Can Labour Hold the Line? with Aaron Bastani
Michael and Aaron discuss whether Labour can resist pressure to back a People’s Vote, the meaning of party democracy, and whether the Tory right is ready to crumble.
Crunch Time: Night of the Living Deal
#TyskySour will be going live the moment the results of the commons vote on the brexit deal are announced. Aaron Bastani and James Butler will both be joining Michael Walker to give their instant analysis of what the results mean.
Dinghies, Warships and Windrush: the Politics of Migration in 2019
In December 114 people attempted to cross the channel, that compares to 6,912 people who attempted to cross the Mediterranean in the same month. So why all the fuss? Michael is joined by Omar Khan and Dalia Gebrial to discuss the UK’s warped view of migration, and why, only months after the Windrush scandal, the […]
2018: the Season Finale of Centrism
Was 2018 Centrism’s season finale? Will Macron survive the Gilets Jaunes’ movement? And is there anything liberals won’t blame on Russia or Facebook?
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.
This Is Fine With Michael Walker
With May’s Brexit deal in tatters and the commons in chaos—Aaron is joined by Michael Walker to discuss how much longer can Theresa May cling onto government?
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?