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| David Lammy Denies UK Military Support of Israel | 22 Jul 2025 | 01:06:13 | |
David Lammy labels Gaza genocide as ‘grotesque’ but denies UK military assistance of Israel. Plus: Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has reshuffled her cabinet, OpenAI and UK sign deal to use AI in public services, Nethanyahu promotes Israel’s genocide on a podcast and Hunter Biden’s wild interview. With: Steven Methven and NoJusticeMTG. | |||
| Israel Launches Major Assault On Gaza As Palestinians Starve | 21 Jul 2025 | 01:04:32 | |
At least nineteen people have starved to death in a single day in Gaza, while Israel launches new air and ground assault on Deir al Balah. Plus: The UK water regulator faces abolition after review, and arrests are made following a protest outside an asylum hotel in Essex. With Michael Walker, NoJusticeMTG, Dr Mohammed Mustafa & Matt Lawrence. | |||
| Wealth Tax Gains Ground With Overwhelming Public Backing | 09 Jul 2025 | 01:04:02 | |
A majority of Britons are in favour of imposing a wealth tax on the super-rich. Plus: Amnesty International has a new report into the networks of conservative groups trying to roll back our rights; French president Emmanuel Macron mentions Palestine in the House of Commons; and Elon Musk’s Grok has turned full nazi. With Kieron Andrieu, Helena @nojusticemtg and Jonathan Portes. | |||
| Israel Plans to Concentrate Gaza’s Population in Rafah ‘Humanitarian’ Zone | 08 Jul 2025 | 00:57:51 | |
Israel’s endgame for its Gaza genocide is now public… Plus; What the Office for Budget Responsibility’s Fiscal risks and sustainability report means for you, Tucker Carlson’s Shock Interview With Masoud Pezeshkian and, where have the Epstein files gone to now? With Aaron Bastani and Marcus Barnett | |||
| More Than 20 Arrested In Support Of Palestine Action | 07 Jul 2025 | 00:22:49 | |
Arrests have been made following the proscription of Palestine Action Plus, Austerity looms for Keir Starmer, Tony Blair’s staff involvement in the ‘Gaza Riviera’ project and Yanis Varoufakis on UK politics, Palestine and the US. With Ash Sarkar, David Adler and Yanis Varoufakis | |||
| Corbyn Confirms He’ll Form New Party With Zarah Sultana | 04 Jul 2025 | 01:16:08 | |
It’s here! Or is it? On this Friday’s show – we’ll be discussing whether the rumblings of a new left party, the proscription of Palestine Action and more. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Jamie Driscoll and Omar Abdel-Mannan | |||
| Rachel Reeves Fights To Stay On As Chancellor | 03 Jul 2025 | 00:55:50 | |
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ future is in question after the controversial welfare reform bill Plus: A new direct action group has emerged in the wake of MPs voting to proscribe Palestine Action, and Nigel Farage on the current state of UK politicians With Helena (NoJusticeMTG) and Mike Bankole. | |||
| Terrorists for Protesting Genocide? Parliament Votes to Ban Palestine Action | 02 Jul 2025 | 00:58:21 | |
The Government will decide whether to proscribe Palestine Action Plus: The chaos around the controversial welfare bill, The latest on the genocide in Gaza and Trump’s big beautiful bill is spraking an ugly debate. With: Steven Methven, Curtis Daly and Huda Ammori | |||
| Keir Starmer Hits Career Crisis Over Welfare Bill | 01 Jul 2025 | 01:07:25 | |
Keir Starmer is bracing for the biggest rebellion of his career as dozens of MPs are still expected to vote against the welfare bill. Donald Trump and Elon Musk are fighting again as senators vote on the President’s ‘big beautiful bill’, and Israel has bombed a crowded Gaza cafe popular with journalists and activists. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu. | |||
