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“Trump’s Iran Threat Sparks Outrage — Is It Time to Invoke the 25th Amendment?”

“Trump’s Iran Threat Sparks Outrage — Is It Time to Invoke the 25th Amendment?” A shocking Easter message from Donald Trump is raising serious alarms—and not just politically, but globally. Threats involving Iran, war escalation, and rhetoric that many are calling dangerous and unhinged are forcing a critical question: 👉 Has the line been crossed? In today’s episode, we break down: • The legal and moral implications of threatening war crimes • Whether the 25th Amendment is now a real conversati...

Apr 06, 2026•1 hr

🚨 Trump Speech SHOCKS Allies — Is America Losing the World?

🚨 Trump Speech SHOCKS Allies — Is America Losing the World? Donald Trump’s latest speech on Iran is raising serious questions—not just at home, but around the globe. Rambling, threats, contradictions… 👉 What does it mean when the President sounds like this on the world stage? And the bigger question: 👉 Can America’s allies trust us anymore? With talk of leaving NATO, escalating tensions overseas, and growing instability, the stakes aren’t just political—they’re global. ⸻ But it’s not just hap...

Apr 02, 2026•1 hr

🚨 Judge BLOCKS Trump — But Congress Still Won’t Act (This Is the Real Problem)

🚨 Judge BLOCKS Trump — But Congress Still Won’t Act (This Is the Real Problem) A federal judge just told Trump to stop his White House ballroom project—making it clear that only Congress has the authority to approve major changes. But the ruling is paused for two weeks as Trump appeals. 👉 Appeals what—the Constitution itself? This story exposes a bigger issue: ⚠️ Congress isn’t doing its job. Only Congress can: • Approve war • Control funding • Set election laws Yet major decisions are being m...

Apr 01, 2026•1 hr

Code Wack - States Push Back Against Medicaid Managed Care

This time on CodeWACK! Today, most people on Medicaid get their care through private insurers called Managed Care Organizations, or MCOs—like Aetna and UnitedHealthcare. Critics say these companies add layers of bureaucracy that make it harder for patients—most of them low-income—to get care. They discourage physicians from accepting Medicaid patients by making them jump through hoops to get treatment pre-authorizations, or even to get paid. Are Managed Care companies making health care more exp...

Apr 01, 2026•19 min

🚨 $15 FLOUR, $5 GAS — Is America Becoming UNAFFORDABLE?

🚨 $15 FLOUR, $5 GAS — Is America Becoming UNAFFORDABLE? Everything is going up—and it’s not slowing down. Flour is now $15 for 10 pounds. Sugar? $10. Gas is pushing $5 a gallon. Even basics like fruit and jam are hitting prices that would’ve seemed impossible just a few years ago. 👉 The real question: Is America becoming too expensive for Americans? Meanwhile, billionaires are doing just fine. A Las Vegas casino owner openly admits the cheap days are over—and says business is booming as luxury...

Mar 31, 2026•1 hr

Leslie Marshall Show - March Midterms Madness; Recapping 'No Kings Day' Protest #3

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 Charlie Cook, Founder of the 'Cook Political Report,' to talk March #Midterms Madness. He reviews the latest polling with Brad, and then share...

Mar 31, 2026•42 min

🚨 MAGA MELTDOWN Over Druski + 8 MILLION Protest “No Kings” — Is America Breaking?

🚨 MAGA MELTDOWN Over Druski + 8 MILLION Protest “No Kings” — Is America Breaking? Comedian Druski has the internet on fire—and MAGA isn’t laughing. His spot-on impersonation of MAGA women has sparked outrage, with one critic going so far as to invoke blackface in response. But the backlash raises a bigger question: 👉 Why can’t some people take a joke—and why do they keep missing the point? Meanwhile, something even bigger is happening… 🌍 Over 8 MILLION people worldwide took to the streets in ...

Mar 30, 2026•1 hr

🌍 LGBTQ RIGHTS UNDER FIRE: Russia Crackdown, Iran Rumors & Global Backlash

🌍 LGBTQ RIGHTS UNDER FIRE: Russia Crackdown, Iran Rumors & Global Backlash What’s happening to LGBTQ people around the world right now? It’s more intense—and more political—than ever. This week, Karel is joined by Canadian journalist Scott Jacobsen from The Good Men Project for a powerful global conversation on LGBTQ rights, repression, and visibility. 👉 A Russian journalist is fined for so-called “LGBTQ propaganda” as the crackdown escalates 👉 Donald Trump is reportedly briefed on claims...

Mar 27, 2026•48 min

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Mar 27, 2026•6 min

🚨 SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION EXPOSED: Jury BLAMES Meta & YouTube — Are YOU Being Manipulated?

🚨 SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION EXPOSED: Jury BLAMES Meta & YouTube — Are YOU Being Manipulated? A landmark jury decision just changed everything. For the first time, Meta and YouTube have been held responsible for harming a young user, with the court finding their platforms were intentionally designed to be addictive—fueling mental health distress. This could open the floodgates to lawsuits against Big Tech. But let’s be honest… is this really new? Corporations have been engineering addiction for...

