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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

Corbyn and Sultana Clash As New Left Party Implodes

‘Your Party’ is in chaos over its membership launch. Plus: The revolution that shook Nepal, the British tourist who became front and centre of it, and Jimmy Kimmel’s Charlie Kirk comments sees him taken off air ‘indefinitely’. With: Steven Methven, Dalia Gebrial, Harry (Wehatethecold), Dr Chandani Thapa and Nepali rapper OMG Spark.

Sep 18, 20251 hr 16 min

President Trump’s Historic Second State Visit To The UK

Trump arrives in the UK for a historic second state visit Plus: Israel opens route for fleeing Gaza City, and messages from Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer are released. With: Michael Walker, Will Sommer, Bhargav Srinivasa Desikan, and Mike Bankole

Sep 17, 20251 hr 1 min

UN Conclusively Rules Israel Is Committing Genocide in Gaza

The United Nations has definitively ruled that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Plus: More Tories defect to Reform, and Keir Starmer absconds from an emergency debate on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. With: Aaron Bastani and Steven Methven.

Sep 16, 20251 hr 17 min

Over 100,000 People Join Largest Far Right Protest in Decades

Over 100,000 people take part in Far-Right protests over the weekend. Plus: Danny Kruger leaves the Tories for Reform, Starmer aide resigns after sending horrific messages about Diane Abbott, and a wild call from a Fox News host on dealing with homelessness. With: Michael Walker, Harriet Williamson, Sangita Myska and Georgie Laming.

Sep 15, 20251 hr 7 min

Charlie Kirk Assassination Suspect In Custody, Named As Tyler Robinson

The primary suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination has been named as Tyler Robinson. The 22-year-old is in custody after being turned in with the involvement of his family. Plus: Why English councils are handing over millions in incentives to private landlords. With Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker.

Sep 12, 20251 hr

Manhunt Begins for Charlie Kirk’s Killer

The manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s killer continues. Plus: UK ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson has been sacked. With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial and Matt Binder. UPDATE: A senior law enforcement official has contradicted the claim that “ammunition engraved with expressions of transgender and antifascist ideology” was found at the scene of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The official told the New York TImes that those claims had “not been verified by ATF analysts, did not match other summaries of t...

Sep 11, 20251 hr 5 min

NATO Forces Shoot Down Russian Drone Over Poland

Poland seeks NATO help after downing Russian drones Qatar insists it has the right to respond following Israel’s attack, another attack on the flotilla in Tunis, and Keir Starmer forced to defend Epstein’s “best pal.” With: Michael Walker, Barry Malone, and Bell Ribeiro Addy MP Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com Cortado: novara.media/thecortado

Sep 10, 202557 min

IDF Carries Out Attack on Senior Hamas Officials in Doha

Israel has launched a strike on Doha, claiming to have targeted Hamas officials. Plus: An incendiary device has struck one of the ships in the Sumud Flotilla heading toward Gaza, with an eyewitness reporting that it was dropped by a drone and more. With Aaron Bastani, Kojo Koram and Kieran Andrieu.

Sep 09, 202554 min

Mass Arrests Prove Palestine Action Proscription Won’t Work

Almost 900 people at Palestine Action protest over the weekend Plus: Angela Rayner’s departure prompts deputy leadership contest, and Lucy Connolly Wheeled Out At Reform UK Conference. With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarker, and Carolyn Gelenter

Sep 08, 20251 hr 1 min

Six Activists In Court Under Terrorism Charges

Six Defend our Juries spokespeople have appeared in court, charged under the Terrorism Act. Plus: An interview with Kieran Andrieu from aboard the Sumud aid flotilla and Nigel Farage speaks to the US House Judiciary Committee on free speech in the UK. With NoJusticeMTG and Dalia Gebrial.

Sep 04, 20251 hr 8 min

Rayner Under Pressure After Admitting to Underpaying Tax

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has admitted to underpaying £40,000 in stamp duty, but says she won’t resign. Xi Jinping has thrown a massive military parade in Beijing, Ed Balls is on the attack against Zack Polanski, and Graham Linehan has been ordered to stop tweeting after his arrest by the Metropolitan Police. With Michael Walker, Barry Malone and William Hurst.

Sep 03, 20251 hr 7 min

Rachel Reeves Under Pressure As Borrowing Hits 27 Year High

Rachel Reeves is facing additional pressure over her upcoming budget as UK borrowing costs hit a 27-year high. Plus: An interview with newly elected Green Party leader Zack Polanski, and five of the lead organisers of Defend Our Juries have been arrested under the terrorism act. With Aaron Bastani and NoJusticeMTG.

Sep 02, 20251 hr 10 min

Anti-Migrant Protests & Racist Violence Sweep England

Protests outside migrant hotels continue as a spate of racist violence is being documented on social media. Plus: Manchester Mill journalist Jack Walton explains his investigation on a ‘raise the flag’ activist with a prior conviction for illegally smuggling migrants. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

Sep 01, 20251 hr

Israeli Officials Banned From UK Arms Fair

Israel is claiming discrimination against after the UK disinvited its delegation from an arms fair. Plus: A Labour MSP has been accused of planting a camera in a bathroom of the Scottish Parliament. With NoJusticeMTG and Aaron Bastani.

