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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

The Proxy War In Your Party

Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana are putting up rival slates of candidates for elections to Your Party’s executive committee. Plus: The latest on ICE’s mass deportation campaign, an exclusive report into NHS spending on a controversial surveillance system that films vulnerable inpatients, and Donald Trump finally gets his Nobel Peace Prize – sort of. With Michael Walker, Steven Methven, Jennifer Forbes & Max Shanly.

Jan 16, 202658 min

Trump Backs Down Over Iran Strike

The US weighs its military options in Iran. Plus: Robert Jenrick sacked from the shadow cabinet, and the eyebrow-raising attempt at rewriting the history of October 7th. With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.

Jan 15, 20261 hr 7 min

The Maccabi Tel Aviv Row Could Bring Down A Police Chief

Confidence in the police chief lost after the Israeli fan ban Plus: With interest rates rising, does the UK student loan system need reform? ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ director discusses the true story that cannot be forgotten. With Michael Walker, Barry Malone, and Kaouther Ben Hania

Jan 14, 20261 hr 2 min

Donald Trump Tells Iranian Protesters “Help Is On Its Way”

Donald Trump has again signalled US intervention in Iran, and an Iranian security official has estimated the death toll from ongoing protests to be 2000. Plus: Concerns grow for the health of Palestine Action hunger strikers. With Aaron Bastani, Kieran Andrieu & Séamus Malekafzali.

Jan 13, 20261 hr 8 min

Death Toll Continues to Rise in Iran Protests

Protests in Iran reach day 16. Plus: ‘Hypocrisy’ as everyone from Tommy Robinson to JK Rowling speaks out on Iranian protests, and Donald Trump vs the Federal Reserve’s chief. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Arash Azizi.

Jan 12, 20261 hr 5 min

Protests Break Out In Iran As Trump Considers Regime Change

The US is threatening regime change in Iran amid anti-government protests. Ayatollah Khamenei has tried to dismiss these as the work of outsiders. Plus: Donald Trump tells the New York Times that international law won’t restrain him, and Keir Starmer threatens to ban Elon Musk’s X over abuse images. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi.

Jan 09, 20261 hr 8 min

ICE Agent Kills US Citizen, Protests Erupt in Minneapolis

Protests have erupted in response to the shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a masked ICE agent as Trump’s government scrambles to justify her killing. Plus: The UK and France have agreed to deploy troops to Ukraine if a peace deal is reached with Russia, and Peter Mandelson has accused European leaders of a “histrionic” response to Trump’s threats of invading Greenland. With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.

Jan 08, 20261 hr 10 min

US Seizes Russian Oil Tanker in Atlantic

Russian oil tanker seized by the US Plus: Trump says he’ll use force to take Greenland, and what does the future look like for Venezuela? With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Gabriel Hetland

Jan 07, 202659 min

Labour Won’t Condemn Illegal Attack On Venezuela

The world reacts to Donald Trump’s attack on Venezuela, with the UK government refusing to call it a breach of international law. Plus: A new poll has Labour dropping below the Tories. With Steven Methven & Kieran Andrieu.

Jan 06, 20261 hr 9 min

Maduro Says He’s “Still President” In New York Court

Following his kidnapping, Nicolás Maduro pleads not-guilty. Plus: Trump warns Europe they’ll be next, and the insider who made big bucks betting on Maduro’s kidnap. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, and Juan David Rojas.

Jan 05, 20261 hr 4 min

2025: The Year Labour Died?

2025 has been a rough year for Keir Starmer’s Labour, but was it enough to destroy the party? Plus: A fake AI Varoufakis is going viral, and Bernie Sanders has a message for the tech oligarchs. With Michael Walker & Helena AKA NoJusticeMTG.

Dec 19, 20251 hr 7 min

Putin Threatens Retaliation Over Frozen Russian Assets

Moscow has threatened to retaliate against Western companies over the EU’s move to freeze Russian assets indefinitely, promising a harsh response if those funds are used to support Ukraine. Plus: Two protestors have been arrested on suspicion of chanting “globalise the Intifada”, and Trump’s chief of staff has given a tell-all interview on the chaos within the White House. With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial & Nai Barghouti.

Dec 18, 20251 hr 1 min

Keir Starmer Says “Don’t Abandon Patients” As Doctor Five-Day Strikes Begin

Starmer calls The Doctor strikes “Utterly irresponsible” Plus: Former Labour elected Mayor Jamie Driscoll joins the Greens, yet ANOTHER bad day for Keir Starmer, and GMP vow to clamp down even more on Pro-Palestine protesters. With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar, Dr Thomas Cheliotis-James & Jamie Driscoll

Dec 17, 20251 hr 5 min

Gunmen Target Jewish Community In Bondi Beach, Killing 15

Two gunmen have opened fire on a crowd of people celebrating Hanukkah on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, killing 15. Plus: Resident NHS doctors have voted to go on strike. With Michael Walker, Cody Dahler & Em Hilton.

