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01:00:00

Charlie Kirk: Martyr or Sacrificial Lamb? | Karel...

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2025/09/11

Charlie Kirk Assassination: False Flag or Political Martyr? | Karel Cast 25-122Charlie Kirk was assassinated in public in Utah, and the fallout is tearing the nation apart. MAGA immediately weaponized the killing, labeling the shooter a radical left activist without evidence, fueling division and anger. The President quickly blamed the left—something he did not do when lawmakers were murdered in their homes just a month ago. So, was this an attack by an extremist, or could it be a false flag

00:17:00

From Healthy Infant to Lead Poisoned? One Family’s...

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2025/09/11

This time on Code WACK! Imagine discovering that your infant child—your nine-month-old baby—has lead poisoning – a toxin banned from paint and phased out of gasoline decades ago. So why do thousands of children each year have dangerously high levels of lead in their system? We spoke with New York mom, nurse, and advocate Shannon Burkett, whose son Cooper developed lead poisoning that stole his words, halted his development, and nearly cost him his life. Shannon is also the writer, producer, and

00:29:37

🔥 Social Media Uprising: Can Gen Z Save America? |...

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2025/09/10

🔥 Social Media Uprising: Can Gen Z Save America? | Karel Cast 25-122From the streets of the U.S. to the protests in Nepal, social media is fueling revolutions around the world. In Nepal, Gen Z forced their Prime Minister to resign after TikTok was banned — proving the power of digital activism. But what about America’s youth? Will Gen Z rise up to reclaim their future, or remain glued to their screens until it’s too late? Plus, a deeply human story: Bruce Willis’ family faces public criticism

00:30:08

Why Epstein Doesn't Matter | Karel Cast 25-121

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2025/09/09

Why the Epstein Files Don’t Matter Anymore | Karel Cast 25-121We already know the truth: Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein were close friends, and there’s more than enough evidence pointing toward Trump’s misconduct. But here’s the problem—MAGA doesn’t care. No matter how much proof is presented, they refuse to believe it. So why are Democrats still chasing Epstein files as if they’ll change anything? Until there’s a criminal conviction that sticks, Trump’s cult loyalty makes him

00:41:59

Trump Using Military in New, Dangerous Ways While His...

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2025/09/09

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 CNN Military Analyst Cedric Leighton. Col. Leighton (USAF-Ret.) provides his expert analysis on Venezuela and the Trump administration's

00:29:54

Proof America Is Splitting Apart | Karel Cast 25-120

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2025/09/08

Proof America Is Splitting Apart | Karel Cast 25-120 The writing has been on the wall since the 1800s—America may be headed for divorce court. From the new Western Alliance for Healthcare to growing political, cultural, and economic divides, we could be witnessing the first steps toward a fractured nation. Will this split be peaceful, or will it bring chaos and conflict? We’ll also talk about the backlash I’ve faced from the trans community for refusing to back down on my nuanced positions—why do

00:22:57

AFL-CIO's 'It’s Better in a Union’ Nationwide Bus Tour

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2025/09/06

Leslie welcomes back Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the 63 unions and 15 million members of the AFL-CIO. In 2022, he was unanimously elected to the position as the highest ranking African American officer in the history of America’s labor movement. Secretary Redmond shares how he and the AFL-CIO just wrapped up their nationwide “It’s Better in a Union: Fighting for Freedom, Fairness and Security” bus tour. While big corporations profit off the backs of working people and politicians continue

00:19:59

Trump Gets Abysmal Job Numbers in First Report After...

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2025/09/06

Leslie is joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm, and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. The two examine the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) again handing President Trump a bleak set of jobs numbers, just one month after he fired the agency's commissioner over weak employment data. On Friday morning, the BLS reported that nonfarm payroll employment rose by only 22,000 in August. Analysts had forecast that the economy

00:06:00

Green News 09-05-2025

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2025/09/04

Wildfires destroy historic California Gold Rush town; Trump further escalates attacks against on US wind energy; Extreme rains trigger deadly landslide in war-torn Sudan; PLUS: Dozens of climate scientists issue scathing rebuttal to Dept. of Energy's science-denying report... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

00:30:57

RFK Jr & Vaccine Denial: Why He’s Dangerous for...

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2025/09/04

RFK Jr & Vaccine Denial: Why He’s Dangerous for America 🇺🇸 | Karel Cast 25-119 Vaccines aren’t political—until politicians like RFK Jr make them partisan. I know firsthand the importance of questioning medicine, but let’s be honest: vaccines save lives. The data is clear, the science is proven, and yet RFK Jr and red states like Florida are trying to make vaccine mandates illegal. The problem? Diseases don’t stay contained. His attacks on the CDC, his outdated views on autism, and the wave of

00:30:58

Is He Dead Yet? Trump's Health Continues to Fail |...

