Best Novara Media Podcasts (2024)

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Novara FM: Britain’s Radical Right Are On The March 1:18:36

2h ago1:18:36

1:18:36

The demise of the Tories isn’t the end of the road for the British right. Quite the reverse: there are many whose extreme right-wing beliefs have been kept on the margins by the existence of the Conservative party. But now, with the Tories licking their wounds, they’re looking to fill the vacuum – from fascist street agitators like Patriotic Altern…

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Novara FM: Britain's Radical Right Are On the March 1:18:40

33m ago1:18:40

1:18:40

The demise of the Tories isn't the end of the road for the British right. Quite the reverse: there are many whose extreme right-wing beliefs have been kept on the margins by the existence of the Conservative party. But now, with the Tories licking their wounds, they're looking to fill the vacuum.To discuss what's next for Britain's radical right, R…

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UK Poised to Halt Arms to Israel & Withdraw Objections to Netanyahu’s Arrest Warrant 1:01:54

4h ago1:01:54

1:01:54

The UK is poised to halt arms sales to Israel, but doing so would require Keir Starmer to break with US strategy. Plus: Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the US Congress; and a police officer is filmed kicking an unarmed man in the head. With Moya Lothian-Maclean and Rivkah BrownBy Novara Media

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Downstream: Arab Jews, The Hidden History w/ Avi Shlaim 1:05:37

11h ago1:05:37

1:05:37

A foundational principle of the state of Israel is that it keeps Jews safe. This principle has been profoundly challenged in the last nine or so months. But what if Israel never really had the will or capacity to keep all Jews safe and, in fact, has made them less safe? Avi Shlaim is a historian and author of “Three Worlds: Memoirs of an Arab-Jew”.…

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I would ban BILLIONAIRES: Polly Smythe (Novara Media) 1:04:44

1d ago1:04:44

1:04:44

Work, wealth, people & planet…Welcome back! Today, we dive into the profound impact of work on our lives and society. Our guest, Polly Smythe, a journalist and labour movement correspondent, offers her perspective on the transformation of work, the erosion of worker protections, and the intersection of labour rights with broader social and environm…

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I would give INDIGENOUS nations a voice: Leah Penniman (Soul Fire Farm) 1:22:01

1h ago1:22:01

1:22:01

“Indigeneity is ancient, but it’s also present and future.” Today, we explore the profound connection between humanity and the natural world. Gillian is joined by Leah Penniman, a dedicated farmer, soil enthusiast, mother, and co-founder of the Afro-Indigenous Centered Community Farm in New York State, known as Soul Fire Farm. Key Takeaways Revisit…

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UK Poised to Halt Arms to Israel & Withdraw Objections to Netanyahu’s Arrest Warrant 1:01:54

2h ago1:01:54

1:01:54

The UK is poised to halt arms sales to Israel, but doing so would require Keir Starmer to break with US strategy. Plus: Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the US Congress; and a police officer is filmed kicking an unarmed man in the head. With Moya Lothian-Maclean and Rivkah BrownBy Novara Media

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Starmer Suspends 7 Left MPs For Voting To Scrap Benefits Cap 55:36

2h ago55:36

55:36

Keir Starmer’s suspension of 7 MPs for breaking the whip is unprecedented. We speak to Zarah Sultana on how it happened, and what she’ll do next. With Michael Walker and @NoJusticeMTG .By Novara Media

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Starmer Suspends 7 Left MPs For Voting To Scrap Benefits Cap 55:36

1h ago55:36

55:36

Keir Starmer’s suspension of 7 MPs for breaking the whip is unprecedented. We speak to Zarah Sultana on how it happened, and what she’ll do next. With Michael Walker and @NoJusticeMTG .By Novara Media

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Starmer Could See First Rebellion Tonight Over Two Child Benefits Cap 1:06:19

1h ago1:06:19

1:06:19

Keir Starmer is facing opposition from his own MPs in the commons over the two child benefit cap. Plus: Violence against women and girls is a ‘national emergency’ according to police chiefs; and a unity deal has been reached between Palestinian political factions Hamas and Fatah to govern Gaza. With Aaron Bastani and Jonas Marvin.…

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Starmer Could See First Rebellion Tonight Over Two Child Benefits Cap 1:06:19

1h ago1:06:19

1:06:19

Keir Starmer is facing opposition from his own MPs in the commons over the two child benefit cap. Plus: Violence against women and girls is a ‘national emergency’ according to police chiefs; and a unity deal has been reached between Palestinian political factions Hamas and Fatah to govern Gaza. With Aaron Bastani and Jonas Marvin.…

