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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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January 23 · 1 hr 4 min
Labour’s Desperate Attempt to Block Burnham Will Backfire
Keir Starmer’s allies have some questionable tactics up their sleeves to prevent a coup by Andy Burnham. Plus: We speak to Meghan Bodette from the Kurdish Peace Institute about the future of Syria, new data suggests that liberal democracy is close to collapse, & Trump claims NATO troops in Afghanistan avoided the frontline. With Michael Walker, NoJusticeMTG & Patrick Porter.
January 22 · 1 hr 10 min
Trump’s Real Estate Scheme for Gaza Revealed at Davos
Jared Kushner reveals there’s no plan B for “peace” in Gaza. Plus: Andy Burnham’s path to PM has become a step clearer, Zack Polankski calls for Palantir to have no role in the NHS, and Starmer defiant over Greenland. With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.
January 21 · 1 hr 12 min
Trump Demands Ownership Of Greenland
Trump gives speech at WEF as tension builds Plus: Mark Carney’s powerful speech, Scott Bessant on the aims of sanctions in Russia and Iran, and John Mearsheimer is back to expose Piers Morgan. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani & Caitlín Doherty Downstream IRL: Aaron Bastani in conversation with Ash Sarkar: https://dice.fm/event/wwrypg-downstream-irl-aaron-bastani-in-conversation-with-ash-sarkar-16th-feb-earth-london-tickets Downstream Newsletter: novara.media/downstreamnewsletter
January 20 · 1 hr 16 min
Euro Leaders Hit Back At Trump’s Greenland Threats
Emmanuel Macron is speaking out against Trump’s threats to annex Greenland. Plus: The ceasefire between Syrian and Kurdish-led forces falters, only 5% of Brits think the UK should accept US control of Greenland, and the US state department intervenes over Palestine action arrests. With Aaron Bastani, Kieran Andrieu & Elif Sarican.
January 19 · 1 hr 1 min
Trump’s Tariff Threat Stuns Europe
Trump’s tariff punishment for Europe. Plus: Netanyahu and Putin among the names for Gaza’s “peace board,” America’s right-wing influencers partying to Ye’s banned song. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Jonny Ball.
January 16 · 57 min
The Proxy War In Your Party
Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana are putting up rival slates of candidates for elections to Your Party’s executive committee. Plus: The latest on ICE’s mass deportation campaign, an exclusive report into NHS spending on a controversial surveillance system that films vulnerable inpatients, and Donald Trump finally gets his Nobel Peace Prize – sort of. With Michael Walker, Steven Methven, Jennifer Forbes & Max Shanly.
January 15 · 1 hr 6 min
Trump Backs Down Over Iran Strike
The US weighs its military options in Iran. Plus: Robert Jenrick sacked from the shadow cabinet, and the eyebrow-raising attempt at rewriting the history of October 7th. With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.
January 14 · 1 hr 1 min
The Maccabi Tel Aviv Row Could Bring Down A Police Chief
Confidence in the police chief lost after the Israeli fan ban Plus: With interest rates rising, does the UK student loan system need reform? ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ director discusses the true story that cannot be forgotten. With Michael Walker, Barry Malone, and Kaouther Ben Hania
January 13 · 1 hr 7 min
Donald Trump Tells Iranian Protesters “Help Is On Its Way”
Donald Trump has again signalled US intervention in Iran, and an Iranian security official has estimated the death toll from ongoing protests to be 2000. Plus: Concerns grow for the health of Palestine Action hunger strikers. With Aaron Bastani, Kieran Andrieu & Séamus Malekafzali.
January 12 · 1 hr 5 min
Death Toll Continues to Rise in Iran Protests
Protests in Iran reach day 16. Plus: ‘Hypocrisy’ as everyone from Tommy Robinson to JK Rowling speaks out on Iranian protests, and Donald Trump vs the Federal Reserve’s chief. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Arash Azizi.
January 9 · 1 hr 8 min
Protests Break Out In Iran As Trump Considers Regime Change
The US is threatening regime change in Iran amid anti-government protests. Ayatollah Khamenei has tried to dismiss these as the work of outsiders. Plus: Donald Trump tells the New York Times that international law won’t restrain him, and Keir Starmer threatens to ban Elon Musk’s X over abuse images. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi.
January 8 · 1 hr 9 min
ICE Agent Kills US Citizen, Protests Erupt in Minneapolis
Protests have erupted in response to the shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a masked ICE agent as Trump’s government scrambles to justify her killing. Plus: The UK and France have agreed to deploy troops to Ukraine if a peace deal is reached with Russia, and Peter Mandelson has accused European leaders of a “histrionic” response to Trump’s threats of invading Greenland. With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.
January 7 · 58 min
US Seizes Russian Oil Tanker in Atlantic
Russian oil tanker seized by the US Plus: Trump says he’ll use force to take Greenland, and what does the future look like for Venezuela? With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Gabriel Hetland
January 6 · 1 hr 9 min
Labour Won’t Condemn Illegal Attack On Venezuela
The world reacts to Donald Trump’s attack on Venezuela, with the UK government refusing to call it a breach of international law. Plus: A new poll has Labour dropping below the Tories. With Steven Methven & Kieran Andrieu.
January 5 · 1 hr 4 min
Maduro Says He’s “Still President” In New York Court
Following his kidnapping, Nicolás Maduro pleads not-guilty. Plus: Trump warns Europe they’ll be next, and the insider who made big bucks betting on Maduro’s kidnap. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, and Juan David Rojas.
Dec 19, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
2025: The Year Labour Died?
2025 has been a rough year for Keir Starmer’s Labour, but was it enough to destroy the party? Plus: A fake AI Varoufakis is going viral, and Bernie Sanders has a message for the tech oligarchs. With Michael Walker & Helena AKA NoJusticeMTG.
Dec 18, 2025 · 1 hr
Putin Threatens Retaliation Over Frozen Russian Assets
Moscow has threatened to retaliate against Western companies over the EU’s move to freeze Russian assets indefinitely, promising a harsh response if those funds are used to support Ukraine. Plus: Two protestors have been arrested on suspicion of chanting “globalise the Intifada”, and Trump’s chief of staff has given a tell-all interview on the chaos within the White House. With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial & Nai Barghouti.
Dec 17, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Keir Starmer Says “Don’t Abandon Patients” As Doctor Five-Day Strikes Begin
Starmer calls The Doctor strikes “Utterly irresponsible” Plus: Former Labour elected Mayor Jamie Driscoll joins the Greens, yet ANOTHER bad day for Keir Starmer, and GMP vow to clamp down even more on Pro-Palestine protesters. With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar, Dr Thomas Cheliotis-James & Jamie Driscoll
Dec 16, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Bondi Gunmen Motivated by Islamic State, Says Australian PM
More details emerge on the Bondi Beach gunmen Plus: MI6 warns of a possible Russian war with Europe, and Donald Trump confirms his plans to sue the BBC for $10bn. With: Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu
Dec 15, 2025 · 54 min
Gunmen Target Jewish Community In Bondi Beach, Killing 15
Two gunmen have opened fire on a crowd of people celebrating Hanukkah on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, killing 15. Plus: Resident NHS doctors have voted to go on strike. With Michael Walker, Cody Dahler & Em Hilton.