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August 20, 2024Democracy Now 6am – August 20, 2024 (hour 2 of 2-hour special)
On today’s 2-hour show:
Thousands March on Democratic National Convention in Chicago to Demand End to War on Gaza
First-Ever DNC Panel on Palestinian Rights: We Need to “Restore the Soul of the Democratic Party”
Remembering TV Icon Phil Donahue: He Brought Antiwar Voices to the Airwaves Until MSNBC Fired Him
“Donald Trump Is a Scab”: United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain Hails Kamala Harris and Attacks Corporate Greed
Chicago Is a Labor Town: Teachers Union President and In These Times Editor on Organizing for Change
“Stop Arming Israel”: Meet the DNC Delegates Who Unfurled Banner During Biden Speech
Audio for the first hour of today’s special 2-hour show began at 5:00 am and is available here.

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August 19, 2024Democracy Now 6am (hour 2 of 2-hour special)
On today’s 2-hour show:
“It’s the Democratic Party’s War”: Gaza Protests Planned Throughout the Week, as the Democratic National Convention Begins in Chicago
Vietnam Then, Gaza Now: Bill Ayers and Juan González on 1968 and 2024 Antiwar Protests at Chicago DNC
Reverend Al Sharpton: Jesse Jackson Helped Reshape Democratic Party and Paved the Way for Kamala Harris
Voices from the Streets of Chicago: DNC Protesters Call for Gaza Ceasefire and Economic Justice
Kamala Harris Is Reaching Out to Arab-American Leaders, But Will There Be Any Change in Gaza Policy?
The Exonerated: Meet Two Chicago Men Wrongly Imprisoned for Decades — on Police Torture, Death Row, and More
Phil Donahue, Legendary Talk Show Host Fired by MSNBC for Airing Antiwar Views, Dies at 88
Audio for the first hour of today’s special 2-hour show began at 5:00 am and is available here.

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August 16, 2024Democracy Now 6am – August 16, 2024
On today’s show:
Watch Undercover Video: Project 2025 Co-Author Lays Out “Radical Agenda” for Next Trump Term
“Decolonize Global Health”: WHO Declares Mpox Public Health Emergency as Africa Awaits Vaccines
Has the Mystery of the Nord Stream Pipeline Bombing Been Solved? Ukrainian Suspect Flees Arrest

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August 15, 2024Democracy Now 6am – August 15, 2024
On today’s show:
“Incomprehensible”: U.S. Approves $20 Billion in New Arms for Israel, as Gaza Death Toll Tops 40,000
Colombia Faces “One of the Largest Humanitarian Crises on Earth,” as Armed Groups Grow Stronger
“End the Impunity”: Rohingya Muslims Under Attack by Both Burmese Army and Rebel Group

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August 14, 2024Democracy Now 6am – August 14, 2024
On today’s show:
How Elon Musk Broke with the Democrats to Spend Millions on Donald Trump’s Reelection Campaign.
How Amazon “Lied, Spied, Cheated Its Way to the Top”: WSJ Reporter Dana Mattioli.
Palestinian Reverend Munther Isaac to Faith Leaders in U.S.: If You Are Silent, You Approve of Genocide.
Democracy Now! is a daily independent award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
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August 13, 2024Democracy Now 6am – August 13, 2024
On today’s show:
Middle East Braces as Iran and Hezbollah Vow Retaliation for Israeli Assassinations
Former Israeli Peace Negotiator Daniel Levy: U.S. Is Part of “Axis of Zionist Extremism”
Who Are the Venezuelan Opposition? Leonardo Flores and Alejandro Velasco Debate Election Aftermath

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August 12, 2024Democracy Now 6am – August 12, 2024
On today’s show:
“Pieces of People”: Israeli Strike on Gaza School Kills 100+, with Bodies Destroyed Beyond Recognition
Leaked Project 2025 Training Videos Show Former Trump Officials Detailing Plans to Dismember Government
2024 Paris Olympics Highlights and Lowlights: From Hijab Bans to Social Cleansing to Boxing Gold
Meet Fadi Deeb, Palestinian Paralympian from Gaza Who Lost 15 Relatives in Israeli Assault

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1 hr
August 09, 2024Democracy Now 6am – August 9, 2024
On today’s show:
“New Dawn” in Bangladesh? Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus Sworn In as PM After Student Protests
“Uncommitted” Co-Chair Layla Elabed on Meeting Kamala Harris, Pressing the Vice President for Arms Embargo on Israel
NYC Journalist Faces Hate Crime Charge for Allegedly Filming Gaza Protest Action; Police Raid Home

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1 hr
August 08, 2024Democracy Now 6am – August 8, 2024
On today’s show:
Tens of Thousands Rally Against Racism and Islamophobia in U.K., Following Days of Far-Right Rioting
Israel Accused of Running “Torture Camps,” as Video Emerges of Soldiers Raping Palestinian Prisoner
Famine in Sudan: Activist Marine Alneel Says International Community Must Act

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August 07, 2024Democracy Now 6am – August 7, 2024
On today’s show:
America’s Politics Are Changing: How Tim Walz VP Pick Highlights Support for His Progressive Stances.
“Kamala Harris Is Different”: Uncommitted Movement Welcomes Tim Walz Pick, Pushes for Gaza Ceasefire.
Jeremy Scahill on New Head of Hamas, Questions About Haniyeh Assassination & Iran Retaliation.
Democracy Now! Mourns the Passing of Education Director Simin Farkhondeh at 61.

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