Tag: coronavirus
The Burner Episode #224: Covid Conspiracy Theories
From 5G to bioweapons to “globalism”, the pandemic provides ample material for conspiracy theorists. James Butler asks: why? And does it tell us anything about the nature of politics?
When Will This End?!
Nicola Sturgeon has said social distancing will continue until 2021. Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani discuss the social and political implications. Plus Lara McNeil on the #LabourLeaks NEC meeting.
The Burner Episode #223: Comrade Starmer Steps Up
Keir Starmer took on his first PMQs yesterday: Ash Sarkar asks what we learned about his strategy. What’s changed since Corbyn? Plus, experts and NHS workers ask you to #ChantforPPE
After the Lockdown (w/ Bill Hanage)
Dr Bill Hanage, Associate Professor of Epidemiology at Harvard University, joins Michael Walker to discuss global responses to Covid-19, and when and how we can exit coronavirus lockdowns.
Coronavirus Is Breaking the Foster Care System
Josh Gabert-Doyon
The Burner Episode #222: One Time a Great Nation
Aaron Bastani asks: what does the pandemic reveal about Britain’s real position in the world? Plus, James Butler takes a look at the European tussle over how to pay for the recovery.
To Understand Why the NHS Is Struggling to Respond to Covid-19, We Must Look at Who Runs It
Jo Sutton-Klein
Petro-Geddon (w/ James Meadway)
As the price of oil plummets what do ‘negative prices’ really mean? And what do they tell us about what next for the global economy? Also, how high is Britain’s real coronavirus death toll? Economist James Meadway joins Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker.
The Burner Episode #221: Of Cows and Coffee
How bad could the economic crisis get? Who will it touch? What hope of recovery – and what shape will it take? And does political leadership really matter?
Domestic Abuse Refuges Need Proper Funding – Not a Social Media Campaign
Jessie Williams
The Burner Episode #220: They Knew
An explosive story over the weekend exposed just some of the government’s failures in dealing with the pandemic. James Butler asks: what did they know? And what do we know?
John McDonnell on the #LabourLeaks and COVID-19
An exclusive interview with former Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell on COVID-19, the #LabourLeaks, and the future of the left under Keir Starmer.
The Truth Comes Out. a Month Too Late.
The truths revealed in today’s Sunday Times point the finger squarely at Boris Johnson and the government. But if we had a media that tried to hold the government to account when it mattered, Michael Walker argues, it could have saved lives.
Unequal Burden
Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani are joined by Dr Sonia Adesara to discuss why BAME communities are hardest hit by coronavirus. Plus the latest on the #LabourLeaks
The Economy Goes on Holiday
James Butler is joined by Will Davies, to discuss the ‘holiday of exchange value’ and the political economy of the pandemic.
The Burner Episode #219: Steer Calmer With Keir Starmer
Can Keir Starmer’s opposition strategy enable a pro-social lifting of the lockdown measures? Plus, a look into New Zealand’s response to the lockdown.
