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'BradCast' 10/16/2025: Rightwing SCOTUS Majority Poised to Gut Last of Voting Rights Act by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 10/16/2025 by Progressive Voices

No Kings: Record Turnout — But Will It Matter? | Karel Cast 25-132 Thousands are hitting the streets again for the second “No Kings” Rally, and this time, the turnout could break records — over 2,500 events across America. But here’s the real question: will it actually change anything? Karel dives into the heart of the movement — the hope, the energy, and the hard truth about what can and can’t be done to stop authoritarian overreach. As Trump flexes more power and the U.S. military obeys increasingly questionable orders, it’s time to ask: Where is the line — and who’s brave enough to draw it? Plus: A deep look at America’s growing global tension, including dangerous operations in Venezuelan waters, and what it means for democracy here at home. And before the weekend hits — a lighter side: what’s new in entertainment and pop culture. 🎙️ Real talk. No spin. Just Karel. 👉 Subscribe, like, and join the conversation at youtube.com/reallykarel 💚 Support independent media: patreon.com/reallykarel #KarelCast, #NoKingsRally, #DemocracyInDanger, #StandUpForFreedom, #ProtestForChange, #PoliticalPodcast, #CurrentEvents, #TrumpNews, #Authoritarianism, #USPolitics, #DemocracyNow, #HumanRights, #Activism, #VenezuelaCrisis, #WeekendVibes, #EntertainmentNews, #IndependentMedia, #RealTalk, #Karel, #LasVegasPodcaster https://youtube.com/live/cxRL2dd4As4

'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.

The #1 Thing We’re Ignoring — And It’s Killing Us | Karel Cast 25-131 We talk about money, politics, and power — but the one thing that truly matters to every human being is being ignored: our health. 💔 In this episode of The Karel Cast, Karel breaks down why our daily priorities have shifted away from the most essential thing we have — our own well-being. From the food we eat to how we move (or don’t), we’re letting modern life destroy the very thing that keeps us alive. Why do we put work, tech, and distractions ahead of our bodies and minds? How did health become optional? Let’s talk honestly about what needs to change — starting today. 👉 Watch, comment, and subscribe for more truth, entertainment, and reflection every week with The Karel Cast. 🎧 Available everywhere you listen to podcasts: Apple, Spotify, iHeart, and more. 💚 Support independent media at patreon.com/reallykarel #KarelCast, #HealthMatters, #SelfCare, #Wellness, #MentalHealth, #PhysicalHealth, #HealthyLiving, #VeganLife, #MindBodySoul, #HealthAwareness, #ModernLife, #HealthyHabits, #LifeBalance, #FitnessMotivation, #NutritionTalk, #Karel, #LasVegasPodcaster, #WellnessJourney, #StayHealthy, #IndependentMedia https://youtube.com/live/JlVeHBdi6t0

'BradCast' 10-14-2025: Missouri Organizers Vow to Block Trump's Gerrymander from Taking Effect by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 10/14/2025 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.

We Say We Care About Kids — But Do We Really? | Karel Cast 25-130 Politicians scream about “protecting kids” — from drag queens, books, or healthcare — but ignore the one thing that truly shapes their future: what’s in their hands every day. From social media to screen addiction, billionaires are profiting while an entire generation pays the price. Karel exposes the hypocrisy of a society that pretends to care while letting our children’s mental health, attention spans, and futures crumble — all in the name of profit. Plus: why peace in the Middle East remains out of reach, the talk of National Guard deployment in San Francisco, and the question no one can answer — what really counts as “American food”? 🎙️ Honest. Unfiltered. Fearlessly real. 👉 Subscribe, comment, and join the conversation: youtube.com/reallykarel 💚 Support independent voices: patreon.com/reallykarel #KarelCast, #WeDontCareForKids, #SocialCommentary, #ParentingCrisis, #ScreenAddiction, #BigTechControl, #MentalHealthMatters, #ChildDevelopment, #MAGA, #EducationReform, #MiddleEastConflict, #PeaceTalks, #SanFranciscoNews, #AmericanCulture, #CurrentEvents, #PoliticalPodcast, #TruthTeller, #RealTalk, #PodcastClips, #SubscribeNow https://youtube.com/live/1126Z0QGICg

🔥 The Blame Stops With Us: Why We’re All The Problem | Karel Cast 25-129 We love to point fingers — at killers, politicians, billionaires, or entire movements — but what if we’re the real monsters? In this episode, Karel takes inspiration from a chilling speech in Monster: The Ed Gein Story to explore how humanity keeps creating villains to avoid facing its own reflection. From school shootings and political chaos to endless wars and poverty — all solvable, yet unsolved — he asks the question no one wants to answer: What if the blame stops with us? Plus, America’s doctors say we’re taking too much of something that could be quietly harming millions. Find out what it is — and whether you’re one of them. And finally, should Trump get credit for the Gaza deal, or was this all pre-planned political theater? 🎙️ Watch, think, and subscribe — Karel doesn’t hold back. 👉 Watch full episodes: youtube.com/reallykarel 👉 Support independent voices: patreon.com/reallykarel #KarelCast, #TheBlameStopsWithUs, #SocialCommentary, #MonsterEdGein, #TrueCrimeSeries, #HumanNature, #PoliticalPodcast, #DeepThoughts, #CultureCritique, #USPolitics, #BreakingNews, #MentalHealth, #MediaAnalysis, #TrumpNews, #GazaDeal, #DoctorsWarning, #CurrentEvents, #Philosophy, #YouTubeShorts, #SubscribeNow

Green News Report 10/9/2025 by Progressive Voices

'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 25-128 Democrats 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 25-127 New 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

Green News Report 10/7/2025 by Progressive Voices

⚠️ America’s Real Threat: The Enemy Within the Ranks | Karel Cast 25-126 Trump 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, #SubscribeNow https://youtube.com/live/6ILPUP_e9ME