Why Starmerism Can’t Survive Contact With Reality
Phil McDuff
A Herculean effort of self-delusion.
Rightwing Journalists Are Openly Backing the Guy Who Came up With the ‘Great Replacement’ Theory
Olly Haynes
Fascism on prime time.
What Kind of Person Goes to Prison for Their Politics?
Episode 1
A new podcast going behind bars with imprisoned Just Stop Oil activists.
61: Can Friendships Cross Class Lines? W/ Natasha Brown
Ash Sarkar
Ash speaks to Natasha Brown about the big questions raised by her second novel, Universality, before tackling a dilemma about selling your soul.
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.
Voting Labour Won’t Save Us From Reform
Harriet Williamson
The tail is already wagging the dog.
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: […]
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.
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.
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.
How Labour Is Using Biased AI to Determine Benefit Claims
Harriet Williamson
A DWP director said: ‘You have to [have] bias to catch fraudsters.’
Keir Starmer Is Driving Scotland Towards Independence. The Least He Can Do Is Let Us Go
Adam Ramsay
A new poll gives ‘Yes’ a lead of 11%.
60: Are We Too Addicted to Convenience?
Ash Sarkar and Moya Lothian-McLean
Ash and Moya answer a mystery question and wonder if our quest for a friction-free life was a mistake.
The Race to Save British Steel
The UK government is racing to keep Britain’s last steel blast furnaces in operation. Plus: Why Donald Trump has already lost his trade war with China; and Israel destroys the last functioning hospital in Gaza City. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and Commonwealth’s Mathew Lawrence.
The Real Point of Trump’s Tariffs
Aaron Bastani meets Slavoj Žižek
Is there method in Trump’s tariff madness?
Why Trump’s China Trade War Will Harm Us All
Donald Trump has ramped up his trade war with China to nuclear levels. We’re joined by a Cambridge university professor to discuss. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani and Jostein Hauge of the University of Cambridge
Trump Administration Scrambles to Justify Folding on Tariffs
Donald Trump made a very public and very global u-turn on his trade war. Plus: The Houthis have downed three US drones in the last ten days; and Gary Stevenson has fallen foul of Andrew Tate. With Kieran Andrieu, NoJusticeMTG and Brett Scott.
How the West Tried to Co-opt Iranian Feminism
Eleanor Penny Meets Bahar Noorizadeh
Kurdish, Baloch and Palestinian feminists are fighting to be heard.