| BBC Caught in Bob Vylan Glastonbury Controversy | 30 Jun 2025 | 00:58:59 | |
Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury chant sparks free speech debate. Plus: Keir Starmer is still facing a significant rebellion on changes to disability benefits, Peter Thiel’s worrying ambitions for humanity and Palestine Action say it will start legal proceedings to challenge the UK government’s plans to ban the group. With Michael Walker, Helena(NoJusticeMTG) and Eli Adie. | |||
| Keir Starmer’s Leadership in Doubt After Backing Down on Welfare | 30 Jun 2025 | 01:00:12 | |
Keir Starmer has conceded to Labour rebels, backing down on billions of pounds in welfare cuts. Plus: Four people have been arrested in connection with a pro-Palestinian protest at RAF Brize Norton, and an interview with generative AI’s most prominent sceptic Gary Marcus. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani. | |||
| Labour Revolt Over Controversial Welfare Reforms | 26 Jun 2025 | 01:16:19 | |
More than 120 Labour MPs plan to rebel against the controversial welfare cuts. Plus, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issues a fresh statement, the Palestine Action documentary that could be illegal from next week, and the right-wing hysteria as Zohran Mamdani is victorious in the democratic NYC mayoral primary. With Helena (NoJusticeMTG), Steven Methven and an interview from filmmakers Richard York and Hannan Majid. | |||
| Israel Launches Major Assault On Gaza As Palestinians Starve | 21 Jul 2025 | 01:04:32 | |
At least nineteen people have starved to death in a single day in Gaza, while Israel launches new air and ground assault on Deir al Balah. Plus: The UK water regulator faces abolition after review, and arrests are made following a protest outside an asylum hotel in Essex. With Michael Walker, NoJusticeMTG, Dr Mohammed Mustafa & Matt Lawrence. | |||
| Trump Goes To War With Pentagon Intelligence Report | 25 Jun 2025 | 01:09:18 | |
Donald Trump is at war with the American intelligence community. Plus: Keir Starmer is facing a massive Labour rebellion over benefit cuts; and socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani has won the Democratic primaries for the New York mayoral race. With Michael Walker, plus interviews with Omar H. Rahman, Anna Landre & Waleed Shahid. | |||
| Trump RAGES As He Warns Israel and Iran | 24 Jun 2025 | 00:57:33 | |
Trump accuses both Israel and Iran of violating the ceasefire Also, The Guardian speaks out against the government’s decision to label Palestine Action a terror organisation, and a chilling phone call between an Israeli operative. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu. | |||
| US Airbases in Qatar Attacked After Trump Threatens Iran “Regime Change” | 23 Jun 2025 | 01:10:59 | |
Tensions rise as Iran strikes a US air base in Qatar in retaliation for Trump’s attack on Iranian nuclear facilities. Plus: Palestine Action ‘to be banned’ as a terror group and how Western politicians are trying to rewrite the history of Iran. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and an interview with Paul Rogers. | |||
| Israeli Defence Minister Calls for “Mass Evacuation” of Tehran | 20 Jun 2025 | 01:07:06 | |
Israel Katz has called for the evacuation of ten million people from Tehran “to destabilise the regime”.
Plus: Palestine Action have targeted an RAF base; and Parliament has voted in favour of the assisted dying bill.
