Best Novara Podcasts (2024)

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Israeli Strike Kills Multiple People In Beirut, Lebanon 58:47

1h ago58:47

58:47

An Israeli airstrike on Beiruit targeting a Hezbollah commander has also killed multiple civilians. Plus: Alleged victims of former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed give their testimony. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.By Novara Media

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30: Unbothered, moisturised, happy – and ready for a relationship? 1:07:20

2h ago1:07:20

1:07:20

Are you sitting comfortably? Because Moya has come to a big realisation – and some new rules for dating etiquette. Plus: a new batch of your Missed Connections! Get in touch if you recognise any of these objects of our affection.Send your dilemmas and missed connections: ifispeak@novaramedia.comBy Novara Media

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Downstream: This Is the Reality for Palestinian Christians w/ Dr. Munther Isaac 58:37

6h ago58:37

58:37

Dr. Munther Isaac is the pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, serving a community of Christians that dates back to the time of Jesus. He joins Ash to discuss Israel’s continuing annexation of the West Bank, the role of Christian Zionists, and the origins of western hypocrisy.By Novara Media

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Israeli Strike Kills Multiple People In Beirut, Lebanon 58:47

2h ago58:47

58:47

An Israeli airstrike on Beiruit targeting a Hezbollah commander has also killed multiple civilians. Plus: Alleged victims of former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed give their testimony. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.By Novara Media

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Hezbollah Leader Says Israel’s Exploding Devices Op Are ‘Declaration of War’ 51:56

2h ago51:56

51:56

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has addressed two days of Israeli attacks on Lebanon, saying they amount to a declaration of war. Plus: Western media heaps praise on Israeli strategy; and the Downing Street freebies row hits boiling point. With Ash Sarkar and Micha Frazer-Carroll.By Novara Media

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Hezbollah Leader Says Israel’s Exploding Devices Op Are ‘Declaration of War’ 51:56

26m ago51:56

51:56

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has addressed two days of Israeli attacks on Lebanon, saying they amount to a declaration of war. Plus: Western media heaps praise on Israeli strategy; and the Downing Street freebies row hits boiling point. With Ash Sarkar and Micha Frazer-Carroll.By Novara Media

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Israel Hits Lebanon With More Explosions & Declares New Phase Of War 54:40

1h ago54:40

54:40

Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant has announced their war will enter a new phase to focus on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Plus: Lebanon sees a second day of Hezbollah communication devices exploding. With Michael Walker and @NoJusticeMTG.By Novara Media

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Israel Hits Lebanon With More Explosions & Declares New Phase Of War 54:40

1h ago54:40

54:40

Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant has announced their war will enter a new phase to focus on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Plus: Lebanon sees a second day of Hezbollah communication devices exploding. With Michael Walker and @NoJusticeMTG.By Novara Media

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Thousands Wounded by Hezbollah Pager Explosions 58:20

1h ago58:20

58:20

Nearly three thousand people have been injured and some killed by exploding pagers in Lebanon. Plus: Ed Davey’s victory lap at Lib Dem Conference; and why columnists are leaving the Jewish Chronicle. With Aaron Bastani and NoJusticeMTG.By Novara Media

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Thousands Wounded by Hezbollah Pager Explosions 58:20

2h ago58:20

58:20

Nearly three thousand people have been injured and some killed by exploding pagers in Lebanon. Plus: Ed Davey’s victory lap at Lib Dem Conference; and why columnists are leaving the Jewish Chronicle. With Aaron Bastani and NoJusticeMTG.By Novara Media

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30: Unbothered, moisturised, happy – and ready for a relationship? 1:07:21

3h ago1:07:21

1:07:21

Are you sitting comfortably? Because Moya has come to a big realisation – and some new rules on dating etiquette. Plus, a whole a new batch of your Missed Connections! Get in touch if you recognise any of these objects of our affection. Email your missed connections and dilemmas to ifispeak@novaramedia.com Music by Matt Huxley.…

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30: Unbothered, moisturised, happy – and ready for a relationship? 1:07:21

18h ago1:07:21

1:07:21

Are you sitting comfortably? Because Moya has come to a big realisation – and some new rules on dating etiquette. Plus, a whole a new batch of your Missed Connections! Get in touch if you recognise any of these objects of our affection. Email your missed connections and dilemmas to ifispeak@novaramedia.com Music by Matt Huxley.…

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Huw Edwards Avoids Jail for Accessing Indecent Images of Children 1:01:02

3d ago1:01:02

1:01:02

Huw Edwards has received a 6-month suspended sentence for accessing indecent images of children. Plus: Trump survives a second assassination attempt; and Starmer has praised Georgia Meloni’s immigration policies. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.By Novara Media

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Huw Edwards Avoids Jail for Accessing Indecent Images of Children 1:01:02

1d ago1:01:02

1:01:02

Huw Edwards has received a 6-month suspended sentence for accessing indecent images of children. Plus: Trump survives a second assassination attempt; and Starmer has praised Georgia Meloni’s immigration policies. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.By Novara Media

