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Novara Media

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Gaza
Capitalism
Climate Change
Israel
Labour Party
Climate Crisis
Neoliberalism
Social Justice
China
United States
Activism
UK Politics
Donald Trump
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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This week marked three years since the Hamas attack of October 7th, and the beginning of the Israeli state’s genocidal onslaught against the Palestinian people. In that time, Western leaders from Joe Biden and Donald Trump to Keir Starmer and now And... more

Huawei makes the pipes and cables that power the Chinese internet. Its global reach has made China into a superpower.

Huawei is often accused of spying for China. But how was the US so sure that Huawei’s technology could be used for spying? Because... more

Are we in the era of trauma Top Trumps? ‘Lived Experience’ has become a byword for standpoint authority and progressive politics. It has allowed people from marginalised groups to speak and be heard, and forced us to confront how power plays out in i... more

Welcome to Series 2 of Do Your Own Research. Until the end of the year, I will be focusing on the most important and interesting country in the world: China.

We’re starting with Tianyu Fang, an editor of Chaoyang Trap, a newsletter all about the Ch... more

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Recent Guests

Catherine Liu
Professor of film and media studies and comparative literature
University affiliation discussed in the episode
Episode: Downstream: Trauma Farming and the Politics of Public Suffering w/ Catherine Liu
Tianyu Fang
Writer behind Chaoyang Trap; PhD student at Harvard
Chaoyang Trap; Harvard University
Episode: Do Your Own Research: Secrets of the Chinese Internet w/ Tianyu Fang
Patricia Nilsson
Investigative journalist and reporter for the Financial Times
Financial Times
Episode: Downstream: Porn Addiction Defines Our Political Age. Here’s How w/ Ash Sarkar
Daron Acemoglu
Economist, Nobel laureate, author of What Happened to Liberal Democracy, Remaking a Politics of Shared Prosperity
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Episode: Downstream: AI Will Destroy Liberal Democracy w/ Daron Acemoglu
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

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 States4 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
    Colombia6 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
    7 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
    Germany10 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 Kingdoma year 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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Apple Podcasts
#223
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Spotify
#40
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#26
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#65
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#128
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#65
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Downstream: Porn Addiction Defines Our Political Age. Here’s How w/ Ash Sarkar
Q: What are the regulatory challenges around content liability and trafficking, and how have laws like Section 230 and SESTA FOSTA shaped current policy?
Section 230 protected platforms from liability for user-generated content, enabling the spread of user-uploaded porn; SESTA FOSTA narrowed those protections in cases of sex trafficking, forcing platforms to police content more aggressively, but the boundaries of what constitutes trafficking remain contested and complex across jurisdictions.
Downstream: Porn Addiction Defines Our Political Age. Here’s How w/ Ash Sarkar
Q: How did the porn industry transition from a paid product to a free, ad-supported model, and what role did technology and finance play in that shift?
The shift happened as tech pioneers and Wall Street-backed financiers backed roll-ups and new distribution models, moving content from controlled studios to large, free platforms that monetize traffic through ads, data, and affiliate links, while payment processors and early internet developers built the infrastructure to support rapid scaling.
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.

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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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7. Bill McGuire
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