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23: Surviving your Saturn return 1:05:17

2h ago1:05:17

1:05:17

Moya and Ash debate the power of astrology and explain how they survived their ‘Saturn return’ era. Plus: Ash’s best anti-procrastination techniques. Come and see If I Speak live at the London Podcast Festival on 15 September! Tickets available from Kings Place now. Got a problem? Tell us: ifispeak@novaramedia.com Music by Matt Huxley.…

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23: Surviving your Saturn return 1:05:17

12m ago1:05:17

1:05:17

Moya and Ash debate the power of astrology and explain how they survived their ‘Saturn return’ era. Plus: Ash’s best anti-procrastination techniques. Come and see If I Speak live at the London Podcast Festival on 15 September! Tickets available from Kings Place now. Got a problem? Tell us: ifispeak@novaramedia.com Music by Matt Huxley.…

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23: Surviving your Saturn return 1:05:20

2h ago1:05:20

1:05:20

Moya and Ash debate the power of astrology and explain how they survived their ‘Saturn return’ era. Plus: Ash's best anti-procrastination techniques.Come and see If I Speak live at the London Podcast Festival on 15 September! Tickets available from Kings Place now.Got a problem? Tell us: ifispeak@novaramedia.comMusic by Matt Huxley.…

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Democrats Unite Around Kamala Harris After Joe Biden Drops Out 1:01:10

1d ago1:01:10

1:01:10

With Joe Biden pulling out of his bid to be re-elected as US President, vice president Kamala Harris is the democrat now under the spotlight to replace him. We speak to political commentator Matt Binder from the Majority Report. With Michael Walker and Moya Lothian-Mclean.By Novara Media

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Democrats Unite Around Kamala Harris After Joe Biden Drops Out 1:01:10

1d ago1:01:10

1:01:10

With Joe Biden pulling out of his bid to be re-elected as US President, vice president Kamala Harris is the democrat now under the spotlight to replace him. We speak to political commentator Matt Binder from the Majority Report. With Michael Walker and Moya Lothian-Mclean.By Novara Media

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Downstream: Arab Jews, The Hidden History w/ Avi Shlaim 1:05:37

2h ago1:05:37

1:05:37

A foundational principle of the state of Israel is that it keeps Jews safe. This principle has been profoundly challenged in the last nine or so months. But what if Israel never really had the will or capacity to keep all Jews safe and, in fact, has made them less safe? Avi Shlaim is a historian and author of “Three Worlds: Memoirs of an Arab-Jew”.…

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ICJ Give Landmark Ruling SLAMMING Israeli Apartheid and Palestinian Occupation 1:05:28

3d ago1:05:28

1:05:28

Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories has been found to be in breach of international law and illegal, the international court of justice has ruled. We speak to Clive Baldwin, senior legal advisor at Human Rights Watch. Plus: the biggest IT outage in history causes havoc across the world; and Donald Trump gives his speech at the Republican …

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ICJ Give Landmark Ruling SLAMMING Israeli Apartheid and Palestinian Occupation 1:05:28

1h ago1:05:28

1:05:28

Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories has been found to be in breach of international law and illegal, the international court of justice has ruled. We speak to Clive Baldwin, senior legal advisor at Human Rights Watch. Plus: the biggest IT outage in history causes havoc across the world; and Donald Trump gives his speech at the Republican …

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Just Stop Oil Receive Longest Jail Sentences for Peaceful Protest in British History 45:26

3h ago45:26

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Five Just Stop Oil protestors have received record-breaking jail sentences in the history of peaceful protest in Britain. Plus: Keir Starmer attempts to repair relations with Europe; and the Covid Inquiry slams Hancock and Hunt in their first report. With Steven Methven and @NoJusticeMTG .By Novara Media

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Just Stop Oil Receive Longest Jail Sentences for Peaceful Protest in British History 45:26

3h ago45:26

45:26

Five Just Stop Oil protestors have received record-breaking jail sentences in the history of peaceful protest in Britain. Plus: Keir Starmer attempts to repair relations with Europe; and the Covid Inquiry slams Hancock and Hunt in their first report. With Steven Methven and @NoJusticeMTG .By Novara Media

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Labour Set Out Their Plans For Britain In King’s Speech 1:03:43

1h ago1:03:43

1:03:43

The new Labour government have set out their legislative ambitions for the next parliament in the King’s Speech. Plus: The BBC’s appalling coverage of the killing of a disabled Palestinian man in Gaza. With Michael Walker and @NoJusticeMTG .By Novara Media

