Tag: covid
A Tough Act to Furlough
Former Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell joins Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial to discuss Rishi Sunak’s furlough scheme.
Clear As Mud
The government’s new slogan to tackle to the coronavirus pandemic might be clear as mud, but its consequences are clear. The lockdown is over if you’re working class. Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani and Ash Sarkar discuss the Tories’ shifting message, and the consequences of a loosening of the lockdown.
Lifting the Lockdown (with Owen Jones)
Owen Jones joins Michael Walker to talk about the Tories mixed up lockdown messaging, VE Day and Keir Starmer getting smeared. Plus, Allyson Pollock on why we need an independent SAGE.
Back to Work
The government’s leaked “back-to-work” plans, the resignation of Labour’s General Secretary, and whether we should be concerned about Michael Gove’s bookshelf, discussed by Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani and Ash Sarkar.
Biden in the Dock (with Ana Kasparian)
Ana Kasparian joins Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani to discuss allegations against potential Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden. Plus, the Johnson government fix testing numbers & Yara Hawari on coronavirus in Palestine.
Bolsonaro, Brazil & COVID19 (w/ Vincent Bevins)
A look at Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic with Sao Paulo-based journalist Vincent Bevins joining Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
The Coronavirus Climate (with George Monbiot)
George Monbiot joins Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani to discuss government bailouts and the impact of coronavirus on the politics of climate change. Plus, Boris Johnson has his sixth or seventh baby, and why festival companies are running pop-up morgues.
Hook It to My Veins (w/ Sarah Jaffe)
Trump is promoting the injection of bleach and backing protests against the lockdown. Could Covid-19 lose him the presidency? Plus: The UK aren’t controlling international travel. Why?
Why They Always Lyin’?
There’s another epidemic raging in the UK, concentrated in the highest echelons of government. It’s called lie-abetes.
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.