Islamophobia and Racism in the Twenty-First Century
On this week's show Ash Sarkar and Wail Qasim discuss the changing landscape of contemporary racism and the rise of Islamophobia.
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Labour in Flux: Media and Movement
On this week's show Aaron Bastani and James Butler interview Momentum's James Schneider as they talk about the Labour party's media strategy and how it could integrate with movement building.
Crowds and Party: In Conversation with Jodi Dean
On this week's show Aaron Bastani and James Butler interview Jodi Dean, author of Crowds and Party.
Democracy: What are its Limits?
On this week's show Aaron Bastani and James Butler discuss democracy and the limits of any politics which aims simply at democratic reform.
Brexit: In or Out?
On this week's show James Butler and Aaron Bastani joined by Marina Prentoulis and Lindsey German as they discuss Britain's forthcoming referendum on EU membership.
Corbyn at Six Months
On this week's show James Butler and Aaron Bastani are joined by Michael Walker and Hilary Wainwright as they discuss the Corbyn leadership after six months.
India under Modi
On this week's show Ash Sarkar and Aaron Bastani are joined by Subir Sinha as they discuss India, Hindutva and the politics of Narendra Modi and the BJP
Corbyn and Sanders: How Different is the US Right Now?
On this week's show James Butler and Aaron Bastani discuss what the ascent of both Bernie Sanders and Jeremy Corbyn have in common, while also trying to highlight differences, for better and worse, between the US and UK.
Lean Out: In Conversation with Dawn Foster
On this week's show James Butler and Ash Sarkar are joined by Dawn Foster as they discuss her new book Lean Out.
Identity Politics: What’s Your Position?
On this week's show Ash Sarkar, James Butler and Aaron Bastani answer your questions in an #asknovara dedicated to culture, identity and politics.
Political Repression in Turkey
On this week's show Ash Sarkar is joined by Kamran Matin, Ayse Zarakol and Aaron Bastani to discuss recent events in Turkey, examining specifically the relationship between the AKP and the Kurdish movement.
“Cocktail of Threats”: The Politics of Permanent Crisis
On this week's show Aaron Bastani is joined by Joana Ramiro and James Meadway as they discuss the Chancellor's sudden decision to highlight ongoing risks and threats to the UK economy.
2016: Looking at the Year Ahead
On this week's show Aaron Bastani and James Butler look at the coming year, isolating problems and possibilities for the next 12 months.
What’s Happening In Syria?
On today's show Aaron Bastani and James Butler discuss the Syrian civil war and the emergence of ISIL. Has the establishment of a caliphate fundamentally changed the idea of 'political islam' for adherents?
Is Political Art Good?
On this week's show James Butler and Ash Sarkar discuss the potential for art in articulating radical politics.
Trans: In Conversation with Juliet Jacques
On this week's show James Butler and Ash Sarkar talk to the writer Juliet Jacques about pop culture, media representation and life-writing.
Paris Attacks: The Aftermath and the History
This week Ash Sarkar is joined by Eleanor Penny, James Butler and Sam Kriss to discuss the Paris attacks, the political responses and how they can be understood in the context of migration and colonialism.
After the Fall: When Movements Lose but Change the World
On this week's show James Butler and Aaron Bastani talk about failure, triumph and the history of modern revolution.