Novara FM: The New Party, Beyond London
Which way forward for the left?
If I Speak: 66: I’m Right, You’re Wrong, End Of!
Moya has a thought about our need for certainty, and Ash responds with a claim about polarised thinking.
Novara Live: Israel Kills Dozens of Palestinians in Attack on Gaza Shelter
Israel launched a deadly assault on a former school in Gaza. Russia conducted its largest aerial offensive against Ukraine to date. Paris Marx and Michael debate the latest AI developments and other current issues. With Michael Walker and Kieran Andrieu. Interview with Paris Marx of the Tech Won’t Save Us podcast.
Report: University Workers Prepare to Take Fight Directly to Labour
Polly Smythe
The University and College union has voted for national strike action over a funding model that’s ‘cannibalising’ the sector. Polly Smythe reports.
Feature: Israeli Citizenship Doesn’t Protect Palestinians From Home Demolitions
Julian Sayarer
A Palestinian neighbourhood in Galilee facing demolition dismantles the myth that Israel is a democracy, writes Julian Sayarer.
Downstream: How to Be a Morally Effective Person
Society is wasting human talent.
Novara Live: Netanyahu Accuses Starmer of Siding With Hamas
Netanyahu has responded to the joint statement of the UK, France and Canada to take concrete actions against Israel. Plus: Is an AI apocalypse coming? And Trump has lashed out at Keir Starmer over net zero. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Report: The UK Decides Whether Israel Is Committing War Crimes By… Asking Israel
Simon Childs
The UK government’s assessment of whether Israel is committing war crimes - and therefore if it should keep on sending military supplies - is based on what Israel does or doesn’t say. Simon Childs reports.
Novara Live: Two Israeli Embassy Workers Shot Dead in Washington
A gunman has killed two Israeli embassy workers outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC. Plus: The IDF has opened fire on an EU diplomatic delegation in the West Bank. With Dalia Gebrial and Steven Methven.
Interview: Meet the Mental Health Podcaster Sounding the Alarm on AI
Harriet Williamson
Novara Media spoke to Mollie Adler about how entire industries are being built around collecting, sorting and monetising our inner worlds.
Analysis: Keir Starmer, the Rightwing Media Hates You. Get Used to It
Simon Childs
No amount of pandering to rightwingers will make them go easy on the government, writes Simon Childs. So why bother?
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.