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The biggest stories and guests from the UK and international left. Hosted by Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Ash Sarkar, Moya Lothian-McLean, Dalia Gebrial and more.
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Novara Media is an independent media organisation addressing the issues - from a crisis of capitalism to racism and climate change - that are set to define the 21st century.
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Ash Sarkar and Moya Lothian-McLean sort the personal from the political, tackle listener dilemmas and air their opinions on the frustrations of modern life.
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Nadia Idle, Jeremy Gilbert and Keir Milburn bring you ACFM – a show about left-wing politics, culture, music and experiences of collective joy.
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Produced by Novara Media, The Burner is a daily briefing on the news that matters to the left during the current Covid-19 crisis.
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We need to save the world from climate breakdown. But with inequality growing, democracy in retreat and the far right on the rise, do we really want to save this world, or do we want to change it? Planet B is a new podcast series from Novara Media which imagines a world that isn’t just saved from climate breakdown, but is renewed and transformed by the fight against it.
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In the 1970s, the Provisional IRA was in the early days of its armed campaign to end British rule on Ireland. In the United States, a small group of activists began organising on their behalf. They called themselves the Irish Northern Aid Committee, or Noraid—and they were looking for a fight. Hosted by documentary filmmaker Nate Lavey, Foreign Agent is a podcast series about the connection between ordinary Irish Americans and a revolutionary socialist guerrilla group. In six episodes, trave ...
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Reform Look Set To Trounce Labour and Tories in Local Elections
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1:10:10Reform UK are expected to take a significant vote share from Labour and the Tories in the upcoming local elections. Plus: We interview an aid worker in Gaza; and we discuss the privatisation of space. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Gavin Kelleher and Carla Ibled.By Novara Media
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Committed: 2. How Do Climate Activists Cope in Prison?
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50:36Locked in their cells for up to 22 hours a day, how are Britain’s jailed climate activists coping with a life of inaction? In episode two of Committed, Rivkah and Clare follow the Just Stop Oil inmates to find out how they’re adjusting. How does JSO prepare activists for incarceration? What’s it really like inside Britain’s prisons? And what do the…
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Reform Look Set To Trounce Labour and Tories in Local Elections
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1:10:10Reform UK are expected to take a significant vote share from Labour and the Tories in the upcoming local elections. Plus: We interview an aid worker in Gaza; and we discuss the privatisation of space. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Gavin Kelleher and Carla Ibled.By Novara Media
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Zelenskyy Cuts Short South Africa Visit After Massive Russian Attack on Kyiv
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1:01:01Russia has bombarded Kyiv with missiles and drones in one of its largest attacks on Ukraine to date. Plus: We ask a Just Stop Oil spokesperson why they’re hanging up the high-vis; and Robert Jenrick’s offer of a Tory-reform coalition has been shot down. With NoJusticeMTG, Harriet Williamson and James Skeet.…
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Zelenskyy Cuts Short South Africa Visit After Massive Russian Attack on Kyiv
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1:01:01Russia has bombarded Kyiv with missiles and drones in one of its largest attacks on Ukraine to date. Plus: We ask a Just Stop Oil spokesperson why they’re hanging up the high-vis; and Robert Jenrick’s offer of a Tory-reform coalition has been shot down. With NoJusticeMTG, Harriet Williamson and James Skeet.…
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Committed: 2. How Do Climate Activists Cope in Prison?
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50:36Locked in their cells for up to 22 hours a day, how are Britain’s jailed climate activists coping with a life of inaction? In episode two of Committed, Rivkah and Clare follow the Just Stop Oil inmates to find out how they’re adjusting. How does JSO prepare activists for incarceration? What’s it really like inside Britain’s prisons? And what do the…
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Trump on Netanyahu: We Are On The Same Side Of Every Issue
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1:02:00A school in Gaza City has been razed to the ground by an Israeli drone strike. Plus: Gary Lineker blasts the BBC for their coverage of Gaza; we spoke to Pete Irvine on the UK’s geoengineering experiments; and Elon Musk has found himself in a bind. With Michael Walker, Kieran Andrieu and Pete Irvine.By Novara Media
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Trump on Netanyahu: We Are On The Same Side Of Every Issue
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1:02:00A school in Gaza City has been razed to the ground by an Israeli drone strike. Plus: Gary Lineker blasts the BBC for their coverage of Gaza; we spoke to Pete Irvine on the UK’s geoengineering experiments; and Elon Musk has found himself in a bind. With Michael Walker, Kieran Andrieu and Pete Irvine.By Novara Media
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E55: Yanis Varoufakis in Conversation with Jeffrey Sachs on the Six Global Crises Confronting Humanity
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1:40:17Jeffrey Sachs and Yanis Varoufakis worked together a decade ago to prevent Europe from harming itself by crushing Greece. They failed. Since then, Europe’s self-harming policies exacerbated by a lethal dependence on, and servility to, the US have had nasty repercussions for Ukraine, Palestine as well as Europe’s relations with China. Now that Trump…
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Dollar Plummets As Trump Attacks US Central Bank
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1:07:40Billions of dollars in value have been wiped off the markets after Donald Trump called the head of the US central bank a loser. Plus: We speak to Stephen Kapos – a holocaust survivor who was questioned by the police over his involvement in a Palestine solidarity demo. With Michael Walker and David Adler.…
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Dollar Plummets As Trump Attacks US Central Bank
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1:07:40Billions of dollars in value have been wiped off the markets after Donald Trump called the head of the US central bank a loser. Plus: We speak to Stephen Kapos – a holocaust survivor who was questioned by the police over his involvement in a Palestine solidarity demo. With Michael Walker and David Adler.…
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Committed: 1. What Kind of Person Goes to Prison for Their Politics?
