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Novara Live

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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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Episodes

Israel Launches Major Assault On Gaza As Palestinians Starve

At least nineteen people have starved to death in a single day in Gaza, while Israel launches new air and ground assault on Deir al Balah. Plus: The UK water regulator faces abolition after review, and arrests are made following a protest outside an asylum hotel in Essex. With Michael Walker, NoJusticeMTG, Dr Mohammed Mustafa & Matt Lawrence.

Jul 21, 20251 hr 5 min

Bombshell Epstein Report: Trump Threatens to Sue Wall Street Journal

Donald Trump is threatening to sue the Wall Street Journal after they published excerpts from a 2003 letter to Jeffrey Epstein. Plus: The government plans to lower the voting age to 16, Diane Abbott is again suspended from the Labour Party. With Michael Walker, Daniel Boguslaw and filmmaker Petra Costa.

Jul 17, 20251 hr 4 min

Israel Bombs Gaza’s Only Catholic Church

Israel has bombed Gaza’s sole Catholic church, killing three and injuring a priest. Plus: The Labour schism over welfare cuts continues, and why James O’Brien is wrong about the doctors’ strike. With: Dalia Gebrial, NoJusticeMTG and Brian Leishman MP.

Jul 17, 20251 hr 24 min

Emergency Conference In Response To Israel’s War Crimes

An emergency conference held in Bogota in response to Israel’s war crimes Plus: A roundup of the various economic news surrounding Labour, hyperinflation is a real issue in Gaza, and Labour suspends multiple MPs With: Helena (NoJusticeMTG), Curtis Daly and Frances Coppola

Jul 16, 20251 hr

Afghans Offered Asylum in the UK After Data Breach

The government’s secret Afghan asylum scheme after deadly data leak exposed Plus: Three general election opinion polls make for interesting reading, a Reform councillor takes a surprising stance on migration and a 12 year-old girl gets ‘punished’ for wearing a Union Jack dress to school. With Aaron Bastani and Helena ( @NoJusticeMTG )

Jul 15, 20251 hr 13 min

MAGA Fallout Over Epstein

The ‘non-existent’ Epstein list causes a MAGA fallout. Plus: The banned Gaza documentary sees the light of day and police make more arrests over support for Palestine Action. With Ash Sarkar, Kieran Andrieu and filmmaker Petra Costa.

Jul 14, 20251 hr 3 min

Unite suspends Angela Rayner, Throws Labour Funding Into Question

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner gets suspended by Unite the Union. Plus: Green Party councillor Mothin Ali on why he’s standing to be the party’s deputy leader; UK Lawyers for Israel get watermelon badges banned in a NHS Trust; and Novara Media hits a pretty big milestone.

Jul 11, 20251 hr 10 min

The One In One Out Migrant Policy

Starmer and Macron announce a ‘one in, one out’ migrant policy Plus; Iran’s, apparent, growing threat to the UK, Francesca Albanese has been sanctioned by the US Government, and, Buying vs Renting, which one can save you £340k? With Dalia Gebrial, Steven Methven and Lou Calvey. Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com

Jul 10, 20251 hr 7 min

Wealth Tax Gains Ground With Overwhelming Public Backing

A majority of Britons are in favour of imposing a wealth tax on the super-rich. Plus: Amnesty International has a new report into the networks of conservative groups trying to roll back our rights; French president Emmanuel Macron mentions Palestine in the House of Commons; and Elon Musk’s Grok has turned full nazi. With Kieron Andrieu, Helena @nojusticemtg and Jonathan Portes.

Jul 09, 20251 hr 4 min

Israel Plans to Concentrate Gaza’s Population in Rafah ‘Humanitarian’ Zone

Israel’s endgame for its Gaza genocide is now public… Plus; What the Office for Budget Responsibility’s Fiscal risks and sustainability report means for you, Tucker Carlson’s Shock Interview With Masoud Pezeshkian and, where have the Epstein files gone to now? With Aaron Bastani and Marcus Barnett

Jul 08, 202558 min

More Than 20 Arrested In Support Of Palestine Action

Arrests have been made following the proscription of Palestine Action Plus, Austerity looms for Keir Starmer, Tony Blair’s staff involvement in the ‘Gaza Riviera’ project and Yanis Varoufakis on UK politics, Palestine and the US. With Ash Sarkar, David Adler and Yanis Varoufakis

Jul 07, 202523 min

Corbyn Confirms He’ll Form New Party With Zarah Sultana

It’s here! Or is it? On this Friday’s show – we’ll be discussing whether the rumblings of a new left party, the proscription of Palestine Action and more. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Jamie Driscoll and Omar Abdel-Mannan

Jul 04, 20251 hr 16 min

Rachel Reeves Fights To Stay On As Chancellor

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ future is in question after the controversial welfare reform bill Plus: A new direct action group has emerged in the wake of MPs voting to proscribe Palestine Action, and Nigel Farage on the current state of UK politicians With Helena (NoJusticeMTG) and Mike Bankole.

Jul 03, 202556 min

Keir Starmer Hits Career Crisis Over Welfare Bill

Keir Starmer is bracing for the biggest rebellion of his career as dozens of MPs are still expected to vote against the welfare bill. Donald Trump and Elon Musk are fighting again as senators vote on the President’s ‘big beautiful bill’, and Israel has bombed a crowded Gaza cafe popular with journalists and activists. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu.

