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  1. 22h ago

    WH Press Corps Unites Against Trump Ban; AI Risks, China, and Regulation

    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 PoliticusUSA's Sarah Jones to discuss the Trump administration’s restrictions on White House press access, JD Vance’s defense of the policy, and Jones’s concerns about press freedom and democratic norms. They also examine the Iran war and rising costs, signs of tension within the Republican coalition, the latest midterm polling and battle for Congress, and Sen. John Fetterman’s political positioning in Pennsylvania. You can read Sarah's work at www.thedailypoliticususa.com. Follow her on BlueSky, where her handle is @politicussarah.bsky.social. The handle for PoliticusUSA is @politicususa.com. Then, Brad talks with Adam Conner, Vice President for Technology Policy at the Center for American Progress, about the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and the debate over how—or whether—to regulate it.  Adam explains what today’s AI systems can do, why some researchers are raising concerns about cybersecurity, weapons development and loss of human control, and why the accelerating U.S.-China competition over advanced AI raises both economic and national-security questions.  They also discuss the upcoming U.S.-China summit, whether policymakers should slow AI development to address safety concerns, the growth of AI data centers, potential job displacement, and what Congress may need to consider as AI becomes a larger political issue. You can read Adam's work at www.americanprogress.org. Follow him on BlueSky, where his handle is @americanprogress.bsky.social. Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' You can read his new Substack called, 'The Bannon Ballot Blast,' at www.bradbannon.substack.com. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.

  2. Sep 15

    Colonel Leighton Talks Iran War, North & South Korea, Ukraine-Russia, AI & the Military

    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 CNN Military Analyst Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF-Ret.).  They discuss topics like the Iran war, North and South Korea, Ukraine-Russia, AI and the military, and why an AI treaty between the United States and China is so vitally important. Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' You can read his new Substack called, 'The Bannon Ballot Blast,' at www.bradbannon.substack.com. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.

  3. Aug 18

    Trump's Cuts to Medicare Part D; Dangerous Conditions for Sailors Aboard the U.S.S. Lincoln

    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 Alex Lawson, Executive Director of 'Social Security Works.' The pair discusses the Trump administration's cut to Medicare Part D plans, status updates on the state of Social Security, and internal ideological struggles within the Democratic party. Then, Brad is joined by Tara Devlin, host of the 'TARABUSTER' podcast. She and Brad breakdown the departure of Karoline Leavitt as Trump's Press Secretary, the dangerous conditions for sailors aboard the U.S.S. Lincoln, mismanagement of the Iran war, and Trump's indifference to the economic suffering of the American people. Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' You can read his new Substack called, 'The Bannon Ballot Blast,' at www.bradbannon.substack.com. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.

  4. Aug 11

    How Iran & Ukraine Wars Are Connected; Trump Attacks on Progressive Nonprofits

    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 CNN Military Analyst Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF-Ret.). The two discuss whether President Trump has already lost the Iran War. They also break down why the U.S. is running out of ammunition, and how the Iran and Ukraine-Russia wars are connected. Finally, they analyze Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's poor record during his time in charge of the U.S. military. Then, long time guest Edwith Theogene rejoins Brad on the show for the first time in a while. She is now Director of Policy and Advocacy at TSNE (Third Sector New England, Inc.), a capacity building organization that partners with nonprofit organizations to provide the services, programs, and resources they need to support their communities and ultimately, create a more equitable society. She and Brad discuss TSNE's work, as well as the Trump administration's attacks on progressive non-profits. Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' You can read his new Substack called, 'The Bannon Ballot Blast,' at www.bradbannon.substack.com. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.

  5. Aug 8

    Why Workers Need the 'Faster Labor Contracts Act' Now

    Leslie welcomes Jimmy O’Donnell, Deputy Legislative Director for the United Steelworkers (USW), to discuss why workers need the bipartisan Faster Labor Contracts Act—and why winning a union election is often only the beginning of the fight. Jimmy explains how outdated U.S. labor laws allow employers to delay negotiations for a first union contract, sometimes for years. He shares striking examples involving USW members, including workers who waited six years for a first contract—and one group that waited an astonishing 15 years. Leslie and Jimmy also discuss why the USW continues to push for comprehensive labor law reform through the PRO Act while supporting the Faster Labor Contracts Act as an important step workers need now. The legislation would establish firm timelines for first-contract negotiations and ultimately provide binding arbitration when employers and newly organized workers cannot reach an agreement. It’s a conversation about giving workers who vote for a union what they voted for: a meaningful voice on the job and a fair opportunity to secure a first contract. Follow the USW on Facebook, Instagram and X, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at USW.org. Also, check them out on Blue Sky where their handle is @steelworkers.bsky.social. Jimmy's handle on X is @JFODonnell13.

  6. Aug 5

    Gas Prices, Inflation and Tariffs, Oh My! ; Netanyahu Visits U.S., AIPAC's Dark Money SuperPAC

    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 world renowned Economist Dr. Rob Shapiro with a status update on the sad state of Trump's economy. This includes a breakdown of the latest inflation and GDP numbers, plus, an analysis on tariffs. Then, Brad is joined by Hadar Susskind, CEO of the New Jewish Narrative, to review Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's controversial trip to the U.S. The pair also discusses the Gaza strip and the Iran war. Finally, Hadar shares how AIPAC has been flooding U.S. midterm election campaigns with dark money in ways that may surprise you. Dr. Shapiro's website is Sonecon.com and his handle on X is @RobShapiro. The website for the New Jewish Narrative is NewJewishNarrative.org and their handle on BlueSky is @newjewishnarrative.bsky.social. Hadar's handle there is @hadarsusskind.bsky.social. Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' You can read his new Substack called, 'The Bannon Ballot Blast,' at www.bradbannon.substack.com. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.

  7. Jul 27

    Iran War and Democratic Foreign Policy; ICE Immigrant Murders

    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 National Security Expert Joel Rubin, who worked as a senior State Department official in the Obama administration. They discuss his new book, "Saving Democratic Foreign Policy: How Democrats Can Earn the American People's Trust to Lead the World Once Again." The pair also discusses President Trump's war of choice in Iran. Then, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, an Immigration Attorney and Advocate, joins Brad to examine the recent rash of ICE's cold-blooded immigrant murders. Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' You can read his new Substack called, 'The Bannon Ballot Blast,' at www.bradbannon.substack.com. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.

  8. Jul 23

    American Manufacturing at 250: Why America's Industrial Story Still Matters

    As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, Leslie Marshall welcomes Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, for a fascinating look at the people, places, and industries that helped build the nation. Drawing from his "American Manufacturing 250" tour, Scott takes listeners from the birthplace of America's Industrial Revolution at Slater Mill in Rhode Island to Pittsburgh's legendary Carrie Blast Furnaces and finally to Detroit's "Arsenal of Democracy," where American factories helped secure victory in World War II. Along the way, Leslie and Scott explore how manufacturing has shaped America's economy, workforce, and national identity—and why a strong manufacturing base remains critical to the country's future. Scott also highlights the Alliance for American Manufacturing's state-by-state Made in America Showcase, celebrating innovative products and companies that continue America's manufacturing legacy today. It's an engaging conversation about America's past, present, and future—and the enduring role manufacturing plays in all three. To learn more, visit AmericanManufacturing.org, subscribe to the Alliance for American Manufacturing's YouTube channel at youtube.com/@AmericanMfg to watch episodes of 'The Manufacturing Report,' and follow the Alliance on X @KeepItMadeInUSA and Scott Paul @ScottPaulAAM for the latest news and insights on American manufacturing.

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    lesliemarshall
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
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