The Government’s Anti-Democracy Tsar Finally Got Sacked, but Protest Is Still Under Threat
Simon Childs
Dumped on Valentine’s Day.
Trump Calls Zelenskyy a Dictator
Trump has called Ukrainian President Zelenskyy a dictator. Plus: Argentinian President has been involved in a crypto scam. With Michael Walker and David Adler.
No Other Land Has Exposed the Film Industry’s Cowardice
Juliet Jacques
All mouth, no trousers.
Ukraine Excluded From Russia-US Peace Talks
Russian and US officials have met in Saudi Arabia for peace talks without a representative for Ukraine. Plus: Talks on the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire are set to begin; and the right-wing ARC convention is underway in London. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu.
52: Happy Birthday IIS! Now Ask Us Anything…
Ash Sarkar & Moya Lothian-McLean
Moya and Ash celebrate with an AMA, tackling your questions on career growth, love songs, and whether they’re friends in real life.
Starmer Pledges British Troops on Ground in Ukraine
Keir Starmer has said he will send troops to Ukraine to serve as peacekeepers if a deal with Russia is reached. Plus: Shocking new details if Israeli war crimes come to light. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
This Psychologist Is Challenging the Way We See Mental Illness
Harriet Williamson
‘I don’t think the concept of mental health is always helpful.’
Days Into the Gaza Ceasefire, Israel Declared War on the West Bank
Mariam Barghouti
Gaza in miniature.
This Is Why the Right Are Winning
Aaron Bastani talks to Ash Sarkar
Ahead of her first book, Minority Rule, Ash explains how the right hijacked identity politics.
Europe Reels at Trump’s New World Order
Trump’s foreign policy shift is unsettling Europe, the Gaza ceasefire narrowly avoided collapse, and Dominic Cummings wants to DOGE the UK. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani
I Want to Be Cool With It, but I Can’t Stand My Partner’s Friendship With Their Ex
Sophie K Rosa
Embrace the third.
Trump Says Ukraine Peace Talks Will Start Now Following Putin Call
We speak to Anatol Lieven about Donald Trump’s role in the start of a new Ukraine-Russia peace process. Plus: Hamas agrees to follow through with planned hostages releases; and Keir Starmer has a run-in with some angry farmers. With Steven Methven and NoJusticeMTG. https://x.com/StevenJMethven
Two Years to See a Specialist, Two Weeks to Die
Richard Hames Meets Ellen Clifford
Who really stands to benefit from the Assisted Dying Bill?
Netanyahu Threatens to Resume War on Gaza
Israel has continued to violate the ceasefire agreement and is now threatening war. King Abdullah of Jordan has responded to Trump’s plan to ethnically cleanse Gaza. Plus: The UK right has upped its anti-immigration rhetoric in response to a Palestinian family winning the right to settle in the UK. With Michael Walker and @nojusticemtg
“Let Hell Break Out”: Trump’s Ultimatum on Gaza
Donald Trump has said that the Israel-Hamas ceasefire should be cancelled unless all Israeli hostages are returned. Plus: Labour continue to lose ground to Reform UK; and the feud between two tech oligarchs. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu.
Tory Councillor Accused of Smearing Teenager As Antisemite for Palestine Petition
Simon Childs
Calendar mishap leads to antisemitism allegations.
51: Am I Feminine Enough for You?
Ash and Moya answer a mystery question about what femininity means to thems. Plus: coping with controlling in-laws.
Hamas Halts Hostage Releases As Ceasefire Threatens to Unravel
After just three weeks the Israel-Hamas ceasefire appears to be unravelling. Plus: Labour’s hard right turn on migration; and new polling on Gen Z’s political leanings. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.