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'BradCast' 6/24/2026 (Stop Trump's Project 2025 Scheme to Kill US Science Research) by Progressive Voices

This time on Code WACK! Imagine being cut off from Mom - a nursing home resident - for months. You can't bring her favorite foods, or help dress her, hug her, or even hold her hand. For thousands of families during the COVID-19 pandemic, this became a heartbreaking reality. And without new laws, advocates say, it could very well happen again. That's why they are fighting to ensure our loved ones are never again separated from those they depend on most in nursing homes and other long-term care settings Today we're speaking with Tony Chicotel, senior staff attorney with California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, or CANHR. For decades, Tony has fought to protect the rights of nursing home residents. And he says the isolation and neglect that families experienced during COVID was one of the most painful chapters of his career. This is part two of a two-part series on the Essential Caregiver’s Act. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.

Green News Report 6/23/2026 by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 6/22/2026: Scandals and Vandals, Memoranda and Referenda; Trump Reflecting Pool; U.S.-Iran negotiations; Billionaire tax in CA by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 6/18/2026: 'Iran Wins': Trump Loyalists Rebuke Pathetic Iran 'Deal' by Progressive Voices

THIS GAY WEEK: Turkey Cracks Down, Japan Opens Up — LGBTQ Rights Head in Opposite Directions THIS GAY WEEK | June 19, 2026 The fight for LGBTQ equality is taking dramatically different turns around the world. This week, Karel and Scott Jacobsen of The Good Men Project join forces live from Kyiv, Ukraine, to break down the biggest LGBTQ news stories making headlines worldwide. ⚾ Pride Night controversy is exploding in professional baseball. After high-profile clashes involving Pride celebrations, some players are drawing attention by displaying Bible verses while teams struggle to balance inclusion, religion, and fan expectations. One team made headlines by choosing LGBTQ inclusion over competition, even forfeiting a game rather than abandoning Pride Night. 🌍 Turkey is moving sharply backward on LGBTQ rights, advancing harsh new laws that critics say could criminalize even discussing or acknowledging LGBTQ identities. 🇯🇵 Meanwhile, Japan is taking a very different path. The government has launched a nationwide effort to increase understanding and acceptance of LGBTQ people, raising questions about how societies learn to embrace diversity. Plus: global LGBTQ headlines, culture, politics, and the stories impacting our community right now. Join the conversation live and let us know where you think the world is heading. 👍 Please Like, Subscribe, and Share 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Support independent media: Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarel Watch more: YouTube: youtube.com/reallykarel Listen everywhere: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, Amazon Music, and more. #ThisGayWeek, #LGBTQNews, #Pride, #LGBTQRights, #GayNews, #ThisGayWeek, #LGBTQ, #LGBTQNews, #GayNews, #Pride, #PrideMonth, #LGBTQRights, #Equality, #HumanRights, #Turkey, #Japan, #Kyiv, #Ukraine, #Baseball, #MLB, #PrideNight, #Gay, #Lesbian, #Bisexual, #Transgender, #Queer, #Politics, #WorldNews, #CurrentEvents, #Progressive, #CivilRights, #SocialJustice, #Karel, #ScottJacobsen, #TheGoodMenProject https://youtu.be/IZ47RiK5EJ4

'BradCast' 6/17/2026: The Trouble With Trillionaires [and Billionaires] by Progressive Voices

Police Kill 10,000 Dogs Every Year… Why Does Nobody Care? POLICE KILL 10,000 DOGS EVERY YEAR… WHY DOES NOBODY CARE? A family was celebrating a big Knicks victory when police arrived over a noise complaint. Minutes later, their beloved dog was dead. The owner sat on the ground sobbing while officers stood nearby. No arrests. No charges. No consequences. And here’s the shocking part: this isn’t rare. Experts estimate that police kill more than 10,000 dogs every year in America — roughly 25 to 30 every single day. That’s nearly ten times the number of people killed annually by police. Many of these animals are family pets on their own property. Animal welfare groups, including the ASPCA, have called for mandatory reporting, better training, and accountability when officers use deadly force against animals. So why is this still happening? Because dogs have no legal rights of their own. They can’t sue. They can’t testify. And in the eyes of the law, they’re often treated as property rather than family members. Today, Karel asks a difficult question: Why are police allowed to kill thousands of beloved pets every year with little oversight or accountability? PLUS: • Are bars and clubs using facial recognition technology to collect your personal information without your knowledge? • Why are businesses scanning your face and storing your data for weeks? • What Toy Story 5 reveals about childhood, imagination, friendship, and our growing dependence on screens. The Karel Cast is heard on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and all major podcast platforms. Watch live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific on YouTube. Please like, subscribe, share, and support independent media. Support the show: Patreon.com/reallykarel Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, and commentator broadcasting from Las Vegas alongside his faithful service dog, Ember. #PoliceDogs,#DogLivesMatter,#AnimalRights,#DogLovers,#PoliceAccountability,#CivilRights,#PetSafety,#JusticeForPets,#AnimalWelfare,#DogsOfYouTube,#BreakingNews,#PoliceReform,#PetOwners,#FamilyDogs,#ASPCA,#DogAdvocate,#PetProtection,#FacialRecognition,#PrivacyRights,#Surveillance,#ToyStory5,#Parenting,#Technology,#SocialCommentary,#CurrentEvents,#NewsAnalysis,#IndependentMedia,#TheKarelCast,#ReallyKarel,#YouTubeNews https://www.youtube.com/live/fK0UhkEA8gc?si=UvuwJ2om9taVKAcY

