Novara Live
Novara Live covers 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.
Episodes
Trump’s Presidency Is a Cash-Grab
Trump has been cashing in on this phase of his Presidency on an unprecedented scale, will there be any kind of reckoning?
Plus: We take a look at the first of Burnham’s loose policy declarations.
And finally, how much freedom is too much freedom?
With Michael Walker & Banseka Kayembe.
Russian Drone Strikes Kill Dozens In Kyiv
As Russia batters Kyiv, we take a look at the vanishing concept of the frontline in an age of drone warfare.
A new report sheds light on the horrific, systemised use of sexual violence by Irsraeli forces on Palestinian detainees. Read the full report here: https://predatorystate.org/
Plus: Morgan McSweeney sticks his head above the parapet & newly-crowned ‘lesbian fashion icon’ Keir Starmer cl
TOP ECONOMIST: We MUST Move Beyond Growth
We speak to a top economist about her vision for moving past economic growth as the bench mark for a country’s success.
With Michael Walker & Professor Jayati Ghosh.
Starmer Announces Cuts To Pay For Defence
The Prime Minister has announced a £15bn increase in military spending, to be funded by cutting investment budgets in other areas.
Plus: Anti-immigrant protests sweep South Africa, former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of child sexual abuse, and a look at the ‘anti-woke Davos’ taking aim at UK net-zero policies.
With Steven Methven, Barry Malone & Khem Rogaly.
Burnham Unveils Devolution Plan
Andy Burnham has laid his plan for devolving power away from Westminster over the next decade, pledging a ‘No 10 for the north’ and ‘growth in every postcode’.
Plus: Trump has announced new peace talks with Iran, and we discuss the new Democratic Socialists taking the US by storm.
With Michael Walker, Barry Malone & James Meadway.
Is Burnham Just Starmer 2.0? | With Jeremy Corbyn
Is Andy Burnham capable of leading Britain in a more positive direction? We asked Jeremy Corbyn.
Plus: The real reason why Europe is losing to Asia.
With Michael Walker & Banseka Kayembe.
Burnham Picks Former Blair Minister As Chief of Staff
Andy Burham has thoroughly disappointed the Labour left, appointing a former Blair minister as his Chief of Staff.
Plus: We speak to Mayor of Tower Hamlets Lutfur Rahman about his fight for affordable housing in London.
With NoJusticeMTG & Dallia Gebrial.
Britain Is Boiling
With Britain experiencing a record heatwave, our studio is currently above safe working temperatures for our staff and streaming equipment. In place of a live episode, we spoke to Dr Ella Gilbert about the present climate emergency.
With Michael Walker.
Andy Burnham: 7th Prime Minister In A Decade?
Andy Burnham is on track to become Britain’s 7th leader in ten years. Can he do a better job than his predecessors?
Plus: Climate scientists warn that record June temperatures in the UK should be a wake-up call, and a decade on from Brexit we check in on how Nigel Farage is doing.
With NoJusticeMTG & Paul Holden.
Keir Starmer Resigns, Streeting Backs Burnham for PM
Keir Starmer has finally resigned, triggering a Labour leadership election in July. Will Andy Burnham be the only contender to stand?
With Michael Walker & Banseka Kayembe.
Starmer on Brink of Quitting After Burnham Landslide
Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield byelection by a landslide, and Keir Starmer is weighing up his future as Prime Minister.
With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.
Will This Byelection Change The Course Of History?
Voters go to the polls in Makerfield for a byelection that could lead to Andy Burnham becoming the Prime Minister.
Plus: Donald Trump signs a peace deal with Iran.
With NoJusticeMTG & Steven Methven.
Starmer Makes DESPERATE Last Ditch Offer To Burnham
Starmer “intends to fight” any potential leadership challenge, could he bribe his way out of it instead?
Plus: A holidaying English couple are startled by live-fire from a Russian warship off the coast of the Isle of Wight.
The French want to build their own AI and we speak to a Tech CEO who built a SimCity, then let Grok loose with a box of matches.
With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani & Satya
Streeting Calls on Starmer to Resign After Makerfield Byelection
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has called on Keir Starmer to resign after the Makerfield by-election, with Andy Burnham ahead in the polls for the seat.
Plus: Trump claims the US-Iran peace deal will leave the Strait of Hormuz open and “toll-free”, and FIFA tells Iranian monarchists to hide their colours at the World Cup.
With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.
Court of Appeal Re-Proscribes Palestine Action
The court of appeal has ruled that the Home Secretary’s decision to ban Palestine Action as a terrorist group was lawful. We speak to Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori about what’s next for the organisation.
Plus: A school-girl suggests an innovative source of entertainment after Starmer announces new social-media restrictions.
