Tag: riots
Interview: Yanis Varoufakis
Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis sits down with Aaron Bastani, discussing everything from Nigel Farage to ‘libertarian marxism’ and the future of capitalism.
Cops – What Are They Good For?
Since the police force was established in Britain in 1829 the list of their crimes, committed largely with impunity, continues to rise at an alarming rate. James Butler asks: is it time we started to question whether this broken institution actually does more harm than good?
Why You Shouldn’t #LoveThePolice
Aaron Bastani explains why Russell Brand’s new initiative #LoveThePolice ignores both structural and racial problems with the police force.
#BaltimoreUprising
On this week’s show Aaron Bastani is joined by Ash Sarkar, Wail Qasim and Adam Cooper as the discuss the Baltimore Uprising and the political uses of violence.
#Romanos: How Greece is Being Set Alight by an Anarchist on Hunger Strike
Niki Seth-Smith
#FergusonToLondon
On this week’s show James Butler and Aaron Bastani are joined by Wail Qassim as they discuss racist policing both sides of the Atlantic.
8 Reflections on Resisting Police and State-Sponsored Violence
Kojo Kyerewaa
“No Justice, No Peace”: How Did The Duggan Inquest Get It So wrong?
On this week’s show Aaron Bastani is joined by Nina Power as they discuss the conclusions of the recent inquest into the killing of Mark Duggan. How did the jury get it so wrong?
Liars, Fantasists, Murderers
On this week’s show James and Aaron discuss the police, Mark Duggan, ‘spycops’ and Plebgate – are the police immune from any consequences when they lie, cheat and murder?
The English Riots: Instant Reaction
Aaron Bastani and James Butler are joined by Dan Hancox to discuss the English riots and the media coverage as events unfold.