In a conversation with Sonali Kolhatkar on Free Speech TV, Courtney Hostetler, Legal Director at Free Speech For People, lays out a clear diagnosis of the crisis facing American democracy and a roadmap for action.

Hostetler explains how billions in corporate and billionaire spending have warped the political system, shifting power away from voters and toward wealthy interests. The result is a democracy that too often feels closed off to ordinary people and vulnerable to corruption, both blatant and systemic.

But the conversation doesn’t stop there.

As threats have evolved, so has the work. Free Speech For People is now fighting on multiple fronts:

• Defending free and fair elections
• Challenging voter suppression and intimidation
• Countering political disinformation
• Demanding accountability from all branches of government

Courtney’s message is clear: democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires organized, sustained pressure from people willing to demand better.

Listen to the full interview here.