Democracy Now! 2026-10-29 Thursday
Summary
Democracy Now! reports on the death of labor organizer Dolores Huerta, featuring an interview with journalist Mariana Josa about Huerta's legacy and her recent disclosure of sexual abuse by Cesar Chavez. The episode also covers Israeli election results, the U.S. military cost of the war in Iran, and a federal judge’s rejection of the Trump administration’s attempt to discard California ballots. Additionally, a Google DeepMind engineer discusses her resignation in protest of the company’s military contracts with Israel.
Topics discussed
Introduction: The need for cross-movement solidarity
Preview: Interview with Sofia Lagouarde on Google AI
Israel elections: No clear winner and Gaza strikes
Cambridge city council votes to divest from Israel-linked firms
Iran: Mediators discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz
Alaska election: Investigation into 'Ballot Composition' project
Tennessee: Redistricting and election integrity concerns
Election disputes: Trump orders DOJ to block certification
Pike files $72M defamation lawsuit against CNN's Scott Jennings
Dolores Huerta dies at 96: Legacy and new revelations
Cuba: Sanctions and Venezuela trial updates
Spain: High-speed rail safety concerns
Music: 'Cuando quiero y donde quiero' performance
Dolores Huerta: Tributes and the documentary 'Dolores'
Interview with Mariana Josa: Dolores Huerta's life and optimism
Dolores Huerta in her own words: Organizing and the grape boycott
Dolores Huerta: 'Si se puede' and intersectional activism
Mariana Josa: Huerta's evolution and the Chavez abuse revelations
Transition to next segment
Interview with Sofia Lagouarde: Resigning from Google Deepmind
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