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Democracy Now! 3709 - Alsarah & The Nubatones: East African Retro-Pop Band Performs at Democracy Now!

Democracy Now! Audio is a daily, independent global news program produced by Democracy Now Productions, a non-profit media organization based in New York City. The program is hosted by principal anchor Amy Goodman, alongside co-hosts Juan González and Nermeen Shaikh. Since its founding in 1996, the show has served as a primary outlet for independent journalism, focusing on international human rights, social justice, and the oversight of corporate and government power.

The podcast follows a structured one-hour format, beginning with a comprehensive segment of breaking news headlines from across the globe. The remaining time is dedicated to long-form, in-depth interviews and investigative reports. These segments feature a wide range of guests, including academics, grassroots activists, independent journalists, and individuals directly impacted by global events. The program's editorial focus specifically highlights stories and perspectives that often receive limited coverage in commercial, corporate-owned media outlets.

A defining characteristic of the show is its total financial and editorial independence. Democracy Now! does not accept corporate underwriting, advertising revenue, or government funding. Instead, the organization is sustained through foundation grants and direct contributions from its audience, a model designed to protect its ability to report critically on institutional power.

The program is broadcast on more than 1,400 radio and television stations worldwide, including the Pacifica Radio network, NPR, community stations, and public access television. In early 2026, the program marked its 30th anniversary, continuing its legacy as one of the most widely distributed independent news broadcasts in North America. The audio podcast provides the full daily broadcast in a digital format, ensuring its global headlines and analytical reporting are accessible to an international audience 24/7.

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We host the East African retro-pop band Alsarah & The Nubatones at the Democracy Now! studio.

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We host the East African retro-pop band Alsarah & The Nubatones at the Democracy Now! studio.

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22 Oct 2026

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21 Oct 2026

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20 Oct 2026

Headlines for October 19, 2026; French Gov’t Cracks Down on Mass Protests over Cost of Living, Education Cuts; 2,400+ Arrested; Masked Israeli Settlers Nearly Kill Washington Post Journalist as Attacks on Palestinians Escalate; Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa: Prominent Anti-Corruption Lawyer in Guatemala Assassinated

19 Oct 2026

Headlines for October 16, 2026; “Abolish & Replace ICE”: Rep. Analilia Mejía Blasts ICE for Secretly Using NJ Warehouse; Meet Estrella, an Undocumented Trans Woman Jailed for 9 Years, Then Deported to Mexico; “Against Tech Oligarchy”: Inside the Worker Resistance in the World’s Most Powerful Industry

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14 Oct 2026

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13 Oct 2026

Headlines for October 12, 2026; Protesters Say India’s Democracy Is “Rotten” as Modi Gov’t Purges Voter Rolls, Arrests Thousands; Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Leonard Peltier on Resistance, New Film & Fighting for Freedom

12 Oct 2026

Headlines for October 09, 2026; “Abolish ICE”: Protests Erupt in NYC After ICE Agents Shoot Father with 5-Year-Old Son in Car; Navi Pillay, South African Jurist, Wins Nobel Peace Prize in “Stinging Rebuke to Donald Trump”; “Entire System of Cornell University Failed Her”: Jane Doe Gang Rape Case Enrages Campus Community

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