What type of companies do you not accept support from?

To maintain our integrity and adherence to our mission, FSTV does not accept underwriting from entities whose actions or practices conflict with our core values. These include: Corporations involved in activities harmful to communities or the environment, such as fossil fuels, private prisons, or predatory lending (gold and cryptocurrency). Entities that promote discriminatory policies or … Continued

How long can underwriting or sponsorship acknowledgements be?

An FSTV underwriting message (credit) is 15 seconds long, measured as 55-58 syllables. It begins with a preamble from FSTV, then the legal name of the organization purchasing the underwriting. It’s followed by a line or two that describes the product, service, or mission of the underwriter followed by the website or location. A trademarked … Continued

What is the FSTV Gift Acceptance Policy?

Free Speech TV solicits and accepts gifts that are consistent with its mission and values and that support its core programs or special projects. In the course of its regular fundraising activities, Free Speech TV will accept donations of money, stock, annuities, retirement distributions, real property, personal property, and in-kind services. Certain types of gifts–such … Continued

Does FSTV offer closed-captioning and subtitles?

Free Speech TV does not currently provide closed-captioning or subtitles. There is a substantial expense associated with this, and we do not currently have the funds. We are deeply saddened that we are unable to provide this service for our viewers.

I’m watching FSTV on a streaming app and saw an advertisement when I loaded the livestream or episode on-demand. What’s up with that? I thought FSTV was ad-free?

In order to become available to larger audiences, we are expanding to new digital platforms like Apple TV, Roku, Android TV, FireTV, Vizio, LG, Samsung, Sling TV, on iOS and Android apps, and more. Some of those platforms require that we allow limited on-screen advertising. The good news is they also share some of the … Continued

What is your strategic plan?

For 30 years, FSTV has provided news, analysis, and storytelling to inform, educate, and inspire its loyal and engaged community of viewers in order to advance progressive change. Throughout, it has been a leading video-focused nonprofit news organization reaching millions of viewers via Dish and Satellite TV, as well as via Broadcast TV via local … Continued

What are FSTV’s values?

As a leader in advocacy journalism, we recognize the legacies of colonization and slavery continue to actively harm our society every day. We aim to live our values through the commitments below. We will inevitably make mistakes along the way, and remain open to learning and improving our policies and practices. Our Commitments Spotlight Resilience, … Continued