Free Speech TV

Free Speech TV is a national, independent news network committed to advancing progressive social change. As the alternative to television networks owned by billionaires, governments and corporations, our network amplifies underrepresented voices and those working on the front lines of social, economic and environmental justice. You can watch Free Speech TV on Dish Network ch. 9415 - DIRECTV ch. 348 - online at www.FreeSpeech.org - or ROKU. Additional channels can be found here: https://www.freespeech.org/how-watch-fstv

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Title: GOP Primary an Ideological Obstacle Course ----- Description: Michael Tomasky of “The Daily Beast” talks about the GOP primary process. Tomasky writes that the process "is not chiefly an exercise in choosing a credible nominee who might win in November, but a Parris Island-style ideological obstacle course," with competitions such as "the hate-on-immigrants wall climb, the gay-bashing rope climb, the death-to-the-moocher-class monkey bridge." For full episodes of The Stephanie Miller Show, click here: http://ift.tt/1HZ8mMt ----- By: freespeechtv

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Title: Gay USA 4/15/15 ----- Description: The White House backs bans on anti-gay “conversion therapy.” The US military has its first open transgender service member but is not treating him as a man. Hillary Clinton’s video announcing her candidacy features a gay couple and a lesbian couple, but what exactly is her stand on same-sex marriage? (Since taping: “Hillary Clinton supports marriage equality and hopes the Supreme Court will come down on the side of same-sex couples being guaranteed that constitutional right," her spokesperson said.) Republican candidates for president twist themselves into knots justifying their opposition to same-sex marriage. Rallies are planned nationwide on April 27 and on April 28 when the Supreme Court will hear arguments on same-sex marriage. For where and when, go to: http://ift.tt/1GPylJm Guam looks as if it will be the first US territory to allow same-sex marriage. Activists in Springfield, MO rally to protest the repeal of LGBT rights by a narrow popular vote. Indiana pays $2 million to a PR firm to improve its image in wake of being labeled a hate state, but then rejects LGBT rights legislation. Controversy over Michigan Womyn’s Festival exclusion of trans women heats up. Martin Sheen gets ready to play gay again on TV. Andy reviews London theatre, including shows you can see in US cinemas via National Theatre Live such as Ralph Fiennes in “Man and Superman.” Go to www.NTLive.com for information. Andy’s full reviews are online at www.gaycitynews.com ----- By: freespeechtv

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Title: Valerie Jarrett with Stephanie Miller on Fair Pay & Labor Policy ----- Description: Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to President Obama, talks about solutions for working families. For full episodes of The Stephanie Miller Show, click here: http://ift.tt/1HZ8mMt ----- By: freespeechtv

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Title: Wayne La Pierre's Lies ----- Description: SiriusXM Insight 121 host Dean Obeidallah talks about the lying ways of the NRA’s Wayne LaPierre. For full episodes of The Stephanie Miller Show, click here: http://ift.tt/1HZ8mMt ----- By: freespeechtv

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Title: Obama and Raul Castro First Meaningful Meeting Between US and Cuba Leaders since 1958 ----- Description: Josh Lederman, White House Reporter, Associated Press talks with Igor Volsky, filling in for Bill Press about the historic meeting between President Obama and Raúl Castro at the Summit of the Americas. Click the link for our on-demand library of full episodes from The Bill Press Show: http://ift.tt/10kSPaf. ----- By: freespeechtv

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Title: Gwyneth Paltrow Getting Taste of Harsh Food Stamp Judgement ----- Description: Arthur Delaney, Politics Reporter, Huffington Post talks with Igor Volksy, filling in for Bill Press about the Gwyneth Paltrow backlash for her picture showing the foods she bought while on a "food stamp" budget. Click the link for our on-demand library of full episodes from The Bill Press Show: http://ift.tt/10kSPaf. ----- By: freespeechtv

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Title: Sexist Reaction from Media After Hillary Announcement ----- Description: Eric Boehlert of Media Matters for America talks with Stephanie Miller about media coverage after Hillary's announcement that she's running for president in 2016. For full episodes of The Stephanie Miller Show, click here: https://www.freespeech.org/collection/stephanie-miller-show ----- By: freespeechtv

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Title: GOP Clown Car Filling Up for 2016 ----- Description: Democratic strategist Karl Frisch talks about the GOP presidential clown car that’s beginning to fill up. For full episodes of the Stephanie Miller Show, click here: http://ift.tt/1HZ8mMt ----- By: freespeechtv

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Title: Gay USA 4/8/15 ----- Description: The federal contractors' non-discrimination law took effect this week. It is no longer legal for companies receiving federal contracts to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity and expression. After last week's euphoria over the national condemnation of an anti-gay law in Indiana, we come back to earth with a reality check of continuing attacks on LGBT civil rights. Springfield, Missouri voters repeal an LGBT antidiscrimination law. The "fixes" to the bad laws in Indiana and Arkansas are not so great. The Mormon Church is still railing against same-sex marriage and our "counterfeit lifestyles." More bad bills advancing in Louisiana, Florida and Texas. The good news is that bad bills have died (for the moment) in Georgia and Nevada. A lesbian couple in Guam is the first to apply for a marriage license there. Ireland approves adoption by same-sex couples, before the referendum on same-sex marriage on May 22nd. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation is accused by three ex-employees of defrauding the government of $20 million. And on April 24th, ABC will devote two hours to Diane Sawyer's interview with Bruce Jenner. ----- By: freespeechtv

