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Against the Stream

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Donald Trump
Ukraine
Gaza
United States
Capitalism
Israel
Russia
European Union
Iran
Working Class
Corruption
China
NATO
Class Struggle
France
Economic Crisis
Syria
Hamas
Ukraine War
Spain

In Against the Stream, our weekly current affairs podcast, members of the International Secretariat of the Revolutionary Communist International sit down to discuss the main events shaping global affairs. In an increasingly turbulent world situation, these discussions look behind the headlines of the mainstream press and the statements of politicians, to bring out the real processes and interests ... more

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All the warning lights are flashing. With the US and Israel relentlessly bombing Iran for nearly a month and the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed, the economic consequences of the Iran war are spelling serious trouble for economies worldwide. Stagfl... more

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"Head-spinning betrayal." These are the words of dissident Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene – and they are undoubtedly echoed by millions of Trump voters across America, who have watched their 'peace president' turn warmonger while they foot the bil... more

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As the war on Iran enters its third week, US imperialism finds itself mired in a deepening crisis. What Trump envisioned as a swift decapitation strike is rapidly proving to be the gravest blunder of his presidency – and perhaps one of the most catas... more

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The United States and Israel have launched a war on Iran. Missiles and bombs are falling across Tehran and beyond, with strikes hitting schools, military installations, and government compounds throughout the country. Thousands of people are being ki... more

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Recent Guests

Zarah Sultana
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Episode: Zarah Sultana calls to nationalise economy + Trump plots coup in Venezuela
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Hosts

Hamid Alizadeh
Host of Against the Stream; discussions framed through a Marxist lens with focus on current events and imperialism.
Jorge Martín
Co-host on Against the Stream; expert on international revolutionary movements and imperialism.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 646 ratings
  • Amazingly Good!

    A weekly world perspective on the most important two or three things happening around the globe. Very precise analysis from e revolutionary trotskyist standpoint.

    Looking forward to it every week ♡

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    5
    Franz Hagmann
    Switzerland8 months ago
  • Real political news analysts

    Thank you against the stream for a weekly dose of razor sharp sane intelligent discussion on the depraved chaotic capitalist ruling class.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pbulldog
    Australia10 months ago
  • Best analysis of world events!

    This podcast is a must have in the weekly media diet of anyone who wants to be properly informed about the world and who aspires to change it! Each episode dives below the surface of events and uncovers the underlying processes that govern the world around us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alice likes Marx
    Canada10 months ago
  • The BEST and CLEAREST voices in politics today

    Sober class-based analysis that provides not only insight but a guide to action if you, like myself, burn with a passionate hatred of a system that benefits no one but the parasites at the top ✊🚩✊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fernohare
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • The most revolutionary communist content out there.

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Safer space for readers seeking anti-imperialist, class-based analysis and action guidance.
The best source for global up-to-date Marxist analysis with a focus on workers' struggles.
A sharp weekly briefing from a Trotskyist-leaning perspective that cuts through mainstream framing.
Clear, actionable insights for organizing and resistance within capitalist systems.

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Cuba under siege – how to defend the revolution
Q: In a society where there's no profit, why would people want to work? What would be the incentive?
People work to contribute to society and benefit their communities rather than for private profit; in socialism, the motivation comes from personal fulfillment and community interest.
Iran CATASTROPHE + Epstein scandal out of control | AGAINST THE STREAM
Q: Do communists support violence?
No, while communists do not advocate for violence, they argue that the ruling class perpetuates violence through their systems. They emphasize that the working class must defend itself against this ongoing violence.
The rise and fall of the Kurdish liberation movement + Epstein files
Q: Do you think that people are too stupid to make a revolution?
No, obviously not. It's just not true that people are stupid. Their consciousness changes based on experience.
Where is Iran going? + Maduro kidnapping + ICE protests
Q: How do you qualify the possibility of the workers taking power without a revolutionary party?
It's theoretically possible but without a revolutionary party, serious mistakes can occur which can lead to defeat, as seen in historical examples like the Paris Commune and the German uprisings.
Zarah Sultana calls to nationalise economy + Trump plots coup in Venezuela
Q: Isn't the primary force that determines the outcomes of revolutions the consciousness that emerges through struggle?
Consciousness changes quickly during a revolution, but leadership is necessary to guide the movement towards its conclusion.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Against the Stream

What is Against the Stream about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show provides a steady stream of global affairs analysis from a clearly anti-imperialist, working-class perspective. Episodes frequently critique capitalism, U.S. foreign policy, and interventions in the Middle East and Latin America, while highlighting solidarity with socialist and revolutionary movements. The format typically features a small team of hosts dissecting current events through a Marxist lens, with emphasis on structural power, economic inequality, and calls for organized working-class action. This combination of rigorous political critique, historical context, and actionable organizing insight tends to appeal to listeners who want beyond mainstream narratives and are interested in systemic change.

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