Aug 29, 20251 hr 13 min

British Council Building In Kyiv Hit By Russian Strike

Russian strikes on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv have sparked an international incident after British Council and EU buildings were damaged in the attack. Plus: The IPC confirms that a quarter of Palestinians in Gaza are now starving. With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial and UNICEF’s Tess Ingram.

Aug 28, 20251 hr

Labour Hits Historic Low In Polls

Labour have hit their lowest approval rating of this parliament – is the party heading for collapse? Plus: An explainer on the war in Sahel, West Africa, and why the British right is now cheering on criminal damage. With Michael Walker and Barry Malone.

Aug 27, 202554 min

Farage Vows Mass Deportation By Scrapping Key Human Rights Law

Nigel Farage has pledged to deport six hundred thousand people from Britain within five years if Reform becomes the party of government. Plus: Israel has devastated Gaza’s Nasser Hospital with a double airstrike, killing dozens of civilians. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu.

Aug 26, 202559 min

Ghislaine Maxwell Loves Trump. Now She Wants a Pardon. With TrueAnon

The U.S. Department of Justice has just released a six-hour interview with Ghislaine Maxwell where she gushes over Trump. Her reward? She’s now been moved to an elite low-security prison. To talk about the Maxwell tapes, Trump’s relationship with Epstein, and whether we’ve learnt anything new about the elite paedophile trafficker, Michael Walker spoke to Liz Franczak and Brace Belden from the TrueAnon podcast.

Aug 25, 202558 min

Famine Officially Declared In Gaza City

A UN-backed body has recognised the man-made famine in Gaza City and the surrounding area. Plus: Amnesty International weighs in on the proscription of Palestine action, and the row raging over inheritance tax. With Michael Walker, NoJusticeMTG, Dan Stewart & Kerry Moscogiuri

Aug 22, 202558 min

Labour Faces Record Highs in Asylum Seekers Staying in Hotels

A record number of asylum seekers is compounding pressure on Labour. Plus: Elbit Systems is close to receiving a £2bn contract to train British soldiers, and Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral bid shakes the establishment. With NoJusticeMTG and Kieran Andrieu.

Aug 21, 20251 hr 3 min

Migrant Hotel System In Chaos After Court Ruling

More councils in England to challenge asylum hotels after Essex ruling Plus: Record pay rises for CEOs continue, the new documentary out this week on the Israeli genocide in Gaza, and chaos surrounds Kneecap’s Mo Chara’s court appearance. With: Michael Walker, Lou Calvey, Luke Hildyard and Sepideh Farsi Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com

Aug 20, 20251 hr 7 min

European Leaders Fawn Over Trump at Ukraine Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his European allies have met with Donald Trump for a charm offensive. Plus: Massive anti-war protests rock Israel, the ONS declares average rents in England to be unaffordable, and author Sally Rooney has been reported to the police over her support for Palestine Action. With Aaron Bastani and Tadhg Hickey.

Aug 19, 20251 hr 2 min

Zelenskyy and EU Leaders Brace for Meeting With Trump

Zelenskyy and EU leaders prepare for a crucial meeting with Trump. Plus: UK CEOs offered their third pay rise in a row, Zarah Sultana’s opinion on Labour under Corbyn, and Sally Rooney vows to use BBC royalties to back Palestine Action. With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar, Anatol Lieven & Luke Hildyard.

Aug 18, 20251 hr 4 min

Trump Threatens Putin With Sanctions Ahead Of Alaska Summit

Donald Trump has confirmed plans to impose sanctions on Russia ahead of a key summit with Vladimir Putin. Plus: Labour is losing former heartlands to the Green Party in council elections, and supermarket giant Iceland is offering a £1 reward to customers who snitch on shoplifters. With NoJusticeMTG & Curtis Daly.

Aug 15, 20251 hr 2 min

“Zionism at Its Best” As Israel “Buries” the Palestinian State

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich unveils plans to “bury the Palestinian state”. Plus: Grenadian government drops its oath of allegiance to King Charles, Tucker Carlson’s interview with Agapia Stephanopoulos, and an Executive Producer at Al Jazeera speaks on the impact of their journalists being killed. With: Dalia Gebrial, Micha Frazer-Carroll, Professor Gus John, and Laila Al-Arain.

Aug 14, 20251 hr 15 min

Trump Meets Zelenskyy Ahead of Crunch Putin Talks

Zelenskyy and European leaders aim to increase pressure on US President Trump Plus: A fourth summer heatwave sparks a proposal to protect workers during summer, and Israel plans forced displacement of Palestinians to South Sudan. With: Michael Walker, Kieran Andrieu, Svitlana Romanko, and Shelly Asquith Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com

Aug 13, 202558 min

Cracks Showing In Labour Over Increased Channel Migration

Channel crossings are set to hit 50,000 since Labour came into power. Education Minister Jacqui Smith has called that figure “unacceptable”. Plus: Trump deploys the National Guard to Washington, and a former royal advisor condemns the government’s proscription of Palestine Action. With Aaron Bastani and James Butler.

Aug 12, 20251 hr 15 min

Five Al Jazeera Journalists Killed by Israel in Gaza

Anas Al-Sharif is among five Al-Jazeera journalists killed by Israel. Plus: Palestine Action protests lead to over 500 arrests, the right’s call for a British revolution, and Richard Madeley grills Labour over branding Palestine Action as terrorists. With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and Marji Mansfield.

Aug 11, 20251 hr 1 min
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