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Labour Set Out Their Plans For Britain In King’s Speech 1:03:43

39m ago1:03:43

1:03:43

The new Labour government have set out their legislative ambitions for the next parliament in the King’s Speech. Plus: The BBC’s appalling coverage of the killing of a disabled Palestinian man in Gaza. With Michael Walker and @NoJusticeMTG .By Novara Media

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Vaughan Gething Resigns As Welsh First Minister 59:21

1h ago59:21

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Welsh first minister Vaughan Gething has resigned from his position after a slew of resignations from his cabinet and months of corruption scandal surrounding him. Plus: Donald Trump has chosen his running mate for the upcoming US presidential election; and Joe Biden has said he has done more than anyone else for the Palestinian people. With Aaron …

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Vaughan Gething Resigns As Welsh First Minister 59:21

37m ago59:21

59:21

Welsh first minister Vaughan Gething has resigned from his position after a slew of resignations from his cabinet and months of corruption scandal surrounding him. Plus: Donald Trump has chosen his running mate for the upcoming US presidential election; and Joe Biden has said he has done more than anyone else for the Palestinian people. With Aaron …

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Pro Revolution Soccer 2.6: The Misfit Visionaries Who Invented Modern Football 59:44

2d ago59:44

59:44

It’s part of the national myth: the English invented football and to England it will return (next time!). But if football is part of what makes England England, it’s equally part of the story of how Europe became Europe. In this Pro Revolution Soccer season finale, Tom Williams and Juliet Jacques tell this story of oddballs, war, oligarchs, dodgy d…

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Pro Revolution Soccer 2.6: The Misfit Visionaries Who Invented Modern Football 59:44

2d ago59:44

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It’s part of the national myth: the English invented football and to England it will return (next time!). But if football is part of what makes England England, it’s equally part of the story of how Europe became Europe. In this Pro Revolution Soccer season finale, Tom Williams and Juliet Jacques tell this story of oddballs, war, oligarchs, dodgy d…

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Pro Revolution Soccer 2.6: The Misfits Who Invented Modern Football 59:44

2h ago59:44

59:44

It's part of the national myth: the English invented football and to England it will return (next time!).But if football is part of what makes England England, it's equally part of how Europe became Europe.In this Pro Revolution Soccer season finale, Tom Williams and Juliet Jacques tell this story of oddballs, war, oligarchs, dodgy deals and footba…

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22: How will I know if I really want kids? 1:21:50

18m ago1:21:50

1:21:50

Ash and Moya are joined by podcast entrepreneur and single mum Renay Richardson to talk about the realities of solo parenting, from being blocked from adopting to the shortage of Black sperm donors. Plus: a harrowing faux pas. Come and see If I Speak live at the London Podcast Festival on 15 September! Tickets available from Kings Place now. Got a …

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22: How will I know if I really want kids? 1:21:50

2h ago1:21:50

1:21:50

Ash and Moya are joined by podcast entrepreneur and single mum Renay Richardson to talk about the realities of solo parenting, from being blocked from adopting to the shortage of Black sperm donors. Plus: a harrowing faux pas. Come and see If I Speak live at the London Podcast Festival on 15 September! Tickets available from Kings Place now. Got a …

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22: How will I know if I really want kids? 1:21:55

3h ago1:21:55

1:21:55

Ash and Moya are joined by podcast entrepreneur and single mum Renay Richardson to talk about the realities of solo parenting, from being blocked from adopting to the shortage of Black sperm donors. Plus: a harrowing faux pas.Come and see If I Speak live at the London Podcast Festival on 15 September! Tickets available from KingsPlace.co.ukGot a pr…

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The Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump 59:42

1h ago59:42

59:42

20-year-old Matthew Crooks has been named as the shooter responsible for the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Plus: health secretary Wes Streeting has extended the ban on puberty blockers; and foreign secretary David Lammy has visited Israel and met with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. With Michael Walker and David Adler.…

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The Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump 59:42

11h ago59:42

59:42

20-year-old Matthew Crooks has been named as the shooter responsible for the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Plus: health secretary Wes Streeting has extended the ban on puberty blockers; and foreign secretary David Lammy has visited Israel and met with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. With Michael Walker and David Adler.…

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Downstream: Party Politics is Broken w/ Jeremy Corbyn 51:20

2h ago51:20

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Jeremy Corbyn was a Labour MP for almost four decades – and led the party at two general elections. This year however, and despite still being a party member, Corbyn was blocked from standing again in his seat of Islington North. As soon as Rishi Sunak declared a snap general election, and the Labour leadership chose a different candidate, Corbyn a…

