Downstream: The History of Rice, Air-Con and How the Mongols Really Won
What can the story of rice tell us about air-conditioning sales in 21st century India? The author of The Burning Earth explains.
Novara Live: Commonwealth Leaders to Defy Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer has ruled out reparations for Britain’s historic role in the slave trade, but a leaked communique reveals that commonwealth leaders plan to push back on the government’s position. With NoJusticeMTG and Mike Bankole.
Novara Live: Trump Accuses Labour of Election Interference
The Trump presidential campaign has filed a complaint against the Harris campaign and the British Labour Party alleging election interference. Plus: an Israeli lie over a hospital in Beirut has been called out by the BBC. With Michael Walker and @NoJusticeMTG.
Novara Live: Israeli Airstrikes Kill 45 in Gaza and 18 in Beirut
Israel continues to bombard Gaza and Lebanon. With the death toll rising, UNWRA’s head has called for an immediate ceasefire. With Aaron Bastani and Moya Lothian-McLean.
Novara Live: Met Police Officer Found Not Guilty of Murdering Chris Kaba
The Met police officer who shot Chris Kaba in September 2022 has been found not guilty of murder. Plus: An indigenous senator protests King Charles’ first visit to Australia. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
Downstream: Insects Are Disappearing and We Should Be Very Worried
Britain's leading entomologist on the insect apocalypse.
Novara Live: Netanyahu Vows to Continue War in Gaza After Death of Sinwar
After the death of Hamas leader Sinwar, US President Joe Biden has said it is an opportunity for a ceasefire in Gaza, but Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue his war. Plus: the Assisted Dying Bill has been introduced to parliament this week; and Ash Sarkar appears on BBC Question Time. With […]
Novara Live: Israel Confirms Death of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar
Israel has confirmed the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in an IDF operation in Gaza. With NoJusticeMTG and Aaron Bastani.
Novara Live: IDF Demolition in Lebanon, Northern Gaza “Being Wiped Off Map” Say Aid Agencies
Aid agencies are warning that Israel’s assault of Northern Gaza is wiping the region “off the map.” Meanwhile in southern Lebanon – the IDF are conducting demolitions. With Michael Walker and David Adler.
Novara Live: UK Sanctions “Extremist Israeli Settlers” in West Bank, Doesn’t Sanction Israeli Ministers
David Lammy has announced sanctions against extremist settler groups in the West Bank. Plus: Keir Starmer refuses to rule out National Insurance rises for employers; and Wes Streeting wants to give weight loss jabs to the unemployed. With Aaron Bastani and Dalia Gebrial.
Novara Live: Israel Bombs Hospital and School, Plans to Empty Northern Gaza
Shocking footage has emerged of hospital patients burning alive after an Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
Downstream: Do We Really Need to Tax the Rich?
One of MMT's leading lights on taxation, government deficits and tackling climate disaster.
Novara Live: Israeli Airstrike Hits Central Beirut, Adam Tooze on Biden
Israel has killed 22 people in an airstrike on central Beirut. We speak to Adam Tooze about new evidence that Israel is purposefully targeting children in Gaza. Plus: A Nobel Prize winner calls out the founder of OpenAI; and Thangam Debbonaire takes aim at pro-Palestine protesters. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Novara Live: Israel Bomb UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon & School in Gaza
Israel has bombed a school in Gaza and attacked the UNIFIL headquarters in southern Lebanon. Plus: Labour’s new employment rights bill; and a surprisingly frank interview with Boris Johnson. With Aaron Bastani and NoJusticeMTG.
Novara Live: Shock Tory Result Sees Jenrick & Badenoch Go Through, Cleverly Knocked Out
Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch will face off in the final round of the Tory leadership contest after James Cleverly was knocked out in a shock result. Plus: Israel has demanded evacuation from Northern Gaza whilst firing on those complying with the IDF’s orders. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.
Novara Live: October 7th – One Year of War
One year on from October 7th – we look at how the event has impacted the lives of millions of people. With Michael Walker and Kieran Andrieu.
Downstream: Everything You Need to Know About China & Xi Jinping
Xi Jinping is possibly the most powerful person in the world, but what do we know about his origins, ways of thinking and goals for China and the human race in general? To answer these questions and more, Aaron is joined by Olivia Cheung, author of “The Political Thought of Xi Jinping”. They discuss his […]
Novara Live: Iran’s Supreme Leader Says “Israel Won’t Last Long”
Ali Khamenei says Iran will fulfil its responsibility to defend Palestine and Lebanon against Israeli aggression. Plus: we spoke to Areeba Hamid, co-director of Greenpeace, about carbon capture and storage; and to Richard Sanders, the director of a new documentary on Israeli war crimes in Gaza. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.