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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!

00:31:06

AI Proves Social Media Is Destroying Us | Karel Cast...

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2025/08/20

AI Proves Social Media Is Destroying Us | Karel Cast 25-112AI just confirmed what we already feared: social media is toxic by design. Platforms aren’t about connection — they’re echo chambers of rage, built to make us hate-scroll, click ads, and consume endless misinformation. Even more shocking? Scientists tested a social media network made entirely of bots. They tried fixes like chronological feeds, flagging, and more. The results were horrifying — rage, division, and chaos spread no matter

00:16:29

Can a united West Coast win single-payer?

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2025/08/20

This time on Code WACK! What if California, Oregon, and Washington joined forces to win federal approval for universal, single-payer healthcare? Could a united West Coast shift the balance of power in America’s healthcare debate? To find out, we recently spoke with Michael Lighty, president of the single payer advocacy coalition Healthy California Now. Michael ’s a founding fellow of the Sanders Institute, and he was healthcare constituency director for the Bernie 2020 campaign. Most recently,

00:06:00

The Green News 08-19-2025

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2025/08/19

Hurricane Erin already setting records; Climate change drove record levels of global humidity in 2024, with 2025 breathing down its neck; Deadly rains in Pakistan, deadly Nordic heatwave, both supercharged by human-caused global warming; PLUS: U.N. talks to curb plastic production collapse, with oil-producing nations (like the U.S.) refusing to limit plastic production... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

00:31:10

Entertainment Is Broken: Why TV, Movies, and Radio...

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2025/08/19

Entertainment Is Broken: Why TV, Movies, and Radio Have Lost Their Soul | Karel Cast 25-112The entertainment industry is collapsing under its own weight. • MSNBC is rebranding to MS NOW (My Source: News, Opinion, World) — but who asked for this? Certainly not viewers. This is another corporate boardroom decision with zero connection to the audience. • Streaming services keep raising prices while serving us endless hours of junk. Quality TV has become so rare we treat it like a miracle when it

00:41:50

No Peace Deal as Putin Steamrolls Trump; Hypocritical...

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2025/08/19

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 Robert Benson, D.Phil., Associate Director for National Security and International Policy at American Progress. The two breakdown Trump's summit

00:31:02

🎙️ Torn Liberal, Conflicted Human | Karel Cast 25-111

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2025/08/18

Being human means being conflicted — and today I’m tackling two issues that have me torn. First: SNAP benefits may soon exclude snack foods, sodas, and chips. On one hand, we face an obesity crisis and need healthier choices. On the other, should poor people be policed on what they can eat while the wealthy buy whatever they want? Second: Algorithms are shaping how we see race. Why do viral videos often show Black people “acting out,” while similar (or worse) white content isn’t pushed as widely

00:41:13

Leslie Marshall Show - Economic Shocks, Tariff Talks,...

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2025/08/15

Leslie welcomes back Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, for an in-depth look at four timely topics shaping the global economy and American industry.They break down China’s worsening economic crisis and what it means for global markets, and unpack the latest developments in U.S. tariff negotiations with key trading partners. The pair also highlights practical Made-in-America products perfect for outfitting a dorm room or first apartment, and finally, explores how

00:30:59

Should Trump Represent Earth to Aliens? First Contact...

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2025/08/14

Should Trump Represent Earth to Aliens? First Contact in 2025? | Karel Cast What if humanity’s first meeting with extraterrestrial life happened next year — and Donald Trump was the one to represent us? With the interstellar object 3I Atlas heading our way in November, passing close to Jupiter, Mars, and even Earth, some scientists speculate it could be more than just space debris. Could it be a probe from another civilization? And if so… are we ready for first contact? Should Trump be humanity’s

00:15:29

Had it with the health insurance racket? Know your...

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2025/08/14

This time on Code WACK! Why are some Americans choosing to go off the health insurance grid? For Lani Gonzales, entrepreneur and hypnotherapist, it was the mounting frustration with denials, delays … and ultimately being dropped by her health insurer through no fault of her own. So instead of reapplying she walked away—and pieced together a system for herself. Combining medical tourism, concierge medicine, a health share and even reclaiming her Philippine citizenship, Lani took an unconventional

00:30:49

Are You Time Traveling In Your Sleep? Karel Cast 25-110

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2025/08/13

Are You Time Traveling In Your Sleep? The Science of Precognitive Dreams | Karel Cast 25-110 What if your dreams aren’t just random stories — what if they’re messages from your future? There’s mounting scientific evidence that precognition is real. From gut feelings that come true to vivid dreams that predict events, researchers are exploring whether our consciousness might be “time traveling” — entangling on a quantum level with our future selves. Could your brain be receiving information from the

00:31:01

The Real Enemy of the People: Congress | Karel Cast...

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2025/08/12

The Real Enemy of the People? Congress Exposed | Karel Cast 25-109From Roe v. Wade to Gay Marriage, our rights are hanging by a thread — and the real culprit isn’t just the Supreme Court or Donald Trump… it’s Congress. In this fiery episode of The Karel Cast, we break down how decades of Congressional inaction have allowed our rights to be stripped, our climate to collapse, and our democracy to erode. Why didn’t Congress codify Roe v. Wade? Why didn’t they protect marriage equality? Why are

00:41:37

Leslie Marshall Show - 8/11/25 - Media Capitulation...

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2025/08/12

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 Tim Karr, Senior of Director of Strategy and Communications at 'Free Press,' a nonpartisan organization fighting for your rights to connect and

00:31:01

After 2,000 Years, Are Restaurants Facing Extinction?...

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2025/08/11

After Over 2000 Years Restaurants Are Dying | Karel Cast 25-109 For over 2,000 years, restaurants have been places to connect, celebrate, and explore new flavors — from ancient Greek taverns to Parisian cafés. But today, America’s dining scene is in crisis. In the first half of 2025, restaurants and bars saw one of the weakest six-month sales periods in a decade. Food costs are up over 20% since 2021, and some of my favorite spots have lost more than 30% of their business. What’s causing the

00:30:59

🐶 Why Are Americans So Anti-Dog in Public? | Karel...

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2025/08/07

🐶 Why Are Americans So Anti-Dog in Public? | Karel Cast 25-108 Dogs at the grocery store? Farmer’s market? Restaurant? In other countries, it’s normal. In America, it’s a problem. But why? Today on the Karel Cast, we unpack a viral story out of San Francisco where people are outraged over well-behaved dogs being allowed in public spaces. Yet, research shows dogs lower stress, aid healing, and enhance well-being in hospitals and nursing homes. So why is the U.S. so obsessed with banning them from

00:06:00

Green News 08-07-2025

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2025/08/07

Nations gather in Geneva to again confront the global crisis of plastic pollution; Trump EPA moves to claw back billions in community grants for rooftop solar; PLUS: As energy costs rise, Trump Administration escalates its war on cheap renewable energy... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

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