Revolution and Its Discontents: Politics in Iran
James Butler is joined by Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi, to discuss Iranian politics and history: from imperialist coups to theocracy, and the fate of the Iranian left.
Climate Leviathan
James Butler is joined by Geoff Mann, co-author of Climate Leviathan, to discuss the political consequences of climate change.
The Next Referendum?
In light of Labour's evolving Brexit stance, James Butler is joined by Richard Seymour to take a broad look at Brexit politics.
Globalists: The Origins of Neoliberalism
James Butler is joined by Quinn Slobodian, author of Globalists: The End of Empire and the Birth of Neoliberalism.
The Socialist Manifesto: Bhaskar Sunkara
James Butler is joined by Bhaskar Sunkara, founder of Jacobin, to discuss the past and future of socialism.
She’s Gone: After Theresa May
James Butler is joined by Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker to talk about the wake of the European elections, the rise of the Brexit Party and the decline and fall of Theresa May.
Clear Bright Future: Paul Mason on Radical Humanism
James Butler is joined by Paul Mason to discuss his new book, Clear Bright Future. In a time of political repression and looming technological dystopia, can resistance be found in a renewed understanding of humanity itself?
When We Own It: The Politics of Public Ownership
James Butler is joined by Cat Hobbs of We Own It and Andrew Towers of the CWU to discuss public ownership in the 21st century.
Generation Left?
James Butler is joined by Keir Milburn to discuss his new book ‘Generation Left’.
The All-Seeing Algorithm?
James Butler is joined by Novara Media’s own Craig Gent to discuss the rise of the algorithm, the new workplace under algorithmic management, and the scope and practice of workers’ resistance to new techniques of domination.
Will It Work?
As Jeremy Corbyn meets Theresa May for negotiations over her Brexit deal, this week’s #NovaraFM asks: will it work? James Butler brings you updates on the meaning of the Newport West by-election, the consequences of a newly strong parliament, and Michael Walker speaks with Owen Jones and Sienna Rodger on Labour’s Brexit strategy.
After Work?
James Butler is joined by Will Stronge, director of the think tank Autonomy, to discuss the future of work.
Red Plenty? Labour for a Green New Deal
Aaron Bastani is joined by Clare Hymer and Chris Saltmarsh to discuss the recent launch of 'Labour for a Green New Deal'. Could a Labour government allow Britain to transition from fossil fuels?
What Next? Brexit Deadlock and Beyond
James Butler is joined by Dawn Foster and Michael Walker to break apart the week's parliamentary manoeuvrings on Brexit and the politics of the negotiations.
After the Crisis: Socialist Economics for Corbynism
James Butler is joined by James Meadway to discuss the economics of Corbynism: from the 2008 crash, to the new policy horizons of the Labour left and a socialist economics for the 21st century.
Log On! the Rise of the Digital Party
On #NovaraFM James Butler is joined by Paolo Gerbaudo to discuss his new book ‘The Digital Party’: from hyperleaders to superbases, the end of the cadre and the effect of the internet on how people think about politics.
Beyond Brexit: the Potential of Corbynism
James Butler is joined by Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar to discuss where Corbynism came from and the promise it still might hold beyond the travails of Brexit.
David Graeber: Bullshit Jobs, Direct Democracy & the End of Capitalism
James Butler is joined by David Graeber to talk through direct democracy, neoliberalism, and the relationship of political thinking to political practice.