Democracy Now! 2026-04-30 Thursday

About this episode

The episode discusses the Supreme Court's decision on the Voting Rights Act and features insights on civil rights and U.S. foreign policy regarding Iran.

Headlines for April 30, 2026; Supreme Court Guts Voting Rights Act in “Devastating Blow” to Democracy & Civil Rights: Maya Wiley; Maya Wiley: Southern Poverty Law Center Indictment Is Part of Trump’s Broader Attack on Civil Rights; Scholar Gilbert Achcar on the U.S. War Against Iran & Trump’s “Old-New Imperial Doctrine”; Sunlight Doesn’t Go Through the Strait of Hormuz: Bill McKibben on Iran Oil Shock & Green Transition

People in this episode

Guests: Maya Wiley, Gilbert Achcar, Bill McKibben

Topics covered

• Voting Rights
• Civil Rights
• U.S. Foreign Policy
• Iran Oil Shock
• Green Transition

Keywords

• Voting Rights Act
• Supreme Court
• Civil Rights
• Iran
• Oil Shock
• Green Transition
• Maya Wiley
• Gilbert Achcar
• Bill McKibben

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Supreme Court, Southern Poverty Law Center

Places: Iran

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