Upstream

Upstream is a radio documentary series offering episodes that explore a wide variety of themes pertaining to our 21st century economy. Episodes range from Craft Beer to Universal Basic Income, the Greek Debt Crisis, and much more.

Founded in 2016 by Della Z Duncan and Robert R. Raymond, Upstream aims to make economics more accessible and to broaden the traditional understanding of what economics is. They do this through hour-long episodes featuring informative and candid interviews, rich sound design, field recordings, and great music.

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  • Podcast: What is Universal Basic Income — And How Would it Work?
    Podcast: What is Universal Basic Income — And How Would it Work?
  • Podcast: What is the Transition Movement?
    Podcast: What is the Transition Movement?
  • Podcast: Flatpack Democracy Architect Peter Macfadyen’s DIY Guide to Independent Politics
    Podcast: Flatpack Democracy Architect Peter Macfadyen’s DIY Guide to Independent Politics
  • Podcast: Late Environmental Economist Robin Murray’s Views on Creating a New Economy
    Podcast: Late Environmental Economist Robin Murray’s Views on Creating a New Economy
  • Podcast: What if Our Economic System Was Set Up to Generate Happiness?
    Podcast: What if Our Economic System Was Set Up to Generate Happiness?
  • Podcast: Cheyenna Weber on the History and Future of the Solidarity Economy
    Podcast: Cheyenna Weber on the History and Future of the Solidarity Economy
  • Podcast: Anthropologist Jason Hickel on How Capitalism Fuels Climate Change
    Podcast: Anthropologist Jason Hickel on How Capitalism Fuels Climate Change
  • Podcast: Why Societies Based on Equality do Better
    Podcast: Why Societies Based on Equality do Better
  • Podcast: How is the New Economy Embodied in a Pint of Beer?
    Podcast: How is the New Economy Embodied in a Pint of Beer?