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Democracy Now! Tuesday, June 30, 2026

We're joined by Gil Durán, author of the forthcoming book The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy, for conversation about the tech overlords taking over American politics.

Democracy Now! Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Today- Progressive radio host Nicole Sandler and Noelle Damico from the Workers Circle join guest host Alex Lawson... the closure of Alligator Alcatraz is a win- but are the latest Supreme Court rulings two steps backwards?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Warning: The Supreme Court Just Revived a System America Buried in 1883...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump crowns himself on America's 250thTrump buries the Jack Smith reportPresident grabs king-like power at the CourtTrump's “blind trust” profits off TasersHe yawns at housing.Plus, pomegranates heal the gutSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Democracy Now! Monday, June 29, 2026

Democracy Now! Monday, June 29, 2026

Trump family cashes in abroadHis Gaza board drafts blanket immunityHeat claims thirteen hundredMamdani spreads coast to coastBudapest reclaims PrideTrump threatens, lies, and blames algaeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Predators Always Need Prey. Now They're Running America...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest host Alex Lawson engages author and political activist RJ Eskow for a deep dive into the steps we must take to build the solidarity we need to create a better nation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sitting-in for Thom Hartmann is guest-host Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works, and convening member of the Strengthen Social Security Coalition. Today Alex talks with Mary Okin, Assistant Director of The Living New Deal, about the importance of preserving art for future generations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sitting in for Thom Hartmann is guest-host Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works, and convening member of the Strengthen Social Security Coalition. Today Alex talks with Mary Hill, VP & Co-Founder C.A.U.S.E., about the power of workers in a system where wealth comes from labor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

108 MinutesPG-13C.Jay Engel is a writer and the host of the Contra Mundum Podcast. C.Jay joined Pete to read and comment on the "Liberalism vs. Democracy" chapter from Paul Gottfried's book, "After Liberalism."Contra MundumC.Jay's SubstackC.Jay's TwitterPete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's Substack Pete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on Twitter

June 26, 2026, 5pm; The fight isn't about actual fraud -- which there are so few, if any, real instances of. It's about the perception that election results cannot be trusted. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Headlines for June 26, 2026; In “Devastating” Immigration Ruling, Supreme Court Allows Trump Admin to “Turn Back” Asylum Seekers; Venezuela Earthquakes: U.S. Sanctions Impede Rescue Efforts as Death Toll Soars; Supreme Court Strips Protections for Haitian & Syrian Immigrants in “Racially Inflected” Decision; Bayer/Monsanto Wins Roundup Case as Supreme Court Blocks Suit over Link Between Herbicide & Cancer

Friday, June 26, 2026 Today, another federal judge has permanently blocked Trump's order restricting mail-in voting; the Supreme Court has stripped temporary protected status from 350,000 Haitians and Syrians, and blocks asylum seekers at the border; vendors have been told to begin dismantling the Alligator Alcatraz concentration camp; massive earthquakes rocked Venezuela, Japan, and California; the Pentagon restored flu vaccines after hundreds fell ill; Senate Republicans caved on yesterday's War Powers Resolution; US Park Police seek to identify a person who touched the water in the reflecting pool a week ago; Jamie Raskin will open a discharge petition to force a vote on the $1.8B Slush Fund; a judge wants answers on why the tarp hasn't been removed from the Kennedy Center facade; plus Allison delivers your Good News. 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Glenn engages in a thought-provoking discussion with constitutional law professor Corey Brettschneider. They delve into the critical themes of democracy, accountability, and the historical context of presidential power as outlined in Brettschneider's latest book, The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threaten Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It. The conversation highlights the parallels between past and present leaders, the importance of civic engagement, and the ongoing fight for justice in America.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Headlines for June 26, 2026; In “Devastating” Immigration Ruling, Supreme Court Allows Trump Admin to “Turn Back” Asylum Seekers; Venezuela Earthquakes: U.S. Sanctions Impede Rescue Efforts as Death Toll Soars; Supreme Court Strips Protections for Haitian & Syrian Immigrants in “Racially Inflected” Decision; Bayer/Monsanto Wins Roundup Case as Supreme Court Blocks Suit over Link Between Herbicide & Cancer

