Best Novara Media Podcasts (2025)

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Reform Now UK’s Largest Party, Overtaking Labour 1:09:34

4h ago1:09:34

1:09:34

Reform UK is now the country’s largest party, following the collapse of Labour’s membership. Plus: The Guardian has revealed that last year Britain threatened to defund the International Court of Justice if it prosecuted Benjamin Netanyahu. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani & Juan David Rojas.By Novara Media

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Downstream: The Plan is to Make the Internet Worse Forever w/ Cory Doctorow 1:19:03

12m ago1:19:03

1:19:03

Did you know that the standard of Google searches has actually gotten worse over recent years? Once you think about it, it makes sense. Highly effective search means fewer searches overall. And fewer searches means less ad revenue. The financial basis of Alphabet, which is Google’s parent company, is, of course, digital advertising. Which means tha…

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Venezuela Condemns “Act of Piracy” From the United States 58:17

4h ago58:17

58:17

Venezuela accuses the U.S of ‘piracy’ after they seized a Venezuelan oil tanker off the country’s coast. Plus: Starmer’s House of Lords reform, and Bonnie Blue Says She “Stands With Nigel Farage” With NoJusticeMTG, Curtis Daly & Luna Doom.By Novara Media

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Venezuela Condemns “Act of Piracy” From the United States 58:17

20h ago58:17

58:17

Venezuela accuses the U.S of ‘piracy’ after they seized a Venezuelan oil tanker off the country’s coast. Plus: Starmer’s House of Lords reform, and Bonnie Blue Says She “Stands With Nigel Farage” With NoJusticeMTG, Curtis Daly & Luna Doom.By Novara Media

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Starmer Pushes to Reform European Human Rights Law 1:12:18

2d ago1:12:18

1:12:18

Starmer wants tougher policing of Europe’s borders and reforms of the ECHR. Plus: “High risk of death” for Palestine Action prisoners on hunger strike, and Australia introduces a minimum age for social media use. With: Michael Walker, NoJusticeMTG & Charlie Winstanley.By Novara Media

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Starmer Pushes to Reform European Human Rights Law 1:12:18

32m ago1:12:18

1:12:18

Starmer wants tougher policing of Europe’s borders and reforms of the ECHR. Plus: “High risk of death” for Palestine Action prisoners on hunger strike, and Australia introduces a minimum age for social media use. With: Michael Walker, NoJusticeMTG & Charlie Winstanley.By Novara Media

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Trump Says “Decaying” Europe Led By “Weak” People 1:12:50

2h ago1:12:50

1:12:50

In an interview with Politico, Donald Trump has dismissed Europe as a “decaying” group of nations led by “weak” and “politically correct” people. Plus: Tony Blair has been removed from the Gaza peace plan following objections from Arab and Muslim nations. With Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu.By Novara Media

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Trump Says “Decaying” Europe Led By “Weak” People 1:12:50

3d ago1:12:50

1:12:50

In an interview with Politico, Donald Trump has dismissed Europe as a “decaying” group of nations led by “weak” and “politically correct” people. Plus: Tony Blair has been removed from the Gaza peace plan following objections from Arab and Muslim nations. With Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu.By Novara Media

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92: Should we say something about women’s shrinking bodies? 1:08:32

1h ago1:08:32

1:08:32

NEW LIVE SHOW! Join us at Crossed Wires festival in Sheffield on 4th July 2026. Presale tickets available at 11AM on 10th December – go to crossedwires.live and use the code CW26EARLY. After watching the Wicked sequel, Moya wonders if politeness is stopping us from seriously addressing women’s shrinking bodies and changing faces. Are we allowing ex…

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92: Should we say something about women’s shrinking bodies? 1:08:32

1h ago1:08:32

1:08:32

NEW LIVE SHOW! Join us at Crossed Wires festival in Sheffield on 4th July 2026. Presale tickets available at 11AM on 10th December – go to crossedwires.live and use the code CW26EARLY. After watching the Wicked sequel, Moya wonders if politeness is stopping us from seriously addressing women’s shrinking bodies and changing faces. Are we allowing ex…

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London to Hold Talks With Three of the Continent’s Most Powerful Leaders 1:03:15

3h ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Zelenskyy in Downing Street as peace talks continue. Plus: The failed coup in Benin, Paramount interferes in the potential Netflix/Warner Bros deal, and Zack Polanski’s somewhat controversial reasons for why migration is needed… With Michael Walker & Barry Malone.By Novara Media

