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 Sarah Jones, the Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA. The two discuss the Wall Street Journal Report that, in 2003, Trump sent Jeffrey Epstein, his then close friend, a graphic birthday card with a self-drawn picture of a naked woman, with the message, "Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret." Then, Brad 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 pair examines the new economic data showing that both inflation, and the consumer price index (CPI) rose in June. This shows that the Trump tariffs are raising both inflation, and prices for goods that the American people purchase regularly. Brad also talks with Dr. Shapiro about his new piece for Washington Monthly, titled, "Trump's Budget Could Break the Economy." (Link: https://washingtonmonthly.com/2025/07/20/trumps-deficits-could-break-the-economy/) Sarah Jones' handle on BlueSky is @politicussarah.bsky.social and the website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com. Dr. Shapiro's website is www.sonecon.com, where you can find his latest blog posts as well. Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.

Caught on Camera: Should Infidelity Cost You Your Job? | Karel Cast 25-100 A viral Kiss Cam moment at a Coldplay concert exposes an affair between a CEO and his head of HR—and now, their careers are over. But should private relationships dictate professional fate? When did corporate America become the morality police? Plus, Colbert’s sudden firing is nothing short of political theater, a calculated move to please Trump and grease the wheels of the CBS/Skydance merger. Is this the media bowing to authoritarian pressure? And what if you were President? Karel lays out what he’d do first—including confronting ICE’s abuses of power. Uncensored, Unfiltered, Unhinged—It’s The Karel Cast. 🎧 New episodes Monday–Thursday 10:30AM PST 🔗 Watch + Subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel ❤️ Support: patreon.com/reallykarel #KissCam, #CorporateAmerica, #Infidelity, #WorkplaceDrama, #ViralScandal, #CancelCulture, #StephenColbert, #CBSNews, #Skydance, #Trump, #ICE, #HumanRights, #Coldplay, #NewsAnalysis, #ProgressiveMedia, #KarelCast, #PodcastClip, #DailyPodcast, #HRScandal, #MediaCorruption

Trump, Epstein & the Biggest Cover-Up of Our Time? | Karel Cast Ep 25-99 An SF Chronicle opinion piece says Trump and Epstein may be at the center of the biggest scandal of our time — filled with lies, cover-ups, and underage sex trafficking. But is that really the biggest? What about ICE abducting Americans off the streets without warrants? Why isn’t that front-page outrage? Is our moral compass broken? PLUS — it’s time for some Pet Peeves Therapy: 😡 Enough with the post-call surveys. I’m not your consultant. 🐕 Dog owners: if your dog is aggressive on leash, it’s your responsibility, not others’. 🍳 Cooking videos: Why the race? We don’t need to make risotto in 90 seconds. 📲 TikTok is now one giant commercial. Can we get back to real content? 🎙️ Uncensored. Unfiltered. Unhinged. It’s The Karel Cast. 👉 Listen daily on Spotify, iHeart, Apple, and watch on YouTube, TikTok & Instagram. 💥 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel 🐶 Hosted by Karel and his service dog Ember in Las Vegas. #Trump, #Epstein, #EpsteinFiles, #TrumpScandal, #BiggestScandal, #ICE, #HumanRights, #TheKarelCast, #CoverUp, #PoliticalCorruption, #DogOwners, #PetPeeves, #CookingVideos, #TikTokAds, #MediaBias, #JusticeForVictims, #UnfilteredPodcast, #LasVegasPodcaster, #ytshorts, #PatreonSupport https://youtube.com/live/0YGtin6g0fo

🎙️ Why THIS Lie From Trump Is Breaking MAGA | Karel Cast 25-98 Trump has lied thousands of times, but MAGA is finally breaking ranks—and it’s all because of… Jeffrey Epstein? The Epstein files were supposed to be released. Trump promised transparency. But now even his most loyal supporters are revolting. Why this lie? What makes the Epstein connection the final straw for some? PLUS: My viral TikTok video about a mother whose child suffered a severe allergic reaction at Disneyland is sparking debate. Should Disney be held accountable? AND… The Emmy nominations are out. But are we really celebrating the best in television, or just the most hyped? 👀 This episode is packed with truth, fire, and insight you won’t get anywhere else. 🗣️ Uncensored. Unfiltered. Unhinged. It’s The Karel Cast. 📣 Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and SUBSCRIBE. New shows drop Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST! 📲 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel 📺 Watch more: youtube.com/reallykarel #KarelCast, #TrumpLies, #JeffreyEpstein, #MAGABreakdown, #EmmyNominations2025, #TrumpDrama, #DisneyAllergy, #TikTokViral, #DisneylandIncident, #TrumpVsMAGA, #PoliticsUnfiltered, #ProgressiveVoices, #PodcastLife, #ViralTikTok, #CulturalCommentary, #FoodAllergies, #TruthBombs, #RealTalk, #StreamingPodcast, #LGBTQVoices https://youtube.com/live/__TJSCq9M_M

THIS WEEK ON CODE WACK! As Trump Administration attacks on public health care ramp up, what’s California doing to fight back? Can the state break free from a system that puts profits over patients — and build a truly universal, single-payer healthcare system? Or will political roadblocks and federal inaction keep us stuck in a broken status quo? Bottom line, how close can California - the 4th largest economy in the world - get to single payer on its own? To find out, we spoke with Michael Lighty, president of Healthy California Now, who has organized, advocated and developed policy for single-payer Medicare for All nationally and in California for over three decades. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.