The Supreme Court guts migrant protectionsInflation hits a three-year highPutin eyes NATO's edgeProtesters get fifty yearsA judge saves mail ballotsFEMA's teleporter vanishesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Six Unelected Justices Just Gave Trump the Power to Ignore Congress and Every American Should Be Terrified...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sitting-in for Thom Hartmann is guest-host Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works Alex talks with Jeff Cruz, Executive Director of Latinos for a Secure Retirement, about ensuring the Latino community is fully informed on benefits they are entitled to. Also Brock Butler, Musician and Progressive Activist brings inspiration to politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Baroness Beeban Kidron has lived several lives in one. Award winning filmmaker, Hollywood director, crossbench peer and one of the earliest and most persistent critics of Big Tech, she has spent years sounding the alarm about the digital world long before the rest of us caught up.In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with Beeban to trace the path from a radical North London childhood to the House of Lords, via Greenham Common, Hollywood and a career spent telling stories about power, exclusion and who gets heard. She reflects on the childhood operation that left her unable to speak, the camera that gave her purpose and the instinct that has driven everything since, from filmmaking to political campaigning.Beeban explains why the arrival of smartphones felt like a turning point, how her documentary work with teenagers exposed the hidden costs of life online and why she believes the harms caused by tech are not accidental but built into the system. She speaks about lobbying, political failure and the transfer of power, money and control from public life into private hands.It is a fiercely intelligent, deeply personal and often incendiary conversation about technology, democracy and what it will take to fight back.Find out more about Users: How Big Tech Took Control and How to Fight Back by Beeban Kidron hereFull Disclosure is a Global ProductionListen or watch every Friday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/fulldisclosure Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee

Haitian plaintiffs did raise exactly that claim, arguing that Trump's decision to strip their TPS was motivated by racial animus and citing Trump and administration officials' own racist statements about Haitian immigrants. Alito's response in the majority opinion was that because Trump expresses hostility toward immigrants broadly, his actions cannot be considered racially motivated. Hawk points out that this reasoning ignores Trump's own documented statements about countries populated by Black and brown people, and the fact that of approximately 6,500 refugees admitted to the United States in 2025, all but three were white South Africans. Justice Elena Kagan wrote in dissent that the evidence from Trump's own statements made clear the TPS revocation targeting Haitian immigrants was driven by race and racial animus, and that those statements were so egregious Alito did not quote or cite them in the majority opinion. Hawk connects this ruling to the court's recent dismantling of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and the resulting race to redraw congressional maps across Confederate states, arguing that together these decisions represent a court that has become an instrument of white supremacy and authoritarian consolidation of executive power. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

Joanne Freeman is a historian, author, and renowned professor at Yale, where she specializes in early American politics and political culture. She joins Preet ahead of the 250th anniversary of America's founding to discuss the continued relevance of the Declaration of Independence, the fragility of democracy, and why the Founders were so worried about demagogues, civic virtue, and the peaceful transfer of power. Then, Preet answers listener questions about whether states can require ICE agents to identify themselves, and the recent court decision requiring that Trump's name be removed from the Kennedy Center. In the bonus for Insiders, Preet and Freeman discuss President George Washington's remarkable and prescient decision to relinquish power.  Join the Insider community for access to bonus content from Stay Tuned and weekly episodes of the Insider podcast hosted by Preet and Joyce Vance. For a limited time, we're offering 25% off the Insider membership, in honor of America's 250th anniversary. To claim the discount and become a member, visit staytuned.substack.com/250. Thank you for supporting our work. Show notes and a transcript of the episode are available on our website.  You can now watch this episode! Head to CAFE's Youtube channel and subscribe. Shop Stay Tuned merch and featured books by our guests in our Amazon storefront. Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on BlueSky, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Democracy Now! Thursday, June 25, 2026

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, the country is grappling with fundamental questions about power, democracy, and national identity. So who better to help make sense of this moment than historian and bestselling author Heather Cox Richardson?Katie sits down with the writer behind Letters from an American for a wide-ranging conversation about how Washington, D.C. is being reshaped in Donald Trump's image, the legal theory underpinning efforts to expand presidential power, and why some scholars see echoes of controversial political ideas from the past. They also discuss the rise of Christian nationalism, whether Democrats have found a compelling message, and Heather's new series, 250 to 250, which explores the people, places, and ideals that define America.Part history lesson, part civic conversation, and part therapy session for anxious Americans, this episode explores how we got here, where we may be headed, and what reasons for hope still remain. As always, Heather brings context, clarity, and perspective to a moment that feels anything but normal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sharon Kleinbaum, founder and director of Beacon for Democracy at Union Theological Seminary in NYC, former senior rabbi at Congregation Beit Simchat Torah and the author of With All My Heart: Torah for Our Times (CBST Press, 2026), talks about her work and the change from leading the world's largest LGBTQ+ synagogue to her new organization and the "Shine the Light" weekly protests for democratic values. Photo: NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 22: Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum attends a protest to advocate for Israeli democracy and to protest against Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu as he addresses the UN General Assembly at United Nations on September 22, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images for New York Protest Movement) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Democracy Now! Thursday, June 25, 2026

