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This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: We begin today’s show looking at a new film that examines the increasing use of spyware targeting journalists, human rights advocates and dissident voices around the world. The HBO Original documentary Surveilled follows the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ronan Farrow as he uncovers how Pegasus and other surveillance programs are threatening democracy across the globe. This is […]

Elected sheriffs are poised to play a central role in President-elect Donald Trump's mass deportation plan, with many eager to collaborate with federal authorities to enforce immigration laws. The plan, led by incoming border czar Tom Homan, emphasizes federal, state, and local partnerships, particularly through the revitalized 287(g) program, which allows local jails to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in identifying and detaining illegal immigrants. Groups like the Constitutional Sheriffs and […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, The War and Peace Report. I’m Amy Goodman, with Juan González. We return to our conversation with filmmaker Matthew O’Neill and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ronan Farrow about their HBO documentary Surveilled, that’s now streaming on Max. The film looks at the dangers of spyware like Pegasus, which was developed by the […]

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed certainty about Russia's victory over Ukraine by 2025, citing divine support for the Russian people and nation. Putin firmly rejected a proposal that would freeze the conflict along current front lines in exchange for delaying Ukraine's NATO membership, emphasizing Russia's previous rejection of similar deals. Putin declared that Russia's primary goal for 2025 is achieving military success, while also addressing economic, social and security concerns. Despite the ongoing […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, The War and Peace Report. I’m Amy Goodman, with Juan González. We end today’s show looking at Donald Trump’s renewed war on the press, which he’s often called “the enemy of the people.” Trump recently sued The Des Moines Register, its parent company Gannett and the pollster Ann Selzer for publishing […]

Unbreakable spirits: The RESILIENCE of North Carolina’s flood-ravaged communities The catastrophic floods in North Carolina caused by Hurricane Helene resulted in unprecedented physical and emotional damage, especially among families and the elderly, with homes, businesses, and lives lost. Despite the destruction, remarkable stories of resilience, faith, and community spirit emerged. Notable examples include Mike, the "Man in the White Hat," who found meaning in the overwhelming support and the rapid […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.NERMEEN SHAIKH: We begin today’s show in Ukraine, where Russia has launched multiple missile and drone attacks today on the capital Kyiv and other regions. Ukraine is already facing a cold, dark winter after Russian strikes destroyed about half of the country’s energy infrastructure. On Monday, President Biden said the United States will send nearly $2.5 billion more […]

Yemen attempts to hold Israel accountable for genocide in Gaza, conducts hyper-sonic missile strike on Tel Aviv airport Hyper-sonic missile strikes: Yemen launches hypersonic missiles targeting Tel Aviv airport, forcing Israeli lockdown. US and UK airstrikes: American and British warplanes bomb Yemen, intensifying regional conflicts. Escalating tensions: Multiple countries are now retaliating, marking a dangerous new phase in the Israel-Palestine conflict. Yemen persistent support of Gaza: Yemen government vows to continue missile […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.NERMEEN SHAIKH: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, The War and Peace Report. I’m Nermeen Shaikh. We turn now to Gaza, which is entering its second winter under Israel’s relentless war, and talks to reach a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas appear to have stalled. This comes as a new report by the Israeli Health Ministry is set […]