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Title: Rand Paul Would Gut Social Services Much of His State Relies On ----- Description: Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) made his presidential bid official yesterday, laying out his vision to restore liberty and freedom to Americans. He’s building his candidacy on a strong national defense, a flat tax, school choice, an end to government surveillance, and the “defeat” of the “Washington machine.” For full episodes of The Stephanie Miller Show, click here: http://ift.tt/1HZ8mMt ----- By: freespeechtv

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Title: Tina Dupuy on Christians Who Persecute, Feel Persecuted ----- Description: Syndicated columnist Tina Dupuy talks about why Christians feel like they’re under attack. For full episodes of The Stephanie Miller Show, click here: http://ift.tt/1HZ8mMt ----- By: freespeechtv

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Title: Ring of Fire 4/5/15 ----- Description: 01:02 - “Neocon War Hawks Prep For Iran Conflict.” Abby Martin, host of Media Roots Radio, will explain how Republicans like Tom Cotton are aligning themselves with the defense industry to push for a new Middle East conflict. #EndlessWar 11:14 - “Republicans Ready To Let America Burn.” Farron Cousins will explain how the new Republican budget will leave our military woefully unprepared to handle the threat of climate change and increased instability. #GOPBudgetCuts 23:20 - “How The Daily Show Held Corporate Media Accountable.” Lee Camp, host of Redacted Tonight on RT America, will join us to discuss the impact that progressive news satire has had on the Mainstream Media, and why it is so critical for the American public. #CorporateNews 33:36 - “Only the Worst Winemakers Are Worried About Arsenic Lawsuit.” #ArsenicInWine ----- By: freespeechtv

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Title: Gay USA April 1st., 2015 ----- Description: IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK WITH ANN AND ANDY (taped 4/1/15): The battle over the Religious Freedom Restoration Act in Indiana and other states has become a pivotal moment in the history of the LGBT movement. We have a multitude of developments to report. We will tell you which two attorneys will argue our side in the same-sex marriage cases at the Supreme Court on April 28. A pro-same sex marriage vote in the US Senate attracts all Democrats and 11 Republicans. Out Houston Mayor Annise Parker talks about her marriage and adopted children. A must see: http://ift.tt/1bOB7BH The US Department of Justice is suing an Oklahoma college for transgender discrimination. Fortune magazine rates an out gay man as “the world’s greatest leader.” The Pope came in fourth. Andy reviews a Broadway revival of “The Heidi Chronicles” starring Elizabeth Moss of “Mad Men.” Our guest host next week will be Chris Cooper while Andy is off reviewing London theatre. ----- By: freespeechtv

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Title: How Problematic are Daily Show Heir Trevor Noah's "Twitter Problems" ----- Description: Dean Obeidallah of “The Daily Beast” and SiriusXM Insight 121 talks with Stephanie Miller about the new Daily Show host’s Twitter problems. For full episodes of The Stephanie Miller Show, click here: http://ift.tt/1HZ8mMt ----- By: freespeechtv

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Title: Ring of Fire 3/29/15 ----- Description: 01:00 - “Corporations Stealing From U.S. Troops.” David Haynes explains how binding arbitration agreements directed at soldiers are leaving our veterans without homes when they return from overseas combat. #ArbitrationTrap 09:24 - “Still No Action on Police Brutality.” Howard Nations explains why almost nothing has been done since the death of Michael Brown to reign in abusive police officers. #HandsUpDontShoot 18:28 - “Arsenic Found In Wines.” Michael Burg will tell us about the lawsuit taking place against California wineries, where it has been revealed they are pumping high levels of arsenic into cheap wines. #ArsenicWine 26:59 - “Wisconsin’s Right To Work…For Less.” Brendan Fischer, general counsel for the Center for Media and Democracy in Madison, Wisconsin, will explain Wisconsin’s new Right To Work law. #StandWithLabor 44:49 - “The Backstory.” News with Mike Papantonio and Sam Seder. #BehindTheHeadlines ----- By: freespeechtv

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Title: Marijuana Straight Talk - Pilot ----- Description: Interviews with Diane Fornbacher of Ladybud Magazine, Zev Pais of the Rocky Mountain Hemp Association, music video for 'Who's The Pusher Now?' by Ellen Bukstel, and commentary on Youtube viral video 'Grandmas Smoking Weed'. ----- By: freespeechtv

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Title: The Rude Pundit on Indiana Bigotry ----- Description: The Rude Pundit talks about the uselessness of Indiana’s anti-gay law. For full episodes of the Stephanie Miller Show, click here: http://ift.tt/1HZ8mMt ----- By: freespeechtv