Afghanistan on Brink of Taliban Takeover
As numerous cities fall to the Taliban, why has the US-backed Afghan government been so quick to crumble? We speak to Gulwali Passarlay and Anatol Lieven.
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A-Levels Expose England’s Rigged School System
The gap between students at private and state schools receiving A/A* grades has hit record levels. We speak to Jeevun Sandher about the statistics behind Britain’s educational divide.
The ‘Code Red’ Climate Crisis Report
#TyskySour returns this evening with Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.
Starmer Tells Labour to Embrace Blair’s Legacy
In the latest of his perpetual relaunches, Keir Starmer has urged Labour members to embrace Tony Blair’s legacy. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Ten Years on From the London Riots
Mark Duggan’s death at the hands of police sparked the worst 4 days of riots Britain has seen in a generation. A decade on, what is their legacy, and has anything changed?
How Scared Should We Be of New Covid Variants?
A SAGE report has warned that new variants could take us back to square one in tackling the Covid pandemic. How seriously should we take that risk? We speak to Deenan Pillay of Independent Sage. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
Are Covid-19 Cases Really Falling?
The ONS, ZOE App, and PHE are all giving different accounts of whether Covid cases are rising, falling, or levelling off. So what is actually going on? We ask biomedical researcher at Queen Mary University Alex Crozier. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
UK Begins Reopening the Borders
The government have announced double vaccinated people from the EU and USA won’t need to self-isolate on entry to England. We ask Gabriel Scally whether the move is sensible or reckless
Extreme Floods and Fires Show Climate Change Out of Control
In the past 2 weeks we’ve seen heatwaves and wildfires in North America and extreme floods in Europe, India and China. We speak to climate scientist Simon Lewis about just how bad this could get.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Met Police Officer Wayne Couzens Pleads Guilty to Murdering Sarah Everard
#TyskySour returns this evening with Ash Sarkar and Moya Lothian-Mclean.
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.
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.