Cassidy folds after Trump's tantrumProgressives surge across New YorkIsrael defies its own ceasefireAn anti gay pastor abused a childAnd pop music keeps getting darkerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Truth About "Socialism" that Republicans and Corporate Dems Don't Want You to Hear...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sitting-in for Thom Hartmann is guest-host Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works Alex talks with artist, film producer, activist and musical comedian, Robby Roadsteamer, about defeating the hopelessness surrounding our everyday politics and how absurdist humor can help lift those feelings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We discuss the intersection of policymaking on economics and democracy, the harm of intense concentration of wealth, and the need for building durable civil society. Alex's civic action toolkit recommendations are: Join an organization in your community Be in community with other people Alex Hertel-Fernandez is a labor policy scholar and the Herbert H. Lehman Professor of Government at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs. He's also the author of State Capture: How Conservative Activists, Big Businesses, and Wealthy Donors Reshaped the American States — and the Nation. Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/ Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark Follow Mila on X: https://x.com/milaatmos Follow Alex on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/awhf.bsky.social Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful. Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Alex Hertel-Fernandez Executive Producer: Zack Travis Executive Editor: Mila Atmos

Headlines for June 24, 2026; “Babies, Not Bombs”: DSA’s Darializa Avila Chevalier Beats 5-Term Rep. Espaillat. 1st Post-Win Intvw.; Seismic Shift: DSA and Mamdani-Backed Pro-Palestine Democrats Sweep New York Primaries; “Second Nature”: Elliot Page on New Film Exploring Animal World Beyond the Binary

When Alexis de Tocqueville visited America from France in 1831 he saw a new kind of society. Not just a country, but an idea that would change the world. His book “Democracy in America” was a big influence on later generations of writers and thinkers, including The Economist's US Editor John Prideaux. Now, 250 years after its birth, the vitality of that democracy is under question. In this series, John retraces the route Tocqueville took to find out how much of what inspired Tocqueville about America remains—and how worried we should be about what's changed.Out nowFind the show here: https://econ.st/4esGGXw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate and Josh talk about the ascendant left's new electoral victories, Trump's inevitable schism with Netanyahu and the reflecting pool debacle.To watch this episode on video, go to our YouTube page.We also have newsletters: subscribe here!Follow us on:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/talkingpointsmemo.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/talkingpointsmemoTwitter: https://twitter.com/tpmInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingpointsmemo/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Listener Q&A episode of The Wright Report, Bryan answers questions on Iran, where Oman just agreed to help Tehran administer the Strait of Hormuz, and lays out why he believes the US ended up in a lose-lose position and how Trump could still flip the script. Bryan reads leaked remarks attributed to Iran's effective leader claiming the regime brought Trump to his knees and plans to keep the US on a short leash, then digs into a listener question about Michigan forgiving medical debt despite research showing it backfires. That leads to a deeper history lesson on Founding Father James Wilson and what Bryan calls "Wilson's Folly," the case the Founders made against full direct democracy, with fresh examples from NYC's Socialist wave. Plus, a run of good news for a listener in Kansas, including 146,000 missing migrant children located, a fraud crackdown on immigration lawyers, a court win on a Philadelphia history exhibit, $17.5 billion in loans for new nuclear reactors, and dye-free M&Ms coming this August. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32   Keywords: The Wright Report, Bryan Dean Wright, Listener Q&A, Iran peace deal, Strait of Hormuz, Oman, IRGC, Ahmad Vahidi, Trump Iran negotiations, American farmers, medical debt forgiveness, Michigan, James Wilson, direct democracy, Founding Fathers, Wilson's Folly, Zohran Mamdani, NYC Socialism, missing migrant children, DHS, immigration fraud, nuclear reactors, Tesla, MAHA, M&Ms, daily news podcast

