
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 | 291 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureNewsPolitics | |||

In this episode we're joined by Abby Martin for a conversation on her film, "Cuba after Castro: The Island in the Crosshairs." Abby Martin is a journalist, activist, founder of "The Empire Files," and director of the films "Gaza Fights for Freedom," ... more
This is a free preview of the episode "China Ep. 10: The Dialectics of Chinese Labor w/ Immanuel Ness" 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 Charisse Burden-Stelly for a conversation on Cuba and the long history of US red scares through the lens of the US Department of State's recent report on Cuba: "Cuba: The Capital of 21st Century Communism." Charisse Bu... more
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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Excellent analysis and guests along with some really great production. One of the best podcasts on the left!
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Really appreciate all the voices this podcast platforms. All of them have been unafraid in speaking truth to power.
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.
Excellent analysis, very well produced
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The show centers on leftist political economy, imperialism, anti-capitalist critique, and global South solidarity. Episodes blend historical analysis, contemporary geopolitics, and theory with practical case studies, featuring guests ranging from Marxist scholars and economists to Indigenous thinkers, regional experts, and social movement organizers. The hosts guide wide-ranging conversations that connect labor history, revolutionary strategy, and macroeconomic structures to current events, often highlighting sovereignty, decolonization, and mutual-aid frameworks. A standout trait is its rigorous materialist lens paired with accessible dialogue, plus a willingness to critique established power structures and mainstream narratives. Listeners... more
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