Amy Goodman

[yellowdawgdem]

Does anybody here watch Democracy Now, and noticed that Amy Goodman seems to have some sort of a
physical problem? It looks like her mouth is drooping a little, as though she has bell's palsey or has had
a stroke. I was concerned about her, and wondered if anybody knows what could be wrong.

[bananas]

1. good guess - Bell's Palsy

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[yellowdawgdem]

2. Goodman

I guess she didn't make any sort of announcement about this, then? Seems like she would've
mentioned it. It's great how she just goes right on doing her job. I really admire Amy 100%.

[cyclezealot]

3. During her broadcast two days ago

she said he had a temporary muscular disease. We never miss a broadcast. Best news out there.

[cascadiance]

4. She did say that it was Bell's Palsy that was affecting her...

on a newscast today or yesterday. I think it was on the extra segment for Free Speech TV fundraising.

I don't know if this is a condition that "comes and goes", but I recall seeing her more affected in the past too like she has been at present.

I wish her well in it getting under control again. It must be incredibly frustrating for her to deal with, with her being on the air so much every day, especially when both Link TV and Free Speech TV are having her on extra hours now through their fundraising periods.