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Code Wack - Does silence still equal death? For too many Americans, the answer is yes.
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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…
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What Is The Chemo For the Growing Cancer in the USA? Karel Cast 24-71
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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 …
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Latest Political Legal News Involving Trump, SCOTUS; GOP Moving to Full Fascism?
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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…
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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 …
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Crime v. Punishment; LGBTQ Pride Month Dangers; Alex Jones Broke Karel Cast 24-70
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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…
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WHERE IS YOUR HAPPY PLACE? Plus, Can You Afford Vacay? Karel Cast 24-69
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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…
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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…
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Code Wack - The devastating 'domino effect' of state budget cuts
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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…
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HUNTER BIDEN Is In Every Family; USA Back sliding with world Karel Cast 24-68
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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 …
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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!…
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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…
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TRUMP and BIDEN: Why So Close? I know. Karel Cast 24-67
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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 …
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Everyday Is 9/11 in Gaza; Hunter's Folly; Help W/Strings Karel Cast 24-66
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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Code Wack - 'Insidious, unethical,' yet legal: The Denial-of-Care model
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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…
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YOU ARE KILLING ARTS; Hunter Biden's Useless Trial; AMERICANs are dying Karel Cast 24-65
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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 …
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Why Trump's Conviction is an Important Victory for the Rule of Law: "Is MAGA a Terrorist Movement?"
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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…
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Policy Stakes of 2024 Election and Impact of Trump's Conviction; Latest News on Gaza and Ukraine
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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…
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CEASEFIRE! Biden's Proposal; J-Lo Hate? Most Popular Topic Karel Cast 24-64
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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…
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GUILTY ALL COUNTS! But What Will It Mean? Karel Cast 24-63
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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…
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Code Wack - Commercial health insurance: Is denying care the business model?
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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…
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SOUTH PARK Perfection; Why They Steal Catalytics; Cannon Misfires Karel Cast 24-62
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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…
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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…
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DON'T DIE BEFORE YOU DO THIS; Are we Cruel? Memorial Day Movies Karel Cast 24-61
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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…
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Code Wack - Our healthcare system's hurting us. Why are lawmakers complicit?
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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…
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PROSECUTION RESTS, but should they? Tribute to Andrew Howard Karel Cast 24-60
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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…
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Department Of Education Extends Key Student Loan Consolidation Deadline To June 30th
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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…
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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…
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How Project 2025 Would Weaponize a 2nd Trump Term; Messaging Democrats Should Use to Re-elect Biden
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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…
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Butker, Combs Men Behaving Badly; Should Biden Campaign? Karel Cast 24-59
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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…
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22/25/27 Tips Out of Control; Stereotypes are Real; Life Goals Karel Cast 24-58
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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 …
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Code Wack - From rage to gratitude: A mother's harrowing journey to save her daughter (and herself)
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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…
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Before Pessimism Practice Gratitude; Trump v. Everyone; Pageants over? Karel Cast 24-57
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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…
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President Biden Announces New Tariffs on Chinese EVs, Semiconductors, Solar Cells and More
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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…
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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
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Michael Cohen Testifies in Trump Hush Money Trial; GOP Threats to Americans' Retirement Benefits
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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…
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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 …
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YOU ARE AT RISK; Backing Wrong Industries; A Legend Dies Karel Cast 24-56
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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…
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PORK WORM ATE BRAIN; Apple Crushes Creativity? Trump Ever Tried Karel Cast 24-54
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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 …
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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!…
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Code Wack - Can single-payer advocates overcome the 'narcissism of small differences'?
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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…
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MET GALA MEH; Paying for PrEP; Daniels Storms Karel Cast 24-54
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MET GALA MEH; Paying for PrEP; Daniels Storms Karel Cast 24-54The Met Gala, a benefit for the museums costume wing, happened Monday and why do I feel very Hunger Games about it all? $75k tickets. Outfits that cost even more. I used to think it was all just celebrity good fun, but now, in today's world, it just seems…wrong. But why? We talk about it…
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As we watch the unprecedented criminal trial in New York, eyes are also on the Supreme Court, for they will rule in June on the also-unprecedented question of presidential immunity. If SCOTUS rules that Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for acts he made as a private citizen in his post-presidency, we will have crowned a king. And of course, i…
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Relentless rains trigger widespread floods in Houston and southern Brazil; April 2024 was the hottest April on record, on land and sea; Man-made global warming is supercharging heavy rains across the U.S.; PLUS: President Biden unveils billions in new funding for rural clean energy, and to remove and replace toxic lead water pipes... All that and m…
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Author of "It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism"; Latest in Gaza & It's Effect on Presidential Race
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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…
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The American Era of Disappointment Karel Cast 24-53
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The American Era of Disappointment Karel Cast 24-53There's not much in America these days that isn't disappointing. Our political system is a mess. Our way of life is disappearing right in front of us. Beloved institutions are closing. People are following despicable people. Are you encouraged about anything these days?Also, Israel shuts down Al Ja…
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BEFORE NATIONAL GUARD After Police; What Have We Done? Pain Kills Karel Cast 24-52
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BEFORE NATIONAL GUARD After Police; What Have We Done? Pain Kills Karel Cast 24-52Before we send national guard but after police: Biden says protests are fine, but not chaos and destruction; he doesn't think, however, the national guard should get involved. Where is this heading and why is it happening?"What Have We Done" said Keith Davidson, the l…
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Code Wack - Absolutely ruthless': the brutal privatization of U.S. health care
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This time on Code WACK! How is private equity affecting our healthcare system? What’s being done about it? How does our fragmented healthcare system affect patients, including people who have cancer? And what cues can healthcare reform activists take from California's immigrant community?To find out, we spoke to Peter Shapiro, a retired letter carr…
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SILENCE THE STUDENTS? Noem Doubles Down; Seinfeld Rants Karel Cast 24-52
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SILENCE THE STUDENTS? Noem Doubles Down; Seinfeld Rants Karel Cast 24-52Campuses across the country are deciding to clamp down on the Pro-Palestinian encampments that have sprung up , but should they? Isn't this the same as being opposed to the Vietnam War? Students were right then to protest, are they right now? And even if they're not right, shou…
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