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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... more

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Democracy Now! 2026-09-18 Friday

• Headlines for September 18, 2026

• "Inequality Emergency": Ahead of U.N. General Assembly, Oxfam Urges Action on Climate, AI & Gaza

• "Hope Is the Thing with Feathers": Rhiannon Giddens on New Album, AI, Ed Sheeran... more

Democracy Now! 2026-09-17 Thursday

• Headlines for September 17, 2026

• "Fast Food Nation," Mystery Meat & Trump's Dismantling of U.S. Food Safety System: Eric Schlosser

• "Call It Evil": Philosopher Susan Neiman on Why Moral Clarity Matters in the ... more

Democracy Now! 2026-09-16 Wednesday

• Headlines for September 16, 2026

• A Russian Oligarch Secretly Funded Donald Trump Jr.'s Bahamas Wedding; Democrats Demand Probe

• "The Elimination Project": Israel’s Systematic Dismantling of Palestinian Life i... more

Democracy Now! 2026-09-15 Tuesday

• Headlines for September 15, 2026

• “End Times Fascism”: Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor on Billionaires, Bunkers, AI, Gaza & the Far Right

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Recent Guests

Azmat Khan
Director at the Center for Global Journalism at Columbia University; Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist
Columbia University; The New York Times Magazine
Episode: Democracy Now! 2026-09-11 Friday
Masuda Sultan
Afghan-American women's rights activist, co-founder of ABAD and Afghan Women Forward
ABAD / Afghan Women Forward
Episode: Democracy Now! 2026-09-10 Thursday
Spencer Ackerman
Journalist and author, Reign of Terror
The Nation / author
Episode: Democracy Now! 2026-09-10 Thursday
Neda Crawford
Co-founder of the Costs of War Project
Costs of War Project
Episode: Democracy Now! 2026-09-10 Thursday
Brenda Berkman
Retired firefighter, vice president of Monumental Women
Fire Department/Monumental Women
Episode: Democracy Now! 2026-09-08 Tuesday
George Porteus
Editor-in-chief, Stanford Daily
Stanford Daily
Episode: Democracy Now! 2026-09-04 Friday
Will Creeley
Legal director, FIRE
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education
Episode: Democracy Now! 2026-09-04 Friday
Caitlin Clark
Director at Essential Workers for Democracy
Essential Workers for Democracy
Episode: Democracy Now! 2026-09-04 Friday
Betsy West
Director
Top of the World (documentary)
Episode: Democracy Now! 2026-09-04 Friday

Hosts

Amy Goodman
Host of Democracy Now!, independent investigative journalist with a focus on power and accountability
Juan González
Co-host and journalist specializing in U.S. politics and social movements

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 14.2k ratings
  • Always a good source for indépendant journalism

    More of this please

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    isabchar
    Canadaa month ago
  • Best News Program in the USA

    Absolutely love Democracy Now! Best reporting, highest standards, uncomparable news program. If all news in the US rose to the standards of Democracy Now our country would never have any problems.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Natedawggh
    United Statesa month ago
  • Haha

    This is the best podcast I’ve ever heard in my life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SebPLab
    Canadaa month ago
  • Amy Goodman is a national treasure.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Yolo_Rob
    2 months ago
  • Native People

    About time myths be deconstructed !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Germa2
    Canada3 months ago

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Democracy Now! 2026-08-28 Friday
Q: What can you tell us about the case of Liam and his father, and the broader pattern of family separations?
Castro describes the deportation and custody battle around Liam and his father, highlighting the distress caused to families and the need for accountability and reform in immigration policy.
Democracy Now! 2026-08-28 Friday
Q: Talk about what you're demanding.
Castro responds that he is calling for the U.S. government to shut down the Dilley Detention Center, criticizing the treatment of children and calling out abuses by ICE, while framing the issue in terms of human rights and democratic oversight.
Democracy Now! 2026-09-04 Friday
Q: What does the ruling mean for campus journalism going forward?
It establishes a strong legal precedent that protects non-citizen students' ability to participate in democracy on campus through reporting and bylines, potentially expanding First Amendment protections for international students.
Democracy Now! 2026-09-04 Friday
Q: Why did you bring this suit against the Trump administration?
The non-citizen staff and student reporters feared for their immigration status and wanted to ensure they could cover news and express opinions without self-censoring, which led to filing the suit and securing a favorable ruling.
Democracy Now! 2026-09-02 Wednesday
Q: What does the debt level mean for the average American and the economy at large?
Wolff explains that the high debt level forces the government to borrow more, pushing up interest rates and taxes for the public, and potentially squeezing essential services and mortgage accessibility as banks favor safer government lending over consumer credit.

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A hard-hitting daily news program that blends on-the-ground reporting with in-depth interviews and expert analysis on politics, civil rights, immigration, and global affairs. It often probes money in politics, corporate power, and governance, while elevating voices from social movements, investigative journalism, and policy advocacy. Notable strengths include a consistent commitment to accountability, extensive guest diversity across movement-building figures, and a willingness to tackle controversial topics with rigorous sourcing. Potential listeners include policy professionals, activists, educators, and media consumers seeking uncompromising, issue-driven coverage and historical context to current events.

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2. Masuda Sultan
3. Spencer Ackerman
4. Neda Crawford
5. Brenda Berkman
6. George Porteus
7. Will Creeley
8. Caitlin Clark

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