How can I watch FSTV?
Freespeech.org FSTV app (Apple/Android) DIRECTV (Channel 348) Dish (Channel 269) Public Access Stations Roku Apple TV Apple iPhone/iPad Google Play (Android) Amazon Fire TV SlingTV Samsung LG YouTube
Help! Something’s wrong with FSTV! The screen is black (or blue), I can’t hear anything, my normal show isn’t playing. What’s going on?
Sometimes you can easily correct an issue by following the instructions on our trouble-shooting page. Still not working? We try hard to keep the electrons flowing directly to you, no matter what platform you’re watching on. But things happen, errors occur, and sometimes the electrons get lost. Please let us know if you notice an … Continued
COVID-19 Health Policy
All in-person events hosted by FSTV require attendees to: – Not attend if you are feeling sick or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 in the past 5 days – Wear a well-fitted mask if we determine it is in the best interest of the group. We may announce a mask requirement within 12 … Continued
What about when I see sponsors or underwriters on FSTV?
Sponsorships and underwriting are a critical revenue source for nonprofit organizations, FSTV included. These are not advertisers and have no bearing over our editorial content or direction. Sponsors and underwriters come to FSTV who share our values and want to contribute to our mission, just like donors and viewers like you do. We’re required to … Continued
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
How do I call into a show directly?
Our primetime weekday shows encourage viewers to call in with their questions and comments. Call-in numbers below will ring directly to the live show! You will likely speak with a call screener first. There’s never any guarantee you will be passed on the live show. The Stephanie Miller Show: (323) 410-0458 The Thom Hartmann Program: … Continued
As a 24/7 national news network, you must have a large staff.
Actually our staff is small, mighty and very passionate, standing strong at 17 full-time employees.
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
What is FSTV’s vision?
We envision a just and kind society that is rooted in fearless truth-telling and built and sustained by a multiracial democracy. Our Three-Year Strategic Vision spans from 2025 – 2028. By the end of this three-year period: FSTV will be the leading video network and streaming service in the US for news and stories that … Continued