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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

Can The Gaza Ceasefire Hold?

Thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning to the North of Gaza as Israel says a ceasefire is now in effect. Plus: Donald Trump’s big Nobel Peace Prize disappointment, Keir Starmer’s trade mission to Mumbai, and the showdown between Zack Polanski and Zia Yusef on BBC Question Time. With Michael Walker, Omar Rahman, Arjun Ramani and Curtis Daly

Oct 10, 20251 hr

Israel and Hamas Sign Gaza Ceasefire Deal

Initial stages of the Gaza ceasefire begin. Plus: Millions in the UK to pay even more for water bills, and guess who Robert Jenrick didn’t see on his trip to Birmingham? With NoJusticeMTG, Trita Parsi, and Dalia Gebrial.

Oct 09, 20251 hr 16 min

UK Set To Cave To Trump On NHS Drug Prices

The UK to hike drug prices to fight tariffs Plus: Kemi’s speech at Tory Conference, and is Nigel Farage a fascist? With: Michael Walker, Helena(@NoJusticeMTG), Nick Dearden & James Meadway Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com

Oct 08, 20251 hr 7 min

Two Years Of Genocide: How October 7th Changed The World

Two years on from October 7th, we discuss how the world has changed. Plus: The disaster that is the Tory conference, and why a Gen Z protest movement in Madagascar is taking on the government. With Steven Methven and Barry Malone.

Oct 07, 20251 hr 7 min

Trump Pushes for Urgent Ceasefire Deal As Israel’s Assault Deepens

Trump urges “fast” Gaza deal as famine and airstrikes intensify. Plus: French PM resigns after less than a month, Greta Thunberg deported from Israel, and the Trump goon squads the UK Right wants to copy. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar, Daniel Levy and Olly Haynes.

Oct 06, 20251 hr

Gaza Protests Vilified After Horrific Attack On Synagogue

Britain’s Jewish community is still reeling from the vicious terrorist attack on a Manchester Synagogue while worshippers celebrated Yom Kippur. Plus: We speak to Green Party leader Zack Polanski, and the last boat from the Global Sumud Flotilla has been illegally intercepted by Israel. With Michael Walker and Curtis Daly.

Oct 03, 20251 hr 3 min

Israel’s Illegal Interception Of The Gaza Sumud Flotilla

Following the illegal interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla by the Israeli military, protests have erupted all over the world in solidarity with the activists now held by Israel With Steven Methven and Dalia Gebrial. Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com

Oct 02, 20251 hr 9 min

Trump Unveils Gaza Peace Plan Alongside Netanyahu

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have appeared at a joint press conference in Washington, where they unveiled Trump’s latest Gaza peace plan. Plus: Keir Starmer delivers conference speech amid dismal polling, and Owen Jones is banned from Labour conference. With Ash Sarkar, Steven Methven and Paul Holden.

Sep 30, 20251 hr 9 min

Starmer Calls Farage “Racist” As Labour Toughens Stance on Migration

Keir Starmer has labelled Reform UK’s pledge to abolish indefinite leave to remain for migrants as “immoral” and “racist”. Plus: The latest from Labour conference, including the arrest of 66 people demonstrating in support of Palestine Action. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

Sep 29, 202558 min

Starmer Faces Pushback for Digital ID Plan

Keir Starmer has announced plans to introduce mandatory digital ID cards as a measure against illegal immigration. Plus: The US backs Tony Blair to run the transitional authority in Gaza, and terrorism charges have been dropped against Kneecap’s Mo Chara. With: Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Jasleen Chaggar (Big Brother Watch), Morgan Wild (Labour Together), and journalist Peter Geoghegan Buy tickets for Downstream IRL – Gaza: The Story of a Genocide: https://dice.fm/event/eoappd-novara-medias-d...

Sep 26, 20251 hr 13 min

Will Andy Burnham Dethrone Keir Starmer?

Andy Burnham’s surprise bid to replace Starmer Plus: Political violence is on the rise in the US, Trump shoots down Netanyahu’s bid to annex the West Bank, Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to 5 years in prison. With: Helena(NoJusticeMTG), Dalia Gebrial & Aseel Baidoun.

Sep 25, 20251 hr 8 min

Italy Sends Navy Ship To Help Gaza Aid Flotilla

Italy sends help to the Global Sumud Flotilla. Plus: Trump’s dramatic Ukraine switch, Your Party looks to re-launch their membership portal, and Nigel Farage can’t seem to detach from Trump. With: Michael Walker & Barry Malone

Sep 24, 202558 min

Israel’s Ground Invasion of Gaza City Continues

Israel is ‘burning Gaza to the ground’ Plus: Epping hotel asylum seeker set for 12 months in prison after sexual assault, and thousands attend the funeral service of Charlie Kirk. With: Aaron Bastani & Harriet Williamson

Sep 23, 20251 hr 5 min

The UK Recognises Palestine

Plus: Reform’s plan to cancel indefinite leave to remain for migrants, Yanis Varoufakis on Israel’s attempt to smear the flotilla, TikTok replaces its entire UK safety team with AI, and Corbyn & Sultana hint at unity after legal row With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Yanis Varoufakis Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com

Sep 22, 20251 hr 10 min

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
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