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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': Dept. of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was fired by Donald Trump today for unclear reasons. Noem was justifiably excoriated in blistering House and Senate hearings this week that delved into her blatant corruption, la... more

On today's 'BradCast': The crucial 2026 midterm elections are underway in earnest with the first primaries in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas. Notable results include longtime GOP Senator John Cornyn forced into a runoff with corrupt Republican s... more

On today's 'BradCast': Donald Trump's ridiculously ill-considered War on Iran is already a disaster on many fronts, and has spread to at least eleven additional nations. Global oil and natural gas prices are soaring; Trump has no idea who will take o... more

On today's 'BradCast': Donald Trump has launched another foreign regime change war, illegally under both U.S. and international law, and he and his administration are offering up a shifting array of justifications for their new war of choice. Trump r... more

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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)
Art Levine
Investigative journalist and author
Washington Spectator
Episode: 'BradCast' 2/18/2026 (Antisemitism Rising Inside MAGA, with investigative journalist Art Levine)
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)
Stephen Schwartz
A long-time nuclear weapons policy analyst and former executive director and publisher of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
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)
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)
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)

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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.

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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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    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

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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
    5
    lgavs
    United States2 years ago

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'BradCast' 2/17/2026 ('SAVE America Act' Designed to Disenfranchise Voters, Undermine Democracy, with election integrity advocate Jennifer Cohn)
Q: What concerns do you highlight about the SAVE America Act?
The SAVE America Act poses a risk of disenfranchising millions by requiring documentary proof of citizenship, creating barriers to voter registration for many, especially women.
'BradCast' 2/20/2026 (Encore: Trump to Reverse EPA's Landmark 'Endangerment Finding', with Dan Becker, Center for Biological Diversity)
Q: How might this rule have a direct specific effect on emissions in the transportation sector?
This decision could make children sicker due to increased air pollution and promote dirtier vehicles in the market.
'BradCast' 2/20/2026 (Encore: Trump to Reverse EPA's Landmark 'Endangerment Finding', with Dan Becker, Center for Biological Diversity)
Q: What happens if the endangerment finding is ultimately reversed, would this have on climate regulations as a whole?
The reversal would make it more difficult for future administrations to take action on climate regulations, but it would not completely prevent action.
'BradCast' 2/12/2026 (Harpy Tantrums, Legal Losses, Election Fails, Retreating ICE and Hopeful Signs, with Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast')
Q: Tim Poole mentioned that he thinks Pam Bondi has been doing a decent job, but now feels he can't say that. What do you make of Pam Bondi's recent performance in Congress?
She's really a reprehensible human being. Her refusal to apologize to Epstein's survivors demonstrates the administrations' failure to take responsibility.
'BradCast' 2/12/2026 (Harpy Tantrums, Legal Losses, Election Fails, Retreating ICE and Hopeful Signs, with Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast')
Q: Driftglass, I've got a friend that I've been going back and forth with via email for some time who was very troubled, understandably, by the argument that Trump and his administration and his MAGA coalition is falling apart. What are your thoughts?
There's a lot of merit to say that today, as of this minute, your friend is correct. All of those incredibly damaging things are happening.

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