Leslie takes a closer look at New York City’s proposed Delivery Protection Act and the growing scrutiny around Amazon’s last-mile delivery system. The conversation explores the hidden costs behind rapid delivery and who ultimately bears the burden. Leslie is joined by Christian Trimboli, a member of Teamsters Local 804 and an Amazon Delivery Service Provider (DSP) driver in New York City, who offers a firsthand account of the realities on the job. He describes the intense pressure drivers face—f...
Mar 17, 2026•23 min
Green News Report 3/17/2026 by Progressive Voices
Mar 17, 2026•6 min
Trump Asks Allies for War Help — They Refuse | Economy at Risk? On today’s episode of The Karel Show, political commentator Charles Karel Bouley breaks down a rapidly escalating global crisis—and the consequences for America. After bypassing diplomacy and pushing the U.S. into a growing international conflict, Donald Trump is now asking allies for support. Their response? No. And the fallout could reshape global alliances and America’s role in the world. Could this war drag on for a year or more...
Mar 17, 2026•59 min
'BradCast' 3/16/2026: Trump uses 'wartime' authority to reopen decrepit CA oil pipelines by Progressive Voices
Mar 17, 2026•1 hr
Trump Attacks Iran AND U.S. Media | FCC Threats, Rising Gas Prices & The Real Cost of War In this episode of The Karel Show, political commentator Charles Karel Bouley breaks down a chaotic weekend in American politics, media, and global conflict. Donald Trump is escalating tensions with Iran, with the war now entering its third week and reportedly costing over $21 billion. The results so far? Rising gas prices, instability in the Middle East, and an even more hardline leadership emerging in...
Mar 16, 2026•1 hr
Green News Report 3/12/2026 by Progressive Voices
Mar 14, 2026•6 min
'BradCast' 3/12/2026: Trump's War in Iran a 'Disaster in the Making' by Progressive Voices
Mar 13, 2026•1 hr
SNAP Recipients Sue Over Soda & Candy Ban | Should Food Stamps Restrict What People Buy? Food stamp recipients are suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture over new restrictions that block SNAP benefits from being used to purchase soda, energy drinks, candy, and sugary desserts. Since May, the USDA has approved waivers in 22 states allowing limits on what SNAP recipients can buy with their benefits. Supporters say the policy promotes better health and responsible spending of taxpayer money. ...
Mar 12, 2026•59 min
'BradCast' 3/11/2026: 'Short-Term Pain for Long-Term Gain' in Iran? What Gain? by Progressive Voices
Mar 12, 2026•1 hr
Trump Book Ban Controversy: Native American History Removed from National Parks Yesterday Trump Book Ban Controversy: Native American History Removed from National Parks Donald Trump is facing growing backlash after reports that books about Native American history have been flagged for removal from visitor centers at Redwood National and State Parks. Critics say the move raises serious questions about censorship, historical revisionism, and whether political power is being used to reshape how Am...
Mar 11, 2026•1 hr
This week on Code WACK!, HEAL California’s podcast on healthcare justice, we’re digging into what happens when private investors buy hospitals and try to make them more profitable — and what that could mean for patient care. Guest: Dr. Renee Hsia (pronounced “Shaw”) — emergency physician at San Francisco General Hospital and Professor of Emergency Medicine and Health Policy at the University of California, San Francisco.
Mar 11, 2026•18 min
'BradCast' 3/10/2026: Trump's Never-Ending, Very-Soon-Ending War on Iran by Progressive Voices
Mar 11, 2026•1 hr
Green News Report 3/10/2026 by Progressive Voices
Mar 10, 2026•6 min
Middle East Crisis After Trump: Oil Prices, Iran Power Shift & Cancel Culture Debate by Progressive Voices
Mar 10, 2026•1 hr
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 Mica Soellner, Senior White House Reporter for Bloomberg Government. The two analyze the divisions that are developing within the GOP over the...
