Why Is London Getting Bigger?
On this edition of IMO, Aaron explains why London’s population is set to reach an all-time high this decade.
Yes, Corbyn is a Centrist
Aaron Bastani on why Corbyn has become so popular and why his rivals have nothing to offer.
David Cameron, Insulated, Entitled Fanatic?
On Monday the Prime Minister outlined his 5 year plan to deal with extremism. On this week’s IMOBastani Aaron asks whether UK muslims are allowed to disagree with the status quo without being titled extremists.
Mhairi Black and Jeremy Corbyn – The End of Centrism?
An overwhelming level of social media interaction with SNP MP Mhairi Black’s maiden speech and the sharp narrowing of bookies odds on radical Labour leadership candidate Jeremy Corbyn lead Aaron Bastani to wonder if this year spells the end for centrist forces in party politics.
Greece Say ‘Oxi’, Populism Is Back!
Aaron Bastani responds to the dramatic result of last weekends referendum on austerity in Greece and looks to the rest of Europe and the upcoming British referendum on EU membership for signs of a new wave of populism.
What’s Going On In Greece?
Ahead of this Sunday’s referendum on EU-imposed austerity measures, Aaron Bastani looks at the present state of Greece’s economy, how things got so bad, and what the future might hold for other Eurozone countries.
Why You Shouldn’t #LoveThePolice
Aaron Bastani explains why Russell Brand’s new initiative #LoveThePolice ignores both structural and racial problems with the police force.
Post-Election Analysis
In these two videos Aaron Bastani gives his thoughts on how the election result might impact the future of the British political landscape.
Housing in London – Everyone is Miserable
In light of recent dystopian visions from Luxury housing developers Aaron asks who exactly is the current system benefitting?
IMO: Justice By Passport? The Case of Jimmy Mubenga
Aaron tells the story of Jimmy Mubenga and looks at the racism of the British legal system.
Why Is Britain A Post-Industrial Economy?
Aaron Bastani explains how Britain changed from a manufacturing economy to a service-dominated economy.
Just How Racist Are The Police?
Aaron looks at racism in British policing
Why We Need To Scrap Tuition Fees
Aaron Bastani gives 4 reasons for #FreeEducation.
Space Capitalism or Green Austerity?
What utopias, or dystopias, does capitalism have to offer in response to a climate crisis? Aaron Bastani looks at two possibilities: Space Capitalism and Green Austerity.
Fully Automated Luxury Communism
Aaron Bastani explains ‘Fully Automated Luxury Communism’, a post-capitalist utopia.
UKIP Rise Continues, End of Op Mare Nostrum
Aaron Bastani on the continuing success of UKIP and the decision made by the UK gov’t this week to defund a life-saving migrant rescue operation in the Mediterranean Sea.
UK Gov’t Deficit Lies & The Global Economic Meltdown
Aaron Bastani talks deficits, debt and the future of the global economy in 2015.