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🔥 Trump Wants Federal Control of Elections? Here’s Why It’s Terrifying Trump is pushing to put the federal government in charge of U.S. elections—despite the Constitution explicitly saying otherwise. With Tulsi Gabbard now tied to election raids in Georgia, and authoritarian moves stacking up, what’s the real endgame? Karel breaks it down. Also in this episode: 🗞️ Shocking news about Savannah Guthrie’s mother 🧨 The Clintons are set to testify about Epstein—what could they even say? 😟 How to fight off the mental fatigue and anxiety of living in 2026’s political chaos 🎙️ The Karel Cast is LIVE Mon–Thurs at 10:30 AM PST 🎧 Listen everywhere: Apple Music, iHeart, Spotify & more 📺 Watch full episodes: youtube.com/reallykarel 🙏 Support: patreon.com/reallykarel #Trump2026, #ElectionInterference, #KarelCast, #TulsiGabbard, #ConstitutionCrisis, #EpsteinTestimony, #ClintonHearing, #NewsAnalysis, #PoliticalPodcast, #SavannahGuthrie, #StopTrump, #FederalTakeover, #LiberalVoices, #QueerVoices, #ResistanceNow, #MentalHealth2026, #ProgressiveMedia, #AuthoritarianAlert, #USPolitics, #KarelUnfiltered https://youtube.com/live/6o8Zc4nS7bM

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 Cristina Jimenez Moreta, the 'Shared Future' Director. The pair examines the the rein of Kristi Noem as Trump's DHS Secretary and the leader of ICE, and why it's well past time for her to be fired. Then, Brad is joined by Tara Devlin, host of the 'TARABUSTER' podcast. They breakdown Trump's historically destructive first year of his second term, and why the America people are no longer buying what he's selling. Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' You can read his columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.

'BradCast' 2/2/2026: Bad and Good Bunnies, and an Electoral Shockwave Deep in the 'Red' Heart of TX by Progressive Voices

🎤 Grammys 2026 Flop? Melania’s Grift Exposed | Karel Cast After 42 years of watching and attending the Grammy Awards, this may be the first time I left wondering—what happened to Music’s Biggest Night? From lackluster performances to social media influencers playing rockstar, the Grammys have changed… and not for the better. As a longtime voting member and music creator, I break down the highs and many lows of this year’s show, from Bruno Mars to Sabrina Carpenter to Chappell Roan, and ask: Has the Grammy lost its soul? Then—Melania Trump’s so-called “documentary” is making millions at the box office, despite being critically panned. Is it a scam? A grift? Or something worse? I’ve got receipts. Plus, Trump is shuttering the Kennedy Center, Epstein’s files keep naming names (including his), and the silence is deafening. 🎧 New episodes Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST 💥 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel 📺 Subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel

Leslie welcomes back Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, to explore why the coming year could be a turning point for U.S. manufacturing. He breaks down how easing interest rates, clearer trade policy, and a steadier economy may finally give manufacturers the confidence to invest, expand, and hire after several uneven years. Scott and Leslie also look at the growing wave of factory openings and why the real impact often shows up after construction—when workers are hired and local supplier networks take shape. The conversation digs into tariffs and trade policy, including what “tariff predictability” means for businesses and how the U.S.–China manufacturing relationship is shifting toward supply-chain security. Leslie and Scott close by examining workforce challenges, new short-term training pathways, and the growing competition between manufacturing and AI data centers for workers, energy, and materials. Overall, the episode offers a clear-eyed but optimistic look at what’s ahead for American manufacturing. AAM's website is AmericanManufacturing.org and their YouTube channel is youtube.com/@AmericanMfg (where you can watch episode's of AAM's podcast, "The Manufacturing Report") If you want to listen to episodes of "The Manufacturing Report," visit AmericanManufacturing.org/Podcast. Their handles on X and BlueSky are @KeepItMadeInUSA, and @keepitmadeinusa.bsky.social, respectively. Scott's handle on X is @ScottPaulAAM.

'BradCast' 1/29/2026: It's About Elections: MN, ICE, GA and more by Progressive Voices

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Shut It Down to Stop ICE—And How to Not Die While Saving the Planet | The Karel Show At this point, there’s only one real move left: shut it down. Democrats have the power to defund DHS and ICE, but it means being willing to shut down the government and force Republicans to finally blink. And here’s the truth: the public is with them. For millions of Americans, the federal government has become more destructive than helpful — and surrendering again would be unforgivable. If it takes a shutdown to: • Withdraw ICE • End masked, unaccountable enforcement • Stop a President from operating what looks like a private army Then Democrats should hold the line and not give in. Do whatever it takes to stop the madness. But it’s not all politics today. We also turn to something deeply personal and hopeful: How Not to Die, the new documentary exploring plant-based eating for human health and the planet. The film is airing on UnChainedTV, and we’re joined by its founder and president Jane Velez-Mitchell to talk about why food choices matter — for longevity, climate, and our future. Because surviving this moment isn’t just about politics — it’s also about how we live, eat, and care for ourselves and each other. The Karel Show is live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST, streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, and more — and simulcast on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. If you value independent commentary, support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel — and please like, subscribe, and share. Broadcasting from Las Vegas with my service dog Ember 🐾 #TheKarelShow, #GovernmentShutdown, #DefundICE, #DHS, #PoliticalAccountability, #TrumpEra, #CivilLiberties, #IndependentMedia, #CurrentEvents, #Democrats, #ICE, #HowNotToDie, #PlantBased, #VeganDocumentary, #ClimateHealth, #JaneVelezMitchell, #UnChainedTV, #FoodAsMedicine, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #Ember

