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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': In a bizarre development in California, a Republican sheriff-turned-gubernatorial candidate seized 650,000 ballots to conduct an 'investigation' into baseless fraud allegations in the state's Prop 50 redistricting special elect... more

On today's 'BradCast': Donald Trump chickened out of this threat to bomb Iran's civilian power plants if they didn't open the Strait of Hormuz trade route, claiming talks with Iran were going well. Iran says there are no talks. Trump issued a classle... more

Encore: original airdate 2-24-2026. On today's 'BradCast': New reporting confirms that FBI documents from the Epstein Files are missing from the trove released by the Justice Department under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which detail serious a... more

On today's 'BradCast': New report on democracy around the world warns that authoritarianism is on the rise everywhere, and the speed with which American democracy is currently being dismantled is 'unprecedented' in modern history. The report found th... more

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Recent Guests

Nate Kavanaugh
Doge Bros deposition participant, DEI grant-cut decision-maker
Doge Bros project (federal grant context)
Episode: 'BradCast' 3/17/2026 (Deteriorating Don; Collapsing TrumpWorld; DOGE Bros Exposed)
Justin Fox
Doge Bros deposition participant, OpenAI ChatGPT usage in grant review
Doge Bros / OpenAI-ChatGPT usage in government grants
Episode: 'BradCast' 3/17/2026 (Deteriorating Don; Collapsing TrumpWorld; DOGE Bros Exposed)
Talia Nimr
Staff attorney at Center for Biological Diversity
Center for Biological Diversity
Episode: 'BradCast' 3/17/2026 (Deteriorating Don; Collapsing TrumpWorld; DOGE Bros Exposed)
Talia Nimmer
Staff attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity's Climate Law Institute
Center for Biological Diversity
Episode: 'BradCast' 3/16/2026 (Trump uses 'wartime' authority to reopen CA oil pipelines, with Talia Nimmer, Center for Biological Diversity)
Juan Cole
Historian, Middle East expert, University of Michigan professor
University of Michigan
Episode: 'BradCast' 3/13/2026 (Encore: Why Are We In Iran and How Do We Get Out, with Middle East expert, Prof. Juan Cole)
David Faris
Associate professor of political science, Roosevelt University; contributor at The Nation
Roosevelt University / The Nation
Episode: 'BradCast' 3/11/2026 ('Short-Term Pain for Long-Term Gain' in Iran? With David Faris of Roosevelt Univ.)
Art Levine
Investigative journalist; contributing editor of the Washington Monthly
Washington Spectator
Episode: 'BradCast' 3/6/2026 (Encore: Antisemitism Rising Inside MAGA, with investigative journalist Art Levine)
Harold Feld
Senior Vice President at Public Knowledge, focusing on technology, broadband, and media policy
Public Knowledge
Episode: 'BradCast' 2/24/2026 (Trump FCC Chair's New 'Threat' to Broadcasters, with guest Harold Feld of Public Knowledge)
Jennifer Cohn
Election integrity advocate and social media superhero
Episode: 'BradCast' 2/17/2026 ('SAVE America Act' Designed to Disenfranchise Voters, Undermine Democracy, with election integrity advocate Jennifer Cohn)

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Brad Friedman
Independent investigative journalist known for his critical analysis of political events and media accountability. He is dedicated to covering election integrity and civil rights issues, often engaging with knowledgeable guests to unpack complex political narratives.

Reviews

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.

    Apple Podcasts
    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    midwestBlue
    United States2 years 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
    5
    lgavs
    United States2 years ago

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The show is praised for its compelling analysis of current events and in-depth interviews with expert guests.
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Some feedback indicates a perception of bias, with critiques from listeners who may feel the podcast leans too hard against certain political figures or parties.
Listeners appreciate the podcast's commitment to uncovering truths about election integrity and political accountability.

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'BradCast' 3/16/2026 (Trump uses 'wartime' authority to reopen CA oil pipelines, with Talia Nimmer, Center for Biological Diversity)
Q: Is there evidence of backroom deals between Sable and the Trump administration driving this action?
The guest notes they are investigating and confirms that the invocation was at Sable's request, with ongoing inquiries into potential backroom dealings and transparency needs.
'BradCast' 3/16/2026 (Trump uses 'wartime' authority to reopen CA oil pipelines, with Talia Nimmer, Center for Biological Diversity)
Q: What exactly is the federal authority here? Has the Defense Production Act ever been used in a way that conflicts with state law?
The guest describes the invocation as radical and unprecedented, arguing it conflicts with state law and sovereignty and questions whether the DPA has been used this way before.
'BradCast' 3/16/2026 (Trump uses 'wartime' authority to reopen CA oil pipelines, with Talia Nimmer, Center for Biological Diversity)
Q: What do we know about the criminal charges against Sable and whether they've restored the damage from 2015?
The guest explains Sable faces multiple criminal charges and penalties, and that ongoing repairs and waivers have not fully brought pipelines up to safety standards, with lawsuits challenging the restart.
'BradCast' 3/16/2026 (Trump uses 'wartime' authority to reopen CA oil pipelines, with Talia Nimmer, Center for Biological Diversity)
Q: Before we move on to what the administration is trying to do here, did I accurately characterize that spill and its effects?
Brad asks for confirmation on the 2015 Refugio spill's impact; the guest confirms it as one of California's most devastating spills with long-lasting ecological and community effects, reinforcing why restarting the pipelines is dangerous.
'BradCast' 3/18/2026 (Trump's Dumb Iran War Makes the National Security Case for Renewable Energy, with The Prospect's Ryan Cooper)
Q: Is there evidence that political factions on the right are changing their stance on renewables amid these events?
He notes only limited movement, suggesting a deflation of anti-renewable rhetoric but not a wholesale shift, with industry dynamics and subsidies still shaping corporate and political incentives.

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3. Talia Nimr
4. Talia Nimmer
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