting to happen? And why did we learn NOTHING from Covid? Are we ready for the next virus?Malls are dead, so what is to become of them? And why did they die?10 Longevity experts all agree…this is what to eat if you want to live the longest.And I had an online disagreement with Pride Radio over their support of an event in Florida. Am I wrong? Are they right? Let's discuss.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
U.N. officials warn of looming hunger crisis across Southern Africa amid deepening drought; Biden Administration invests billions to innovate and decarbonize manufacturing; Melting polar ice is changing Earth's rotation; PLUS: America's first commercial-scale offshore wind farm is now operational... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
This time on Code WACK! Once again, a new single-payer bill, AB 2200 or CalCare, sponsored by the California Nurses Association, has been introduced in the California state legislature. How will it help save lives? Will it break the bank, or will it save us money? What’s different about this version of the bill and what kind of support does it have in the state legislature? To find out, we spoke to Assemblyman Ash Kalra. As a longstanding champion of single-payer health care, Assemblymember Kalra introduced statewide legislation known as CalCare (AB 1400 in 2021 and AB 2200 in 2023), which would guarantee comprehensive, high-quality health care for all Californians as a human right. This is the first episode in a two-part series.
YOU CAN'T AFFORD A HOUSE; Don't Worry, It's Pointless; GAZA Fail Karel Cast 24-40It now takes an income of $100k a year, $200k in some states, to afford a home. But the problem? The median income in the USA is $75k . Is there relief in sight? Does anybody care? Or is it a renter's world now? And what could make housing more affordable?GAZA attack leaves seven aid workers dead, and thousands of Gazans have already lost their lives. All of this while Netanyahu goes in for routine surgery like nothing is happening at all. Why are we still sending weapons to this out of control regime? They are now committing genocide and nobody cares. Why?Don't worry. No, really, don't worry. It won't do any good and will kill you. So how to stop?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
President Biden vows to rebuild Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, Republicans say 'maybe'; New study confirms economic toll of man-made climate change; Heavy storms collapse a portion of California's iconic Highway 1 near Big Sur; PLUS: Biden Administration clamps down on Big Oil methane leaks, truck pollution, and more... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
On the radio show this week we cover the latest in the attack from far right extremists on access to abortion, birth control, IVF, and why access to mifepristone is being heard in the U.S. Supreme Court; then we cover health equity, healthcare coverage, and a new report, Lowering Costs for Black Americans: How the Inflation Reduction Act Makes Health Care and Prescription Drugs More Affordable; after that we dive into culture change and how laughter can change minds and public policy; and we close the show hearing the latest from Color of Change, how you can get involved, and why your voice is needed right now more than ever. *Special guests include: Alexis McGill Johnson, Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund, @PPFA; Dr. Chris Pernell, NAACP Center for Health Equity, @NAACP; Caty Borum, Center for Media & Social Impact, @cmsimpact; Rashad Robinson, Color of Change, @colorofchange.
Mónica talks to historian Ron C. White to find out how our nation’s most renowned bridge builder disagreed fully and freely with those around him while leading the nation through the Civil War. Taking a closer look at private notes Lincoln wrote to himself, the two explore everything from how to approach deep moral disagreements to what to do with your anger with the injustice you see.This podcast is produced with financial support from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust and Reclaim Curiosity.
Today we talk about how transparency wins the day. Both the Prime Minister of Israel or the King of England had hard lessons to learn about recent crises in their countries. In another media age, they could issue no comment pressers, but not in this media age. I hope you’ll listen to this short commentary on Kings, PM’s and social media.
Next time on The State of Belief: Best-selling author, pastor and activist John Pavlovitz. John’s brand-new book is titled, Worth Fighting For: Finding Courage & Compassion When Cruelty is Trending. John sees a poverty of empathy in our culture – and many churches, and explores the dire consequences of this condition as well as ways we can build back in both religious and secular settings. In Worth Fighting For, John writes insightfully about ways we can begin to bridge the divides today’s deliberately confrontational discourse has created in our communities and even our families, how to deal with loss of faith, the mental health crisis sparked by public acceptance of untruths, and much more.
With social media and AI, bad actors weaponize information and stress democracy. We have two options: stop the lies or stop people from believing them. The former is near impossible in a free society, but there’s solid evidence the latter is achievable. I talk w/ two founders of The Mental Immunity Project, ANDY NORMAN, author of MENTAL IMMUNITY, and MELANIE TRECEK-KING, creator of THINKING IS POWER, an online resource that teaches critical thinking to the general public.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords. Trump attacks a Judge's daughter - because he's so innocent, of course.Lara Trump's Newly Released Song Track Roasted by DNC with AI Diss TrackThe Illegitimate Roberts Supreme Court putting its thumb on the scale for RepubliconsWe discuss the madness.
STRESSED AMERICA; No Tourist Want SF; No Cease Fire? Karel Cast 24-38Another list of the most stressful states is out…why is America so stressed if we are the land of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness? Why can't we seem to find it any more? The USA wants a cease fire finally in Israel, but Bebe says no. So what do we do to stop the suffering in GAZA AND get the hostages back if neither side will cooperate? And what about Ukraine?SF now has a terrible reputation as a horrible city. This once world class destination is no longer a hub for tourists. Why? And can it recover? Is it media fueling this, or is it really a crap hole?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
BRIDGE TRAGEDY; Puffy Troubles; Film Scores Suck; Karel Cast 24-37 by Progressive Voices
This time on Code WACK! Besides the Alabama IVF decision, how else are reproductive rights being rolled back in America? Why are some states going after emergency contraception known as the morning-after pill? What policy solutions are needed to better protect reproductive rights?To find out, we spoke to Vina Smith-Ramakrishnan, a fellow at The Century Foundation, where she works on issues related to maternal health and reproductive rights and justice. Vina’s work supports The Century Foundation’s efforts to eliminate racial and gender disparities in health outcomes. Vina has a master’s of public health in global health policy from George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
USA DISGRACED; Trump Bond; Boomer Hate; Being Robbed Karel Cast #24-36 by Progressive Voices
conversations worth a re-listen. First, from 2007 with DREW WESTEN about the ideas and advice in his influential book, THE POLITICAL BRAIN: The Role of Emotion in Deciding the Fate of the Nation. Westen: Democrats almost always present the best arguments but lose elections to Republicans who have mastered the art of emotion and story-telling. Second, my 2009 conversation with BERNIE HORN of the Public Leadership Institute about FRAMING THE FUTURE: How Progressive Values Can Win Elections and Influence People. Horn: Persuadable voters make choices depending on how political issues and questions are framed. Emotion, narratives, framing. Trump traffics all too well in all three.
Next time on The State of Belief:The authors of the new book Surviving God: A New Vision of God through the Eyes of Sexual Abuse Survivors. Dr. Susan M. Shaw and Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim are both ordained ministers, theologians, prolific writers – and survivors of sexual abuse themselves.We’ll address the sense of betrayal and isolation abuse experiences often trigger, and ways survivors can lessen these lasting effects of traumatic experiences. We’ll also discuss ways organized religion can be more sensitive to the needs of survivors – as well as ways to reduce the risks of incidences of abuse within religious structures of power, authority and secrecy.
Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to vacate against House Speaker Mike Johnson because he dared to do the business of "governing."MAGA Cult Morons are a lost cause.We discuss the madness!
Leslie is joined by Sean O'Brien, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.The two discuss the Teamsters' recently ratified contract with Anheuser-Busch, their striking brothers and sisters at Molson-Coors, organizing at UPS and DHL, as well as their Presidential roundtables.Sean is a 4th-generation Teamster from Boston, and is committed to winning and defending strong national contracts, organizing new members, and aggressively taking on employers. He is focused on mobilizing rank-and-file Teamsters through education and increased engagement—traveling extensively to visit with members at worksites throughout the country.Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at Facebook.com/Teamsters.Sean's handle on X is @TeamsterSOB.
Leslie is joined by two young women, Afghan refugee Sola Mahfouz and Malaina Kapoor (Stanford ‘25), who are raising awareness about the untold story of millions of Afghan women brimming with potential and longing for freedom in their acclaimed book, “Defiant Dreams: The Journey of an Afghan Girl Who Risked Everything for Education."Sola Mahfouz was born in Kandahar, Afghanistan, in 1996, the year the Taliban took over her country for the first time. They banned television and photographs, presided over brutal public executions, and turned the clock backward on women’s rights, practically imprisoning women within their own homes and forcing them to wear all-concealing burqas. At age eleven, Sola was forced to stop attending school after a group of men threatened to throw acid in her face if she continued. After that she was confined to her home, required to cook and clean and prepare for an arranged marriage. She saw the outside world only a handful of times each year.As time passed, Sola began to understand that she was condemned to the same existence as millions of women in Afghanistan. Her future was empty. The rest of her life would be controlled entirely by men: fathers and husbands and sons who would never allow her to study, to earn money, or even to dream.Driven by this devastating realization, Sola began a years-long fight to change the trajectory of her life, deciding that education would be her way out. At age sixteen, without even the basic ability to add or subtract, she began to teach herself math and English in secret. She progressed rapidly., Within just two years she was already studying subjects such as philosophy and physics. Faced with obstacles at every turn, Sola still managed to sneak into Pakistan to take the SAT. In 2016, she escaped to the United States, where she is now a quantum-computing researcher at Tufts University.An engrossing, dramatic memoir, co-written with young Indian American human rights activist Malaina Kapour, 'Defiant Dreams' is the story of one girl, but it’s also the untold story of a generation of women brimming with potential and longing for freedom. This story inspires us to unleash the potential that lies within us and all the women across the globe. It is a universal story of striving for greatness, reaching for the stars, and transcending the boundaries of our birth.In alignment with this year’s International Women’s Day theme "Invest in women: Accelerate progress," Sola and Malaina want to shed light on the need to invest in women’s rights and access to education. Sola's story aligns perfectly with the values and goals of Women's History Month and the United Nations' commitment to #InvestInWomen. The book is available for purchase at www.DefiantDreams.com.
Forcing a TikTok sale or shutdown won't address the privacy and influence problems it, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook all cause. We need to broaden our approach to regulating social media. In the short commentary, I look at our approach in comparison to the European Union, and suggest things we could do to make social media safer for all. I hope you’ll listen.
BOOMERS WORRIED; Cities too costly; 1800 gallons of water for burger Karel Cast 24-35Most people living in the top 20 cities in the USA can't afford a comfortable living in those cities. What defines comfort and how much exactly does it take? The numbers are shocking.1800 gallons of water for one pound of beef. Cities are running out of water across the globe, or soon will. So how are we going to have enough water for everyone to drink in 10 years? The answer is obvious.Boomers are worried about a lot but their top five concerns have been revealed by a group of therapists.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Biden EPA issues new tailpipe emissions and pollution rules, the most significant climate regulation in U.S. history; Rio de Janeiro hits record 144°F heat index; Exxon CEO blames the victim, says climate change is your fault; PLUS: U.N. weather agency issues 'red alert' in new State of the Climate Report... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
This time on Code WACK! Where are we today when it comes to reproductive rights in America? And what does the latest IVF case in Alabama mean for reproductive justice and healthcare equity in America? To find out, we spoke to Vina Smith-Ramakrishnan, a fellow at The Century Foundation, where she works on issues related to maternal health and reproductive rights and justice. Vina’s work supports The Century Foundation’s efforts to eliminate racial and gender disparities in health outcomes. Vina has a master’s of public health in global health policy from George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health.
IMMIGRANT SHAME; Playing Gay? Orpah, the O In Ozempic Karel Cast 24-34We really should be embarrassed about the way we treat immigrants in the USA. First of all, there is no such thing as an illegal human…undocumented, yes. And this notion that anyone could follow our antiquated system these days is beyond expectations. Our system is broken, not the people crossing the border in the South. So why don't we fix it? Distractions. Just like Trump, he is free because rich people want him to be so we'll all fight over him while they royally screw us over.Should gay actors play all gay roles? Why?The new O in Ozempic is Oprah. But is she taking the wrong path. She says there no shame in obesity or taking drugs for it, but, is there, really?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
EPA finally bans all uses of asbestos in US, after decades of trying; President Biden unveils billions for rebuilding struggling communities torn apart years ago by highway construction; Extreme heat wave in Africa forces schools to close; PLUS: Massachusetts coastal town spent big on beach restoration that washed away just days later... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
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 Bloomberg Government's Kate Ackley to break down the intense congressional battle over TikTok. They also discuss the current state of 'dark money' in America's political system, and how it's already affecting the 2024 election cycle.Then, Free Press' Tim Karr joins the show to expose how media outlets profit off of Donald Trump, and what we can do to change that.Brad and Tim also discuss the current media landscape in the United States, and how it can be improved from its current state.Bloomberg Government's website is bgov.com and Free Press' website is FreePress.net.Brad is 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 X is @BradBannon.X: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1OwxWYnXYENGQFacebook: https://fb.watch/qUHymfK_jg/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/wadXvuK2m9U?si=d_hlRl0-Uy7IUCTF
VACCINE DANGER; Trump Broke; Accepting the Unacceptable; Karel Cast 24-33Trump isn’t posting needed bonds but traveling the world in a private plane, why? Why is everyone just accepting this criminal? He says if he looses they’ll be a blood bath…why isn’t he censured?I got a shot that led me to the hospital, why is anything about our health care system accepted?Why do we live in a system where we continually accept the unacceptable from corporations, people and government?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
The minority extremists in the prime minister's cabinet are happy to turn Israel into an international pariah. I’m not happy to sit quietly while that happens. Today, a short audio commentary on Netanyahu’s betrayal of his people to save himself (sound familiar?). I hope you’ll listen and share.
Next time on The State of Belief: Dr. AnneMarie Mingo, author of the new book Have You Got Good Religion? Black Women's Faith, Courage, and Moral Leadership in the Civil Rights Movement. (Mingo clip)AnneMarie Mingo is Associate Professor of Ethics, Culture, and Moral Leadership, and the Director of the Metro-Urban Institute, at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Ordained in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, she’s the founder of Sister Scholars, an organization that supports Black women with or pursuing doctorate degrees.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords. The high tech lynching of DA Fani WillisDelay. Delay. Is Trump above the law?Trump-backed Senate candidate faces Republican worries that he could be linked to adult website profile.
Florida Republicans ban local efforts to protect outdoor workers from extreme heat exposure; Fossil fuel industry still not plugging climate-warming methane leaks; Republicans' Project 2025 would withdraw U.S. from Paris Climate Agreement again, and block re-entry; PLUS: California's snowpack is back, but too late to help struggling salmon... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
BULLIED TO DEATH! Plus TikTok Ban Imminent? More Judges Protecting Fascist Karel Cast 24-32Nex, the trans teen that was beaten in a bathroom and the school did little and cared even less committed suicide on benadryl and Prozac. The blood is on the hands of the abusers and the school. When are we going to love and accept kids for who they truly are and not who we want them to be? TikTok may be banned and that’s just fine with me. It’s a cesspool of entitlement, sucks the life out of young people, and makes stars out of those with zero talent or wit. But is it a dangerous precedent? What if we don’t like the owner of certain companies should congress be able to get rid of them? And if communist china is so bad, why do we support it with our money as everything from iPhones to, well, everything, is made there?A judge has thrown out three charges of the 13 against Trump in Georgia. Why? Because judges now protect this fascist. And it’s a shame, from the Supreme court to lower courts, they protect a criminal. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://youtu.be/XhWlY0TqL9Y
This time on Code WACK! Are regulations meant to protect nursing home residents being enforced? How is understaffing at the California Dept of Public Health affecting nursing home regulation? Are for-profit and nonprofit nursing homes comparable when it comes to the quality of care residents receive? What reforms are in the works to better protect residents?To find out, we spoke to Tony Chicotel, senior staff attorney at California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, or CANHR, where he promotes the rights of residents in long-term care facilities through litigation, legislation, regulatory policy, and consumer education.
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.First, Brad will be joined by Sarah Jones, Editor in Chief of PoliticusUSA, as they react to President Biden’s State of the Union address.Then, Sarah breaks down what is causing the decline in quality news coverage, including the shuttering of multiple news agencies.Then, Brad is joined by the Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm, and former U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs, Dr. Rob Shapiro.The two discuss Rob's latest blog, titled, "Based on Incomes, Americans Are a Lot Better Off Under Biden Than They Were with Trump."(Link here: https://www.sonecon.com/based-on-incomes-americans-are-a-lot-better-off-under-biden-than-they-were-with-trump/) The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their X handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.The website for Sonecon is www.Sonecon.com and Dr. Shapiro's handle on X is @RobShapiro.Brad is 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 X is @BradBannon.You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:X: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1vAxRvXQgPVxlFacebook: https://fb.watch/qMsF0ZcuX_/YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/hnlV65CmIGQ?feature=share
IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENS; Oscars And Online Victims; Hur’s Hilarity Karel Cast 24-31It’s impossible. It can’t happen. There’s just no way. I’ve heard that a lot in my life but especially in the last week. Seems something has happened to me that doctors say can’t, and yet it has. And it has to do with a “safe” vaccine.The Oscars were great this year, but online, you’d think it was filled with those that wish to make victims out of so many. What sparked the victimhood online? And is this the new trend?Here’s what the Right doesn’t get. If Joe Biden had classified documents and “forgot” because of his aging memory, he gets a pass. But if Mr. Virile Trump has such sharp acumen, then that’s EXACTLY why he should be punished and Biden not. They don’t even see how hilarious their arguments are.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
State of the Union Address, President Biden highlights economic and jobs boom from his climate policies; February 2024 obliterated global temperature and ocean heat records; PLUS: Great Barrier Reef hit with yet another 'mass bleaching event'... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
As we embark on the most important presidential election since 1860—yes, there’s that much at stake—it’s time to sound a warning. We have to reach people (and that is most people) who aren’t paying attention, and who by virtue of a lack of knowledge, may innocently vote our democracy down the river. So I’m making the extraordinary ask that you share this short audio essay with your friends and family who are too busy, bored, or disgusted with politics to really pay attention. It’s that important.
Next time on The State of Belief: Jemar Tisby. The best-selling author of The Color of Compromise: The Truth About the American Church’s Complicity in Racism, and How to Fight Racism: Courageous Christianity and the Journey Toward Racial Justice, Jemar is a national speaker and public historian on a mission to deliver truths from the Black experience with depth and clarity.Jemar Tisby appears in the important new documentary film on Christian nationalism, “God & Country.”
COMMENT The State of our union is.... Plus Ageism must go Karel Cast #24-30 by Progressive Voices
2024 Presidential Election nominees are set, and the climate stakes could not be higher; Lawsuit blames broken utility pole for record Texas wildfires; Coastal U.S. cities are sinking as sea level rise accelerates, new study warns; PLUS: North Atlantic Ocean keeps breaking heat records... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
HELP! Is light coming? Is Space Robbing Earth? Scorpion Meet Testes Karel Cast 24-29It may always be darkest before the dawn, but is there any light coming? It feels like it's just getting worse and worse and no on is stopping Trump. Why doesn't someone take him out, like the Courts, Law Enforcement, Congress, the IRS, someone ? If he is such a threat to humanity, not one entity can neutralize the threat? No judge will stand up to him? We found a planet that generates oxygen, which is fine and fun. But is all the looking towards space killing Earth? Have we simply given up on Earth and now feel our future lies in space. Because common folks won't ever make it to space…only the wealthy, the young, the chosen. Meanwhile, what do we do with a dying planet? Is there no interest in saving Earth?OK, from the strange files, in Las Vegas a man crawled in to bed and then…got stung by a scorpion. Whose fault is that? And what should the hotel do?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
The COVID pandemic devastated nursing homes and other long-term care facilities highlighting the need for major reforms. What are the policies behind the often dismal performance of the nursing home industry? What policy changes have been made so far and why are nursing home residents still so vulnerable? To find out, we spoke to Tony Chicotel, senior staff attorney at California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, or CANHR, where he promotes the rights of residents in long-term care facilities through litigation, legislation, regulatory policy, and consumer education.
Largest wildfire in Texas history continues to burn, while California is buried by an extreme blizzard; Increased risk of mega-fires pushes more insurers to leave both states; PLUS: Biden Administration invests billions to clean up the nation's ports... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
The grifters have achieved a new low. Our transactional ex-president is, unsurprisingly, selling tennis shoes and a couple of bobbleheads. One is his head on the Terminator’s body: the Trumpinator, and the other is a bobblehead based on the Trump mugshot in Fulton County, Georgia. The whole thing redefines unseemly. Today I offer a short commentary on this mess. I hope you’ll listen.
Leslie is joined by Luis Mendoza, International Vice President of the United Steelworkers (USW). As International Vice President, Mendoza has responsibility for all facets of the USW paper sector, including bargaining, safety, trade, legislative issues, global solidarity and organizing initiatives.Leslie and Luis talk about building unity in the paper industry and beyond.Of the many industries where USW members work, one of the biggest is the paper sector, representing approximately 90,000 workers. Since the onset of the pandemic, these workers have made groundbreaking advances in promoting workplace health and safety, advocating for economic security, and building unity through eliminating dangerously divisive two-tiered systems.The website for the United Steelworkers is www.USW.org and their handle on X and Instagram is @steelworkers.You can find them on Facebook at Facebook.com/Steelworkers.
LISTEN UP Fetterman; Can't Pay Fine? Plus Dorian Awards Karel Cast 24-27 by Progressive Voices
Historic winter heat smashes records across U.S., sparks massive wildfires in Texas; Groundbreaking Colorado lawsuit seeks to force oil companies to clean up abandoned wells; PLUS: Shifting to EVs and clean electricity will dramatically improve children's health, study finds... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Why is tying a medical provider’s pay to the outcomes of their patients a bad idea? Why else should we be concerned about Accountable Care Organizations and the privatization of traditional Medicare? To find out, we spoke to Dr. Ana Malinow, who spent three decades working as a pediatrician with immigrant, refugee and underserved children before retiring as Clinical Professor of Pediatrics from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine. She’s past president of Physicians for a National Health Program and is currently a lead organizer for National Single Payer and The Movement to End Privatization of Medicare. This is the second episode in a two-part series with Dr. Malinow.
Why is tying a medical provider’s pay to the outcomes of their patients a bad idea? Why else should we be concerned about Accountable Care Organizations and the privatization of traditional Medicare? To find out, we spoke to Dr. Ana Malinow, who spent three decades working as a pediatrician with immigrant, refugee and underserved children before retiring as Clinical Professor of Pediatrics from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine. She’s past president of Physicians for a National Health Program and is currently a lead organizer for National Single Payer and The Movement to End Privatization of Medicare. This is the second episode in a two-part series with Dr. Malinow.
US of AS*HOLES ARE YOU ONE? America's #1 Problem? Hero or Ill? Karel Cast 24-26 by Progressive Voices
Weather disasters displaced 2.5 million Americans from their homes last year; Texas real estate prices plunge in wake of new flood risk disclosure law; Northeast sled dog race canceled due to lack of snow; PLUS: Chicago sues five major oil companies over climate damages... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
As a country, We are drastically uninformed. Sometimes by accident, sometimes on purpose. Today, we talk about how information is slanted to create confusion, and how lies about our legal system attempt to justify a wholesale attempt to undermine it in favor of grifters and crooks. I hope you’ll listen!
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 Paul Lisnek, Legal Analyst for WGN-TV in Chicago, to break down former President Donald Trump's legal problems, including both his criminal and civil trials.Then, Edwith Theogene, Senior Director of racial equity and justice at American Progress, explains President Biden's new equity plan, and details attacks on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) plans throughout the United States. Finally, Edwith tells us about a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in housing lending by Navy Federal Credit Union.Paul Lisnek is a multi-Emmy, Cablefax, Telly and Beacon Award winning television host and analyst.He's been the political analyst for WGN-TV since 2008, appearing on all the station’s newscasts discussing political issues of the day. He is the host of Politics Tonight on CLTV, on which he interviews the leading political figures in the city, state and country, and also serves as a fill-in anchor. Paul has interviewed presidents, governors, senators, congressmen, local representatives and mayors too numerous to count over the last 25 years. His handle on X is @PaulLisnek.In her role at CAP, Edwith Theogene leads American Progress’ efforts to develop, communicate, and implement policy ideas that provide a new way forward for a range of equity challenges in an increasingly diverse America, with a particular focus on race and equity.Her handle on X is @WhoIsEdwith.Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' 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 X is @BradBannon.You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:X - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1PlKQDeWOOvxEFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/322552560790406/YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/IUs-pI4wjmI?feature=share
MONEY Effects SELF ESTEEM; SAG Stirs; Peterson Not Guilty? Karel Cast 24-25In today's world we all hear about cutbacks at home to deal with the rising costs of life. But what we never talk about is how making those cuts makes you feel. Do they make you feel inadequate because you have to cut back? Or angry because corporations are making so much money while squeezing us?The Innocence Project has take up the case of Scott Peterson and boy do I have something to say about the, and not what you may expect.Trump wins SC. And? And the SAG Awards, Especially Barbra Streisand, makes me realize there's something I have to get busy and do. No more excuses no matter how valid. What's stopping you from doing the one thing you've always wanted to do, and how long are you going to let it stop you?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
STOP KIDS DYING Nex Benedict Should be here; Dining in, or out which is $$ Karel Cast 24-24The Intro law in Alabama is rooted in religion, so it should be thrown out along with the judge. Why won't America do what needs to be done when it comes to religion in politics? Why let it ruin us?And religious bigotry played in to the death of Nex Benedict. The 16 year old was beaten in a school fight and died the next day, after months of bullying for being gender nonbinary. This comes directly from religion and MAGA. Will this ever end?87% of restaurants are short staffed. Prices are soaring. Can they survive this, and if so, how? And what do you do more of these days? Eat out or in? Do you want to eat out more but can't afford it?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
U.S. Supreme Court hears challenge to EPA's landmark 'Good Neighbor' pollution rule; Bizarre winter heat wave hits Japan; New study finds near-universal global public support for climate action; PLUS: Biden Administration unveils billions in new funding to clean up the nation's drinking water... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
EGG BABIES? Why Don't We Want Peace? Sleeping in Parks? Karel Cast 24-23In Alabama, frozen eggs at fertility clinics are now considered children. Theocracy now, democracy later? We are quickly moving and succumbing to Christian Sharia Law, and not many are fighting it. Why?No room at the inn? IF your city doesn't have enough beds for homeless, is it OK for them to pitch a tent in your park, on your street, on your sidewalk? The Supreme Court will soon answer.Can you support Israel and still be for a cease fire? Well, not if you're the USA it appears. We must be happy with 30k dead Palestinians. How can we just keep letting this happen?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
This time on Code WACK! You've probably heard about the dangers of Medicare Advantage, but did you know that traditional Medicare is being privatized too? How is this corrupting our healthcare system even more and what does this mean for patients?To find out, we spoke to Dr. Ana Malinow, who spent three decades working as a pediatrician with immigrant, refugee and underserved children in Ohio, Texas, Pennsylvania, and California before retiring as Clinical Professor of Pediatrics from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine. She’s past president of Physicians for a National Health Program and is currently a lead organizer for National Single Payer and The Movement to End Privatization of Medicare. This is the first episode in a two-part series with Dr. Malinow.
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.The two discuss why Chinese-based e-commerce company Temu, who's spending billions on ads, and has already reshaped how many American shop, isn't paying the United States any tariffs.Here's a brief explanation from AAM's latest blog on the subject:"The “de minimis” exemption in U.S. trade law allows anything valued under $800 to enter the United States duty-free. It was originally intended for one-off type things, like making it easier for tourists traveling abroad to bring souvenirs back from vacations abroad. But Temu and fellow Chinese e-commerce brand SHEIN have exploited de minimis because they send their merchandise direct-to-consumer, avoiding tariffs because their stuff is so darn cheap (remember, Temu’s average transaction is $25!)."If you want to help protect American jobs, then please sign and share this petition telling your members of Congress to stop companies like SHEIN, Temu and Amazon from dodging U.S. trade enforcement, by visiting TinyURL.com/CloseLoophole.Scott and Leslie then chat about the grave danger being posed to the U.S. Auto industry from China, thanks to the communist nation's intentional industrial overcapacity.Next, Scott shares some moments from his great interview with Rachel M. Slace, Author of, "Making It in America."Finally, Leslie and Scott talk about a new study that "underscores how the embrace of a more muscular industrial policy under Democratic President Joe Biden could spread investments into regions left behind by decades of offshoring."For over 16 years, Scott Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their handle on X is @KeepItMadeInUSA.Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
NO PERFECT PRESIDENT; White Guilt over Slavery? Economy Must Be booming Karel Cast 24-22NOTE: VIDEO IS CHOPPY AT PARTS DUE TO UNKNOWN FRAME RATE ERROR. It's President's Day and that has me thinking about Presidents. As we enter in to an election year we all want something that just isn't obtainable, a perfect President; one that checks all the boxes. But when in history have we ever gotten one those anyway? Which one?A person on Threads was angry that many White people do not feel guilty about slavery. I commented I am one of them; it ended in 1865, my ancestors were in Canada at that time and I would have fought very hard against it had I been alive, and never would have condoned it. So where is my guilt? In my skin color alone? Isn't that racists? Oh what a can of worms opened after that exchange.And the economy must be booming so it's time for #Trump and #maga to STFU. How do I know? Because this guys out selling $399 tennis shoes and people are buying them. They are sending him money. They contribute to his campaign, travel to his rallies. We must have lots of money of they can do this.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
We are quick to embrace new, often revolutionary technologies, long before we understand their implications. Too often, we outback our coverage, and are left with disastrous unintended consequences. Today, we look at the world of innovation, and how it can save or doom us. I hope you’ll listen to this very short essay.
BEYONCÉ RADIO RACISM; Fanni Not Trump and Stand; World Upside Down Karel Cast 24-21 by Progressive Voices
Today we examine the war on diversity, equity, and inclusion, three stalwarts in the building of our great country, and why they’re in trouble today. The Ayatollahs have nothing on the new Republican Party. Give a listen, won’t you?
Some states are making it easier for trans and non-binary individuals to get gender-affirming care but in other states, a record number of laws have been passed to outlaw – or limit – such care. What kind of toll does this take on people in the trans community, their doctors and their advocates? What policy solutions are needed to ensure that everyone, regardless of gender identity, has access to the medical care they need?To find out, we spoke to Ash Orr, a trans organizer from West Virginia and press relations manager for the National Center for Transgender Equality or NCTE. This is the second episode in a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
YOU SPENT $300 YESTERDAY; What's your Passion? #MAGA is just sad Karel Cast 24-20We just gave away $95b dollars yesterday to Ukraine, Israel and others. That boils down to about $300 per American, or $1500 for each Ukrainian and $900 per Israeli. On what? How is this helping us in any way? And would you have rather gotten a $300 check instead of sending it abroad, or is that short-sighted ? It's Valentine's Day, so what is your passion. What do you want to do more than anything, what is burning up inside of you. Are you doing it? Pursuing it? If not, why not?And MAGA is just sad, here's why. Plus, let's inspire you in the kitchen to make, of all things, a salad. Dressing:1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup olive oil2 tbs sesame oil1/4 cup agave1/4 red wineGarlic powderWatch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Super Bowl EV ads mark the slow but persistent cultural shift in the transition from fossil fuels; Oil and gas industry spending big to get Trump into the White House; PLUS: Jury sides with climate scientist Dr. Michael Mann in defamatory rightwing smear campaign... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
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 joined by Sarah Jones, Editor in Chief, for PoliticusUSA, to help make the transition from the football season that culminated, in Super Bowl 53, to the political season, that ends on November 5th.They also discuss special prosecutor Robert Hur, a Trump holdover, who cleared President Biden of any wrongdoing with the handling of classified documents, but released a report that was critical of Biden's memory.On that same topic, Sarah and Brad explore what's going on with U.S. political media, why they're taking the bait in letting Trump's attacks set the narrative, and whether they've learned anything since Trump's first run in 2016.Sarah also explains why she's exceptionally disturbed by the media's obsession about President Biden’s age without the context that he is functioning well as a president.Then, CNN military analyst Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF Ret.) joins Brad to examine the world at war in Gaza and Ukraine.This includes a discussion about Trump's latest comments attacking NATO, and giving Putin a free pass.The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their X handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.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 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.His website is CedricLeighton.com and his handle on X is @CedricLeighton.Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' 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 X handle is @BradBannon.You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:X - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1yNxaZRZlqgKjFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/7413836778637659/YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/Aq8IzhMfhRY?feature=share
SUPERBOWL DRAMA! Trump: Let Russia Attack Europe; Online Outrage Karel Cast 24-20Well, Super Bowl in Las Vegas is over and it had its share of drama. But there was as much off field as on, including the commercials. Like…how much money does Jesus Have? And why take out commercials? Trump says let Russia attack NATO nations and GOP is fine with it. When will someone stop this man?And the online outrage of the day: How can we party when the world is in such a state. Are we all Niro, fiddling while Rome burns?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
SUPREME SCREW UP; Nice Old Man With Bad Memory; Dog Parents Parents? Karel Cast 24-18The Supreme Court is going to forget to enforce the Constitution just because it doesn't want to get in to the Donald Trump debacle. They've let us down before, many times, and they are about to do it again. Is our Democracy really this unprotected because of these nine people? The short answer is, yes.Is Joe Biden just a nice old man with a bad memory? Well, he doesn't think so, but a special prosecutor does. Meanwhile Trump is just as old and forgetful, but is anyone challenging his competency ? Nope. Just a partisan hack special prosecutor who is NOT prosecuting. Lovely.Are pet parents parents or do they demean parents of human children when they say they are? I waddle in to the outrage in the Online Outrage of the week segments. Plus, why are some men saying online to stop enjoying themselves privately? And is it healthy?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
EPA cracks down on deadly soot pollution; January 2024 was the hottest January ever recorded on Planet Earth; PLUS: Hurricanes are getting so intense, scientists propose a 'Category 6'... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they detail the potential student debt relief set to be announced later this summer, who may be getting debt cancellation over the next few months, and what folks should be aware of.The hosts are also joined by Satra Taylor, Director of Higher Education and Workforce Policy & Advocacy at Young Invincibles. She talks about who the Young Invincibles are, and reveals the work that they’ve been doing to support young people.This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, and Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans. They're also joined by the aforementioned Satra Taylor, Director of Higher Education and Workforce Policy & Advocacy at Young Invincibles.The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.The SDCC website is www.StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on X, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.Young Invincibles’ mission is to amplify the voices of young adults in the political process and expand economic opportunity for their generation.Their website is www.YoungInvincibles.org and their handle on X is @YoungInvincible. Their handle on Facebook is @Together.Invincible and on Instagram it's @YoungInvincibles.
Historic atmospheric river rains down a state of emergency on California; Chile grapples with extreme heat and catastrophic wildfires; Europe is escaping Putin's energy blackmail; PLUS: Republicans' comprehensive plan to dismantle U.S. climate policy if a Republican wins the White House... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
This time on Code WACK! What unique challenges do transgender individuals face when it comes to accessing health care - especially in rural America? Why is gender affirming care considered potentially life saving for trans and nonbinary individuals? How do inaccessible health care, employment discrimination and medical mistreatment intersect for trans people?To find out, we spoke to Ash Orr, a trans organizer from West Virginia and press relations manager for the National Center for Transgender Equality or NCTE. Ash is also a National Storyteller for Planned Parenthood, leveraging their personal experiences with abortion care and transition-related healthcare to help dispel societal stigmas around these topics. This is the first episode in a two-part series.
GUILTY! Mom of School Shooter guilty; Trump not immune; You be you? Karel Cast 24-17Jennifer Crumbly's son shot 11 people, killing four. And now SHE has been found guilty of four counts of involuntary manslaughter because it was her gun and her husband's. She ignored the warning signs. But would heeding them have mattered? Maybe in a perfect world, but we don't live in one.Trump is not immune to prosecution for crimes he committed. Well no sh*t. You be you, you hear it all the time. But how do you know if you truly are being yourself, or what you, and other's think you should be? Simple, how often do you cry. And why.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
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 Bob Deans, Director of Strategic Engagement at the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC).The two detail the potentially historic storm that is currently ravaging California with mudslides, floods and loss of power.They also examine public attitudes on climate change, President Biden's move to pause approvals for pending and future applications to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) from new projects, and a new study revealing that Canadian tar sands pollution is up to 6,300% higher than reported.Then, John Bennett, Editor at Large at Congressional Quarterly and Roll Call, previews right wing hatred of Taylor Swift ahead of the Superbowl.He and Brad also discuss whether improved economic conditions can help President Biden's re-election prospects, funding for Ukraine and Israel, the bipartisan immigration deal that passed the Senate, and more.The website for the NRDC is www.NRDC.org and their handle on X is @NRDC.The website for CQ Roll Call is www.RollCall.com and John's handle on X is @BennettJohnT.Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' 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 X is @BradBannon.You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:X - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1eaJbgewXQrxXFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/952042176474976/YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/yKdQZHtktSA?feature=share
GRAMMY RACISM; Category 6 Hurricanes; Apple VR that Shouldn't Karel Cast 24-16There was real racism at the Grammys last night but it wasn't about Jay Z or Beyonce, it was about Killer Mike. Why was her perp walked out of the building? And why hasn't Donald Trump seen handcuffs?NOAA wants a higher category of hurricane, as people still doubt climate change, atmospheric rivers be damned. What is it truly going to take for people to at least acknowledge the problems?And King Charles has Cancer. Is it time for him and his wife, eh mistress, wait, wife to take a back seat and let William and Kate move to the front?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
We are burned out! We’re sick of politics, sick of war, sick of Trump, and sick of the news. That makes us vulnerable, and puts us in dangerous territory, whether from Chinese, Russian, or Iranian hackers or closer to home, where not paying attention poses dangers to our institutions, as a small town in Idaho recently discovered. Give it a listen, please.
SOMETIMES IT'S TOO MUCH for me, for you. And today is that day. Karel Cast 24-15Some days you feel like a failure because you just aren't making as much money as you need to be to have the things in life you need, and yes, want. Some days you feel outraged that a lead attorney would screw another attorney in a first of its kind case against a former President. Some times, if you have to answer 15 questions to see if you're happy, you're not. And some days you head to the kitchen to make a soup that the longest living people in the world eat every day.Today is that day.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
What can be done about the fentanyl crisis on Los Angeles’ Skid Row that disproportionately affects Black residents? What policy solutions are needed? In light of the historical evidence of racial disparities in the criminal justice and healthcare systems, should reparations be considered?To find out, we spoke to Nyabingi Kuti, director of the LA Harm Reduction Network. Harm reduction, an evidence-based public health approach, focuses on reducing harmful consequences of substance use. It meets people where they’re at and acknowledges that many people aren’t willing or able to stop using. This is the second episode in a two-part series.
GOP UNHAPPIEST PEOPLE; USA Life expectancy Drops; Pop's Biggest Night Karel Cast 24-14 The GOP is the unhappiest party in the USA and I've got the proof. Look at the states in the USA that are the least happy, what do they all have in common? The color red. So why is the GOP so unhappy, and content to make us all miserable? That's easy. How long are you going to live based on where you live? The answer goes right back to the happiness quotient. You'd be amazed at the countries that live longer than the USA. Yet we spend more on health care than all of them. So why aren't we living longer? And it was pop's biggest night and there's a documentary about it. Well, I was there and I've got some inside dirt. Which country star left because of Stevie speaking Swahili? Who got in huge fights? We are the world indeed! Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Biden pauses approvals of new LNG export terminals, citing climate risk; Canada's tar sands are a larger source of air pollution than previously thought; China installed more solar energy in 2023 than the U.S. did in its entire history; PLUS: Climate change made historic Amazon rainforest drought 30 times more likely... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
We are living at each other’s throats in a bifurcated America. Today we look at an organization that has taken it upon itself to teach us how to talk (and live) with people who don’t sport our team’s colors. I hope you’ll take a minute to listen.
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 Mica Soellner, Congressional Reporter for Punchbowl News.The two examine the budget impasse in Congress, which includes battles on funding for border security, as well as aid packages for Ukraine and Israel.Then, Project Lifeline's Hope Frye discusses Texas' efforts to harass immigrants seeking political freedom and economic opportunity.Mica Soellner's handle on X is @MicaSoellnerDC.Project Lifeline is dedicated to helping undocumented immigrant children secure legal status through innovative projects, strategic collaborations and targeted advocacy. Their website is www.ProjectLifeline.us and their handle on X is @ProjLifeline.Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' 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 X is @BradBannon.You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:X - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1YqKDglnRBoxVFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/1807260143121888/YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/gnES4FqCJQM?feature=share
AI HARMS SWIFT; WW3 Brewing; Things To Painful to Remember Karel Cast 24-13Three American soldiers are dead and the war in the Middle East is spreading. Is it too painful to remember that WWI and wWII all started in this region? Middle East AND the Balkans, where Ukraine is fighting with our money…better to not think about it, right?Taylor Swift has been harmed by AI. So now, AI has harmed a woman and her career. Will we do anything about it? And if not, why not? Of course we won't. Because we're not smart enough to protect ourselves from things that can harm us.As veganuary winds down, why is there even any discussion any more about what we should and should not eat? The science is in, the research doesn't lie. So how are plant-based eaters still the bad guy?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Leslie is joined by the Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm, and former U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs, Dr. Rob Shapiro.The two delve into his latest piece for Washington Monthly, titled, "Data Don’t Lie: Biden’s Economic Record is Much Better than Trump’s."(Link here: https://washingtonmonthly.com/2024/01/26/data-dont-lie-bidens-economic-record-is-much-better-than-trumps/)Dr. Shapiro is a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.He brings broad knowledge and experience in economics and politics based on his government service and decades of conducting analysis and providing advice to U.S. presidents, senators, representatives and governors, as well as foreign leaders and senior executives at numerous Fortune 100 companies. His views are respected in the United States and around the world, and he has helped develop numerous policies that affect investment, taxation, regulation, trade and government spending here and abroad.The website for Sonecon is www.Sonecon.com and Dr. Shapiro's handle on X is @RobShapiro.
Leslie is joined by Deputy Director of the Teamsters' Airline Division, Bob Fisher.First, Bob breaks down how Mechanics and related classifications at FedEx Express, the largest cargo airline in the United States, have launched an organizing drive to join the Teamsters.The workers’ campaign to form their union grew organically, with the mechanics reaching out to the union, signing thousands of authorization cards, and taking other actions to move along the organizing process all on their own.Second, Leslie and Bob discuss the unprecedented news that the Teamsters, the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAM), and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) have united to organize roughly 45,000 Delta Air Lines workers.The Teamsters represent tens of thousands of aviation technicians. Those at companies like United Airlines and UPS Air Cargo are among the highest paid in the craft. Their collective bargaining agreements have raised the bar across the entire industry.However, Delta has been difficult to unionize in the past and has the fewest union members of the four largest passenger carriers (only the pilots and controllers are unionized).A big part of the reason that Delta's techs are organizing is because they have serious concerns about job security.Without a union, they can be terminated for any reason or no reason at all. They also have no protection against outsourcing to foreign repair stations.Outsourcing is a big problem in aircraft maintenance. Not only does it lead to less good-paying union jobs in America. It also threatens passenger safety. Delta outsources a great deal of its fleet maintenance.Atlanta is Delta Air Lines’ headquarters and reportedly the largest employer in the city. An organizing victory at the company would be a monumental achievement – not just for the aviation craft, but for the entire labor movement in the South.The Teamsters represent members in the airline industry, including mechanics, customer service agents, reservationists, simulator technicians, ramp agents, stock clerks, dispatch personnel, flight attendants and pilots.The Teamsters Airline Division continues to negotiate some of the best contracts in the industry, making Teamster contracts and membership the best choice for airline-industry employees. Over the past few years, the Teamsters Airline Division has focused its efforts not only on giving their members a voice in the workplace and in Washington, but also on being a voice for the American traveling public.Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at Facebook.com/Teamsters.
Astonishing record rain and flash flooding cause widespread damage in San Diego; Despite recent cold, Winter overall is getting warmer in the U.S.; Oil giant ExxonMobil sues its own shareholders to block climate initiatives; PLUS: USPS unveils new EV charging stations and delivery vehicles... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
OSCARS HATE BARBIE; About last night; MedMen and Pot Losses Karel Cast 24-11 by Progressive Voices
More than 3,000 people died of drug overdoses in Los Angeles County alone in 2022 and last October, Hollywood actor Matthew Perry, of “Friends” fame, became one of the latest overdose victims when he accidentally died of acute effects of ketamine at his Los Angeles home. Perry's story reminds us that no one is immune to drug overdoses, but who are the most vulnerable in LA County and why? How do poverty, homelessness and mental health issues intersect with addiction to create a deadly “perfect storm” for so many? To find out, we spoke to Nyabingi Kuti, director of the LA Harm Reduction Network, which aims to expand and enhance access to substance use disorder treatment for L.A. County and especially Skid Row. This is the first episode in a two-part series.
Leslie is joined by Director of District 4 for the United Steelworkers (USW), Dave Wasiura.The two have an in-depth discussion detailing how Unions help communities.This includes:- Nurses in New Jersey who were on an unfair labor practice strike for nearly five months last year- Energy workers in Puerto Rico, where the issue of their electric grid is quite literally life and death- Military veterans around the United States, including where the USW drafted legislation requiring employers to post official notices of the health, social and other services available to support veterans as they build new lives on the home frontDave Wasiura represents members across the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and the territory of Puerto Rico.Dave began his career as a fourth-generation metalworker in Buffalo, N.Y., when he followed in his father’s footsteps and took a job at the American Brass facility. Since then, he’s led political and organizing efforts in addition to bargaining contracts across a wide variety of industries.The website for the USW is www.USW.org.Their handle on X, Instagram and Facebook is @steelworkers.
Deadly winter storms pummel U.S. infrastructure; FEMA overhauls disaster relief system as climate shocks worsen; Oil industry lobbyists launch multi-million dollar ad blitz promoting fossil fuels; PLUS: The 2024 Presidential election is an inflection point for climate action... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
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 Charlie Cook, Founder of the 'Cook Political Report.' First, Charlie breaks down why he believes that Donald Trump already has the 2024 GOP nomination all wrapped up.Second, Charlie explains why he believes that the next couple of weeks should tell us about President Biden’s resiliency (or lack thereof). He details how it has been an article of faith among Democrats that:1. the economy would improve2. Consumer confidence would strengthen3. Voters would start to give President Biden some credit4. His job approval ratings would start to rise.Numbers one and two have happened, the question is about three and four.Charlie's Twitter handle is @CharlieCookDC.Then Tara Devlin, host of the TARABUSTER podcast, critiques how corporate media covers and reports political news in the United States.She also details how so many corporate news media are covering Donald Trump like a normal candidate, as if he hasn't eluded to a second term of his being a dictatorship of the United States, with him at the helm.Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' 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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1rmxPMEdOXbKNFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/255475564247584/YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/VRy9F4bW91g?feature=share
TRUMP WINS PRIMARY is not news; The Most Feared Woman in USA? Swift Karel Cast 24-10Trump is going to win the primaries, because Trump has been anointed as the GOP's candidate, so why are they even going through the motions? Their party has been hijacked, and it's too late to take it back. Time to eliminate it. She's the most feared woman in America. She strikes terror in to the hearts of MAGA and is ridiculed for everything she does. Why? Why is the right so afraid of his woman?We all want to change for the better. But can we if we don't truly address why we are doing things we may need to improve? Are you fighting nature, or nurture or both? You've been imprinted with many things, can you change the imprint? Cover up the negative tattoo so to speak?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
It’s time, in the words of David Bowie, to turn and face the stranger. Our world is changing. Too fast for some, not fast enough for most. We take a look at change in this short piece. I hope you’ll listen.
1 CANCER KILLING YOUNG; USA Not Racist?; Is New Better? Karel Cast 24-9It shouldn't be, but the #1 caner now killing people 20-49 is one that should be declining not increasing given what we know. So why? Why is it increasing in record numbers? Well, it's not an accident, it's a well-orchestrated affront to our health where corporations are making huge amounts of money off of us being sick.Nikki Haley says out of one side of her mouth that the USA is not a racist country, meanwhile while campaigning she points out exactly how racist it is. How could this even be a discussion in 2024? Is the jury still out on racism in the USA?Kids learn better off paper, the research is in. So why are we forcing digital everywhere on every thing? As vinyl sales soar, are we yearning for some things that are better even if they're older?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
U.S. Supreme Court's right-wing supermajority appears ready to gut federal agency authority on environmental regulations and more; Social media sites profiting off of a new breed of climate denial, new study finds; PLUS: Frigid Arctic air strands drivers of both electric and gasoline vehicles... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they detail the new student debt cancellation announcement, the newly extended consolidation deadline, and what is going on with servicer errors.The hosts also let folks know what actions they need to take if they've been impacted by servicer errors, and how to benefit from these programs.This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, and Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans. They're also joined by Lindsay Vail Clark, Chief Borrower Advocate and Director of External Affairs at Savi.The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.The SDCC website is www.StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on X, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.Savi is a social impact startup connecting the 46 million Americans with student loan debt to optimized repayment and forgiveness options. Their online tool shows borrowers a customized view of their loans and a path forward to student loan freedom.The Savi website is www.BySavi.com and their handle on X is @BySavi. Their handle on Facebook and Instagram is @BySaviUSA.
Can California’s new Office of Health Care Affordability stem the rising tide of healthcare inflation? Are similar efforts to rein in healthcare costs happening in other states? And what does the creation of the Office mean about the chance for single-payer, Medicare for All in the Golden State?To find out we spoke to Ian Lewis, the policy director for Unite Here Local 2, a union of over 15,000 hospitality workers in the San Francisco Bay Area. Ian previously served as a research director for the National Union of Healthcare Workers and is a board member of California's Office of Health Care Affordability established in 2022. This is the second episode in a two-part series. Check out the Show Notes and Transcript for more!
DEPLORABLES SPEAK; Death Wish in USA; 10 Minutes of Terror Karel Cast 24-8We knew Trump was going to win Iowa. But the 2nd place going to Desantis speaks volumes about who these people really are, and the answer is that Hillary was right. They are truly deplorable.Went to get labs drawn today at Urgent Care, no one was in a mask, even the people checking in that had clear Covid/RSV/Flu symptoms. No one in the lobby, waiting, either. I did. Why does America have a death wish. We won't mask up for a disease, stop gun violence, help the planet with global climate change. It's like we want to die.Yesterday I experienced 10 minutes of terror and I don't know what to do about it.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
2023 smashed records for global heating and billion-dollar weather disasters; Republican Presidential candidates vow to make climate change impacts as horrific as possible; PLUS: Biden Administration proposes first-ever fines to curb oil and gas industry's methane pollution... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Nikki Haley couldn’t bring herself to say that slavery was the cause of the Civil War, and she can’t bring herself to say that Donald Trump is unfit for office, which to me makes her either to afraid or too calculating to be president. And the lies march on, with things like the conspiracy theory that the FBI planned and started the January 6th insurrection. It goes on, but I keep it short in this audio essay. I hope you’ll listen.
IOWA DEBACLE; Straws That Break Backs; Vegan DIet rules Karel Cast 24-7A group of Republican corn farmers and rural Americans are going to brave freezing cold to participate in an odd voting ritual to…vote for a Maga Criminal. Shame on Iowa, and shame on the process for letting it happen. But so what? We already know who the Republican nominee is going to be so why is this news?What do you do when you meet someone and discover their world views are simply not yours, but they otherwise seem like a nice person? Are they, if they say and do things you oppose? And when do you finally look at a friend and realize, they're really NOT?Twins. Two diets, one vegan, one not. The results are shaking up the diet industry and the meat and dairy corporation don't know what to do. Of course, they'll argue with science, again.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.Scott first shares his thoughts on 2023's weak manufacturing numbers in the U.S., why there's more to the data than meets the eye, and reasons that the future looks bright.He and Leslie then chat about not one but two(!!) new books on companies that have started up making apparel in the U.S. over the past decade. Both of these books--'Making It in America,' available now--and 'American Flannel'—available in March—are worth a read.Finally, Scott shares why he's more than a little worried by China’s rise in automobile production, and why he believes it’s an existential threat to American manufacturing jobs.For over 16 years, Scott Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA.Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
FED UP FRIDAY: Trump. Retton. More; My Jo Koy Moment; StreamQueen Karel Cast 24-6It is Friday early in the year and I'm already fed up with so much. First, let's start with MAGA criminal Trump. Put the man in jail already, shut him up. I am so tired of his Orange self screaming witch hunt all over the place. Sit the F down for the love of god and shut the F up. Mary Lou Retton didn't have health insurance or a vaccine, because of politics. And then wants money to pay her bills. Really?Jo Key had a bad show. I've had one before, that you've never, ever heard about. I'm going to tell you how I sucked horribly once, and why I know how he feels right now.Also, what should you be watching on TV or going to the theatres to see this weekend? Well, I've got a great list on StreamQueen.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
This time on Code WACK! The New Year is ringing in higher health care premiums while U.S. life expectancy continues to fall. Despite spending more on health care than any other country, we don’t seem to be getting much bang for our bucks! For instance, in 2023 American men can expect to live only 73 years while Frenchmen can expect to live to age 80 - nearly 10% longer! What’s the link between lower life expectancy and higher healthcare costs? And what can we do to about it?To find out we spoke to Ian Lewis, the policy director for Unite Here Local 2, a union of over 15,000 hospitality workers in the San Francisco Bay Area. Ian previously served as a research director for the National Union of Healthcare workers and is a board member of California's Office of Healthcare Affordability established in 2022. This is the first episode in a two-part series.
DEMS DO THIS to win. Plus remains on the moon? And Wegovy Sadness Karel Cast 24-5 by Progressive Voices
SUPREME TRUMP Will They Save Him? Globes a Disaster Karel Cast 24-4Donald Trump is in the courts more than Billie Jean King…and he's going to the Supreme Court to see if he can stay on the ballot in many states. Will they rule according to the Constitution or will they support the man that put them there? Also, is he immune from prosecution because he committed the crimes when President. He seems to think so, but what will the courts say?The Golden Globes happened and … were…horrible, for many reasons, here's just a few.And Epstein's names are being released, but who cares, really? Is it any shock to anyone that rich, powerful men, do whatever they want sexually or otherwise to those that are less powerful? I mean, it's only been going on since the dawn of time. So why is any of this news?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
As Taylor Swift reminded us, “haters gonna hate.” We are awash in a sea of hate, some of it targeting the trans community, some of it aimed at hospitals and doctors who would dare to save the life of a pregnant woman if it means aborting an unviable fetus, some of it at gays, Jews, Browns and Blacks, and plenty of it at Democrats. There’s no shortage, that’s for sure. I’m not sure if the fact that this kind of identity-hate has been with us since the nation’s birth is comforting or not. We take a look at it and try to provide a little context in today’s piece. I hope you’ll listen.
On the #radio show this week we talk with the former Mayor of Portland, Maine, who is one of the three challengers to Trump’s eligibility to be on Maine’s primary ballot; we hear about how and why Grandparents for Truth got started and how you can get involved; we get the details on open healthcare coverage enrollment and how you can get covered at Healthcare.gov too; and we celebrate the top 10 wins of 2023 as we enter into 2024! Special guests include: Ethan Strimling, former Mayor of Portland, Maine, @MayorStrim; Svante Myrick & Alana Byrd, Grandparents for Truth/ People for the American Way (PFAW), @peoplefor; Martha Sanchez, Young Invincibles, @YoungInvincible; and Eric Ryder and Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder **NOTE: The 3 top guests for this show are: 1- Ethan Strimling, former Mayor of Portland, Maine, @MayorStrim; 2- Svante Myrick & Alana Byrd, Grandparents for Truth/ People for the American Way (PFAW), @peoplefor; 3- Martha Sanchez, Young Invincibles, @YoungInvincible.
Mark Riley The Intersection S9 Ep9 Claudine Gay, Jeffrey Epstein,Trump On Ballots by Progressive Voices
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.3 Years After The Jan. 6 Riot, The GOP Is More Pro-Insurrection Than Ever'God gave us Trump'- Ex-president posts video declaring himself to be divinely chosenAfter voting against stem cell research is entire career, Steve Scalise is receiving Stem cell treatmentsTrump took bribes and tells his dupes "God sent him"We discuss the madness!
AMERICA BROKEN FORVER? You and Partner in Separate Rooms? StreemQueen Movies Karel Cast #24-3 by Progressive Voices
Happy 2024! While we were out...December 2023 was the hottest December on record, and 2023 was the hottest year ever recorded; Warm winter causing snow drought in U.S.; Landmark youth climate lawsuit to finally proceed to trial; PLUS: Some good news, including the historic Endangered Species Act turning 50... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
In honor of more than 200 podcast episodes and the New Year, we’re running one of our oldies but goodies about the medical tourism phenomenon - Need surgery but your $7,000 deductible is in the way? How about major dental care that your insurance doesn't even begin to adequately cover? Could you save by going to another country for treatment?The skyrocketing cost of care and rising insurance premiums are driving some Americans to seek affordable health care abroad. Many medical tourists get high quality, affordable health care abroad. However, some have problems. It's essential to thoroughly research the risks and benefits before pursuing medical care in another country. That being said, how much could you save? And what's the experience like? To find out, we spoke to Michael Djavahery, a Los Angeles-based life coach, trainer, speaker, author, and master hypnotist. In this episode Michael shares his experiences, including how much money he saved, traveling to the Philippines and Malaysia, to be treated by highly-qualified, internationally accredited doctors and dentists. If the U.S. had Improved Medicare for All, would that have influenced Michael's decisions?Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
TRIPLE HEALTH THREAT, what is real cause? New Laws We Need; Veganuary! Karel Cast #24-2 by Progressive Voices
STOP Setting Yourself Up; Trump's Chances; 2023 Fatigue Karel Cast 24-1 by Progressive Voices
It’s not news that we live in a divided world. Political rivalries are not blood sport, and the idea that "both sides do it" is inaccurate, and frankly sloppy rhetoric. Yet, it's true that neither side alone can bridge the divisions ruining our country. We look into a new organization, Braver Angels, today. It’s short. I hope you’ll listen and share.
CIVIL WAR IMMINENT? Why Is Immigration an issue? Obama's Movies Karel Cast #296In 2024, a lot of people feel a civil war may be imminent. But aren't they overestimating MAGA just a bit? I mean, there's 60 million of them, at most and 270 million non MAGA. Plus, without Federal aid could they even survive? 19 million people are in the USA illegally at the cost of $94b. Does that even count as a crisis? Why is it one of the biggest issues if it doesn't really effect many people? And Obama has listed his top movies, are they any good? And what are the best year-end films?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
DO THIS in the year ahead; Should Kids Inherit? Karel Cast #2952024 is about to get underway and there's a few things you can do to have the best year ever. The first, involves moving and eating, two things you do every day anyway. But, you can do it better by doing these two things. Also 2024 is shrouded in a lot of fear, especially since it's an election year. But should we be afraid? And of what?And many millionaires are deciding to NOT leave their money to their kids. Is this valid, teaching them life lessons, or is it just selfish?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Patients aren’t the only people who are frustrated with our current healthcare system. So are doctors! Why? And why doesn’t free market capitalism work with health care?To find out, we spoke to award-winning filmmaker Maddy Purves, who is editor of the documentary Healing US narrated by Susan Sarandon, and Laura Fielding, founder of Red Berets for Medicare for All and associate producer of Healing US. This is the second episode in a two-part series.
Leslie is joined by Liz Shuler, president of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO, and the first woman leader of America’s labor movement.The two discuss the Union's new tech-labor agreement with Microsoft, including the rules regarding use of artificial intelligence (AI).They also talk about the upcoming 2024 elections and what the AFL-CIO is planning to do this cycle to elect 'pro-worker' candidates, all of the high-profile strikes that happened in 2023, organizing efforts, and child labor laws.A visionary leader and longtime trade unionist, Shuler believes the labor movement is the single most powerful vehicle for progress and that unions are a central force in leading lasting societal transformations. She is committed to busting myths about labor, leveraging the labor movement’s diversity for innovative approaches to social justice and making the benefits of a union voice on the job available to working people everywhere.The website for the AFL-CIO is AFLCIO.org and their Twitter handle is @AFLCIO. Liz's handle is @LizShuler.
NO CELEBRATION About Trump; The Creator Message; No Money in Dreams Karel Cast #294Colorado court ruling, Jan 6 trial…I'm not encouraged about any of it, because it's all about the supporters and followers and how they aren't affected by any of it. We literally are watching the Nazi party rise again in the USA and nothing is truly being done to stop it. So I'm not optimistic about any of it, in fact, I think he's going to win again.The Creator on Hulu brings up so many issues, including the warnings about what could and will happen. So why aren't we listening? Why aren't we learning from the past? Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin, we know what the outcome is, and yet, we just watch it happen in the news and complain on social media. That's not working.Billy Porter is getting six cent checks, Tariji P. Henson is breaking down over equal pay. The dream of entertaining is quickly becoming an impossible dream. Even I was paid less for being gay on KFI and KGO…is the era of the entertainer over?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
How did the new documentary Healing US, about the drawbacks of America’s for-profit healthcare system, get made? Which harrowing stories did they highlight? When Americans need health care, why do so many worry whether they can afford to be treated?For answers to these questions and more, we spoke to award-winning documentary filmmaker Maddy Purves, who is editor of the film, and Laura Fielding, founder of Red Berets Medicare for All and associate producer of Healing US. This is the first in a two-part series.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
GOP KILLING KIDS; Holiday Blues; Let's Make Milk! Karel Cast #293Israel is killing children in Gaza in the name of war and many are upset about it. But what about the governors of nine US states deciding to kill children right here in the USA. Why does the GOP hate anyone that's already been born? Why would they deny children health care?11% of the USA lives alone, and over the holidays up to 30% say for whatever reason they'll be spending it alone. Add in all that's going on in the USA right now and you begin to see how the holidays could be blue for some, myself included. So how do you fight it!THINGS I ADORE: Come inside my kitchen and see a fabulous gadget I adore, the chef wave Milkmade and see how to make nut-and-soy milk at a fraction of the cost of the store.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Leslie is first joined by Sean O'Brien, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.The two discuss today's successful negotiating breakthrough on behalf of their members at DHL, who had been forced to strike in response to unfair labor conditions.They also talk about contract negotiations for their members who work at Anheuser-Busch, and review the Presidential roundtables that the Teamsters hosted last week.Second, Princeton Professor Julian Zelizer, a NYT best-selling Author and CNN Political Analyst, joins Leslie to talk about his most recent CNN opinion piece, which is titled, "Seven Reasons a 2nd Trump Term Would Be Dangerous." (https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/07/opinions/trump-second-term-dangerous-zelizer/index.html)Teamsters President Sean O'Brien is focused on mobilizing rank-and-file members through education and increased engagement—traveling extensively to visit with them at worksites throughout the country.In addition to fighting for workers, Sean has helped raise millions of dollars for charitable causes, including Local 25’s signature event, “Light Up the Night,” an annual gala to raise money for children with autism.Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on Twitter and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at Facebook.com/Teamsters. Sean's Twitter handle is @TeamsterSOB.New York Times best-selling author Julian Zelizer, who has been among the pioneers in the revival of American political history, is the Malcolm Stevenson Forbes, Class of 1941 Professor of History and Public Affairs at Princeton University.He is also a CNN Political Analyst and a regular guest on NPR’s "Here and Now." He is the award-winning author and editor of 25 books including, The Fierce Urgency of Now: Lyndon Johnson, Congress, and the Battle for the Great Society, the winner of the D.B. Hardeman Prize for the Best Book on Congress and Fault Lines: A History of the United States Since 1974, co-authored and Burning Down the House: Newt Gingrich, The Fall of a Speaker, and the Rise of the New Republican Party. The New York Times named the book as an Editor's Choice and one of the 100 Notable Books in 2020. His most recent books are Abraham Joshua Heschel: A Life of Radical Amazement and The Presidency of Donald J. Trump: A First Historical Assessment, which he edited, and Myth America: Historians Take on the Biggest Lies and Legends About Our Past which he co-edited with Kevin Kruse. He is currently working on a new book about the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party and the 1964 Democratic Convention entitled ‘Is this America?’: Reckoning With Racism at the 1964 Atlantic City Democratic Convention. In the summer of 2023, NYU Press will publish his new co-edited book, Our Nation At Risk: Election Security as a National Security Issue. In January 2024, Columbia Global Reports will publish his book, In Defense of Partisanship. Zelizer, who has published over 1200 op-eds, has received fellowships from the Brookings Institution, the Guggenheim Foundation, the Russell Sage Foundation, the New York Historical Society, and New America.You can follow him on Twitter, where his handle is @JulianZelizer.
Record rain and floods inundate northeast Australia and batter the U.S. East Coast; 2023 unleashed a record number of billion-dollar weather disasters in the U.S.; PLUS: New polls show bipartisan majorities of Americans increasingly want climate action... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
On the radio show this week we cover how moms across the nation defeated book bans and censorship, as well as supported teachers, kids, and parents; we heard about the Domestic Bill of Rights and why it’s important to everyone to help pass now; we uncovered what’s stopping our nation from passing Paid Family and Medical Leave like every other industrialized nation has already done and how to break through those barriers; and we lifted up the importance of working for maternal health justice for everyone.*Special guests include: Mary Kusler, National Education Association (NEA), @NEAToday; Jenn Stowe, National Domestic Workers Alliance, @domesticworkers; Dawn Huckelbridge, Paid Leave for All, @PaidLeaveforAll; Gina Arias, MomsRising, @MomsRising
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 Sarah Jones, Editor in Chief PoliticusUSA. They discuss Donald Trump's comments, echoing Nazi rhetoric, that undocumented immigrants are "poisoning the blood of our country."They also preview the Iowa Caucuses, which are only a month away.Then, Tim Zenk, Managing Director of Earth Finance, joins the show to review the results of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP 28.The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their X handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.The website for Earth Finance is www.EarthFinance.com. Tim Zenk's handle on X is @GreenCrude.Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' 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 X handle is @BradBannon.You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:X - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1ZkJzjgobyDJvFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/686442086928781/YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/bdDD7gw57nk?feature=share
Media has changed so much. It is now unrecognizable from just a few years ago. The promise of a Citizen’s Media has collapsed into control of the agenda and the content by two or three megacorps. If you’re not careful, they’ll determine not only what you see, but in their presentation via, what you’ll take away from it. Today, a short essay on the nature of Meta, Google, ByteDance, SnapChat, and Xitter, and their ability to control the news you consume. I hope you’ll listen.
ZEV YAROSLAVSKY, who served on the Los Angeles City Council and LA County’s Board of Supervisors for a total of 40 years, has written a political memoir, ZEV’S LOS ANGELES: From Boyle Heights to the Halls of Power. Our conversation deals more with the memoir than the politics. We talk about Zev’s early years, his family and heritage, his college activism advocating for Russian Jews, and his surprise election to the City Council at the age of 26. This conversation was recorded before the October 7th attack on Israel by Hamas and the Israeli military response.
Next time on The State of Belief: freedom of thought 2023.With true religious freedom under assault right now in so many parts of the world – including here at home – what about the freedom not to believe? The 2023 Freedom of Thought Report from Humanists International is a global survey that assesses every country in the world on the basis of human rights and legal status with regard to humanists, atheists, and the non-religious. I’ll talk with Humanists International Chief Executive Gary McLelland, and Nicole Carr, Interim Executive Director of the American Humanist Association.We’ll also take a look back at the top news stories impacting – or impacted by – religion during this past year, with Religion News Service journalists Adelle Banks and Jack Jenkins.
Giuliani can't stop lyingTrump has more NFT's for his dupesGuess who stole more classified documents from the White House?Hunter Biden: Republicans are trying to ‘kill me’ to destroy father’s presidencyWe discuss the madness.
VOTE NOW Trump or Hitler, Who Did It Better; Sex a Crime? Karel Cast #292 by Progressive Voices
FAT SHAMING KIDS? Impeach who? Screentime Royal Hotel, Jules Karel Cast #291The US Preventive Services Task Force obviously is made up of people that were never fat kids. They recommend counseling fat kids as early as six years old…but it's not the kids you should be counseling. And if they're not telling them to go plant based, then why even bother? Were any of these people fat kids? I doubt it.The Republicans want to impeach Joe Biden. The problem? He hasn't committed a high crime or misdemeanor. But that won't stop them. They want to waste time and money doing..well, nothing as usual.And it's ScreenTime again, this time the sci fi comedy with old people Jules and the new Thelma and Louise The Royal Hotel with Julia Garner.Plus the mystery of the missing tomato is solved.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'The Leslie Marshall Show,' where they discuss upcoming deadlines, where things stand with student debt cancellation, and borrowers’ frequently asked questions. They share updates on what borrowers need to know before the year comes to a close, and the work they’ve been doing alongside young people and students at SDCC.This episode's guest hosts are SDCC Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans, Policy Advisor, Spencer Dixon, and Special Projects and Free the Degree (FTD) Director, Sabrina Cereceres.The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.The SDCC website is www.StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on X, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
How can we, as a society, better support Black expectant parents and their babies in light of how vulnerable they are to dying in America? And what root causes must be addressed to do this most effectively? To find out, we spoke to Melissa Franklin, the first Black director of Maternal Child and Adolescent Health for LA County’s Department of Public Health. Dr. Franklin is a system transformation leader with over 25 years of experience in organizational development, community engagement and communications strategy. This is the second in a two-part series with Dr. Melissa Franklin.
SHOCKING Move by Science; Traditions; Movies Beau, Asteroids, Holdovers Karel Cast #290"We are so busy worrying about whether or not we could, we forgot to ask ourselves if we should…." It's a very valid question as science now can merge brain cells, neurons, with AI. Have we not seen science fiction? Did we learn nothing ? Why are we hell bent on exterminating ourselves? Because the first think a living AI would determine is that, well, we have to go, we are the cancer. So is this really a good idea?It's the end of the year, what traditions do you do? Well, I do one that you may want to emulate. Because you need to tell the universe that you are ready, that you have made room, that your house is in order.And it's screener season, so let's talk movies. First, Beau is Afraid, then Asteroid City and finally the Holdovers. Which are fabulous, and which are WTF?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Crunch time at COP28 U.N. climate treaty negotiations in Dubai; Climate change intensified ongoing, catastrophic floods in East Africa; PLUS: Biden announces biggest-ever investment in U.S. high speed and passenger rail... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
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 joined by CNN Military Analyst Cedric Leighton to discuss Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visiting the U.S. this week to plead for currently lapsed military funding in the war vs. Russia, the latest on the war in Gaza, and Senator Tuberville's blockade on U.S. military promotions coming to an end.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 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.His website is CedricLeighton.com and his Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton.Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' 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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
George Santos, to the delight of many, buttons the horror of late night hosts, is done. Toast. Finis. He was the second biggest liar in DC. One down, one to go. Join me in the celebration. It’s short, and will make you feel great!
The National Association of Christian Lawmakers is devoted to promoting a right wing Christian nationalist vision in right-wing statehouses across the land. Working with the powerful Christianist law firm Alliance Defending Freedom, the NACL is waging what some have called “a spiritual civil war.” Who’s the enemy? Trans kids, book authors and librarians, anyone who’s not a fundamentalist Christian born in these United States, etc. Who’s a friend? House Speaker Mike Johnson, who the NACL just awarded their “American Patriot Award for Christian Honor and Courage.” I’ll talk with BJC general counsel and associate executive director Holly Hollman about ways to identify and resist the erosion of American democracy at the hands of a theocratic minority. And Interfaith Alliance Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy Darcy Hirsh will be here to highlight the steps that are needed to push back against this growing threat.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.Grifter George Santos runs to Cameo - Um. I told you so.Florida GOP Chair Accused of Rape Instructed Mobs for Liberty: ‘Apologizing Makes You Weak’,We discuss the madness.
WARNING This is not a show! From Gay Kentucky to Hypocriical USA Karel Cast #289It’s Monday, 14 days before Christmas and the world is just too…extra right now. So, let’s just talk about Hunter, about Israel, about all the things you’re talking about on this Monday Morning. But let’s do it from a new perspective…this one.And. Not on your bingo card, but what’s the gayest state per capital in the USA? You will not guess and don’t google it. The surprise is worth it.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Leslie is joined by Elizabeth Brotherton Bunch, who oversees communications for the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), helping to spread the word about smart public policies that guide the creation of family-supporting factory jobs.The two discuss this year's 'Made in America Holiday Gift Guide.'It’s the AAM's biggest list ever, featuring more than 200 companies that manufacture products in the United States. In honor of the guide’s 10th anniversary, they’ve included both new gift ideas and old favorites, noting the year previous picks were included.The guide is organized by 23 different clickable categories, including, giftables, toys, kids, bath and beauty, Handbags and accessories, apparel, jewelry, socks, shoes, auto accessories, electronics, food, hobbies, stationery, holiday supplies, stocking stuffers, home, furniture, kitchen, outdoor gear, tools and pets!Also, as always, you can view the list by state if you'd like.The website for the gift guide can be found at http://TinyURL.com/2023AAMGiftGuide and the AAM website is www.American Manufacturing.org.The X handle for AAM is @KeepItMadeInUSA and Beth's handle is @ebrotherton.Since joining AAM in 2014, Beth has led efforts to grow and strengthen AAM's digital presence, managed advocacy campaigns designed to strengthen manufacturing, and helped elevate the conversation about manufacturing in the news media.A Golden State native, Beth holds bachelor’s degrees in political science and journalism from the University of Southern California.She lives in Dallas, Texas with her husband, two children, and a rescue dog.
OUTRAGE over UNLV Shooting MUST LISTEN Karel Cast #288Nine miles from my house on Wednesday another mass shooting in America took place. UNLV saw a 67 year old disgruntled applicant for a job come back and kill those who didn't hire him. Students cowered in fear. Police, paramedics respond yet again to a chaotic scene and America shows the world that it doesn't care at all about its young. Why do we tolerate this? Why don't we stop it? A students asks the same question in a way you must hear.What is even the point of America any more? Simple, to make the rich richer. To work for low wages, spend all your money on corporate America and then die. What a sad nation we've become.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Why are Black people so vulnerable to maternal and infant mortality - and what’s being done about it? What will the closing of a maternity ward in South Los Angeles County – a trend happening around the country – mean for local residents there?To find out, we spoke to Melissa Franklin, EdD, MBA, the first Black director of Maternal Child and Adolescent Health for LA County’s Department of Public Health. Dr. Franklin is a systems transformation leader with over 25 years of experience in organizational development, community engagement and communications strategy. This is the first in a two-part series with Dr. Melissa Franklin.
WATCH NOW Are you Hopeful These Holidays? Karel Cast #287It is the holiday season and you're supposed to be filled with joy and hope. But are you? For instance, do you still sends Holiday cards or are they getting cut? Are you buying gifts? If so, things people WANT or things they NEED? How has the Christmas season changed for you this year, if at all?And a new word has appeared, situationship. What the hell is it and who is it for? We'll talk about that and so much more on today's Karel Cast.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Big breakthrough on Loss and Damage funding at COP28 U.N. climate treaty negotiations in Dubai; Fossil fuel industry works to stop phase-out of fossil fuels; PLUS: Biden EPA's new rule would force removal of all of America's lead water pipes... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
ISRAEL MUST STOP; COP28 Controversy; Dog Illness Spreads Karel Cast #286Israel must stop, and that's not antisemitic . They will not get rid of HAMAS this way, they will just breed more leaders after they kill these. They must now rely on diplomacy. Do you want to pay for this? As Americans we are, and I just can bare that I am paying to kill innocent people when the goal seems unobtainable. I support Israel, a two state solution and want HAMAS destroyed. But this seems more like a thinning of the Palestinian people and less about Hamas every single day.COP28 is going on and the world doesn't seem to care. An oil executive from the UAE is in charge…that makes sense. They are talking diet and plant based options this year at least, but who is really listening? We have not lived up to the Paris Accord, we are not taking the steps needed to stop climate change…it's as if we think it's all going to be OK…it isn't.There is a dog illness spreading, and you need to know what to look out for and how to keep your dog safe. I tell you.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Screw Russia Hard; Musk and Santos F The World; Movie Roundup Karel Cast #285Well, I start a little angry. Why? Well first, it's paying bills day. And if you're like me, you are grateful you can pay them, but then, you wonder where the hell is all the money going? And if the economy is so great as we are being told, then why is it so hard? That moves right in to anger at Russia over their new anti—lgbtq laws, laws that are becoming more popular around the world. Then it's Musk and Santos. Two men that are literally giving Americans the finger, telling us to go F our selves, and what do we do? Comply mostly. Why? Why do we let people get away with screwing us all the time? Are we a nation of big bottoms?And then it's movie time, from SaltBurn to Priscilla, ending with Dicks The Musical because why not. See which ones I recommend.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
'Unprecedented' heat waves set all-time high national records in Brazil and South Africa; Commercial jet the first to cross the Atlantic Ocean powered by waste fat and sugar, not fossil fuels; PLUS: President Biden touts booming clean energy jobs, manufacturing in MAGA Republican's district... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
What are the main obstacles in implementing a new law paving the way to Medicare for All in California? Where does the biggest opposition lie – and what’s at stake if the law doesn’t fulfill its mission? How is the 2024 election key to our healthcare future?To find out, we spoke to Irene Kao, executive director of Courage California, a progressive grassroots advocacy organization. She’s also a board member of the single payer advocacy coalition Healthy California Now.
Israel to #HAMAS We MUST Make War...Really? Karel Cast #284A member of Israel's government on Tuesday told Scripps news that, "We must return to fighting…" And that's just the saddest statement ever made really. Because no one HAS to return to fighting, you choose to, and it appears, they are choosing to do just that. Why? To wipe out Hamas? But is that even obtainable in a real sense?Neighbor…what does the word mean to you? It literally means near dweller, but shouldn't it mean more. Shouldn't it mean friend? And that goes for where you live as well as for countries. Our neighbors should be our friends as well. So why can't we get that right?Stowe Boathouse in San Francisco must be renamed because Stowe was an antisemite. Morissey's music must be banned because he's a white nationalist. Where do we draw the line with artists and art? If they were an alcoholic was that OK? Drug user? What if they were a misogynist? Racist? Should we just rename every building, park or street that wasn't named in the last 20 years because of all the dirty laundry out there?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Leslie is joined by Maria Somma, Organizing Director for the United Steelworkers (USW). The two discuss how workers across the economy – from automakers to health care workers – are using their collective power to ensure they have fair contracts and safe working conditions.The first step in this process is organizing, and as workers seek greater protections on the job, they’re capitalizing on this unique moment.It’s not just the hot labor market, though the recent low unemployment has certainly helped.The pandemic helped workers in a number of industries understand that they’re essential. It has also highlighted what they needed from their employers – in terms of job security, living wages, and more – as well as the power of working together to achieve these goals.Also, Joe Biden, the most pro-labor president in recent memory, has tasked his administration with helping workers to exercise their right to form unions. This unprecedented support, and whole of government approach, has helped tip the balance back toward workers, and away from greedy corporations.Workers are also experiencing a time of great potential as we look to the clean energy transition. Clean technology – like electric vehicles – require a wide variety of raw materials and other components. It’s essential that jobs from mining to manufacturing are good, community supporting jobs. That means ensuring workers can exercise their right to organize.The final step in organizing is not, as some might think, a successful vote, but a first contract. This is where corporations like Starbucks double down on their efforts to break workers’ collective will.We’ve seen this protracted bargaining at places like Kumho and OHL/Geodis, though the USW was ultimately successful in both cases.What workers need to help them successfully weather the immense challenges they face, including getting this vital first contract, is the PRO Act.The website for the United Steelworkers is USW.org and their handle on X and Instagram is @steelworkers. You can find them on Facebook by visiting Facebook.com/Steelworkers.
U.N. report warns world is far off track to avoid catastrophic warming; Annual U.N. climate conference, COP28, gets underway in oil-rich Dubai; PLUS: International Energy Agency warns fossil fuel industry faces a reckoning... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
The nature of heroism is sacrifice. Today, we look at that relationship, and who has the high ground, It’s short. I hope you’ll listen.Yours for progress,
ANGER at Homeless; How to Start Change; Why We Need Holidays Karel Cast #283A few days ago I felt badly because I had someone trespassed out of the park for being homeless. The, I went back and he literally verbally attacked me as well as hurling bleach at me and Ember. And suddenly I realized how Empathy is in short supply these days.I decorated for Christmas, earlier than ever. Why? Because it's time to change things up. We all talk about wanting change, and then we don't make any, even subtle ones. Well, I'm starting to make them and I hope they inspire you to do the same.Also, did you ever think about why the holidays are in fact, the holidays. It goes beyond religion and right now we need them more than ever before for the very reason they were started.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
BEFORE YOU SHOP We talk BLACK FRIDAY with some must haves Karel Cast #282 by Progressive Voices
DEVASTATING News from UN; Moral Dillema at Park; Gratitude! Karel Cast #281The United Nations could not be any clearer: We are not going to reach our climate goals by 2030 at this rate; in fact, we may DOUBLE the actual 1.5 to 3.0 in temperature rise. That would mean catastrophic weather, refugees and food devastation. So why aren't we listening. It's easy. The one's doing all the polluting don't care because they are rich.It's the day before Thanksgiving. And what do I do? Turn someone at the park in for chronic homelessness. Was I wrong? We discuss.And tomorrow is Thanksgiving. So, let's give thanks.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://youtu.be/8Vs8cImsKvE
What kind of a healthcare system could actually promote equity? How does a new bill recently signed by Governor Gavin Newsom get California closer to universal, single-payer health care? And how is it different from previous Medicare-for-All bills? To find out, we spoke to Irene Kao, executive director of Courage California, a progressive grassroots advocacy organization for which she’s the first woman of color to lead. She’s also a board member of the Healthy California Now, a single-payer advocacy coalition. This is the first episode in a two-part series with Irene Kao.
On the radio show this week, we cover the recent victories at the ballot box with Moms (Against) Liberty losing the majority of their extremist school board races across the nation, voters ensuring that their children don’t have fewer freedoms than they did in Ohio, and democracy rising throughout the country. During this show we hear tips on how to be an effective activist, as well as hear about the many places of hope, and why it’s time to double down as we go into 2024.*Special guests include: Kim Anderson, National Education Association, @NEAToday; Carol Joyner, Family Values @ Work Action, @FamValuesAction; Barbara Arnwine, Transformative Justice Coalition, @barbs73 @BarbaraArnwine, @TJC_DC; and Maurice Mitchell, Working Families Party, @WorkingFamilies
Mark Riley The Intersection S9 Ep 7 Gaza - Why Not A Tribunal De Santos. Supreme Court Ethics Code by Progressive Voices
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.House ethics panel releases report on Republican darling George Santos.Republicons act like children and schoolyard bullies, embarrassing themselves and the country - but not their shameless selvesWe discuss the madness.Join Rokfin to access exclusive tarabuster content as well as Ron Placone, Lee Camp, and more!rokfin.com/tarabusterBECOME A "TARABUSTER" PATRON:www.patreon.com/taradevlinJoin the Tarabuster community on Discord too!!discord.gg/PRYDBx8Buy some Resistance Merch and help support our progressive work!tarabustermerch.com/Donate to Tarabuster:www.paypal.com/paypalme/taradacktyl
Next time on The State of Belief: Filmmaker Patrice O’Neill. For 25 years, she’s been leading The Working Group’s Not In Our Town films initiative. She’ll be joined by Pardeep Kaleka, who lost his father in the 2012 Oak Creek Sikh Temple mass shooting and a dedicated anti-hate leader profiled in the new documentary Waking in Oak Creek. Also, social-impact media strategist Mario Cader-Frech on the power of film to tell stories in ways that inspire empathy and community. His groundbreaking original content has premiered globally on MTV, Nickelodeon, VH1, Comedy Central, Paramount and elsewhere.
WATCH NOW! Santos Just a Dupe? Health Care Woes; Is Thanksgiving Over? Karel Cast #280George Santos has committed almost as many crimes as Donald Trump. Almost. So why is he the only Congressperson being condemned so harshly? Sure, he's a liar. Find me on member of the GOP that isn't. Sure, he's a thief, a deceiver, can't speak the truth at all. Again, find me one member of the GOP who can. Why are they coming after him so hard and yet for decades have left so many unscathed? Is it the gay thing? Or?I had to go to ER to find out some answers. Not only did I not get answers, but I got an education in how America's health care system is truly just a big for-profit money grab, leaving patients and loved ones in the dirt.Columbus Day is all but a thing of the past. Should Thanksgiving follow suit?The truth is, we don't celebrate the harvest any more, as we have round the year foods. And it rooted in a myth that European Settlers got along with the indigenous people, which they did not. So why do we still have the Holiday that Lincoln proclaimed?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
MUST WATCH Two leaders, one world; Jane Velez Mitchell on Shocking Abuse Case Karel Cast #$279As Biden and Xi meet, the question becomes, what does each country want that is so different than the other? Well, not that much really. So why don't our leaders reflect that?And then, broadcast veteran and founder of UnchainedTV Jane Velez-Mitchell joins us to talk about Wayne Hsiung and why he is behind bars and not the people abusing and killing animals with impunity. Will he rot in jail for trying to help those that can't help themselves? This is the biggest case of prosecutorial misconduct around.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
U.S. is warming faster than the rest of the globe and every region is affected, National Climate Assessment warns; U.S. and China agree to work together to displace fossil fuels and tackle the climate crisis; PLUS: Biden Administration releases new funding to strengthen climate resilience across the nation... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
What can be done in light of Medicare Advantage overcharging taxpayers to the tune of around $140 billion a year? What’s the Medigap Trap and why should you worry about it? Why should we work to improve traditional Medicare while pursuing Medicare for All?To find out, we spoke to Dr. Ed Weisbart, the national board secretary for Physicians for a National Health Program and president of the Consumers Council of Missouri.
BRAWL! Senate Shenanigans; 10 Fwy Symbolic Failure; Can You Afford Thanksgiving Karel Cast #278A fight almost breaks out on the Senate floor and Bernie Sanders breaks it up. Many are calling it demeaning, unprecedented…but it's not, actually. We take a trip down memory lane to see just how violent the Congress really is and has been. And you'll be shocked.The 10 freeway in Los Angeles is closed for almost two months downtown because of an arsonist. This shows just how flimsy our national infrastructure really is. One fire, one overpass, a whole city crippled for two months? And we're proud of our achievements?The Farm Bureau says you can feed 10 people for $65 this thanksgiving. Are they insane? That won't even cover the trimmings. How are you adjusting your Thanksgiving based on the current cost of groceries? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Australia signs historic climate refuge treaty with Pacific Island nation Tuvalu; GOP's third 2024 primary debate --- in Miami --- ignores climate change; Last 12 months were the hottest in recorded human history; Some big policy changes after the 2023 elections; PLUS: Manchin to exit the Senate... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
As the war to eradicate Hamas continues, the world holds its breath. No one—except Iran, China, and Russia—wants Hamas to survive, but the way Israel is going about rooting them out has many people, Jews included, wondering why Israel didn’t take the time to build world sympathy for the plight of its civilians, and cobble together Western allies, if not for military aid, then for emotional support. There’s a lot to be said for the moral high ground. We take a look at all this today. I hope you’ll listen.
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 Mica Soellner, congressional reporter for Punchbowl News, to discuss the budget crisis that could lead to a federal government shutdown this Friday at midnight.Then, Adam Conner, Vice President for Technology Policy at the Center for American Progress, talks with Brad about the F.C.C. possibly restoring Net Neutrality, President Biden's executive order on artificial intelligence, and a lawsuit by a bipartisan group of 42 U.S. Attorneys General against Meta, which alleges that features on Facebook and Instagram are addictive and are aimed at kids and teens.Mica's Twitter handle is @MicaSoellnerDC and the handle for Punchbowl News is @PunchBowlNews.Adam's Twitter handle is @AdamConner and the handle for the Center for American Progress is @amprog.Adam's website is www.AdamConner.com and the website for the Center for American Progress is www.AmericanProgress.org.You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1YqJDgMXzqEGVFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/866957334828968/?mibextid=zDhOQcYouTube - https://youtube.com/live/o1lfeWbPVYY?feature=share
CLICK NOW Do Protesters Get it? Got Holiday Blues? A Warning from Babs Karel Cast #277Hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets all over the world this weekend, but do they really, truly know what they want? And what they are protesting? They carry the flag of a country that does not exist, they chant things that mean eradicate a country, but do they even have a clue. Or are they just happy to be on the other side of something?The holidays are here, and the Blues are real. So how do you avoid them, or deal with them once they arrive? Well, I’ve got a few steps and tips as a fellow sufferer myself.And Babe, in her new book My Name is Barbra, says one small line about not being happy. And she said it in an interview, too. And now, editorials are being written all over the country about how most of us are like her and don’t have much fun. Do you? Do you have much real fun? Are you even capable any more?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Mark Riley The Intersection S9 Ep6 Israel.Hamas.Palestine.Trump.Santos by Progressive Voices
LISTEN NOW Pot Psychosis? Scum GOP? Christmas Early? The Karel Cast #276A woman in San Francisco stabs a man 100 times, herself and her dog and claims Pot, not the Devil, but Pot made her do it. Are you buying this, because I am not. Nikky Haley calls a fellow member of the GOP scum. Is it the only right things she has said?Grave robber, no, Grove robbers, yes. Why Italy and Spain are fighting a new kind of thief and what it means to food security in the future.Christmas music on November 10. NO. Black Friday sales on Nov. 11. NO. Why is waiting until the day after Thanksgiving so hard to do when it comes to celebrating Christmas? When do you start the season?Blue Bloods is a conservative, Catholic, pro cop TV show. So why do I love it? And what about the issues it brings up?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
LISTEN NOW Neither Dems nor GOP Won; Black Friday an Insult; Babs Rules Karel Cast #276Elections happened yesterday and today everyone is talking about how Democrats won, GOP won, Democrats Lost, GOP Lost, making it like a contact sport of sorts. But they are not the ones winning or losing. I'll tell you who is, and who is really in power.Black Friday is now a season, not just a day. Why? And for all the great deals, I find it…insulting. Why? Well just look at what it has become. It's not the Hunger Games of shopping, and the wealthy just love watching us fight over .86 cent TVs. Is there a solution?And the memoir I've waited a lifetime to read is now here. Barbra Streisand has released her life story in her words. What celebrities inspired you? Which ones spoke to you in some way? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Medicare Advantage is overcharging the federal government – and you won’t believe by how much! How’s this affecting taxpayers like you and me and what can be done about it?To find out, we spoke to Dr. Ed Weisbart, the national board secretary for Physicians for a National Health Program and president of the Consumers Council of Missouri.
