Novara Live: The Battle of Hustings
On this episode of #TyskySour we lay out the state of the Labour leadership race after the first hustings. Who shone, who flopped, and how might the underdogs break through? With Sienna Rodgers and Andrew Fisher.
4 Ways We Can Continue Building a Green New Deal
Angus Satow
The prominence of climate politics over 2019 failed to be translated into the UK general election, but with the task of mitigating climate change only growing there is no time to spare. Angus Satow suggests four ways to continue building towards a green new deal.
Novara FM: After Defeat
One month after Labour's catastrophic defeat, James Butler is joined by Richard Seymour to dig into attempts to understand the loss, and how the left moves on from it.
The Bastani Factor: Why Does Iran Hate America and Britain?
Earlier this month the United States assassinated senior Iranian General Qassem Suleimani – but do America and its allies really care about democracy in the Middle East?
Opinion: How Big Tech Helped Cities Become an Incubator for the Greatest Currency of Our Age: Loneliness
Sophie McKay
Technology and cities are making us lonelier than ever, writes journalist Sophie McKay, giving opportunistic new businesses the chance to sell us innovative, expensive and ultimately empty solutions to a perfectly normal emotion.
Opinion: Keir Starmer’s Call to End Factionalism Must Not Mean a Return to the Status Quo
Michael Walker
There is a promise the leadership hopeful could make, argues Michael Walker, which would fulfil his desire to end damaging internecine war without undermining accountability: open selections.
Novara Live: Dem Debate Ding Dong
On this episode of #TyskySour Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker discuss the recent debate between the leading candidates for the Democrat nomination and why Bernie Sanders is different to Jeremy Corbyn.
Ash Wednesday: Settler Colonialism Is Behind Climate Denial
Australia is on fire. So why do so many of it’s politicians seem intent on denying the cause?
Novara Live: Get Megxit Done
The UK is now in the middle of two great divorces: Britain leaving the EU; Harry and Meghan leaving the ‘senior’ Royal Family. Were both caused by racism? How long will the transition period be? And what about the future relationship? With Ash Sarkar and Anand Menon.
Report: Opera de Paris en Grève: The Ballet Company Striking Back Against Macron’s Pension Reforms
Nic Murray
With strikes against sweeping pension reforms now passing the six-week mark, French arts workers are engaged in a struggle not only to secure their own futures, but the future of the country's cultural sector. Nic Murray reports.
The Deaths of Gig Workers Are Not Freak Incidents, but the Result of a Brutal Business Model
Phil Jones
Homeless drivers, fatal crashes, suicides and other violent incidents are now the norm in the so-called gig economy. But with a government that cares precious little about labour rights, workers themselves will have to take up the fight for themselves, writes Phil Jones.
Opinion: If a Royal Couple Can’t Challenge Britain’s Sick Press, What Hope Does a Progressive Politician Have?
Aaron Bastani
No one expected it to be Harry and Meghan who led the charge against the depraved British press, writes Aaron Bastani, but the way the Duke and Duchess are being treated shows why no one else could do it, and makes a compelling case for media reform.
Novara Live: Nominations… Gotta Catch ‘Em All
Nominations are about to close for Labour Leader and Deputy Leader candidates – who’ll get through to the next round? Plus, Carlos Delclos about Spain’s new progressive government. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Opinion: We Must Not Let Centrists Use the Idea of Electability to Uphold the Status Quo
Oliver Durose
The idea of electability is one of the most powerful tools to keep radicalism out of politics, argues Oliver Durose. Whether it’s Bernie Sanders, Jagmeet Singh or Jeremy Corbyn, politicians who move too far away from the centre are warned that they will alienate voters and gift elections to the other side.
Novara Live: Johnsonomics: Boris the Builder
While the left focuses on Labour’s leadership, the Tories have been laying out their plans for the economy. Is Johnson serious about Northern Investment? And will new infrastructure keep the ‘Red Wall’ blue?
ACFM: #ACFM Microdose: The Comedown
The #ACFM crew take stock in the wake of Labour’s defeat and the dawning of a new year.
Novara Live: American Diaper
On this episode of #TyskySour Aaron Bastani is joined by Joe Glenton as they discuss recent events in the Middle East. Is the assassination of Qassem Suleimani the beginning of the end for the United States in the region?
To Understand Keir Starmer’s Politics, we Must Look at Who is Running His Campaign
Aaron Bastani
Lobbyists connected to Owen Smith's 2016 leadership bid may have contributed to Keir Starmer's flip-flopping on Brexit and attempts to push the party towards a remain position, argues Aaron Bastani.