Mar 10, 2026•42 min
'BradCast' 3/9/2026: There's Plenty of Money for War, But Not Enough for You by Progressive Voices
Mar 10, 2026•1 hr
Trump, War & Power: Are Trump and Pete Hegseth the Most Dangerous Men in the World? Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are driving some of the biggest global conflicts dominating the headlines today. With tensions rising from Venezuela to the Middle East, critics are asking a chilling question: is the world entering a dangerous new era of war and power politics? On this episode of The Karel Show, Karel breaks down the growing geopolitical tensions surrounding the Trump administr...
Mar 09, 2026•1 hr
'BradCast' 3/5/2026: Noem ICEd at DHS by Progressive Voices
Mar 06, 2026•1 hr
Green News Report 3/5/2026 by Progressive Voices
Mar 05, 2026•6 min
The Senate Fails Again: Trump, Iran & Why the Midterms Matter More Than Ever The U.S. Senate had a chance to step in and limit President Trump’s authority over military action in Iran using the War Powers Act—but once again, they refused to act. What does that mean for the future of American foreign policy, and why are lawmakers unwilling to challenge the administration? In this episode of The Karel Show, we break down what the Senate’s decision really means, how it affects the escalating co...
Mar 05, 2026•1 hr
'BradCast' 3/4/2026: Why Are We In Iran and How Do We Get Out? by Progressive Voices
Mar 05, 2026•1 hr
Trump or Iran, What Is the REAL Threat to America? Yesterday Trump or Iran, What Is the REAL Threat to America? President Trump finally shared his justification with Congress for launching military action against Iran — but the explanation raised more questions than answers. Critics say the briefing failed to show any clear or immediate threat to the United States. As the Middle East conflict continues to evolve by the minute, we break down what’s happening and what it could mean for Americans a...
Mar 04, 2026•1 hr
This time on Code WACK! Millions of Americans have health insurance, but still can’t afford to use it. So what happens when high deductibles and corporate profit pressures shape the care patients receive? To break it down, 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 also a former president of Physicians for a National Health Program, and his work focuses on health care fina...
Mar 04, 2026•16 min
Leslie speaks with Naveed Shah, Political Director at Common Defense and a U.S. Army veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, about the constitutional and human consequences of the Trump administration’s new military action against Iran. Shah discusses the lack of congressional authorization, the risks of entering another prolonged Middle East conflict, and the impact such decisions have on troops and their families. The conversation also examines Trump’s past promises to end “forever wars,” his comm...
Mar 04, 2026•22 min
Leslie speaks with Alex Rias, Director of Civil, Women’s, and Human Rights at the AFL-CIO, about growing threats to civil rights protections and what they mean for working people. From the weakening of labor enforcement agencies and voting rights challenges to the criminalization of protest and attacks on workplace protections, Rias explains how civil rights and labor rights have always been interconnected. He also discusses how unions are responding—organizing more workers, defending workplace ...
Mar 04, 2026•20 min
'BradCast' 3/3/2026: Trump's Iran War Already an Expanding, Chaotic, Deadly Disaster by Progressive Voices
Mar 04, 2026•1 hr
Green News Report 3/3/2026 by Progressive Voices
Mar 03, 2026•6 min
As Middle East War Escalates, Trump’s Health & Leadership Are Under Scrutiny The conflict in the Middle East continues to expand as U.S. and allied strikes against Iranian facilities draw retaliation and regional escalation. Smoke and violence have been reported across multiple fronts, and world markets are rattled by rising oil and geopolitical instability.  Meanwhile, President Donald Trump — now 79 — has been photographed with a visible skin rash and irritation on his neck during public ...
Mar 03, 2026•1 hr
'BradCast' 3/2/2026: Trump Attacks Iran in 'Operation Epstein Fury' by Progressive Voices
Mar 03, 2026•1 hr
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 CNN Military Analyst Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF-Ret.). The two discuss the military and foreign policy aspects of the Trump administration's a...
Mar 03, 2026•41 min
