Upstream
Summary
Upstream is hosted by Eric Thornberg covering Geopolitics, US-China Relations, Tariffs, and Trade Policy. Notable guests include Jon Askonas (Assistant Professor of Politics, Catholic University of America & Senior Fellow, Foundation for American Innovation), Rob Henderson (Author), Byrne Hobart (Writer and Analyst), and Noah Smith (Economics writer). Episodes span from Mar 2025 to May 2025.
The Bronze Age collapse serves as a key historical precedent, demonstrating that even advanced, decentralized civilizations can experience technological backsliding and systemic failure, a warning ...
The Roman Empire experienced a significant, yet overlooked, industrial revolution characterized by mass production, extensive use of water power, and standardized parts. Evidence for this includes ...
The US faces a significant national security threat from China, encompassing espionage, intellectual property theft, and a pervasive surveillance state that hampers foreign business. America's prim...