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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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Oct 17, 2025 · 55 min
Starmer Attacks Ban on Israeli Football Hooligans
Keir Starmer has leapt to the defence of Israeli football hooligans, condemning a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending an upcoming Europa League game against Aston Villa. Plus: The government have failed to stop a legal challenge against the controversial proscription of Palestine Action. With Aaron Bastani and NoJusticeMTG.
Oct 16, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
The Death Toll in Gaza Rises, Despite Ceasefire
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire is looking shaky. Plus: Investigating the US and UK military industrial complex, and the union leader accused of harassment and heading up a ‘sexist boys club’. With Michael Walker, Dalia Gebrial, Khem Rogaly & Simon Childs.
Oct 15, 2025 · 1 hr
The UK Can’t Get Its Story Straight On China
Two men accused of spying for China Plus: Trump’s trade war with President Xi, Piers Morgan sells himself to the highest bidder, and OpenAI delves into… erotica. With: Michael Walker, Barry Malone & Kyle Chan
Oct 14, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
Israel Accuses Hamas Of Breaking Ceasefire, Kills Multiple Palestinians
Cracks have begun to show in the peace deal between Israel and Hamas as the Israeli military continues to kill Palestinians. Plus: Rachel Reeves is under pressure to raise income tax in the upcoming autumn budget, and the government is accused of covering up evidence pertaining to a Chinese spying trial. With NoJusticeMTG and Kieran Andrieu.
Oct 13, 2025 · 1 hr
Israeli and Palestinian Captives Released, Trump Meets Leaders in Egypt
Palestinian and Israeli captives have been released. Plus: Israel refuses to release Marwan Barghouti, and the Green Party reaches 100,000 members. With Michael Walker, NoJusticeMTG, Andreas Krieg and Milena Ansari.
Oct 10, 2025 · 59 min
Can The Gaza Ceasefire Hold?
Thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning to the North of Gaza as Israel says a ceasefire is now in effect. Plus: Donald Trump’s big Nobel Peace Prize disappointment, Keir Starmer’s trade mission to Mumbai, and the showdown between Zack Polanski and Zia Yusef on BBC Question Time. With Michael Walker, Omar Rahman, Arjun Ramani and Curtis Daly
Oct 9, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
Israel and Hamas Sign Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Initial stages of the Gaza ceasefire begin. Plus: Millions in the UK to pay even more for water bills, and guess who Robert Jenrick didn’t see on his trip to Birmingham? With NoJusticeMTG, Trita Parsi, and Dalia Gebrial.
Oct 8, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
UK Set To Cave To Trump On NHS Drug Prices
The UK to hike drug prices to fight tariffs Plus: Kemi’s speech at Tory Conference, and is Nigel Farage a fascist? With: Michael Walker, Helena(@NoJusticeMTG), Nick Dearden & James Meadway Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com
Oct 7, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
Two Years Of Genocide: How October 7th Changed The World
Two years on from October 7th, we discuss how the world has changed. Plus: The disaster that is the Tory conference, and why a Gen Z protest movement in Madagascar is taking on the government. With Steven Methven and Barry Malone.
Oct 6, 2025 · 1 hr
Trump Pushes for Urgent Ceasefire Deal As Israel’s Assault Deepens
Trump urges “fast” Gaza deal as famine and airstrikes intensify. Plus: French PM resigns after less than a month, Greta Thunberg deported from Israel, and the Trump goon squads the UK Right wants to copy. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar, Daniel Levy and Olly Haynes.
Oct 3, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Gaza Protests Vilified After Horrific Attack On Synagogue
Britain’s Jewish community is still reeling from the vicious terrorist attack on a Manchester Synagogue while worshippers celebrated Yom Kippur. Plus: We speak to Green Party leader Zack Polanski, and the last boat from the Global Sumud Flotilla has been illegally intercepted by Israel. With Michael Walker and Curtis Daly.
Oct 2, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
Israel’s Illegal Interception Of The Gaza Sumud Flotilla
Following the illegal interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla by the Israeli military, protests have erupted all over the world in solidarity with the activists now held by Israel With Steven Methven and Dalia Gebrial. Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com
Sep 30, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Trump Unveils Gaza Peace Plan Alongside Netanyahu
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have appeared at a joint press conference in Washington, where they unveiled Trump’s latest Gaza peace plan. Plus: Keir Starmer delivers conference speech amid dismal polling, and Owen Jones is banned from Labour conference. With Ash Sarkar, Steven Methven and Paul Holden.
Sep 29, 2025 · 57 min
Starmer Calls Farage “Racist” As Labour Toughens Stance on Migration
Keir Starmer has labelled Reform UK’s pledge to abolish indefinite leave to remain for migrants as “immoral” and “racist”. Plus: The latest from Labour conference, including the arrest of 66 people demonstrating in support of Palestine Action. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
Sep 26, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
Starmer Faces Pushback for Digital ID Plan
Keir Starmer has announced plans to introduce mandatory digital ID cards as a measure against illegal immigration. Plus: The US backs Tony Blair to run the transitional authority in Gaza, and terrorism charges have been dropped against Kneecap’s Mo Chara. With: Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Jasleen Chaggar (Big Brother Watch), Morgan Wild (Labour Together), and journalist Peter Geoghegan Buy tickets for Downstream IRL – Gaza: The Story of a Genocide: https://dice.fm/event/eoappd-novara-medias-downstream-irl-gaza-the-story-of-a-genocide-with-aaron-bastani-13th-oct-earth-london-tickets
Sep 25, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Will Andy Burnham Dethrone Keir Starmer?
Andy Burnham’s surprise bid to replace Starmer Plus: Political violence is on the rise in the US, Trump shoots down Netanyahu’s bid to annex the West Bank, Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to 5 years in prison. With: Helena(NoJusticeMTG), Dalia Gebrial & Aseel Baidoun.
Sep 24, 2025 · 57 min
Italy Sends Navy Ship To Help Gaza Aid Flotilla
Italy sends help to the Global Sumud Flotilla. Plus: Trump’s dramatic Ukraine switch, Your Party looks to re-launch their membership portal, and Nigel Farage can’t seem to detach from Trump. With: Michael Walker & Barry Malone
Sep 23, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
Israel’s Ground Invasion of Gaza City Continues
Israel is ‘burning Gaza to the ground’ Plus: Epping hotel asylum seeker set for 12 months in prison after sexual assault, and thousands attend the funeral service of Charlie Kirk. With: Aaron Bastani & Harriet Williamson
Sep 22, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
The UK Recognises Palestine
Plus: Reform’s plan to cancel indefinite leave to remain for migrants, Yanis Varoufakis on Israel’s attempt to smear the flotilla, TikTok replaces its entire UK safety team with AI, and Corbyn & Sultana hint at unity after legal row With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Yanis Varoufakis Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com
Sep 19, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
Team Corbyn Reports Sultana to Information Commissioner, Left Implosion Continues
The division between Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana grows over the botched launch of a new left party. Plus: TikTok has fired its entire UK online safety team, and we speak to Clive Lewis about the mainstreaming of far-right politics. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.