The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

Encore: original airdate 6-13-2024. On today's 'BradCast': The packed and corrupted U.S. Supreme Court did (largely) the right thing in unanimously rejecting a ridiculous case from anti-abortion zealots seeking a nationwide ban on the use of Mifepristone, the safest method of abortion. But the rightwing supermajority's opinion left the door open for future challenges by other plain

On today's 'BradCast': The recent birth of a rare white buffalo in Yellowstone national park portends better times ahead, according to Lakota prophecy, but it is also a warning that we must do more to protect the Earth and all living things. A new study finds 2,000 children die every day from fossil fuel air pollution. Oppressive heat is broiling much of the nation, intensified by

On today's 'BradCast': As extreme heat broils much of the U.S., two major climate-intensified weather events are wreaking havoc - - the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical storm Alberto, is unleashing extensive flooding in Texas, as two deadly wildfires menace Ruidoso, New Mexico. Far-right congressman in Virginia could be ousted by an even farther-right ch

On today's 'BradCast': With just 140 days until the Nov. 4, 2024 general election, U.S. intelligence officials are warning of growing threats from adversaries, both foreign and domestic, spreading disinformation and sowing division. Pro-Kremlin group hacked European political parties during recent EU parliamentary elections. South Carolinians hit with unexplained mass texts spreadi

On today's 'BradCast': Covid is surging again around the country. A dangerous, early-season heat wave is broiling much of the U.S. and triggering intense wildfires in California. Israel's far-right Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly undermining ceasefire and hostage release negotiations to stay in power and avoid criminal prosecution. Veteran journalist STEVE HERMAN, o

Encore: original airdate 6-5-2024. On today's 'BradCast': It's the final week of the 2024 presidential primaries, and we have notable results in NJ, MT, NM, SD, IA, and District of Columbia. Arizona's GOP-controlled state legislature voted to put a controversial ballot measure before voters in November that makes illegal immigration a state crime. A Georgia state appeals court paus

On today's 'BradCast': The packed and corrupted U.S. Supreme Court did (largely) the right thing in unanimously rejecting a ridiculous case from anti-abortion zealots seeking a nationwide ban on the use of Mifepristone, the safest method of abortion. But the rightwing supermajority's opinion left the door open for future challenges by other plaintiffs. Salon's AMANDA MARCOTTE discu

Encore: original airdate 6-4-2024. 'The BradCast' has been hit with Covid - we will return as soon as possible!On today's 'BradCast': Republicans are shamelessly lying about 'a justice system 'weaponized' by Joe Biden to go after Republicans,' omitting the federal indictments of Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez (NJ), President Biden's own son, Hunter, and other Democrats. Indicted Sen.

On today's 'BradCast': President Biden's son, Hunter Biden, was found guilty by a federal jury on gun charges -- brought by a Trump-appointed federal prosecutor in a trial overseen by a Trump-appointed federal judge -- that have never been applied to anyone else in the absence of an additional gun-related crime. President Biden says he does not plan to issue a pardon. Trump's aggre

On today's 'BradCast': The United Nations Security Council voted in favor of a peace proposal outlined by President Biden that includes an immediate ceasefire, a return of all hostages and an end to the war. Hamas welcomed the resolution; will far-right Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu do the same? Israeli centrist Benny Gantz quit Israel's war Cabinet, citing Netanyahu placing hi