'BradCast' 10/2/2026 (Encore: Merging and 'Murdering' the Media; Guest: Robert Greenwald, Brave New Films)

Encore: original airdate 9-21-2026. On today's 'BradCast': Donald Trump launched an unprecedented ban on CNN, MS Now (formerly MSNBC) and Politico at the White House. The banned networks filed suit over the blatant First Amendment violation, and White House press pool members halted video coverage of Trump at the White House in solidarity. Paramount's new settlement with states clears the path for its merger with Warner Bros., which will place scores of media outlets under the control of the rightwing billionaire Ellison family, including CBS News and CNN. ROBERT GREENWALD of the nonprofit Brave New Films discusses the disturbing implications of the Paramount merger and his timely new documentary, "Murdering 60 Minutes," exploring how rightwing control has degraded the iconic news magazine, and much more. CA Gov. Gavin Newsom signed new election security laws to protect the midterm elections.