Amy Goodman: Independent Media as Democracy’s Guardrail

On The Intercept Briefing, Amy Goodman discusses the documentary about her life and Democracy Now!, arguing that independent media is essential to democracy and crucial for holding power to account. She condemns the 'access of evil'—trading truth for access—cites how coverage missed voices during wars (Iraq, Iran, Standing Rock, East Timor), and urges reporters to pursue difficult questions and expose connections between war, climate, and corporate power, while underscoring the need for media free from corporate influence and consolidation.