Republicans in Congress are clawing each other’s eyes out as the void between the relatively sane and the clinically unhinged widens and deepens. Today, we look at this dysfunctional family feud. Tighten your chin straps because it gets pretty raucous (and kind of funny) in there. I hope you’ll listen.
Wealth is a word that gets thrown around a lot, especially in economic conversations and spaces. The most basic definition is what you own minus what you owe. But as Aisha Nyandoro—CEO of Springboard to Opportunity and architect of the Magnolia Mother’s Trust—argues in her recent Tedx Talk, it’s time to redefine wealth in the United States. In her words, “for too long, we have allowed financial institutions to define wealth and the process by which we buildi it.” So for this week’s episode of Off-Kilter, Rebecca sat back down Aisha for a far-ranging conversation about how we define wealth and why it matters; Aisha’s own journey to answer the question of what wealth means to her; how the women who are part of the Magnolia Mother’s Trust answer that question; the relationship between wealth and liberation; how guaranteed minimum income can be part of the path to building a society where everyone has access to true wealth; money and spirituality; and more.
Responding to the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and too many others, millions marched in 2020 to protest police brutality. Though Floyd’s killers faced charges and were found guilty, we learned that it remains extremely difficult to hold police accountable. Decisions of the Supreme Court, state and local governments, and policy makers have made them all but untouchable. In SHIELDED, UCLA law professor JOANNA SCHWARTZ shares the stories of victims, exposes the ways in which our legal system protects police, reveals the weakness of their justifications, and calls for sustained citizen engagement to make change.
Next time on The State of Belief: close to 25% of Americans believe political violence may be called for in our country. That’s just one of the disturbing findings in the 2023 American Values Survey from the Public Religion Research Institute. PRRI President Dr. Robert P. Jones will be here with the details. Also, Righting the American Dream: How the Media Mainstreamed Reagan’s Evangelical Vision. That’s the title of Diane Winston’s latest book, and it tells the story that predicted the evangelical veneration of – and vote for - Donald Trump a generation later.
Guess Who MAGA Mike Johnson Once Blamed for the Fall of Rome?Mike Johnson Was In The Conversion Therapy MovementTrump is an unfit fascist leading a dangerous cult of America-hating traitorsWe discuss the madness.
EXPLOSIVE If Polls Are Right, Worry About THIS; Plus Hate Crimes In LBC Karel Cast #275The polls in battleground states show Trump leading. If that is true, and if he wins, then it's not him you should be worrying about so on this edition of Kitchen Table Talk we discuss the real issue you should be pondering. And actually giving credence to it. Will it be time for drastic measures?Then, two friends of mine in Long Beach, CA had a hate crime perpetrated against them. And the fact is, these are going up, not down. Should the LGBTQ community consider an exodus, and if so, where? Are they considering one now? Would you? Do you have any idea how violated they feel after this? And tomorrow is my birthday. Do you like birthdays? Would you prefer people skip them? Are they just another day? I'll probably be spending mine alone, so…there's that. Well, with Ember the wonder pup. But how do you feel about yours?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.The two examine what is now the most equitable economic recovery in American history.First, they break down data from a new Treasury Department report, which provides "new evidence that the recovery from the economic harm of the COVID-19 pandemic was the most equitable recovery in recent history. The report – which includes new Department research alongside new data released by the Federal Reserve Board – finds that the speed and strength of the response by the Biden-Harris Administration helped to thwart the worst economic outcomes anticipated from the COVID shock for Black and Hispanic families, and that, across a broad array of economic indicators, the financial well-being of Black and Hispanic families have remained strong relative to recoveries in recent history."(Link here: https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy1834)Second, they discuss a Twitter thread on what 'Bidenomics' is, and how it's going two years into the Biden administration.The data rich thread was posted by Heather Boushey, a Member of the Council of Economic Advisers & Chief Economist for the President's Invest in America Cabinet.(Link here: https://twitter.com/hboushey46/status/1715711474994422140)Finally, Leslie and Scott talk about why President Biden isn't getting more credit in the polls for the strong economic recovery that has happened under his leadership.This includes a Bloomberg article from Matthew Yglesias examining that exact topic.(Link here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/10/22/biden-s-economy-is-great-everywhere-except-in-the-polls/d6bae722-70d6-11ee-936d-7a16ee667359_story.html)For over 16 years, Scott Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA.Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
MUST LISTEN: Israel Losing PR War; Is Rescuing Animals a Crime? Karel Cast #274Israel has bombed refugee camps in what some are calling War Crimes. Gaza is seeing horrifying casualties. Israel blames Hamas, no releasing hostages, still firing missiles, hiding amongst civilians. But when does the world say all that is true, but you're wiping out thousands of civilians and children in your quest for justice and… peace? Even President Biden has called for a humanitarian pause (a nice word for cease fire). Is this any way to conduct a war when you're the fourth largest military in the world and your opponent has sticks, rocks, and some missiles? A case in Sonoma County is questioning whether it is OK to rescue abused animals if they are in a slaughter house. There's currently a law that says if you see an abused animal, it is OK to rescue it. Should this apply to the agri-business industry as well? Is it ok to rescue animals being raised for food if they are being tortured? If not, why not?Trump's fraud trial is better than a daytime soap opera. And is just going to get better next week. Their defense? Ignorance. We just didn't know what we were signing. Well, under the law, ignorance is not an excuse to commit a crime. Will their defense prevail? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Storm Ciaran latest to rapidly intensify before slamming into U.K. and France; Human activities are making the Earth saltier, and not in a good way; U.S. greenlights fifth major offshore wind project; PLUS: Biden launches massive investments in America's farm country to boost resilience and fight climate change... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
THIS TIME ON Code WACK!We're taking a closer look at what the millions of people being kicked off Medicaid can do about it. What’s being done to help them? And what else could we do to make sure people don't get stranded without health insurance coverage? To find out, we spoke to Loretta Alexander, who recently retired as the health policy director of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families. Ms. Alexander has over 40 years of experience in health care. This is the second episode in a two-part series with Loretta.
Shocking Figures Don't Add Up For You; Kylie at $300? Karel Cast #273We suck at math, and that's not an accident. Because if most of us really paid attention to the Math of America we would see how the numbers add up for a very few, and actually work against you every single day. You won't believe how much you have to earn now to have a house, anywhere in the USA and how few of you earn that number.Plus, Kylie is coming to Vegas this week. And you can stand and watch her for….$300. That's right. If you want to sit, $550. She's worth $120 million dollars and the hotel company she's working for is worth over $26b dollars, with a b. But you need to pay $300 to stand and see her. It's all so ridiculous.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
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 Paul Lisnek, Legal Analyst for WGN-TV in Chicago, to discuss the trials and tribulations of Donald Trump.Then Kimberly Scott, the Publisher of DemList, previews Election Day 2023, which will be held on November 7th.Paul Lisnek is a multi-Emmy, Cablefax, Telly and Beacon Award winning television host and analyst.He's been the political analyst for WGN-TV since 2008, appearing on all the station’s newscasts discussing political issues of the day. He is the host of Politics Tonight on CLTV, on which he interviews the leading political figures in the city, state and country, and also serves as a fill-in anchor. Paul has interviewed presidents, governors, senators, congressmen, local representatives and mayors too numerous to count over the last 25 years. His Twitter handle is @PaulLisnek.Kim Scott's 'Demlist' is a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on Twitter @TheDemList.Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' 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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:Twitter - twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1YpJkwRDANmJjFacebook - www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/878006267050649/?mibextid=zDhOQcYouTube - youtube.com/live/mTMwmLxaJHo?feature=share
Today, we look at the Clown Car Caucus. Not a funny Clown Car, like at the circus. More like a Stephen King Clown Car. Many more Zeroes than Heroes. Let’s take a look.
Americans STOP Criticizing #Israel Look In Mirror; Plus How are You Coping Karel Cast #272Israel has made mistakes in Gaza, but Hamas wants to kill them all. You can't have peace that way. But for Americans to criticize Israel is rich indeed. We live in the ultimate example of occupied territory. We came here, removed the indigenous people, put them in the worst places (like Gaza and West Bank), don't give them a real say in our government and don't share our resources. We do not give them back any of their land en masse, we tortured them, killed them, committed Genocide against them. The same with African Americans. We stole them from their homeland, sold them like cattle, made them live in squalor and then enjoyed the benefits of their work without sharing any of it with them. If Americans want to act sanctimonious when it comes to how Israel should treat Palestinians they had best first look in the mirror and assess how they as a people, how we as a people, treat those who this land originally belonged to: Mexicans and native Americans. Until then, they should politely STFU.Also on Kitchen Table Talk, how, without yelling, preaching, or screaming can I get you to be more plant based? What suggestions do you have for someone like me that wants to inspire you to be healthier, and help the planet?And, what sacrifices are you making because of food prices right now? I'd love to hear. Not going out as much? Buying different things? Shopping at different stores? Let me know at comments@reallykarel.comWatch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
The GOP are Now EOP Enemies Of The People Karel Cast #271With the election of their new speaker and the other massive crimes against the United States, the GOP has become the EOP, the enemy of the people. So the question becomes, why are they allowed to govern, to run; those that support them are unAmerican. This is an unAmerican party. Why aren't they broken up and replaced?I have been attacked for actually saying what scientists are telling us we MUST do to save the planet. Are some people just truly too stupid to exist? What do we do with a nation and world filled with selfish self-destructive idiots?And it's Halloween weekend, do you believe in ghosts? What do you find scary?Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Powerful Category 5 Hurricane Otis slams into Mexico and the history books; Demand for fossil fuels will peak by 2030, IEA projects; Big Oil doubles down, acquiring new fossil fuel reserves; PLUS: New Republican House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson is a climate science denier (of course)... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they discuss how things are going as we're almost one month back into student loan repayments.They share updates on what borrowers need to know, what they’re currently up to at SDCC, and some tips and tricks for borrowers with Parent PLUS loans.This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans, and Policy Advisor, Spencer Dixon.The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
Now that COVID protections have ended, what does that mean for the millions of people getting booted off Medicaid in the country? Where does that leave our nation’s most vulnerable, including children and people with chronic diseases or mental health issues? To find out, we spoke to Loretta Alexander, health policy director of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families. Ms. Alexander has over 40 years of experience in health care. This is the first episode in a two-part series with Loretta.
All or Nothing With Us, Or Against Us; Plus Meta and Mental Health; Taco Tuesday on Karel Cast #270Blind allegiance is what most want when it comes to Israel and Hamas. If you speak out against the war, you are speaking out against Israel and thus are against them and for the terrorist. That was exactly what was said in the USA after 9/11. You're either with us, or against us. And how did that turn out of the USA, exactly? Not good. 19 years in Afghanistan only to loose, and destroyed Iraq for no reason at all. Is it right to criticize war when so many lives were lost in Israel? Well, the head of the UN thinks it is; Ireland thinks so. Are they wrong?CA says Meta is ruining kid's mental health. Are they? And what role do parents play in this? And it's Taco Tuesday, so let's make beans the vegan way!Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Rising sea levels threaten Florida property values and its economy; 'Superfog' triggers massive, deadly vehicle pileup in Louisiana; New study confirms hurricanes really are undergoing rapid intensification more frequently, due to global warming; PLUS: Melting of the huge West Antarctic Ice Sheet may have already passed the point of no return... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
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 Sarah Jones, Editor in Chief of PoliticusUSA, to discuss the failure of House Republicans to choose a permanent Speaker. Then, Bob Deans, Director of Strategic Engagement at the Natural Resources Defense Council, previews November’s U.N. climate talks at COP28. The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their Twitter handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.The website for the NRDC is www.NRDC.org and their Twitter handle is @NRDC.Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' 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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1yNGaZovYevJjFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/1087540899248470/?mibextid=zDhOQcYouTube - https://youtube.com/live/hOaMASUanGA?feature=share
The ONLY Two Words Left Regarding Israel and Hamas Karel Cast #269A Lot has been said about Israel and Hamas. And a lot of people are getting in trouble for their views if they are not 10000% Pro-Israel. So, I may be getting in trouble for my views, because I truly believe the only two words that President Biden or the world should be uttering now are….Also, how much money would it take you to be wealthy? How much money would you have to make to FEEL wealthy. The numbers are astonishing. And could those numbers be why the housing market is declining? We finish with my trip to LBC and the honor bestowed upon me and my thoughts on it. What a week it was. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Stop Doing This Now It's Making You Sick! Plus Are Subscriptions Dead Karel Cast 26872% of people in the world with access to a computer do this. You probably do this. And it is making you sick. So sick, in fact, there's a new term for your sickness. What is it and how can you not get sick from it? That's really simple.Subscription services are dying. Are you cutting away from having so many? What's going to be next for entertainment if they go away?Sat. Oct 21 I am being honored in Long Beach for Contributions to the LGBTQ community and I have a few things to say about it.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
We Must All Do This Now Or We Loose Karel Cast #267The world is a mess. And how did it get this way? And why is it remaining this way for so long, or even devolving in to worse chaos? Well, one reason for sure, and it's this. And we must all strive to do this one thing, each and every day or the world gets worse.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Alaska cancels snow crab harvest due to crashing populations; New documents show the natural gas industry used Big Tobacco's playbook to block gas stove pollution regulations for decades; PLUS: Sweeping new study finds the U.S. is on track to reach net zero climate goals, but it's gonna take a lot more work... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
What’s being done to help elder Native Americans receive culturally competent long term care? Would it surprise you to learn that relying on the Indian Health Service may not be enough to meet their needs? Why are some members of this highly vulnerable population buying health insurance too? To find out, we spoke to Elder Billie Tohee, acting executive director of the Albuquerque-based National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) and former chair of the board.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
Mighty Mississippi River falls to new record lows; Exxon Mobil acquires a major fracking company, expanding its fossil fuel production; PLUS: Climate change is coming for bees, beer, coffee and chocolate... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
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.The episode covers both domestic politics and national security. Brad is first joined by John Bennett, Editor at Large and Columnist at Congressional Quarterly and Roll Call, to break down the chaos in the GOP House Caucus.Then, CNN Military Analyst Cedric Leighton examines the world at war in Ukraine and the Middle East. John Bennett's Twitter handle is @BennettJohnT.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 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.His website is CedricLeighton.com and his Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton.Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' 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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1BRKjPbOgreJwFacebook - https://fb.watch/nJIFOF2Xhp/YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/P277aPtxzjM?feature=share
Mark Riley The Intersection S9 Ep5 Hamas. Israel. Trump. Santos. Jim Jordan by Progressive Voices
Must Listen! THESE are the reason for war; plus Comic Jason Stuart Karel Cast 266Watching the Fall of the House of Usher this weekend made me realize one thing…everything that is going on, everything that we love or hate all boils down to one thing and one thing only. And because of that, all of it could change tomorrow. But will it?Also, one of the first out actors on television, stand up Comic Jason Stuart is with us as he is coming to Las Vegas Oct 17-19th at the Westgate Hotel. He's the son of a Holocaust survivor and a Jew, so how is even being funny right now? We'll ask!Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Leslie is joined by Lou Villalvazo, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 630, which has been fighting for working class families for more than 80 years.They discuss a leaflet action being held on October 17th where more than 50 local unions will be taking part in at Chedraui-owned grocery stores.Here is some more background on the issue:· Grupo Comercial Chedraui is a Mexican company that is publicly traded on the Mexican stock exchange. The company has grown significantly and now operates three supermarket chains, and makes the majority of its revenue from the United States.· Chedraui owns three store banners in the United States with around 375 total locations. The three banners are:o Smart & Final, which is concentrated in Southern California but also has locations in Nevada and as far east as Phoenix.o El Super, which is also concentrated in Southern California and has locations in Nevada, Arizona, and as far east as New Mexico and Juarez in Texas.o Fiesta Mart, which is entirely in Texas. Most of its locations are in either Houston or the Dallas/Fort Worth area.· Teamsters Local Union 630 won two elections at Smart & Final warehouses in the Los Angeles area just this year. The two groups at the Commerce and Riverside facilities comprise around 700 total workers. After years of suffering from low wages and poor benefits, these workers decided to join the Teamsters union to improve their workplace.· Yet, on the heels of the election at the Commerce facility, Chedraui announced that it would be consolidating its distribution operations into a single facility in Rancho Cucamonga, right before the union election at the Riverside facility. An internal company announcement distributed to workers stated that when this move takes place, the workers will have to reapply for their jobs and will not be guaranteed jobs at the new facility, regardless of their experience or how long they have worked for the company. The company has not responded to workers’ inquiries regarding the status of their jobs at the new facility and what pay and benefits will be available.· Local 630 members rallied in August and September to demand fair treatment by Chedraui, with a focus on protecting American jobs and living standards, and bargaining a fair contract.· To date, the Teamsters have filed seven unfair labor practice charges against Smart & Final and Chedraui, alleging egregious violations of federal labor law, including that the planned facility relocations and termination of all employees are motivated by anti-union discrimination; that the company has interfered with workers’ right to organize by withholding a regularly scheduled cost of living adjustment and blaming it on the Union; and by holding mandatory captive audience meetings where the company CEO promised workers benefits and job security at the new facility in exchange for rejecting the Union.· The company has been engaging in bad-faith surface bargaining, likely with the intention of running out the bargaining clock and then either attempting to decertify the Teamster bargaining units or withdrawing recognition when it transfers its operations and forces employees to reapply.· This consumer leaflet action on 10/17 comes ahead of bargaining resuming on 10/18. The Teamsters are calling on consumers to demand that Chedraui respect its US workers, cease its violations of US labor law, honor its employees’ choice to become Teamsters, and bargain a fair contract.Founded in 1903, the Teamsters Union represents 1.2 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.Visit Teamster.org to learn more and follow them on Twitter @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.
Leslie gives her take on Israel ordering the entire population of northern Gaza to evacuate south, a warning that leaves more than 1 million people to decide whether to abandon their homes. Hamas urged Gazans to ignore it.Israel's military said the order, which has raised fears of an imminent ground offensive on the densely populated enclave, was intended to minimize civilian casualties in the war against Hamas.But the United Nations said it was "impossible" and risked a humanitarian disaster."We call on all civilians in Gaza City to move south," Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said Friday in a press conference with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Tel Aviv."We don't want to harm them. Whoever wants to save his life should go south. Hamas is camouflaging itself inside the civilian population and we are going to go in and dismantle its infrastructure," Gallant said.More than 1,530 Palestinians and 1,200 Israelis have been killed, thousands have been injured, and hundreds of thousands of others have been displaced since the latest fighting between Israel and Hamas began. Hamas is believed to be holding about 150 hostages in Gaza.
We Need the Impossible...Plus, Rachel Stillwell on Biz of Music Karel Cast #265It may sound cliché and it may not be feasible but there is one thing this world desperately needs and it's not just love, it's something even more elusive. But are we, as humans, even capable of this illusive goal? Have we ever been? If not, then we are on the way out, as a people and a civilization. Then, Rachel Stillwell, high-powered music industry attorney, talks Grammy Advocacy day and what musicians need in this era of artists standing up for their rights. It's not that much different from actors or writers. But will Congress and the people listen? She fills us in from her perspective of one of the biggest lawyers in music with a diverse group of clients.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.https://youtu.be/r6KWW5lQCb8
Deadly combination of intense heat and humidity could render parts of the world, including the U.S., 'unlivable' as the planet warms; Damage to an undersea natural gas pipeline off the coast of Finland looks like sabotage; PLUS: European Union launches world's first carbon border tax... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Holy Wars Are Anything But...Plus What Are You Giving Up? Karel Cast #264Does Israel have a divine right to its land? Was it given to them by God? And what of the Palestinians and their divine rights, by their God? Can wars ever be Holy? Would God wage war? Is retribution divine, or is vengeance mine sayeth the Lord? Plus, what are you giving up in today's economy? Trips the movies? Concerts? Dining Out? Buzzfeed's Top 20 things people cannot afford may surprise you.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Big victory for striking auto workers demanding a just transition to electric vehicles; Glacial outburst flood in India kills dozens, damages significant infrastructure; Millions of children displaced every year due to extreme weather disasters; PLUS: Climate change is coming for your olive oil... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
In honor of Indigenous People’s Day, we’re examining healthcare inequities in Native communities. What challenges do they face when it comes to accessing quality health care in America? What problems could they encounter when they get their care through the Indian Health Service, the principal federal healthcare provider to American Indians and Alaska Natives? To find out, we spoke with Elder Billie Tohee, acting executive director of the National Indian Council on Aging and former chair of the board. She’s an enrolled member of the Otoe-Missouria tribe and a descendant of the Iowa Nation of Oklahoma.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
On the radio show this week, we cover love, same gender loving, and the importance of empowering Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+, and same gender loving (LGBTQ+/SGL) people; then, next, we dive into how disinformation by the far right has, and is, harming America; after that we hear our how stories, and the stories people around us are critically important, as is supporting TGNC (trans and gender nonconforming) people; and we close the show covering the importances of immigration policy fairness and what you can do to help build a nation where everyone can thrive.*Special guests include: Dr. David J. Johns, National Black Justice Coalition, @NBJContheMove, @MrDavidJohns; Shaunna Thomas, UltraViolet, @UltraViolet; Imara Jones, TransLash Media, @translashmedia, @imarajones; Jina Krause-Vilmar, Upwardly Global, @UpwardlyGlobal;
Leslie is joined by the incoming President of the United Steelworkers (USW), David McCall.During this interview, they remember the late Tom Conway, former President of the USW, who sadly passed away on September 25th of this year.While the labor movement and the union both lost a great leader, thanks to Tom’s vision and hard work, both are on firm footing and primed to continue the fight for economic justice and fairness for working families.Tom’s legacy involves innovations and breakthroughs on a number of fronts:He bargained cutting-edge contracts across USW sectors.- He understood that companies needed to be successful so they could pay workers good wages and benefits, so where he could, he worked with them.- When he couldn’t, he was relentless in his work to find ways to make sure workers’ needs remained at the forefront.- This included the 2015 oil strike, which helped secure a number of important health and safety provisions for workers.- And a number of rounds of steel bargaining that helped stave off calls for concessions and ensure fair pay and high-quality benefits.But Tom understood that fighting for working families wasn’t just about pay; it was about securing the future.- Early in his time as an international leader, Tom was instrumental in developing the Institute for Career Development (ICD), a joint labor-management training program, enshrined in a number of USW collective bargaining agreements, that offers members opportunities to learn new skills.- Under his leadership union workers and activists were able to achieve a major victory with the passage of the Butch Lewis Act, which saved the pensions of more than one million workers and retirees, including more than 100,000 USW members.Tom was also committed to building a diverse movement and many of his efforts contributed to building a strong future for workers.- He spearheaded an innovative organizing initiative connecting rank-and-file members with their fellow workers to talk about joining the labor movement. This quickly paid dividends, resulting in organizing victories in the United States and Canada, including some of the union’s biggest wins in years.- These include 3,500 faculty members at the University of Pittsburgh who joined the USW, as well as baristas at Starbucks coffee shops across Canada, and 1,500 workers at Georgia’s Blue Bird Corp. bus factory.- They join others, including waste disposal workers, professional football players, museum and library workers, high-tech workers, airport workers, prison chaplains and others, who all joined the Steelworkers’ ranks as a result of Conway’s initiative.Tom also invested heavily in building out the bench, and under his leadership, the union held its first international Next Gen conference in November 2019.- Under Tom’s direction, the USW built out our Veterans of Steel committees to make sure – to the fullest extent possible – that the union was helping those in need, and making sure veterans’ voices are heard.Finally, Tom fought relentlessly for both for fair trade and job creation.- This included working with government leaders in Washington to ensure that they enforced trade laws to prevent illegally subsidized and dumped products that damage American industries and destroy good paying jobs.- He did this work in steel, rubber and tire, and many other industries.- It also meant finding creative solutions, as well as working with companies and lawmakers to create jobs.- He formed partnerships and allied groups like the Alliance for American Manufacturing.- And more recently, his was one of the loudest voices calling for infrastructure investment.Tom will be missed a great deal, but his strength as a leader, and vision for the future, have helped countless working people and will continue to help countless more moving forward.The website for the United Steelworkers is USW.org.Their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.
Mark Riley The Intersection S9 Ep4 Trump For Speaker Of The House by Progressive Voices
More and more, the Freedom Caucus is the Chaos Caucus. If you think they hate democracy, and America by extension, you’re on to something. I used to think they couldn’t govern. Now I see that they have no interest in governing. Their refusal to continue aid to Ukraine speaks volumes. It’s not the money; it’s Putin. They prefer autocracy to democracy, and they’ve figured out how to employ the tyranny of the minority. Here’s a short piece on the crisis of public confidence that they have ginned up. I hope you’ll listen.
Horrific Israel Attack Plus How Much Does Beauty Cost and What Happened? Karel Cast #263There has been fighting in the Middle East since there has been a Middle East. Why? Religion, mostly, but there's another reason as well, and it can never ever be solved. Why? Because both sides think they are right and neither side is willing to give an inch. So you end up with Star Bellied Sneetches, refusing to go left or right, just standing in each other's way to peace. Hamas should not kill Israelis. Israelis should not force Palestinians out of their homes. How does this end? It appears it doesn't. $100 billion dollars a year, that's more than food stamp program, is spent on beauty in the USA, and beauty products. How much of that is you? Do you buy in to the creams and potions, or are you a shower, moisturize and go sorta person? Watch as I smear $200 cream on my face and see if it makes me younger.What happened to Karel? That's a valid question that's been asked of late, and it warrants an answer. So today, you get one in a very personal segment. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Impossible waiting game; Southern Border Debacle; My Math Correct Karel Cast #261Why, when something as important as life or death is involved, does the medical system tell us to hurry up and wait? Oh, you have cancer you need to see this doctor. That will take three weeks for our first appointment…really? Oh, we found these abnormal labs, we need to redo the test, how about next week…really? Also, my numbers about the middle class are correct, no the government's. Why Because they aren't realistic from the government. And the state of gay in the USA as another gay bar is attacked in Oakland, CA.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Scientists are freaking out about September's record heat and Antarctica's missing sea ice; Critical climate targets still barely within reach, thanks to growth of renewable energy; PLUS: After weakening UK climate policies, British Prime Minister cancels high-speed rail, expands offshore drilling... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
How did UnitedHealth Group, America’s largest health insurer by revenue, make billions in profit in the second quarter of 2023? How do UnitedHealth Group, CVS and Cigna control 80 percent of the drug supply market -- and why should we be concerned? To find out, we spoke to Wendell Potter, a former health insurance industry executive turned whistleblower, the New York Times bestselling author of Deadly Spin and the president of the Center for Health and Democracy. He is the author of the Substack newsletter HEALTH CARE un-covered which covers out-of-control profiteering in U.S. health care, its impact on everyday Americans, and potential policy solutions. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
Gaetz, #McCarthy #Trump #Monsters Inside and Out Trashing #USA #KarelCast #261Every story is personal, right? When you read the news it's personal. We all have monsters in our brain, anxiety, medical anxiety, money woes, relationship insecurity, we all have our monsters; when you couple those with the monsters like Gaetz, McCarthy, the entire House and Senate which just sits by as Rome burns, school shootings (including two parents being tried for manslaughter for buying a gun), economic insecurity, global warming, they're all monsters and they are running amok. And it's taking its toll.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
New York City floods again after third 100-year storm in two years; From Minneapolis to Mexico, bizarre extreme heatwaves set new September records; Home insurance bubble could burst as climate disasters strain insurance markets; PLUS: Norway almost 100% EVs... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
In today's short piece, I try to calculate the incalculable. Right-wing media, led by the Murdochs and Fox have done what you may properly feel is irreparable harm to the country and democracy in general. I’ll never get how people who demonstrably hate America and most of what it stands for, can wave the flag and talk about how they love the USA. Please give it a listen.
Mark Riley The Intersection Trump. Bob Menendez Gold Bullion. Tupac's Killer S9 Ep3 by Progressive Voices
Shocking Economic Figures, Math Monday Karel Cast # 260What does it take to be in the one percent? What does it actually take to be in it in your state? The numbers are shocking. And what does it mean to be in the middle class these days? Those numbers are equally as shocking. Also, as student loans become repayable again, what "terrifying trade offs" are people making to manage? And what trade offs are you making in your every day life to manage the higher prices? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Horrifying Cult of Maga; Target Closing Stores Instead of Acting Karel Cast #259You know, it all boils down to one thing. MAGA is a cult, and we are letting them win. We allow them to be in Congress, in the Senate, in the House, we allowed a cult leader to be President. And it's sad, really. As Americans we are supposed to want to work together to make the country great. Instead they listen to these GOP Cult leaders and work against their own self interests to please billionaires. It's just the saddest point in USA History. Also, Target is closing stores instead of standing up to criminals. Just like the rest of America. Why stand up to criminals? Just let them win. It's really the way we are going to lose America.Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
What policy solutions are needed to help people with disabilities get and keep quality health care - and which policies may do more harm than good? What would a Medicare for All system mean to this community? To find out, we spoke to Angela Gardner, a disability rights advocate who lives in the Los Angeles area. Angela is also a board member of Healthy California Now representing Hand in Hand, which fights for access to home care and disability justice, among other things.This is the second of two episodes with Angela.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
Trump An Outraged Fraud; Money, Men, Religion Kill; Phone Etiquette Karel Cast #258A judge has issued a summary judgment in NYC that blatantly says Trump and his kids are Frauds, and have been committing fraud for decades. So how is he still a credible candidate? Or does everyone simply accept that he's a fraud? Biden on the picket line….disillusioned youth who don't believe the USA is a land of opportunity, what a show! Add in the most dangerous things on the planet, money, men and religion and then end with an article on phone etiquette and you have a show!Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
New Orleans declares emergency over saltwater intrusion in drinking water; Fracking operations are "devouring America's groundwater" amid persistent drought; PLUS: Republicans' government shutdown will suspend critical operations like FEMA disaster recovery... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Years ago, Wendy’s hit a home run with the “Where’s the Beef” campaign, and its star, the octogenarian, Clara Peller. The new Republican Congress’s impeachment inquiry begs the same question because it lacks protein (and evidence). It's not a Double-Double, or a Quarter-Pounder, but it is a Whopper. In today’s piece, we note My Kevin’s Sophie’s Choice—his job or our country—and the ridiculousness of the Trump whataboutism that tries to compare the Former Guy with Biden. I hope you’ll listen. It’s fun!
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 Charlie Cook, Founder of the Cook Political Report. They discuss the pending government shutdown, and then preview the second GOP presidential debate.During the second half of the show, Dr. Bob Bollinger, Professor of Infectious Diseases at the John Hopkins University School of Medicine, examines the latest COVID-19 surge, and details the new vaccine booster shot.Charlie's Twitter handle is @CharlieCookDC.Dr. Bollinger holds joint appointments in International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and in Community Public Health at the JH School of Nursing.He is also Founding Director of the Center for Clinical Global Health Education (CCGHE).Their website is main.ccghe.net and their Facebook page is Facebook.com/CCGHE.Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' 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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
On the radio show this week, we cover why the national budget is also a moral document that shows the deep priorities of our country – and where kids stand in that budget; we uncover the latest with Fox News, dive into double standards and false equivalencies in the media, and learn tactics to get real news; we hear about the #ChildcareCliff why it impacts businesses too and hear how we can help our nation avoid it; and we close the show discussing tactics to get every member of Congress on the bus… the Momnibus!*Special guests include: Michelle Dallafior, First Focus on Children, @First_Focus; Angelo Carusone, Media Matters, @mmfa; Lauren Hipp, MomsRising, @MomsRising; and Tina Sherman, MomsRising, @MomsRising.
JONATHAN TAPLIN’s new book THE END OF REALITY picks up where MOVE FAST & BREAK THINGS left off. It documents how - rather than confront and solve the critical challenges we face - some of our wealthiest and most powerful men are plotting their escape - from transparency and regulation with crypto, from real life with the metaverse, from earth with colonies on Mars, and from death with transhumanism and cyborgs. This fantasy/nightmare is being sold by four billionaires - Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Marc Andreeson, and Peter Thiel.
The Gospel According to James Baldwin. I’ll be in conversation with the author, Baylor University Professor Greg Garrett. 36 years after his death, the prophetic voice of writer, commentator and cultural witness James Baldwin is as relevant as ever.And Religion News Service journalists Adelle Banks and Jack Jenkins will be back to discuss some of the religion news that may have gotten lost during the summer… And to look ahead at the key stories we’re likely to be affected by heading into the months ahead.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.Clarence Thomas is a kept pet of billionairesRepublicons please Putin during Zelinski visitLike a patriot, Howard Stern is Proud to be woke AF"Free the Proud Boys" - 100 Trump Supporters and Proud Boys in Uniform Pour into 5th Avenue Manhattan outside Trump TowerWe discuss the madness.
The Stunning Failure of Congress; Superbowl Fail; Mental health Karel Cast #257Sigourney Weaver said it best in GalaxyQuest..She has one job this ship…well, Congress truly just has one job on the ship of the USA and they're not doing it. When you hear Government Shutdown what you should really be hearing is complete failure of their job. Because they're jobs , the one thing they all have to do, is keep the government running and they are doing the exact opposite. And, the Superbowl is coming to a town known for putting on shows, and what have they decided to do as their halftime show? Pick an artist seven out of ten of you listening to this don't know. A city that could call upon the greatest of the greats and we get…wait for it…And then, what does dealing with Mental Health really mean? Well, it means giving yourself space to actually deal with it. A first hand story illustrates it. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.The two examine the importance of supply chains.Their conversation includes how the United States is doing at reshoring its supply chains, how 'Bidenomics' is improving the country's manufacturing sector, and a Washington Post expose on how Tesla and EV supply chains are raising concerns about forced labor in China.The AAM website is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA.Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
You Are NOT Prepared; Canada v. India; Tea Tea Tea Karel Cast #256I was talking with friends about the third rail, money, and most of mine are not prepared for retirement. Then, I ran the numbers in the Math of America and neither are you, or at least 96% of you. So what are we all going to do? Also, Canada is upset with India. Why? What will happen. AND, it's International Tea Day and we'll talk all things Chai. It's a Friday edition of the Karel Cast, where I don't give a frack! Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
World nations grapple with climate change at U.N. General Assembly; DeSantis vows to unleash fossil fuels, while downplaying climate change; Conservative U.K. Prime Minister weakens Britain's climate policies; PLUS: President Biden launches first-ever American Climate Corps... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
This time on Code WACK!What challenges do people living with disabilities face when it comes to accessing quality health care? And are they being included in decisions about health policies that affect them?To find out, we spoke to Angela Gardner, a disability rights advocate who lives in the Los Angeles area. Her work focuses on helping people with disabilities in the areas of employment, education, healthcare, services and support to live independently in the community.This is the first of two episodes with Angela.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
Change Is Universe Telling You To Readjust; Keys to Cure Depression Karel Cast #255The Mirage is about to change the way the strip looks, it's changing. And I had a lot of things happen over the last few days that want me to see things in a different light and change some goals and dreams. Change is constant, and we either deal with it or we don't adapt…so how do you deal with change? And what are you going to do to help facilitate change? Then, a soap opera star kills himself at 43…why? Depression. It's powerful and prevalent in the USA right now. So what are the key steps to naturally avoid depression? Well, the science is in. And is Ukraine the slot machine that keeps taking our money and one from which we should all walk away? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
California sues Big Oil over climate damages; Another investigation shows Big Oil execs plotted to deceive the public, discredit climate science, and delay action; PLUS: Mass protesters demand the end of the fossil fuel era as Climate Week and UN General Assembly get underway... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
On the radio show this week we cover the latest from the U.S. Capitol including around WIC and childcare; we learn what’s happening with access to birth control in America and about World Contraception Day; we hear the latest with local abortion bans, including outrageous proposed bans on being able to drive to get an abortion in some states; and we close the show learning why the U.S. budget fights matter to you and our economy. *Special guests include: Anna Aurilio, Economic Security Project, @EconomicSecProj; Diarra Aida Diouf, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Rachel Carmona, Women’s March, @womensmarch; and Elyssa Schmier, MomsRising, @MomsRising.
It's fascinating (in the same way a train wreck is fascinating) to watch Trump and Company project their very worst deeds on their opponents. It’s enough to make your shrink’s head explode, and would be funny if the stakes weren’t so high. Join us for a short look and quiz that asks, Projection or confession.
Mark Riley The Intersection S9 Ep2 Hunter Biden. UAW. Child Poverty In America by Progressive Voices
JONATHAN TAPLIN is former tour manager for Bob Dylan and The Band, producer of two Martin Scorsese films, MEAN STREETS and THE LAST WALTZ, and Director Emeritus of the USC Annenberg Innovation Lab. Next week I’ll talk with him about his new book, THE END OF REALITY: How Four Billionaires Are Selling a Fantasy Future of the Metaverse, Mars, And Crypto. How better to warm up for that than by replaying our 2018 conversation about his earlier book MOVE FAST AND BREAK THINGS: How Facebook, Google and Amazon Cornered Culture and Undermined Democracy.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.Lauren Boebert gets caught in another lie.Senator John Kennedy Reads Aloud Queer Sex Scenes at HearingRepublican claims LGBTQ activists 'train' kids to use butt plugsWe discuss the madness.
Something many of us take for granted, if we’ve never been without it, is how vitally important it is to have photo ID. In this day and age you can’t do pretty much anything without ID—from accessing public benefits to renting an apartment to voting, and so much more. So for this week’s episode, Rebecca sat back down with a dear friend who’s been leading the charge when it comes to ensuring that 26 million Americans have access to the IDs they need to escape poverty, access benefits, vote, and be fully part of American society—and that’s Kat Calvin. She’s the founder of Spread the Vote and the Project ID Action Fund and author of a new book called American Identity in Crisis: Notes from an Accidental Activist. They had a far-ranging conversation about the story behind the organizations she started and her new book; how she got involved in helping people get IDs; who doesn’t have ID in the United States and why it matters; why the U.S. ID crisis is both an economic justice issue and a democracy issue; and lots more.
Next time on State of Belief: two members of the Texas State Legislature who are taking on some of the seminal issues challenging the state – and the nation – today. Rep. Salman Bhojani was born in Pakistan and is the first Muslim elected to the Texas state legislature. Rep. James Talarico is a Harvard grad and former middle school teacher. They’re eminently equipped to take on the daunting issues facing the state – and the nation. From immigration to education, from anti-LGBT discrimination to health care, and lots more, what happens in Texas rarely stays in Texas.
Actual Reason For Cyberthreats; Lawsuits Save the Planet? Strike it up! Karel Cast #254Las Vegas has been brought to its knees twice now by cyberterrorists. US Hospitals have been struck, credit agencies, power grids…and why, why do they keep doing this? Well that answer is simple and I bet you already know if you listen to the show as it is a constant theme. Then, CA is filing lawsuits against Big Oil, is this the way? Is the only way to make corporations stop killing the planet is to threaten to bankrupt them if they don't ? And Strike it Up! The IAW is now on strike, SAG/AFTRA, The WGA…why, why are all these workers striking now? The answer is right in front of us all. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Leslie is joined by Amber Miller, Director of the USW’s Rapid Response Department, a nearly 30-year tradition of member-driven, issue-based, nonpartisan legislative activism. Amber has been a proud second-generation Steelworker since 1997 where she began her career at Chase Brass and Copper in northwest Ohio.The two discuss the power of ordinary people, strengthened by their Union, the United Steelworkers (USW).During their conversation, Leslie and Amber examine the specific ways that the USW empowers their members to make a difference.This includes by educating USW members about critical issues that affect them and their families, working with legislators to put workers' priorities into action, and offering workers a venue to communicate directly with their elected leaders.The website for the United Steelworkers is USW.org. Their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.
Incredibly Honest I Don't Give A Frack Friday Karel Cast #253It's Friday and after the last two days I've had, I don't really give a frack about much right now. Kevin McCarthy and his ridiculousness? Hunter Biden indictment? Is there anything out there I do give a frack about right about now? Or you? What about you? I got shouted at by a homeless man for saying hello to a puppy, it makes one no longer care about their plight and really see them for the blight they are….so ya. Let's have a new Holiday, I Don't Give a Frack Friday. I've got no more fracks to give. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Monumental humanitarian crisis in Libya after catastrophic extreme flooding; U.S. hits new record for billion-dollar weather disasters in a single year; PLUS: Texas heat and drought is causing damage to local water systems... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
This time on CodeWACK!
What’s the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike about and what’s at stake for actors? Plus, what could the ongoing strike mean for their health care?
To find out, we spoke to Pat Finn, a Los Angeles-based actor who has worked in Hollywood for more than 25 years. He’s appeared in such shows as Seinfeld, Friends, Drew Carey, and Murphy Brown and in movies such as It’s Complicated opposite Meryl Streep.
Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
Shocking Brain Explosion on Air, Wouldn't Yours? Karel Cast #253
Teachers not showing up at schools because they can't get a living wage; cyber attacks taking down Las Vegas; Poverty doubling over the last year; more children in poverty than ever before…and what is our Congress about to do? Try to Impeach Joe Biden. America is a giant flop and it's making my head explode all over the microphone. Why isn't yours? How much can our brains take of all this ridiculousness? Trump commits treason, and goes on tour; Congress People and Senators commit treason and instead of capital punishment get pay raises. It's enough to make a grown man wear…or, explode.
Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
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 Mica Soellner, Congressional Correspondent for Punchbowl News, to examine the likelihood of a government shutdown. They also talk about the 'Freedom Caucus' budget demands, whether House Republicans will launch an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, and whether Speaker McCarthy will be able to keep the House GOP united.
Then, Brad is joined by CNN military analyst Col. Cedric Leighton, 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 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
The two discuss the legacy of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, including how they changed the way that the United States military fights wars. They also examine the status of Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russia, the budget battle over Ukraine in Congress, the G-20 Meeting in New Delhi, strategic implications of a stagnant Chinese economy, and the effect that Senator Tommy Tuberville's holding up of military promotions is having on America's armed forces and national security.
Mica's Twitter handle is @MicaSoellnerDC and the handle for Punchbowl News is @PunchBowlNews.
Colonel Leighton can be seen regularly on CNN, where he is a Military Analyst. His website is CedricLeighton.com and his Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' 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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/live/Lku6XMuZLuM
Facebook - https://fb.watch/n0lSPfL7Tp/
First Greece, now catastrophic Libya floods cause widespread death and devastation; First-ever Africa Climate Summit issues call for global carbon tax on fossil fuels; U.N. report warns world is way off track to curb global warming; PLUS: Climate protesters interrupt U.S. Open Tennis Championship... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
On the radio show this week we cover how “it’s not about the wine” and why hard-working moms need tools and opportunities to thrive; what’s happening with the potential government shutdown; why improved resources for people having babies while serving in the military matter to everyone; and how to support diaper banks.
*Special guests include: Celeste Yvonne, writer, certified recovery coach, and author of It's Not about the Wine: The Loaded Truth behind Mommy Wine Culture, @ultmomchallenge; Catherine Rowland, Congressional Progressive Caucus Center, @webuildprogress; Gaby Cavins, Military Birth Resource Network & Postpartum Coalition (MBRNPC), @militarybirth; Joanne Samuel Goldblum, National Diaper Bank Network, @diapernetwork.
As America loses local news organizations through attrition and consolidation, smaller communities are losing their lifeline to things ranging from the serious, like public corruption investigations, to the small but important aspects of daily life like high school sports and obituaries. Today we examine what is lost, but also what can be gained, by looking at an unexpected source. I hope you’ll listen.
Stunning Message of 9/11 All But Lost On Us Today Karel Cast #252
22 years ago today, everything about modern life changed. We begin with a gut-wrenching video reminder of that day, and the lessons learned from it. Have we forgotten how we felt? Have we moved on from the lessons we learned that day and the days thereafter? Because September 11 was not about politics for most Americans, it was about family. It was about loved ones and life and being an American first. What happened to lead us so far astray from those messages? And why isn't today a holiday?
Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
For this week’s episode, Rebecca sat down with Cara Reedy. She’s a journalist and the founder of a new organization called the Disabled Journalists Association (DJA)—which she’s spent the past two years setting up to identify the needs of disabled people in journalism and to amplify the voices of disabled journalists across the United States. It’s just getting off the ground and just launched its website this past week. (Check out discojourno.com to learn more, and if you’re a disabled journalist, check out the survey they’re running between now and October 2023 as they work to lay the foundation for DJA’s work.) They had a far-ranging conversation about the barriers to getting into journalism for disabled people today; the discrimination and ableism many face once they do make it into the newsroom and Cara’s own experience at a major news outlet; why inclusion in newsrooms matters to disability media coverage (and media coverage on all issues); how intentional, equitable, and diverse representation in newsrooms fits into the larger picture of disability economic justice; and lots more.
Learn more: jeffgoodellwriter.com
July 2023 was the hottest month in recorded history, June ranks #2. Phoenix recorded at least 110F for 20 days in a row. I speak with JEFF GOODELL about THE HEAT WILL KILL YOU FIRST: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet. Biggest takeaway: “The assumption that we will do what we need to do in time and things will go back to normal is a profound misunderstanding of this moment.” CO2 is not like smog. Recent extremes and disasters are here to stay.
Next time on State of Belief: Rev. Jennifer Butler.
Her most recent book, Who Stole My Bible? Reclaiming Scripture as a Handbook for Resisting Tyranny, makes a biblical case for muti-racial democracy in the face of rising white Christian Nationalism and authoritarianism in the U.S. and around the world.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Manchild Musk Foiled a Ukrainian Drone Attack
Fani Willis give Jim Jordan a case of red-ass.
Lindsey Graham should've been indicted and instead of shutting up, he keeps crying "victim."
We discuss the madness.
Join Rokfin to access exclusive tarabuster content as well as Ron Placone, Lee Camp, and more! https://rokfin.com/tarabuster
Shocker! It's Not Trump That's the Problem Karel Cast #251
Donald Trump is not the disease. He is a major symptom of a long-festering illness that is now taking over America. But it's the Americans themselves that are spreading the virus of hate, division and discord. It's not one man, or one party. It's millions of people that demand nothing more of themselves or others. They are content to be ignorant of civics, of the real principles of our nation, and of their duty to it. It's too easy to blame one man, he's not that powerful. Hitler wasn't the problem, the Germans that followed him to hell were. The same holds true for Trump. Plus what do you do when you feel lost? How do you get back on track. And entertainment news on this Friday.
Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
2023 was the hottest summer ever recorded; Extreme storms trigger deadly floods in Brazil and Greece; PLUS: Biden Administration moves to block oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, again... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Disbelief As Mitch Deemed OK; Billionaires Beg, Hungryroot Arrives Karel Cast #250
A doc in Washington says Mitch McConnell is OK…and that's the funniest thing I've heard all day. Plus, why are female superstars trying to bankrupt America? $1000 to see Beyonce, $4500 to see Adele, $1500 to see Kylie….we can't afford this. They say they're good for the economy. I think they're good for credit card companies. Should billionaires ask for money? Oprah is, and people aren't having it. And, looking for a way to eat better without really thinking about it? Hungryroot may be the way. It's not an advertisement, just an idea. If you want $50 off Hungryroot use code at this link https://www.hungryroot.com/r/AK2W9MFQ
Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
GOP Presidential campaign kicks off with more climate denial, more delay; President Biden calls on Congress to act after a summer of climate disasters; PLUS: Nevada's Burning Man festival becomes latest victim of climate extremes... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
This time on CodeWACK!
In honor of Labor Day, we're looking at the trade-offs some workers face in order to have health care. What choices are families forced to make when they can't afford to insure everyone?
To find out, we spoke to Rose Roach, chair of Healthcare for All Minnesota and national coordinator for the Labor Campaign for Single Payer. She recently retired as the executive director of the Minnesota Nurses Association.
On the radio show this week we cover the Free the Pill campaign and the state of birth control in America; we dive into the power of the Latino vote, Hispanic Heritage Month, and how to close the wage gaps; after that we discuss how to get more news coverage on the issues you care about the most; and then we close the show with tips on the how & why we can stop the #ChildcareCliff.
*Special guests include: Victoria Nichols, Free the Pill and Ibis Reproductive Health, @freethepill; Catherine Rampell, Columnist The Washington Post, @crampell; Xochitl Oseguera, MomsRising / MamásConPoder, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder; and Julie Kashen, The Century Foundation, @TCFdotorg.
Mark Riley The Intersection S9 Ep1 DeSantis. Meadows. MCConnell Brain Freezes. Abortion Traffickers by Progressive Voices
Next time on State of Belief: Katherine Marshall. For five decades, she has been a leader in peacemaking efforts, often in interfaith contexts. Katherine is a senior fellow at Georgetown University’s Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, and is executive director of the World Faiths Development Dialogue. From 1971 to 2006, Katherine was a World Bank officer, and led the faith and ethics initiative there.
With religion so impactful on the most urgent issues of the day, Katherine offers deep expertise on the challenges – and opportunities – we face.
Tarabuster Ep. 359: Sticking Together and Winning - Happy Labor Day by Progressive Voices
Superstar Emeli Sandé; Landlording in the USA Karel Cast #249
Superstar Emeli Sandé joined me right before the pandemic. As she is about to release a new album why not revisit that fabulous interview. Then, there's a housing crisis right now, but it's not new. My show from 2017 shows how things have never changed. Enjoy this Labor Day show. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Spaced Out Senator; RX For Health; Canadian Warning Karel Cast #248Mitch McConnell goes to his happy place again during a press conference, his second time in as many weeks. He was born in 1942, might it be time to perhaps follow other passions and not make the Senate an elder-care center? The same for Feinstein. When is it time? Doctors in CA are prescribing a new wonder drug, and it is helping and curing many people. What is this wonder drug? And Canada issues a warning, and it's a sad, sad state of affairs. Don't forget Monday is a Holiday, so listen to Disco and DANCE DANCE DANCE!Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
This time on Code WACK! How is Minnesota on the front lines of healthcare reform? What gains has the state legislature made when it comes to busting dangerous corporate healthcare mergers and moving closer to Medicare for All?To find out, we spoke to Rose Roach, chair of Healthcare for All Minnesota and national coordinator for the Labor Campaign for Single Payer. She recently retired as the executive director of the Minnesota Nurses Association. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
Shocking Single Income Need; Joe Dies; Family Addiction Karel Cast #247A new reports lists, by state, what a single person needs to survive in each state, and the results are shocking. With the average income being $57,500 how many states can you actually afford to live? It will be shocking to hear. Joe the Plumber dies, and he and I have been linked in the past, did I take joy in it? Of course not. And neither should you. And then, Matt Seyden, an addiction specialist in Georgia, talks about what to do when a family member is in the thralls of drug addiction. Or can you do anything about it? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
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 Sarah Jones, Editor-In-Chief for PoliticusUSA, as they take on the GOP candidates after their not so great presidential debate.Then, Project Lifeline's Hope Fyre discusses inhumane treatment of immigrants on the Mexican border, and what's driving their migration.The website for PoliticusUSA is PoliticusUSA.com and their Twitter handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.The website for 'Project Lifeline' is ProjectLifeline.us and their Twitter handle is @ProjLifeline.Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' 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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1BdGYyqeEbMGXYouTube - youtube.com/live/w-wsKWOhvcEFacebook - fb.watch/mJMulKEgdI/
On the radio show this week we cover why age appropriate sex ed is important; how Barbie and Beyoncé are changing our nation for the better; the latest with momentum in legislation that brings real community safety forward; and what’s happening with the “childcare cliff” and why it matters to you even if you don’t need childcare right now. *Special guests include: Lina Acosta Sandaal, Stop Parenting Alone, @parentingexpert; Ruth Martin, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Beatriz Beckford, MomsRising, @MomsRising; and Maria Soter, The Sammy Center.
Off of politics for a much-needed respite. Instead, today, in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the I Have A Dream Speech and the 1963 March on Washington, a tale of Southern grace. The South is a land of contrasts with a rich history that embraces both the humane and the inhumane, racism and slavery, inclusion and diversity. Here’s a short piece that honors a fallen hero, Progressive Voice’s own Wyc Orr. I hope you’ll listen.
Are You Sinking Out of Control? First step, talk about it Karel Cast #246Mental health in the USA is suffering and one real reason is we feel completely out of control of our lives right now. We feel the future is uncertain and we can't do much about it. So how do we manage. Well, the first thing is to talk about it openly and honestly. To get it out there, what is bothering you the most. Then, how do we become Kate Winslet in Titanic and save ourselves, even if it means letting go of something we love, like Leo? I've got some ideas on this kitchen table edition of the Karel Cast. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Mark Riley The Intersection S8 Ep20 Trump's Trial Date. Biden Late To Maui. B.R.I.C.S. by Progressive Voices
There’s little doubt we face critical challenges at this time, and serious doubt whether we have the vision, the culture, the systems, or the will to successfully deal with them. I’ve been asking lately, "How did we get here?" and focusing a lot on the generations, in particular the Boomers and the 1960’s. I speak with PHILIP BUMP, a national columnist for The Washington Post, about his first book, THE AFTERMATH, an assessment of how the baby boom created modern America, and where power, wealth, and politics will shift as the boom ends.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.Trump surrenders and Republicon traitors whineJohn Kasich Wants Both Siderist Jesus To Take The WheelInternet not buying Trump’s booking weight in Georgia election caseWe discuss the madness.
Trump Arrested; Homeless Crisis on Film, Japan's Tridium Water Karel Cast #245Trump and almost everyone around his has now been arrested and had a mug shot, including him. Is it fabulous? Are we happy? Not if you're paying attention. Then, take a walk with me and see what I see every single morning and tell me why I have to see it. Why do I have to put up with this? What is going on? Then, Japan is releasing water from Fukishima and it's got Tridium in it. Don't worry, they say it's safe. Until it isn't. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they dive into the latest updates on the IDR Account Adjustment, the new SAVE plan, and the upcoming end of the student loan payment pause. They share what they're working on, as well as the latest policy updates.This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, and Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans.They're also joined by special guest Kristin McGuire, Executive Director of Young Invincibles, a national organization dedicated to mobilizing 18-34 year-olds in higher ed, health care, and employment.The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.The website for Young Invincibles is YoungInvincibles.org.Their handle on Twitter is @YoungInvincible and their handle on Instagram is @YoungInvincibles.
his time on Code WACK! How are corporate health insurers using artificial intelligence to step up their claims’ denials? And what’s being done to out some of the bad actors in Medicare Advantage? To find out, we spoke to Diane Archer, founder and president of Just Care USA, an independent digital media hub, covering health and financial issues facing boomers and their families. Miss Archer is the past chair of the Board of Consumer Reports, currently serves as a senior advisor at Social Security Works and as a member of the board of the Center for Health and Democracy.
Shot over a rainbow; Child Rape Costly, Rich Men and Richmond Karel Cast #244Laura Ann “Lauri” Carleton flew a rainbow flag outside her business and died for it. 600 pieces of anti-LGBTQ legislation pending. What are they so afraid of? Why is this such a big deal for them? Why are they so obsessed with gay? Why are LGBTQ people and advocates such a threat to them? Then the catholic arch diocese is going bankrupt because they raped so many children. Why? The Catholic Church is wealthy, Rome is full of priceless artifacts, why shouldn't they pay for the crimes of their employees? And I have an answer to Rich Men North of Richmond, and it's White Men East of Cali and you get a preview. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Hurricane Hilary makes history, as new storms brew in the record-hot Atlantic; Panama Canal crippled by severe drought; British Columbia declares wildfire emergency; PLUS: Ecuador votes to protect its Amazon Rainforest and keep oil in the ground... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
On the radio show this week we cover what’s going on with our democracy and how we can effectively fight to protect it; the latest with www.medicaid.gov/ and how to make sure you keep your healthcare coverage; the ways we can move forward in creating a fair tax system; and Breastfeeding Month and why that’s important to everyone.
*Special guests include: Barbara Arnwine, Transformative Justice Coalition, @TJC_DC, @barbs73, @BarbaraArnwine; Allie Gardner, Georgetown Center for Children and Families, @GeorgetownCCF; Sarah Christopherson, Legislative and Policy Director @ Americans for Tax Fairness, @4TaxFairness; Tina Sherman, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder
The gerrymandered Ohio General Assembly figured by mounting a low-turnout August special election, they could change the rules for how the state constitution is amended, and thus keep abortion rights activists from being able to change the rules by enshrining women’s rights in the constitution. They were wrong. Here’s a short essay on how gerrymandering, the Electoral College, and certain Senate rules act to keep democracy out of reach for many Americans. I hope you’ll listen.
Next time on State of Belief: Dr. Robert P. Jones, CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute. We’ll be talking about his important new book, coming September 5th, The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future.
Robby traces those roots back to the birth of our nation, and shows how it was manifest even before the sin of slavery became a cornerstone for the growing nation’s prosperity. Going beyond history and analysis, he lays out concrete examples for communities coming together, at last, to move beyond these foundational tensions and dehumanizing impulses.
Tarabuster Ep. 357: The Real Tyranny is of the Republicon Minority 08-18-2023 by Progressive Voices
Worst Case Is Here; Why Sue MJ Now? Live 30% Longer Karel Cast 243
Lahaina, Yellowknife, Hilary, Heat wave…climate scientist's worse fears have arrived, and all at once. Is this the climate turning point we need to care? Or will it still not be an international crisis demanding immediate attention? After four other tries, a judge is letting a case against Michael Jackson go through. Why now? He's dead. Only money can be gained now as minds are made up.
And what if you could decrease your risk of premature death by 35% with one easy thing that's done in Mediterranean lives? I'll tell you what it is. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Ukraine $11 Million a Day for 30 years So Far Karel Cast #242
So far we've spent $130b on Ukraine, that equates to $11m a day for the next 30 years…is it worth it? And how much more do we spend? If they had asked you before if you wanted to spend $3300 per Ukrainian over the next two years would you have said yes? Or $590 per American? Also, Wegovy, Ozempic, are these wonder drugs or are they just a crutch for people that can't shut their pie holes? Is it really up to medicine to make us thin when we can do it ourselves with a little work? And is work the issue? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
Extent of heartbreaking losses becoming clearer in Maui Fires; New evacuations as Canada's record wildfire season rages on; U.S. Northwest hits new record high temperatures; PLUS: One year later, Joe Biden and the Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act is turbo-charging a U.S. clean energy manufacturing, construction and jobs boom... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Reality is a daunting challenge to pathological liar/malignant narcissist, and things are starting to get REAL for the Former Guy. Come along as we dig a little deeper in this short essay.
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss how solar manufacturing in the United States is booming, thanks to public policy! They also break down how fast clean energy manufacturing is scaling up in America.
The AAM website is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
Trump Indictments Sad, Montana Youth Win, Are You Invested? Karel Cast #241
Donald J. Trump now faces over 150 criminal acts, in four indictments from Georgia, NYC, Florida and Washington DC. Not to mention three more civil cases pending. And while many on the left rejoice, including me in some small ways, there really should be a sense of national shame and sadness that people, and party, still support this criminal. Then Montana youth win a climate victory, could their lawsuit be the template for future climate change litigation? And there’s a reason things are so out of control in the USA, and it all starts with you and me. Do you feel a sense of ownership in your country, your neighborhood, the planet? Are you truly invested? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
This time on Code WACK!
How do Medicare Advantage plans use pre-authorizations and claim denials to maximize their profits at the expense of senior citizen’s lives? And how are health insurers getting away with this?
To find out, we spoke to Diane Archer, founder and president of Just Care USA, an independent digital media hub, covering health and financial issues facing boomers and their families. Miss Archer is the past chair of the Board of Consumer Reports, currently serves as a senior advisor at Social Security Works and as a member of the board of the Center for Health and Democracy.
Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
This time on Code WACK!
How do Medicare Advantage plans use pre-authorizations and claim denials to maximize their profits at the expense of senior citizen’s lives? And how are health insurers getting away with this?
To find out, we spoke to Diane Archer, founder and president of Just Care USA, an independent digital media hub, covering health and financial issues facing boomers and their families. Miss Archer is the past chair of the Board of Consumer Reports, currently serves as a senior advisor at Social Security Works and as a member of the board of the Center for Health and Democracy.
Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
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 takes on the environment and the economy during today's show!
First, he's joined by Bob Deans, Director of Strategic Engagement at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). They discuss the deadly heat that has been induced by climate change, as well as how it helped to supercharge the deadly 'fire-hurricane' in Maui, Hawaii.
Then, noted Economist, Dr. Rob Shapiro, joins Brad to breakdown new economic data, which points to 'Bidenomics' beating economists' predictions.
Dr. Shapiro also discusses his latest blog, titled, "Oops! Ron DeSantis’s Economic Program and Critique Make the Case…for Bidenomics."
(Link --> https://www.sonecon.com/oops-ron-desantiss-economic-program-and-critique-make-the-casefor-bidenomics/)
The website for the NRDC is NRDC.org and their Twitter handle is @NRDC.
Dr. Shapiro's handle is @RobShapiro and his website is Sonecon.com.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' 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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links: Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1PlJQpbVRQyGE YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/RNKXLSsYLdw Facebook - https://fb.watch/mqCzPEf09q/
Mark Riley The Intersection Hawaii Wild Fires. Voting Age Raised To 25. Abortion And Kentucky by Progressive Voices
Netflix Painkiller Hurts; Being THAT Vegan; Trump's Week Ahead Karel Cast #240 Netflix new series Painkiller shows how the Sackler's from Purdue need to be in jail as much as Donald Trump; they have killed millions and haven't paid any personal price. But the show did one thing for me, made me very, very grateful that I was able to quit opiates and walk away because I was on that spiral. And, am I THAT vegan? But what would you do if someone or some thing you loved was dying and no one was really doing all they could to help it? Also Donald Trump's week ahead, Hunter Biden's prosecutor and more. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
https://youtu.be/sjR11NzMNQg
Next time on State of Belief: getting ready for the Parliament of the World’s Religions, convening in Chicago on August 14th. In an age of growing diversity, but also of fragmentation, across all faiths and belief systems, the theme of this year’s Parliament couldn’t be more fitting: A Call to Conscience: Defending Freedom and Human Rights.
You’ll hear from Parliament Executive Director Rev. Stephen Avino, Sara Rahim and Phyllis Curott. What’s the potential for religion to truly serve as a shield, and not a bludgeon? How can we best come together not in a struggle to find shared dogma, but rather around the universal values offered by every faith tradition and values system?
In her new book THE FIGHT TO SAVE THE TOWN: Reimagining Discarded America, MICHELLE WILDE ANDERSON, Professor at Stanford Law School and Stanford School of Sustainability, explores vicious cycles in Stockton CA, Lawrence MA, Detroit MI, and Josephine County OR - four communities left behind by the modern economy. As local economies shrink, government is underfunded. As underfunded government delivers less to citizens, they lose faith in government and in each other. Coming back gets harder and harder, but it is not impossible. She tells the tough and inspirational stories of “People who” - in her words - “are working their asses off on some of the most important issues in the country.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
CDC data finds that suicides reached all-time high in 2022
Clarence Thomas is a kept man
Republicans Are Pissed That Merrick Garland Did Exactly What They Asked
We discuss the madness.
Leslie is first joined by Vincent Perrone, Teamsters International Trustee and a member of the Teamsters National Negotiating Committee for the UPS contract. He's also the President of Teamsters' Local 804 in New York.
The two discuss the historic new UPS contract won by the Teamsters.
Highlights of the tentative 2023-2028 UPS Teamsters National Master Agreement include:
-
Historic wage increases. Existing full- and part-time UPS Teamsters will get $2.75 more per hour in 2023. Over the length of the contract, wage increases will total $7.50 per hour.
-
Existing part-timers will be raised up to no less than $21 dollars per hour immediately, and part-time seniority workers earning more under a market rate adjustment would still receive all new general wage increases.
-
General wage increases for part-time workers will be double the amount obtained in the previous UPS Teamsters contract — and existing part-time workers will receive a 48 percent average total wage increase over the next five years.
-
Wage increases for full-timers will keep UPS Teamsters the highest paid delivery drivers in the nation, improving their average top rate to $49 per hour.
-
Current UPS Teamsters working part-time would receive longevity wage increases of up to $1.50 per hour on top of new hourly raises, compounding their earnings.
-
New part-time hires at UPS would start at $21 per hour and advance to $23 per hour.
-
All UPS Teamster drivers classified as 22.4s would be reclassified immediately to Regular Package Car Drivers and placed into seniority, ending the unfair two-tier wage system at UPS.
-
Safety and health protections, including vehicle air conditioning and cargo ventilation. UPS will equip in-cab A/C in all larger delivery vehicles, sprinter vans, and package cars purchased after Jan. 1, 2024. All cars get two fans and air induction vents in the cargo compartments.
-
All UPS Teamsters would receive Martin Luther King Day as a full holiday for the first time.
-
No more forced overtime on Teamster drivers’ days off. Drivers would keep one of two workweek schedules and could not be forced into overtime on scheduled off-days.
-
UPS Teamster part-timers will have priority to perform all seasonal support work using their own vehicles with a locked-in eight-hour guarantee. For the first time, seasonal work will be contained to five weeks only from November-December.
-
The creation of 7,500 new full-time Teamster jobs at UPS and the fulfillment of 22,500 open positions, establishing more opportunities through the life of the agreement for part-timers to transition to full-time work.
-
More than 60 total changes and improvements to the National Master Agreement — more than any other time in Teamsters history — and zero concessions from the rank-and-file.
Leslie is then joined second by Greg Unterseher, Manager of Pilot Representation for the Teamsters Airline Division.
They detail the Teamsters lawsuit against Cape Air and Republic Airways for unlawfully requiring pilots to sign employment contracts with non-compete clauses that impose penalties ranging from $100,000 to $250,000.
The lawsuit asserts the employment contracts are an attempt by the airlines to change pilots’ working conditions unilaterally, in violation of federal labor law under the Railway Labor Act.
Founded in 1903, the Teamsters Union represents 1.2 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org to learn more and follow them on Twitter @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.
Paradise Lost as Hawaii Burns; Amazon Prime Should Refund Us Karel Cast #239 The sadness of the Hawaii fires is materialized in one tree. How can we ignore this still as Paradise burns? On the East Coast the water off Florida is boiling, Hawaii is burning and what are our governments doing? What are we doing? Are we spectators to our doom? Then Amazon Prime repeatedly fails at the #1 thing they charge prime members for, so why and how are they getting away with it? And President Biden wants $24b more for Ukraine, is this the new Afghanistan? And when do we say enough is enough and start using that money for domestic issues? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Devastation on Maui after deadly wildfire outbreak; Record ocean heat wreaking havoc on marine life; U.S. hit with record number of mega-disasters in 2023; PLUS: President Biden permanently protects Grand Canyon's lands from uranium mining... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
This time on Code WACK!
How does the way health insurance works discourage patients from seeking care in the first place? What other challenges do physical therapists face when dealing with a variety of insurance plans and regulations?
To find out, we spoke to Ariel Wynne, a physical therapist and board certified pelvic health clinical specialist in Chicago. Ariel recently opened her clinic, Ground Floor Physical Therapy, which specializes exclusively in pelvic floor physical therapy for all genders. This is the second episode in a two-part series.
Check out the Show Notes and Episode Transcript for more!
River Brawl Video Explodes and Let's Have Lunch Karel Cast #238
The river brawl video is here and it's something. Was it too much, or was it the A**whipping they deserved? It's clear who started it, and it's clear who finished it. Watch the video and see what you think. Then, a quick raid of the refrigerator makes a perfect Vegan lunch and you can too. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.
The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Leslie is joined by Steve Sallman, Director of the United Steelworkers Health, Safety and Environment Department, where he's worked for over 19 years.
The two discuss the urgent and timely topic of protecting workers from deadly heat.
As the planet gets hotter, and wide swaths of the United States are seeing record temperatures, heat is becoming an ever more urgent workplace health and safety issue – in both in-door and out-door occupations.
It’s no surprise that unions work to provide solutions.
The USW works to negotiate common sense solutions into their contracts like rest breaks, ample supplies of water, electrolytes, and proper ventilation.
UPS drivers made this a centerpiece of their recent contract negotiations too, signaling that this was so significant that they were willing to strike as necessary. They ultimately got what they needed, including fans and air conditioning in their trucks.
However, all workers need protections, starting with a national standard on heat exposure like workers have for other hazards like falls and asbestos exposure. Without proper controls and protections, working in the heat can cause illness and even death. According to the BLS, there have been 436 work related deaths caused by heat exposure since 2011, and an average of 2,700 cases per year of heat-related illness. The real number could be much higher, given that many workers who are exposed to extreme heat are undocumented and reluctant to come forward. Even when it’s not immediately obvious, heat is harming a worker’s body, which can cause them to suffer long-term consequences, like renal damage.
The Biden administration is taking this threat seriously, enabling workers to make some headway. Just last month, President Biden ordered the DOL to issue the first ever hazard alert for heat. In the same announcement, the department also announced that OSHA would intensify enforcement of existing safety provisions when it comes to heat. Biden also announced funding to improve weather forecasting, as well as additional money for clean drinking water in Western states impacted by drought.
A handful of states – California, Colorado, Washington, Oregon and Minnesota – also issued their own heat exposure standards. Only Minnesota and Oregon have protections for indoor workers as well.
But corporations and the Republicans who serve them are unfortunately pushing back hard, lobbying against protections and, in some cases, even overturning them.
Business groups in Oregon are suing the state over heat related workplace protections. Even worse, Republicans in Texas earlier this summer even took the extreme step of passing a law that eliminates local ordinances requiring water breaks for construction workers. After Austin in 2010, and Dallas in 2015, required water breaks, reported heat illness numbers in Texas dropped from 770 to 170. Now workers are bracing for what comes next.
This isn’t just a matter of lost productivity, though heat can impact that as well. It’s truly life and death. In June, a postal worker in Texas collapsed and died in triple digit heat. This summer, a Houston-area construction worker also collapsed and died of hyperthermia. Countless more will soon be at risk once the new Texas law goes into effect.
The USW continues to fight for workers, as demonstrated by the union’s comments to OSHA in the federal register. Until then, the USW continues to push for an OSHA standard and works to protect workers through their contracts and other health and safety work.
The website for the United Steelworkers is www.USW.org. Their handle on Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.
(Image Credit: David Montesino/star-telegram)
IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: The deadly toll of extreme heat rises in Arizona; Glacial outburst flooding a growing danger in Alaska and around the globe; Biden to protect lands around the Grand Canyon; PLUS: Extreme rains and deadly floods strike Central Europe, pummeling Slovenia... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
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, Editor-at-Large and Analysis Columnist for CQ Roll Call. The two will discuss the new wave of Trump indictments, the battle over the Defense Department, the House GOP's record thus far for 2023, and the politics of aiding Ukraine against Russian invaders.
Then, Brad interviews Tara Devlin, a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER."
They chat about the culture wars over the Barbie movie, Jason Aldean's song "Try that in a Small Town," and the pro-slavery Florida Department of Education.
John Bennett's Twitter handle is @BennettJohnT.
Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.” Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported. Help keep the REAL libAeral media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin. You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' 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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links: Twitter - https://twitter.com/BradBannon/status/1688628091696848897 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/live/MSSM1dLDf0Q?feature=share Facebook - https://fb.watch/mh3FQD-FCw/
We’re watching Israel slip into a decidedly undemocratic authoritarian state as they abandon founding principles to take all political power and put it in the hands of an indicted-for-corruption “Crime Minister” and his bare-majority coalition of ultra-rightists and ultra-orthodox religionists. The fear here is that we are headed down that same path. Let’s take a moment to explore our potential future. I hope you’ll listen to this short essay.
Mark Riley The Intersection S8 Ep18 Trump In Court Again. Buying Goods From China. Climate Change by Progressive Voices
Next time on State of Belief: Christian nationalism expert Dr. Andrew L. Whitehead is back. The title of his new book, due out later this month, is American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church.
We’ll get into some of the ways he sees this movement, which poses a very serious threat to American democracy, being just as toxic to the ideals it purports to defend and represent – Christianity and organized religion. And I’ll ask him about some of the hopeful expressions of Christianity he offers in this book, stories describing a faithful way forward on this treacherous path.
Tarabuster Ep. 355: Time to Save America from Gop Kooks and their Coup by Progressive Voices
Today's show is dedicated to Andrew Lee Howard. Happy Off-Earth birthday my love. 57 would have looked good on you.
Bad Behavior The New Epidemic Plus Monday Motivation Karel Cast #237 There's a bigger epidemic than Covid and it's Bad Behavior. From riots in Central Park over PlayStations to freaking out on airplanes; from cops behaving terribly to politicians. Bad behavior is everywhere. But why now? That's simple. Then, are workers today spoiled, wanting more time off for living life instead of dedicating themselves to work ? And a trip to Desert Breeze park brings up the notion that school supplies should be free. And then Monday Motivation. An epiphany during Guardians of the Galaxy may help you realize you might be looking at yourself from the wrong viewpoint. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Man-made climate change made record hot July three times more likely, new study finds; Extreme heat is extremely costly for small businesses; Record high temps ironically force oil refineries to curtail production; PLUS: America's first new nuclear reactor in years finally starts operations in Georgia...with higher cost for ratepayers... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Trump Indicted Unprecedented? No; Red Wins, Pink Exodus? Taylor Postpone? Karel Cast #236 We keep hearing the news say that the prosecution of Donald Trump is unprecedented…no, it’s not. The DOJ, FBI and others prosecute criminals all the time. What’s unprecedented is the fact that the crimes were committed by a President. We need to get the dialogue right. Also, Taylor Swift is being asked to postpone her shows because of a hotel strike, should she? And, if Red Wins, should Pink Leave ? A new editorial makes a great point about a needed LGBTQ exodus. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store https://youtu.be/_5m0FqqiB2Q
This time on Code WACK!
Despite the proven value of physical therapy, what health insurance hassles do physical therapists and their patients face today? Why are patient costs all over the place?
To find out, we spoke to Ariel Wynne, a physical therapist and board certified pelvic health clinical specialist in Chicago. Ariel recently opened her clinic, Ground Floor Physical Therapy which specializes exclusively in pelvic floor physical therapy for all genders. What can patients do to afford the physical therapy they need?
Trump Indicted AGAIN; Doom Spirals and O’Shea Sibley Murdered Karel Cast #235 Indicted #3 just came out and this time four felony counts against the people of the United States. The problem? The GOP and the 1/5th of the people of the United States don’t care. Donald Trump is a criminal, a criminal that thinks he is going to win the Whitehouse. Our only hope is that he is in jail prior to the election. But will he be? And O’Shea Sibley was killed for dancing in public, and being gay. The blood is clearly on the hands of the GOP…is America redeemable at this point? Is it even worth saving? Or have we entered a doom spiral.And then, Mark Zuckerberg has gotten me, how and why? All today. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store https://youtu.be/Wii3SOv9zJY
IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: July 2023 is the hottest month in all of recorded history; President Biden enacts new heat protections for workers; Canada takes first steps to eliminate taxpayer subsidies for fossil fuels; PLUS: An Australian state bans natural gas in new homes and buildings... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
On the radio show this week we dive in with the hosts of the Feminist Buzzkill podcast about all things Barbie and more; hear why one dad, who happens to be a US Representative, started a terrific Dad Caucus in Congress; learn the latest with the writers and actors strike and hear how you can support; and get news about the Virginia elections and why everyone across the nation is talking about them.
*Special guests include: Lizz Winstead & Moji Alawode-El, Feminist Buzzkills Podcast & Abortion Access Front, @mojilocks @lizzwinstead @AbortionFront; Representative Jimmy Gomez, U.S. House of Representatives, @RepJimmyGomez; Ali Schouten-Seeks, Executive Producer/Showrunner for iCarly & Writers Guild of America member, @SCHOUTOUT, @WGAWest; VA State Senator Jennifer Boysko, @JenniferBoysko
The Trump legal circus is back in town. The hubris! The lies! The wishful thinking posing as a strategy! It’s all here. We take a few moments today to investigate the ex-president’s attempts at Jedi mind tricks. I hope you’ll listen.
Mark Riley The Intersection S8 Ep17 Trump The Bully. Biden Too Old Is Wellness A Fraud by Progressive Voices
If Trump Wins, We Deserve It; When to Let Go; Notes from Antartica Karel Cast #234 All it takes for evil to win is for good people to sit back and do nothing. If Trump wins, after all the indictments and such, it will mean that not enough good people stepped un to stop it. So will, we then, deserve it? On the flip side, do you care too much about too much and is it effecting your health and life? If so, can you learn to let go of some of it, to lighten your load? If so, how? And a friend of mine is in Antartica, the photos he sent made me very, very sad. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
I speak with ERWIN CHEMERINSKY, Dean of Berkeley Law School, about the Supreme Court’s recent term. I see ethical challenges and radical rulings - the law of the land interpreted through their religious and moral lenses, overturning legislation and precedent - hardly conservative behavior, stretching and distorting the law in their decision defending arguments, imposing their agenda on the nation with little regard for real world consequences, the common good, or the future. We’ll also talk about his latest book, WORSE THAN NOTHING: The Dangerous Fallacy of Original
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
But his server! Trump is a traitor and threat to national security but Republicons don't care
Here's where we are: Anti-feminist influencer releases Nick Fuentes-inspired antisemitic song
Candace Owens: “I think that virtually every societal ill that we are facing today is because of women”
Being self-loathing is what Republicons expect from anyone other than straight (acting) white males. Everyone else better know their "place."
We discuss the madness.
Indictment Watch; Am I A Body Shamer? NYT Proves Me Right Karel Cast #233 We are on indictment watch, again, and I wonder if people really grasp just how historic and devastating this is for the nation? And the sad part is, his party still supports him. Also, Lindsey Graham checks out…and then back in. Is it time for him to retire? Then the Club Chub people came for me hard when I posted a post to defend a friend…was I wrong to tell them that morbid obesity is not a lifestyle to be celebrated but one to be treated medically? Am I a body shamed? And the NYT says put down the burger to save the planet, the same thing I've been saying for seven years. NOW will more of you stop vilifying plant based eaters? And Aliens? No. But what are they? I think I know. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Extreme heat waves in U.S. and Europe virtually impossible without human-caused climate change, new study finds; Extreme heat plus pollution doubles the risk of fatal heart attacks; Arizona's iconic cacti dying from heat; Florida waters may have set new all-time global heat record; PLUS: Major U.S. automakers unite to build expansive national EV fast-charging network... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
This time on Code WACK!
How have health clinics that perform abortions been affected by the reversal of Roe vs. Wade one year ago? What kind of legal challenges have there been to individual states' limitations on abortion since then?
To find out, we spoke to Cat Duffy, a policy analyst in the National Health Law Program’s Washington DC office. This is the second part of our recent interview on the state of abortion access in America.
Why Is Energy So Costly Plus Florida Water Boils and We Fiddle Karel Cast #232 Nevada Energy sent a notice that prices are going up yet again..but why? Energy is actually free, so why do we pay for it? And why doesn't government? Plus Florida is literally boiling off shore, reefs are dying, fish, manatees and we do what? What do the politicians talk about? Trans people, or impeaching Biden. Do you no longer care because you figure, what's it matter anyway? And should we hold boys back in school if there's proof it actually helps? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Summer 2023 is breaking records for record-breaking; Ocean heat wave damaging Florida's fragile coral reefs; Wildfires force new evacuations in Greece and Canada; PLUS: Biden Administration unveils new efficiency standards for water heaters. Republicans freak out... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
In today’s commentary, we talk about the need to update our constitution and its amendments to ensure that they are not just museum pieces, but living documents. A lot—make that virtually everything—has changed in the nearly 250 years since our Founders first put quill to parchment. Of course the fundamentals of human rights remain, but some aspects of our governance scream for revamping. The Electoral College and the way the Senate does business are two prime examples. It’s a short one, but I think you’ll find it accurate and compelling. I hope you’ll listen.
On the radio show this week we showcase brilliance from Netroots Nation about the next steps for building the care infrastructure and about the fight to stop unfair student loans; then we dive in on how to best support teachers and parents who are under attack, as well as how to stop the ridiculous book bans; and last but not least we get the inside scoop about not one, not two, but three big wins in the “purple” state of New Hampshire with lessons for winning that can be used in every state.
*Special guests include: Hillary Holley, Care in Action, @CareInActionUS; Melissa Byrne, Project Springboard, @mcbyrne; Mary Kusler, National Education Association, @NEAToday; and MacKenzie Nicholson, MomsRising, @MomsRising
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 will first be joined by CNN military analyst Col. Cedric Leighton, 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 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
The two analyze the progress of the Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russia. They also breakdown the politics at play for the upcoming Department of Defense budget, and how it will affect aid to Ukraine.
Colonel Leighton can be seen regularly on CNN, where he is a Military Analyst. His website is CedricLeighton.com and his Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton.
Then, Kimberly Scott, the publisher of DemList, describes the 2024 third party presidential aspirations of the 'No Labels' group, and why it would likely end up resulting in a second term for Donald Trump. The two also analyze the fundraising reports of the 2024 presidential candidates.
Demlist is a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on Twitter @TheDemList.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' 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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links: Twitter - twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1ZkJzXjPMkrKv YouTube - youtube.com/live/7RRfsGng9F4 Facebook - fb.watch/l_Cj_YkLHq/
Mark Riley The Intersection S8 Ep16 Trump. PRIDE Banned. AI. Biden by Progressive Voices
I speak with talk show host, THOM HARTMANN, about the newest book in his “hidden history” series. THE HIDDEN HISTORY OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY. I’d heard the Founders drew inspiration from political systems of Native Americans, to which Hartmann adds, so did Europe’s Enlightenment thinkers. He quotes Thomas Paine: “To understand what the state of society ought to be, it is necessary to have some idea of the natural and primitive state of man; such as it is at this day among the Indians of North America. There is not any of those spectacles of human misery which poverty and want present to our eyes in all the towns and streets in Europe.” In addition to these revelations, Hartmann clarifies some myths of the Constitution and offers a 21-point agenda to restore US democracy.
Next time on State of Belief – the Rev. Dr. Derrick Harkins. Recognized for his work in government, religion, and media, he’s the former director of the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the Department of Housing and Urban Development under President Biden. Derrick has also served as director of Interfaith Outreach for the Democratic National Committee, and as senior vice president for Innovations in Public Programs at Union Theological Seminary in New York City.
How’s the American political mainstream doing in building solidarity with faith communities? What’s the appropriate role for faith in our contentious public square? And what’s the foundation on which alliances can be built heading into 2024? Those are just a few of the questions I’m looking forward to asking Derrick Harkins.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Comedian Ron Placone calls in to discuss the latest crop of bad internet bills and what we can all can do to stop them!
badinternetbills.com/
Right-wing media lash out at Charles Barkley after he defends LGBTQ people's right to exist
Nothing says "freedom" like being forced to fly a flag! The housing community that will require ‘patriots’ to fly the US flag
Some of Trump's fake electors say they were duped
Optimism A Rough Commodity; Trump Indictment Fatigue; Barbie Rules Karel Cast #231 The climate should be the only thing on people's minds as Greece faces its biggest evacuation, as Nova Scotia is underwater and the Southwest is literally burning up. So why aren't we taking it seriously? Then, MAGA must be furious because Barbie is ruling the box office in spite of all their hoopla, does this mean that their bark is truly much worse than their bite? And are we getting Trump indictment fatigue, is it just becoming a national joke, because truly, it's not funny. And is it time to release the Menendez brothers after 33 years? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Oppenheimer, Barbie Rule the weekend; 3rd Rail of Liberal politics, Perks of Slavery? Karel Cast # 230 It appears I've stepped on the third rail of being a liberal; I dare criticize the party I have voted for my entire life. But once you see the numbers, how many times have the Democrats controlled the House and Senate, and then gauge the output, it makes one wonder: do they really want to do the things they say, or just campaign on them? Then the You Can't Make This Sh*t up segment that includes textbooks in Florida that say slavery had positive benefits…Jason Aldean recording a video at a lynching site and burning an embassy over a book. And Randy Shulman from Metro Weekly in DC is joining me to talk about the only two movies out this week: Oppenheimer and Barbie.You would think they were different, but not so much, really. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
U.N. warns nations must move faster to adapt to extreme heat; Heat waves in Europe and Middle East set astonishing new records; Outdated federal flood maps underestimate flood risk across U.S.; PLUS: Wind and solar on track to provide more than a third of the world's electricity by 2030... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
You can watch The Laura Flanders Show report on The Jubilee Justice Black Farmers Rice Project on PBS stations across the nation, or on YouTube. In addition, we offer an audio version by subscribing to this free podcast or airing on community radio. Check our community radio listings for stations airing the show, and if your favorite community radio station is airing the program. If they are not, please let them know to add the show. More details are at LauraFlanders.org.
And my latest article for The Nation is now available, also on The Jubilee Justice Black Farmers Rice Project.
The F-Word is released bi-weekly featuring timely commentaries by Laura Flanders and guests.
The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they dive into the latest updates on the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Biden’s student debt cancellation plan. They also share new opportunities to take action in support of debt cancellation, as well as the latest policy updates.
This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Executive Director, Cody Hounanian, and Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans.
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.
The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
Miranda Lambert Stops Concert, Good; Guy Fieri learns food is politics Karel Cast #229 Guy Fieri was not liked by Anthony Bourdain. One reason was Bourdain thought food was the essence of politics, and that Guy's food and shows were crap. He seems to be right on all counts as Fieri learns that food is politics when it comes to who you hang out with at shows. Then, home prices soar in Canada as well as USA, could you afford a house in Vancouver? And Miranda Lambert stops a concert to chastise a fan? Who's to blame? I say, the fan. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store https://youtu.be/XYf7eeWbB84
This time on Code WACK!
Now that the COVID health emergency has ended and millions of Americans are losing Medicaid coverage, we’re thinking about the nearly two million Americans who never got it in the first place because their state did not adopt the Medicaid expansion back in 2014. How did this affect them?
To find out, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes about radio personality and performance artist, Eliska Hahn, who was struggling with multiple sclerosis while living in a state that did not accept the ACA’s Medicaid expansion. How did she avoid financial ruin? This oldie but goodie episode is an excellent reminder of why we need Medicare for All in America.
Summer of Extremes --- Heat and floods strike simultaneously across the Northern Hemisphere; Corporate media mostly ignores climate change in extreme weather disaster coverage; PLUS: Another major insurer ditches Florida in the middle of hurricane season... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
On the radio show this week we bring you guests recorded LIVE from Netroots Nation in Chicago, including from NAACP, MoveON, Working Families Party, and the National Women’s Law Center discussing the road ahead, how you can effectively be involved, and what’s happening in our nation right now.
*Special guests include: Jamal R. Watkins, NAACP, @NAACP; Rahna Epting, MoveOn, @MoveOn; Maurice Mitchell, Working Families Party, @WorkingFamilies; Melissa Boteach, National Women’s Law Center, @NWLC
It is distressing—disorienting, really—to watch the former party of law and order flip the script and attack the FBI, DOJ, and the law enforcement establishment, all on extremely weak and totally political grounds. The Former Guy cries witch hunt, and previously respectable Republicans pick up the pitch forks and torches. Moreover, they have tried in the most undemocratic ways to tilt the playing field to the advantage of their fever dream culture wars, leaving rational thought in their wake. We take a look choices good and bad in today’s essay. I hope you’ll listen.
Mark Riley The Intersection S8 Ep15 US Student Loans. Biden. AI And Copyright Infringement by Progressive Voices
Record Temperatures and your food; This Screen Is the Worst! Karel Cast #228 It's 112 here in Las Vegas and the temperatures are setting records all over the world. And according to climatologist this is just the starting point, not the new normal. And as it affects my life and mood it is directly effecting our food. Do you even know where your food comes from? And what the weather is there? Then, it's the most dreaded screen in America and it's starting to piss a lot of us off. Why are we being asked to tip on everything? And what will SAG/AFTRA strike mean to us in terms of entertainment? Get ready for dubbed Korean series and old shows being rehashed. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Next time on State of Belief – Elizabeth Reiner Platt. I’ll talk with the Director of the Law, Rights, and Religion Project at Columbia Law School about the Supreme Court’s ruling in 303 Creative v. Elenis, and how this case made it all the way to the high court. We’ll also get into some of the other important rulings of the session that just ended, and discuss some of the real-life implications of these kinds of pro-discrimination decisions. And of course, one narrow view of religion always seems to be behind these kinds of cases – something that’s increasingly important to watch very carefully.
I’ve long believed that to confront challenges like climate change, we need to move public opinion to the point where a majority favor policies that respond effectively and fairly. I’m afraid that’s no longer true. I read with alarm STAN COX’s article MAGA Legislators Increasingly Force Taxpayers to Support Fossil Fuel Industry by, among other things, outlawing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing. Here’s my conversation with STAN COX of the Land Institute and JOHN FEFFER of the Institute for Policy Studies, about this anti-democratic and destructive strategy and other aspects of the politics of climate.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Just to show us how unfit they are to hold leadership positions in a modern nation, Republicans kick each other in the balls.
Donald and Melania Trump's speaking fees- New details revealed in revised personal financial disclosure filing
GOP congressman declares amendment has 'nothing to do' with 'colored people' on the House floor
We discuss the madness.
National Rent Averages are Insane plus the Only Issue that matters Karel Cast #227 There’s only one thing the world should be talking about…not drag queens, not trans, not abortion, not Ukraine, not Russia…just one thing and one thing only and it’s this. Plus, a report with the national average of rents is out and the number are astronomical. How is America affording these numbers? And is this the #1 cause of homelessness? And is your boat sinking from too much cargo? How do you make sure you only carry what you need? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Another major insurer exits Florida, citing high costs of extreme weather; Heavy truck manufacturers reach deal with California to phase out polluting diesel big rigs; The U.S. is the blackout capital of the world, and natural gas is largely to blame; PLUS: Americans vastly underestimate the popularity of climate policies... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
What are the most common concerns of doctors about Medicare for All? Would reforming America's broken healthcare system improve - or worsen - doctors’ lives? How does the focus on corporate profits impact doctors’ experience?
