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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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March 18 · 1 hr 6 min
Oil Price SOARS After Israel Strike World’s Largest Gas
Oil price soars after Israel strikes the world’s largest gas field. Plus: Israel’s decapitation strategy in Iran. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani and Trita Parsi.
March 17 · 1 hr
Iran’s De-Facto Leader Killed; Israel’s War Plan Explained
Israel has assassinated one of Iran’s most powerful leaders. Meanwhile, a top Trump counterterrorism official resigns, accusing the Israel lobby of tricking the president into war. Plus: We ask what Israel’s real strategy is, whether a ground invasion is coming, and if Netanyahu would use nuclear weapons. With Michael Walker & Daniel Levy.
March 16 · 1 hr 13 min
Trump Begs for Help to Re-open Strait of Hormuz
As the illegal U.S-Israeli war on Iran spreads violence throughout the Middle East, oil exports from the region have ground to a halt. Plus: Why Trump’s war aims are looking increasingly untenable, and we ask whether Israel would use its nuclear weapons. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Annelle Sheline.
March 13 · 59 min
Pete Hegseth Loses It At US Media
A US refuelling plane crashed in Western Iraq, killing four US service people, Pete Hegseth has lashed out at the media for their coverage of the war on Iran. Plus: Palantir’s alex karp predicts the future, we ask who benefits from the oil shock generated by israel and the US’s illegal war on Iran, and we take a look at how AI slop is trying to influence politics. With NoJusticeMTG, Curtis Daly and Simon Childs
March 12 · 1 hr 26 min
Israel Claims It Hit Iran ‘Nuclear Site’
The Israeli air force has claimed to have hit what they say is an Iranian nuclear facility. Plus: Starmer takes the blame for appointing Peter Mandelson, Channel 4 airs Omid Djalili’s bizarre take on the war on Iran, and David Lammy seems to think he’s safe from the Green Party. With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.
March 11 · 56 min
Trump Is Desperate To End Iran War, Three Ships Hit In Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, for the most part, as war in the Middle East continues to rattle global energy markets. Plus: Why the Iranian diaspora isn’t as homogeneous in its political views as we’ve been led to believe, and the first of the Mandelson Files are published. With Aaron Bastani, Kieran Andrieu & Muhammad Ali Mojaradi. https://www.sharghzadeh.com/
March 10 · 1 hr 35 min
Trump Administration in Chaos Over Iran War Plans
It’s becoming increasingly clear that Donald Trump has no real plan for the war on Iran. We speak to Middle East expert Vali Nasr on how Iran’s response has surprised the world. Plus: Reform UK can’t get its story straight, and Israel’s propaganda machine has been unusually quiet. With Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu.
March 9 · 1 hr 3 min
Oil Price Spike Could Crash Global Economy
Global oil prices surge as Israel bombards Iran’s energy infrastructure. Plus: Tony Blair tries to goad Keir Starmer into joining the US and Israel’s war on Iran, and Mojtaba Khamenei is announced as Iran’s new head of state. With Michael Walker, Jasmine El-Gamal, Kojo Koram & Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi.
March 6 · 1 hr 4 min
Trump Demands Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender’
Donald Trump has stated that there will be no deal with Iran without “unconditional surrender”. Plus: Qatar’s Energy Minister has warned that the war will “bring down the economies of the world”, and the Pentagon has deemed Anthropic a supply chain risk. With Michael Walker, Sina Toossi, David Wearing & Nate Soares.
March 5 · 1 hr 10 min
How Far Could the US-Israel War on Iran Spread?
The Iran war widens… Plus: Are the British cowards? The role of AI tool Claude in the illegal Iran war, and a US Marine veteran dragged out of senate for refusing to go to war for Israel. With Steven Methven, Dalia Gebrial & Meghan Bodette.
March 4 · 1 hr 14 min
Hegseth Says U.S. Will Have COMPLETE CONTROL Of Iran Airspace
Pete Hegseth insists America is winning the illegal war against Iran. Plus: Could a civil war be brewing in Iran? Trump says the wrong Iranian leaders were killed, and Marco Rubio backtracks on the TRUTH About Israel With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani & Sara Kermanian
March 3 · 1 hr 26 min
The Illegal War on Iran Is Escalating… What Next?
The illegal war on Iran continues to escalate. Plus: Why did the U.S. choose to start this conflict with Iran? Is the UK a vassal state to the U.S? And, the Greens leave Reform in the dust. With Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu.
March 2 · 1 hr 15 min
The US & Israel’s War on Iran
Conflict continues between the US, Israel & Iran. Plus: The narrative gaslighting around the U.S. and Israel’s war on Iran, and could Iran now become a failed state? With Michael Walker, Kieran Andrieu, Annelle Sheline & Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi.
February 27 · 1 hr 12 min
Greens THRASH Labour and Reform In HISTORIC By-Election Win
Green Party candidate Hannah Spencer has won the Gorton and Denton by-election by more than 4000 votes, with Labour coming in third behind Reform. Plus: Why the mainstream media are repeating claims of “sectarian campaigning” and “family voting”. With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.
February 25 · 1 hr 1 min
Poll Shows Crunch By-Election Is Three-Horse Race
Reform, Greens and Labour, neck and neck in by-election Plus: We speak to one of the six Palestine Action members acquitted by a jury, and Trump’s showdown with Anthropic is reaching worrying levels… With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar
February 24 · 1 hr 26 min
Keir Starmer Refuses to Release All ‘Andrew Files’
Prince Andrew labelled as ‘rude’, ‘arrogant’ and ‘entitled’. Plus: Questions over whether Prince Andrew used RAF bases to meet Jeffrey Epstein, Labour’s dreadful student debt management continues, and should we fear civil war in the UK? With Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu.
February 23 · 1 hr
BREAKING: Peter Mandelson Arrested
Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Plus: Labour ramp up their attacks on the Green Party Martin Lewis goes head-to-head with Kemi Badenoch, Sam Altman lays out a terrifying new vision for humanity, and BBC double standards at the BAFTAs… With Michael Walker & NoJusticeMTG.
February 23 · 1 hr 4 min
Interview with Paul Holden: The Conspiracy To Silence Labour Critics
Michael Walker speaks to journalist Paul Holden, author of ‘The Fraud: Keir Starmer, Morgan McSweeney, and the Crisis of British Democracy’ In this interview, Paul speaks out about the smear campaign against him by Labour Together, with the help of a shady US investment firm.
February 20 · 1 hr 2 min
REVEALED: Mandelson Pushed For Prince Andrew To Be Trade Envoy
The former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is out of police custody as new information about his relationship to Peter Mandelson comes to light. Plus: We speak to journalist Paul Holden and Green Party candidate Hannah Spencer. With Michael Walker & Barry Malone.
February 19 · 1 hr 7 min
Prince Andrew Finally Arrested Over Epstein Links
Former prince Andrew has been arrested over the Epstein scandal. Plus: Iain Dale’s bizarre interview with Zack Polanski, and Robert Jenrick takes aim at the Equality Act. With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.