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London to Hold Talks With Three of the Continent’s Most Powerful Leaders 1:03:15

2h ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Zelenskyy in Downing Street as peace talks continue. Plus: The failed coup in Benin, Paramount interferes in the potential Netflix/Warner Bros deal, and Zack Polanski’s somewhat controversial reasons for why migration is needed… With Michael Walker & Barry Malone.By Novara Media

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Downstream: The Plan is to Make the Internet Worse Forever w/ Cory Doctorow 1:19:04

3d ago1:19:04

1:19:04

Did you know that the standard of Google searches has actually gotten worse over recent years? Once you think about it, it makes sense. Highly effective search means fewer searches overall. And fewer searches means less ad revenue. The financial basis of Alphabet, which is Google’s parent company, is, of course, digital advertising. Which means tha…

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Downstream: The Plan is to Make the Internet Worse Forever w/ Cory Doctorow 1:19:04

1h ago1:19:04

1:19:04

Did you know that the standard of Google searches has actually gotten worse over recent years? Once you think about it, it makes sense. Highly effective search means fewer searches overall. And fewer searches means less ad revenue. The financial basis of Alphabet, which is Google’s parent company, is, of course, digital advertising. Which means tha…

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ACFM Trip 56: The Mainstream 1:54:08

7d ago1:54:08

1:54:08

Jem, Nadia and Keir debate the meaning of ‘mainstream’ – something none of them could ever possibly be, of course. Is ‘woke’ the new mainstream? Can there be a mainstream if we don’t all have access to the same culture? Is Tommy Robinson shifting the Overton Window? Why is nonconformity associated with coolness? And who engineers the ‘typical girl’…

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ACFM Trip 56: The Mainstream 1:54:08

1h ago1:54:08

1:54:08

Jem, Nadia and Keir debate the meaning of ‘mainstream’ – something none of them could ever possibly be, of course. Is ‘woke’ the new mainstream? Can there be a mainstream if we don’t all have access to the same culture? Is Tommy Robinson shifting the Overton Window? Why is nonconformity associated with coolness? And who engineers the ‘typical girl’…

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ACFM Trip 56: The Mainstream 1:54:08

4d ago1:54:08

1:54:08

Jem, Nadia and Keir debate the meaning of ‘mainstream’ – something none of them could ever possibly be, of course. Is ‘woke’ the new mainstream? Can there be a mainstream if we don’t all have access to the same culture? Is Tommy Robinson shifting the Overton Window? Why is nonconformity associated with coolness? And who engineers the ‘typical girl’…

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ACFM Trip 56: The Mainstream 1:59:29

6d ago1:59:29

1:59:29

In this Trip episode, Jem, Nadia and Keir debate the meaning of 'mainstream' – something none of them could ever possibly be, of course. Is 'woke' the new 'mainstream'? Can there be a mainstream if we don't all have access to the same culture? Is Tommy Robinson shifting the Overton Window? Why is nonconformity associated with coolness? And who engi…

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Nigel Farage Now Accused of Racism By TWENTY EIGHT Former School Mates 1:14:23

2h ago1:14:23

1:14:23

Twenty-eight of Nigel Farage’s former classmates and teachers have said that they witnessed racist or anti-Semitic behaviour by Nigel Farage during the 1970s and 1980s. Plus: The tech boss who wants to profit from your opinions. With Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker. Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com…

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Nigel Farage Now Accused of Racism By TWENTY EIGHT Former School Mates 1:14:23

3d ago1:14:23

1:14:23

Twenty-eight of Nigel Farage’s former classmates and teachers have said that they witnessed racist or anti-Semitic behaviour by Nigel Farage during the 1970s and 1980s. Plus: The tech boss who wants to profit from your opinions. With Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker. Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com…

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Labour’s Compromise With the Employment Rights Bill 1:03:29

3d ago1:03:29

1:03:29

Plus: Reform Party receives £9m donation, Pete Hegseth accused of a war crime, and Valentina Gomez stuns Piers Morgan with her extreme views. With: Helena(NoJusticeMTG), Dalia Gebrial & Meg De MeoBy Novara Media

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Labour’s Compromise With the Employment Rights Bill 1:03:29

