
Conversations and audio documentaries exploring a wide variety of themes pertaining to economics and politics, hosted by Della Z Duncan and Robert R. Raymond
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 284 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsSociety & Culture | |||

This is a free preview of the episode "Iran Pt. 5: Is the US-Iran Deal a Trap for Iran? w/ Elina Xenophontos" You can listen to the full episode by subscribing to our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/upstreampodcast
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The hyper-individual, anti-collectivist ideology that defines and permeates Western societies has profound consequences in multiple realms, from mental health to ecological health to economic health—it's a way of living and thinking that has stained ... more
This is a free preview of the episode "China Pt. 9: Taiwan w/ Charles Xu and Feiyang Sun." 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 Fadhel Kaboub for a conversation about the US dollar, its hegemony over the globe, and the emerging challenges to this hegemony. Fadhel Kaboub is a Tunisian-American economist, professor of economics at Denison Univers... more
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Excellent analysis, very well produced
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!
Absolutely love this podcast.
This is a very informative and wonderful podcast. I've learned a lot and appreciate the knowledge sources and voices that they platform.
This show takes on the most important questions in a rapidly changing world from a solidly anti-imperialist stance with so many excellent guests. Their very well-produced content manages to be both approachable for anyone and intellectually challenging. I would highly recommend this show to anyone left in the dark by our corporate media.
My only recommendations for the hosts would be to unlock two recent Patreon episodes: The Long Transition with Torkil Lauesen and Atlantic Slavery and the Pl... more
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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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Recent guests on Upstream include:
1. Charles Xu
2. Feiyang Sun
3. Fadhel Kaboub
4. Liz Oliva Fernández
5. Torkil Lauesen
6. Ramsey Robinson
7. Matteo Capasso
8. Renzo Llorente
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