Novara FM: What Communism Actually Is
The riddle of history, solved.
Novara Live: Starmer Confirms U-TURN on Winter Fuel Cuts
Keir Starmer has confirmed that he will u-turn on Labour’s unpopular decision to cut winter fuel payments for pensioners. Plus: Donald Trump has announced plans for a “golden dome” air defence system for the US. With Michael Walker, No JusticeMTG and Mark Blyth.
Analysis: Trade Unions Left a Political Vacuum. Now They’re Playing Catch-Up to Fight Off Reform
Polly Smythe
Nigel Farage is only pretending to be a champion of the working class, but pointing out that he’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing won't cut it. Polly Smythe reports on how trade unions ceded ground to Reform - and how they're now planning to fight.
Novara Live: Israel Accuses UK of Antisemitism Over Sanctions Threat
The UK, France and Canada are threatening Israel with sanctions for blocking aid to Gaza. Plus: A new extinction-level poll for the Tories; and Andrew Tate faces extradition to the UK. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu.
If I Speak: 65: Has Your Smartphone Broken Your Brain?
Ash and Moya face up to all the ways their smartphone has warped their minds.
Novara Live: Brexiteers Throw Tantrum Over Starmer’s New EU Deal
Keir Starmer has signed a loose new trade agreement with the European Union. Nigel Farage claims it will “end” the British fishing industry. Plus: Israel’s intensified ground assault on Gaza; and Gary Lineker has resigned from the BBC as Match of the Day host. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar, Anand Menon and Antonio Brito Guterres.
Report: Swedish Dockworker Fired Over Blockade of Israeli Weapons
Polly Smythe
Erik Helgeson led a dockers’ boycott of Israeli military cargo. He got sacked as a threat to national security. Polly Smythe reports.
Downstream: Big Tech Is Making Our Children Depressed and Anxious. Here’s How
Is Big Tech destroying childhood?
ACFM: Does the Left Need New Heroes?
The ACFM crew ask whether the idea of the hero is a right-wing fantasy.
Novara Live: ‘A Lot of People Are Starving’ in Gaza, Says Trump
Donald Trump appears to have shifted his rhetoric on Gaza, but fell short of laying the blame at Israel’s feet. Plus: An interview with Dr Nick Maynard on his time working in Gaza. With Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker.
Report: Arsenal Sued For Unfair Dismissal of Employee Who Supported Palestine
Polly Smythe
Legal team of Arsenal kit manager of 22 years who was fired on Christmas Eve argue the club prioritised a perceived PR risk over the right to political expression. Polly Smythe reports.
Novara Live: Israel Kills Over 100 Palestinians on Nakba Day
Israel has killed more than 100 people on the anniversary of the Nakba – when hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were violently displaced from their land. Plus: Keir Starmer’s plan to send asylum seekers overseas; and a Ben & Jerry’s co-founder is arrested for protesting in the US Capitol. With Dalia Gebrial, Kieran Andrieu and […]
Opinion: Nakba Day 2025: We Existed Then, We Exist Now, We Will Continue to Exist
Selma Dabbagh
For 77 years, Palestinians have had to be expert explainers of their own existence, writes British-Palestinian author Selma Dabbagh.
Novara FM: Are India and Pakistan Gambling With Nuclear War?
Last week, we were as close as we've been for decades.
Novara Live: Trump Meets Syria’s Former-Militant President
Donald Trump has met with Syria’s President and former HTS commander Ahmed al-Sharaa, following the announcement that all US sanctions on Syria would be lifted. Plus: Israel intensifies its attack on Gaza; and Zarah Sultana takes aim at Keir Starmer. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
Novara Live: Labour Reject Enoch Powell Comparisons Following Starmer Speech
Yvette Cooper has rejected claims that Keir Starmer consciously cribbed from Enoch Powell during his speech on migration. Plus: The US and Saudi Arabia have agreed to $600bn in AI and defence deals; and US streamer Hasan Piker has been detained for several hours at the US border. With Aaron Bastani, Stella Tsantekidou and Harriet […]
If I Speak: 64: What Is the Female Gaze?
What do straight women find attractive? Ash has a big theory about sensuality. Plus: what to do when your boss is a bigot.
Novara Live: Starmer Slammed for “Island of Strangers” Migration Speech | #NovaraLIVE
Keir Starmer has been accused of apeing Enoch Powell after warning Britain could become ‘an island of strangers’ without reforms to the immigration regime. Also, we speak to Elif Sarican about the Kurdish Worker’s Party disbanding, and Jeremy Corbyn about how the media has failed Gaza. With Michael Walker and Helena AKA No Justice MTG