BradCast with Brad Friedman

Lisa Graves, Former DOJ Deputy Asst. Attorney General — Court Reform; Iran War; Elections: Original airdate 7-8-2026. Trump's ceasefire with Iran is failing, as predicted. Maine's embattled Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner withdrew from the race. Federal court ordered Donald Trump to pay writer E. Jean Carroll the $5.8 million he owes her after being found guilty of sexual abuse. LISA GRAVES, former Deputy Asst. US Attorney General, explains major rulings handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court's corrupted rightwing supermajority this term that broke with decades of precedent and relied on invented doctrines to achieve their preferred political outcomes, including overturning back voting rights, curbs on money in politics, and much more.

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David Faris, Roosevelt University — Iran War; Elections; Environment: Original airdate 7-9-2026. Maine's Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner has withdrawn from the race, and state party officials are now scrambling to select a new nominee. Senate Republicans' lack of candor about the health status of hospitalized Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is raising suspicion. Donald Trump says the the 'ceasefire' and the 'Memorandum of Understanding' between the US and Iran are 'over.' Roosevelt University's Prof. DAVID FARIS discusses the latest developments in the Iran War, potential pathways forward to resolve the conflict, and much more. Plus our new 'Green News Report.'

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Brad Friedman discusses the increasing severity of climate change impacts, highlighting recent dangerous air quality levels due to wildfire smoke affecting millions. Friedman states that the ongoing flooding in Texas has led to urgent rescue operations, with at least one fatality reported. He argues that the current administration's energy policies are exacerbating these crises, particularly through the promotion of fossil fuels and the lack of support for renewable energy. Besi Boyen contributes to the discussion by emphasizing the need for a shift towards clean energy solutions to mitigate these disasters.

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Steve Herman, Former White House Bureau Chief, Voice Of America — Press freedom v. propaganda; Elections: Voice of America was once a world treasure, broadcasting across the globe as a living example of press freedom and American 'soft power.' Former VOA White House Bureau Chief STEVE HERMAN explains new allegations by former VOA correspondents that the Trump Administration is unlawfully abusing the news agency to promote propaganda in violation of VOA's mission, and handing America's adversaries' a strategic victory' in ceding the global information space, and much more. Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Jay Clayton, refused to say who won the 2020 election. Wisconsin election commission alleges billionaire Elon Musk committed criminal election fraud. Trump endorsed 2020 election denier Mike Lindell for governor of Michigan.

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Accountability; ICE; Environment: Trump finally paid writer E. Jean Carroll the $5.6 million dollars he owes for sexually abusing her. Hunter Biden won a $1.7 million defamation suit against billionaire Patrick Byrne for spreading lies manufactured by Russian intelligence falsely alleging bribery. A federal judge threw out Trump's $10 billion settlement with the IRS as self-dealing, and more. DHS suspended most vehicle stops around the country following ICE murders of immigrants. Trump reversed vow to charge a 20% toll on ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz. Nobody wants to name their baby 'Donald' anymore. Plus our new 'Green News Report.'

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Susan Greenhalgh, Election expert, Free Speech For People — Elections; Iran War: Maine's Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner officially withdrew from the race. US Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died suddenly; Graham's sister will fill out the remainder of his term. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released a statement to prove he is alive after being hospitalized for weeks without explanation. Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again, as Trump declared the U.S. will charge a 20% toll on cargo. Election security expert SUSAN GREENHALGH of Free Speech for People explains Trump's dismantling of the US Elections Assistance Commission in his latest attack on U.S. election administration, what it means for the 2026 midterms and 2028 presidential election, and much more.

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