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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 Kills Another Journalist in Lebanon

Journalist Amal Khalil has been killed by an Israeli airstrike, with Lebanese officials saying her team was deliberately targeted. Plus: Iran says it has started collecting tolls from ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the Peter Mandelson scandal just won’t go away, IDF troops testify to widespread looting in Lebanon, and Russel Brand admits to having ‘exploitative’ sex with a 16-year-old when he was 30. With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.

Apr 23, 20261 hr 6 min

Labour Cronyism Is Out of Control

Zarah Sultana MP joins Steven Methven to discuss cronyism at the very top of the Labour Party. Plus: U.S President Donald Trump extends the ceasefire in his own illegal war with Iran; and how Zarah Sultana shook up parliament twice in the space of one week. With Steven Methven & Zarah Sultana MP

Apr 22, 20261 hr 10 min

‘Just F**king Approve It’ – Mandelson Saga Drags On

Sacked foreign office head Olly Robbins has given some head-turning evidence to the foreign affairs select committee over Peter Mandelson’s ambassadorial appointment. Plus: Questions arise over Trump’s erratic behaviour ahead of the Iran ceasefire deadline, and Does Britain even have a military strategy? With Aaron Bastani & James Schneider

Apr 21, 20261 hr 12 min

Starmer Savaged By MPs Over Mandelson Vetting Scandal

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been monstered by MPs in parliament today Peter Mandelson failing his security vetting… Plus: Palantir releases a bizarre – and pretty terrifying – 22 point manifesto; and Christians force a rare apology out of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu… With Steven Methven & Harriet Williamson

Apr 20, 20261 hr 3 min

Starmer Accused of Lying Over Mandelson Vetting

British prime minister Keir Starmer is at the centre of a storm after it was revealed that Peter Mandelson was appointed U.S ambassador despite failing his security vetting. Plus: Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz and US president Donald Trump publicly humiliates Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu With ‪Helena NoJusticeMTG‬, Steven Methven & Paul Holden.

Apr 17, 20261 hr 18 min

Donald Trump Announces Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire

US President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon – but will it last? And how does it impact the US – Iran ceasefire negotiations? Plus: The UK government is preparing worst-case emergency plans as the economic impacts of the US’s illegal war on Iran intensify. With ‪Helena NoJusticeMTG‬, Dalia Gebrial and Joe Beswick of the London Renters Union.

Apr 16, 20261 hr 17 min

Pentagon Sends Thousands of Troops to Iran

The Pentagon is reportedly sending thousands more troops to the middle-east as Trump makes fresh threats to Iran. Plus: How Palantir is Colonising the NHS. With Steven Methven, Aaron Bastani & Séamus Malekafzali.

Apr 15, 20261 hr

UK Economy Hardest Hit by Iran War, Says IMF

The IMF has warned that Donald Trump’s war on Iran could trigger a global recession, with G7 countries being the hardest hit. Plus: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is strengthening his country’s ties with Xi Jinping, a major Italian publication is at the centre of an antisemitism row after publishing a cover photo of an Israeli settler, a former British Police Officer has been stripped of his citizenship over Russia ties, and Donald Trump is trying to pretend he never posted an AI depiction...

Apr 14, 20261 hr 3 min

Trump Now Threatens to Block Hormuz Strait

Donald Trump has pledged to escalate the economic pressure on Iran by blocking the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: Victor Orban has been trounced in Hungary’s general election, and Tucker Carlson clashes with the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire. With Steven Methven and Barry Malone.

Apr 13, 20261 hr 13 min

Is Trump Turning The US Into A Pariah State?

Donald Trump’s illegal war on Iran continues to isolate the US, as Keir Starmer says he is “fed up” with the President’s impact on UK energy costs. Plus: Trump turns on former MAGA allies, Melania denies ever having known Jeffrey Epstein, a clash between Peter Hitchens and Zoe Strimpel reveals the divide between conservatives over the war on Iran, and the Greens are predicted to have another surprise victory. With NoJusticeMTG & Steven Methven.

Apr 10, 20261 hr 13 min

The US-Iran Ceasefire Is Already Faltering

Between continued assaults by Israel on Lebanon, and mixed messaging from both Tehran and the White House, the US-Iran ceasefire is on increasingly shaky ground. Plus: Reports from Beirut paint a grim picture for civilians, and why the illegal US-Israeli war on Iran could be the best thing that ever happened to Keir Starmer. With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.

Apr 09, 20261 hr 6 min

Israeli Attacks On Lebanon Threaten US-Iran Ceasefire

Following his threat to destroy “a whole civilisation” if his demands to Iran were not met, Donald Trump has now declared complete victory, with Iran and the US entering a 2-week ceasefire. Plus: Esfandyar Batmanghelidj weighs in on whether that ceasefire can hold, and Aaron explains how China could come out on top from the war on Iran. With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.

Apr 08, 20261 hr 9 min

Donald Trump: “A Whole Civilisation Will Die Tonight”

Trump has threatened that “A whole civilisation will die tonight” if his demands to Iran are not met. Plus: Sina Toosi explains what winning would actually look like for Tehran, US and Israeli forces bomb a synagogue, and the BBC make an eyebrow-raising correction to their reporting on the war. With Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu.

