Month: December 2023 | Novara Media

Theoretical Physicist on Gaza, Simulation Theory and ‘White Holes’ | Aaron Meets Carlo Rovelli

From his radical youth in 1970s Italy to his research as one of the world’s leading theoretical physicists, Carlo Rovelli is as comfortable talking politics as he is explaining quantum theory. He sat down with Aaron to talk about the future of Europe, white holes and why simulation theory is “bullsh*t”. Rovelli’s book White Holes […]

Palestinian Volunteers Bring Smiles to Displaced Children in Gaza

In Rafah in Gaza’s south, Palestinian volunteers have created an entertainment camp for some of the territory’s many displaced children. With music, games and dancing, they bring a reminder of normal childhood to a war zone.

The People Vs Football

Juliet Jacques and Tom Williams unite to discuss football as a site of political struggle, from Cairo to Clapton FC.

Feature

A collection of the faces of people featured in an article about behind-the-scenes rightwingers

20 Rightwingers You Don’t Know But Should

Novara Reporters

Meet the B-list baddies.

Analysis

Marine Le Pen, a woman with blonde hair, sits among red seats

That’s It, Marine Le Pen Is Writing France’s Laws Now

Cole Stangler

She’s claimed an ‘ideological victory’.

Novara’s 2023 Review With Ash Sarkar, Michael Walker, Moya Lothian-McLean and Owen Jones

For our end-of-year edition of Downstream, the Novara Media team look back on the biggest stories of the year. Ash Sarkar is joined by Moya Lothian-McLean, Michael Walker and Owen Jones to talk about the Labour Party, the climate crisis, the rise of AI and the war on Gaza. This conversation was recorded live in […]

Report

A group of people hold a banner saying 'Elbit is Guilty'

Court Acquits Two Palestine Activists of Targeting Israeli Weapons Company, Leaving Six in Limbo

Rivkah Brown

'It is Elbit, not those who stand up to resist it, that is guilty.'

Microdose: A Festive 50 for 2023

The gang celebrate 2023’s political and cultural highlights, from sci-fi blaxploitation to UAW strikes.

Interview With Israeli Refusing to Serve in IDF

With Israeli’s war in Gaza continuing, we speak to 18-year-old Tal Mitnick who is refusing to serve in the IDF. Plus: The two teenagers responsible for the murder of Brianna Ghey have been convicted. With Ash Sarkar and @NoJusticeMTG .

Analysis

Image shows a photograph of murdered Cheshire teenager Brianna Ghey, surrounded by candles, situated at a vigil in Dublin for her.

Police Refused to Label Brianna Ghey’s Murder a Hate Crime. Why?

Moya Lothian-McLean

Transmisogyny marked the teenager out to her killers.

Report

British-Palestinian Boy ‘Humiliated’ By School for Wearing Flag

Clare Hymer

His father says he faced ‘extraordinarily degrading punishments’ for representing his identity.

Israel & Hamas Negotiating New Truce, but Netanyahu Says “Surrender or Die”

A new humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza is being negotiated with Israel offering a one-week pause in their attack on Gaza in exchange for the release of more hostages. Plus: Donald Trump has been banned by the Colorado supreme court from appearing on the state’s presidential ballot. With Aaron Bastani and Dalia Gebrial.

Report

Israeli Soldiers Are Snatching Palestinians’ Phones and Punishing Them for Having Photos of Gaza

Daisy Schofield

People in the West Bank are increasingly afraid to read, write or speak about the war.

It’s A Wonderful Life

James Butler and Eleanor Penny explore the political upheavals at the heart of a beloved Christmas movie.

Houthi Attacks on Shipping Risk Spread of Gaza War

The U.S. have launched a taskforce to defend shipping from Houthi militias protesting the Gaza War. Plus: the UK government have released new guidance that affects how transgender children will be treated in British schools. With Michael Walker and Moya Lothian-McLean.

Obituary

Negri in England: Remembering One of Communism’s Great Optimists

Craig Gent

The Italian Marxist has died aged 90.

Tory Ben Wallace Says Israel’s “Killing Rage” Has Gone Too Far

Former defence secretary has criticised Israel’s actions in the war on Gaza, saying that Netanyahu’s strategy is being driven by a “killing rage”. Plus: the PPE scandal around Michelle Mone continues with her pointing fingers at the Tory government, and the fingers being pointed back at her. With Moya Lothian-McLean and Ash Sarkar.

The Secret Plan to Privatise EVERYTHING | Aaron Bastani Meets Brett Christophers

Asset management companies like Blackrock, Vanguard and Macquarie have avoided real scrutiny for decades, but their secretive activities are starting to attract attention from political researchers and academics. What do these companies do, and what risk do they pose to society? Author and academic Brett Christophers sets out to answer this question in his new […]

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