Fox Introduces Segment On May Day Occupy Protests With Footage Of Soviet Military Parades (VIDEO)

Has Ed Schultz gotten a little too big for his britches?

He is one of the most vocal defenders of the American labor movement we have, but has liberal talk radio, and MSNBC host, Ed Schultz became too big of a star?

Schultz, a 20 year veteran of talk radio, actually got his start as a conservative talker out of Fargo, ND. According to an interview with the LA Times, his ideology began to change after visiting a Salvation Army cafeteria in 1998.

I began listening to Schultz on the internet around 2007. When I moved back to Minnesota in 2008, I was glad to know he was on the airwaves on Minneapolis' KTNF-AM950. I really enjoyed his no nonsense style, as well as his ability to identify with blue collar working folks.

About a year and a half ago, I was overjoyed when a member of KTNF's marketing team invited then co-host, Roger Shaver and I to the studio to meet Ed, who was just finishing up a broadcast from their studio. It didn't take long for me to feel a little put off, when all we really got out of the deal was a 2 minute photo op, before he and his wife had to be whisked off in their snazzy Escalade livery cab. I was told later that MSNBC contracted with that particular company. I must have had that "not good enough to ride in a regular taxi" look in my eye. This was the first time I've ever been disappointed with any contact I've had with a "celebrity."

You have to understand, in 30 years of pushing a hack, I've had celebs and ball players in my cab, too numerous to mention. I don't get star struck very easily. I didn't view Ed as a celebrity, as much as I did a champion for the liberal cause.

I hate to say it, but I think the bright lights of 30 Rock have changed this once humble champion of the common man. Of late, he's real short with callers to his show, even going as far today, as dressing down an obviously nervous caller (most of them are) for asking if he could "say something."

He's also made a point of saying that he doesn't want to talk to Republicans, saying that he doesn't "like" them. I know as a talk host, I have a long way to go to reach "Big Eddie's" lofty perch, but one thing I do enjoy is debating with opposing views. That doesn't mean I like Republicans any more than he does, but I feel how else can you give your position any credibility if you're unwilling to shoot down the FOX News talking points when presented with them.

Schultz's recent changes have not made me mad enough to flip on the oldies music station when he comes on. But what it has done has made me appreciate the humility of a talker that I feel is much more informative, and educational to listen to, Thom Hartmann.

I say this only as a listener, and a strong believer in liberal talk radio, Mr. Schultz, I suggest you might want to go back to your roots. A little humble pie goes a long way.

Cartoonist Steve Sack weighs in on the Vatican's crackdown on US nuns @stribopinion

A funny, but sadly accurate depiction of racial profiling

Susan Sarandon introduces the WMD - The cure for misogyny (VIDEO)

White Man's D!#k with Susan Sarandon from Susan Sarandon

Former GOP governor (MN) Arne Carlson slams former MN Sec. of State over Voter ID (Video)

Sen. Al Franken (MN) gets emotional urging renewal of the Violence Against Women Act

Editorial Cartoon from @RobTornoe, via @MMFA: Marie Hanntoinette

Oklahoma Middle Student Seriously Injured In School Bullying, Undergoes Surgery (GRAPHIC VIDEO)

A brave young man

Last year, I told you the story about young Nicholas, the now 7 year old boy, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor, a little less than a year ago. Things were going good for a while, but have now taken a turn for the worse. Please join me in praying for this brave young man, who sadly may not live to see another Christmas.

Thank you...

Nicholas' Caring Bridge page

Watch: Sandra Fluke Responds to Latest Attack by Limbaugh Over Student Loans

Watch: A tribute to Paul Wellstone, one of America's last great Liberals

Editorial Cartoon from Steve Sack: Now the #MNGOP knows what the poor have to do to pay rent - via @StribOpinion

Green News Report for April 24th via @TheBradBlog

IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: BP Oil Disaster in the Gulf, 2 years on: Bizarre mutations in the Gulf ecosystem; First criminal charges finally filed; BP's billion-dollar settlement on hold; PLUS: Never mind Earth Day --- Mitt Romney wants to double down on coal.... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

'Green News Report' w/ Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen
April 24, 2012


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More info on today's report here...

