About this episode
Amy Goodman discusses her career and the current state of journalism.
We’re joined by “Democracy Now!" host and executive producer Amy Goodman. She will be in Rochester later this week for an event at MCC. The Little Theatre will also screen “Steal this Story, Please!" — a documentary about her career dedicated to “truth-telling, resistance, and journalism.” We talk with Goodman about her work and the state of journalism in 2026. Our guest: Amy Goodman, host and executive producer of "Democracy Now!" --- Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding. --- Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email , Facebook or Twitter . Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here . --- Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections .
People in this episode
Guest: Amy Goodman
Topics covered
- journalism
- truth-telling
- resistance
- documentary
- media
- interview
Keywords
- Amy Goodman
- Democracy Now!
- journalism
- truth-telling
- documentary
- Rochester
- MCC
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Democracy Now!
Books & works: Steal this Story, Please!
Places: Rochester, MCC, 2026
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