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Novara Media

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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

Cheap food holds capitalism together. But to get it, we’ve had to cheapen almost everything on the planet: the work of women, nature and colonies.

We’ve made strange new ecologies all over the world, and now we’re living in the metabolic sh*tshow.

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In 2001, Eric Schlosser published Fast Food Nation: an investigation into the toxic depths of America’s food industry.  Twenty five years later, the book remains an urgent intervention, as much for what it says about workers’ rights as for our agricu... more

Are humans distinct from nature? Are there natural limits to inequality? Can you have action without effort? Do bacteria have agency?

Jem, Nadia and Keir find themselves dwarfed by the concept of ecology in this planetary-scale episode, which touche... more

There’s nothing in the world more important than the food system. The twentieth century was scarred by enormous famines – and, like the one in Gaza, they are still deliberately engineered. But since the 1970s, the absolute number of deaths from famin... more

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Recent Guests

Maurice Glasman
Baron, academic, blue labour evangelist
Labour Party
Episode: Downstream: Mandelson & the Perverted Fantasies of New Labour Liberalism w/ Maurice Glasman
Oliver Bullough
Author of 'Everybody Loves Our Dollars' and expert on money laundering
Episode: Downstream: Vape Shops, Crypto and Luxury Watches: How Money Laundering Is Everywhere w/ Oliver Bullough
Tariq Ali
An influential writer and political activist with a keen interest in history and global politics.
Verso Books, New Left Review
Episode: Downstream: Exposing the Lies of the 20th Century w/ Tariq Ali
Glenn Greenwald
A viToed journalist known for his work on US foreign policy and civil liberties
The Intercept
Episode: Downstream: Venezuela, China and the End of the Dollar w/ Glenn Greenwald
Peter Oborne
Journalist with decades of experience, author of 'Complicit: Britain's Role in the Destruction of Gaza'.
Middle East Eye
Episode: Downstream: Exposing the Israeli Capture of British Politics w/ Peter Oborne
Norman Finkelstein
Scholar, author, and son of Holocaust survivors, known for his critical views on Israeli policies and the Palestinian situation.
Independent scholar
Episode: Downstream: ‘Gaza Is Over, It’s Gone. There’s Nothing Left’ w/ Norman Finkelstein
Tareq Baconi
Author and expert on Palestinian politics, known for critically analyzing the dynamics of Hamas and its strategic implications.
Independent Scholar
Episode: Downstream: The Truth About Hamas, October 7th & Israel’s Ongoing Genocide w/ Tareq Baconi
Cory Doctorow
Blogger, journalist, activist, and author of over 30 books, including 'Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom.'
Episode: Downstream: The Plan is to Make the Internet Worse Forever w/ Cory Doctorow
Branko Milanovic
Former World Bank economist and author
World Bank
Episode: Downstream: Ex-World Bank Insider on Western Decline & the Chinese World Order w/ Branko Milanovic

Host

Aaron Bastani
Co-founder of Novara Media and frequent host discussing politics, economy, and social change.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.3k ratings
  • 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
    Germany2 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 Kingdom3 months ago
  • In-depth insights!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    RuminatingStoic
    3 months ago
  • In-depth insights!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Ruminating_Stoic
    3 months ago
  • London centric

    All subjects are discussed through the prism of gentrified London. You need to get out of your bubbles and maybe hire a working class host based in the North. A case in point - Ash and Eliza talking about the “inheritocracy” as two people who have respectively inherited money to buy a place in London and an actual London house means they have a very rare and privileged experience compared to most people in the UK. I couldn’t take the discussion seriously.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JamieO1983
    United Kingdom7 months ago

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Critiques of the podcast include perceived elitism or regional biases.
Many find the guest selections and discussions intellectually stimulating.
Listeners appreciate the focus on social and economic reforms.
General sentiment is that it offers much richer content than traditional media sources.
Content is insightful and challenges mainstream narratives.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#41
United Kingdom/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#77
United Kingdom/News
Apple Podcasts
#131
Canada/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#80
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Apple Podcasts
#245
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#32
India/News/Politics

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Downstream: How the Democrats Abandoned Working People w/ Eric Schlosser
Q: What surprising thing did you learn about undocumented immigrants during your research?
Schlosser shares harrowing experiences of undocumented workers living in dire conditions, working long hours in hot fields to support their families, illustrating their invaluable contributions to society.
Downstream: How the Democrats Abandoned Working People w/ Eric Schlosser
Q: Why is it that anti-corporate messaging hasn't galvanized people to change their consumption habits, while other political causes have?
He attributes the disparity to the unequal marketing power of corporations compared to anti-corporate literature and acknowledges the potential for consumer boycotts if a significant portion of consumers engages in them.
Downstream: How the Democrats Abandoned Working People w/ Eric Schlosser
Q: What are the forces that have allowed monopoly concentration without a corresponding increase in union organization?
Schlosser explains the historical challenges in unionizing meatpacking workers, mentioning that once unions gained strength, companies began to exploit immigrant labor, weakening unions.
Downstream: How the Democrats Abandoned Working People w/ Eric Schlosser
Q: How did this book come about for you?
Schlosser started by following the harvest in California, focusing on the exploitation of undocumented workers before investigating the fast food industry at the editor's request.
Downstream: China, AI and the West’s Free Speech Crackdown w/ Ai Weiwei
Q: Do you see that happening in the West, for example, the treatment of pro-Gaza protesters in the US and the UK?
There are serious repercussions for anyone questioning the ongoing conflicts, which marks a troubling redefining of society.

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A distinctive platform explores critical themes such as economic inequality, climate crisis, political movements, and social justice. It features a variety of guests ranging from economists and political activists to historians and journalists, fostering thought-provoking discussions that often intersect with contemporary global events and ideologies. Themes of grassroots activism, the implications of neoliberalism, and challenges to the mainstream narratives of politics are prevalent throughout the content, making it appealing to listeners interested in a more progressive and multifaceted perspective on current affairs.

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Novara Media launched 11 years ago and published 306 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Maurice Glasman
2. Oliver Bullough
3. Tariq Ali
4. Glenn Greenwald
5. Peter Oborne
6. Norman Finkelstein
7. Tareq Baconi
8. Cory Doctorow

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