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Novara Live
Hosted by Novara Media · EN
The biggest stories and guests from the UK and international left. Hosted by Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Ash Sarkar, Steven Methven, Helena MTG, Dalia Gebrial and more.
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The Never-Ending Battle for the Strait of Hormuz
Jul 1401:08:49Tap to summarizeThe US-Iran war for the Strait of Hormuz is once again at boiling point. Plus: The UK government has proscribed the IRGC, Sudan braces for a major massacre, and we speak to historian Dr Andrew Smith about French identity, football and the surging far-right. With Michael Walker & Barry Malone.
Transcribe →Terror Police Lead Widdecombe Probe
Jul 1301:06:48Tap to summarizeThe investigation into the murder of Anne Widdecombe has been handed to counter-terror police, contradicting the police’s initial announcements. Plus: Can Shabana Mahmood avoid a diplomatic incident with Pakistan over the deportation of a convicted sex offender? It’s England vs Argentina, again! We take a look at the high-mileage derby through the ages. Finally, in this summer of sport, Stevenson faces off against Neidle in a heavyweight economist slugfest. With Michael Walker & Ash Sarkar.
Transcribe →Naomi Klein on Heatwaves, China, and the Danger of Technofixes
Jul 1001:03:41Tap to summarizeMichael Walker sits down with Naomi Klein for a discussion on the climate crisis, fascism and more.
Transcribe →Trump Just Can’t Quit Iran
Jul 900:45:01Tap to summarizeThe US and Iran are back to tit-for-tat strikes as both countries vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: We speak to the Greens candidate Geraldine Coggins, who is hoping to fill Andy Burnham’s shoes in the Manchester mayoral race, and Robert Jenrick has found himself in hot water over his finances. With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.
Transcribe →George Monbiot | The Most Important Technology You’ve Never Heard Of
Jul 801:07:52Tap to summarizeWith Michael Walker & The Guardian Columnist George Monbiot.
Transcribe →Farage RESIGNS As MP, Triggering By-Election
Jul 701:07:19Tap to summarizeAmid scrutiny over his finances, Nigel Farage has announced his resignation from parliament. Can a by-election victory clear his name? Plus: French far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen has been ordered to wear an ankle tag, Trump’s FIFA favours have done no good for the US team, and the proposed UK Media Bill threatens to stifle independent creators – is Novara Media at risk? With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.
Transcribe →This Is Not Normal
Jul 601:04:40Tap to summarizeWe discuss the wildest political moments from the FIFA World Cup as Donald Trump appears to be meddling with the beautiful game. Plus: Is time running out for Nigel Farage? With Michael Walker & Ash Sarkar.
Transcribe →Trump’s Presidency Is a Cash-Grab
Jul 300:57:47Tap to summarizeTrump has been cashing in on this phase of his Presidency on an unprecedented scale, will there be any kind of reckoning? Plus: We take a look at the first of Burnham’s loose policy declarations. And finally, how much freedom is too much freedom? With Michael Walker & Banseka Kayembe.
Transcribe →Russian Drone Strikes Kill Dozens In Kyiv
Jul 201:02:01Tap to summarizeAs Russia batters Kyiv, we take a look at the vanishing concept of the frontline in an age of drone warfare. A new report sheds light on the horrific, systemised use of sexual violence by Irsraeli forces on Palestinian detainees. Read the full report here: https://predatorystate.org/ Plus: Morgan McSweeney sticks his head above the parapet & newly-crowned ‘lesbian fashion icon’ Keir Starmer claims the “gayest parliament in the world”. With Helena NJMTG, Steven Methven & Professor Stephanie Wahab.
Transcribe →TOP ECONOMIST: We MUST Move Beyond Growth
Jul 100:46:43Tap to summarizeWe speak to a top economist about her vision for moving past economic growth as the bench mark for a country’s success. With Michael Walker & Professor Jayati Ghosh.
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