Watch: Liz Cheney and John Bolton Rewrite Bush Years, Claim Torture Caught Bin Laden

Watch: Vintage Bill O'Reilly

Watch: Robert Reich fires back at Bill O’Reilly over ‘communist witch hunt’

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Watch: Zimmerman leaves jail in style

Yes friends, that is a Beamer...

Watch: RNC spokesperson confirms Romney's economic policies are just Bush's policies microwaved

Watch: Still voting for Mitt Romney?

Minneapolis low watt right wing talk host stalks University professor

This studio is up in my neck of the woods. Maybe, I should pay them a visit some night. One hint: I'm not an elderly professor.

Updated: I understand that one of the hosts of this show, Jack Tomczak, has been suspended by the this station.

Watch: Coulter - 'Negroes' Need More Guns Because of 'Democratic KKK'

MN state rep, Mary Franson (yes that Mary Franson) finds Earth Day prayer in chamber offensive

Listen to this, and tell me if there is anything offensive.

By reports, Rep. Franson wasn't even in the chamber, yet she felt the need to tweet this.

House Floor prayer today may as well been dedicated to "Mother Earth", coincidence? I think not. 2nd offensive prayer in a month. #mnleg

— Mary Franson (@MaryFranson) April 20, 2012

I was just beginning to give her credit for some common sense too, after introducing the bill that would ban employers from requiring employees to provide social media passwords. Needless to say, I'm mildly disappointed.

Watch: Lee Camp - 33 Corporations Which Paid No Taxes from 2008-2010 Have Ties to ALEC

Romney's latest pet got the memo

Ted Nugent's dog whistle

The Awesome Jimmy Carter Quote About Women That Everyone Is Sharing

Tagg Romney thinks it's cool that Ted Nugent endorsed daddy

Ted Nugent endorsed my Dad today.Ted Nugent? How cool is that?! He joins Kid Rock as great Detroit musicians on team Mitt!

— Tagg Romney (@tromney) March 2, 2012

BTW.. I see that the Romneys went to the same child naming scholl as did the Palins.

Watch: Fox News Contributor Blames Obama's 'Disdain' for Women on 'Marxist' Father

While in Illinois, Walker compares himself to Lincoln. Others have a differing opinion

Listen: Ted Nugent Compares Himself To 'Black Jew At A Nazi-Klan Rally'

Never thought it was possible to make Jesse Ventura look sane.

The Brad Blog Green News Report - Tuesday, April 17th

Note: The Green News Report will be a regular feature on this blog, and on our show.

IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: Obama calls for crackdown on Wall St. oil speculators --- cue rightwing freakout in 3..2..1..; Taxpayers save lives in latest tornado outbreaks; New rules for frackers; PLUS: Good news for millions who depend on water from the Himalayas.... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

'Green News Report' w/ Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen
April 17, 2012


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More info on today's report here...

Watch: Rep Virginia Foxx (R - NC *go figure*) has "very little tolerance" for people with lots of student loan debt

Watch: Just how did Mitt Romney get so rich?

Watch: Romney to welfare mothers: ‘You need to go to work’

Editorial Cartoon: Newt's latest attempt at fundraising - Steve Sack, @StribOpinion

Watch: Gingrich (who?) wants to arm the world.

A little ass kissing for dollars at the guns are people too club.

Watch: CCOKC - Child Celebrities Opposing Kirk Cameron - Funny or Die

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Listen: Limbaugh Suggests Gay Victim Of School Shooting Had Civil NO CIVIL Rights

Watch: Damn those Godless liberals. Uh oops...

Next time a conservative wants to preach the Gospel to you, tell 'em to mend their own fence. The American Values Network is working to get this aired on television. Go to http://americanvaluesnetwork.org/aynrandvsjesus for information on how you can help.

Listen: Limbaugh Defines "Fairness": If Obama Would Tell The Middle Class And Poor "Your Free Ride Is Over" via @MMFA

Watch: Allen West channels his inner McCarthyism, claims up to 81 House members to be Commies

Of course this "brave" Iraq war vet didn't have the seeds to name names.

Watch: Ronald Reagan endorses the Buffet rule

Somebody tell Dr. Emmett Brown his Delorean time machine really works.