Mar 26, 2026•59 min

🚨 AMERICA IS BROKE? Treasury Report SHOCKS — What It Means for YOU 🚨

🚨 AMERICA IS BROKE? Treasury Report SHOCKS — What It Means for YOU 🚨 Is the United States actually… broke? A bombshell Treasury report for fiscal year 2025 reveals a staggering reality: $6.06 trillion in assets vs. $47.78 trillion in liabilities. That’s not just a gap—it’s a warning sign. And yet, almost no one in mainstream media is talking about it. So what does this really mean for your future? Social Security, national spending, and generational wealth are all on the line. If you’re Gen X,...

Mar 25, 2026•1 hr 6 min

Code Wack - The Middlemen Making Money Off Medicaid

This time on CodeWACK! Why are there middlemen in Medicaid—and what are they doing to our most vulnerable patients and physicians? How and why are private insurance intermediaries permitted to put profits ahead of patients? A recent report by Physicians for a National Health Program, titled Removing the Middlemen from Medicaid, pulls back the curtain on Managed Care Organizations (MCOs). To learn more, we spoke with Dr. Alankrita Olson, a public health physician and advocate for a universal sing...

Mar 25, 2026•17 min

🔥 “Alan Ritchson Fight Video EXPOSED + America Has ZERO Consequences? | Nevada Reality Check”

🔥 “Alan Ritchson Fight Video EXPOSED + America Has ZERO Consequences? | Nevada Reality Check” Why does it feel like in America… no one is held accountable anymore? A viral video shows “Reacher” star Alan Ritchson in a violent altercation with a neighbor—but the truth is more complicated than the headlines. 👉 Reports say the fight started after a dispute over alleged speeding in the neighborhood, with the neighbor confronting him and tensions escalating  👉 But sources close to Ritchson claim ...

Mar 24, 2026•1 hr

Leslie Marshall Show - Ellison Family to Turn CNN Right-Wing Like CBS?; 'No Kings Day' Protest 3.0

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 Tim Karr, Senior Director of Strategy and Communications at 'Free Press,' a nonpartisan organization fighting for your rights to connect and c...

Mar 23, 2026•42 min

🔥 “ICE at Airports?! Trump’s Airline Chaos + Gas Prices SURGE | Is Flying Doomed?”

🔥 “ICE at Airports?! Trump’s Airline Chaos + Gas Prices SURGE | Is Flying Doomed?” Is the U.S. about to make flying a nightmare? Republicans are refusing to fund the TSA separately from ICE—and instead of negotiating, Trump is shifting blame and escalating the situation. Now there’s talk of ICE being sent into airports. What does that mean for travelers? Longer lines? Fear? Fewer people flying altogether? 👉 Could this actually cripple the airline industry in America? ⸻ 💸 Meanwhile—gas prices ...

Mar 23, 2026•1 hr

🔥 Cesar Chavez EXPOSED? Hero or Villain | Trump, Israel War & LGBTQ Crackdown

🔥 Cesar Chavez EXPOSED? Hero or Villain | Trump, Israel War & LGBTQ Crackdown Was Cesar Chavez a civil rights icon… or something far more complicated? For decades, Cesar Chavez has been celebrated as a labor hero—fighting for migrant workers, transforming agriculture, and becoming a symbol of Latino empowerment. Schools, streets, and public buildings proudly carry his name. But now, disturbing allegations are resurfacing—claims that challenge everything we thought we knew. So what do we do ...

Mar 19, 2026•1 hr

Stop Watching, Start Acting | Are We Too Passive While the World Falls Apart?

Stop Watching, Start Acting | Are We Too Passive While the World Falls Apart? Yesterday Stop Watching, Start Acting | Are We Too Passive While the World Falls Apart? On today’s episode of The Karel Show, political commentator Charles Karel Bouley asks a hard question: Has endless commentary replaced real action? Every day, millions of people talk about politics, current events, and injustice—on social media, television, podcasts, and in everyday life. But while the world debates and reacts, are ...

Mar 18, 2026•1 hr

Code Wack - The Hidden Cost of Private Equity Hospital Buyouts

This time on Code WACK! We’re taking a closer look at what happens when private equity buys hospitals. Our guest is Dr. Renee Hsia (pronounced “Shaw”). An emergency physician at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Dr. Hsia explains how patients can be harmed when Wall Street firms take over health care. A Professor of Emergency Medicine and Health Policy at the University of California, San Francisco, she is also Vice Chair of Health Services Research in the Department of Emergency Medici...

Mar 18, 2026•15 min

War Without Cause? Trump’s Iran Strikes and Cuba Threats Under Fire

Leslie is joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton (Ret.), CNN Military Analyst, to examine growing concerns over President Trump’s foreign policy decisions. From a top counterterrorism official resigning over what he says was a war with Iran lacking any imminent threat, to Trump openly talking about “taking” Cuba, the conversation raises urgent questions about judgment, intelligence, and accountability. Colonel Leighton breaks down whether these moves reflect strategy—or dangerous escalation—and what ...

Mar 17, 2026•23 min
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