Free Speech TV

Free Speech TV (FSTV) is an American progressive news and opinion television network. It was launched in 1995 and is owned and operated by Public Communicators Incorporated, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization founded in 1974, with its headquarters located in Denver, Colorado . As a dedicated source for online television, FSTV brands itself as \"the alternative to television networks owned by billionaires, governments and corporations\" and has run commercial-free since its launch with support from viewers and foundations . The network is available in more than 40 million television homes nationwide via satellite and streaming platforms .

The programming schedule allows viewers to watch live channel coverage of syndicated news programs, talk shows, and documentaries that deal with social, political, cultural and environmental issues from a progressive perspective . Key news programs include Democracy Now! with award-winning coverage from Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez, France 24 World News, The Last Sip with Imara Jones focusing on women and LGBTQ people of color, Uprising with Sonali hosted by Sonali Kolhatkar, and Source Code . Talk shows on the network include The Thom Hartmann Program with author and host Thom Hartmann, which on Fridays includes Brunch With Bernie featuring Senator Bernie Sanders; The Big Picture with Thom Hartmann; The Stephanie Miller Show; The Bill Press Show; The David Pakman Show; Ring of Fire hosted by Mike Papantonio; The Randi Rhodes Show; The Rick Smith Show; and The Zero Hour with RJ Eskow . Additional programs include Gay USA, a weekly news program dedicated to gay and LGBT issues hosted by Andy Humm and Ann Northrop; OpenLine Media Presents: News With Davy D hosted by Davy DMX; Bioneers; Pirate Television; Enviro Close Up hosted by Karl Grossman; Meet the Farmer hosted by Michael Clark; The Empire Files hosted by Abby Martin; and Act Out hosted by Eleanor Goldfield .

For audiences seeking a reliable live stream of independent news and progressive commentary, Free Speech TV is widely available as a subscription-based service via satellite. The channel broadcasts full-time on Dish Network (channel 269) and DirecTV (channel 348) . The channel is accessible as tv online via its official website at freespeech.org, which provides a 24/7 linear feed and video-on-demand content, ensuring that its news, talk shows, and documentary programming reaches progressive audiences across the United States and worldwide . The network is also available on select community cable stations in 40 states through syndication agreements .