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Downstream: This Is the Reality for Palestinian Christians w/ Dr. Munther Isaac 58:37

38m ago58:37

58:37

Dr. Munther Isaac is the pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, serving a community of Christians that dates back to the time of Jesus. He joins Ash to discuss Israel’s continuing annexation of the West Bank, the role of Christian Zionists, and the origins of western hypocrisy.By Novara Media

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ACFM Microdose: The Joy Of Fascism 1:26:36

5d ago1:26:36

1:26:36

A month after racist riots engulfed the country, the ACFM crew ask what fascism – and antifascism – look like in Britain today. Do the riots and counter-protests mark a return to “street politics”? Why didn’t the Labour party align itself with opponents of the pogroms? And how popular are extreme rightwing views among Britain’s frustrated youth? Je…

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ACFM Microdose: The Joy Of Fascism 1:26:36

4d ago1:26:36

1:26:36

A month after racist riots engulfed the country, the ACFM crew ask what fascism – and antifascism – look like in Britain today. Do the riots and counter-protests mark a return to “street politics”? Why didn’t the Labour party align itself with opponents of the pogroms? And how popular are extreme rightwing views among Britain’s frustrated youth? Je…

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ACFM Microdose: The Joy Of Fascism 1:26:36

5d ago1:26:36

1:26:36

A month after racist riots engulfed the country, the ACFM crew ask what fascism – and antifascism – look like in Britain today. Do the riots and counter-protests mark a return to “street politics”? Why didn’t the Labour party align itself with opponents of the pogroms? And how popular are extreme rightwing views among Britain’s frustrated youth? Je…

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ACFM Microdose: The Joy of Fascism 1:26:36

4h ago1:26:36

1:26:36

A month after racist riots engulfed the country, the ACFM crew ask what fascism – and antifascism – look like in Britain today.Do the riots and counter-protests mark a return to "street politics"? Why didn't the Labour party align itself with opponents of the pogroms? And how popular are extreme rightwing views among Britain's frustrated youth? Jem…

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UK-Made Missiles Could Be Used Against Russia 57:43

4h ago57:43

57:43

The UK and the US could lift a ban on Ukraine firing British-made missiles into Russia. Putin has warned that this would constitute a major escalation. Plus: Keir Starmer’s polling collapses amidst the winter fuel payment row. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.By Novara Media

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UK-Made Missiles Could Be Used Against Russia 57:43

4d ago57:43

57:43

The UK and the US could lift a ban on Ukraine firing British-made missiles into Russia. Putin has warned that this would constitute a major escalation. Plus: Keir Starmer’s polling collapses amidst the winter fuel payment row. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.By Novara Media

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Starmer Says No Extra Funding For NHS Without Reform 54:45

14h ago54:45

54:45

An independent report has found the NHS is in critical condition and Keir Starmer says there will be no additional funding without reform. Plus: Turkey is conducting an investigation into the killing of a Turkish-American woman by Israeli forces and will seek international arrest warrants. With Moya Lothian-McLean and Ash Sarkar.…

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Starmer Says No Extra Funding For NHS Without Reform 54:45

14h ago54:45

54:45

An independent report has found the NHS is in critical condition and Keir Starmer says there will be no additional funding without reform. Plus: Turkey is conducting an investigation into the killing of a Turkish-American woman by Israeli forces and will seek international arrest warrants. With Moya Lothian-McLean and Ash Sarkar.…

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Novara FM: Mourn the Dead, Fight Like Hell for the Living w/ Sarah Jaffe 1:13:40

20h ago1:13:40

1:13:40

“Don’t mourn, organise” were the final words of American labour activist Joe Hill before his execution in 1915. But sometimes our feelings of grief don’t lend themselves to good organising – sometimes we might just want revenge. In her forthcoming book, critic and journalist Sarah Jaffe looks at the many kinds of grief that shape our social and pol…

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Novara FM: Mourn the Dead, Fight Like Hell for the Living w/ Sarah Jaffe 1:13:40

20h ago1:13:40

1:13:40

“Don’t mourn, organise” were the final words of American labour activist Joe Hill before his execution in 1915. But sometimes our feelings of grief don’t lend themselves to good organising – sometimes we might just want revenge. In her forthcoming book, critic and journalist Sarah Jaffe looks at the many kinds of grief that shape our social and pol…

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Trump Rattled by Harris in Bizarre Presidential Debate 50:03

1d ago50:03

50:03

Kamala Harris goes head to head with Donald Trump in her first televised Presidential debate. Plus: Labour introduces renters’ rights bill; and Israeli air strikes appear to target entire Palestinian families. With Michael Walker and NoJusticeMTG.By Novara Media

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Trump Rattled by Harris in Bizarre Presidential Debate 50:03

8d ago50:03

50:03

Kamala Harris goes head to head with Donald Trump in her first televised Presidential debate. Plus: Labour introduces renters’ rights bill; and Israeli air strikes appear to target entire Palestinian families. With Michael Walker and NoJusticeMTG.By Novara Media

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53 Labour MPs Rebel Against Starmer In Winter Fuel Payment Vote 51:48