Watch: Bush Tax Cuts: George W. Wishes They Didn’t Bear His Name

Listen: Limbaugh: "The Trayvon Martin Situation Caused Happiness Somewhere In The Civil Rights Community"

Watch: Paul Ryan: I'm 'using my Catholic faith' to hate the poor

Nah, we ain't got any racism in this country

DOT road sign found outside of Detroit

Watch: Tennessee Sex Education Bill Promotes Abstinence-Only, Warns Against Kissing, Hand Holding

Incredibly stupid tweets-Part II via @donnalashe, @shootingfurfun, @hoplite300, @preciousliberty

Only a fascist would demand religions disobey their faith. Our Potus is a fascist. #p2

— Donna (@donnalashe) April 6, 2012

If LIBS&enviroMENTAList were so concerned about CO2emissions they would hold their breath till they PASS turning BLUE! #tcot #gen44 #p2

— MP4 (@shootingfurfun) April 6, 2012

Obama says US drilling does not help oil prices. Ok, stop all US oil production and see what that does to prices. #tcot #p2

— hoplite300 (@hoplite300) April 7, 2012

Obama pushes socialism by setting food stamp dependency record #independents #tcot #teaparty #p2 - ow.ly/a7kxZ

— Precious Liberty (@preciousliberty) April 6, 2012

Incredibly stupid tweets - Part I. via @NathanHale1775, @kesgardner, @CatMackster, @hey_sherm, @GeneTaylorUSA

This didn't take long to compile. I expect there'll be more later.

This guy went deep with a few more gems, but he blocked me from embedding them. Chicken!

Give a man a fish, he'll vote Democrat. Teach a man to fish, he'll be a lifelong Republican. #p2 #tcot #tlot
— Nathan Hale (@NathanHale1775) April 6, 2012

The more liberals shriek, the more names they call you, the more you've wounded them. Twist the blade. #p2 #tcot #tlot
— Nathan Hale (@NathanHale1775) April 6, 2012

More Obama awesomeness: he now has the longest streak of months of 8%+ unemployment since the Great Depression. #tcot #p2
— Ken Gardner (@kesgardner) April 6, 2012

EBT card can't buy lunch unless evil white man's oil delivers it.shar.es/rHwjQ #p2 #tcot #tlot
— Mack d'Cat (@CatMackster) April 6, 2012

Had to snip this off my TweetDeck timeline before it was erased...

I wish Obama could focus on JUST ONE of the groups of Americans he hates ONE AT A TIME.#tcot #teaparty #cpac #gop #gop2012 #dem #p2 #ocra

— Gene Taylor (@GeneTaylorUSA) April 6, 2012

How easily are you shocked?

Listen: Gasbag Limbaugh just can't get away from racial euphemisms

Watch: GOP sugar daddy Adelson on terrorism

Did you see this? Nebraska woman denied abortion access even though fetus was crushed

Watch: Shoot 'em up Charlie presents, "ALEC for Dummies"

Watch this hilarious remix: Will the real Mitt Romney please stand up?

Listen: Limbaugh jumps on the poor = wild animals crazy train

Listen: Limbaugh Calls President Obama "A Thug" And Accuses Him Of Threatening The Supreme Court

Editorial cartoon: Comparing healthcare plans

Watch: Axelrod on potential SCOUS decision on healthcare act, and Romney

Watch: Coming soon to a newsstand near you, Conservative Teen Magazine (Wait, they're giving it away)

Let's talk about values

Watch: Today Show Guest Host Sarah Palin: Obama Is A Socialist, Obama Is A Socialist

VIDEO- Trayvon Martin BLUNT: Noyz in the Hood via @GottaLaff

Are we in a parallel universe? Bill O'Reilly is defending transgender woman's right to enter Miss Universe pageant

Can't help but think there is an alterior motive. I can't help but think if the young lady was American, instead of Canadian, he'd be boo-hooing about how how Ms. Talackova was a disgrace to the pageant. It's too good to be true to think O'Reilly has turned over a new leaf.

Watch: Ron Paul: "I'm trying to save the Republican Party"

As someone who firmly agrees with Dr. Paul's position on this country's military intervention policy, I'm afraid that stance is the single reason he has not garnered more support from the primarily chicken hawk Republicans.

This is the type of disrespect the First Lady gets.

This is the work of @MEEchelleO. His shtick is to post insulting quotes and images of First Lady, Michelle Obama.

See what a 5th grade education, and an outdated version of Microsoft paint will get you?