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Progressive Voices

Progressive Voices
Donald Trump
Iran
United States
LGBTQ Rights
Donald J. Trump
Voting Rights Act
Iran War
MAGA
Gerrymandering
Supreme Court
Renewable Energy
Climate Change
Pride Month
Social Media
Social Security
Gas Prices
Canada
California
Strait Of Hormuz
Democracy

The best progressive talk right here, on demand. Always Progressive, Always On!

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Green News Report 7/21/2026 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 camp... more

Trump Rehashes 2020 Election as U.S. Soldiers Die | The Karel Cast Donald 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 bil... more

'BradCast' 7/16/2026 (Energy and Interior Chiefs Beclown Selves for Trump, Fossil Fuel Industry as American Chokes, Drowns, Burns) by Progressive Voices

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Recent Guests

Susan Greenhalgh
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Colette Delawalla
Founder and CEO of Stand Up for Science
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Episode: 'BradCast' 6/24/2026 (Stop Trump's Project 2025 Scheme to Kill US Science Research)
Tony Chicotel
Senior Staff Attorney
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Michael Mechanic
Senior editor at Mother Jones; author of Jackpot, How the Super Rich Really Live and How Their Wealth Harms Us All
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Melody Taylor Stark
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Sabrina Calazans
Lead borrower strategist, SDCC
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Sabrina Ashley Cereceres
Executive Director, SDCC
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Brad Friedman
Host of The BradCast / BradBlog network; affiliated with BradBlog / Progressive Voices
Karel
Host of The Karel Cast / The Karel Show; long-running show contributor

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 105 ratings
  • Stop shouting

    It doesn’t help. Relax otherwise a good show

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    5
    mrs mc gonagall's sister
    United States10 months ago
  • Great show

    I love this guy. So down to earth yet well informed .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Math is a lot of work
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great way to stay informed!

    So grateful for Progressive Voices, where I can pick up some of the best analysis of the news in the business, and it’s almost always entertaining! This was so needed after the demise, pretty much, of progressive radio air time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pawz4reflexion
    United States5 years ago
  • Great

    I love progressive voices

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    high b1
    United States7 years ago

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Talking Points

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'BradCast' 7/9/2026: Dead Ends: Iran, Platner, McConnell
Q: Professor Ferris, welcome back to the BradCast. How do you assess the Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the United States given recent developments?
Ferris explains that the MOU is more a tool of narrative and leverage than a comprehensive, durable settlement; it grants Iran strategic advantages in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and economic relief, while leaving core nuclear issues unsettled, suggesting a potential settlement but under terms favorable to Iran if not carefully managed.
'BradCast' 6/11/2026: Trump Policies Imperil Social Security Trust Fund
Q: What are the two options Nancy Altman says are available to address Social Security's shortfall?
Altman says Congress can either bring more money into Social Security or cut benefits; she argues for expanding benefits and increasing revenue, particularly from the wealthy, as the viable path forward.
'BradCast' 4/16/2026: US Middle East 'War Crimes' Then and Now
Q: Was attacking Iran legal, in the sense of accepted international-law practice at the time?
Barber reframes the question around the UN Charter and self-defense, explaining that the baseline for legality requires either UN Security Council authorization or a clearly recognized self-defense scenario. He notes that the Iran attack did not clearly fit these bases in the way the Kuwait War did in 1990-1991, and that the legality hinges on whether due process and explicit authorization were followed.
'BradCast' 6/16/2026: DOJ Defies Career Staff to Greenlight Paramount-Warner Deal
Q: Anything that the public can do to stop or influence this process before it closes?
Public Knowledge advises civic engagement, public commentary to the FCC or Congress, and pursuing lawsuits from states if necessary to challenge or constrain the merger.
'BradCast' 6/16/2026: DOJ Defies Career Staff to Greenlight Paramount-Warner Deal
Q: What is your greatest concern, and what are the big concerns Public Knowledge has about such a mega merger?
The foremost worry is the threat to free press and democracy from a single owner controlling multiple major outlets; there are also potential harm to consumers and to the creative ecosystem, with limited evidence of benefits to competition.

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The show provides in-depth political analysis with a progressive lens, often featuring interviews with researchers, advocates, and labor leaders. Episodes frequently tackle democracy, voting rights, energy policy, healthcare, and social justice, weaving together court rulings, policy proposals, and real-world impact stories. A standout trait is its willingness to challenge established norms, spotlight independent media, and highlight labor and civil rights perspectives, making it a valuable fit for listeners seeking critical, policy-forward discourse and activism-oriented coverage.

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2. Ana Malinow
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4. Colette Delawalla
5. Tony Chicotel
6. Michael Mechanic
7. Melody Taylor Stark
8. Sabrina Calazans

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