Democracy Now! Audio

David Cole, a Georgetown law professor and former ACLU legal director, discusses potential war crimes linked to U.S. military actions in the Caribbean, warning against the militarization of policy. Zohran Mamdani, the progressive mayor-elect of NYC, joins striking Starbucks workers, spotlighting corporate greed and labor violations while promising to advocate for workers' rights. Journalist Stephen Thrasher reports on the devastating global impacts of U.S. funding cuts to AIDS and LGBTQ+ health programs, highlighting challenges in Uganda and beyond.

Rodolfo Pastor, a prominent Honduran politician and former presidential secretary, discusses the implications of Trump's threat to pardon Juan Orlando Hernandez, emphasizing the risks to Honduran democracy. Dana Frank, a historian and expert on U.S. intervention in Honduras, critiques the trial against Hernandez and the hypocrisy surrounding the potential pardon. Spencer Ackerman, an investigative journalist, connects the legacy of U.S. military actions in Latin America to current geopolitical tensions, calling for accountability for war crimes.

Zoran Mamdani, New York City's first Muslim and youngest mayor-elect, shares insights from his journey, including his impactful 15-day hunger strike advocating for taxi drivers' debt relief. He discusses his ambitious platform comprising rent freezes, free public transportation, and universal childcare. Mamdani emphasizes the importance of grassroots organizing, showcasing how material policies mobilized voters. He also addresses national crises, preparing the city against federal attacks, and his commitment to community accountability and progressive values.