Jul 01, 20251 hr 7 min

BBC Caught in Bob Vylan Glastonbury Controversy

Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury chant sparks free speech debate. Plus: Keir Starmer is still facing a significant rebellion on changes to disability benefits, Peter Thiel’s worrying ambitions for humanity and Palestine Action say it will start legal proceedings to challenge the UK government’s plans to ban the group. With Michael Walker, Helena(NoJusticeMTG) and Eli Adie.

Jun 30, 202559 min

Keir Starmer’s Leadership in Doubt After Backing Down on Welfare

Keir Starmer has conceded to Labour rebels, backing down on billions of pounds in welfare cuts. Plus: Four people have been arrested in connection with a pro-Palestinian protest at RAF Brize Norton, and an interview with generative AI’s most prominent sceptic Gary Marcus. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Jun 30, 20251 hr

Labour Revolt Over Controversial Welfare Reforms

More than 120 Labour MPs plan to rebel against the controversial welfare cuts. Plus, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issues a fresh statement, the Palestine Action documentary that could be illegal from next week, and the right-wing hysteria as Zohran Mamdani is victorious in the democratic NYC mayoral primary. With Helena (NoJusticeMTG), Steven Methven and an interview from filmmakers Richard York and Hannan Majid.

Jun 26, 20251 hr 16 min

Trump Goes To War With Pentagon Intelligence Report

Donald Trump is at war with the American intelligence community. Plus: Keir Starmer is facing a massive Labour rebellion over benefit cuts; and socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani has won the Democratic primaries for the New York mayoral race. With Michael Walker, plus interviews with Omar H. Rahman, Anna Landre & Waleed Shahid.

Jun 25, 20251 hr 9 min

Trump RAGES As He Warns Israel and Iran

Trump accuses both Israel and Iran of violating the ceasefire Also, The Guardian speaks out against the government’s decision to label Palestine Action a terror organisation, and a chilling phone call between an Israeli operative. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu.

Jun 24, 202558 min

US Airbases in Qatar Attacked After Trump Threatens Iran “Regime Change”

Tensions rise as Iran strikes a US air base in Qatar in retaliation for Trump’s attack on Iranian nuclear facilities. Plus: Palestine Action ‘to be banned’ as a terror group and how Western politicians are trying to rewrite the history of Iran. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and an interview with Paul Rogers.

Jun 23, 20251 hr 11 min

Israeli Defence Minister Calls for “Mass Evacuation” of Tehran

Israel Katz has called for the evacuation of ten million people from Tehran “to destabilise the regime”. Plus: Palestine Action have targeted an RAF base; and Parliament has voted in favour of the assisted dying bill. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani

Jun 20, 20251 hr 7 min

Israel Discovers That Bombing Hospitals Is A War Crime

Israel say Khamenei ‘cannot continue to exist’ after hospital bombings Plus: The UK’s potential involvement in Israel’s war on Iran, Tucker Carlson exposes Ted Cruz yet again, AI use is said to be damaging our brains, and; Nigel Farage’s surprise new meltdown With Dalia Gebrial and Kieran Andrieu.

Jun 19, 20251 hr 17 min

Ayatollah Khamenei Threatens ‘Irreparable Damage’ If US Joins War On Iran

Khamenei warns any US strikes on Iran will have “irreparable consequences” Plus: OpenAI has signed a 200 million dollar contract to help the United States government, and; Mehdi Hasan once again schools Piers Morgan. With: Michael Walker, Steven Methven and Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi

Jun 18, 20251 hr 6 min

Trump Calls For ‘Real End’ To Israel’s War On Iran

Trump’s failed promise for the Middle East Plus: 51 more Palestianians massacred while waiting for aid, a look into Baroness Casey’s report into group-based sexual exploitation and; the split forming within the MAGA campaign With Aaron Bastani, Kieran Andrieu and Trita Parsi

Jun 17, 20251 hr 20 min

Israel Bombs Iran’s State TV

Israel claims air superiority over Iran. Plus: The media’s manufactured consent for Iranian regime change; and an inquiry into grooming gangs is launched. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and an interview with Séamus Malekafzali.

Jun 16, 20251 hr 3 min

Israel Attacks Iran

Israel’s attack on Tehran has killed scores of people and threatens to ignite a regional war. With Michael Walker, Daniel Levy and Aaron Bastani.

Jun 13, 20251 hr 7 min

Israel poised to bomb Iran

Israel threatens Iran with military action. Plus: Yet more killings at Gaza aid sites, Zohran Mamdani surging in mayoral polls, and a third night of rioting in Ballymena causes even more unrest. With: Dalia Gebrial, Ash Sarkar, and interviews with Amanda Ferguson & Aaron Eisenberg.

Jun 13, 20251 hr 6 min

Billions Announced For Housing In Bid To Save Reeves’ Career

Rachel Reeves Unveils Labour’s New Spending Review Plus: The Israeli government has been secretly arming criminal gangs in Gaza, riots in Ballymena, and French Tesla Drivers are suing Elon Musk. With Michael Walker, Steven Methven, and Matt Lawrence

Jun 11, 202554 min

Tensions Rise As The LA Riots Escalate

President Trump has deployed an additional 2000 National Guard, as well as 700 U.S. Marines, as tension in LA rises Plus: Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg has been deported from Tel Aviv, With Steven Methven, NoJusticeMTG, and interviews with Rivkah Brown and Phillip Proudfoot.

Jun 10, 20251 hr 13 min
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