WHERE IS YOUR HAPPY PLACE? Plus, Can You Afford Vacay? Karel Cast 24-69 I'm live from the Hotel Maya in Long Beach, CA and it's one of my happy places. I love the view, the rooms, I love how Ember can walk and play on the beach, being in the harbor near The Queen Mary, I love that it's not in Long Beach proper and that there are NO homeless all aro…

WHERE IS YOUR HAPPY PLACE? Plus, Can You Afford Vacay? Karel Cast 24-69I'm live from the Hotel Maya in Long Beach, CA and it's one of my happy places. I love the view, the rooms, I love how Ember can walk and play on the beach, being in the harbor near The Queen Mary, I love that it's not in Long Beach proper and that there are NO homeless all arou…

In parts of the U.S., air conditioning can't keep up with extreme heat, and a big one is coming over the next week; Record rain triggers flash flooding from Sarasota to Spain to China; New York passes law requiring oil companies to pay for climate change damages; PLUS: Renewable energy in the U.S. has delivered $250 billion in health benefits... Al…

This time on Code WACK!At least seven states are grappling with budget shortfalls in 2024. What goes on behind the scenes when a state needs to cut costs? Who stands to lose the most as programs are trimmed or eliminated? Today we're looking at California’s multi-billion dollar budget deficit – and what's being done to protect the state’s most vuln…

HUNTER BIDEN Is In Every Family; USA Back sliding with world Karel Cast 24-68The verdict in the Hunter Biden trial is not what we should be talking about; no, we should be talking about how there's a Hunter Biden in every family, it may even be us. We should be talking bout addiction, about drug safety, how not to die from bad things in drugs...we …

Far-right parties win big in European Union parliamentary elections, with climate action in the crosshairs; New York Governor halts first-in-nation congestion pricing in New York City; PLUS: Biden Administration tightens mileage rules to save consumers money and combat climate change... All that and more in today's Green News Report!…

HUNTER BIDEN Is In Every Family; USA Back sliding with world Karel Cast 24-68 The verdict in the Hunter Biden trial is not what we should be talking about; no, we should be talking about how there's a Hunter Biden in every family, it may even be us. We should be talking bout addiction, about drug safety, how not to die from bad things in drugs...we…

It was nice to see our system of justice prevail in New York. The jury unanimously convicted the ex-president, but his allies in the media and Congress, rather than supporting it, are bent on tearing down the justice system for their own power and money. Here’s a short commentary on these folks whose conduct is unbecoming officers of the U.S.A. I h…

There is no reason for Trump to be anywhere near Biden in the polls in a perfect world. But the world is far from perfect. So why? Why are they close when one is a convicted felon, sexual offender, twice impeached wreck of a man? It's the messaging. Biden is telling us the economy is great, and by all accounts, it is. But YOU and I are not feeling …

Everyday Is 9/11 in Gaza; Hunter's Folly; Help W/Strings Karel Cast 24-66I watched 9/11 One Day in America on Hulu and it suddenly made me see and realize the real horror going on in Gaza and how every day is 9/11 for them. And that makes us duplicitous with terrorists, since Netanyahu is behaving like a terrorist. Hunter's trial is a folly. Legal …

Everyday Is 9/11 in Gaza; Hunter's Folly; Help W/Strings Karel Cast 24-66 I watched 9/11 One Day in America on Hulu and it suddenly made me see and realize the real horror going on in Gaza and how every day is 9/11 for them. And that makes us duplicitous with terrorists, since Netanyahu is behaving like a terrorist. Hunter's trial is a folly. Legal…

IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: May 2024 was the hottest May ever recorded globally; Earth just saw 12 straight months of unprecedented heat; Heat deaths in the U.S. hit a new record in 2023; The world's largest solar farm is now online --- in China; PLUS: The U.N. Secretary-General has a message for the world... All that and more in today's Green News Re…

My comment today is delivered with a heavy heart. Like so many Jews around the world, I am distraught and distressed at the Netanyahu government and its now-clear goal of running the Palestinians out of Gaza and the West Bank. Controlled by a self-centered Prime Minister and an uncompromising religious minority, Israel finds itself at odds with the…

This time on Code WACK!How do Managed Care health insurance plans hurt patients? Why is it legal for commercial health insurers to use Denial-of-Care as a business model? And what is one organization doing to call attention to such issues? To find out, we spoke to Kimberly J. Soenen, founder of “SOME PEOPLE,” a Chicago-based not-for-profit organiza…

YOU ARE KILLING ARTS; Hunter Biden's Useless Trial; AMERICANs are dying Karel Cast 24-65Spotify is increasing their fee by $3 a month. The owner, Ek, is worth $3.5 billion dollars, more than any artist on his platform including Paul McCartney or Taylor Swift. They pay crap to the artists. Streaming platforms are killing the theaters…or…are they? I …

