TyskySour: Johnson’s Pingdemic Brings England to Standstill
Johnson’s incoherent plan to allow mass infections while keeping self-isolation in place has brought England to a standstill. How will the pingdemic end?
Novara Docs: Accidental Death of a Black Londoner
In the London Borough of Hackney in the early hours of 22 July 2017 a police officer pursued a young black man into a convenience store. Within minutes the young man was dead. A Novara Doc in partnership with Shine A Light.
TyskySour: Dominic Cummings Tells All in BBC Interview
From claims Johnson almost risked giving the Queen with Covid-19 to Cummings admitting he considered replacing the PM, Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial analyse the Cummings/Kuenssberg interview.
TyskySour: Clubs Open and Restrictions Lifted for ‘Freedom Day’
The abandonment of coronavirus restrictions has brought about freedom for some, unfreedom for others, and fear for many more. We discuss the implications of Boris Johnson's 'freedom day' with Deepti Gurdasani. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
TyskySour: Opposition Mounts to Johnson’s ‘Freedom Day’
It's three days before England removes all restrictions and daily UK cases have just topped 50,000. Are we heading for a catastrophe? With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
TyskySour: England Players Take on Tories’ Cynical ‘Culture War’
The Tories wanted to start a culture war. They ended up going to war with the England football team. Has Boris Johnson bitten off more than he can chew? With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.
Downstream: The Stories of Transgender Britain
Ash Sarkar speaks to Juliet Jacques about her new book 'Variations' - a collection of short stories inspired by real-life events that explore the history of transgender Britain.
TyskySour: Heartbreak for Heroes
England's inspirational Euro run has ended in heartbreak at Wembley, and then online racism against players. Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani reflect on the cultural politics of Euro 2020.
TyskySour: Met Police Officer Wayne Couzens Pleads Guilty to Murdering Sarah Everard
#TyskySour returns this evening with Ash Sarkar and Moya Lothian-Mclean.
TyskySour: Javid Admits Summer Covid-19 Infections Could Hit Millions
Sajid Javid has admitted Covid-19 cases may soon hit a record 100,000 a day. Analysis suggests this could lead to up to 10 million self-isolating in a summer of Covid chaos.
The Bastani Factor: What the British Really Did to India | the Bastani Factor
From famine to deindustrialisation and paying for the world’s largest army, there were no advantages in being part of the British Empire. Aaron Bastani on what the British really did to India.
TyskySour: Johnson Announces End of England’s Covid Restrictions
Boris Johnson has confirmed that most remaining Covid-19 restrictions in England will be removed on 19 July. Is this the right move? or is it more government complacency that risks variants emerging? With Ash Sarkar and Dalia Gebrial.
TyskySour: Labour Scrapes Through in Batley & Spen Byelection
Kim Leadbeater's tight victory in Batley & Spen has given Keir Starmer breathing space. Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani analyse the result and what it means for Labour
TyskySour: The Batley & Spen Byelection Preview
With Batley & Spen looking likely to hand Keir Starmer another by-election defeat, Michael Walker and Owen Jones discuss the issues dominating the campaign and the implications a loss would have on the Labour Party.
Downstream: The Fight for Unite – Interview With Steve Turner | Downstream
Since 2010 Len McCluskey has been the general secretary of Unite, one of Britain’s largest trade unions. That changes this year with the election of his successor – a three-way race between Gerard Coyne, Sharon Graham and today’s guest, Steve Turner.
TyskySour: Why Sajid Javid Is a Danger to the NHS
Sajid Javid has replaced Matt Hancock as health secretary, is a lockdown sceptic and a banker at JP Morgan. Should Britons trust their health in his hands?
TyskySour: Matt Hancock Caught Having Affair With Advisor
Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani discuss the hopeless health secretary Matt Hancock after he was caught having an affair with a key aide hired to tackle the pandemic.
TyskySour: Tories Blaming the Term ‘White Privilege’ for Underachievement in Schools
MPs have criticised the term 'white privilege' in a report on the underachievement of white working class students. Once again, the usual suspects are overlooking class to use kids as a front in their culture war.