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.

Schedule
No Kings: Vote Early: What's Next After 10/17? ELECTION DEFENSE
00:00 - 01:00
No Kings: Vote Early: What's Next After 10/17? ELECTION DEFENSE
Special, Documentary
Following the October 17 No Kings: Vote Early mass day of activations, gather to learn about the final push for voter turnout, as well as what happens post-election: how we're preparing for election enforcement, how you can start to plan now to be ready to protect the results of...
Rising Up With Sonali
01:00 - 02:00
Rising Up With Sonali
News, Talk
Journalist, activist, artist and former astrophysicist Sonali Kolhatkar brings progressive news coverage rooted in gender and racial justice to a wide audience from her studio in Los Angeles.
Zero Hour With RJ Eskow
02:00 - 03:00
Zero Hour With RJ Eskow
News, Entertainment
Combining news and analysis with in-depth interviews on topics including politics and pop culture.
Break Through News
03:00 - 04:00
Break Through News
News, Politics, Talk
Join hosts Eugene Puryear and Rania Khalek, and special guests from across the world, every week on The Freedom Side. The Freedom Side provides news and information for self-determination, covering U.S. and global politics.
Democracy Now!
04:00 - 05:00
Democracy Now!
Series, Politics, News, Talk, Interview, Community
An independent news program features international journalists, grassroots leaders, independent analysts, as well as ordinary people directly affected by world events and U.S. policy.