Democracy Now! Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Sitting in for Thom Hartmann is guest-host Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works, talking with Jon "Bowzer" Bauman, President of Social Security Works PAC. Why the billionaires need to pay their fair share to keep Social Security solvent and how today we are seeing grassroots effort campaigns fight against the oligarchy like never before. Also a history lesson with Liz Covart from Ben Franklin's World Podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Voting-Machine Report They're Hiding Until November...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why did the world stop trusting America?Is Stephen Miller about to get caught?Plus Mamdani's New York sweepFactory job cutsTrump's algae pool fiascoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode unpacks the unique challenges faced by women leaders, their contributions to democracy, and the critical lessons they offer in the fight against authoritarianism.   Enter the CFR book giveaway by July 8, 2026, for the chance to win one of ten free copies of Women in Power by Linda Robinson. You can read the terms and conditions of the offer here.   Host: James M. Lindsay, Mary and David Boies Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy, CFR   Guest: Linda Robinson, Senior Fellow for Women and Foreign Policy, CFR; Author, Women in Power: Fighting for Democracy in an Age of Authoritarianism   We Discuss: Why women's political representation has stalled at roughly 27 percent in the world's legislatures. How right-wing authoritarianism and the normalization of violent misogyny have combined to create ferocious headwinds for women in politics. Whether women govern differently from men, and what the research reveals about their attentiveness to health, education, welfare, and climate issues. Why rolling back women's rights is central to authoritarian and right-wing movements, and why playing the "misogyny card" proves so effective, even among women voters. Why some of the most prominent nationalist movements—in Italy, France, and Germany—are led by women, and how right-leaning figures like Giorgia Meloni complicate the picture. How authoritarian governments use hybrid warfare and gendered disinformation against women leaders, including Chinese campaigns against Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen and Russian campaigns against Moldova's Maia Sandu. Which common themes emerge among successful women leaders. Which policy reforms could strengthen both democracy and women's political participation.   Mentioned on the Episode:   Linda Robinson, Women in Power: Fighting for Democracy in an Age of Authoritarianism, Columbia University Press   Sanna Marin, Hope in Action: A Memoir About the Courage to Lead, Scribner   “Freedom in the World 2026: The Growing Shadow of Autocracy,” Freedom House   “Expanding Representation: Reinventing Congress for the 21st Century,” American Academy of Arts and Sciences   “TAKE IT DOWN Act (S.146),” U.S. Congress   “The Digital Services Act,” European Commission   “First Five,” HBO Max   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President's Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/presidents-inbox/women-in-power   Opinions expressed on The President's Inbox are solely those of the host or guests, not of CFR, which takes no institutional positions on matters of policy.

Big Tech stocks lost hundreds of billions in just two days. Prof. Richard Wolff and Brian Becker examine the multiple, cascading crises that are destabilizing the capital system.Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You can find his work at rdwolff.com.Join the The Socialist Program community at http://www.patreon.com/thesocialistprogram to get exclusive content and help keep this show on the air.

Headlines for June 23, 2026; Remembering Ahmed Wishah, the Latest Palestinian Journalist Killed in Israel; Remembering Mona Khalil, Beloved Lebanese Sea Turtle Conservationist Killed in Israeli Airstrike; DSA vs. Establishment: New York Primary Tests Growing Antiwar Split in Democratic Party; ”MAGA Inc.”: CorpWatch on Trump’s World of Tech Titans, Crypto Czars & Prison Profiteers

When Alexis de Tocqueville visited America from France in 1831 he saw a new kind of society. Not just a country, but an idea that would change the world. His book “Democracy in America” was a big influence on later generations of writers and thinkers, including The Economist's US Editor John Prideaux. Now, 250 years after its birth, the vitality of that democracy is under question. In this series, John retraces the route Tocqueville took to find out how much of what inspired Tocqueville about America remains—and how worried we should be about what's changed.Out nowFind the show here: https://econ.st/4esGGXw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Democracy Now! Tuesday, June 23, 2026

168 Dead Children. One Secret Report. And Elon Musk's AI.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Headlines for June 22, 2026; “Document of Capitulation”: Spencer Ackerman & Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi on the U.S.-Iran Deal; U.K. Political Crisis: PM Keir Starmer Resigns & Palestine Action “Terrorism” Sentencing of “Elbit 4”; “Criminal Approach to Politics”: Trump Ally Abelardo de la Espriella Wins Colombian Presidency