Apr 07, 20261 hr 21 min

Iran Threatens Retaliation Against Trump’s Criminal Threats

Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Iran’s power plants in an expletive-laden Truth Social Post, and the U.S. account of its rescue of two airmen inside Iran raises more questions than it answers. With Michael Walker, David Wearing and Daniel Levy.

Apr 06, 20261 hr 3 min

Iran Shoots Down US War Plane

Iran has shot down a US fighter plane. We ask whether a US defeat is on the horizon. Plus: Pete Hegseth has fired the US Army’s top general. With Michael Walker & Barry Malone. Complete our audience feedback survey for a chance to win £50 worth of Novara merch: https://novara.media/survey Terms & Conditions: https://novaramedia.com/giveaway/

Apr 03, 202653 min

Oil Prices Skyrocket As Trump Threatens More Strikes on Iran

Trump has threatened more strikes on Iran, oil prices skyrocketed in response. Plus: Reform have pitched themselves squarely at pensioners in a recent press conference, Labour’s disability cuts are coming in just 4 days, and we talk about the fundamentalist religious theocracy that has the world in its grip; the USA. With NoJusticeMTG and Dalia Gebrial. Complete our audience feedback survey for a chance to win £50 worth of Novara merch: https://novara.media/survey...

Apr 02, 20261 hr 15 min

Trump Says War Over in Two to Three Weeks

Trump says the “job in Iran” could be finished within 2 or 3 weeks. Plus: We interview The Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth, and the case for Chinese leadership and a new world order. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani & Rhun ap Iorwerth

Apr 01, 20261 hr 11 min

Israel Passes Apartheid Death Penalty For Palestinians

The Knesset has passed a bill making it near-compulsory to impose the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of acts of terrorism resulting in the death of an Israeli. Plus: Trump says US allies should “just take” oil from the Strait of Hormuz, we discuss Iranian monarchism amongst the diaspora, and youth support for Reform falls to just 8%. With Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu.

Mar 31, 20261 hr 7 min

Trump Threatens to Destroy Iran’s Water Supply | With Abby Martin

Donald Trump insists that positive talks are happening to end the illegal war in Iran Plus: Israel admits using a fake photo of the journalist they murdered, and Abby Martin discusses her documentary ‘Earth’s Greatest Enemy’. With Michael Walker & Abby Martin.

Mar 30, 20261 hr 10 min

Trump Folds Again, Announces 10-Day Extension To Ultimatum

Donald Trump has extended his ultimatum to Iran, now threatening to bomb energy and desalination plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened within 10 days rather than 48 hours. Plus: The New World Happiness Report suggests that English-speaking countries are among the most miserable in the world, and Novara’s Steven Methven reports on his time in Havana. With Michael Walker, Robert Malley & Banseka Kayembe.

Mar 27, 20261 hr 8 min

Trump Lashes Out at NATO Allies Over War on Iran

Trump says U.S.’s NATO allies have done “absolutely nothing” to aid the illegal war on Iran. Plus: A man filmed ‘Intimidating’ Al Jazeera Journalists in Golders Green is a Met police officer, does the UK need a ‘DOGE of the Left’?, and a huge blow for big tech. With Helena (NoJusticeMTG) & Curtis Daly.

Mar 26, 20261 hr 9 min

Iran Mocks Trump, Says US “Negotiating With Itself”

“Someone like us will never come to terms with someone like you,” says Iranian military spokesperson. Plus: What the West gets wrong about Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and Americans don’t know where Iran is. With Micahel Walker, Helena(NoJusticeMTG) & Professor Sina Azodi.

Mar 25, 20261 hr 7 min

Trump Ditches Steve Witkoff For JD Vance In Iran Talks

As Pakistan hosts peace talks between the US and Iran, JD Vance has been touted for a new role in the negotiations. Plus: Rachel Reeves outlines her plan to deal with soaring energy costs, Steven Methven reports from Havana amid a blackout, and an interview with Ted Cruz suggests that Republicans have given up on America. With Aaron Bastani, Kieran Andrieu & Angus Hanton. Watch Steven Methven’s extended report from Havana: https://youtu.be/VeDDo4HhNVo...

Mar 24, 20261 hr 22 min

Trump Walks Back Threat to Bomb Iran’s Power Plants

Trump backtracks on Iran threat as “very good conversations” have been had… Plus: We interview Hooman Majd on whether Iran’s deterrence strategy is working, and Liberal Centrists have lost the argument on Israel. With Michael Walker and Barry Malone.

Mar 23, 20261 hr 15 min

IRAN: UK Support To US Is Act Of AGGRESSION

The Iranian foreign minister has warned that letting the US use British bases constitutes “participation in aggression”. Plus: Trump is considering a complete takeover of Kharg Island, and Steven Methven reports from Havana amid the illegal US energy blockade of Cuba. With Michael Walker, Phil Miller, Esfandyar Batmanghelidj and Richard Hames.

Mar 20, 202637 min
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