Victims of Anti-Communism with Vincent Bevins
Aaron Bastani interviews author of ‘Jakarta Method’, Vincent Bevins, to examine the historic legacy of anti-communism, and the murder programs done in its name.
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Victims of Anti-Communism With Vincent Bevins
The historic sins of communism and fascism are well documented. Often ignored, however, is murder and violence done in the name of anti-communism, and how this underpinned new forms of empire during the Cold War. Aaron Bastani interviews author of ‘Jakarta Method’, Vincent Bevins, to examine the historic legacy of anti-communism, and the murder programs […]
Humankind: a Hopeful History – With Rutger Bregman
Last year Davos viral sensation Rutger Bregman toured the tv studios of Britain finding that “on average, British journalists are the least curious of all.” He found just one exception to this rule, his interview with Aaron Bastani for Novara Media. Rutger is back, this time promoting his new book Humankind which argues that altruism […]
#ACFM Trip 9: Utopia
Nadia Idle, Jeremy Gilbert and Keir Milburn discuss utopias, including the Paris Commune, analogue dreamlands and kettle logic.
3 Things You Can Do in the Face of Coronavirus
Feeling confused about Coronavirus? Here’s 3 simple things you can do to help the people around you.
Could Worker Co-ops Fix Our Broken Economy?
Work sucks, jobs are bullshit. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Worker co-ops are democratically-run, worker-owned businesses. There are no bosses. Instead, workers, who are also company directors, get an equal say in how the business is run, how much everyone gets paid, and what happens to the profits. Amy Hall explains how […]
Bernie Hits the Jackpot
Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani and Dalia Gebrial discuss Bernie’s big win in Nevada, ballots dropping in the Labour leadership race, and the start of Julian Assange’s extradition hearing.
They All Look the Same, Don’t They?!!
Why do the British media seem to have such a hard time identifying people who share the same skin tone? Ash Sarkar takes a look at the phenomenon known as ‘cross-race effect’.
Open Selections: How Can Something so Boring, Be so Contentious?
This week Rebecca Long-Bailey announced her support for open selections. Ash Sarkar explains why this issue cuts to the heart of the Labour Party.
It Woz Remain Wot Lost It?
On this episode of #TyskySour Aaron Bastani is joined by Paul Mason as they discuss Labour’s election results. Did the commitment to a ‘people’s vote’ destroy any chance of winning?
What Do London’s Rough Sleepers Think About the General Election?
What do London’s rough sleepers think of the general election? Ash Sarkar went and asked some of them.
Are the Tories Actually Strong on the Economy? 🤔
The Tories like to present themselves as the party of economic credibility. But after nine years in power is that really true?
Housing Is F**ked
Do you ever get the feeling that life just isn’t as fair as it used to be? Here’s 3 ways in which the UK housing sector is completely and utterly f**ked.
Are Bankers Scared of Corbyn? We Asked Them.
If Labour get into power…. 📉THE POUND WILL CRASH! 💸THE BANKERS WILL FLEE! But is this true? Michael Walker went to the City of London to see if bankers are really scared of Corbyn.
The One Thing I Never Get Asked to Talk About….
The media don’t seem to care about Tory Islamophobia. Why? Because they’re up to their necks in it themselves.
What Is the Deficit?
Paul Mason – former economics editor for BBC Newsnight and Channel 4, outlines the difference between debt and deficit.
In Pursuit of a Common Wealth | Interview With George Monbiot
George Monbiot is a writer and activist. He is the founder of The Land is Ours, a campaign for the right of access to the countryside and its resources in the United Kingdom. His latest book, Out of the Wreckage: a new politics for an age of crisis sketches a new political story, tailored to […]
We Have Lift Off!
Labour’s election campaign has lift off! On this episode of TyskySour Michael and Ash discuss Corbyn’s first speech, bogus tactical voting sites, and Trump’s chat with his pal Farage.