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42:33In episode one of Committed, Clare Hymer and Rivkah Brown meet the imprisoned Just Stop Oil activists who took direct action against the climate crisis and faced dire consequences. By blocking roads, climbing bridges and throwing soup at paintings, they made headlines – and became national hate figures in the process. We find out how four ordinary …
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Committed: 1. What Kind of Person Goes to Prison for Their Politics?
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1. What Kind of Person Goes to Prison for Their Politics?
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42:32In episode one of Committed, Clare and Rivkah meet imprisoned Just Stop Oil activists who took direct action against the climate crisis and faced dire consequences.By blocking roads, climbing bridges and throwing soup at paintings, they made headlines – and became national hate figures in the process. We find out how four ordinary young people ende…
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61: Can friendships cross class lines? w/ Natasha Brown
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56:02Ash speaks to author Natasha Brown about the big questions raised by her acclaimed second novel Universality, a ‘whydunnit’ mystery about identity, class and how we (re)invent ourselves. Plus: a dilemma about selling your soul. PSA: We’re going live at EartH in London on 21st May! Tickets are available from Dice. Send your dilemmas to ifispeak@nova…
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61: Can friendships cross class lines? w/ Natasha Brown
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56:02Ash speaks to author Natasha Brown about the big questions raised by her acclaimed second novel Universality, a ‘whydunnit’ mystery about identity, class and how we (re)invent ourselves. Plus: a dilemma about selling your soul. PSA: We’re going live at EartH in London on 21st May! Get your tickets now from Dice. Send your dilemmas to ifispeak@novar…
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61: Can friendships cross class lines? w/ Natasha Brown
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56:01Ash speaks to author Natasha Brown about the big questions raised by her acclaimed second novel Universality, a ‘whydunnit’ mystery about identity, class and how we (re)invent ourselves. Plus: a dilemma about selling your soul.PSA: We’re going live at EartH in London on 21st May! Get your tickets now from Dice.Send your dilemmas to ifispeak@novaram…
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Pope Dies One Day After Calling to End War on Gaza
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1:00:37Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 following several weeks of illness. We speak to Paul Fleming, Equity union leader and Catholic, about the Pope’s political legacy. Plus: Thousands demonstrate against the Supreme Court’s ruling on the legal definition of woman. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and TransLucent’s Steph Richards.…
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Pope Dies One Day After Calling to End War on Gaza
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Downstream: Has Israel Become A Fascist State? w/ Ilan Pappé
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1:14:24Aaron Bastani was joined by Israeli historian Ilan Pappé for a live recording of Downstream on 7 April at EartH in East London. They discussed the origins of Britain’s Israel lobby, the indoctrination of Israelis, and whether the recent atrocities committed in Gaza and the West Bank are signs of Israel’s imminent collapse. Help us build people-powe…
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Downstream: Has Israel Become A Fascist State? w/ Ilan Pappé
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The US Could Abandon Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks, Warns Marco Rubio
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58:52Donald Trump could walk away from Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations within days if no progress is made, warns Marco Rubio. Plus: David Lammy’s secret visit with the Israeli foreign secretary; and the IMF’s push to keep people working older. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Paul Morland and Peter Oborne – author of ‘The Fate of Abraham: Why the W…
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The US Could Abandon Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks, Warns Marco Rubio
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58:52Donald Trump could walk away from Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations within days if no progress is made, warns Marco Rubio. Plus: David Lammy’s secret visit with the Israeli foreign secretary; and the IMF’s push to keep people working older. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Paul Morland and Peter Oborne – author of ‘The Fate of Abraham: Why the W…
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How does a teenage goodie-two-shoes grow up to be a convicted criminal? On Committed, a new four-part series from Novara Media, we go behind bars to find out why dozens of young climate activists are risking prison for what they believe in – and why Britain’s courts are sending more of them to jail for longer. Committed begins on 22 April in this p…
