The private equity racket
Hettie O’Brien, author of The Asset Class, on the private equity racket—who they are, what they do
We celebrate the history and continuing activism of Dyke Marches across the U.S. with Professor Sara Angevine and voices from the streets of Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. In the news, the U.S. Supreme Court rules against transgender student athletes, a Russian court convicts the staff of an “extremist” drag club, Republicans erase Pride Month from military recognition, and Turkish authorities arrest Pride demonstrators while blocking a cruise ship’s drag performance. And the Rainbow Rewind honors gay military pioneer Lt. Leonard Matlovich.
What is more fundamental to who we are than questions? And yet, do we know what makes a question great — or how do we do more of that? Larry Robertson’s latest book is Great Question: The Art of the Ask and Getting More of What You Really Want. With an amazingly rich array of … Continued
On today’s show, what’s next for the Maine senate race after Democratic candidate Graham Platner’s career-ending sexual assault allegations? Maine Morning Star reporter Eesha Pendharkar chimes from ground in Maine. The Supreme Court has ruled on campaign finance changes. Open Secret’s Brenden Glavin joins later in the hour. Michael Tomasky from the New Republic … Continued
Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast) – July 9, 2026
Democracy Now! is a daily national independent award-winning news program, hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
Law & Disorder – July 9, 2026
Law & Disorder exposes the cracks in our system, agitates for resistance and collectively builds a new world where all of us thrive. Hosted by Cat Brooks. Produced by Diana Martinez.
US and Iran Ceasefire Ends, Immediate Strikes Follow; Plus, Graham Platner is Out of Maine Senate Race After Sexual Assault Allegations
00:08 — Trita Parsi is the co-founder and executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. 00:33 — John Nichols is Executive Editor of the Nation
Democracy Now! – July 9, 2026
Democracy Now! is a daily independent award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
Background Briefing (5am) – July 9, 2026
On today’s show: Will the War of Words Between Trump and the Iranians Lead to a Real War? We begin with the war of words between Trump and the Iranian regime which is likely to explode into a real war at any moment as Trump calls the Iranian negotiators “scum” and “They’re sick people. They’re … Continued
Non-fiction Music – July 9, 2026
A mix of jazz, folk, blues and more with Joel Sachs.
LoveSoul with Al Glenn – July 9, 2026
Enjoy sensuous bedroom soul, sexy Smooth Jazz, and scintillating social commentary with Bay Area native and longtime Classic Soul radio taste-maker and Smooth Jazz connoisseur Al Glenn. Have some before this tasty Midnight snack is all gone!