ACFM: Should Revolutionaries Fall in Love? Reading Alexandra Kollontai
The ACFM gang read a classic communist text by Russian revolutionary Alexandra Kollontai.
Novara Live: Reform Look Set to Trounce Labour and Tories in Local Elections
Reform UK are expected to take a significant vote share from Labour and the Tories in the upcoming local elections. Plus: We interview an aid worker in Gaza; and we discuss the privatisation of space. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Gavin Kelleher and Carla Ibled.
Novara Live: Zelenskyy Cuts Short South Africa Visit After Massive Russian Attack on Kyiv
Russia has bombarded Kyiv with missiles and drones in one of its largest attacks on Ukraine to date. Plus: We ask a Just Stop Oil spokesperson why they’re hanging up the high-vis; and Robert Jenrick’s offer of a Tory-reform coalition has been shot down. With NoJusticeMTG, Harriet Williamson and James Skeet.
Downstream: How Israel Became a Fascist State
Ilan Pappé joined us live at EartH in Hackney.
Feature: Labour Wants to Force Banks to Spy on Their Most Vulnerable Customers
Harriet Williamson
Labour’s ‘biggest fraud crackdown in a generation’ involves using artificial intelligence to surveil Britain’s most vulnerable people, while letting the rich and powerful do as they please.
Committed: How Do Climate Activists Cope in Prison?
Our new podcast goes behind bars with Just Stop Oil.
Novara Live: Trump on Netanyahu: We Are on the Same Side of Every Issue
A school in Gaza City has been razed to the ground by an Israeli drone strike. Plus: Gary Lineker blasts the BBC for their coverage of Gaza; we spoke to Pete Irvine on the UK’s geoengineering experiments; and Elon Musk has found himself in a bind. With Michael Walker, Kieran Andrieu and Pete Irvine.
Novara Live: Dollar Plummets As Trump Attacks US Central Bank
Billions of dollars in value have been wiped off the markets after Donald Trump called the head of the US central bank a loser. Plus: We speak to Stephen Kapos – a holocaust survivor who was questioned by the police over his involvement in a Palestine solidarity demo. With Michael Walker and David Adler.
Opinion: Why Starmerism Can’t Survive Contact With Reality
Phil McDuff
Our political establishment has given itself a form of brain damage because it’s unable to let go of the Thatcher-Reagan consensus - and we’re now reaping the inevitable rewards, writes Phil McDuff.
Opinion: Rightwing Journalists Are Openly Backing the Guy Who Came up With the ‘Great Replacement’ Theory
Olly Haynes
The rightwing media is going to bat for a French far-right philosopher whose theories have inspired racist mass-murderers.
Committed: What Kind of Person Goes to Prison for Their Politics?
A new podcast going behind bars with imprisoned Just Stop Oil activists.
If I Speak: 61: Can Friendships Cross Class Lines? W/ Natasha Brown
Ash speaks to Natasha Brown about the big questions raised by her second novel, Universality, before tackling a dilemma about selling your soul.
Novara Live: Pope Dies One Day After Calling to End War on Gaza
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 following several weeks of illness. We speak to Paul Fleming, Equity union leader and Catholic, about the Pope’s political legacy. Plus: Thousands demonstrate against the Supreme Court’s ruling on the legal definition of woman. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and TransLucent’s Steph Richards.
Opinion: Voting Labour Won’t Save Us From Reform
Harriet Williamson
Reform UK is standing more candidates than any other party in next month's local elections. But casting a ballot for Labour won't save our communities from far-right creep, writes Harriet Williamson.
Novara Live: The US Could Abandon Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks, Warns Marco Rubio
Donald Trump could walk away from Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations within days if no progress is made, warns Marco Rubio. Plus: David Lammy’s secret visit with the Israeli foreign secretary; and the IMF’s push to keep people working older… With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Paul Morland and Peter Oborne – author of ‘The Fate of Abraham: […]
Novara Live: Trump Blocks Israeli Attack on Iranian Nuclear Sites
Donald Trump has waved off Israeli plans to attack Iranian nuclear sites, opening talks with Tehran to limit Iran’s nuclear program instead. Plus: Britain’s equality watchdog has said that the NHS should no longer allow trans people on single sex wards. With Dalia Gebrial and NoJusticeMTG.
Novara Live: UK Supreme Court Backs ‘Biological’ Definition of Woman
The UK’s Supreme Court has ruled on the legal definition of a woman as “biological”. Plus: we spoke with economist Keyu Jin on whether China is winning Trump’s Trade War; and members of the Board of Deputies of British Jews have condemned Israel. With Michael Walker, Helena @NoJusticeMTG and Keyu Jin.
Novara Live: Trump Blames “Incompetent” Zelensky for Russia-Ukraine War
Donald Trump has labelled Volodymyr Zelenskyy “incompetent”, blaming for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Plus: The Birmingham bin strikes continue; and Liz Truss is threatening to launch her own social media network. With Aaron Bastani, Kieran Andrieu and Unite’s Zoe Mayou.