October 17, 2026; 12pm: The No Kings movement has launched its fourth major national day of action, with over 3,000 planned rallies in states across the entire country. Rosa Flores brings us to a rally in Dallas to hear why voters came out today; Cherie Shore and Meredith Pominville spend their Sundays holding up signs on freeways as a unique form of protest. They explain why they do it and the impact it has had so far; NEZZA was set to sing the national anthem at Dodger Stadium as ICE was wreaking havoc in LA. She bravely sang it in Spanish to send a message of pride and defiance, explain NEZZA and Cristina Costantini. Her bold choice is the focus of a brand new documentary, “La Tierra del Valor,” which translates to “The Home of the Brave.”

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October 17, 2026; 11am: History shows us that those who protest are defending the foundational truths of our democracy. Maria Ressa explains why we need to keep dissent ever-present because it has been the catalyst for progress and change for generations; State Rep. Justin Pearson (D-TN) reacts to the deadly school shooting in Oregon this week and speaks to the power of protest as Americans take to the streets today for No Kings rallies; Mariana van Zeller is out with a new documentary investigating the dark world of romance scams. She spotlights the importance of investigative journalism and the real difference it makes for society.

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October 17, 2026; 10am: With 17 days left until midterms, Americans are taking to the streets nationwide to rally in support of early voting and democracy. Maya Eaglin gives a live look into a rally kicking off in Atlanta and Akayla Gardner joins live from a rally in West Palm Beach, Florida. LaTosha Brown and Leah Greenberg share what kind of numbers they are anticipating in today’s rallies and their end goal for voter registration; Instead of making Russia pay for its war in Ukraine as lawmakers and President Trump agreed on, Trump is giving Russia a pass. Mariia Ulianovska reflects on the devastation in Ukraine and what this development means for the people there; Major ICE operations in California are taking a toll on the agriculture industry. Teresa Romano lays out the many red flags we should all be concerned about, even if you don’t live in California.

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