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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

Suspect Charged In Huntingdon Train Stabbing Attack

A suspect has been charged following Sunday’s horrific knife attack on a train. Plus: Wealthy Britons fleeing the UK to avoid tax may face a new settling-up fee, and the Campaign against Zohran Mamdani. With: Steven Methven & Barry Malone

Nov 03, 202559 min

Israel’s Ceasefire Violation Kills At Least 104

The ceasefire in Gaza has been broken, again. Plus: The devastation from Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica, and The historian who thinks culture made capitalism. With: Michael Walker, Mouin Rabbani, Mikaela Loach, Faiza Shaheen & Anton Howes. Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com

Oct 29, 20251 hr 4 min

Green Party Surges As Labour Hits Record Low

Green Party membership has surpassed 150,000 – more than that of the Lib Dems and the Conservatives. Meanwhile, Labour is polling at their lowest in history. Plus: Agency workers hired to cover the Birmingham bin strikes may now go on strike themselves, and Elon Musk could leave Tesla over a $1 trillion pay dispute. With: Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu.

Oct 28, 20251 hr 14 min

The Release of the Epping Sex Offender Shows Nothing Works in Britain

The bizarre accidental release of the Epping sex offender shows Britain’s institutions are failing. Plus: British journalist Sami Hamdi, arrested by ICE for criticising Israel, Javier Milei wins in Argentina’s midterm elections, and Reform MP’s anger towards diversity in TV adverts. With: Michael Walker, Curtis Daly & Ernesto Seman.

Oct 27, 20251 hr 3 min

Labour Suffer HUGE Blow In Caerphilly By-Election

Plaid Cymru’s Lindsay Whittle has taken a historic Labour stronghold in the Caerphilly by-election. Plus: Ireland goes to the polls to elect a new President, why Zack Polanski’s brand of eco-populism is infuriating the right, and we speak to Times Columnist James Marriott about the decline of reading. With: Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani. Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com

Oct 24, 20251 hr 7 min

Trump Says Israel’s West Bank Annexation “Won’t Happen”

Trump rejects Israel’s plan for West Bank annexation. Plus: New polling shows that ‘wealth tax’ is gaining momentum, KCL withdraws a student’s visa sponsorship after pressure from a pro-Israel lobby group, and Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo clash in the final Mayoral debate With NoJusticeMTG , Ash Sarkar & Harriet Williamson.

Oct 23, 20251 hr 7 min

Why the Grooming Gangs Inquiry Is Collapsing Before It Started

A fourth survivor quits the grooming gangs inquiry Plus: Reform faces big test in Welsh By-Election, the warnings about superintelligence are getting louder, and Andrew Marr gets hit by reality With: Michael Walker, Helena(NoJusticeMTG), Dan Evans and Ben Cumming Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com

Oct 22, 20251 hr 3 min

Prince Andrew Under Pressure To Leave Public Life Forever

Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir has been published in the UK, putting Prince Andrew and his links to the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein back in the spotlight. Plus: The row over Maccabi Tel Aviv continues, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy goes to jail, and Zack Polanski takes on Robert Peston as the Green Party continues to rise in the polls. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu. Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com...

Oct 21, 20251 hr 10 min

Israel Violates Gaza Ceasefire, Killing at Least 99

Israel violates Gaza ceasefire… again. Plus: The ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans continues to prove divisive, and Prince Andrew gives up royal titles as Epstein links increase. With Ash Sarkar and NoJusticeMTG.

Oct 20, 202557 min

Starmer Attacks Ban on Israeli Football Hooligans

Keir Starmer has leapt to the defence of Israeli football hooligans, condemning a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending an upcoming Europa League game against Aston Villa. Plus: The government have failed to stop a legal challenge against the controversial proscription of Palestine Action. With Aaron Bastani and NoJusticeMTG.

Oct 17, 202556 min

The Death Toll in Gaza Rises, Despite Ceasefire

The Israel-Hamas ceasefire is looking shaky. Plus: Investigating the US and UK military industrial complex, and the union leader accused of harassment and heading up a ‘sexist boys club’. With Michael Walker, Dalia Gebrial, Khem Rogaly & Simon Childs.

Oct 16, 20251 hr 10 min

The UK Can’t Get Its Story Straight On China

Two men accused of spying for China Plus: Trump’s trade war with President Xi, Piers Morgan sells himself to the highest bidder, and OpenAI delves into… erotica. With: Michael Walker, Barry Malone & Kyle Chan

Oct 15, 20251 hr 1 min

Israel Accuses Hamas Of Breaking Ceasefire, Kills Multiple Palestinians

Cracks have begun to show in the peace deal between Israel and Hamas as the Israeli military continues to kill Palestinians. Plus: Rachel Reeves is under pressure to raise income tax in the upcoming autumn budget, and the government is accused of covering up evidence pertaining to a Chinese spying trial. With NoJusticeMTG and Kieran Andrieu.

Oct 14, 20251 hr 13 min

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
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