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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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Friday · 1 hr 25 min
Burnham’s Devolution Revolution Funding Revealed
Burnham and Louise Haigh have unveiled their plans for funding devolution, do they stack up? Plus: A number of Burnham’s new ministers are under scrutiny for historic statements on Israel’s genocide, Spain’s army tries to stop African migrants entering its African enclave, and Diane Abbott has been re-admitted into the Labour Party. With Steven Methven & Paul Holden.
Wednesday · 1 hr 8 min
Burnham Stakes Early Grace On Fixing Broken Care System
We look at Andy Burnham’s proposals for fixing a care system that is universally regarded as unfit for purpose. Plus: We ask The Greens’ Manchester Mayoral candidate about the latest controversy surrounding her party, FIFA President Infantino can’t stop/won’t stop making headlines and is the Anthropic CEO going to be the first person to rise up against our new digital overlords, even as he builds them? With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.
Tuesday · 1 hr 25 min
Burnham Vows To Tackle Youth Unemployment
Andy Burnham has said he is “on a mission” to reduce the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs), but has stopped short of pledging a concrete target. Plus: The number of millionaires in Britain is falling, Reform UK appears to be having a complete meltdown, With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.
July 27 · 57 min
Europe Is Burning
Firefighters are still battling devastating wildfires across Europe, with hundreds of thousands of people having been evacuated from their homes. Plus: Burnham lays out his plan for social care in an interview with Laura Kuenssberg, a woman has been killed in a horrific attack on Berlin Pride, and India’s Cockroach Janta Party strikes a blow against Modi. With Michael Walker, Steven Methven, Laurie Laybourn & Jayati Ghosh.
July 24 · 1 hr 12 min
Angela Rayner Rules Out Rent Controls
Angela Rayner has ruled out rent controls, citing Scotland’s scheme as her reason. We ask an expert if she’s right. Plus: Europe is further engulfed in flame, Musk gifts further insights into his insanity to The Economist & Saudi Arabia have learned to stop worrying and love The Bomb. With Michael Walker, Dalia Gebrial, Beth Stratford & Dave Ward.
July 23 · 1 hr 18 min
New Battlefront In Trump’s “Easily Won” War
Trump is “very disappointed” by Yemeni Houthis’ attack on a Saudi oil tanker in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait off the coast of Yemen. Plus: Burnham’s first-week policy-blitz continues apace. We talk to Julia Davies of Patriotic Millionaires about their latest headline-grabbing plea to pay more tax. And finally, a prominent Zionist Democrat gets his clock cleaned by Krystal Ball on Breaking Points. With NoJusticeMTG, Barry Malone & Julia Davies.
July 22 · 1 hr 8 min
Burnham Faces First Big Dilemmas
We take a look at the new Prime Minister’s bulging inbox and weigh up his options. Plus: Mamdani isn’t going to arrest Netenyahu on entering New York, but he isn’t exactly rolling out the red carpet either. Finally, AI lies, cheats and steals its way through the internet, so why are mathematicians championing its latest test results? With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.
July 21 · 1 hr 1 min
Burnham Unveils ‘Cost Of Living’ Government
Andy Burnham has announced his final cabinet picks and we examine the new policy announcements he claims will ease financial pressures on working people. Plus: Why Britain needs public ownership of water, and Trump’s tariff war ramps up against Canada. With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.
July 20 · 1 hr 14 min
Andy Burnham Becomes Prime Minister
In his first speech as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham has pledged to build a new economy, end rough sleeping and tackle the cost of living crisis. Can he deliver? Plus: We speak to IPPR North’s Mirte Boot about Burnham’s plan to devolve power away from Westminster. And finally, what will be the new Prime Minister’s approach to dealing with a certain Donald J. Trump? With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Mirte Boot.
July 17 · 1 hr 6 min
Andy Burnham Accepts Labour Leadership
Andy Burnham gives his first speech as leader of the Labour Party ahead of moving into Number 10 on Monday. Is Farage already on the run? Plus: The US is ramping up its attacks on Iran’s infrastructure. A risky strategy ahead of the midterms? Finally, Infantino unveils a new Superbowl-style FIFA World Cup winners ring. Is there anything he won’t hawk? With Aaron Bastani & Paul Holden.
July 16 · 1 hr 7 min
Britain Is Burning
Multiple wildfires continue to burn across Britain, as the Met Office warns that extreme UK weather is becoming “the new normal”. Plus: Starmer marks his last day as Labour leader, Gary Lineker takes Andy Burnham to task on Gaza, and right-wingers are losing it over Argentina’s World Cup performance. With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial & Joanne Trafford.
July 15 · 1 hr 3 min
Shabana Mahmood Set To Be Chancellor
Burnham has appeared to rule out Ed Miliband as chancellor, seen by many as the progressive choice – what does it mean for his impending premiership? Plus: It’s England vs Argentina, on and off the field! We dissect Aaron’s recent viral appearance on The Telegraph with the man himself. Finally, a victim of the forced adoption scandal tells us of the “genetic bewilderment” she and many like her have endured for decades. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani & Debbie Iromlou.
July 14 · 1 hr 8 min
The Never-Ending Battle for the Strait of Hormuz
The US-Iran war for the Strait of Hormuz is once again at boiling point. Plus: The UK government has proscribed the IRGC, Sudan braces for a major massacre, and we speak to historian Dr Andrew Smith about French identity, football and the surging far-right. With Michael Walker & Barry Malone.
July 13 · 1 hr 6 min
Terror Police Lead Widdecombe Probe
The investigation into the murder of Anne Widdecombe has been handed to counter-terror police, contradicting the police’s initial announcements. Plus: Can Shabana Mahmood avoid a diplomatic incident with Pakistan over the deportation of a convicted sex offender? It’s England vs Argentina, again! We take a look at the high-mileage derby through the ages. Finally, in this summer of sport, Stevenson faces off against Neidle in a heavyweight economist slugfest. With Michael Walker & Ash Sarkar.
July 10 · 1 hr 3 min
Naomi Klein on Heatwaves, China, and the Danger of Technofixes
Michael Walker sits down with Naomi Klein for a discussion on the climate crisis, fascism and more.
July 9 · 45 min
Trump Just Can’t Quit Iran
The US and Iran are back to tit-for-tat strikes as both countries vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: We speak to the Greens candidate Geraldine Coggins, who is hoping to fill Andy Burnham’s shoes in the Manchester mayoral race, and Robert Jenrick has found himself in hot water over his finances. With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.
July 8 · 1 hr 7 min
George Monbiot | The Most Important Technology You’ve Never Heard Of
With Michael Walker & The Guardian Columnist George Monbiot.
July 7 · 1 hr 7 min
Farage RESIGNS As MP, Triggering By-Election
Amid scrutiny over his finances, Nigel Farage has announced his resignation from parliament. Can a by-election victory clear his name? Plus: French far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen has been ordered to wear an ankle tag, Trump’s FIFA favours have done no good for the US team, and the proposed UK Media Bill threatens to stifle independent creators – is Novara Media at risk? With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.
July 6 · 1 hr 4 min
This Is Not Normal
We discuss the wildest political moments from the FIFA World Cup as Donald Trump appears to be meddling with the beautiful game. Plus: Is time running out for Nigel Farage? With Michael Walker & Ash Sarkar.
July 3 · 57 min
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.