Democracy Now! Audio Democracy Now! 2026-03-27 Friday
Mar 27, 2026
Jeremy Scahill, investigative reporter on U.S. foreign policy, discusses alleged Iran talks, troop options, and market maneuvers. Leah Greenberg, organizer and Indivisible co-leader, describes nationwide No Kings protests, strategy in St. Paul, and outreach to rural voters. They cover war risks, political organizing, and high-stakes messaging in rapid, candid conversations.
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Use Local Coalitions To Resist Authoritarian Moves
- Build broad coalitions combining immigrant organizers, labor, faith leaders and everyday residents to repel authoritarian measures.
- Greenberg points to Minnesota's organized nonviolent resistance as a replicable model for other communities.
Public Claims Differ From Private U.S. Outreach
- Jeremy Scahill reports Iran did not request the U.S. extension; U.S. officials repeatedly sought talks via intermediaries early in the bombing.
- He cites messages from Steve Witkoff and Iranian denials, suggesting a pattern of U.S. public claims diverging from private outreach.
Official Narratives Clash With On-the-Ground Reality
- Despite White House claims of degrading Iranian capabilities, Iran continued striking U.S. facilities and Israel, undermining U.S. public narratives.
- Scahill notes the White House leaked alternative versions and attacked DropSite News when its reporting contradicted official lines.