Green News Report 6/16/2026 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 campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET. Brad is first joined by Alex Lawson, Executive Director of 'Social Security Works.' The pair discusses GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson's comments that Republicans will cut Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid in 2027. Alex also shares how Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Democratic members of the House, plan to schedule a vote to expand Social Security, if they win back the House in the November midterms. Finally, he also recaps his exciting visit to Netroots Nation 2026 that just took place in Philadelphia, and he previews '7 Days in DC: A Week of Democracy in Action.' (Find out more here: 7daysindc.com/#about) Then, Brad is joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief for PoliticusUSA. The two discuss what details are known thus far of Trump's Iran peace deal, including reporting that the deal has no agreements about Iran's nuclear program, which is why the President told the country he started this war. Next, they explain why Trump's UFC cage fight on the White House Lawn for his 80th birthday wasn't just a fantastic waste of taxpayer money, it was yet another stain he's left on the image of the White House, and the country. Lastly, Sarah shares how Trump's name being removed from the Kennedy Center, following his loss in court on the matter, symbolizes the end of his power in a very important and motivating way. Alex Lawson's handle on Blue Sky is @alaw202.bsky.social. The website for Social Security Works is www.socialsecurityworks.org. You can read Sarah's work at www.thedailypoliticususa.com. Follow her on BlueSky, where her handle is @politicussarah.bsky.social. The handle for PoliticusUSA is @politicususa.com.

ALIENS vs GOD? Would Disclosure Shatter Religion? What happens if humanity learns we are not alone? Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film Disclosure Day raises a question that has fascinated scientists, theologians, and governments for generations: If extraterrestrial life is proven beyond any doubt, what happens next? Would confirmation of alien civilizations strengthen religious belief—or challenge it? Does the Bible leave room for intelligent life beyond Earth, or would disclosure force humanity to rethink some of its oldest stories about creation and our place in the universe? Karel explores the philosophical, religious, and political implications of alien disclosure, government secrecy, and whether the public has a right to know if world leaders already possess evidence of extraterrestrial life. Also on today’s show: 🔴 Facial recognition technology arrives at San Francisco’s Castro District bars. Supporters say it’s about safety and identifying troublemakers. Critics fear it could become a database of LGBTQ people. Would you allow your face to be scanned just to enter a club? 🔴 Elon Musk becomes the world’s first trillionaire. What does that level of wealth mean for democracy, economics, and society? Can any individual accumulate too much power? 🔴 Plus Karel’s unfiltered take on the stories shaping our culture, politics, and future. Join the conversation live and tell us what YOU think: 👽 Would proof of alien life change your beliefs? 📸 Would you submit to facial recognition to enter a bar? 💰 Is trillionaire status an achievement—or a warning sign? The Karel Show streams LIVE Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific. Support independent media: Patreon.com/reallykarel Watch, Like & Subscribe: YouTube.com/reallykarel Listen everywhere podcasts are available including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and more. Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, journalist, and commentator broadcasting from Las Vegas with his faithful service dog Ember. #LGBTQ,#lasvegas,#Aliens,#UFO,#DisclosureDay,#StevenSpielberg,#ExtraterrestrialLife,#AlienDisclosure,#Religion,#Christianity,#Bible,#God,#Theology,#Science,#UAP,#GovernmentSecrets,#FacialRecognition,#Privacy,#Surveillance,#LGBTQ,#GayBars,#CastroDistrict,#SanFrancisco,#CivilLiberties,#ElonMusk,#Trillionaire,#Economics,#Politics,#CurrentEvents,#NewsCommentary,#TheKarelShow,#ReallyKarel https://youtube.com/live/FV6AqklUKjg

'BradCast' 6/11/2026: Trump Policies Imperil Social Security Trust Fund by Progressive Voices

Trumped Up Tomatoes Cost 40% More Tomatoes are about to get a lot more expensive, and most Americans have no idea why. This week, I retreat to the kitchen to make a comforting vegan tomato soup, but even there, politics has a way of finding us. The biggest inflation story in food right now isn’t beef, eggs, or milk—it’s tomatoes. Prices are rising fast, and policy decisions could make them climb even higher. So while we chop, stir, blend, and cook, we’ll also talk about the real-world impact of politics on your grocery bill, along with the latest headlines from entertainment, current events, and the never-ending news cycle. Sometimes the best way to survive a chaotic week is with a warm bowl of soup and an honest conversation. 🥣 Easy vegan tomato soup recipe 🍅 Why tomato prices are surging 💰 The hidden cost of food inflation 🎭 Entertainment and pop culture updates 📰 Politics that affect everyday life Grab a spoon and join the conversation. Support independent media: Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarel Subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and everywhere podcasts are heard. The Karel Show streams LIVE Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific. Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, journalist, and commentator broadcasting from Las Vegas alongside his faithful service dog, Ember. #Tomatoes,#FoodInflation,#Inflation,#GroceryPrices,#FoodPrices,#Vegan,#VeganCooking,#TomatoSoup,#CookingShow,#CurrentEvents,#Politics,#DonaldTrump,#Economy,#CostOfLiving,#KitchenTalk,#FoodNews,#PlantBased,#VeganRecipes,#HealthyEating,#BudgetCooking,#NewsCommentary,#AmericanEconomy,#FoodCosts,#PoliticalCommentary,#KarelShow,#ReallyKarel,#Podcast,#YouTubeNews,#IndependentMedia,#Cooking https://youtube.com/live/lnZPMqWBZ1E