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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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    • Dec 19, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The BradCast with Brad Friedman is a highly informative and entertaining podcast that delves into a wide range of topics, including elections, democracy, and the environment. Brad and his co-host Desi are well-researched and deliver their information with a perfect mix of wit and snark. The show features great interviews with experts in various fields, providing well-sourced information that is both enlightening and humorous. Additionally, the podcast covers timely topics and offers timely commentary on current events.

    One of the best aspects of The BradCast is its in-depth coverage of election processes and election mismanagement. The hosts provide objective facts that highlight problems with both major political parties. They offer a fresh perspective on the state of our democracy and shed light on issues that many mainstream media outlets fail to cover. Moreover, the show goes beyond just the horse race aspect of elections; it focuses on track conditions, including digital voting machines' waste of money and vulnerability to hacking.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is Desi's Green News Report segment. It provides updates on what is happening to our planet and offers valuable insights into environmental issues. The segment does an excellent job of informing listeners about pressing environmental concerns while still managing to inject just the right amount of snark.

    One potential downside to The BradCast is that it may be biased towards progressive viewpoints. While the hosts do point out problems with both major parties, it becomes apparent from objective facts presented on the show that they view Republicans as the greatest threat to our nation and the world. This bias may turn off listeners who are looking for a more balanced analysis.

    In conclusion, The BradCast with Brad Friedman is an incredibly informative podcast that covers politics, elections, and environmental issues with humor, wit, and intelligence. It offers well-sourced information through great interviews and delivers timely commentary on current events. Despite its potential bias towards progressive viewpoints, it remains an invaluable source for those seeking in-depth analysis of our democracy and the state of our planet. Whether you want to stay informed on election mismanagement or environmental concerns, this podcast is a must-listen.



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    Latest episodes from The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

    'BradCast' 12/19/2025 (Encore: Dems Continue Stunning 2025 Election Streak)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 58:05


    'BradCast' 12/18/2025 (Old Man Shouts At People, and Other End of Year Observations, with Heather Digby Parton and 'Driftglass')

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 58:00


    'BradCast' 12/17/2025 (Guest: Legal expert Jay Willis on SCOTUS road map for illegal gerrymandering; Trump to dismantle 'crown jewel' of climate science)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 58:12


    'BradCast' 12/16/2025 (Bricks in the Wall: ACA subsidies; Boat strikes; Susie Wiles; Fentanyl as 'WMD')

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 58:06


    'BradCast' 12/15/2025 ('This One Goes to 11': A Weekend of Horrific Violence and the Tragic Murder of Rob Reiner)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 57:09


    'BradCast' 12/12/2025 (Encore: Politico's Alice Ollstein on the health care cliff on Jan. 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 58:04


    'BradCast' 12/11/2025 (Trump's Losing One Battle After Another)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 58:01


    'BradCast' 12/10/2025 (Dems Continue Stunning 2025 Election Streak)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 58:01


    'BradCast' 12/9/2025 (Guest: Dr. Michael E. Mann on COP30 failure and authoritarian petro-states undermining climate science)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 58:07


    'BradCast' 12/8/2025 (Guest: Dan Becker of the Center for Biological Diversity on Trump's rollback of U.S. fuel efficiency standards)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 57:12


    'BradCast' 12/5/2025 (Encore: Follow the Voting: Elections, accountability, callers and more)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 58:15


    'BradCast' 12/4/2025 (Politico's Alice Ollstein on the health care cliff on January 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 58:00


    'BradCast' 12/3/2025 (TN Special Election's 'Flashing Red Light Warning Sign' for GOP; Degenerate President spews racist invective)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 58:15


    'BradCast' 12/2/2025 (Military law expert Carrie A. Lee, PhD, on Pentagon politicization and unlawful boat strikes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 57:39


    'BradCast' 12/1/2025 (Follow the Voting: Elections, accountability, callers and more)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 58:10


    'BradCast' 11/28/2025 (Encore: President of United States Calls for Killing Democratic Officials)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 58:07


    'BradCast' 11/27/2025 (Encore: Dr. Tyler Evans on RFK Jr.'s War on the Science of Public Health)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 58:10


    'BradCast' 11/26/2025 (Encore: Is MAGA Splintering?; Guest: Rich Logis of 'Leaving MAGA')

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 58:08


    'BradCast' 11/25/2025 (Encore: Critical NOAA Climate Database resurrected, with guest Former NOAA climate scientist Tom Di Liberto)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 57:50


    'BradCast' 11/24/2025 (Encore: Mamdani's 'Surprisingly Affordable' Affordability Agenda for NYC, with Zero Hour's Richard Eskow)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 58:12


