About this episode
The episode covers headlines including Iran suspending talks with the U.S., Israel's actions in Lebanon, and a discussion with Steven Thrasher on various social issues.
Headlines for June 02, 2026; Iran Suspends U.S. Talks as Israel Kills 8 More in Lebanon & Expands Occupation; “Murder as Policy”: Amnesty Int’l Decries U.S. Strikes on Latin American Boats as Death Toll Tops 200; “The Overseer Class”: Steven Thrasher on Black Cops, Pro-Palestine Protests, DEI & More Democracy Now! is a daily independent news hour hosted by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan González. Visit democracynow.org to watch and listen to the latest interviews, read through show transcripts, search the vast news archive or to make a donation to support our nonprofit news program. Livestream weekdays 8 a.m. ET.
People in this episode
Hosts: Amy Goodman, Juan González
Guest: Steven Thrasher
Topics covered
- Iran-U.S. relations
- Israel-Lebanon conflict
- U.S. military policy
- Amnesty International
- Pro-Palestine protests
- Black police officers
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Keywords
- Iran
- Israel
- Lebanon
- Amnesty International
- U.S. military strikes
- Pro-Palestine
- Steven Thrasher
- Black cops
- DEI
- news
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Amnesty Int’l
Books & works: The Overseer Class
Places: Iran, Israel, Lebanon
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