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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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April 9 · 1 hr 5 min
The US-Iran Ceasefire Is Already Faltering
Between continued assaults by Israel on Lebanon, and mixed messaging from both Tehran and the White House, the US-Iran ceasefire is on increasingly shaky ground. Plus: Reports from Beirut paint a grim picture for civilians, and why the illegal US-Israeli war on Iran could be the best thing that ever happened to Keir Starmer. With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.
April 8 · 1 hr 9 min
Israeli Attacks On Lebanon Threaten US-Iran Ceasefire
Following his threat to destroy “a whole civilisation” if his demands to Iran were not met, Donald Trump has now declared complete victory, with Iran and the US entering a 2-week ceasefire. Plus: Esfandyar Batmanghelidj weighs in on whether that ceasefire can hold, and Aaron explains how China could come out on top from the war on Iran. With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.
April 8 · 43 min
Iran Wants to Transform the Regional Order | Sina Toosi Interview
Following Donald Trump’s now-rescinded threat to kill “a whole civilisation”, Aaron Bastani speaks to Middle East expert Sina Toosi about Tehran’s strategic goals.
April 7 · 1 hr 20 min
Donald Trump: “A Whole Civilisation Will Die Tonight”
Trump has threatened that “A whole civilisation will die tonight” if his demands to Iran are not met. Plus: Sina Toosi explains what winning would actually look like for Tehran, US and Israeli forces bomb a synagogue, and the BBC make an eyebrow-raising correction to their reporting on the war. With Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu.
April 6 · 1 hr 2 min
Iran Threatens Retaliation Against Trump’s Criminal Threats
Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Iran’s power plants in an expletive-laden Truth Social Post, and the U.S. account of its rescue of two airmen inside Iran raises more questions than it answers. With Michael Walker, David Wearing and Daniel Levy.
April 3 · 53 min
Iran Shoots Down US War Plane
Iran has shot down a US fighter plane. We ask whether a US defeat is on the horizon. Plus: Pete Hegseth has fired the US Army’s top general. With Michael Walker & Barry Malone. Complete our audience feedback survey for a chance to win £50 worth of Novara merch: https://novara.media/survey Terms & Conditions: https://novaramedia.com/giveaway/
April 2 · 1 hr 14 min
Oil Prices Skyrocket As Trump Threatens More Strikes on Iran
Trump has threatened more strikes on Iran, oil prices skyrocketed in response. Plus: Reform have pitched themselves squarely at pensioners in a recent press conference, Labour’s disability cuts are coming in just 4 days, and we talk about the fundamentalist religious theocracy that has the world in its grip; the USA. With NoJusticeMTG and Dalia Gebrial. Complete our audience feedback survey for a chance to win £50 worth of Novara merch: https://novara.media/survey
April 1 · 1 hr 10 min
Trump Says War Over in Two to Three Weeks
Trump says the “job in Iran” could be finished within 2 or 3 weeks. Plus: We interview The Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth, and the case for Chinese leadership and a new world order. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani & Rhun ap Iorwerth
March 31 · 1 hr 7 min
Israel Passes Apartheid Death Penalty For Palestinians
The Knesset has passed a bill making it near-compulsory to impose the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of acts of terrorism resulting in the death of an Israeli. Plus: Trump says US allies should “just take” oil from the Strait of Hormuz, we discuss Iranian monarchism amongst the diaspora, and youth support for Reform falls to just 8%. With Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu.
March 30 · 1 hr 10 min
Trump Threatens to Destroy Iran’s Water Supply | With Abby Martin
Donald Trump insists that positive talks are happening to end the illegal war in Iran Plus: Israel admits using a fake photo of the journalist they murdered, and Abby Martin discusses her documentary ‘Earth’s Greatest Enemy’. With Michael Walker & Abby Martin.
March 27 · 1 hr 8 min
Trump Folds Again, Announces 10-Day Extension To Ultimatum
Donald Trump has extended his ultimatum to Iran, now threatening to bomb energy and desalination plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened within 10 days rather than 48 hours. Plus: The New World Happiness Report suggests that English-speaking countries are among the most miserable in the world, and Novara’s Steven Methven reports on his time in Havana. With Michael Walker, Robert Malley & Banseka Kayembe.
March 27 · 43 min
Bonus Interview: Dependence on America has Made Britain Weak | With Angus Hanton
As Trump repeatedly tries to draw the UK into the war on Iran, Aaron Bastani catches up with Angus Hanton, author of ‘Vassal State: How America Runs Britain’.
March 26 · 1 hr 8 min
Trump Lashes Out at NATO Allies Over War on Iran
Trump says U.S.’s NATO allies have done “absolutely nothing” to aid the illegal war on Iran. Plus: A man filmed ‘Intimidating’ Al Jazeera Journalists in Golders Green is a Met police officer, does the UK need a ‘DOGE of the Left’?, and a huge blow for big tech. With Helena (NoJusticeMTG) & Curtis Daly.
March 25 · 1 hr 6 min
Iran Mocks Trump, Says US “Negotiating With Itself”
“Someone like us will never come to terms with someone like you,” says Iranian military spokesperson. Plus: What the West gets wrong about Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and Americans don’t know where Iran is. With Micahel Walker, Helena(NoJusticeMTG) & Professor Sina Azodi.
March 24 · 1 hr 21 min
Trump Ditches Steve Witkoff For JD Vance In Iran Talks
As Pakistan hosts peace talks between the US and Iran, JD Vance has been touted for a new role in the negotiations. Plus: Rachel Reeves outlines her plan to deal with soaring energy costs, Steven Methven reports from Havana amid a blackout, and an interview with Ted Cruz suggests that Republicans have given up on America. With Aaron Bastani, Kieran Andrieu & Angus Hanton. Watch Steven Methven’s extended report from Havana: https://youtu.be/VeDDo4HhNVo
March 23 · 35 min
Bonus Interview: Iran Trump Has Made Iran Stronger
Michael Walker speaks to Journalist and Author Hooman Majd about Donald Trump’s repeated failures as he wages war on Iran.
March 23 · 1 hr 15 min
Trump Walks Back Threat to Bomb Iran’s Power Plants
Trump backtracks on Iran threat as “very good conversations” have been had… Plus: We interview Hooman Majd on whether Iran’s deterrence strategy is working, and Liberal Centrists have lost the argument on Israel. With Michael Walker and Barry Malone.
March 21 · 37 min
Bonus Interview: Esfandyar Batmanghelidj on Why the US Will Lose the Economic War With Iran
As the US weighs up a complete takeover of Kharg Island, Michael Walker speaks to analyst Esfandyar Batmanghelidj about why Trump has bitten off more than he can chew in the Middle East.
March 20 · 37 min
IRAN: UK Support To US Is Act Of AGGRESSION
The Iranian foreign minister has warned that letting the US use British bases constitutes “participation in aggression”. Plus: Trump is considering a complete takeover of Kharg Island, and Steven Methven reports from Havana amid the illegal US energy blockade of Cuba. With Michael Walker, Phil Miller, Esfandyar Batmanghelidj and Richard Hames.
March 19 · 1 hr 7 min
Trump and Israel Split Erupts Over Gas Field Attacks
A fracture between the US and Israel has emerged as the two countries begin openly briefing against each other over the war on Iran. Plus: The illegal US blockade of Cuba intensifies, shadow minister Nick Timothy’s comments on Islam earn him an endorsement from Tommy Robinson, and Trump’s former counterterrorism chief hits out at Israel in a tell-all interview with Tucker Carlson. With NoJusticeMTG, Andreas Krieg & Barry Malone.