4d ago1:03:29

1:03:29

Plus: Reform Party receives £9m donation, Pete Hegseth accused of a war crime, and Valentina Gomez stuns Piers Morgan with her extreme views. With: Helena(NoJusticeMTG), Dalia Gebrial & Meg De MeoBy Novara Media

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Nigel Farage Laughs Off Any Idea Of A Reform & Tory Pact 1:03:32

10d ago1:03:32

1:03:32

Could Reform and the Tories create a pact? Plus: The final Hillsborough report allows those responsible for the deaths of 97 Liverpool fans to face no consequences, the case for decolonising economics, and Hillary Clinton blames TikTok for young people’s views on Israel/Palestine. With: Michael Walker, Tadhg Hickey, Charlotte Hennessy & Surbhi Kesa…

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Nigel Farage Laughs Off Any Idea Of A Reform & Tory Pact 1:03:32

1d ago1:03:32

1:03:32

Could Reform and the Tories create a pact? Plus: The final Hillsborough report allows those responsible for the deaths of 97 Liverpool fans to face no consequences, the case for decolonising economics, and Hillary Clinton blames TikTok for young people’s views on Israel/Palestine. With: Michael Walker, Tadhg Hickey, Charlotte Hennessy & Surbhi Kesa…

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David Lammy Pledges to Slash Jury Trials 1:08:52

3d ago1:08:52

1:08:52

David Lammy is expected to announce reforms that would see jury trials ended for sentences of three years or less. Plus: Rachel Reeves is under pressure over budget “lies”, and we discuss Zack Polanski’s economic influences. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu.By Novara Media

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David Lammy Pledges to Slash Jury Trials 1:08:52

10d ago1:08:52

1:08:52

David Lammy is expected to announce reforms that would see jury trials ended for sentences of three years or less. Plus: Rachel Reeves is under pressure over budget “lies”, and we discuss Zack Polanski’s economic influences. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu.By Novara Media

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91: If there's no 'ethical consumption', can just I buy what I want? 47:34

3d ago47:34

47:34

Last chance! We're at EartH in East London on 16 December with guest Jordan Stephens – a handful of tickets are still available from Dice.Ash and Moya tackle a mystery question about ethical consumption with a conversation about the urge to beautify and shopping as a numbing mechanism. Plus: advice for a special one wondering why men won’t watch et…

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91: If there’s no ‘ethical consumption’, can just I buy what I want? 47:34

3d ago47:34

47:34

Last chance! We’re at EartH in East London on 16 December with guest Jordan Stephens – a handful of tickets are still available from Dice. Ash and Moya tackle a mystery question about ethical consumption with a conversation about the urge to beautify and shopping as a numbing mechanism. Plus: advice for a special one wondering why men won’t watch e…

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91: If there’s no ‘ethical consumption’, can just I buy what I want? 47:34

9d ago47:34

47:34

Last chance! We’re at EartH in East London on 16 December with guest Jordan Stephens – a handful of tickets are still available from Dice. Ash and Moya tackle a mystery question about ethical consumption with a conversation about the urge to beautify and shopping as a numbing mechanism. Plus: advice for a special one wondering why men won’t watch e…

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Zarah Sultana Wins Your Party Conference Showdown 1:00:07

12d ago1:00:07

1:00:07

Your Party members are in favour of collective leadership. With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and Steven Methven.By Novara Media

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Zarah Sultana Wins Your Party Conference Showdown 1:00:07

12d ago1:00:07

1:00:07

Your Party members are in favour of collective leadership. With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and Steven Methven.By Novara Media

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Downstream: How to Create A Revolution w/ Roger Hallam 1:19:52

7d ago1:19:52

1:19:52

Whether you love or loathe his tactics, it’s hard to deny the disruptive impact that Roger Hallam has had on British politics via the activist organisations he has led, Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil. He joins Ash Sarkar fresh from his latest stint in prison, where he wrote a treatise for Your Party that sets out his vision for an emancipat…

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Downstream: How to Create A Revolution w/ Roger Hallam 1:19:52

4d ago1:19:52

1:19:52

Whether you love or loathe his tactics, it’s hard to deny the disruptive impact that Roger Hallam has had on British politics via the activist organisations he has led, Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil. He joins Ash Sarkar fresh from his latest stint in prison, where he wrote a treatise for Your Party that sets out his vision for an emancipat…

