Rojava: Trump Betrays the Kurds
As Trump gives the green light for a Turkish invasion of Rojava, we ask David Graeber what hope there is left for Syrian Kurds. Plus, the latest on Extinction Rebellion’s Autumn Uprising with Aaron Bastani.
Abolish Eton With Holly Rigby and Aaron Bastani
As the scandal-ridden Prime Minister gets ready for his conference address, Michael and Aaron are joined by Holly Rigby to discuss how a Labour government might go about abolishing his old school.
In the Ring With TyskySour: the Future of Labour
With Brexit-day looming, and a snap election on the cards, the coming months could determine the fate of Corbynism. Moreover, upcoming trigger ballots mean we can expect further battles over who holds power in the party. Is Labour fighting fit to win a majority in Westminster? And is our movement ready to push for real […]
Novara meet Yanis Varoufakis live at The World Transformed
The Novara Media team meet Yanis Varoufakis for a chat about Brexit live on stage at The Latest TV Bar in Brighton during The World Transformed 2019. We apologise for the technical glitches during this show. This was originally meant to be a discussion on Brexit with Yanis + Len McCluskey but Len had to […]
In the Ring With TyskySour: Green New Deal
Parliament has finally declared climate change a national emergency. However, whilst most of the Corbyn movement is on board with the idea of a Green New Deal, there are many different visions over what a truly transformative Green New Deal can look like. This live episode of #TyskySour will delve into these tensions, debating the […]
Not Liberal, Not Democrats?
The Lib Dem conference, Johnson’s renegotiation, plus Ann Pettifor’s new book on the Green New Deal. With Ann Pettifor and Tom Kibasi.
Wreck or Remain?
Are Swinson and Watson out to stop Brexit, or stop Corbyn? Plus, Johnson’s #NorthernStrategy struggles to get off the ground.
How to Save the World From Financialisation: Interview With Grace Blakeley
Grace Blakeley’s new book “Stolen: How to Save the World From Financialisation” offers a history of finance-led growth, and argues democratic socialism is the only way to escape it.
Pro-Rogue One
As parliament is suspended for five weeks, Michael and Aaron run through the weekends events and look ahead to the informal election campaign. Will Johnson break the law? Will resignations damage the Tories? And is McDonnell ready to expropriate your landlord? Where now for John Bercow?
Please Leave My Town
Johnson’s own brother has quit, and now he’s trapped in office without power. On this episode of #TyskySour, Aaron and Michael discuss the week Boris Johnson unravelled.
Dude, Where’s My Majority?
Johnson has a majority of minus 43 and is pushing for an election. Will labour oblige? Economist and former advisor to John McDonnell James Meadway joins us to discuss.
General Election Now…ish?
It’s the first day back after recess and it’s crunch time. Will MPs block a no-deal Brexit? And are we set for a General Election? Ash Sarkar and James Butler join us in the studio to discuss. Part two of this discussion is here: https://novara.media/nowish2
Is This a Coup?
Boris Johnson has announced parliament will be suspended in order to implement Brexit, deal or no deal. Is this a coup? Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker convene for an emergency #TyskySour to discuss.
Amazon in Flames
As the Amazon burns, its time to join the dots between right-wing populism and the climate crisis. With Oscar Guardiola Rivera, Professor in law at Birkbeck and author of “What if Latin America Ruled the World?” and Daniel Willis, from Global Justice Now.
Party Leaders, READY!
This summer Johnson, Corbyn and Swinson have been preparing for battle. But who has best positioned themselves to come out on top? Michael Walker is back and will be joined by Ash Sarkar and James Butler.
Surviving Boris Johnson – With Faiza Shaheen and Jonathan Portes
With a mandate from only 0.25% of the UK electorate, Boris Johnson has been elected Tory Party leader and Britain’s next Prime Minister. Johnson has called gay people “bumboys”, black people “picanninies” and compared muslim women to “letterboxes”. He’s now willing to take Britain to a no-deal Brexit. So, can Britain survive Boris? With Faiza […]
Red Vs Blue Britain – With Gillian Keegan MP and James Meadway
The coming years in British politics will revolve around a single question: Do we want to live in Jeremy Corbyn’s or Boris Johnson’s Britain. To debate two visions for the economy and country, Gillian Keegan, Conservative MP for Chichester, and James Meadway, ex-advisor to John McDonnell, go head-to-head.
Cocaine for the Masses, Not Just for the Ruling Classes
When black kids get high at carnival it’s a national scandal. When white kids pop pills at Glastonbury it’s just good fun. But when Boris Johnson and Michael Gove admit to snorting cocaine, that’s when it gets interesting.