
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 | 272 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsSociety & CultureNews | |||

In this episode, part 4 of our ongoing series on Cuba, we're joined by Renzo Llorente for a conversation exploring the counterrevolution to Cuba's 1959 revolution and the various forms it took. Renzo Llorente is associate professor of philosophy at S... more
In this episode, part 17 of our ongoing series on Palestine, we're joined again by Jason Hickel for a conversation on Palestine and the role that Palestinian liberation plays in the global fight against imperialism and capitalism. The conversation op... more
In this episode, part 3 of our ongoing series on Cuba, we're joined by Helen Yaffe for a conversation exploring Cuba's transition to socialism after the revolution through Che Guevara's contributions. Helen Yaffe is a professor of Latin American poli... more
This is an unlocked version of the episode "Lebanon Pt. 1: Resisting Occupation w/ Hussein Assaf."
In Part 1 of our new series on Lebanon, Hussein Assaf joins us to discuss the ongoing assault on Lebanon by Israel and the United States. Hussein ... more
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It’s great except for the theme music and song interludes
The guests on this podcast are incredible and the topics are for anyone who cares about learning how our systems REALLY work.
I have been listening on and off to this podcast for a long time now, I have been especially impressed with their ongoing series on Palestine. There is so much information and perspective you can't get anywhere else! I also have loved the series on post-capitalist parenting, and so many other episodes.
High quality show. Makes difficult concepts accessible without watering them down. Strongly recommend
So much of what passes for leftist thought these days is either needlessly complicated, abstract, and obscure, focused on internecine conflict with those who might be in solidarity, or otherwise toothless, inaccessible, or uninspiring. Not Upstream! Consistently delivers fresh, smart voices that bring to light interesting aspects of history, culture, and thought that are outside of the bland, orderly, and neutered versions of history, politics, and economics those of us who grew up being propag... more
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Exploring the intersections of economics, sociology, and politics, this podcast offers in-depth conversations and audio documentaries that cover a broad range of impactful topics. From the emotional commodification of love under capitalism to the intricacies of U.S. foreign policy and labor movements, the discussions provide listeners with a critical perspective on how historical and contemporary struggles shape our current socio-economic landscape. The hosts feature diverse voices from academia, activism, and various industries, grounding their conversations in both theory and practice, which makes this an informative resource for those interested in socialist thought and activism.
Listeners are drawn to the podcast for its ability to con... more
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Recent guests on Upstream include:
1. Helen Yaffe
2. Hussein Assaf
3. Bikrum Gill
4. David McNally
5. Manolo De Los Santos
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7. Amber Murrey
8. José Luis Granados Ceja
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