Democracy Now! Audio
Democracy Now!
Democracy Now! is an independent daily TV & radio news program, hosted by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan González. We provide daily global news headlines, in-depth interviews and investigative reports without any advertisements or government funding. Our programming shines a spotlight on corporate and government abuses of power and lifts up the stories of ordinary people working to make change in extraordinary times. Democracy Now! is live weekdays at 8am ET and available 24/7 through our website and podcasts.
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Mar 30, 2026 • 59min
Democracy Now! 2026-03-30 Monday
Leila Yunus, Beirut-based investigative journalist reporting on Lebanon and regional impacts of Israeli strikes. Nardine Kiswani, Palestinian-American organizer and co-founder of Within Our Lifetime active in pro-Palestinian protests. They discuss the killing of journalists and medics in southern Lebanon, patterns of strikes and double-tap tactics, and a plotted attack targeting Kiswani and threats to organizers.
Mar 27, 2026 • 59min
Democracy Now! 2026-03-27 Friday
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.
13 snips
Mar 26, 2026 • 59min
Democracy Now! 2026-03-26 Thursday
Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, outlines a report alleging systematic torture and calls for international accountability. Ryan Schwenk, former ICE lawyer turned whistleblower, recounts curtailed training, secret orders, and why he resigned. Adam Hania, SOAS Middle East expert, explains Khark Island’s oil role, Gulf economic shifts, and how disruptions in Hormuz ripple through global food and fertilizer markets.
7 snips
Mar 25, 2026 • 59min
Democracy Now! 2026-03-25 Wednesday
Wes Bryant, retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant who exposed civilian harm issues at the Pentagon. Delia Ramirez, U.S. Congressmember from Illinois and lead sponsor of the Born in the USA Act advocating immigrant rights. They discuss civilian casualties and the dismantling of protection efforts. They also tackle ICE at airports, TSA data sharing, birthright citizenship, and concerns about DHS leadership and election integrity.
5 snips
Mar 24, 2026 • 59min
Democracy Now! 2026-03-24 Tuesday
Bruce Springsteen, legendary musician, drops in to perform and speak about justice. Masab Abutoha, Pulitzer Prize–winning Palestinian poet, reads stark poetry about Gaza and personal loss. Daniel Levy, former Israeli negotiator, analyzes Israel, Iran, regional diplomacy, changing media narratives, and whether talks can de-escalate tensions.
4 snips
Mar 23, 2026 • 59min
Democracy Now! 2026-03-23 Monday
Mike Preissner, executive director of the Center on Conscience and War and March Forward co-founder, discusses a surge in military service members seeking conscientious objector status. Natalie Tocci, European policy expert at Johns Hopkins SAIS, examines Europe’s cautious reactions and implications for NATO and the EU. Alfred McCoy, historian at University of Wisconsin–Madison, explores the strategic importance of the Straits of Hormuz and signs of imperial decline.
8 snips
Mar 20, 2026 • 59min
Democracy Now! 2026-03-20 Friday
Karim Chehayab, AP correspondent in Beirut reporting on displacement, casualties, and diplomacy in Lebanon. Dolores Huerta, Latina civil rights pioneer and UFW co-founder, shares traumatic revelations and reflects on movement choices. Mariana (Maria) Nojosa, Pulitzer-winning journalist and interviewer, guides the conversation and discusses survivor disclosure. They cover frontline Lebanon reporting, the fallout from revelations about Cesar Chavez, and the challenges survivors face.
Mar 19, 2026 • 59min
Democracy Now! 2026-03-19 Thursday
Lala Khalili, professor of Gulf studies and author, explains how the South Pars strike shook maritime chokepoints and global energy flows. Vali Nasr, Iranian-American international affairs scholar, outlines Iran’s long-game strategy, regional escalation risks, and possible endgames. They probe shipping dangers, petrocurrency shifts, military moves, and geopolitical ripple effects in short, sharp conversations.
Mar 18, 2026 • 59min
Democracy Now! 2026-03-18 Wednesday
Craig Aaron, Co-CEO of Free Press defending press freedom. Josh Paul, ex-State Department official turned policy advocate on Palestine and Israel. Craig Jones, political geographer studying AI in modern warfare. They discuss AI speeding the kill chain, Project Maven and targeting risks, civilian casualty tracking and legal erosion, media threats and consolidation, and congressional tools to check war policy.
Mar 17, 2026 • 59min
Democracy Now! 2026-03-17 Tuesday
Javier Dajanon, attorney with the People's Law Collective, explains legal fights over terrorism convictions from a Texas protest. Danielle Montero, Cuban journalist with Belly of the Beast, reports from Havana on island‑wide blackouts and how U.S. sanctions shape daily life. They discuss courtroom strategies, appeals, sanctions, fuel shortages, and international solidarity in short, sharp conversations.
