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This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org. I’m Amy Goodman. We look now at the first case to go to trial that challenges the Trump administration’s policy of arresting, detaining and deporting international students and professors who participate in pro-Palestinian activism. The trial began this week, after the case was filed in March by the American Association of […]

Screen addiction and junk food fuel depression surge: Here’s how to fight back without Big Pharma Depression rates in the U.S. have surged 60% in a decade, affecting nearly one in five teens and one in 10 adults. Big Pharma pushes dangerous pills, but research points to natural solutions like nutrition and lifestyle changes as sustainable alternatives. Ultra-processed foods, excessive screen time, and nutrient deficiencies fuel depression by disrupting brain function […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org. I’m Amy Goodman. The largest municipal workers’ strike in decades in the city of Philadelphia has ended. Eight days ago, the 9,000 members of AFSCME District Council 33, who are primarily sanitation workers, walked off the job. Growing piles of trash on the streets of Philly brought the strike into clear […]

Exploring the green pharmacy: An in-depth look into “Herbal Medicine From the Heart of the Earth” Dr. Sharol Tilgner's "Herbal Medicine From the Heart of the Earth" is a detailed, research-backed resource covering a wide range of herbs, from common adaptogens (e.g., ashwagandha, ginseng) to potent but risky abortifacients, emphasizing their benefits and precautions. Authored by a seasoned naturopathic physician and master herbalist, the book blends hands-on experience, scientific insights […]

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. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is in Washington this week. On Monday, he met with President Trump and other officials at the White House for their third face-to-face meeting since Trump’s new term. Ahead of dinner, Prime Minister Netanyahu told a […]

The U.S. House passed a sweeping $4.5 trillion tax and spending package by a tight 218-214 vote, extending Trump-era tax cuts and increasing military and immigration enforcement funding. To offset the cost, the bill includes $1.2 trillion in spending cuts, including $930 billion from Medicaid, along with reductions to food assistance and clean energy subsidies. President Donald Trump played a key role in securing votes, personally lobbying skeptical Republicans and pressuring holdouts […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: Peter, you did a guest essay for The New York Times, its headline, “Democrats Need to Understand That Opinions on Israel Are Changing Fast.” And the image that accompanies the essay is a photograph of Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate for mayor of New York. If elected, he would be the first South Asian and Muslim […]

A culinary journey through nature’s bounty: “The Produce Bible” by Leanne Kitchen and Deborah Madison "The Produce Bible" by Leanne Kitchen and Deborah Madison serves as a comprehensive resource for navigating modern produce selections, offering advice on choosing, storing and preparing fruits, vegetables, herbs and nuts, with an emphasis on seasonal and locally sourced options. Each section includes historical insights (e.g., grapefruits originating in Barbados, different potato varieties bred for […]

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. President Trump announced on social media Monday a new round of threatened tariffs, ranging from 25 to 40% on imports from 14 countries, including Bangladesh, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, set to take effect August 1st, barring new deals. Meanwhile, […]