And finally, Iran confirms that Trump’s claim of a new peace dea
Race-Baiter Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire
Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire, what does it mean for the rest of us?
We bring you the latest updates from the Palestine Action sentencing hearing as it happened.
Plus: A GB News presenter refuses to believe her own eyes.
With Michael Walker, Banseka Kayembe & Mathew Scherer.
Racist Rioting Spreads From Belfast to Glasgow
Ignited by a knife attack in Belfast on Monday, racist violence continued in Northern Ireland while spreading to Glasgow, as minorities of many denominations were forced to flee for their lives.
Plus: Defense Secretary John Healy falls on his sword, or lack thereof, citing insufficient defence spending.
The Southampton rioters are read the riot act by their presiding Judge, and a look at the strug
Anti-Immigrant Violence Engulfs Belfast
Anti-immigrant violence erupts in Belfast following a horrific knife attack.
Plus: The US launches multiple strikes on Iran in response to the downing of an Apache helicopter, and we speak to the mother of a Palestine Action activist, who was herself held in solitary confinement for five days.
With Steven Methven, Aaron Bastani, Amanda Ferguson & Emma Kamio.
Belfast Braces for Unrest After Horrific Knife Attack
A horrific knife attack in Belfast threatens to trigger unrest in the city.
Plus: The latest on the upcoming Makerfield byelection, a top referee has been denied entry to the US ahead of the World Cup, and a viral Jennifer Lopez clip sparks debate on who gets to be a New Yorker.
With Aaron Bastani & Paul Holden.
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Israel & Iran Exchange Missiles After Deadly Beirut Strikes
Iran & Israel exchange missile fire for the first time since April, in direct contravention of Trump’s orders.
Plus: JD Vance has waded into the debate around Henry Nowak’s death, and following his ban from the UK, Hasan Piker goes head-to-head with Lewis Goodall on LBC.
With Steven Methven, Ash Sarkar & Richard Sanders.
Four Palestine Action Activists Fight Secret Terror Link
Four Palestine Action activists could be sentenced as terrorists under legislation being used for the first time. We speak to the author of a new report who’s fighting back.
Plus: Zelenski attempts to call out Putin for a face to face meeting on neutral ground.
Finally, the Question Time Makerfield special has a notable absence.
With Steven Methven & Aaron Bastani.
Iran Bombs Key American Ally In The Middle East
1 fatality & 63 injuries are recorded in an Iranian attack on America’s staunch ally Kuwait.
Plus: Reform continue to stoke the two-tier policing debate, inspired by the tragic death of Henry Novak.
How enforceable is the NHS’s new ban on political symbols in the workplace?
And Finally, the Global Justice Report reckons it can save the world with socialism, sounds like go
The Far Right Riots In Southampton
Details of Henry Nowak’s fatal mistreatment by police are seized on by far-right agitators, culminating in violent unrest in Southampton.
Plus: Peter Thiel’s latest attempts to construct a parallel justice system and what you can do to fight back.
If Thornberry’s comments on Gaza weren’t enough to send your eyeballs rolling into the back of your head, it’s now Streeting’s turn to offer some ‘hot-t
Nigel Farage Calls Out “Anti-White” Police Over Murder of Student
Henry Nowak lay bleeding in Police custody after they callously cuffed him, ignoring his pleading dying breath. As the British political establishment lines up to apportion blame along predictable lines, we take you through the facts.
Plus: While Trump & Netenyahu bring out the handbags, Israel pledges to take over even more territory in Gaza.
Has Emily Thornberry finally had a Damascian momen
Mandelson’s “Excruciating” Revelations
A tranche of declassified files throw light on Mandelson’s time as US ambassador, revealing his true opinions on the “beleaguered & bereft” Prime Minister.
Plus: Maitlis & Goodall clash over Tony Blair’s assertions over the inevitability of an AI revolution.
Finally, after being banned by the UK government from attending SXSW Festival in London, we have an exclusive interview with Cenk Uyg
Netanyahu Says He Wants 70 Percent Of Gaza
With conflicts in the middle east at a crucial inflection point, is Netanyahu about to alienate his few remaining international allies with even more brazen bloodshed?
Plus: After her estranged husband admitted to embezzling money to “bankroll the lavish lifestyle he craved but could not afford”, we ask what Nicola Sturgeon knew, and when? Can AI improve your mental health? The panel on BBC Questi
Britain Risks “A Lost Generation”
The number of young people not in work or training (Neets) has risen to over 1 million between January and March this year, risking “a lost generation” by 2031. Why, and what can be done?
