
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 | 254 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsSociety & CultureNews | |||

In this episode, part 1 of a 2-part miniseries on US labor and imperialism, Jeff Schuhrke joins us for a conversation on how US labor aided and at times even led the US's global fight against communism throughout much of the 21st century.
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In this episode we're joined by Andrew Fanning for a conversation about doughnuts…no, not that kind of doughnut. We're talking about Kate Rawor... more
This is a free preview of the episode "Mexcio Pt. 1: A Socialist Introduction w/ Cecilia Guerrero." You can listen to the full episode by subscribing to our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/upstreampodcast
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This is my favorite podcast to listen to. I’m a patreon subscriber as I believe in the mission of Upstream and supporting socialist political education. The range of topics and guests is absolutely fantastic. While there are a ton of other really great leftist podcasts out there, nothing beats Upstream!
This podcast is excellent and rare! Strongly recommend! I’m french and learned sooo much!
Excellent critical look at economics and politics. The research, analysis, and presentation are all high quality and evidence based.
How can I express how impactful this podcast has been on my life? It completely changed my world view. I had been politically active as a Democrat for almost my entire adult life until January of this year. I am regularly appalled at myself for peddling the imperialist propaganda, false-choice bologna that I was fed. I discovered Upstream because I was looking for a better explanation for why the wheels were coming off the US than liberal media was conjuring. Now, my eyes are open to the sham of... more
I am deeply indebted to the hosts of this show for all of the facts and analysis that are presented here. Perhaps my top left podcast alongside Rev Left Radio, Proles Pod, and Guerilla History.
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Exploring the complexities of political economy, this podcast offers insightful conversations and audio documentaries that touch on critical themes such as imperialism, socialism, class struggle, and the socio-economic dynamics shaping our world. With a focus on both historical and contemporary issues, guests from various activist and academic backgrounds provide deep analyses of topics like U.S. intervention in Venezuela, housing crises, and the philosophies of Maoism. The podcast is renowned for its evidence-based discussions, striving to educate listeners about the impact of capitalism and exploring alternative visions for a just society.
The unique aspect of this podcast is its commitment to political education on issues often overlook... more
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Recent guests on Upstream include:
1. Jeff Schuhrke
2. Stephanie Weatherbee Brito
3. Andrew Fanning
4. John Smith
5. Yueran Zhang
6. Jesus Rodriguez-Espinoza
7. Saheli Chowdhury
8. Timothée Parrique
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