Downstream: Europe’s Political Elite Are Completely Finished
On Ukraine, China and the end of USAID.
Novara Live: Far-Right Set to Double Their Support in German Election
The far-right AFD party are gaining traction in the German election. Plus: Steve Bannon becomes the latest high-profile right-winger to perform a Nazi salute in public. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani and Katja Hoyer.
Novara Live: Hamas Returns the Bodies of Four Israeli Hostages
Hamas has returned the bodies of four Israelis held in Gaza. Plus: The backlash to a BBC documentary about life in Gaza from a child’s perspective. With Dalia Gebrial, Steven Methven and Luke Tryl.
Novara Live: Trump Calls Zelenskyy a Dictator
Trump has called Ukrainian President Zelenskyy a dictator. Plus: Argentinian President has been involved in a crypto scam. With Michael Walker and David Adler.
Novara Live: Ukraine Excluded From Russia-US Peace Talks
Russian and US officials have met in Saudi Arabia for peace talks without a representative for Ukraine. Plus: Talks on the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire are set to begin; and the right-wing ARC convention is underway in London. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu.
Novara Live: Starmer Pledges British Troops on Ground in Ukraine
Keir Starmer has said he will send troops to Ukraine to serve as peacekeepers if a deal with Russia is reached. Plus: Shocking new details if Israeli war crimes come to light. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
Downstream: This Is Why the Right Are Winning
Ahead of her first book, Minority Rule, Ash explains how the right hijacked identity politics.
Novara Live: Europe Reels at Trump’s New World Order
Trump’s foreign policy shift is unsettling Europe, the Gaza ceasefire narrowly avoided collapse, and Dominic Cummings wants to DOGE the UK. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani
Novara Live: Trump Says Ukraine Peace Talks Will Start Now Following Putin Call
We speak to Anatol Lieven about Donald Trump’s role in the start of a new Ukraine-Russia peace process. Plus: Hamas agrees to follow through with planned hostages releases; and Keir Starmer has a run-in with some angry farmers. With Steven Methven and NoJusticeMTG. https://x.com/StevenJMethven
Novara Live: Netanyahu Threatens to Resume War on Gaza
Israel has continued to violate the ceasefire agreement and is now threatening war. King Abdullah of Jordan has responded to Trump’s plan to ethnically cleanse Gaza. Plus: The UK right has upped its anti-immigration rhetoric in response to a Palestinian family winning the right to settle in the UK. With Michael Walker and @nojusticemtg
Novara Live: “Let Hell Break Out”: Trump’s Ultimatum on Gaza
Donald Trump has said that the Israel-Hamas ceasefire should be cancelled unless all Israeli hostages are returned. Plus: Labour continue to lose ground to Reform UK; and the feud between two tech oligarchs. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu.
Novara Live: Hamas Halts Hostage Releases As Ceasefire Threatens to Unravel
After just three weeks the Israel-Hamas ceasefire appears to be unravelling. Plus: Labour’s hard right turn on migration; and new polling on Gen Z’s political leanings. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
Downstream: Elon Musk Wants to Be Napoleon
What does Elon Musk really want?
Novara Live: Elon Musk’s Freaky Minions Are Taking Over the US Government
Elon Musk’s DOGE department has begun gutting the US government, announcing layoffs for nearly all USAID staff. Plus: The Labour row over whether to prioritise growth or net zero continues. With Michael Walker and Waleed Shahid.
Novara Live: Netanyahu Backs Trump’s Plan for Gaza
Donald Trump has doubled down on his call for the entire population of Gaza to be permanently displaced to other countries. Plus: Trump and Musk take aim at South Africa’s land expropriation laws; and Labour take a hard right turn on migration. With Steven Methven and Myriam François. https://x.com/stevenjmethven @DrMyriamFrancois1 Read Alt Reich by Dr. […]
Novara Live: Trump Calls for Ethnic Cleansing of Gaza
Trump has announced a plan to ethnically cleanse Palestinians from Gaza. Plus: Ash Sarkar calls out politicians over media complicity; we speak to Yanis Varoufakis on Trump’s return to the White House. With Michael Walker.
Novara Live: Reform UK Overtakes Labour in YouGov Poll
Reform UK are ahead of Labour for the first time in a landmark YouGov poll. Plus: Labour mega-donor Lord Alli has allegedly blocked the party’s ban on foreign donations; and Donald Trump puts trade tariffs on pause for Canada and Mexico. With Aaron Bastani and NoJusticeMTG.
Novara Live: Trump Launches Trade War, Reaches Deal With Mexico
Donald Trump has announced a raft of tariffs on international trade. Plus: Confessions from Keir Starmer’s inner circle published in the Sunday Times. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.