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FIRES and the cycle of numbness; Olympic Ambivalence; Ryan Reynolds, Actor? Karel Cast 24-89 by Progressive Voices

HOMELESS OUT in CA; Drugs Making You Sick? Doing the Work Karel Cast 24-88 by Progressive Voices

This time on Code WACK! Why is long term care, including in-home health care, in crisis? How are skyrocketing costs affecting patients? How come two-thirds of people in California who are getting in-home health care get it from family members who are often unpaid? Would universal long term care - or a single-payer system with unified financing - help? To find out, we spoke to Jodi Reid, executive director of California Alliance for Retired Americans, California’s largest grassroots senior advocacy organization. She has more than four decades of organizing experience on issues ranging from health care to housing. Jodi represents her organization on the board of Healthy California Now, a single-payer advocacy coalition. This is the first of a two-part series with Jodi about long-term care.

HOTTEST DAY ON EARTH; Excited about Kamala; Aging Anxiety Karel Cast 24-87 It's the hottest day on Planet Earth with the average air temperature globally at 62.87 F. It's hotter than it's been in 120k years and we did it. An NO ONE is talking about how to stop it, what to do about it, or how to survive it. Heat kills more than floods, earthquakes and tornadoes combined, so why are we ignoring it? Because we still don't believe it. I'm excited about Kamala Harris, actually. I like her a lot. But I'm afraid to be optimistic. Look what Trumpism has done to me. I'm getting older. I will one day get some condition or get sick. And one day, like you, I will die. And that thought has me reeling! 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. https://www.youtube.com/live/2pQ9B_bgXwQ?si=nNCXyVJONUHxvNSf

KAMALA the UNITER? Shocking Video White Cop Shoots Black Woman Karel Cast 24-86 Well, Kamala already has the delegates to win the nomination and more than $200m in her war chest already. Young people seem excited. Is this what the Democrats needed to win? Will the enthusiasm last? Biden was betrayed, and is hurt. We must acknowledge that. And another White cop has killed another Black person, needlessly. When will this ever stop? Or will it? Plus, Snapped has me puzzled. What is it, you gotta hear this. 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. https://www.youtube.com/live/229Ivjsm2s4?si=S7-UQfroUprmCzvM

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 joined by two accomplished political guests to discuss the unprecedented history that has taken place within the past 24 hours, with President Biden electing not to run for re-election, and instead, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. Brad is first joined by Charlie Cook, Founder of the 'Cook Political Report.' Then, for the second half of the show, Brad's guest is Juliane Schäuble, US Correspondent for Der Tagesspiegel, Berlin's biggest newspaper. Charlie's handle is on X is @CharlieCookDC. Juliane's handle there is @berlin_juliane. Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.

SPECIAL EDITION Biden OUT What Now? Karel Cast 24-85 Biden has caved to media pressure and is out of the race. So what does it mean, other than the fact that at this moment, right now, the only person running for office of President in the USA is a twice-impeached Christo-Fascist civilly adjudicated sexual predator insurrectionist who steals classified documents and screws porn stars. The honorable man? Forced to drop out. 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.

MEDIA Destroying Biden; Woman Drowns Unnoticed Karel Cast 24-84 Why has the media decided it's time for Biden to go. There is NO public outcry. The politicians are being spurred on by the media, not the people. In fact, most people I know want Biden to stay. So, is the fix in? Has Trump already gotten to these people? And what a sh*tshow the convention was, and why didn't the media cover the dangers, the lies, the fascism and cultism going on? In Las Vegas, in February, a 58 year old woman died at LVAC, Las Vegas Athletic Club. Why did no one stop to help her? The video will shock and disgust you. Plus Adele is taking a break; Trixie Mattel is taking a break. What's with all these breaks? And Elon leaves CA because he's a transphobe. Good. 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.

A day after a 20 year old registered Republican tried unsuccessfully to assassinate Donald Trump, I'm sending this recording about 2025—my newspaper column from last week. Because the leader of P25 calls for violence if “the left” doesn’t allow his minority to sell democracy down the river. I’ll get to the shooting that left one dead, two critically injured, and one very lucky ex-president who has repeatedly called for violence, relatively unscathed. I’m starting here with Project 2025 because it is a logical precursor to the political violence most now—belatedly—decry. As always, I link to the things I quote in my blog: jonbsinton.substack.com.

This time on Code WACK! How do insurance companies put up barriers to addiction treatments? How does this affect treatment programs and their clients? And how would it be if we had Medicare for All? To find out, we spoke to Arlene Stanich-Prince, executive director of Ohlhoff Recovery Programs in San Francisco, one of the longest standing treatment programs in the area. This is the second of two episodes with Stanich-Prince.

Explaining Vance; Document Case; My Fear Comes Home Karel Cast 24-83 JD Vance, what does he mean? Does he solidify anything for Trump? And what challenges does he present for Democrats? What does the document case being dismissed mean in Florida and where is it going to end up? We all have our fears. My biggest fear came literally in to my neighborhood yesterday, and it terrified me. 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.

Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. Here are the topics that they discuss: 1. Polling shows that American shoppers prize the "Made in USA" label and are willing to pay more for it—something that ​counterfeiters are all too happy to capitalize. So how can the Federal Trade Commission protect the integrity of "Made in USA"? AAM is out with a new explainer video that is shared with the audience. ***Call your Representatives today in support of the COOL Online Act at 202-224-3121. Use AAM's 'Made in America' online directory at AmericanManufacturing.org/made-in-america*** 2. The U.S. is "frighteningly behind China" in global shipping, AAM President testified before the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party at the end of June. How can the U.S. correct course? 3. The Biden administration announced the investment of $1.7 billion dollars in grants for auto plant retooling projects across eight states as it works to transition the U.S. auto industry to electric vehicle technology. 4. U.S. brands like McDonald's, Apple, Starbucks, and Nike flocked to China to gain access to the world's second-largest consumer market, but Chinese companies are studying the West's formulas for success and pushing the competition out. Is the Chinese market fool's gold? For over 17 years, Scott Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy. Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their handle on X is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.

TRUMP SHOT by Republican Youth But I Don't Like My Reaction Karel Cast 24-82 A young man tried to kill Donald Trump. But I don't like how I reacted to it. Because this says more about me than anything else. And who America is turning me in to. And I'm going to change course. 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.

This time on Code WACK! What are some of the most common misconceptions about people who are addicted to substances like opioids? What medicines are revolutionizing the way people are being treated today – and how accessible are they? To find out, we spoke to Arlene Stanich-Prince, executive director of Ohlhoff Recovery Programs in San Francisco, one of the longest standing treatment programs in the area. This is the first of two episodes with Stanich-Prince.

Biden Presses On; Am I Too Involved; Dance Superstar Jeanie Tracy Karel Cast 24-81 Biden does a NATO press conference full of substance and lasts over an hour, and yet, all anyone can talk about is one flub. It's not Biden that's declining, it's America, thanks in large part to American Media. I often call out bad behavior. But it can have consequences. Am I too involved? Is it now too dangerous to call out bad behavior? She's a dance music legend. She sang with Sylvester. She's had #1 hits of her own. She's in the show on PBS Disco: The Soundtrack of a Generation. She is Jeanie Tracy and she is here with us today. 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.

Are You OK? Plus Media Companies Make Bias Clear and TV That Made You Cry Karel Cast 24-80 NBC, CBS, ABC, they are all making their bias clear as they continually run stories about Biden’s age, splits in the party and more. They are not doing this about Trump, who is equally as old, and is a fascist to boot. So it has become clear that the corporate media in the USA is on the side of MAGA and Trump. Why? Well, it’s always the same reason, money. They are selling us out, and our country for clicks, views and ratings. And it could cost us the country. Are you ok? There’s so much going on in the world and in your world. And yet, no one’s really asking are we OK? Because I’m not. I’m not OK. There’s just too many horrible things at once. So what are you doing to be OK? And will you be better after the election? The Closer on Peacock, season 5, Episode 3, has just gutted me. Brenda Leigh loses her cat to kidney failure, and in real life, the real life cat actually died right after filming. The episode just made me sob big ugly tears. What TV show has done that to you? 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.

It is with a heavy heart that I present this week’s commentary. I’m sick about it. I truly think Joe Biden has been the most legislatively consequentially president since LBJ, but watching the disastrous debate forced me to conclude that he must step aside. That’s how important it is to defeat Donald Trump once and for all. I hope you’ll listen to this brief analysis.

RECORDS BROKEN as Frustration Rises Plus The Biden Non-Issue Karel Cast 24-79 by Progressive Voices

BIDEN COMPETANCY TEST? 117 In Las Vegas? 35% Interest Macys? Karel Cast 24-78 Biden is doing an interview with ABC George Stephanaupolis...and it's really more of a competency test...but what are people expecting? And now that the bar is so high for him, can he live up to expectations or have people decided to just cancel him and move on? The 4th of July happened for the 248th time as a nation and I don't know about you but I didn't feel much like celebrating. Also, where are all these broke people getting the $ for fireworks$ ? Sunday it's going to be 117 in Las Vegas as a heat wave hits the Pacific Southwest. What is one to do? Not much. Macy's sent a notice to all card holders: We are going up to 34.9% interest on the card. Is this even legal? And if the answer is yes, then why, why is that legal? 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.

What is the true cost of the American health insurance system? What toll is it taking on both patients and providers? And what do we need instead? To find out, we recently interviewed Dr. Linda Peeno, a physician, ethicist and health insurance industry whistleblower who testified before Congress and who has spent nearly four decades working to protect patients from harm and death by corporate healthcare systems. Dr. Peeno was played by actor Laura Dern in the 2002 docudrama “Damaged Care,” and she was also featured in Michael Moore’s 2007 documentary “Sicko.”