The Leslie Marshall Show

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 the NRDC's Bob Deans to discuss the wildfire smoke and extreme heat sweeping across the U.S., and how it's been made worse due to human-caused climate change.
They also talk the environmental impacts of data centers, the Trump administration trying to strip away protections for endangered species, and how the NRDC is fighting that move in court.

Then, Brad interviews Jack Hanna, Advisor for the Coalition for the National Infrastructure Bank.
Jack details where the idea for a national infrastructure bank came from, the two other times it's been used in American history, why it's so badly needed, and how it could create 25 million U.S. jobs over ten years.

The website for the NRDC is www.NRDC.org and the website for the Coalition for the National Infrastructure Bank is www.nibcoalition.com.

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.

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 Charlie Cook, Founder of the 'Cook Political Report,' to analyze the contentious #Senate races in #Maine and #Michigan. They also breakdown the races in the upper chamber for Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina and more.

Then, Mabinty Quarshie, White House Reporter for the Washington Examiner, reports on President Trump’s turbulent turn at the NATO summit in Turkey.
She also explains why if Trump wants to help his party ahead of the midterm elections, his restarting of the Iran war last week is the wrong move.

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.

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 pair analyzes whether Trump's peace deal with Iran is already falling apart before the 60-day negotiation process has even been fulfilled.
Brad also asks Cedric whether the Strait of Hormuz is actually still open for commercial shipping vessels.
Additionally, they discuss the latest news on the war between Russia and Ukraine, and whether there is pressure building to remove Putin from power internally.

Then, Tara Devlin, host of the 'TARABUSTER' podcast, joins Brad to discuss the bigger meaning of the sparse crowds at the Trump organized 'Great American Fair.'

Col. Leighton's website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his handle on BlueSky is @cedricleighton.bsky.social.

Tara Devlin is host of the progressive podcast 'TARABUSTER,' which can be found at www.tarabuster.com. Her handle on BlueSky is @tarabuster.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.

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 GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson's comments that Republicans will cut Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid in 2027.

Alex also shares how Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Democratic members of the House, plan to schedule a vote to expand Social Security, if they win back the House in the November midterms.

Finally, he also recaps his exciting visit to Netroots Nation 2026 that just took place in Philadelphia, and he previews '7 Days in DC: A Week of Democracy in Action.' (Find out more here: 7daysindc.com/#about)

Then, Brad is joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief for PoliticusUSA.  
The two discuss what details are known thus far of Trump's Iran peace deal, including reporting that the deal has no agreements about Iran's nuclear program, which is why the President told the country he started this war.

Next, they explain why Trump's UFC cage fight on the White House Lawn for his 80th birthday wasn't just a fantastic waste of taxpayer money, it was yet another stain he's left on the image of the White House, and the country.

Lastly, Sarah shares how Trump's name being removed from the Kennedy Center, following his loss in court on the matter, symbolizes the end of his power in a very important and motivating way.

Alex Lawson's handle on Blue Sky is @alaw202.bsky.social.  The website for Social Security Works is www.socialsecurityworks.org.

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.