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Raging Canadian wildfires threaten 'summer of smoke' on both sides of the border; Tens of thousands of dead fish wash up on a Texas beach; PLUS: Montana kids' landmark climate lawsuit gets underway, putting the state on trial for failing to address climate change... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

This time on Code WACK! What exactly is a doula and how does it differ from a midwife? How can doulas support those who are most likely to die from giving birth? To find out, we spoke to Stanis Askew, a full spectrum doula in Southern California who helps families from conception until after birth. She works with Frontline Doulas, a perinatal health program connecting Black families with Black doulas, and is passionate about elevating the Black birth experience.

Background Briefing 06-14-2023 by Progressive Voices

The BradCast 06-14-2023 by Progressive Voices

The BradCast 06-13-2023 by Progressive Voices

Background Briefing 6-13-2023 by Progressive Voices

Donald Trump Oblivious to Charges; San Francisco Cautionary Tale Karel Cast Podcast #217 As history is made and the 45th President of the United States is arrested on 37 federal felony counts in Florida one has to ask ones self, how is he so carefree? How is he waving to the crowd, posing for photos, and acting like he's in a Disney parade? Does he know something we don't? He's out of shape, under great stress and appears to be having the time of his life. Why? How is he so unfazed? Then, we all have the answers we need, we all know how to make our lives better, so what's stopping us? Often, it's us. And, as Westerfield Mall goes in to receivership, as the SF landmark mall is now under 50%, as Anchor Brewing is cutting national distribution, is San Francisco turning in to a million dollar pit? And is it a cautionary tale to the rest of the nation? 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 Kar

Gas tanker fire collapses major freeway overpass in PA; Chemical companies agree to billion-dollar settlement, as states sue over PFAS 'forever' chemical contamination in drinking water; Atmospheric CO2 levels spike to new record high; PLUS: Buckle up! El Nino is here to intensify extreme weather around the world... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

Background Briefing 06-12-2023 by Progressive Voices

The BradCast 06-12-2023 by Progressive Voices

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 Bob Deans, Director of Strategic Engagement at the NRDC, to discuss the link between climate change, wildfires, and bad air. Then, Sarah Jones, Editor-In-Chief for PoliticusUSA, joined Brad to breakdown the federal seven-count indictment against former President Trump in the classified documents case. The website for the NRDC is NRDC.org and their Twitter handle is @NRDC. The website for PoliticusUSA is PoliticusUSA.com and their Twitter handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah. Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst

On the radio show this week, we cover why and how to save democracy; what happened with the debt ceiling negotiation and the fights ahead; why mental health and public policy are intertwined; and how taking action at the state level really does change the world. *Special guests include: Christine Pelosi, award-winning author, advocate, and DNC member, @sfpelosi; Elyssa Schmier, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder; Fatima Salman, National Association of Social Workers, @UMSocialWork; Beth Messersmith, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder

Mark Riley The Intersection Trump Indicted. Climate Change. Clarence Thomas S8 Ep11 by Progressive Voices

State Of Belief 06-10-2023 by Progressive Voices

Free Forum - TIFFANY SHLAIN - 24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day a Week by Progressive Voices

Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords. Trump's indictment is released and it's worse than we thought. Still, Republicon traitors are rallying around their führer. Human shield for Republicon bigotry, Uncle Tim Scott says there's no racism and Whoopi Goldberg doesn't like when people do their patriotic duty and boo attacks on a targeted minority group We discuss the madness.

We have once again out-kicked our coverage where technology is concerned. The leader of the consumer AI movement has warned Congress not to let the genie out of the bottle. And regarding social media, we find ourselves way behind the platforms and the companies that monetize them. Here’s a short essay looking at where we are, and where we need to go. I hope you’ll listen.

Trump Indictment Shows Ugly Face of GOP Karel Cast Podcast #216 The first former President of the United States to be indicted on Federal charges is…Donald Trump. And GOP supports him. How many times to they have to show their ugly faces before we believe that they are Anti-American fascists? In fact, America is turning in to a group of bullies because we won't properly deal with them and because we won't believe a hard truth: Not every voice deserves to be heard, not every voice deserves to be amplified. 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. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store

Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment, where she details the now unsealed 38-count federal indictment against former President Trump in the classified documents case. During the remainder of the show, Leslie is joined by Liz Shuler, president of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO, and the first woman leader of America’s labor movement. The two discuss the resurgence of the labor movement, key accomplishments from the past year, and building a modern and more inclusive movement. The website for the AFL-CIO is AFLCIO.org and their Twitter handle is @AFLCIO. Liz's handle is @LizShuler.

The BradCast 06-08-2023 by Progressive Voices