How 'Democracy Now!' Became the Blueprint for Indie Media

Wired Culture

• April 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM

How 'Democracy Now!' Became the Blueprint for Indie Media

WIRED sat down with Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman to talk politics, AI, and the future of media. A documentary about her rise hits theaters today.

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