Alex Grace, director of Operation Recomply, a documentary depicting the plight of the Palestine Action affiliated Filton 25, talks to us ahead of the film’s impending London premiere. Tickets available here: http
Blair and Burnham Trade Blows in Row Over Labour’s Future
Tony Blair has waded into the Labour leadership debate, accusing Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting of putting the party’s future at risk.
Plus: Reform face a threat from their right flank, and China repeals a policy from the 1950s in an effort to remove hurdles for migrant workers.
With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.
US Resumes Illegal War On Iran
As the US & Israel recommence their unsanctioned strikes against Iran and Lebanon respectively, we ask: why now?
Plus: With local byelections going plumber-mad – is Makerfield the only seat Reform’s candidate would like a sniff of?
And with temperatures setting records across the UK, we discuss the latest research on climate change.
With Aaron Bastani & Paul Holden.
The Most Powerful Man You’ve Never Heard Of
We speak to Sebastian Mallaby, author of ‘The Infinity Machine’, a biography of Demis Hassabis, to discuss the Google DeepMind CEO’s views and politics around AI.
With Michael Walker & James Meadway.
Burnham Launches Byelection Campaign
Andy Burnham’s campaign for the Makerfield byelection is officially underway.
Plus: Amazon’s UK boss says young people are not to blame for youth unemployment, Sadiq Khan goes head-to-head with Palantir, and the future of solar energy is looking a little brighter.
With Michael Walker, Banseka Kayembe & Louisa Munch.
Migration Plummets As Starmer’s Challengers Close In
UK net migration has fallen by nearly half – could this be a much-needed political win for Keir Starmer?
Plus: US military drones and jets encircle Cuba, Labour attempts to appease left-wing voters, and Donald Trump silences a Republican lawmaker over the Epstein files.
With NoJusticeMTG & Ash Sarkar.
Supermarkets Revolt Over Labour Price Control Plans
UK supermarket bosses are up in arms over the government’s plan to cap prices on key groceries.
Plus: Paul Holden explains what Starmer’s inner circle knew about the now-infamous Labour Together investigation, and we speak to Sebastian Mallaby, author of ‘The Infinity Machine’, a biography of Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis.
With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani & James Meadway.
Burnham Pledges Downing Street Role for Ex-Labour Together Chief
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the Labour candidate in the Makerfield byelection, promising Josh Simons a place in Downing Street as reward for standing aside.
Plus: HS2 has been delayed yet again. Why can’t the UK get anything right?
With Aaron Bastani, Michael Walker, and Mathew Lawrence.
Bonus Interview: Are China’s Leaders Are Smarter Than the West’s?
Michael Walker speaks to Jostein Hauge about the rise of China as an economic superpower.
Wes Streeting Is Sabotaging Burnham’s By-Election
Wes Streeting has invoked the B-word, and it’s not Burnham for once.
Plus: We talk to Ben Walker, co-founder of Britain Elects and Senior Data Journalist at The New Statesman, about his predictions for the Makerfield by-election when adjusted for ‘The Burnham Effect’, legal chaos continues as reporting restrictions covering the convictions of four Palestine Action activists are lifted, while conte
How Burnham’s By-Election Will Transform UK Politics
With the Makerfield by-election starting pistol resonating through Westminster, is Andy Burnham going to be quick out of the blocks? After being barred from standing by his own party mere months ago, to being heralded as the man to keep Reform at bay, we chart the career of the man of the moment.
Plus: We turn to a Development Economics expert to ask: what lessons can the West learn from China’s e
Breaking: Labour Together MP Quits Seat for Andy Burnham
Following disastrous local election results for Labour, Wes Streeting has resigned, releasing a statement on why he has lost confidence in the Prime Minister.
Plus: Luke Akehurst pleads with MPs to leave Sir Keir alone, and Nadine Dorries is back on the airwaves and more chaotic than ever.
With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial & Steven Methven.
CONFIRMED: Wes Streeting Is Making His Move
Wes Streeting is set to resign his cabinet post on Thursday and challenge Keir Starmer. But will he really take the plunge? And who will challenge him?
Plus: Who should control the economy, prime ministers? Or the bond market?
With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani
Starmer Still Clinging on After Mass Resignations
As Labour MPs abandon the Prime Minister in droves, will they find a candidate willing to mount a challenge?
Could it be Andy Burnham & can he even return to Westminster in time to become eligible?
With Aaron Bastani, Michael Walker & Paul Holden.
Over Fifty Labour MPs Call for Starmer’s Resignation
The Labour Party is in crisis following a disastrous set of local election results.
Plus: Reform UK’s latest slate of racist councillors, and we discuss whether the Green Party is ready for power.
With Michael Walker & Ash Sarkar.
