Goodbye 2025: The Year That Changed Everything As 2025 comes to a close, it’s time to pause—and take one last, honest look at a year that often felt overwhelming. The first year of Trump’s return to power reshaped politics almost daily, while breakthroughs and breakdowns across science, health, entertainment, and pop culture competed for our attention nonstop. Some stories inspired hope. Others shocked, exhausted, or divided us. And many lived somewhere in the uncomfortable middle. This episode ...
Dec 31, 2025•1 hr
Erik Dane on ALS, Disability Visibility, and Refusing to Give Up Erik Dane—forever remembered by many as “McSteamy” from Grey’s Anatomy—has lived much of his career in the spotlight. From blockbuster films to hit television shows, and more recently capturing a new generation on Euphoria, his career has continued to evolve. But in April 2025, at the height of renewed success, Dane was diagnosed with ALS—a devastating disease with no cure. Now using a wheelchair, Erik Dane is still acting, still c...
Dec 30, 2025•54 min
It’s Christmas — Let’s Dance! 🎄💃 | Karel Cast No politics. No heavy headlines. No big debates. It’s Christmas Day — a day for joy, memories, music, and movement. And today on The Karel Cast, we’re doing exactly that: dancing through decades of stories, songs, and survival. I’ve been making music professionally since the late 1980s, and on this special Christmas episode, I’m sharing the stories behind the songs — and playing some of the music videos I’ve created over the years, including: 🎶 “E...
Dec 25, 2025•1 hr
The True Meaning of Christmas (It’s Not What You Think) | Karel Cast Every year we decorate the tree, exchange gifts, sing the songs, and gather with loved ones — but do we ever stop to ask why we do any of it? On this Christmas Eve episode of The Karel Cast, we take a deeper look at the true meaning of Christmas: where the traditions came from, what they were meant to symbolize, and how the holiday has evolved into what it is today. We’ll also talk honestly about why Christmas can feel magical ...
Dec 24, 2025•1 hr
These Food & Climate Numbers Will Shock You | Karel Cast 25-167 What would it actually take for your state to be food-self-sufficient? How much food — and especially meat — would the United States have to produce just to feed itself? The answers are staggering, and they reveal why climate change, agriculture, and what we eat are deeply connected — whether we want to admit it or not. These numbers don’t just challenge our assumptions, they expose how fragile the food system really is. So yes,...
Dec 23, 2025•1 hr
Airlines vs. Bigger Bodies: Should Fat Travelers Pay More? | Karel Cast Holiday travel is here — and Southwest Airlines is back in the spotlight for its “customer of size” policy. If you’re considered too large for a single seat, they require you to buy two. Sure, you might get a refund later… but will you? And is this policy fair? Let’s be honest: airplane seats are shrinking while Americans are getting larger. Should heavier passengers be financially penalized — or should airlines be held acco...
Dec 22, 2025•1 hr
'BradCast' 12/18/2025: Old Man Shouts At People, and Other End of Year Observations by Progressive Voices
Dec 19, 2025•1 hr
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Dec 18, 2025•6 min
'BradCast' 12/17/2025: SCOTUS road map for illegal gerrymandering by Progressive Voices
Dec 18, 2025•1 hr
This time on Code WACK! Suddenly, with little notice, you may find yourself having to step into a caregiving role for a friend or family member. Maybe you already have. It could be an aging parent, an ailing partner or an injured child. What does it really cost—emotionally, physically, and financially—to care for someone you love? To find out, we recently spoke with Mary-Elizabeth Harmon, a scientist turned storyteller and caregiver whose life changed in an instant. What she thought would be a b...
Dec 17, 2025•19 min
'BradCast' 12/16/2025 (Bricks in the Wall) by Progressive Voices
Dec 17, 2025•1 hr
Green News Report 12/16/2025 by Progressive Voices
Dec 16, 2025•6 min
'BradCast' 12/15/2025: A Weekend of Horrific Violence by Progressive Voices
Dec 16, 2025•1 hr
'BradCast' 12/11/2025: Trump's Losing One Battle After Another by Progressive Voices
Dec 12, 2025•1 hr
Green News Report 12/11/2025 by Progressive Voices
Dec 11, 2025•6 min
'BradCast' 12/10/2025: Dems Continue Stunning 2025 Election Streak by Progressive Voices
Dec 11, 2025•1 hr
This time on Code WACK! Join us on a deep dive into the hidden forces behind soaring out-of-pocket costs, from rising medical costs to pandemic aftershocks and corporate profit pressures. Our guest, health insurance agent Sherry Davis Johnson, shares eye-opening stories from the front lines. We’ll also explore how the Affordable Care Act has saved lives, what protections still matter most, and what it really takes to navigate today’s healthcare maze. This is the second episode in a two part-seri...
Dec 10, 2025•18 min
'BradCast' 12/9/2025: Dr. Michael E. Mann on authoritarian petro-states undermining climate action by Progressive Voices
Dec 10, 2025•1 hr
Leslie is joined by Scott Kroona and Brad Lusk, members of Teamsters Local 120, which represents over 15,000 workers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota. They discuss why their Union has authorized a strike at Actus Nutrition and Foremost Farms. They explain what has led to the strike, and how they and other dairy workers are pushing back against cuts to their health care, pensions, and other protections. The website for Teamsters Local 120 is www.TeamstersLocal120.org....
Dec 10, 2025•22 min
Green News Report 12/9/2025 by Progressive Voices
Dec 09, 2025•6 min
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 Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, an Immigration Attorney and Advocate. The pair discusses Trump's new efforts to block immigration from 19 countries he...
Dec 09, 2025•45 min
'BradCast' 12/8/2025 by Progressive Voices
Dec 09, 2025•1 hr
'BradCast' 12/4/2025: Health care cliff hits January 1 by Progressive Voices
Dec 05, 2025•1 hr
Green News Report 12/4/2025 by Progressive Voices
Dec 04, 2025•6 min
'BradCast' 12/3/2025: TN Special Election's 'Flashing Red Light Warning Sign' for GOP by Progressive Voices
Dec 04, 2025•1 hr
This time on Code WACK! We’re digging into big questions: Are reduced health insurance subsidies leaving Americans with a bad case of sticker shock? If you’re shopping on the ACA marketplace, what should you watch out for before picking a plan? And what happens if you're pre-authorized for treatment in 2025, but can't afford to renew with the same plan in 2026? (It's not pretty.) For these answers and more, we talked to Sherry Davis Johnson — a former nurse turned long–time insurance agent in So...
Dec 03, 2025•16 min
'BradCast' 12/2/2025: Politicization and weaponization of the Pentagon politicization by Progressive Voices
Dec 03, 2025•1 hr
Green News Report 12/2/2025 by Progressive Voices
Dec 03, 2025•6 min
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 Mabinty Quarshie, White House Reporter for the Washington Examiner. The two analyze President Trump's 36% approval rating in the new Gallup po...
Dec 02, 2025•41 min
'BradCast' 12/1/2025: Follow the Voting by Progressive Voices
Dec 02, 2025•1 hr