To find out, we spoke to Dr. David Leibowitz, hematologist-oncologist and past chair of Physicians for a National Health Program - California, a non-partisan voluntary organization that supports equitable access to high quality health care as a right to all people.
Is It Just Me? Plus Ukraine and NATO and Charity At Home Karel Cast #226 Is it just me, or has the world gone mad? People going berserk on airplanes throwing things at pop stars…have people really just lost their minds? And why isn't Ukraine in NATO? Every NATO nation is helping them. Is their help genuine? Or are they just mad at Russia so much that it's not about Ukraine and all about Putin. And charity at home goes bad when I find out people are not helping themselves. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Surge of global heat, fire and floods shatter records from North America to Antarctica; Extreme heat in Europe killed at least 61,000 people last year; Biden's Inflation Reduction Act already reducing U.S. emissions; PLUS: Torrential rains trigger catastrophic floods in U.S. Northeast and Europe... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
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 will first be joined by Michael Surrusco, Taxpayers for Common Sense’s Director of Development & Special Projects.
The two will discuss his a new report that his organization co-authored, along with E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs). The report is titled, "Paying the Price: Taxpayers Footing the Bill for Increasing Costs of Climate Change," and can be found here: https://www.taxpayer.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Taxpayer-Costs-for-Climate_Report.pdf
Taxpayers for Common Sense is a nonpartisan budget watchdog that has served as an independent voice for the American taxpayer since 1995. They work to ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly and that government operates within its means. Their website is taxpayer.net and their Twitter handle is @Taxpayers.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Edwith Theogene, senior director of racial equity and justice at American Progress.
The two analyze the Supreme Court's recent decision to strike down affirmative action as utilized by College's in their admissions process.
They also discuss the positive recent news that the racial wage gap has been shrinking under the Biden administration.
In her role at CAP, Theogene leads American Progress’ efforts to develop, communicate, and implement policy ideas that provide a new way forward for a range of equity challenges in an increasingly diverse America, with a particular focus on race and equity. Her Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' 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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links: Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1ynKOaZlpYVJR YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/N-2-GWnGNkc?feature=share Facebook - https://fb.watch/lIrN1Rqrsy/
It’s been a long, often divisive 247 years since the United States declared its independence from Great Britain. Much of the life of our nation has been lived in harmony, but an equal amount, or at least so it seems, have been lived in division. We have been divided by race, religion, geography, vocation, education, and political philosophy, yet we persist. Today’s essay addresses our differences and looks hopefully toward our united future.
Mark Riley The Intersection. Cluster Bombs.Biden.Climate Change. Threads.S8 Ep14 by Progressive Voices
MAGA is not the Majority; Tennessee Codifies Hatred; Threads debuts Karel Cast #225 By the numbers, MAGA is about 20% of America. So why are they the only noise being heard? Why are their voices the loudest right now? We need to stop elevating the vocal, treasonous minority and start letting more sane heads prevail. Tennessee bans gender affirming care and codifies their hatred and tyranny while the Biden administration stays silent. And Threads debuts, but is the era of social media reached a saturation point and now is declining? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss how Americans feel about 'Made In America' products, whether 'Bidenomics' is working, and why it’s time to end 'permanent normal trade relations' with China.
The AAM website is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
Olympic Record Setter Jackie Joyner-Kersee on Inspiring Children Karel Cast #224 She has six olympic medals, including three gold. She has been voted the best female athlete in the world and is a shero to so many. Jackie Joyner-Kersee has a new mission now, to help children succeed. She has written a new book with tools and keys to help young people, but all adults can prosper from her message. She is a true champion and inspiration. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
This time on Code WACK!
This Independence Day we’re thinking about freedom to pursue our dreams. The high cost of health care makes it difficult or impossible for Americans to afford higher education, or retirement, and the impact on business is severe too, as employers struggle to afford health care for their workers.
Thirteen years after the Affordable Care Act passed, health care in America is still marked by inequity and spiraling costs. Could single payer free us to pursue our dreams of financial security and independence?
To find out, join Ian Lewis, political & research director at the National Union of Healthcare Workers, and a board member of California’s Office of Health Care Affordability.
July 4th A Sham; Congress is the problem, not Court; Birthrates Plummet Karel Cast #223 Yesterday we celebrated July 4th, but we totally miss the point now. Our founders would declare freedom from a new group today, a group that is just as tyrannical as a king, MAGA…because they want a new King. The Supreme Court has ruled again against LGBTQ people, and they are despicable for doing it; but they are just doing what they do. It's Congress that is really to Blame, so why does the LGBTQ community just love them so? I mean, what do they REALLY do for the community other than pay it lip service? And international birthrates are plummeting..why? Is it economics? Selfishness Both? Or something else, like pessimism of the future? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
On the radio show this week we cover why the US Supreme Court Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) decision was a big deal and the ongoing need to protect native sovereignty; we touch base with the Women’s March about how people are rising across the country – and how you can get involved; we hear the latest about the attack on our communities and schools by the Moms (Against) Liberty; and we get some good news about the passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the Pump for Nursing Mothers Act.
*Special guests include: Manilan Houle, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa member, @ManilanH; Rachel O’Leary Carmona, Women’s March, @womensmarch; Randi Weingarten, American Federation of Teachers, @AFTunion; Tina Sherman, MomsRising, @MomsRising, @MamasConPoder, and @TinaShermanNC
"It’s being called the Minnesota miracle, but Minnesota’s historic legislative session was no act of god."
The F-Word is released bi-weekly featuring timely commentaries by Laura Flanders and guests.
There seems to be no practical way to unite our world, let alone our country. In the past, a common foreign enemy has brought us together (“The enemy of my enemy is my friend”), but even with Russia decimating Ukraine, the world is divided over what looks to me like an obvious case of good v. evil. I guess things aren’t so obvious to all. We address that in today’s short audio essay. I hope you’ll listen.
With this episode, I’m reminded of when I did my first show on the sub-prime crisis. BRENDAN BALLOU, a federal prosecutor, explains how private equity has reshaped American business - from nursing homes to prisons, emergency rooms to apartment buildings - by raising prices, reducing quality, cutting jobs, and shifting resources from productive to unproductive parts of the economy. What’s worse, as of now PEs are legally shielded from liability for the consequences of their actions.
Next time on The State of Belief, historian Kevin M. Kruse of Princeton. An expert on how religion has been redefined as a political tactic in postwar America, he has valuable insights on ways that history is repeating itself today.
Also, manipulating concerned parents – including Muslim parents – to fear and fight LGBTQ-inclusive materials in Montgomery County, Maryland public schools. We’ll get a firsthand look at this misuse of religion with Ambereen Khan, a parent in the district and host of Interfaith Voices on NPR.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
The dishonorable illegitimate Supreme Court wants America to be as vile as they are
The Supreme Court Just Used a Fake Case to Make It Easier to Discriminate Against Gay People
We discuss the madness.
Homeless Speak on Help; Local Pharmacies Disappearing; Protecting pets Karel Cast 223 Let’s take to the streets with Life In Segments and talk to homeless people about what would really, truly help them, as the GOP repeatedly attacks programs for the poor and disadvantaged; then let’s talk cheerleaders at a biker convention; visit a local pharmacy to see why they are disappearing and what we loose when they do and end with how to protect your pet from a messy breakup. Enjoy your July 4th Holiday! Be Safe! Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
White Supremacy Wins Again; What Are Words For? $95 Tshirt? Karel Cast #222 The Supreme Court has just assured that many colleges will go back to being all White, as they set us back another 100 years by striking down affirmative action. And they also said that hate speech is protected speech, another huge mistake. Then, a literary agent that doesn't like wordy emails makes me think we are moving in the wrong direction when it comes to communication. And Pop goes Culture with $95 t-shirts selling out, Costco not wanting you to share memberships and a chimp that sees the sky for the first time. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Canadian wildfires shatter records, send smoky air back to U.S. and over to Europe; Intensifying rainstorms pose hidden flood risks across the U.S.; Biden restores endangered species protections; PLUS: 3M settles another lawsuit over 'forever chemicals' contamination of municipal water systems... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of the Leslie Marshall Show, providing analysis of the upcoming Supreme Court case that holds the fate of President Biden’s debt cancellation plan.
This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Executive Director, Cody Hounanian, and Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans.
With a court decision coming any day, this episode offers timely insights into the potential outcomes and the profound impact this court decision could have on the lives of countless individuals burdened by student loan debt.
This takeover episode includes special guests Abby Shafroth, Co-Director of Advocacy at the National Consumer Law Center and Director of its Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project, and Shanna Hayes, a borrower sharing her story to impact change.
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.
The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
The NCLC's (National Consumer Law Center) website is NCLC.org and their Twitter handle is @NCLC4consumers.
It’s been one year now since the Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe vs. Wade ruling, and reversed five decades of legal precedent. The Dobbs v Jackson decision returned the power to regulate abortion to individual states. What has that meant for abortion access in America?
To find out, we spoke to Cat Duffy, a policy analyst in the National Health Law Program’s Washington, DC office. She holds a doctorate and works on reproductive and sexual healthcare access and services with a particular focus on abortion coverage and access.
Home Gardening with Terry Steele; Why Trump Isn't Worried; Math of America Karel Cast #221 Donald Trump is not worried because if he was going to go to jail, he would have been in jail. He knows it as do I. His court dates aren't even set yet, and indictments have taken years and some haven't even happened yet. He knows he's getting out of it, and that's why he's not worried. Then R&B singer/songwriter, multiple Grammy nominee Terry Steele on his new book about home gardening, Where do we Grow from here? And the Math of America when it comes to cars and recessions just doesn't add up to a world news story saying our consumer confidence is building. It's not. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Extreme heat and deadly storms spread across much of the U.S.; Train carrying hazardous chemicals derails into Montana's Yellowstone River; PLUS: More EV carmakers adopt Tesla's fast-charging standard... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
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 Caroline Vakil, campaign correspondent for 'The Hill,' who reports on the impact of Trump’s legal problems on the presidential race.
Then, Paul Lisnek, legal analyst for WGN-TV, discusses the 37-count federal indictment against former President Trump in the classified documents case. He also analyzes the flurry of new Supreme Court decisions in June.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' 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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links: Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1PlKQpPNDznxE YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/Iqk_lHAbNZE?feature=share Facebook - https://fb.watch/lpIjANQ7XS/
We lost an American hero last week with the death of DANIEL ELLSBERG, whose release of the Pentagon Papers in 1971 revealed the cynical realities of the Vietnam War. A president was ignoring the will of the people, Congress, and the courts, promising peace while planning war without end. Ellsberg, a military analyst at the Rand Corporation, risked life in prison to end a war he helped plan, for which Henry Kissinger called him, "the most dangerous man in America." His actions did not end the war – at least not as quickly as he had hoped – but they did change history.
Next time on The State of Belief,
Marking the first anniversary of Dobbs. When the Supreme Court struck down Roe v Wade on June 24, 2022, it triggered an avalanche of pre-written legislation across the country. It’s had immeasurable impact on millions of individual lives and families, and has inspired thousands of leaders and communities of faith and of conscience to step into the breach. We’ll get a look at some of that work, the consequences of Dobbs, and the organizing going forward with Rev. Angela Tyler-Williams, Co-Director for Movement Building at SACReD, the Spiritual Alliance of Communities for Reproductive Dignity.
Also, Sofi Hirscher Andofsky and Aaron Dorfman from A More Perfect Union: The Jewish Partnership for Democracy, on the lessons learned in the 2022 election – and how we can all apply those lessons to what’s coming in 2024.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Republicans let their fascist flags fly at the so-called "Faith and Freedom" conference.
We mobilize Heaven and Earth to save billionaires.
Trump-Obsessed Trucker Arrested for String of Wildly Racist Attacks
We discuss the madness
America's Got Talent Maureen Langan; Russia Coup; Constitution Killing Us Karel Cast #220 There was a coup in Russia, what does it mean to us? And who waged it and why? Then, the Bill of Rights is a great series of amendments but our misinterpretation of a few of them is actually destroying our country. Is it time to revisit them? And then Maureen Langan from America's Got Talent and KGO Radio, my former station colleague, joins me to talk about how quickly life can change when you perform for several million people. And what happens next. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store https://youtu.be/tSRqUW-Xl_Q
Titanic Sub Lost, What About Immigrants? Lab Meat and Livable Cities Karel Cast Podcast #220 The Titanic explorers are gone, imploded. And the world watched as every resource was used to find them. Meanwhile, a boat with 700 migrants goes in the water off of Greece and it's barely a blip. Why? I'll tell you. Then, lab grown meat has been approved for sale in the USA, but is it a good idea? I mean, why not just be a vegan? Why are vegans treated like they have a sickness but lab grown meat is OK. And, the top 10 most livable cities in the world, are any in the USA? Should there be any in the USA? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
The economy is recovering faster than experts thought it could. Inflation and gas prices are down, and unemployment is at its lowest since the Sixties. The problem is that most people don’t know that because the Biden administration and the Democratic Party it leads haven’t mastered communications in a fragmented media world. We take a look at that in today’s short essay. I hope you listen.
Record-shattering extreme heat broils India and Texas, astonishing forecasters; U.N. closes a fossil fuel industry lobbying loophole; Himalayan glaciers melting at unprecedented rates, new study finds; PLUS: USDA approves first lab-grown meat for sale in the U.S... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
This time on Code WACK!
April Valentine knew that Black women were more likely to die from a pregnancy or child-related cause -- and tried to beat the odds with careful research, preparation and a supportive birthing team. So why did the 31-year-old die at an L.A.- area hospital while in labor with her baby girl?
To find out, we spoke to April’s doula, Stanis Askew, who works with Frontline Doulas, a perinatal health program that connects Black families with Black doulas. While the incident remains under investigation, here is April’s tragic story told through the eyes of her doula.
Hunter Pleads; Social Media Unsafe; Sub Disappears Karel Cast Podcast #219 The son of the President, who holds no public offices or duties, has pled guilty to three misdemeanors; fudging his taxes twice and lying about being a drug addict when getting a a gun. And MAGA has lost its mind. Meanwhile their guy has a court date for you know, treason. Then, GLAAD says social media is unsafe for LGBTQ people, so? Why is it their responsibility to keep us safe? And a sub has gone missing filled with rich people trying to see the Titanic. Proof that people have way too much money. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Blackouts and deadly storms slam troubled Texas grid, amid early extreme heat wave; Another insurer ditches Florida as hurricane season gets underway; U.S. wind and solar energy hit major new milestone; PLUS: United Nations adopts first-ever treaty to protect marine life on the high seas... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Stopping Cuts to Family Economic Security Programs, Ending Gun Violence, and Halting Discrimination Against LGBTQIA+ Children and Families
On the radio show this week we dive into the fact that U.S. House Republican leaders are pushing for tax breaks for the wealthy and, at the same time, pushing for big cuts to programs that lift families and our economy like WIC and SNAP; we get history on gun policy in America and advice on what we need to do right now to increase gun safety; and we hear about the ways in which LGBTQIA+ parents and families are facing discrimination and what needs to happen to stop that discrimination.
*Special guests include: Dr. Jamila Taylor, National WIC Association, @natwicassoc; Sarah Christopherson, Americans for Tax Fairness, @4TaxFairness; Gloria Pan, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder; Julie Cai, Center for Economic and Policy Research, @ceprdc
Mark Riley The Intersection S8 E12 GOP In Congress Honor Jan 6th Insurrectionists. Uganda Murders. by Progressive Voices
HECTOR TOBAR was born in Los Angeles, shortly after his parents arrived from Guatemala. He’s a Professor of English and Chicano/Latino Studies at the University of California, Irvine, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, and the author of six books, including DEEP DOWN DARK: The Untold Stories of 33 Men Buried in a Chilean Mine and The Miracle That Set Them Free, adapted into the film, The 33 starring Antonio Banderas. We talk about his newest, OUR MIGRANT SOULS: A Meditation on Race and the Meanings and Myths of Latino.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Trump documents case ‘a national security issue of the first order,’ scholar says
OF COURSE Trump stealing classified documents is all about the money
Traitor Tina Forte is back to lose to AOC again.
Fox News Parts Ways With Producer Responsible for ‘Wannabe Dictator’ Chyron
We discuss the madness.
Shooting Star of Weekend; GMA Says No SF; Extraction 2 Big Meh Karel Cast #218 It was a great day in the USA, if you like being a target that is. A mass shooting in Chicago at a Juneteenth festival, another at an EDM concert campground in Washington. And what is done, what do we do? Absolutely nothing. We just go about our days. Meanwhile, Good Morning America says on air that it's too dangerous to film in San Francisco and the mayor doesn't like it. Her solutions? Nothing that's going to actually work. And Extraction 2 is on Netflix, #1 movie, and why? It's loud, it's filled with guns guns guns and about five pages of dialogue total. Are we incapable of making movies where guns aren't the answer? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Trump Fundraises off Treason; Black Mirror Warns; Immigrants Die Karel Cast Podcast #218 How do we live in a world where you can be indicted and arrested for espionage against your country in the afternoon and raise two million dollars that evening for a Presidential bid? Truly, how, in any reality, is that possible ? Who are these people and what is their motivation? Greed? Ignorance ? Then, Black Mirror is Back on Netflix and it’s one of the most profound series of our time. But science fiction is just science prediction, so why don’t we believe it? Why don’t we stop what everyone sees coming? And 100 people die on a boat on their way to Greece. But what does it take to risk your life to get to another country, and can Americans truly appreciate that? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Raging Canadian wildfires threaten 'summer of smoke' on both sides of the border; Tens of thousands of dead fish wash up on a Texas beach; PLUS: Montana kids' landmark climate lawsuit gets underway, putting the state on trial for failing to address climate change... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
This time on Code WACK!
What exactly is a doula and how does it differ from a midwife? How can doulas support those who are most likely to die from giving birth?
To find out, we spoke to Stanis Askew, a full spectrum doula in Southern California who helps families from conception until after birth. She works with Frontline Doulas, a perinatal health program connecting Black families with Black doulas, and is passionate about elevating the Black birth experience.
Donald Trump Oblivious to Charges; San Francisco Cautionary Tale Karel Cast Podcast #217 As history is made and the 45th President of the United States is arrested on 37 federal felony counts in Florida one has to ask ones self, how is he so carefree? How is he waving to the crowd, posing for photos, and acting like he's in a Disney parade? Does he know something we don't? He's out of shape, under great stress and appears to be having the time of his life. Why? How is he so unfazed? Then, we all have the answers we need, we all know how to make our lives better, so what's stopping us? Often, it's us. And, as Westerfield Mall goes in to receivership, as the SF landmark mall is now under 50%, as Anchor Brewing is cutting national distribution, is San Francisco turning in to a million dollar pit? And is it a cautionary tale to the rest of the nation? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Gas tanker fire collapses major freeway overpass in PA; Chemical companies agree to billion-dollar settlement, as states sue over PFAS 'forever' chemical contamination in drinking water; Atmospheric CO2 levels spike to new record high; PLUS: Buckle up! El Nino is here to intensify extreme weather around the world... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
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 Bob Deans, Director of Strategic Engagement at the NRDC, to discuss the link between climate change, wildfires, and bad air.
Then, Sarah Jones, Editor-In-Chief for PoliticusUSA, joined Brad to breakdown the federal seven-count indictment against former President Trump in the classified documents case.
The website for the NRDC is NRDC.org and their Twitter handle is @NRDC.
The website for PoliticusUSA is PoliticusUSA.com and their Twitter handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' 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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links: Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1eaJbrQjprrJX YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/amMb1qRI6Ig?feature=share Facebook - https://fb.watch/l7DFv7rQOg/
On the radio show this week, we cover why and how to save democracy; what happened with the debt ceiling negotiation and the fights ahead; why mental health and public policy are intertwined; and how taking action at the state level really does change the world.
*Special guests include: Christine Pelosi, award-winning author, advocate, and DNC member, @sfpelosi; Elyssa Schmier, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder; Fatima Salman, National Association of Social Workers, @UMSocialWork; Beth Messersmith, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder
Mark Riley The Intersection Trump Indicted. Climate Change. Clarence Thomas S8 Ep11 by Progressive Voices
Free Forum - TIFFANY SHLAIN - 24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day a Week by Progressive Voices
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Trump's indictment is released and it's worse than we thought.
Still, Republicon traitors are rallying around their führer.
Human shield for Republicon bigotry, Uncle Tim Scott says there's no racism and Whoopi Goldberg doesn't like when people do their patriotic duty and boo attacks on a targeted minority group
We discuss the madness.
We have once again out-kicked our coverage where technology is concerned. The leader of the consumer AI movement has warned Congress not to let the genie out of the bottle. And regarding social media, we find ourselves way behind the platforms and the companies that monetize them. Here’s a short essay looking at where we are, and where we need to go. I hope you’ll listen.
Trump Indictment Shows Ugly Face of GOP Karel Cast Podcast #216 The first former President of the United States to be indicted on Federal charges is…Donald Trump. And GOP supports him. How many times to they have to show their ugly faces before we believe that they are Anti-American fascists? In fact, America is turning in to a group of bullies because we won't properly deal with them and because we won't believe a hard truth: Not every voice deserves to be heard, not every voice deserves to be amplified. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment, where she details the now unsealed 38-count federal indictment against former President Trump in the classified documents case.
During the remainder of the show, Leslie is joined by Liz Shuler, president of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO, and the first woman leader of America’s labor movement.
The two discuss the resurgence of the labor movement, key accomplishments from the past year, and building a modern and more inclusive movement.
The website for the AFL-CIO is AFLCIO.org and their Twitter handle is @AFLCIO. Liz's handle is @LizShuler.
Trump Indicted, America's BiPolar, Accepting Unacceptable Karel Cast Podcast #215 Donald Trump is indicted again, this time for espionage and yet the GOP rallies behind him. It makes today's show even more relevant. First we look at the bipolar existence of America: we know stress kills us, literally, but our entire society is setup to stress us out; then the "A" in "America" is obviously also for Accepting the Unacceptable, as we continue to live in an unacceptable society; and we end with HRC issuing a state of Emergency for Americans that happen to be LGBTQIA. An actual state of Emergency in 2023. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
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 Mica Soellner, Congressional Correspondent for Punchbowl News, who reports on the politics of the debt ceiling agreement on Capitol Hill.
Second, noted economist Dr. Rob Shapiro gives us a status update on the state of the economy, and breaks down the new jobs report.
Mica's Twitter handle is @MicaSoellnerDC and the handle for Punchbowl News is @PunchBowlNews. Dr. Shapiro's handle is @RobShapiro and his website is Sonecon.com.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links: Twitter - twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1YqxoAQVBAQGv YouTube - youtube.com/live/xnC276YSCo4?feature=share Facebook - fb.watch/k-eHY_MCD4/
(Image Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
This time on Code WACK!
In honor of pride month, we’re examining the pivotal role the LGBTQ+ community has played in advocating for healthcare reform. Is it just a coincidence that most of California's single-payer bills have been introduced by lawmakers in the LGBTQ+ community? How can we further galvanize the community around this life-saving issue?
To find out, we spoke with Michael Lighty, president of the Healthy California Now Coalition, and former constituency director for Bernie 2020.
Is America Too Broken, Canada Burns and Movies Suck Karel Cast Podcast #214 Is America simply too broken to fix? Is there too much hatred and division to ever go back? Are we fixable? Was Trump the straw that broke the camel's back and broke the damn of civility forever? Are we living in a memory? Comment below. Meanwhile, just like the scientists say, the air is becoming unhealthful due to wild fires, this time in Eastern Canada. But do you truly believe that climate change is going to devastate in your lifetime. Because it appears it truly is now. And when's the last time you went to theatre to see a movie? Is it because movies suck and Hollywood has been coopted by Marvel and DC? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Biden's debt ceiling deal averts economic crisis, while Joe Manchin gets his pipeline payoff; Major insurer ditches California over wildfire risk; Arizona slams the brakes on new developments over water concerns; PLUS: Rightwing U.S. Supreme Court's wetlands ruling is a major victory for polluters and developers... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
On the radio show this week we cover why fighting for paid family/medical leave is making the pages of Glamour Magazine; the top issues moving next in Congress and how you can help; the big recent win with Medicaid; and we dive into celebrating 50 years of the Ms. Foundation for Women and talk about what real feminism really means.
*Special guests include: Natasha Pearlman, Glamour Magazine, @glamourmag; Catherine Rowland, Progressive Caucus Action Fund, @WeAct4progress; Mandy Culbertson, Caring Across Generations, @CaringAcrossGen; Teresa Younger, Ms. Foundation for Women, @msfoundation
At long last, the Texas Legislature has impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton, a guy with more baggage than the average Delta Airlines flight. It remains to be seen whether the State Senate will convict. This guy is vindictive, reminding me that when you take a swipe at the king, you’d better not miss. We examine the facts in this short essay. I hope you’ll listen.
Mark Riley The Intersection S8 Ep10 Trump. BRICS. PRIDE. Debt Ceiling by Progressive Voices
Here’s my conversation with MICKEY HUFF & NOLAN HIGDON. Huff is Director of PROJECT CENSORED. Since 1976, its annual book reports the year’s top-25 news stories ignored, misrepresented, or censored by mainstream media. Huff & Higdon co-authored LET’S AGREE TO DISAGREE. Its first lines: In an age defined by divisive discourse and disinformation, democracy hangs in the balance... [This book] seeks to foster constructive dialogue through critical thinking and media literacy.
This week, Off-Kilter is wrapping up our ongoing series digging into why in the famous words of Audre Lorde, “self-care is political warfare. A recurring theme uplifted by several guests throughout this series has been the importance of bringing your whole self to the work—a phrase that, like so much within the topic of self-care, has become watered down enough in recent years that it’s about as likely to spur eye rolls as genuine interest in many circles.
So to dig a little deeper beneath the surface of what it really looks like to bring one’s whole self to social justice work, Rebecca sat down with the brilliant Andraea Lavant, a longtime disability justice advocate, to delve deeply into the subject of claiming one’s identity, and what that looks like as part of self-care. We had a far-ranging conversation about Andraea’s own journey to claim all parts of her identity as a black, disabled, queer woman, and how that ultimately led her to start a strategy and communications firm focused on culture shift and building a society and an economy where disabled people of color belong.
Next time on State of Belief Radio, the political scientist 60 Minutes has hailed as “one of the leading data analysts on religion and politics.” The Rev. Dr. Ryan Burge teaches political science at Eastern Illinois University, and is a sought-after expert on the shifting religious landscape in this country. At a time when data is plentiful, but cogent analysis rare, I’ll ask him how religion is likely to play out in the next election cycle, and much more.
Also, challenging the idolatry of firearms with Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson. A journalist, professor, and meditation teacher, Jay is an incisive analyst of cultural trends, as well as the political and religious movements that shape those trends. Jay’s been writing about America’s love affair with gun culture for years, and we’ll get his take on the ethics of the moment, when mass shootings barely make headlines anymore.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Untalented auto-tuned racist/misogynist/homophobic Trumpanzee rapper MAGAmoron Forgiato Blow is a violence-inspiring, women hating, grifter like the rest of the Trump cult.
Ivanka doesn't want to be a Trump
We discuss the madness.
Hatred Marches While Grocers War Profiteer plus Recipes Karel Cast Podcast #213 The most ridiculous people in the world take their hatred to Target. But there are real stores that should be picketed, and profiteers benefitting from War and inflation that should be punished. Those are the people selling you your food. You won't believe their profits. And, there's ways to save money in the kitchen, one way is to make your own milk and creamer (vegan) and I show you how. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Biden Falls as MAGA Revels, 1000 Dead Americans a Day? Karel Cast Podcast #212 President Biden Trips and so does MAGA as screams of infirmity and ageism rear its ugly head again. Plus Pride month begins, but is it more detrimental than corporations just supporting us the other 11 months of the year? And 1000 dead Americans today and every day…when it is completely preventable. Also, after Covid, are you finding it hard to restart your life? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
This week the Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the Leslie Marshall Show to dive into the pressing issues surrounding the student debt crisis.
In this episode, they analyze the recently reached debt-ceiling bill agreement, which would end the federal student loan payment pause for forty million Americans.
They also address other Congressional attacks aimed at clawing back relief borrowers already received and thwarting future student loan policy reforms.
Plus, they will examine the impending Supreme Court decision that will determine the fate of President Biden’s ambitious student debt cancellation plan.
Tune in for insightful discussions and expert analysis on the crucial matters shaping the future of student debt in America.
This episode's SDCC host is Executive Director, Cody Hounanian. In this discussion, Cody is joined by Mike Pierce, Executive Director and co-founder of the Student Borrower Protection Center
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis. The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg. Cody's Twitter handle is @chounanian.
The Student Borrower Protection Center (SBPC) is a nonprofit organization focused on alleviating the burden of student debt for millions of Americans. Their website is ProtectBorrowers.org and their Twitter handle is @TheSBPC. Mike Pierce's handle is @millennial_debt.
California Beaches, And Insurance, A Thing of the Past Karel Cast Podcast #212 Over the next 60 years, up to 70% of California's beaches will be gone, to erosion, ocean rise and climate change. And now, State Farm is saying they are not going to insure any new construction in CA. Why don't we notice? Why don't we really care? Because it doesn't happen quickly. Also, when did people start losing their minds and going crazy? Truly, was it Trump, was it Bush, what made us lose our collective minds? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
In honor of Pride month, we’re examining LGBTQ activism in health care. How did the HIV/AIDS crisis devastate the community and what pushed many members toward militant activism? What can the Medicare for All movement learn from AIDS activists?
To find out, we spoke with Michael Lighty, president of the Healthy California Now Coalition, and former constituency director for Bernie 2020.
Memorial Day Spits on Soldier's Graves Karel Cast Podcast #211 Yesterday was Memorial Day, started to honor Union soldiers who fell in the Civil War. It then became the day to celebrate and honor all soldiers fallen in wars, but if they were able to resurrect today, would they be happy with the country the USA has become? Or would look at this mess and wonder what we've become? If we're being honest we actually are spitting on the graves of those that have fallen in so many ways. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store https://youtu.be/MkS8KZ5ZSOc
Another day in the United States of Serfs and LordsRight wing snowflakes get triggered by rainbows and Target caves to the terrorists.Perjury Traitor Greene is laughed at.DeSantis the fascist wants to be president.We discuss the madness.
Mark Riley The Intersection S8 Ep9 -Ken Paxton. CHATGPT. Geena Davis Diversity Expose by Progressive Voices
Next time on State of Belief Radio,How We Learn to be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith - the just-published new book from the Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Washington, DC. Being brave is not a singular occurrence; it’s a journey that we can choose to undertake every day, she writes; and often it’s not the most visible acts that can have the most lasting effects.Also, Darcy Hirsch, our brand-new Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy at Interfaith Alliance. We’ll talk about our new resource for combating antisemitism, and get a sense of what Darcy considers to be important priorities in the months ahead.
As Off-Kilter’s ongoing series continues, digging into why in the famous words of Audre Lorde, “self-care is political warfare,” we’re zooming out for this next episode to explore the goal of ending poverty in the United States—and the broader work of economic and social liberation—as self-care for the larger collective organism of which we are all part.In this spirit, as Rebecca describes in this episode, she often thinks about advocates and activists for economic and social liberation as healers—healers of a collective organism that today is very sick—with one huge glaring symptom of that illness being widespread, needless poverty in the midst of plenty. Of course healers rely on good diagnostic tools—and this kind of “social justice advocacy as collective healing” framework can then help us understand something like a measure of poverty as a diagnostic tool—a tool that’s only as good at diagnosing social illness as what it measures and how it’s designed. So to zoom in on what America’s broken official poverty measure has to do with self-care, Rebecca brought back three thought leaders who are deep experts in poverty measurement, all of whom have been working for years to bring attention to how outdated and flawed our leading diagnostic tool on this front (a.k.a. America’s Official Poverty Measure) is—and the importance of rethinking how we measure poverty in the United States. if we are serious about meaningfully eliminating it versus just putting a band-aid on a still-very-sick economy. Shawn Fremstad is the director of law and political economy as well as a senior adviser at the Center for Economic Policy Research. Shailly Barnes is the policy director for the Kairos Center for Religions, Rights, and Social Justice. David Brady is a professor of public policy at the University of California Riverside, where he directs the Blum Initiative on Global and Regional Poverty; he’s also a fellow with the WZB Berlin Social Science Center.
Target Pride Busts, The Dumbest States and Tina Turner Karel Cast Podcast #210 Target proves they are not truly and ally as the cave to bigots and either remove or move their Pride clothing. Real allies stand by those they choose to advocate for not give in to bigots and hatred to save or make a buck. And we lost Tina Turner, and we can learn many important lessons from her life. And Wallethub have ranked states by education level, most educated to least, and the conclusion proves why Red states are an ignorant burden. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Super Typhoon Mawar slams into Guam; Global heating could expose billions to unlivable temperatures by 2100; Fossil fuel industry owes the world $23 trillion in climate reparations, new study concludes; PLUS: Climate activists disrupt oil industry shareholder meetings... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Dodgers LGBTQ reversal, Picnic Racism, More Raped Catholics Karel Cast Podcast #209 1900 more raped children at the hands of Catholics, the same group that was upset enough to get the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence disinvited to the Dodger game. Now, the Dodgers have rescinded the rescintion as we still allow the Catholics to go tax free while they rape our children. Also, are you a Picnic Racist? Well if you use the term you are. The fact is White Supremacy rears its head in everyday life, particularly if you're White. And, the reasons for not having billionaires are many, and are exemplified by the fact Jay Z and Beyonce can write a check for $200m for a house. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Why do Black women have a 5-year mortality risk from endometrial cancer that’s 90 percent higher than White women? Is it about race or racism – and what can we do about it? To find out, we spoke with Dr. Diljeet Singh, a women’s health advocate and integrative gynecologic oncologist who has practiced for nearly 25 years. She’s also the vice president of Physicians for a National Health Program, which advocates for Medicare for All.
Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.Here are the stories that she gave her take on:1. ASSOCIATED PRESS: "‘No corner of the global economy will be spared’: How America’s first-ever default would tank the entire world"2. AUDIO: Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat, outlines Republican Carelessness and Hypocrisy when it comes to the debt ceiling3. AXIOS: "Nearly 2 billion at risk from "unprecedented" climate conditions"4. AXIOS: "U.S. lawmakers OK'd more pro-gun bills than safety measures since Uvalde"5. AXIOS: "Surgeon general issues advisory about social media risks for kids"For the remainder of the show, Leslie is joined by Jessica Levinson, Professor at Loyola Law School, Legal Contributor for CBS News, Columnist for MSNBC, and host of the 'Passing Judgment podcast.'The two discuss two important legal stories that affect America's children.The first story is about Penguin Random House, advocates and authors suing a Florida school district over book bans.The subject of the second story is legislation that was recently passed by Iowa's Republican legislature that would rollback certain child labor laws in the state. The Department of Labor is pushing back on the legislation though, which will likely setup a court battle between the two.Jessica's Twitter handle is @LevinsonJessica and you can find her podcast, 'Passing Judgment,' by searching for it at the webpage: Podcasts.Apple.com.
Western states reach landmark agreement to stave off multi-decade drought crisis on Colorado River; World's lakes are shrinking due to human overuse and climate change; PLUS: Minnesota Democrats poised to enact landmark environment and climate legislation... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
On the radio show this week we cover hope in motion in states like Michigan; why the recent introduction of the FAMILY Act (paid family/medical leave) and Healthy Families Act (earned sick days) is a big, BIG deal for everyone; we also celebrate the re-introduction of the MOMNIBUS, to help improve maternal health and advance health equity; and we close the show hearing what’s on mom’s minds – and what every candidate should know – from a top pollster in America. *Special guests include: Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow, @mallorymcmorrow; Vasu Reddy, National Partnership for Women & Families, @NPWF; Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder; and Celinda Lake, Lake Research Partners, @Lake_Research
Florida Pride Must Go On Plus Use the 14th Karel Podcast #208 Tampa and other Florida cities are cancelling their pride events because of draconian drag laws, but the people that started pride would not agree with that decision, here’s why; plus the debt ceiling arguments are ridiculous. Just go back to the owner’s manual, the 14th Amendment. And anniversaries are important to humans, and I’m going to share of few of my recent ones and why, including the passing of Andrew Lee Howard 22 years ago. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Donald Trump remains a serious threat, but it is increasingly hard to take him seriously, and that's a real problem. Here’s a serial philanderer, convicted sexual assaulter, desperate narcissist, authoritarian despot, and pathological liar, but he’s a declared Republican candidate for president, and holds the base in his thrall, leaving no room for a sane challenger (and no, I do not put Ron DeSantis in that category.) Here’s a brief essay on the subject. I hope you’ll listen.
Mark Riley The Intersection S8 Ep8. G7 Summit. Zelensky. Rudy Giuliani by Progressive Voices
This week Rebecca sat down with Kim Knackstedt, a senior fellow at The Century Foundation, where she serves as director of the Disability Economic Justice Team and director of the Disability Economic Justice Collaborative, both of which launched a little over one year ago in April 2022. Before coming to TCF, Kim served as the first-ever director of disability policy for the White House Domestic Policy Council for the first year of the Biden presidency. They had a far-ranging conversation about what it looks like to apply disability as a lens across all economic and social policy making in the United States; the story behind the Disability Economic Justice Collaborative, going behind the scenes on the work discussed in the Collaborative’s one-year anniversary event, which aired on Off-Kilter earlier this month; and the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency and what it means for disabled people in the United States. And continuing with the “self-care is political warfare” throughline from all of this spring’s episodes for the podcast, they also talked about Kim’s ongoing process of detoxing from the “destroy yourself for the work” culture of the White House and Capitol Hill; how she’s been rediscovering self-care in her own life as a leader within the disability community who also lives with chronic illness; and more.
Next time on State of Belief Radio, award-winning CNN race, religion and politics journalist John Blake. His intensely personal new memoir is titled, More Than I Imagined: What a Black Man Discovered About the White Mother He Never Knew. It's a spellbinding story, told with incredible honesty and humility. There are no easy answers or simple lessons here. But there are concrete examples of how even lifelong exposure to racist beliefs and bigotry can be overcome with genuine human connection. Also, Interfaith Alliance Director of Field and Organizing Maureen O’Leary will be with us to talk about the Faith for Pride 2023 Initiative, with events across the country highlighting inclusive and affirming religion.
When I talk about the relentless push of Big Business, the Right, and the GOP toward our current crisis of inequality, injustice, minority rule, and an inability to solve problems, I usually start around 1970. Today’s guests go back to the early 20th century when the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) opposed laws vs child labor. Deja vu? I talk with NAOMI ORESKES and ERIK CONWAY, authors of the best-selling MERCHANTS OF DOUBT: How a Handful of Scientists Obscured the Truth on Issues from Tobacco Smoke to Global Warming, about their new book, THE BIG MYTH.
Leslie is joined by Roxanne Brown, the USW’s International Vice President at Large, who oversees the union’s public policy and legislative agenda as well as its political work. She has spent more than two decades advancing policies on Capitol Hill and with regulatory agencies on behalf of USW members. She has extensive experience in manufacturing, environmental and energy policy.The two discuss how Union workers right here in the United States are making history.Last week, workers at Blue Bird Corporation's Fort Valley, Georgia facility notched an historic victory by voting to join the USW. The approximately 1,400 Blue Bird workers manufacture school buses, including low-emission and zero-emission models, making this significant on many levels.Leslie and Roxanne discuss those details, and more, during the remainder of the interview.This includes talking about how the 'Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,' the 'Inflation Reduction Act' and the 'CHIPS and Science Act ,' are all driving significant positive developments in domestic manufacturing.You can follow Roxanne on Twitter, where her handle is @BrownRox. Follow the USW, on both Twitter and Instagram, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at USW.org.
Dodgers Rescind Pride Award, Sister Roma Speaks Karel Cast Podcast #207 Desantis, whose stock-in-trade is homophobia, transphobia and anti-drag sentiments is paying the price as Disney says no to a billion dollar investment; Texas votes to ban gender affirming care, meanwhile, Dodgers decide on pride night to cancel the award they were going to give to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and Sister Roma speaks about it. The wave of red hate is spreading, will you let it? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
World Meteorological Organization predicts Earth likely to blow past 1.5 degree Celsius climate target by 2027; Italy and Somalia stricken by torrential rains and deadly floods; PLUS: Buckle up --- the entire U.S. will see an unnaturally hot summer, NOAA warns... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Fentanyl Deaths Caused by This; And Are You Safe in Home Karel Cast Podcast #206 The City of San Francisco is being urged to do more to help those with addiction; but addiction will never be solved until we address the very real cause of ALL addictions, be they fentanyl, alcohol, opiates, meth. And are you safe in your home from gun violence, because given events of late, it would appear not. And religion is taking a nose dive. Why? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
This time on Code WACK!Why is it that infant mortality rates in America differ by race? Why are some American babies more likely to be born premature or underweight than babies in other developed countries? And how could single-payer health care help? To find out, we spoke with Dr. Diljeet Singh, a women’s health advocate and integrative gynecologic oncologist who has practiced for nearly 25 years. She’s also the vice president of Physicians for a National Health Program, which advocates for Medicare for All.Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
Powerful Cyclone Mocha causes widespread destruction in Myanmar, Bangladesh; It'll cost $30 billion to clean up abandoned oil and gas wells in the Gulf of Mexico alone; PLUS: Biden EPA unveils new rules to clean up carbon pollution from the nation's power plants... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
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 Will Weissert, National Political Reporter for AP, to discuss presidential politics.Then, Linda Benesch, Communications Director of Social Security Works, talks with Brad about the House GOP's threat to collapse the economy via a debt ceiling default.Will Weissert's Twitter handle is @APWillWeissert and the handle for the Associated Press is @AP.Linda Benesch's Twitter handle is @LindaBenesch and the handle for Social Security Works is @ssworks.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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1rmxPkeQQvXJNYouTube - https://youtube.com/live/rsiRL9I5LSIFacebook - https://fb.watch/kyDG23cFw4/
Frustrated and Trapped in the USA Karel Cast Podcast #206 Two things in the last week have made me question most of my life; am I in the right place, am I a good person, and do I need to forgive more. But they both lead to the same conclusion: I am frustrated and trapped, in Las Vegas and in the USA. Are you? Also, a frank discussion on service dogs, real ones, and what happens when you turn someone away with one. Also Russia probe unjust? Really, then why no convictions? And what's the end game in the Ukraine, because this can't keep going perpetually. Is it another Afghanistan? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Our priorities are badly skewed. We spend more time in useless and silly culture wars than we do facing up to the existential challenge of global climate change. We are distracting ourselves to death. I take a little sampler of the fake versus actual crises in this short essay. I hope you’ll listen.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.Anderson Cooper gaslights America about CNN's disastrous Trump "Town Hall"George Santos confessed to theft in Brazil in deal to drop chargesGood news! Russia to Build ‘Migrant Village’ for Conservative American Expats! BYE BYE TRAITORS!Poppy Chamlin calls in to discuss the madness.
Two compelling takes on the history, the influence, and the possible future of Evangelical Christianity in this country. I’ll talk with Dr. Bradley Onishi, author of Preparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism – And What Comes Next.We’ll also get context – and some inspiration – from Isaac Sharp, author of the brand-new book The Other Evangelicals: A Story of Liberal, Black, Progressive, Feminist, and Gay Christians―and the Movement That Pushed Them Out.
This week, Off-Kilter continues our ongoing series of conversations with social justice leaders digging into why, in the famous words of Audre Lorde, self-care is political warfare—and the role radical self-care plays in their own lives to sustain them in this work. Our next guest in this series is Michele Evermore, a longtime leading voice fighting for America’s most marginalized workers, particularly when it comes to unemployment insurance. Michele is a senior fellow at The Century Foundation and most recently served as deputy director of policy in the U.S. Department of Labor’s new Office of Unemployment Insurance Modernization under President Biden. She's also a martial artist and an avid gardener whose tomato list we should all be lucky enough to get on.Rebecca and Michele had a far-ranging conversation about how the historic, if sadly short-lived, improvements to the U.S. unemployment insurance system went from ideas to public policies early in the COVID era; the story behind the Office of Unemployment Insurance Modernization and where things stand for jobless workers today; and the toxic “moral hazard” narrative that continues to hamper progressive policymaking to ensure workers have protection when they lose a job through no fault of their own. They also talked about how self-care shows up in Michele’s own life as a leader on social insurance, why she got into martial arts and how it informs her policy advocacy, and more.For more:Learn more about Michele’s work here and follow her on Twitter @EvermoreMicheleAnd you can find Off-Kilter’s most recent episode on unemployment insurance and the cliff created by expiring COVID-era improvements here
Shameless Americans Plus Cringey Songs Karel Cast Podcast #206 Shame and Embarrassment are not horrible emotions in small amounts or over the right things; so why have we in the USA lost the ability to be embarrassed? And we should be by many things: Trump on CNN; George Santos; Climate Change; Homelessness; hunger; corporate greed; and the list goes on (and I’d love to hear yours). So where did our embarrassment go? Plus, May is Mental Health month and there’s a few things you can do immediately to improve yours. AND, cringe worthy songs abound in music libraries; songs that simply would not be released today. So why are they still around, and what ones can you think of off hand? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Conservative Perspective Wins Because Plus When To Eat Karel Cast #205 Hispanics are starting to vote more conservative. Why? When it's clearly not in their best interest. Because that's the only message they are hearing because conservatives are buying up their media companies, radio and TV stations. So why don't progressives? Plus, Keto, Low Carb, Intermittent fasting, what and when should you eat? It's simpler than you think. And, make that call, now, or else risk what I did. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
"It has often been said that the US South is the testing ground for American democracy, which makes it frustrating how little attention national Democrats and their media pals give to Southern politics. A case in point is the decision by the North Carolina Supreme Court on April 28th, to reverse a series of election-related rulings that were handed down just months ago by the same court when it was dominated by Democrats." -excerpt from the latest commentary by Laura Flanders...
What would organized labor, and the workers they represent, gain under Medicare for All? Despite these gains, why are unions still divided on the issue today? What would it take for labor to speak with a unified voice on this issue? To find out, we spoke to Ada Briceño, co-president of UNITE HERE Local 11, which represents more than 30,000 hotel workers in Southern California and in Arizona. She's also a Democratic National Committee member, chair of the Orange County Democratic Party and was named one of Orange County’s 100 Most Influential by the Orange County Register four times since 2014.
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.The two discuss:1. "Congressional Pressure on SHEIN and Temu Increases — and on Nike and Adidas, Too" (by AAM's Elizabeth Brotherton-Bunch)2. "White House National Security Advisor: It’s De-risking, not De-coupling" (by AAM's Matthew McMullan)3. "The Return of Manufacturing to the United States Won’t be Without Challenges" (by AAM's Matthew McMullan)For over 16 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.WEBSITE: AmericanManufacturing.orgTWITTER: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM
Early, intense wildfire outbreak pushes Alberta, Canada's tar-sands oil country into state of emergency; Month-long heatwave in Southeast Asia breaks all-time national records; Study concludes Spain's record-shattering heat impossible without climate change; PLUS: Offshore wind farms are far less dangerous to birds than thought, study finds... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
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 Mica Soellner, Congressional Correspondent for Punchbowl News. The pair examines GOP House action on the debt limit and immigration. Mica's Twitter handle is @MicaSoellnerDC.Then, Brad talks with Edwith Theogene about how the implementation of President Biden’s economic agenda can help shrink the racial wealth gap.They also discuss 'the Tennessee Three.'Edwith is the senior director of racial equity and justice at American Progress.In her role at CAP, Theogene leads American Progress’ efforts to develop, communicate, and implement policy ideas that provide a new way forward for a range of equity challenges in an increasingly diverse America, with a particular focus on race and equity.Her Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith.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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1ZkKzXrwwrwJvYouTube - https://youtube.com/live/FiqSkGnOYlQ?feature=shareFacebook - https://fb.watch/kpsDIiZv5W/
Mass Shootings Daily Insurrections, Unpopular Opinions Karel Cast #204 The Boston Massacre which helped launch a Revolutionary War, only killed five people. The Right Wing in the USA kills that many of us daily and we sit and do nothing. It's time to treat this like the insurrection it is, and those that protect guns and the outdated second amendment as the insurrectionists they are. Plus, a host of unpopular opinions, including reparations are ridiculous because you can't pay off the atrocity of slavery; and where's my money for being oppressed? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Mark Riiley The Intersection Mass Shootings. Proud BOys. Tucker Carlson. S8 Ep6 by Progressive Voices
I talk with three-time Pulitzer Prize winning NYTimes investigative reporter WALT BOGDANICH about his book, WHEN McKINSEY COMES TO TOWN. The company brands itself one of the good guys, but Bogdanich and co-author MIchael Forsythe point out that, shielded by NDAs, McKinsey has so far escaped scrutiny for advising tobacco companies, opioid manufacturers including Purdue, oil companies, and repressive governments. We pull back the curtain on its pursuit of the bottom line above all that has made this country less equal, less just, less healthy, less safe, and less democratic.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.Billionaire Harlan Crow also pays Uncle Clarence Thomas' "son's" tuition at a fancy school.Shhhhh! Uncle Clarence's "best friend" gets paid.Trump's deposition shows what human scum looks like.We discuss the madness
Next time on State of Belief Radio, the threats facing our inclusive democracy – and effective strategies for defending it. I’ll talk with Eric K Ward, an effective longtime social justice leader and strategist. With three decades of experience in community organizing and philanthropy, Eric is currentle Executive Vice President at Race Forward, which helps people take effective action toward racial equity.As an activist that couples strategies for racial equity alongside fighting against anti-semitism, Islamophobia and anti LGBT bigotry - Eric is an essential voice of both experience and insight for such a time as this. And as a bonus, Eric will talk to us about how making music is part of his strategy for justice.
Killing referenda, making voting harder, and letting representatives pick their voters, is how the Republican Party hopes to stay afloat. Today, we take a brief look at how the Republican-controlled states are making sure their politicians get their way—the public be damned. I hope you’ll listen.
Subway Chokehold Starts Frustration Friday Karel Cast #203 If you, or I, were on the jury in NYC would you convict the man who killed the unhoused person in a chokehold? Perhaps not, and frustration would be one of the main reasons. Who really killed him? The Congress, Senate and State of NYC, that's who. The Proud Boys including Enrique are seditious conspirators, but will it matter one bit if Donald Trump is not finally held accountable, the leader of all of this? Why the low hanging fruit and not him? And then, frustration Friday finale, everything from Cinco de Mayo to those horrifying peel and lift covers on all food and medicines these days. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Storehttps://youtu.be/O7fPgedAoNQ
Spain broils in unprecedented heat, while Italy's rivers dry up; European Union adopts 'the biggest climate protection law of all time'; El Nino return likely to shatter recent heat records; PLUS: New York officially becomes first state to ban natural gas in newly-constructed buildings... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Artificial Intelligence Came With a Warning, too late Karel Cast Podcast #202 The Godfather of AI has quit his job and is warning us of the future to come, and in the words of Meryl Streep from Death Becomes Her…NOW a warning? Plus I take you to the scene of an accident that claimed another life last night and as why don't we love ourselves enough to stop dying? And, The Dublin Declaration supporting meat and dairy is a piece of crap, so why are people buying in to it? The same reason we use fossil fuel. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
This time on Code WACK!Who’s the powerhouse behind the Orange County Democratic Party in California? Why is she raising her voice in support of Medicare for All as a union leader representing more than 30,000 hotel workers in Southern California and Arizona?To find out, we spoke with Ada Briceño, co-president of UNITE HERE Local 11, who has dedicated her career to uplifting marginalized voices and bridging communities. Besides years of union organizing and political work, she has led many civil rights, immigrant rights, women’s rights and environmental efforts. She is a Democratic National Committee member and was named one of Orange County’s 100 Most Influential by the Orange County Register four times since 2014.
Drought in East Africa was caused by man-made climate change; U.S. Supreme Court to hear case challenging federal agency authority to regulate pollution; PLUS: SpaceX grounded in Texas after catastrophic rocket failure damages wildlife reserves... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
The stunning turn of events at Fox last week—firing Tucker Carlson for the sort of behavior absolutely no employer would ever allow—was the culmination of the Dominion settlement, but it won’t stop the network from lying voraciously to its viewers. In fact, most viewers won’t even know about the settlement. I take a few minutes this week to talk about the Fox phenomenon. I hope you’ll listen.
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, Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF Ret.). The Colonel analyzes the latest news happening in the world's hot spots.This includes today being the 12-year anniversary of Osama Bin Laden's death, the recent Pentagon document leak, Ukraine's counter-offensive against Russia, and China-Taiwan relations.Then, DemList Publisher, Kim Scott, evaluates Joe Biden’s re-election chances. She also evaluates the prospects of the GOP presidential candidates.Finally, Kim explains how the Democratic party decided on Chicago as their host city for the party's presidential convention next year.Colonel Leighton's website is CedricLeighton.com and his Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton.Demlist is a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on Twitter @TheDemList.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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
On the radio show this week we cover the power of story (your story!!) and of narrative to change the world for the better; what’s happening with the Republican default debacle; cover the latest with the Chamber of Moms and how you can get involved; and hear about the fight for fair pay and a new store MomsRising is test launching at merch.momsrising.org. *Special guests include: dream hampton, award-winning filmmaker, author, journalist, and activist; Meredith Dodson, Coalition on Human Needs, @Voice4HumanNeed; Lauren Smith Brody, The Fifth Trimester and Chamber of Mothers, @thefifthtrimester @chamberofmothers; and Taylor Austin, MomsRising, @MomsRising
Citizens United to Smote Desantis plus Why Writers Strike Karel Cast #201 A ruling hated by may progressives may, in fact, aid Disney in their fight against DeSantis and drive him to lose his culture war battle; The writers are going to strike, but why? They haven't since 2007, should they? What's their beef? And Restaurants in CA and other cities are playing the National Anthem mid-meal and expecting people to stand, are we really going to take a page out of the Nazi playbook? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Next time on State of Belief Radio, Celebrating Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month. With half-a-million followers in the United States, the Sikh religion adds a rich cultural and spiritual influence to the beautiful diversity of this country. Activist and attorney Anisha Singh is Executive Director of the Sikh Coalition, the largest Sikh civil rights organization in the US. Also, journalist Jon Ward. After spending the first decades of his life inside the bubble of American evangelical Christianity, he later chronicled the impact of political religion in America as a journalist and White House correspondent. Jon is the chief national correspondent for Yahoo News, and has just published a new book titled, Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.Traitor Trump is pal-in' around with domestic terrorists.Lauren Boebert praises grant for community health center after voting against its fundingTara Devlin is joined by John Perkins, a former economic hitman and bestselling author. Perkins is well known for his work exposing the dark underbelly of American foreign policy and the role of corporations in shaping the global economy.We discuss the madness
Leslie is first joined by New York Times best-selling author Julian Zelizer, who has been among the pioneers in the revival of American political history. He is the Malcolm Stevenson Forbes Professor of History and Public Affairs at Princeton University, a CNN Political Analyst, and a regular guest on NPR’s "Here and Now."The pair discusses his two most recent pieces for CNN.They're titled, "Why Biden is Lying Low Ahead of 2024," and "Why DeSantis’ War on Disney is a Big Mistake."During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Dina Gachman, a Pulitzer Center Grantee and a frequent contributor to the New York Times, Vox, Texas Monthly and more. She’s a New York Times bestselling ghostwriter, and the author of "Brokenomics: 50 Ways to Live the Dream on a Dime," as well her latest book, just out this month.That book is what Leslie and Dina discuss during their interview. It's titled, "So Sorry for Your Loss: How I Learned to Live with Grief, and Other Grave Concerns."Julian Zelizer is the award-winning author and editor of 25 books including his latest, "Myth America: Historians Take on the Biggest Lies and Legends About Our Past," which he co-edited with Kevin Kruse.His website is JulianZelizer.com and his Twitter handle is @JulianZelizer.Dina Gachman lives near Austin, Texas, with her husband and son.Her website is DinaGachmanWrites.com and her Twitter handle is @DinaGachman.
Karel Cast Podcast #200 Kansas To Decide What Is a WomanThe state of Kansas is now going to make a law about what is and what is not a woman, and only men would consider such a thing. But what about what it is to be a man? Also, Oakland got the ghetto glass and citizens don't like it and a scam out of Canada shows how vulnerable we all are to fall prey to these things. Plus, when's the last time you splurged on something? Maybe you should. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Karel Cast Podcast #199 Tucker Carlson Fired for Telling Truth? Canadian Landlord gets Hosed; Accountability Tucker Carlson is out at Fox News, why? For telling the truth off air, that the other hosts suck and he hated Donald Trump. So, that was too much. Lie on air, OK, tell the truth off, no no no. Plus, a Canadian landlord is getting screwed over a typo to the tune of $50k and it's time for some real accountability, to ourselves, especially about our diets. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
This time on Code WACK!Are hospitals and health insurers incentivized to keep costs high? Are mergers and acquisitions in the healthcare sector helping - or hurting? How has the state of Maryland kept hospital costs in check – and how might other states do the same?To find out, we spoke with Richard Master, CEO of MCS Industries, founder of Business Leaders for Health Care Transformation and executive director of American Hospitals, the latest film in his documentary series. He’s joined by Wendell Potter, a former health insurance industry communications executive, the New York Times best-selling author of Deadly Spin and president of Business Leaders for Health Care Transformation. This is the second episode in a two-part series about the film American Hospitals.
Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.Here are the stories that she commented on:1. AXIOS: "Biden's never-Trump campaign for '24"2. AXIOS: "White House threatens to veto GOP debt ceiling bill"3. AXIOS: "What to know as the civil trial over E. Jean Carroll's rape allegation against Trump starts"4. CNN: "Company with ties to GOP megadonor and longtime friend of Justice Thomas had business before Supreme Court"For the remainder of the show, Leslie is joined by Gun Reform Advocate, and Author, Fred Guttenberg.Fred has dedicated his life to saving lives fighting for gun safety in America. He began his public life after the murder of his beautiful 14 year old daughter Jaime in the Parkland school shooting on Feb 14th of 2018. Fred’s mission ultimately led him to write his first book, "Find the Helpers."And now, Fred and International gun policy consultant Thomas Gabor team up in a brand new book, titled, "American Carnage: Shattering the Myths That Fuel Gun Violence." The book will dismantle some of the most common myths about guns and gun violence. Its release date is May 2nd.Here is just a sample of the myths and slogans exposed as false in 'American Carnage':- Gun owners frequently use firearms to fend off attackers- An armed society is a safer society- Guns don’t kill people, people kill peopleYou can purchase both of Fred's books, and find out more information about what events he's participating in, at FredGuttenberg.com. His Twitter handle is @Fred_Guttenberg.
Biden EPA to launch new landmark effort to limit carbon pollution from power plants; Earth hits grim new records for global ice loss and rising seas, new report finds; 1 in 3 Americans breathe polluted air; PLUS: President Biden boosts environmental justice... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
I’ve titled this week’s column “At Each Other’s Throats,” because I am trying to make clear the fact that the social media companies and certain cable news and internet outlets thrive and prosper by keeping us locked in mortal combat. Discovery in the Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit against Fox News revealed what we’d already guessed: Fox hosts can tell the difference between truth and lies but lies hold an audience, and therefore ratings and revenue. We can and should stand up for ourselves and stop playing their game. More in the attached. I hope you’ll listen.
On the radio show this week we cover the rise in power of care workers and care givers; the latest with access to abortioncare; and the victory of the Care Executive Order that President Biden just signed – and how you can help keep building momentum for much needed change.*Special guests include: April Verrett, Service Employees International Union (SEIU), @SEIU; Rachel O’Leary Carmona, Women’s March, @womensmarch; Ai-jen Poo, National Domestic Workers Alliance and Caring Across Generations, @domesticworkers @caringacrossgen; and Donna Norton, MomsRising, @MomsRising
Karel Cast Podcast #198 Biden Speech on Reelection, Should He? Are You Yourself? President Biden is scheduled to announce his reelection bid, but should he? Is he the best person for the job this time. And in Trump v. Biden, will he win again? Also, in Fairfield, CA police are dealing with a viral post about a Walmart that isn't in their area, showing how the disinformation of social media must be stopped. And, Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance shows the dangers of what happens when you are not living your life as you, living as someone else wants you to. Are you guilty of the same? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.Marjorie Taylor Greene is silenced for being a loudmouth troll and runs to daddy McCarthy to whineRepublicons openly discuss preventing college students from voting.Mike Moon, GOP Missouri Lawmaker, Defends Child's Right to Get MarriedMarco Rubio thinks "somebody" should do something about problems in the state he's a Senator of.We discuss the madness
SHEILA KUEHL has long been one of my favorite elected officials. A true public servant, she served 8 years in CA’s State Senate, 6 in the State Assembly, and 8 more on LA County’s Board of Supervisors. Kuehl, the first openly gay or lesbian person elected to the Legislature, the first woman named Speaker pro-Tem of the Assembly, authored 171 bills signed into law. One of my go-to sages restate and local politics, now retired, we look back together at how she was so successful - not just at overcoming prejudice but also at achieving real-world results. Is it possible to succeed in today’s political climate?
Next time on State of Belief Radio, the new Associate Director of Faith Outreach at Planned Parenthood, Dora Muhammad. With the post-Dobbs attacks on reproductive choice – most recently an attempt to ban a long-approved medical abortion drug – there’s a lot for her and her faith-inspired partners to do. We’ll look at how critical outreach and alliance-building efforts are going, and how religious communities are ramping up their work around this issue. And a torrent of anti-LGBTQI+ lawmaking in North Dakota. Inspiring, faith-driven organizing to push back is coming from Interfaith Alliance of North Dakota, and we’ll hear from two board members. I’ll talk with Joe Larson, pastor of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Fargo, and the first openly gay ELCA pastor called by a Lutheran congregation in the state; and Barry Nelson, Interim Executive Director of the North Dakota Human Rights Coalition.
Karel Cast Podcast #197 No Debt Ceiling Deal, Period. Plus Let's Eat Tomato Soup It's time to make Congress actually do their job, balance the budget and stop using the debt ceiling as a bargaining chip to screw the poor. This money was already spent, already allocated, done deal. They don't get to renegotiate to their advantage every time it comes up. Call their bluff, shut down the country, screw everyone. And let the blame fall where it may. Plus, it's been a WTF week in news, especially random shootings. AND, VeganInVegas segment brings us grilled cheese with tomato soup and smashed Brussel sprouts, yum yum. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Lauderdale struggles with gas shortage and other ripple effects after extreme rain disaster; Historic, record-shattering heat in Asia turns deadly; Republican appeals court judges overturn Berkeley, CA's natural gas installation ban; PLUS: House Republicans hold U.S. clean energy sector hostage to raise the nation's debt limit... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast Podcast #196 Dominion Lawsuit With Fox Shows Price of Truth In a nail biting development Fox News spared itself the painful disclosure of all of their wrongdoings by paying off, ehhr, settling the Dominion Lawsuit. What have we learned? That you can be a lying, despicable media company that spreads disinformation and harms the country so long as you can pay for it. Also, a great new App to get your news is making some noise, AND, what to do for lunch when you need to empty the fridge. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
What led a CEO to produce a series of films to change America's healthcare system? What role do hospitals play in health care’s astronomical pricing? And what options do we have to rein in costs and make hospital care affordable to everyone?To find out, we spoke with Richard Master, CEO of MCS Industries, founder of Business Leaders for Health Care Transformation and executive director of American Hospitals, the latest film in his documentary series. He’s joined by Wendell Potter, a former health insurance industry communications executive, the New York Times best-selling author of Deadly Spin and president of Business Leaders for Health Care Transformation. This is the first episode in a two-part series about the film American Hospitals.
Treasury Department unveils new rules for Electric Vehicle tax credits; Extreme weather weekend wreaks havoc around the world; As the world gets warming, 'flash droughts' are coming on faster; PLUS: Germany shuts down the last of its nuclear power plants... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.Here are the stories that she gave her take on:1. CNN: "The US economy could depend on McCarthy corralling his extremist Republican troops"2. AXIOS: "Fetterman returns to Senate after depression treatment"3. AXIOS: "Trump, other potential 2024 rivals slam DeSantis over Disney feud"4. AXIOS: "Record number of Americans say they're politically independent"5. AXIOS: "Sprawling heat wave envelops large swath of Asia"6. AXIOS: "FDA approves 2nd omicron booster for high-risk people"For the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Mike Pfohl, Executive Director of Empower Project, which works to get us back to the foundational roots of organizing. 'Empower Project' has assisted groups with Relational Organizing in rural districts, urban and suburban districts, communities of color, and in multiple languages.Leslie and Mike discuss what 'relational organizing' is, and explore whether its recent success in the high profile Wisconsin Supreme Court election could be a model for elections in 2024.'Empower Project' partners with progressive organizations and non-profits, and works with leaders already engaged in targeted communities. Relational Organizing is about building real power and a movement that is sustainable beyond the next election, with organizers who will continue to work to ensure their communities thrive.Empower Project's website is EmpowerProject.us and their Twitter handle is @EmpowerProjUS.
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 joined by Bob Deans, Director of Strategic Engagement at the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), and Bob Keefe, Executive Director of Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2), to discuss of this year's Earth Week.The website for the National Resources Defense Council is www.NRDC.org and their Twitter handle is @NRDC.The website for Environmental Entrepreneurs is www.e2.org and their Twitter handle is @e2org. Bob Keefe's handle is @bkeefee2.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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1mrGmknzWkLxyYouTube - https://youtube.com/live/lfvaUTTQwHgFacebook - https://fb.watch/jZpB6mAjXQ/
On the radio show this week, we cover the latest with Black Maternal Health Week; how to help stop the banning of diverse books by a small group of very loud far right extremists; the ways in which art is a tool for activism which can change culture and public policy; and we close the show covering how to fight back against the Moms for (against) LIberty who are taking away parent’s rights.*Special guests include: Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Dr. Kimberly Allen, 904WARD, @904ward; Favianna Rodriguez, The Center for Cultural Power, @CultureStrike; and Nina Perez, MomsRising/MamásConPoder, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder.
Karel Cast Podcast #195 Why is This All Happening Now? It's the #1 question I get via email every day…why is this happening now? Why are there so many anti-trans bills nationwide? Why are there record shootings? Why are we paying record prices for goods and groceries? Why is climate change not seriously being addressed? Why is there a record wealth gap? Why is there a record number of sick people? Why … on and on. And it really is just a few simple reasons to explain it all. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
A Trump indictment—or three—means he’s back in the news…a lot. Having him once again dominate the headlines, even when the news about him is negative, is bad for the country. Allowed to stretch out and play his greatest hits of victimhood and how Democrats are only interested in destroying the country, fuels the fire that rages within his frail ego. Today, we take a quick look at the ramifications. I hope you’ll listen.
This week, Off-Kilter continues our ongoing series of conversations with social justice leaders digging into why, in the famous words of Audre Lorde, self-care is political warfare—and the role radical self-care plays in their own lives to sustain them in this work. As we’ve explored a good bit in recent weeks as part of this series, the disability community harbors some of the greatest wisdom when it comes to radical self-care—with disabled people as modern-day oracles, as activist Alice Wong often puts it. Last week, Rebecca talked with Lisa McCorkell of the Patient Led Research Collaborative and Ryan Prior, author of The Long Haul, about what we can learn from the long COVID and ME/CFS communities when it comes to self-care practices like radical pacing and more. And this week, Off-Kilter is continuing to explore what we can learn from the chronic illness community when it comes to radical self-care.A concept Rebecca has found incredibly powerful in her own life as someone who lives with chronic illness is something called “Spoon Theory”—a framework that enables thinking about energy management in terms of metaphorical “spoons.” To dig into Spoon Theory and what we can learn from the so-called “spoonie” community when it comes to radical self-care, Rebecca sat down with Dawn Gibson, creator of #SpoonieChat and a board member for the National Pain Advocacy Center. She’s a former Episcopalean minister-turned-health activist who’s spent the last decade creating a powerful online community for “spoonies” and advocating to protect access to pain medications for people who live with chronic pain. They talked about the origins and evolution of Spoon Theory, the story behind #SpoonieChat as it celebrates its ten-year anniversary, what we can all learn from spoonies when it comes to radical self-care, and lots more.
Next time on State of Belief Radio, Outrageous attacks on education in Florida. It’s just part of Ron DeSantis’ aggressive culture war attack on the state’s diverse families, values and institutions. Matt Hartley is a Former Board Member and Chair of the Interfaith Center of Northeast Florida. He’s the Director of the Interfaith Center at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, and has first-person insights on the toll this attempt to roll back anything the presidential wanna-be governor deems as “Woke.” Also, the Summit for Religious Freedom. It’s happening April 22-24th, and I’ll talk with Rachel Laser, President and CEO of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, which is putting on the event. The Summit is a hub for the collective fight for religious freedom, church-state separation, and the issues that depend on them like LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive rights, protecting public schools, and more.
Karel Cast Podcast #194 Feinstein Too Old? Jeannie Gainsburg On Being a Savvy Ally No one wants to be told to retire, that they're too old for their jobs. And in some jobs, you can literally work until you drop if you want to do so. But is Congress on one of those? Is Dianne Feinstein too old at 89 to be in Congress, or is this a sexist double standard? What is too old to be in government in today's world? Also, one company controls all you see on TV and hear on radio, and it's not a network. Why this company has far too much power over your choices and how streaming was supposed to solve that. And then author and advocate Jeannie Gainsburg author of the Savvy Ally tells us how to be an effective LGBTQ ally without being offensive or condescending. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Biden EPA kicks off next phase of electric vehicle revolution, with strongest-ever emissions rules for cars and trucks; Crunch time in contentious negotiations over water cuts from the declining Colorado River; Plastics are responsible for a wide range of negative health impacts; PLUS: Massive plastics fire in Indiana forces evacuations, expected to burn for several days... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
During this Student Debt Crisis Center takeover of the Leslie Marshall Show, the guest hosts explore the intergenerational impact of student debt.This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Executive Director, Cody Hounanian, and Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans.In this discussion, Rosemary Anderson, a long-time borrower, and Sabrina Calazans, an advocate and recent graduate, share their personal experiences, challenges, and optimism for the future. The discussion focuses on how student debt affects wealth, economic mobility, and well-being across all age groups. It also highlights the transformational benefits of federal relief programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness.The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
Karel Cast Podcast #193 NPR Quits Twitter; Arianna Grande says no body comments and The new problem for people over 40 NPR has left Twitter, and BBC may be next. Why? Because a megalomaniac billionaire controls it and is running amok. How? Listen and se. Plus Arianna Grande says thank you, next to those that would comment on her body. But are body comments OK? And, if. You're over 40 you may be experiencing a very real and very new problem. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Winning Medicare for All in the U.S. may be at a standstill at the federal level, but it's a different story In the states. In 2021 alone, 18 single payer bills were introduced in states such as Massachusetts, New York, Colorado, and Oregon.Winning in California -- the most populous nation in the state -- could be a game changer. And, not one but two bills have been introduced in the California State Legislature this year. What's the latest single payer bill introduced in the California Senate and how is it different from previous bills? How will it work with CalCare, which was introduced in the California State Assembly this year for the second time?To find out, we spoke with Michael Lighty, president of the Healthy California Now Coalition, and former constituency director for Bernie 2020. What's the thinking behind this new strategy?
Karel Cast Podcast #192 Congress' Hearing Problem; West Goes Dry; Med Mistakes Worsen First, medical mistakes kill more people than guns, so why do we not even hear about it? That's simple, and have I got a horror story for you from my own experience this weekend. Then, Congress remains full of murderers as they are complicit in letting Americans died of gun violence daily. And The White House is going to turn off Water to the West; what will Las Vegas and LA do? Not much….Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Scientists find dramatic, abnormal rise in sea levels in U.S. Gulf, Southeast; Biden EPA limits air pollution from chemical and plastics plants; March 2023 was the second hottest March ever recorded; PLUS: Global warming is boosting home runs in Major League Baseball... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
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 Fred Guttenberg, prominent advocate against gun violence. The two discuss his newest book, "American Carnage: Shattering the Myths that Fuel Gun Violence."Then, Brad is joined by Tara Devlin, a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER."The pair talk about the recent series of bad news for the Republican party.This includes former President Trump's arrest, big progressive wins in the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Chicago mayoral elections, the 'Tennessee Two' praised for their courageous stand against gun violence, and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' newly exposed corruption.Fred's website, where you can purchase both of his books, is www.FredGuttenberg.com, and his Twitter handle is @fred_guttenberg.Tara Devlin's podcast, "TARABUSTER," is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1djGXldRPedGZYouTube - https://youtube.com/live/xHidJJKcvGkFacebook - https://fb.watch/jQDJwc4gYY/
On the radio show this week we cover what families really need and how to get change in that direction; tactics to help advance access to reproductive healthcare for everyone, including abortion care; tips from a Super Mom in Congress about how to make your voice heard; and why the so-called “Parents Bill of Rights” is really a Parents Bill of Wrongs – and what you can do about it. *Special guests include: Rep. Andy Levin, Center for American Progress, @amprog; Lara Chelian, Northland Family Planning, @NFPCenters; Rep. Becca Balint, U.S. House of Representatives, @RepBeccaB; Chenelle Hammonds, Progressive Caucus Action Fund, @WeAct4progress.
In the eyes of certain purveyors of religious righteousness, Michelangelo was a pornographer. In today’s short essay we learn about a Tallahassee school that fired its principal because three parents complained about that nude sculpture of David by Michelangelo had been included in the curriculum. They called the world’s most celebrated sculpture porn, and the principal was gone. Tolerance, or even a semblance of knowledge about the classics was no where to be found. I hope you’ll listen.
This week, Off-Kilter returns to our ongoing series of conversations with social justice leaders digging into why, in the famous words of Audre Lorde, self-care is political warfare—and the role radical self-care plays in their own lives to sustain them in this work. As we’ve explored a good bit in recent weeks as part of this series, the disability community harbors some of the greatest wisdom when it comes to radical self-care—with disabled people as modern-day oracles, as activist Alice Wong often puts it. And to that end, for this week’s episode, Rebecca sat down with Lisa McCorkell, cofounder of the Patient Led Research Collaborative, a new organization that advocates for folks with long COVID; and Ryan Prior, a journalist-in-residence with TCF’s Disability Economic Justice Team, a board member of ME Action (which works to build awareness about a condition called ME/CFS), and author of The Long Haul. Picking up on a conversation they had last July for the podcast about the patient advocacy revolution sparked by COVID long-haulers, they had a far-ranging conversation about what we can learn from the long COVID and ME/CFS communities when it comes to radical self-care, with a deep dive on the practice of “radical pacing”; the significance of self-care as political warfare to the chronic illness community; how patient advocacy itself is a form of self-care, particularly for folks with invisible chronic illnesses; the policy and cultural shifts needed to ensure basic practices like rest are universally available; and more.
Next time on State of Belief Radio, the Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, DC. As Christians celebrate the holiest day of the liturgical year, Easter, we’ll talk about the delicate balance between religion and politics in this country right now, and the responsibility that leaders bear on each side. The bishop has been an outspoken advocate for social and economic justice, as well as racial equality, for much longer than the 12 years she has been leading the Episcopal Church in our nation’s capital. How influential is progressive, inclusive faith in our culture right now? And what are the possibilities for doing good in the name of religion – both within and across denominational lines?
In the most age-diverse society in human history, with almost equal numbers of people of every age, the US has become an age-segregated nation, with few opportunities for generations to connect. Here’s my conversation with EUNICE LIN NICHOLS, Co-CEO of CoGenerate - recently chosen new name for what had been called Encore.org. The organization’s focus grew from seniors’ purposeful second & third acts to cogeneration - bringing older and younger people together to solve problems and bridge divides. In the words of Encore founder and Eunice’s co-CEO, Marc Freedman: “in our new chapter – in Encore’s encore – we are not just asking what older people can do for the next generation, but what older people can do with the next generation.”
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.Republicons expel two young black Tennessee lawmakers for being too uppity about children needlessly dying in gun massacres.Trump-appointed judge blocks sale of safe and effective abortion drugJustice Uncle Clarence Thomas is having a lot of fun being one of the Kings of AmericaWe discuss the madness
Karel Cast Podcast #191 Unsafe Unsound in USA, Is it Time to Go? Guest Noel Arthur First, the largest child rape ring in the world is at it again and it makes me wonder, when are we ever got to stop them? Or, will we. Then actor Noel Arthur (Extrapolations, You) joins us for a very personal look at life in the USA as a Black American, father and husband. Given his experiences, and the dangers he, his wife and children face, is it time for them, and perhaps many of us, to leave the USA for a safer environment. Is the USA no longer the best choice for raising children, or being a diverse citizen? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Oil prices spike after OPEC+ announces surprise production cuts; Good news and bad news with CA's record snowpack; More deadly tornadoes strike Midwest; PLUS: Biden Admin boosts clean energy in Coal Country, clean manufacturing, and cracks down on toxic mercury and lead water pipes... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast Podcast #190 Trump Circus, Homeless Waste of Money, Gratitude The Donald Trump circus is in full swing and we need to reframe the entire coverage. He is a defendant, an arrested felon, no longer afforded any deference or honors; and pull his pension and secret service. Then, we waste millions on the homeless, not on the people themselves, but on the organizations set up to help them. How do I know, well, they’re not helping. And if you’re not practicing this one thing every day, then you don’t want to live as long as you can, or as happy as you can. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
This time on Code WACK! How does diversity in politics affect the policies that impact our everyday lives? What challenges do women face when running for office and once they get there, how do their life experiences influence their political work? To find out, we spoke to California Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, the only Democrat to unseat a Republican incumbent in the state assembly last November. This is the second episode in a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
Another deadly tornado outbreak ravages several states, with more twisters on the way; Melting ice in Antarctica could slow down deep ocean current by 2050; California enacts first-in-the-nation law to rein in Big Oil price gouging; U.S. clears way for nation's first commercial scale offshore wind farm; PLUS: Tiny island nation of Vanuatu gets UN to address climate justice... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
The world is on fire, and our leaders are fiddling. Politicians positions run the gamut from total denial/claims of fraud to impotent half-measures to well-meaning but too-small actions. The media focuses on nearly anything but the overwhelming existential story of our time—or any other. Join me for a brief survey of where we are. I hope you’ll listen.
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 Paul Lisnek, the Political and Legal Analyst for WGNTV in Chicago.The two analyze the trials tribulations of Donald Trump, including his New York indictment. Then, Paul previews Tuesday's mayoral election in Chicago, including the national implications of the race.Then, Sarah Jones, Editor in Chief of Politicus USA, joins Brad to talk about the gun crisis in America, and the GOP war against woke.Paul's Twitter handle is @PaulLisnek and Sarah's is @PoliticusSarah. The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their Twitter handle is @PoliticusUSA.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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1djxXldbAWVxZYouTube - https://youtube.com/live/iy6yz3VO71oFacebook - https://fb.watch/jHoitEgqEv/
Karel Cast Podcast #189 Donald Trump Latest? Wins again Donald Trump is flying private to his perp prance, costing us and his minions millions. How does he keep winning? It's easy, and it has nothing to do with who he is and everything to do with how his supporters see him; more importantly, what they see in him. Plus, what are the two places most of us are spending far too much time? I'll tell you. And both Unstable and Wellmania on Netflix bring up great issues about life, including is your job worth your health? And whose shadow are you in? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Storehttps://youtu.be/5oOqJ7IaSRk
On the radio show this week, we cover Freedom Dreams to create a better future where everyone can thrive; addressing childhood hunger in America; how you can help stop gun violence in our nation; and access to healthcare. Through the show, we give tips for activism and ways to help make change!*Special guests include: Dr. Chera Reid, Center for Evaluation Innovation, @FreedomDreamNow; Gina Plata-Nino, Food Research & Action Center, @fractweets; Gloria Pan, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Felicia Burnett, MomsRising, @MomsRising
Mark Riley The Intersection Trump Indicted. GOP Wants More Guns After Tenn Shooting. Saudis & China. by Progressive Voices
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.Trump "indicated" and MAGA get emotionalMeghan McCain is still as underwhelming as ever as she cries over the indictment of the con man who hated her fatherWe discuss the madness!
Karel Cast Podcast #188 Donald Trump, Victim or Hypocrite? As the first US President to ever be indicted for a crime is, they right screams that he is a victim of a politically motivated hunt. But didn't they scream for the arrest of Hillary Clinton? So is Donald Trump a victim, or hypocrite? And would the world be better off if he fled to Russia or had a stroke and dropped? Or should he live a long happy life, in jail? At our expense? Why is there never any way to win where he is concerned? The same with Vladimir Putin. He is causing the deaths of hundreds of thousands of innocent women, children, men, pets. He is moving nuclear weapons in to the war theater, and has jailed an American journalist. Why doesn't the world just take him out, not his people, but him? Or does that create chaos and a martyr? Why are we damned if we do nothing, damned if we do too much? And why do these people get to keep committing horrific acts while the world dies of climate change, division and actual gun violence? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Storehttps://youtu.be/4FWo4ixqcMQ
House Republicans race to pass fossil-fueled energy bill; New studies warn extreme floods and droughts getting worse due to global warming; U.S. to see more frequent, intense 'supercell' storms with global warming; E.U. finalizes ban on new internal combustion engine cars by 2035; PLUS: Renewables surpass coal for electricity in the U.S. for the first time in history... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast Podcast #187 Trans Shooter, So What? Mammoth Meatballs? The shooter in Tennessee is trans, so what? Most are cis gendered right wing white men, is that ever the headline? Nope, it's just another way to hate trans people and you have to ask, why are they so afraid? Lab grown meat is here, and now, lab grown extinct meatballs are here. Would you eat a woolly mammoth meatball? Should you? And, who are shows on AppleTV+ and other networks that are really great, informative, thought provoking for? Who really watches, versus who should watch. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Leslie is joined by Tom Conway, President of the United Steelworkers (USW), North America’s largest industrial union.They’re 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. They proudly represent men and women who work in nearly every industry there is.The two have a broad conversation about how workers are leading the way in the United States as our society is facing big challenges, from rampant economic inequality to the continuing human and economic toll of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and more.Here are the subtopics that they covered during the interview, with a big focus on how workers and their unions are taking matters into their own hands to improve their lives, and fight for social and economic justice on a wider scale:Organizing unions is one of the surest ways to improve wages, ensure safer working conditions and have a voice on the job, and workers in a wide variety of sectors are organizing to draw on their collective power.- Last fall, 700 workers at Bobcat in Bismarck, N.D., voted to join the USW, and just last week 200 more at a Bobcat facility in Rogers, Minn., did the same.- Football players in the USFL organized with the USW last year. This year, they overwhelmingly ratified a first contract to help provide safety and stability to their jobs. Now, players in the XFL are also looking to join the USW.Workers and their unions are leading the way on trade, working to contain bad actors like Russia and China, and foster growth in domestic industries.Workers are also using their activism to roll back bad laws, like the historic repeal of the so-called right-to-work (RTW) law in Michigan.USW members have been on the vanguard fighting for less-publicized but equally needed legislation, including bills to help veterans.The website for the USW is USW.org and their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.
This time on Code WACK! Longtime nurse advocate, single mother, and now California Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo was the only Democrat to unseat a Republican incumbent in the California assembly last November. What inspired her to get into politics? What are her priorities when it comes to health care, homelessness, and housing?We're highlighting Schiavo’s impressive story today in honor of Women's History Month. Find out what she thinks would be a major game-changer in the fight against poverty. This is the first of a two-part series with the assemblywoman. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
Massive tornado system bulldozes path of destruction across rural Mississippi; Floods from historic California storms inundate farmland and impact food prices; Somalia drought may have killed 43,000 last year; U.N. warns of looming water conflicts; PLUS: Renewable energy hit a new global record in 2022... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
On the radio show this week we cover the attack on parents and teachers through ugly, divisive legislation designed to undermine public education by bringing censorship, bigotry and strife into our schools. This legislation may be masquerading as a bill of rights but it is actually a blueprint for censorship, bullying, division and book bans. It is all wrong for America’s moms, kids, families, and educators. Find out more about it, what’s happening in the states, and how you can help right now. Also learn about the horrifying breach in child labor laws and what you can do to protect children, workers, and families.*Special guests include: Randi Weingarten, President at American Federation of Teachers, @AFTunion; Nina Perez, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder; Carol Joyner, Family Values @ Work Action, @FamValuesAction; Mark Lauritsen, United Food and Commercial Workers International @UFCW.
Karel Cast Podcast #186 Tennessee Bans Drag, Not Guns, Six Dead Another mass shooting, in a state more worried about banning drag queens for children’s safety than guns; when will we learn the GOP just doesn’t care about you, your kids or their lives? And aren’t you exhausted, I mean, just physically exhausted by all of it? Guns, climate change, no one doing a thing? So how do you find your voice? How do you keep going? We talk about it today. Plus, am I being catfished on Instagram? Probably. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Storehttps://youtu.be/tu_dgnv_caI
I thought the movie Everything, Everywhere, All the Time, was the life story of narcissist, Donald Trump, a psychologically damaged blow hard who must make absolutely everything about himself. His recklessness and mean spirit scare me, but his chief Republican rival, Ron DeSantis, scares me more. Here’s a short essay on why he’s as big a threat to democracy as Trump. I hope you’ll listen.
MarkRiley The Intersection S8 Protests In France. TikTok Ban. Stolen Guns In The US by Progressive Voices
Though most people now accept that genes influence our height, weight, heart health, etc., many get nervous when we apply that same perspective to things like our mental health, intelligence, or educational attainment. Here’s my conversation with KATHRYN PAIGE HARDEN, Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas, about the ideas in her first book, THE GENETIC LOTTERY: Why DNA Matters for Social Equality, which attempts to reconcile the findings of behavior genetics with her commitment to social justice.
This week, Off-Kilter returns to our ongoing series of conversations with social justice leaders digging into why, in the famous words of Audre Lorde, self-care is political warfare—and the role radical self-care plays in their own lives to sustain them in this work. As a lawyer and policy advocate who’s also a lifelong student of the magical and mystical, Rebecca thinks a lot about social justice advocacy and activism as their own forms of magic—magic that starts with a vision of a new reality and works backwards to manifest it through intentional individual and collective action. So for this week’s episode, Rebecca decided to take a deep dive into a particular magical practice that’s often relegated to the realm of fantasy and science fiction—and that’s time travel.And to do just that, she sat down with two expert time travelers who are also no strangers to Off-Kilter’s listeners—Jeremie Greer and Solana Rice. They are the cofounders and co-executive directors of a movement support organization called Liberation in a Generation, whose theory of change focuses on dismantling what they call the “oppression economy” to make way for a liberation economy where people of color belong—a vision that Jeremie and Solana describe as itself science fiction.They had a far-ranging conversation about time travel as a strategy for social change as well as self-care; what it looks like to think across generations in the midst of a global paradigm shift, by connecting with one’s ancestors as well as future leaders, in recognition that the work of social liberation will never be completed in a single lifetime; and how they fuse urgency with sustainability to stay in right relationship to the work.For more:Learn more about Liberation in a Generation at liberationinageneration.org Follow Solana and Jeremie on Twitter @solanarice and @jeremiegreerAnd here’s the conversation with Jeremie and Solana from last fall that comes up in the this podcast
Next time on State of Belief Radio, a powerful new book taking a deep personal look at the growing divisions in this country, the rising threat of fascism, and the human and spiritual impulses behind its allure. Jeff Sharlet, pioneering author of books like The Family and C Street, has just published his latest, The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War. The glowing New York Times review describes the book as, quote, “An anguished quest to understand the rise of antidemocratic extremism.” In it, Jeff tells the personal stories of his encounter with the rising violence, as well as deeply felt stories about figures from America’s past who can offer hope in our time.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.Marjorie Taylor Greene visits fellow traitors in jail while her führer Trump stokes violence against anyone trying to hold him accountable for his crimes.We discuss the madness!
Karel Cast Podcast #185 Airlines Infecting; IPCC Speaks; Karelaoke After a recent trip on Southwest Airlines it’s easy to see that neither they, nor any other airline has learned a thing from Covid, and it’s going to kill millions very soon; The intertergovernmental panel on climate change has spoken, but will you head what they are saying or just ignore it, again?; and Don’t Stop, from the fabulous Sylvester, helped solidify my love of recording, so, why not have a KarelAoke on Friday? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
World's oceans hit highest temperatures ever recorded; Entire West Coast salmon fishery closed due to relentless drought; Global fresh water demand to outstrip supply by 40% as of 2030; PLUS: Biden protects public lands and waters with new national monument declarations... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
U.N. Scientists warn the window to avoid dangerous, irreversible warming is rapidly closing; California hit with 12th major winter storm in a row; PLUS: Argentina broils under record-shattering, 'unprecedented' heat... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
On the radio show this week, we cover direct democracy, ballot initiatives, and how you can help shape our nation; we also hear the latest in the fight for fair immigration policies and how you can help; discover how build the bench of local leaders and why that’s so important; and we hear about tactics for supporting LGBTQIA+ students and rights.*Special guests include: Chris Melody Fields Figueredo, Ballot Initiative Strategy Center, @ballotstrategy; Claudia Tristan, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder; Kalisha Dessources Figures, Civic Nation, @ChngeCollective; Willie Edward Taylor Carver, LGBTQIA+ Advocate, Poet, Kentucky Youth Law Project, and University Press of Kentucky, @willieETcarver
This time on Code WACK! What are the latest attempts to rein in Medicare Advantage insurers and their questionable practices? What hurdles do patients face with Medicare Advantage plans when it comes to their care? Is Medicare Advantage a better deal for patients, or for insurers? Is Medicare Advantage actually fixable?To find out, we spoke to Diane Archer, founder and president of Just Care USA, an independent digital media hub, covering health and financial issues facing boomers and their families. Miss Archer is the past chair of the Board of Consumer Reports, currently serves as a senior advisor at Social Security Works and as a member of the board of the Center for Health and Democracy.
