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  1. GOP Divisions on Iran War; Sanders and Khanna Propose 'Billionaire's Tax'

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    GOP Divisions on Iran War; Sanders and Khanna Propose 'Billionaire's Tax'

    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 Mica Soellner, Senior White House Reporter for Bloomberg Government. The two analyze the divisions that are developing within the GOP over the U.S. war with Iran. Also, they discuss how new Republican voting restrictions, that occurred during the recent Texas primary elections, reveal the party's nationwide strategy for the midterm elections.  They also discuss the latest on the DHS shutdown and a new push by Trump and Vance to convince voters that they now care about the 'affordability' issue. Then, Alex Lawson, Executive Director of 'Social Security Works,' is our special guest for the second half of the show. He and Brad detail the 'Billionaire's tax' proposed by Senator Bernie Sanders and Rep. Ro Khanna. They also talk about 'millionaire's day,' which is when people making a million dollars a year stop paying into Social Security. Mica's handle on X is @MicaSoellnerDC.  The website for Bloomberg Government is www.bgov.com. Alex Lawson's handle on Blue Sky is @alaw202.bsky.social.  The website for Social Security Works is www.socialsecurityworks.org. 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 columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.

    42 min
  2. Trump, War & Power: Are Trump and Pete Hegseth the Most Dangerous Men in the World?

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    Trump, War & Power: Are Trump and Pete Hegseth the Most Dangerous Men in the World?

    Trump, War & Power: Are Trump and Pete Hegseth the Most Dangerous Men in the World? Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are driving some of the biggest global conflicts dominating the headlines today. With tensions rising from Venezuela to the Middle East, critics are asking a chilling question: is the world entering a dangerous new era of war and power politics? On this episode of The Karel Show, Karel breaks down the growing geopolitical tensions surrounding the Trump administration and the aggressive military posture of the United States. From U.S. intervention in Venezuela to escalating conflict with Iran and the broader Middle East, the world is watching America’s expanding military influence closely. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned that the current war with Iran may only be the beginning and that more casualties could occur as the conflict expands. (The Guardian) At the same time, critics warn that U.S. military actions and rhetoric from Washington could reshape global alliances and push the world closer to a broader conflict. But the crisis isn’t just overseas. Back home, Americans are facing mounting pressure and uncertainty: • rising economic anxiety • a housing market increasingly out of reach • travel chaos at major airports • job losses and political gridlock in Washington So the real question becomes: who is holding power accountable—and what happens next? On today’s episode, Karel dives into the global consequences of war, the political forces shaping the moment, and why some observers believe Trump and Hegseth are among the most powerful—and controversial—figures influencing world events today. Will the world push back… or simply watch it unfold? ⸻ The Karel Show is independent political commentary from broadcaster Charles Karel Bouley II, delivering sharp analysis on politics, culture, and global events. New episodes stream Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST. Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/reallykarel The Karel Show is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker. Karel broadcasts from Las Vegas with his Parson’s Terrier Ember (#EmberDoes_Vegas). #Trump, #PeteHegseth, #WorldPolitics, #GlobalConflict, #MiddleEastWar, #IranWar, #VenezuelaCrisis, #USPolitics, #PoliticalCommentary, #BreakingNews, #Geopolitics, #WorldNews, #USMilitary, #DefensePolicy, #TrumpAdministration, #EconomicCrisis, #HousingMarket, #GasPrices, #Congress, #PoliticalAnalysis, #NewsCommentary, #Podcast, #TheKarelShow, #PoliticalPodcast, #IndependentMedia, #CurrentEvents, #GlobalTensions, #WarAndPeace, #USForeignPolicy, #PoliticsToday https://youtube.com/live/MC54yMNGpbc

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