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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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Sep 18, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
Corbyn and Sultana Clash As New Left Party Implodes
‘Your Party’ is in chaos over its membership launch. Plus: The revolution that shook Nepal, the British tourist who became front and centre of it, and Jimmy Kimmel’s Charlie Kirk comments sees him taken off air ‘indefinitely’. With: Steven Methven, Dalia Gebrial, Harry (Wehatethecold), Dr Chandani Thapa and Nepali rapper OMG Spark.
Sep 17, 2025 · 1 hr
President Trump’s Historic Second State Visit To The UK
Trump arrives in the UK for a historic second state visit Plus: Israel opens route for fleeing Gaza City, and messages from Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer are released. With: Michael Walker, Will Sommer, Bhargav Srinivasa Desikan, and Mike Bankole
Sep 16, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
UN Conclusively Rules Israel Is Committing Genocide in Gaza
The United Nations has definitively ruled that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Plus: More Tories defect to Reform, and Keir Starmer absconds from an emergency debate on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. With: Aaron Bastani and Steven Methven.
Sep 15, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
Over 100,000 People Join Largest Far Right Protest in Decades
Over 100,000 people take part in Far-Right protests over the weekend. Plus: Danny Kruger leaves the Tories for Reform, Starmer aide resigns after sending horrific messages about Diane Abbott, and a wild call from a Fox News host on dealing with homelessness. With: Michael Walker, Harriet Williamson, Sangita Myska and Georgie Laming.
Sep 12, 2025 · 1 hr
Charlie Kirk Assassination Suspect In Custody, Named As Tyler Robinson
The primary suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination has been named as Tyler Robinson. The 22-year-old is in custody after being turned in with the involvement of his family. Plus: Why English councils are handing over millions in incentives to private landlords. With Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker.
Sep 11, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Manhunt Begins for Charlie Kirk’s Killer
The manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s killer continues. Plus: UK ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson has been sacked. With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial and Matt Binder. UPDATE: A senior law enforcement official has contradicted the claim that “ammunition engraved with expressions of transgender and antifascist ideology” was found at the scene of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The official told the New York TImes that those claims had “not been verified by ATF analysts, did not match other summaries of the evidence, and might turn out to have been misread or misinterpreted.”
Sep 10, 2025 · 56 min
NATO Forces Shoot Down Russian Drone Over Poland
Poland seeks NATO help after downing Russian drones Qatar insists it has the right to respond following Israel’s attack, another attack on the flotilla in Tunis, and Keir Starmer forced to defend Epstein’s “best pal.” With: Michael Walker, Barry Malone, and Bell Ribeiro Addy MP Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com Cortado: novara.media/thecortado
Sep 9, 2025 · 53 min
IDF Carries Out Attack on Senior Hamas Officials in Doha
Israel has launched a strike on Doha, claiming to have targeted Hamas officials. Plus: An incendiary device has struck one of the ships in the Sumud Flotilla heading toward Gaza, with an eyewitness reporting that it was dropped by a drone and more. With Aaron Bastani, Kojo Koram and Kieran Andrieu.
Sep 8, 2025 · 1 hr
Mass Arrests Prove Palestine Action Proscription Won’t Work
Almost 900 people at Palestine Action protest over the weekend Plus: Angela Rayner’s departure prompts deputy leadership contest, and Lucy Connolly Wheeled Out At Reform UK Conference. With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarker, and Carolyn Gelenter
Sep 5, 2025 · 58 min
Angela Rayner Resigns, David Lammy New Deputy PM
Angela Rayner has resigned as Deputy Prime Minister. Plus: Reform UK conference has begun; and the Chinese are unhappy with the EU. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Sep 4, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Six Activists In Court Under Terrorism Charges
Six Defend our Juries spokespeople have appeared in court, charged under the Terrorism Act. Plus: An interview with Kieran Andrieu from aboard the Sumud aid flotilla and Nigel Farage speaks to the US House Judiciary Committee on free speech in the UK. With NoJusticeMTG and Dalia Gebrial.
Sep 3, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Rayner Under Pressure After Admitting to Underpaying Tax
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has admitted to underpaying £40,000 in stamp duty, but says she won’t resign. Xi Jinping has thrown a massive military parade in Beijing, Ed Balls is on the attack against Zack Polanski, and Graham Linehan has been ordered to stop tweeting after his arrest by the Metropolitan Police. With Michael Walker, Barry Malone and William Hurst.
Sep 2, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
Rachel Reeves Under Pressure As Borrowing Hits 27 Year High
Rachel Reeves is facing additional pressure over her upcoming budget as UK borrowing costs hit a 27-year high. Plus: An interview with newly elected Green Party leader Zack Polanski, and five of the lead organisers of Defend Our Juries have been arrested under the terrorism act. With Aaron Bastani and NoJusticeMTG.
Sep 1, 2025 · 1 hr
Anti-Migrant Protests & Racist Violence Sweep England
Protests outside migrant hotels continue as a spate of racist violence is being documented on social media. Plus: Manchester Mill journalist Jack Walton explains his investigation on a ‘raise the flag’ activist with a prior conviction for illegally smuggling migrants. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
Aug 29, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
Israeli Officials Banned From UK Arms Fair
Israel is claiming discrimination against after the UK disinvited its delegation from an arms fair. Plus: A Labour MSP has been accused of planting a camera in a bathroom of the Scottish Parliament. With NoJusticeMTG and Aaron Bastani.
Aug 28, 2025 · 1 hr
British Council Building In Kyiv Hit By Russian Strike
Russian strikes on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv have sparked an international incident after British Council and EU buildings were damaged in the attack. Plus: The IPC confirms that a quarter of Palestinians in Gaza are now starving. With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial and UNICEF’s Tess Ingram.
Aug 27, 2025 · 53 min
Labour Hits Historic Low In Polls
Labour have hit their lowest approval rating of this parliament – is the party heading for collapse? Plus: An explainer on the war in Sahel, West Africa, and why the British right is now cheering on criminal damage. With Michael Walker and Barry Malone.
Aug 26, 2025 · 59 min
Farage Vows Mass Deportation By Scrapping Key Human Rights Law
Nigel Farage has pledged to deport six hundred thousand people from Britain within five years if Reform becomes the party of government. Plus: Israel has devastated Gaza’s Nasser Hospital with a double airstrike, killing dozens of civilians. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu.
Aug 25, 2025 · 57 min
Ghislaine Maxwell Loves Trump. Now She Wants a Pardon. With TrueAnon
The U.S. Department of Justice has just released a six-hour interview with Ghislaine Maxwell where she gushes over Trump. Her reward? She’s now been moved to an elite low-security prison. To talk about the Maxwell tapes, Trump’s relationship with Epstein, and whether we’ve learnt anything new about the elite paedophile trafficker, Michael Walker spoke to Liz Franczak and Brace Belden from the TrueAnon podcast.
Aug 22, 2025 · 58 min
Famine Officially Declared In Gaza City
A UN-backed body has recognised the man-made famine in Gaza City and the surrounding area. Plus: Amnesty International weighs in on the proscription of Palestine action, and the row raging over inheritance tax. With Michael Walker, NoJusticeMTG, Dan Stewart & Kerry Moscogiuri