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Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com. Originating on Pacifica Radio's KPFK 90.7FM in Los Angeles and syndicated coast-to-coast and around the globe! NOW FIVE DAYS A WEEK!

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Encore: original airdate 12-1-2025. On today's 'BradCast': We catch up on a number of important developments that unfolded over the Thanksgiving holiday week. Donald Trump lost again in court: a federal appeals panel ruled Trump's appointment of Alin... more

On today's 'BradCast': A Defense Dept. Inspector General report on 'Signalgate' found that Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth endangered U.S. military personnel when he shared sensitive military information on an unsecured app. Congressional Democrats were 'd... more

On today's 'BradCast': In Tennessee's special U.S. House election on Tuesday, Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn lost the deep red, heavily-gerrymandered seat to her Republican opponent, but like virtually all special elections this year, the results sh... more

On today's 'BradCast': The Trump Administration cited their supposed 'war on drugs' as legal justification for blowing up small boats carrying civilians in international waters near Venezuela. Trump Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth reportedly issued orders ... more

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Alice Miranda Ollstein
Senior Health Care Reporter at Politico Pro
Politico
Episode: 'BradCast' 12/4/2025 (Politico's Alice Ollstein on the health care cliff on January 1)
Carrie A. Lee
Ph.D. and expert in civil-military relations and national security
German Marshall Fund
Episode: 'BradCast' 12/2/2025 (Military law expert Carrie A. Lee, PhD, on Pentagon politicization and unlawful boat strikes)
Dr. Tyler Evans
Infectious disease and public health expert, former chief medical officer for New York City
Wellness and Equity Alliance
Episode: 'BradCast' 11/27/2025 (Encore: Dr. Tyler Evans on RFK Jr.'s War on the Science of Public Health)
Richard RJ Eskow
Longtime friend of The Bradcast, columnist, broadcaster, former lead writer for Bernie Sanders
The Zero Hour
Episode: 'BradCast' 11/24/2025 (Encore: Mamdani's 'Surprisingly Affordable' Affordability Agenda for NYC, with Zero Hour's Richard Eskow)
Richard RJ. Eskow
Longtime friend of the program, columnist, broadcaster, former lead writer for Bernie Sanders' 2016 campaign
Zero Hour
Episode: 'BradCast' 11/12/2025 (Mamdani's 'Surprisingly Affordable' Affordability Agenda for NYC, with Zero Hour's Richard Eskow)
Susan Greenhalgh
Longtime election integrity champion and senior advisor on election security at Free Speech for People
Free Speech for People
Episode: 'BradCast' 10/31/2025 (Encore: Republican Partisan Buys Dominion Voting Systems, with election security expert Susan Greenhalgh)
Harold Meyerson
Editor-at-large of the American Prospect
American Prospect
Episode: 'BradCast' 10/29/2025 (Guest: The Prospect's Harold Meyerson on 'the first politically viable wealth tax' in CA)
Tom Di Liberto
Meteorologist, climate scientist, and award-winning science communicator
Climate Central
Episode: 'BradCast' 10/23/2025 (Critical NOAA Climate Database resurrected, with guest Former NOAA climate scientist Tom Di Liberto)
Richard Von Glahn
Policy Director of People Not Politicians and Missouri Jobs with Justice
People Not Politicians
Episode: 'BradCast' 10/14/2025 (Guest: Richard Von Glahn of People Not Politicians, on plan to block MO's GOP U.S. House Gerrymander)

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Brad Friedman
Host known for independent investigative journalism and deep analysis of political issues, often engaging with prominent figures in the areas of media, policy, and public health.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 239 ratings
  • 1.17.25

    can’t wait for alabama/tuberville gets slammed with a deadly storm! when are dems going to start pushing back on republicans? will they ever? so disappointed in dems even still being way to civil to republicans.

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    5
    midwestBlue
    United Statesa year ago
  • Essential Listening

    Bradcast and the Green News Report are factual, and packed with news others do not cover or contextualize. I never miss an episode. I highly recommend it to everyone who wants non corporate news especially election coverage. Bradcast helps me through difficult times with thoughtful analysis and snarky content! Thanks Brad and Desi for all the years of hard work and real talk, you’re the best!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ccretney333
    United Statesa year ago
  • 10.1.24

    this is the issue for nov voting, the weather. The least heat or cold or volatile weather is april or May. pres election date needs to be moved from november to april or May.

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    5
    midwestBlue
    United Statesa year ago
  • 9.18.24

    5 stars for the brad show but no stars for evangelicals. white evangelicals as a group do not have any commonsense. Not only currently that they vote against their own teachings for backing trump but when pres Carter ran for a 2nd term they voted against pres carter a real genuine evangelical and sunday school teacher his whole life over poser ronnie reagan another false prophet like trump. face it, white evangelicals as a group are not serious nor smart people. That is why trump ran as a repub... more

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    5
    midwestBlue
    United Statesa year ago
  • Long time Bradcast guy! YES!

    Long time Bradcast listener. Never miss a show. Brad, is serous & wryly funny. Give it a try. Thanks Brad, Desi, & CO.

    Apple Podcasts
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    lgavs
    United Statesa year ago

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'BradCast' 12/2/2025 (Military law expert Carrie A. Lee, PhD, on Pentagon politicization and unlawful boat strikes)
Q: Why did you leave the U.S. Army War College?
I felt constrained by the environment and thought it necessary to leave in order to speak freely about the threats to democratic values and proper use of military power.
'BradCast' 12/2/2025 (Military law expert Carrie A. Lee, PhD, on Pentagon politicization and unlawful boat strikes)
Q: What does civil military relations encompass?
It is the study of the relationship between the military, political leaders, and society, considering the ethics and impact of military actions on the population.
'BradCast' 11/26/2025 (Encore: Is MAGA Splintering?; Guest: Rich Logis of 'Leaving MAGA')
Q: What advice can you offer to folks who may be seeing family members over the holidays?
Logis recommends asking MAGA relatives why they believe what they believe to encourage open conversations, rather than relying on facts to convince them.
'BradCast' 11/26/2025 (Encore: Is MAGA Splintering?; Guest: Rich Logis of 'Leaving MAGA')
Q: Do you recognize anything similar in Marjorie Taylor Greene to those who are leaving MAGA?
Logis sees parallels between Greene's possible transformation and others who have left the MAGA community, particularly focusing on their motivations related to children's safety.
'BradCast' 11/26/2025 (Encore: Is MAGA Splintering?; Guest: Rich Logis of 'Leaving MAGA')
Q: Why are we suddenly seeing so many of Trump's supporters seeming to turn on him now?
Rich Logis suggests that there is a growing awareness among MAGA supporters that Trump does not care about them, leading to doubts about their alignment with him.

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This podcast provides a thorough examination of contemporary political issues, focusing primarily on the influence of right-wing movements and the implications of political rhetoric on democracy. The host offers insights into press freedom, electoral integrity, and challenges facing public health, often highlighting the intersection of these topics with current events and political figures. Listeners can expect to hear analyses that critique conservative ideologies while advocating for progressive values and policies, with engaging interviews from prominent journalists, historians, and public health experts. Its unique blend of investigative journalism and commentary makes it a notable resource for those looking to understand the complexiti... more

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