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Novara Media

Novara Media
Capitalism
Gaza
Climate Change
Israel
Labour Party
Social Justice
Climate Crisis
Neoliberalism
United States
Activism
UK Politics
Donald Trump
China
Brexit
Palestine
Green Party
Just Stop Oil
Artificial Intelligence
Feminism
Ecology

Novara Media is an independent media organisation addressing the issues—from a crisis of capitalism to racism and climate change—that are set to define the 21st century.

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Latest Episodes

When and why did liberal democracy stop working for the many? On Downstream this week is Daron Acemoglu, joint recipient of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, whose 2012 book Why Nations Fail has sold over a million copies.

He talks to Aar... more

This summer’s extreme heat, wildfires and thousands of excess deaths have shown that the climate is destabilising faster than predicted. In the face of this undeniable crisis, what should be done?

Tessa Khan is the founder of Uplift, an organisatio... more

What did the Situationists actually achieve? Nadia, Jem and Keir look back on the antics and manifestos of the socialist revolutionaries who gathered under the banner of the Situationist International.

With ideas from Debord and Khayati and music ... more

AI is set to take all of our jobs. It will irrevocably transform our relationships – and it might even kill us all. These are some of the big claims made about artificial intelligence today. And they are claims that on Novara, we take seriously. This... more

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Recent Guests

Tessa Khan
Climate activist, founder of Uplift
Uplift
Episode: Downstream: The Next Big Shock Is Coming. Green Energy Is the Only Way Out w/ Tessa Khan
Jonas Patrick Marvin
Author of The Breaking of the English Working Class
Novara Media interview guest
Episode: Downstream: Multiculturalism Will Save the Working Class w/ Jonas Patrick Marvin
Bill McGuire
Professor emeritus of geophysical and climate hazards at University College London; volcanologist
University College London; New Weather Institute; Scientists for Global Responsibility
Episode: Downstream: Elites Have No Plan for Climate Change w/ Bill McGuire
Amy Goodman
Co-founder and co-presenter of Democracy Now!
Democracy Now!
Episode: Downstream: The Journalist Who Terrifies Corporate America w/ Amy Goodman
Hazel Sheffield
Business reporter and investigative journalist, author of Frontierlands
Frontierlands / Book author
Episode: ACFM Microdose: How Britain’s Coastal Communities are Reclaiming Power w/ Hazel Sheffield
Kevin Anderson
Professor of climate science with a background in offshore oil industry; former petrochemical engineer
University of Manchester; also work in Sweden
Episode: Downstream: Ex-Oil Engineer Turned Climate Whistleblower: “We Face Collapse” w/ Kevin Anderson
Pankaj Mishra
Writer, historian, journalist
Equator magazine
Episode: Downstream: The West is Over. Here’s Why w/ Pankaj Mishra
Joshua Citarella
Artist, host of the Doomscroll podcast and founder of Do Not Research
Do Not Research, Doomscroll
Episode: Do Your Own Research: Is This Podcast the Problem? w/ Joshua Citarella
Amanda Kelly
Defendant in Burnley Barclays direct-action case
Palestine Action
Episode: Burnham Vows To Tackle Youth Unemployment

Hosts

Jeremy Gilbert
Co-host, contributor to discussion, affiliated with Novara/ACFM
Aaron Bastani
Host of the show and founder of Novara Media; central figure in many discussions
Nadia Idol
Co-host with broad involvement across Novara Media and related programs
Keir Milburn
Co-host, contributor to discussion

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.5k ratings
  • Listen up!

    Participating in Novara Media functions will take you from the mouth breathing dummy you are, to a productive member of society. It’s punk rock to be smart now kids!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lord Dizzle
    United States3 months ago
  • So. Damn. Good.

    Great content. Great guests. Excellent hosting! Love this show. I never stop learning from you. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Forten88
    Colombia5 months ago
  • If you're not listening to Novara Media's output, do you even know what's going on in the world beyond the surface level? Literally the best journalism coming out of the UK today. I'm especially loving Do Your Own Research at the moment. Richard Hames is amazing and that episode with Marek Poliks nearly broke my brain (in the best possible way).

    Podcast Addict
    5
    PraxisMakesPerfect
    6 months ago
  • This what I call journalism!!!

    The guests are always very interesting intellectuals and activists. The hosts have nuanced takes and are nice to listen to. Would recommend this podcast for everyone that’s interested in Politics!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KaiIsBadAt
    Germany9 months ago
  • So Interesting & Informative

    Novara Media podcasts are such a rewarding, informative and thought provoking listen. The guests are consistently well informed and so have much credibility. Thank you Novara.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PineGroveCharlie
    United Kingdom10 months ago

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Listeners praise nuanced discussion and high-quality hosting.
Audiences value the rigorous, left-leaning critique and depth of guests.
Some critiques note geographic framing and occasional esoteric references; overall strong engagement.

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#227
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Spotify
#42
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#27
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#65
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#173
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#73
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Downstream: The Next Big Shock Is Coming. Green Energy Is the Only Way Out w/ Tessa Khan
Q: Is public ownership of energy the key to a just transition, and how would that practically work in Scotland and the UK?
Public ownership would help align energy policy with public interests, enabling investment in local manufacturing, job creation, and reinvestment of profits into communities rather than private shareholders, especially by expanding state stakes in offshore wind and municipal ownership of smaller projects.
Downstream: The Next Big Shock Is Coming. Green Energy Is the Only Way Out w/ Tessa Khan
Q: Where do you see the biggest challenges in transitioning from North Sea oil to renewables like offshore wind in the UK?
The main challenges are political and economic: countering a powerful fossil fuel lobby, reforming energy market structures so renewable energy can lower bills, and building local, publicly owned or community-backed energy production to ensure the benefits stay local.
ACFM Microdose: How Britain’s Coastal Communities are Reclaiming Power w/ Hazel Sheffield
Q: What do you see as the core takeaway about governance and local power in Hastings and similar towns?
Governance is being redefined at the edges; unitary authorities and budget constraints push communities to self-organize, create commoning practices, and reclaim space for housing and social needs rather than submitting to top-down planning.
ACFM Microdose: How Britain’s Coastal Communities are Reclaiming Power w/ Hazel Sheffield
Q: So what drew you to the focus on these seaside towns and the specific locations you chose?
I started with a broad net on alternative economies and let the stories guide me, choosing places that reveal both decay and renewal, showing how communities survive and reimagine their futures.
Downstream: The Journalist Who Terrifies Corporate America w/ Amy Goodman
Q: What is the editorial philosophy behind Democracy Now!, and how do you maintain independence while covering powerful interests?
Goodman explains a commitment to presenting people's own voices and experiences, avoiding pundits, and using investigative methods to uncover wrongdoing, while relying on an audience-supported model to reduce reliance on corporate funding.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Novara Media

What is Novara Media about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program consistently covers politics, economics, climate, and media, with conversations that challenge conventional narratives and push for systemic reform. Across episodes, listeners encounter rigorous critiques of energy systems, wealth inequality, global power, and the political economy shaping policy choices, often paired with thoughtful critiques of mainstream media and technocratic governance. Distinctive strengths include a steady stream of expert guests from climate science, economics, and political economy, plus a willingness to interrogate established power structures. The show frequently ties policy discussion to everyday impacts like housing, welfare, and public services, and it is notable for its plural, anti-establishment... more

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4. Amy Goodman
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7. Pankaj Mishra
8. Joshua Citarella

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