Insects Are Disappearing and We Should Be Very Worried
Aaron meets Dave Goulson.
Britain’s leading entomologist on the insect apocalypse.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do We Really Need to Tax the Rich?
Ash Sarkar Meet Stephanie Kelton
One of MMT’s leading lights on taxation, government deficits and tackling climate disaster.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Everything You Need to Know About China & Xi Jinping
Aaron Bastani meets Olivia Cheung
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 […]
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.
Joe Biden Says Attacks on Iranian Oil Facilities “Being Discussed”
Biden says discussions are taking place over whether to strike Iranian oil facilities as Israel continues to attack Lebanon and Gaza. Plus: Britain has given up its last African colony – the Chagos Islands – but retained its military base. With Michael Walker and Helena aka No Justice MTG. Written by Michael Walker and Harriet […]
IDF Soldiers Killed in Southern Lebanon
The IDF says multiple soldiers have been killed as Israel expands its ground invasion of Lebanon. Plus: Starmer reiterates his support for Israel following Iran’s retaliatory strikes; and the Tory leadership race descends further into absurdity. With Michael Walker and Eleanor Penny.
Israel Launches Invasion Into Lebanon
Iran have launched hundreds of rockets into Israel in retaliation for attacks on Lebanon. Plus: The far right win Austria’s general election for the first time since the Second World War. With Aaron Bastani and Mike Bankole.
Israel Says “Next Stage of War Against Hezbollah” Starting After Death of Nasrallah
Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant has announced the “next stage of war against Hezbollah” will begin after the death of the organisation’s leader Hassan Nasrallah. Plus: the last UK coal-fired power plant has shut down; and Tory leadership contender Kemi Badenoch has spared controversy with comments about maternity pay. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
India Was the Epicentre of the Ancient World
Ash meets William Dalrymple
Historian and author, William Dalrymple, on India in antiquity.