Audio Energy for Democracy Audio Energy for Democracy. A progressive radio (& podcast) program on 150+ stations globally. This RISE UP presents and preserves voices and opinions on public affairs often ignored or distorted in the mainstream media. RISE UP espouses the notion that public speaking is a high art that deserves a wider audience and greater advocacy. RISE UP records, broadcasts, and curates public speeches and interviews with today’s best progressive orators to help distribute and preserve critical information for tumultuous times. Programs include Alternative Radio, its archive and David Barsamian (public speaker and journalist).