Democracy Now!
“Democracy Now!” is an international, independent, daily news hour hosted by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. By featuring a rich diversity of voices often ignored by the corporate media, “Democracy Now!” presents in-depth information, historical perspectives, and substantive public debate on the most pressing issues of the day.
What began in 1996 as a daily election program on a dozen community radio stations has rapidly grown into the largest public media collaboration in North America. “Democracy Now!” is broadcast in English and Spanish on more than 800 radio and television stations across the country. The program airs on Pacifica and NPR stations, low-power FM, college and community radio, public access TV and PBS affiliates, and on both DISH Network and Direct TV.
“Democracy Now!” continues to attract public awareness and professional recognition for its work. As a growing number of authors introduce their books on the program, Crain’s cited “Democracy Now!” for propelling political books onto bestseller lists. In recent years, “Democracy Now!” was featured in O Magazine, Le Monde diplomatique, The Washington Post, and The International Herald Tribune. Time magazine named “Democracy Now!” its “Pick of the Podcasts.”
“Democracy Now!” accepts no advertising income, corporate underwriting, or government funding. The program has grown and maintained its editorial independence through the generous support of its dedicated audience and committed donors.
For more information on our broadcast or how to support the program, visit DemocracyNow.org.

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