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If you mention the Israel lobby in the mainstream media then, more often than not, you’ll face accusations of antisemitism. There are of course people who talk about the Israel lobby in antisemitic terms, but that doesn’t undermine the fact that it exists, and has existed for well over a century. This week’s guest is […]

Mick Lynch, the General Secretary of the RMT, emphasizes voting for Labour, council housing importance, and activism on key issues like Palestine. The discussion covers challenges supporting Labour, rethinking police funding, housing decline, urban planning struggles, immigration complexities, trade unions' significance, and the need for a socialist movement within the Labour Party.

Former chief political correspondent Peter Oborne discusses the potential collapse of the Conservative Party, reasons for decline, capture by the far right, impact on civil society, financialization in British politics, Boris Johnson's leadership flaws, decline of British conservatism, media influence, scrutiny on political figures, upcoming election uncertainties, and criticism of Labour leader.

Author Andy Beckett discusses the enduring legacy of key Labour left figures like Tony Benn and Jeremy Corbyn. They delve into the challenges faced by left-wing politicians, the rise and fall of Corbynism, and the hope for the left in British politics

Was the Iraq War the exception or the rule? Throughout the twentieth century, Labour governments have been involved in some of Britain’s most disastrous colonial acts: the partition of India, the counter-insurgency in Malaya, and the Nakba. So, what can we expect this time? Eleanor Penny asks David Wearing, author of AngloArabia: Why Gulf Wealth […]

As Euro 2024 gets underway, election results show a surge of support for the far-right across Europe. Can football help us make sense of it? This week on Pro Revolution Soccer, Juliet Jacques and Tom Williams look at the connections between football and fascism, and explain how the same forces that allowed a tiny elite […]

What’s it like to be left-wing in an aspiring ethnostate? Israel has swung hard to the right in the last few decades, with self-described fascists now in government. But a left remains, calling not just for a ceasefire in the war on Gaza, but for the end to the apartheid regime as a whole. What […]

Podcast discusses politicians feigning interest in football, changing roles of women and LGBT+ in the sport, Starmer's impact, and England's performance post-Iceland match. Touches on football culture, political interference, and excitement for Euro 2024 tournament.

Delving into Susan Sontag's 'Camp,' they explore the love for artificial, theatrical, and sentimental objects. They discuss aphorisms, camp sensibility, seduction, and subversion. Unpacking camp's relationship with role-playing games, Aubrey Beardsley, and various elements. They explore valuing style over substance, contrasting camp with chicness and discussing its historical context.

An exploration of the slow adoption of renewable energy due to capitalist profit motives. Discussing the challenges of transitioning to sustainable energy solutions, the importance of electrification for climate mitigation, and the role of China in global energy transition. Challenges of private sector profitability in renewable energy vs. public ownership. Geographical challenges in renewable energy deployment and the resurgence of nuclear energy in the energy mix.