Dec 15, 202554 min

Reform Now UK’s Largest Party, Overtaking Labour

Reform UK is now the country’s largest party, following the collapse of Labour’s membership. Plus: The Guardian has revealed that last year Britain threatened to defund the International Court of Justice if it prosecuted Benjamin Netanyahu. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani & Juan David Rojas.

Dec 12, 20251 hr 10 min

Venezuela Condemns “Act of Piracy” From the United States

Venezuela accuses the U.S of ‘piracy’ after they seized a Venezuelan oil tanker off the country’s coast. Plus: Starmer’s House of Lords reform, and Bonnie Blue Says She “Stands With Nigel Farage” With NoJusticeMTG, Curtis Daly & Luna Doom.

Dec 11, 202558 min

Starmer Pushes to Reform European Human Rights Law

Starmer wants tougher policing of Europe’s borders and reforms of the ECHR. Plus: “High risk of death” for Palestine Action prisoners on hunger strike, and Australia introduces a minimum age for social media use. With: Michael Walker, NoJusticeMTG & Charlie Winstanley.

Dec 10, 20251 hr 12 min

Trump Says “Decaying” Europe Led By “Weak” People

In an interview with Politico, Donald Trump has dismissed Europe as a “decaying” group of nations led by “weak” and “politically correct” people. Plus: Tony Blair has been removed from the Gaza peace plan following objections from Arab and Muslim nations. With Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu.

Dec 09, 20251 hr 13 min

Nigel Farage Now Accused of Racism By TWENTY EIGHT Former School Mates

Twenty-eight of Nigel Farage’s former classmates and teachers have said that they witnessed racist or anti-Semitic behaviour by Nigel Farage during the 1970s and 1980s. Plus: The tech boss who wants to profit from your opinions. With Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker. Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com

Dec 05, 20251 hr 14 min

Labour’s Compromise With the Employment Rights Bill

Plus: Reform Party receives £9m donation, Pete Hegseth accused of a war crime, and Valentina Gomez stuns Piers Morgan with her extreme views. With: Helena(NoJusticeMTG), Dalia Gebrial & Meg De Meo

Dec 04, 20251 hr 3 min

Nigel Farage Laughs Off Any Idea Of A Reform & Tory Pact

Could Reform and the Tories create a pact? Plus: The final Hillsborough report allows those responsible for the deaths of 97 Liverpool fans to face no consequences, the case for decolonising economics, and Hillary Clinton blames TikTok for young people’s views on Israel/Palestine. With: Michael Walker, Tadhg Hickey, Charlotte Hennessy & Surbhi Kesar. Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com

Dec 03, 20251 hr 4 min

David Lammy Pledges to Slash Jury Trials

David Lammy is expected to announce reforms that would see jury trials ended for sentences of three years or less. Plus: Rachel Reeves is under pressure over budget “lies”, and we discuss Zack Polanski’s economic influences. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu.

Dec 02, 20251 hr 9 min

Labour’s Latest U-Turn: Day One Workers Rights

Labour have been accused of breaking another manifesto pledge after watering down their workers rights bill. Plus: The right-wing press are now panicking about emigration as well as immigration, and Rachel Reeves has been accused of misleading the public. With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.

Nov 28, 202555 min

Has Rachel Reeves Broken Her Manifesto Pledges?

Rachel Reeves’ budget seems to have appeased the markets, but voters are less convinced. Plus: Net migration has fallen to a four-year low, and we discuss the generational divide in UK politics. With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.

Nov 27, 20251 hr 5 min

Rachel Reeves Raises UK Taxes To All-Time Highs

Rachel Reeves’ Budget unveils all-time high tax rises Plus: The government is preparing to scrap jury trials for most criminal cases in England and Wales, and the ‘deeply alarming’ Palestine Action case gets new judges. With: Michael Walker, James Meadway & Steven Methven. Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com https://novaramedia.com/2025/11/25/a-stitch-up-palestine-action-case-gets-new-judges/...

Nov 26, 20251 hr 4 min

Carer’s Allowance Crisis Leaves Hundreds Of Thousands In Debt

A new report into the Department for Work and Pensions blames repeated Tory failures for pushing hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers into debt and distress. Plus: Why right-wing slop is taking over social media. With Aaron Bastani, NoJusticeMTG, Dale Vince & Chris Bratt (PeopleMakeGames).

Nov 25, 20251 hr 24 min

Labour to Scrap Two Child Benefit Cap in Budget

A revised Ukraine peace plan has been announced. Plus: Looking at Wednesday’s budget – tax rises might be inevitable, Zack Polanski and Andy Haldane trade blows on the BBC, and Trump’s alliance with Mamdani is the only surprise from the weekend… With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Daniela Gabor.

Nov 24, 20251 hr 6 min
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