Leslie is joined by Mike Sozan, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund.The two analyze the significance of former President Donald Trump being found guilty on all 34 felony counts in his New York election interference case.They also chat about Mike's new piece for the DC Journal, titled, "COUNTERPOINT: Trump’s Conviction Is a…

YOU ARE KILLING ARTS; Hunter Biden's Useless Trial; AMERICANs are dying Karel Cast 24-65 Spotify is increasing their fee by $3 a month. The owner, Ek, is worth $3.5 billion dollars, more than any artist on his platform including Paul McCartney or Taylor Swift. They pay crap to the artists. Streaming platforms are killing the theaters…or…are they? I…

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 joi…

CEASEFIRE! Biden's Proposal; J-Lo Hate? Most Popular Topic Karel Cast 24-64Biden has proposed a three part cease fire deal for Israel and Gaza but will Netanyahu allow it? What does it call for and is it feasible? The fighting has gone on long enough, too long, and must stop, but is this the way? Other nations are on board, but will that matter?A P…

CEASEFIRE! Biden's Proposal; J-Lo Hate? Most Popular Topic Karel Cast 24-64 Biden has proposed a three part cease fire deal for Israel and Gaza but will Netanyahu allow it? What does it call for and is it feasible? The fighting has gone on long enough, too long, and must stop, but is this the way? Other nations are on board, but will that matter? A…

GUILTY ALL COUNTS! But What Will It Mean? Karel Cast 24-63 The First American President to ever be convicted of a felony, Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts. But what, if anything will it really mean? Will it move the needle at all in the election? And what does it say about the electorate that they would, in fact, allow a convicted fel…

GUILTY ALL COUNTS! But What Will It Mean? Karel Cast 24-63The First American President to ever be convicted of a felony, Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts. But what, if anything will it really mean? Will it move the needle at all in the election? And what does it say about the electorate that they would, in fact, allow a convicted felo…

This time on Code WACK!What’s the impact of commercial health insurance Denial-of-Care tactics? Who “wins” when new employees have to wait three months before their health insurance kicks in? What devastating physical, financial and emotional consequences did one young woman face after she was seriously injured during such a waiting period? To find…

SOUTH PARK Perfection; Why They Steal Catalytics; Cannon Misfires Karel Cast 24-62South Park proves yet again it is one of the best social commentaries on television with the South Park: The End of Obesity episode about Ozempic. The questions raised are valid, and really should be answered both by health insurance companies and the food industry. A…

In the battle for clean air and water, there are winners and losers. The winners can afford to distance themselves and their families from areas that flood every spring, and places where the air is foul due to industrial plants. The losers are, as usual, too poor to get out of the way, and they are the ones who suffer. In today’s commentary, we loo…

SOUTH PARK Perfection; Why They Steal Catalytics; Cannon Misfires Karel Cast 24-62 South Park proves yet again it is one of the best social commentaries on television with the South Park: The End of Obesity episode about Ozempic. The questions raised are valid, and really should be answered both by health insurance companies and the food industry. …

DON'T DIE BEFORE YOU DO THIS; Are we Cruel? Memorial Day Movies Karel Cast 24-61I am planning a memorial and having to fight with family members who have no clue what the deceased would want is just horrifying. So does your family know what you would want? Where would you like your memorial? What music? Flowers? Music? Food? Do you care? And if you…

DON'T DIE BEFORE YOU DO THIS; Are we Cruel? Memorial Day Movies Karel Cast 24-61 I am planning a memorial and having to fight with family members who have no clue what the deceased would want is just horrifying. So does your family know what you would want? Where would you like your memorial? What music? Flowers? Music? Food? Do you care? And if yo…

This time on Code WACK!Why do lawmakers continue to ignore the toll our broken healthcare system takes on us? And what can we do, ourselves, to bring about change? What inspired single-payer advocate and mother Rebecca Wood to put much of her activism on hold to “sharpen her swords”? To find out, we interviewed Rebecca, a first-year law student and…

PROSECUTION RESTS, but should they? Tribute to Andrew Howard Karel Cast 24-60The Prosecution in the Donald Trump election subversion trial has rested, but should they have? Did Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels really prove the case through a preponderance of evidence? Should that have found someone credible to back up Cohen..although, who, in Trump…

PROSECUTION RESTS, but should they? Tribute to Andrew Howard Karel Cast 24-60 The Prosecution in the Donald Trump election subversion trial has rested, but should they have? Did Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels really prove the case through a preponderance of evidence? Should that have found someone credible to back up Cohen..although, who, in Trum…

The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they detail the the recently extended consolidation deadline, who benefits by taking action, and what you can expect later this Summer if you're enrolled in the SAVE plan. They also discuss other important updates and talk about where we stand in the fight f…