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2025/09/03

Trump’s Health Questions Grow: Why Isn’t the Media Asking? | Karel Cast 25-118 Donald Trump vanishes for days at a time, his legs appear swollen from venous insufficiency, and his hands often look bruised. At nearly 80 years old, these could be normal signs of aging — or indicators of something more serious. Trump and MAGA made Biden’s health fair game, yet the media stays largely silent on Trump’s visible health struggles. Why the double standard? Shouldn’t the public demand answers? Is he just

00:14:55

Labor Day: How Trump's Policies Threaten Workers’...

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2025/09/03

This time on Code WACK! What happens when millions are stripped of Medicaid coverage? Who shoulders the costs when hospitals are forced to care for more uninsured patients? And how will unions and the workers they represent bear the brunt of skyrocketing premiums, job losses, and a growing healthcare crisis? Today we're joined by Cindy Young, a veteran labor negotiator and health policy advisor, and now vice president of the California Alliance for Retired Americans and of Healthy California

00:30:59

No Middle Ground Left: Why Debate Has Become All or...

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2025/09/02

No Middle Ground Left: Why Debate Has Become All or Nothing | Karel Cast 118 In today’s America, there’s no middle ground anymore. Yesterday, I — a proud, gay activist with trans family members — was labeled a transphobe simply for having a nuanced opinion about trans athletes and transitioning timelines. Instead of discussion, the immediate reaction was to attack. Even Governor Gavin Newsom has faced backlash from the extreme left for daring to agree with Charlie Kirk on certain issues. If you

00:30:58

The Real Threat: Straight Male Violence vs. Trans...

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2025/08/28

The Real Threat: Straight Male Violence vs. Trans Scapegoating | Karel Cast 25-117The right is in an uproar after a trans Catholic school shooter in Minneapolis killed two people — using it as “proof” that trans people are dangerous. But let’s look at the facts: only 2 killings by trans people this year vs. 244 killings by cisgender straight men. And tragically, 28 trans people have been murdered in 2025 alone — mostly by straight men. So why the outrage? Why the scapegoating? The numbers don’t

00:32:00

Evil Triumphs When Good Stay Silent | America’s...

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2025/08/27

Evil Triumphs When Good Stay Silent | America’s Crisis of Cowardice 🇺🇸⚠️Every day in America, evil is winning — not because it’s stronger, but because good people stay silent. A vocal minority pushes tyranny, ignorance, and hate while Congress, corporations, and even judges remain quiet. From fat-shaming debates over airline seats to outrage over a Cracker Barrel logo, it seems all you have to do is bark long enough and loud enough… and decency caves in. Meanwhile, the President wastes time

00:14:00

CODE WACK - The One Big Beautiful Bill? It's a Bitch!

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2025/08/27

What happens when millions are stripped of Medicaid coverage? Who shoulders the costs when hospitals are forced to care for more uninsured patients? And how will unions and the workers they represent bear the brunt of skyrocketing premiums, job losses, and a growing healthcare crisis? Today we're joined by Cindy Young, a veteran labor negotiator and health policy advisor, and now vice president of the California Alliance for Retired Americans and of Healthy California Now. Cindy has spent decades

00:31:04

Are Fat People Really To Blame? | Southwest Airlines,...

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2025/08/26

Are Fat People Really To Blame? | Southwest Airlines, Incivility & America’s Compassion Crisis ✈️Southwest Airlines is requiring plus-sized passengers to buy two seats so they “don’t spill over.” But here’s the real question: why not just design a few rows of larger seats? Instead, society blames fat people for being fat, ignoring the bigger issue — an industry and culture that lack compassion. This episode of the Karel Cast digs into more than just airline seating. From body shaming to public

00:31:11

I Want More Than Rainbow Sidewalks | Karel Cast 25-114

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2025/08/25

I Want More Than Rainbow Sidewalks | Equal Rights, Not Empty Gestures 🌈🇺🇸 Florida and other states are painting over rainbow sidewalks — but here’s the truth: LGBTQ+ Americans don’t need symbolic gestures. We need equal rights, protection under the law, and an economy that works for everyone. This episode of the Karel Cast calls out politicians like DeSantis who focus on erasing symbols instead of fixing real problems. Equality isn’t about sidewalks or flags — it’s about being treated like any

01:01:44

Start Living or Get to Dying: The Fight for America’s...

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2025/08/21

Start Living or Get to Dying: The Fight for America’s Future | Karel Cast 25-113America feels stuck in a downward spiral—dictatorship knocking at the door, a Congress and Supreme Court unwilling to stop it, and citizens paralyzed by the nonstop barrage of criminality and chaos. But survival isn’t enough—we must actually live. So what do we do when it feels like every action ends in futility? What can liberal Americans do when democracy feels broken? The answer is clear: start living, or get to

00:06:00

Green News 08-21-2025

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2025/08/21

Spain battles its worst wildfire season --- yes, intensified by climate change; The world is drying out, threatening humanity's supply of fresh water; PLUS: Acting NASA Administrator wants the agency to give up climate science --- despite NASA's statutory mandate... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

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