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Downstream: Party Politics is Broken w/ Jeremy Corbyn 51:20

33m ago51:20

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Jeremy Corbyn was a Labour MP for almost four decades – and led the party at two general elections. This year however, and despite still being a party member, Corbyn was blocked from standing again in his seat of Islington North. As soon as Rishi Sunak declared a snap general election, and the Labour leadership chose a different candidate, Corbyn a…

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Biden’s Cringeworthy Gaffes Intensify Push for New Candidate 1:04:22

21h ago1:04:22

1:04:22

Joe Biden faces renewed pressure to step aside after more disastrous gaffes during a NATO press conference. Plus: Labour’s plan to solve the prison crisis; and Britain’s complicity in the Gaza genocide. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.By Novara Media

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Biden’s Cringeworthy Gaffes Intensify Push for New Candidate 1:04:22

20h ago1:04:22

1:04:22

Joe Biden faces renewed pressure to step aside after more disastrous gaffes during a NATO press conference. Plus: Labour’s plan to solve the prison crisis; and Britain’s complicity in the Gaza genocide. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.By Novara Media

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Labour Under Pressure to Scrap “Cruel” Two Child Benefit Cap With 1.6 Million Affected 56:08

15d ago56:08

56:08

Keir Starmer faces renewed pressure to scrap the two-child benefit cap as new figures reveal the devastating impact of the policy. Plus: Mixed messages from Ed Miliband on oil and gas exploration licences; and Thames Water is put into special measures. With Dalia Gebrial and Mike Bankole.By Novara Media

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Labour Under Pressure to Scrap “Cruel” Two Child Benefit Cap With 1.6 Million Affected 56:08

2d ago56:08

56:08

Keir Starmer faces renewed pressure to scrap the two-child benefit cap as new figures reveal the devastating impact of the policy. Plus: Mixed messages from Ed Miliband on oil and gas exploration licences; and Thames Water is put into special measures. With Dalia Gebrial and Mike Bankole.By Novara Media

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Novara FM: Macron’s Own Goal w/ Olly Haynes 1:11:27

2d ago1:11:27

1:11:27

The French left have played a blinder. Or, at least, the centre-right chaos agent and French President Emmanuel Macron has played it for them. Macron called snap elections, hoping to crush both the left and right. He failed. Instead, the far right briefly surged, coming top in the first round before a newly cohesive French left took the largest sha…

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Novara FM: Macron’s Own Goal w/ Olly Haynes 1:11:27

2d ago1:11:27

1:11:27

The French left have played a blinder. Or, at least, the centre-right chaos agent and French President Emmanuel Macron has played it for them. Macron called snap elections, hoping to crush both the left and right. He failed. Instead, the far right briefly surged, coming top in the first round before a newly cohesive French left took the largest sha…

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Novara FM: Macron's Own Goal w/ Olly Haynes 1:11:26

2d ago1:11:26

1:11:26

The French left have played a blinder. Or, at least, the centre-right chaos agent and French President Emmanuel Macron has played it for them.Macron called snap elections, hoping to crush both the left and right. He failed. Instead, the far right briefly surged, coming top in the first round before a newly cohesive French left took the largest shar…

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Starmer Lands At NATO Summit, Ignores Atrocity In Gaza 57:16

14d ago57:16

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Keir Starmer has headed to Washington for the 75th anniversary of NATO. We speak to foreign affairs writer Lily Lynch. Plus: Keir Starmer shows his hypocrisy on atrocities in Gaza and Ukraine; and Labour are considering one proposal that could see thousands of prisoners released this summer. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.…

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Starmer Lands At NATO Summit, Ignores Atrocity In Gaza 57:16

3d ago57:16

57:16

Keir Starmer has headed to Washington for the 75th anniversary of NATO. We speak to foreign affairs writer Lily Lynch. Plus: Keir Starmer shows his hypocrisy on atrocities in Gaza and Ukraine; and Labour are considering one proposal that could see thousands of prisoners released this summer. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.…

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Pro Revolution Soccer 2.5: Can Football Be Part of Political Resistance? 47:20

3d ago47:20

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Tom and Juliet expose the surprisingly rich history of football as a wing of political resistance, from Algeria to Palestine to the growing power of the grassroots game in Britain. They also process England’s shock win against Switzerland, TV pundits’ criticism of Southgate, and the silence around Cristiano Ronaldo. Music by Matt Huxley. Help us bu…

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