Time to Say the F-Word?
Italy’s far right is in power — what now? David Broder tells Aaron Bastani just how worried to be.
Tag: Aaron Bastani
Can Lula Take Brazil Back From Bolsonaro? Aaron Meets Sabrina Fernandes
On 2nd October, Brazil will be faced with a stark choice. The incumbent president, Jair Bolsonaro, has overseen economic calamity and nearly 700,000 Covid deaths in his first term. His challenger, Lula Da Silva, is hoping to regain the presidency – just three years since being freed from prison. To discuss the state of Brazilian […]
The GMB Is Completely Wrong About Fracking. Here’s Why
Aaron Bastani
There is no practical or commercial argument for Britain to start fracking.
Why Are British Pundits Suddenly So Obsessed with the New York Times?
Aaron Bastani
One writer accused the NYT of ‘a jihad against Queen Elizabeth’.
The Moral Crisis in Corporate Britain. Aaron Bastani Meets Dave Ward.
Amidst a grave cost of living crisis, bosses in The Royal Mail, BT and others are imposing pay increases on their employees way below inflation. Aaron Bastani speaks to CWU General Secretary Dave Ward about corporate greed, the shadowy world of CEOs and how he plans to coordinate direct action beyond his union’s particular dispute.
Postal Workers Have No Choice But To Strike
Aaron Bastani
A 2% pay rise? Pathetic.
The World’s Biggest Political Streamer. Aaron Bastani Meets Hasan Piker
On owning property, Nancy Pelosi and how much he benches.
Novara 10k Supporters Q&A
Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani and Ash Sarkar host a live Q&A to celebrate Novara Media hitting 10,000 supporters.
The Forde Report Proves the Labour Machine Was Rotten to Its Core
Aaron Bastani
And the mainstream media covered it up.
Why Aren’t People Having Kids?
Aaron Bastani
It’s the economy, stupid.
Boris Johnson Could Have Been Another Thatcher
Aaron Bastani
Instead, he cocked up one of the greatest political opportunities in history.
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.
The Rail Strikes Are Entirely Justified
Aaron Bastani
The RMT’s demands are the least of what workers deserve.
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.
In Stroud, Starmer’s Labour is Undermining Local Leaders – Again
Aaron Bastani
It’s looking like another stitch-up.
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.
Is Animal Agriculture As Bad As Burning Fossil Fuels?
Aaron Bastani
Pretty much, yes.