With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani | |||
| Israel Discovers That Bombing Hospitals Is A War Crime | 19 Jun 2025 | 01:17:02 | |
Israel say Khamenei ‘cannot continue to exist’ after hospital bombings Plus: The UK’s potential involvement in Israel’s war on Iran, Tucker Carlson exposes Ted Cruz yet again, AI use is said to be damaging our brains, and; Nigel Farage’s surprise new meltdown With Dalia Gebrial and Kieran Andrieu. | |||
| Ayatollah Khamenei Threatens ‘Irreparable Damage’ If US Joins War On Iran | 18 Jun 2025 | 01:05:33 | |
Khamenei warns any US strikes on Iran will have “irreparable consequences” Plus: OpenAI has signed a 200 million dollar contract to help the United States government, and; Mehdi Hasan once again schools Piers Morgan. With: Michael Walker, Steven Methven and Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi | |||
| Trump Calls For ‘Real End’ To Israel’s War On Iran | 17 Jun 2025 | 01:19:33 | |
Trump’s failed promise for the Middle East Plus: 51 more Palestianians massacred while waiting for aid, a look into Baroness Casey’s report into group-based sexual exploitation and; the split forming within the MAGA campaign With Aaron Bastani, Kieran Andrieu and Trita Parsi | |||
| Israel Bombs Iran’s State TV | 16 Jun 2025 | 01:02:58 | |
Israel claims air superiority over Iran. Plus: The media’s manufactured consent for Iranian regime change; and an inquiry into grooming gangs is launched. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and an interview with Séamus Malekafzali. | |||
| Israel Attacks Iran | 13 Jun 2025 | 01:07:25 | |
Israel’s attack on Tehran has killed scores of people and threatens to ignite a regional war. With Michael Walker, Daniel Levy and Aaron Bastani. | |||
| Israel poised to bomb Iran | 13 Jun 2025 | 01:06:08 | |
Israel threatens Iran with military action. Plus: Yet more killings at Gaza aid sites, Zohran Mamdani surging in mayoral polls, and a third night of rioting in Ballymena causes even more unrest. With: Dalia Gebrial, Ash Sarkar, and interviews with Amanda Ferguson & Aaron Eisenberg. | |||
| Bombshell Epstein Report: Trump Threatens to Sue Wall Street Journal | 17 Jul 2025 | 01:03:55 | |
Donald Trump is threatening to sue the Wall Street Journal after they published excerpts from a 2003 letter to Jeffrey Epstein. Plus: The government plans to lower the voting age to 16, Diane Abbott is again suspended from the Labour Party. With Michael Walker, Daniel Boguslaw and filmmaker Petra Costa. | |||
| Billions Announced For Housing In Bid To Save Reeves’ Career | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:53:48 | |
Rachel Reeves Unveils Labour’s New Spending Review Plus: The Israeli government has been secretly arming criminal gangs in Gaza, riots in Ballymena, and French Tesla Drivers are suing Elon Musk. With Michael Walker, Steven Methven, and Matt Lawrence | |||
| Tensions Rise As The LA Riots Escalate | 10 Jun 2025 | 01:13:03 | |
President Trump has deployed an additional 2000 National Guard, as well as 700 U.S. Marines, as tension in LA rises Plus: Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg has been deported from Tel Aviv, With Steven Methven, NoJusticeMTG, and interviews with Rivkah Brown and Phillip Proudfoot. | |||
| How Trump Provoked the LA Riots | 09 Jun 2025 | 00:59:45 | |
The National Guard has been deployed in LA to quell immigration riots. Plus: The Gaza Flotilla ship has been captured by the Israeli army, the winter fuel payments threshold rises to £35,000; and the rise of NYC Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar | |||
| The Trump VS Musk Feud Goes Nuclear | 06 Jun 2025 | 01:17:25 | |
Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s special relationship is well and truly over. Plus: We speak to documentary filmmaker Jessi Gutch about her upcoming film on Britain’s political divide; and an AI model has been observed rewriting its own code to avoid being shut down. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani. | |||
| Trump Travel Ban Sparks Global Outcry | 05 Jun 2025 | 00:59:32 | |
