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Massive 'No Kings' rallies across nation; Trump's military parade flops; Israel bombs Iran; Political assassination in MN; Callers ring in with reports from their own protest experiences...

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National Security Adviser tossed; More big court losses via Republican-appointed judges; Also: 2028 Dems rising?..

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5/1/2025 -
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We’re ALL Voice of America Now: ‘BradCast’ 3/20/2025

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3/20/2025 -
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Voice of America’s Chief Nat’l Correspondent on Trump Silencing VOA for First Time Since 1942: ‘BradCast’ 3/17/2025

Guest: Steve Herman laments shutdown of 'beacon that burned bright during darkest hours' as 'a national tragedy' and gift to U.S. adversaries...

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3/17/2025 -
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