Stop Brexit? With Mike Galsworthy and Aaron Bastani
May’s deal is the worst of all worlds. If there’s no general election, is it time to back a #PeoplesVote? With Mike Galsworthy and Aaron Bastani
A ‘Neu’ Union?
On 15 November, members of the National Education Union teaching in state-funded schools and sixth form colleges launched a ballot on the issues of teacher pay and school funding. The hope is that this will be the first step towards nation-wide strike action.
5 Reasons I’m Not Joining the ‘Extinction Rebellion’
New environmental group Extinction Rebellion are gaining significant media attention for staging mass acts of non-violent 'civil disobedience’ in opposition to climate change. Climate justice activist Chris Saltmarsh explains why he won't be joining the movement.
Brexit Chaos: Last Days of Theresa May?
James Butler is joined by Aaron Bastani and Ash Sarkar to discuss the schisms in the government, the politics of the Brexit offer, what no deal would look like – and what opportunities, if any, the situation presents for the left.
Decline and Fall: What Next for May’s Deal?
Following yesterday's five hour cabinet meeting and a string of resignations this morning, it looks like Theresa May's Brexit deal is dead in the water. James Butler outlines what could happen next - and where the sights of the left ought to be focused.
“Our queerness never dies”: The Battle Against Far-Right Violence in Greece
The murder of prominent LGBTQI+ activist Zak Kostopoulos in September has reignited fears that the battle against far-right violence is being lost. Alex King takes a look at what the response to recent murders in Greece can teach those confronting fascism across Europe.
Police Line: Do Not Cross
Oonagh Ryder and Sam Swann discuss recent news stories about the criminal justice system, including the police using children as spies, the death of Edson da Costa and where remembrance poppies are made
The Art of No-Deal With Ash Sarkar and Aaron Bastani
As May threatens Remainers with a No-Deal brexit and Leavers with a General Election, Ash, Aaron and Michael discuss if, when, and how Britain will ultimately leave the EU.
A Veteran Speaks on Remembrance Day
Joe Glenton on what we should be thinking about this Remembrance Day.
Activists Hold Remembrance March for Refugees Killed Trying to Reach UK
Campaigner in pink veils marched to the Cenotaph with candles and placards bearing the names of migrants who died fleeing conflict and persecution.
Extinction Rebellion? George Monbiot on the Politics of Climate Change
On #NovaraFM, James Butler is joined by George Monbiot to discuss the launch of Extinction Rebellion, and the politics of the climate movement.
What Could a Corbyn Government Mean for Britain’s Foreign Policy in Oman?
Phil Miller caught up with Omani activist Khalfan al-Badwawi, who was tortured in Oman and now lives in exile in London, about the UK's decades-long involvement in Omani politics and what a Corbyn-led government could mean for British foreign policy.
Unless the British Legion Calls for Transformational Change, It Should Disband. Veterans Deserve Better
Were the Royal British Legion to fulfil its original mission, it would call for societal change and stand up for the thousands of veterans who are either homeless, at the front line of the criminal justice system, or facing severe mental health issues. If not it should disband, argues Aaron Bastani.
4 Things UK Organisers Can Learn From Beto
On Tuesday Beto O'Rourke took on Ted Cruz in a US Senate election which saw the Republicans almost defeated in Texas for the first time in a quarter of a century. Here are four lessons from Beto's campaign to help us build for electoral success in the UK.
Is the Army Fascist?
Afghanistan veteran and author Joe Glenton examines the recent pictures of Tommy Robinson seen posing with young squaddies and asks “Is the British Military a far right organisation?”
Is Trump Here to Stay?
On this week’s show Aaron looks at the politics behind the Poppy Appeal and the upcoming US mid-term elections. Is Trump’s America an aberration or is it here to stay?
War, What Is It Good For? (Absolutely Gammon)
As poppy season gets in full swing, ex-soldier Joe Glenton joins Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial to discuss British militarism and how we remember war.
Trip 1: Out of the Box
Nadia Idle, Jeremy Gilbert and Keir Milburn bring you #ACFM, a new show examining the links between left-wing politics and culture, music and experiences of collective joy.