3d ago51:48

51:48

MPs vote to cut the winter fuel payment to millions of pensioners. Plus: Keir Starmer addresses the TUC conference; and 1700 prisoners are released early to relieve overcrowding. With Michael Walker and NoJusticeMTG.By Novara Media

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53 Labour MPs Rebel Against Starmer In Winter Fuel Payment Vote 51:48

3d ago51:48

51:48

MPs vote to cut the winter fuel payment to millions of pensioners. Plus: Keir Starmer addresses the TUC conference; and 1700 prisoners are released early to relieve overcrowding. With Michael Walker and NoJusticeMTG.By Novara Media

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Downstream: We Have Enabled Putin w/ Anne Appelbaum 59:44

3d ago59:44

59:44

Political scientists agree that we are now living in a “multipolar” world, with power contested by multiple states and blocs. But how we arrived at this formation, and whether the newly powerful actors on the global stage are inherently problematic, remain areas of disagreement. Someone with has a distinct perspective on this new world order is Ann…

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Downstream: We Have Enabled Putin w/ Anne Appelbaum 59:44

3d ago59:44

59:44

Political scientists agree that we are now living in a “multipolar” world, with power contested by multiple states and blocs. But how we arrived at this formation, and whether the newly powerful actors on the global stage are inherently problematic, remain areas of disagreement. Someone with has a distinct perspective on this new world order is Ann…

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A message from Moya… 1:14

3d ago1:14

1:14

Moya and Ash are absent this week – but in the meantime, they’re preparing for a LIVE recording of the show this Sunday, 15th September, as part of the London Podcast Festival. They’ll be joined wise guest Yomi Adegoke, author of The List, to help solve your dilemmas and sort the personal from the political. Special Ones, assemble. Final tickets ar…

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A message from Moya… 1:14

8d ago1:14

1:14

Moya and Ash are absent this week – but in the meantime, they’re preparing for a LIVE recording of the show this Sunday, 15th September, as part of the London Podcast Festival. They’ll be joined wise guest Yomi Adegoke, author of The List, to help solve your dilemmas and sort the personal from the political. Special Ones, assemble. Final tickets ar…

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Downstream: We Have Enabled Putin w/ Anne Appelbaum 59:43

3d ago59:43

59:43

Political scientists agree that we are now living in a "multipolar" world, with power contested by multiple states and blocs. But how we arrived at this formation, and whether the newly powerful actors on the global stage are inherently problematic, remain areas of disagreement. Someone with has a distinct perspective on this new world order is Ann…

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Keir Starmer Faces Potential Rebellion Over Winter Fuel Vote 59:53

4d ago59:53

59:53

Labour MPs voice their discontent as unions urge Keir Starmer not to cut winter fuel payments. Plus: New plans to bring more bus services under the control of local councils; and a new report accuses the BBC of bias against Israel. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.By Novara Media

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Keir Starmer Faces Potential Rebellion Over Winter Fuel Vote 59:53

4d ago59:53

59:53

Labour MPs voice their discontent as unions urge Keir Starmer not to cut winter fuel payments. Plus: New plans to bring more bus services under the control of local councils; and a new report accuses the BBC of bias against Israel. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.By Novara Media

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Greens Say They Will Hold Labour to Account at Party Conference 59:00

14d ago59:00

59:00

We speak to Zack Polanski as the Green Party conference kicks off. Plus: UK prisons hit record levels of overcrowding; and Jeremy Kyle gives evidence at the inquest into a guest’s death. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.By Novara Media

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Greens Say They Will Hold Labour to Account at Party Conference 59:00

7d ago59:00

59:00

We speak to Zack Polanski as the Green Party conference kicks off. Plus: UK prisons hit record levels of overcrowding; and Jeremy Kyle gives evidence at the inquest into a guest’s death. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.By Novara Media

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Angela Rayner Backs Grenfell Criminal Investigation 46:13

14d ago46:13

46:13

Westminster responds to the Grenfell Inquiry’s damning results with varying degrees of compassion. Plus: Michel Barnier is appointed as the new Prime Minister of France; and a key supplier of arms to Israel sponsors a Labour conference event. With Moya Lothian-McLean and Ash Sarkar.By Novara Media

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Angela Rayner Backs Grenfell Criminal Investigation 46:13

14d ago46:13

46:13

Westminster responds to the Grenfell Inquiry’s damning results with varying degrees of compassion. Plus: Michel Barnier is appointed as the new Prime Minister of France; and a key supplier of arms to Israel sponsors a Labour conference event. With Moya Lothian-McLean and Ash Sarkar.By Novara Media

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Grenfell Report Blames Successive Governments & ‘Systemic Dishonesty’ of Companies 52:03

9d ago52:03

52:03

The Grenfell Inquiry’s final report lays the blame for the 2017 disaster at the feet of successive governments and unscrupulous private companies. Plus: Priti Patel is eliminated from the Tory leadership race; and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez trades blows with US Green Party leader Jill Stein. With Steven Methven and NoJusticeMTG.…

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