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Novara Media

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

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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We live in times of crisis. But perhaps none of the crises affect so many people in the here and now, as the housing crisis. Solving it could provide the skeleton key to unlocking so many of society’s problems. Despite this, decades of successive gov... more

The idea of a wealth tax has never been more popular in Britain, and while many have campaigned for it, none have done more to boost the demand than one man: Gary Stevenson.

The former city trader first joined us on Downstream four years ago. A lot... more

The Meditations of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius are perhaps the best-selling self-help book of all time. Rooted in the rational philosophy of the Stoics, the 12 books offer a stream of personal musings on everything from cultivating self-discipline ... more

AI boyfriends and girlfriends are all the rage – for some. For others, they just inspire rage.

So what’s the truth about these seductive machines? Do they open up our erotic potential, or are they just an absurd fantasy? And how are they even made?... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Apps
Journalist at Inside Housing; author of Homesick and Show Me The Bodies
Inside Housing
Episode: Downstream: You Will Rent Forever. Here’s Why. w/ Peter Apps
Gary Stevenson
Wealth tax advocate and public figure featured for discussion on wealth inequality
Patriotic Millionaires/Tax Justice UK (advocacy work mentioned)
Episode: Downstream: The Middle Class Will Collapse Unless We Tax the Rich w/ Gary Stevenson
James Muldoon
Author of Love Machines and Feeding the Machine
Independent researcher/author
Episode: Do Your Own Research: The True Cost of AI Girlfriends w/ James Muldoon
Thea Riofrancos
Author of Extraction, The Frontiers of Green Capitalism
Episode: Do Your Own Research: How China Wins the Resource War w/ Thea Riofrancos
Mariana Mazzucato
Professor in the economics of innovation and public value at University College London
University College London
Episode: Downstream: Governments Do Capitalism Wrong. Here’s How We Fix It. w/ Mariana Mazzucato
Daniel Levy
Former Israeli peace negotiator and Middle East commentator
Former Israeli peace negotiator / commentator
Episode: Downstream: What the US-Iran Peace Negotiations are Really About w/ Daniel Levy
Hettie O'Brien
Author of The Asset Class, How Private Equity Turned Capitalism Against Itself
Author
Episode: Do Your Own Research: How Private Equity Bought the World w/ Hettie O’Brien
Eyal Weizman
Author of Ungrounding, The Architecture of Genocide; founder/director of Forensic Architecture
Forensic Architecture / Goldsmiths, University of London
Episode: Do Your Own Research: Israel Is Literally Burying Evidence of Its Genocide w/ Eyal Weizman
Trevor Paglen
Artist and thinker on media manipulation, neuroscience, and covert operations
Independent researcher/artist
Episode: Do Your Own Research: From the Bible to ChatBots: A History of Psyops w/ Trevor Paglen

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Keir Milburn
Co-host on ACFM

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 Statesa month 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
    Colombia3 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
    4 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
    Germany7 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 Kingdom8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Guests are consistently informed, bringing credibility and depth.
Thoughtful, well-researched discussions that challenge mainstream narratives.
Some feedback highlights regional diversity and representation as an area for improvement.
Overall, listeners praise the show's integrity and educational value.
High-quality journalism with nuanced analysis; some episodes are dense but rewarding.

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#40
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Apple Podcasts
#28
United Kingdom/News/Politics
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#54
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Apple Podcasts
#129
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#99
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#113
Australia/News/Politics

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Downstream: The Middle Class Will Collapse Unless We Tax the Rich w/ Gary Stevenson
Q: What is the core reason you advocate for a wealth tax at the scale you propose?
The core reason is that wealth accumulation at the top outpaces economic growth and public resources, creating a structural imbalance where a tiny group owns most assets while the middle and working classes face deteriorating living standards. A targeted wealth tax would move wealth from the top back toward society, fund essential public services, and protect democracy from the corrosive effects of inequality.
Downstream: You Will Rent Forever. Here’s Why. w/ Peter Apps
Q: Are affordable housing targets effective, and what would work better?
Targets can help if paired with strict delivery mechanisms that ensure a meaningful portion of developments includes social or affordable housing, and if the land value is structured to subsidize these goals rather than allowing developers to negotiate away affordability for higher profits.
Downstream: You Will Rent Forever. Here’s Why. w/ Peter Apps
Q: What role did the 1988 Housing Act play in creating today's housing landscape?
The 1988 Act ended lifetime tenancy protections in the private sector, enabling six-month tenancies and frequent eviction, which allowed rents and prices to rise with less security for tenants and fostered a market where housing is treated as an asset class rather than a home.
Downstream: You Will Rent Forever. Here’s Why. w/ Peter Apps
Q: Why is housing so unaffordable, and how did the system get here?
Housing became expensive due to a shift in policy and finance: deregulation of private renting, the removal of social housing as a pressure valve, a rise in private landlordism funded by banks and pension funds, and the right-to-buy moving public stock into private ownership, all underpinned by a financialized housing market.
Downstream: Who Really Won the War on Drugs? w/ Kojo Koram
Q: How does the guest view the role of education and harm reduction in drug policy?
Education should be sober and evidence-based, avoiding alarmist messaging, and harm reduction should be a foundational principle, including services like overdose prevention centers and needle exchanges to reduce deaths and infections.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Novara Media

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

Thoughtful, rigor-focused discussions on politics, economics, history, and global power dynamics, with a clear emphasis on left-leaning analysis, systemic critique of capitalism, and how institutions shape policy and society. Episodes commonly feature deep dives into strategy, governance, and disruptive ideas from academics, journalists, and activists, often challenging mainstream narratives. A standout trait is the breadth of guests—from Marxist theorists to political organizers and policy researchers—offering practical insights for listeners who want to understand power structures and alternative futures. The show tends to attract listeners who value critical, evidence-based debate and are drawn to reformist, anti-neoliberal perspectives,... more

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1. Peter Apps
2. Gary Stevenson
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5. Mariana Mazzucato
6. Daniel Levy
7. Hettie O'Brien
8. Eyal Weizman

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