If I Speak: 30: Unbothered, Moisturised, Happy – and Ready for a Relationship?
Moya comes to a big realisation about dating, plus a new batch of your Missed Connections.
Novara Live: Huw Edwards Avoids Jail for Accessing Indecent Images of Children
Huw Edwards has received a 6-month suspended sentence for accessing indecent images of children. Plus: Trump survives a second assassination attempt; and Starmer has praised Georgia Meloni’s immigration policies. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
Feature: Can a Bunch of Tech Nerds Solve the Housing Crisis?
Rivkah Brown
Roost promises to create one million housing co-ops, but its high rents and willingness to work with landlords have turned off housing activists. Is their scepticism warranted? Rivkah Brown reports.
Downstream: This Is the Reality for Palestinian Christians
The pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem talks to Ash about the ongoing annexation of the West Bank and the role of Christian Zionists.
ACFM: Microdose: The Joy of Fascism
A month after racist riots engulfed Britain, the ACFM crew ask why the Labour party chose not align itself with opponents of fascism.
Novara Live: UK-Made Missiles Could Be Used Against Russia
The UK and the US could lift a ban on Ukraine firing British-made missiles into Russia. Putin has warned that this would constitute a major escalation. Plus: Keir Starmer’s polling collapses amidst the winter fuel payment row. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Opinion: Do Western Powers Risk Putting Nato at War With Russia?
Ash Sarkar
Joe Biden and Keir Starmer hope supplying Ukraine with cruise missiles could turn the tide against Russia. This might not be the knockout blow they’re aiming for, writes Ash Sarkar.
Novara Live: Starmer Says No Extra Funding for NHS Without Reform
An independent report has found the NHS is in critical condition and Keir Starmer says there will be no additional funding without reform. Plus: Turkey is conducting an investigation into the killing of a Turkish-American woman by Israeli forces and will seek international arrest warrants. With Moya Lothian-McLean and Ash Sarkar.
Novara FM: Mourn the Dead, Fight Like Hell for the Living
In an era suffused with loss and grief, for the dead and the yet to be born, how do we politicise our mourning? Critic Sarah Jaffe talks about her search for the ghosts of capitalism in her new book, From The Ashes.
Novara Live: Trump Rattled by Harris in Bizarre Presidential Debate
Kamala Harris goes head to head with Donald Trump in her first televised Presidential debate. Plus: Labour introduces renters’ rights bill; and Israeli air strikes appear to target entire Palestinian families. With Michael Walker and NoJusticeMTG.
Report: Rightwing Journalists Keep Grassing Up Activists to the Police
Clare Hymer
Reporters for tabloid newspapers are infiltrating non-violent direct action groups, collaborating with the police and getting activists arrested. Clare Hymer reports.
Novara Live: 53 Labour MPs Rebel Against Starmer in Winter Fuel Payment Vote
MPs vote to cut the winter fuel payment to millions of pensioners. Plus: Keir Starmer addresses the TUC conference; and 1700 prisoners are released early to relieve overcrowding. With Michael Walker and NoJusticeMTG.
Analysis: Starmer Heckled As Trade Unions Oppose Labour’s New Austerity
Polly Smythe
Trade unionists are breathing a sigh of relief after 14 years of Tory rule, but there is little enthusiasm for Labour's economic policies at the TUC's annual congress. Polly Smythe reports.
Novara Live: Keir Starmer Faces Potential Rebellion Over Winter Fuel Vote
Labour MPs voice their discontent as unions urge Keir Starmer not to cut winter fuel payments. Plus: New plans to bring more bus services under the control of local councils; and a new report accuses the BBC of bias against Israel. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
Downstream: This Is the End of the Liberal World Order
Political scientists agree that we are now living in a multi-polar world. How we might have arrived at this new formation and whether the newly powerful actors on the global stage are inherently problematic, remain areas of much disagreement. Someone who has a distinct perspective on this new world order is this week’s guest, Anne […]
Interview: Does Starmer Care About the Climate?
Michael Walker sat down with Dale Vince, Carla Denyer and Dominique Palmer at at Massive Attack’s Act 1.5 Climate Accelerator to talk about Labour’s climate pledges, new oil and gas licenses and whether Just Stop Oil helped or hindered the climate movement
Novara Live: Greens Say They Will Hold Labour to Account at Party Conference
We speak to Zack Polanski as the Green Party conference kicks off. Plus: UK prisons hit record levels of overcrowding; and Jeremy Kyle gives evidence at the inquest into a guest’s death. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Opinion: When Will There Be Justice for Grenfell Survivors?
Ash Sarkar
Following the publication of the long-awaited Grenfell inquiry report, it's imperative that urgency is maintained, writes Ash Sarkar.