Drugs Have Shaped the Last 500 Years. Ash Sarkar Meets Michael Pollan
The author of The Botany of Desire, How To Change Your Mind and The Omnivore’s Dilemma talks to Ash Sarkar about caffeine, capitalism and how to avoid a bad trip.
Tory Loses Whip for Alleged Groping, BT Strike Action by CWU Members
Another day, and another Tory MP has had the whip removed for alleged sexual misconduct. What the hell is going on in the UK parliament?
The Establishment’s Plan to Deal With Inflation
As inflation rises the establishment has a solution: we all need to get poorer. The alternative is for profits to fall – but that is unacceptable to the powerful. Aaron Bastani on how only unions can save us.
Sturgeon Sets IndyRef2 Date, Starmer Rips up Manifesto, Tory MPs Shocking on Abortion
After Sturgeon announced her intention to hold #IndyRef2 in October 2023, tonight on #Tyskysour we ask whether it will happen or if it’s just a political play before the next election? Plus: Starmer rips up the Labour party manifesto; and Tory MPs give their shocking views on abortion rights. With Michael Walker and Moya Lothian-Mclean.
Johnson’s Protocol Bill, Latest Strike to Hit Britain, Lammy’s Lame Excuses
MPs are debating proposed legislation which would allow the UK to breach the Northern Ireland protocol that Boris Johnson negotiated. But would it put the Good Friday Agreement at risk? Plus: David Lammy gives lame excuses for why he won’t back workers, Criminal Barristers go on strike and Mick Lynch gives a barn-storming speech. With […]
Johnson’s Double Byelection Defeat, Tory Party Chair Resigns, Roe V Wade Overturned
After suffering two huge byelection losses, how damaged is Johnson’s premiership? And what does the result mean for Labour and the Lib Dems? Plus Mick Lynch’s media rampage continues, and a landmark ruling in the US supreme court overturns Roe V Wade – removing federal abortion rights for women across America. With Aaron Bastani and […]
RMT’s Mick Lynch Owns the Media, Eddie Dempsey on Rail Strike
As rail strikes take place across the country, we speak to the RMT’s Eddie Dempsey on why solidarity with railway workers is required. Plus: Mick Lynch’s impressive broadcast tour, and Starmer’s Labour party fail to back the workers. With Barnaby Raine and Moya Lothian-Mclean.
Colombia Elects Leftist President, Tory Myths on Rail Strikes
Gustavo Petro has become Colombia’s first ever leftist President. We speak to David Adler from the Progressive International about what comes next. Plus, all the latest on the RMT strikes, and the disappearing story in the Times about yet more dodgy dealings from Johnson. With Michael Walker and Barnaby Raine.
Patel Approves Assange Extradition, Hottest Day Hits, Scared Landlords, Tory Invokes Serial Killer
With Priti Patel approving Julian Assange’s extradition, on tonight’s #TyskySour we discuss what options are left to stop him being tried for espionage in the United States. Plus: England is hit with the hottest day of the year; he government publish their renting white paper; and the Conservative candidate in Wakefield invokes a serial killer […]
Patel’s Deportations Blocked, Grenfell Anniversary, Keir’s “Don’t Call Me Boring” Plea
The Tories are furious after their first Rwanda deportation flight was grounded. What happens next, and is leaving the ECHR next on Priti Patel’s agenda? Plus: it’s five years since the fire at Grenfell Tower claimed 72 lives, but has anything changed since the tragedy? With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Patel’s Rwanda Deportation, Cadwalladr Wins Libel Trial, Starmer Bores Britain
An appeal court judge has ruled that Priti Patel’s Rwanda flight can go ahead. Is it now too late to be stopped? Plus: Keir Starmer bores the nation, and Carole Cadwalladr defeats Arron banks in a Brexit libel trial. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
‘Working Class’ Is Not an Identity. Ash Sarkar Meets China Miéville
The author of The City & The City joins Ash Sarkar on Downstream to discuss sadism, sci-fi, blockchain utopias, Lord of the Rings and the politics of Sally Rooney’s fiction.
Johnson’s Trash Housing Plan, Mason’s Mad Mind Map, Streeting’s Leadership Hopes
Boris Johnson’s Right-To-Buy plans won’t fix our broken housing system. They’ll only make it worse. Plus: Paul Mason’s map of so-called ‘Pro-Putin’ influence on the left, and Wes Streeting’s leadership ambitions lead him to pretend he’s more left-wing than he is. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Tories Want Tax Cuts, James Meadway on £15 Min Wage, YouGov Accused of Suppressing Polls
Boris Johnson keeps insisting he wants to move on from Partygate to focus on policy. With growing calls for tax cuts from his MPs, should we expect another shift to the right? Plus: James Meadway on why Britain needs the £15 minimum wage; YouGov are accused of supressing Corbyn-positive polls; and the RMT announce three […]
Boris Johnson’s No-Confidence Vote
Judgement Day has arrived for Boris Johnson. In a special extended episode of #TyskySour, Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Aaron Bastani talk through the days events, and bring you the live results.
Animal Agriculture Is the New Crude Oil. Aaron Bastani Meets George Monbiot
In his new book George Monbiot warns that we’re approaching a tipping point in the fight to protect the planet. Can changing what we eat bring us back from the brink? Aaron Bastani speaks Britain’s foremost environmental campaigner about what to do when the worst possible people are in charge at the worst possible time.
How Royal Propaganda Keeps the Queen in Place
Despite being unelected and privileged sponges of taxpayers money, the royal family still enjoy widespread support. On the Platinum Jubilee, we document the more than seven decades of propaganda that’s kept the queen on the throne.
Tory Rebellion Against Johnson Growing, Keir Starmer Questioned by Police
Conservative politicians have said Boris Johnson could face a vote of no confidence as soon as next week. Are we about to see the back of Boris Johnson? Plus: Keir Starmer is handed a questionnaire by Durham police and Justin Welby says Prince Andrew should be forgiven. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.