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 Mica Soellner, Congressional Correspondent for Punchbowl News. The pair discusses the possible indictment of former President Trump, his calls for protests to "take our nation back," the response by congressional Republicans, as well as other news from Congress.Then, noted Economist, Dr. Robert Shapiro, explains the Silicon Valley Bank failure, and details its impact on the economy.Mica's Twitter handle is @MicaSoellnerDC and Dr. Shapiro's handle is @RobShapiro. His website is www.sonecon.com.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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1rmxPkqkjWXJNYouTube - https://youtube.com/live/sSe6n4Id36YFacebook - https://fb.watch/jp2EVBkAyE/
The Karel Cast Podcast #184 Trump Indictment No Cause for Joy; Feed kids; Karelaoke If an indictment and arrests happens on the 45th President of the United States, it is no cause for celebration. The opposite, actually. It’s a cause for great sadness and shame. How could we let this happen? How did it get so bad? So don’t plan your parties quite yet. Then, Jesus fed the world. But American’s don’t seem to be so Christian as we debate feeding children. You know who is debating this? People who have never been hungry. Also, I quit cannabis, maybe you should too, maybe not. And conquering my fears finally with Karelaoke and a very special song called Everything from a Star is Born that changed a little gay boy’s life. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
We’re not exactly in a 2008-like financial crisis, but it’s close. What started as a run on Silicon Valley Bank has expanded to Europe where the giant Credit Suisse is being backstopped by Switzerland’s central bank. Steps were taken after the 2008 meltdown to make banks more responsible, and they’ve largely been effective so far, but the evidence suggests we did not go far enough. Considering how hard the banking industry fought the new safeguards (including executives at SVB), we’re lucky the damage is thus far limited. Here’s a short essay on the subject. I hope you’ll listen.
This week, Off-Kilter returns to our ongoing series of conversations with social justice leaders digging into why, in the famous words of Audre Lorde, self-care is political warfare—and the role radical self-care plays in their own lives to sustain them in this work. Given that the disability community harbors some of the greatest wisdom when it comes to radical self-care–with disabled people as “modern-day oracles,” as activist Alice Wong often puts it—Rebecca has been spending a good bit of this series in conversation with leaders across the disability rights and justice movement. For this week’s episode, she sat down with longtime disability rights and justice activist Vilissa Thompson, founder of Ramp Your Voice!, a fellow with The Century Foundation’s Disability Economic Justice Team, and someone who doesn’t mess around when it comes to self-care. They take a deep dive into the subject of boundaries at work—a practice that, like so much within the realm of self-care, gets talked about a lot at the surface-level, but remains a perennial challenge for a lot of folks engaged in social justice work. Not so for Vilissa, who is so renowned for her mastery of boundaries—at work and throughout her life—that her friends and colleagues lovingly call her the “patron saint of boundaries.”For more:Follow Vilissa on Twitter @vilissathompson and learn more about Vilissa’s work including Ramp Your Voice!
Ray KirsteinAttachmentsThu, Mar 16, 5:23 PM (3 days ago)to GeorgeNext time on State of Belief Radio, Purple Pundit Project founder Sushma Dwivedi - a New York City-Based Female Hindu Pundit Providing Progressive, Inclusive, LGBTQ+ friendly Services. At a time when so many communities are divided along lines of identity and exclusion, her ambitious work is both an inspiration, and a great example of living into a values-driven personal vision that ends up helping countless others. And Najeeba Syeed, inaugural El-Hibri endowed chair and executive director of Interfaith at Augsburg University in Minneapolis. Najeeba has been widely recognized for her decades of work in conflict resolution, interfaith studies, mediation, education, deliberative democracy, social, gender and racial equity. We’ll talk about the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, which starts March 22nd, and the lessons Islam offers our troubled world today.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords. Trump and Republicons hate America and love war criminal Putin.Donald Trump Refers To America As A ‘Godless Nation’ And A Bigger Threat Than Russia Or Any Other Foreign EnemyHolocaust survivor- "Trans rights are the same as human rights"We discuss the madness!
Karel Cast Podcast #183 Ireland Memories with Panti Bliss, Kellie Malloney and More! Let’s go to Ireland! We start with a song that I co-wrote with Dave from the Black Donnellys and they perform it live from RiRa Las Vegas. Then, it’s off the Emerald Isle itself where we look back on Obama Plaza, drag activist Panti Bliss, Trans trailblazer Kellie Maloney and so much more. Don’t miss this fun musical and educational trip to Ireland! Thanks to Tourism Ireland and Failte Ireland for all the fun! Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
During this Student Debt Crisis Center takeover of the Leslie Marshall Show, the guest hosts discuss the Supreme Court case that will determine the future of President Biden’s student debt cancellation plan.This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Executive Director, Cody Hounanian, and Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans.In this discussion, they talk about the People’s Rally for Student Debt Cancellation, an immense showing of support where hundreds of people took action at the steps of the court, and provide expert analysis on what happened inside the courtroom. They also have a special guest join them, Persis Yu, the deputy director of the Student Borrower Protection Center, and a legal expert who has been following the case closely.The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.The Student Borrower Protection Center's website is protectborrowers.org and their Twitter handle is @theSBPC. Persis Yu's handle is @YuPersis.
Biden EPA moves to lower levels of 'forever chemicals' in drinking water; Ohio sues Norfolk Southern over chemical train derailment disaster; PLUS: One state generates much more renewable energy than any other --- and it's not California... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast Podcast #182 Stress Management In a Crazy World PLUS McDonald's Bonus One look at the news and you'll see we are closer to WW3 than ever before. Inflation soaring, food prices up…how are you coping with Stress? Or are you? Are you ignoring headlines? Are you doing something special? I want to hear from you about what you are doing to make through the day these days. Leave comments below. Also, a special bonus Karel and Andrew Part I when I worked at McDonald's Drive thru! Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Biden Administration approves controversial ConocoPhillips Willow drilling project in Alaska...But also prohibits future drilling in Alaska and U.S. Arctic waters; Mack Truck goes electric; PLUS: In the Indian Ocean, Tropical Storm Freddy setting stunning new records... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
This time on Code WACK! How does running a hospital like a business run counter to providing reliable and affordable healthcare? How would having Medicare for All change the way hospitals are financed and what would it mean for patients, doctors, and the hospitals themselves? To find out, we spoke to Dr. David Himmelstein, a distinguished professor of public health at CUNY's Hunter College and a lecturer in medicine at Harvard Medical School. He also serves as a staff physician at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx and is the co-founder of Physicians for a National Health Program. This is the second of a two-part series with Dr. Himmelstein.
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 Nichols, National Affairs Correspondent for 'The Nation,' to discuss the prospects for progressive candidates in the April 4th elections for Supreme Court in Wisconsin, and Mayor in Chicago.Then, Hope Frye, Co-Founder of Project Lifeline, talks with Brad about immigration issues. This includes family detention, migrant children, and slave labor.The website for 'The Nation' is TheNation.com and their Twitter handle is @TheNation. John Nichols' handle is @NicholsUprising.The website for 'Project Lifeline' is ProjectLifeline.us and their Twitter handle is @ProjLifeline.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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1vOGwMOzbLrxBYouTube - https://youtube.com/live/VU5SVI1sUi8Facebook - https://fb.watch/jfEzlQHDdg/
Karel Cast Podcast #181 Angela Bassett Oscar Loss, Plus #1 Plant on the Planet Racism! It's Racism! Or is it? Angela Bassett lost the Oscar to Jamie Lee Curtis. Was it racism? Or was it the fact that one performance was better? Well, it's complex. Plus, I didn't really like Wakanda Forever and there's that. I mean, a Black Panther movie should have, you know, the Black Panther. Then William Shurtleff from the SoyInfo Institute talks about the most economically important plant on the planet and why you don't eat it. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
The cat is out of the bag! While that news will never reach the eyes and ears of Fox News loyalists, the rest of us already knew the network was one giant lie after another. It started out claiming it was “Fair and Balanced,” and delivered that nonsense with nary a wink. It has always been agenda-driven, but a really interesting thing has happened in recent years: FNC went from leading its audience to following them, making sure not to let actual news permeate the bubble they created for viewers, and now have to live in themselves. Today we take a brief dive into their malfeasance. Brief, because I can only hold my breath for so long. I hope you’ll take a deep breath and listen.
The Intersection Mark Riley S7 Ep20 President Xi Jinping. Biden Bans Tik Tok. End To Dayight Savings by Progressive Voices
Next time on State of Belief Radio, standing with Transgender Americans as a matter of faith and family. I’ll talk with the Rev. Nicole Garcia, Faith Work Director at the National LGBTQ Task Force, and Maharat Rori Picker Neiss, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of St Louis. She’s a Rabbi, and the mother of an 11-year-old son whose rights and opportunities are under grave threat from Missouri lawmakers pandering to the political religious right. Also, Sarah Levin, Founder and Principal of Secular Strategies, and Co-Chair on the Democratic National Committee’s Interfaith Council. We’ll talk about the kind of coalition-building this moment calls for in confronting the threat of Christian nationalism and defending pluralistic democracy.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.Extremists at CPAC Laid Bare Hatred at Root of Vile Legislation Targeting Trans PeopleMan Who Painted ‘Groomer’ on Libraries Caught With Child Pornography, of courseGym Jordan's weaponization of the government show is a jokeWe discuss the madness!
This week, Off-Kilter is taking a break from our ongoing series about self-care as political warfare to honor the life and legacy of Judy Heumann, an iconic civil rights leader and the godmother of the disability rights movement. Judy passed away on March 4, 2023, at age 75.It was especially important to the Off-Kilter team and to many of us at The Century Foundation to do a tribute to Judy for this week’s episode of the podcast because she was a mentor, friend, and an inspiration to so many of us personally, as is true for nearly everyone involved with the movement for disability rights and justice. Those of us engaged in disability rights advocacy and activism today simply wouldn't be doing this work if not for the trail Judy blazed.It is with a heavy heart, balanced out with immeasurable gratitude and love, that we dedicate this week’s episode of Off-Kilter to celebrating the life of Judy Heumann. Rebecca was joined for this special tribute by several members of TCF’s Disability Economic Justice Team: Kim Knackstedt, Kings Floyd, and Emily Ladau.
10K people a day pass the 60-year mark. There’s no way to make the changes needed to protect our planet and society unless seniors bring their power into play. Here’s my conversation with BOB FULKERSON, Lead National Organizer for THIRD ACT, the year-old organization founded by BILL McKIBBEN to mobilize Boomers and older to defend democracy and confront the Climate Crisis.
Karel Cast Podcast #180 Ruckus over Tuckus Proves Most Docs Don't Care It's a Friday…and my ruckus is causing an uproar. Why? Because they want to go exploring but I want to actually see a doctor before they do. Are PA's and nurse practitioners replacing doctors while Doctors get the big salaries? And are colonoscopy's a thing of the past? Also, atmospheric river drowns CA and…no one really cares. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Oil companies plan to keep prices --- and profits --- high and supplies low; Plastic pollution in the ocean is doubling every six years; Yes, EVs are still far cleaner than gasoline-powered cars; PLUS: CO2 emissions reached record levels in 2022... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast #179 Early Death's #1 Cause; Your Daily Job Is To Do This Each day you wake up with one million things to do, but what is your job, really. Is it to hunt and gather? To earn income? What is your main job every single day, it's not what you think. Plus, The new #1 cause of early death in the world is not a communicable disease, or a firearm. In fact, you won't like what it is. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
After 20 years, world governments reach historic deal to protect marine biodiversity on the high seas; France to cover parking lots with solar panels; North Dakota may sue to stop Minnesota's new clean electricity standard; PLUS: Another Norfolk Southern train derails in Ohio... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
This time on Code WACK! What's the story behind the EMTALA patient protection law of 1986, which requires hospitals to stabilize or treat patients who are in a health emergency regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay? What has this law done for patients and what does it mean for hospitals? How does the current way hospitals are paid incentivize them to pass the buck on uninsured patients?To find out, we spoke to Dr. David Himmelstein, a distinguished professor of public health at CUNY's Hunter College and a lecturer in medicine at Harvard Medical School. He also serves as a staff physician at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx and is the co-founder of Physicians for a National Health Program. This is the first of a two-part series with Dr. Himmelstein. Check out the Show Notes and Transcript for more!
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.John Bennett, Editor-at-Large and Analysis Columnist for CQ Roll Call, and Tara Devlin, a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER," join Brad for 'Media Monday.'First, John talks with Brad about the politics of the historic job creation during the first two years of the Biden administration.Then, Tara and Brad discuss this past weekend's CPAC and the GOP's war against 'wokeness.'John Bennett's Twitter handle is @BennettJohnT.Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.You can watch this episode in the following places:Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1RDGlaZmWblJLYouTube - https://youtube.com/live/hpSg-ynF6HEFacebook - https://fb.watch/j6sSrS1Nyu/
Karel Cast Podcast #178 Chris Rock Responds, New High For Teachers, Harry, Meghan Coronation There's a new high for teachers, and it's not a good one. Record numbers are leaving, in droves, and there's not many to replace them For a nation that cares about it's children, well, wait, no we don't. Chris Rock goes live on Netflix and finally responds to the slap heard round the world and Harry and Meghan get an invite to the coronation of his father, but should they go? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Storehttps://youtu.be/ZCh_tXGqqRk
Our greatest former president has entered hospice care. Decency in politics is in short supply. In the mid-Seventies, Jimmy Carter restored that very thing to our executive branch. Let's take a moment to celebrate Jimmy Carter's lasting legacy. I hope you’ll listen.
Intersection S7 Ep 19 Trump. CPAC. US Second Worst Employer Paid Vacation Days In The World by Progressive Voices
As Off-Kilter continues our ongoing series of conversations with leaders across the economic justice movement digging into why, in the famous words of Audre Lorde, self-care is political warfare—and the role radical self-care plays in their own lives to sustain them in this work—Rebecca Vallas had a ton of fun sitting down with her next guest in the series, who’s a dear friend and colleague of hers and who’s been on this show enough times she really needs no introduction. Rebecca Cokley is a longtime disability rights activist who serves as the disability rights program officer at the Ford Foundation (whose support of TCF and the Disability Economic Justice Collaborative makes this show possible week to week). They had a far-ranging conversation about disabled people as modern-day oracles when it comes to radical self-care; the role of philanthropy in supporting self-care across social justice movements; the story behind why she started doing daily Twitter reminders to the disability community to eat lunch; and lots more. For more:Follow Rebecca Cokley on Twitter @rebeccacokley to get her lunchtime reminders to eat (and lots more)
Next time on State of Belief Radio, The Rev. Jennifer Bailey, Founder and Executive Director of Faith Matters Network An ordained minister, public theologian, and national leader in the multi-faith movement for justice, Rev. Jen is also Co-Founder of the People's Supper and a member of Weave from the Aspen Institute. Jen Bailey is the author of To My Beloveds: Letters on Faith, Race, Loss and Radical Hope, a book that explores healing the healers in the form of a collection of love letters to her fellow activists and faith leaders.
Karel Cast Podcast #177 Fascism Rises What to do? TikTok Has your Calendar and Contacts Ron DeSantis, Trump, Boebert, MTG, they re all fascist by definition: A fascist is someone who supports or promotes fascism—a system of government led by a dictator who typically rules by forcefully and often violently suppressing opposition and criticism, controlling all industry and commerce, and promoting nationalism and often racism. So without losing our own humanity, how do we stop them? Would you do your job for free? If not, why are you doing it? And TikTok and Twitter have your calendar, you contacts, your location and so much more. Why is this even legal? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Despite series of major storms, California's historic drought continues; Railroad industry already fighting new safety regulations in wake of Ohio trail derailment disaster; PLUS: Bizarre weather continues, as parts of U.S. see earliest spring conditions on record... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast Podcast #176 Dilbert Scott Adams Dufus; TikTok Ban Dilbert's Scott Adams self destructs on a live interview and now is playing a huge victim, because, of course. TikTok cannot be on government phones in 30 days, so why can it be on yours? Have you spent your life doing what you wanted to do, what you had to do, or both, and who gets to? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.Here are the stories that she gives her take on:1. ABC NEWS:"Conservative justices question Biden's student loan plan in crucial SCOTUS case "2. AXIOS: "Why poverty rates are likely to rise this year"3. AXIOS: "House Dems introduce bill to tighten rail safety measures"4. ASSOCIATED PRESS: "Biden to nominate Julie Su as next US labor secretary"5. AXIOS: "Majority of countries guarantee paid paternity leave — but not the U.S."During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Natalia Abrams, President and Founder of the Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC), and a monthly guest host of the Leslie Marshall Show.The SDCC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.The two discuss today's "People’s Rally for Student Debt Cancellation" that the SDCC co-organized with over 20 different organizations in attendance at the rally, including the Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC), the NAACP, and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).Hundreds of protesters, many college students from across the country, rallied outside the Supreme Court this morning, carrying signs and posters urging the justices to back President Biden’s effort to cancel some $400 billion in student loan debt.Democratic lawmakers like Senators Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Robert Menendez and Representatives Ayanna Pressley and Judy Chu addressed supporters of the plan from the steps of the Supreme Court.The SDCC's website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg. Natalia's Twitter handle is @NataliaAbrams.
Weather whiplash across the U.S. as winter gets warmer and weirder; Rising concerns about the long-term impact of the Ohio chemical train derailment; Lack of snow in Europe deepens historic drought; PLUS: Fox News discovers that regulations protect the public... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
What if you don't have health insurance but need medical care to save your life? If you're drowning in bills from the hospital, what can you do?To find out, we spoke to Venus Lockett, a financial services professional who lives near Atlanta. After an ambulance ride, one night in the hospital and multiple tests, she faced over $30,000 in medical bills while she was in-between jobs, uninsured and living in Georgia, one of 12 states that still has not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.Find out what Venus did to get out from under those crushing bills and save her credit rating. Learn how to protect yourself with the Consumer Guide for Medical Bills and Debt, published by the nonprofit consumer protection organization Georgia Watch.
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 Colonel Cedric Leighton, 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 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.The two discuss first anniversary of the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the prospects for that nation's survival.Then, Brad is joined by Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works, which fights to address the retirement income crisis by protecting and expanding America's Social Security system. Social Security Works is the convening organization of the Strengthen Social Security Coalition— a coalition made up of over 340 national and state organizations representing over 50 million Americans.Brad and Alex talk about the Republican threat to Social Security and Medicare, as well as the new plan by Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren to expand Social Security.The 'Social Security Works' website is socialsecurityworks.org and their Twitter handle is @ssworks. Alex's Twitter handle is @alaw202.Colonel Leighton can be seen regularly on CNN, where he is a Military Analyst. His website is CedricLeighton.com and his Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton.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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1BdGYyPEkeEGXYouTube - https://youtube.com/live/ZY6OJoXMGHUFacebook - https://fb.watch/iZo8Nfycg2/
On the radio show this week, we cover the harmful effects of the recent attacks on Black studies and literature – and what you can do to help stop them; and we also cover the debt ceiling debate and how it could impact programs moms care about, including healthcare, SNAP, child care, and more; how tax reform and fair taxes can lift our entire nation; and why compassion can help make the world go around.*Special guests include: Professor Leslie Alexander, historian, professor, author, and activist, @lesliemalex; Kathleen Romig, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, @centeronbudget; Frank Clemente, Americans for Tax Fairness, @4TaxFairness; Rick Hanson, President at Global Compassion Coalition, @CompassionMvmt, @drrhanson
Karel Cast Podcast #175 Biggest Crime In USA; Don't Fear AI; Dealing with Tragedy After watching Flint Patrol on Netflix, Nightwatch on A&E and countless other cop shows I have discovered the biggest crime in America: Poverty. And it is punishable by law. Everone is afraid of AI, why I have no fear of it whatsoever; and a little too close to a tragedy for comfort as a plane goes down in Nevada. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Mark Riley The Intersection S7 Ep18 The Erosion Of The Republican Party by Progressive Voices
“DEI” (a.k.a. diversity, equity, and inclusion) has become something of a buzzword in recent years, with more and more U.S. employers taking steps to incorporate DEI practices into their workplaces to better enable them to walk the walk when it comes to living their organizational values. Meanwhile, as DEI has taken hold as a north star in more and more American workplaces, it has also evolved to add another letter and dimension to the acronym, becoming DEIA, with the A representing accessibility for disabled people. But while the push for DEIA has gained greater visibility in recent years, DEIA efforts are frequently discussed at a surface level—relegated to a mandatory employee training after which everyone moves on and checks the box without thinking too deeply about what it’s all about. So as Off-Kilter continues our ongoing series of conversations digging into why, in the famous words of Audre Lorde, self-care is political warfare, our next episode takes a deep dive into the movement to embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility into workplaces across the United States, and how DEIA fits into a broader conversation about radical self-care. Rebecca sat down with Leilani Manulu, a DEIA visionary and facilitator, to go beneath the surface and explore why the movement to embed DEIA into our workplaces—including and especially within organizations working towards social justice—is core to radical self-care.After they talked DEIA, Rebecca and Leilani spent the second half of the episode delving into another critical component of radical self-care that Leilani is also a deep expert on: intuition, and how tuning into and listening to one’s intuition shows up as a self-care practice. Her credentials when it comes to intuition? In addition to working as a DEI facilitator, Leilani is also a practicing intuitive and shaman who supports intuitive leaders in reconnecting with their spiritual truth in service of guiding their organizations to be more intuitive, imaginative, and heart-centered.
The countries, conflicts, and causes change, but has military action and defense spending become the one huge thing that unites both political tribes and parties? So that when one challenges leaders to be more more respectful of other ways of dealing with conflict and more realistic about our goals and how to achieve them - decision-makers and the media assign such common sense thinking to the fringe. We talk today with ANDREW BACEVICH, co-founder of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, about Ukraine, defense spending, and the ideas in his newest book, ON SHEDDING AN OBSOLETE PAST: Bidding Farewell to the American Century.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.Perjury Traitor Greene wants a "national divorce." She sure is working hard to please her master, Putin.George Santos and his entire staff are grifters devoid of shame.‘Dilbert’ Cartoonist Scott Adams Tells White People to ‘Get the Fuck Away’ From Black PeopleRepublicons have amnesia about the 4000 train derailments that happened under Trump.It Looks Like George Santos Lied About Helping Kids Sick With a Rare DiseaseWe discuss the madness!
Next time on State of Belief Radio, Sojourners President Rev. Adam Taylor. The author of the inspiring book, A More Perfect Union: A New Vision for Building the Beloved Community, Adam has the broad perspective that comes from time spent in education, the world of finance, and the Obama White House.Since the early 70’s, Sojourners is an ecumenical Christian non-profit seeking to inspire hope and build a movement to transform individuals, communities, the church, and the world. Sojourners is also an invaluable magazine appearing monthly.
Karel Cast Podcast #174 Blizzard In LA, Biden Too Old? Barbarians At the Gate First, it's Snowmageddon all over the country, including LA issuing a blizzard warning, their first. Will people finally understand climate change? Is Biden too old to run or are we all just ageist? And after 20 years, the Barbarians are still at the gates of our future. See and hear my award winning PSA that is still so relevant. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
That we are awash in guns is not surprise. That we cannot find the political will to do something about should surprise and shock us all. Every time there’s a mass shooting, which so far this year is every day, satirical news site, The Onion, runs the same headline: ‘No Way To Prevent This,’ Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens. Here’s a short piece on where we stand…and why. I hope you’ll listen.
EPA takes control of toxic Ohio train derailment disaster, three weeks later; Rightwing media tries to weaponize Ohio disaster into culture war fodder; PLUS: Surprise! The oil and gas industry has failed to cut climate-warming methane emissions as promised... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Today’s show will cover the highly anticipated Supreme Court cases that will determine the future of President Biden’s student debt cancellation plan.Hear from SDCC leaders and their special guests, Executive Director of Young Invincibles, Kristin McGuire, and Senior Advisor for policy and strategy at the Student Borrower Protection Center (SPBC), Aissa Canchola Bañez. They’ll also be discussing the People’s Rally for Student Debt Cancellation, a grassroots event at the Supreme Court to show public support for student debt cancellation. They’ll speak with advocates to break down the argument for debt cancellation, why taking public action is essential, and dive into implications of this historic plan.Today's SDCC guest hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Executive Director, Cody Hounanian, and Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans.The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.The Young Invincibles website is YoungInvincibles.org and their Twitter handle is @YoungInvincible.The Student Borrower Protection Center's website is protectborrowers.org and their Twitter handle is @theSBPC.
Karel Cast Podcast #173 MTG Right About One Thing; Biden, Ukraine, Train; Trump Indictments Marjorie Taylor Greene is seditious, treasonous miscreant, but, even a broken clock is right once a day; Biden, Ukraine and the Train, why the Right is angry at anything and everything he does; Say it with me, Trump will not be indicted. Stop believing he's going to jail, he isn't. Men like him never do. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Storehttps://youtu.be/iYrnkfZFpF0
Rising seas set to displace nearly a billion people in coming decades, U.N. warns; Ice coverage on the Great Lakes hits record low; PLUS: Biden EPA restores limits on toxic mercury pollution rolled back by Trump... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
How do people get into medical debt in the first place? Sometimes it can happen when a business reorganization turns employees with benefits into contractors with no benefits. Or maybe you live in one of the 12 states that did not expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act? To find out, we spoke to Venus Lockett, a financial services professional who lives near Atlanta. Learn what happened when Venus’s health took a bad turn while she was uninsured, and nearly $31,000 in medical bills came rolling in. Does it really make sense to have a healthcare system with no caps on patient costs? And can anyone honestly say that employer-sponsored coverage is “best” when the business sector is often in flux, whether from recession or pandemic?
On the radio show this week, we cover the continued outrageous attacks on access to abortioncare and reproductive health medications including Mifepristone; why representation matters and how you can run – or help someone run - for office; the tragic rise in mass shootings and what you can do about it; and why it’s important for people of all genders to have access to care policies like paid family/medical leave and more to help close the wage gaps.*Special guests include: J.J. Straight, Liberty Division at National ACLU, @ACLU; Ghida Dagher, New American Leaders, @NewAmericanLd; Michigan State Senator Stephanie Chang, @stephanielily; and Jenny Byer, MomsRising, @MomsRising
Karel Cast Podcast #172 World War 3 Takes Shape; Jimmy Carter Hospice; Potter Problem China has said they may help Russia with lethal weapons for Ukraine. The world says don’t do it. What happens when they cross that line, and they will? WW3, that’s what. President Jimmy Carter is living, living with dying. He’s taken to hospice care, why is this so shrouded in fear and mystery? And I have a Harry Potter Problem and don’t know what to do. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Politics really do make strange bedfellows. Witness here, the odd couple of Bono and Senator Jesse Helms, people so far apart on any political graph that you’d need more than one page to represent the gap between them. Yet somehow, Bono talked Helms into helping him secure money to educate and treat victims of AIDS in Africa. Here’s a short piece on division and coming together inspire of it. I hope you’ll listen.
Mark Riley The Intersection S7 Ep 17 Fixing Social Security And Medicare. Trump's Re - Election. by Progressive Voices
Something that gets talked about a lot in conversations about self-care is the notion of “being your authentic self.” But rarely do such conversations contemplate the structural barriers and discrimination many of us face to being our authentic selves, particularly in the workplace. So when The Century Foundation ran a commentary last month (as part of TCF’s Voices of Disability Economic Justice Project) called “The Economic and Emotional Costs of Autistic Masking,” Rebecca knew it was a conversation she wanted to bring onto the podcast. As author Alex Ashley Fox writes in the piece, “despite the cognitive and emotional costs, masking is a necessity for most autistic people. It’s a matter of social survival in a world that isn’t welcoming of the full spectrum of the human condition.” So for the next installment of Off-Kilter’s ongoing series exploring radical self-care, Rebecca sat down with writer Alex Ashley Fox and Emily Ladau, editor of TCF’s Voices of Disability Economic Justice Project. They had a far-ranging conversation about the costs of autistic masking, as well as masking more broadly in the context of radical self-care, and went behind the scenes of the Voices of Disability Economic Justice Project as well. For more:Read “The Economic and Emotional Costs of Autistic Masking” Follow Alex on Twitter @followaafoxFollow Emily on Twitter @emily_ladauLearn more about and pitch the Voices of Disability Economic Justice Project
Next time on State of Belief Radio, A Christian Nation? Understanding the Threat of Christian Nationalism to American Democracy and Culture - alarming new research from the Public Religion Research Institute. CEO Robby Jones will have the details. We’ll also be joined by Amanda Tyler, Executive Director of the Joint Baptist Committee for Religious Liberty, which launched the campaignChristians Against Christian Nationalism.Also, the queer faith clergypersons behind Glitter Ash Wednesday, now observed in 150 churches nationwide – The Rev. Liz Edman and the Rev. Marian Edmonds-Allen.
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.The two discuss:1. "The Biden Administration Issues Standards for American-made EV Chargers" (by AAM's Matthew McMullan)2. The Biden Administration's Approach on EV Chargers is Helping to Turbocharge Growth in this Manufacturing Sector (from Scott Paul Twitter thread)3. The Columbus Dispatch: "For good of Ohio, Biden, government must give teeth to Buy America" (Opinion piece by Scott Paul)4. NBC News: "'A serious committee': Lawmakers have high bipartisan hopes for China panel as tensions rise"For over 16 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.WEBSITEs: 1. AmericanManufacturing.org2. Please join us in telling your state transportation officials to make sure that our new infrastructure is Made in the USA! Take action by visiting TinyURL.com/EnforceBuyAmericaTWITTER: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM
The Karel Cast Podcast #171 Stop the Insanity, Covid and Me, Bruce Willis Sadness Today more revelations in the Dominion Billion dollar lawsuit against Fox News, which, they will win. But why it won’t matter. Stop stop the insanity. Is Covid phobia rational right now, or is it a thief depriving me of life? And the Sadness of Bruce Willis, Celine, Leslie and how we can all use it. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Back-to-back extreme weather disasters trigger national state of emergency in New Zealand; New studies find global warming is melting Antarctica's ice; PLUS: Growing concerns about safety for residents in aftermath of Ohio chemical train derailment...Even on Fox 'News'?!... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast Podcast #170 Having a baby now, Diabetes Drug for Fat and The New Trigger Is having a baby now, in today’s world, advisable? And could we do something to make it better, like, say, slap down those that are making their world horrid? Would you, should you, take a diabetes drug to lose weight? And, there’s a new trigger in the world, and it’s really quite simple. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
"Saket Soni is a brilliant labor organizer. He's also a talented storyteller. His first book, The Great Escape, A True Story of Forced Labor and Immigrant Dreams in America, tells the gripping, can't-put-it down tale of one of the largest human trafficking schemes in modern US history and how 500 Indian-born workers brought their corporate exploiters to account...."The F-Word is released bi-weekly featuring timely commentaries by Laura Flanders and guests.
This time on Code WACK! What’s the latest threat to original Medicare? What could happen if we link health outcomes to physician compensation? How is it that a whole new program affecting millions of Americans on original Medicare can be rolled out without congressional oversight? To find out, we spoke to the new president of Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP), Dr. Philip Verhoef, an adult and pediatric intensivist and Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii-Manoa.Learn more about the new program called ACO REACH, and the issues it raises around physician compensation. Could ACO REACH threaten the trust between patients and their doctors?
Ohio residents sue over fiery chemical train derailment after governor's decision to release toxic chemicals; Exxon drops its algae biofuel charade; PLUS: Electric vehicles dominate Super Bowl ads, signaling potential culture shift... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
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 Mabinty Quarshie, National Politics Reporter for USA Today.The two talk about President Biden's recent SOTU, his attacks on Republicans for threatening to cut Social Security and Medicare, Congressional prospects for police reform after Tyre Nichols’ murder, Vice President Harris' role in the administration, and Mabinty's recent piece for USA Today.It's titled, "White women have long been unreliable voters for Democrats. Could that change in 2024?" (Link: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/01/31/democrats-2024-election-white-women-vote/11040593002/)Mabinty's Twitter handle is @MabintyQ.During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Tim Zenk, President of Molecule, LLC.They analyze how President Biden can better sell all of his legislative successes to the public, including the 'Inflation Reduction Act.'The pair also discusses how states are leading the way in innovative policies to address pollution from fossil fuels, and how it has now become good politics to deal with pollution and reduce our planet-killing emissions.Tim has worked in renewable energy project development and policy for two decades to build new technologies for difficult to decarbonize sectors. Presently, he is the president at Molecule LLC where he works at the nexus of policy, finance, and technology to fight climate change and support an industrial transformation that is required for the U.S. to remain globally competitive in a zero-carbon future. Here in the U.S., he represents renewable fuels leader Neste, and Hydrogen logistics and aviation pioneer, Universal Hydrogen, among other clients. He is the founder and Executive Director of the Washington Green Hydrogen Alliance and Clean Fuel Washington. He was a senior executive at Sapphire Energy, a company that invented renewable crude oil (green crude) from algae. Earlier in Tim’s career he served in several government roles in the Clinton/Gore White House, in Congress for Rep. Norm Dicks, and on the staff of Washington’s 19th Governor, Booth Gardner.His Twitter handle is @GreenCrude.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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1LyxBqwQZabJNYouTube - https://youtube.com/live/tOU0lnbRW3gFacebook - https://fb.watch/iGGrGkKoMT/
Karel Cast Podcast #169 Rihanna Superbowl Slays; Anxiety Kills, UFOs abound First WTF is up with all the UFOs? Could it be NORAD is doing something differently? Or are we being invaded by aliens? Or China? Then, Anxiety is everywhere these days and you are feeling it. So how are you coping with it? Me? I'm having a medical anxiety meltdown. You? And Rihanna killed it at the Super Bowl but 1/2 of the viewers think she was conjuring Satan, truly. Is this where we are at as a country. And is Super Bowl just rich white people benefitting off minorities? Seems that way to me. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Storehttps://youtu.be/rPaBx4eNg94
On the radio show this week we cover how laughter has the power to change public policy and bring people together; hear tips from inside the Beltway on how to make your voice most effectively heard by Congress from outside the Beltway; discuss how case law and judicial elections aren’t something anyone can ignore; and get information on how white people can help fight racism in white communities.*Special guests include: Caitlyn Barlow & Kathryn Renée Thomas; Creators of The Cleave, @thecleavelife; Catherine Rowland, Progressive Caucus Action Fund, @WeAct4progress; Sam Davis, ACLU of North Carolina, @ACLU_NC; and Erin Heaney, Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ), @ShowUp4RJ.
The English philosopher, Herbert Spencer, once wrote that "There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments, and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance—that principle is contempt prior to investigation.” today we look at contempt prior to investigation as it relates to the Reactionary right and the Chinese spy balloon. I hope you listen.
Mark Riley The Intersection S7 Ep16 Turkey Syria Earthquake. US UFOs. Abortion Pill by Progressive Voices
As Rebecca’s come to learn over the years, a key pillar of radical self-care when it comes to doing social justice work (and, really, life in general) is—to paraphrase jazz legend Thelonious Monk—finding the technique that’s relevant for you, versus mirroring the status quo for the sake of fitting in. And there are few leaders in the economic justice movement who epitomize this kind of be-your-eccentric-self-without-apology genius to the extent that our next guest Alex Lawson does. As you’ll hear in this episode, Alex wears a lot of hats, including executive director of Social Security Works, which has for years been at the forefront of the movement to expand Social Security; he’s also one of the founders and co-owners of We Act Radio, one of the radio stations that broadcasts this very show over the airwaves. Rebecca and Alex had a far-ranging conversation about what it means to find the technique that’s relevant for you in the context of social justice work—and how this shows up in the context of radical self-care.
Next time on State of Belief Radio, an in-depth conversation with Rabbi Sandra Lawson, Inaugural Director of Racial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Reconstructing Judaism. An activist, public speaker and musician who’s also known as the TikTok Rabbi, she lives and works at the intersection of queer, Black, female, and Jewish identities – and speaks powerfully about the dangers of the division and supremacy that are rending our nation – and killing our spirit. And she brings a powerful moral message to inspire all of us to do better.
I’m calling this conversation with economist ROBERT POLLIN, INFLATION 101: What’s really going on? The current bout of inflation is real, but it is global, not domestic. It’s higher in other economies than in the US. It’s primarily due to the global pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. And it may already be over - last two months at normal rate. Yet the Federal Reserve seems intent on risking a recession to fight it with tools that ignore its real causes.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.Marjorie Taylor Greene accused of ‘screaming and cursing’ through private China spy balloon briefingGeorge Santos Was Charged With Writing $15k in Bad Checks for PuppiesWe discuss the madness!
President Biden touts climate action and infrastructure upgrades in State of the Union address; Surprise! BP weakens climate targets amid record profits; FBI disrupts neo-Nazi plot to attack Baltimore power grid; PLUS: Minnesota enacts ambitious law to go 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
In this infernal episode, we bring on a guest all the way from Australia. Cae Rale is a musician, theologian, and alternative historian who is well-versed in the cryptic arts and just can't wait to get his Illuminati invite! We discuss morality, the psychology of conspiracy theories, and the prevalence of demonic entities hidden within internet subroutines. It's enough to put the fear of God in ya!
Karel Cast Podcast #168 SOTU Rousing, So? Why GOP Wants us to be Turkey; Canada $ Probs The State of the Union was last night and it was great political theatre. But what did it all mean? Oh, that’s easy to explain. Then Behind the Pod, you won’t believe what scientists don’t want to do and Republicans would have us be Turkey with 11k dead from an Earthquake. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at Anger Managment is paralyzing us. ouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Ohio chemical train derailment forces evacuations; Chile battles catastrophic wildfires amid record-breaking heat wave; EU has replaced Russian fossil fuels; PLUS: For the first time ever, global investment in clean energy equals fossil fuel investment... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
This time on Code WACK! What say should doctors have in reforming America’s healthcare system? Are their decades-long efforts to stop the commercialization of medicine having an impact? How can health professionals, and students in the health sciences, get involved in the movement for single-payer health care? To find out, we spoke to the new president of Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP), Dr. Philip Verhoef, an adult and pediatric intensivist and Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii-Manoa.Find out the main strategies, goals and challenges of PNHP, the only single-issue physician led organization advocating for Medicare for All in America. And learn about the growing influence of Students for a National Health Program (SNaHP) in the single-payer movement. Check out the Show Notes and Transcript for helpful links and more!
Karel Cast Podcast #167 Madonna's Face is Gone, White Spy Balloons, Clueless Do-gooders First, we look at the Grammy awards and how Madonna's face is just gone, the Right thought Sam Smith was worshiping satan (and Madonna's hair)…I'll explain why the Grammy's no longer represent the music industry, and I vote on them. Then, sometimes you simply have to try, instead of not, even if chances of failure are great. So, I tried! See if I won. And why is the spy balloon white? And why do clueless do-gooder's always think they have the solution? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at Anger Managment is paralyzing us. ouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
The vile treatment of Tyre Nichols at the hands of the Memphis PD is just the latest example of police brutality that doesn’t have to happen. Of course police officers must be held accountable for inhumane acts, but it should never get to this. Recruiting, training, and the very culture have to change. Here’s a short essay on changing that culture through better screening and testing. I hope you’ll listen.
Mark Riley The IntersectionChinese Spies. Abortion Rights. Term Limits For Congress S7 Ep15 by Progressive Voices
Next time on State of Belief Radio, where is Christian nationalism showing up in the new Congress? How about the current Supreme Court docket? Or the 2024 presidential campaign? Journalist Katherine Stewart is the best-selling author of The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism, and she’ll be with us to offer some answers. Also, theologian, author, and teacher Dr. Diana Butler Bass. How are communities coming together in new ways around shared beliefs, values, and sometimes, vulnerabilities? The author of Christianity after Religion has a lot of insights to share about the opportunities that lie in the midst of challenge and even threat.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.US spends most on health care but has worst health outcomes among high-income countries, new report findsInfowars’ Alex Jones Says He Lives ‘in Hell,’ Texts ShowHouse Republicans Proudly Wear AR-15 Lapel Pins and want guns everywhereWe discuss the madness!
Karel Cast Podcast #166 Chinese Spy Balloon Fiasco, 2 Billion Eggs in a Sandwich First, a Chinese spy balloon invades our airspace and casually floats over our country and we do squat. Billion spent on defense and a balloon can just mosey on through? Then, we are all at a crossroads, which way are you going to go? And in 1970s a breakfast sandwich changed a company and helped destroy a planet. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at Anger Managment is paralyzing us. ouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Storehttps://youtu.be/oncZndvVTY8
"Can we spare a few minutes to focus on Luddites?... and you’ll find that Luddites weren’t backward thinking thugs, but rather, skilled craftspeople whose lives were about to be wrecked."The F-Word is released bi-weekly featuring timely commentaries by Laura Flanders and guests.
Oil posts all-time high record profits; Biden hits the road to promote long-awaited infrastructure upgrades; Earth saw 42 billion-dollar weather disasters in 2022; PLUS: Biden EPA finally vetoes Alaska's controversial proposed Pebble Mine... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
The Karel Cast Podcast #165 Most Profitable Killers Plus There, I Said ItFirst we have to talk about the most profitable killers on the planet, the ones making $12m an hour sustained last year while we literally broke under their weight; then, Sam Smith is a great entertainer, but that doesn’t mean his new video is great, in fact, it may even be bad; Fake meat failing? Well, here’s why and lessons I learned while my dog had a dental cleaning. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at Anger Managment is paralyzing us. ouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Storehttps://youtu.be/OzI7W7t6rrc
Torrential rains and floods in New Zealand shatter all-time records; Building new wind and solar projects is cheaper than running existing coal plants, new study confirms; Pennsylvania taxpayers may foot the bill for thousands of newly discovered abandoned oil and gas wells; PLUS: Biden Interior Dept. protects northern Minnesota wilderness from mining for 20 years... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
This time on Code WACK! At least 20 legislative bills targeting transgender medical care were pre-filed in at least nine states for 2023, according to The Hill. And last year, more than two dozen states sought to enact measures to ban or severely restrict access to gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth. To learn more about the challenges transgender individuals face when seeking such treatments, we spoke to Jeffrey Rodriguez, the director of Community Health Programs at the Los Angeles LGBT Center. He’s worked there for over 12 years, mainly in sexual health and education.
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 Paul Lisnek, a multi-Emmy, Cablefax, Telly and Beacon Award winning television host and analyst.The pair discusses the brutal deadly beating of Tyre Nichols by five Memphis Police officers, and what type of legal repercussions they could face for their actions, which were captured on video.To finish the interview, Paul also breaks down the possession of presidential top secret documents by former President Trump, President Biden, and what type of legal action they could each be subject to.During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, 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 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.The Colonel analyzes the latest developments in the war between Russia and Ukraine, including Western allies of Ukraine delivering 321 tanks to aid them in the conflict. This will include 31 M1 Abrams tanks from the United States.Brad and Colonel Leighton also talk about concerns of a future military conflict between the United States and China.Paul Lisnek has been the political analyst for WGN-TV since 2008, appearing on all the station’s newscasts discussing political issues of the day. He is the host of Politics Tonight on CLTV, on which he interviews the leading political figures in the city, state and country, and also serves as a fill-in anchor. Paul has interviewed presidents, governors, senators, congressmen, local representatives and mayors too numerous to count over the last 25 years. His Twitter handle is @PaulLisnek.Colonel Leighton can be seen regularly on CNN, where he is a Military Analyst. His website is CedricLeighton.com and his Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton.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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1lPKqBYlBPNGbYouTube - https://youtube.com/live/jlT8ck27o_cFacebook - https://fb.watch/iogpi4YTxr/(Image Credit: AP)
Karel Cast Podcast #164 Tyre Nichols And the Art of Doing Nothing; Walmart Remodels? Tyre Nichols is dead and the anger is everywhere and what will be done about it this time? The same thing that's done about mass shootings, nothing. Why? I'll tell you. Also, Walmart is remodeling for their new customers to come and do this; who are they and what is it they're doing? Yup, it's here. And I am really beginning to hate the entire notion of automobiles, and so should you. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at Anger Managment is paralyzing us. ouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Storehttps://youtu.be/Rcjk8bj2_tM
COVID-19 pandemic started nearly three years ago, Rebecca’s been feeling called to take the podcast in something of a different direction this year (you can read more about it here). So, starting with this week’s 2023 opener, Off-Kilter will be spending the upcoming season going behind the scenes of the economic justice topics and debates the podcast has been uplifting for years and leaning into another dimension of the meaning of the term off-kilter, by digging into why, in the famous words of Audre Lorde, self-care is indeed political warfare—and what it looks like for social justice warriors of all stripes to care for ourselves as we fight for economic justice and liberation for all. And to help us kick this season off right, Rebecca sat down with her good friend Aisha Nyandoro, CEO of Springboard to Opportunities and founder of the Magnolia Mother’s Trust, to talk about the role radical self-care plays in her life and how she shows up for herself in this work.For more:Learn more about Springboard to Opportunities and the Magnolia Mother’s TrustFollow Aisha on Twitter @aisha_nyandoroFor more on the origins of radical self-care, check out this great Refinery29 piece: “Reclaiming Audre Lorde’s Radical Self-Care”And for the original context of Audre Lorde’s famous quote, check out her 1988 essay collection, A Burst of Light
In his new book, THE FIFTIES: An Underground History, JAMES GAINES asks who laid the groundwork for the ’60s - and then celebrates a few solitary, brave, stubborn individuals who pioneered the radical gay rights, feminist, civil rights, and environmental movements. Their courage and genius changed what it was possible to imagine. As early as the mid-1940s, Harry Hay said “Gay is good.” Pauli Murray laid legal paths for Thurgood Marshall and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Black vets of WWII and Korea said enough is enough. Silent Spring’s Rachel Carson and MIT’s Norbert Wiener warned of potential man-made environmental destruction.
We leave today’s politics aside to remember David Crosby, himself political, as a leader of the counterculture movement of the 60’s and 70’s. We explore the role music played in society in Crosby’s heyday, and note his culture-bending accomplishments. I hope you’ll listen to this short essay, and take the trip with me.
The Karel Cast Podcast #163 George Santos Perfect Republican; Say No To Red Cross First we talk about the perfect Republican, George Santos, and why he's going to stay in Congress; then it's on to the Red Cross and their ridiculous and prejudicial practices during a blood crisis that could effect you; and finally, Jay Leno has a wreck right when I'm facing a huge decision as we talk about having to make changes as we age or develop conditions. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at Anger Managment is paralyzing us. ouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Storehttps://youtu.be/dMc2s3gO11c
Spate of new studies finds climate impacts are escalating; U.S. Forest Service bans logging in Alaskan rainforest --- again; PLUS: Scientists move metaphoric 'Doomsday Clock' closer to catastrophe... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast Podcast #162 Classified Document Chaos, 40 mass shootings It would appear that I, or possibly you, are the only people in the USA that do NOT have classified documents. What is up with the National Archives? And are they all mistakes? Then, tragedy upon tragedy, 40 mass shootings in the USA in just 25 days. Why? Why do they keep happening. One compelling theory is presented here. And do you really appreciate things around you…here's a sure fire way to do so. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at Anger Managment is paralyzing us. ouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
Leslie is joined by 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.Here are the topics that the two discussed:1. THE HILL: "Institutional anarchy prevails in the GOP House " by Brad Bannon2. TIME: "What the U.S. Hitting the Debt Ceiling Means for You"3. REUTERS: "California reels from back-to-back shootings that killed 18"4. AXIOS: "Atlanta district attorney pushes to keep Trump election report secret"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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Damages from California's storms to top $1 billion; No, offshore wind did not kills whales off U.S. northeast coasts; Extreme weather disasters displaced 3.3 million Americans in 2022; PLUS: Hand-feeding manatees in Florida appears to be saving the species... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
This time on Code WACK! What would you do if you were faced with thousands of dollars of medical debt? Would you file for bankruptcy or let the debt go to collections? What help is out there for people facing such difficult dilemmas? Would Medicare for All protect patients from the hassles and financial burdens that face ill patients today? To find out, we spoke with Monique Davis, a nonprofit executive in Southern California, who, during midlife, faced an unexpected diagnosis with a rare and potentially deadly disease. This is the second of two episodes featuring Monique's harrowing story. Check out the Show Notes and Transcript for background info and more!
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.Charlie Cook, one of America's foremost political analysts, joins Brad in the first half hour to discuss the Democratic and Republican contenders for President in 2024, as well as what the Senate map could look like then. This includes the state of Arizona, where Congressman Ruben Gallegos announced today that he'll be running for Kyrsten Sinema's seat as a Democrat. This comes just about one month after Senator Sinema switched her party affiliation from Democrat to Independent.Cook is Editor and Publisher of the 'Cook Political Report' and his Twitter handle is @CharlieCookDC.During the second half of the show, the prominent Economist, Dr. Robert Shapiro, is on to talk about the danger presented to America's economic recovery if House Republicans refuse to raise the U.S. debt ceiling (something that has never happened in our nation's history).Dr. Shapiro is Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.His website is Sonecon.com and his Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1mnxeRYzWEAKXYouTube - https://youtu.be/kMiPz9ewQRIFacebook - https://fb.watch/if5VZVwvcy/
Karel Cast Podcast #161 Anger Management Is Killing Us There's anger everywhere, a lot of people are mad; but very few are outraged, except the right it would appear. What's the difference? You can sit around and be mad all day, but when you're outraged, you do something. You get things done. We're mad about another mass shooting, but not outraged, thus we do little; we're mad about prices, but not outraged; mad about climate change, but not outraged; because we do little. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at Anger Managment is paralyzing us. ouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
We are careening toward minority rule. It is not a good look for democracy. Between gerrymandered districts, an irresponsible House caucus, and a new Speaker who is more interested in the title than governing, we have our hands full. Give listen to this short essay and let me know what you think.
Next time on State of Belief Radio, Red Letter Christians co-founder Shane Claiborne. A tireless activist for economic justice, grace, and an end to gun violence – to name just a few of the enormous issues he devotes his time to – Shane is a best-selling author, an inspiring speaker, and an advocate for the positive role religion can play in public life.Shane Claiborne’s latest book, titled, Rethinking Life: Embracing the Sacredness of Every Person, is coming out on February 7th.We’ll also preview an important new report from Interfaith Alliance titled, Big Tech, Hate and Religious Freedom Online, set for release this coming Wednesday.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.Republicons celebrate the end of Roe v Wade by promising to kill more women in back alleysShameless grifter George Santos is a self-loathing gayWe discuss the madness!_________________________________Frustrated enough about government policy to want to do something about it?Join "Shaping Progress," the organization founded by Tarabuster's millennial corresponded Mark Middlestaedt.Check out Shaping Progress here: https://shapingprogress.online/
Leslie is joined by Tom Conway, President of the United Steelworkers (USW), North America’s largest industrial union.They’re 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. They proudly represent men and women who work in nearly every industry there is.The two have a broad conversation about how national security requires sound trade policy.Here are the subtopics that they covering during the interview:Manufacturing in key sectors like steel and aluminum underpins national security, providing vital resources for our military and helping the nation meet its critical infrastructure needs.Section 232s have been an essential part of this since 2018. While there have been some modifications in relations to trading partners like the European Union and the United Kingdom, these measures remain an essential part in ensuring the U.S. can protect itself and rebuild its infrastructure.Facing global overcapacity, largely driven by China’s unfair trade practices, 232 relief measures worked –and are continuing to work – as intended.- In steel, they improved industry conditions, spurred investments, and directly created thousands of new jobs.- They also allowed for needed capital investments so that U.S. steelmakers can continue to produce some of the best, cleanest steel in the world.- And domestic steel is underpinning the massive infrastructure upgrades we’re making in communities across the country thanks to President Biden’s vision and leadership.This is why a recent ruling by the WTO was not only deeply flawed, but also dangerous. A recent decision by the dispute panel of the USMCA raises similar concerns about overreach.- The WTO has no standing to interfere with national security, and its attempt to do so undermines the credibility of the entire organization.- Allowing China to join the WTO, more than 20 years ago, was a mistake that has allowed the CCP to leverage its position and continue its predatory practices.- Overcapacity, dumping, and illegal subsidies remain urgent concerns – which the WTO again made clear it is not equipped to address.- Until we have a broader reform of our trade system, we must instead rely on the tools we have at our disposal like filing trade cases and keeping the 232 relief measures in place.The Russian invasion of Ukraine also reinforced how critical trade is to national security.- The U.S. aluminum industry was already struggling, and then last year Century Aluminum Company idled its smelter in Hawesville, Ky.. They were the last domestic producer of commercial quantities of military-grade aluminum remaining after decades of foreign competition undercut the U.S. industry.- Energy prices caused by the war are also hurting European Aluminum producers, leaving markets open to Russian exports.- Sanctions on Russian aluminum will be a critical part of keeping not only the U.S. but the whole world safe, as will bringing new smelting capacity online.As we look to the future, domestic production and sound trade policy will be essential in another aspect of our national security: meeting our energy needs.- There is tremendous potential in areas like offshore wind, and the Biden administration is working to build out our domestic industry and secure the supply chain this industry will need to be successful.- Europe has a significant lead.- And China is ramping up production. Chinese producers are currently able to produce relatively inexpensive products because they can rely on the country’s overcapacity in steel, dominance in rare earths, and control over the supply chain, setting up a “race to the bottom.”- So the U.S. needs to act quickly.The previous administration made it clear that we cannot exist in a vacuum when it comes to trade, that we need careful coordination with trusted partners.- The administration’s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework contains important priorities, including strong labor and environmental standards.
Karel Cast Podcast #160 Alec Baldwin Shooting Guilt, SNAP Attack by the GOP He shot someone. She died. But is he guilty of manslaughter? Not by a long shot, but he is guilty of something else and I’ll tell you. SNAP, or food stamps, is under attack again, this time by the GOP Mega and they are going after Hispanics and Asians. How? Why? Watch. Also, Madonna announces tour and good for her, but who are these artists touring for these days. NO ONE can afford their shows, except the one percent, so is that their audience? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
European Union unveils 'Green Deal Industrial Plan' to compete with America's Inflation Reduction Act; Banks still spending billions on new fossil fuel projects despite net zero pledges; German police crack down on anti-coal protests; PLUS: Dark money groups led Ohio Republicans to legally redefine natural gas as 'green energy'... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast Podcast #159 In Integrity Overrated? Plus Unexpected Art Integrity is a word we hear a lot, and a trait and quality we all strive to have. But are there levels of it? And is sometimes the most moral thing to do is to compromise that integrity for a greater good? Or is it stand by your principals at all costs? I tell some KGO stories that will make your hair curl. Then, I got an incredible piece of art from the most unexpected of places. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store
As California recovers from epic storms, the fight for water is just beginning in the U.S. West; Massive boost to U.S. solar manufacturing arrives thanks to the Joe Biden and the Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act; PLUS: Exxon scientists in the 1970s accurately predicted today's climate warming levels and weather disasters... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Can you count on your health insurance when you need it? What if you and your spouse are "double-covered?" What are your options when medical debt is dragging you down? And if you can't pay, what happens after you get well and start looking for a new job?To find out, we spoke with Monique Davis, a nonprofit executive in Southern California, who, during midlife, faced an unexpected diagnosis with a rare and potentially deadly disease. How did her HMO respond when claims for chemotherapy, medical equipment, multiple ambulance rides and a stem cell transplant came rolling in? Monique says her survival is a miracle and her treatments were arduous. . . Did dealing with the claims really have to be so hard?Check out the Show Notes and Transcript for background info and more!
Karel Cast Podcast #158 Is Your Future Bright? Plus the most important story An international survey shows that three out of five people, or 60% aren't really optimistic about their future. That's not just a passing fact, that's a statistic that could kill us, here's why. Also, the most important story from the news that most people are not paying attention to has to do with epigenetics…what is it and why is it exciting? I'll tell you. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Storehttps://youtu.be/-xl4x-g5InQ
These last weeks have been extraordinary for their display of chutzpah. In Brazil, which is where we begin today, it was insurrection American Style. For the US House of Representatives, which is where we wind up today, it was the Crank Caucus in full-throated, tinfoil hatted, obstructionism. This would be fun if it weren’t so scary. I hope you’ll listen.
Martin Luther King Day, 2023. We’ll go in-depth with the Rev. Otis Moss III, who has deep family connections with both Martin Luther King, Jr. and his father. What are the essential teachings of MLK Jr. for a time such as this? And what has been forgotten, by accident or on purpose?We’ll also dig into Rev. Moss’s brand-new book, Dancing in the Darkness: Spiritual Lessons for Thriving in Turbulent Times. It’s an exploration of ways to free ourselves from worry and anger despite the opposition and naked hatred so many face today. It’s a life-affirming guide to the practical, political, and spiritual challenges of our day, and I know you’ll get a lot out of joining us for this conversation.Also, Rabbi Sharon Brous will share some thoughts for Martin Luther King Day.
Since 1988, the GOP has won only one national popular vote but has named 11 of 15 Supreme Court justices. Today's 6-3 court is a uniquely powerful tool of minority rule, whose rulings last summer defied the majority of Americans on church & state, guns, environment, and women’s rights. I talk with DAHLIA LITHWICK - senior legal correspondent at Slate and host of Slate’s Amicus podcast - about that eventful term and some big cases of the current term. And we discuss her new book, LADY JUSTICE, about a number of courageous and principled women lawyers who held the line against the Trump administration.
Karel Cast Podcast #157 Biden Scandal Comes Down to One Thing Lisa Marie is gone, but so is Tony Dinkel…and I'm sad about that. Then, regarding President Biden and documents, it comes down to just one thing. Also, people are dying in Canada, USA, England because the health system is crumbling, why? I will tell you. And then, repaint rainbow crosswalks for inclusion? Oh my. So we have a lot to talk about today… Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store.
Extreme weather cost the U.S. more than $1 trillion in just 7 years; NOAA finds the last 8 years have all been the hottest ever recorded; PLUS: Fox 'News' pretends the Biden Administration wants to cancel your kitchen stove... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Student Debt Cancellation is heading to the Supreme Court in just a few weeks. Hear from SDCC leaders and their special guest, Mike Pierce, about what borrowers can expect leading up to SCOTUS, as well as afterwards. The hosts will also briefly discuss President Biden's new student loan repayment plan.The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.Today's SDCC guest hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Executive Director, Cody Hounanian, and Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans.They're joined by special guest Mike Pierce, Executive Director of the Student Borrower Protection Center.The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.The Student Borrower Protection Center's website is protectborrowers.org and their Twitter handle is @theSBPC.
Karel Cast Podcast #155 Hard Times? Meant To Do Hard Things? It all starts with a revelation. Humans are meant to do hard things, survival is and was hard, everything we encountered, so we are built to do hard things. So why don't or won't we any more? There is so much that needs to be done, urgently, but it's not easy. So it's not getting done. Will this be our downfall? atch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store.
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.The focus of today's show is chaos in Congress.Brad is first be joined by Mica Soellner, Congressional Reporter for 'The Washington Times,' where she covers the House of Representatives.The two talk about the 15 rounds of votes it took for Kevin McCarthy to become House Speaker, what he surrendered to the radical House 'Freedom Caucus' to secure the final votes, and their looming 'debt ceiling' fight.Mica's Twitter handle is @MicaSoellnerDC.During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA.They discuss the tragic anniversary of the abortive Capitol coup, and then continue the show's earlier discussion on the radical right's takeover of the House of Representatives.Sarah Jones is a 2 time Telly Award winner, and now hosts Politicus News and co-hosts Politicus Radio. The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their Twitter handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
California slammed by another round of extreme downpours; Australia hit by unprecedented floods as hundreds airlifted to safety; PLUS: Natural-gas fired kitchen stoves are a significant cause of childhood asthma... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
This time on Code WACK! Why does America STILL have a healthcare system with so many cracks to fall through? A routine job change, a move, or a divorce can trigger a change in health insurance eligibility, premiums, out-of-pocket costs, provider networks, etc. What's the true cost of our fragmented, bureaucratic and for-profit healthcare system?To find out, we spoke to Scott Desnoyers, an anguished New York father who says he lost his son over a $20 insurance premium. Listen as Scott bears witness to the terrible toll a change in Medicaid eligibility took when his son Danny got a new job. When it comes to health insurance, a misunderstanding can have severe consequences. What can we expect when federal rules that have protected Medicaid eligibility during the COVID pandemic change later this year for some 15 million people ?
Karel Cast Podcast #153 Leave Harry Alone, Seattle Take on Social Media First, Prince Harry has every right to be speaking his truth and only racists or misogynist would say otherwise. Then Seattle Schools are taking on Social Media in the name of your children, so, why aren't you? And Veganuary is here, why can't you go plant based. No, really, why not? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store.
Even though watching the conflict within the Republican House caucus, which is being held hostage by their far-right minority, is all kinds of schadenfreude, we’d be better off if all members of Congress wanted to legislate rather than obstruct. While we’re dreaming, wouldn't it also be lovely if they were all ethical and honest? That, of course, brings us to the saga of George Santos. I felt that an oral report was necessary. I hope you’ll listen.
Rabbi Sharon Brous, the Founder and Senior Rabbi at IKAR, a Jewish community in Los Angeles launched to reinvigorate Jewish practice and inspire people of faith to reclaim a moral and prophetic voice. We’ll talk about the spiritual and social challenges and opportunities that come at the start of a new year – especially this one! Also, Myth America: Historians Take on the Biggest Legends and Lies About Our Past. I’ll talk with co-editor Julian Zelizer about the fallacies that too often dominate our understanding of where we came from and who we are as a nation. I’ll ask him why he feels such urgency to refocus all of us on an objective consensus of historical truth, and how that can help in a time when so many lies continue to swirl around us.
Karel Cast Podcast #152 $500k A Day For Congress, What Matters Most? First, what's going on in DC isn't just some sort of Theatre, it's costing us to the tune of $550k a day, or $2.1 million so far. Feel like you've gotten a lot for you money? This math doesn't add up. Plus, the truth is, we just don't care any more about much. Because we protect and defend things we truly love and care for, and are we doing that for America? For ourselves? NO. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store.
Biden promotes bipartisan infrastructure repairs and upgrades as funding flows from new climate laws; U.S. West braces for another round of major storms; PLUS: Republican dysfunction in U.S. House a bad omen for climate policy... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast Podcast #153 Damar Hamlin Dies, Revived; America's Broken Promises A 24 year old sports star Damar Hamlin died on Television, to be revived and now? Is he recovering? Is he brain dead? We just don't know. Then, between the broken Congress, the broken media and every major system…America is breaking its promises to all of us. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store.
Was the Affordable Care Act a cure-all or a mixed bag for freelancers? Where can gig workers turn for expert insurance information and coverage? How would Medicare for All affect independent workers? To find out, we spoke to Rafael Espinal and Jonathan Gray of the New York-based Freelancers Union. Rafael, a former New York state assemblyman and former New York City councilman, is executive director and Jonathan is their member benefits manager. This is the second of two episodes with the Freelancers Union.Check out the Show Notes and Transcript for background info and more!
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Let’s try to make some positive changes in the new year. It won’t be easy, but there are things we can do. Here’s a short look at a couple of tiny things we can do to bring a little peace into our lives. I hope you’ll listen.Yours, for a healthy and happy new year,
Karel Cast Podcast #152 Starting 2023 With Covid and A New Attitude Covid day 13, still positive, still wondering why and no real answers. We discuss. Plus, can you save $ on drugs, yes, I tell you how. And Harry and Meghan again in the news, we'll address. There's a whole lot on this first show of 2023, so tune in! Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store.
Karel Cast Podcast #151 Explicit Terraform Earth? And Covid 19 update from day seven First, over 34 dead, 60% of Southwest flights cancelled, why? Weather. The same thing that's been killing us for, like 200,000 years. So why aren't we smarter than it yet? Plus, I'm on day seven of Covid and I have some choice words about it all. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store.
This time on Code WACK! Why are so many Americans choosing to freelance these days? What are some of the benefits - and risks - of choosing to work for yourself? What challenges do gig workers face when it comes to getting the basics, like health insurance and quality health care?To find out, we spoke to Rafael Espinal and Jonathan Gray of the New York-based Freelancers Union. Rafael, a former New York state assemblyman and former New York City councilman, is executive director and Jonathan is their member benefits manager. This is the first of two episodes with the Freelancers Union.
Karel Cast Podcast #150 COVID Positive, Grateful To LGBTQ Men for Plaxovid I sit before you Covid 19 positive, on Plaxovid, fully vaccinated and doing OK all things considered. Will I rebound? Am I scared? Should you be? We talk a lot about the virus of the day from the perspective of someone with it. Also, why did they release the Jan 6 report now? I know. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store.
Worst drought on record threatens famine in the Horn of Africa; Europe brokers new green electricity deal with Azerbaijan; Kansas and California grapple with persistent drought; PLUS: Nations sign historic deal to halt loss of nature worldwide... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
This time on Code WACK! What can be done to ensure that nonprofit hospitals are delivering fairly on their community benefits – and worthy of their huge tax breaks? How does corporate lobbying complicate efforts to improve the oversight of these facilities? Where does the money go when hospitals reduce costs without lowering prices for patients?To find out, we spoke to filmmaker Sandra Alvarez, director of the new documentary InHospitable, which tells the story of patients and advocates as they fight for their lives and take on a billion-dollar hospital system. This is the second of two episodes with Sandra about her film InHospitable. Check out the Show Notes and Transcript for background info and more!
The Intersection S7 Ep10 Abortion. Republican Gala. Biden And Africa. Trump Trading Cards 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 Colonel Cedric Leighton, 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 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.The Colonel breaks down the latest developments in the war between Russia and Ukraine, including the latest Russian airstrikes on Ukraine's power grid, which has left Kyiv in the dark. They also analyze how significant it will be for Ukraine to have the Patriot Missile defense system, which is expected to be provided by the U.S. shortly.Colonel Leighton can be seen regularly on CNN, where he is a Military Analyst.His Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton, and his website is CedricLeighton.com.During the second half of the show, Brad talks with Edwith Theogene, the senior director of racial equity and justice at American Progress.The two discuss inflation and racial equity in the U.S. economic recovery.In her role at CAP, Theogene leads American Progress’ efforts to develop, communicate, and implement policy ideas that provide a new way forward for a range of equity challenges in an increasingly diverse America, with a particular focus on race and equity.Her Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith.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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.You can watch this episode in the following places:Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1YqJDolpkMoGVYouTube - https://youtu.be/u0It2yNA7W8Facebook - https://fb.watch/hwVzmWTKkS/
Karel Cast Podcast #149 Is Elon Out, Trump Is Referred, Vegan in Vegas Elon Musk did a tweet that asked if he should resign and the answer was…? Well, we he abide and what will it mean? Trump is referred for criminal charges, four counts, by the Jan 6 committee. Will it matter? And, TAR brings up an important issue about art. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store.
On the radio show this week we talk about infant brain development and why it’s a high return on investment for affordable childcare to be widely available; we cover the latest with our economy and inflation — and what it means to you; we get the scoop on the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program and how you can help it pass through Congress; and we hear organizing tips for making much-needed policy changes near you!*Special guests include: Daniel Hains, ZERO TO THREE, @zerotothree; Angela Hanks, Demos; @Demos_Org, @angelahanks; Averi Pakulis, First Focus on Children, @Campaign4Kid; and Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising
Next time on State of Belief Radio: the president signs the Respect for Marriage Act into law.For millions of American families, their status and safety is no longer in the hands of a potentially politicized Supreme Court. We’ll look at how we got here – and how essential a broad religious coalition in support of the Respect for Marriage Act was to its passage – with the Rev. Traci Blackmon, Associate General Minister of the United Church of Christ.I’ll also talk with Mary Bonauto, Civil Rights Project Director at GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders, and Interfaith Alliance Director of Policy and Advocacy Katy Joseph. The intersectional network that came together in support of this legislation is poised to continue its advocacy… And with opposition so often deployed in the courts, she can talk to what legal strategies are most likely to effectively support continuing progress.And we'll hear the reaction of Father James Martin, editor-at-large at America Magazine and a leading Catholic voice for inclusion of LGBT persons in the life of the Church.
This week, to continue the series of conversations we’ve been having on Off-Kilter about the limiting beliefs we as a collective must release and replace to pave the way for economic liberation, Rebecca sat down with Claire Guzdar—managing director of campaigns and partnerships at an organization called the Groundwork Collaborative—to unpack one of the most salient limiting beliefs hampering economic policy in the United States today: the notion that the stock market is the economy. They had a far-ranging conversation about how Groundwork is working to shift economic narratives in the United States to help us remember that we are the economy, as well as about Claire’s path from theology to social justice advocacy, and more.
How can you talk intelligently about student loan debt forgiveness when it comes up during your holiday get-togethers?Hear from today's guest hosts, SDCC leaders, about the latest news surrounding President Biden's executive order forgiving Student Loan Debt for millions of Americans. This includes challenges to the order at the Supreme Court level, payment pauses, and more.The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.Today's SDCC guest hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Executive Director, Cody Hounanian, and Director of Outreach, Sabrina Calazans.Their website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
Karel Cast Podcast #149 Honest Talk about OK Not Being OK at HolidaysPRODUCTION NOTE: My microphone cut out half way through without me knowing it and it went to camera audio. I apologize, but too late to redo. And it's par for the course, given the topic. Twitch committed suicide over the holidays, why? Because he wasn't OK. I'm not OK. Maybe you're not OK. And maybe we should talk about it more, and kill each other less. So, I get honest. Plus Trump Trading cards are a money laundering scam and more. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store.
Climate change is profoundly disrupting the Arctic, new report from NOAA finds; Rapid oil and gas expansion poses an existential threat to the world's forests; PLUS: European Union agrees to enact world's first carbon import tariff... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast Podcast #148 Free Food For-All, Nut Milk Madness and TopicsFirst, while walking #EmberDoes_Vegas I found a food bank giveaway and the number of people was completely overwhelming to me, as well as the cars in line. We even meet a nice man with two degrees who is there and tells us why. Then, it's in the kitchen to make nut milk with Chefwave, and talk topics like Sandy Hook and how so many topics are related to this one thing, and yes, it includes why you're not plant-based: because you just can't. Well, why can't you? I tell you. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store.
The Keystone Pipeline spills again, this time in Kansas; Surprise! Big Oil is greenwashing and deceiving the public about its clean energy investments; PLUS: U.S. scientists reportedly achieve nuclear fusion breakthrough... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
This time on Code WACK! When it comes to our broken healthcare system, are nonprofit hospitals part of the solution ... or part of the problem? What are their priorities? How do their actions affect patient care? To find out, we spoke to filmmaker Sandra Alvarez, director of the new documentary InHospitable, which tells the story of patients and advocates as they fight for their lives and take on a billion dollar hospital system. This is the first of two episodes with Sandra about her film InHospitable.
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 Mica Soellner, Congressional Reporter for 'The Washington Times,' where she covers the House of Representatives.The two talk about:- GOP House Leadership Fight- Role of the Freedom Caucus and Jim Jordan- Impact that Senator Sinema switching parties will have on the Senate- Senator Sinema's re-election prospects- GOP reaction to poor midterm showing, and how much responsibility Trump shares for the lackluster results- Trump’s 2024 Presidential ProspectsMica's Twitter handle is @MicaSoellnerDC.During the second half of the show, Brad discusses the newly proposed Democratic Presidential primary calendar, which would feature big changes, including the Iowa caucuses no longer being first in the nation for Democrats.His expert guest on this topic is Kim Scott, is the Founder and Publisher of DemList, LLC.Demlist is a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on Twitter @TheDemList.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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.You can watch this episode in the following places:Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1mrGmklDzPMxyYouTube - https://youtu.be/Y1v_O0nmAzEFacebook - https://fb.watch/hnCrVT3hQs/
Karel Cast Podcast #147 Golden Globe Nominations Prove This Plus Permission To...First, we have to sometimes give our selves permission to do things, so I'm giving you permission to do this very important thing. Listen to see. Also, the Golden Globes coming back proves one very big issue that I've known all along. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.comThe Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store.
"What makes the obsession with polling so problematic is that it ignores the way that polls, even when they're right, are bad for our politics. Polls shrink our options, over-determine policy, and distract us from real life."The F-Word is released bi-weekly featuring timely commentaries by Laura Flanders and guests.
The Intersection S7 Ep9 Trump Kills Constitution. Briner Exchange. German Right - Wing Extremists. by Progressive Voices
An urgent look at the ongoing surge in antisemitism in this country and beyond. I’ll talk with Rabbi Jason Kimelman-Block, Washington Director of Bend the Arc Jewish Action, and Isaac Luria, Program Director at the Nathan Cummings Foundation.Also, a look back at a momentous year at the US Supreme Court. Several watershed decisions directly impacting religious freedom for all Americans, as well as other key issues, have changed life in this country - and threatened other freedoms found by past Courts in the US Constitution. You’ll hear from Liz Platt, Director of the Law, Rights, and Religion Project at Columbia Law School, and Interfaith Alliance Director of Policy and Advocacy Katy Joseph.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.Starved for attention, Big Pharma and Bankster's b*tch Kyrsten Sinema becomes a so-called "Independent" bribe-hustler.A Congresswoman Cried Begging Colleagues to Vote Against a Same-Sex Marriage BillHouse hearing airs ethics allegations against the sold out, illegitimate Supreme CourtDonald Trump, who ignored Paul Whelan for two years, says deal to return Brittney Griner to US was ‘stupid'We discuss the madness.
Karel Cast Podcast #146 Celine Suffers, Brittany Griner UpdateFirst we start with a Brittney Griner update and address the controversy of her release, Then, it’s right in to Celine Dion and Stiff Body Syndrome and what this teaches all of us, fans or not, about life. We also talk legacies of those that left in 2022… are they really their screw ups? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
U.N. biodiversity summit seeks to reverse nature's decline; International Olympic Committee grapples with global warming impact on Winter Games; Biden Admin hits jackpot with Pacific Coast offshore wind lease auction; PLUS: Renewable energy to overtake coal by 2025... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast Podcast #145 Gratitude Swells But Votes Alarm Plus Drug AddictionsRaphael Warnock beat Herschel Walker, but how did Herschel get so many votes? That’s the real story out of Georgia. Also, I am grateful today after a very scary event yesterday and I share, and a personal story of losing someone to drugs that’s so common in today’s world. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. The two discuss the following topics:1. Most Consumers Want to Buy U.S.-Made Holiday Gifts (https://industrytoday.com/most-consumers-want-to-buy-u-s-made-holiday-gifts/)2. AAM's 2022 Made in America Holiday Gift Guide (https://www.americanmanufacturing.org/blog/the-2022-made-in-america-holiday-gift-guide/)ORSharable link: http://www.tinyurl.com/2022AAM3. President Biden is in Arizona today to talk about semiconductor manufacturing (https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/06/business/tsmc-arizona-investment/index.html)4. Congress should end “normal trade relations” with China (https://thehill.com/opinion/international/3759785-its-time-to-revoke-chinas-normalized-trade-relations/)For over 16 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.WEBSITEs: 1. AmericanManufacturing.org TWITTER: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM
FBI investigating coordinated attacks on electric grid that caused massive blackout in North Carolina; Russian missile attacks on civilian targets deepen Ukraine's energy crisis; PLUS: Electric vehicle sales are surging in the U.S. and around the world... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Medicare’s 2023 enrollment period is ending on Dec. 7 and Code WACK! is on the case! What are the true risks of choosing Medicare Advantage instead of original Medicare with a Medigap supplement? Are you risking your pocketbook, or your health? Both, suggests expert Dr. Ed Weisbart, a retired family physician, former chief medical officer of Express Scripts and a national board member of Physicians for a National Health Program. "Don't get tricked" by Medicare Advantage, he warns, because there's a lot at stake. Why don't our lawmakers protect us by leveling the playing field between the two Medicare programs? To find out, listen to the episode!
Karel Cast Podcast #144 Forced To Work Two Jobs By Whom?David Lazarus at KTLA said more Americans are being forced to work two jobs. By whom? Why do they have to? To support themselves and their families? Yes? But who gets that money? And why, if they are making record profits are we required to keep giving? Simple. Also, what is the most expensive single dose of a drug? 10k? 20K? The answer may shock you. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Next time on State of Belief Radio: We’re digging into some of our favorite religion-themed books of 2022.From Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg, Scholar in Residence at the National Council of Jewish Women, comes On Repentance and Repair: Making Amends in an Unapologetic World.Also, the latest book from Haroon Moghul: Two Billion Caliphs: A Vision of a Muslim Future. Always accessible and always thoughtful, Haroon gets into the appeal of the faith, as well as the challenges Muslims face in a pluralistic – and sometimes unwelcoming - world.And The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life author Simran Jeet Singh. The Executive Director for the Religion & Society Program at the Aspen Institute combines memoir and theology, history and philosophy in a way that’s relatable for every reader.
Though Thomas Jefferson recommended we redraft our constitution every 19 years, the fact that we could soon face an Article 5 Constitutional Convention scares the hell out of me. It’s also a big problem that the Constitution has only been amended 17 times in the last 233 years, not once in the last 30. I talk with former Senator and current president of the American Constitution Society, RUSS FEINGOLD, and co-author, Peter Prindiville, about their new book, THE CONSTITUTION IN JEOPARDY: The Unprecedented Effort to Rewrite Our Fundamental Law and What We Can Do About It. This episode was recorded as a LiveTalksLA event October 24th in Santa Monica.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.Elon Musk turns the digital town square into a have for hate.Elon Musk Excites The "Free Speech-loving" Far-right Trolls By Silencing Left-wing VoicesKyle Rittenhouse compare himself To Jesus ChristBetrayal of Railway Workers Ignites Working-Class Fury Toward Biden and DemocratsMillions of Americans Lack Adequate Health Coverage, But the Pentagon Has a New Nuclear Bomber to FlauntColorado’s automatic recount law triggered in Boebert-Frisch U.S. House raceTarabuster Millennial Correspondent Mark Mittelstaedt of Shaping Progress calls in to discuss the madness.
Karel Cast Podcast #143 Holiday Attitude Adjustment, Weekly RoundupA simple survival tool for navigating the Holiday is shared, and a look at the weeks' news shows that we often get, well, very bad everything…not much good these days. BUT that doesn't mean you get to set out the Holidays. On the contrary, it's why we need them more than ever. So, do this and it will help. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
U.S. Dept. of Justice sues to clean up Jackson, Mississippi's failing, beleaguered water supply; Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano shuts down global CO2 monitoring site; Biden Administration releases strict new methane emissions standards for drillers; PLUS: Interior Department announces new funding to help tribal communities escape rising seas... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast Podcast #142 Same Sex Marriage Bill Sucks, Spam War and Screener SeasonBefore you have a rainbow parade, just know, the new same sex marriage bill is “better than nothing” but it’s not great, I’ll tell you why. And isn’t that the mood of the day, it’s better than nothing? Wow, what a low standard for a country. Plus Spam Wars show how everything really just doesn’t work, and why. And in Screener Season, we talk Pearl, Pinnoccio, and Triangle of Sadness. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
While we were out... Rich nations finally agreed to pay climate damages to poor nations at U.N. COP27 climate summit; A quarter of Americans at risk of winter power blackouts; Buffalo, NY buried under historic, global warming-juiced blizzard; PLUS: Entire city of Houston placed under boil water notice after power failure... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
This time on Code WACK!. How do the results of the midterm elections affect the prospect for state-based single payer healthcare systems? Will state governments continue to subsidize the private insurance system and defend the status quo as we lose money and lives? To find out, we asked Michael Lighty, president of Healthy California Now, a statewide coalition dedicated to winning single payer, Medicare for All in the Golden State. He was also the healthcare constituency director for Bernie Sanders 2020. This is the second of two pods about the election results with Mr. Lighty. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
Karel Cast Podcast #141 Irene Cara and an Uninspired AmericaNostalgia is good for the brain, and Irene Cara brought out mine. What brings out yours? Plus meet the mouse that does one of the most important things around. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
The social networks have long been out of control. They are either unwilling or unable to get ahead of the hate, disinformation, and calls to violence that populate their sites. It’s time for government regulations in the form of a successful relic from the pre-Reagan past, the Fairness Doctrine. In this short essay lay out the case. I hope you’ll listen.
Mark Riley The Intersection S7 Ep8. World Cup. FIFA. US Mass Shootings by Progressive Voices
Next time on State of Belief Radio: Thanksgiving with Rabbi Joshua Stanton of Clal, the national Jewish center for learning and leadership. Why is it important to practice gratitude no matter the circumstances we face? And what lessons of Judaism can help give perspective on the contentious times we live in?We’ll also hear the voices of some of the faith leaders who gathered in Washington earlier this month in support of the Respect for Marriage Act.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.Worthless billionaire & narcissist black hole attention-sucking manchild Elon Musk says is "Exhibit XYZ" why we don't need billionaires.Traitor Donald Trump has Nazi Nick Fuentes over for dinner.We discuss the madness.
Karel Cast Podcast #140 Thank You
This is not really a show, it's hanging out with me on a very busy day prior to Thanksgiving. Yes, we talk topics, but we cook, sing, dance, do yoga…and mostly say THANK YOU for listening, for sharing, for being you and bringing yourself to my podcast three times a week. I love you and can't do this without you. Thank you. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Leslie is joined by Sean O'Brien, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Sean is a 4th-generation Teamster from Boston, and at 50 years old, the youngest Teamsters General President. He was sworn in March 2022. The Teamsters Union, founded in 1903, represents 1.2 million workers across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. The website for the Teamsters is Teamsters.org and their handle on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram is @Teamsters. Sean's Twitter handle is @TeamsterSOB.
The two discuss:
-
What Sean hopes to accomplish as Teamsters President
-
How the Teamsters is becoming a bigger, faster, stronger and more militant union (a goal of Sean's)
-
Who the Teamsters are comprised of as a Union (they're a diverse union and they represent workers throughout the supply chain – skies, rails, roads…)
-
The Teamsters-UPS contract expires July 31, 2023. Covering 340,000 Teamster members, it is the single largest collective bargaining agreement in North America. Teamsters are ready to fight for a strong contract at UPS, or hit the pavement on August 1st.
-
What are the Teamsters plans for Amazon (they just formed a new Amazon division and visited their headquarters with a message for the company)
-
The Teamsters are a Union that organizes. Sean shares where they've been doing this organizing.
-
How the Teamsters are involved politically in the U.S.
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 Mabinty Quarshie, National Politics Reporter for USA Today. The two talk about the prospects for progress with a divided Congress, Trump's new presidential campaign, Nancy Pelosi's retirement as Democratic House leader, and more. Mabinty's Twitter handle is @MabintyQ.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Tara Devlin to continue discussing the topics covered in the first half of the show.
Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.” Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported. Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin. You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1vOxwMQpnvbGB
YouTube - https://youtu.be/SXNyeqGQDqU
Facebook - https://fb.watch/gZjUc-C_ho/
This time on Code WACK!. What do the tight midterm elections mean for our nation's health care? Hanging in the balance are the fates of those who are dependent on pandemic emergency programs for their health care and millions of American seniors who anxiously face the privatization of traditional Medicare.
To find out, we asked Michael Lighty, president of Healthy California Now, a statewide coalition dedicated to winning single payer, Medicare for All in the Golden State. He was also the healthcare constituency director for Bernie Sanders 2020. This is the first of two pods about the election results with Mr. Lighty.
On the radio show this week we cover tips on how YOU or someone you know can run for office and talk about what it takes to win; we cover the importance of fighting back against the extreme disinformation being spread about immigrant families; we also talk about the power of moms in getting out the vote and learn what’s happening in Georgia (The Georgia special election for the US Senate seat is on December 6th!); and we hear what’s on the horizon inside the Beltway.
Special guests include: Liuba Grechen Shirley, Vote Mama. @VoteMamaPAC; Liz Robbins, Define American, @defineamerican; Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising; and Fatima Goss Graves, National Women's Law Center, @nwlc.
Karel Cast Podcast #139 Club Q Shooting Exemplifies Failed State The Grandson of a GOP MAGAt member goes on a shooting spree at an LGBTQ bar in Colorado Springs and everyone wants to blame…DeSantis, Guns, Bobert, MTG…but the fact is, the real culprits are much older and always the same. And not new. Plus, how do you please Vegans on Thanksgiving? It's easy. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
The “Red Wave” that was supposed to sweep election deniers, autocrats, and crazies into office turned out to be a red puddle as “normal” soundly defeated “wretched,” and Americans voted against the politics of grievances, lies, and conspiracy theories. Here’s a short essay that looks at that, and polling’s unreliable role in our elections. I hope you’ll listen.
Mark Riley The Intersection S7 Ep7 Trump. Pelosi Steps Down. Musk Implodes. Interview - Noel Hankin by Progressive Voices
"Win, lose or draw, the allure of the “white working class voter” never dulls for big D Democrats."
The F-Word is released bi-weekly featuring timely commentaries by Laura Flanders and guests.
I share election reflections with ROB JOHNSON, President of the Institute for New Economic Thinking (ineteconomics.org) and host of the podcast Economics and Beyond. What happened? Who made the difference? How could so many vote for the party of grievance and lies? Why does the “good news” feel so deeply disappointing? How will we turn things around? How will we deal with the critical challenges we face?
Next time on State of Belief Radio: this past week, faith leaders descend on Washington, DC, demanding that Congress pass the Respect for Marriage Act. I spoke with the Rev. Nicole Garcia, Faith Works Director at the National LGBTQ Task Force, in advance of the Senate Vote on protecting the rights of all Americans to marry the person they love.
Also, urgent lobbying for HR 662 is underway on the Hill. This bill recognizes the tragic loss of life to Muslims and perceived Muslims in this country in the immediate aftermath of 9/11 – and the enduring harm to both individuals and entire communities when identity-driven bigotry instills fear and dread. We’ll hear from Mohammad Ali, Director of Policy and Government Relations at the Muslim Public Affairs Council, will be here with the details.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Republicons plan to investigate the shit out of Hunter Biden's laptop - maybe their plan to fix rising inflation is in there?
Loser Kari Lake still hasn't conceded.
“Cowardly”- Legal experts slam Garland for punting to special counsel after Trump announcement
Republican Boebert's tight race likely headed to recount
GOP operative convicted in scheme to funnel Russian money into Trump campaign
Thomas Reynolds calls in to discuss the madness.
Finally! You found your new social media hub! Sign up here: accuratemessage.com/
Leslie is joined by Tamara Lefcowitz, International Coordinator for the USW Health Care Workers Council. Tamara provides support to the union’s more than 50,000 health care workers across the United States and Canada. Tamara got her start as a community organizer in 2006, investigating police misconduct for the City of Pittsburgh Citizen Police Review Board. In 2009, she began working with organized labor advocating for health care workers. She now proudly bargains contracts, trains activists, and organizes workers to advocate for themselves, their patients, and our communities.
The two discuss how healthcare workers are taking safety into their own hands.
Health care workers made incredible sacrifices to help their communities during the Covid-19 pandemic, relying on each other to protect their patients and themselves. Now, they’re using that same solidarity to make huge improvements to their jobs, their workplaces and America’s care system.
Even before the pandemic, health care workers faced urgent threats to their workplace health and safety.
Workplace violence has long been a problem for health care workers. In 2016 the GAO found that health care workers were at least five times more likely to experience violence on the job as workers in other industries.
Now, threats against health care workers are rising. Legislation like the Workplace Violence Prevention for Healthcare and Social Service Workers Act would help provide meaningful protections, like compelling OSHA to establish an enforceable workplace violence standard. Unfortunately, it’s been twice held up in the Senate.
Longstanding problems with maintaining appropriate staffing levels were also exacerbated by the pandemic and also jeopardize health care workers’ health.
Nursing shortages are a real and urgent concern. But turnover in other positions like environmental services and dietary also hurts workers across the board and the care they can provide.
The pandemic created additional hazards for health care workers, like a lack of adequate PPE and exposed glaring holes in the safety net, like the lack of OSHA guidance on infectious diseases.
More than 3,600 health care workers died in the first year of the pandemic alone. And more than half are still reporting symptoms of burnout.
This ended up putting not only health care workers at risk, but their patients and communities as well. Now, workers are taking matters into their own hands.
One of the big things health care workers are doing is organizing.
New research from the AFL-CIO shows that 71 percent of health care workers would join a union if they had the chance. Late last year roughly 500 Pittsburgh area health care workers voted unanimously to join the USW for a voice on the job.
Unionized health care workers are also winning good contracts. Approximately 800 USW members at Oroville Hospital in Oroville, Calif., this fall ratified a contract that not only provides significant wage increases, but also establishes a labor-management safety committee that gives a real voice to the front-line workers who best know how to address the hazards they and their patients face every day.
USW members at Copper Country Mental health in Houghton, Mich., just this week ratified a contract that includes hard-fought workplace violence language.
Nurses at three Steward Health Care hospitals in Florida achieved protections from unsafe scheduling and the creation of an infectious disease task force in their new agreement, while workers at Kaleida Health in New York successfully fought for wages increases, a health and safety committee and the health system’s commitment to create 500 new positions to address unsafe staffing issues.
The website for the USW is www.USW.org and their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers. Tamara's Twitter handle is @TLefcowitz.
Karel Cast Podcast #138 Special Prosecutor Appointed, A Story In Every Bottle A special prosecutor has been appointed, and that's a good thing, but why now? Why not 24 months ago? Why are the wheels of justice so terribly slow Wien it comes to this man? Plus I saw the Golden Knights and just don't get it. AND, a very special presentation of A Story in Every Bottle. Learn the incredible story behind a prohibition era recipe for Rye that has started feud Al Capone would have loved. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Crunch time for an agreement at the U.N. COP27 climate summit in Egypt; NASA projects sea levels will rise a foot by 2050; Trump repeats well-worn litany of climate lies in 2024 announcement; PLUS: Climate disinfo is surging again, deceiving the public about solutions... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast Podcast #137 Trump 2024 Breeds Toxicity So Do This brings us Karel finding the magic formula to deal with things like last night's announcement or other toxic things that keep invading your life. Because, truly, how much band width do you have to spare as time ticks by? And how many F**ks do you really have to left to give, really? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
https://youtu.be/BylhiTr7bKM
President Biden pledges U.S. leadership and funding at U.N. climate summit; U.S. and China resume formal climate negotiations; Hurricane Nicole was a very expensive storm; PLUS: Democrats hold on to thin Senate majority, holding the line on U.S. climate policy... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
This time on Code WACK! In 2022, nearly half of people eligible for Medicare are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans. So what's the problem? Good question.
To find out, we spoke to Diane Archer, founder and president of Just Care USA, an independent digital media hub covering health and financial issues facing boomers and their families.
