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Is Trump’s War on Iran Illegal? Gas Hikes, Culture Chaos & More

Is Trump’s War on Iran Illegal? Gas Hikes, Culture Chaos & More The U.S. and Israel have launched major military strikes on Iran — and Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been confirmed dead in the conflict. What started as a limited strike has already escalated with Iranian retaliation and global tensions rising. Critics are calling this an illegal war, and analysts warn gas prices could spike sharply as oil markets react.  President Trump is publicly touting the campaign as...

Mar 02, 2026•1 hr

America’s Caregiving Crisis Is Here | Aging, Exhaustion & Political Chaos

America’s Caregiving Crisis Is Here | Aging, Exhaustion & Political Chaos My sister had a brain tumor removed. The surgery was successful. The recovery? Brutal. Family members — daughters, friends, me — are stepping in. But here’s the reality: caregiving in America is overwhelming, underfunded, and often unsupported by insurance. Daily nursing care isn’t covered. Families are left to manage medications, mobility, doctor visits, and emotional breakdowns while trying to maintain jobs and lives...

Feb 26, 2026•1 hr

After That Speech… The State of Our Union Is Clear | Trump, Media Mergers & Arizona’s Age Law

After That Speech… The State of Our Union Is Clear | Trump, Media Mergers & Arizona’s Age Law Donald Trump addressed a packed Congress and the nation — and after that State of the Union speech, the direction of the country feels unmistakable. Was it leadership… or political theater? Many Americans are questioning whether the priorities laid out reflect the real problems facing the country. Did the speech unify the nation — or deepen the divide? Meanwhile in Hollywood, a media battle is brewi...

Feb 25, 2026•1 hr

Code Wack The Deadly Design of U.S. Health Care (Episode 318)

This time on Code WACK! Why do Americans live about four years less, on average, than people in similar European countries, despite spending far more on health care? And why are so many dying from illnesses we already know how to prevent or treat? To help us unpack this, we spoke with Dr. Adam Gaffney — a pulmonary and critical care physician, public health researcher, and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He’s a former president of Physicians for a National Health Progr...

Feb 25, 2026•18 min

State of the Union or State of Denial? BAFTAs Controversy & Avalanche Liability

State of the Union or State of Denial? BAFTAs Controversy & Avalanche Liability Tonight, Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address. But is it a real assessment of America — or political theater? Recent polling shows many Americans believe the White House isn’t focused on the issues that matter most: cost of living, stability, global tension, and domestic division. Will Congress continue to align with the President, or begin to break ranks? Meanwhile, the BAFTAs spark global debate...

Feb 25, 2026•1 hr

Leslie Marshall Show - Weakest Pre-SOTU Polling Ever for Trump, Will He Weigh Down GOP in Midterms?

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 White House Correspondent for the Washington Examiner, Mabinty Quarshie, who previews tomorrow's 'State Of The Union' address. Mabinty says sh...

Feb 24, 2026•42 min

Cartel Chaos in Mexico, Deep Freeze in NYC & Is Trump Losing His Base?

Cartel Chaos in Mexico, Deep Freeze in NYC & Is Trump Losing His Base? Mexico is erupting after reports that cartel leader “El Mencho” is dead. Cities like Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara are facing violence, blockades, and fear. Why has the Mexican government struggled for years to defeat the cartels — and what happens now? Meanwhile, the Northeast is locked in a brutal freeze. New York City is sheltering in place as extreme cold grips the East Coast. Is this just winter… or another warning...

Feb 23, 2026•1 hr

Is The View Under FCC Attack? War With Iran? And Who Pays for Risky Rescue Missions?

Is The View Under FCC Attack? War With Iran? And Who Pays for Risky Rescue Missions? Is the federal government targeting The View? FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr says an enforcement action is underway after the show featured Democratic lawmaker James Talarico. But here’s the issue — there’s no equal-time violation. No rule broken. So what exactly is being enforced? Is this about media fairness… or political intimidation? At the same time, headlines are screaming that the United States is on the b...

Feb 19, 2026•1 hr

Why Insured Americans Still Need Charity Clinics (Episode 317)

This time on Code WACK! Why are people in America resorting to receiving medical care in animal stalls - even if they have health insurance? What would it take to make volunteer stopgap clinics unnecessary - and who stands in the way of real reform? To break it down, we spoke with leading healthcare reform advocate and New York Times bestselling author Wendell Potter. A former health insurance executive turned industry whistleblower, Wendell now serves as board president of the Center for Health...

Feb 18, 2026•17 min

Why Does NYC Want to Protect Billionaires?

NYC Tax War, Billionaire Backlash, Trump’s Ukraine Failure & The Culture Shift No One Wants to Admit Why does New York City bend over backward to protect billionaires while everyday people struggle to survive? Mayor Zohran Mamdani is threatening a 9.5% property tax increase if Albany blocks a proposed wealth tax. He calls it a “last resort.” But let’s be honest — why is it always the middle class paying the bill while the ultra-rich get protected? Meanwhile in Napa Valley, famed French Laund...

Feb 18, 2026•1 hr

🚨 America Is Running Out of Time — And Democrats Still Aren’t Fighting Trump

🚨 America Is Running Out of Time — And Democrats Still Aren’t Fighting Trump Are we watching American democracy unravel in real time? Allies are distancing themselves. Climate commitments are disappearing. Clean car mandates? Gone. Equity and inclusion protections? Stripped away. The guardrails that were supposed to hold? Failing. And Democrats? Waiting for the midterms. We don’t have nine months. We don’t have three years. We don’t have time to sit back while Donald Trump reshapes the country ...

Feb 17, 2026•1 hr

🇺🇸 What Are American Values? (It’s Not What Trump Thinks)

🇺🇸 What Are American Values? (It’s Not What Trump Thinks) Trump’s attempt to erase the Pride flag from the Stonewall Monument reveals what MAGA continues to misunderstand: diversity, equity, and inclusion are American values. From outrage over Bad Bunny not speaking English at the Super Bowl to erasing LGBTQ history, MAGA has lost the plot. Religion isn’t an American requirement—freedom from it is. And free speech shouldn’t cost you your job. It’s time the GOP and their Project 2025 agenda lea...

Feb 11, 2026•1 hr

The Real Cost of Health Insurance Nobody Talks About (Episode 316)

This time on Code WACK! Healthcare premiums aren’t the only costs going up. Your pocketbook is also getting hit with higher out-of-pocket costs - like deductibles, co-pays, and coinsurance - often under the radar. How is this hidden cost crisis affecting families - and what can be done about it? We spoke with New York Times bestselling author and leading healthcare reform advocate Wendell Potter. A former health insurance executive turned industry whistleblower, Wendell is now board president of...

Feb 11, 2026•14 min
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