Donald Trump has hit 12 countries with a US travel ban. Plus: The UN Security Council has voted on a resolution calling for a permanent ceasefire; we speak to Rivkah Brown to discuss a Novara Media Exclusive on the UK Foreign Office clamping down on dissent; and Owen Jones slams Pro-Israel bias in the media. With Kieran Andrieu, Rivkah Brown and NoJusticeMTG. | |||
| Corbyn Demands Inquiry Into UK Complicity In Gaza | 04 Jun 2025 | 01:13:29 | |
Independent MP Jeremy Corbyn has called for a public inquiry into the UK’s arms policy and its role in Gaza. Plus: What life is like for doctors in Gaza; Piers Morgan’s heated exchange with Natasha Hausdorff; and what everyone gets wrong about Reform. With NoJusticeMTG, Curtis Daly of Turn Left Media and an interview with Feroze Sidwha. | |||
| Israel’s Second Attack On Palestinians Collecting Aid | 03 Jun 2025 | 01:10:12 | |
At least 27 Palestinians have been killed in the latest attack on an aid distribution point in Raffah. Plus: Why Gary Lineker’s final BBC interview was cancelled; and the debate over the future of Thames Water reaches boiling point. With Aaron Bastani, Harriet Williamson and NoJusticeMTG | |||
| Starmer Bangs Drums of War in Speech at Arms Factory | 02 Jun 2025 | 01:13:37 | |
Keir Starmer has launched the government’s strategic defence review, pledging billions of pounds to the arms industry. Plus: Israeli forces have opened fire on crowds approaching an aid distrubtion point, killing dozens of Palestinians; and Poland elects a right-wing strongman. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar, Mark Curtis and Jakub Dymek. | |||
| Hamas Reviewing US And Israel’s Sham Ceasefire Plan | 30 May 2025 | 01:07:11 | |
Hamas is reviewing Donald Trump’s proposed Gaza ceasefire plan backed by Israel. Plus: Robert Jenrick’s vigilante Twitter video has sparked a national debate; and the CEO of Anthropic has warned that Artificial Intelligence is set to decimate white collar jobs. With Michael Walker, NoJusticeMTG and Rachel O’Dwyer. | |||
| Trump Tariffs Slapped Down by US Trade Court | 29 May 2025 | 01:02:50 | |
Donald Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs have been thrown into question by a federal court charged with overseeing U.S international trade. Plus: Israel is annexing swathes of territory in the West Bank. With Dalia Gebrial and Steven Methven. | |||
| Israel Bombs Gaza’s Only Catholic Church | 17 Jul 2025 | 01:24:07 | |
Israel has bombed Gaza’s sole Catholic church, killing three and injuring a priest. Plus: The Labour schism over welfare cuts continues, and why James O’Brien is wrong about the doctors’ strike. With: Dalia Gebrial, NoJusticeMTG and Brian Leishman MP. | |||
| The Shady Mercenaries Behind Israel’s Fake Aid Org | 28 May 2025 | 01:04:03 | |
Support our work: http://novara.media/support A controversial U.S. and Israel-backed organisation has begun delivering aid to Palestinians in Gaza, and it is not going well. Michael talks to podcaster Kaiser Kuo about what the West gets wrong about China. Also: Dominic Cummings is back, and Sangita Myska has finally called out James O’Brien. With Michael Walker and Helena NoJustice(MTG). Kaiser Kuo hosts the Sinica podcast. | |||
| Car Drives Into Packed Crowd at Liverpool Victory Parade | 27 May 2025 | 01:01:12 | |
A car has driven into a crowd in Liverpool, Reform are removing the 2-child benefit cap. Also: Tommy Robinson is out of prison again and Jordan Peterson seems very confused in the latest Jubilee debate video. With Aaron Bastani and Harriet Williamson. | |||
| Israel Kills Dozens of Palestinians in Attack on Gaza Shelter | 26 May 2025 | 00:46:56 | |
Israel launched a deadly assault on a former school in Gaza. Russia conducted its largest aerial offensive against Ukraine to date. Paris Marx and Michael debate the latest AI developments and other current issues. With Michael Walker and Kieran Andrieu. Interview with Paris Marx of the Tech Won’t Save Us podcast. | |||
| Netanyahu Accuses Starmer Of Siding With Hamas | 23 May 2025 | 01:15:21 | |
Netanyahu has responded to the joint statement of the UK, France and Canada to take concrete actions against Israel. Plus: Is an AI apocalypse coming? And Trump has lashed out at Keir Starmer over net zero. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani. | |||
