Novara Live

This episode examines allegations that David Walliams groomed young women, analyzing the cultural context of early 2000s celebrity power and the legal battles to publish the investigation.

Hosted by Isaac Chatterjee, this episode covers Russell Brand’s ten-year prison sentence for rape and sexual assault, featuring comedian Josie Long on the toxic culture of the entertainment industry.

This episode analyzes the impact of the US midterms on the tech industry, noting how anti-data center sentiment drove stock market volatility and electoral upsets in Texas and Ohio.

This episode analyzes the guilty verdicts for Russell Brand, exploring how his subsequent pivot to right-wing conspiracy theories and the far-right's infrastructure for protecting discredited figures.

This episode analyzes the historic Democratic "tsunami" in the US midterms, where Democrats secured majorities in both the House and Senate, flipping deep-red states like Texas and Kansas.

Hosts Aaron Bastani and Barry Malone discuss the escalating US-Iran conflict, analyzing Tucker Carlson's speculation about a potential US nuclear strike on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain facility.

Hosts Michael Walker and Stephen Methven analyze the US midterms, focusing on Democrat Haley Stevens endorsing Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan after a dispute with Abdul El-Sayed.

This episode features an exclusive interview with climate scholar Andreas Malm, who discusses his recent ban from the UK and the arbitrary nature of current political suppression.

This episode analyzes Chancellor John Healey’s budget, arguing it disproportionately burdens young people through frozen student loan thresholds and…

This episode analyzes John Healey’s first budget, which features a £100 energy payment for households and a doubling of the banking surcharge, but is…

Host Maram Mustani and guest Barry Malone analyze the historic defeat of Serbian President Alexander Vucic by a student-led movement, discussing the implications for the country's political landscape.

Navarro Live examines Lula's historic comeback victory in Brazil, analyzing how social media mobilization and grassroots energy defeated Flávio Bolsonaro.

Michael Jacobs, a former Gordon Brown advisor and political economy professor, joins to analyze the UK economy ahead of Andy Burnham’s first budget.

This episode examines the surge in European protests against cost-of-living crises, contrasting them with the UK’s suppressed dissent due to restrictive laws and historical amnesia.

This episode of Novara Live analyzes the Labour government’s controversial approval of the Jackdaw gas field, debating its minimal impact on energy…

Hosts Aram Bastani and Benseka Kayambi analyze the UK’s deployment of RAF Typhoons to defend Saudi Arabia, arguing the move serves commercial…

This episode of Novara Live analyzes the recent riots in France, featuring interviews with journalist Alice Capel and politician Daniel Bonneau.

This episode examines Chancellor John Healy’s plan to raise the banking surcharge to 8%, featuring economist Jonathan Portes who argues the move is sensible despite industry warnings.

Novara Live examines the severe drought in southern England, critiquing water privatization and supporting calls for nationalization.

This episode examines escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi infrastructure, featuring expert analysis on why the wealthy kingdom…

Host Aram Bassani and guest Benseka Camby analyze MI5 Chief Kent McCallum’s annual speech, which highlights rising threats from AI and right-wing extremism while notably omitting left-wing activism.

Veteran reporter Peter Oborn discusses the UK’s decision to close its consulate in East Jerusalem, labeling it a capitulation to Israel.

Zach Polanski defends his Green Party leadership following a by-election loss, arguing the result was respectable despite media scrutiny.

Novara Live examines PM Andy Burnham’s push to redefine the UK’s relationship with Europe, debating the political risks of reopening the Brexit debate.

Novara Live analyzes the upcoming Hoban and St Pancras by-election, a critical contest between Green leader Zach Polanski and Labour’s Sagal Abdiwali.

This episode covers escalating student protests in France over underfunded schools, featuring journalist Harrison Stetler on the government's fiscal constraints and police crackdowns.

Host Stephen Methan and guest Ash Sarkar analyze the Green Party conference's controversial vote to classify Zionism as racism, debating its strategic implications for the upcoming by-election.

Zach Polanski announces a three-year cap on private rents and criticizes the Labour government’s handling of Palestine Action arrests at the Green Party conference.

Host Helena Akeano and guest Darla Gabriel analyze the political fallout from Andy Burnham’s proposal to replace the state pension triple lock with a double lock to fund social care.

Andy Burnham delivered his first speech as Labour leader, outlining a ten-year plan to reverse four decades of neoliberalism through major reforms in social care, housing, and public utilities.

At the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband acknowledged past errors on Gaza and announced new sanctions on settlement…

Hosts Helena Echiano and Barry Malone analyze Netanyahu's controversial UN speech, noting the mass walkout by delegates and his attacks on New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Michael Walker and Dahlia Gabriel analyze a new UKG poll showing Reform UK’s support collapsing due to corruption scandals and pressure from the far-right Restore Britain party.

This episode of Novara Live covers the dramatic UN General Assembly, including Iran’s defiant response to US accusations and Israel’s clash with France over Gaza.

This episode of Novara Live covers British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump at the UN, analyzing the diplomatic strategies and high stakes involved.

Novara Live covers Die Linke's historic victory in Berlin, where a focus on rent caps and housing expropriation mirrors Zohran Mamdani's playbook,…

This episode examines the controversial appointment of former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson to Palantir, analyzing his role in lobbying to retain…

This episode examines the UN’s finding that US airstrikes in Iran constitute war crimes, alongside the resulting economic fallout and potential shift in global energy demand.

Ed Sheeran’s decision to drop Macklemore from his tour under pressure from the Israel lobby has backfired, leading to a mass withdrawal of support acts and significant reputational damage.

Hosts Helena Ekino and Aaron Bustani analyze the escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, noting how Houthi control of the Bab…

Eli Clifton and Ian Lustig discuss their new book, *Israel’s Lobby*, detailing how pro-Israel organizations subvert US and UK national interests through political pressure and media influence.

Novara Live examines the unprecedented £72 million donation to Reform UK by crypto billionaires, debating whether this marks a dangerous…

Novara Live covers the RNLI’s warning against wearing uniforms due to far-right harassment and doxing, alongside the "Flamingo Revolution" in Albania protesting a Trump family hotel development.

This episode of Novara Live examines Donald Trump’s promise of $5,000 checks to Americans if Republicans win the midterms, analyzing the political…

Novara Live discusses the UK government's new sanctions on Israeli settlements, featuring a critical analysis of the Chief Rabbi's opposition and an interview with Palestine's ambassador to the UK.

Novara Live analyzes UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's announcement of economic sanctions against illegal Israeli settlements, featuring former…

Novara Live examines the rise of far-right movements in Europe, beginning with violent, masked protests in Portsmouth and Dover organized by the Patriot Platform to block asylum seeker transports.

This episode of Novara Live features Johnny Ball to discuss a Channel 4 investigation into Reform UK, which exposed senior figures James Orr and Dan…

Novara Live examines Green Party leader Zach Polanski’s bid for Keir Starmer’s vacated Holborn and St Pancras seat, analyzing the political risks and symbolic value of the challenge.

The episode covers a US missile strike on an Iranian wedding, analyzing the geopolitical fallout and Trump’s rhetoric with Oxford researcher Vera Ameli.