This time on Code WACK! How does Medicare Advantage - also known as privatized Medicare - fail seniors … especially seniors of color? Why do many seniors find they actually have no other choice than an Advantage plan? What’s the consequence of that lack of choice? And how do Medicare Advantage insurance plans actually deepen racial and income disparities? To find out, we spoke with Dr. Belinda McIntosh — an Atlanta-based psychiatrist with more than 20 years of experience, a board member of Physicians for a National Health Program, and co-author of a new PNHP report titled “No Real Choices: How Medicare Advantage Fails Seniors of Color.” This is the first episode in a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

'BradCast' 1/28/2026: Government Shutdown Over ICE Funding Now Almost Certain by Progressive Voices

Why Democrats Keep Losing: Abandoning Voters, Misreading Power & Repeating the Same Errors | The Karel Show At a recent California forum featuring Democratic candidates for governor, LGBTQ issues weren’t mentioned at all. Not once. That silence says more than any speech. Then Elizabeth Warren suggested that to “win,” Democrats should abandon social issues and focus only on affordability. The strategy? Shed the so-called distractions, chase the middle, and assume marginalized voters have nowhere else to go. That logic is exactly how Democrats lose. When core voters feel erased, they don’t switch parties — they stay home. And staying home is how elections are lost. Again. Meanwhile, Donald Trump retreats in Minneapolis — but is it far too late? And as Democrats threaten to fire or impeach Kristi Noem, a simple question hangs in the air: if the votes exist to impeach her, why not him? We also break down a viral Reddit post mocking The Farmer’s Wife over a $22 grilled cheese — a pile-on that led to both locations shutting down. Why are individual restaurants being publicly shamed while massive grocery chains and corporate food pricing escape the same scrutiny? This episode asks a hard but necessary question: When will Democrats stop misreading their own coalition — and start fighting like they actually want to win? The Karel Show is live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST, streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, and more — and simulcast on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. If you value independent commentary, support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel — and please like, subscribe, and share. Broadcasting from Las Vegas with my service dog Ember 🐾 #TheKarelShow, #Democrats, #ElectionStrategy, #LGBTQRights, #ProgressivePolitics, #ElizabethWarren, #VoterTurnout, #TrumpNews, #KristiNoem, #Accountability, #PoliticalCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #CultureAndPolitics, #EconomicJustice, #RestaurantCulture, #CostOfLiving, #IndependentMedia, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #DemocraticParty, #EmberDoes_vegas https://youtube.com/live/lxaowxOXu_8

'BradCast' 1/27/2026: Trump Blinks, Bovino Out, MN ICE Op Falters but Continues as Midterm Accountability Looms by Progressive Voices

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Way Too Little, Far Too Late: Power, Blood, and Corporate Cowardice | The Karel Show Now they want investigations. Now they want resignations. Now — after the damage is done. As Bovino is reportedly pushed back to the border and toward a quiet retirement, Republicans are suddenly calling for accountability and privately urging Kristi Noem to step down. Why the sudden concern? Because they smell blood in the water ahead of the midterms — and they’re trying to save themselves. It won’t work. They waited too long. Two people are dead. The videos are clear. And no one has been prosecuted for what appear to be killings carried out under the direction — and encouragement — of an out-of-control President and his inner circle. This isn’t politics. It’s responsibility — and it’s being dodged in real time. Then there’s Apple. I’ve been an Apple user since the Lisa. I literally have an Apple tattoo. But watching Tim Cook hand Trump a trophy — and then attend a Melania movie premiere at the White House — raises a serious question: does Apple’s leadership still understand its own users, values, or audience? Because right now, it looks like moral surrender dressed up as neutrality. Plus: • Alex Honnold climbs a skyscraper without a rope • Netflix pays for it — and profits from it • Should this kind of extreme risk be encouraged, monetized, and broadcast? This episode asks a simple question that applies to politics, corporations, and media alike: When accountability finally arrives, why is it always too little — and far too late? The Karel Show is live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST, streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, and more — and simulcast on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. If you value independent commentary, support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel — and please like, subscribe, and share. Broadcasting from Las Vegas with my service dog Ember 🐾 #TheKarelShow, #Accountability, #TooLittleTooLate, #PoliticalFailure, #GovernmentAbuse, #KristiNoem, #Congress, #RuleOfLaw, #Apple, #TimCook, #CorporateEthics, #TrumpEra, #MediaCriticism, #AlexHonnold, #Netflix, #ExtremeRisk, #IndependentMedia, #CurrentEvents, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #EmberDoes_Vegas

'BradCast' 1/26/2026: The ICE Murder of ICU Nurse Alex Pretti, and Other Heroes of Minneapolis by Progressive Voices