What pitfalls does Medicare Advantage pose? Is the Medicare Star Rating System a reliable guide to the best Advantage plans? And what's the Medigap Trap?
On the radio show this week, we cover the power of our votes; #Election2022; how to fight back against anti-semitism; and how to run for office!
*Special guests include: Fatima Goss Graves, National Women's Law Center, @nwlc; Amanda Litman, Run for Something, @runforsomething; Dr. Logan Levkoff, lecturer, speaker, TV personality & author of the recent article: How to Talk to Your Jewish Kids About Antisemitism: https://www.kveller.com/how-to-talk-to-your-jewish-kids-about-antisemitism/ ; and Donna Norton, MomsRising, @MomsRising
Karel Cast Podcast #136 Death at Desert Breeze Rattles; Wakanda Divides While jogging, an unhoused couple I know has a tragedy and I am drawn in; plus, Wakanda Forever is killing the box-office, but some still think all Black films are reverse racism. Are they? Or is turnabout fair play? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Our democracy may have dodged a bullet on November 8th, but the gun is still loaded. Here’s a quick look at past and present divisions that have had Americans at each other’s throats. I hope you’ll listen.
Mark Riley The Intersection S7 Ep6 Biden 2024. Sandy Hook Reparations. COP - 27 by Progressive Voices
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Dems still in the running for the House while Republicons blame everyone but themselves.
Nick Fuentes Says the Results of the 2022 Elections Prove 'Why We Need a Dictatorship
Some Republicans Want to Raise Voting Age After Gen Z’s Strong Midterm Turnout
In keeping with the fact that right wingers destroy everything they touch, Elon Musk has already ruined Twitter.
They never learn. GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik Cozies Up to Trump Early in 2024 Endorsement
Comedian Poppy Champlin calls in to discuss the madness.
I can’t get Plato’s Paradox out of my head: Democracy inevitably leads to tyranny. The rich always want to get richer and the poor will follow demagogues who promise to overthrow the rich. I first learned of Plato’s pessimistic prophesy In ASTRA TAYLOR'S documentary WHAT IS DEMOCRACY? and her companion book, Democracy May Not Exist, But We’ll Miss It When It’s Gone. In our 2020 conversation, we explore democracy’s early roots as well as its current embattled state.
Karel Cast Podcast #135 It's Friday Let's Make Donuts and Talk Bullies It's Friday, and I need a chocolate donut to start the day. So that means I have to make it, so that means you have to make it with me. And talk about bullies, and elections and everything else that wanders in to the kitchen on the feel Good Friday with ganache and chocolate donuts! Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Missing 'red wave' in 2022 midterm elections is good news for the climate; New reports warn of skyrocketing methane levels; PLUS: Mixed results for state environmental ballot propositions... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast Podcast #134 Election Results 2022 Mean One Thing Only The results are in and some are horrible, some not so bad. But it's the numbers behind them that are appalling. Here in Nevada, one in 10 Nevadan's think Lombardo should be governor, but he will be; in Florida 4.3 million out of 21 million, or 1 out of five, think DeSantis should be Governor, and he is. 20% of us want one thing, 20% want another and 60% could give a crap. And that's the real enemy. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
It's a big week for the planet, as U.N. climate conference kicks off in Egypt; Major glaciers to disappear by 2050; PLUS: Rare late-season storm Nicole takes aim at Florida's east coast... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast Podcast #133 Election Day 2022 Tells Us One Thing Only
It's Election Day in the USA and forget the names, forget the parties, today we learn one thing and one thing only: who our neighbors, our friends, our community is and what they value. Today we find out just how ugly America really is. Will we like the answer? Are we ready for it? Plus, THANK YOU to everyone for the birthday wishes, cards, gifts it was spectacular. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
What are the major differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage? How do the two programs compare when it comes to accessing care?
To get the facts, join host Brenda Gazzar and Ed Weisbart, MD, a retired family physician, former chief medical officer of Express Scripts and a national board member of Physicians for a National Health Program.
From narrow provider networks to pre-authorizations and claims denials, Dr. Weisbart shares the nitty-gritty on Medicare Advantage. What is the Medicare Advantage business model? Why are so many Medicare Advantage insurers being accused of fraud?
Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
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 Caroline Vakil, Campaign Reporter at 'The Hill.'
The two preview tomorrow's midterm elections, including what Senate races to watch.
Her Twitter handle is @CarolineVakil.
Brad is then joined by Alex Lawson. Alex is the Executive Director of Social Security Works, the convening member of the Strengthen Social Security Coalition— a coalition made up of over 340 national and state organizations representing over 50 million Americans.
They discuss the new story from the New York Times, titled, "Republicans, Eyeing Majority, Float Changes to Social Security and Medicare." (story link: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/02/us/politics/republicans-social-security-medicare.html)
The website for Social Security Works is www.SocialSecurityWorks.org and their Twitter handle is @SSworks. Alex's handle is @alaw202.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1ZkKzXgwMBLJv
YouTube - https://youtu.be/N-QYiga78UU
Facebook - https://fb.watch/gFyTuLmyVx/
On the radio show this week we talk about the true power of your vote (spoiler alert: It’s big), what policies are at stake, how grandmothers are rising, and the best ways to make a plan to vote on (or before) November 8th. Find out where to vote at www.MomsRising.org/vote22
*Special guests include: Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Jocelyn Frye, National Partnership for Women & Families, @NPWF; Kelli McCannell, Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights (GRR!), @GRRNow; and Donna Norton, MomsRising, @MomsRising
Mark Riley The Intersection S7 Ep5.Kyrie Irving. Kanye West. Antisemitism.Sharm El - Sheikh.Cop - 27 by Progressive Voices
You can catch my interview with award-winning reporter Soledad OBrien about how she recommends reporting on liars, through subscribing to this free podcast of the Laura Flanders Show, or catch the program on hundreds of PBS stations. Go to https://LauraFlanders.org for more information.
It's unlikely that President Biden's policies are causing inflation, unless he's also responsible for it in the UK, Europe and Japan, where things are worse than they are here. Today, we look at the economy from a fact-based perspective. It’s short. I hope you’ll listen.
This week, to continue Off-Kilter’s ongoing series about the limiting beliefs we as a collective must release and replace to pave the way for economic liberation, Rebecca sat down with Cheryl Green and Thomas Reid, two disabled podcasters who are leading a very cool new project called the Pod Access Initiative, in partnership with the Disability Visibility Project. They have a far-ranging conversation about why it’s so important to diversify the voices out there in media—as hosts and guests and content creators of all kinds—and how the Pod Access Initiative is working to remove barriers to entry for people with disabilities in media, while taking on limiting beliefs around whose voices “deserve” to be driving the conversation when it comes to podcasts and more.
For more from this week’s guests:
Check out Cheryl’s podcast Pigeonhole and Thomas’s podcast Reid My Mind Radio Learn more about Alice Wong’s Disability Visibility Project and subscribe to the Disability Visibility Podcast Here is Cheryl’s podcast episode with Alice Wong about “good radio voices” Follow Thomas (@tsreid) and Cheryl (@WhoAmIToStopIt) on Twitter
November 8th is the last day to vote. Our democracy is under threat, as are the availability, accuracy, and reliability of voting and vote-counting. Some states are going to great lengths to keep you from voting - closing poll sites, purging voter rolls, and putting obstacles in the way of voting by mail. I talk with DAVID DALEY, senior fellow at FairVote.org, author of RATF**KED (gerrymandering) and UNRIGGED (electoral reforms) about the impact on our upcoming midterms - as well as the stakes.
Next time on State of Belief Radio,
Poor People’s Campaign Co-chair Rev. Liz Theoharis. The Campaign has been working overtime to ensure economically insecure Americans overcome unprecedented obstacles to casting their vote.
Also, on the road with Doug Padget, executive director of Vote Common Good. Rallying faith voters to stand for the common good and against Christian nationalism and insurrections, Doug’s spearheading a nationwide tour aboard the Big Orange Bus.
And League of Women Voters of Florida President Cecile Scoon, working at what is ground zero for some of the most sinister attempts at voter intimidation and suppression in the whole country.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Democracy hangs in the balance while Republicons get ready to weaponize the government against anyone capable of functioning in a free, diverse, democratic society.
Charlie Kirk Makes Multiple Historically and Biblically Baseless Claims to Justify His fascism
Republicons think it's hilarious that Paul Pelosi was attacked by one of their dupes.
Republicons are bad for the economy and they're coming for everything that isn't nailed down - including Social Security.
We discuss the madness
Get involved!
www.makedmssafe.com/
Karel Cast Podcast #132 Are We Powerless If Democracy Is Falling?
Biden gave a speech that said Democracy is in the balance and on the ballot. But it stops there? Democrats seem to have no plan b in case the horrible people win. What is their plan for stopping them from taking power and ending the USA Democracy of 246 years? Nothing? That's it, we lost, America's over, go home? Plus, my last show in my 50s brings up, well, a lot. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
https://youtu.be/EAt4r-1F2EE
Humanitarian crisis worsens in Central Africa amid massive flooding; Toxic metal air pollution ten times worse in communities of color; No, the US is not running out of diesel fuel; PLUS: Biden Administration invests billions to help lower home energy costs before winter... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast Podcast #131 MAGAlators Will Never Care About You
Everyone, including President Obama, acts like MAGA and its cult members and politicians can be dealt with, reasoned with, can be in some way appeased. They do not realize these people are like alligators and only want two things: to beat you and power. That's all they care about. So why, oh why, do we continue to act like they are worthy of merit, redemption or public positions? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
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 Marcia Johnson-Blanco, Co-Director of the Lawyers' Committee's Voting Rights Project.
They discuss the organization's important work, specifically what they're doing to help ensure that every American can exercise their right to vote, including in the Midterm elections.
The website for the Lawyers’ Committee is lawyerscommittee.org and their Twitter handle is @LawyersComm. Marcia's handle is @mfjblanco. Additionally, the Lawyers’ Committee powers '866-OUR-VOTE,' which is working 365 days a year to advance and defend your right to vote. You can call 866-OUR-VOTE with your voting questions and issues. Their website is 866OURVOTE.org.
Brad is then 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. He is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration.
Brad talks with Dr. Shapiro about his new blog, titled, "C’mon, Democrats, Tout Your Economic Record: It’s a Very Good Story." (link here: https://www.sonecon.com/cmon-democrats-tout-your-economic-record-its-a-very-good-story/)
His website is Sonecon.com and his Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1DXxyvzVnryKM
YouTube - https://youtu.be/ClWZOWX26GI
Facebook - https://fb.watch/gx4i8ogMe5/
Brazil's Presidential election a major turning point for climate; Russia's war on Ukraine has accelerated the energy transition, new report finds, as it unleashes a major attack on Ukraine's civilian energy infrastructure; Biden chastises oil industry's 'war profiteering'; PLUS: Corporate media virtually ignored climate in U.S. Senate debates... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Need surgery but your $7,000 deductible is in the way? How about major dental care that your insurance doesn't even begin to adequately cover? The skyrocketing cost of treatment and rising insurance premiums are driving some Americans to seek affordable health care abroad. While the COVID pandemic slowed international travel, in 2019 nearly 2 million Americans sought health care abroad, a number that is projected to grow.
Many medical tourists get high quality, affordable health care abroad. However, some have problems. It's essential to thoroughly research the risks and benefits before pursuing medical care in another country.
That being said, how much could you save? And what's the experience like? To find out, we spoke to Michael Djavahery, a Los Angeles-based life coach, trainer, speaker, author, and master hypnotist. In this episode Michael shares his experiences, including how much money he saved, traveling to the Philippines and Malaysia, to be treated by highly-qualified, internationally accredited doctors and dentists. If the U.S. had Improved Medicare for All, would that have influenced Michael's decisions?
Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
Karel Cast Podcast #130 Real Halloween Terror in the USA Is No Treat Halloween frights are a plenty and not ghost or ghouls, but the events of the day and the people allowing and condoning them. Inflation is frightening, the mid-terms are terrifying, there's a lot to be afraid over in the USA Today. An assassination attempt on the Speaker of the House seems pretty horrifying to me. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Mark Riley The Intersection S7 Ep4 Elon Musk. Twitter. Biden. US Voter Fraud by Progressive Voices
Activist, organizer and prayer warrior Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner Founder of the inspiring organization Faiths United to Save Democracy
Also, Religion News Service National Reporter Jack Jenkins. He’s been covering faith-based initiatives to organize voters and defend marginalized groups as the midterm elections draw near on November 8th.
And League of Women Voters of Florida President Cecile Scoon, ground zero for some of the most sinister attempts at voter intimidation and suppression in the whole country.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Another fascist dupe, activated by Republicon lies, attempts to murder the Speaker of the House.
Elon Musk buys twitter and it instantly turns into a cesspool
CONservative policies are literally killing Americans
Right wingers are still trying to destroy the internet.
Comedian Ron Placone calls in to discuss the madness
Get involved!
www.makedmssafe.com/
Karel Cast Podcast #129 Pelosi Attack Anger And Puppy Play
It's Friday, of Halloween weekend and we should be all about fun and play and the holiday. Instead, I am angry that Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul was attacked, and they were after her. This is not just too far. We need to punish these people, stop letting them do this. And I mean those at the top. Fox News, Congress people, they did this. Also, there's a puppy in the house and well, the show goes to the dogs. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
https://youtu.be/r9cQeCF7EDU
Our politics are awash in money. One symptom is how unwatchable television is as we close in on Election Day. It’s not only an inconvenient hassle, it is also terrible for our democratic republic. We take a look today in this short essay that I hope you’ll enjoy.
Drought deepens across the U.S., disrupting crops and increasing fire risks; U.N. warns greenhouse gas emissions are rising and nations must do more to avoid catastrophe; Australia to build world's largest battery; PLUS: Biden Administration kicks off billion dollar transition too all-electric school buses... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Today's episode is the monthly 'SDCC Takeover' of the Leslie Marshall Show!
Student Debt Cancellation - the application form is out. 22 million people have applied. Hear from SDCC leaders and their special guest, Abby Shafroth, about how to apply for debt cancellation, what recent updates mean for borrowers, and how to get involved.
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.
Today's SDCC guest hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Executive Director, Cody Hounanian, and Director of Outreach, Sabrina Calazans.
Their special guest is Abby Shafroth, a Staff Attorney at the National Consumer Law Center where she focuses on student loan and for-profit school issues, and on the intersection of criminal and consumer law. She has represented the interests of students and legal assistance organizations on federal and state policy committees, and is the co-author of two reports in the Confronting Criminal Justice Debt series: "The Urgent Need for Reform" and "A Guide for Litigation."
The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
Karel Cast Podcast #128 Fetterman Debate, Kanye Adidas Debacle find Karel talking about being disability phobic and how that is really what last night was about. Then, Kanye, Adidas, debacle. But should his music be pulled if it's not anti-semitic? Plus a whole lot more jam-packed in to 30 minutes. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
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 Nick Guthman, Co-Founder of 'Blue Future,' which trains and invests directly in student leaders helping progressive Democrats win key elections across the country.
The two discuss the efforts to mobilize young voters for the upcoming midterm elections, as well as what issues are top of mind for this crucial group of voters.
Blue Future's website is www.OurBlueFuture.us and their Twitter handle is @BlueFutureNow. Nick's handle is @NickGuthman.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA. The pair breaks down the high stakes races in Pennsylvania and across the nation.
Sarah Jones is a 2 time Telly Award winner, and now hosts Politicus News and co-hosts Politicus Radio. The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their Twitter handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1zqKVPZXzmpJB
YouTube - https://youtu.be/9AfvzvNA9-g
Facebook - https://fb.watch/go1B_waPnt/
Biden EPA opens civil rights probe into Jackson, MS' water crisis; Big insurance companies begin to back away from Big Oil: PLUS: BMW to build massive E.V. battery plant in U.S. --- Republicans who voted against incentives take credit... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
How would most families and individuals fare financially with a single-payer Medicare for All system? What about you? Would you pay more - or less - for health care than you’re paying now? If saving money (and lives) weren't enough, what else could we gain if we had Medicare for All? Could Medicare for All help unite our divided nation?
To find out, we spoke to James G. Kahn, a professor emeritus of health policy, epidemiology, and global health at the University of California, San Francisco, and an expert in health policy and economics. He’s an advisor for Code WACK! as well as editor and primary blogger for Health Justice Monitor.
Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
Karel Cast Podcast #127 Leslie Jordan Accident, Midterm Depression find Karel talking about Leslie Jordan and his untimely death. Karel has interviewed Leslie many times, and Leslie appeared on the Dorian Awards produced and hosted by Karel. His death at 67 is just a tragedy but with one light of goodness. Leslie was happy with where he was. Are you? Also, Karel voted today and the polls depressed him. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
The media landscape is crowded, confusing, and difficult to untangle. The truth seems to be in the eye of the beholder, and bendable to any shape. It’s hard to navigate, so today, we offer a short, seven-point media survival guide. I hope you’ll listen.
This week, continuing Off-Kilter’s ongoing series of conversations about the limiting beliefs that we as a collective must release and replace to pave the way for economic liberation, Rebecca sat down with two dear friends and leaders within guaranteed income movement—Dorian Warren and Aisha Nyandoro—to continue the conversation we started last week about one of the most toxic limiting beliefs underpinning large-scale oppression in the United States today: the notion that a human being’s worth comes from their work. Dorian Warren is co-president of Community Change and co-chair of the Economic Security Project, and Aisha Nyandoro is CEO of Springboard to Opportunities and founder of the Magnolia Mother’s Trust.
For more from this week’s guests:
Learn more about Aisha’s work and the Springboard to Opportunity and the Magnolia Mothers’ Trust here Learn more about Dorian’s work with Community Change and the Economic Security Project Follow Aisha (@aisha_nyandoro) and Dorian (@dorianwarren) on Twitter
Next time on State of Belief Radio, we’re in Chicago for a wide-ranging conversation with Interfaith America founder and president Eboo Patel. An author, podcaster, activist and organizer, he’s a tireless promoter of the potential pluralistic religion has to bridge divides and bring us together around the values we share. I worked with Eboo until just a few months ago, and I know we’ll find topics to agree as well as challenge each other on.
I’ll also be talking with Rev. Fred Davie, Senior Advisor on Racial Equity at Interfaith America and a veteran of the White House Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships in the Obama administration. Fred’s also a commissioner on the US Commission on International Religious Freedom, so there’s a lot of ground for us to cover.
Steve Bannon should be in jail, he's even been sentenced to it. But he's not. Why? Simple, he's white. Don't believe me, ask a Black person. Also, inflation is not real, it's a made up word to describe this particular thing so you don't get mad; and $13 to slice a cake, per slice, after $200 for the cake? No thanks, Waldorf Astoria. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
President Biden orders release of more oil from nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve; NJ latest state to sue Big Oil over climate science lies; FL sees surge in flesh-eating bacteria after Hurricane Ian: PLUS: Midterm elections will determine course of climate action for decades to come... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast Podcast 125 Fentanyl Overdose Pain And Poverty In the USA
The statistics on Fentanyl are staggering, skyrocketing in usage and overdose and getting younger and younger. Why? Why is the world, USA in particular, medicating so much? That’s an easy question. What to do about it, that’s more complex. One thing is for certain, the human condition is painful, and we are trying to escape that pain daily. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Leslie is joined by Kim Miller, who serves as an Assistant to USW International President Tom Conway. She primarily works on political and legislative projects, including overseeing much of the union’s member-to-member outreach around the 2022 midterm elections.
The two discuss how Democrats, despite currently having just a slim majority in both houses of Congress, have worked with President Biden to notch major achievements in favor of workers and their families.
While some don’t garner as much attention in the headlines as they deserve, many of these accomplishments are truly historic. - This includes a once-in-a-generation win on infrastructure, investing $1.2 trillion in our roads, bridges, ports and more. Politicians have been saying for years that they had an infrastructure plan, but this administration and this Congress actually delivered. - In addition to transportation infrastructure, this includes $55 billion to deliver clean drinking water to millions of Americans. - And a further $65 billion to help ensure every American has access to reliable high-speed internet. - This not only will make our communities safer, it will create and sustain good, union jobs and help us maintain our economic competitiveness.
Congressional democrats were also finally able to achieve a major victory on behalf of 1.2 million workers whose retirements were in jeopardy because of troubled multi-employer pension plans. - These workers stood to lose everything as a result of a convergence of corporate greed, unfair trade, deregulation and the financial crisis. - American Rescue Plan was a significant achievement in its own right, but one of the lesser-known, but hugely important things it did was shore up multi-employer pension plans so these workers could retire in dignity. - Even though there wasn’t a single Republican who voted for this plan, years of worker-led advocacy and Democratic action mean that more than a million families’ future is more secure.
Democrats also delivered another sweeping victory for ordinary Americans this summer with the Inflation Reduction Act. - Among its many provisions, it will lower prescription drug prices by allowing Medicare to negotiate for lower drug prices for seniors and instituting inflation caps for Medicare prescription drugs and improvements to prescription benefits. The law also prevents a premium spike for Affordable Care Act enrollees. - It will also build out our nation’s capacity for solar, wind and other sources of renewable energy, which will create good, domestic manufacturing jobs and help break our dangerous dependence on foreign producers to meet our needs. - At the same time, providing incentives for a wide variety of technologies like carbon capture, direct air capture, and nuclear power will help ensure that our steel and other critical industries remain among the cleanest in the world.
Not all of the work has been legislative. - Instituting a new pro-worker direction at the National Labor Relations Board means that workers have real advocates in an agency that is supposed to be protecting their rights. One of Biden’s first actions was to remove pro-corporate, anti-worker Peter Robb as NLRB general counsel. The Senate also confirmed two more board members that Biden nominated who are re-balancing the way the board works toward workers’ rights. - Just as importantly, Biden nominated a union member to run the Department of Labor and put workers and their advocates in key positions overseeing safety. - Biden issued executive orders in support of American manufacturing, including establishing the new Made in America office to review any request to bypass the rules and maximize domestically-manufactured components for federal projects.
In order to keep up this momentum, working people will need to vote in the midterm elections. Republicans made it clear that they stand against many pro-worker initiatives and intend to tip the balance back to pro-corporate interests if elected.
In both Florida and the U.K., rollbacks of climate policies exacerbated climate disaster impacts; Toxic smoke blankets Pacific Northwest as record heat and wildfires drag on in October; GOP Senator suggests government should do less to help disaster victims; PLUS: Tomato soup, a priceless painting, and the tactics of climate protest... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
What do Medicare beneficiaries need to know about open enrollment and their drug plans? How can they get free and unbiased help navigating their Medicare options? Most importantly, how can they save money on their medicines?
To find out, we spoke to Steve Maas, a freelance writer and a retired Boston Globe editor. The Maryland resident is currently a volunteer for the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (or SHIP program), a federal-state partnership that offers counseling on Medicare and Medicaid. In this interview about prescription drug pricing and Medicare, Steve spoke to us on his own behalf and not on behalf of SHIP. This is the second of two episodes with Steve.
Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
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 Mabinty Quarshie, National Politics Reporter for USA Today. The two discuss the 2022 congressional midterm elections, as well as this past Friday's big debate between Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger Herschel Walker. Mabinty's Twitter handle is @MabintyQ.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, 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 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
The Colonel breaks down the latest developments in the war between Russia and Ukraine, including the new drones from Iran that Russia is using to attack Ukranian civilians.
He also analyzes the United States' troubled relationship with Saudi Arabia, and outlines how likely it is that China will attack Taiwan.
Colonel Leighton can be seen regularly on CNN, where he is a Military Analyst. His Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton, and his website is CedricLeighton.com.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1BdGYyzpENZGX
YouTube - https://youtu.be/oRwWkMZDQZU
Facebook - https://fb.watch/gdNzLzr_aL/
On the radio show this week we cover the ways in which democracy is under attack and how to fight back with your votes (and your voice!), get the latest news on how more people will vote for candidates IF the candidate supports paid family/medical leave and a care infrastructure; learn about the Resilience Force and how you can support; and get an update on the tate of hunger and food insecurity in America.
*Special guests include: Jill Garvey, Western States Center, @WStatesCenter; Dawn Huckelbridge, Director at Paid Leave for All Action, @PaidLeaveforAll @dhuckelbridge; Saket Soni, Resilience Force, @ResilienceForce; and Jessica Burroughs, MomsRising, @MomsRising,org
Karel Cast Podcast 124 Kayne Parler Purchase, Ask Me and No Accident
The "A" in "USA" does not stand for accident. If something isn't working, if it's broken, you have to ask, why? Who is this benefitting. Because it benefits someone. There are no accidents any more. In public policy or private life. Plus, Kayne buys Parler, why you should care and Ask Me anything begins with a relationship question. askme@reallykarel.com with your questions. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Another Jan 6th hearing. Trump cries "witch hunt" as usual.
Republican lies are bottomless. Republicans are sick. For example, Right-wing host Dennis Prager- “There’s no secular argument against adult incest”
Yep, Seriously.
We discuss the madness
This week, continuing Off-Kilter’s ongoing series of conversations about the limiting beliefs that we as a collective must release and replace to pave the way for economic liberation, Rebecca sat down with two dear friends and leaders within the disability rights and justice movement to talk about one of the most toxic limiting beliefs underpinning large-scale oppression in the United States today: the notion that a human being’s worth comes from their work. They ended up having a far-ranging conversation about why disability leaders know this is not a moment to be seeking to return to “normal,” who the American dream was and wasn’t designed to include, and some of the key limiting beliefs constraining the modern American philanthropic sector. Rebecca Cokley is the program officer for disability rights at the Ford Foundation, and Keith Jones is president and CEO of Soul Touchin’ Enterprises.
For more from this week’s guests:
Learn more about Keith’s work here Learn more about Cokley’s work as the first U.S. disability rights program officer at the Ford Foundation here Follow Cokley (@rebeccacokley) and Keith (@dasoultoucha) on Twitter And get caught up on the permanent economic recession facing the U.S. disability community in this TCF-CEPR report
JOANNA CHIU, a senior journalist for the Toronto Star, served for years as a foreign correspondent for top European news agencies and the Associated Press. She’s written for The Guardian, Foreign Policy, The Atlantic, Newsweek, and contributes to CBC, BBC World, Al Jazeera, and NPR. Her story on refugees in Hong Kong won a Human Rights Press Award in 2012. CHINA UNBOUND: A New World Disorder is her first book.
Leslie first gives her take on today's latest political news in her 'Ripped from the Headlines' segment.
Here are the stories that she covered:
-
AXIOS: "Biden to sign executive order aimed at lowering drug costs"
-
WASHINGTON POST: "Judge bucks Trump, orders Pence aide to testify to Jan. 6 grand jury"
-
AXIOS: "FBI official was warned some agents were "sympathetic" to Capitol rioters"
-
CNN: "In near unanimous vote, European lawmakers call for Russia to be declared a "terrorist" regime"
-
AXIOS: "Raleigh, North Carolina, shooting leaves at least 5 people dead"
-
AXIOS: "Texas sheriff declares Martha's Vineyard migrants crime victim"
During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Melissa Jo Peltier. Melissa is an Author and award winning filmmaker who has won two Emmys for News and Documentary, produced "Dog Whisperer" with Cesar Millan, which was on the National Geographic Channel in primetime for seven seasons, and perhaps most famously, originally discovered Nia Vardalos and the script for "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," before selling it to Tom Hanks' production company. Her film "The Game Is Up," helped Joe Biden win in 2020 by creating a "permission structure" for Republicans in swing states to reject Donald Trump--by interviewing everyone from prominent conservatives, like Joe Walsh, to everyday Republicans who'd had enough.
During today's interview, Leslie and Melissa discuss the film, and how it is still very relevant and now applies to the upcoming Midterm Elections.
Melissa also shares what the disillusioned Trump voters featured in her documentary all have in common.
Melissa's Twitter handle is @MelissaJPeltier and her website is TheGameIsUpMovie.com.
Karel Cast 123 Alex Jones Low Hanging, At What Cost Dreams?
Alex Jones will pay $1billion, well, go bankrupt for life, but why? He’s the foot soldier. Why not take on those that originate his message. Simple, economics. And Nancy Pelosi, warrior woman! Plus At what cost dreams, and are you still believing in yours? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
In Republican politics, it is clear that winning is everything, and character no longer matters. Begin with the worst of the worst, Herschel Walker, and the slew of Republican lawmakers running to his side. All they want is the Senate. Demonstrably unqualified by training or character, Walker is more lap-dog than Bull Dawg. He will do their bidding, and that is all that matters. Venture to Pennsylvania, Nevada, or Ohio and see the undercard of not-ready-for-primetime players. Of course, their common bond is Donald Trump. Here’s a short essay on the subject. I hope you’ll listen.
Climate change is causing more billion-dollar weather disasters in the U.S.; When it rains, it pours more than ever before, new study confirms; Clean energy and EV manufacturers accelerate investment in America; PLUS: Biden establishes first national monument of his presidency... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast 122 Media One Job Many Messages Russia Ukraine Solution First, as Chris Matthews makes a fuss about Fetterman, and Kayne continues to cause injury … we must ask, What is Media, and what is it not? Media's one job is to communicate, but it's responsible for the message. So who get the message out? Corporation, and those that can afford to transmit on media. Also, Canada CBC.CA says Putin in Russia Ukraine conflict must either nuke or leave. If he nukes, what will we do? What do you WANT to do? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
https://youtu.be/h9O9qAVCBfs
What's up with America's prescription drug market? Why do some of us pay a lot more for our prescriptions than others? How can people on Medicare get the best prices for the medicines they need?
To find out, we spoke to Steve Maas, a freelance writer and a retired Boston Globe editor. The Maryland resident is currently a volunteer for the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (or SHIP program), a federal-state partnership that offers counseling on Medicare and Medicaid. In this interview about prescription drug pricing and Medicare Part D, Steve spoke to us on his own behalf and not on behalf of SHIP. This is the first of two episodes.
Floridians devastated by Hurricane Ian confront a housing shortage and toxic mold; Extreme heat and drought could render regions uninhabitable within decades, U.N. report warns; Australia to conserve 30% of its land to protect endangered species; PLUS: California weighs a windfall profits tax on oil industry price gouging... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
On the radio show this week we learn about what polling says women, moms, parents, and caregivers need to hear from candidates; hear about powerful efforts to get out the vote for the November 8th election, why voting matters, and how comedy makes a difference; learn the latest trends in democracy including voter registration trends and what they mean; and get tips on activism and how you can get involved with the Women’s March.
*Special guests include: Celinda Lake, Lake Research, @Lake_Research; Melanie Campbell, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, Black Women’s Roundtable; Tom Bonier, TargetSmart, @tbonier; and Rachel O’Leary Carmona, Executive Director at Women’s March, @womensmarch
Karel Cast 121 City Council Los Angeles Goes Bad, Customer Service Peeve
The City Council Los Angeles has gone rogue, with the President basically calling a Black child a monkey. Why does she have a job today? That's easy. Kayne goes rogue on Jews and only Jews get mad…Meanwhile, you're important, if you don't know, just call a corporation and be told for 11 minutes on hold. But are you? And in Canada a romance scandal erupts, but who is the victim and why? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
https://youtu.be/N_n8GkknOvo
Mark Riley The Intersection S7 Ep3 Biden's Marijuana Pardons. Abortion. Herschel Walker by Progressive Voices
Modern-day oracles are increasingly describing this moment in human history as a “battle of imaginations”—in which oppression is what happens when an individual or a whole group of people are living in someone else’s dream, instead of being free to dream their own.
It’s in that spirit that the first episode of Off-Kilter’s fall season kicks off with the words of poet and activist Sonya Renee Taylor:
“We will not go back to normal. Normal never was. Our pre-corona existence was not normal other than we normalized greed, inequity, exhaustion, depletion, extraction, disconnection, confusion, rage, hoarding, hate, and lack. We should not long to return, my friends. We are being given the opportunity to stitch a new garment. One that fits all of humanity and nature.”
To that end, as Off-Kilter steps out of the news cycle this fall to reflect on the broader context of the moment in human history we find ourselves in—and the roles we can all play in shaping our collective future—the pod will be diving deep into the key limiting beliefs we as a society must release and replace in order to realize true economic liberation for us all, which feels in many ways to be the medicine our policy, advocacy, and movement spaces need most right now, as a much-needed antidote to the short-termism that dominates so much inside-the-beltway strategy and thinking today.
So, to kick off this series of conversations, Rebecca sat down with two of her favorite advocates, visionaries, and storytellers—Jeremie Greer and Solana Rice. They’re the cofounders of Liberation in a Generation, which works to build a liberation economy where people of color belong. They’re also the cohosts of the podcast Racism Is Profitable. A core through-line of their work is calling out and tearing down the limiting beliefs upholding what they call the “oppression economy” that defines life in America today.
For more from this week’s guests:
Learn more about Liberation in a Generation and connect with them at liberationinageneration.org Subscribe to “Racism Is Profitable” Follow Solana and Jeremie on Twitter @solanarice and @jeremiegreer
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Opps. Another instance of Herschel Walker trying to pressure his baby mama into having yet an abortion comes out.
The entire candidacy of Herschel Walker proves Republicons are racists.
Christian preacher: If God tells you to commit murder you should probably do it
Ted Cruz admitted to colleagues that all 'one hundred senators' knew Trump committed an impeachable offense
Republicons have a long history of darkening people's skin in ads - because they're totally not racist at all, so don't call them that.
he taxpayers to help a state recover from a natural disaster.
We discuss the madness ___________________________________________________________ Keep sane in these "interesting times" - check out Mark Ciociola's "A Radical You." aradicalyou.com/
Frustrated enough about government policy to want to do something about it? Join "Shaping Progress," the organization founded by Tarabuster's millennial corresponded Mark Middlestaedt.
Karel Cast 120 Las Vegas Stabbing WTF, KGO Talk Radio Dies The Las Vegas Stabbing just miles from my house leaves me asking WTF as do many other world events. And how do we deal with these? Plus KGO Talk Radio San Francisco dies and is it a sign ? Yes, just not what your'e thinking. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
https://youtu.be/RqEGVahf3Qo
Nothing is forever, even though some bad things seem to linger, or as Joni Mitchell put it, “Everything comes and goes, pleasure moves on too early, and bad news leaves too slow.” Conventional wisdom says our socio-political world operates in 40 year cycles. Today, we take a look at the winding down of the 1980-2020 cycle and talk about what’s next. It’s a short essay that I hope you’ll enjoy listening to.
OPEC and Russia raising oil prices again; Brazil's presidential election could determine the fate of the Amazon rainforest; PLUS: Biden pledges America will help Florida rebuild after Hurricane Ian... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast Podcast 119 Hershell Walker Son STFU Bros Flops Becasue…Christian Walker suddenly changes his tune on daddy Hershel Walker and all I can say is STFU. Why? Because in today's world, the GOP are evil, period. And if you support them, you're evil. So Christian Walker, you're evil. Billy Eichner's Bros Flops at the Box office. Why? I think I know, it's happened to me! And the NYT says maybe we shouldn't look at our labs before our doctor, do you? Does it cause you grief? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
For over 16 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
The two discuss how factory jobs are booming under President Biden, and then explore whether the Fed and a strong dollar will kill the momentum.
They also detail how some Senators and members of Congress are trying (in a couple of different ways) to make sure that the Chinese Communist party doesn't undermine this jobs boom.
Finally, the pair reveals how a program to help workers impacted by layoffs due to trade (Trade Adjustment Assistance) has lapsed because Republicans in Congress insist on linking it to new trade deals. As a result, thousands of eligible workers aren’t getting benefits. That’s wrong!
WEBSITEs: 1. AmericanManufacturing.org
TWITTER: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM
Florida residents face the catastrophic damage and death toll of Hurricane Ian; Community specifically designed for climate resilience passes Ian's test; President Biden pledges timely, full aid for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona; PLUS: Next on the U.S. Supreme Court's chopping block: the Clean Water Act... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast Extra Vegan Recipe for Quiche and Talk finds Karel in the kitchen making a kitchen sink quiche while discussing the news of the day, listening to music and adjusting his attitude. You know, Sunday morning. The Vegan Recipe for quiche is made up as you go, so write it down! Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
What are the primary drivers of poverty in America? How has the commodification of medicine affected health care? What's behind immigrants' fear of accessing programs established to provide them lawful services?
For these answers and more, we spoke with Maribel Nuñez, executive director of Inland Equity Partnership, an economic justice coalition working to reduce poverty for the most vulnerable in Southern California’s Inland Empire. From the front lines of this struggle, Maribel is here to break it all down for us! This is the second of two episodes.
Mark Riley The Intersection S 7 Ep 2 Putin. Ukraine. Truss. UK Conservatives. Ginni Thomas 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 Mica Soellner, Congressional Reporter for 'The Washington Times,' where she covers the House of Representatives.
They review what was the final week for Congress on Capitol Hill before the upcoming Midterm elections.
Mica's Twitter handle is @MicaSoellnerDC.
During the second half of the show, Brad interviews Bob Deans, Director of Strategic Engagement for the Natural Resources Defense Council, which combines the power of more than three million members and online activists with the expertise of some 700 scientists, lawyers, and policy advocates across the globe to ensure the rights of all people to the air, the water, and the wild.
They talk about how climate change is making storms like Hurricane Ian stronger more quickly, and what we can do about it.
The website for the NRDC is NRDC.org and their Twitter handle is @NRDC.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1BRKjZNWlOZKw
YouTube - https://youtu.be/4aGN7utrV2Q
Facebook - https://fb.watch/fXobzb36aO/
Time was, there was one set of facts we all agreed upon. Now, to our lasting detriment, there are multiple stories surrounding everything under the political sun. In a fragmented world, people can choose their own news, and truth goes out the window. As John Adams said centuries ago, “Facts are stubborn things,” but he hadn’t;t met this group of Republicans or their media cheerleaders. Today, we take a look at the beating facts are taking in the name of truth. It’s short. I hope you’ll listen.
In today's world we need a secret weapon, a survival skill, if we are going to navigate pop culture. A Gratitude meditation as well as daily thank yous, coupled with a mantra can be a survival skill to help get you through the times ahead. Please share what you are grateful for in the comments below. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
On the radio show this week we cover gun violence in America and how moms and people across the nation are rising to stop it; the importance of investing in real community safety and what that means; we take a deep dive into the recent poverty data and how the reduction was due to the Child Tax Credit expansion (which needs to happen again!); and we cover the importance of care workers earning living wages and of building the care infrastructure we all need.
*Special guests include: Shannon Watts, Moms Demand Action, @MomsDemand @shannonrwatts; Monifa Bandele, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at MomsRising, @MomsRising; Meredith Dodson, Director of US Poverty Policy at RESULTS, @results_tweets; and Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations, @CaringAcrossGen
STEVE LOPEZ, award-winning columnist at the LATimes and best-selling author (The Soloist), just won a prize from Harvard for political reporting, but I don’t think of him as a “Political Reporter”. He’s a story-teller and the leading characters in his stories are the unsung heroes of Los Angeles. We talk about how he sees his role at the Times and in the community, his current take on Southern California and the state of journalism, and his new book (out 11/1), INDEPENDENCE DAY: What I’ve Learned about Retirement from Some Who’ve Done It and Some Who Never Will.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Like fellow traitors who stormed the Capitol, Uncle Clarence Thomas' "best friend" and spouse Ginny Thomas believes the big lie.
Republicans Vote Against Bill to Address Mental Health in Schools
Corrupt, unfit and illegitimate Judge Aileen Cannon saves her master Trump - again.
Desantis now says it's ok for the taxpayers to help a state recover from a natural disaster.
We discuss the madness ___________________________________________________________ Keep sane in these "interesting times" - check out Mark Ciociola's "A Radical You." aradicalyou.com/
Frustrated enough about government policy to want to do something about it? Join "Shaping Progress," the organization founded by Tarabuster's millennial corresponded Mark Middlestaedt.
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ69soutD6mq5a8glxJNf2w
Karel Cast Podcast 117 Hard Times, Truth Hurts
Today I had to face some hard truths about myself, about the show, about life. And each day, so do you. Plus, what things have you given up to face today's economy? Shop at different stores? Less lunch or dinners out? What adjustments have you made and what are your economic hard truths. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Hurricane Ian causes widespread damage, smashes records as it pummels Florida; Sen. Joe Manchin's controversial permitting reform bill collapses in the U.S. Senate; PG&E under investigation for sparking yet another deadly fire in California; PLUS: Massive, mysterious breaches erupt on Russian natural gas pipelines to Europe... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast 116: Florida Hurricane plus LGBTQ Dahmer Reaction Puzzling Hurricane Ian is the lates Florida Hurricane and it proves we will never learn; LGBTQ Dahmer reaction puzzles me and what weird things do you do that you find normal? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
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 Hope Frye, an internationally recognized immigration lawyer focused on disadvantaged populations, especially women and children.
The two discuss the terrible political stunt that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis orchestrated to essentially kidnap migrant families through deception in order to fly them to Martha's Vineyard and then abandon them there, as well as the bigger point it also makes as to how the GOP treats immigrants.
The website for 'Project Lifeline' is www.projectlifeline.us and their Twitter handle is @ProjLifeline.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by John T. Bennett, Editor-at-Large at CQ Roll Call, 'the source for news on Capitol Hill since 1955.'
They preview the hearings that will be held this coming Wednesday by the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th Capitol insurrection.
John's Twitter handle is @BennettJohnT.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1ynJOaQZzZqKR
YouTube - https://youtu.be/l-fU1HdSmDI
Facebook - https://fb.watch/fP5ac1-QUv/
Hurricane Ian takes dead aim at Florida; Hurricane Fiona was strongest storm on record to hit Canada; Super Typhoon Noru pummels The Philippines; Americans to pay even more for fossil gas this winter; PLUS: Pacific Island nations call for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
State by state, advocates of guaranteed health care for immigrants are slowly making gains - what's their formula for success? Which California immigrants will get access to full Medicaid coverage in 2024, for the first time? How did this happen in an America that holds complicated feelings about people who are undocumented?
For these answers and more, we spoke with Maribel Nuñez, executive director of Inland Equity Partnership, an economic justice coalition working to reduce poverty for the most vulnerable in Southern California’s Inland Empire. From the front lines of this struggle, Maribel is here to break it all down for us! This is the first of two episodes.
Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!
Karel Cast 116 Fascism Redux Part Of Human Self Destructive Cycle As Meloni rises in Italy, and Mussolini is used as a comparison, it's save to say given her and Truss that Fascism is on the rise. Why do we let it if it doesn't end well? For the same reason we let everything else happen over and over again; humans are incapable of learning from mistakes and actually acting upon it when it involves unsavory notions or ideas. At least good humans, bad humans have no problem at all. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
On the radio show this week we cover the incredible wins that UltraViolet has brought forward in the past decade; how care still can’t wait — and what you can do to advance home- and community-based services, childcare, and paid family/medical leave; the latest in the night for fair treatment of immigrant families; and how your vote matters more than ever.
*Special guests include: Shaunna Thomas, UltraViolet, @UltraViolet; Ai-jen Poo, National Domestic Workers Alliance and Caring Across Generations, @domesticworkers, @caringacrossgen, @aijenpoo; Claudia Tristan, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Carol Joyner, Family Values @ Work Action, @FamValuesAction
MarkRiley The Intersection S7 Ep1 Leticia James. Trump. FBI. Alex Jones. Meloni. Italy Right Wing by Progressive Voices
Next time on State of Belief Radio, Looking to the Future: Part II of my wide-ranging conversation with Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, the new President of Interfaith Alliance, as well as my predecessor in that role, the Rev. Welton Gaddy.
Also, The Southern Baptist Convention’s Deal With the Devil. The new report by investigative journalist Sarah Posner appears in The Nation Magazine, and the author will be with us to tell the chilling story of what’s next in the culture war fever dreams of the ascendant political religious right’s most influential bloc.
And a new initiative to Help;Hear;Heal survivors of sexual abuse, with founder Todd McKay.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Trump goes full Q-Anon fascist as Meta executives plot his return to Facebook.
Kevin McCarthy adds to the long Republicon tradition of sharing fake quotes.
Arizona strips women of freedom.
Nazi Nick Fuentes says the quiet part out loud.
Comedian Poppy Champlin calls in to discuss the madness ___________________________________________________________ Keep sane in these "interesting times" - check out Mark Ciociola's "A Radical You." aradicalyou.com/
Frustrated enough about government policy to want to do something about it? Join "Shaping Progress," the organization founded by Tarabuster's millennial corresponded Mark Middlestaedt.
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ69soutD6mq5a8glxJNf2w
Karel Cast 115: Are Monsters Rare or Most of Us? Watching Monster: Dahmer on Netflix makes me remember what a monster he really was. But is he alone? Are we a good species, at heart, humans, or are we inherently dark? Plus Fiona heads for Canada and it’s yet another devastation caused by Climate Change. And the treasonous party on the right lays out a lie. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Karel Cast 115: Are Monsters Rare or Most of Us? Watching Monster: Dahmer on Netflix makes me remember what a monster he really was. But is he alone? Are we a good species, at heart, humans, or are we inherently dark? Plus Fiona heads for Canada and it’s yet another devastation caused by Climate Change. And the treasonous party on the right lays out a lie. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he decries the cruel political stunt that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis orchestrated to essentially kidnap migrant families through deception in order to fly them to Martha's Vineyard and then abandon them there, as well as the bigger point it also makes as to how the GOP treats immigrants.
For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined Dr. Rachel Kleinfeld, a Senior Fellow in the Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. There she focuses on issues of rule of law, security, and governance in post-conflict countries, fragile states, and states in transition.
Today we're discussing Dr. Kleinfeld's new paper for the Carnegie Endowment, titled, "Five Strategies to Support U.S. Democracy." (Link here: https://carnegieendowment.org/2022/09/15/five-strategies-to-support-u.s.-democracy-pub-87918)
Dr. Kleinfeld's Twitter handle is @RachelKleinfeld.
Cancellation - how to take action and what comes next? Hear from today's guest hosts, SDCC leaders, about how we got here and how student loan borrowers can receive $10,000-$20,000 dollars in debt cancellation before payments are set to resume on January 1st.
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.
Today's SDCC guest hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Executive Director, Cody Hounanian, and Director of Outreach, Sabrina Calazans.
Their website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
U.N. Secretary-General calls for fossil fuel industry to pay for climate damages; New initiative takes on plastics and the petrochemical industry; Most of Puerto Rico still as no power or clean water after Hurricane Fiona; PLUS: U.S. Senate approves the first climate treaty in decades... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
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 Charlie Cook, Editor and Publisher of the 'Cook Political Report.' The two discuss the 2022 congressional midterm elections, including whether national trends have actually helped Democrats' prospects. They also examine some of closest Senate races in the country. Charlie's Twitter handle is @CharlieCookDC.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, 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 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
The Colonel analyzes and explains the latest developments in the war between Russia and Ukraine, with a focus on Ukraine's recent major victories in the conflict.
Colonel Leighton can be seen regularly on CNN, where he is a Military Analyst. His Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton, and his website is CedricLeighton.com.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1nAKErvNBakGL
YouTube - https://youtu.be/_VKrxPGseVk
Facebook - https://fb.watch/fHdEvefx0J/
Karel Cast 114 The New State We Are In, Madonna and Canada First we go to the state in which we all now live, do you know the new address? Then we move in to Madonna and aging, do we all fear irrelevance? And Oh, Canada! From the CBC a stunning indictment of the UN and our current global state. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Three simultaneous major storms --- in Puerto Rico, Alaska and Japan --- underscore climate crisis impacts; Climate change juiced Pakistan's catastrophic flooding, study finds; South Australia set to become first major grid to run on 100% renewables; PLUS: Court blocks massive plastics plant in Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley'... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
On the radio show this week we cover a good, good news update; how to stop book banning; the latest in the fight for affordable and high quality childcare — and living wages for care workers — and how you can help; and hear about a new book: Working 9 to 5: A Women's Movement, A Labor Movement, and the Iconic Movie.
*Special guests include: Stephana Ferrell, Florida Freedom to Read Project, @FLFreedomRead; Donna Norton, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Lauren Hipp, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Ellen Cassedy, author of a new book: Working 9 to 5: A Women's Movement, A Labor Movement, and the Iconic Movie, @ellencassedy
'Out in the Cold:' America's Deadly Un-Insurance Problem How do we know that nearly 340,000 Americans died during the pandemic because they did not have health insurance? How does this compare to American deaths related to uninsurance during a non-COVID year? How could the U.S. have saved $5 billion or more in healthcare costs during the pandemic?
To find out, we spoke to James G. Kahn, MD/MPH, a professor emeritus of health policy, epidemiology, and global health at the University of California, San Francisco. An expert in health policy and economics, he's an advisor for Code WACK! as well as editor and primary blogger for Health Justice Monitor.
Click for Show Notes & episode transcript!
Karel Cast 113 Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys; Yard House Blues We begin with a note to the Yard House, your Vegan menu is for YOU not for ME. It's for YOU to make $ from people who could, can, and will go elsewhere. So why the second class treatment? Then, The Queen is buried and 1/2 of the world hates it and lesson in letting go, not my circus not my monkeys. Plus, Biden says Covid is over. Was he senile for a moment? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
https://youtu.be/rJPsgiUI438
Mark Riley The Intersection S6 Ep20 Trump. Migrants. Ukraine. Patagonia by Progressive Voices
Recent headlines: Temperatures in Europe This Week Smash All Historic Records. Lake Mead Plummets to New Low. Only ‘Rapid Action’ Can Prevent Worst Marine Extinction in 250M Years. UN’s Leading Climate Scientists Call Latest Climate Report Nothing Less Than “Code Red for Humanity.” Here’s my conversation with MARK HERTSGAARD, co-founder/Executive Director of Covering Climate Now. a global journalism initiative committed to to helping “news media cover the defining story of our time with the rigor and urgency it deserves.” We’ll get an update on the crisis as well as efforts to report it well enough to turn things around.
Next time on State of Belief Radio,
Looking to the future: we’ll get to know the Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush better, as he hits the ground running as President of Interfaith Alliance. The conversation will also feature Alliance President Emeritus Rev. Welton Gaddy, who’ll share some of his all-time favorite interviews from the history of this program.
We’ll also take a look behind the provocative Religion News Service headline, Fewer than half of Americans may be Christian by 2070, according to new projections. Pew Research Senior Researcher on Religion Stephanie Kramer will be with us to discuss the details.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Traitor Trump's judge, Aileen Cannon is as unfit to be a judge as the con man is to be anything other than a used car salesman
Ron Deathsantis plays with people's lives and Faux News propagandists laugh.
Perjury Traitor Greene trips a young activist.
We discuss the madness ___________________________________________________________ Keep sane in these "interesting times" - check out Mark Ciociola's "A Radical You." aradicalyou.com/
Frustrated enough about government policy to want to do something about it? Join "Shaping Progress," the organization founded by Tarabuster's millennial corresponded Mark Middlestaedt.
Leslie is joined by Leeann Foster, International Vice President of the United Steelworkers (USW), North America’s largest industrial union. They’re 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. They proudly represent men and women who work in nearly every industry there is.
The two will discuss the USW's holistic approach to workplace health and safety.
This includes their work identifying common trends in fatalities and life altering injuries, as well as laying out a sector specific plan for education and effective hazard identification, controls and communication.
The USW's work has been similarly successful in making manufacturing processes safer and helping workers avoid exposure to extreme heat or toxic substances like silica and beryllium.
The USW has also been making important strides on other fronts when it comes to health and safety. One important way is through helping workers who are facing the threat of intimate partner violence.
Domestic violence increased significantly during the pandemic. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine said that domestic violence cases increased by 25 to 33 percent globally. The National Commission on COVID-19 and criminal justice shows an increase in the U.S. by a little over 8 percent, following the imposition of lockdown orders during 2020.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated that about 20 percent of women and 14 percent of men across the United States have experienced “severe physical violence.”
Workers experiencing domestic violence often need time to focus on getting safe and the security of knowing that they can return to work when they’ve been able to do so.
That’s why the USW is now negotiating domestic violence protections and resources into their contracts across the union. This includes two recent contracts with major employers in the paper sector: Domtar and Packaging Corp. of America, covering over 29 mills and 44 box plants and thousands of workers.
Union-negotiated domestic violence leave helps provide time off for court appearances, relocation, counseling and more without eating up vacation or sick days. Workers also won’t need a doctor for an excuse – counselors, domestic shelter employees and spiritual leaders can also speak to what is happening with the employee. In some cases, workers can also request changes to working hours, transfer to alternate worksites or vacation pay advances. They can also ask for help in safety planning, like identifying hiding places or an escape route. Other sectors are also negotiating this important language.
The USW has been having success with this issue in both the United States and Canada, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it is a true workplace health and safety issue.
The Department of Labor estimated that domestic violence victims lose nearly 8 million days of paid work per year. It can also affect the health and safety of other workers if abuses show up in the workplace. Some USW members even receive training in how to help advocate for their peers, help connect them with community resources, and intervene with management when needed.
Because the union believes that gender equality and the right to a safe workplace go hand in hand, the USW is also advocating for other holistic health and safety protections.
These include: - PPE that fits all body shapes - Resources to combat sexual and other harassment - Comprehensive bathroom, showers and change-room policies - Pregnancy issues including new motherhood issues and breastfeeding - Opportunities to address stress,mental health and work-life balance
Not everyone experiences work or their work environment the same way, but the USW believes that all are entitled to health and safety on the job.
WEBSITE: www.USW.org
TWITTER and INSTAGRAM HANDLE: @steelworkers
Global Pride Network: Karel Cast 112 Why no arrest, plus Traffic human traffic much? Today finds us answering the age old question how does Donald Trump keep getting what he wants. Then, leave Meaghan alone, and Ron Desantis seems to have a new criminal profession. Also, who is taking mental health breaks? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
New U.N. report warns the world is heading into 'uncharted climate territory'; Summer 2022 was the hottest ever recorded globally; Fast transition to clean energy will save the world $12 trillion, study projects; PLUS: President Biden touts historic climate bill and national EV charging network... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Global Pride Network: Karel Cast 111 Twitter Trendy Wednesday, Oh Canada! There was a horrific crime that many aren't talking about and we begin in Canada, where the Karel Cast is in the top 200. A community is literally torn apart, left with too many questions. They, it's Twitter Trendy Wednesday and you won't believe what the world is talking about. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
"Even more than democracy, the language of freedom vs. tyranny has characterized this year’s mid-term election campaigns."
The F-Word is released bi-weekly featuring timely commentaries by Laura Flanders and guests.
Torrential rains break historic California heat wave, capping Summer of Extreme Heat in the Northern Hemisphere; All reactors shut down at besieged Ukrainian nuclear plant; Will climate champion Charles muzzle his advocacy as King?; PLUS: Looming showdown over energy permitting reform in Congress... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Why are nearly half of all U.S. residents burdened with medical debt? Does it result from people making poor personal choices, or is it a symptom of a deeper, systemic problem with our healthcare system? What are the scary implications of this and what can we do about it? To find out, we spoke to James G. Kahn, MD/MPH, a professor emeritus of health policy, epidemiology, and global health at the University of California, San Francisco. An expert in health policy and economics, he's an advisor for Code WACK! as well as editor and primary blogger for Health Justice Monitor.
On the radio show this week we cover democracy on the line, Unity 22, and the campaign to increase Black voter turnout ahead of the midterm elections; we hear about the just-passed Inflation Reduction Act and how it can lower your prescription drug and healthcare costs; we find out how to combat white supremacist hate and what happened with the FBI raid on MarALago; and we hear the latest with the United State of Women.
*Special guests include: Melanie Campbell, Black Women’s Roundtable, National Coalition On Black Civic Participation, @NCBCP; Donna Norton, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Lindsay Schubiner, Western States Center; @WStatesCenter; Jordan Brooks, United State of Women (USOW), @USOW.
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 Paul Lisnek, a multi-Emmy, Cablefax, Telly and Beacon Award winning television host and analyst. Paul and Brad analyze former President Trump's mounting legal problems, including the recent news that material on a foreign nation's nuclear capability was seized by the FBI from Mar-a-lago when acting on the warrant from the DOJ.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA. The pair talk about the rise of Democratic fortunes in the midterm elections and the campaigns in Pennsylvania for Governor and the Senate.
Paul Lisnek has been the political analyst for WGN-TV since 2008, appearing on all the station’s newscasts discussing political issues of the day. He is the host of Politics Tonight on CLTV, on which he interviews the leading political figures in the city, state and country, and also serves as a fill-in anchor. Paul has interviewed presidents, governors, senators, congressmen, local representatives and mayors too numerous to count over the last 25 years. His Twitter handle is @PaulLisnek.
Sarah Jones is a 2 time Telly Award winner, and now hosts Politicus News and co-hosts Politicus Radio. The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their Twitter handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1vOGwMbYQMExB
YouTube - https://youtu.be/P2nbBZ2RbeE
Facebook - https://fb.watch/fvB8XPgCuD/
Karel Cast 110 Redemption, Weights and an Ode to a Passing Nation Karel Cast 110 Redemption, Weights and an Ode to a Passing Nation FIrst, why do we seek retribution from those that harm us not matter how long the grievance? Then weights around your neck can kill silently and an Ode to a Passing Nation Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Republicans were assured of victory in the House and Senate, but their prospects are diminishing daily between an ex-president who can't face reality, the horrible candidates he’s endorsed, the January 6th Select Committee’s investigation, a treasure trove of Top Secret documents at Mar-a-Gogo, and an extremist base. We look at these things and other factors in today’s short essay. I hope you’ll listen.
Mark Riley The Intersection S6 Ep19 Queen Elizabeth. Trump And The FBI. by Progressive Voices
BARBARA EHRENREICH, journalist, activist, and author of more than 20 books, died September 1st at 81. In her bestseller NICKEL AND DIMED, she explored the lives of low wage workers. Here’s my 2005 conversation with Barbara, in which we talk about her followup BAIT AND SWITCH, in which she examined the lives of white-collar unemployed. Learn more at barbaraehrenreich.com. In the second half you’ll hear my 2009 conversation with one of Latin America’s most beloved literary figures, EDUARDO GALEANO, who passed away in 2015. His many books include THE OPEN VEINS OF LATIN AMERICA and MIRRORS: STORIES OF ALMOST EVERYONE.
Next time on State of Belief Radio, We explore alternatives to the widespread fear that’s paralyzing many millions of Americans today. Dread-Not–Facing the Future with Less Fear brings futurist Ari Wallach, author of the book Longpath: Becoming the Great Ancestors Our Future Needs to our show.
Also, Wajahat Ali, who’s memoir is provocatively titled, Go Back to Where You Came From: And Other Helpful Recommendations on How to Become American. Waj is a New York Times contributing op-ed writer, public speaker, and innovative thinker about bridging divides and seeing how much we all ultimately have in common.
And Caitlin Breedlove, Deputy Executive Director at the Women’s March. A longtime activist for equality and social justice with a focus on the southern United States, Caitlin is also Movement Strategist in Residence at Auburn Seminary.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Dark Brandon Rises and mocks Republicon hypocrisy
Trump's Twitter knock-off is loser like all his other grifts.
The Justice Dept. Just Eviscerated the Trump-Appointed Judge in the Mar-a-Lago Case
Steve Bannon charged with money-laundering in wall building scheme
We discuss the madness
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
For over 16 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
The two discuss the Biden administration's recent manufacturing victories.
This includes the CHIPS Act, the Inflation Reduction Act (and how it will affect clean energy production and EVs in the U.S.), the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, continuing job gains in manufacturing, and more.
They also explore the huge jump in companies that are reshoring their supply chains back to the U.S. from China.
WEBSITE: 1. AmericanManufacturing.org
TWITTER: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM
You can watch this episode in the following places:
YouTube - https://youtu.be/iaSG0IehZ_o
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/609932097/videos/604073681102844/
Karel Cast 109 The Queen Is Dead, Reaction Mixed, Vegan Cream, 7 Magic Mountains Queen Elizabeth II is gone, after 70 years, and half of those commenting are delighted. Was I wrong when I danced on Reagan's grave? We discuss, but first we make Vegan Creamer for our tea with toast and Nutella to talk royals. And it's pretty controversial stuff. Plus, a trip to the Seven Magic Mountains outside Las Vegas because, why not. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Historic heat wave strains electric grids in the U.S. West; Russia issues new threat to shut off energy exports to Europe; PLUS: Humanitarian crisis unfolding in Pakistan amid catastrophic flooding... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast 108 Message To Power Cos plus Trendy Wenesday Global News Stories It's going to be 106 today in Las Vegas and NV Energy wants us to conserve. So, when we need it most, use less? Isn't that the message of government, when you need it most, use less? Plus a look at trending news stories across the globe including Apple, a company that used to create innovative products that then they would find a market but now simply create products to market regardless of their innovation. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Karel Cast 107 Where Ignorance Is Bliss 'Tis Folly To Be Wise That's the saying, and in America it's the problem. Many of you are not ignorant, but being able to think and feel and deduce is driving you crazy so what to do? As the events get more and more absurd, how does a thinking person navigate the times? Or, can we? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
This Labor Day Code WACK! is taking a fresh look at the different perspectives held by organized labor in the fight for Medicare for All. Host Brenda Gazzar and Cindy Young, labor advocate and expert in health benefits negotiations, discuss how union members are harmed by America’s fragmented healthcare system.
So why are unions split on this issue? What happens when rank and file members disagree with union leadership on policy? Is the fight to end healthcare inequity dividing organized labor or pushing it towards social justice? Could the tide be turning on this issue?
On the radio show this week we cover the fight to make our own decisions about our own bodies without government intervention, what’s happened in Texas in the one year that SB 8 has been in effect, and how to most effectively advocate in this time of crisis; then we hear about the new opportunities for everyone to get lower prescription drug costs and more healthcare coverage; after that, we jump in with an award-winning novelist and story strategist to hear why your story is powerful; and we close the show celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week and the powerful effort to breakdown barriers to breastfeeding/chestfeeding in America.
*Special guests include: Alexis McGill Johnson, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, @PPFA; Margarida Jorge, Lower Drug Prices Now and Health Care for America Now, @peopleb4pharma; Justina Chen, award-winning author, story strategist and Chen & Cragen, @JustinaYChen, @chenandcragen; Tina Sherman, MomsRising, @MomsRising, @MamasConPoder.
Mark Riley The Intersection S6 Ep18 Biden. Trump. Uyghurs. Ginny Thomas by Progressive Voices
Click here, to View as Webpage. To unsubscribe scroll to bottom.
Scroll down for timely articles.
Is the nightmare finally over? GARY GERSTLE THE RISE & FALL OF THE NEOLIBERAL ORDER:
Listen any time to Podcast ApplePodcasts, Podomatic.com, aworldthatjustmightwork.com
KPFK 90.7fm LA - kpfk.org Thursday 9/1 3pm PT
Progressive Voices Network on TuneIn.com Saturday 9/3 7pmPT - Sunday 9/4 8pmPT
Palm upraised
Learn more: garygerstle.com The self-regulated market cannot respond effectively to the most critical challenges we face – inequality, climate change, an unhealthy relationship with rest of nature, pandemics and public health, social and racial division and tribalism, crippled government, and endangered democracy. So how did this notion dominate for 35+ years? And why is it crashing now? I talk with GARY GERSTLE, Professor of American History Emeritus at University of Cambridge, England, about his book, THE RISE AND FALL OF THE NEOLIBERAL ORDER: America and the World in the Free Market Era.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Republicons cry that Biden told the truth about them
Trump promises to "pardon" traitors.
The nation's poorest state used welfare money to pay Brett Favre for speeches he never made
We discuss the madness ___________________________________________________________ Keep sane in these "interesting times" - check out Mark Ciociola's "A Radical You." aradicalyou.com/
Frustrated enough about government policy to want to do something about it? Join "Shaping Progress," the organization founded by Tarabuster's millennial corresponded Mark Middlestaedt.
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ69soutD6mq5a8glxJNf2w
Karel Cast 106 Boombox Las Vegas' Seth Yudof, Superstar Thea Austin And LA Stories First, a trip to Los Angeles shows what an abject failure so much of government and corporate America is, but it also inspires through the memory of Andrea Lita Rademan. Then, Boombox Las Vegas residency promoter Seth Yudof talks life from the set about the upcoming show and superstar Thea Austin pop in for a quick moment to chat as well. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Karel Cast 105 Homeless Solution? Plus Do We Forgive Family Politics? First we talk about people we should be talking about, real heroes. Then, business owners in Castro say clean it up or we don't pay taxes, will this work? And, Sylvia Sweeney, actress, has family members that may be MAGA. Should she hang out with them? Should you? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
What happens when the cost of surviving an illness is so high, it's simply out of reach? How does Big Pharma enjoy such outsized profits from cancer and other treatments? And what about patients who are stuck between a pharmaceutical company and their health insurer?
To find out, we spoke to Dr. David Leibowitz, hematologist-oncologist and incoming chair of Physicians for a National Health Program - California, a non-partisan voluntary organization that supports equitable access to high quality health care as a right to all people. What's on his agenda for the California state chapter?
On the radio show this week we cover the Women’s March; what’s coming and how you can get marching too; we dive into the breaking good news about student loan cancellation; we cover Black Breastfeeding Week, the barriers to breastfeeding, and how to break them down; and we close the show covering the super powers of YOUR voice and your votes.
*Special guests include: Rachel O'Leary Carmona, Women's March, @womensmarch; Melissa Byrne, Project Springboard and student loan cancellation advocate, @mcbyrne; Kimberly Seals Allars, Founder @irthapp, co-founder of Black Breastfeeding Week, and author of The Big Let Down: How Medicine, Big Business and Feminism Undermined Breastfeeding; and Amanda Brown Lierman, SuperMajority, @supermajority
Karel Cast 104 The Companies Control Your Life; Plus No Plans No Future Watching Five Days at Memorial on Apple TV Plus makes me realize, we have no plan, for, well, anything. So why not? Plus, these 10 companies completely rule your life and it's killing you. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Mark Riley- The Intersection S6 Ep17.Mar - A-Lago. FBI. Trump. Student Loan Debt by Progressive Voices
As schools open around the country, here’s my 2013 converation with RAFE ESQUITH, who for 30 years taught 5th grade at LA’s Hobart Elementary public school. In 2005, PBS aired the documentary, THE HOBART SHAKESPEARIANS, about the full folio Shakespeare productions that his students perform each year. “I don't want my students to be ordinary; I want them to be extraordinary because I know that they are. If a 10-year-old, who doesn't speak English at home, can step in front of you and do a scene from Shakespeare,” says Esquith, "then there is nothing that he cannot accomplish.”
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Republicons make excuses for Trump's treason - as usual.
Sorry, Joe. Republicons are full-fascist and not shy about it.
Martin Hyde, another "don't you know who I am" narcissist is trying to get elected again.
Desantis thinks he's Churchill, and will never surrender to "woke".
We discuss the madness ___________________________________________________________ Keep sane in these "interesting times" - check out Mark Ciociola's "A Radical You." aradicalyou.com/
Frustrated enough about government policy to want to do something about it? Join "Shaping Progress," the organization founded by Tarabuster's millennial corresponded Mark Middlestaedt.
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ69soutD6mq5a8glxJNf2w
Karel Cast 103 We Did a Beautiful Thing How many times does a bill come out of Washington that actually changes people's lives immediately? Well, we did that by forgiving more student debt, and we can do more. Why can't we see the beauty in what we do? I'll tell you. Also, lunch! Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he talks about the power of women being on display during yesterday's primary elections being held across the U.S.
For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by Tim Zenk, President of Molecule, LLC.
Tim explains how the 'Inflation Reduction Act' will fight climate change. Some of the ways it will do so is by:
-
Including huge investments in clean energy
-
Keeping President Biden's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 within reach
-
Curbing methane emissions, which have been responsible for about 30% of global warming since pre-industrial times
-
Emphasizing environmental justice
-
Signaling to the global community that the U.S. is serious about doing its part to fight climate change
Tim has worked in renewable energy project development and policy for two decades to build new technologies for difficult to decarbonize sectors. Presently, he is the president at Molecule LLC where he works at the nexus of policy, finance, and technology to fight climate change and support an industrial transformation that is required for the U.S. to remain globally competitive in a zero-carbon future. Here in the U.S., he represents renewable fuels leader Neste, and Hydrogen logistics and aviation pioneer, Universal Hydrogen, among other clients. He is the founder and Executive Director of the Washington Green Hydrogen Alliance and Clean Fuel Washington. He was a senior executive at Sapphire Energy, a company that invented renewable crude oil (green crude) from algae. Earlier in Tim’s career he served in several government roles in the Clinton/Gore White House, in Congress for Rep. Norm Dicks, and on the staff of Washington’s 19th Governor, Booth Gardner. His Twitter handle is @GreenCrude.
More than half of Europe grappling with worst drought in 500+ years; Climate change action is way more popular than Americans realize; Increased risk of leukemia for kids living near fracking wells, study finds; PLUS: Saudi Arabia pushes to become a global electric vehicle leader... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast 102 Who Should Pay for Student Loans, Plus, Clooney on Education Once again President Joe Biden helps out students by forgiving some debt, but, why not forgive all? And I know just who can pay for it. Plus, all this money on education, why are we so stupid? Then George Clooney did a PSA for Jimmy Kimmel that we must talk about. Ember even makes an appearance. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she gave her take on:
-
THE HILL: "White House to announce student loan cancellation, payment pause extension Wednesday"
-
AXIOS: "White House: Climate law could slash related damages by up to $1.9 trillion"
-
AXIOS: "Ex-Louisville officer pleads guilty to conspiracy in Breonna Taylor killing"
-
AXIOS: "Judge upholds Georgia law prohibiting food, water distribution at polls"
-
AXIOS: "Jury finds 2 men guilty of conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer"
6. AUDIO: Republican Congressman Andy Barr tries to change subject when asked by Chuck Todd what is the GOP's plan to deal with inflation
- AXIOS: "Florida school district rejects dictionary donations amid new book law"
For the remainder of the hour, Leslie is joined by Jon Sinton, Executive Director and CEO of 'Let Majority Rule,' a non-partisan organization dedicated to ensuring that America hears the voice of the majority of voters.
The two discuss his latest blog via his Substack, titled, "Enough Already." One of the items covered in the blog is whether the media will fall for former President Trump's attempt to change the subject on the FBI seizure of classified documents that he kept at his Mar-a-lago golf club. (link here: https://jonbsinton.substack.com/p/enough-already)
In early 2011, Sinton co-founded the smartphone app Progressive Voices which aggregates all progressive content that is seen, heard or read. In 2012, PV launched a streaming radio service, The Progressive Voices Channel on TuneIn. The websites for 'Let Majority Rule' and Progressive Voices are LetMajorityRule.org and ProgressiveVoices.com. Their Twitter handles are @LetMajorityRule and @ProgVoice. Jon's handle is @JonSinton. Finally, you can check out "Jon's Reluctant Blog" by visiting JonBSinton.substack.com
GNR Special Coverage: U.S. Senate Democrats pass landmark climate legislation, the first in U.S. history... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
How have government policies created inequitable access to abortion? What's the Hyde Amendment and what has been its impact over the past 45 years? What role are some states playing in the effort to assure abortion access? And what can we do now to support reproductive freedoms? To find out, we spoke to Cat Duffy, policy analyst with the National Health Law Program, who works on reproductive and sexual healthcare access and services, including abortion coverage and access.
On the radio show this week we cover democracy on the line, Unity 22, and the campaign to increase Black voter turnout ahead of the midterm elections; we hear about the just-passed Inflation Reduction Act and how it can lower your prescription drug and healthcare costs; we find out how to combat white supremacist hate and what happened with the FBI raid on MarALago; and we hear the latest with the United State of Women.
*Special guests include: Melanie Campbell, Black Women’s Roundtable, National Coalition On Black Civic Participation, @NCBCP; Donna Norton, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Lindsay Schubiner, Western States Center; @WStatesCenter; Jordan Brooks, United State of Women (USOW), @USOW.
Karel Cast 101 Good News, Bad News, Fauci's Legacy and CNN Goes First, there's no new horrible story in the news that comes along every day and usurps the others. That's the good news: the bad news? The old bad news is still pretty bad. Plus, Fauci leaves this weekend, what is his legacy of AIDS and Covid, and is it really HIS legacy? And CNN goes right, which is why we are losing ground every day. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Mark Riley The Intersection S6 Ep16 Abortion In America. Trump And The FBI by Progressive Voices
The author of Raising Ryland: Our Story of Parenting a Transgender Child with No Strings Attached, Hillary Whittington. She’s a conservative Christian and a powerful voice for rising above the culture wars to follow the call of love.
Also, Megan Black, Common Good Program Director at the Western States Center. She works at the intersection of white supremacy, antisemitism, and Christian hegemony, highlighting how essential the lessons of history truly are to preventing repeating of it.
And a few minutes with host Welton Gaddy, who’s been away from the microphone these past few months. We’ll hear where he’s been, and why this show continues to be so near and dear to his heart.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Republicons make up different excuses for their Dim Leader, Traitor Trump
Republicons would rather do violence than democracy
Trash Rep. "Banned from the Bowling Alley" Boebert is at war with her entire neighborhood.
Jenna Ellis mocks Rachel Maddow's looks - that's what passes as scintillating Republicon discourse
Republicons are confused by this America-thingie
We discuss the madness
Karel Cast 100 A Non Show, A song, And a Question So there's no real structure today in my living room…but we do chat about loss, about how Dan Price is hot, but an alleged rapist so there goes the hotness, would you sleep with a member of the GOP? Plus a quick song and an even quicker parody…welcome to the hotel mar a Lago! Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
GNR Special Coverage: U.S. Senate Democrats pass landmark climate legislation, the first in U.S. history... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast 099 Explicit Cheney Lost, and? Plus, Time to Cut off CA First a program note about Fridays and then, Liz Cheney lost. Good. I’ll tell you why. And water, the West doesn’t have any. Why not? Did we not see this coming? Plus a fast paced look at headlines to keep you going. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
U.S. Senate Democrats pass landmark climate legislation, the first in U.S. history... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
What are the implications of the Dobbs ruling for people seeking reproductive care across the United States? What kind of burdens will they face if they have to wait days or even weeks to get an abortion? Will this Supreme Court decision result in people having babies they don't want to have? To find out, we spoke to Cat Duffy, policy analyst with the National Health Law Program, who works on reproductive and sexual health care access and services with a particular focus on abortion coverage and access.
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 Mica Soellner, Congressional Reporter for 'The Washington Times,' where she covers the House, with a focus on Democrats.
They discuss the 'Inflation Reduction Act,' Republican primary elections in Wyoming and Alaska, as well as the GOP reactions to former President Trump's legal problems.
Mica's Twitter handle is @MicaSoellnerDC.
Brad will then be joined by Tara Devlin, a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.” Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.
Brad and Tara break down what has been one of the busiest news weeks of the Biden administration.
Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin. You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1OdKrBDZMDOKX
YouTube - https://youtu.be/xxXcT6yGPkU
Facebook - https://fb.watch/eWHWDcBdEU/
Karel Cast 098 We Want Arrest, But Will We Get It? Plus Staggering Numbers To many people, their minds are made up about Trump. And they want him arrested. I’m one of them, but I fear it either won’t happen or it’s going to take time. But shouldn’t it? Or, is he getting another kind of justice? Ask people like Reality Winner or Chelsea Manning. Then, I found some numbers about US food that will…shock? Well, they should. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Kansas bolstered the pro-choice world in a referendum tied to last week’s primary. Given the opportunity to exercise real democracy, the people of Kansas overwhelmingly came out to vote women’s reproductive rights. We take a look at that this week in this short audio essay. I hope you’ll listen.
Republicans have won the national vote for President only once since 1988, yet they’ve held the White House for 12 of those years and appointed 6 of 9 Supreme Court justices, who have just ruled against the majority of Americans on religion, guns, climate, and women’s rights. Here’s my conversation with STEVEN HILL, author of 10 STEPS TO REPAIR AMERICAN DEMOCRACY and co-founder of FairVote, about how to defeat one of our gravest and most systemic problems, Minority Rule.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Did Traitor Trump sell secrets to the Saudis?
Don’t forget- The Trump campaign gave its most sensitive data to a Russian spy
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago is heaven — for spies
Search warrant shows Trump is under investigation for possible Espionage Act violations
Trump News Updates- Bernie Sanders Says GOP Is 'Giving Up on Democracy'
New dating app 'The Right Stuff' created for conservatives
We discuss the madness ___________________________________________________________ eep sane in these "interesting times" - check out Mark Ciociola's "A Radical You." aradicalyou.com/
Frustrated enough about government policy to want to do something about it? Join "Shaping Progress," the organization founded by Tarabuster's millennial corresponded Mark Middlestaedt.
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ69soutD6mq5a8glxJNf2w
Karel Cast 097 Was He Really That Stupid? Plus, Good News for a Turtle The Trump Saga continues in to season 12 it seems, the never ending story of the Great Grift. Now, nuclear secrets at MarALago? I mean, is he THAT stupid? Well, I guess, yes is the short answer. We start with good news…are you THAT person, the one that always ends up saving something? Well, I found myself coming to the aid of…a turtle. And thanks to Scales and Tales Las Vegas, we found him a home! Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Karel Cast 096 MarALago Searched, Facebook Betrays Donald Trump's hotel in residence Mar A Lago has been searched and fascists are using it as a war cry. My response? Let them. It's time to put down the South once and for all. And any seditionists. But who are they, exactly? Plus, Facebook has betrayed a mother and daughter without so much as a whimper, and I have deleted it for good. The question is, why do you give your life to Mark Zuckerberg to profit from, is the marketing really that worth it? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she gave her opinion on:
-
ASSOCIATED PRESS: "FBI’s search of Trump’s Florida estate: Why now?"
-
AXIOS: "Biden signs $280 billion chip funding bill"
-
AXIOS: "Appeals court says House committee can obtain Trump's tax records"
-
AXIOS: "Rudy Giuliani must testify in Atlanta 2020 election probe next week"
During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Tim Zenk, President of Molecule, LLC.
Tim explains how the 'Inflation Reduction Act' will fight climate change. Some of the ways it will do so is by:
-
Including huge investments in clean energy
-
Keeping President Biden's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 within reach
-
Curbing methane emissions, which have been responsible for about 30% of global warming since pre-industrial times
-
Emphasizing environmental justice
-
Signaling to the global community that the U.S. is serious about doing its part to fight climate change
Tim has worked in renewable energy project development and policy for two decades to build new technologies for difficult to decarbonize sectors. Presently, he is the president at Molecule LLC where he works at the nexus of policy, finance, and technology to fight climate change and support an industrial transformation that is required for the U.S. to remain globally competitive in a zero-carbon future. Here in the U.S., he represents renewable fuels leader Neste, and Hydrogen logistics and aviation pioneer, Universal Hydrogen, among other clients. He is the founder and Executive Director of the Washington Green Hydrogen Alliance and Clean Fuel Washington. He was a senior executive at Sapphire Energy, a company that invented renewable crude oil (green crude) from algae. Earlier in Tim’s career he served in several government roles in the Clinton/Gore White House, in Congress for Rep. Norm Dicks, and on the staff of Washington’s 19th Governor, Booth Gardner. His Twitter handle is @GreenCrude.
GNR Special Coverage: U.S. Senate Democrats pass landmark climate legislation, the first in U.S. history... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Why is it that many Americans who have health insurance are still not able to get the care they need? How are health insurers increasing their profits at the expense of American families? To find out, we spoke to Wendell Potter, ex-communications executive for the health insurance giant Cigna turned industry whistleblower and New York Times bestselling author. Wendell is the co-founder of Business Leaders for Health Care Transformation and the president of the Center for Health and Democracy. He's also a strong advocate for Medicare for All.
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 Edwith Theogene, the senior director of racial equity and justice at American Progress.
The two discuss:
- The racial wealth gap as it pertains to inequities in the historic job growth we’re seeing between the types and numbers of jobs available to white workers vs. Black, Latino, etc. workers
- The upcoming midterms and the blatant white supremacist/adjacent extremism we’re seeing from some MAGA candidates
- Guns as the true drivers of violent crime and the disproportionate impacts of gun violence on communities of color
In her role at CAP, Theogene leads American Progress’ efforts to develop, communicate, and implement policy ideas that provide a new way forward for a range of equity challenges in an increasingly diverse America, with a particular focus on race and equity. Her Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, 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 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
The Colonel explains the significance of the U.S. drone strike that killed Ayman Al-Zawahiri, Al Qaeda's 9/11 mastermind, in Afghanistan.
Colonel Leighton also analyzes Speaker Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, and China's reaction.
Finally, he discusses the 'PACT Act,' which is short for honoring our 'Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics' bill. The newly passed legislation will fund research and benefits for as many as 3.5 million veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during service.
Colonel Leighton can also be seen regularly on CNN, where he is a Military Analyst. His Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton, and his website is CedricLeighton.com.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1zqJVBYBZOnJB
YouTube - https://youtu.be/TxD8hrSiJMI
Facebook - https://fb.watch/eNrPKfZMO0/
On the #RADIO show this week, we celebrate the abortion-care victory in Kansas, cover how YOU can help move forward tax fairness and affordable prescription drugs, and find out about a new way the fight for paid family/medical leave is moving forward!
*Special guests include: Emily Wales, Planned Parenthood Great Plains, @PPact and @PPFA Frank Clemente, Americans For Tax Fairness, @4TaxFairness; Lucy Westerfield, Patients for Affordable Drugs NOW, @P4ADNOW; and Dawn Hucklebridge, Paid Leave PAC, @dhuckelbridge.
With a persistence of determination that has spanned decades, some would say centuries, the White and privileged, originally Democrats, and now Republicans, have done everything and anything they can to seek and gain the power to control the rest of us. Today, with right-wing media and sophisticated redistricting software, they have a built radical minority that controls 26 statehouses and the federal court system. It’s time to awaken to the dangers. I hope you will listen to this short essay on the subject of minority rule, and she it far and wide. It’s important.
Mark Riley The Intersection S6 Ep14 China. Taiwan. Pelosi. Sandy Hook. Alex Jones. Kansas. Abortion by Progressive Voices
Karel Cast 095 It's Not Biden's Win, its Ours Plus Where Was I ? First, I tell you where I was Friday and how it has affected me, the loss of dear friend Andrea Lita Rademan AND Andrew Howard. In one weekend. Then, the new legislation is not a win for Biden or the Democrats, if it's good, it's OUR win. So why do we pose everything as them vs. them. That's easy. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Back-to-back extreme storms reveal the U.S. is not ready for climate impacts; Climate change is increasing summertime humidity; Big corporations launch ad blitz to sink Democrats' landmark budget deal; PLUS: America's first-ever national EV charging network is on its way... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast 094 Beyonce and "Spaz" Alex Jones and 25 Pineapples Wednesday brings Queen Bee and her Beyhive trouble in the form of a word most have no clue from whence it came, Spaz. Then, 25 pineapples, that's how long Planet Earth or humans may have and why Alex Jones other than he's hideous. Why him and not, say, Tucker Carlson? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Death toll rises in catastrophic Kentucky flooding; Extreme heat and wildfires sear the U.S. West; Good times for Big Oil; PLUS: Manchin-Schumer compromise bill could be a game changer for climate... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
It should be clear to all by now that we have a problem at the highest ranks of the civilian government, as well as in the military and law enforcement. The divide is steep and wide. While most Americans are patriots who love their country and want to contribute to a more perfect union, the nationalists among us have other ideas. Nationalism is born of tribalism and espouses hate for “the other," while patriotism sees us as all in it together. This nationalistic fury is more than a political disagreement. This week, we take a look at the divide. I hope you’ll listen.
How is medical debt a racial justice issue, and what's being done about it? What role does the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion play in reducing medical debt and keeping rural hospitals open? And what specific health policy should legislators pursue that would solve the medical debt crisis once and for all?
To find out, we spoke to Berneta L. Haynes, a staff attorney for the National Consumer Law Center, who focuses on medical debt and consumer energy policy. She previously served as a director at Georgia Watch, a state-based consumer advocacy organization, where she worked to make energy programs and quality health care more equitable and accessible for all.
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 Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
The two talk about Dr. Shapiro's newest blog, "Hey, Folks, We’re Not in a Recession." (Link here: https://www.sonecon.com/hey-folks-we-are-not-in-a-recession/)
Dr. Shapiro is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration. His website is Sonecon.com and his Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Bob Keefe, Executive Director at Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2), a national, nonpartisan group of business leaders, investors, and professionals from every sector of the economy who advocate for smart policies that are good for the economy and good for the environment.
The two detail the environmental provisions of the aforementioned "Inflation Reduction Act." The legislation would authorize "$369 billion of new climate spending, the largest investment in emissions reduction in American history—and, more important, the biggest blow against climate change ever struck by the U.S. government." (source: https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2022/07/manchin-schumer-inflation-reduction-climate/670981/)
They also discuss the positive economic impacts that would occur if the legislation becomes law.
Bob's Twitter handle is @bkeefee2 and the handle for 'Environmental Entrepreneurs' is @e2org. Their website is www.e2.org.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1ynJOZDgddZGR
YouTube - https://youtu.be/9GyQ-4jomkk
Facebook - https://fb.watch/eEbrdyEWH8/
Karel Cast 093 Tent Lessons In Life, A Childhood Loss and Mexico says….While walking through the park this morning it finally dawned on me what I can do to help homelessness and help clean it up; nothing. Not a damned thing and I'll tell you why. Then, an icon, a trailblazer leaves and takes a part of my childhood with her. AND, Mexico is sending a message, and it's not Hola. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Mark Riley The Intersection S6 Ep 13 Joe Manchin Climate Change. Viktor Orban. Britney Griner by Progressive Voices
The 2024 Evangelical Primary. The bloc that put Donald Trump in office is more organized than ever, and they don’t plan to lose again. Ever. We’ll get analysis from Brian Kaylor at Word & Way. Also, the author of a new book, Asylum – A Memoir and Manifesto, Edafe Okporo. From Nigerian refugee to management consultant and effective activist, Edafe sees the promise of America that seems to have faded for so many.
And the man leading the effort to establish Interfaith Alliance of North Dakota, Ross Keys. It’s the challenging environment for building this kind of network that makes it all the more essential.
Be sure to visit us at stateofbelief.com - and be sure to tune in, for religion and radio done differently!
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Corrupt Joe Manchin wastes time as he fake-negotiates, then shits on clean energy - again.
Store manager ousted for treatment of woman with son on life support because the PR wasn't good for the company. USA still stands alone not just without healthcare as a right, but sick leave.
Uvalde victims turn to Gofundme for medical care.
Trump fundraises off his ex-wife's death
Gun control group sends 52 school buses to Sen. Cruz's office | khou.com
We discuss the madness
Karel Cast 092 It's GOP vs US, not GOP vs Dems plus Viral Life The media seems to think it's the Dems versus the GOP and each time a policy fails or passes, it's scored as a win for either party. But the truth is, it's not about Party, it's about We, the People. And it appears whenever the GOP wins, we lose. Plus, viral blame serves what purpose again? And your weekend Rx for fun! Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Karel Cast 091 A Very Personal Conversation That May Inspire You may find inspiration from this, or you may just say I'm off my rocker. Either way, it's what we have today. There may be some truth in it for you, too.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he praises President Biden for how he has managed his relationship with Senator Joe Manchin, a key swing vote in the Senate. This comes on the heels of a new legislative agreement between Manchin, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and President Biden, called "the Inflation Reduction Act." The bill would bring in $739 billion in revenue and invest $433 billion in spending in areas like clean energy, tax credits, and reducing health care costs. It also addresses Manchin’s goal of reducing the deficit and would do so by $300 billion or more. The bill still needs to garner 50 votes through the Senate's reconciliation process next week, including Senator Kyrsten Sinema, the other Democrat in the Senate whose vote has been tough for Schumer and Biden to count on. However, the agreement between Manchin, Schumer and Biden is a huge breakthrough for the current legislative session.
For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by John Nichols, a pioneering political blogger, who writes about politics for 'The Nation' as a national affairs correspondent. His pieces have been circulated internationally, quoted in numerous books, and mentioned in debates on the floor of Congress.
The two discuss his recent piece for 'The Nation' about former President Trump's during the January 6th Capitol insurrection. The piece is titled, "187 Minutes of Treason."
They also talk about the news out this week that the Justice Department is investigating Trump's actions as part of its criminal probe of efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
John Nichols is a contributing writer for 'The Progressive' and 'In These Times' and the associate editor of 'the Capital Times,' the daily newspaper in Madison, Wisconsin. His articles have appeared in The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and dozens of other newspapers.
Nichols also has written many great books, with his most recent being, "Coronavirus Criminals and Pandemic Profiteers: Accountability for Those Who Caused the Crisis."
The website for 'The Nation' is www.TheNation.com and their Twitter handle is @TheNation. John's handle is @NicholsUprising.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1DXGyDjaPldKM
YouTube - https://youtu.be/YrcYhQK6RSM
Facebook - https://fb.watch/ez84Uz7kUS/
Manchin and Schumer reach deal on climate and energy bill; Russia slashes gas deliveries to Europe; PLUS: US Postal Service quadruples its plan to buy all-electric vehicles... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
State of emergency declared over explosive new Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park; Simultaneous, concurrent heat waves are now six times more frequent, thanks to global warming; PLUS: New study quantifies just how much climate damage rich nations have caused to poor ones... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
It's hard to imagine a louder alarm than the brutal heatwave blanketing the Northern climes, yet the level of concern regarding an existential threat remains low. It’s long past time to shift our priorities and save the planet. I hope you’ll give a listen to this short essay.
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 Dr. Rachel Kleinfeld, a Senior Fellow in the Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
There she focuses on issues of rule of law, security, and governance in post-conflict countries, fragile states, and states in transition.
The two discuss how important it is to hold those accountable who try to use violence to swing elections, including those responsible for the January 6th Capitol insurrection.
Dr. Kleinfeld's Twitter handle is @RachelKleinfeld.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by John T. Bennett, Editor-at-Large at CQ Roll Call, 'the source for news on Capitol Hill since 1955.'
They talk about the upcoming legislative calendar for Congress, the political and legal implications of the January 6th Committee, former President Trump's hold over the GOP, and a shift in polling for the midterm elections.
