About
Welcome to GRITtv with Laura Flanders, current affairs programming that puts the public back in the public debate.
Launched on May 12, 2008, GRITtv reached millions of viewers weekly on
Free Speech TV on Dish network (9415) and DirecTV (348) on cable and public television stations nationwide, and anytime, anywhere online. Distributed in multiple platforms, GRITtv was a daily, 30-minute discussion for people who want to make a difference. Incorporating viewer-submitted content, grassroots activism, and a positive, progressive message that goes beyond the one-way format of traditional media, GRITtv talks to the people commercial media ignore. Independent filmmakers and journalists, activists, and the smartest thinkers and doers of our time are part of the conversation, and you can be too.
"Some shows claim they'd like to, plan to, or hope to someday feature a diverse group of voices; GRITtv does it every day. With people, perspectives and priorities we aren't used to seeing on TV, GRITtv is new media that is truly new." --Janine Jackson, Executive Director, FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting.)
"GRITtv is one of the great and striking developments in independent journalism of the past ten years. Laura Flanders and the GRITtv team have created an astonishingly professional and innovative daily news television program in a manner that would have been unimaginable a decade ago." --Robert W. McChesney, founder, Free Press
“Laura Flanders is the activist host of our times. Her focus is women, community, New York, progressive change. She gives voice, space, skills, to women—their needs, their issues, their struggles and their victories.” --Eve Ensler, Author, Playwright, Founder of VDay.org
“As an independent reporter, I'm keenly aware of the importance of building a name for ones work and oneself and how difficult that is -- especially for writers of color. I have found no more loyal, committed and sophisticated support than I've found among my friends at GRITtv.“ --Roberto Lovato, New America Media
"Streaming GRITtv live at theNation.com every day brings our readers the kind of intelligent, thoughtful and provocative conversation you just can't find in the media today. GRITtv with Laura Flanders is top-notch public interest television that covers real issues in a way that's lively, accessible and smart. Laura takes almost every topic we care about and adds depth, debate and meaning." --Katrina vanden Heuvel, Editor and Publisher of The Nation magazine.
“GRITtv has been a welcome addition here at AlterNet.org. With timely, expert-led discussions on an array of important progressive issues, Laura Flanders and her team have brought unique and important television to our site. Our readers have taken a great interest in GRITtv and we look forward running their show every week.” --Don Hazen, Alternet.
“We are at a tight wire moment…and just when we need it the most, clear and plural voices within media are at an all time low as we careen toward consolidation…The GRIT team have stepped up in just the right way, and just in time, to help reshape what a more direct, raw and humorous journalism can be at a time when we need them to do just that.” --Tim Freundlich, SVP, Calvert Foundation and Managing Partner, Good Capital
GRITtv and GRITradio are not affiliated with Ogden Publications, Inc., and are in no way associated with, or authorized or sponsored by, Ogden Publications Inc. or GRIT Magazine. For information on GRIT magazine, go to www.grit.com.
