The Conservatives: No Future
May’s premiership is on the brink. We convene for an emergency podcast to breakdown the results of her “no-confidence” vote, and assess whether the Tories can keep clinging to power.
The Mason Plan With Paul Mason and Ash Sarkar
After a day of unprecedented chaos and a government on the brink of collapse, Paul Mason has stormed the building and he has a plan.
The Bastani Factor: This Is Fine With James Butler
With May’s Brexit deal in tatters and the commons in chaos – Aaron is joined by James Butler to discuss how much longer can Theresa May cling onto government? Is this the beginning of the end or the end of the beginning?
When Will Tommy Robinson Fuck Off
Tommy Robinson is a racist, a fraud, and an absolute wasteman. Join us on the 9th of December to oppose his toxic politics and inability to dress himself properly. https://www.facebook.com/events/196829064559780
The Trump-Corbyn Era? With Paul Lewis and Aaron Bastani
Is populism just a term used by centrists to deligitimise their opposition? Do Corbyn and Sanders have anything in common with Trump and Viktor Orban? Tonight on #tyksysour The Guardian’s Paul Lewis and Aaron Bastani debate the uses and abuses of “populism”.
Brexit Isn’t Racist – but Tommy Is
On Sunday 9 December, Tommy Robinson will be leading a march in central London against what he’s calling ‘The Great Brexit Betrayal’. The march claims to be a show of opposition to the establishment, who have failed to represent the true spirit of the EU referendum result. Callum Cant argues that we can’t cede the […]
The Left Must Put Rupture on the Table | Aaron Meets Costas Lapavitsas
Costas Lapavitsas’ new book ‘The Left Case Against the EU’ rails against the EU as a neoliberal citadel, fundamentally unstable and impervious to reform. Aaron met Costas to discuss his new book, his experiences as part of the Greek Syriza government and how the Left should approach the question of Europe.
Extinction Rebellion: Arresting Climate Change?
After 96 arrests in 2 weeks #ExtinctionRebellion have got climate change in the headlines. But can this movement last? Founder Roger Hallam and Novara Media’s Clare Hymer join us to discuss.
Audit Boris, Nationalise the Trains
On this week’s TBF Aaron asks what is happening at South Western Railway, calls for a ‘Boris Audit’ and muses on the use of ‘International Men’s Day’.
Stop Brexit? With Mike Galsworthy and Aaron Bastani
May’s deal is the worst of all worlds. If there’s no general election, is it time to back a #PeoplesVote? With Mike Galsworthy and Aaron Bastani
The Art of No-Deal With Ash Sarkar and Aaron Bastani
As May threatens Remainers with a No-Deal brexit and Leavers with a General Election, Ash, Aaron and Michael discuss if, when, and how Britain will ultimately leave the EU.
A Veteran Speaks on Remembrance Day
Joe Glenton on what we should be thinking about this Remembrance Day.
Is the Army Fascist?
Afghanistan veteran and author Joe Glenton examines the recent pictures of Tommy Robinson seen posing with young squaddies and asks “Is the British Military a far right organisation?”
Is Trump Here to Stay?
On this week’s show Aaron looks at the politics behind the Poppy Appeal and the upcoming US mid-term elections. Is Trump’s America an aberration or is it here to stay?
War, What Is It Good For? (Absolutely Gammon)
As poppy season gets in full swing, ex-soldier Joe Glenton joins Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial to discuss British militarism and how we remember war.
The Establishment, on Steroids. With Owen Jones
Owen Jones has spent his career unmasking the British Establishment. In an age of Phillip Green and trips paid by the House of Saud – Are they pushing their luck?
Is Centrism Dead? 💀 With Grace Blakeley Vs John McTernan
Chuka’s being paid £450 an hour to renew “the progressive centre”. Should the left be worried? And can anyone bring centrism back from the dead? Grace Blakeley and John McTernan debate!
Mazeltov Cocktails | Eleanor Penny in Conversation With Matt Lieb
Why do some antisemites love Israel? What’s the relationship between Jewishness and whiteness? Why is our public conversation about antisemitism such a mess? Matt Lieb and Eleanor Penny talk Jewishness, Zionism and the rise of the far right.