Free Speech TV

United States United States

Free Speech TV operates as a nonprofit, independent news and documentary channel based in the United States. Its programming centers on current events, social justice issues, and grassroots perspectives, often featuring long-form interviews, investigative reports, and coverage of political rallies or protests. The channel does not carry entertainment series, movies, or sports; instead, it focuses on public affairs content, including live call-in shows and recorded discussions with activists, academics, and journalists. Documentary films on topics like environmental policy, criminal justice reform, and labor rights are a regular part of the schedule. Viewers in the U.S. can find it on some cable and satellite systems, though its distribution is narrower than major commercial networks.

Outside of traditional television, the channel streams its live feed and archived segments through its website and mobile apps, making the content accessible without a cable subscription. The online platform includes a searchable library of past episodes and full-length documentaries. TV guide listings for the channel are available through participating providers, but the schedule varies by region and carrier. The programming is ad-free, funded through viewer donations and grants, which influences the tone and pacing of the content—slower, more deliberate, and less reliant on commercial breaks or flashy graphics.

The Rick Smith Show
Previous
21:00–22:00
The Rick Smith Show
Means Midday News
Now
22:00–22:30
Means Midday News
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Break Through News
Next
22:30–23:30
Break Through News
Schedule
The Stephanie Miller Show
15:00 - 18:00
The Stephanie Miller Show
Talk
Comedian and host Stephanie Miller offers daily drive-time discussion of current events, politics and pop culture live from Los Angeles, with recurring guests including John Fugelsang, Frangela, Jody Hamilton, Malcolm Nance and more.
The Thom Hartmann Program
18:00 - 21:00
The Thom Hartmann Program
News, Talk
Deft coverage of diverse topics and issues of the day from Thom Hartmann, top-rated progressive talk show host, political commentator, and best-selling author.
The Rick Smith Show
21:00 - 22:00
The Rick Smith Show
Public affairs, News
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Means Midday News
LIVE 22:00 - 22:30
Means Midday News
News
Journalist Sam Sacks reports from Washington, D.C., cutting through the corporate noise and breaking down the news working people need to know.
Break Through News
22:30 - 23:30
Break Through News
News, Politics, Talk
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Al Jazeera English Newscast
23:30 - 00:00
Al Jazeera English Newscast
News