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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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On today's 'BradCast': The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) suddenly shut down the air space above the El Paso, Texas airport, and the Trump Administration's shifting explanations don't add up. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi embarrassed the nat... more

On today's 'BradCast': Republicans love the 'culture wars' because they keep their voters perpetually outraged and divert attention from solving real problems. Some of Donald Trump's MAGA followers are ignoring his edict to hate Puerto Rican U.S. cit... more

On today's 'BradCast': The joyous, rollicking Super Bowl Halftime show with music superstar Bad Bunny drove Donald Trump into another tantrum. Yet another special election showed a major shift to Democrats, this time in a state legislative race in Lo... more

Encore: original airdate 2-2-2026. On today's 'BradCast': The federal government is in a partial shutdown, as Congressional Democrats insist on new guardrails for Donald Trump's ICE and CBP goons and their violent immigration crackdowns. Grammy-winne... more

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Stephen Schwartz
A long-time nuclear weapons policy analyst and former executive director and publisher of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.
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Episode: 'BradCast' 2/5/2026 (End of 'New START' Nuclear Treaty, with nuclear weapons analyst Stephen Schwartz)
Jim Bueermann
Former Chief of Police in Redlands, California, and founder of the Future Policing Institute
Future Policing Institute
Episode: 'BradCast' 1/12/2026 (Guest: Former Police Chief Jim Bueermann of Future Policing Inst. on the ICE killing of Renee Good)
Nicholas Grossman
Political science professor and expert in American foreign policy and national security.
University of Illinois
Episode: 'BradCast' 12/25/2025 (Encore: 'Superman is the Story of America,' with Prof. Nicholas Grossman, Univ. of IL)
Dan Becker
Director of the Safe Climate Transport Campaign at the Center for Biological Diversity, pushing for cleaner transportation and stricter environmental regulations.
Center for Biological Diversity
Episode: 'BradCast' 12/8/2025 (Guest: Dan Becker of the Center for Biological Diversity on Trump's rollback of U.S. fuel efficiency standards)
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)
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)

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Brad Friedman
Your friendly investigative blogger, journalist, troublemaker, muckraker, and host.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 240 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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    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!!

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    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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    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.

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    lgavs
    United Statesa year ago

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'BradCast' 2/4/2026 (Guest: Josh Kovensky of TPM on Trump turning 'War on Terror' against domestic foes)
Q: Can you explain this theory? Because I've tried for years to make heads or tails of it, even of what is being alleged here.
The basic idea is that Barack Obama in league with the Chinese government decided to take a bunch of money from the Iran nuclear deal in cash and siphon it to an Italian military defense contractor.
'BradCast' 2/5/2026 (End of 'New START' Nuclear Treaty, with nuclear weapons analyst Stephen Schwartz)
Q: What does the expiration of the New START Treaty mean for potential nuclear arms races?
It signals the potential for both the US and Russia to drastically increase their nuclear arsenals, which could destabilize international security and lead to more opportunities for mistakes.
'BradCast' 2/9/2026 (About that FBI Raid of the Fulton County, GA Elections Warehouse, with elections expert Marilyn Marks)
Q: How do you see the implications of the raid affecting the 2026 elections?
It could discourage voting and create unfounded fears about election integrity, which might be exploited in future elections.
'BradCast' 2/9/2026 (About that FBI Raid of the Fulton County, GA Elections Warehouse, with elections expert Marilyn Marks)
Q: What are your thoughts on the FBI raid in Fulton County?
The FBI raid raises concerns about the election process and potential voter suppression, and we need a resilient election system to instill public confidence.
'BradCast' 1/28/2026 (No Way Out: Shutdown Over ICE Funding Almost Certain, with guest Bobby Kogan, former OMB official)
Q: Is this the right thing to shut down for?
Yes, this is the right thing to shut down the government over; it pertains to fighting government oppression.

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The content focuses on independent investigative journalism, tackling vital issues surrounding politics, health care, climate change, and election integrity. Key themes include in-depth discussions on health care policies, particularly related to the Affordable Care Act, the implications of voter behavior shifts, and ongoing critiques of governmental actions, especially those under the Trump administration. The series is notable for its commitment to informing listeners about the challenges facing democracy and public health, often featuring experts who provide insightful commentary on pressing social and political issues. Listeners can expect a mix of serious analysis delivered with an engaging and sometimes humorous touch, particularly em... more

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