A Pathological LIAR and An 81 Year Old; NEITHER should be there Karel Cast 24-75What a dark and dismal day in the USA the morning after the worst debate in my lifetime. Trump, a pathological Christo-fascist liar, unchecked, allowed to spew lie after lie; and Pres Biden, 81, sick and exhausted and all of that showing, thus making him look weakened. …

New Mexico town grapples with cascading consequences of simultaneous weather disasters; Environmentalists on edge awaiting critical US Supreme Court ruling; PLUS: Good news! Biden's climate law has created more than 300,000 clean energy jobs... All that and more in today's Green News Report!By Progressive Voices

Supreme Extension; McDonald's Blame Game; Assange Free Karel Cast 24-74 by Progressive VoicesBy Progressive Voices

How did a single mom in Kentucky, in the 1970s, become a physician, then a health insurance medical reviewer and eventually a whistleblower?To find out, we recently interviewed Dr. Linda Peeno, a physician and ethicist who has spent nearly four decades working to protect patients from harm and death by corporate healthcare systems. Dr. Peeno was pl…

In this episode, I give you an update about my travel plans for the month of July, I review the Doctor Who season finale, I talk about what's going on with Star Wars fans and I tell you why I think the Catholic Church has a marketing problem. I talk about my experiences with the Pokemon Plus + and about why the Meta Quest makes me nauseous. The mig…

Some prices remain stubbornly high for no apparent reason other than producer greed. The supply chains are flowing, and inventories are up. Compounding the greed demonstrated by manufacturers and retailers, is a pernicious right-wing media that is spinning hard. They want Americans to think the economy is in the tank, when nothing could be farther …

Extreme heat and costly, historic flooding wreak havoc across U.S.; FEMA warns of disaster funding shortfall, as storm season is just getting underway; Climate change is making home insurance unaffordable; PLUS: Global warming turbocharged Mexico's deadly heat wave, and doubled the frequency of extreme wildfires... All that and more in today's Gree…

THERE IS NO DEBATE; Why the Ground Matters in Heat Karel Cast 24-73Donald Trump and President Joseph Biden are set to debate this week and the world is abuzz. I'm not. I'm not even going to watch. First, I never want to hear that man speak again. Second, there IS NOT DEBATE. It's like debating if the Earth is Flat or if we should legalize perversio…

Leslie is joined by Maria Somma, Organizing Director for the United Steelworkers (USW).The pair explores why workers still need the PRO Act.This includes white collar workers, which Maria shares multiple examples of with the audience.Workers in the South are also eager to exercise their rights, though this is drawing backlash from anti-worker polit…

Climate Hits the Kitchen; Louisiana Goes Godly; Tipping is Racist Karel Cast 24-72Storm in Texas and the South; Caribou, Maine at 103; The West Coast is Burning...it's summer but how does all this effect you immediately? Look no further than the kitchen! Olive Oil is more expensive than crude; Maple Syrup more than a barrel of oil per gallon.Louisi…

Extreme heat intensifies across Eastern U.S. as Tropical Storm Alberto kicks off hurricane season; Deadly wildfires force evacuations in New Mexico; Delhi, India and Saudi Arabia hit astonishing record temperatures; PLUS: U.S. schools grapple with the impacts of extreme heat... All that and more in today's Green News Report!…

In honor of PRIDE Month, we’re revisiting a popular episode about the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s and 1990s. What were the health policy failures that spurred so many Americans to militant activism? How did the LGBTQ+ community win the struggle to get government funding to address the deadly virus?Fortunately, today, with appropriate medical inter…

What Is The Chemo For the Growing Cancer in the USA? Karel Cast 24-71I posted about Pride and the negativity online is just overwhelming, it's like it's the 80s all over again. But why? Why are people so anti-LGBTQ again? Well, that's simple.And is it too late to stop the spread of the cancer that is MAGA and Donald Trump? Has he and them infected …

During my coffee break I share my thoughts on the new episodes of Doctor Who, I give you an update on my writing, coaching and travel plans, I talk about Lego and I share my recent experiences in VR.By Fr. Roderick Vonhögen

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…

We find ourselves in a destructive spiral. It is mostly the fault of the dishonest hardliners on the right. I will not call them conservatives, for they have co-opted and corrupted mainstream, movement conservatism. These hardliners are fueled by lies. The bigger, the better. Because they have no shame, they’ll say and do anything. And they are in …

Crime v. Punishment; LGBTQ Pride Month Dangers; Alex Jones Broke Karel Cast 24-70Angie Harmon's daughter broke in to a bar with friends, got drunk and then left with six bottles of booze. What should her punishment be? Do we spend too much time on petty criminals and not enough on major ones? What happened to bringing them home to parents, paying f…

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…

During my coffee break, I talk about how the first episodes of the new Star Wars show 'The Acolyte' touch me on a personal level. I also share my impressions of the movie Godzilla Minus One and I tell you about the surprising connection between Young Sheldon, Toy Story and The Princess Bride. Inconceivable! I also discuss the latest innovations App…

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!…

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 …

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…

During my coffee break this week I share my thoughts about the new Star Wars series 'The Acolyte' and about the upcoming 'Starfleet Academy' series. I also rave about T. Kingfisher's book 'A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking' and about a VR demo I saw that let's you walk around Hogwarts Castle. To conclude, I talk about my intention to live and wo…

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…

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…

This week, I talk about the real reason I want to discuss Star Wars and Anime on my YouTube and TikTok channels. I also share with you some insights I learned from Alex Hormozi about identifying the dreams and fears of the people you would like to reach and I tell you the surprising treasure I discovered when I cleaned up my kitchen. Lastly, I tell…

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…

Recently, I've found myself binge-watching the TV show 'Young Sheldon'. This delightful comedy series offers a glimpse into the early life of Sheldon Cooper, the iconic character from 'The Big Bang Theory' sitcom. Sheldon, an exceptionally gifted and nerdy boy, finds the concept of God illogical, as the existence of a deity cannot be empirically va…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

This podcast episode was recorded at a local coffeehouse in my hometown during a break with coffee and apple pie. I share my excitement about all the Tolkien-related news we got this week: the new trailer for Rings of Power Season 2, the announcement of a new Peter Jackson movie set in the world of the Lord of the Rings called 'The Hunt for Gollum'…

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…