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Novara Live

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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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Democrat Haley Stevens has endorsed a Republican candidate over Abdul El-Sayed in the upcoming US midterms.

Plus: Former Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay takes to the airwaves to complain about the party’s left flank, Shabana Mahmood announces n... more

We have an exclusive interview with Swedish academic Andreas Malm, the latest victim of the UK Government’s clampdown on freedom of expression.

Plus: Burnham claims he had wished for a more radical budget, hopes and fears of a tech stock crash are ... more

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As Healey vows to get “tough” on unemployed young people, we look at what Labour could do to help them instead.

Plus: A guide to some of the battles progressives are looking to win in the upcoming US midterms, the Scottish and English MPs blocked f... more

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We take an in-depth look at John Healey’s first budget as Treasurer.

Plus: Polls have closed in Israel, leaving both Netanyahu and the opposition short of an outright majority.

With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, James Meadway & Dan Levy.

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Recent Guests

Michael Jacobs
Professor of political economy and former energy, climate and environment adviser to Gordon Brown
University of Sheffield
Episode: Economics Guru: Britain Is Not Ready For The Next Crisis
Harriet Williamson
Novara Media journalist who reported on Palantir's letters to MPs
Novara Media
Episode: European Students Are Revolting… Except in the UK
Cole Stangler
Journalist in Marseille and host of What Do We Want? Conversations with the International Left
Episode: Labour Approves Jackdaw Gas Field
Tessa Khan
Climate campaigner and lawyer with Uplift
Uplift
Episode: Labour Approves Jackdaw Gas Field
Ashok Kumar
Member of Greens for Palestine and advocate for the Green Party motion on Zionism
Greens for Palestine
Episode: Britain Sends Jets To Saudi Arabia
Hannah Stokes
Amnesty International community organiser for students and co-author of its report on campus dissent
Amnesty International
Episode: Riots Stun France
Danièle Obono
Member of the French National Assembly for La France Insoumise
La France Insoumise
Episode: Riots Stun France
Alice Cappelle
French commentator and journalist who makes video essays and explainers on French politics
Episode: Riots Stun France
Jonathan Portes
Economist, former chief economist at the Cabinet Office and professor at King's College London
King's College London
Episode: Labour Versus the Banks

Hosts

Michael Walker
Host of the show and primary moderator, Novara Media
Aaron Bastani
Co-host and commentator, Host of Novara Live
Ash Sarkar
Guest commentator on the panel and host on Novara Live
Steven Methven
Co-host/guest on show

Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars from 8.5k ratings
  • Who cares what Mr Bastani is feeling

    I don’t forgive you, you are not the victim, your feelings are not the story, you should resign.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Aurilia Zen
    Australia2 months ago
  • perfect but very erratic in updating

    This would be a five star review except that every few days, the podcast will appear to go on a break, which is your prerogative. The problem is there are actually no breaks, and it’s updating daily on the Youtube feed only, and not on any of the podcast platforms. It might seem to you guys like Youtube is a more accessible platform but it’s actually not, unless a user subscribes and pays Google for premium YT, there are too many ads to make such long form videos easy to watch, and making them v... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    melodie-c
    United States3 months ago
  • Yellow card

    Odd Editorialising in the show from the 9th of June. Aaron Bastani saying people in Northern Ireland are “entitled” to feel terrified and to blame the government when describing an “attack” that we still don’t have context for. I’ve had a few concerns about some of the things I’ve heard.This is a yellow card from me.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    markmash
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • really appreciate Harriet's knowledge and perspective

    Podcast Addict
    5
    boaz
    6 months ago
  • Best place for to get UK national and international news brought to you with accuracy, intellect and compassion.

    Podchaser
    5
    Jon Reed
    9 months ago

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Listeners praise deep, policy-forward analysis and the ability to challenge mainstream narratives.
Guests and hosts are appreciated for diverse expertise and ability to connect global events with local policy.
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Riots Stun France
Q: What did Amnesty International's research reveal about universities' treatment of students who speak out for Palestine?
Hannah Stokes says universities have used protest notice and authorization rules, monitoring and disciplinary procedures to restrict student expression. Amnesty's report documents these practices at 19 UK universities and calls on them to adopt its Defend Dissent Charter.
Riots Stun France
Q: How did a movement of protesting students end up with a 19th century town hall burning down?
Alice Cappelle says student protests and grievances over gas prices grew into a broader anti-government movement. She notes that the scale of destruction surprised many, especially as support for the protest date grew.
Britain Sends Jets To Saudi Arabia
Q: Why go through a political party?
Kumar argues that party policy can work alongside organizing and protest, giving political expression to existing public concern and helping reshape the national conversation.
Britain Sends Jets To Saudi Arabia
Q: What's the strategy that Greens for Palestine have and where does this motion sit within it?
Kumar says the motion is part of a deliberate strategy to shift political debate leftward, challenge establishment assumptions and establish the Green Party as an anti-establishment force.
Labour Approves Jackdaw Gas Field
Q: Why are people in France so frustrated despite the country having relatively generous welfare provision?
Cole Stangler points to high expectations for public services, declining investment in education and health, disinvestment in some areas, poor school conditions and staff shortages, and a government perceived as unwilling to make concessions after protests.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Novara Live

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

This program offers in-depth political analysis and interview-driven discussions with a left-leaning, UK-focused lens. Across recent episodes, topics include housing policy, local and national governance, immigration and border policy, climate risk and emergency response, tech regulation, and international diplomacy, often weaving in labor perspectives and public service challenges. A recurring pattern is linking domestic policy debates to global events, with guests ranging from union leaders and climate experts to journalists and economists, creating a broad, policy-first conversation that aims to connect everyday lived issues with broader political strategy and ideology. A standout quality is the willingness to challenge mainstream narrat... more

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Recent guests on Novara Live include:

1. Michael Jacobs
2. Harriet Williamson
3. Cole Stangler
4. Tessa Khan
5. Ashok Kumar
6. Hannah Stokes
7. Danièle Obono
8. Alice Cappelle

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