Afghanistan on Brink of Taliban Takeover
As numerous cities fall to the Taliban, why has the US-backed Afghan government been so quick to crumble? We speak to Gulwali Passarlay and Anatol Lieven.
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How Scared Should We Be of New Covid Variants?
A SAGE report has warned that new variants could take us back to square one in tackling the Covid pandemic. How seriously should we take that risk? We speak to Deenan Pillay of Independent Sage. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
Extreme Floods and Fires Show Climate Change Out of Control
In the past 2 weeks we’ve seen heatwaves and wildfires in North America and extreme floods in Europe, India and China. We speak to climate scientist Simon Lewis about just how bad this could get.
You Will Never Be a Billionaire, Here’s Why.
Ash Sarkar unlocks the secrets of billionaire success that the Fortune 500 don’t want YOU to know. Hustle, grind, and mental fortitude? Nah. It’s exploitation.
Clubs Open and Restrictions Lifted for ‘Freedom Day’
The abandonment of coronavirus restrictions has brought about freedom for some, unfreedom for others, and fear for many more. We discuss the implications of Boris Johnson’s ‘freedom day’ with Deepti Gurdasani. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
The Stories of Transgender Britain
Ash Sarkar speaks to Juliet Jacques about her new book ‘Variations’ – a collection of short stories inspired by real-life events that explore the history of transgender Britain.
Met Police Officer Wayne Couzens Pleads Guilty to Murdering Sarah Everard
#TyskySour returns this evening with Ash Sarkar and Moya Lothian-Mclean.
Johnson Announces End of England’s Covid Restrictions
Boris Johnson has confirmed that most remaining Covid-19 restrictions in England will be removed on 19 July. Is this the right move? or is it more government complacency that risks variants emerging? With Ash Sarkar and Dalia Gebrial.
Why Sajid Javid Is a Danger to the NHS
Sajid Javid has replaced Matt Hancock as health secretary, is a lockdown sceptic and a banker at JP Morgan. Should Britons trust their health in his hands?
Is Starmer’s Leadership About to End?
Defeat in Hartlepool and a historic low in Chesham & Amersham have caused a crisis of confidence in Keir Starmer. As advisors resigning and MPs speaking out, could his leadership be coming to an early end?
Johnson Announces Covid-19 Restrictions to Continue
Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar respond to Johnson’s press briefing confirming a four week delay to further easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
The Daniel Morgan Murder Inquiry
The murder of Daniel Morgan in 1987 is back in the spotlight with the official inquiry report soon to be published. Ash Sarkar discusses the case with Daniel’s brother, Alastair Morgan.
What White People Can Do Next
Check your privilege. Google it. Stay in your lane. Though Black Lives Matter has politicised a new generation into antiracism, it’s not actually clear what white people are meant to do next. Ash Sarkar is joined by Emma Dabiri to talk about why liberal identity politics are a dead end, why allyship is a nonsense, […]
The Left Won’t Win the 2020s by Clinging to the Corpse of the Labour Party
Jonas Marvin
It's time to ditch the party and organise within movements.
Ceasefire in Gaza, but Occupation Continues
With Israeli police once again storming the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, it is clear that for Palestinians a ceasefire does not mean peace.
Israel Bombards Gaza
Gaza suffers its most brutal Israeli bombardment since the war in 2014,
Starmer’s Authority in Tatters After Bungled Reshuffle
Keir Starmer’s bungled reshuffle has left his personal authority in tatters. Is this an opportunity for the party’s left to have its voice heard? Labour MP Clive Lewis joins Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial to discuss.
Is Line of Duty Copaganda?
What impact does the ubiquity of police dramas on our screens have on the real criminal justice system? And has Line of Duty been feeding us pure ideology all this time? Ben Smoke and Caspar Salmon join Ash Sarkar to interrogate the world of fictional police.