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00:30:57

🚨 War With Iran? LA ICE Raids Distract From Dangerous...

Progressive Voices ·

2025/06/12

🚨 War With Iran? LA ICE Raids Distract From Dangerous Moves | Karel Cast Ep. 25-79 As all eyes lock on Los Angeles and the chaos surrounding ICE raids, something far more dangerous brews behind the scenes. The U.S. is quietly evacuating embassies in Iran — a classic signal that conflict may be imminent. Are we watching a modern Wag the Dog scenario play out while the media diverts our attention? Also in this episode: ✈️ A chilling air disaster kills 243 — but one person survives. Is it fate…or

00:15:00

Code Wack - How Big Insurance Rigs the Rules — and...

Progressive Voices ·

2025/06/12

How are big insurance companies dodging the very rules meant to protect patients — and turning our health care system into a profit machine for Wall Street? What can we the people do to stop it? Join us as we dive into the dark side of corporate loopholes, for-profit health care, and policy failure with Rachel Madley, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Center for Health and Democracy. A former FDA staffer and health policy advisor to Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Rachel played a key role in

00:15:00

Code Wack - How Big Insurance Rigs the Rules — and...

Progressive Voices ·

2025/06/12

00:30:58

🔴 Trump’s Real Plan for Power EXPOSED | Karel Cast...

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2025/06/11

🔴 Trump’s Real Plan for Power EXPOSED | Karel Cast Ep. 25-78 Donald Trump isn’t focused on fixing immigration — he had four years to do that and did nothing. So what is his endgame? It’s all about one thing: Power. In this episode, I lay out exactly how Trump plans to hold onto power — and why we should all be paying attention. PLUS: Is it wrong to focus on joy and positivity in a world filled with political chaos and daily trauma? We explore the idea of choosing happiness without becoming blind

00:31:40

Gavin vs Trump: Why Newsom Stands Alone Against MAGA...

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2025/06/10

Gavin vs Trump: Why Newsom Stands Alone Against MAGA Madness | Karel Cast 25-78Description: Why is Gavin Newsom the only one standing up to Trump and the MAGA machine? Today, House Speaker Mike Johnson invoked a vile image—saying Newsom should be “tarred and feathered,” a punishment once used on runaway slaves. The attack is more than words—it’s a dangerous escalation. As Trump’s authoritarian grip tightens, where is the resistance? Why does it feel like Newsom is fighting alone while the rest of

00:42:00

Latest on Gaza & Ukraine, Trump's B-Day Military...

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2025/06/09

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.) gives the latest updates on the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. He also discusses

00:31:29

Trump Wages War With California Uses Troops As...

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2025/06/09

Trump Wages War With California Uses Troops As Personal Army | Karel Cast 25-77 Donald Trump has activated the National Guard under a rarely-used Title X order—and he’s sending them into California, targeting Governor Newsom in what many are calling a personal war disguised as immigration enforcement. This alarming move mirrors the darkest chapters of history, echoing tactics used in 1930s Germany. Is this the beginning of a constitutional crisis? Is Trump creating his own private army to cement

00:30:59

🇺🇸 Does America Have Just 1,251 Days Left? | Karel...

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2025/06/05

🇺🇸 Does America Have Just 1,251 Days Left? | Karel Cast Ep. 25-76It’s been 209 days since Donald Trump returned to power — and with 1,251 days left in his term, America faces a crisis like never before. From LGBTQ+ hatred and xenophobic travel bans to attacks on reproductive rights and democracy itself, this presidency feels like an unrelenting nightmare. Can our nation survive the next 1,251 days? In today’s Karel Cast, we break down the damage already done — and what’s at stake if we don’t

00:30:59

🚨 Trump vs Pride: Why the Politics of Hate Is...

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2025/06/04

🚨 Trump vs Pride: Why the Politics of Hate Is Escalating | Karel Cast Ep. 25-75 🌈IIn this powerful episode of the Karel Cast, we break down the GOP’s growing war on LGBTQ rights and visibility. Trump’s administration just erased Harvey Milk’s name from a Navy ship — during Pride Month — and declared June as “Title IX Month” instead, twisting the law to target trans rights. This isn’t new — the GOP has a long, shameful history of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric. But we won’t be erased. They can cancel a

00:30:59

Why So Many Americans Feel Helpless — And How to...

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2025/06/03

Why So Many Americans Feel Helpless — And How to Break Free | Karel Cast Ep. 25-74⸻ Description: Do you ever feel like nothing you do matters? Climate change, skyrocketing prices, broken politics — and yet the most common reaction is: “What can I even do?” You’re not alone — helplessness is becoming America’s national mood. In this bold episode of the Karel Cast, we dig into: • Why that feeling of helplessness is more than just personal — it’s systemic. • How it creeps into your identity

00:41:30

Lobbying Industry Thriving Under Trump; Donald, Elon...

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2025/06/03

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 Kate Ackley, a Senior Reporter for Bloomberg Government. Kate shares a a general status update of the lobby industry under President Trump

00:30:59

Is Trump Actually Good for Gay Pride? The Truth...