    'BradCast' 11/21/2025 (Encore: 'Light at the end of the tunnel, with Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast')

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 58:04


    'BradCast' 11/20/2025 (President of United States Calls for Killing Democratic Officials)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 58:00


    'BradCast' 11/19/2025 (Is MAGA Splintering?; Guest: Rich Logis of 'Leaving MAGA')

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 58:00


    'BradCast' 11/18/2025 (Trump welcomes murderer to White House; Congress votes to release 'Epstein Files')

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 58:13


    'BradCast' 11/17/2025 (A Kaleidoscope of Corruption; Guest: Attorney Keith Barber)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 58:01


    'BradCast' 11/14/2025 (Encore: Dems Win Everything Everywhere All at Once; John Nichols of 'The Nation' on Election 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 58:04


    'BradCast' 11/13/2025 (Trump DOJ Takes Stand for Voting Whites in CA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 58:00


    'BradCast' 11/12/2025 (Mamdani's 'Surprisingly Affordable' Affordability Agenda for NYC, with Zero Hour's Richard Eskow)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 58:00


    'BradCast' 11/11/2025 (It's the Elections, Stupid; Dem shutdown fallout; Trump pardons 2020 accomplices)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 58:00


    'BradCast' 11/10/2025 (Election 2025 Victories for Democracy with Bolts' Alex Burness; Also: 7 Senate Dems Vote to End Shutdown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 58:24


    'BradCast' 11/7/2025 (Encore: Weak 'Strongman': Trump underwater in states he won; Under-the-radar contests in Tuesday elections)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 58:15


    'BradCast' 11/6/2025 (Election 2025: 'Light at the end of the tunnel, with Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast')

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 58:00


    'BradCast' 11/5/2025 (Dems Win Everything Everywhere All at Once; Guest: John Nichols of 'The Nation' on Election 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 58:00


    'BradCast' 11/4/2025 (Republican Thuggery While Americans Vote)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 58:12


    'BradCast' 11/3/2025 (Last Call(s) Before Election Day; Latest dispatches from the Gerrymandering Wars)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 58:00


    'BradCast' 10/31/2025 (Encore: Republican Partisan Buys Dominion Voting Systems, with election security expert Susan Greenhalgh)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 58:04


    'BradCast' 10/30/2025 (Weak 'Strongman': Trump underwater in states he won; Under-the-radar contests in Tuesday elections)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 58:12


    'BradCast' 10/29/2025 (Guest: The Prospect's Harold Meyerson on 'the first politically viable wealth tax' in CA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 58:00


    'BradCast' 10/28/2025 (Monster Storm, Endless Wars, Gamed Elections -- It's all going great!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 58:17


    'BradCast' 10/27/2025 (Let's Play 'Who Wants to Be a U.S. Citizen?'! Our first call-in 'game show'!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 58:20


    'BradCast' 10/24/2025 (Encore: Richard Von Glahn of People Not Politicians, on plan to block MO's GOP U.S. House Gerrymander)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 58:17


    'BradCast' 10/23/2025 (Critical NOAA Climate Database resurrected, with guest Former NOAA climate scientist Tom Di Liberto)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 57:42


    'BradCast' 10/22/2025 (Republican Partisan Buys Dominion Voting Systems, with guest election security expert Susan Greenhalgh)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 58:00


    'BradCast' 10/21/2025 (Law[lessness] and [Dis]Order: Trump's crime spree continues and expands)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 58:04


    'BradCast' 10/20/2025 (Celebrating 'No Kings' with callers and about 7 million other Americans)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 58:21


    BradCast' 10/17/2025 (Encore: Trump Labor Dept. Warns Trump Immigration Policy Sparking Food Shortage, with David Dayen of TAP)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 58:12


    'BradCast' 10/16/2025 (Rightwing SCOTUS Majority May Gut Last of Voting Rights Act, with Joshua A. Douglas, Univ. of KY, and David Daley of FairVote)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 58:30


    'BradCast' 10/15/2025 (The 'Jeffrey Epstein Shutdown' and Other Autocratic Nightmares, with Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast')

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 58:10


    'BradCast' 10/14/2025 (Guest: Richard Von Glahn of People Not Politicians, on plan to block MO's GOP U.S. House Gerrymander)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 58:14


    'BradCast' 10/13/2025 (Encore: Voting rights journalist Ari Berman of Mother Jones on Trump DOJ suing 'blue' states for voter databases)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 58:13


    'BradCast' 10/10/2025 (Encore: Former White House budget advisor Bobby Kogan on the shutdown and why it matters)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 58:11


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