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How does a teenage goodie-two-shoes grow up to be a convicted criminal? On Committed, a new four-part series from Novara Media, we go behind bars to find out why dozens of young climate activists are risking prison for what they believe in – and why Britain’s courts are sending more of them to jail for longer. Committed begins on 22 April in this p…
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Trump Blocks Israeli Attack On Iranian Nuclear Sites
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1:09:26Donald Trump has waved off Israeli plans to attack Iranian nuclear sites, opening talks with Tehran to limit Iran’s nuclear program instead. Plus: Britain’s equality watchdog has said that the NHS should no longer allow trans people on single sex wards. With Dalia Gebrial and NoJusticeMTG.By Novara Media
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Trump Blocks Israeli Attack On Iranian Nuclear Sites
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1:09:26Donald Trump has waved off Israeli plans to attack Iranian nuclear sites, opening talks with Tehran to limit Iran’s nuclear program instead. Plus: Britain’s equality watchdog has said that the NHS should no longer allow trans people on single sex wards. With Dalia Gebrial and NoJusticeMTG.By Novara Media
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Novara Live Interview: China Is Winning Trump’s Trade War with Keyu Jin
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27:44Michael speaks to Chinese economist and LSE economics professor Keyu Jin about Trump’s trade war and who has the upper hand. Correction: In the introduction to this interview, Michael said China had blocked the export of jets to Boeing. In fact, China blocked the import of jets from Boeing. We apologise for the error. Support our work: http://novar…
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Novara Live Interview: China Is Winning Trump’s Trade War with Keyu Jin
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27:44Michael speaks to Chinese economist and LSE economics professor Keyu Jin about Trump’s trade war and who has the upper hand. Correction: In the introduction to this interview, Michael said China had blocked the export of jets to Boeing. In fact, China blocked the import of jets from Boeing. We apologise for the error. Support our work: http://novar…
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UK Supreme Court Backs ‘Biological’ Definition of Woman
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57:43The UK’s Supreme Court has ruled on the legal definition of a woman as “biological”. Plus: we spoke with economist Keyu Jin on whether China is winning Trump’s Trade War; and members of the Board of Deputies of British Jews have condemned Israel. With Michael Walker, Helena @NoJusticeMTG and Keyu Jin.…
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UK Supreme Court Backs ‘Biological’ Definition of Woman
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57:43The UK’s Supreme Court has ruled on the legal definition of a woman as “biological”. Plus: we spoke with economist Keyu Jin on whether China is winning Trump’s Trade War; and members of the Board of Deputies of British Jews have condemned Israel. With Michael Walker, Helena @NoJusticeMTG and Keyu Jin.…
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Downstream: What's The Real Point of Trump's Tariffs? w/ Slavoj Žižek
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2:05:36Donald Trump has been ripping up the rule book on global trade, implementing huge tariffs and sending markets into a frenzy. But is there any method in his apparent madness? Legendary Marxist philosopher Slavoj Žižek regales Aaron with his thoughts on US trade policy – not to mention Franz Kafka, fully automated luxury communism and whether he's a …
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Downstream: What’s The Real Point of Trump’s Tariffs? w/ Slavoj Žižek
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Downstream: What’s The Real Point of Trump’s Tariffs? w/ Slavoj Žižek
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2:05:36Donald Trump has been ripping up the rule book on global trade, implementing huge tariffs and sending markets into a frenzy. But is there any method in his apparent madness? Legendary Marxist philosopher Slavoj Žižek regales Aaron with his thoughts on US trade policy – not to mention Franz Kafka, fully automated luxury communism and whether he’s a …
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Trump Blames “Incompetent” Zelensky For Russia-Ukraine War
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1:15:04Donald Trump has labelled Volodymyr Zelenskyy “incompetent”, blaming for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Plus: The Birmingham bin strikes continue; and Liz Truss is threatening to launch her own social media network. With Aaron Bastani, Kieran Andrieu and Unite’s Zoe Mayou.By Novara Media
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Trump Blames “Incompetent” Zelensky For Russia-Ukraine War
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1:15:04Donald Trump has labelled Volodymyr Zelenskyy “incompetent”, blaming for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Plus: The Birmingham bin strikes continue; and Liz Truss is threatening to launch her own social media network. With Aaron Bastani, Kieran Andrieu and Unite’s Zoe Mayou.By Novara Media
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