Labour in Power – Manchester and Trafford Momentum
A topical discussion hosted by Manchester and Trafford Momentum. Panel includes: Paul Mason, Lauren Stocks, Max Shanly and Selina Todd. Hosted by Aaron Bastani
Interview: Interview with Ken Loach at The World Transformed
Michael Walker met Ken Loach backstage at The World Transformed after his appearance on the panel ‘The Role of a Political Artist’.
Interview: Interview With Jon Lansman at the World Transformed
Jon Lansman, suited and booted in the best blazer at this years TWT, tried to persuade Ash Sarkar to finally join the Labour Party.
Interview: Interview With Diane Abbott at the World Transformed
Ash Sarkar caught up with Diane Abbott at The World Transformed to ask about her experiences as a woman of colour in politics since she was first elected in 1987.
Technology and Post-Capitalism
On this panel: David Harvey, Paul Mason, Aaron Bastani, Alice Bell and James Meadway. Since the inventions of agriculture and writing, technology has endured an intimate relationship with politics, serving to both disrupt and uphold concentrations of power. But do the technologies of the new century, from computing to synthetic biology, create a new set […]
Why the Pundits Don’t Understand Politics Anymore
Elections and referendums have come thick and fast over the last four years, and with them a long line of journalists who keep getting it wrong. Is this because most journalists are out of touch with public opinion and unable to understand a shifting political landscape, or because we’ve entered a uniquely volatile period in British politics, making predictions increasingly difficult? Join our panel of experts and find out.
IMOBastani: Britain’s Economy Is in Meltdown
In all honesty Britain’s economy is absolutely broken, ten years ago it was common to hear of a lost decade for Japan and Italy, well the same has just happened to Britain on the things that matter like wages and productivity while the deficit, the one thing the Tories wanted to be measured by, is […]
The Fix: Police Violence, Bojo + Richard Angell
On this episode of The Fix we talked police brutality, Boris Johnson’s latest leadership pitch and we were joined by Richard Angell of Progress to talk about the Labour party conference, Labour’s future and more!
IMOBastani: The Bastano Amendment
Right now the Parliamentary Labour Party exercises an effective veto on who leads Labour, with 15% of the party’s MPs needed to get on the ballot. While there has been talk recently of a ‘McDonnell Amendment’ where that figure would be reduced to 5% – empowering the membership – Aaron disagrees. It should be zero.
IMOBastani: Jeremy Corbyn: What a Don
Jeremy Corbyn was elected leader of the Labour Party two years ago. The next two will decide the future of Britain
The Fix: Interview With Joe Glenton
On last night’s #FixLive we had the pleasure of interviewing Afghanistan veteran and author Joe Glenton. We talked about the military and a place for veterans on the left.
The Fix: Climate Change, #HurricaneIrma and the Military
Aaron Bastani @aaronbastani and Ash Sarkar @ayocaesar talk climate change and #HurricaneIrma. In the second half of the show we’re joined by Joe Glenton @joejglenton to talk about the military and a place for veterans on the left.
Left Left Up: Tesla, Robot Tax and Uber
Watch the inaugural ‘Left Left Up’ – your monthly fix of gaming & tech news covered from a radical perspective. This month we will be discussing Tesla, Robot Taxes, Uber Drivers and so much more!
IMOBastani: Jacob Rees-Mogg Is a Toxic Weirdo
From his outdated views on abortions to his views on zero hours contracts it’s clear that Jacob Rees-Mogg doesn’t belong in this century.
The Fix: North Korea, #McStrike and ActivateUK
North Korea, #McStrike and an interview with one of the co-founders of ActivateUK.
The Fix: Traingate + Trump Vs the Media
On today’s episode of the Fix Michael and Aaron discuss traingate, Bransonsplaining, Trump’s ongoing war with the media and Jeremy Corbyn’s unstoppable polling.
The Fix: #Charlottesville & the Rise of Fascism
Tonight on The Fix we’ll be discussing #Charlottesville & the rise of fascism. Join Eleanor Penny, Aaron Bastani + Ash Sarkar at 8pm
Shon This Way: Queer in the Media: Politics and Representation With Olly Alexander
Shon Faye is joined by lead singer of pop group Years and Years, Olly Alexander, to discuss his experiences as an out gay man in pop music and the media, his recent BBC documentary about LGBT mental health, “Growing Up Gay”, queer icons, politics and representation.