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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Nov 14, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
Rebel Economist Says Everything You Know About Economics Is Wrong.
As part of a series of economics specials in the run-up to the Autumn Budget, Michael Walker speaks to Professor Steve Keen, who thinks that mainstream economics has got everything disastrously wrong.
Nov 13, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Absconded Palestine Action Prisoner Speaks Out in Exclusive Novara Media Interview
We speak to absconded Palestine Action prisoner Sean “Shibby” Middlebrough. Plus: The collapse of Starmer’s Labour continues, Kamala Harris is back on the airwaves, and a Tory MP has his feelings hurt by Aston Villa fans. With NoJusticeMTG and Steven Methven.
Nov 12, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Starmer In Crisis After Briefings Against Streeting Backfire
Keir Starmer’s position is looking shaky Plus: Huge protests at the COP summit in Brazil, inside Sudan’s civil war and the role of the UAE, and revelations in Trump’s relationship with Epstein. With: Michael Walker, Barry Malone & Joseph Sikulu Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com
Nov 11, 2025 · 59 min
Starmer Says “Racism Returning To Politics” In Bombshell Interview
The gloves are off as Keir Starmer accuses Reform UK of bringing racism back to UK politics. Plus: A new ITV documentary features shocking testimony from IDF soldiers, and the BBC bias row continues. With: Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu.
Nov 10, 2025 · 1 hr
Resignations in the BBC Over Allegations of Institutional Bias
BBC Director General resigns after “error of judgement” over Trump speech. Plus: Jailed climate activist faces deportation, and Lisa Nandy stands firm on her stance surrounding the banning of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans. With Kieran Andrieu, Ash Sarkar and Simon Lewis.
Nov 7, 2025 · 58 min
11 Arrested At Protests As Maccabi Tel Aviv Play Aston Villa
The much politicised Aston Villa football match against Maccabi Tel Aviv has gone ahead with fans of the Israeli team absent from the event. 11 people have been arrested at protests surrounding the event. Plus: Four British prisoners accused of offences related to Palestine Action are on hunger strike over the conditions in which they are being held. With Steven Methven, Aaron Bastani, Francesca Nadin of Prisoners for Palestine and Simon Childs.
Nov 6, 2025 · 57 min
Wife of British Journalist Arrested by ICE Speaks Out
The wife of British ICE detainee Sami Hamdi raises concerns for his health. Plus: How Elbit Systems planted a story about Palestine Action, and the backlash over John Lewis’ latest Christmas ad. With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial & Soumaya Hamdi.
Nov 5, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
Zohran Mamdani Seals HISTORIC Win In New York City
Zohran Mamdani Elected NYC Mayor Plus: Bhaskar Sunkara on the work that Mamdani can do now, and, would Labour have given Mamdani the chance to run for London Mayor? With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar, and Bhaskar Sunkara
Nov 4, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Huntingdon Hero Named As Samir Zitouni
The ‘heroic’ rail worker who risked his life to save passengers from a mass stabbing on a train has been named as 48-year-old Samir Zitouni. Plus: A leaked report into BBC Panorama says that footage of Donald Trump’s January 6th speech was edited to make the case that he was encouraging the Capitol Hill riot, and New Yorkers head to the polls for what could be the election of the city’s first democratic socialist mayor. With Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu.
Nov 3, 2025 · 59 min
Suspect Charged In Huntingdon Train Stabbing Attack
A suspect has been charged following Sunday’s horrific knife attack on a train. Plus: Wealthy Britons fleeing the UK to avoid tax may face a new settling-up fee, and the Campaign against Zohran Mamdani. With: Steven Methven & Barry Malone
Oct 31, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
World’s Top Financial Journalist Explains Why Britain Is Broke
In tonight’s special episode of Novara Live we’re taking a break from the news cycle for a deep dive on Britain’s economy with world-leading financial journalist Martin Wolf.
Oct 30, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Calls For Rachel Reeves To Be Sacked After Rental Law Breaking
Calls For Rachel Reeves To Be Sacked Plus: Wilders’ far-right party and centrist D66 tie in Dutch elections, is the Labour Party dead? And the ‘Your Party’ drama continues. With: @NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial
Oct 29, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Israel’s Ceasefire Violation Kills At Least 104
The ceasefire in Gaza has been broken, again. Plus: The devastation from Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica, and The historian who thinks culture made capitalism. With: Michael Walker, Mouin Rabbani, Mikaela Loach, Faiza Shaheen & Anton Howes. Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com
Oct 28, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
Green Party Surges As Labour Hits Record Low
Green Party membership has surpassed 150,000 – more than that of the Lib Dems and the Conservatives. Meanwhile, Labour is polling at their lowest in history. Plus: Agency workers hired to cover the Birmingham bin strikes may now go on strike themselves, and Elon Musk could leave Tesla over a $1 trillion pay dispute. With: Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu.
Oct 27, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
The Release of the Epping Sex Offender Shows Nothing Works in Britain
The bizarre accidental release of the Epping sex offender shows Britain’s institutions are failing. Plus: British journalist Sami Hamdi, arrested by ICE for criticising Israel, Javier Milei wins in Argentina’s midterm elections, and Reform MP’s anger towards diversity in TV adverts. With: Michael Walker, Curtis Daly & Ernesto Seman.
Oct 24, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Labour Suffer HUGE Blow In Caerphilly By-Election
Plaid Cymru’s Lindsay Whittle has taken a historic Labour stronghold in the Caerphilly by-election. Plus: Ireland goes to the polls to elect a new President, why Zack Polanski’s brand of eco-populism is infuriating the right, and we speak to Times Columnist James Marriott about the decline of reading. With: Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani. Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com
Oct 23, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Trump Says Israel’s West Bank Annexation “Won’t Happen”
Trump rejects Israel’s plan for West Bank annexation. Plus: New polling shows that ‘wealth tax’ is gaining momentum, KCL withdraws a student’s visa sponsorship after pressure from a pro-Israel lobby group, and Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo clash in the final Mayoral debate With NoJusticeMTG , Ash Sarkar & Harriet Williamson.
Oct 22, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Why the Grooming Gangs Inquiry Is Collapsing Before It Started
A fourth survivor quits the grooming gangs inquiry Plus: Reform faces big test in Welsh By-Election, the warnings about superintelligence are getting louder, and Andrew Marr gets hit by reality With: Michael Walker, Helena(NoJusticeMTG), Dan Evans and Ben Cumming Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com
Oct 21, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
Prince Andrew Under Pressure To Leave Public Life Forever
Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir has been published in the UK, putting Prince Andrew and his links to the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein back in the spotlight. Plus: The row over Maccabi Tel Aviv continues, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy goes to jail, and Zack Polanski takes on Robert Peston as the Green Party continues to rise in the polls. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu. Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com
Oct 20, 2025 · 57 min
Israel Violates Gaza Ceasefire, Killing at Least 99
Israel violates Gaza ceasefire… again. Plus: The ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans continues to prove divisive, and Prince Andrew gives up royal titles as Epstein links increase. With Ash Sarkar and NoJusticeMTG.