“Don’t Cry!” Labour Candidates Told Ahead of Election Devastation
Labour faces devastating results as voters go to the polls for the local elections.
Plus: The retrial of six Palestine Action activists has come to an end, Zack Polanski explains to ITV’s Robert Peston whether he thinks Israel has a right to exist, and we interview an anonymous Google Deepmind worker on the unionization effort within the company’s UK department.
With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial &a
Labour Facing Wipeout, Launches “Project Fear” Against Greens
Labour and the Tories are expected to take a beating in the local elections. Reform is set to make big gains across England and Wales, but London is expecting a Green surge.
Plus: Why China is more Communist than you think.
With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.
Labour Weaponises Antisemitism Ahead of Local Elections
It’s 2019 all over again, as the media and a desperate Labour party weaponise antisemitism against the left once more.
Plus: Organisers of anti-genocide marches hit back at Met Commissioner Mark Rowley over misinformation; and some people will say anything to make you believe all criticism of Israel is antisemitism.
With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.
Met Police Chief Condemns Zack Polanski After North London Knife Attack
Zack Polanski has apologised to the Metropolitan Police for a retweet he made in response to the horrific knife attack on two Jewish men in North London.
Plus: King Charles has got on the wrong side of two famous New Yorkers, for May Day – we take a look at the history of the weekend and the workers’ movements behind it, Francis Fukuyama weighs in on the rise of China, and Bernie Sanders con
Keir Starmer Heckled by Protesters Following Horrific Knife Attack on Jewish Community
Keir Starmer has been accused of failing to combat antisemitism following a horrific knife attack on two Jewish men in North London.
Plus: The US plans further military action in Iran, Israel detains 175 activists from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla off the coast of Crete, and Reform’s Scottish leader has been branded “tone-deaf” for boasting about his multiple yachts.
With NoJusticeMTG & Banseka K
America’s Special Relationship Is With Israel Not U.K, Ambassador Admits
King Charles is charming Trump in Washington, and two men have been stabbed in an antisemitic attack in Golders Green, London.
Plus: We speak to Green party deputy Mothin Ali, economist Laurie MacFarlane about rent caps and the UAE is leaving OPEC… Is this the end of the oil cartel?
Starmer on the Ropes Over Questions of Dishonesty
Keir Starmer could face an inquiry into whether he deliberately misled Parliament over the appointment of Peter Mandelson.
Plus: We speak to Mayor of Tower Hamlets Lutfur Rahman about running a left-wing local council, and Welsh campaigner Elbashir Idris speaks about his recent run-in with Reform UK’s Arron Banks.
With Aaron Bastani & James Butler.
Donald Trump Survives Third Shooter Assassination Attempt
Donald Trump survives a third shooter assassination attempt.
Plus: Green MP Hannah Spencer ignites an almighty row over MPs’ drinking culture, Russell Brand gets lost in the bible on Piers Morgan’s show, and we ask: can stealing be an act of political resistance?
With Steven Methven & Ash Sarkar.
Trump Threatens to Expel Spain From NATO Over Iran War
A leaked email from the Pentagon appears to show that the U.S President Donald Trump’s Washington administration is out for revenge…
Plus: We speak to leader of the Welsh Greens Anthony Slaughter. And Sami Hamdi schools Valentina Gomez on Piers Morgan Uncensored.
With NoJusticeMTG & Aaron Bastani.
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
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
‘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
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
The AI Threat Is Much Worse Than You Thought | Nate Soares Interview
Is it time to pump the brakes on generative AI?
Michael Walker speaks to Nate Soares, author of the book ‘If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: The Case Against Superintelligent AI.’
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 surpr
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.
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.
Iran Wants to Transform the Regional Order | Sina Toosi Interview
Following Donald Trump’s now-rescinded threat to kill “a whole civilisation”, Aaron Bastani speaks to Middle East expert Sina Toosi about Tehran’s strategic goals.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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
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.
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.
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 &
Bonus Interview: Dependence on America has Made Britain Weak | With Angus Hanton
As Trump repeatedly tries to draw the UK into the war on Iran, Aaron Bastani catches up with Angus Hanton, author of ‘Vassal State: How America Runs Britain’.
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.
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.
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.
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Bonus Interview: Iran Trump Has Made Iran Stronger
Michael Walker speaks to Journalist and Author Hooman Majd about Donald Trump’s repeated failures as he wages war on Iran.
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.
Bonus Interview: Esfandyar Batmanghelidj on Why the US Will Lose the Economic War With Iran
As the US weighs up a complete takeover of Kharg Island, Michael Walker speaks to analyst Esfandyar Batmanghelidj about why Trump has bitten off more than he can chew in the Middle East.
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.
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