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Conversations and audio documentaries exploring a wide variety of themes pertaining to economics and politics, hosted by Della Z Duncan and Robert R. Raymond

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This is a free preview of the episode "Inventing Reality: The Politics of News Media" You can listen to the full episode by subscribing to our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/upstreampodcast

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In this episode we're joined by Mohamed Khougali for a conversation exploring the history and politics of Sudan from the perspective of a Sudanese psychotherapist who participated in the 2018-2019 revolution. Mohamed Khougali is a socialist who was p... more

This is a free preview of the episode "250 Years of Bourgeois Democracy w/ August Nimtz" You can listen to the full episode by subscribing to our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/upstreampodcast

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In this episode Cecilia Guerrero joins us to pick apart the sordid origins and class orientation of the Democratic Party. Cecilia Guerrero is chair and founding member of A Luta Sigue, an organization based in Nashville, Tennessee which incubates and... more

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Recent Guests

Mohamed Khougali
Sudanese psychotherapist, author of Politically Unconscious, The Psychic Aftermath of the Sudanese Revolution
Iskra Books; Black Radicals (Germany)
Episode: Sudan Ep. 1: The Unconscious Revolution w/ Mohamed Khougali
Gregg Castro
Culture Director for the Association of Ramaytush Ohlone; writer and activist
Association of Ramaytush Ohlone
Episode: Honorable Harvest: Indigenous Economics w/ Gregg Castro
Charles Xu
Member of Qiao Collective and Sovereign Media
Qiao Collective; Sovereign Media
Episode: [TEASER] China Ep. 9: Taiwan w/ Charles Xu and Feiyang Sun
Feiyang Sun
Member of Qiao Collective
Qiao Collective
Episode: [TEASER] China Ep. 9: Taiwan w/ Charles Xu and Feiyang Sun
Fadhel Kaboub
Tunisian-American economist, professor at Denison University, President of the Global Institute for Sustainable Prosperity, author of Global South Perspectives
Denison University; Global Institute for Sustainable Prosperity
Episode: The Rise (and Fall) of the US Dollar w/ Fadhel Kaboub
Helen Yaffe
Professor of Latin American Political Economy at the University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Episode: Cuba Ep. 7: How Cuban Socialism Works w/ Helen Yaffe
Liz Oliva Fernández
Havana-based journalist, Belly of the Beast
Belly of the Beast
Episode: Cuba Ep. 5: Under Siege w/ Manolo De Los Santos & Liz Oliva Fernández
Torkil Lauesen
Author, The Long Transition Towards Socialism and the End of Capitalism; Unequal Exchange, Past, Present and Future
Iskra Books
Episode: [TEASER] The Long Transition Towards Socialism and the End of Capitalism w/ Torkil Lauesen
Ramsey Robinson
Mental health social worker, organizer, revolutionary
Peace and Freedom Party, San Francisco
Episode: A Socialist California w/ Ramsey Robinson

Hosts

Robert Raymond
Host of Upstream with Della Duncan; long-running interviewer and co-host focused on anti-imperialist analysis.
Della Duncan
Co-host of Upstream; experienced interviewer with focus on global politics and socialist critique.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.8k ratings
  • Crucial

    This podcast is by far one of the richest resources for anyone doing the work of deprograming dominant culture propaganda and sensing into the life affirming worlds asking of us to do that work and show up for liberation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    terrible programing
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Excellent analysis, very well produced

    Podcast Addict
    5
    failingmarx
    2 months ago
  • One of my favorites for fighting despair

    This podcast is one of a handful I listen to regularly and the only one I’ve ever paid to subscribe to! I love the way the hosts conduct the conversations, the expertise and variety of the guests, the way they handle complex topics and disagreements. They help me broaden my worldview and feel more connected to revolutionary movements throughout history and the world. Thanks y’all!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BeckaMMMM
    United States2 months ago
  • ❤️

    Absolutely love this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Evolutionary17
    United States3 months ago
  • Essential learning and knowledge

    This is a very informative and wonderful podcast. I've learned a lot and appreciate the knowledge sources and voices that they platform.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    msr01328
    United States3 months ago

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Audiences appreciate the depth on Cuba, Palestine, and global South perspectives.
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Listeners praise accessible yet rigorous analysis and the breadth of topics.
A concise, thoughtful critique of imperialism with strong guest lineups and quality production.
Many note the show's educational impact and call for more Patreon episodes.

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Talking Points

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Sudan Ep. 1: The Unconscious Revolution w/ Mohamed Khougali
Q: Could you give a broad sense of what the book Politically Unconscious is about and what drove you to write it?
The book blends historical analysis of Sudan's left and colonial history with a psychosocial lens, using praxis psychotherapy to connect individual therapeutic emergence with collective political change, and to contextualize the current moment within longer historical processes.
The Democratic Party w/ Cecilia Guerrero
Q: What is the present role of the Democratic Party domestically and internationally according to your analysis?
The host argues that both parties function as mediation and co-optation vehicles for capital, with the Democrats often acting as a stabilizing force for imperialist interests; the guest provides specific examples from domestic labor movements and foreign interventions to illustrate this point.
The Democratic Party w/ Cecilia Guerrero
Q: How did the Democratic Party become framed as the left, and what is the historical basis for that claim?
The guest explains that the label of the left is a narrative built over decades, tied to the party's mediation and reformist strategies that appealed to various working-class groups while maintaining capitalist interests, and highlights how this narrative obscures class-driven power dynamics.
[TEASER] 250 Years of Bourgeois Democracy w/ August Nimtz
Q: Can you introduce yourself and share a little about the work you do?
August Nimtz introduces himself as a scholar who connects Marxist theory with contemporary political developments, focusing on how elections interact with street-level political action and the historical role of Lenin, Engels, and Marx in shaping strategic approaches to power.
Honorable Harvest: Indigenous Economics w/ Gregg Castro
Q: How do indigenous concepts in the book translate to today's economic and environmental crises?
Castro explains that gifts from the earth create reciprocity; abundance should be stored in relationships, and communities must act with care, permission, and balance to counter scarcity.

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A long-running show that probes economics, imperialism, and global politics through rigorous interviews with scholars, activists, journalists, and policymakers. Episodes frequently center anti-imperialist and anti-capitalist analyses, exploring Cuba, Palestine, Iran, Lebanon, and broader global South dynamics, often tying historical context to contemporary policy and strategy. A notable pattern is hosting academics alongside frontline storytellers to unpack complex theories and real-world consequences, with a clear emphasis on systemic critique and socialist perspectives. The show is likely particularly valuable for listeners seeking thoughtful, deeply sourced discussions that connect historical movements to present-day struggles and region... more

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