Scotland Needs an Industrial Strategy
Adam Ramsay
We shouldn't let business decide what’s best.
Is India Really a Democracy?
Alpa Shah Meets Aaron Bastani
The Indian election will be one of the largest the world has ever seen, with almost 1 billion people eligible to vote. It’s often said that India is the world’s biggest democracy. But what if that isn’t quite true? What if Narendra Modi, India’s likely future prime minister, has undermined the very building blocks of […]
Trip 43: Cool
What’s cooler than being cool? The ACFM crew find out, with help from Miles Davis, the Stooges and Pierre Bourdieu.
ICJ Orders Israel to Halt Rafah Offensive
The International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel must cease its offensive in Rafah. Plus: Keir Starmer faces his first broadcast grilling of the general election campaign; and Jeremy Corbyn has made his pitch to continue to be the member of parliament for Islington North. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Damaging Property Justifiable to Save Palestinian Lives, Court Finds
Rivkah Brown
Palestine Action wins again.
Farewell, Rwanda
Ash Sarkar
And good riddance.
UK Party Leaders Kick Off Election Campaigns
Leaders of UK political parties have launched their campaigns ahead of the July 4th general election. Plus: A pro-Palestine protestor has been charged after using a placard depicting Rishi Sunak as a coconut; and the debate on whether or not the UK should open up a family visa scheme for Palestinians. With Dalia Gebrial and […]
Avanti West Coast Accidentally Asked Way Too Many People to Help Undermine a Strike
Polly Smythe
A classic 'all office' mishap.
John Woodcock Has No Idea What the ‘Far Left’ Is and Frankly nor Do We
Simon Childs
Cool story, bro.
The Dolls Hold All the Receipts
Jules Gill-Peterson, author of A Short History of Trans Misogyny, points to the richness of life beyond gender norms.
Rishi Sunak Announces July General Election
In the pouring rain and 20 points behind in the polls, Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK general election will take place on 4 July. Plus: Ireland, Spain and Norway have announced their intention to recognise Palestine as a state. With Michael Walker and Moya Lothian-McLean
Against All Odds, Brent Council Is Investing in Its Artists
Juliet Jacques
Stranger than fiction.
Biden Trashes ICC After Netanyahu Arrest Warrant Request
US President Joe Biden has rejected the ICC’s arrest warrant request for Benjamin Netanyahu. We speak to Francis A Boyle, professor of international law at the University of Illinois College of Law. Plus: we speak to Andrew Feinstein – the man taking on Keir Starmer in his own constituency. With Michael Walker and @NoJusticeMTG
14: What Does It Mean to Live Authentically?
Ash and Moya talk to Evenings And Weekends author Oisín McKenna about living authentically.
ICC Seeks Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu & Hamas Leaders
The ICC has announced that it seeks the arrests of Israeli and Hamas leaders. Plus: the Infected Blood inquiry publishes its damning report; and the Iranian president has been killed in a helicopter crash. With Steven Methven and Mike Bankole.
Arts Council Warning Against Political Statements Came After Government Talks on Gaza
Simon Childs
The body has been accused of double standards.
The Truth About Incels
Ash Sarkar Meets William Costello
The involuntary celibate community (aka ‘incels’) are often thought to be rightwing, white supremacist, and prone to violence. But how much of that is true? Ash Sarkar is joined by William Costello – a researcher whose work focuses on the psychology of incels – to discuss what we get wrong about incels, what incels get […]
General Election Battle Begins, Jeremy Hunt Promises Tax Cuts
With parties gearing up for a general election, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt promises further tax cuts. Plus: We speak to Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer; and a British asylum housing tycoon hits the Sunday Times rich list. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.