85: Has Pop Culture Turned to Slop?
Ash Sarkar & Moya Lothian-McLean
Has pop turned to slop? Or should we take responsibility for our algorithmic intake?
Israel Violates Gaza Ceasefire, Killing at Least 99
Israel violates Gaza ceasefire… again. Plus: The ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans continues to prove divisive, and Prince Andrew gives up royal titles as Epstein links increase. With Ash Sarkar and NoJusticeMTG.
Here’s What Happened When Israel Released 2,000 Palestinian Captives, Including My Uncle
Hassan Herzallah
The occupation stole him for seven months.
Scotland’s New Rent Controls Put Starmer’s Measly Reforms to Shame
Gordon Maloney
‘Renters’ rights bill’ versus actual rent controls.
Ceasefire Is Not the End of the Gaza Genocide
Aaron Bastani speaks to Ahmed Alnaouq, Yara Eid & Tareq Baconi.
Three Palestinian journalists reflect on a paradigm shift in their political struggle.
Do We Still Need Political Parties?
Jeremy Gilbert, Nadia Idle & Keir Milburn
Why do they call them parties if they aren’t any fun? ACFM investigates.
Kidnapped at Sea by the Israeli Military: the Full Story
Aaron Bastani Meets Kieran Andrieu
The IDF couldn’t break the morale of the flotilla activists.
Starmer Attacks Ban on Israeli Football Hooligans
Keir Starmer has leapt to the defence of Israeli football hooligans, condemning a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending an upcoming Europa League game against Aston Villa. Plus: The government have failed to stop a legal challenge against the controversial proscription of Palestine Action. With Aaron Bastani and NoJusticeMTG.
The Death Toll in Gaza Rises, Despite Ceasefire
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire is looking shaky. Plus: Investigating the US and UK military industrial complex, and the union leader accused of harassment and heading up a ‘sexist boys club’. With Michael Walker, Dalia Gebrial, Khem Rogaly & Simon Childs.
Employers Who Steal Wages Should Be Made Criminally Liable
Matthew Cole
Wage theft is theft.
Union Leader Accused of Harassment and Heading Up ‘Sexist Boys Club’
Simon Childs
Colleagues even joked he’s the ‘Harvey Weinstein of the labour movement’.
The UK Can’t Get Its Story Straight on China
Two men accused of spying for China Plus: Trump’s trade war with President Xi, Piers Morgan sells himself to the highest bidder, and OpenAI delves into… erotica. With: Michael Walker, Barry Malone & Kyle Chan
Israel Accuses Hamas of Breaking Ceasefire, Kills Multiple Palestinians
Cracks have begun to show in the peace deal between Israel and Hamas as the Israeli military continues to kill Palestinians. Plus: Rachel Reeves is under pressure to raise income tax in the upcoming autumn budget, and the government is accused of covering up evidence pertaining to a Chinese spying trial. With NoJusticeMTG and Kieran […]
84: How to Ace a First Date (By Two Very Different Daters)
Ash Sarkar and Moya Lothian-McLean
Are you a stranger dater or a fan of the ‘indeterminate hang’? Moya and Ash explain their very different approaches to dating.
Israeli and Palestinian Captives Released, Trump Meets Leaders in Egypt
Palestinian and Israeli captives have been released. Plus: Israel refuses to release Marwan Barghouti, and the Green Party reaches 100,000 members. With Michael Walker, NoJusticeMTG, Andreas Krieg and Milena Ansari.
Israel Sent Me to the Same Prison Where It Tortured My Palestinian Brother
Kieran Andrieu
Israel stole his childhood.
Democracy Is Under Massive Threat From AI
Aaron Bastani Meets William MacAskill
One of the leading thinkers in the Effective Altruism movement sets out a vision of the future.
Hundreds of Thousands March in London for Palestine
Keir Starmer has threatened to clamp down on pro-Palestine marches
Harriet Williamson asked protestors in London what they think about the ceasefire deal in Gaza, Tony Blair’s proposed role in rebuilding Gaza and Starmer’s further crackdowns on pro-Palestine protests.