John's Twitter handle is @BennettJohnT.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1YpJkZwDdWEGj
YouTube - https://youtu.be/GQaR2uvhTts
Facebook - https://fb.watch/ev26OQ9y5D/
Karel Cast 090 AntiDepressants Bigger Than Opiate Scandal Plus FEAR First a personal note about my fear of a heart attack. And then, America's fear, and the solution: Antti-Depressants but they, surprisingly, don't work. And now there's evidence to prove it. So why do we keep eating them up? I tell you. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
On the radio show this week we cover the fight for reproductive healthcare, including abortioncare, and how you can help; what’s happening with raising the wages of people in America; where there is hope in democracy; and the release of the COVID vaccine for young children.
*Special guests include: Ann Marie Benitez, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, @LatinaInstitute; Saru Jayaraman, One Fair Wage & Food Labor Research Center at UC Berkeley, @onefairwage; Donna Norton, MomsRising/MamasConPoder, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder; and Dr. Yvonne “Bonnie” Maldonado, chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases, @AmerAcadPeds.
Why are Black families disproportionately impacted by medical debt in America? How do inequities in housing access and safety, environmental pollution, and health care combine and intensify the vulnerability of disenfranchised communities? And why have families in Southern states been particularly hard hit?
To find out, we spoke to Berneta L. Haynes, a staff attorney for the National Consumer Law Center, who focuses on medical debt and consumer energy policy. She previously served as a director at Georgia Watch, a state-based consumer advocacy organization, where she worked to make energy programs and quality health care more equitable and accessible for all.
For more, check out the Show Notes & Episode Transcript!
"'It would be easier for people to understand what could have happened on January 6th in DC, if they knew what actually happened on November 10th, in 1898, in Wilmington,' Cedric Harrison told me"
The F-Word is released bi-weekly featuring timely commentaries by Laura Flanders and guests.
The Intersection S6 Ep12 Steve Bannon. The Capitol Insurrection. Trump. by Progressive Voices
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
For over 16 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
Leslie and Scott discuss how Democrats are currently at risk of committing three unforced errors, on Infrastructure, Climate, and China Competition, with major political and policy implications.
On the infrastructure front, they're not properly selling the bipartisan bill that is massively popular with voters, because somehow only 24 percent are aware it's actually a law.
When it comes to the topic of renewable energy production in the U.S., Senator Manchin’s refusal to go along with ANY climate related legislation is having real-time consequences. Solar manufacturing will disappear from our country without action!
Finally, in regards to competition with China, the United States needs to 'go big' beyond semiconductors to position ourselves for the future, and the Biden administration shouldn’t lift tariffs that are in place.
WEBSITE: 1. AmericanManufacturing.org
TWITTER: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM
Karel Cast 089 SCAM Alert! Plus LGBTQIA Explained and Biden Covid Thoughts brings us quite a hysterical look at the letters of sexuality; plus, Biden has covid and you know what you thought when you heard. And Josh Hawley is running like an Olympian to flee a mob he helped create. All this plus a scam that I nearly fell for and don't want you to be trapped by comes to light. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Moe is joined by Andy Parker, Director of the SuperPAC, "Andy's Fight," and Author of the book, "For Alison: The Murder of a Young Journalist and a Father's Fight for Gun Safety."
On August 26, 2015, the lives of Andy and Barbara Parker changed forever when their daughter Alison, a journalist for WDBJ7, was murdered on live television near Roanoke, Virginia.
Vowing to do whatever it takes, Andy turned his anger into outspoken activism and action to fight gun violence. From branding the NRA a terrorist organization to publicly calling out legislators for their cowardice, Andy is willing to say what others only think. With assistance from the Georgetown University Civil Rights Law Clinic, he has now taken on Google in an effort to remove the video of Alison's murder from YouTube. Moe and Andy discuss his new SuperPAC, "Andy's Fight," which launched earlier this month. Andy's Fight is different from other gun-violence prevention groups, in both focus and tactics. Andy believes:
A. Disinformation plays an enormous role, with violent imagery organizations like Facebook not only unwilling in trying to to stop, but actively promoting for engagement/clicks, killing us. No country's perfect, but other democracies like Germany, U.K., Canada, etc have at least tried to rein in disinformation from Q-anon types.
B. Andy goes further than other gun reform groups that seek to put band-aids on gaping wounds. They will call for universal background checks and red flag laws, but often stop short of fully supporting an assault weapons bans and high capacity magazine bans. Andy thinks both of these measures are essential.
C. Aggressiveness. Andy's Super-PAC will not be playing nice with Republican Senators like Pat Toomey or Susan Collins in the hope for bipartisan legislation. If you are failing to protect your constituents, they don't care who likes you, or about bipartisanship, or that you're a good golfer. They're coming for you to tell your constituents what kind of ghoul you are.
The website for the PAC is www.AndysFight.com
Moe and Andy alson discuss his most recent piece for 'The Independent,' which is titled, "My daughter was killed by a shooter. None of us want Republicans’ thoughts and prayers." (Link here: https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/daughter-killed-shooter-uvalde-texas-gun-control-b2092170.html)
Andy's Twitter handle is @AndyParkerVA.
Cascading consequences of extreme heat are piling up. Scientists warn it will get worse; E.U. warns member nations to conserve gas as Russia tightens its grip; PLUS: President Biden announces plans for Executive Actions to tackle climate change... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast 088 Wednesday Look At The World Makes Me Dizzy Today is go for the headlines day, literally. And what's in them? Congress sitting around debating Gays and Blacks again, and how demeaning that is, to the ridiculousness of the word inflation comes our way. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Simultaneous record deadly heat waves strike across the globe; Last month tied for the hottest June ever recorded globally; PLUS: Senator Joe Manchin again tanks Biden and the Democrats' climate and clean energy agenda... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Simultaneous record deadly heat waves strike across the globe; Last month tied for the hottest June ever recorded globally; PLUS: Senator Joe Manchin again tanks Biden and the Democrats' climate and clean energy agenda... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
What challenges do people in the LGBTQ+ community face in accessing quality health care and how does this affect their wellbeing? What policy solutions are needed to tackle these challenges?
To find out, we spoke to Jeffrey Rodriguez, the incoming director of Community Health Programs at the Los Angeles LGBT Center. He’s worked there for the past 12 years mainly in sexual health and education.
For more, check out the Show Notes & Episode Transcript!
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 Dr. Bob Bollinger. He is the Raj and Kamla Gupta Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and he holds joint appointments in International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and in Community Public Health at the JH School of Nursing.
The two analyze the increased spread of the COVID-19 BA.5 Omicron variant, and how people should protect themselves and their family members from it. Also, Brad will ask Dr. Bollinger about when we might be able to finally see COVID boosters that protect against the Omicron variant become available to the general public.
Dr. Bollinger is also Founding Director of the Center for Clinical Global Health Education (CCGHE). Their website is main.ccghe.net and their Facebook page is Facebook.com/CCGHE.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Charlie Cook, Editor and Publisher of the 'Cook Political Report.'
The two discuss the 2022 congressional midterm elections, with a specific focus on the biggest Senate races in the country.
Charlie's Twitter handle is @CharlieCookDC.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1vOxwyMRMDoGB
YouTube - https://youtu.be/4wHLRWiIvPA
Facebook - https://fb.watch/elwipW2VXT/
Karel Cast 087 Young People Complain, But Do They Show Up? Well, statistically, the answer is no, they don't. Less than 40% of eligible 18-24 year olds vote and the median age of office holder is 44. But boy, can they complain, and when I bring this up, suddenly I must die. Literally. Plus, there's a new depression, we're all feeling it, but is there relief in sight? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
On the radio show this week we cover the fight for bodily autonomy and abortioncare; what the rising generations of voters want and need; why media matters and how to fight back against purposeful disinformation; and we close the show diving into the power and impact of your vote.
*Special guests include: Jacqueline Ayers, Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund, @PPFA & @PPact; Antonio Arellano, NextGen, @NextGenAmerica; Angelo Carusone, Media Matters for America, @mmfa; and Andrea Hailey, Vote.org, @votedotorg
Mark Riley The Intersection S6 Ep11 10 - Year - Old Raped Abortion Denied In Ohio by Progressive Voices
A small minority at the fringes of American politics is making most of us miserable. Today, A little essay on extremism, apathy, and the toxic mix that threatens us. I hope you’ll give this short piece a listen.
When the American electoral system was created, over 95% of Americans lived in rural communities. Today fewer than 20% do. The 20 senators from the 10 most populous states - home to half the US population - make up only a fifth of the US Senate. When, the solution to minority rule, exemplified by the Senate filibuster and the radical 6-3 Supreme Court, is to vote - then finding a successful way to connect with, win over, and represent rural voters is more essential than ever. CHLOE MAXMIN, a progressive, has won two elections to the state legislature in rural Maine. In DIRT ROAD REVIVAL, she and campaign manager CANYON WOODWARD share their approach to reversing the slide of rural voters to the GOP.
July marks the thirty-second anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, as it’s better known—the landmark civil rights law that promised equal opportunity and economic security for Americans with disabilities. As we’ve talked about a lot on this show over the years, as important as it is to celebrate how far we’ve come in the decades since the ADA became part of the fabric of American life, every time we hit the month of July, it’s even more important to acknowledge how far will still have to go to achieve the as-yet unfulfilled promises of the ADA.
And that’s why this July, Off-Kilter is once again spending all month long having conversations with leaders from across the disability community. (Catch up with Part One and Part Two in our #ADA2022 series.)
To continue that series of conversations, as we all grapple with the road ahead in a post-Roe v. Wade world, this week, Off-Kilter dives into the intersection of reproductive justice and disability justice—and the impact of the Supreme Court’s recent Dobbs decision on disabled women and people who can become pregnant—with two powerhouse advocates who are also speaking at an upcoming virtual event on “Bridging Reproductive Justice and Disability Justice” being hosted at The Century Foundation next week. Vilissa Thompson is a senior fellow at The Century Foundation, where her work focuses on the intersection of race, gender, and disability and she serves as co-director of the Disability Economic Justice Collaborative; she is also the founder of advocacy organization Ramp Your Voice! And Laurie Bertram Roberts is the founder and executive director of the Mississippi Reproductive Freedom Fund (MRFF), a reproductive justice organization that reduces barriers for access to abortion care.
You can find part one and part two of Off-Kilter’s #ADA2022 series here and here.
For more:
Find out more about and register for next week’s event, “Bridging Reproductive Justice and Disability Justice,” taking place on July 21, 1:00–2:00PM ET, by clicking here Read the Supreme Court’s Buck v. Bell decision from 1927, which set the legal precedent that disabled people can be forcibly sterilized—and here’s the TCF Disability Economic Justice Team’s statement on why overturning Roe is so devastating for the disability community Here’s the National Partnership for Women and Families analysis finding that 15 million women of color live in states that have already or are likely to overturn Roe Read more about how Laurie became “the abortion lady of Mississippi” in The Guardian Learn more about and support the work of the Mississippi Reproductive Freedom Fund Find and support your local abortion fund using this handy tool from the National Network of Abortion Funds
Next time on State of Belief Radio, a former top leader of the political religious right, shares insights on how he taught that movement to move the Supreme Court – and how central those skills likely were in the recent reversal of Roe v Wade. Rob is also uniquely qualified to speculate as to what this theocratic agenda is likely to bring us next – and what tactics will be deployed to remake this country in their image.
Also, Interfaith Alliance has just announced its next leader – longtime activist and organizer the Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush. Paul will be with us to discuss why he feels so strongly about making this move to focus on defending true religious freedom – for all.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Corrupt Joe Manchin wastes time as he fake-negotiates, then shits on clean energy - again.
Store manager ousted for treatment of woman with son on life support because the PR wasn't good for the company. USA still stands alone not just without healthcare as a right, but sick leave.
Uvalde victims turn to Gofundme for medical care.
Trump fundraises off his ex-wife's death
Gun control group sends 52 school buses to Sen. Cruz's office | khou.com
We discuss the madness
Karel Cast 086 Face It, With America, It’s Unrequited Love…You are told to love America. But why? Does it love you back? How does it show its affection? Do you feel loved, cared for, valued? If not, then why do you have to love America? I use personal relationships with those that were supposed to love me, who obviously don’t and wonder why I put any effort in to it. So why do we put effort in to a country that puts none in to us? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Spain and Portugal hit with driest climate in more than a thousand years; Yes, U.S. summers are getting hotter, longer, and more dangerous; California enacts nation's most sweeping law to phase out single-use plastics; PLUS: Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest hits new all-time record high... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast 085 Is Joe Biden To Blame or are We, The People Inflation is at an all time high, the biggest in 40 years, and everybody is blaming Joe Biden. Why? Is it his fault? Who is to blame for inflation, is it The President's fault? Or, does the blame lay some place else? And is there something to do about it? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
"Birth, earth, indigenous rule, even the “demos” of government itself… Kavanaugh and his crew seem to have something against bodies they can’t control, be they human or governmental."
The F-Word is released bi-weekly featuring timely commentaries by Laura Flanders and guests.
On the radio show this week, we cover the epidemic of gun violence and the next steps we need to take to solve it; get the scoop on prescription drug pricing reform and how relief may soon be coming your way; hear the latest in the childcare crisis and which solutions are moving forward and how; and listen to an update on access to reproductive healthcare and how you can lend a hand!
*Special guest include: Po Murray, Newtown Action Alliance, @NewtownAction; Bailey Reavis, Families USA, @FamiliesUSA; Julie Kashen, The Century Foundation, @TCFdotorg; Tina Sherman, MomsRising, @MomsRising
Wildfires again threaten iconic Giant Sequoias, this time in Yosemite; Offshore wind power is booming --- and China is leading the way; PLUS: Utah's Great Salt Lake is drying up... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
What special health needs do LGBTQ communities have – and how well are they being addressed? What can our broken healthcare system learn from the retail industry about how to treat clients with unique needs?
To find out, we spoke to Jeffrey Rodriguez, the incoming director of Community Health Programs at the Los Angeles LGBT Center. He’s worked there for the past 12 years mainly in sexual health and education, HIV and sexually transmitted infection or STI testing and treatment, HIV prevention, linkage into primary care, as well as with mental health and substance use programs.
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 Ian Millhiser, a senior correspondent at Vox, where he focuses on the Supreme Court, the Constitution, and the decline of liberal democracy in the United States.
They discuss two of Ian's most recent pieces for Vox, "A New Supreme Court Case is the Biggest Threat to U.S. Democracy Since January 6th," and, "10 Ways to Fix a Broken Supreme Court."
Ian's Twitter handle is @imillhiser.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA.
The pair talks about the January 6th committee hearings, as well as news out today regarding Chief Strategist of the Trump White House, Steve Bannon.
They also preview the 2022 midterm elections, including the race for Senate and Governor in Pennsylvania where Sarah lives.
Sarah is a 2 time Telly Award winner, and now hosts Politicus News and co-hosts Politicus Radio. The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their Twitter handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1mrGmaaYqQWGy
YouTube - https://youtu.be/to7rODWgyHI
Facebook - https://fb.watch/eczUz8vK4f/
Karel Cast 084 Is It Your Last Cuppa? Plus, Am I The Only One?
A random TV show from Europe has really derailed me today, thinking about what I saw and how it could be any one of us. Plus, Vegas is full; Gay Pride Long Beach record crowds; travel is up to 95% of normal again. So, the question becomes, if gas is so expensive, if rent, mortgage too out of control, where is the money coming from for these people to do these things?
Move over Florida. Texas has you out-crazied. I suspect that’s not a word, but I have to use it because it just seems so apt. This week, we take a close look at the recent state Republican convention there and learn that a small minority has overrun the party (not unlike, it bears mentioning, the nation at large). They came up with a platform that supports guns everywhere, abortion nowhere, and hints at the possibility of secession. I hope you’ll give a listen.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Rudy Giuliani needed stents after slap ‘assault,’ businessman and radio host John Catsimatidis says; NYC mayor says video doesn’t match allegation
CONservative fake populism
Republicons get the vapors because "I like beer" Kavanaugh can't finish dessert without the nasty plebs he hates assaulting his beautiful ears.
PETA Issues Statement on Kyle Rittenhouse's Turkey Shoot Game
Perjury Traitor Greene spreads false flag bullshit about the latest uniquely-American massacre.
We discuss the madness
Karel Cast 083 On Guns, Covid, and my new friend Lomi finds us in the wake of a former Japanese Prime Minister being shot and killed on stage. What next? Bullet proof glass for all people on stage? Plus, there's more Covid now than ever before so why aren't we acting like it? AND, I have a new BFF in the kitchen, and it's named Lomi. Find out why it should be your friend, too. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Karel Cast 082 EXPLICIT We've Become a So What? Kind fo Country
220 Dead over 4th of July weekend from gun violence, so what? Lindsey Graham is refusing a subpoena, so what? Gas is almost $6 a gallon, so what? Yes, there's lots to be upset about, but ultimately, so what? Nothing is happening about it, so…what? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
How does the struggle for healthcare justice intersect with the movement to protect consumers? How do regulations on corporations and their products benefit us all? Is putting profit above consumer safety really "good business?" What's essential to winning Medicare for All?
To find out, we spoke with Andrew McGuire, a lifelong trauma prevention specialist and grassroots activist who lives in Sonoma County, California. He's an MacArthur fellow and Emmy award-winning filmmaker who has produced films related to his work in trauma prevention. Andrew's also the executive director of Code WACK’s parent organization, California OneCare, and a strong single-payer advocate.
1973 looms large as we live out the 50th anniversary of Watergate Hearings and Roe v Wade. Let’s look at the fears and forces in response to ‘60s changes that fueled the long christo-authoritarian march to a Supreme Court forcing minority rule on America. In my recent conversation with KEVIN BOYLE about his book THE SHATTERING: America in the ‘60s, he reminds us how generations who’d lived through the Depression and WW II, facing an enemy with nuclear weapons, would cling to a newly found and highly valued sense of security - and how the the challenges and changes of the 60s threatened that security.
July marks the thirty-second anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, as it’s better known—the landmark civil rights law that promised equal opportunity and economic security for Americans with disabilities. As we’ve talked about a lot on this show over the years, as important as it is to celebrate how far we’ve come in the decades since the ADA became part of the fabric of American life, every time we hit the month of July, it’s even more important to acknowledge how far will still have to go to achieve the as-yet unfulfilled promises of the ADA.
And that’s why this July, Off-Kilter will be spending all month long having conversations with leaders from across the disability community—starting with a two-part special diving into the picture for the millions of Americans now living with “long COVID,” the incredible patient advocacy led by COVID long-haulers across the country, and how patient advocates with other chronic illnesses like myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) are teaming up with COVID long-haulers to push for research, policy change, and more.
And for part one of that two-part series of conversation, Rebecca sat down with Lisa McCorkell, cofounder of the Patient Led Research Collaborative; Netia McCrery, education director at the COVID-19 Longhauler Advocacy Project; and Ryan Prior, a journalist, a board member of ME Action, which works to build awareness about a condition called ME/CFS, and author of The Long Haul (forthcoming November 2022). They talk about their personal illness journeys, the stories behind their respective organizations, why patient advocacy is more critical than ever, and take on some of the myths and misconceptions about long COVID and ME/CFS and more.
Editor’s note: The Century Foundation is thrilled to have all three of those organizations—the Patient Led Research Collaborative, the COVID-19 Longhaulers Advocacy Project, and ME Action—as members of the Disability Economic Justice Collaborative, which you can learn more about at dejc.org.
For more:
Learn more about and get involved with the Patient Led Research Collaborative, the COVID-19 Longhauler Advocacy Project, and ME Action Find out more about The Long Haul (forthcoming November 2022) And here’s a recent Washington Post article on how long COVID could change the way we think about chronic illness and disability
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Clarence Thomas claims COVID-19 vaccines are made with cells from terminated pregnancies
Right-wing illegitimate justices tell us they're sending abortion back to the states — where they've rigged and broken democracy
Tucker Carlson continues his authoritarian love-tour.
Rudy Giuliani Is Shilling $50 MyPillow Flip-Flops on Twitter
Elliot Page Pride Tweet Gets Jordan Peterson Suspended From Twitter
We discuss the madness
___________________________________________________________________
Frustrated enough about government policy to want to do something about it? Join "Shaping Progress," the organization founded by Tarabuster's millennial corresponded Mark Middlestaedt.
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
Karel Cast 081 July 4th Road Trip Haboobery
Karel and friend DJ ForPlay Steven Cabral head to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon on this 4th of July and what a trip. From Haboobs, to horrifying crashes, there's a little bit of everything on this trip. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
https://youtu.be/h9aXglG-hQs
Karel Cast 080 America's Final 4th k A somber weekend as America faces it's final 4th of July as a functioning Democratic Republic. The Supreme Court is now an out of control legislative body and how are we going to stop it. The answer doesn't really seem, well, it seems like we're not going to be able to. So what do we do? Maybe it's time we acknowledge the experiment is over. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Rightwing U.S. Supreme Court strikes major blow to EPA's ability to regulate carbon emissions; Residential natural gas stoves leak carcinogens, even when off, study finds; PLUS: Clean energy jobs are booming! Fossil fuel jobs not so much... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
It’s hard to find the words to describe the changes in the US, from the onslaught of lies from the Former Guy and his unbalanced followers to a Supreme Court that is willing to ignore precedent and common sense. This week, I’ve focused on the Dobbs decision that ends a woman’s right to choose. I hope you’ll give it a listen.
Karel Cast 079 Dying To Get In, And Out Plus Erik Anderson from AwardsWatch
As 51 people die trying to get in the USA all I can think about is leaving and that makes for an odd mood. Have we lost sight of America or is it idealized by others who learn a horrifying truth when they arrive? Also, it's Dorian Awards time and we get Erik Anderson from AwardsWatch.com to talk about it.See all the nominees at reallykarel.com Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
New Mexico's largest-ever wildfire was caused by a prescribed burn; Japan's electric grid strains under historic extreme heat wave; Colombia's new president is a leftist climate hawk; PLUS: Extreme weather disasters have affected most Americans, and many suffer long-term financial problems... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
On the radio show this week we cover what’s happening with gun safety; The Equality Act and Pride Month; the latest with Roe v. Wade; and the release of the COVID vaccine for young children.
*Special guests include: Kelly Sampson, Brady United Against Gun Violence, @bradybuzz; Kierra Johnson, National LGBTQ Task Force, @TheTaskForce; Shaunna Thomas, UltraViolet, @UltraViolet; Dr. Yvonne “Bonnie” Maldonado, chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases, @AmerAcadPeds
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 Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
The two talk about Dr. Shapiro's newest blog, titled, "A Recession is Not Looming." (https://www.sonecon.com/a-recession-is-not-looming/) Dr. Shapiro also explains how OPEC is price gouging on oil prices, which is causing other goods and services to raise their prices to account for increased fuel costs.
Dr. Shapiro is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration. His website is Sonecon.com and his Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Edwith Theogene and Mark Grimaldi.
The two discuss the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade this past Friday, and what's now ahead. They also analyze how this SCOTUS opinion potentially threatens marriage equality and birth control in the future.
Edwith Theogene is the Senior Director of Racial Equity and Justice at American Progress. In this role, Theogene leads American Progress’ efforts to develop, communicate, and implement policy ideas that provide a new way forward for a range of equity challenges in an increasingly diverse America, with a particular focus on race and equity. Edwith's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 13 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1mrxmawVezwxy
YouTube - https://youtu.be/s6xRXwd_6Ok
Facebook - https://fb.watch/dW9zznjEBu/
California has expanded the state's Medicaid program to some undocumented immigrant workers, but not all. Who gets coverage, and who doesn't? Is lack of insurance coverage the only issue immigrant workers face when it comes to their survival? Did the pandemic reveal that the "safety net" is full of holes?
To find out, we spoke to Luz Gallegos, executive director of TODEC Legal Center in Southern California’s Inland Empire. The nonprofit mobilizes immigrant communities to build political power and demand justice while advocating for their most critical needs – from improved schools and better jobs to expanding access to medical coverage and legal protections.
Karel Cast 078 Here's Where To Put Abortion Clinics, Plus Make a Plan Clarence Thomas wants to reverse everything from year one until now; and he might get away with it. Tensions are mounting as even I leave a store because someone has a gun; What does the future hold? Well, you'll need a plan. First for food, then for life. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Republicons overturn Roe - which doesn't do a damn thing to reduce abortion but does kill women in back alleys.
Republicons gloat, of course as they kill more women and stand in the way of every policy that ACTUALLY reduces the abortion rate.
Comedian Poppy Champlin calls in to discuss the madness
Next time on State of Belief Radio, what are the electoral implications of the January 6th hearings? How about the bombshell decisions of a newly-activist Supreme Court? We’ll get the insights of political management expert Greg Lebel.
Also, celebrating Faith for Pride at the Cathedral of Hope in Dallas, Texas. The Rev. Dr. Neil Thomas will be with us to talk about the importance of standing with our LGBTAI+ siblings not in spite of, but because of deeply-held religious beliefs.
And God’s numbers are going to hell… A new Gallup poll shows fewer Americans than ever before say, “I believe!” Lydia Saad, Gallup’s Director of U.S. Social Research, will bring us the details.
Karel Cast 075 It's A Sad, Sad Day, Blame Congress
Roe V. Wade is gone, many justices lied under oath, and they're coming for LGBTQ rights now. And it's all the fault of Congress, every single bit. And why, two years in to the Democrats winning, is Trump's agenda still winning? Why is it that the GOP, a known domestic terrorist group, is still in power? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Many Latin Americans, in search of safety, security, and opportunity, have emigrated to the US. With a shift away from autocracy in Colombia, Peru, and Chili, that may be changing now. Here’s a brief essay that outlines these big changes. I hope you’ll give it a listen.
Moe begins the show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he talks about today's ruling from the Supreme Court where they
He is then joined by Jacopo Bencini, who since 2019 works closely with Rondine - Cittadella della Pace, in the role of Campaign and Advocacy Advisor under the wider Leaders for Peace campaign project.
The two discuss Rondine and its incredible work. Rondine - Cittadella della Pace, is a non-profit organization based in Tuscany, Italy. Through its restored medieval hamlet 15 minutes by car from Arezzo, it hosts university students coming from conflict and post-conflict areas from all over the world, especially the Caucasus, the Balkans, the Middle East, West Africa, and South America, together with students from all over the Mediterranean and Italy. Rondine’s approach is based on a methodology developed over more than twenty years of activity, called the Rondine Method for creative conflict resolution. At the core of the Methodology lies the residential experience, living and sharing rooms with the “enemy”, and the deconstruction of the “enemy” itself as a poisonous concept. Rondine’s programs last for one or two years, and – as far as we know – are the longest, globally, in the field of creative peacebuilding. Once back home, all Rondine alumni receive support to implement local impact projects, especially if involving communities from the other side of the border. Rondine’s students understood that this very experience could not remain a small, yet successful experiment in the Tuscan countryside and, in December 2018, went to the United Nations in NYC to launch a global campaign, called 'Leaders for Peace.' Through the campaign, Rondine’s students asked all 193 UN Governments to invest more in peace education and the teaching of human rights in national school systems. So far, the campaign has been endorsed by Italy, Costa Rica, the European Economic and Social Committee, and Pope Francis. In 2021, Rondine gained the status of special observer at the U.N. Economic and Social Council. In April 2022, a delegation of Rondine was received in NYC by U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres, right before his trip to Russia and Ukraine.
Rondine is currently opening its horizons overseas and it is looking forward to hosting students from the United States for short residential experiences, building on successful experiences with Canadian universities over past years.
Their website is www.rondine.org/en and their Twitter handle is @RondineNobel. Jacopo's handle is @JacopoBencini.
Jacopo is an international relations, campaign and advocacy consultant based in Florence, Italy. He has a background in International Relations and several work and research experiences around the world with the European Commission, the African Union Commission, Chatham House, the European Economic and Social Committee, the German Development Institute, and others. He has co-authored studies for the UNFCCC and other intergovernmental institutions. Moreover, he has been Youth Ambassador for the ONE Campaign for three years.
President Biden calls on Congress to suspend federal gas tax to lower prices at the pump; Parts of the Arctic warming five times faster than the rest of the planet; Native American tribes to co-manage Bears Ears National Monument; Offshore wind project pipeline doubles in one year; PLUS: IEA warns Europe Russia could shut down gas exports this winter... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast 074 We are ALL Lady Ruby Today She and her daughter’s life were ruined by Donald Trump and they will never be the same. But if you look at it, we are the same; we were all attacked by Donald Trump, personally and while it wasn’t as bad as Shaye and Lady Ruby’s abuse, we all should feel attacked. Plus The difference between doing the wrong thing and doing the right thing; KTNV story on Dog abandonments rings too close to home; how Nightwatch moved me and Why you can’t trust plant based food labels. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Leslie is joined by USW (United Steelworkers) International Vice President (Administration), David McCall.
The two reveal what corporations don't want working families to know about inflation. (more background info. here: https://www.epi.org/blog/ignoring-the-role-of-profits-makes-inflation-analyses-a-lot-weaker/)
Vice President McCall's career of fighting for fairness and justice for workers began as a member of Local 6787 in Burns Harbor, Indiana, where he worked as a millwright at the sprawling integrated steel facility. He joined the union's staff in 1985 and served as the director of USW District 1 from 1998 until 2019. Over the course of his career, McCall successfully fought to preserve thousands of jobs in the steel industry and beyond. McCall currently chairs USW master contract negotiations with Cleveland Cliffs, Republic Steel, Timken, Graphics Packaging and others.
The website for the United Steelworkers is USW.org and their handle for Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.
Extreme heat in Europe smashes records, sparks wildfires and water rationing; Severe U.S. heat wave killed thousands of cattle; Catastrophic flooding in India, Bangladesh; AMA calls climate change 'a public health crisis'; PLUS: Rightwing U.S. Supreme Court majority poised to hand down the most consequential --- and corrupt --- environmental ruling in decades... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Undocumented workers in California contribute about $3.7 billion in state and local taxes each year. They hold one in 16 jobs in the state. What challenges do they face when it comes to getting access to quality health care? How is this impacting their health and our communities? To find out, we spoke to Luz Gallegos, executive director of TODEC Legal Center in Southern California’s Inland Empire. The nonprofit mobilizes immigrant communities to build political power and demand justice while advocating for their most critical needs – from improved schools and better jobs to expanding access to medical coverage and legal protections.
For more, check out the Show Notes & Episode Transcript!
On the radio show this week, we cover Roe v. Wade, Liberate Abortion, and the fight for bodily autonomy; why working to protect our democracy is still very, very important; how we can get to equality in both unpaid and paid work — and a new Fair Play documentary film that’s coming out now; and we close the show hearing about the latest with the infant formula crisis and how you can lend a hand.
*Special guests include: Diarra Diouf, MomRising, @MomsRising; Christine Pelosi, DNC Executive Committeewoman from California, @sfpelosi; Eve Rodsky, bestselling author of Fair Play, @eve_rodsky; and Elyssa Schmier, MomsRising, @MomsRising
Karel Cast 073 Anti-Gay Days, Juneteenth Oddness and Texas Sedition
It's officially Juneteenth, although it was yesterday, and it just seems like the dumbest holiday for White people to even be a part of, particularly since slavery isn't over; anti-gay sentiments rise around the world to the surprise of whom? And Texas says they want to leave and that Joe Biden isn't President, the Actual GOP in Texas. Sedition much? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Americans are being manipulated by the people they trust to tell the truth. Today we look at a new technology that allows the least civil among us to program their own echo chambers. I hope you’ll take a listen to this short essay.
Five weeks ago my wife suffered a stroke. She’s fine physically, but has language challenges and some processing issues. She improves every day and our connection is stronger than ever. Daily life is punctuated by moments of joy and others of crushing frustration. I share with you my recent conversation with JILL BOLTE TAYLOR, a Harvard-trained neuro-anatomist, who in 1996 at the age of 37 experienced a stroke that left her unable to walk, talk, read, write, or recall her life. It took Taylor 8 years to recover all physical, emotional, and thinking abilities. She’s author of the bestselling MY STROKE OF INSIGHT: A BRAIN SCIENTIST’S PERSONAL JOURNEY and her TED talk of the same name has been viewed 27 million times.
Next time on State of Belief Radio,
Raising up faith voices standing with LGBTQI+ Americans across the country. The Faith for Pride campaign challenges the simplistic narrative of religion vs. minority sexual orientations and identities, and we’ll hear from participant organization Catholics for Choice.
Also, an all-star celebration of Juneteenth at Carngie Hall, and Tiauna Webb will bring us the details. She’s Director of Missions and Programs at event co-sponsor, the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference.
And new leadership at Interfaith Alliance – Katharine Henderson, former longtime President at Auburn Seminary, takes the President’s chair this week. She’ll be with us to look back – and look ahead.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
The tangled web of Republicon treason.
Ronald Reagan made USA Big Oil's bitch.
MAGA Candidate Mark Burns Says Those Promoting ‘LGBTQ Indoctrination’ Should Be Executed for Treason
Ginni Thomas - out of Lifespring cult and into the Republican treason cult.
Undermining of abortion rights is extremely rare and 'goes hand in hand with creeping authoritarianism' experts warn
We discuss the madness
____________________
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
JOIN Shaping Progress: www.joinshapingprogress.org/today
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfP4yRO4CNM
FYINation's Thomas Reynolds calls in to talk about Republicans doing another NAZI imitation and blaming COVID on immigrants. fyination.com
Karel Cast 072 Trump Wanted Pence Dead. So What.
The hearings made it clear that Trump wanted Pence dead. He knew what was going on and still Tweeted about Pence not doing his duty to Trump. He wanted them to hang him. So what? His supporters don't care, voters don't seem to care, and it looks like 1/2 of American voters really want a white fascists oligarchy. Now what? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
The rush for new fossil fuel supplies 'delusional,' says U.N. chief; New study finds car tires a surprising source of pollution; New breakthrough promises 'world's first-ever zero emissions cement'; PLUS: Texas' rickety electric grid bailed out by wind and solar energy... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast 071 My Homeless Drama Proves We are A Crap Hole Country
I am in battle for the heart and should of the park I love, Desert Breeze. And who am I fighting? Not just homeless, but police and Commissioner Justin Jones, who appears to think things are just peachy. Between hours of phone calls, letters, it's proof why nothing really ever gets done. And a rant ensues. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
https://youtu.be/iQX6T9iPsCc
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 Paul Lisnek, a multi-Emmy, Cablefax, Telly and Beacon Award winning television host and analyst. Paul and Brad break down the opening public presentation by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Next, Paul previews the upcoming decisions that the Supreme Court is expected to make this month, including the potential end of Roe v. Wade. Brad and Paul also talk about the potential political ramifications of those decisions.
Paul has been the political analyst for WGN-TV since 2008, appearing on all the station’s newscasts discussing political issues of the day. He is the host of Politics Tonight on CLTV, on which he interviews the leading political figures in the city, state and country, and also serves as a fill-in anchor. Paul has interviewed presidents, governors, senators, congressmen, local representatives and mayors too numerous to count over the last 25 years. His Twitter handle is @PaulLisnek.
Brad is then joined by Tara Devlin and Mark Grimaldi for his 'provocative progressive political panel.' They analyze whether anger over abortion restrictions could outweigh concerns about inflation in the upcoming midterms elections. They also talk about changing America's gun culture, and more.
Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.” Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported. Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin. You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 13 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1yoKMWaDAyoJQ
YouTube - https://youtu.be/oZ59ZM-UHcs
Facebook - https://fb.watch/dEHTIulnUV/
Another early extreme heat wave shatters records across the U.S.; Yellowstone National Park closed due to catastrophic flooding; Explosion at Texas LNG facility further tightens global supplies; Biden unveils first-ever standards for national EV charging network; PLUS: Gasoline prices and profiteering at new record highs... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Since the free market has failed to rein in costs and achieve equity in health care, what’s next? Can we govern our seemingly ungovernable healthcare sector? Can we build legislative consensus around policies that protect all of us, equally? Join Anthony Wright, executive director of Health Access, a health consumer advocacy coalition, and host Brenda Gazzar for the lowdown on California legislation that will hold health plans accountable for quality, cost control and reducing disparities. Will the state's purchasing power be enough to move the needle on single payer?
Karel Cast 070 EXPLICIT Karel Cast Furious Four from Hearings to Drag Attacks
Seven topics, four minutes. The heat is on, and Karel is doing four minutes on seven topics, while high. It's a whirlwind cavalcade from someone four sheets to the wind. It begins with the house hearings and ends with Karel's own little eating issue, with Drag Story Hour attacks, 31 men in a u-Haul and so much more, including being inspired by Helen McCrory of Peaky Blinders. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
On the radio show this week we cover the infant formula shortage crisis, and include tips for making sure infants get the nutrition they need in this time of emergency; we also cover the urgent need to protect voting rights and reproductive rights in America as our rights, freedoms, and communities are under attack; and we hear about areas where momentum for change is growing to finally build the care infrastructure that our nation needs.
*Special guests include: Elyssa Schmier, MomsRising, @MomsRising, @MamasConPoder; Melanie Campbell, Black Womens Roundtable, @coalitionbuildr; Sheila Katz, National Council of Jewish Women, @NCJW; Ruth Martin, MomsRising. @MomsRising @MamasConPoder
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
While every other network shows the January 6 Committee hearing, Fox News proves it's a fascist propaganda channel and gives a traitors a safe space.
The January 6th Committee Hearing showed Trump is a traitor and Republicons are Nazis and cowards.
The "free market" capitalists want Joe Biden's government to fix inflation.
Republicons are upset Brett Kavanaugh might've been in danger, but don't give a shit about kids murdered with assault weapons.
We discuss the madness
Coming up on Juneteenth, which will for the second year be recognized as a federal holiday in the United States on June 20 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States, Rebecca sat down with Trevor Smith, the director of narrative change at Liberation Ventures, an organization working to fuel the movement for Black-led racial repair, for a sneak peek at a new initiative he’s building called the Reparations Narrative Lab. As he describes it, the lab will serve as a first of its kind creative space designed to build narrative power behind reparations. Trevor is also the creator, curator, and editor of a newsletter titled Reparations Daily (ish) and working on his first book, Lethal Stereotypes: How the Stories We Tell Take Black Lives.
For more:
Check out the National African-American Reparations Commission’s (NAARC) 10 point plan Here’s Liberation Ventures’ repair framework Dig into Harmony Labs’ explainer on narrative change: “What’s a Narrative?” Check out Michael Kraus’s op-ed in the Los Angeles Times: “Deep Racial Inequality Persists in the U.S.—But Many Americans Don’t Want to Believe It” Here’s Raj Chetty’s research on the myth of the American Dream in the New York Times Upshot: “Extensive Data Show Punishing Reach of Racism for Black Boys” Subscribe to Reparations Daily (ish) and check out Trevor’s Twitter thread on BIPOC leaders doing narrative change work
Next time on State of Belief Radio,
How unilateral religious freedom rhetoric for the majority tramples religious freedom for everyone else. The Rev. Dr. Susan Frederick-Gray will be with us.She’s the president of the Unitarian Universalist Association and writes that, quote, Transphobic and anti-abortion policies are a direct threat to my religious freedom.
Also, what’s Mike Pence been up to lately? Biographer and journalist Tom LoBianco has been keeping track of the steps the former veep has been taking in preparation for a likely 2024 White House run against his former boss.
And fighting religious homophobia in Uganda using the language and teachings of… religion. Vincent Kyabayinze, Director of East African Visual Artists, will have the details.
Listen to my two-part 2013 conversation with HAZEL HENDERSON – who as a mom in the 70’s who’d never been to college got upset about pollution threatening her young child, became a local activist, and developed into a global expert on economics and sustainability. She’s creator of the television show and website Ethical Markets, and author of 10 books, including Beyond Globalization and Building a Win-Win World. Hazel passed away May 22 at the age of 89.
Karel Cast 069 Blood Thirsty Cheney Goes For Trump’s Jugular and it’s Fabulous Last night, one of the most shocking hearings in America’s 246 year history as the Jan6 committee made it clear that the target of their investigation and the person behind treason and seditious conspiracy is Donald Trump, and that seated congresspersons and senators aided and abetted him and then sought pardons. Rep. Liz Cheney, who is risking her political career (fine by me, I don’t usually like her politics) is emerging a hero as is Pence and others. And finally Ivanka screwed her father, just not as he’d like. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Great news for Big Oil! Gas prices and profits to remain high all summer; Oil and gas producers under-reporting methane emissions; Snow-covered Alps are losing their snow; PLUS: Biden proposes new ocean monument, while Interior moves to end single-use plastic in national parks... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast 068 Democrats are Too Nice, Time For Battle Kids You can be a good person but not be nice about it when pleasant attitudes don’t seem to be working. But the dems don’t seem to know that. Why are the worse among us in control? They’re louder, and they lead. Yes, they lead idiots, but they lead. Over a cliff and to their deaths, but they lead. Why do people on the right side of things always have to be calm, pleasant and kind? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
While we were out --- Hurricane season kicks off on both coasts with Alex and Agatha; CO2 levels in the atmosphere hit the highest level in human history; PLUS: Biden makes big moves on solar tariffs and clean energy under the Defense Production Act... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Why is reforming our healthcare system necessary? Is there any point in trying to change it, given the power of health insurers and pharmaceutical companies? Find out from someone who’s spent decades fighting and winning battles for healthcare justice. Join Anthony Wright, executive director of Health Access, a health consumer advocacy coalition, and host Brenda Gazzar in this first of two podcasts. Learn why reform is absolutely imperative. Can legislators afford to sit back while healthcare inflation chokes our economy?
Brad is first joined by Fred Guttenberg, a national advocate for strengthening America's gun laws. The two discuss the new push for gun safety reforms in the wake of the Uvalde school shooting and the racist mass shooting in Buffalo. Fred outlines what steps he believes that Congress can take through legislative action, and President Biden through executive orders, in order to reduce both the frequency of mass shootings and the number of victims per shooting.
Fred Guttenberg began his public life after the murder of his beautiful 14-year-old daughter Jaime in the Parkland school shooting on Feb 14, 2018. The day after the murder, Fred decided to attend a public vigil in Parkland. While there, the Mayor asked him to speak. His words shook a nation and he has not stopped since. Fred and his wife Jennifer now spend time challenging our elected officials to do more. They began a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to Jaime’s life called “Orange Ribbons for Jaime”, and Fred created a 501(c)(4) called “Orange Ribbons For Gun Safety”. He has been a regular on TV news programs and a myriad of online and print media. Through the formation of the non-profit, this is now his full-time mission. These experiences helped to drive Fred to write the book, "Find the Helpers: What 9/11 and Parkland Taught Me About Recovery, Purpose, and Hope." The book is also a Nautilus Silver Award Winner. Fred's website is www.FredGuttenberg.com and his Twitter handle is @fred_guttenberg.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Mica Soellner, Congressional Reporter for 'The Washington Times,' where she covers the House, with a focus on Democrats.
They discuss the prospects for action on new gun laws in Congress, and preview the congressional hearings on the Jan. 6th Capitol insurrection, which begin this Thursday in the House. Next, they talk about G.O.P. minority outreach, the mood of the Democratic House caucus, the status of Trump's hold on GOP members of Congress, and what Americans can expect if Republicans win control of Congress in November.
Mica's Twitter handle is @MicaSoellnerDC.
Karel Cast 067 This Show and 44 Percent of This Group Must Go Some shows are plagued by disasters and this one was it. Cameras that turned off. Audio that cut out, the show shouldn’t even be put up, but, it’s what we’ve got for the day, kind of like the news, right? 44% of Republicans think we should get used to dead kids…I mean, really? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
If you’re asking yourself why we can do nothing to stop the mass murder carnage, look no further than Republican senators in thrall to the gun lobby. Now watch as they wait for the uproar from Uvalde to subside, then continue to do nothing to stop our national tragedy.
Here’s a brief essay on the topic. I hope you’ll give it a listen, and share it widely.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Another mass shooting - this time in a hospital!
Guns in the US vs. the rest of the world
Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked for saying Canada’s new gun laws could spark Russian invasion
We discuss the madness
Listen to my two-part 2013 conversation with HAZEL HENDERSON – who as a mom in the 70’s who’d never been to college got upset about pollution threatening her young child, became a local activist, and developed into a global expert on economics and sustainability. She’s creator of the television show and website Ethical Markets, and author of 10 books, including Beyond Globalization and Building a Win-Win World. Hazel passed away May 22 at the age of 89.
Pride Month begins with unprecedented assaults on LGBTQI+ lives and identities… even from elected lawmakers! We’ll take a look at faith-inspired efforts to fight back, with Shannon Saul of Keshet, part of the Faith for Pride campaign.
Also, an unforgettable June 2019 interview with Bishop Gene Robinson, the first openly gay man elected Bishop in the Episcopal Church.
And an update on religion and the war in Ukraine from historian Katherine Kelaidis.
Karel Cast 066 Platinum Jubilee Tea with Scones and Assaulting Conversation
It's the queen's platinum jubilee and this queen is making tea and scones for you to enjoy. And, over tea and scones, we talk the ridiculousness of having to discuss banning something called an assault weapon as we are, in fact, being assaulted in record numbers by weapons. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Karel Cast 065 Tops And Bottoms: Top Issues Bottom Line from Uvalde to Ukraine The top issues and the bottom line, that’s tops and bottoms and it’s today! We start with Uvalde’s police, move in to Ukraine, stop by Gay Pride, go back to Vat Meat and so much more. It’s four minutes each, seven different issues and it’s a hoot. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Karel Cast 064 Needed Peace, Meat in a Vat, Greggains and Gays
First, we address the weekend and the need for peace in our lives as most of us are at a breaking point. So how do we balance being at war with injustice AND needed some peace? Listen. Bay Area broadcast legend Joanie Greggains, a friend of mine from KGO, passed away and I speak on it; would you eat meat grown in a vat from stem cells? A SF company thinks so and where are the over 40 Gay men in films, media, art and music? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Why do some elderly patients on Medicare struggle to get the health care they need? What are some of the dangers of Medicare Advantage?Join Casey Hobbs, RN, director of nursing at a retirement community in Northern California and co-creator/co-host of the popular podcast NurseTalk, and host Brenda Gazzar, to learn exactly what expenses senior Americans are on the hook for. In this second podcast of two, Hobbs explains some important gaps in health insurance coverage and why she sometimes has to fight tooth and nail for her patients. Check out the Show Notes & Episode Transcript!
With the pandemic limiting travel, we are bringing the Power Plus Summit 2022 to you! Join the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) @IWPResearch for the Power Plus Summit 2022 and hear special guests on the Breaking Through Show the week! *Find out more (and get involved) at: PowerPlus2022.com
Mark Riley The Intersection S6 Ep6 Uvalde Texas. Mass Murders In The US Will Never End. Trump by Progressive Voices
There’s a lot of talk about budgets in Washington—but budget debates are rarely humanized in ways that people can understand in real life terms. And that’s a problem. Because a wide array of critical agencies across the federal government have been getting systematically underfunded over the years, resulting in very real problems for American families.
A prime example is the Social Security Administration (SSA)—which oversees retirement, disability, and survivors insurance as well as Supplemental Security Income. Since 2010, SSA’s operating budget has been cut by at least 16 percent, adjusting for inflation. Its staffing is down 13 percent, and all while the number of beneficiaries has gone up 21 percent. Why? Because Democrats have failed to get Republicans to join them in increasing SSA’s administrative budget, which is so lean already it’s just 1 percent of the benefits the agency pays out.
What this kind of systematic disinvestment in a key federal agency means in human terms was the subject of a recent congressional hearing held in response to an outcry from constituents across the United States about customer service challenges in accessing Social Security.
Hour-plus long waits, dropped calls, and an often simply nonfunctional 1-800 phone line; unconscionable delays for disability determinations that leave thousands dying every year waiting for desperately needed benefits; and a huge problem with overpayments or underpayments that occur through no fault of the beneficiaries because the agency just doesn’t have the resources and staffing to process earnings reports on time are just a few examples of how this impacts individuals and families.
So for this week’s Off-Kilter, Rebecca sat down with two of the other witnesses from that hearing—Bethany Lilly of The Arc and Tracey Gronniger of Justice in Aging—as well as two of the other top experts on the issue: Kathleen Romig of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and Kristen Dama of Community Legal Services, for a look at the human toll of defunding SSA.
Another unthinkable mass shooting of children in America. We’ll look at why some of us – including most pro-life evangelicals – continue to worship the Second Amendment no matter the consequences, with the Rev. Rob Schenck, who spent decades as a leader of the religious right.
Also, a long-anticipated report on sexual misconduct and abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention. Religion news Service National Reporter Bob Smietana will have analysis and historical context.
And Sarah Posner on how the America-first crowd of the Conservative Political Action Committee, CPAC, ended up in anti-democracy darling Viktor Orban’s Budapest, Hungary.
Our homes are full of stuff. Our minds are full of information. Our economies are built on never-ending growth while our planet chokes on pollution. In his book, SUBTRACT: The Untapped Science of Less, LEIDY KLOTZ reminds us that across challenges big and small, we neglect a basic way to make things better: we don’t subtract. What is it in our biology, our psychology, or our culture that leads us to often ignore even the possibility? Could the cultivation of subtraction reveal the path to both a better quality of life and an effective response to the climate crisis?
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
More kids made needlessly dead by a weapon of war and Republicons break out their old tired bullshit excuses - proving, again, that they are useless and don't give a shit who dies as long as they get those fat checks from the NRA.
We discuss the madness
Buckle up and batten down --- NOAA forecasts another active, long hurricane season; ExxonMobil loses bid to escape climate liability lawsuit; PLUS: Good news --- Biden EPA moves to permanently block controversial Pebble Mine in Alaska... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast 063 Memorial Day for Gun Victims, Plus Xenophobia and Prohibition As we go in to the weekend maybe we should expand this holiday to include the thousands that have died to legal gun violence. Because there are more of them than war dead, and they are truly serving America by dying for the right to bare arms. And then, you know the what of Prohibition but do you know the why? It may shock you. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Moe is joined by Joan Walsh, National Affairs Correspondent for 'The Nation' and a CNN political contributor.
The two discuss her recent piece for 'The Nation,' which is titled, "The Ideas Behind the Buffalo Massacre Are Now Mainstream on the Right."
They also talk about today's news that Senate Republicans have blocked gun reform legislation in the wake of the Uvalde school shooting in Texas and the racist mass shooting in Buffalo, New York.
The website for 'The Nation' is www.TheNation.com and their Twitter handle is @TheNation. Joan's handle is @JoanWalsh.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1MYxNndpBZQxw
YouTube - https://youtu.be/JExa1QdMm9c
Facebook - https://fb.watch/dg2ZXKr6U1/
We ask that you please contact your elected representatives in Congress and ask them to pass universal background checks on all gun purchases and to enact an assault weapons ban. Here is where you can find their contact information: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member
CORRECTION: Moe accidentally said that Joe Garcia's wife was Eva Mireles, when in fact, it was Irma Garcia.
I hate always being the bearer of bad news, but my streak continues today with news that our public schools are the latest institutions under assault from the hard right. Killing the schools has long been a right-wing goal, and this time they have a skilled propagandist and a big megaphone. I hope you’ll take a few minutes to listen.
Karel Cast 062 Explicit The Deafening Sound Of Doing Nothing after Uvalde Do you hear all the noise? You do, because all I hear and see is the deafening sound of doing nothing, again. Oh, there’s speeches and pledges and ridiculousness but the GOP, or the Gun’s O’ Plenty Party doesn’t care if we die. And that’s a sad fact. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Is nursing a science or an art? Or is it the art of knowing when to open your mouth? Should "your money or your health" be America's healthcare slogan? Join Casey Hobbs, RN, director of nursing at a retirement community in Northern California and co-creator/co-host of the popular podcast NurseTalk, and host Brenda Gazzar, for a frequently irreverent roller coaster ride of an interview! In this first podcast of two, Hobbs calls for hospitals to get out of the business of making money off our health care and so much more!
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 Hope Frye, an internationally recognized immigration lawyer focused on disadvantaged populations, especially women and children. They discuss extremism, specifically focusing on Stephen Miller, the policy advisor who is credited with shaping the racist and draconian immigration policies of President Trump, and how he ascribes to 'replacement theory,' the same hateful ideology cited by the murderer in the recent mass shooting in Buffalo. Miller's hateful views manifested in Trump policies including Title 42 expulsions and baby snatching. They also talk about how this hateful 'replacement theory' has been refashioned by today's G.O.P. as an attack on immigration and immigrants. The website for 'Project Lifeline' is www.projectlifeline.us and their Twitter handle is @ProjLifeline.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Bob Keefe, Executive Director at Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2), a national, nonpartisan group of business leaders, investors, and professionals from every sector of the economy who advocate for smart policies that are good for the economy and good for the environment. The two discuss Bob's brand new book, "Climatenomics: Washington, Wall Street, and the Economic Battle to Save Our Planet" (Link here: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/153816888X/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_P2ZAGP2167HK62PPM59J) Bob's Twitter handle is @bkeefee2 and the handle for 'Environmental Entrepreneurs' is @e2org. Their website is www.e2.org.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1mrGmavlbQQGy
YouTube - https://youtu.be/4ZnHYuewaSs
Facebook - https://fb.watch/db_tQY53ZE/
On the radio show this week we cover the infant formula shortage crisis, and include tips for making sure infants get the nutrition they need in this time of emergency; we also cover the urgent need to protect voting rights and reproductive rights in America as our rights, freedoms, and communities are under attack; and we hear about areas where momentum for change is growing to finally build the care infrastructure that our nation needs.
*Special guests include: Elyssa Schmier, MomsRising, @MomsRising, @MamasConPoder; Melanie Campbell, Black Women’s Roundtable, @coalitionbuildr; Sheila Katz, National Council of Jewish Women, @NCJW; Ruth Martin, MomsRising. @MomsRising @MamasConPoder
Karel Cast 061 Is It Time To Start Smackin’ The Livin’ xyz Out of People? Snap out of it! It seems that half the world needs to have the crap slapped out of them. They are just too stupid, too hateful, too ridiculous to go unchecked. But we don’t, verbally, financially (not physically) because we are afraid them. And they are winning. Because they know it. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Mark Riley The Intersection S6 Ep5 Abortion. Breast Milk And Tainted Formula. Inflation by Progressive Voices
Next time on State of Belief Radio,
Racist mass murder in Buffalo. Jeff Sharlet believes we keep missing the point when reacting to this kind of bloodshed…And the rhetoric behind it.
Also, an articulate response to the likely termination of Roe v. Wade by a partisan Supreme Court. Catholics for Choice head Jamie Manson will be with us.
And America’s abortion quandary pits an absolutist, dominant minority against the vast majority of us. Besheer Mohamed from Pew Research has the numbers.
Following decades of failed tough-on-crime policies in the United States, between 70 million and 100 million Americans now have some type of criminal record, standing in the way of basics like jobs and housing for a huge swath of the nation’s citizens. But a policy that’s been gaining bipartisan steam in the states over the past five years, known as “Clean Slate,” has started to chip away at that gargantuan figure, by enabling people to have eligible records automatically wiped after they remain crime-free. In a special episode of Off-Kilter recorded at the Clean Slate Initiative’s first annual convening in Detroit, Rebecca sat down with several of the leaders in the Clean Slate movement to talk recent wins in the states, how people’s lives are being changed for the better, and the road ahead for criminal record-clearing with tough-on-crime rhetoric on the rise.
This episode’s guests: Sheena Meade, managing director of the Clean Slate Initiative; Sharon Dietrich, litigation director at Community Legal Services in Philadelphia; Noella Sudbury, executive director of Clean Slate Utah; Josh Hoe, policy analyst at Safe and Just Michigan; and Zaki Smith, one of the leaders of the Clean Slate New York campaign.
For more:
Learn more about and get involved with the Clean Slate Initiative at cleanslateinitiative.org Here’s a deeper dive on the rise of automatic record-clearing Learn more about Clean Slate PA, Clean Slate Utah, and Clean Slate Michigan Learn more about Zaki’s mural campaign for second chances
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Kevin Sorbo pines for "masculine men."
Marjorie Taylor Greene lies and says WIC makes baby formula scarce for babies of not-the-poors.
Anti-Abortion Leader Thinks Abortions Power Street Lamps
Preacher reported to IRS for sermon saying Christians can't 'vote Democrat'
Thomas Reynolds from FYINation's "The Nosey Liberal" joins to discuss the madness
____________________
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
JOIN Shaping Progress: www.joinshapingprogress.org/today
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfP4yRO4CNM
FYINation's Thomas Reynolds calls in to talk about Republicans doing another NAZI imitation and blaming COVID on immigrants. fyination.com
Guns outnumber Americans. The internet, once the promise of a "citizen’s media” where everybody had voice, is flush with conspiracy theories, the largest and most deadly being “the Great Replacement Theory” that holds that Jews are recruiting people of color from other countries to come here and overwhelm God-fearing Christians. Tucker Carlson has ridden it to the top of cable television ratings, and heavily armed Whites are answering the call to slaughter anyone who doesn’t look like them. Today, we take a closer look. I hope you’ll give four-and-a-half minutes of your time to explore the issue of our times with me.
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
Leslie and Scott discuss the Commerce Department's investigation into whether Chinese manufacturers are rerouting solar panels through four Asian countries in an attempt to avoid U.S. tariffs.
Here is more background on the topic from Scott's AAM colleagues, Elizabeth Brotherton-Bunch and Matthew McMullan:
The investigation came about after California solar panel maker Auxin Solar filed a petition with the Commerce Department asking for the investigation, arguing imports from Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand were actually made in China.
Auxin also had support from Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle and in the Senate and House, with Ohio Sens. Rob Portman (R) and Sherrod Brown (D) writing to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo:
“As we understand it, these operations use raw materials, labor, capital investment, and research and development from China. Moving to a third country to assemble a product with inputs from the country subject to the original AD/CVD order is textbook circumvention. (AD/CVD stands for Antidumping and countervailing duties, which are intended to offset the value of dumping and/or subsidization, thereby leveling the playing field for domestic industries injured by such unfairly traded imports). As you know, if legitimate circumvention allegations go unaddressed, entire domestic industries and thousands of American manufacturing jobs are at risk.”
It all seemed pretty straightforward; Commerce would investigate the claims and issue a decision. If you follow this blog, you know that these sorts of trade cases happen all the time.
But ever since Commerce moved forward with the probe, solar importers have done a full court press to convince everyone that the investigation would spell doom for the industry. There have been many, many many stories in recent weeks arguing that the solar industry is now “frozen” because of the investigation and that it will hinder the Biden administration’s climate goals. They’ve also argued that shipments have already slowed because of the investigation.
It all strikes us as somewhat odd, given that no decision has been made (and thus no new tariffs have been issued). What do these folks have to fear?
That’s the argument that Auxin CEO Mamun Rashid made in a recent interview with E&E News.
“If there’s been no cheating going on, there’s absolutely nothing to worry about,” he said. “If I’m a manufacturer overseas, or I’m an importer, and I know I wasn’t participating in any kind of circumvention, I wasn’t cheating, I don’t have anything to worry about. I don’t understand why the concern is there.”
So why is SEIA mounting such an aggressive campaign against this investigation? Well, solar is an obviously important source of green energy and therefore plays a huge role in our national climate goals, but it’s also an industry, and a business. And as a trade association representing lots of importers it’s performing its primary function: protecting their profits.
It could also be because some of its member companies are the same ones that were originally targeted by the tariffs that these imports are accused circumventing, as the Prospect points out, and that some indeed source from suppliers that use slave labor in China’s Xinjiang province — where the government has forced an estimated 1 million Uyghur and other typically Muslim ethnic groups into detention camps, according to researchers and news organizations. And this big push could also be because it could be gearing up to take a run at overturning a ban on imports made by that labor that’s set to take effect in about six weeks.
WEBSITEs: 1. AmericanManufacturing.org 2. A website with an AAM petition asking Congress to support America's solar manufacturers and workers: TinyURL.com/SupportAmericanSolar
Karel Cast 060 We Were Too Busy To Be Americans So They Won So a bit of professional jealousy sparks a thought about why #MAGA and the like continue to win in both elections and in tone. And it’s actually pretty simple when you think about it, so, we do. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
U.N. warns four key climate change indicators broke new records in 2021; Cutting air pollution from fossil fuels would save 50,000 lives a year in the U.S.; New initiative invests $242 million for clean energy in ten developing countries; PLUS: National forests forced to close as wildfires rage... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast 059 Have You Heard, We’re Broke Plus Madison Cawthorn Was Gay Shamed Wall Street is down because..wait for it, they just got the news that Americans are broke and have to start making tough choices when it comes to purchases, and that $79k cars and $1200 phones may not be in the budget. Plus, Madison Cawthorne loses, but not because of his policies. He was gay-shamed by the GOP. And that’s not cool, especially since Republican Coke orgies are real, I know, I’ve attended such parties. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
"A Supreme Court assault on reproductive equity, another racist slaughter, and more Palestinian death. It’s a lot."
The F-Word is released bi-weekly featuring timely commentaries by Laura Flanders and guests.
Karel Makes Vegan Poblano Chili Stuffed with MexiRice as well as refried beans and a corn-on-the-cobb. A spicy Mexican inspired lunch that will also serve as dinner, this vegan delight is bound to please. Give it a try and let me know. The written recipe is at reallykarel.com https://youtu.be/3jQYNEx9J0c
New national analysis warns wildfire risk to double across the U.S. over next 30 years; Extreme drought and Russia's war in Ukraine risk triggering global wheat shortage; California briefly hits milestone of 100% renewable electricity!; PLUS: Texas electric grid struggles amid extremely early extreme heat... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Brad is first joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, 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 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. Colonel Leighton can also be seen regularly on CNN, where he is a Military Analyst.
The Colonel helps to break down the latest news from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This includes the Ukrainian military now actually forcing the Russian military out of Eastern parts of Ukraine. They also break down reports that Russian units are now operating at less than 20% strength in some areas of Ukraine. In the second portion of the interview, Colonel Leighton explains the significance of Sweden and Finland seeking NATO membership. Finally, Brad and the Colonel analyze the latest news on the cold war between China and Taiwan.
The Colonel's Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton, and his website is CedricLeighton.com.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Kim Scott and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses:
-The racially motivated mass shooting in Buffalo, NY this past Saturday -The Pennsylvania Senate's primary races -The Presidential Primary calendar for 2024 and whether Iowa and New Hampshire will still lead things off -What impact the leaked SCOTUS ruling regarding abortion will have on the 2022 congressional midterm elections
Kim Scott is the Founder and Publisher of DemList, LLC. Demlist is a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on Twitter @TheDemList.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1zqKVBOrAgmKB
YouTube - https://youtu.be/GSKguIePEMo
Facebook - https://fb.watch/d3CduNnoUT/
Karel Cast 058 What Would America's Mantra Be? Unhappy, unhealthy, Poor, Weak?
First the show goes to the dogs, literally, and yes, Buffalo. But then, we take a moment for something so important; and after, we look at what America would repeat in a yoga class…what would it's mantra be? That we're Unhealthy, Unhappy, Poor and Weak…because, we kind of are; so, it's time to move away from that space and in to a new one and here's how. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Health care in America remains marked by disparities and spiraling costs twelve years after passage of the Affordable Care Act. Given the divisive political climate in Washington DC, states are struggling to work out their own solutions. Governor Gavin Newsom’s Healthy California for All Commission studied the problem for two years and released an eye-opening report detailing how single payer would save 40,000 lives and half a trillion dollars over the next decade while supporting equal access to care. But how would this plan affect businesses and employees?
To find out, join Ian Lewis, political & research director at the National Union of Healthcare Workers, and host Brenda Gazzar for this second of two podcasts on the challenges and benefits of transitioning to single-payer.
Mark Riley The Intersection S6 Ep4 - Abortion And Congress. Finland And NATO by Progressive Voices
We are on the precipice of minority rule.
A Supreme Court majority was appointed by two presidents who lost the popular vote (can we please kill the Electoral College, or at least work around it with The National Popular Vote Initiative, or by going to LetMajorityRule.org)? So, presidents who lost the popular vote appoint ultra conservatives bent on ending safe and legal abortions, and they are approved by senators who represent a minority of the US populace.
This has landed us in a very undemocratic place.
Next time on State of Belief Radio,
How White Christian Nationalism keeps hurting all of us… From racism to antisemitism to the latest assault on reproductive rights. I’ll talk with Ben Lober from Political Research Associates.
Also, an important new book from scholar Steven K. Green: Separating Church and State: A History.
And Faith for Pride – highlighting the support most people of faith feel for their LGBTQI+ siblings. We’ll get details from Maureen O’Leary at Interfaith Alliance.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Republicons use racist distractions to beat up Biden about the baby formula shortage caused by Republicon policies and corporate greed.
MAGA ‘Audit’ Shrugged Off Complaint About Doorknocking Pedophile
Green Groups Push DeJoy to Hand Over Secret Documents From Polluting Truck Deal
Traitor Mike Flynn believes he's being 'persecuted' because he’s getting fined by the US Army for being on Russia’s payroll
We discuss the madness
Moe is joined by Peter Montgomery, who writes and researches for Right Wing Watch, a project of People for the American Way, where he is a senior fellow.
The two discuss Peter's latest piece for Ring Wing Watch, titled "Overturning Roe Is Just the Beginning." (link - https://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/overturning-roe-is-just-the-beginning/)
Then they analyze Elon Musk's hypocrisy in calling himself a "Free Speech Abolitionist."
Finally, they talk about a new examination from the New York Times showing that "Tucker Carlson weaponized his viewers' fears to create what may be the most racist show in the history of cable news." (link - https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/30/business/media/tucker-carlson-fox-news-takeaways.html)
Peter Montgomery has studied the Religious Right movement and its right-wing political allies for more than two decades. His Twitter handle is @PeteMont. The website for Right Wing Watch is RightWingWatch.org and their Twitter handle is @RightWingWatch.
Karel Cast 057 EXPLICIT Grace And Frankie Moment Leaves Me Seated I had a different show planned, and then, just like on Grace and Frankie my back went out. So, I’m in a chair staying pretty still. But we get to look at the headlines and makes some comments that will shock and appall most of you. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Australia's Great Barrier Reef hit with another mass coral bleaching event; Global warming a key factor in the emergence of new diseases, study confirms; Interior Dept. cancels offshore oil and gas lease sales; PLUS: Arizona and California move to enact more severe drought restrictions... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast 056 All This Talk About Life Is Killing Us Today, the Senate is voting on something 100 mostly white men should NOT be voting on, and they think they are doing it in the name of LIFE. But they don’t have a clue what Life really means or really is, so, let’s retreat to the safe place of the kitchen and talk about it. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Raging wildfires force new evacuations in New Mexico; Fires in Siberia spreading out of control because the Russian military is otherwise busy; California approves plan to cut cow burps; PLUS: Arctic wildfire soot is causing Arctic ice to melt even faster... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast 055 Police 2x in Two Days plus Julia Inspires First, in today’s world, calling out bad behavior is dangerous and I am living proof. In the last two days two people, bad behavior, I call police. And now, I’m worried. Plus, Julia on HBO Max inspires and entertains and I can’t say enough about this woman. Or the show. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
With all the hand-wringing about the cost of single-payer, it’s time to ask if California can keep paying the price for the fragmented healthcare system we have today. Listen and check out the surprising answer in this first podcast of two featuring Ian Lewis, Political & Research Director at the National Union of Healthcare Workers and host Brenda Gazzar as they do the math on healthcare systems in the Golden State. Has our thinking on this been wrong all along?
On the radio show this week we talk about the leaked U.S. Supreme Court decision that would get rid of Roe v. Wade and what we, you, and us together can do to help protect women’s bodily autonomy; we cover maternal health and health equity; we dive into the fight for affordable, accessible childcare and for childcare workers to get living wages; and we hear about the MOMIbuster to help build momentum for change which can be watched here: momsrising.org/momibuster
*Special guests include, Leila Abolfazli, National Women’s Law Center, @NWLC; Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising, @MamasConPoder, Julie Kashen, The Century Foundation, @TCFdotorg; Gloria Pan, MomsRising, @MomsRising, @MamasConPoder
Mark Riley The Intersection S6 Ep3 ABORTION. Greg Abbott. Brittner Griner Jailed In Russia by Progressive Voices
Selfish leaders act as if they are above the law. It's a terrible example for the rest of us. Today, we cite a few examples of the rampant disregard for the law.
For more than two years, student loan repayment in the United States has been on pause, and interest on those debts has been frozen in light of the pandemic. In April, that pause was extended to August 31 of this year, offering another temporary reprieve for borrowers, many of whom were struggling to make often-crushing payments well before COVID-19 became a household name. Now, after years of calls to cancel some or all of the nation’s $1.6 trillion in student loan debt, federal policymakers are seriously considering finally taking a step in that direction.
To unpack how student debt became a $1.6 trillion crisis, what’s being discussed in Washington, and why student debt cancellation must be just the beginning of the conversation on making higher education affordable, Rebecca sat down with two of The Century Foundation’s experts on the subject: Tiara Moultrie, a fellow at TCF whose work focuses on higher education accountability, and Peter Granville, a senior policy associate studying federal and state policy efforts to improve college access and affordability.
For more:
Here are some helpful updates on where the push to cancel student debt stands: from Business Insider, CNBC, The Hill Check out more of TCF’s higher education work
On the next State of Belief Radio,
All eyes are on SCOTUS after a leaked draft decision shows that Roe v. Wade may already be dead. We’ll look at how we got here with some important interviews from the archives.
Jonathan Dudley talks about the sudden about-face Evangelicals made in ancient times… Yes, 1984.
Patricia Miller has a historian’s perspective about the similar reversal in the Catholic Church.
Also, religion and the Supremes, with expert Dahlia Lithwick.
And Jay Michaelson on the last steps that brought us to this moment.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Alito cites a 17th Century misogynist and himself in his excuse to kill women with unsafe abortions.
Donald Trump Junior looks and sounds very high while ranting about SCOTUS leak.
All Republicons hate women.
Meghan McCain's New Memoir 'Bad Republican' Flops
Madison Cawthorn is another GOP sexual predator.
Marjorie/Perjury Traitor Green can run for her seat again even though she's a traitor.
Comedian Poppy Champlin calls in to discuss the madness
____________________
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
JOIN Shaping Progress: www.joinshapingprogress.org/today
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfP4yRO4CNM
FYINation's Thomas Reynolds calls in to talk about Republicans doing another NAZI imitation and blaming COVID on immigrants. fyination.com
Karel Cast 054 Rainbow Envy and Democrats Under Fire
Why is it on Friday our headlines are just as horrible as on Monday? Why don't we get a break? Well, lets' dive in to them and see what sense we can make. And then, let's talk about Rainbow Envy, Randy Rainbow Envy that is. And then, a trip to Paris Las Vegas Eiffel Tower for a vegan proves…complex. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
European Union proposes official embargo on Russian oil; Plummeting water levels in major reservoirs prompt new, 'unprecedented' cutbacks, reveal grim secrets; PLUS: California A.G. launches probe into oil industry deception over plastic pollution... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
"Something exciting is happening in McDowell County, West Virginia. There, in what used to be coal country, the American Federation of Teachers is leading a project called Reconnecting McDowell. It's a program initiated over a decade ago by Gayle Manchin, wife of now Senator (then Governor) Joe, and it makes you think long and hard about her husband."
The F-Word is released bi-weekly featuring timely commentaries by Laura Flanders and guests.
Karel Cast 053 EXPLICIT Supreme Anger Over What's Ahead
Politico leaked what's coming from the Supreme Court, a repeal of Roe V. Wade And like so many, the anger, the sheer hatred of all of this cannot be contained. Yes, I use profanity, lots of it. Because it's profane times. Can we stop this? How ? Yes, yes we can. But will we? Get rid of the filibuster, expand the court and Codify Roe V. Wade. And it's not SCOTUS fault, But I'll tell you whose fault it really is. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Unprecedented heat in India and Pakistan is 'testing the limits of human survivability'; 20% of world's reptiles at risk of extinction, thanks to humans; Denmark moves to ditch natural gas heating fast; PLUS: Good news? Mass extinction in the oceans can be avoided by cutting out fossil fuels... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Is California finally getting serious about fixing health care? On April 25, 2022, a major report was issued on California's fragmented and uber-expensive healthcare system. Who's behind the report? What were its conclusions and recommendations? And how much money can Californians actually save? Get these answers and more!
Join host Brenda Gazzar and guest Michael Lighty, president of Healthy California Now, to get the facts about Governor Gavin Newsom's Healthy California for All Commission and its new report on single-payer health care in the Golden State.
Karel Cast 052 Don't Get the Met, India Roasts, Supremes Rule
Well, today's a Monday and there's a lot on the plate. First, India is roasting and will continue to roast. Do we care? Obviously not. Can we stop it? Yes, Will we? No. Then, The Met is going on and I just don't get it. Rich people dressing in ghastly clothing, women naked, and ??? For what, exactly? Religious flags are free speech? Oh what a Monday. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
On the radio show this week we get a glimpse into the Power+ Summit with the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) and hear from Dr. C. Nicole Mason, President and CEO of IWPR, @IWPResearch; as well as Eve Rodsky, New York Times best-selling author of Fair Play, @eve_rodsky, and, Reshma Saujani, Founder, Girls Who Code and Marshall Plan for Moms, @reshmasaujani. We close the show with one of our favorite segments with Monifa Bandele about the victory of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, MomsRising, @MomsRising.
Today, we talk about the Hate Industrial Complex, and how political rhetoric has escalated and been weaponized. From school board members to former senators, the aggressive right wing in America is on the march. It’s no wonder the The DOJ and Homeland Security believe the greatest threat to the U.S. is from right wing domestic terror. Take a few minutes and listen, please.
Mark Riley The Intersection S6 Ep2 Economy plummets -McCarthy & lying Republicans.Postal polluters by Progressive Voices
On the next State of Belief Radio,
Discouraging news on bigotry and hate from the Anti Defamation League. We’ll hear about the 2021 Antisemitism Audit from the ADL Regional Director Meredith Weisel.
Also, the Rev. Jennifer Butler is stepping down after 17 years of leading the effective activist organization she founded, Faith in Public Life. We’ll have a one-on-one exit interview.
And, Europe is watching… and writing! I’ll talk with the Italian scholar behind the new book, Religious Rhetoric in US Right-Wing Politics: Donald Trump, Intergroup Threat, and Nationalism.
I’m excited to bring listeners (and to replay for others) my late 2021 conversation with BILL McKIBBEN, author, and co-founder of the global climate campaign 350.org. He introduces THIRD ACT, the new activist organization he’s founded. Though millions of young people are effectively engaging to confront climate change, those over 60 are not yet delivering what the crisis demands. THIRD ACT is dedicated to mobilizing Boomers and older to defend democracy and confront the climate crisis.
How would you feel if you found out your elected leaders had voted to hand out huge sums of public money to corporations, with some of them not even knowing who the recipient is, and the rest bound by contract not to divulge its identity or what its specific plans are?
Now what if we told you this happens all over the country, all the time, in deals involving wealthy corporations such as Amazon, Facebook, Google, and on and on?
Unfortunately, thanks to a legal tool called a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), this kind of corrupt secret dealmaking has become the norm rather than the exception in economic development deals. These agreements—signed by governors, mayors, state legislators, and other local leaders—prevent public officials from disclosing anything about a corporate subsidy deal they’re working on, including even the recipient, until it’s finished, cutting many key stakeholders, and most importantly the public, out of the process.
But a new coalition is seeking to change that. To learn more about the effort to “Ban Secret Deals”—and why it’s critical to economic justice in the United States—Rebecca sat down with Pat Garofalo, director of state and local policy at the American Economic Liberties Project, author of the book Billionaire Boondoggle and the Boondoggle newsletter, which looks at how corporations are ripping off our states, cities, and communities; and Illinois State Senator Robert Peters, an organizer and economic justice activist who now represents the Thirteenth Legislative District in the Illinois General Assembly, and who recently introduced the first state legislation to ban secret deals.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Hannity texts prove Fox News is fascist propaganda.
Retired Judge Breaks Down MAGA Blueprint To Steal Election- 2020 Was ‘A Dry Run’
Republicons loathe democracy at home and abroad.
Covidiot wants Ivermectin for his father's cancer.
Elon Musk is just one of many threats to American democracy.
Madison Cawthorn - self-loathing closet-case?
We discuss the madness
____________________
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
JOIN Shaping Progress: www.joinshapingprogress.org/today
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfP4yRO4CNM
FYINation's Thomas Reynolds calls in to talk about Republicans doing another NAZI imitation and blaming COVID on immigrants. fyination.com
_____
Join Rokfin to access exclusive tarabuster content as well as Ron Placone, Lee Camp, and more!
https://rokfin.com/tarabuster
Karel Cast 051 Don't Be Fooled By Radical Left Slur
Let's go walkabout with the GoPro! And while we do it, let's talk about all this radical left, Elon Musk and my favorite topic of all, Madison Cawthorne's closet door. AND there's exciting news about the show itself! So listen up and enjoy. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Russia cuts off natural gas to two NATO countries; 'Unprecedented' water restrictions on tap for Southern California; Record-breaking heat wave broils India and Pakistan; PLUS: Ford officially launches the all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast 050 Bullets over Baseball, Must Have Gadgets, Blind Eyes...
I start at a baseball diamond and the reason isn't because I'm a fan, then, it's in to the kitchen to show a must have gadget and finish at the dining table to talk frankly about why things like gun control just seem impossible. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
While we were out --- Dangerously early extreme wildfires erupt in Western U.S.; Accountability for investor-owned utilities caught behaving badly; PLUS: Biden Administration protects old-growth forests and restores a bedrock environmental law, but resumes some oil and gas leasing on public lands... All that and MUCH more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast 049 Billionaires, Babs and Boxers
First Twitter is in a twit over Elon Musk, billionaire, spending $44b of his never-earned cash just because he can. But he's not the only billionaire controlling media, so why the upset. And, as we walk and talk we meet dogs of all kinds, and people, so see what they think, too. And then, Funny Girl, Barbra Streisand and why Beanie may be a great star in the wrong role, are you? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Why is employee health insurance a growing burden on American businesses? How are some large employers able to cut out the health insurance middleman? Why didn’t the Affordable Care Act solve all these problems? Join host Brenda Gazzar and guest Wendell Potter, co-founder of Business Leaders for Healthcare Transformation, for these answers and more! Potter, former VP of corporate communications at CIGNA and insurance industry whistleblower, is a NY Times bestselling author. Tune in to this second of two podcasts on the ultimate price American business pays for their employees’ health care.
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 the Mayor of Tacoma, Washington, and First Vice President of the National League of Cities (NLC), Victoria Woodards. The NLC is the voice of America’s cities, towns and villages, representing more than 200 million people. NLC works to strengthen local leadership, influence federal policy and drive innovative solutions.
The two discuss several U.S. Cities, and the National League of Cities (NLC), offering support to Ukrainian cities in their time of need. Their website is NLC.org and their Twitter handle is @LeagueOfCities. Mayor Woodards handle is @Woodards4Tacoma.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA. The pair analyzes the dangers ahead now that Elon Musk has purchased Twitter, as well as Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's recent court testimony about the Capitol insurrection.
Sarah is a 2 time Telly Award winner, and now hosts Politicus News and co-hosts Politicus Radio. The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their Twitter handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1ynJOZAWdVQGR
YouTube - https://youtu.be/8161obsyWtM
Facebook - https://fb.watch/cD7DaTg6Gd/
On the radio show this week, we hear about transformational change in motion to lower family costs and lift families, find out what’s happening in Congress and how your story makes a difference, hear about the Mother’s Day Weekend MOMibuster (!), and get the inside scoop on the importance of supporting Critical Race Theory (and hear what it really is!).
*Special guests include: Jenn Stowe, National Domestic Workers Alliance, @domesticworkers; U.S. Representative Suzan DelBene, @RepDelBene; Donna Norton, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder; Taifha Alexander, CRT Forward - UCLA School of Law, @CRSatUCLA
The Intersection S6 Ep1 Ukraine.Gay Rights. The Solomon Islands And China by Progressive Voices
This week, we’re taking a break from Off-Kilter’s regularly scheduled programming to share a special virtual discussion hosted by The Century Foundation earlier this week with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro, and other leaders to mark the official launch of the new Disability Economic Justice Collaborative. Off-Kilter previewed the collaborative’s launch a few weeks ago in a special behind-the-scenes episode with TCF’s new Disability Economic Justice team: it brings together two dozen leading disability groups, think tanks, and research organizations to learn from each other, work in partnership, and finally break the link between disability and poverty that continues to persist in the United States more than three decades after the Americans with Disabilities Act became law.
On the next State of Belief Radio,
A shocking right wing attack on the free exercise of religion by a Chicagoland church… We’ll hear from the Rev. John Edgerton on his congregation’s Lenten “fast from whiteness.”
Also, a new biography of candidate-for-sainthood gay Catholic priest Father Mychal Judge, who perished in the World Trade Center attacks.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Marjorie Traitor Green can't recall her treason under oath.
Republicans’ Temper Tantrums Should Hurt Them At The Ballot Box. Instead, They’re Hurting Democrats
Madison Cawthorn photos reveal him wearing women’s lingerie in public setting
We discuss the madness
_________
Keep sane in these "interesting times" - check out Mark Ciociola's "A Radical You." aradicalyou.com/
Frustrated enough about government policy to want to do something about it? Join "Shaping Progress," the organization founded by Tarabuster's millennial corresponded Mark Middlestaedt.
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfP4yRO4CNM
Karel Cast 048 OMG MTG What a MESS
The hearing today for the seditionist congress person went off the rails so many times…it sent me over the edge. Go for a walk in Las Vegas with Ember and I as we examine the day's events. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she gave her opinion on:
1A. AXIOS: "How the U.S. climate has warmed since the first Earth Day"
1B. AUDIO: President Biden's Earth Day remarks
- Audio obtained by the New York Times of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy days after the Jan. 6th Insurrection
2A. AUDIO: McCarthy talking with Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney about suggesting that President Trump resign, the 25th Amendment, and a possible pardon from Vice President Pence
2B. AUDIO: McCarthy says Trump admitted he bore some responsibility for Jan 6th during Jan 11th phone call
2C. AUDIO: McCarthy tells House Republican leaders what Trump did on Jan 6th is unacceptable and nobody should defend it
-
AXIOS: UN: Human rights "horror story" is unfolding in Ukraine
-
AXIOS/IPSOS POLL - Most Americans support mask mandates on airplanes
Leslie is then joined by Mike Italiano, CEO of Capital Markets Partnership (CMP), a nonprofit public charity coalition of leading investors, investment banks, governments, ENGOs, and professional firms. CMP is working to accelerate sustainable investment by facilitating secondary markets and fixed income and equity investments, thus stimulating the economy and stopping irreversible and unmanageable systemic climate risk. Their website is CapitalMarketsPartnership.com.
On this Earth Day, the two discuss how to achieve the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s 2030 deadline for preserving a habitable planet.
The IPCC Report can be found here: https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg2/
Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he talks about appearing on the NASDAQ billboard in NYC's Times Square as co-host of 'Unicorn Hunters,' and how the lesson he wants to share with others from that experience is to never give up on your dreams, no matter who you are or where you come from.
For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by Basil Seggos, the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
The two discuss Earth Day, and what we need to be doing as a nation, and as individuals, to help fight climate change.
The Commissioner's Twitter handle is @BasilSeggos.
Florida and Texas (because, Florida and Texas) have governors with higher political aspirations and they’re not above challenging the separation of church and state to get to the White House. In today’s "A Turning Point” we learn about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s wife Ginni’s attempt to overturn the last presidential election, and former Chief of White House Staff, Mark Meadows, ostensibly Christian response to her—except that it is a form of malicious Christianity about which I’m unfamiliar. I hope you’ll give a listen.
A culture of snitches? '...We describe it as horrifying when it's happening in Putin's Russia, but just how different, really, is Texas?'
The F-Word is released bi-weekly featuring timely commentaries by Laura Flanders and guests.
Karel Cast 047 Happy 420, Vaporizors, Netflix, Disney and War
It's 420, the international day of cannabis, and I want to show you the CDC way to use it. Then, we will take a look at Netflix, Disney, Desantis…and, we are at war. Which side will you choose? Then we will visit the Vapor Bros segment I did when I was fat as a house. Karel Cast 047 Happy 420, Vaporizors, Netflix, Disney and War Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
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 Sandra Purohit, Director of Federal Advocacy for E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs), a national, nonpartisan group of business leaders, investors, and professionals from every sector of the economy who advocate for smart policies that are good for the economy and good for the environment. Sandra is on the front lines of the congressional debate over items in President Biden's 'Build Back Better' legislation, and is located right in Washington D.C.
Brad and Sandra analyze the recent United Nations Climate Report, and why we must now accelerate America's transition to a cleaner, more secure economy.
Additionally, with Earth Day being this Friday, they discuss what areas we're seeing promising changes in energy policy occurring, as well as what are that areas that we need to see much faster progress in.
Sandra's Twitter handle is @SandraPurohit and the handle for 'Environmental Entrepreneurs' is @e2org. Their website is www.e2.org.
Brad is then joined by Tim Zenk and Mark Grimaldi for his 'provocative progressive political panel.' They pick up on Brad and Sandra's discussion of energy policy and the environment. They also talk about what Democrats can do to between now and the midterm elections to better their chances of holding the majority in the House and Senate.
Tim Zenk has worked in renewable energy development for two decades to build new technologies for difficult to decarbonize sectors like aviation. Presently, Tim is the principal consultant at Molecule LLC. At Molecule, he focuses on the nexus of policy, finance, and technology to fight climate change. You can follow him on Twitter, where his handle is @greencrude.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 13 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1jMJgedQZMAKL
YouTube - https://youtu.be/xdz3MsrinM0
Facebook - https://fb.watch/ctXpMNxh93/
Karel Cast 046 This is the Reason; plus Tucker Carlson Tans Juevos Preachers and singers preaching on planes, Tucker Carlson making soft core gay TV while tanning his juevos…what is all this about? Well, a very powerful experience that happened on Saturday puts it all in to perspective. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
What’s the healthcare industry been up to since winning passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010? Are mergers, acquisitions and industry consolidation improving care for patients? Who are the Big Six healthcare corporations and how are they faring? Join host Brenda Gazzar and guest Wendell Potter, co-founder of Business Leaders for Healthcare Transformation, for these answers and more! Potter, former VP of corporate communications at CIGNA and insurance industry whistleblower, is a NY Times bestselling author. Tune in to this first of two podcasts to get the facts about corporate healthcare’s latest business strategies and what they may mean for the rest of us.
As we confront Russia’s war on Ukraine - What is the role of the press or international law? Can either stand up to those who defy and ignore them? MARIA ARMOUDIAN has written three books on the possibilities and limitations of “soft power”: KILL THE MESSENGER: The Media’s Role in the Fate of the World; REPORTING FROM THE DANGER ZONE, and LAWYERS BEYOND BORDERS: Advancing International Human Rights through Local Laws and Courts. She is also host/producer of the syndicated radio program, The Scholars’ Circle.
How would you feel if you found out your elected leaders had voted to hand out huge sums of public money to corporations, with some of them not even knowing who the recipient is, and the rest bound by contract not to divulge its identity or what its specific plans are?
Now what if we told you this happens all over the country, all the time, in deals involving wealthy corporations such as Amazon, Facebook, Google, and on and on?
Unfortunately, thanks to a legal tool called a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), this kind of corrupt secret dealmaking has become the norm rather than the exception in economic development deals. These agreements—signed by governors, mayors, state legislators, and other local leaders—prevent public officials from disclosing anything about a corporate subsidy deal they’re working on, including even the recipient, until it’s finished, cutting many key stakeholders, and most importantly the public, out of the process.
But a new coalition is seeking to change that. To learn more about the effort to “Ban Secret Deals”—and why it’s critical to economic justice in the United States—Rebecca sat down with Pat Garofalo, director of state and local policy at the American Economic Liberties Project, author of the book Billionaire Boondoggle and the Boondoggle newsletter, which looks at how corporations are ripping off our states, cities, and communities; and Illinois State Senator Robert Peters, an organizer and economic justice activist who now represents the Thirteenth Legislative District in the Illinois General Assembly, and who recently introduced the first state legislation to ban secret deals.
For more:
Here’s some of the recent coverage of how non-disclosure agreements are enabling corrupt secret dealmaking with wealthy corporations like Amazon, Facebook, and more For more from Pat, subscribe to the Boondoggle newsletter and check out his book Billionaire Boondoggle For more from Senator Peters, check out this interview with ABC7 Chicago—and his legislation to ensure transparency in government contracts Learn more about the campaign to ban secret deals at bansecretdeals.org
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Nearly 240 anti-LGBTQ bills filed in 2022 so far, most of them targeting trans people
The goal of the GOP's QAnon-influenced "groomer" troll- More political violence
Trump Is Raking in Millions of Dollars With Fascist Fundraising Emails
We discuss the madness
____________________
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
JOIN Shaping Progress: www.joinshapingprogress.org/today
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfP4yRO4CNM
FYINation's Thomas Reynolds calls in to talk about Republicans doing another NAZI imitation and blaming COVID on immigrants. fyination.com
The Abrahamic faith traditions are all celebrating their holiest feasts this weekend: Easter, Passover, and Ramadan. On the next State of Belief Radio, we’ll hear from the first Muslim chaplain hired by an American University; the founding director of the group Building Jewish Bridges; and we’ll remember the great Donna Red Wing on the 4th anniversary of her passing. We’ll also mark the sudden death of media watchdog Eric Boehlert this past week.
Leslie is joined by Roy Houseman, Legislative Director for the United Steelworkers.
The two discuss how to get manufacturing competitiveness right.
The United States used to be on the cutting edge of manufacturing innovation, but declining investment and decades of bad trade deals left the country at a competitive disadvantage, resulting in:
- Plummeting numbers of good, manufacturing jobs. (The BLS calculates that manufacturing employment fell from 19.6 million in 1979 to 12.8 million in 2019 – down 35 percent)
- Fractured communities. This has particularly hurt Black, Brown and other workers of color.
- And increasing reliance on foreign nations for critical goods.