It’s disturbing to hear the media talk about Trump’s Day One plans as if he has already won. How we arrived at a place where a person who is wholly unqualified both by temperament and fitness for high office is in a neck and neck race for our highest office is a damning commentary on our collective attention span and lack of desire to educate ourse…

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 joi…

Butker, Combs Men Behaving Badly; Should Biden Campaign? Karel Cast 24-59Sean Combs apologizes for beating a woman on an eight year old video; a claim he denied, called her crazy then gave her $50m dollars to shut up. Butker goes on an anti-gay, Handmaid's tale rant at a college graduation. Why do men these days feel they can just behave as badly a…

Butker, Combs Men Behaving Badly; Should Biden Campaign? Karel Cast 24-59 Sean Combs apologizes for beating a woman on an eight year old video; a claim he denied, called her crazy then gave her $50m dollars to shut up. Butker goes on an anti-gay, Handmaid's tale rant at a college graduation. Why do men these days feel they can just behave as badly …

22/25/27 Tips Out of Control; Stereotypes are Real; Life Goals Karel Cast 24-58After having my jaw drilled, sanded and a screw put in I went for take out and the tip screen sent me over the edge: 22/25/27 were the choices…what happened to 15% ? Tipping is out of control and now they want more and more and more. How much do you tip? And do you feel …

22/25/27 Tips Out of Control; Stereotypes are Real; Life Goals Karel Cast 24-58 After having my jaw drilled, sanded and a screw put in I went for take out and the tip screen sent me over the edge: 22/25/27 were the choices…what happened to 15% ? Tipping is out of control and now they want more and more and more. How much do you tip? And do you feel…

This time on Code WACK!In honor of Mother's Day, we're talking about how our dysfunctional health insurance system affects moms. How far did one mother go to ensure that her daughter – born extremely premature – got the critical care she needed? How did our broken healthcare system push our guest, Rebecca Wood, to delay her own care for the sake of…

Before Pessimism Practice Gratitude; Trump v. Everyone; Pageants over? Karel Cast 24-57Gratitude. For the big things. For the little things. In today's world we are not trained to practice gratitude. Pessimism, discontent, upset, fear, yes; gratitude, no. But there are things every day for which we all should be grateful. Today, I'm grateful for my…

Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.First, Scott breaks down today's move by President Biden to levy new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, semiconductors, batteries, solar cells, steel an…

Before Pessimism Practice Gratitude; Trump v. Everyone; Pageants over? Karel Cast 24-57 Gratitude. For the big things. For the little things. In today's world we are not trained to practice gratitude. Pessimism, discontent, upset, fear, yes; gratitude, no. But there are things every day for which we all should be grateful. Today, I'm grateful for m…

Canada's fire season erupts, forcing evacuations, as wildfire smoke chokes U.S. Upper Midwest; Record-breaking increase in carbon dioxide levels in the world's atmosphere; PLUS: Michigan is newest state to sue Big Oil for mounting climate damages... All that and more in today's Green News Report!By 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 joi…

I was intrigued (and relieved) to read about a high school principal who makes students place their smartphones in a lock-bag for the school day. Tensions are down and grades are up. This commonsense solution to the blight of phones in the classroom is a good example of how technology outruns us until we understand it well enough to take advantage …

YOU ARE AT RISK; Backing Wrong Industries; A Legend Dies Karel Cast 24-56A new report says 90% of people over 20 in the USA are at risk of heart disease. Why? Lifestyle (Lack of exercise, obesity, high blood pressure). So basically everyone . Why? Why can't we seem to get it right? It's not hard. So what's the problem. Oh, that's simple.The Auto in…

PORK WORM ATE BRAIN; Apple Crushes Creativity? Trump Ever Tried Karel Cast 24-54Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he had a pork worm eat his brain and gave him brain damage. And he wants to be President and calls Biden infirm. How do you know if you have a parasite and how do you get them? And did he really have them. Does Donald Trump? Does #MAGA ? Have …

PORK WORM ATE BRAIN; Apple Crushes Creativity? Trump Ever Tried Karel Cast 24-55 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he had a pork worm eat his brain and gave him brain damage. And he wants to be President and calls Biden infirm. How do you know if you have a parasite and how do you get them? And did he really have them. Does Donald Trump? Does #MAGA ? Have…

Tornado outbreaks leave trail of destruction across multiple states; Republicans ban climate change in Florida, just in time for hurricane season; House Republicans' latest salvo in their 'War on Woke Appliances'; PLUS: A shift is underway in how U.S. culture portrays climate reality... All that and more in today's Green News Report!…

This time on Code WACK! With all its apparent advantages, why hasn’t California passed single payer yet? Is organized labor fully in the Medicare-for-All game? Do managed care providers - like Kaiser Permanente - have outsized influence on healthcare reform in the state? To find out, we spoke to Peter Shapiro, a retired letter carrier and author of…