Fake News and Woke Fees
On this episode of The Fix Live Aaron Bastani and James Butler discuss the Corbyn Commie Spy conspiracy theories, media hacks (as usual), fake news, bread sauce and the Tories’ tuition fees review.
No More Deaths at Sea
On the sixth of February 2014, the Guardia Civil fired rubber bullets at African migrants trying to swim into the Spanish-controlled Moroccan city of Ceuta. At least 14 deaths were recorded. Four years later campaigners marched against the callous disregard for life at Europe’s borders. A Film by Gosia Juszczak & Darío Unai Cristóbal Pulido
White Male Straights & Heartbreaks
“Between love and a garbage disposal, young people of all countries have made their choice and prefer the garbage disposal.” GET OUT OF THE GARBAGE and watch The Fix as Ash Sarkar and Joana Ramiro give you their dating advice.
Gaming Needs Feminism
#MeToo validated concerns women in the games industry have been raising for years. However since Gamergate, no concrete structures have yet been created to crack down on toxic behaviour. Left Left Up asks – what is to be done? [Spoiler Alert: Unionise!]
Free Speech and Freemasons
On tonight’s episode of #FixLive we’re going deep on the conspiracies… Michael Walker be talking about no-platforming and the disruption of Jacob Rees-Mogg’s speech at UWE Bristol. James Butler will be going delving into the mysterious world of freemasonry.
The Cargo Women of Melilla
Embedded in the Moroccan coast, the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla represent Europe’s southernmost border. There is no formal customs agreement between these two autonomous cities and Morocco, giving rise to a system where goods are smuggled across the border as personal luggage to avoid customs charges and taxes. The burden of this work […]
The Police and State Power – Adam Elliott-Cooper Interview
Adam Elliott-Cooper talks to Ash Sarkar about austerity, violent crime, and why the police ought to pursue Carillion rather than Don Corleone.
What Is Mandatory Reselection?
Centrists are freaking out about mandatory reselection, it’s exactly what the Labour Party needs.
Ghost Cities and Dating Tips
Aaron Bastani and Ash Sarkar discuss the implications of Labour’s NEC recent intervention in a major regeneration plan in the Labour-led Haringey council. On today’s #FixLive we’re introducing our new segment: Fix Up, Look Sharp. Send us your life problems, political queries and emotional dilemmas for Aaron Bastani & Ash Sarkar to answer them live […]
Lowkey Reports From the Grenfell Silent March
Since the tragedy at Grenfell, local residents have come together once a month to silently march to the site of the tower. Lowkey explains how this is a community with a history of organising in the face of adversity.
“Thin Gruel” Healthcare
Today at PMQs May and Corbyn battled over healthcare funding. Here’s our #PMQbreakdown.
Why Farage Is Now a Remoaner
Why does Nigel Farage now want a second referendum? Could it be something to do with his friends in the City?
Hitlists, Purges and Maggie’s Secrets
On this week’s #FixLive Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar discuss some disturbing discoveries about the Iron Lady.
A Broken Economy
This week’s PMQs revealed just how badly the Tories are managing the British economy
Carillion – a Bailout by Any Other Name
At PMQs today, Theresa May’s arguments, like Carillion’s finances, were on the verge of collapse.
Carillion Shows the System Is Rigged
From hedge funds profiting to government negligence, when ‘business leaders’ talk about economic competence, they mean keeping the system rigged: for them.
Tech Can’t Solve Rape Culture
Consent isn’t a contract – the allegations against Aziz Ansari show that men can’t rely on an over-simplistic tech solution to challenge rape culture.
President Shithole and Nige the Remoaner
Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani talk Labour’s NEC election, Farage’s second referendum pitch, the Carillion collapse and President Shithole.