Novara FM: From Conference to Counterculture? Labour & the New New Left
James Butler is joined by cultural and political theorist Jeremy Gilbert to discuss Labour Conference, the cultural politics of the present moment, and 'Acid Corbynism'.
Explainers: Four Day Working Week
The robots are coming for your jobs – and that’s a good thing. Eleanor Penny responds to the TUC’s call for a four day working week.
The Next Seven Days Will Determine the Fate of the Corbyn Project
Aaron Bastani
Following Labour’s NEC meeting yesterday, it looks like our once-in-a-generation chance to democratise one of Britain’s historic parties of government could be about to slip through our fingers. The next week will determine whether or not that will be the case, writes Aaron Bastani.
The Lockdown: Prison Island: Prison Expansion in the UK
Back with a new series, hosts Oonagh Ryder and Sam Swann speak to Nicole, a researcher at Corporate Watch about the British government’s plans for prison expansion, how this will impact people inside and outside prisons and how communities across the country are resisting.
Novara Live: The Crowd Say Reselection
Ahead of Labour Party conference Michael is joined by Aaron Bastani and Lara McNeil to discuss Mandatory Selections and more. Hosted by Michael Walker Produced by Gary McQuiggin
Explainers: #Crapitalism: Lehman Brothers: 10 Years On
10 years ago today, Lehman brothers, one of the US’ largest and oldest banks, collapsed. The bank had $600m worth of assets on its books, making its bankruptcy the largest in American history. We all know what happened next. Grace Blakeley examines the 2008 financial crisis.
Novara FM: A Decade of Crisis
On #NovaraFM, James Butler is joined by Richard Seymour and Aaron Bastani: a decade since the collapse of Lehman Brothers, and the ensuing economic, political and social crisis, what's changed? And were obituaries for neoliberalism written too soon?
The Week Britain’s Politics Changed Forever
Aaron Bastani
With the Archbishop of Canterbury describing the gig economy and zero hours contracts as “the re-incarnation of an ancient evil” and polling showing big majorities for policies once presumed politically unpalatable, it's clear the public are ready for a rupture with the status quo. The question is whether the left will step up to the plate, writes Aaron Bastani.
The Battle for Deptford and Beyond
Andy Worthington
As campaigners in south east London occupy a community garden to stop it from being demolished by Lewisham council, environmental and social concerns converge, writes Andy Worthington.
Who Wants to Build a Left-wing Private Equity Firm?
Dani McDonald and Ben Tippet
In light of John McDonnell's recent economic proposal, Dani McDonald and Ben Tippet make the case for building a greater worker democracy through transforming businesses into worker-owned cooperatives.
To Transform the World, the Left Must Look Beyond Elections
Luke Dukinfield
For far too long, mainstream politics has been centred around election cycles. But in order to truly transform society Labour and the left need to break free from this way of doing politics, argues Luke Dukinfield.
Novara Live: Is Neoliberalism Finished?
The IPPR’s new #economicjustice report calls for a radical transformation of Britain’s economy. Michael grills IPPR director Tom Kibasi on whether neoliberalism is nearing it’s end.
Long Read: The Troubled History of the Two-State Solution
Ben White
We need to think about an end to the Israel/Palestine conflict which means self-determination without colonial domination.
Novara Live: Disppearing Palestine With Ash Sarkar and Salma Karmi-Ayyoub
As Trump withdraws funding for UNWRA and Labour considers IHRA, Palestinian barrister Salma Karmi-Ayyoub joins Michael and Ash to discuss the politics of visibility and Palestine. Hosted by Michael Walker Produced by Gary McQuiggin http://www.twitter.com/MichaelJSWalker http://www.twitter.com/AyoCaesar
Explainers: It’s Time to Call Bullshit on Britain’s News
After a week in which Corbyn was branded a fascist and Theresa May a freedom fighter, Michael Walker digs beneath the bullshit of British news.
Explainers: #Crapitalism: Industrial Strategy
In this new series #Crapitalism: Grace Blakeley explains what industrial strategy is and argues that ‘building it in Britain’ could be a good thing.
Wonga Might Be Uniquely Unscrupulous, But the Whole Commercial Banking System is Out to Get Us
Grace Blakeley
With infamous payday lender Wonga on the brink of collapse, Grace Blakeley argues the company's business model may seem uniquely exploitative but its practices are merely an extreme version of a more general trend.
Novara Live: Lexit Re-loaded With Costas Lapavistas
On this episode of #TyskySour economist and ex-Syriza MP Costas Lapavitsas assesses the case against the EU, the state of Brexit negotiations, and lessons from Greece to Corbyn.