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Britain’s War in Yemen Can Be Stopped, but the Left Needs to Raise Its Game
As a leading backer of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates throughout their nearly four year long war in Yemen, Britain has quietly played a highly significant role in the creation of the world’s worst humanitarian disaster, writes David Wearing.
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Stop Trump?
Ahead of Trump's visit to the UK – and the protests to accompany it – James Butler is joined by Ash Sarkar and Richard Seymour to discuss the first 18 months of the Trump regime, transatlantic politics post-Brexit, and the uses of political protest.
Necessary Trouble With Sarah Jaffe
Michael Walker speaks to Sarah Jaffe about protest in the US since the financial crisis. Sarah gives a long-view assessment of struggle under Obama, before laying out how social movements have responded to Trump.
March for Science: Protesting Trump’s Contempt for Evidence and the Environment
Today, scientists across America, and the world, are marching to celebrate science that upholds the common good, calling for political leaders and policy makers to enact evidence based policies, which privilege public interest over political gain.
5 Things You Should Know About Toxic Water Inside the United States
With corrupt government officials and big business devastating the country's clean water supply, America's  poor are being poisoned. A look into the murky water politics of the US.
Organising to Win
Michael and Aaron are joined on TyskySour by Jane McAlevey and George Woods to discuss how workers can organise and win.
Trump’s Inauguration
On a special edition of #NovaraFM Xtra Ash Sarkar, James Butler and Aaron Bastani discuss the inauguration speech of Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States.
Donald Trump Hasn’t Killed the GOP: He is the GOP
Ted Cruz’s refusal to endorse Trump played up to the ‘Good Conservative’ narrative, but portraying Trump as an outsider lets the Republicans off the hook for his rise.
The Beginning of a New Journey for Bernie?
Bernie Sanders has always claimed his campaign is about more than the Democratic nomination. With Hillary Clinton all but confirmed as the nominee, where next for Sanders and his supporters?
Bernie or Bust: Both Justified and Inescapable
Over 70,000 people have made the 'Bernie or Bust' pledge, promising not to choose the 'lesser of two evils' by voting for Clinton should Sanders fail to win the Democratic nomination.
London’s Berning: Could Londoners Win the Democratic Nomination for Bernie?
Today is Super Tuesday, when 14 states and territories hold their primaries and caucuses in the US presidential race. With Democrats Abroad also voting, Sanders supporters in London are hoping to bring the Bern to the UK.
Corbyn and Sanders: How Different is the US Right Now?
On this week's show James Butler and Aaron Bastani discuss what the ascent of both Bernie Sanders and Jeremy Corbyn have in common, while also trying to highlight differences, for better and worse, between the US and UK.
Bernie Sanders’ Momentum Demonstrates the Resurgence of the Left
After a 'virtual tie' in Iowa and a thumping victory in New Hampshire, Bernie Sanders' campaign for the Democratic nomination is gathering pace as his 'political revolution' reaches out to voters disaffected by establishment politics.
6 Misconceptions About the Iran Nuclear Deal
The deal on Iran’s nuclear programme has the potential to break with the tensions of the past. Yet the deal was made on wrongheaded assumptions about Iran. To this day we still view the country through a prism of falsehoods.
My Enemy’s Enemy: Ukip, the EU and Free Trade
Ukip's anti-EU crusade has lead many to jump to it's defence. However, the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership being pursued by the EU will only serve to consolidate the economic might of the US and EU blocs. Not only does this chime well with Ukip's core policies, but it is also backed by the Tories, Lib Dems and Labour.