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2025/06/02

Is Trump Actually Good for Gay Pride? The Truth Behind Corporate Pullouts 🏳️‍🌈🔥 | Karel Cast Ep. 25-73 Description: Is Donald Trump actually doing the LGBTQ+ community a favor? In this episode of the Karel Cast, we dive into the recent backlash as companies pull out of Pride events due to anti-DEI rhetoric — and why that might not be the worst thing. Corporations are bailing, boycotts are being threatened, and people are outraged… but maybe it’s time we remember that Pride started as a riot,

00:23:26

AFL-CIO President on SCOTUS NRLB Ruling, House Budget...

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2025/05/31

Leslie is joined by Liz Shuler, President of the 63 unions and over 15 million members of the AFL-CIO, and the first woman leader of America’s labor movement.The pair discusses the Supreme Court ruling upholding Trump's firings of the National Labor Relations Board and Merit Systems Protection Board members, the draconian House budget bill, and the field hearings the Union conducted through the 'Department of People Who Work for a Living,' which they released a report on last week. The website

00:20:08

GOP's Disastrous Approach to Food Stamps (SNAP) in...

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2025/05/31

Leslie is joined by Lily Roberts, Managing Director for Inclusive Growth at the Center for American Progress. The two first react to Senator Joni Ernst, after an audience member yells, “People will die,” during her discussion on Medicaid cuts at a town hall this morning, replying, “Well, we all are going to die.” Leslie and Lily then discuss the disastrous approach to food stamps (SNAP) in the House Republican passed 'Big Beautiful Bill.' The House-passed version: A. Would cut off some or all

00:30:55

The Real Evil in “Sinners” Has Nothing to Do with...

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2025/05/29

The Real Evil in “Sinners” Has Nothing to Do with Vampires | Karel Cast 25-72⸻ Description: I watched Sinners, and yes—it’s as good as the buzz. But the real horror? It’s not the vampires. It’s something deeper, more human, and far more terrifying. And the worst part? We let it survive. In this episode of the Karel Cast, I dig into the hidden themes of Sinners, the moral blindness we embrace, and how we reflect that same evil in real life. 📺 Plus: TV isn’t just mindless entertainment—catching

00:31:12

Why Society Keeps Collapsing—And We Just Pretend It’s...

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2025/05/28

Why Society Keeps Collapsing—And We Just Pretend It’s Fine | Karel Cast 25-71Description: Our world is unraveling, but we’re too busy pretending everything’s normal. In today’s Karel Cast, I break down a powerful article on hypernormalization—how we normalize the absurd and destructive just to keep functioning. Sound familiar? It should. Also: The anti-LGBTQ+ agenda continues to escalate. Where does it end? What is the ultimate goal of those targeting queer lives and rights? Plus, Trump’s latest

00:16:00

Code Wack - Profits over patients - America's...

Progressive Voices ·

2025/05/28

This week on CodeWACK!Medicare for All is back in the spotlight! With two new bills recently introduced in Congress, what makes these proposals different from earlier versions— and why are some advocates feeling hopeful, even in the current political climate? What would a truly public, universal health care system look like, and how could it help curb the soaring costs, corporate greed, and bureaucracy plaguing our current system? To unpack this, we spoke with Rachel Madley, Director of

00:31:01

Why the “Big Beautiful Bill” Is a Big Fat Lie — And...

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2025/05/27

Why the “Big Beautiful Bill” Is a Big Fat Lie — And No One’s Talking About ItDescription: In this episode of The Karel Cast, we dig into the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” — praised in headlines but deeply flawed beneath the surface. While the Senate nitpicks over details, no one is asking the real question: why is this bill just bad for Americans, full stop? Karel breaks down the bigger picture lawmakers ignore and why this is a pattern that keeps hurting everyday people. Next, we tackle the

00:30:58

$7 Coffee? $3 Cream? Restaurant Tries to Defend...

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2025/05/22

$7 Coffee? $3 Cream? Restaurant Tries to Defend INSANE Prices — It BackfiresDescription: In today’s episode of The Karel Cast, we dive into the viral backlash against Ain’t Normal Coffee in Oakland after a reviewer called them out for charging $3 extra for a splash of half and half. The owner says it’s unfair criticism — but is it really? When coffee already costs up to $10, and a scone is $7, how much is too much? We also tackle the global double standard in media outrage: Gaza’s ongoing

00:30:58

💀 30 Americans Die EVERY Hour From This Hidden Killer...

Progressive Voices ·

2025/05/21

💀 30 Americans Die EVERY Hour From This Hidden Killer | Karel Cast Ep. 25-68 You hear about cancer, heart disease, and accidents — but the #3 leading cause of death in the USA? You probably haven’t been told the full truth. ➡️ Medical errors claim 100,000 lives a year — that’s 30 people per hour. And no, these aren’t rare mistakes… they’re disturbingly common. 💔 I lost the most important person in my life to this, and 24 years later, I still don’t trust the medical system — and after this

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