Novara Media Novara FM: Where Did Novara Media Come From? w/ Aaron Bastani, James Butler and Ash Sarkar
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Aug 7, 2025 Dive into a compelling reflection on 15 years of independent media as the hosts talk about their radical roots and the evolution of activism. They dissect pivotal political events like the 2010 tuition protests and Jeremy Corbyn's leadership, while navigating the challenges of maintaining editorial independence in a subscription model. The discussion also touches on the impact of audience perceptions and the complexities of political media in a changing landscape. Finally, they celebrate their legacy and the connections forged through healthy debate.
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Aaron's Loyalty Shines in Violence
- Ash Sarkar shares an incident where Aaron Bastani took a beating from football hooligans defending her.
- This showed Aaron's loyalty and depth of values beyond political debates.
Post-Crisis Politics Demand New Approach
- Post-2008 crisis politics demanded a new radical approach beyond traditional Labour activism.
- Economic growth halted and austerity marked a new era that mainstream politics ignored.
Media's Betrayal of Working Class
- Osborne-era media deeply misrepresented working-class struggles, exemplified by Allegra Stratton's coverage.
- These journalists then moved into establishment roles, perpetuating systemic media bias.