It’s long been clear that we need comprehensive legislation to better compete with China and other nations, regrow our critical supply chains and invest in manufacturing now and into the future.
There are currently two bills – one in the House and one in the Senate – that are aimed at helping the United States stay competitive against China and protect workers against greedy multi-national corporations who seek out low wage and illegal subsidies in foreign countries.
- The Senate bill is the United States Innovation and Competition Act (USICA).
- The House bill is America COMPETES Act (COMPETES).
The bills will soon go to conference so Congress can reconcile the differences between the two versions. While both bills make important investments in U.S. technology, only the House version has meaningful changes for workers and manufacturing employers.
Roy details these meaningful changes during the interview.
The website for the United Steelworkers is www.USW.org and their Twitter handle is @steelworkers. Roy's handle is @RoyHouseman.
Karel Cast 045 There’s Only One Way To Look at 2022 and 2024 President Joe Biden’s approval rating is now lower than Trump’s at its lowest and you have to wonder why? And when you truly think about the midterms in 2022 and then the general in 2024 and what happens if the GOP wins… because we have until 2030 to avert climate disaster. Will they? No. So if Democrats loose in either election, the planet basically will forever be changed for the worse. That’s a lot for one election. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Catastrophic rains and floods cause widespread devastation, kill hundreds in South Africa; Biden waives summer ban on ethanol to combat high gas prices; U.S. wind energy hits a new milestone; PLUS: The climate crisis is supercharging hurricane rainfall... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast 044 The World Is Horrible But Life Is Great A simple washer makes me realize that life is full of fabulous blessings if we look. Let’s be real, the world sucks right now and it’s not going to get remarkably better in the near future. But what does that mean for you and I? It means we have to appreciate all the goodness that still exists, even if we feel there’s little. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she covered:
- AXIOS: "Biden announces pick for ATF and plans to trace "ghost guns""
- AXIOS: "Inflation surges to 8.5%, highest in over 40 years"
- AXIOS: "GOP candidates double down on anti-immigrant rhetoric"
- AXIOS: "National Urban League issues dire democracy warning"
- AXIOS: "Trump alums cash in on Saudi ties"
- AXIOS: "Ex-police officer becomes second Jan. 6 defendant to be found guilty"
- AXIOS: "Axios-Ipsos poll: Most Americans say COVID is no longer a crisis"
During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, 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 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. Colonel Leighton can also be seen regularly on CNN, where he is a Military Analyst.
The Colonel helps to break down the latest news from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This includes Russia tapping a new general to lead their military operations in Ukraine, allegations that Russian forces used chemical weapons on civilians in Mariupol, as well as the pros and cons of the U.S. establishing a no-fly zone over Ukraine.
The Colonel's Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton, and his website is CedricLeighton.com.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1YqKDqLmMOwGV
YouTube - https://youtu.be/Vk76dvnqa8c
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/leslie.marshall.547/videos/3138990029674593
NOAA reports a disturbing increase in climate-warming methane; Biden Dept. of Transportation tightens mileage standards for cars and trucks; Boston and L.A. shift to all-electric buses; PLUS: Microplastic pollution now found in human blood and lungs... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
How is the truth about single payer/Medicare for All twisted by the corporate media and right-wing billionaires? What must Americans do to take back their health care? Join host Brenda Gazzar and Hartmann, America’s No. 1 progressive talk radio show host and New York Times bestselling author, as they discuss the implications of his book, “The Hidden History of American Health Care: Why Sickness Bankrupts You and Makes Others Insanely Rich.”
Brad is first 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 two analyze the March jobs report, which showed that the economy added 431,000 jobs and that the unemployment rate shrunk down to 3.6%. They also discuss what's causing inflation, and what can be done about it. Additionally, Dr. Shapiro explains the significance of Russia defaulting on its national debt. Finally, Brad and Dr. Shapiro express their concerns over Tesla CEO Elon Musk buying 9% of Twitter's stock shares, as well as the oversized power that the 'Billionaire class' possesses in the United States.
Dr. Shapiro is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration. His website is Sonecon.com and his Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Edwith Theogene, Senior Director of Advocacy and Campaigns for Generation Progress, the youth engagement arm of American Progress.
The two analyze the significance of Justice Ketanji Brown-Jackson being confirmed as the first black female Supreme Court Justice in the history of the United States. They also discuss the 'culture wars' that the Republican party is trying to make the focus of the upcoming November midterm elections.
Edwith's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter (Part 1) - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1MYxNnjWZXPxw Part 2 - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1vOxwyNLLYPGB
YouTube (Part 1) - https://youtu.be/Mo8u0es28SI Part 2 - https://youtu.be/TnVRBtpEcP4
Facebook (Part 1) - https://fb.watch/ckDNsmS-mc/ Part 2 - https://fb.watch/ckDQyDHnHf/
The boys are back in the basement for our first in-person episode since Episode 2. In this one we commit one of the carnal sins of podcasting: talking about DMT. Joined by our resident armchair biblical scholar (DangerDan's dad) we explore the crossover between alien encounters, biblically accurate angels, DMT entities, NDE's OBE's and the mythos of the fey, fairies, elves, etc. Plus explanations of Posadism, Dead Internet Theory, and a wild tangent about public sector state intelligence working in secret to fund and proliferate private sector tech and social media companies.
The Karel Cast 043 We Do Care, But Should We?
Every day we awake to news that is horrific, and we care, some of us deeply. It sets the tone for our day. Some of us every day think of the planet, think of each other, think of the poor, the hungry. They cross our minds, our thoughts our hearts. We DO care. But should we? Is it healthy for any of us at this time? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
The Intersection S5 Ep19 Ketanji Brown Interracial Marriages Ukraine And Amazon Unions by Progressive Voices
A departure this week from the wars—cultural and kinetic—politics, and media, to reflect on a personal loss. I hope you’ll listen, and help celebrate a life lost.
ELIE MYSTAL, Justice Correspondent for The Nation magazine and a contributor to MSNBC, opens his first book, ALLOW ME TO RETORT: A Black Guy’s Guide to the Constitution, with the following words: “Our Constitution is not good. It is a document designed to create a society of enduring white male dominance, hastily edited in the margins to allow for what basic political rights white men could be convinced to share.” His starting point is that far from perfect, this document of compromises necessary to win ratification from slave-owners is unworthy of the veneration promoted by the Right and accepted by too many on the Left. Once we get over that, perhaps we can roll up our sleeves and get to work to bring some of its underlying ideals to the real world.
This week, Rebecca hands the mic to Ryan Prior for an Off-Kilter takeover episode. Ryan is a longtime journalist, former CNN reporter, and like Rebecca, someone who lives with invisible chronic illness. They first crossed paths when Rebecca was at the Center for American Progress (CAP) and more recently reconnected in the COVID era because of his forthcoming book The Long Haul—which looks at how COVID-19 pandemic as a mass disabling event has changed the face of disability and chronic illness in the United States. For this Off-Kilter takeover, Ryan sat down with another chronically ill journalist and author of a similarly timely book—Meghan O’Rourke, author of the New York Times bestseller Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness, which Esquire called “at once a remarkable work of scholarship and a radical act of empathy.”
For more: Dig into The Invisible Kingdom and follow Meghan on Twitter @meghanor Check out Ryan’s documentary Forgotten Plague, get involved with ME Action, and follow him on Twitter @r_prior
On the next State of Belief Radio,
How effective are the Biden administration’s tactics in the face of the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine? I’ll ask political management expert Greg Lebel. We’ll also talk about the first year if this presidency, and what the coming election portends for Democratic majorities in Congress.
Also, American white nationalist theocrats through the eyes of a German scholar of conflict. Annika Brockschmidt is the best-selling author of the book, America's Holy Warriors: How the Christian Right Endangers Democracy.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords. Republicons disgrace themselves by walking out as KBJ is confirmed. 200 Anti-LGBTQ Bills And Counting- GOP's War On Trans Kids Continues
6 GOP Lawmakers Opposed Bill About Documenting Evidence of Russian War Crimes
Chris Wallace doesn't think 30 year old "kids" in the Greatest Generation were racists.
Thomas Reynolds from FYI Nation's "The Nosey Liberal" joins to discuss the madness
____________________
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
JOIN Shaping Progress: www.joinshapingprogress.org/today
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfP4yRO4CNM
FYINation's Thomas Reynolds calls in to talk about Republicans doing another NAZI imitation and blaming COVID on immigrants. fyination.com
_____
Join Rokfin to access exclusive tarabuster content as well as Ron Placone, Lee Camp, and more!
https://rokfin.com/tarabuster
BECOME A "TARABUSTER" PATRON: www.patreon.com/taradevlin
Join the Tarabuster community on Discord too!! https://discord.gg/PRYDBx8
Buy some Resistance Merch and help support our progressive work! http://tarabustermerch.com/
Donate to Tarabuster: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/taradacktyl We discuss the madness.
Karel Cast 042 We See the Tree Needs Trimming, But Leave It Go
So, there’s a tree off my balcony that saw drama today. And I explain why. And then I explain why THAT drama is exactly why the United States and the world is dying. Happy Friday. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Lawmakers blast Big Oil CEOs for using wartime profits to enrich investors; Europe moves to ban Russian coal; EPA to finally ban deadly asbestos; PLUS: More destructive storms are causing more power outages, costing taxpayers more money... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Civil society must demand peace and diplomacy over war and killing as a global community. The F-Word is released bi-weekly featuring timely commentaries by Laura Flanders and guests. https://lauraflanders.org/2022/04/ukraine-russia/
Karel Cast 041 UN Says Times Up, Landlording and Hummus
First, a new Climate Change report is great if you're over 60 with no kids, under that, not so much. And, what you can do right now to help. Plus, rents are out of control, so, let's talk to a landlord about THEIR perspective on it all, with Michael Barber from Long Beach; and, Hummus is the best, so why not learn how to make some? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
New U.N. IPCC report warns stopping climate change is possible, we have all the tools we need, but time is running out; PLUS: U.S. West careens between intense fires and floods, and it's going to get worse... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Why should people who have great health insurance care about people who don't? Listen as guest Dr. Paul Y. Song, radiation oncologist and president of Physicians for a National Health Program - California, and host Brenda Gazzar discuss the roots of America's unequal healthcare system. Why did the Lyndon B. Johnson Administration develop two different public insurance programs - Medicare for retirees - and Medicaid for low-income people? How is that decision still impacting American communities over 50 years later? What can we do now that would help?
Karel Cast 040 Putin Kills Ukrainians as We Kill Each Other Images out of Bucha ground us, shake us to the core, but then in downtown Sacramento 20 plus are shot down with six dying. It appears Putin is killing Ukrainians as we are busy killing ourselves. Also, Grammy came to Las Vegas, and how was it? Well, we go over it. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
In recent years, as our politics have become more and more divisive, Supreme Court nominees have faced ridiculous questions that make these committee hearings seem more like show trials than fact finding missions. I’ve recorded a short essay on the subject. I hope you’ll give a listen.
Mark Riley The Intersection S5 Ep18 - Putin, Will Smith, Chris Rock, Trump by Progressive Voices
DAVE PELL, the “Internet’s Managing Editor,” has been writing about news, technology, and media since 1999. I recommend his daily news digest, NEXT DRAFT. He just released his first book, PLEASE SCREAM INSIDE YOUR HEART: Breaking News and Nervous Breakdowns in the Year that Wouldn't End, a rollercoaster ride through 2020, leavened with humor and a good dose of perspective taken from the experience of his parents, who survived the Holocaust.
This week, Rebecca took a break from Off-Kilter’s regularly scheduled programming for a sit-down with the newest members of The Century Foundation’s brand-new Disability Economic Justice Team, which officially launched last month. Kim Knackstedt comes to TCF from the Biden administration, in which she served as the first-ever director of disability policy on the White House Domestic Policy Council, after many years as a staffer on Capitol Hill and before that, as a special ed teacher. Vilissa Thompson is the founder of Ramp Your Voice!, a former licensed social worker, and a long-time thought leader in the disability community at the intersection of race, gender, and disability.
On the next State of Belief Radio, Two guys named Jay.
Supreme Court watcher Jay Michaelson will share his impressions of the Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation hearings. What does the alternative reality nature of the questions suggest about the confirmation vote – and about partisan priorities going forward?
And saying farewell to Jay Keller, longtime Director of Outreach and Operations at Interfaith Alliance. Jay’s retiring at the end of the week, and we’ll see what kinds of stories he has to tell from his many years of work at the intersection of religion, government and politics.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Amazon forms its first union and conservatives cry because they prefer autocracy over democracy and hate the American people.
As Republicons come for social security and medicare again, they pull out their old standby - gay bashing.
GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker has been overstating his academic achievements for years - A Republicon inflating their accomplishments? What else is new?
Party That Excused Rioters Smearing Human S--t On The Walls Of The Capitol Draws The Line At Cocaine And Orgy Allegations
Corrupt Joe Manchin kills another billionaire tax.
We discuss the madness
____________________
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
JOIN Shaping Progress: www.joinshapingprogress.org/today
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfP4yRO4CNM
FYINation's Thomas Reynolds calls in to talk about Republicans doing another NAZI imitation and blaming COVID on immigrants. fyination.com
Karel Cast 039 We're Betting It All On This One Thing
In every conversation, in every decision, in everything government or society does, it all hinges on ONE thing, and it's not you or I. But this thing is alive, it must be fed, and it will continue long after we are gone because it will NOT let us destroy it. What is it? Listen. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he talks about how violence is NEVER the answer, in referencing Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars this past week.
For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by WiseCare CEO, Gail Zahtz, who is a Cancer and domestic violence survivor. (Gail is also the first ever repeat guest of Moe's on the show!)
During today's interview, Gail shares the valuable lessons that she learned about 'survivorship' while battling domestic abuse, and then Cancer. She also provides detailed advice that will help others and their loved ones through some of the most difficult times of our lives.
Some of these tips, which Gail explains in more detail, are:
-
Showing up
-
Doing the next right thing
-
Finding joy
-
Having purpose with a vision of how you are needed
-
Letting go of thoughts and behaviors that are not useful
Gail's Twitter handle is @GailZahtz.
Europe prepares for energy shortages as Poland bans Russian energy imports; Biden Admin opens tap to Strategic Petroleum Reserve, insists climate change remains a priority; National transition to electric vehicles would save both money and lives, new study finds; PLUS: Solar energy hits milestone, first terawatt of power... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast 038 Bruce Willis Retires Stoking The Fear Fire Bruce Willis at 67 announced that effective immediately he’s retiring because he has aphasia, where he will lose the ability to communicate, read, etc. And that brings up a whole spectrum of life issues. Then, Hunter Biden is back in news and this is why he shouldn’t be; and Clarence Thomas, traitor’s husband. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
U.S. and EU unveil new plan to wean Europe off of Russian fossil fuels; Huge ice shelf collapses following Antarctic heat wave; PLUS: New NYT analysis reveals how Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) used his public office for personal financial gain... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
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 T. Bennett, Editor-at-Large at CQ Roll Call, 'the source for news on Capitol Hill since 1955.'
The two discuss President Biden's current European trip, his first as President, as well as his comments that Russian President Vladimir Putin cannot remain in power.
They also analyze the Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, including the aggressively negative questioning of the Judge by Senators Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley and Lindsey Graham.
Finally, they discuss President Biden's approval ratings, and the potential 2024 Republican presidential candidates.
John's Twitter handle is @BennettJohnT.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Tara Devlin, a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”
The two continue the discussion on the Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, including Senator Cory Booker's moving words to the Judge during the questioning.
They also discuss the news that "Ginni Thomas, a conservative activist and the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, played an active role in pushing then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows to take measures to help overturn the 2020 election results, according to texts obtained by the Washington Post and CBS News," as per Axios.
Lastly, they discuss political philosophy and what the Democratic party should unite around going forward.
You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradacktyl.
You can also watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1OyJADBYgkzGb
YouTube - https://youtu.be/iwhXvuMbF7A
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/343721101108754
Karel Cast 037 The Slap Isn’t The Problem, The Reaction Is
An A list movie star slaps an A list comic across the face during the largest film awards of the year and what happens to him? He wins an award and goes to the chic parties. Privilege, entitlement, assault, Oscar had it all. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
What does it mean to “privatize” Medicare? What’s ACO-Reach? Why does it matter? Who’s for it, who’s against it, and why? Join host Brenda Gazzar and Ed Weisbart, MD, a retired family physician, former chief medical officer of Express Scripts and a national board member of Physicians for a National Health Program to get the low-down. Dr. Weisbart shines a revealing light on an issue that will impact the healthcare experience of almost every American aged 65 or older - the ongoing effort to give away Medicare to private, for-profit investors. Should health care be “just another way” for investors and shareholders to make money? Is a for-profit Fire Department just around the corner?
On the radio show this week, we cover the spectacular nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court (and how you can help get her confirmed); what’s happening with disinformation online and how you can help stop it; and we also cover the growing movement of moms and caregivers — including Mothering Honestly, the Chamber of Moms, and the Fifth Trimester — rising up to demand a care infrastructure.
*Special guests include: Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Shaunna Thomas, UltraViolet, @UltraViolet; Blessing Adesiyan, Mother Honestly, @mother_honestly; and Lauren Smith Brody, The Fifth Trimester & Chamber of Moms, @Laurensbrody @chamberofmoms
Mark Riley The Intersection Russia Ukraine; Ginni Thomas And Big Tech Ethics by Progressive Voices
“We believe that it is possible to create an economy where all Black, Latinx, Asian, Indigenous, and Pacific Islander people thrive—in one generation. To accomplish this we must fight to dismantle what we call the Oppression Economy. Today, elite institutions use racism as a tool to expand their wealth and power and suppress the wealth of people of color through theft, exploitation, and exclusion. Suppressing economic power leads to suppression of political power to influence policies that oversee resources. The elite institutions that control resources use that control to change the rules of our economy in their favor, which continues the cycle of profit.”
This is the vision of Liberation in a Generation, a national movement support organization building the power of people of color to totally transform the economy—who controls it, how it works, and most importantly, for whom. Formed in 2018 by cofounders Jeremie Greer and Solana Rice, LibGen as it’s come to be called, brings together advocates, community organizers, economists, and other proven and emerging leaders of color across the country to build a Liberation Economy within, as the name suggests, one generation.
So as Off-Kilter continues this ongoing series of conversations with economic justice leaders working to turn the traditional think tank model on its head—for this week’s show, Rebecca sat down with Jeremie and Solana for a look at the story behind LibGen and how it’s working to dismantle what they have termed the “oppression economy” by putting people of color at the center of policy change. We also take a sneak peek at their new podcast, called Racism Is Profitable.
For more:
Learn more about Liberation in a Generation and get involved at liberationinageneration.org. Subscribe to their new podcast, “Racism Is Profitable” and find all of the episodes we talked about here Follow them on Twitter @solanarice and @jeremiegreer
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may be failing, but it is also devastating and cruel. The US is unwilling to impose a No-Fly Zone because Putin has nuclear weapons and no one is certain that he won’t use them. How did we get here? Who else has nukes? Why haven’t we taken steps toward nuclear sanity? I turn to JOSEPH CIRINCIONE, Distinguished Fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and former head of the Ploughshares Fund. His books include BOMB SCARE: THE HISTORY AND FUTURE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS; and NUCLEAR NIGHTMARES: SECURING THE WORLD BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE.
On the next State of Belief Radio...
Faith-based allyship with pregnant women in Texas. The Rev. Daniel Kanter is among those not just talking the walk – but literally, walking the walk. Right across the state line.
Also, a powerful documentary series raising up leading Prophetic Voices of our time. I’ll talk with filmmaker Martin Doblmeier.
And the Rev. Marian Edmonds-Allen bridges ideological divides while staying true to the essential needs of LGBTQI+ people of faith.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Ginnie Thomas is a Q-anon suckling insurrectionists, texts show, but she thinks she's an "everywoman" fighting the "elites"
Bob Woodward "both sides" us on Morning Joe.
At Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s hearing, Republicans lie like the fascists they are.
Just like I always say, Republicons want to drag us back to the Dark Ages - and Nazi Nick Fuentes is proud of it.
Ted Cruz’s Daughters Attend a Private School That Is ‘Antiracist’
We discuss the madness
____________________
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
JOIN Shaping Progress: www.joinshapingprogress.org/today
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfP4yRO4CNM
FYINation's Thomas Reynolds calls in to talk about Republicans doing another NAZI imitation and blaming COVID on immigrants. fyination.com
Leslie is first joined by Jessica Azulay, Executive Director of Alliance for a Green Economy (AGREE), a New York based organization working toward a 100% renewable energy system.
The two analyze New York Governor Kathy Hochul's push to decarbonize New York's residential buildings through a proposal in her fiscal year 2023 budget. The provision includes unprecedented investments and regulations in decarbonizing all new residential buildings in the empire state by 2027. These residential buildings are responsible for up to a third of greenhouse gas emissions in New York State. The website for AGREE is AllianceForAGreenEconomy.org and their Twitter handle is @AgreeNewYork.
Leslie is then joined by Jon Sinton, Executive Director and CEO of 'Let Majority Rule,' a non-partisan organization dedicated to ensuring that America hears the voice of the majority of voters.
Jon details the problems that are preventing the majority from ruling in the United States, which include the electoral college, the Senate filibuster, and congressional gerrymandering. He also outlines steps that Americans can take to help overcome these anti-democratic roadblocks.
In early 2011, Jon co-founded the smartphone app Progressive Voices which aggregates all progressive content that is seen, heard or read. In 2012, PV launched a streaming radio service, The Progressive Voices Channel on TuneIn. The websites for 'Let Majority Rule' and Progressive Voices are LetMajorityRule.org and ProgressiveVoices.com. Their Twitter handles are @LetMajorityRule and @ProgVoice. Jon's handle is @JonSinton.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1RDGlgZYPplKL
YouTube - https://youtu.be/V4l9dQGJzFQ
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelesliemarshallshow/videos/1900644940121019
Karel Cast 036 Free Form Friday A Bent Look At The News
From Joe Biden in Ukraine to falling off roller coasters, this inappropriate look at the news should prep you for the weekend. Also, a Supreme Court Update on the mess that was this last week. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Karel Cast 035 Traveling Teaches Life Lessons And I'm A Karen Karel Cast 035 Traveling Teaches Life Lessons And I'm A Karen
First, a look at the SCOTUS ridiculousness and why it's happening. And, is Clarence Thomas dead? Retiring? He's missing. Then, I went from Las Vegas to Long Beach and back in one day and the things I learned about people are enough to fill multiple shows. And, I get called a Karen. I think they forgot the "L". Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Deadly tornadoes leave trail of destruction in New Orleans and Texas; Ukraine's nuclear agency warns forest fires around Chernobyl could release plumes of radiation; Biden warns of potential Russian cyberattacks on critical U.S. energy infrastructure; PLUS: Russia's invasion of Ukraine is spurring Europe to abandon fossil fuels even faster... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
exas wildfires continue to spread across the state; Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson begin at fraught moment for climate action; Wildfire smoke is accelerating Arctic warming; PLUS: Both Antarctica and the Arctic see unprecedented, simultaneous extreme heat waves... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
How do common American hospital practices traumatize patients and nurses? What experiences erode trust between the sick and their healers? Join host Brenda Gazzar and Kathy Allan, RN and board-certified holistic nurse, for unique insights into healthcare-acquired trauma and what we can do about it. Her years of training in PTSD and Developmental Trauma, combined with her experience working as a nurse at a major California hospital, inspired her to create a program to address systemic trauma in health care. How can hospitals restore a sense of confidence among patients and nurses that their needs will be met? Where can nurses and other providers learn strategies to release trauma? How could Medicare for All make a positive difference, not just in the patient experience but also in the community?
Brad is first joined by Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF-Ret.) to analyze the latest news regarding the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as well as the reactions by the United States and the rest of the world.
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 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. Colonel Leighton can also be seen regularly on CNN, where he is a Military Analyst. The Colonel's Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton, and his website is CedricLeighton.com.
During the second half of the hour, Brad is joined by Rose Khattar, Associate Director of Rapid Response and Analysis on the Economic Policy team at the Center for American Progress.
Rose shares from a CAP piece that she co-authored, titled, "Women of Color and the Wage Gap."
Rose's Twitter handle is Rose_Khattar.
On this show we cover why Equal Pay Day isn’t yet a day to celebrate, but is a day to agitate, what’s happening with women in our economy, the importance of working to stop anti-Asian violence in America, and the fight for paid family and medical leave so that we are no longer the only industrialized nation without this critical policy in place.
*Special guests include: Emily Martin, National Women’s Law Center, @NWLC; Dr. C. Nicole Mason, Institute for Women’s Policy Research, @IWPResearch; Yvonne Hsu, National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum, @NAPAWF; Dawn Huckelbridge, Paid Leave for All, @PaidLeaveforAll.
Karel Cast Ep 034 The Biden Blame Game Is For The Stupid
A homeless man tells me it's all Joe Biden's fault that gas is the way it is…where do these people get this stuff? And when do we just start treating them like the morons they are? There is plenty of blame in the oil game, but not for the pricing, since we don't set that. But why don't we? Why don't we nationalize the substance that seems to make the country go? Why leave it to private industry? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
The world watches in shock as megalomania grips the Russian president. In this short essay, we take a look at what is motivating him.
Mark Riley The Intersection S5 Ep16 Ketanji Brown Jackson & Texas Voter Suppression by Progressive Voices
LARRY KOPALD, Co-Founder and President of THE CARBON UNDERGROUND, wants you to know that to successfully confront the climate crisis, it’s not enough to reduce or even halt carbon emissions. We also need to draw down accumulated carbon from the atmosphere. Nothing does that better or more simply than Regenerative Agriculture, by rebuilding soil organic matter. I don’t like talking about “the environment” as some separate entity out there. Our deepest goals in life must include a healthy relationship with the rest of nature and an effective response to the climate crisis. Regenerative Agriculture and the work of The Carbon Underground offer a pathway to both.
TARABUSTER EP 283: Putin's Republicon Propagandists. Not Savvy, Just Sick (featuring Poppy Champlin) by Progressive Voices
Karel Cast Ep 033 Two Hour Call For What Plus Why No Plain Female TV Detectives?
Before the two hour call between Xi and Biden, there's the pressing issue of "Almost Paradise" on IMDB and other shows with female cops. Mainly, they always have to be hot and put together; but not the male cops. They can be a mess. They can drink, smoke, have lots of sex, and that's all fine; but female cops must be beautiful single mothers. Why? Then, two hours with Xi and ? Will one less Ukrainian die today? No? Then? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he talks about the crisis caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by Tim Zenk, who has worked in renewable energy development for two decades to build new technologies for difficult to decarbonize sectors like aviation. Presently, Tim is the principal consultant at Molecule LLC. At Molecule, he focuses on the nexus of policy, finance, and technology to fight climate change.
The two discuss transitioning the energy supply of the United States from fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy. Tim argues that the U.S. needs to do three things domestically in order to make this happen. They are as follows:
-
The U.S. needs to invest in renewable fuels, particularly renewable diesel and SAF (a biofuel used to power aircraft that has similar properties to conventional jet fuel but with a smaller carbon footprint), but really all of the energy dense renewable fuel. As Tim points out, by definition, these fuels are made locally because the feedstocks are locally derived.
-
The U.S. needs to invest in green hydrogen made from green electricity, not fossil fuels for transportation on roads, marine transportation and aviation. America also needs to build and support 100% renewable energy grids.
-
The U.S. needs to build a massive renewable electricity infrastructure to support the electrification of gas vehicles, homes, and some buildings.
Tim also says not to worry about killing coal, oil and gas, that it will happen because we do the above.
Additionally during the interview, Tim grades how he believes the Biden administration is doing with the country's energy policy.
You can follow Tim Zenk on Twitter, where his handle is @greencrude.
Republicans and Joe Manchin quash nomination of a climate hawk to the Fed; Methane emissions from coal mining far higher than previously thought; ExxonMobil loses another court bid to stop climate change legal probes; PLUS: Lake Powell hits new historic low, threatening hydro-power supplies... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast Ep 032 It All Boils Down to One Reason; Plus, Late 1900s
Another heart breaking speech, another response from the President, and a simple reason that things are the way that they are. Then, a very rude awakening with the verbiage of anyone over 23 years of age…that you're from the late 1900s and was born in the last century. But given this reality, why are we treated like we want to be aging? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
"Stocks in renewables are out performing oil and gas right now. Tipping points tip and this could be one of those...."
"Prison abolitionist Mariam Kaba says of struggle, “We do this 'til we free us.” Likewise, it seems to me, war is 'til we stop it. We need to stop it."
Biden EPA unveils new rules to clean up deadly smog and pollution; Australia pummeled by weeks of record rains and deadly flooding; Russia's invasion of Ukraine underscores strategic vulnerability of fossil fuel dependence; PLUS: Consumers pay at the pump while Big Oil pulls in big profits... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Brad is first joined by Laura Figueroa Hernandez, White House Correspondent for Newsday. They'll discuss the differences between covering the Biden and Trump administrations, as well as gas prices rising following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Laura's Twitter handle is @Laura_Figueroa.
Next, Brad is joined by Congressman Ro Khanna. The two discuss his new book, "Dignity in a Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of Us." In the book, Rep. Khanna offers a revolutionary roadmap to facing America’s digital divide, offering greater economic prosperity to all. In Khanna’s vision, “just as people can move to technology, technology can move to people. People need not be compelled to move from one place to another to reap the benefits offered by technological progress” (from the foreword by Amartya Sen, Nobel Laureate in Economics).
Representative Khanna sits on the House Budget, Armed Services, and Oversight and Reform committees and is first vice chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. He also serves as an Assistant Whip in the Democratic Caucus. His Twitter handle is @RepRoKhanna.
Finally, Brad is joined by his Executive Producer, Mark Grimaldi. The two analyze former President Trump proposing a drastic expansion of presidential power, as well as the Koch Brothers continuing to do business in Russia, despite Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
For most of us, the horror of getting a cancer diagnosis is only the beginning of a protracted, exhausting and stressful struggle to get the coverage and care we need to survive. Patients with life-threatening illnesses are at ground zero of a major moral conflict in America - a healthcare system that is as much about profit as it is about care. Join host Brenda Gazzar and Daniel Ray Hilsinger, filmmaker, activist, singer and songwriter as they discuss his fight to survive a rare cancer while only in his 20s. What did he learn about health care and privilege while on the chemo wards? How did his experience change his life? Why should sick people have to deal with the "overwhelming and tragic and horrible burden" of health insurance hassles while fighting to live?
Karel Cast Ep 031 It’s Monday And Already You Can’t Win
While standing in front of a great map, it’s really hard to explain why the rest of the world isn’t helping Ukraine more. As a pregnant woman thousands of miles away dies, and I get sad, what good does it do? And what can be done, really? Plus, Dolly says no, AND I cook a scramble you’ll love. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
There is a small but vocal minority of parents challenging the public schools over curriculum, books on the library shelf, and teaching about gender, sex, and history. It is a vain attempt to spare their children the burden of particular knowledge, and it flies in the face of the true and thorough education kids need to compete and succeed in our world today.
I hope you’ll give the short essay a listen.
Mark Riley The Intersection Putin Gas Prices And Punishment For Using Racial Slurs S5 Ep15 by Progressive Voices
Over the course of the past few weeks, Rebecca’s been having a series of conversations with some of the folks behind Next100—a think tank that’s turning the traditional think tank model on its head, to create a public policy sector where those with the most at stake are driving the change they and their communities want to see. We at Off-Kilter enjoyed what started as a single episode conversation so much, we decided to turn it into a three-part series.
So, to wrap up that series of conversations with Next100 leaders about what it looks like to put people at the center of policy change in the areas of antipoverty policy and climate policy… for this week’s show, Rebecca sat down with a set of current and former Next100 policy entrepreneurs—Michael "Zaki" Smith, Isabel Coronado, and Vidal Guzman—all of whom are working to transform different facets of America’s Jim Crow criminal legal system, and to ensure directly impacted folks are leading the way.
And ICYMI: Don’t miss the first and second episodes in this ongoing series.
For more:
For more from Zaki, check out his piece on collateral consequences, “A Silent Life Sentence”; his testimony before the New York state legislature on why “New York State Must Pass Automatic Expungement ‘Clean Slate’ Legislation”; the #EndPerpetualPunishment Campaign; his Brooklyn mural campaign; and follow him on Twitter @zakithebarber. For more from Isabel, check out her report:“We Are Not Collateral Consequences: Policy Solutions for Children of Incarcerated Parents, From Arrest to Reentry”; her piece “The Resilient Children of Incarcerated Parents: Interviews”; and more on her idea for a Flourishing Children of Incarcerated Parents federal grant program; and follow her on Twitter @graduateisabel. For more from Vidal, check out his essay explaining why “Slavery Hasn’t Been Abolished. It’s Been Reformed”; read more on the Fix the 13th NY campaign to raise wages for incarcerated folks; and follow him on Twitter @iamvidalguzman.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Tucker spreads Putin's propaganda virtually word-for-word.
US Rep. Madison Cawthorn calls Ukrainian president 'thug.'
Anti-vax idiots send feces in the mail to a special education teacher.
700 US Billionaires Got $1.7 Trillion Richer During Two Years of Pandemic
D.C. 'freedom' truckers threaten to abuse 911 system if Washingtonians don't stop flipping them off
South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg Got Vile Text About Joe Boever Days After He Was Killed
Thomas Reynolds from FYINation.com's "The Nosey Liberal" calls in to discuss the madness.
____________________
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
JOIN Shaping Progress: www.joinshapingprogress.org/today
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfP4yRO4CNM
FYINation's Thomas Reynolds calls in to talk about Republicans doing another NAZI imitation and blaming COVID on immigrants. fyination.com
_____ JOIN ROKFIN to ACCESS EXCLUSIVE TARABUSTER CONTENT AS WELL AS SOME MORE GREAT LIBERAL TALKERS - INCLUDING RON PLACONE, JIMMY DORE, LEE CAMP, GRAHAM ELWOOD AND MORE! rokfin.com/tarabuster
BECOME A "TARABUSTER" PATRON: www.patreon.com/taradevlin
Join the Tarabuster community on Discord too!! discord.gg/PRYDBx8
Buy some Resistance Merch and help support our progressive work! tarabustermerch.com/
Make a one-time donation to Tarabuster: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/taradacktyl
We discuss the madness.
On the next State of Belief Radio, Religion Dispatches’ Katie Kelaidis is back with her latest, headlined A twisted love story: how American evangelicals helped make Putin’s Russia and how Russia became the darling of the American Right.
Also, as women’s history month reminds us of the essential role women have played in every field, the author of Women: Icons of Christ joins us with a reminder of their history – and likely future role - in the Catholic Church.
And untangling political religious right misinformation inventing a right to discriminate based on sincerely held beliefs. We’ll get a briefing from Katy Joseph at Interfaith Alliance.
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
Scott explains how President Biden’s policies are creating a legitimate manufacturing return, as well as why the President's plan to fight inflation involves bringing factory jobs back to the U.S.
Scott also breaks down the President's tougher new rule for federal 'Buy America' procurement.
Finally, they analyze a new report which shows that workers of color suffered the most due to factory job loss over the past 25 years.
For roughly 15 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
Karel Cast Ep 030 This Report Is The True State of our Union
A new report out states unequivocally that we have a huge problem in America happening right now, just as big and serious as climate change, and just as ignored. And like Climate Change, this one can, and is, killing us. So why don't we do anything about this problem, or the other? Well, that sounds like a talk show to me. Plus more #Ukraine and a dab of entertainment. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Biden bans Russian fossil fuel imports, Americans approve, even if it raises gas prices; Europe rapidly overhauls its energy security strategy; Dems eye tax on Big Oil profiteering; PLUS: Global CO2 emissions hit new all-time high last year... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Reallykarel Ep 029 Stop Whining About Gas And We Go Personally Mental
The noise over gas prices is annoying and deafening. First of all, you’re not entitled. Second, there’s other ways to get around. Third, it should cost what it really does cost the world. And let’s start helping the Ukraine because WW3 is already here. Then, we go mental…health that is, mine. And it’s not a great update. But honest. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Leslie begins today's show by giving her thoughts on the latest news surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This includes President Biden's executive order banning all imports of Russian oil, natural gas and coal in response to Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. She also details the Ukrainian refugee crisis, and the latest ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine.
During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Dr. Bob Bollinger. He is the Raj and Kamla Gupta Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and he holds joint appointments in International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and in Community Public Health at the JH School of Nursing.
The two analyze new information on COVID-19 booster shots, and the latest news on the pandemic.
Dr. Bollinger is also Founding Director of the Center for Clinical Global Health Education (CCGHE). Their website is main.ccghe.net and their Facebook page is Facebook.com/CCGHE.
European Union moves to cut dependence on Russian gas imports; Russian takeover of Ukraine nuke plant underscores nuclear vulnerability in wartime; IEA recommends global switch to electric heat pumps to undercut Russian energy threats; PLUS: United Nations to create legally binding treaty to end global plastic pollution... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Click for Show Notes and Episode Transcript! What can advocates do when lawmakers shirk their responsibility to fix a healthcare system that hurts so many? Are campaign contributions from the for-profit healthcare industry the reason legislators refuse to advance reforms that would cover everybody, for everything, for less money? In this second of two podcasts, join host Brenda Gazzar and Whole Washington founder and operations director Georgia Davenport, to get Whole Washington's take on how to get around legislative inaction using the ballot initiative process. Why could winning single payer in Washington state "open the floodgates" to expanding improved Medicare to everyone? Plus, learn what you can do to support Whole Washington in this fight!
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 joined by Sandra Purohit, Director of Federal Advocacy for E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs), a national, nonpartisan group of business leaders, investors, and professionals from every sector of the economy who advocate for smart policies that are good for the economy and good for the environment. Sandra is on the front lines of the congressional debate over items in President Biden's 'Build Back Better' legislation, and is located right in Washington D.C.
Brad and Sandra discuss the mounting economic costs of climate related disasters ($145 Billion last year alone), and how over 40 percent of Americans lived in counties hit by weather disasters last year. Just as importantly, they'll also explore what actions can make a difference in preventing future climate disasters.
Sandra's Twitter handle is @SandraPurohit and the handle for 'Environmental Entrepreneurs' is @e2org. Their website is www.e2.org.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can also watch this episode here on Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1RDxlgYNQnjJL
Or here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/3062571607336999
ReallyKarel Ep 028 America Goes Bi And Both Ways Doesn't Work
We want to help the Ukraine, but don't won't to start a war, so we don't; we want to help the environment, but not if it means giving things up; there's so many things we say we are for, until, were' not if it requires on thing. And then, what are some things designed to save you time, but really, truly, don't. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
The violence wrought by Vladimir Putin on Ukraine was foretold by him in many ways over many years leading up to the invasion. It seems to me that he wants more than the return of the Soviet Union, he may not settle for anything less than a return to the Russian Empire as built by Peter The Great. Yes, Czarist fantasies dance in his head, and for the time being, Ukraine is paying the piper.
Join us for the Women’s Community Response to the State of the Union brought to you by the United State of Women (USOW)! The Black Women’s Roundtable, Girls for Gender Equity, Justice for Migrant Women, MomsRising, NARAL Pro-Choice America, National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum, National Domestic Workers Alliance, National Partnership for Women and Families, National Women’s Law Center, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, She Will Rise, Supermajority Education Fund, Voto Latino, YWCA USA and the gender justice community all came together with Alexi McCammond of Axios to share a virtual response to the President’s State of the Union Address. (usow.org/stateofwomen#response)
LARRY KOPALD, Co-Founder and President of THE CARBON UNDERGROUND, wants you to know that to successfully confront the climate crisis, it’s not enough to reduce or even halt carbon emissions. We also need to draw down accumulated carbon from the atmosphere. Nothing does that better or more simply than Regenerative Agriculture, by rebuilding soil organic matter. I don’t like talking about “the environment” as some separate entity out there. Our deepest goals in life must include a healthy relationship with the rest of nature and effective response to the climate crisis. Regenerative Agriculture and the work of The Carbon Underground offer a pathway to both.
To learn more: jonathangottschall.com “Change the story to change the world.” If the story actually has that power - and I believe it does - then it can change for better or worse. In his new book, THE STORY PARADOX, JONATHAN GOTTSCHALL declares storytelling the best method we’ve ever devised for manipulating each other by circumventing rational thought. As new technologies amplify the effects of disinformation campaigns, conspiracy theories, and fake news, he calls on us to stop asking, “How can we change the world through stories?” and start asking - before it’s too late - “How can we save the world from stories?”
Last week, Rebecca sat down with some of the folks behind Next100—a think tank that’s turning the traditional think tank model on its head, to create a public policy sector where those with the most at stake are driving the change they and their communities want to see. We at Off-Kilter enjoyed that conversation so much, we decided to turn it into a three-part series.
So, continuing last week’s conversation about what it looks like to put people at the center of policy change in the area of antipoverty policy… for this week’s pod, Rebecca sat down with two more Next 100 policy entrepreneurs—Dan Mathis and Diana Martinez Quintana—who are working to change how climate policy is made in the United States, at the intersections of housing policy, immigration, and racial justice.
And ICYMI: don’t miss last week’s episode, which kicked off Off-Kilter’s series with The Next 100.
For more:
For more from Diana, read her recent essay, “Climate Displacement Gives America the Opportunity to Improve the Record on Immigration” and follow her on Twitter @DianaYMartinezQ For more from Dan, check out his recent article, “Climate disasters are inevitable. Their disparate impacts—and our disparate responses to them—are not” and follow him on Twitter @dmathis_ And learn more about Next100 in this video on how the organization is working to change how public policy is made by building a more inclusive policy sector
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Dear Joe Biden- We don't want 'unity' with fascists — that's why Democrats lose -
Marjorie Taylor Greene Accuses Democrats Of Plot To 'Create Happiness' For Voters, the bastards!
Texas has 'initiated investigations' into trans kids' families.
Conservatives cry "victim" because their hatred against trans people doesn't receive a warm welcome on campus.
We discuss the madness.
____________________
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
JOIN Shaping Progress: www.joinshapingprogress.org/today
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfP4yRO4CNM
FYINation's Thomas Reynolds calls in to talk about Republicans doing another NAZI imitation and blaming COVID on immigrants. fyination.com
_____ JOIN ROKFIN to ACCESS EXCLUSIVE TARABUSTER CONTENT AS WELL AS SOME MORE GREAT LIBERAL TALKERS - INCLUDING RON PLACONE, JIMMY DORE, LEE CAMP, GRAHAM ELWOOD AND MORE! rokfin.com/tarabuster
BECOME A "TARABUSTER" PATRON: www.patreon.com/taradevlin
Join the Tarabuster community on Discord too!! discord.gg/PRYDBx8
Buy some Resistance Merch and help support our progressive work! tarabustermerch.com/
Make a one-time donation to Tarabuster: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/taradacktyl
We discuss the madness. __________
Reallykarel Ep 027 Biggest Mistake Today, The Batman Arrives, Eat It All First
Not one, but three people in 24 hours said to me, “I made the mistake of…” It seems we are all making the same mistake and it’s not helping. What is it, and what can we do to not? Listen in. Then, The Batman Arrives and it’s everything everyone wanted, especially if you’d like a nap. And limit waste by doing this one thing and help the planet, plus, it’s fun. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Biden touts infrastructure and clean energy in State of the Union address; Majority of Americans willing to shoulder higher gas prices to help Ukraine; PLUS: Russian oil and gas industry getting pummeled as another oil giant pulls out... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
ReallyKarel Ep 026 SOTU And You, Sam Elliot thinks Dog is Sh*t, Climate Change Wins
The State of our Union is…What, you want him to tell the truth? No, of course not. This speech is a cheerleading speech, and he did a great job cheerleading. But what did it really mean? Earth Based Living took a hit because it wasn't mentioned, yet has to do with everything we do. And Sam Elliot, from Sacramento, wants to tell Jane Campion that the Power of the Dog is a piece of Sh*t. But not because it's poorly made, because of …. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Western countries escalate sanctions against Russia, but not yet on Russia's energy exports; Dire new U.N. assessment warns we are running out of time to adapt to climate change impacts; PLUS: U.S. Supreme Court hears challenge to EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Whole Washington, a grassroots coalition in the Evergreen State, is committed to winning health care, "created by The People, for Everyone!" The Whole Washington Health Trust would be the nation's first public, non-profit healthcare system. Who's the founder of Whole Washington, and what led her to champion healthcare reform? What's been done so far to advance health care for all in Washington, and what's next for the single-payer movement there? Join host Brenda Gazzar and Whole Washington founder and operations director, web designer and mom, Georgia Davenport, who has helped establish and lead the state's all-volunteer initiative effort for universal health care.
Mark Riley The Intersection S5 Ep13 Black History Month Drum Corps by Progressive Voices
ReallyKarel Ep 025 Zelenski The Hero, Delay and Die, CNN Forgets Mission
Zelenski is the hero of the day, handsome, brave and leading during war. But where is this going? Is it going to be a World War? Belaruis thinks so…Then a new report on climate change says Delay and Die. We already aren't doing enough and they do not believe we'll do enough. So, what happens? And CNN's new leader wants to bring it back to the center. Does news have a right, left and center? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
In recent years, our ability to talk to each other has been overwhelmed by our desire to to talk at each other. The unintelligible babble produces far more heat than light, and until we find a way to speak the same language again, we’re in trouble. Here are a few thoughts on the subject. I hope you’ll give a listen.
On the radio show this week, we celebrate the new U.S. Supreme Court nominee; dive into the latest in the (winning!) fight for free Pre-K and affordable quality child care; hear about the recent Care Can’t Wait Summit that featured President Biden, Vice President Harris, and many more (WATCH: https://www.facebook.com/caringacrossgenerations/videos/380204897438600 ); and get the inside scoop on Social Security in America and why scrapping the cap is so important.
*Special guests include: Melanie Campbell, Black Women’s Roundtable, @coalitionbuildr; Nina Perez, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Ai-jen Poo, National Domestic Workers Alliance & Caring Across Generation, @aijenpoo; Linda Benesch, Social Security Works, @SSWorks
On the next State of Belief Radio,
A scholar of history takes a look at how tensions in Orthodox Christianity fuel Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine. I’ll talk with Katherine Kelaidis.
Also, Heathen: Religion and Race in American History. Author Kathryn Gin Lum will be with us.
And Thomas LeCaque on the Christian Nationalist values – and dollars – driving the trucker protest in Canada.
Be sure to visit us at stateofbelief.com - and be sure to tune in, for religion and radio done differently!
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Putin-puppet Republicans don't know the meaning of unity. They hate democracy at home, of course, they hate democracy in Ukraine.
We discuss the madness.
____________________
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
JOIN Shaping Progress: www.joinshapingprogress.org/today
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfP4yRO4CNM
FYINation's Thomas Reynolds calls in to talk about Republicans doing another NAZI imitation and blaming COVID on immigrants. fyination.com
_____ JOIN ROKFIN to ACCESS EXCLUSIVE TARABUSTER CONTENT AS WELL AS SOME MORE GREAT LIBERAL TALKERS - INCLUDING RON PLACONE, JIMMY DORE, LEE CAMP, GRAHAM ELWOOD AND MORE! rokfin.com/tarabuster
BECOME A "TARABUSTER" PATRON: www.patreon.com/taradevlin
Join the Tarabuster community on Discord too!! discord.gg/PRYDBx8
Buy some Resistance Merch and help support our progressive work! tarabustermerch.com/
Make a one-time donation to Tarabuster: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/taradacktyl
We discuss the madness. __________
To learn more: hiddendriver.com ASTRA TAYLOR takes democracy seriously - in her documentary WHAT IS DEMOCRACY? and her book, DEMOCRACY MAY NOT EXIST, BUT WE"LL MISS IT WHEN IT"S GONE. In our 2020 conversation, we explore its early roots as well as its current embattled state. She reminds us that real democracy—fully inclusive and egalitarian—has never existed. Both ancient Athens and the original US were slave states. Can we restore rule of the people to the current American rule of the wealthy? Can democracy handle big challenges like the Coronovirus pandemic and climate change?
Karel Outspoken Ep. 024 Who Will Stop Putin? Inventing Anna and 50k Prove Me Right
Putin is doing this horror in the Ukraine…because he can. Who will stop him? Who will wage world, and yes, nuclear war, with Russia and China to save the Ukraine? No one, and he knows it. In Entertainment, Inventing Anna shows what we really care about in the world today and then, 50k people in a study prove me absolutely right. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Germany pulls the plug on Russia's critical Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline; Fourth tropical cyclone in four weeks batters Madagascar; U.S. fracking industry curtailing production to goose fossil fuel prices; PLUS: Dakota Access Pipeline developer loses bid to block new environmental assessment... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Outspoken Ep 023 It's Always Russia, Russia Russia!
Everything old is new again…and the noise is exhausting. I'll be 60 in eight months, and my entire life it's been Russia ! Russia ! Russia ! And here we are again, about to go to war with…Russia Russia Russia. But who, really, has been the threat for my lifetime? Or yours? And is there a timing to these crisis? What can you do to not be exhausted by the repeating cycle of stupidity? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Karel Outspoken Ep 022 #DontSayFlorida, I-kraine Ukraine, Billionaire V. McDonalds
First, Florida advances a bill that sets back the #LGBTQ community by decades and turns teachers into rats. Why? Hated, of course. So when do we just #DontSayFlorida any more? I-Kraine, We-Kraine, Well Kraine for Ukraine. Pity we don't react this way to real planet-ending threats other than Putin; A billionaire is taking on McDonalds over their treatment of pigs. But he's woefully misguided. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Weather disasters impacted 1 in 10 homes in the U.S. last year; Biden Interior Department halts new oil and gas leases in ironic legal fight over costs of climate; Climate-changed rainfall patterns dampen economic growth; PLUS: Biden unveils historic $1 billion in funding for Great Lakes cleanup... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
HMOs may seem like a good deal, but what if you need a medical specialist? Will the doctor you need be in your network? And what about those crazy bills? Join host Brenda Gazzar and guest Nilton Fonseca, husband, father of three, and a construction engineering director, as he describes his struggle to find a plastic surgeon experienced in his condition. Did his appeal to the relevant state regulatory agency help? (Take a guess.) In this second of two podcasts, Fonseca details hassles with his health insurance that marred his treatment experience as he battled breast cancer. How could his experience have been different with single payer?
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, seems to wish to rebuild the Soviet Empire, or at least needs a lot of attention from a world that is passing him by. Either way, the path is fraught and by the time you see this, he may have created events in Ukraine that will allow him to roll tanks on Kyiv. We get some perspective on it all in this week’s Turning Point. I hope you’ll give it a listen.
Mark Riley The Intersection S5 Ep12 Sandy Hook Guns; Ukraine War; Racism And Voter Suppression by Progressive Voices
In the words of TIM JACKSON, Director of the UK's Centre for the Understanding of Sustainable Prosperity, "The finite planet we call home is being altered perhaps irreversibly by the massive human activity that parades under the seductive banner of progress.” But can we replace the current model of not just commerce - but almost of reality itself - with a new one that is at least as inviting and more effective at fulfilling human and planetary needs? And can do we do it in time? Jackson’s new book, POST GROWTH: Life After Capitalism, lays out the problem and envisions a way of life beyond our addiction to material growth.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
NYPD Proudly Poses With Seized Diapers, Baby Shampoo
Joe Manchin is the cause of childhood poverty rising 41% in one month
Fascism Scholar Says U.S. Is 'Losing Its Democratic Status' - NPR
Antifa Violence Is Ethical?
Mark and Saul from Shaping Progress call to discuss the madness.
____________________
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
JOIN Shaping Progress: www.joinshapingprogress.org/today
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfP4yRO4CNM
FYINation's Thomas Reynolds calls in to talk about Republicans doing another NAZI imitation and blaming COVID on immigrants. fyination.com
Some more compassionate CONservatism for you! Bar Rescue Host and Laura Ingraham Discuss Cutting Unemployment Aid to Make Workers “Hungry” Like an “Obedient Dog”
We discuss the madness.
_____ JOIN ROKFIN to ACCESS EXCLUSIVE TARABUSTER CONTENT AS WELL AS SOME MORE GREAT LIBERAL TALKERS - INCLUDING RON PLACONE, JIMMY DORE, LEE CAMP, GRAHAM ELWOOD AND MORE! rokfin.com/tarabuster
BECOME A "TARABUSTER" PATRON: www.patreon.com/taradevlin
Join the Tarabuster community on Discord too!! discord.gg/PRYDBx8
Buy some Resistance Merch and help support our progressive work! tarabustermerch.com/
Make a one-time donation to Tarabuster: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/taradacktyl
We discuss the madness.
Karel Outspoken Ep 020 A Country of No Fruit, $200m for Hate, Bad Dog
A look at Current Events shows us you can kill a Black kid and get less time than selling him a joint; Kayne want $200 from you meanwhile Spotify gave $200 million for hate and zero for music. Also, Channing Tatum means well, but now Belgian Malnois will be in danger, I'll tell you why. And we are a fruitless nation, literally. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he talks about 'Black History Month.'
For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by Jarnell Stokes, a Basketball player, Entrepreneur, Writer, and Film producer.
The two discuss Black History Month, basketball, and more!
Jarnell's website is StokedBros.com and his Twitter handle is @JarnellStokes.
U.S. sea levels to rise by at least a foot by 2050, causing profound flooding; Rio hit with deadly torrential rains, floods, and landslides; PLUS: Good news for breathers --- Biden to restore California's clean car standards... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Outspoken Ep. 019 When The Universe Says Change, Listen
When the universe says change, listen. I have, and I haven't, and what can you learn from that? A lot. Also, the Ukraine is…political theatre and here's why. And, how did realizing Betty Buckley toured in Hello Dolly illustrate how so many of us have lost our focus. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Leslie begins the show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment. Here are the stories that she give her take on:
- USA TODAY: "Russia says some troops being pulled back; Ukraine defense site, banks hit by cyberattack"
- ASSOCIATED PRESS: "US accuses financial website of spreading Russian propaganda"
- AXIOS: "U.S. faces “significant consequences” from more severe coastal flooding"
- AXIOS: "Gunmaker Remington to pay $73M to settle lawsuit with Sandy Hook families"
- AXIOS: "The pandemic-era small business boom"
Then, for the remainder of the show, Leslie is joined by Atiba Madyun, President/CEO of The Madyun Group, a government relations firm based in Washington, DC, as well as Party Politics US, a data collection firm that not only gathers data from American voters but also engages with young people to educate them on public policy.
The two discuss why this year's Black History Month is a time for action, not empty celebration. Additionally, they talk about new rules that are limiting how some educators can teach their students about Black History. Finally, they recap some of the 'pearl clutching' reactions to the Super Bowl Halftime performers being African-American hip-hop artists.
Atiba's website is AtibaMadyun.com and his Twitter handle is @AtibaMadyun.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1YpKkZeYDdyxj
YouTube - https://youtu.be/seYUIgyAi7E
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/video/live/urn:li:ugcPost:6899443759952601088/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelesliemarshallshow/videos/504252664398947
Western U.S. mega-drought is the worst in 1200 years, new study finds; Biden Administration rolls out funding for national EV charging network; Oil prices spike amid escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions; PLUS: Carmakers spend big touting new electric vehicles during Super Bowl ads... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
How do our healthcare and health insurance systems respond to patients with rare diseases? What about diseases that are stereotypically considered a “woman’s disease?” Do all breast cancer patients - even men - receive the full range of care they need? Join guest Nilton Fonseca, husband and father of three, with three decades of domestic and international construction engineering experience, as he details his journey after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020. In this first of two podcasts, Fonseca and host Brenda Gazzar discuss the unexpected and unacceptable hassles he faced.
The hits just keep on coming.
The RNC, in full capitulation mode, has now deemed the Capitol insurrection “legitimate political discourse.” They can’t do enough to support the Former Guy and speed along the road to ruin. This week, we catalogue the new things we’ve learned about the effort to in Trump’s own words, “Overturn the election.” It astonishes, but does not surprise. Hearing is believing, and I hope you’ll give it a listen.
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 Colonel Cedric Leighton, 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 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
The two analyze the latest news surrounding Russia's provocations toward Ukraine, whether a military invasion is imminent, how the U.S. and its allies should respond if that happens, and how a conflict could affect gas prices around the world (including in the United States).
Colonel Leighton's website is CedricLeighton.com and his Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton.
During the second half of the show, Brad hosts his progressive political panel with Edwith Theogene and Mark Grimaldi.
The panel discusses the Republican National Committee calling the violent January 6th insurrection "legitimate political discourse," student loan debt, the fourth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida school shooting, the 2022 midterm elections, and turning out the youth vote.
Edwith Theogene is the director of advocacy for Generation Progress, the youth engagement arm of American Progress. In this role, Theogene works to develop and lead efforts that translate the experiences of young adults into concrete actions that advance progressive policies and increase voter turnout. Edwith's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 13 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Karel Outspoken Ep 018 Half Time Hoopla, Live Accident and Vegan Creamer
The Superbowl Half Time show has America split. Some thought it the best, other the worst. So why is there no middle ground? I know on this Valentine's Day of love. Or lack thereof. Also, a new report on national pedestrian safety should have us all worried, and the video I show from Las Vegas should have you floored. And then, the best vegan creamer ever, and a coconut digestive to boot for tea! Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Billionaires funding fascism - again - like the Astroturf Truckers. It's not the first time billionaires tried to overthrow democracy. Will this time be the last?
Hypocrisy reigns in the Fox "News" fascists who want to overthrow democracy! Fox News, which encouraged running over BLM protestors blocking traffic, is supporting right-wing protestors shutting down Ottawa
AND Republicans Who Railed About Clinton Emails Are Quiet on Trump’s Records
Lauren Boebert is considered "hot" and a stupid circle jerk ensues.
Mark Ciociola from A Radical You (aradicalyou.com) joins to talk about staying sane and happy in the midst of a fascist coup. Is it possible?
We discuss the madness.
____________________
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
JOIN Shaping Progress: www.joinshapingprogress.org/today
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfP4yRO4CNM
FYINation's Thomas Reynolds calls in to talk about Republicans doing another NAZI imitation and blaming COVID on immigrants. fyination.com
Some more compassionate CONservatism for you! Bar Rescue Host and Laura Ingraham Discuss Cutting Unemployment Aid to Make Workers “Hungry” Like an “Obedient Dog”
We discuss the madness.
_____ JOIN ROKFIN to ACCESS EXCLUSIVE TARABUSTER CONTENT AS WELL AS SOME MORE GREAT LIBERAL TALKERS - INCLUDING RON PLACONE, JIMMY DORE, LEE CAMP, GRAHAM ELWOOD AND MORE! rokfin.com/tarabuster
BECOME A "TARABUSTER" PATRON: www.patreon.com/taradevlin
Join the Tarabuster community on Discord too!! discord.gg/PRYDBx8
Buy some Resistance Merch and help support our progressive work! tarabustermerch.com/
Make a one-time donation to Tarabuster: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/taradacktyl
We discuss the madness. __________ Help our friend Robyn Kincaid get oral surgery before it gets worse. F this country, I know. gofundbob.com/
Mark Riley The Intersection S5 Ep11 Covid Ad Infinitum, Putin's War, Canadian Trucker Protest by Progressive Voices
On the next State of Belief Radio,
It’s Black History Month. Why has black history become heresy for many White Evangelical Christians? I’ll ask Religion News Service National Reporter Bob Smietana, whose recent column is headlined, Woke War: How Social Justice and Critical Race Theory Became Heresy for Evangelicals.
Also, the author of a bold new book, God Is A Black Woman – theologian Christena Cleveland.
And, respectfully celebrating Black History Month - in an age of racial backlash - with the Interfaith Alliance of Oklahoma.
We can always use stories of redemption. Father GREGORY BOYLE created HOMEBOY INDUSTRIES to provide jobs, training, and encouragement so that young people -- often former enemies -- could work together and learn mutual respect. BOYLE has made a point of collecting powerful stories of life and death, and his work has supplied him with more of those than anyone should know. As of this 2010 conversation, he had buried 168 of his homies, and filled his first book TATTOOS ON THE HEART with their stories. Our conversation also includes LUIS PEREZ, one of the senior staff at Homeboy.
Leslie is joined by two different guests that are members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
During the first half of the show, Leslie is joined by Peter Vargas, a 30-year insurance sales agent with AAA in Northern California.
They discuss how In June, about 460 AAA insurance sales agents in Northern California organized with Teamsters Local 665 in San Francisco – a unique group of licensed 'white-collar’ workers to have formed a union. They’ve been in contract negotiations since August and the company is stalling, failing to seriously bargain, and making changes to the status quo which is not allowed during the bargaining period.
The company has rejected nearly every union proposal, has failed to consider the workers’ positions, and has failed to make any counter offers.
Rather than get serious about negotiating, the company has actually proposed a rule that would, in effect, allow the company to terminate any employee who curses in front of a “member.” “Member” refers to a current or former member of any AAA club or any current, former or potential customer --- so basically anyone. There's also a punishment for being 1-minute late.
The company has also imposed a two-tier compensation scale that guarantees that newly hired employees will never have the same opportunities as more tenured employees. Calls from customers for sales agents are getting routed out to lower paid workers. Managers have control over which sales agents can receive calls at their desk and can shut the line down – and these calls are the agents’ livelihoods.
The local union has filed seven unfair labor practice charges against the company. AAA has refused to bargain over ‘just cause’ and fair compensation. The list goes on. The sales agents are motivated commission-earning workers who’ve built up this business and are determined to get a contract and to be treated fairly and with respect.
The website for the Teamsters Local 665 is www.teamsters665.org.
During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Andre Solelyn, a Terminal Operator at United Metro Energy and Teamsters Strike Captain.
The two discuss how essential workers at the United Metro Energy oil terminal in Brooklyn, such as Andre, have been on strike since April 19, 2021. The workers provided gasoline, diesel, and heating oil to New York throughout the pandemic, while the company’s billionaire owner, John Catsimatidis, paid them wages as much as 50% lower than at other city oil companies.
The company has sent letters to eight workers over the course of the strike telling them that they have been “permanently replaced.” The firings have illegally targeted union activists. The National Labor Relations Board is currently investigating charges related to the firings.
UMEC terminal workers, fleet mechanics, and service technicians voted to join Teamsters Local 553 in February 2019, but Catsimatidis dragged out negotiations for a first contract for two years, precipitating the strike. While other unionized fuel terminals in New York City pay good wages and provide quality benefits, UMEC has for years undercut those wages and only offered an expensive health plan that is not accepted by many doctors.
In November, the New York City Comptroller opened an investigation into complaints that United Metro Energy has not paid workers the prevailing wage when delivering heating oil to City buildings.
The oil terminal distributes heating oil to New York City schools and hospitals, as well as fuel to area gas stations.
Teamsters Joint Council 16 and its 27 affiliated local unions represent 120,000 workers in the Greater New York area and Puerto Rico.
Please consider helping these Teamsters who have been on strike for 10 months. They need financial help in order to keep their families fed and housed while they continue to fight for their jobs.
The Go Fund Me Account where donations can be made in order to help can be found at www.gofundme.com/f/help-striking-families
Karel Cast 22 Ep 017 David Arquette Spreads Joy plus Maskless Morons!
First, Karel goes off on the maskless morons and how now, your safety is your own and that, of course, leads to a current event rant. Then, DAVID ARQUETTE spreads his joy as we talk about everything from Scream to Bozo! Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Climate scientists rebuke Big Oil's decades of denial during House Oversight hearing; Disturbing new studies find hot oceans are our 'new normal'; One third of Americans already facing above-average warming; PLUS: Biden White House announces another major new EV manufacturing plant for the U.S.... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
"Justice Breyer has announced his resignation from the Supreme Court and a Biden/Harris pick is expected to win confirmation. The Democrats’ choice is unlikely to shift the court’s balance, we’re told, but the media’s milquetoast reassurance misses the point that when it comes to balance it’s not just the court, it’s also the public debate that’s shfted dramatically to the right. And nomination fights have a nasty habit of playing a big role in that.... "
Related episode to check out- "Freedom for Women Requires Abolition Feminism: Suzanne Pharr & Beth Richie" .
The F-Word is released bi-weekly featuring timely commentaries by Laura Flanders and guests.
Karel Cast 22 Ep 016 Masks off, Adele Steps In It, Add Five Years To Life
First, we are taking the masks off, and is it too soon? Well, science has weighed in on it; then, how do you add five to 10 years to your life? It's really simple and new research agrees. And Adele is proud to be a woman and somehow, that has upset people. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
https://youtu.be/hsqwJCo254M
President Biden vows Russia's controversial pipeline to Germany won't go forward if they invade Ukraine; Madagascar reels from second deadly cyclone in just two week; World's shrinking glaciers hold less ice than previously thought; PLUS: Bad news and good as new satellite data catches methane 'super-emitters'... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
What should single-payer supporters around the country think about the defeat of California's AB 1400? Did the state just lose its bid for healthcare equity? Join guest Michael Lighty, president of Healthy California Now, and host Brenda Gazzar for an insightful analysis of how this campaign played out on the political stage. How can advocates make healthcare equity a political necessity for legislators? In light of the growing popularity of government-run healthcare, what lessons can we learn from AB 1400? How can proponents lay the foundation for future success?
Karel Cast 22 Ep. 015 Vilifying The Wrong Things
Joe Rogan says the "N Word" more than a Rapper and he keeps his job. People who complain and question are now called names. Talented people are now disparaged for their work while idiots thrive on TikTok. It appears we are vilifying the wrong things. Also, there's a myth that humans are mostly this, but in reality, they are mostly that. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
On the radio show this week we cover how culture and politics come together to create real change, including through the movie “Don’t Look Up”; as well as the ways to get registered to vote, to find candidates, and to protect democracy. We also cover what’s happening with Build Back Better and equal pay.
*Special guests include: Maria Teresa Kumar, Voto Latino, @VotoLatino; David Sirota, Co-Writer and Co-Producer “Don’t Look Up” & DailyPoster, @davidsirota; Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Cassandra Welchlin, Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable, @MS_BWR
Where social media and the internet are concerned, we’ve out-kicked our coverage. Let’s hope we get a handle on them before they spell our doom. Today, we talk about the erosion of social norms and rules that used to make us one. Now, as Jackson Browne said, “Brightly burning bridges light our future.”
Mark Riley The Intersection S5 Ep10 Trump's Mad Rants, NFL Brian Flores And Russia V The USA by Progressive Voices
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Trump is a traitor.
A billionaire trickles education funding on us and the serfs are oh-so-thankful.
America's Fascist Mayor, Giuliani hurts humanity on "The Masked Singer"
Republicons censure Cheney and Kinzinger for telling the truth
Mark and Saul from "Shaping Progress" join in to discuss the madness.
____________________
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
JOIN Shaping Progress: www.joinshapingprogress.org/today
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfP4yRO4CNM
FYINation's Thomas Reynolds calls in to talk about Republicans doing another NAZI imitation and blaming COVID on immigrants. fyination.com
Some more compassionate CONservatism for you! Bar Rescue Host and Laura Ingraham Discuss Cutting Unemployment Aid to Make Workers “Hungry” Like an “Obedient Dog”
We discuss the madness.
On the next State of Belief Radio,
Investigating the theocratic cabal The Family within our halls of power: disturbing reporting from TYT Investigates’ Jonathan Larsen.
Also, Faithful America amplifies the voices of progressive faith voices around the crucial issues of our time. We’ll get an update from Executive Director Rev. Nathan Empsall.
And, protecting psychological therapy from religious proselytizing. I’ll talk with Darrel Ray of Recovering From Religion, which has launched its Secular Therapy Project.
Karel Cast 22 Ep. 014 Wrong About Race; Plus Why We Won’t Change
The last show I went on about Whoopi and Jews and race. And I was wrong. I think we all are, and here’s why. Plus, a conversation about TikTok exemplifies why we won’t change even when the things we need to change would help us. And a brief look at entertainment streaming this weekend. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he talks about how we as Americans cannot afford to sit on the sidelines and expect our democracy to survive without our involvement.
For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by leading China expert, advisor to the World Health Organization, and Founder and Chair of OneShared.World, Jamie Metzl.
With the 2022 Winter Olympics set to begin tomorrow in Beijing, Metzl is calling the Beijing games “a mockery of the Olympic spirit.”
He says that China is doing everything possible to prevent the media, corporate sponsors, athletes, and most everyone else from actively discussing the many dark manifestations of Chinese government actions, including mass human rights abuses in Xinjiang and Tibet, the hollowing out of civil society and the destruction of democratic rights in Hong Kong, the illegal seizure of territory in the South China Sea, military aggression across the Taiwan Strait and on the Chinese border with India, and the prevention of any meaningful investigation into the origins of COVID-19 in Wuhan.
A fierce but fair critic of the Chinese government, Metzl just released an explosive article on his blog stating that the fact these games are going forward regardless of very significant human rights and other concerns “raises fundamental questions about the accountability of the Olympic movement” and that the International Olympic Committee’s inaction “unfairly and inappropriately transfers all of the pressure of supporting the principles of the Olympic movement to athletes, sponsors, and others.”
Moe and Jamie also analyze how Beijing and the Chinese government are preventing media, corporate sponsors, athletes, and most everyone else from actively discussing the many dark manifestations of Chinese government actions, including mass human rights abuses in Xinjiang and Tibet, the hollowing out of civil society and the destruction of democratic rights in Hong Kong, the illegal seizure of territory in the South China Sea, military aggression across the Taiwan Strait and on the Chinese border with India, and the prevention of any meaningful investigation into the origins of COVID-19 in Wuhan.
Jamie's website is www.JamieMetzl.com and his Twitter handle is @JamieMetzl.
You can watch this episode on the following platforms:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1gqxvlBqnjWGB
YouTube - https://youtu.be/-sdgwUh0Kq8
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/IntheKnowwithMoe/videos/469687471290011
Gas stoves are worse for climate and indoor pollution than previously known --- even when turned off; Massive chemical plant fire in North Carolina forces thousands to evacuate; EPA pushes USPS to ditch new gas-powered mail delivery trucks; PLUS: Interior Department gives out billions to states to clean up millions of leaking abandoned oil and gas wells... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast 22 Ep. 013 Whoopi Was Right, But Wrong; Covid Isn’t Over; Zucker Scandal Whoopi was right, by meany definitions Jews are not a race; but the, by other definitions they are; shouldn’t that be the discussion? What is a race? But nooooo. Meanwhile, the US thinks Covid is over, it’s dead wrong; and CNN’s Zucker leaves because, he’s in love? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Man-made global warming is threatening the long-term future of the Winter Olympics and all outdoor winter sports; Northeast pummeled by record storm; Judge invalidates largest offshore oil and gas lease sale in U.S. history; PLUS: Following Pittsburgh bridge collapse, Biden promotes bipartisan infrastructure law... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
If the goal is healthcare equity, can America's multi-payer system ever deliver? Listen as guest Dr. Paul Y. Song, radiation oncologist and president of Physicians for a National Health Program - California, joins host Brenda Gazzar to pull back the curtain on the inequities baked into our healthcare system. Does expanding Medi-Cal to more people do any good, when so few doctors accept it? What's the most equitable and efficient health insurance in the U.S.? And how could we make Medicare better?
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 joined by New York Times best-selling Authors Jonathan Allen of NBC News Digital and Amie Parnes of The Hill.
The interview begins with Jon and Amie previewing their upcoming dual biography of America’s power couple, Bill and Hillary Clinton, which will be titled, “CLINTON.”
Next, the discussion moves to an analysis of President Biden's first year in office, as well as expectations for his second year.
Finally, the conversation finishes with a discussion of the upcoming televised House Committee hearings on the Capitol riot, which will begin tomorrow, February 1st.
Jon's Twitter handle is @JonAllenDC and Amie's handle is @AmieParnes.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can also watch this episode here on Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1rmxPgDjNlnJN
Or here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/476204754116796/
On the radio show this week we cover disability rights; as well as what’s happening with the assualt on abortion access and how you can help protect women’s rights and bodily automony; the ways in which big pharma is taking advantage of taxpayers and how to fight back; and we also hear the latest on the fight for affordable, high quality, accessible childcare and Pre-K.
*Special guests include: Rebecca Cokley, U.S. Disabilities Rights Officer Ford Foundation, @RebeccaCokley; Mini Timmaraju, NARAL Pro-Choice, @NARAL; Sapna Ramappa, Universities Allied for Essential Medicines (UAEM), @uaem; Stephanie Schmit, Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP), @CLASP_DC
Karel Cast 22 Ep 012 Tragedy In Vegas, Why Spotify Exists, Shocking Diabetes Info
One idiot in a Dodge Charger leaves nine people dead in Las Vegas, and you have to wonder why we don't do more; Spotify let musicians go for one simple reason, and I'll tell you; and every hour we lose 10 Americans to this treatable, preventable diseases. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
https://youtu.be/0piKUUcHPO4
As that avatar of Western civilization, Wayne’s World reminded us, “We fear change.” And yet, change is all around us and always has been, since after all, there’s nothing so constant. Today, we look at how change is upsetting the wireless internet business, the air safety community, and utilities and solar providers. I hope you’ll take a moment to listen.
Mark Riley The Intersection S5 Ep 9 Supreme Court Nominees, Neil Young, Russia And The Oath Keepers by Progressive Voices
In BY THE LIGHT OF BURNING DREAMS, brother and sister, DAVID & MARGARET TALBOT, tell the story of the 1960s, an era they call the Second American Revolution, through the individual stories of movement leaders, including Tom Hayden, Jane Fonda, Russell Means of the American Indian Movement, Bobby Seale of the Black Panther Party, Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta of the United Farm Workers, Heather Booth and the women behind the (pre-Roe v Wade) Jane Collective abortion network.
On the next State of Belief Radio,
The all-new Spiritual Alliance of Communities for Reproductive Dignity. We’ll get details from organizer Rev. Angela Williams.
Also, Partnering Against Hate with the Interfaith Alliance. Rabbi Jack Moline will be with us.
And Renair Amin on her ambitious initiative to help Black faith leaders recognize the need for welcoming LGBTQI+ persons in their Churches… And the harm that comes from not doing so.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Republicans are dividing and conquering the working class along racial lines.
70% of Americans consider themselves middle class but less than 50% are
Like your weekend? Thank a union.
Jeffrey Vogel from NYC Labor Chorus joins. www.nyclc.org/
We discuss the madness.
____________________
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
JOIN Shaping Progress: www.joinshapingprogress.org/today
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfP4yRO4CNM
FYINation's Thomas Reynolds calls in to talk about Republicans doing another NAZI imitation and blaming COVID on immigrants. fyination.com
Some more compassionate CONservatism for you! Bar Rescue Host and Laura Ingraham Discuss Cutting Unemployment Aid to Make Workers “Hungry” Like an “Obedient Dog”
We discuss the madness.
Leslie is joined by Melinda Newhouse of the United Steelworkers. Melinda directs the USW’s Strategic Campaigns department, supporting members during challenging bargaining. During her 23 years as a Steelworker, Newhouse and her department have helped USW members mobilize and build power across a wide range of industries, including steel, oil, paper, health care and more.
The two discuss how, over the past year, workers have begun standing together, demanding the kinds of wages, working conditions, and benefits that they deserve.
The website for the USW is www.USW.org and their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.
Karel Cast 22 Ep 011 Believe Spotify and Others When They Show You Who They Are
Spotify by choosing Joe Rogan over Neil Young or Barry Mannilow, they have shown us they prefer to spread misinformation, sexist, seditionist, medical misinformation over music. We should believe them. In fact, from politicians to billionaires, no one is hiding who they really are, their true face, but for some reason, we just turn a blind eye to who they really are…what they really stand for. And, then, I make you totally made by pointing out that most of you are selfish, too, and it’s time to just own it. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he talks about the retirement of United States Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, and President Biden's promise to nominate a replacement who is a female person of color.
For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by Randi Weingarten, President of the 1.7 million-member American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, which represents teachers; paraprofessionals and school-related personnel; higher education faculty and staff; nurses and other healthcare professionals; local, state and federal government employees; and early childhood educators.
The two first analyze how Randi became so passionate about education and fighting for the rights of teachers everywhere.
They also discuss new polling out which shows that America's parents overwhelmingly support teachers, their unions and public education. Randi also tells about partnering AFT with Newsguard in order to combat misinformation online, as well as her New York Times column titled, "What it takes to be back in school—and stay back."
The website for the AFT is AFT.org and their Twitter handle is @AFTunion. President Weingarten's handle is @rweingarten.
New report finds staggering cost to achieve net zero emissions globally, while warning the cost of climate action is far cheaper than inaction; Air pollution even more deadly than previously thought; KFC and McDonald's launch new plant-based menu options; PLUS: Biden Administration revokes two controversial mining leases in Minnesota... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast 22 Ep. 010 Stay, or Go? Supremely Done and Music In Vegas
There's a new parlor game, and it's not is this a cold or Covid any more, it's should I stay, or should I go? As more people start to go out, should we? Or should we wait until Omicron has surged and stay in until March? Isn't this what vaccines are for? Plus, Breyer is resigning from the Court, but the Supreme Court is not functioning the way it's supposed to, it's doing the job of Congress. Is that OK? And as Anita Baker turns 64 she announces Vegas residency. Vegas is now the music capital AND sports. But what does that mean for tours? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Chemical pollution threatens stability of the global ecosystem, scientists warn; Escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine set to roil global energy prices; Shell Oil carbon capture facility emits more greenhouse gases than it captures; PLUS: Automakers call Intel's new $20 billion Ohio manufacturing hub critical to EV production... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Does the path to winning single payer in the U.S. lie in the states, or in Congress? Would states that rejected the Medicaid expansion accept federal Medicare for All? Join guest Dr. Paul Y. Song, radiation oncologist, president of Physicians for a National Health Program - California and host Brenda Gazzar for a rundown of states’ efforts to pass single-payer healthcare. What’s behind their failure to win? And what can we do about legislators who care more about special interests than about people? Check out the Show Notes and Episode Transcript!
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 Charlie Cook, Founder and Contributor to 'The Cook Political Report,' and a political analyst for the National Journal and NBC News.
The two evaluate President Biden's first year in office, and then look ahead to the congressional midterm elections taking place this coming November.
Charlie Cook's Twitter handle is @CharlieCookDC and the handle for 'the Cook Political Report' is @CookPolitical.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Tara Devlin and Mark Grimaldi. The trio discuss the current state of American politics, including the country's broken campaign finance system, and the corporate media's narrative about the Biden administration and its opponents. They also analyze what the best approach is for President Biden and congressional Democrats heading into the 2022 midterm elections.
Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.” Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported. Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin. You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Karel Cast 22 Ukraine Explained, And The One Change We Need To Make First, Michael Jackson was right, it does start with the man in the mirror, or woman, or them or … In any case, we all need to do this one thing today, and I’ll tell you. Then, we sit with Google Earth, and Wikipedia, and tell you a little about the Ukraine and how, in 34,022 years it’s never been peaceful and why it won’t be any time soon. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
On the radio show this week we cover the many ways in which we can rattle the windows, make herstory, and find hope in hard times as we talk voting rights, childcare and Pre-K, the Child Tax Credit, Build Back Better and more. Special guests include: Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Rebecca Sive, award-winning author, including of Make Herstory Your Story, @RebeccaSive; Lauren Hipp, MomsRising, @MomsRising; and Amy Jo Hutchinson, Rattle the Windows, @ImWalkingItOut
Mark Riley The Intersection Ivanka:Martin Luther King:China S5 Ep8 by Progressive Voices
Voter fraud doesn’t occur in big enough numbers to change outcomes, but election fraud does, and Senate republicans are refusing to protect the vote and allowing states to overturn the peoples’ will.
Here’s a quick history of the filibuster. I hope you’ll give it a listen.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords
Voter disenfranchisement is alive and well as Sinema and Manchin celebrate with Republicons their murder of democracy
Corporate media continues to enable fascism with their "both side" bs.
The corruption is strong on the illegitimate Supreme Court
Mitch McConnell thinks African American vote as much as "Americans."
Why do we vote for the absolute worst people?
Arizona bill would require fingerprints and a passport to vote
Thomas Reynolds from FYINation calls in to discuss the madness.
On the next State of Belief Radio,
Interfaith rapid response in the aftermath of that Synagogue hostage attack in Texas… I’ll talk with Pastor Bob Roberts of the nearby Northwood Church.
Also, the inestimable legacy of the late Bishop Desmond Tutu. The Rev. Doug Tanner will be with us to share some personal remembrances of working with the human rights hero at the Faith & Politics Institute.
And why does Thomas Paine deserve a statue for his birthday? I’ll ask Margaret Downey, Founder and Director of the Freethought Society.
Today, we are all getting really tired…of just about everything. The news never changing, Covid everywhere, bad behavior abounding with no repercussions…we are tired. So, what to do? I have a few suggestions. Plus a no holds barred look at the other daily news all from a unique perspective. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he talks about the fight for voting rights in the United States.
For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, 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 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
The two discuss the likely upcoming Russian invasion of Ukraine, and how the world, including NATO and the United States, are likely to respond.
Moe and Colonel Leighton also analyze NATO's newly released policies of how they will operate in outer space.
Colonel Leighton can also be seen regularly on CNN, where he is a Military Analyst. The Colonel's Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton, and his website is CedricLeighton.com.
Biden floats breaking up his Build Back Better bill; Volcanic eruption and tsunami cause widespread devastation in Tonga; Extreme heat records shattered in Southern Hemisphere; PLUS: Exxon pretends to care about the climate... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Another World is Possible. Fascism Too, Is Breathing: Listening to Arundhati Roy.
Related episode to check out- Arundhati Roy: Freedom, Fascism, Fiction and the Pandemic Portal
The F-Word is released bi-weekly featuring timely commentaries by Laura Flanders and guests.
Karel Cast 22 Ep 008 How To Take a Covid Test, Would You Go Back?
I begin by doing what so many people are doing, taking an at home covid test. How do you do it? Well, I'll show you. Then, would you go back to six years old with all the knowledge you have now? And, Biden speaks for longer than any other president, but what is really said and what will come of it? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Karel Cast 22 Ep. 007 How We Can Beat Conservative Media First, I'm waiting for Godot…or Covid, after a friend's infection and it just feels wrong. Why is the USA still so ill prepared for all of this? Then, we should let the opiate trial serve as a precursor to how we treat the media. It's time to sue, and I'll tell you who. And, wait until you hear what a Michael Jackson impersonator did on Freemont Street. He truly beat it. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Is California set to lead the nation with single payer? Tune in for expert analysis of the latest legislative developments on Assembly Bill 1400, the California Guaranteed Health Care Act! Join host Brenda Gazzar and Michael Lighty, president of Healthy California Now, as he describes the complex path to victory for what could be the first state-based single-payer program in the nation. What just happened in the Assembly Health Committee? What comes next? This fight has gone on for decades. At long last, is a win within reach? Check out the Show Notes and Episode Transcript!
On the radio show this week, we cover the ways in which our democracy is under attack and how we can fight back; as well as the latest with the pandemic, childcare and schools closing, and legislation to lift us all (Did someone say Build Back Better Act?); and we also cover how we can elect the best candidates possible— or even run for office yourself.
*Special guests include: Jana Morgan, Declaration for American Democracy, @DFADCoalition; Melissa Boteach, National Women’s Law Center, @NWLC; Barbara Arnwine, Transformative Justice Coalition, @TJC_DC; and Erin Vilardi, Vote Run Lead, @VoteRunLead
Conventional media is no match for social media in either reach or power. Fine, I guess, as nothing lasts forever, but without an agreed-upon set of facts, we are at each other’s throats and it doesn’t bode well for the future. This week, we take a look at the new media landscape, and how we might navigate it. I hope you’ll give it a listen.
On the next State of Belief Radio,
Political Management expert Greg Lebel grades the first year of the Biden administration.
Also, Secularism: The Basics. An important new book from scholar Jacques Berlinerblau argues that the only way to defend any values is to stand up for fundamental secular values.
And we’ll revisit a conversation I had with Martin Luther King III, the oldest son of the late civil rights leader.
Mark Riley The Intersection S5 Ep7 Prince Andrew.US Voter Suppression.College Enrollment Drops by Progressive Voices
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Sinema and Manchin remain the fissured hemorrhoid on the future of American democracy.
Democrats get ready to hand American democracy to autocracy with barely a fight.
Americans are too stupid for democracy, and the the oligarchs know it.
Republicans want teachers to be wired so they don't say anything too offensive to white snowflakes.
Republicons think Lincoln debated Frederick Douglas.
Florida Republican who lost special election by 59 points refuses to concede, files suit.
The Supreme Court's golden rule- Only Republican leaders hold true power
The illegitimate SCOTUS thinks the federal government can't mandate masks, but can mandate childbirth.
Why do we vote for the absolute worst people?
We discuss the madness.
Questions and values that emerged in the 1960s are alive in Millennials and younger today, and I believe they have a chance to build something deeper and more sustainable this time. I speak with EDWARD MORGAN, whose 2010 book, WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO THE 1960’s? How Mass Media Culture Failed American Democracy, seeks to explain both what actually happened and what happened to how we remember it. The mass media shaped the popular image, meaning and value of that political and cultural decade - caricaturing what was a genuine small-d democratic movement of movements challenging the status quo as a generational rebellion of indulgence.
Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she gave her take on:
- AXIOS: "You can start ordering free COVID tests Wednesday"
- AXIOS: "Biden deploying military medical staff to help overwhelmed hospitals"
- AXIOS: "Nurses across the U.S. strike against COVID working conditions"
- AXIOS: "Biden admin threatens to take back Arizona's COVID aid over anti-mask rules"
- AUDIO - Notorious disseminater of COVID misinformation, Joe Rogan, Admits Josh Szeps Made Him 'Look Dumb' in Podcast Vaccine Debate (1:33 in length)
- AXIOS: "Biden hosts Manchin and Sinema at White House to push for voting rights reform"
Leslie is then joined by Marjorie Margolies, who has experienced the peaks and valleys of politics and parenting. Throughout her career as a journalist, member of Congress, advocate for women’s leadership worldwide, and Mother of 11 children in a non-traditional family of multiple hues, cultures and religions, she has been a trailblazer. In her latest memoir, "And How Are the Children?", she imparts wisdom and inspiration with her self-effacing humor.
Currently, Marjorie is the President and Founder of Women’s Campaign International (WCI), an organization that provides political, economic and social advocacy training for women in dozens of foreign countries. WCI has yielded phenomenal success such as doubling the number of women in parliaments around the world.
In 1992, Marjorie was elected to represent the state of Pennsylvania in the House of Representatives, making her the first woman ever elected to Congress from Pennsylvania in her own right. She was defeated after one term because she became the main target of Republicans after she cast the deciding vote to approve President Clinton’s budget.
The website for Women’s Campaign International (WCI) is WomensCampaignInternational.org and their Twitter handle is @WomensCampaign.
Marjorie's new memoir, "And How Are the Children?: Timeless Lessons from the Frontlines of Motherhood After Raising a Family of Adopted, Homegrown, Step, and Sponsored Kids," is available for purchase on Amazon at this link: https://www.amazon.com/How-Are-Children-Frontlines-Motherhood/dp/1954332351
Karel Cast Jan 14 Not a Show, But Some Hard A Facts I had to go to a medical establishment today and in doing so, I was terrified. I know there was covid there, waiting, lurking…what could I do? Panic, that’s what! Plus, while not doing a show in a chair with Ember asleep, we mustn’t wake the baby, I discover some hard A facts about you and me and neither of us are going to like them. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he talks about contracting COVID-19 and why we should all remain vigilant in protecting ourselves and our families from the virus.
For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by WiseCare CEO, Gail Zahtz, who is also a Cancer and domestic violence survivor.
Gail first shares how her experiences with America's healthcare system, while battling Cancer and domestic abuse, helped highlight for her where and how the system needed desperately to be changed and improved.
Moe and Gail also analyze how we can all be transformational in the move from fee-for-service to value based healthcare. This is in terms of what it is, why it matters, and what we can all do about it to serve patients and healthcare providers. The goal is to help steer the country towards better health and experience for entire populations at a lower more manageable cost.
The website for Wisecare is www.wisecare.health and Gail's Twitter handle is @GailZahtz.
Offshore wind leases are on the horizon for the East Coast; World's oceans were the warmest in recorded history in 2021, for the third year in a row; Weather extremes in Brazil are spiking global food and commodity prices; PLUS: Biden EPA cracks down on toxic coal ash waste pits contaminating groundwater... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Today's guest hosts are Edwith Theogene and Charlotte Hancock, Organizing Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
They discuss how voting rights protections are desperately needed to protect the integrity of our democracy. The situation continues to get more and more precarious—according to data from the Brennan Center at least 19 states passed 34 laws restricting access to voting in 2021, and even more bills are waiting in the wings: more than 440 bills with provisions that restrict voting access were introduced in 49 states in the 2021 legislative sessions.
Meanwhile, Congress has struggled to pass desperately needed federal voting rights protections over the past year. Thankfully, Senator Schumer and President Biden have indicated repeatedly that voting rights protections are a main priority for them, and the Senate has dedicated much of its attention in 2022 thus far to passing the Freedom to Vote Act. With a self-imposed deadline of Monday, January 17th—Martin Luther King Day—activists and organizers across the country are calling on the Senate to get the job done now.
To talk more about the Freedom to Vote Act, actions being taken in the lead up to MLK Day, and how voting rights reform could impact the upcoming 2022 midterm elections, they’re joined by two expert guests.
The guests are Catherine Rowland, the legislative affairs director at the Progressive Caucus Action Fund and Jamal Holtz, the lead organizer for the 51 for 51 Statehood Campaign.
Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne. The Twitter handle for the Progressive Caucus Action Fund is @WeAct4progress. The Twitter handle for Jamal Holtz is @JamalHoltz and the handle for the '51 for 51 Statehood Campaign' is @51for51.