| Two Israeli Embassy Workers Shot Dead In Washington | 22 May 2025 | 00:56:05 | |
A gunman has killed two Israeli embassy workers outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC. Plus: The IDF has opened fire on an EU diplomatic delegation in the West Bank. With Dalia Gebrial and Steven Methven. | |||
| Starmer Confirms U-TURN On Winter Fuel Cuts | 21 May 2025 | 01:01:50 | |
Keir Starmer has confirmed that he will u-turn on Labour’s unpopular decision to cut winter fuel payments for pensioners. Plus: Donald Trump has announced plans for a “golden dome” air defence system for the US. With Michael Walker, No JusticeMTG and Mark Blyth. | |||
| Israel Accuses UK Of Antisemitism Over Sanctions Threat | 20 May 2025 | 00:51:13 | |
The UK, France and Canada are threatening Israel with sanctions for blocking aid to Gaza. Plus: A new extinction-level poll for the Tories; and Andrew Tate faces extradition to the UK. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu. | |||
| Brexiteers Throw Tantrum Over Starmer’s New EU Deal | 19 May 2025 | 00:57:21 | |
Keir Starmer has signed a loose new trade agreement with the European Union. Nigel Farage claims it will “end” the British fishing industry. Plus: Israel’s intensified ground assault on Gaza; and Gary Lineker has resigned from the BBC as Match of the Day host. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar, Anand Menon and Antonio Brito Guterres. | |||
| ‘A Lot of People Are Starving’ In Gaza, Says Trump | 16 May 2025 | 01:05:22 | |
Donald Trump appears to have shifted his rhetoric on Gaza, but fell short of laying the blame at Israel’s feet. Plus: An interview with Dr Nick Maynard on his time working in Gaza. With Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker. | |||
| Israel Kills Over 100 Palestinians On Nakba Day | 15 May 2025 | 01:06:41 | |
Israel has killed more than 100 people on the anniversary of the Nakba – when hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were violently displaced from their land. Plus: Keir Starmer’s plan to send asylum seekers overseas; and a Ben & Jerry’s co-founder is arrested for protesting in the US Capitol. With Dalia Gebrial, Kieran Andrieu and Faiza Shaheen. | |||
| Emergency Conference In Response To Israel’s War Crimes | 16 Jul 2025 | 01:00:16 | |
An emergency conference held in Bogota in response to Israel’s war crimes Plus: A roundup of the various economic news surrounding Labour, hyperinflation is a real issue in Gaza, and Labour suspends multiple MPs With: Helena (NoJusticeMTG), Curtis Daly and Frances Coppola | |||
| Trump Meets Syria’s Former-Militant President | 14 May 2025 | 01:00:12 | |
Donald Trump has met with Syria’s President and former HTS commander Ahmed al-Sharaa, following the announcement that all US sanctions on Syria would be lifted. Plus: Israel intensifies its attack on Gaza; and Zarah Sultana takes aim at Keir Starmer. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar. | |||
| Labour Reject Enoch Powell Comparisons Following Starmer Speech | 13 May 2025 | 00:54:55 | |
Yvette Cooper has rejected claims that Keir Starmer consciously cribbed from Enoch Powell during his speech on migration. Plus: The US and Saudi Arabia have agreed to $600bn in AI and defence deals; and US streamer Hasan Piker has been detained for several hours at the US border. With Aaron Bastani, Stella Tsantekidou and Harriet Williamson. | |||
| Starmer Slammed For “Island of Strangers” Migration Speech | #NovaraLIVE | 12 May 2025 | 00:49:38 | |
Keir Starmer has been accused of apeing Enoch Powell after warning Britain could become ‘an island of strangers’ without reforms to the immigration regime. Also, we speak to Elif Sarican about the Kurdish Worker’s Party disbanding, and Jeremy Corbyn about how the media has failed Gaza. With Michael Walker and Helena AKA No Justice MTG | |||
| Reform 10 Points Ahead Of Labour In Poll | 09 May 2025 | 00:59:38 | |
Keir Starmer is touting his trade deal with Donald Trump as a political victory, but is it really just damage limitation? Plus: James Butler on the new pope; and David Wallace-Wells on Bill Gates’ swipe at Elon Musk. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani. | |||