Britain’s No-Growth Economy Means Politics Is Only Going to Get More Chaotic
Aaron Bastani
Buckle up.
Tag: politics
The Scottish Greens Want the Green Party to ‘Do Better’
Euan Yours & Emily Tolano
They’ve suspended ties with their English and Welsh counterpart.
How Private Water Companies Are Killing Britain’s Rivers
Last year in Britain raw sewage was pumped into rivers and coasts 375,000 times. Not a SINGLE river in England has a clean bill of health. Aaron Bastani explains how private water companies are killing the country’s waterways – and why water bosses should face jail time.
Generation Left Rejected History. Does It Have a Future?
Michael Chessum
A lack of political memory could be the left’s kryptonite.
Food Culture Is Making Us Anxious. Ash Meets Ruby Tandoh
Eating is supposed to be fun, so why has food culture become so difficult to navigate without feeling anxious? Ash Sarkar meets food writer Ruby Tandoh, former Great British Bake-Off contestant and author of Cook As You Are.
Can Lula Take Brazil Back From Bolsonaro? Aaron Meets Sabrina Fernandes
On 2nd October, Brazil will be faced with a stark choice. The incumbent president, Jair Bolsonaro, has overseen economic calamity and nearly 700,000 Covid deaths in his first term. His challenger, Lula Da Silva, is hoping to regain the presidency – just three years since being freed from prison. To discuss the state of Brazilian […]
The Queen Bears Responsibility. Aaron & Ash Monarchy Special
On the 8th of September this year, Queen Elizabeth II died. In a special episode of Downstream, Aaron and Ash discuss her life and the aftermath of her death.
They Are Lying to Us. Ash Sarkar Meets Paris Marx
We are constantly told that we are witnessing unprecedented innovation in technology, and that our problems will be solved by new apps, electric cars or space exploration. But is this innovation truly liberating? Or does it serve to outsource labour and further consolidate power and money in the hands of the few? Ash Sarkar meets […]
The Moral Crisis in Corporate Britain. Aaron Bastani Meets Dave Ward.
Amidst a grave cost of living crisis, bosses in The Royal Mail, BT and others are imposing pay increases on their employees way below inflation. Aaron Bastani speaks to CWU General Secretary Dave Ward about corporate greed, the shadowy world of CEOs and how he plans to coordinate direct action beyond his union’s particular dispute.
Why Postal Workers Are Going on Strike
While company management are paid in the millions, and receive bonuses for failure, postal workers at Royal Mail are being treated like mud. Today they are going on strike. Aaron Bastani explains the reasons behind the strike – and how bosses at the top are out of control.
Stop Calling It A Price Cap
Matteo Tiratelli
It protects energy companies' profits, not consumers.
The World’s Biggest Political Streamer. Aaron Bastani Meets Hasan Piker
On owning property, Nancy Pelosi and how much he benches.
‘It Was Just Relentless’: Black and Muslim Labour Councillors Reveal Experiences of Party Racism
Taj Ali
The party has 'failed to tackle anti-Black racism and Islamophobia'.
Local Politicians Are Scapegoating Sex Workers to Score Points With Voters
Layla Caradonna
Strip clubs are becoming pawns.
Keir Starmer is Finally Learning That Rightwing Groups Aren’t Interested in Jewish Safety
Em Hilton
Your enemy’s enemy is not your friend.
The Right Are Hypocrites – But Pointing It Out Won’t Get Us Anywhere
James Greig
Trying to shame the shameless is futile.
Why BT Workers Are Going on Strike
BT recorded £2 billion in profits before tax last year. Its CEO, Philip Jansen, enjoyed a salary of £3.5 million. Yet it’s now offering engineers & call centre workers a real terms pay CUT. Aaron Bastani explains why BT workers have had enough.
Drugs Have Shaped the Last 500 Years. Ash Sarkar Meets Michael Pollan
The author of The Botany of Desire, How To Change Your Mind and The Omnivore’s Dilemma talks to Ash Sarkar about caffeine, capitalism and how to avoid a bad trip.