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Labour’s Latest U-Turn: Day One Workers Rights 54:45

7d ago54:45

54:45

Labour have been accused of breaking another manifesto pledge after watering down their workers rights bill. Plus: The right-wing press are now panicking about emigration as well as immigration, and Rachel Reeves has been accused of misleading the public. With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.By Novara Media

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Labour’s Latest U-Turn: Day One Workers Rights 54:45

10d ago54:45

54:45

Labour have been accused of breaking another manifesto pledge after watering down their workers rights bill. Plus: The right-wing press are now panicking about emigration as well as immigration, and Rachel Reeves has been accused of misleading the public. With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.By Novara Media

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Has Rachel Reeves Broken Her Manifesto Pledges? 1:05:13

8d ago1:05:13

1:05:13

Rachel Reeves’ budget seems to have appeased the markets, but voters are less convinced. Plus: Net migration has fallen to a four-year low, and we discuss the generational divide in UK politics. With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.By Novara Media

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Has Rachel Reeves Broken Her Manifesto Pledges? 1:05:13

16d ago1:05:13

1:05:13

Rachel Reeves’ budget seems to have appeased the markets, but voters are less convinced. Plus: Net migration has fallen to a four-year low, and we discuss the generational divide in UK politics. With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.By Novara Media

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Rachel Reeves Raises UK Taxes To All-Time Highs 1:04:03

9d ago1:04:03

1:04:03

Rachel Reeves’ Budget unveils all-time high tax rises Plus: The government is preparing to scrap jury trials for most criminal cases in England and Wales, and the ‘deeply alarming’ Palestine Action case gets new judges. With: Michael Walker, James Meadway & Steven Methven. Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com https://…

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Rachel Reeves Raises UK Taxes To All-Time Highs 1:04:03

17d ago1:04:03

1:04:03

Rachel Reeves’ Budget unveils all-time high tax rises Plus: The government is preparing to scrap jury trials for most criminal cases in England and Wales, and the ‘deeply alarming’ Palestine Action case gets new judges. With: Michael Walker, James Meadway & Steven Methven. Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com https://…

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Carer’s Allowance Crisis Leaves Hundreds Of Thousands In Debt 1:23:46

14d ago1:23:46

1:23:46

A new report into the Department for Work and Pensions blames repeated Tory failures for pushing hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers into debt and distress. Plus: Why right-wing slop is taking over social media. With Aaron Bastani, NoJusticeMTG, Dale Vince & Chris Bratt (PeopleMakeGames).By Novara Media

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Carer’s Allowance Crisis Leaves Hundreds Of Thousands In Debt 1:23:46

18d ago1:23:46

1:23:46

A new report into the Department for Work and Pensions blames repeated Tory failures for pushing hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers into debt and distress. Plus: Why right-wing slop is taking over social media. With Aaron Bastani, NoJusticeMTG, Dale Vince & Chris Bratt (PeopleMakeGames).By Novara Media

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90: Are rightwing politics affecting my sex life? 1:13:24

10d ago1:13:24

1:13:24

Moya and Ash talk to Dr Annabel Sowemimo about STI stigma, period-tracking apps, being disconnected from our bodies, and how to afford a second child. Plus: which hospital department has the sexiest staff?Annabel's book, Divided: Racism, Medicine and Why We Need to Decolonise Healthcare, is out now.Send us your dilemmas: [email protected]…

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90: Are rightwing politics affecting my sex life? w/ Dr Annabel Sowemimo 1:13:25

18d ago1:13:25

1:13:25

We’re in Manchester tonight (25 November) with Lanre Bakare, author of We Were There – final tickets available from Contact Theatre! Then EartH in East London on 16 December with Jordan Stephens – get tickets from Dice. This week Moya and Ash talk to Dr Annabel Sowemimo about STI stigma, period-tracking apps, being disconnected from our bodies, and…

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90: Are rightwing politics affecting my sex life? w/ Dr Annabel Sowemimo 1:13:25

10d ago1:13:25

1:13:25

We’re in Manchester tonight (25 November) with Lanre Bakare, author of We Were There – final tickets available from Contact Theatre! Then EartH in East London on 16 December with Jordan Stephens – get tickets from Dice. This week Moya and Ash talk to Dr Annabel Sowemimo about STI stigma, period-tracking apps, being disconnected from our bodies, and…

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