Tag: democracy
The Extradition of Julian Assange
Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange shot to fame in 2010 with a series of revelations that shook the world. 10 years later Assange faces up to 175 years imprisonment pending an extradition hearing this September. Whatever the outcome of his case, the political implications for whistleblowing, journalism, and indeed democracy itself may depend on the fate […]
We Must Democratise Our Economy or Face an Era of State Monopoly Capitalism
Grace Blakeley
Perpetual Peace? Lea Ypi on Brexit, Sovereignty and Partisanship
James Butler is joined by political theorist Lea Ypi (LSE) to discuss socialist internationalism in the 21st century.
Is This a Coup? We Asked Protesters What the Prorogation of Parliament Means for Democracy
Patrycja Borecka, Ed Ive
With Boris Johnson, the Rules Have Changed. Now Labour’s Leadership Must Step Up
Aaron Bastani
The Next Referendum?
In light of Labour’s evolving Brexit stance, James Butler is joined by Richard Seymour to take a broad look at Brexit politics.
“We’re Not Going to Be Able to Achieve Socialism in One Government” | Aaron Meets Leo Panitch
At The World transformed 2018 Aaron Bastani sat down with Leo Panitch, editor of the Socialist Register and distinguished research professor at York University. They talked socialism, party democracy, mandatory reselections and more.
The Next Seven Days Will Determine the Fate of the Corbyn Project
Aaron Bastani
Elections in Pakistan: A Populist Moment?
Ayyaz Mallick
Anti-Politics: State, Authority, Ideology
On #NovaraFM, James Butler is joined by Eliane Glaser to discuss her new book ‘Anti-Politics’, and the attitude of the contemporary left to the key questions of political power and the state.
67 Years Ago Today, a Democratic Revolution Began – and Britain Helped Stop It
Aaron Bastani
Russia: Democracy, Oligarchy, Repression
James Butler is joined by Simon Pirani, author of ‘Change in Putin’s Russia’, and Tom Rowley, editor of openDemocracy Russia, to discuss the nature of the Russian state, its politics, and the forthcoming elections.
Labour’s Next General Secretary Must Be Elected
Aaron Bastani
Pass the Duchy’s Tax Bill to the Cayman Isles
After a false start Max Shanly and Matt Zarb-Cousin kick off All The Best with an eye watering opening gambit featuring the indefatigable Ash Sarkar. Take care, be well.
5 Things You Can Expect From Labour Party Conference
James McAsh
Democratise Labour to Democratise Britain
Aaron Bastani argues that locally selecting Labour candidates is more democratic in principal and more effective politically.
Italy after the Referendum: Insurgents, Constitutions, Volatility
On this week’s show, James Butler interviews three experts on Italian politics, economics and history, asking how we should think about Renzi’s defeat, and what’s next for Italy. With David Broder, Lucia Pradella, and John Foot.