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his time on Code WACK! How are corporate health insurers using artificial intelligence to step up their claims’ denials? And what’s being done to out some of the bad actors in Medicare Advantage? To find out, we spoke to Diane Archer, founder and president of Just Care USA, an independent digital media hub, covering health and financial issues facing boomers and their families. Miss Archer is the past chair of the Board of Consumer Reports, currently serves as a senior advisor at Social Security Works and as a member of the board of the Center for Health and Democracy.

Background Briefing 08-22-2023 by Progressive Voices

The BradCast 08-22-2023 by Progressive Voices

Shot over a rainbow; Child Rape Costly, Rich Men and Richmond Karel Cast #244 Laura Ann “Lauri” Carleton flew a rainbow flag outside her business and died for it. 600 pieces of anti-LGBTQ legislation pending. What are they so afraid of? Why is this such a big deal for them? Why are they so obsessed with gay? Why are LGBTQ people and advocates such a threat to them? Then the catholic arch diocese is going bankrupt because they raped so many children. Why? The Catholic Church is wealthy, Rome is full of priceless artifacts, why shouldn't they pay for the crimes of their employees? And I have an answer to Rich Men North of Richmond, and it's White Men East of Cali and you get a preview. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host curre

Hurricane Hilary makes history, as new storms brew in the record-hot Atlantic; Panama Canal crippled by severe drought; British Columbia declares wildfire emergency; PLUS: Ecuador votes to protect its Amazon Rainforest and keep oil in the ground... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

Background Briefing 08-21-2023 by Progressive Voices

The BradCast 08-21-2023 by Progressive Voices

On the radio show this week we cover what’s going on with our democracy and how we can effectively fight to protect it; the latest with www.medicaid.gov/ and how to make sure you keep your healthcare coverage; the ways we can move forward in creating a fair tax system; and Breastfeeding Month and why that’s important to everyone. *Special guests include: Barbara Arnwine, Transformative Justice Coalition, @TJC_DC, @barbs73, @BarbaraArnwine; Allie Gardner, Georgetown Center for Children and Families, @GeorgetownCCF; Sarah Christopherson, Legislative and Policy Director @ Americans for Tax Fairness, @4TaxFairness; Tina Sherman, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder

The gerrymandered Ohio General Assembly figured by mounting a low-turnout August special election, they could change the rules for how the state constitution is amended, and thus keep abortion rights activists from being able to change the rules by enshrining women’s rights in the constitution. They were wrong. Here’s a short essay on how gerrymandering, the Electoral College, and certain Senate rules act to keep democracy out of reach for many Americans. I hope you’ll listen.

Free Forum 08-19-2023 by Progressive Voices

Next time on State of Belief: Dr. Robert P. Jones, CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute. We’ll be talking about his important new book, coming September 5th, The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future. Robby traces those roots back to the birth of our nation, and shows how it was manifest even before the sin of slavery became a cornerstone for the growing nation’s prosperity. Going beyond history and analysis, he lays out concrete examples for communities coming together, at last, to move beyond these foundational tensions and dehumanizing impulses.

Tarabuster Ep. 357: The Real Tyranny is of the Republicon Minority 08-18-2023 by Progressive Voices

Worst Case Is Here; Why Sue MJ Now? Live 30% Longer Karel Cast 243 Lahaina, Yellowknife, Hilary, Heat wave…climate scientist's worse fears have arrived, and all at once. Is this the climate turning point we need to care? Or will it still not be an international crisis demanding immediate attention? After four other tries, a judge is letting a case against Michael Jackson go through. Why now? He's dead. Only money can be gained now as minds are made up. And what if you could decrease your risk of premature death by 35% with one easy thing that's done in Mediterranean lives? I'll tell you what it is. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.

Background Briefing 08-17-2023 by Progressive Voices

The BradCast 08-17-2023 by Progressive Voices

Ukraine $11 Million a Day for 30 years So Far Karel Cast #242 So far we've spent $130b on Ukraine, that equates to $11m a day for the next 30 years…is it worth it? And how much more do we spend? If they had asked you before if you wanted to spend $3300 per Ukrainian over the next two years would you have said yes? Or $590 per American? Also, Wegovy, Ozempic, are these wonder drugs or are they just a crutch for people that can't shut their pie holes? Is it really up to medicine to make us thin when we can do it ourselves with a little work? And is work the issue? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember.

Extent of heartbreaking losses becoming clearer in Maui Fires; New evacuations as Canada's record wildfire season rages on; U.S. Northwest hits new record high temperatures; PLUS: One year later, Joe Biden and the Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act is turbo-charging a U.S. clean energy manufacturing, construction and jobs boom... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

Reality is a daunting challenge to pathological liar/malignant narcissist, and things are starting to get REAL for the Former Guy. Come along as we dig a little deeper in this short essay.

The BradCast 08-16-2023 by Progressive Voices

Background Briefing 08-16-2023 by Progressive Voices