Herd Immunity
Are the government moving too slowly on coronavirus, and is ‘herd immunity’ our best bet to limit the damage from COVID-19? Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani wade through the announcements and evidence on tonight’s #TykySour
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Viral Relief?
As Rishi Sunak delivers his first budget, we ask if coronavirus will lead to a crash on the scale of 2008. Plus, Joe Biden wins Michigan, is Bernie bust? With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and James Meadway.
Northern Discomfort
Labour MPs Jon Trickett and Ian Lavery join Aaron Bastani to discuss their new report on why Labour lost the Midlands and North and what they need to do to win it back.
Blooper Tuesday
Following Super Tuesday, Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani are joined by Sarah Jaffe to breakdown the latest Democratic primary results. Plus, post-match analysis of Starmer and RLB’s Andrew Neil interviews.
Interview With Zarah Sultana
Aaron Bastani is joined by Labour MP Zarah Sultana to discuss life in parliament, her political background and what next for Labour.
Starmerama
Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani are joined by ex-MP and Starmer supporter Paul Sweeney to discuss the Labour leadership, new details about the Bolivian coup, and the spread of coronavirus.
UCU Strikes Back
On tonight’s show Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker are joined by Jo Grady to discuss the recent UCU strikes, the money behind the Keir Starmer campaign, and the issue of free speech on university campuses.
Bernie Hits the Jackpot
Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani and Dalia Gebrial discuss Bernie’s big win in Nevada, ballots dropping in the Labour leadership race, and the start of Julian Assange’s extradition hearing.
Floods and Fury
On tonight’s show Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani discuss record flooding across parts of England and Wales, the most spikey Democratic debate so far, and the BBC giving a Tommy Robinson supporter a national megaphone (again).
Points Mean Prizes
On the day the government releases plans for a points based immigration system, Michael Walker is joined by Ash Sarkar and James Meadway to assess what it means for migrant rights in Britain.
Novara REACTS to C4 Labour Leadership Debate
On this episode of #TyskySour Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani react to the Channel 4 Labour leaders debate, plus discuss the eugenicist in Number 10, and Tory threats to privatise the BBC.
Why Trade Unions Matter
Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker are joined by Unite general secretary Len McCluskey to discuss his new book ‘Why You Should Be a Trade Unionist’.
Bernie: Unbeaten
Michael and Aaron talk over the results of the New Hampshire primary, the government’s rushed deportation to Jamaica, and preview the first televised Labour leadership debate.
Interview With Richard Burgon
Labour Party Deputy Leadership Candidate Richard Burgon joins Michael Walker to discuss his peace pledge, party reform and why he thinks he deserves Labour members’ votes.
Sinn Fein Gain?
Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial discuss Iain Dale’s GMB walkout, and why centrists can only play politics on easy mode; Richard’s Burgon’s “Peace Pledge”; and the upcoming elections in Ireland with Sinn Fein Senator Paul Gavan.
Powder and Smoke – Inside the War on Drugs
The war on drugs has failed, but at what cost? And what are the possible solutions from Colombia to Britain? Aaron Bastani is joined by Antony Loewenstein – author of Pills, Powder and Smoke: Inside the Bloody War on Drugs.
Keenie Meenie: British Mercenaries at War
Aaron Bastani is joined by investigative journalist Phil Miller to discuss his new book, Keenie Meenie, and how British mercenaries got away with war crimes.
Interview With Rebecca Long-Bailey
Labour Party Leadership Candidate Rebecca Long-Bailey joins Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani to discuss her vision for Labour, and why she thinks she deserves members’ votes.