Karel Cast Jan 12 Vegan KFC? We’re All Gonna Get Covid? WTF? I take a trip to the Colonel, which I haven’t done for five years, to see what’s up with the Vegan Chicken. Wait until you see this. Then, after I eat real food, we talk how we’ve been in terror for two years about NOT getting Covid and now told, we’re all gonna get Covid and what that does to the psyche. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
https://youtu.be/UFnB-VW-VmE
U.S. emissions spiked in 2021, jeopardizing Paris climate targets; 2021 clocked in as the fifth hottest year ever recorded; PLUS: New York State's new Governor goes big on climate and clean energy... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Mark Riley The Intersection S5 Ep6 US Civil War Coming? Ahmaud Arbery And Novak Djokovic by Progressive Voices
n celebration of our first 100 podcasts and in light of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, we are re-visiting a podcast that is just as relevant today as it was last year: What human behaviors lead to pandemics like COVID-19? Why should we expect to face more pandemics in the future? And how can we best prepare for them? Join host Brenda Gazzar and Dr. Tony Iton, senior vice president for healthy communities at The California Endowment, as they discuss the critical role public health policies play in our response to infectious diseases. Why does it matter how we incentivize our healthcare system? And how could Medicare for All help us respond to future crises?
Karel Cast Jan 10 NEWSFLASH: America is Over, Now What?
Five major news stories today about the cold civil war being fought in America, but liberals seem oblivious, all honkey dory. Well how about we read the writing on the wall and realize, America is over. The experiment failed because we ignored it for capitalism. And now? Traitors walk free, the rich enjoy the country while most of us lament…our schools are failures, our health care is crumbling and now not really accessible…what part of America is working for you right now? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
What you think of as “your brand” is what you hope it is to your customers, but in reality, both your actions and the actions of others, antagonists included, influence how people perceive you and define your brand.
To date, the right has been much better at branding than the left. They have a knack for repositioning good progressive ideas as having been birthed by the Devil himself. This week, I take a look at how we’ve allowed ourselves to be taken advantage of, and what we need to do to draw the line.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Republicons spread the BIG LIE on the anniversary of their terrorist attack against the democracy.
We discuss the madness. _________
We discuss the madness.
Karel Cast Jan 7 I Look To You, And Biden Looks Pissed
A show straight from the heart, about how the world is getting darker but we can't let it drown out our own light. We need to look to those we love for strength, pick up, go on. Covid is raging, RAGING. We all fear it now. Sidney Poitier, Betty White, 830k Americans, death is all around. Netflix movies about impending doom that are…true. OK, so, what to do. Well, sing if you must. Then, Joe Biden got pissed a year late, but he did it. And a look at all the news. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he talks about the legacy of the late American icon Betty White, who recently passed away at age 99.
For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by Peter Montgomery, who writes and researches for Right Wing Watch, a project of People for the American Way, where he is a senior fellow.
With it being the somber one-year anniversary of the domestic terrorist attack on our Capitol, Moe and Peter discuss how the insurrection came to be, and what warning signs we're seeing that another could be coming in the future. They also analyze how right-wing political extremism has shifted in the year since the insurrection.
Peter Montgomery has studied the Religious Right movement and its right-wing political allies for more than two decades. His Twitter handle is @PeteMont. The website for Right Wing Watch is www.RightWingWatch.org and their Twitter handle is @RightWingWatch.
Moe previously served in President Obama’s administration as the Director of Administration and was Senior Advisor in the Office of then Vice President Joe Biden. The stint was the second White House appointment for Moe, who served as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Advisor on Hispanic Affairs for Vice President Al Gore.
You can hear 'In The Know With Moe' every Thursday from 6-7pm ET on the Progressive Voices Network.
Follow Moe on Twitter where his handle is @MoeVela.
Germany shuts down half of its last remaining nuclear power plants; Trump's EPA chief, a former coal lobbyist, tapped for Virginia's top environmental post; Toyota, Chevy and Ford make big EV announcements; PLUS: San Francisco gets the world's first hydrogen powered ferry... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast jan 5 The Monster Within So Many Of Us Medical Anxiety This show is for anyone that suffers from medical anxiety or any monstrous anxiety. Not talking about being human, about our fears, about our damage, well, it’s not good for us. So today I lay it all out on the kitchen table and tell you some ways to deal with it all. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Colorado's Marshall Fire now the most destructive wildfire in state history; 2022 kicks off with record-breaking extreme weather in the U.S. and around the world; PLUS: Southern California beaches closed after heavy rains trigger massive sewage spill... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
In celebration of our first 100 Code WACK! episodes, we’re revisiting one of our very first - and most disturbing - podcasts. It’s about how our ‘wack’ healthcare system, with its confusing mess of various insurance plans, treats patients very differently depending on who pays the claims. Tragically, it’s as relevant today as ever! Guests Dr. Ron Birnbaum and Dr. Paul Y. Song reveal to host Brenda Gazzar the problems patients and doctors face due to our multi-payer health insurance scheme, and some potentially life-threatening hassles that are common health insurance industry practices. And Dr. James G. Kahn explains just how much money the average American family is paying each year for our ultra-complicated healthcare system. (It’s a shocker!)
This is the most uncertain new year in my lifetime. The twin viruses of Covid-19 and authoritarianism are making for a rocky start to 2022. This week, I take a quick look at the landscape and give an oral report. I’ hope you’ll take a moment to listen.
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 Paul Lisnek, a multi-Emmy, Cablefax, Telly and Beacon Award winning television host and analyst. Paul and Brad break down the legal aspects of the January 6th insurrection and the House committee's investigation into the attack on the Capitol that day. They also discuss the latest challenge to Roe v. Wade in the Supreme Court.
Paul has been the political analyst for WGN-TV since 2008, appearing on all the station’s newscasts discussing political issues of the day. He is the host of Politics Tonight on CLTV, on which he interviews the leading political figures in the city, state and country, and also serves as a fill-in anchor. Paul has interviewed presidents, governors, senators, congressmen, local representatives and mayors too numerous to count over the last 25 years. His Twitter handle is @PaulLisnek.
Brad is then joined by Political Professor, Frank Sorrentino, PhD.
The two discuss whether American democracy is heading into decline, political rhetoric and violence, as well as voting rights. Finally, they wrap up their interview by analyzing what upcoming political issues could affect the outcome of the 2022 midterm congressional elections.
Frank Sorrentino, PhD, is author of 'Presidential Power and The American Political System.' (Archway, Division of Simon & Schuster). Dr. Sorrentino received both his PhD and Master's Degree in Politics from New York University and has spent time on the faculty of NYU, Long Island University and Kean College. He has received numerous Teaching Excellence Awards from The National Political Science Honor Society.
Dr. Sorrentino's Twitter handle is @FrankMSorrenti1.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can also watch this episode here on Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1YqJDqOABnzxV
Or here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/904211773619662
Or here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JFW_a0j1X_E
Karel Cast Jan 3 Dining Table Frustrations About Covid and News of the Day
The show just happened. I was at the dining table and bam! A show. Because it's where I do things, where I think, it's where you think, and what I think today is we are basically starting 2022 with a disadvantage: 2022. So what do we do? And how do we do it? We talk about that, plus news of the day and Ember even makes an appearance. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
https://youtu.be/9Kcw8qGPsdc
Karel Cast Fri Dec 31 2021 Just Went Too Far...RIP Betty White
NYE 2021 brings us the death of Betty White and that's just tragic. Plus, the math of wealth in the USA will make your head spin. Much love to you all on this New Year's Eve. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
https://youtu.be/WI7l3tPtUU0
Karel Cast Dec 28 Covid Fatigue Fatigues Me
There's a lot of talk of Covid fatigue. But there was another virus in our lives, 40 years ago this year, and it's still here. And yes, we are tired of it, and no, not many people care. So are the masses really just a bunch of self-indulgent cry babies? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Ever think about your personal vulnerability in the face of a health challenge? A car accident, the flu, or a cancer diagnosis can have severe consequences, including emotional and economic chaos. Why? Because right when we need to focus on getting well, we find ourselves struggling to navigate a confusing health insurance labyrinth designed around someone else’s profit. Join guest Kayla Westergard-Dobson in this second of a two-part podcast as she and host Brenda Gazzar explore the true cost of America’s corporate healthcare system - a cost which goes far beyond impossibly high premiums and out-of-pocket costs. How would things be different if we had Medicare for All?
There are a number of good-for-the-body-politic proposals stalled in Congress. They will never see the light of day, because when the sausage makers make the sausage, they only use ingredients supplied and approved by the monied interests that keep them in Congress. The entire system is built to ensure the rich and powerful have their say before anyone else. But hope springs eternal, and this week, I detail a proposal from a group called represent.us. I think you’ll be encouraged, and hope you’ll give a listen.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
As "originalists," we celebrate Saturnalia.
Contrary to popular belief, Twitter's algorithm amplifies conservatives, not liberals: study
Joe Manchin hates working people
Tarabuster Millennial Correspondent Mark Mittelstaedt from "Shaping Progress" calls in.
We discuss the madness.
FYINation's Thomas Reynolds calls in to talk about Republicans doing another NAZI imitation and blaming COVID on immigrants. fyination.com
Some more compassionate CONservatism for you! Bar Rescue Host and Laura Ingraham Discuss Cutting Unemployment Aid to Make Workers “Hungry” Like an “Obedient Dog”
We discuss the madness.
_____ JOIN ROKFIN to ACCESS EXCLUSIVE TARABUSTER CONTENT AS WELL AS SOME MORE GREAT LIBERAL TALKERS - INCLUDING RON PLACONE, JIMMY DORE, LEE CAMP, GRAHAM ELWOOD AND MORE! rokfin.com/tarabuster
BECOME A "TARABUSTER" PATRON: www.patreon.com/taradevlin
Join the Tarabuster community on Discord too!! discord.gg/PRYDBx8
Buy some Resistance Merch and help support our progressive work! tarabustermerch.com/
Make a one-time donation to Tarabuster: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/taradacktyl
We discuss the madness.
2021 brought a wave of deadly, and expensive, extreme weather disasters in the U.S., but also some very good news; Big battery storage is soaring on America's electric grid; Sales of gas-guzzling SUVs hit new record; PLUS: Biden Administration mobilizes to rid the nation of millions of lead pipes... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast Dec 22 Hostage Situation In USA, History of Xmas. Music
Karel is in the Kitchen as he prepares for Xmas this year, by, not preparing. He talks holidays, the taking of America hostage by 51 Senators from sparsely populated states and reminds us all that we are here because we are survivors. Of course, Covid Woes unfold but the it's off to Season One of Life In Segments and the history of Xmas music with Daniel Charleston and Morgan Mallory.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
They say demographics are destiny. As the US ages and we look more like a rainbow than black and white, it is certain that everything except the power structure is changing. But it will change because, as noted above, demographics are destiny. Still, the powerful never relinquish power willingly. Please click through and give a listen.
Manchin's Build Back Better bombshell threatens to cancel Biden's climate agenda; Unusual deadly December super-typhoon slams Philippines; EPA issues stringent new mileage standards; PLUS: U.S. offshore wind industry wins key decision... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Listen as guest Kayla Westergard-Dobson describes the health insurance nightmare she and her husband are still grappling with after the tragic death of their premature son, Arthur. It all started the day after her emergency C-section (while still on high-powered pain killers) with a call from the hospital billing department requesting about $3,800. A year after Arthur’s passing and a seemingly never-ending stream of bills, the couple is in collections and struggling to make sense of their health insurance. Is this really “the American way?” Click for Show Notes, episode Transcript and guest biography.
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 Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA. The pair analyzes pivotal swing vote Senator Joe Manchin coming out against President Biden's 'Build Back Better' bill during an interview yesterday.
Sarah is a 2 time Telly Award winner, and now hosts Politicus News and co-hosts Politicus Radio. The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their Twitter handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.
Brad is then 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 two breakdown the economic implications if President Biden's 'Build Back Better' act does not become law. This includes a new economic forecast from Goldman Sachs that says, per CNN: ""A failure to pass BBB has negative growth implications," Goldman Sachs economists, led by Jan Hatzius, say in a new research report.
Citing the "apparent demise" of Build Back Better, Goldman Sachs now expects GDP to grow at an annualized pace of 2% in the first quarter, down from 3% previously.
The bank also trimmed its GDP forecasts for the second quarter to 3% (from 3.5% previously) and the third quarter to 2.75% (compared with 3% previously). It specifically pointed to the expiration of the child tax credit and the lack of the other new spending that had been anticipated" (Source: https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/19/economy/goldman-sachs-joe-manchin-build-back-better/index.html)
Dr. Shapiro is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration.
His website is Sonecon.com and his Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
If I never hear the name Joe Manchin again it will be too soon. Why has no one told him his career is over unless he stops holding up progress for 327 million Americans. Does no one have dirt on him, and if not, why not? Because they don't care in the end, it's not about them. It's only about you, and you are lost in all of it. Plus, I saw @Zola and …. Well, listen in to see. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
"When Marx was writing, just under 200 years ago, jobs were still a relatively new and contentious concept. "Wage slavery "as the liberal economists of the day called it, forced people to rent their labor out to others - at a loss. It wasn't slavery, but it wasn't freedom, either. ...."
Related episode to check out: This New Cooperative Business Model Could Change Everything
Omicron - what more or little do we know this week? It boils down to health vs the economy and an action-thriller guessing game. Should we turn up the heat on restrictions at risk of the collapse of entire industries, like hospitality or Performance Arts?
Ukraine vs Russia. How much do we really know about this complex tussle, and who says the Ukraine belongs to Russia just because Russia says it does? While the Parent/Teen relationship between these countries continues to fester, their ever-meddling Uncle [Sam] seems to think sanctions will make a difference. It's a 'Wrap' from Team Intersection...Wishing you and yours the very Best of Health as we welcome a New Year full of Hope.
With the Senate announcing they’re heading into recess without passing the Build Back Better Act, we figured why not get out of the news cycle for Off-Kilter’s last episode of the year and instead have a far more good-news conversation that Rebecca Vallas has been meaning to have for a while with her dear friend Rebecca Cokley of the Ford Foundation.
Legendary British LGBTQI+ faith activist Jayne Ozanne. A survivor of ex-gay therapy and religious trauma before finally coming out, the high profile Evangelical has served in leadership positions in business and government – all while suppressing who she really is.
Also, Ryan Stollar writes that Overturning Roe V. Wade would be just the beginning of a cascade of unintended consequences regarding what rights the current Supreme Court is likely to recognize – and what it likely won’t!
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
US Senate Recesses for the Year Without Build Back Better, Voting Rights
DeJoy Nets Massive Bonus Amid Mail Delays and Rampant Wage Theft From Carriers
Republican traitors won't quit.
We discuss the madness.
____________________
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
JOIN Shaping Progress: www.joinshapingprogress.org/today
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfP4yRO4CNM
FYINation's Thomas Reynolds calls in to talk about Republicans doing another NAZI imitation and blaming COVID on immigrants. fyination.com
Some more compassionate CONservatism for you! Bar Rescue Host and Laura Ingraham Discuss Cutting Unemployment Aid to Make Workers “Hungry” Like an “Obedient Dog”
We discuss the madness.
CELINE-MARIE PASCALE, professor of sociology at American University, is a leader in examining how deep inequalities can be normalized through the language we use to describe them. Her book LIVING ON THE EDGE: When Hard Times Become a Way of Life offers the voices of people who struggle to make ends meet, reveals a system that profits from their struggles, and presents a vision for change from the working people who know that the economy we have is unsustainable for most of the U.S. population.
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss:
-
Seven Highlights from AAM's 50-State '2021 Made in America Holiday Gift Guide'
-
AAM Statement on the 20th Anniversary of China’s WTO Ascension
-
AAM: "Senate Passes Legislation to Ban Imports from China’s Xinjiang Region" (by AAM's Elizabeth Brotherton-Bunch)
The website for AAM is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
Karel Cast Dec 17 How To Function In The Middle Baby Karel begins with a gospel song from a movie you’ll never guess, segues in to the predecessor for on of Obama’s favorite movies, and then gets real with the extreme world we live in: on one end, complete government incompetence and gridlock, and a coup that may not be over; on the other, the lives we want and need to be living. And us? In the middle. So, we need to figure out the new normal, because things aren’t going back to anything any time soon as Covid rages. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he talks about the hypocrisy of Congressional Republicans when it comes to disaster relief funding and President Biden's recently passed infrastructure law.
For the remainder of the show, Moe 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.
They discuss:
-
Economics 101 when it comes to supply and demand, as well as inflation
-
Dr. Shapiro's newest piece for 'Washington Monthly.' It's titled, "It’s a Biden Boom—and No One Has Noticed Yet"
-
Socialism versus free market
-
President Biden and his 'Build Back Better' plan
Dr. Shapiro is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration.
His website is Sonecon.com and his Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
Biden pledges hope and help for victims of deadly December tornado outbreak; The 12 Days of Christmas are getting warmer; U.S. businesses face mounting flood risks, new report warns; Toyota joins electric vehicle revolution; PLUS: New York City becomes the largest city in the U.S. to ban natural gas in new buildings... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Today's guest hosts are Charlotte Hancock and Emily Leach, Communications Director and Communications Manager for Generation Progress.
This year has been an extremely significant one for all Americans, and especially for young people. After starting the year on a terrible note with the Capitol insurrection, we soon saw a new administration take office and the balance of power in Congress shift, marking a new chapter of legislative possibilities.
In Congress, a good portion of the year has been spent considering and revising a core element of President Biden’s agenda, now known as the 'Build Back Better Act.' The landmark legislation has been passed by the House of Representatives and is now being considered by the Senate. This bill would have a significant impact on many of the core issues that matter to younger generations, and would represent a huge legislative accomplishment for the administration and Congress.
To talk with Edwith and Emily more about wins for young people in 2021, what’s next for the 'Build Back Better Act,' and what they hope to see happen in 2022, they’re joined by three expert guests.
They are Zeenat Yahya, the deputy policy director at March for Our Lives, as well as Sal Cottone and Vincent Vertuccio, organizers with the American University chapter of the Sunrise Movement.
Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Emily Leach's handle is @emilyfleach. Zeenat Yahya's Twitter handle is @zeenatyahya and the handle for 'March for Our Lives' is @AMarch4OurLives. The handle for the American University chapter of the Sunrise Movement is @sunrisemvmtau. Sal Cottone's handle is @SalCottone and Vincent Vertuccio's handle is @VVertuccio.
Unprecedented, deadly December tornado swarm plows path of destruction in the Midwest; Yes, man-made global warming is increasing the risk of massive tornado outbreaks; PLUS: Biden Administration unveils ambitious strategy to build national network of EV charging stations... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Join Dr. Howard Pinderhughes and host Brenda Gazzar as they discuss innovative programs that are helping to heal community trauma. Is community healing simply psychological and emotional, or is it more? What is the role of the community in the healing process? How could our healthcare system go beyond treating the individual to promoting community wellness?
Brad is first joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, 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 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
The two analyze Russia's provocations toward Ukraine, China's provocations toward Taiwan, and what the U.S. and the rest of the world can do about them.
Colonel Leighton's website is CedricLeighton.com and his Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton.
During the second half of the show, Brad hosts his progressive political panel to discuss the recent Supreme Court cases regarding Roe v. Wade, as well as Time's 2021 Person of the Year.
He'll be joined by Edwith Theogene and Mark Grimaldi for the panel.
Edwith Theogene is the director of advocacy for Generation Progress, the youth engagement arm of American Progress. In this role, Theogene works to develop and lead efforts that translate the experiences of young adults into concrete actions that advance progressive policies and increase voter turnout. Edwith's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 13 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Karel Cast Dec 13 Face It, December Sucks, Plus My Last Chat With Anne Rice The state of our union is…BiPolar. On one hand, most of us feel blessed this time of year for what we do have, a home, food, friends, health…BUT the month really is trying to be the most ridiculous of the year. People like Steve Bronski and Anne Rice are dying, politicians have us crying and the earth is killing us, literally. So, happy, but, not. PLUS my last chat with Anne Rice and her son Christopher, from a few years ago. Anne just passed and this was a great time for me. Excuse my bubbly, overbearing, won’t shut up personality. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
The current Supreme Court is the achieved goal of a decades long project on the Right. Though the 6-3 conservative majority refused to help Trump steal the election, they aid and abet GOP voter suppression and minority rule. Arguments in the Mississippi abortion case indicate their readiness to overrule Roe v Wade. LINDA GREENHOUSE begins her new book, JUSTICE ON THE BRINK, shortly before Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death and McConnell’s rush to confirm Amy Coney Barrett, and then covers each month through the end of the term in June 2021. We talk about that term and the beginning of the highly consequential new one.
On the radio show this week we cover the massive momentum pushing transformative policies forward, some of which have been stuck for over 50 years! Learn what’s happening, how to get involved, and the ways we can make change together!
*Special guests include: Namatie Mansaray, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations, @CaringAcrossGen; Caitlin Breedlove, Women’s March, @womensmarch; Tina Sherman, MomsRising, @MomsRising.
"A Free Press is vital if we are to have any chance at a functioning democracy. On that, you’d think, Right and Left might agree...."
The F-Word is released bi-weekly featuring timely commentaries by Laura Flanders and guests.
The INtersection S5 Ep 4 Boosters, Biden's Popularity And Bird's Aren't Real by Progressive Voices
At no time since Reconstruction has our democracy been so threatened from within. This week we take a look at the forces who will stop at nothing, and at their methods that make a mockery of majority rules and other foundations of the American experiment. I hope you’ll take a moment to listen.
With the clock ticking on Democrats’ “Build Back Better” legislation, which passed the House last month and now awaits Senate action, West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin has cited yet another in a never ending string of “new” reasons for withholding his support for the bill. This time? Inflation.
On Tuesday, during a Wall Street Journal CEO Council Summit, Mr. Manchin said of inflation to a roomful of corporate CEOs: “The unknown we’re facing today is much greater than the need that people believe in this aspirational bill that we’re looking at and we’ve got to make sure we get this right.” Sen. Manchin, of course, isn’t alone in singing that tune, with Republicans already testing out their attack ads for the 2022 midterms and conservative media outlets blanketing their airwaves for months with baseless claims that rising inflation is due to pandemic recovery spending.
So, to help separate fact from fiction in the inflation debate, Rebecca sat down with two of the leading progressive economic voices working to tell the story about what’s really going on with inflation—and the policies we need to bring down prices, address our failing supply chains, and more.
Rakeen Mabud is chief economist and managing director of policy and research at the Groundwork Collaborative, which is dedicated to advancing a coherent, persuasive progressive economic worldview and narrative. And Matt Stoller is the research director of the American Economic Liberties Project (AELP), which fights to realize economic liberty for all, in support of a secure, inclusive democratic society. He’s also the author of Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly and Democracy, and writes the newsletter BIG, which focuses on the history and politics of monopoly power.
On the next State of Belief Radio,
Bad omens at the Supreme Court for lovers of religious liberty. Attorney Jay Michaelson will break down what the justices have been hearing on reproductive freedom and tax dollars for religious schools.
Also, an important webinar on the origins of American Religious Freedom – and how essential it is to retain a foundational understanding of this First Freedom. Maureen O’Leary from Interfaith Alliance will have a briefing.
And the Coalition of Progressive Hindus steps up to defend a Hindu pastor under attack for performing a same-sex wedding… In Toronto, Canada.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Trans athletes.
Josh Duggar.
Republican Traitors/vile scum gun fetish fascists.
Head on Radio host, Robyn Kincaid calls to discuss the madness.
____________________
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
JOIN Shaping Progress: www.joinshapingprogress.org/today
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfP4yRO4CNM
FYINation's Thomas Reynolds calls in to talk about Republicans doing another NAZI imitation and blaming COVID on immigrants. fyination.com
Some more compassionate CONservatism for you! Bar Rescue Host and Laura Ingraham Discuss Cutting Unemployment Aid to Make Workers “Hungry” Like an “Obedient Dog”
We discuss the madness.
Karel Cast Dec 10 Say What’s Really On Your Mind Plus Don’t Stop Karel starts a regular show and then realizes he’s lying. What’s really on his mind is the death of friend Steve Bronski of Bronski Beat. He was 61 and Karel had worked with him in the 1990s. So, he decides to stop the show dead and say what’s on his mind about aging, and current events, no holds barred. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
President Biden's new Executive Orders set federal government on path to net zero emissions by 2050; Florida's beloved and threatened manatees to get unprecedented help this winter; New England grid operator warns of heightened risk of rolling blackouts; PLUS: Don't look up! Hollywood's fictional doomsday stands in for an all-too-real threat... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast Wed Dec 8 Cops with Guns Can’t Eat, Surge Fatigue, Adele 1%
Cops in SF asked to leave for being…armed? Covid is surging again, and you’re sick of it. So what to do? Plus, to see Adele in Las Vegas costs how much? So, who is her audience then? The math is amazing.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Leslie is joined by Steve Sallman, Director of the United Steelworkers Health, Safety and Environment Department, where he’s worked for more than 17 years.
Today, Steve and Leslie discuss helping OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) save lives.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the agency that ensures Americans have safe workplaces, has been helping save lives since its foundation with the 1970 Occupational Safety and Health Act. - One of its first standards set permissible exposure limits for more than 400 toxic substances, with more recent guidance covering concerns ranging from bloodborne pathogens to silica dust.
-
OSHA performs tens of thousands of inspections every year.
-
Between 1970 and 2019, workplace fatalities were reduced by 60 percent and injuries and illnesses fell by almost 75 percent.
Unfortunately, the previous administration starkly illustrated how much OSHA’s ability to perform this vital work can hinge on external factors.
-
Under President Donald Trump, OSHA’s enforcement activities plummeted to new lows even as worker deaths soared to the highest level in more than a decade.
-
It even rolled back a 2016 rule requiring most employers to electronically submit detailed reports on workplace injuries because powerful corporations didn’t like it.
Now, we have a new administration and new opportunities.
-
Health care workers finally got an emergency temporary standard for occupational exposure to Covid-19.
-
It’s also working to keep workers safe through vaccination and testing.
-
Workers across industries need the protections from other hazards like heat stress—a growing danger because of climate change — and workplace violence
President Biden’s Build Back Better plan also presents an opportunity to enable OSHA to keep workers safe from a variety of hazards by expanding its budget and increasing penalties for workplace health and safety violations.
-
The Build Back Better Act passed by the U.S. House last month would provide an additional $707 million to OSHA over the next five years to facilitate enforcement, standards development, whistleblower investigations, compliance assistance, funding for State plans, and related activities
-
It also provides $133 million to the Mine Safety and Health Administration for similar work
-
While it’s impossible to put a price tag on a safe work environment, it also makes important increases to the maximum penalties OSHA can levy:
-Penalties for serious violations would increase from $13,653 to $70,000
-Penalties willful violations and repeat violations would increase from $136,530 to $700,000
- Both enforcement and real penalties are important for incentivizing employers to address concerns and provide a safe work environment
OSHA has proven to be vital to protecting workers. With the help of this administration and hopefully this legislation, it will be able to do even more.
Steve has nearly 30 years of safety and health experience, investigating fatalities and life-altering accidents, providing assistance to local unions and working closely with employers’ safety and health professionals.
The website for the United Steelworkers is USW.org. Their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.
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 Rachel Kleinfeld is a Senior Fellow in the Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. There she focuses on issues of rule of law, security, and governance in post-conflict countries, fragile states, and states in transition.
The two discuss:
-
Why attempts to delegitimize bipartisan election institutions in Wisconsin matter, and what will happen next
-
What role the politicization of law enforcement plays in these developments in Wisconsin, and why that is concerning in Wisconsin and nationally
-
How the developments in Wisconsin and in other states increase the risk of election crises in 2022 and 2024
Rachel's Twitter handle is @RachelKleinfeld.
During the second half of the show, Tim Zenk and Mark Grimaldi join Brad for this week's 'provocative progressive political panel.' The threE talk about environmental policy.
This includes:
- How 'big oil,' Saudi ARAMCO and Russia are affecting gas prices
- Environmental aspects of 'Build Back Better'
- Progress in the fight against climate change
Tim is a Principle at 'Molecule,' a business and public affairs company, a former Democratic staffer, and a well known renewable energy expert. His Twitter handle is @greencrude.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of this episode here on Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1MYxNnvgXwRxw
Or here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Gw3ZwtC2DrQ
Climate change is changing Western U.S. forests, and altering mountain snowpack; December heat wave breaks records, sparks unusual late-season fires; Climate change is coming for Christmas trees; PLUS: Oil giant Shell ditches controversial Cambo drilling project in Scotland... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
The tragic effects of structural violence & community trauma featuring Howard Pinderhughes, Ph.D., professor and department chair, Social & Behavioral Sciences Dept., School of Nursing, University of California San Francisco
Karel Cast Dec 6 Printers are trash, Headlines are worse
A simple task of printing return address labels turns in to a nightmare and symbolizes our relationship with most technology these days; as in, it doesn't work and we put up with it. Then, we look at the headlines, and they're not great. But, I bottom line them for you and tell you what you really need to know about them. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
On the radio show this week we cover capturing the moment to Build Back Better via Congress, including to finally pass a national paid family/medical leave policy; we hear about what’s at stake in the U.S. Supreme Court with Roe v. Wade under fire and how you can help protect reproductive rights; we get the inside scoop on inside the beltway; and we close the show turning the tables on interviewer and interviewee!
*Special guests include: Josephine Kalipeni, Family Values at Work, @FmlyValuesWork; Shaunna Thomas, UltraViolet, @UltraViolet; Xochitl Oseguera, MomsRising and MamasConPoder, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder
Mark Riley The Intersection S5 Ep3 Abortion, Gun Violence And Omicron by Progressive Voices
This world is a mess. The pandemic rolls on, and the climate is changing—environmentally and politically. In our race to the bottom, it’s a toss up to see whether democracy gets there before rising oceans wipe out our major cities. It’s a little depressing, I know, but burying our heads in the sand isn’t a solution. Here then, is a quick guide to authoritarianism around the world.
With the biggest threat to abortion rights in fifty years reaching the Supreme Court this week, in the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization—which centers around Mississippi’s fifteen-week abortion ban—Rebecca sat down with two of The Century Foundation’s top experts on reproductive rights and health: Dr. Jamila Taylor, director of health care reform and senior fellow at TCF, and Anna Bernstein, a health care policy fellow at TCF. They unpack what overturning Roe v. Wade would mean for women and people who can become pregnant in the United States; why reproductive justice is critical to economic justice and gender equality; and why low-income folks and people of color are likely to face the most devastating consequences. But first, Rebecca sat down with Ian Millhiser, senior correspondent at Vox, author of The Agenda: How a Republican Supreme Court Is Reshaping America, and Off-Kilter’s resident longtime court-watcher, for a recap of this week’s oral argument in Dobbs.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
illegitimate SCOTUS is set to drag women to back alleys.
USA is turning out a generation with PTSD thanks to uniquely American "active shooter drills."
Poppy Champlin calls to discuss the madness.
We discuss the madness.
____________________
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
JOIN Shaping Progress: www.joinshapingprogress.org/today
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfP4yRO4CNM
FYINation's Thomas Reynolds calls in to talk about Republicans doing another NAZI imitation and blaming COVID on immigrants. fyination.com
Some more compassionate CONservatism for you! Bar Rescue Host and Laura Ingraham Discuss Cutting Unemployment Aid to Make Workers “Hungry” Like an “Obedient Dog”
We discuss the madness.
On the next State of Belief Radio,
A foremost expert on religious violence offers clues to how Qanon might end. We’ll hear from Professor Mark Juergensmeyer.
Also, Meredith Stone, who heads up Baptist Women in Ministry. The group is taking part in a growing initiative to provide “Respite for Rev’s.”
And Religion Reporter Mya Jaradat, with the chilling answer to a question she recently posed in Deseret News: “What is Biblical Citizenship?”
Karel Cast Who Grabbed My Berry In Honduras? Plus Manslaughter! Global climate change and going vegan isn’t just about, well, being vegan. It’s about how those fruits and vegetables got there. Whether carnivore or not, just take five minutes in the kitchen and you’ll see there’s hundreds of thousands of miles of land, air and sea in there. Plus, parents get charged for making sure their kid didn’t mass kill, and, well, ya. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season is finally over, and it was a costly record-breaker; U.S. is the world's biggest contributor to plastic pollution; Big breakthrough could charge electric vehicles in five minutes; PLUS: A ray of sunshine for monarch butterflies... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Today's guest hosts are Charlotte Hancock and Emily Leach, Communications Director and Communications Manager for Generation Progress.
At Generation Progress, they’ve talked before about some of the unique problems that Millennials and Generation Z have faced as they’ve entered the workforce. These include multiple recessions that have hit their generations especially hard, to threats of discrimination that disproportionately impact their generations (which are the most diverse generations in American history), to financial insecurity that results from a dramatically insufficient minimum wage and a lack of workplace protections.
During today's episode, Charlotte and Emily dive a little deeper into the role that labor unions can and do play in all of this, and why young people in particular are demonstrating an interest in organizing and joining unions.
To talk more with them about labor unions, organizing, and young people, they are joined by two expert guests. They are David Madland, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress and the strategic director at the American Worker Project, as well as Jeff Uehlinger, an organizer with SEIU Local 509.
Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Charlotte Hancock's Twitter handle is @CharlatAnne and Emily Leach's handle is @emilyfleach. David's Twitter handle is @DavidMadland, the handle for American Progress is @amprog, and the handle for the American Worker Project is @AmerWorker. The Twitter handle for SEIU Local 509 is @SEIU509.
Karel Cast Covid Working For Its Own Day Plus
It's World AIDS Day and as AIDS is 40, Covid appears to want its own day and is working hard statistically for it. The numbers may shock you. Then, it's the same old f**king story over and over, well, stories, and that focus is killing us. Literally. And True Story on Netflix and fandom, I've met those people. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
While we were out --- 52 killed in Russian coal mine; Water scarcity triggers unrest in Iran; Biden opens up the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; Seattle has wettest fall ever recorded; Portugal goes coal-free; PLUS: Interior Dept. calls for overhauling nation's oil and gas leasing program... All that and MUCH more in today's Green News Report!
Assemblyman Ash Kalra represents California's 27th District which encompasses about half of the city of San Jose in the Silicon Valley. His bill AB 1400, Guaranteed Health Care for All Act, would establish a California-based single-payer system covering all residents of the state.
Get the ultimate insider’s perspective on the challenges California faces in this struggle, and find out why this bill is so important to Assemblyman Kalra!
Karel Cast Omnicron Goes Tick Tick Boom! Plus Did You Bend Your Dream? Omicron is coming, but what do we know and what should you do? Well, I’ll tell you, as Fauci and Cruz start a cat fight. Plus, Tick Tick Boom is great, but how to gays feel about so much pain being entertainment now? And, in its theme, did you bend your dream to fit the reality you needed, or did you keep it alive as is? And is someone else living their best life at. Your expense? You’d be surprised. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
The Intersection S5 Ep2 Ahmaud Arbery, Omicron And Migrant Workers by Progressive Voices
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Congrats Repugs, America is a backsliding democracy
Kyle Rittenhouse is the fascist hero.
Lauren Boebert is a domestic terrorist.
We discuss the madness.
____________________
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
JOIN Shaping Progress: www.joinshapingprogress.org/today
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfP4yRO4CNM
FYINation's Thomas Reynolds calls in to talk about Republicans doing another NAZI imitation and blaming COVID on immigrants. fyination.com
Some more compassionate CONservatism for you! Bar Rescue Host and Laura Ingraham Discuss Cutting Unemployment Aid to Make Workers “Hungry” Like an “Obedient Dog”
We discuss the madness.TARABUSTER Ep. 268: Last Chance To Save America’s Backsliding Democracy
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Congrats Repugs, America is a backsliding democracy
Kyle Rittenhouse is the fascist hero.
Lauren Boebert is a domestic terrorist.
We discuss the madness.
____________________
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
JOIN Shaping Progress: www.joinshapingprogress.org/today
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfP4yRO4CNM
FYINation's Thomas Reynolds calls in to talk about Republicans doing another NAZI imitation and blaming COVID on immigrants. fyination.com
Some more compassionate CONservatism for you! Bar Rescue Host and Laura Ingraham Discuss Cutting Unemployment Aid to Make Workers “Hungry” Like an “Obedient Dog”
We discuss the madness.
GUSTAVE SPETH served as Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality in the Carter Administration, was Administrator of the UN Development Programme for 6 years, Dean of the Yale School of the Environment for 10, and is a co-founder of the World Resources Institute and the Natural Resources Defense Council. Speth believes that a meaningful response to the climate crisis is impossible if we simply focus on climate or energy or emissions. It calls for a new system of political economy to replace the current system which is not up to the challenge. Speth has released two books this year: THE NEW SYSTEMS READER: Alternatives for a Failed Economy and THEY KNEW: The US Federal Governments Fifty-Year Role in Causing the Climate Crisis
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 T. Bennett, Editor-at-Large at CQ Roll Call, 'the source for news on Capitol Hill since 1955.'
The two analyze the first 10 months of the Biden Presidency thus far, and preview what's ahead.
John's Twitter handle is @BennettJohnT.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Tara Devlin and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses the fallout from the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict, and whether the United States is governable with all of the division that we are seeing in the country.
Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.” Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported. Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin. You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of this episode here on Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1vOxwymgaaNGB
Or here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NVj6K0wWs6o
Karel Cast Let's Be Thankful, Shall We? Plus, What's Your Menu?
Karel Cast Let’s Be Thankful, Shall We? Plus, What’s Your Menu? Why not use the holiday for what it’s for? It’s time to be thankful, because there’s been so much horror in the world. It’s time for even just a week to refocus on the stuff that is going right. We start in Desert Breeze Park and move in to the studio and talk thanks, menus, food, cooking and what to do with the 40 days left in this year. Plus, Rittenhouse, A car plows through a parade and more….Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
What’s California’s latest single-payer bill all about? Get the facts from its author, California Assemblyman Ash Kalra (D-San Jose), who introduced AB 1400, Guaranteed Health Care for All Act (also known as CalCare), in early 2021
So for this week’s Off-Kilter, Rebecca sat down with two of the West Virginia moms and organizers behind a movement they call Rattle the Windows for a look at what West Virginia families really want from their leaders in Washington in this critical moment—as something of an open letter to Senator Manchin. Amy Jo Hutchison is a West Virginia-born-and-raised grassroots organizer for economic justice who organizes poor families, primarily single moms. She’s also the founder of Rattle the Windows. And Megan Hullinger is a West Virginia mother of four, former AmeriCorps member, and community outreach specialist who describes herself as an “accidental activist” after getting involved with Rattle the Windows.
MarkRiley The Intersection Rittenhouse Verdict With Guest John Nichols S5 Ep 1 by Progressive Voices
On the radio show this week, we celebrate the Build Back Better Act passing the U.S. House and the Pump Act passing too! Change is in motion! Find out how you can help push the Build Back Better Act — which cuts childcare costs, has free Pre-K, paid family/medical leave, and home- and community-based services and more — over the finish like in the US Senate! And, also hear how radio is made, as well as about a new book, The Priviatazion of Everything, that covers why privatization hurts us all.
*Special guests include: Tina Sherman, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Namatie Mansaray, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Eric Reidar Burris, radio producer and KKNW, KIXI; Donald Cohen, In the Public Interest, @PubInterest
A conversation with Rabbi Jack Moline. As he prepares to retire as President of Interfaith Alliance, we’ll talk about shared experiences and the dramatic ways the conversation around religious freedom for all has changed in the past two decades.
Also, the tenth annual Freedom of Thought Report from Humanist International. We’ll get an overview from Rachel Deitch, Policy and Social Justice Director at the American Humanist Association.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Kyle Rittenhouse is the fascist hero.
Robyn Kincaid joins us to discuss the madness
____________________
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
JOIN Shaping Progress: www.joinshapingprogress.org/today
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfP4yRO4CNM
FYINation's Thomas Reynolds calls in to talk about Republicans doing another NAZI imitation and blaming COVID on immigrants. fyination.com
Some more compassionate CONservatism for you! Bar Rescue Host and Laura Ingraham Discuss Cutting Unemployment Aid to Make Workers “Hungry” Like an “Obedient Dog”
We discuss the madness.
First, Leslie begins today with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she covered:
- AXIOS: "House passes Biden's social spending bill, the 'Build Back Better Act'"
- AXIOS: "Kyle Rittenhouse found not guilty on all counts"
- AXIOS: "FDA endorses Pfizer, Moderna COVID boosters for all adults"
- AXIOS: "Biden replaces DeJoy allies on Postal Service board"
Then, Leslie is joined by David Pepper, a lawyer, writer, political activist, former elected official, and adjunct professor, and served as the Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party between 2015 and 2021.
The two discuss his new book, "Laboratories of Autocracy: A Wake-Up Call from Behind the Lines."
In his role as Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party , he was engaged in numerous fights and extensive litigation over voter suppression and election laws in the Buckeye State. Stemming from that work, David appeared in “All In”—the documentary highlighting Stacey Abrams’ nation-wide fight for voting rights.
Pepper has written four novels that bridge real-world politics and fiction—including "A Simple Choice" (which will be available this coming June). His first novel, "The People’s House," earned praise for having “predicted the Russia scandal.” The Wall Street Journal named Pepper "one of the best political-thriller writers on the scene.”
David's new book, "Laboratories of Autocracy: A Wake-Up Call from Behind the Lines," can be purchased at his website, which is LaboratoriesOfAutocracy.com. You can also follow David on Twitter, where his handle is @DavidPepper.
Karel Cast Free Form Friday Historic First, Austria Shuts Down Much More
I told you Kyle was going to get off, he did. That's horrible. It's expected. On Free Form Friday we go from Austria shutting down to Kamala Harris making a historic first in the USA. There's a lot to cover on this Friday, and when formats are thrown to the wind, who can say what happens. Oh yes, a quick trip to the kitchen at the end for acorn and Brussel sprout asian cous cous…ya, we're stumped too. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
This week on A Turning Point, we take a look at the things that actually divide us versus those that don’t but still occupy a lot of time and space in the media. The weird truth is we’re more divided on Friends v. Seinfeld than we are on vaccines, but as a consumer of radio, TV, online, and print news, you’d never know that. As the Wall Street Journal’s Jason Gay points out, “We are living in a golden age of amateur expertise and self-interest rebranded as personal liberty.”
And yes, I’m pretty sure Marjorie Taylor Greene is from Mars. Give a listen and hear why.
Pacific Northwest careens from deadly extreme heat to deadly extreme floods; Interior Department holds controversial oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico; Federal Trade Commission to investigate whether Big Oil is illegally inflating gas prices; PLUS: President Biden promotes infrastructure deal and American-made electric vehicles... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast Connect Or Mummify; Wanna Cook Mexican?
The saddest story of the year so far comes out of Las Vegas, where squatters get more than they bargain for and make a sad statement on life today. Plus, are you one of the 36 million? Then an "I Don't Get It" look at the news including Kyle Rittenhouse and let's close in the kitchen cooking a delicious burrito bowl (vegan). Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Today's guest hosts are Edwith Theogene and Charlotte Hancock, Organizing Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
They discuss the recent COP26 climate conference that just occurred. From October 31st to November 16th, world leaders, climate policy experts, and advocates gathered in Glasgow, Scotland for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference to confront the global threat that the climate crisis presents and continue to work to chart a path forward. With so many priorities and perspectives represented at one event, there were a lot of differing thoughts presented on the best way to confront this problem, and some activists—particularly young activists—were vocal in their belief that the conference’s approach to addressing the climate crisis is insufficient and does not match the scope and urgency of the issue.
Meanwhile, in the U.S., progress has been made on both the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the 'Build Back Better Act', which each contain provisions to combat the climate crisis. The infrastructure bill was signed into law by President Biden on Monday, and Congress is slated to pass the 'Build Back Better Act' in the coming weeks.
To talk more with Edwith and Charlotte about COP26, and what comes next in the movement to end the climate crisis, they’re joined by two of their colleagues who spent the past few weeks in Scotland attending COP26. They are Hannah Malus, the deputy director of energy and environment advocacy at the Center for American Progress, and Chris Chyung, the campaign manager of 'the State House to the White House' initiative at the Center for American Progress.
Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne. The Twitter handle for energy and environment advocacy at the Center for American Progress is @CAPenergypolicy. Hannah Malus's Twitter handle is @hannahmalus and Chris Chyung's handle is @chrischyung.
U.N. climate summit ends with progress, compromises, and disappointments; Coal is 'down' but not 'out' in new Glasgow Climate Agreement; PLUS: President Biden signs landmark bipartisan infrastructure deal into law... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Host Brenda Gazzar and Young, board member of the California Alliance for Retired Americans and vice-chair of Healthy California Now, talk about the winning strategies needed to guarantee American workers the healthcare security they need.
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 Dr. Bob Bollinger, the Raj and Kamla Gupta Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
The two discuss Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine now being available for 5-11 year old children in the United States, why Dr. Bollinger recommends that parents vaccinate their children, booster shots, vaccine mandates, and more.
Dr. Bollinger is Founding Director of the Center for Clinical Global Health Education (CCGHE). Their website is main.ccghe.net and their Facebook page is Facebook.com/CCGHE.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Kim Scott and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland that Kim attended last week. This includes which countries have pledged what as far as reducing emissions, switching to clean energy sources, stopping deforestation, and more.
Kim Scott is the Founder and Publisher of DemList, LLC. Demlist is a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on Twitter @TheDemList.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of this episode here on Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1BdGYwpenllxX
Or here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mKhodJTvKPI
Karel Cast Harsh Realities All Around, Disney Sucks and Adele Sparkles
Bannon is perp walked, that's his harsh reality for the day; Alex Jones loses in court, that's his; Karel has his. You have yours. They're all around and can motivate or depress. Plus, Disney has turned in to a money-grubbing stank pit, so why do we go? And Adele sparkles with a golden voice, but is it odd for millionaires to sit around and talk about life issues like we all can relate? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Mark Riley The Intersection S4 Ep20 COP26, Americans Quit Jobs And The Kyle Rittenhouse Trial by Progressive Voices
To learn more: thenextsystem.org and ourchildrenstrust.org GUSTAVE SPETH served as Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality in the Carter Administration, was Administrator of the UN Development Programme for 6 years, Dean of the Yale School of the Environment for 10, and is a co-founder of the World Resources Institute and the Natural Resources Defense Council. Speth believes that a meaningful response to the climate crisis is impossible if we simply focus on climate or energy or emissions. It calls for a new system of political economy to replace the current system which is not up to the challenge. Speth has released two books this year: THE NEW SYSTEMS READER: Alternatives for a Failed Economy and THEY KNEW: The US Federal Governments Fifty-Year Role in Causing the Climate Crisis
Some twenty months into the COVID-19 pandemic, estimates suggest that between 3 million and 10 million Americans may have “long COVID,” which can bring long-term and, in some cases, debilitating symptoms ranging from chronic pain and fatigue to brain fog, respiratory problems, organ damage, and more.
While experts may still be fuzzy on the exact number of so-called COVID “long-haulers,” two things are clear: this population represents the largest influx of new entrants to the U.S. disability community in modern history, and their ranks continue to grow by the day. But is America’s public policy infrastructure prepared to handle the coming tidal wave? And how was it faring for the 1 in 4 Americans already living with disabilities before the pandemic?
Following last week’s deep dive into America’s house-of-cards child care system, for this week’s Off-Kilter, Rebecca sat down with three dear friends and leaders from the disability community for a look at America’s frayed caring economy from the disability perspective; the policies we need to ensure COVID long-haulers aren’t left out in the cold; and how Democrats’ Build Back Better legislation could begin to make transformational change. This week’s guests include: Matthew Cortland, senior fellow at Data for Progress and cofounder of the #DemolishDisabledPoverty campaign; Kathleen Romig, senior policy analyst at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities; and Elena Hung, co-founder and executive director of Little Lobbyists, a family-led group advocating for children with complex medical needs and disabilities (and Xiomara’s mom).
That we are and have always been a divided nation is not news. That today’s divisions have the heft of huge swaths of legacy and social media fueling them, is. From the halls of Congress to the smallest local school boards, the rhetoric is hot and officials at every level fell physically threatened. I hope you’ll give a listen.
Leslie is joined by international #1 best-selling author, Mary L. Trump.
The pair analyzes the current political climate in the U.S., and how much Mary's Uncle Donald has to do with it. Mary also talks about her newsletter, which just launched this week, and is titled, "The Good In Us."
Mary is author of the international #1 bestseller, "Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man" and New York Times bestseller "The Reckoning: Our Nation's Trauma and Finding a Way to Heal." She holds a Ph.D from the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies at Adelphi University, and has taught graduate courses in trauma, psychopathology, and developmental psychology.
You can follow her on Twitter where her handle is @MaryLTrump.
Karel Cast This Is No Show, This Is The Edible Talking
OK, it all started around 1030am when Karel needed to clean out the refrigerator or perish. While doing so he found cookie dough, that, of course, he had to sample. It turned out to be edible cannabis cookie dough. And Karel got very high. And made chili, and talked on this podcast. Probably shouldn't have done the last of that, the podcast, but what was he to do? He would be high for hours and time was running out. Best to just bite the cookie dough and do the show. Or, maybe not. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Two of Moe's close friends, and business associates, David Montoya and Josh Jones, guest host the show.
The two of them are both Air Force Veterans, and are joined by Navy Veteran Michael Grandjean for today's special Veterans Day show.
The three veterans discuss why they decided to join the military, what it was like while they were serving, and how returning to civilian life has been for them.
Crunch time for negotiations at COP26 U.N. climate summit; U.S. and China announce surprise, landmark collaboration on climate change action; Renewable energy now makes up nearly all new electricity generation in U.S.; PLUS: Many nations are under-reporting their greenhouse gas emissions, new analysis finds... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
"Changing the Future with India Walton... Buffalo drew attention this election season after first-time candidate, long-time activist, India Walton won the Democratic primary, positioning her to become this Democratic city’s first African American woman and first Democratic Socialist mayor."
Karel Cast Kyle Weeps, Wolfe Tweets, Rudd Oozes The most pathetic thing in the US is a weeping white supremacist trying to get off for murdering two people, and he probably will; Wolfe Blitzer wants us to know things are expensive, because, you know, he just noticed; and People Magazine names Paul Rudd sexiest man alive, but they’ve never me my dry cleaner Josh. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Check out Code WACK! for this insightful podcast featuring Cindy Young, labor advocate and expert in health benefit negotiations, discussing the significance of the labor movement in America’s struggle for healthcare justice, and the need for Medicare for All.
Bipartisan infrastructure bill passes Congress with key climate investments; Hopeful-ish news from U.N. climate summit in Glasgow; PLUS: At COP26 summit, Obama pushes world governments to do more, and move faster... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast Big Bird Must Die, Disapproving Nation
Big bird gets a vaccine on TV and the opposition party's heads explode on live TV. Why? Kids get vaccinated all the time. Then, Biden and Kamala's approval ratings are in the tanks, why? Because they are a disapproving nation. We simply don't like anything or anybody anymore. Plus, how many people really watch sports, attend plays, watch a TV network. The numbers may shock you. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
On the radio show this week, we cover the transformational changes in the Build Back Better package, how it needs to move through Congress ASAP, and how if passed as written now: Working people will finally have four weeks of paid family/medical leave, child care bills will be cut in half for most families, free pre-school will be open to every three- and four-year old, 35 million families will receive the fully refundable Child Tax Credit, access to high-quality home care will be expanded for older Americans and people with disabilities, measures to address racial health disparities and end the Black maternal health crisis will be put in place, health care access will be improved and prescription drug prices reduced, millions of good jobs will be created, wages lifted for care workers, and lasting protections finally put in place for immigrants.
*Special guests include: Ai-jen Poo, National Domestic Workers Alliance, Caring Across Generations, @aijenpoo; Elizabeth Keenan, award-winning author, including of her latest book Rebel Girls, @badcoverversion; Monifa Bandele, Times Up Now and MomsRising, @MonifaBandele; and Laura Guerra-Cardus, Children’s Defense Fund, @CDFTexas
Mark Riley The Intersection S4 Ep 19 Democrats In Shambles, Afghanistan Drone Botch And COP26 by Progressive Voices
To unpack what’s in Democrats’ child care and pre-K plan as the Build Back Better bill inches closer to passage, Rebecca sat down with two of the advocates behind the push to put child care and early learning within reach for all families: Julie Kashen, a senior fellow and director of women’s economic justice at The Century Foundation and board member of the Vote Mama Action Fund; and Amanda Perez, senior advocacy manager at Zero to Three.
To learn more: paulhawken.com and regeneration.org PAUL HAWKEN has produced a new book, REGENERATION: ENDING THE CLIMATE CRISIS IN ONE GENERATION, and created an organization dedicated to making that a reality. We talk about the state of the climate crisis as well as how to effectively confront it and how to overcome the obstacles to doing so. Regeneration expands the scope of our response to climate change by linking it to other challenges we face - economic inequality, social injustice, and endangered democracy - and placing love of life at the center of all we do. His 2017 book, DRAWDOWN: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming offers the 100 most impactful solutions.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Robyn Kincaid from the Head on Radio Network calls to discuss her trans journey and the madness of this broken-ass country.
On the next State of Belief Radio,
A growing movement of Evangelical leaders reclaiming their faith and values from political influence. We’ll hear from organizer Pastor Mike Goldsworthy.
Also, insights abound in the just-released 2021 American Values Survey from the Public Religion Research Institute. Dr. Robert Jones will be here with some highlights.
And the latest book from Religion historian Randall Balmer, titled Bad Faith: Race and the Rise of the Religious Right.
A vocal minority of public servants are refusing to serve the public by refusing to be inoculated against COVID. Today, I take a look back at the polio epidemic and compare the public reaction to the vaccine to today’s reluctance. I hope you’ll give it a listen.
Karel Cast On Celebrating Yourself, Terrible Car Crashes and Diana Ross, Abba
Today is Karel's father's 92 birthday, if he were alive. And Sunday is Karel's 59th birthday. So birthdays, and celebrating yourself, are top of mind. Plus, a national news story happened just blocks away when a Raider killed a woman while drunk driving…and Diana Ross and ABBA have new albums, are they any good? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Major agreements on methane, deforestation, climate finance and more at U.N. COP26 climate summit; Critical world conference now moves into difficult negotiating phase; PLUS: 2021 off-year elections in U.S. deliver a mixed bag for the environment... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen and Charlotte Hancock, Executive Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
Young people, particularly young Black men, are disproportionately affected by the U.S. gun violence epidemic. Despite an awareness of the problem and deep-seated support across party lines for gun violence prevention solutions, the problem continues to grow: over 40 thousand Americans were killed by guns in 2020 alone.
Passing gun violence prevention legislation at the federal level has been extremely difficult, in part, as a result of massive political and financial pressure from the gun lobby. But, in one promising development, the most recent framework for the 'Build Back Better Act' now includes a five billion dollar investment in community violence intervention, which is a solution that activists who focus on addressing the root causes of gun violence have long called for.
To talk more with Brent and Charlotte about the root causes of gun violence, the Build Back Better Act, and what comes next in reducing easy access to guns, they’re joined by two expert guests. They are Hurubie Meko, a reporter and researcher with the Kansas City Star and Eugenio Weigend, the director of gun violence prevention at the Center for American Progress.
Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Brent Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne. The Twitter handle for the Kansas City Star is @KCStar and Hurubie Meko's handle is @HurubieMeko. The Twitter handle for the Center for American Progress is @amprog and Eugenio Weigen's handle is @eugenioweigen.
Karel Cast JFK Jr A No Show plus Are You worth good food? Yesterday, hundreds of people waited for the 2nd coming of JFK Jr, so he could install and run with Donald Trump. This is real, these people really believed this. Hundreds. So, why is the GOP even a party now? Is it truly just weak Democrats? Plus a look at my daily food intake shows I care about, well, myself. If we examined your daily food intake, what would it say about you and how you feel about yourself? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Leslie is joined by Tom Conway, President of the United Steelworkers (USW), North America’s largest industrial union. They’re 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. They proudly represent men and women who work in nearly every industry there is.
The pandemic shined a light on our long-neglected supply chains, failure of our industrial policy, and the dangerous vulnerability that we created when we ceded much of our manufacturing to other nations.
There’s been a lot of hand wringing lately about the semi-conductor shortage and the ships off the coast of California and how to get them unloaded.
While these are real concerns, addressing them is just fixing the short-term problem. What we really need is a solution that addresses the underlying issue: growth in domestic manufacturing.
The website for the USW is www.USW.org and their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.
BoJo dramatically kicks off landmark U.N. climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland; Big Oil CEOs testify in U.S. House on their decades of climate deception; PLUS: U.S. Supreme Court case seeks to dismantle EPA's authority to regulate emissions... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
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 Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA. The pair previews tomorrow's gubernatorial election in Virginia, and discuss today's Supreme Court hearing on the legality of Texas' SB8, the most restrictive abortion law in the country.
Sarah is a 2 time Telly Award winner, and now hosts Politicus News and co-hosts Politicus Radio. The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their Twitter handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.
Brad is then joined by Shawn Zeller, Editor of CQ Roll Call. The two analyze negotiations surrounding the framework of the Democrats' 'human infrastructure' bill that was released last week by President Biden, as well as what could end up being included in a final bill. Shawn's Twitter handle is @ShawnZeller.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can also watch this episode here on Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1PlJQawzMMVJE
Or here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/4770378009680169
Join Code WACK! for the second of two podcasts featuring Thom Hartmann on America's healthcare fiasco and what we can do about it.
After all, how does it help the nation’s health to have insurance industry executives sucking millions of dollars out of the system while Americans deny themselves healthcare because they can’t afford it?
And why have our political leaders abandoned us to this mess?
Host Brenda Gazzar and Hartmann, America’s No. 1 progressive talk radio show host and New York Times bestselling author, continue their discussion of his newest book, “The Hidden History of American Health Care: Why Sickness Bankrupts You and Makes Others Insanely Rich.”
Karel Cast Great Resignation, Why do we fly, Christmas Already?
More people are resigning now than ever before, but to do what? And how are they surviving? What, if any good, is coming from the Great Resignation? American is cancelling, Southwest, and no carrier is fun, so why, exactly, do we fly? Plus, I know why they have Christmas out already. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords. Progressives still don’t trust Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema to vote on the infrastructure bill. Cons are very upset about tiki-torch political
Diverse religious bodies pledge to divest billions of dollars in fossil fuel investments ahead of the Glasgow Climate Summit. We’ll hear from Laudato Si’ Movement organizer Svitlana Romanko.
Also, race scholar Ted Johnson. His book is titled, When the Stars Begin to Fall: Overcoming Racism and Renewing the Promise of America.
And religious right researcher Fred Clarkson, who says the (christian right) revolution starts small and local.
Click here, to View as Webpage. To unsubscribe scroll to bottom.
Scroll down for timely articles.
Listen any time to Podcast ApplePodcasts, Podomatic.com, aworldthatjustmightwork.com
FRANCES MOORE LAPPE 50 years ago DIET FOR A SMALL PLANET introduced millions to plant-based eating. Today it's a crucial way to fight climate change.
Palm upraised
To learn more: dietforasmallplanet.org and democracymovement.us 50 years ago, FRANCES MOORE LAPPE shared a booklet about global hunger with friends in Berkeley. That booklet became DIET FOR A SMALL PLANET, brought plant-based food to the mainstream, and sold over 3M copies. Today we know the food system is responsible for 37% of greenhouse gases - cattle for 14%; we understand the costly and deadly impacts of diet and obesity; and we’re aware that Ag and food employ more lobbyists than fossil fuels. The book - now in a 50th Anniversary edition with a new introduction and new recipes - has never been more needed.
In recent months, a wave of champions of the “tough on crime” approach to criminal justice have been trumpeting a spike in U.S. homicides in 2020 as fodder for rolling back critical reforms to America’s broken criminal legal system, and for scaremongering about the so-called defund the police movement. Meanwhile, criminal justice experts caution that efforts to blame the uptick in homicides on criminal justice reform aren’t just unfounded but are in fact directly contradicted by the very crime data the tough-on-crimers are trying to spin. As Fordham Law professor John Pfaff has put it: the rise in homicides last year actually “by and large took place on the status quo’s watch.”
So, for a look at what we know and what we don’t know about the 2020 crime data—and the shifting politics around criminal justice reform—Rebecca sat down with Ames Grawert, senior counsel at the Brennan Center and Josh Hoe, the policy analyst at Safe and Just Michigan and the host of the Decarceration Nation podcast.
For more:
Here’s an incredibly data-rich rebuttal to tough-on-crimers’ efforts to pin the uptick in homicides on reform—from John Pfaff in The New Republic Read more on the Office of Legal Counsel memo that will send thousands of people back to prison if Biden doesn’t withdraw it Dig into Ames’s analysis on how criminal justice involvement deepens inequality Here’s more on the momentum for “clean slate” automatic record-clearing programs in the states—and a new bill introduced in Congress to create a federal grant program to help states cover the costs of implementing them
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two of them analyze the newly released framework of President Biden's 'Build Back Better' reconciliation bill. (https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/10/28/president-biden-announces-the-build-back-better-framework/) Also, Scott explains what is causing supply chain woes in the United States, and what can be done about it now.
The website for AAM is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
Karel Cast Free Form Friday Madonna Maybe, Unexpected Gas Attacks, 10m For Being White
Celebrities having surgery isn't knew, but why now do most need a photo of themselves from before to recognize who they are? Madonna looks fabulous, but doesn't look like, well, Madonna. Plus sometimes your body does things in public you can't control..like mine. And $10million for being a white male is going to open the door to a lot more lawsuits. Where's my money? Where's yours? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Tribalism is our worst problem right now. We are suffering from a historic lack of trust in our fellow citizens. Everyone is on edge. The Capitol has been assaulted in an attempt to overturn a free and fair election. The Senate is bout dup by the filibuster, employed to ensure the majority party can’t do a thing. The list goes on. Today, I look at tribalism.
Mind the gap! New U.N. report finds massive 'Emissions Gap' between where we are and where we need to be in cutting emissions; Plastic could become a bigger polluter than coal by 2030; PLUS: Rental car giant bets big on electric vehicles... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast 271021 273 People a Day Die of this; plus Did Covid Kill holidays?
We've got millionaires defending billionaires, and it isn't pretty. Then, we have victimless victims but nameless real ones. Linda Carter's loss epitomizes all of us right now and 273 people die every day of….not Covid. 10 per hour die of…listen in and see. Plus, did Covid kill the holidays? Will they ever be the same?
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Historic storm slams drought-stricken Western U.S., as climate-intensified extreme weather threatens 90 million Americans across the nation; U.N. study finds greenhouse gas emissions hit new record highs in 2020; PLUS: New reports warn man-made climate change poses a serious and growing threat to national and global security... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
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 Dr. Robert Shapiro, the Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. The two discuss Dr. Shapiro's latest blog, titled, "Why Your Mail Now Comes So Late." (blog link: https://www.sonecon.com/why-your-mail-now-comes-so-late/)
Dr. Shapiro is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration. His website is Sonecon.com and his Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
Second, Congressman Ro Khanna talks with Brad about the progressive push for President Biden's 'Build Back Better' plan.
Representative Khanna sits on the House Budget, Armed Services, and Oversight and Reform committees and is first vice chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. He also serves as an Assistant Whip in the Democratic Caucus. His Twitter handle is @RepRoKhanna.
Finally, Brad is joined by Mark Grimaldi to discuss the earth-shattering new report from Rolling Stone, titled, "Jan. 6 Protest Organizers Say They Participated in ‘Dozens’ of Planning Meetings With Members of Congress and White House Staff." (story link: https://www.yahoo.com/now/exclusive-jan-6-protest-organizers-003326225.html)
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 13 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can also watch this episode here on Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1kvKpANEXoPGE
Or here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/565774191242951
Karel Earth Based Living Rain Bombs West, Facebook and Fauci Bomb Media
Over 150 million Americans are in danger of the climate today, as storms take over from rain bombs in the west to winter storms In the East. What are you willing to do about it? I have a few suggestions. Facebook is now exposed for what it really is, a seditionist spreader of misinformation, but why can't we quit it? I know. And Fauci tortured puppies at his lab, maybe. But if he did, are you any better? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Join us for a lively discussion with Thom Hartmann about how America’s healthcare system got so screwed up!
You probably know Thom Hartmann as America’s No. 1 progressive talk radio show host. But did you know that he’s also a New York Times bestseller?
His latest book, “The Hidden History of American Health Care: Why Sickness Bankrupts You and Makes Others Insanely Rich,” is hot off the presses and already making waves.
The book is not only easy-to-digest but super informative and part of Thom’s popular Hidden History book series.
Mark Riley The Intersection S4 Ep18 Voter Suppression And Trump Social Media Outlet by Progressive Voices
On this radio show we cover Juvenile Justice Month and the importance of getting police out of schools and counselors in schools; the movement to build a care infrastructure, including paid family/medical leave, childcare, maternal health, home-and community-based services, and living wages and a path to citizenship for care workers; the importance of childcare so parents can work, children can thrive, and childcare workers can earn living wages; and finally we cover the importance of paid family/medical leave and what you can do to help it pass now.
*Special guests include: Essence-Jade Gatheright, Chicago Freedom School, @ChiFreeSchool; Donna Norton, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Fatima Goss Graves, National Women’s Law Center, @NWLC; and Dawn Huckelbridge, Paid Leave for All, @PaidLeaveForAll
Click here, to View as Webpage. To unsubscribe scroll to bottom.
Scroll down for timely articles.
Listen any time to Podcast ApplePodcasts, Podomatic.com, aworldthatjustmightwork.com
A Classic DON BARLETT & JIM STEELE (2012) The BETRAYAL of the AMERICAN DREAM How government created problems we're trying to fix with Biden's Build Back Better agenda
Palm upraised
To learn more: americawhatwentwrong.org and barlettandsteele.com We watch as two Senators oppose policies America needs and their constituents support. Policies needed to repair damage the government has done by enriching a small number of people and undermining America’s greatest asset — its middle class. Here's my 2012 conversation with DON BARLETT & JIM STEELE, who won a Pulitzer in 1992 for articles in the Philadelphia Inquirer, which led to their #1 best-seller, AMERICA: WHAT WENT WRONG? Twenty years later, they updated the story in THE BETRAYAL OF THE AMERICAN DREAM.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords. America is being destroyed by all the worst people whose cruelty is bottomless. Marjorie Taylor Greene is an unhinged fascist. Trumps social med
The latest book from legendary Catholic author and activist Sister Joan Chittister, titled The Monastic Life: 50 Simple Practices for a Contemplative and Fulfilling Life.
Also, a Secular celebration of the Day of the Dead. We’ll hear from Vitoria de la Torre.
And a coalition of Jews and Muslims appeals to the United Nations for greater emphasis on religious freedom and the protection of houses of worship.
Karel Cast 221021 I’m Just Not Buying It One look at the headlines and all one wants to do is scream, “I’m just not buying it!” So, Karel does. About many stories far and wide; from the cause of death of an entire family of hikers to the disappearing murdering husband suddenly found…there’s a lot he’s not buying. What about you? What aren’t you buying these days? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Desperately sore losers are about to dominate our elections. This is the way democracy has died in so many other places: a legitimately elected leader doesn’t like their chances of reelection, so puts a thumb on the scale and ensures their rein continues, and that their party is able to change outcomes in their favor. Democrats can stop it, but only if they can talk Manchin and Sinema into relaxing the filibuster in cases of voting rights.
Fossil fuel production 'dangerously out of sync' with global climate targets, U.N. warns; Failure to act on climate change imperils millions of lives, new report finds; California expands emergency drought declaration; PLUS: New study finds cutting U.S. emissions is difficult, but doable, and will lower consumers' energy bills... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Today's guest hosts are Edwith Theogene and Charlotte Hancock, Organizing Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
They discuss how over 43 million Americans currently have student loan debt, and young people are disproportionately likely to be included in that group. Younger generations are deeply invested in ending this crisis, as student debt is holding them back from the financial security they need to buy homes, start and provide for families, and save for retirement. But in order to end the student debt crisis for good, America needs to do more than cancel existing debt—we also need to prevent future student loan debt by addressing the college affordability crisis.
One way to do that is by passing legislation for free or debt-free college. We’ve seen several bills introduced in Congress already and a free community college provision was included in President Biden’s America College Promise plan, but we have yet to see any of these proposals become law.
To talk more about the fight for debt-free college, and why college affordability and student debt solutions are two sides of the same coin, Edwith and Charlotte are joined by two expert guests. They are Jaylon Herbin, an outreach associate with the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL), and Marshall Anthony, the associate director of policy and advocacy for Higher Education at the Center for American Progress.
Then, during the final segment of the show, Edwith and Charlotte are joined by Generation Progress’s program associate Ella Azoulay. Ella discusses the Debt-Free College For All Week of Action, which Generation Progress is spearheading next week.
Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne. Marshall Anthony's Twitter handle is @mcanthonyjr and the handle for the Center for American Progress Higher Education team is @CAPHigherEd. The Twitter handle for Jaylon Herbin is @HerbinJaylon and the handle for the Center for Responsible Lending is @CRLONLIN.
How are activists shutting down radicalized militia training facilities in defense of community safety? "Veteran activists organizing across this state [North Carolina], are concerned about a seemingly unmonitored flow of military grade weapons, training, and white warrior ideology out of the state’s privatized military and into civilian lives."
Karel Cast 201021 Not One 911 Call, What to Do When Overwhelmed…It’s not just a train in Philadelphia, it’s everywhere; we watch bad behavior, we don’t stop it. Walgreens closing stores because of theft, why not just stop the theft? Congress debating what to do when snubbed. Why debate? Because we no longer punish bad behavior. Plus, many are now overwhelmed, and tasks aren’t getting done, lives not getting lived. So what to do? Plus, would you eat your kidney donor? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin throws a hand grenade into Biden's climate agenda; Biden EPA to crack down on PFAS 'forever chemicals'; U.S. could have as many as 3.4 million polluting abandoned oil and gas well; PLUS: McDonald's finally to offer customers meat-free plant-based options (some of them, anyway)... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
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 Democratic Strategist Mike Lux to break down a report that Mike co-authored, called "Factory Towns."
As Demlist's Kimberly Scott puts it, the report "reveals how the political parties, and most particularly Democrats, have missed "the biggest electoral earthquake of the last decade" in discounting the significance of a key demographic -- manufacturing-heavy, working-class towns.
The study, produced by American Family Voices and 21st Century Democrats, debunks, in-depth, the conventional premise that there are only three kinds of political turf that matter: the big cities, which are Democratic; rural America, which is Republican; and the suburbs, which is where most of the swing voters are, and therefore where the parties should spend most of their time.
That approach neglects a newly defined, yet long overlooked subset of the American electorate: the Factory Towns. They are the manufacturing-heavy, working-class towns that are not part of huge urban areas, but are not farming-dominated rural counties either.
The Factory Towns Report looks at 853 counties in 10 different Midwest and Great Lakes states, which have lost 1.3 million manufacturing jobs since the beginning of this century -- a decline that has been most damaging to Democrats."
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political roundtable with Edwith Theogene and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses Senator Joe Manchin's demands that a key climate provision be dropped from the Senate Democrats infrastructure reconciliation package in order to gain his support for the bill. They also analyze new Gallup polling that shows how involved Americans want the government to be in solving the nation's problems.
Edwith Theogene is the director of advocacy for Generation Progress, the youth engagement arm of American Progress. In this role, Theogene works to develop and lead efforts that translate the experiences of young adults into concrete actions that advance progressive policies and increase voter turnout. Edwith's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 13 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can also watch this episode here on Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1mrGmaqMAAwGy
Or here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/688790425858712
Karel Cast 181021 Powell Complicated, Will Kamala Do and Dopesick Colin Powell died of Covid and the accolades come forth; but are they warranted? Are we our past, or can we be forgiven? He lived a righteous life after that, but, can he be forgiven in death? Also Kamala comes to Lake Meade but what will she actually do? And Dopesick with Michael Keaton looks at opiates but whose fault was all this, really? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
What’s the latest move to sell off traditional Medicare to venture capital and private equity? How will this affect your health care? Join host Brenda Gazzar and Dr. Ed Weisbart, board member of Physicians for a National Health Program, to learn about "direct contracting entities" or DCEs What are they? How do they make money? Why is this a problem? And what can we do about it?
On the next State of Belief Radio,
God Gets Everything God Wants. That’s the title of a new book from self-described radical inclusion evangelist the Rev. Dr. Katie Hays.
Also, Brandan Robertson is back with a Nighttime Devotional for Teen Boys – and an experiment on the youth-oriented social media platform Tik Tok.
And a look at Season Two of the Interfaith Alliance interview series The American Purpose, hosted by Alliance President Rabbi Jack Moline.
To learn more: billmckibben.com and thirdact.org Wildfires, droughts, and floods. Climate demands our attention. Cop26, the next global meeting on the crisis, opens soon in Glasgow, Scotland. I speak with BILL McKIBBEN, author, co-founder of the global climate campaign 350.org, and a frequent contributor to The New Yorker, where he recently announced a shift of focus back to organizing – specifically of Boomers and the Silent Generation. Young people are engaged with climate, but those over 60 are not yet delivering what the crisis demands, and he’s co-founder of an entity called Third Act dedicated to changing that.
Karel Cast 161021 Where’s the Uplift? Plus Potato Broccoli Soup finds me in the kitchen and by the fire. First, after having an echo stress test yesterday, I realized, we do have a choice as to how we spend our lives; so why do we spend them with an endless negative news feed? I then prove it by going through all the headlines of the day at the various publications. After a hearty fireside chat, it’s off to the kitchen to make Potato Broccoli soup for the weekend. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
The homeless population has exploded everywhere. California, a leader in public policy innovation, has passed two new rules, one potentially effective, and one that is decidedly divisive. Please take four and a half minutes to hear the issues and the proposed fixes—good and bad.
Supply chain disruptions spike global energy prices; Putin says Russia would never artificially limit natural gas deliveries to Europe; California bans gas-powered lawn and leaf blowers; PLUS: Biden Administration goes big on offshore wind... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast 1310 Chappelle Was Mirror Needed To See How Wrong I've Been
I have said transphobic things on air…and it wasn't until I saw Chappelle in "The Closer" that I even truly realized it. It's time we all take a step back and look at the acceptable dialogue, and more importantly, where it's coming from. What do I have to say, or should I, about trans people? Well, only a few things and I'll tell you today. Thanks Dave, you showed me a reflection I didn't like, so I'm changing it. And apologizing. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: 'No climate, no deal!' --- Democratic Senators demand climate policies stay in Biden's Build Back Better Act; A quarter of all critical U.S. infrastructure is at risk of failure due to flooding; Mounting costs of extreme weather disasters in 2021 already surpass all of 2020; PLUS: President Biden restores Bears Ears and two other national monuments... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Despite the barrage of television commercials touting Medicare Advantage, is it really superior to traditional Medicare? How do the two programs differ on coverage, access and cost? Join host Brenda Gazzar and Dr. Ed Weisbart, retired family physician, former executive director of Express Scripts and board member of Physicians for a National Health Program, for a deep dive into dismaying developments with Medicare, including how Medicare Advantage plans are draining the Medicare Trust Fund.
Karel Cast 11/10 We Need A Good Blow, White Woman Syndrome Proven, Harmony Needed find me talking about the weather outside, the high winds all over the Western US, and how we need them to cleanse so much from us right now. Winds bring change, sweeps things clean, and there’s more than a few things the US could use being swept away. Then Lauren Cho, who went missing in Coachella Valley months ago, has again proven a few things. How can her disappearance help us learn and what are the new developments? And then, Harmony…is it a myth? Is it obtainable? And if not, do we die? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Mark Riley The Intersection S4 Pandora Papers, Facebook And Abortion Rights In Texas by Progressive Voices
On the next State of Belief Radio,
The new Supreme Court session begins. Attorney and activist Rabbi Jay Michaelson will weigh in on what we need to watch for.
Also, marking National Coming Out Day with Interfaith Alliance and the #FaithfullyLGBT campaign. I’ll talk to the Alliance’s Maureen O’Leary.
And a victory in court for a nonprofit Muslim cemetery long blocked by a Virginia county. Muslim Advocates’ attorney Stephanie Correa will be here.
Be sure to visit us at stateofbelief.com - and be sure to tune in, for religion and radio done differently!
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
Republicans are destroying democracy.
As Americans Demand Tax Reforms, Analysis Finds Top 1% Hold More Wealth Than Whole Middle Class
84% of Trump Voters Worry About Discrimination Against Whites, Think Christianity Under Attack
We discuss the madness.
____________________
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
JOIN Shaping Progress: www.joinshapingprogress.org/today
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfP4yRO4CNM
FYINation's Thomas Reynolds calls in to talk about Republicans doing another NAZI imitation and blaming COVID on immigrants. fyination.com
Some more compassionate CONservatism for you! Bar Rescue Host and Laura Ingraham Discuss Cutting Unemployment Aid to Make Workers “Hungry” Like an “Obedient Dog”
We discuss the madness.
_____ JOIN ROKFIN to ACCESS EXCLUSIVE TARABUSTER CONTENT AS WELL AS SOME MORE GREAT LIBERAL TALKERS - INCLUDING RON PLACONE, JIMMY DORE, LEE CAMP, GRAHAM ELWOOD AND MORE! rokfin.com/tarabuster
Karel Cast Fri Cot 8 No Repercussions For Bad Behavior; Lincoln, the White Supremacist; Foods that heal . From Congress to Entertainment, there’s no repercussions for bad behavior, in fact, it’s rewarded. I’ll site prime examples. Then, Pres. Lincoln did free the slaves, but why, really? And does his reasoning match up with his image? Our perceptions of things are our world, but should they be since they are often not factual? And foods can help and foods can heal, and I’ll give you just a few examples. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he talks about Breast Cancer Awareness month, which is October.
For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by his younger brother Manny Vela. Manny is the CEO of Valley Baptist Health System and Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas.
The two discuss their upbringing together and how it shaped their futures, healthcare, COVID-19, Breast Cancer, and more.
'In The Know With Moe' can be heard live every Thursday from 3-4 pm ET at www.spreaker.com/intheknowwithmoe.
Also, be sure to catch Moe on 'Unicorn Hunters,' the show that he co-produces and co-stars in, at www.UnicornHunters.com.
Ship's anchor appears to have caused devastating Southern California oil spill; Fossil fuel industry receives $11 million in government subsidies every minute, new report finds; PLUS: Pennsylvania Attorney General files criminal charges against notorious pipeline developer... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
We’ve lost an important thread that held our society together. Gone are the days when we all sang from the same hymnal. Now separate silos act as reinforcing echo chambers that we never leave. The new reality is that we choose—or let social media algorithms choose—our news. It’s done nothing but divide us. I hope you’ll take a moment to listen.
Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen and Edwith Theogene, Executive Director and Organizing Director for Generation Progress.
They discuss how Congress has had an extremely busy past few weeks, with Democrats in the House and Senate working to pass a few bills of great importance to the country and President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda. The budget reconciliation bill—which contains many programs and policy solutions from that agenda—is also something that many in the immigration policy and advocacy spaces have been working on in the hope of securing protections for undocumented people living and working in the U.S. While these efforts have encountered some roadblocks thus far, there is still hope of progress being made on that front—both as part of that bill and beyond.
To talk more with Brent and Edwith about efforts to protect undocumented people in the U.S. in recent and coming months, and how people can get involved, they’re joined by two expert guests. They are Nicole Svajlenka, the associate director for research on the Immigration Policy team at the Center for American Progress, and Juliana Macedo do Nascimento, the senior advocacy manager at United We Dream.
Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Brent Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Edwith Theogene's handle is @WhoIsEdwith. The Twitter handle for the Center for American Progress Immigration Policy Team is @CAPimmigration and Nicole Svajlenka's handle is @NSvajlenka. The Twitter handle for United We Dream is @UNITEDWEDREAM and Juliana Macedo do Nascimento's handle is @Juli_Nasciment0.
Karel Cast Wed Oct 6 From Facebook Chaos to the Best of Streaming find Karel on Wednesday talking about the longest social media outage since its inception. Coincidental that it happened right after a whistle blower blows? Doubtful. But what does it say about humans that we now can’t go six hours without social media? A lot. Then, you want to do a lot of things, you need to do a lot of things, but how do you actually get started doing them? And what’s great on Netflix and streaming right now including Squid Game, Maid, Midnight Mass and favorite Another Life. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
Massive oil spill off Southern California coast despoils fish and fowl; SoCal beaches closed, with calls renewed for total offshore drilling ban; PLUS: Big Oil spending big bucks to block climate provisions in Biden's Build Back Better agenda... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
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 Charlie Cook, Editor and Publisher of the 'Cook Political Report.' His Twitter handle is @CharlieCookDC.
The two discuss how divisive the political climate in the United States has become, President Biden's approval rating, the upcoming Virginia gubernatorial election, and the 2022 congressional midterm elections.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Tara Devlin and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses the pair of infrastructure packages being proposed in the U.S. Senate. This includes the $1 trillion bipartisan package and the $3.5 trillion 'human infrastructure' package that would need to pass the Senate with 50 Democratic votes via reconciliation. They also analyze why Democratic Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema might be standing in the way of the reconciliation bill passing in the Senate. Finally, they preview the upcoming Supreme Court term about to begin, along with the crucial issues that the court will be hearing cases on including reproductive rights, gun regulations, and religious issues.
Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.” Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported. Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin. You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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 Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of this episode here on Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1LyxBoMnYYYKN
Or here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MklNu9DQQYE
What essential coverage could Improved Medicare for All offer seniors that they can’t get through Medicare? And what’s California up to when it comes to healthcare reform...another commission? Really? Host Brenda Gazzar and Jodi Reid, executive director of the California Alliance for Retired Americans (CARA), share updates from the Golden State and talk about how we can trigger the political will for change.
On the radio show this week we hear about champions in Congress, in film writing, and around us — and find out what we each can do to help build a nation where everyone can thrive! We also hear what’s happening with the reconciliation bill and how your voice can add up with others to help pull our nation forward.
*Special guests include: Congresswoman Jackie Speier, @RepSpeier; dream hampton, award-winning filmmaker and author, @dreamhampton; Congresswoman Madeleine Dean, @RepDean; and Xochitl Oseguera, @MomsRising, @MamasConPoder
Karel Cast Mon Oct 4 Squid Game Lessons, How Covid Angers You
The #1 show on Netflix exemplifies exactly what's wrong with the world as it highlights two of our worst inventions: money and religion. Then, what angers you most about Covid 19, petty or not? Is it maskless morons, or something more personal? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
January 6th was even more dire and diabolical than we knew. Radical Republican state legislatures are doing the dead level best to place a permanent thumb on the electoral scales. Meanwhile, Democrats fight with each other, and nothing gets done. Today, I ask an important question with implications that might resonate for years to come.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords. Jeff Waldorf, host of "Around the Nation with Jeff Waldorf" joins Tara to discuss whether the American Experiment will survive.
Dr. Long was named one of the twelve most effective preachers in the English speaking world by Baylor University,
On the next State of Belief Radio,
They do it every ten years. The Rev. Thomas Long and Rabbi Jack Moline reflect on the tragedy of 9/11 and the collective aftermath from a Christian and a Jewish perspective… And the latest conversation will be taking place this weekend.
Also, a powerful new book titled, Thy Queendom Come: Breaking Free from the Patriarchy to Save Your Soul. I’ll talk with the author, feminist theologian the Rev. Kyndall Rae Rothaus.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords. Jeff Waldorf, host of "Around the Nation with Jeff Waldorf" joins Tara to discuss whether the American Experiment will survive.
Subscribe to "Around the Nation with Jeff Waldorf," here: www.youtube.com/c/WaldorfNation
We discuss the madness.
____________________
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
JOIN Shaping Progress: www.joinshapingprogress.org/today
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfP4yRO4CNM
FYINation's Thomas Reynolds calls in to talk about Republicans doing another NAZI imitation and blaming COVID on immigrants. fyination.com
Some more compassionate CONservatism for you! Bar Rescue Host and Laura Ingraham Discuss Cutting Unemployment Aid to Make Workers “Hungry” Like an “Obedient Dog”
We discuss the madness.
_____ JOIN ROKFIN to ACCESS EXCLUSIVE TARABUSTER CONTENT AS WELL AS SOME MORE GREAT LIBERAL TALKERS - INCLUDING RON PLACONE, JIMMY DORE, LEE CAMP, GRAHAM ELWOOD AND MORE! rokfin.com/tarabuster
BECOME A "TARABUSTER" PATRON: www.patreon.com/taradevlin
Join the Tarabuster community on Discord too!! discord.gg/PRYDBx8
Buy some Resistance Merch and help support our progressive work! tarabustermerch.com/
Make a one-time donation to Tarabuster: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/taradacktyl
We discuss the madness. __________ Help our friend Robyn Kincaid get oral surgery before it gets worse. F this country, I know. gofundbob.com/
I turn to ERWIN CHEMERINSKY, Dean of Berkeley Law School, for commentary and analysis re justice, our legal system, and the courts – especially the Supreme Court. Here are two such conversations. In the first half hour, one newly recorded on current issues and his latest book PRESUMED GUILTY: How the Supreme Court Empowered the Police and Subverted Civil RIghts. In the second half, a 2018 conversation on the Trump White House and the book, WE THE PEOPLE: A Progressive Reading of the Constitution for the Twenty-First Century.
Karel Cast Fri Oct 1 Unity is a myth; Astro Not a Good Idea
There's a lot of talk about Unity these days, coming together, being one voice. But where humans, gay, Black, Latinx, White, Humans are concerned unity is really a myth as a hater points out; Plus, Astro from Amazon is set to be a dog robot that helps the elderly and guards your home, but isn't it just a portal to you life for Amazon? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
California gas company agrees to nearly $2 billion settlement after largest methane leak in U.S. history; 23 species dropped from the U.S. endangered list because they're officially extinct; Poll shows dramatic increase in Americans' concern about climate change PLUS: Ford Motor Company makes an $11 billion bet on electric vehicles... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Karel Cast Sep 29 Debt Ceiling Madness, Rationing Covid Care and more see Karel filling in on Radio111 again in Palm Springs and starting with the irrational behavior in the world that we all tolerate: like the debt ceiling debacle. It’s all contrived and ridiculous and completely irrational. Plus, should we be rationing care in the age of Covid and why would it even be an issue? Karel tells all. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
https://youtu.be/nrgCzwVZ53o
Hurricane Ida's destruction caused a record number of oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico; Today's children will face more climate disasters than their grandparents, new study warns; Senate GOP obstruction blocks disaster aid for hurricane victims; Biden EPA moves to cut powerful, climate-warming HFCs; PLUS: California utility PG&E faces new manslaughter felony charges in wildfire that killed four people... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
What was healthcare like for American seniors before we had Medicare? How has Medicare helped keep retirees out of poverty? What are the gaps in Medicare today and how would Medicare for All be different? Join host Brenda Gazzar and Jodi Reid, executive director of the California Alliance for Retired Americans (CARA), California’s largest, grassroots senior advocacy organization, in a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of Medicare as it is today, and what we can do to make it better.
On the radio show this week, we cover the week of childcare action as Congress considers a proposal for childcare for all; the latest with the Women’s Health Protection Act; the rising power of the AAPI vote; and what happens when the Vice President of the United States of America visits your home.
*Special guests include: Nina Perez, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Sara Outterson, Center for Reproductive Rights, @ReproRights; Varun Nikore, AAPI Victory Alliance, @aapialliance; and Jamie Davis Smith, author and member of Little Lobbyists, @LittleLobbyists
Karel Cast Mon Sep 27 Example of White Woman Syndrome, Airshows and more see Karel helping launch Radio111.com in Palm Springs by filling in for the week for the morning person. On today’s show, there’s a missing girl in Yucca Valley that you’ve never heard of, but the missing White girl from the East, you have. Plus, why we don’t need airshows at all for military planes and a whole lot more in this action-packed half hour. To listen the rest of the week go to Radio One-Eleven on tune in. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com
This week’s conversation recorded in 2011 is both timely and untimely. Timely - as we exit from Afghanistan - because in When Johnny and Jane Come Marching Home, PAULA CAPLAN asks why it’s a mental illness to be devastated by war and urges us to connect with veterans and listen one-on-one to their stories. And untimely, because Paula died of cancer July 21st. She was both one of the warmest, most generous people I’ve known, and at the same time, a consistently fierce and passionate advocate for justice. Three words I believe often motivated Paula: “It’s not fair.” And those three words have seldom felt more true.
Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords.
The Fraudit is over in Arizona and Trump and the Republicons are still lying.
Lauren Boebert can't spell "impeach," of course.
Krysten Sinema sucks.
We discuss the madness.
____________________
Check out Shaping Progress here: linktr.ee/shapingprogress
JOIN Shaping Progress: www.joinshapingprogress.org/today
Subscribe to Mark's Shaping Progress show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfP4yRO4CNM
_____ JOIN ROKFIN to ACCESS EXCLUSIVE TARABUSTER CONTENT AS WELL AS SOME MORE GREAT LIBERAL TALKERS - INCLUDING RON PLACONE, JIMMY DORE, LEE CAMP, GRAHAM ELWOOD AND MORE! rokfin.com/tarabuster
BECOME A "TARABUSTER" PATRON: www.patreon.com/taradevlin
Join the Tarabuster community on Discord too!! discord.gg/PRYDBx8
Buy some Resistance Merch and help support our progressive work! tarabustermerch.com/
Make a one-time donation to Tarabuster: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/taradacktyl
We discuss the madness. __________ Help our friend Robyn Kincaid get oral surgery before it gets worse. F this country, I know. gofundbob.com/
Part II of my conversation with faithful dissident Catholic theologian Father Charles Curran. After 50 years, he continues to advocate for greater inclusivity in the Church, particularly for LGBTQ Catholics.
Also, faith-based leadership to defend women’s reproductive rights against draconian dominionist domination in Texas.
And the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding 2021 Young Scholar Award recipient, Dr. Samah Choudhury, who’s been writing about what makes humor, Muslim.
Karel Cast Fri Sept 24 Ridiculous Is The New Norm, Plus, Boyen Yang from SNL finds Karel in free, and rare, form as he tackles the ridiculousness of everything from the debt ceiling to cell phones. Because it seems today the more ridiculous, the more absurd, the more probable and likely to happen. Plus, in the full unedited Dorian Awards 2021 speech, Boyen Yang from Saturday Night Live talks being openly LGBTQ on late night TV, Oscar Wilde and more. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com